Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico

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Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico episodes

December 15, 2025 432. The Legendary Rich Gilbert - The Zulus
The Legendary Rich Gilbert returns to the show to talk about The Zulus 2022 "Outer Space" album which is now available on all streaming platforms for the first time!

Music Clips(Used by permission)
The Charms "So Pretty"
The Charms "The One That You Want
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin"
The Zulus "Collide"
The Zulus "The Tickler"
The Legendary Rich Gilbert "One Ton Tomato"

Check out our Best of 2025 Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Ala9IyQ4DvaMlxwh1AbNG

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

1 hr 1 min
December 08, 2025 431. Tim Shea - Black Helicopter
Tim Shea, singer, guitarist, and songwriter with Black Helicopter returns to the show to talk about the bands incredible new 2025 album "Balancing Act".

Music Clips
The Charms "So Pretty"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
Black Helicopter "Charlestown's Burning"
Black Helicopter "Egypt Ma"
Shurr Jr "Lewis Park"
Greg Allen's Fringe Religion "She's Stoned"
Victory At Sea "Happy For You"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Best of Past Guests https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lHFZxDikYIabX6wKCGchE?si=n6vy_-yWRRudSdwQOQJv4A&pi=mGHBZ4-GSOOge
1 hr 3 min
December 01, 2025 430. Justin Warfield - Warfield/She Wants Revenge
On this episode, we are joined by Justin Warfield(She Wants Revenge) who is in the process of launching an incredible series of music entitled “Deathrock Devotionals” under the moniker Warfield.

“For Justin Warfield, Warfield marks his first proper solo project since co-founding She Wants Revenge in 2004 - “the only recording and touring project I’ve helmed outside of SWR,” he says. While She Wants Revenge continues to perform live and record, Warfield allows him to stretch out and fully lean into the creative and aesthetic instincts that have always pulsed just beneath the surface: cinematic melancholy, playful macabre, and rhythmic intensity".

Music Clips
The Charms "So Pretty"
The Charms "The One You Want"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin"
Warfield "Jet Plane"
Warfield "No Party"

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

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
1 hr 13 min
November 24, 2025 429. Nate Perry - Nate Perry & Ragged Company
Nate Perry, the leader of Nate Perry & Ragged Company joins us on the show to talk about his rapid rise in the Boston music scene!

Music
The Charms "So Pretty"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
Victory At Sea "Happy For You"
Shurr JR "Lewis Park"
Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin"
Nate Perry & Ragged Company "Maria"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
49 min
November 17, 2025 428. Bonus Episode -“Does Anybody Remember Laughter?" Jimmy Page/Led Zeppelin
On this special bonus episode, we talk about the amazing career of Jimmy Page and his most famous project, Led Zeppelin. First you hear the history and then we rank the albums and songs in our own special way...

Music Clips
The Charms "So Pretty" "The One You Want"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
Greg Allen's Fringe Religion "She's Stoned"
Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

29 min
November 10, 2025 427. Garret Vandermolen - The Sound Cove, Speedfossil
Garett Vandermolen, longtime rocker and member of Speedfossil, joins us to talk about his new label, The Sound Cove. Launched in late 2023, The Sound Cove is ready to make some noise with its debut release, The Super Sonic Showcase, Vol. 1 — a compilation featuring fresh tracks from Figures On A Beach, Pat Lynch, The Daylilies, Fireking, Glowbox, and more.

Music Clips
Gang Green "Out On The Couch"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
The Outlets "You Don't Need Them"
Shurr Jr "Lewis Park
SpeedFossil "Peg Leg"
The Charms "So Pretty"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
51 min
November 03, 2025 426. Azam Ali - VAS, Niyaz
In this episode, we are joined by the extraordinary Azam Ali — a visionary artist whose voice transcends borders and genres. With a career spanning over fifteen years, Azam has released thirteen collaborative and solo albums, earned two JUNO Award nominations, and received a Hollywood Music Award, solidifying her place as one of the most prolific, versatile, and gifted singers, producers, and composers on the international stage.

Music Clips
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
The Charms "So Pretty"
Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin"
Shurr Jr "Lewis Park"

*Warren Zanes clip from Episode 369

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
56 min
October 27, 2025 425. Fergal Lawler - The Cranberries
Fergal Lawler, drummer for the legendary Irish band The Cranberries, joins us on the show to discuss the band’s upcoming MTV Unplugged release.

Music Clips
The Charms "So Pretty"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
Gang Green "Out On The Couch"
Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin"
Shurr Jr "Lewis Park"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
47 min
October 20, 2025 424. Richard Marr - Galaxy Park
In this episode, we're joined by Richard Marr — producer, engineer, former guitarist of Flexie, and owner of Galaxy Park Studios. We discuss the studio's recent relocation and more.

Music Clips
Gang Green "Out On The Couch"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
Blame It On Whitman "Bad Move Walkin"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
48 min
October 16, 2025 423. Thommy Price (R.I.P) -Joan Jett, Billy Idol, Scandal(Replay)
This episode is dedicated to the late Thommy Price, a legendary drummer known for his work with Scandal, Billy Idol, and Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. We kick things off by sharing some of our favorite drummers, then revisit our April 2022 conversation with Thommy—a look back at his incredible career and impact on rock music.

Music Clips
The Charms "So Pretty"
The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"
Gang Green "Out On The Couch"
Blame It On Whitman "Bad Mood Walkin"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo
50 min

About Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico

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Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico, hosted by music industry veteran Steev Riccardo, brings you weekly conversations with the people who make the music world go round — musicians, songwriters, producers, label execs, roadies, publicists, and more. Each episode also serves up fresh new music picks, honest song reviews, and no-shortage-of-stories rock 'n' roll road tales