The Local Bands Show 05.04.25

The Local Bands Show 05.04.25

Join Rick Allison, Frank Critelli and Dennis Lamar every Sunday at 10pm for “The Local Bands Show” on 99.1 PLR!

Send your original music to [email protected] or The Local Bands Show, 70 Quarry Dock Road, Branford, CT 06405

This Sunday is The Local Bands Show! Check out the bands and songs that will be featured this Sunday…

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Pod Pick: Connecticut Swingers Club is Closed.. For Now

Pod Pick: Connecticut Swingers Club is Closed.. For Now

Chaz and AJ spoke with Steve Gagne, the owner of the Wicked Fun Club in Terryville, that was forced to close after a town meeting this week. Steve explained why he doesn’t believe he should close, took on some callers from the Tribe, and promised to keep fighting the town’s decision. Then, Pastor Dave Townsley was in studio to share the other side of the argument, that the club is breaking a law because of the proximity to his church. 

Thursday, May 1: Another Hamden Mayoral Candidate, Jimmy Koplik, Comedian Paul Virzi

Thursday, May 1: Another Hamden Mayoral Candidate, Jimmy Koplik, Comedian Paul Virzi

Chaz and AJ had an opportunity this morning to speak with Jameka Jefferies, another candidate hoping to be the next mayor in Hamden. Jameka found a lot of support after her vocal and passionate participation at the town hall meeting. (0:00) 

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on with Chaz and AJ to talk about his friend Michael Bolton, who recently admitted publicly to his fight with brain cancer. Jimmy also talked about the Rock Hall of Fame inductees, and the acts he was most surprised did not make it. (13:02) 

Comedian Paul Virzi was in studio with Chaz and AJ this morning, talking about his favorite comedy clubs in the country, and why Austin is not as cool as everyone thinks. Plus, Paul’s son is a little too invested in the Knicks. (37:49)

Paul Virzi stuck around for Dumb Ass News, which turned into a discussion about Bill Belichick and his young girlfriend. (52:16) 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, May 1

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Thursday, May 1

6:00. Emily Siero

6:20. The Top Ten things the fire department gets called for that has nothing to do with fires – Tom G (203) 882-9757

6:40. Ruth’s Bad B Movie Review: Motel Hell

7:00. The owner of the swingers club in Terryville gives us his reaction to things not going his way in court Tuesday.

7:20. Dumbass news. The sounds of seagull boy

7:30. The pastor of the church that was 30 feet from the swingers club in Terryville is in studio next.

8:00. Another candidate for Hamden Mayor has emerged, this one is not a politician and is on the show next.

8:10. News 8’s Mike Cerulli

8:20. Legendary, singer and friend of Jimmy Koplik announces brain cancer. Jimmy Koplik with LiveNation is next.

8:30. Who would be on the Mount Rushmore of rock guitarist?

9:00. 119 MPH and other super speeders in CT

Comedian Paul Virzi

9:20. Dumbass news. Fart spray made people scream and run at a carnival in Fairfield.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia get in the running to see Papa Roach with Rise Against and a free car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757

Pod Pick: The Ridiculous Thing That Scared You as a Kid

Pod Pick: The Ridiculous Thing That Scared You as a Kid

Chaz and AJ asked the Tribe to share the thing they still remember scaring the wits out of them as kids. Chaz shared yesterday about his fear of the doll from Trilogy of Terror, and plenty of other examples were called in today. 

Wednesday, April 30: Revisiting John Kaloidis and Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett, The Worst Airline Passenger, Ansonia Street Takeover

Wednesday, April 30: Revisiting John Kaloidis and Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett, The Worst Airline Passenger, Ansonia Street Takeover

Chaz and AJ revisited their interviews with the Hamden Mayor, Lauren Garrett, and defense attorney John Kaloidis from yesterday. (0:00) 

In Dumb Ass News, Chaz and AJ put forward a contender for the worst airline passenger, ever. (13:37)

Ansonia Mayor Cassetti was on the phone with Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the street takeover in town, which damaged a police vehicle, and some arrests have been made. Then, Dr. Abe Friedman from Griffin bariatrics was on to offer helping any lose weight, with nutritional assistance. (21:11)

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, April 30th

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, April 30th

6:00. Latest news

Vince Berry in-studio

6:20. The top 10 movies everyone should see at least once. Mike from the Mike, Mike and Oscar podcast. (203) 882-9757

6:40. The PLR birthday celebration.

7:00. A guy who once worked for the mayor of Hamden is running for mayor and is pissed. He’s up next.

A very cool event coming up to help fight brain cancer.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. It’s not easy to be considered potentially the grossest airline passenger in US history, but this person did it.

7:30. The only thing a guy who was hit by lightning remembers. Call in your “All I remember is __” story. (203) 882-9757

8:00. Dr. Abe Fridman from Griffin Health has some tips to lose weight

8:20. The ridiculous thing that scared the hell out of you when you were a kid. (203) 882-9757

9:20. Dumb ass news. What happens when a Brinks truck drops $300,000 on a street.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with General knowledge trivia, get into Running to see Papa Roach with Rise Against and a free car wash from Splash Car Wash. (203) 882-9757

Pod Pick: Defense Attorney John Kaloidis on Waterbury Stepmom

Pod Pick: Defense Attorney John Kaloidis on Waterbury Stepmom

Chaz and AJ spoke with defense attorney John Kaloidis, the lawyer hired by the Waterbury stepmom, about how he’s building a case to help his client. Attorney Kaloidis talked about the access the accuser had to food, the outdoors, the roles of the stepmom’s daughters, and why he’s not sympathetic to the accusor in this case. 

Tuesday, April 29: Hamden Mayor on Taxes, Hamden Residents Respond, Connecticut’s Dumbest Eyewitness

Tuesday, April 29: Hamden Mayor on Taxes, Hamden Residents Respond, Connecticut’s Dumbest Eyewitness

Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to address rising taxes in town, as a result of recent home propert revaluations. Tribe members from Hamden called in after, to complain that the mayor is not understanding how devastating the tax hike is for most residents. (0:00) 

The Groton murder suspect that sparked serial killer rumors in Connecticut made a court appearance yesterday. This Channel 3 report with an eyewitness will leave you completely stunned that he wasn’t caught sooner. (38:47)