Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico

Fun time with two original members of the legendary Boston hardcore band Slapshot, as we are joined by drummer Mark McKay and guitarist Steven Risteen, along with the bands longtime roadie Rev. Hank Peirce.  We talk about the band's beginnings and anniversary weekend planned for November including "SlapNot" an afternoon of karaoke and special guests on Sunday November 21 at The Middle East in Cambridge MA...

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This is a special bonus episode of the podcast featuring Musician/Photographer/Spoken Word Star Duncan Wilder Johnson. We recorded three episodes together in which we call "We're Coming For Your Band". This the first, a critical review of one of our all time favorite bands - Black Sabbath!

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Rob Potylo aka Robbie Roadsteamer joined us in the studio for a fun and lively session as we covered a myriad of topics. As a producer of the recently released documentary about former WWE Wrestling star Joanie Laurer, known to most as "Chyna", Rob shared a lot of stories about his relationship with his former roommate and departed star. We also spoke about Rob's successful Boston based reality show, Quiet Desperation, and his move to Los Angeles, and his ongoing comedy career, including an appearance on the Gong show.  

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The Charms "So Pretty" (theme song)
Jim Weeks Band "Every Good Movie"
The Lyres "Help You Ann" 

Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on September 13, 2021
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This episode is supported by Notch Beer.

Message from the Host

Jon Butcher has paid his Rock N Roll dues and shared his plight from Philly to Alaska to Boston and LA with us on this episode. We talk about Jon's early days in New England club favs Johanna Wild, all the way though his long career which included three major label deals, and multiple years of touring as both a headliner and with bands like the J. Geils Band, Def Leppard, and Rush.  And yes we even talk about The Barefoot Servants! 

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The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Jon Butcher "Devil's Train"
Jon Butcher "360 degrees"

Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on September 18, 2021

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This episode is supported by Notch Beer.

Aerosmith road manager John Bionelli stopped by to talk about his rise from working with bands for free to becoming Joe Perry's right-hand man. He's got incredible stories spanning Aerosmith, The Hollywood Vampires, Velvet Revolver, Black Sabbath, and his early days with Boston underground legends Boys Life and The Outlets — plus an unbelievable encounter with President Barack Obama. Don't miss this one.

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The Charms "So Pretty" (theme song)
Boys Life "I Found Her"
The Outlets "Best Friends" 

Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on September 4, 2021

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This episode is supported by Notch Beer.

Hilken Mancini came by the studio on an early Saturday morning for our interview, just before opening her vintage clothing boutique (40 South Street) in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston, to talk about some of her many accomplishments. After moving to Boston from Syracuse in the early 90's, her band Fuzzy created quite the buzz and were signed to Atlantic Records. From there she has played in a variety of bands(The Count Me Outs, Shepherdess, The Monsiers etc..) and also started the internationally known "Punk Rock Aerobics" with Maura Jasper, which recently resulted in her appearing in a Green Day video. We also spoke about how she started "Girls Rock Camp Boston" in 2010. A fine and educating time we had....

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The Charms"So Pretty" (theme song)
Fuzzy "Postcard"
Fuzzy "Flashlight"

Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on September 4, 2021

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This episode is supported by Notch Beer. 

It was a honor to have our old friend Bill Metoyer on the show via cel phone from Los Angeles California. Bill has been a permanent fixture along side Brian Slagel at Metal Blade Records since the early 80's as not only a Producer, Engineer, Mixer, and Mastering Wiz, but as a part of the growth of one of the best independent labels in American history.  We talk about many of the great bands that Bill has been involved with including Armored Saint, Bitch, Slayer, Fates Warning, Trouble etc..  

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The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Hirax "Victims Of The Dead"
The Charms "Gimme That Shot"

Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on August 30, 2021

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Ken Cmar stopped by to share the story of how a kid who moved to Boston for school ended up launching Summit Records — later rebranded Wonderdrug — and building it into a home for some of the city's most iconic heavy bands of the '90s. We're talking Stompbox, 6L6, Sam Black Church, Scissorfight, Tree, and more.
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The Charms "So Pretty"(theme song)
Stompbox "Pick It Up"
6L6 "Yeah Right"
Recorded by Mike Nash at Voice Motel, Somerville MA on August 28, 2021
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