Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico

Tad Overbaugh is one of Boston's finest songwriters — criminally under the radar, but not for much longer. Tad crafts a sound that's been beautifully described as "alt-country music viewed from Boston," a gritty, lived-in blend of roots rock, Americana, and dive-bar pop that draws comparisons to The Replacements, Drive-By Truckers, and Steve Earle. It was fellow Boston-based songwriter Tom Baker — a man whose taste we've long admired — who essentially grabbed us by the collar and told us just how good this guy is. And Tad's new record is all the proof you need.

Music Clips by The Charms, The Dogmatics, The Zulus, Black Helicopter, and Tad Overbaugh

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

In this episode, we are joined by Ali Lipman and James Christopher of the up and coming Boston emo-punkers Cape Crush! These guys have been tearing it up since around 2021 with anthemic, high-energy tracks that blend raw emotion with seriously catchy punk rock.

Music Clips from The Charms, The Dogmatics, The Long Wait,

Blame It On Whitman, and Cape Crush are included in this epsisode.

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

This is the pilot episode of a new podcast currently in development called Out On The Couch. Chris Doherty of Gang Green wrote the song that inspired the podcast, so there’s no better way to kick things off than with our friend Chris.

Music by Gang Green, courtesy of Taang!

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Harold Bronson is a true pioneer of the American independent record scene. As co-founder of Rhino Records, he helped build the label into America’s leading reissue powerhouse, preserving decades of rock history through beloved compilations like Nuggets.

Earlier, while attending UCLA, Bronson was a music writer and a founding member of the early ’70s L.A. band Mogan David & His Winos.

His memoir, "Time Has Come Today" captures that journey through unforgettable stories of early L.A. and legendary artists—many of which he shares with us on the show. Its a wild rock n roll ride....

Music

The Charms "So Pretty" "Don't Let Me Down"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Ape Hangers "She Comes Again"

The Long Wait "Your Plight"

The Love Me Nots "Fall Down"

The Prime Movers "Where Its At"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

On this epsiode we are joined by Sandy Skye Netburn, a New York–based singer, songwriter, and guitarist crafting songs through the lens of teenage life. With sharp wit, modern language, and emotionally charged melodies, her music blends humor and honesty to spark inspiration and goosebumps. And she is a great guest!

Music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

The Long Wait "Your Plight"

Greg Allen's Fringe Religon "She's Stones"

Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin"

Ape Hangers "She Comes Again"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Kerrin Connolly is about as DIY(Do It Yourself) as it gets as is evidenced by her body of work. She writes the songs, plays all the instruments, makes the recordings, and ultimately manages, promotes, book, and markets it all. And did we mention she's really good at it.

Music Clips:

Kerrin Connolly "Quiet"

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Greg Allen's Fringe Religion "She's Stoned"

Black Helicopter "Egypt MA"

Ape Hangers "She Comes Again"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

This is the first episode of our eighth year as a podcast, so we brought back a couple of longtime friends who joined us last year—Debbie Southwood-Smith and Juli Kryslur. Not only are they best friends, but they’re also longtime music industry vets. This episode is one for the ages. No holds barred.

Music Clips

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

The Long Wait "Your Plight"

The Zulus "Collide"

Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin"

Black Helicopter "Egypt MA"

Applied Knowledge "Criswell"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

In this episode, we highlight many of the great clips from 2025.

Featured clips: Daniel Ash(Bauhaus/Love And Rockets), Dave Dictor(MDC), Fergal Lawler(The Cranberries), Debbie Southwood-Smith, Buck Johnson(Aerosmith), Ronnie Barnett(The Muffs), Johnny Angel, Warren Zanes(Del Fugues), Lilli Dennison, Alice Austin, Nicole Laurenne(The Darts), MEGG, Shurr Jr., Isabella Pombrio, Kevin Kirk, Blame It On Whitman, The Far Out, Jerry Lehane, Pete Droge, Tracy Bonham, Salem 66, Ape Hangers, and Rick Harte.

Music Clips

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

The Outlets "You Don't Need Them"

Greg Allen's Fringe Religion "She's Stoned"

Black Helicopter "Egypt MA"

The Charms "The One That You Want"

Shurr Jr. "Lewis Park"

Applied Knowledge "Criswell"

Ape Hangers "She Comes Again"

Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin"

Speedfossil "Peg Leg"

The Zulus "Collide"

Alice Austin "No Such Thing"

The Long Wait “Your Plight”

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

In this episode, we review and talk about some of our favorite albums and songs of what was a great year in music - 2025!

Music Clips

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll", I Can't Get Over You"

Victory At Sea “Happy For You”

Black Helicopter "Egypt MA", "Charlestown's Burning"

Shurr Jr "Lewis Park"

Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin"

Speedfossil "Peg Leg"

The Zulus "Collide"

Warfield "No Party"

Applied Knowledge "Criswell"

The Long Wait "Your Plight"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Special Thanks to Joe’s Albums(Worcester MA) and Taang!(San Diego CA)

In this episode, we’re joined by the great Tracy Bonham, a twice Grammy-nominated American alt-rock singer-songwriter best known for her 1996 breakout hit, “Mother Mother,” and a career that spans far beyond it.

Music

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin"

Ape Hangers "She Comes Again"

Speedfossil "Peg Leg"

Tracy Bonham "Naked"

Tracy Bonham "‎Un-F*k This F*kt Up Christmas"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo