Music - Evan Wecksell

Ruvane aka Ruvane Kurland is a full-time musician who has traveled the majority of the country until Covid. In their first conversation, Ruvane and Evan discuss how they became Facebook friends, performing pre and post-Covid and the wonderful world of acoustic rock and audio looping. Ruvane also talks life in Ohio, favorite musicians and all the instruments he plays. Check out his backdrop in the video! And for more info on Ruvane, go to RuvaneMusic.com.

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And in honor of Ruvane’s appearance, get his album 19 on Amazon. 

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Anthony Zenkus is a tireless advocate for the welfare of children, families and communities. Working in the field of family violence, relationship violence, sexual assault and child poverty, he has trained thousands of professionals and community members across the country on how to better recognize, prevent and respond to abuse and neglect. Some of that expertise helped Anthony go viral last winter when the Trump campaign sent out a video of him speaking on Joe Biden. The ironic part? Professor Zenkus is not even a fan of Trump’s. Hear how that all played out as well as how he and Evan met due to Anthony’s other life as lead singer of the band Joe Lies. They reminisce on Munchaba Lounge, the Long Island music scene, WLIR and so much more!

For more info on Anthony visit anthonyzenkus.com.

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And in honor of Anthony’s appearance, check out Joe Lies on Amazon. 

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Radio J met Evan back on Long Island when they were both doing the local open mics. With a background in radio, Radio J is now in Florida networking with local acts and putting out his own podcast: Going Boom. Radio J and Evan talk about their Long Island days and throw in some wrestling talk and whether they would see live music in the era of Covid.

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To find out more about Radio J’s Coming Boom podcast, go to goingboompodcast.com.

And in honor of Radio J’s appearance, get an AEW t-shirt on Amazon. 

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In this milestone episode 100, Evan welcomes tv/radio host and activist Kerri Kasem. Kerri shares her battles advocating for the elderly. She also recounts not seeing her father, radio legend Casey Kasem, towards the end of his life, due to archaic family visitation laws. Hear how her Kasem Cares Foundation righted the wrong and how she persisted. And would she run for office? Kerri also previews how she is changing lives with her Breakthrough Naturally wellness company.  All that and what it was like going to Hebrew school even though she wasn’t Jewish. A little bit of awkward mixed in with a whole lot of awesome!

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In honor of Kerri Kasem’s appearance, get Casey Kasem’s “The Long Distance Dedications” CD on Amazon. 

Kerri Kasem Booking Inquiries: The Weiss Agency 310.230.1518

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Michele Bloom is the hardest of hardcore Bon Jovi fans. She has met Jon Bon Jovi several times and has been to countless shows. She just got back from the Runaway to Paradise with Jon Bon Jovi cruise in the Bahamas and we’re breaking it ALL down. How was the experience? Was Jon on the ship for the whole cruise? Who else did she run into? Plus, some vintage band stories, a Richie Sambora story from Obie O’Brien and the time Michele danced on stage with JBJ during ‘Bed of Roses.’ Oh, and there was the time Jon held her “Lost Highway” son. Michele also gives back to the Bon Jovi fan community with her Face Value Facebook group. So much Jovi! 

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Want the chance at last minute face value or free Bon Jovi tickets – join the Face Value group on Facebook of which Michele is an admin.

And might as well go on Amazon and get the classic Bon Jovi album SLIPPERY WHEN WET“on vinyl!!

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Evan met Brittany Collins-Finch at the moment she was proposed to by her husband. Get the full story about how it went down, plus her love of Dashboard Confessional, the time she met “Weird Al” Yankovic, and what’s it like to have rhinoplasty? It’s the perfect blend of awkward!

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In honor of Brittany Collin-Finch’s love of “Weird Al,” get The Essential “Weird Al” Yankovic album on Amazon! 

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The “I Love the 80s” series has returned with 1986’s Marissa Figueroa of the band Highland Kites! Hear how she went from no experience to singing, playing keyboards, guitar and how she now has 4 albums and 5 singles with her band plus six national tours and a distribution deal! What are her musical influences? She takes us from Tracy Chapman to present day, then she and Evan reveal the titles of their respective new songs in the works.

Also, after the interview, listen to Evan’s touching tribute to Comedian Brody Stevens (31:00). The comedy world is mourning his passing and Evan shares his interactions with Brody. 

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In honor of Marissa Figueroa’s appearance, order the Highland Kites album “I’m Not Weak” on Amazon! 

Plus, check out Brody Steven’s appearances in the “Hangover” movies by ordering The Hangover Trilogy! #RIPBrodyStevens

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It’s Evan vs Evan on SOCIALLY AWKWARD as Evan interviews Evan Botkin. They have been Facebook friends since 2005 but never spoke until now. What is their origin story? Plus, Evan is bringing his band Firesauce back together for a reunion tour this month (which is really just one show in Columbus). All this and Evan’s home-based coaster business as well as rating bands that are currently touring.

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In honor of Evan Botkin, go on Amazon and get a book of Ohio State trivia! 

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Evan interviews Facebook friend KATE DUDLEY who initially met Evan at one of his shows in 2007 in Indianapolis, Indiana! She is now engaged in the Greater Buffalo area as they talk how she met her fiancee, and Evan offers how not to plan anniversaries. Plus, they cover music, cats, Harry Potter and nerd culture. Welcome to Dudleyville!

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In honor of Kate Dudley, go on Amazon and get some Dudley’s Scalp & Skin Antiseptic Pre-Shampoo. 

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Slader Jordan is from Alabama, attended University of Alabama-Birmingham and is now enrolled at Tufts Dental School! But there is so much more to this man who is a self-proclaimed polymath and phenomenal musician. Also, his name isn’t even Slader Jordan! Evan gets to the bottom of it with his guest who was also in Theta Chi.

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In honor of Slader Jordan, pick up a pair of these retro Air Jordan sneakers on Amazon!

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