Wednesday, July 23: Remembering Ozzy with Zakk Wylde, Jimi Bell, Jimmy Koplik, Doc McGhee, Carmine Appice and Don Dokken

Wednesday, July 23: Remembering Ozzy with Zakk Wylde, Jimi Bell, Jimmy Koplik, Doc McGhee, Carmine Appice and Don Dokken

A sad show today, remembering the life of Ozzy Osbourne. Chaz and AJ spoke with Zakk Wylde back in March, about his excitement in joining the Ozzy farewell show. (0:00) 

Jimi Bell was one of the very last guitarist tryouts to be considered for the band, before Zakk Wylde was the selection. Jimi was on the phone with Chaz this morning to talk about the tryout process, having dinner with Ozzy, and jamming with Zakk after watching all the other guitarist hopefuls be sent home. (5:44) 

Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik was on the phone to talk about Ozzy’s death, the rare sell-out feat Ozzy achieved in Connecticut, and explained why Connecticut always seemed to be able to book OzzFest dates. (27:20) 

Tribe memeber Kelly was on the phone to talk about the live tribute to Ozzy from last night in Hartford. Wolfgang Van Halen brought the house down with a rendition of “Mama, I’m Coming Home,” and the Creed tribute was so Creed. (39:39) 

Doc McGhee, former KISS manager, was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about bringing Ozzy to Russia, and his close friendship with Ozzy and Sharon. (44:10) 

Carmine Appice, who drummed with Ozzy, was on the phone to remember his friend and bandmate. Carmine shared a story of Ozzy immediately being smitten with a Long Island burger joint after just one visit. (53:25)

Don Dokken was on the phone to talk about the Jam at the Dam coming to Connecticut this weekend, but spent most his time remembering Ozzy Osbourne. (1:01:53)

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, July 23rd

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Wednesday, July 23rd

6:00. Goodbye Ozzy.

Dr. Ron Clark.

Brian Blackmore in studio

6:20. The Top Ten Ozzy Osborne songs – Andre (203) 882-9757

6:40. Our interview with Ozzy and the important roll AJ played.

7:00. Ozzy Osborne, dead at 76. Mike Lapitino shares his memories of Ozzy

Daniel Bukszpan – Author of “Ozzy at 75” on what made Ozzy resonate.

7:20. Rudy Sarzo talks about the Back to the beginning show.

7:30. Jimi Bell was flown to England to try out for Ozzy. Zakk Wylde got the gig but Jimi shares his memories of trying out for the Prince of Darkness.

7:40. Share your Ozzy story.

8:00. Live Nation’s Jimmy Koplik on the death of Ozzy Osbourne.

8:20. Call in your Ozzy or Sabbath memory, concert story or whatever.

8:30. Kiss manager Doc McGhee shares his favorite Ozzie stories.

8:40. Former Ozzy Drummer Carmine Appice

9:00. The Producer of Billy Joel’s Documentary weighs in on Ozzy’s Death and the iconic life of Billy Joel.

Don Dokken on Ozzy’s legacy.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia in the Running to see Heart and a free car wash from Splash Car Wash.

Tuesday, July 22: AJ’s Surgery, Third-Degree Blackbelt, Honoring Jay “Iceman” Piccirillo

Tuesday, July 22: AJ’s Surgery, Third-Degree Blackbelt, Honoring Jay “Iceman” Piccirillo

AJ’s surgery is scheduled for tomorrow, so Chaz’s wife Jennifer was on the phone to run through what he’ll need to do. First, she ripped into Chaz a bit for complaining about a movie that he actually liked. (0:00) 

Ryan McCormick, a PR guy from New York, joined Chaz and AJ this morning to talk about the positive outcome for the Astronomer CEO from the Coldplay concert. (5:41) 

In Dumb Ass News, a game of music bingo cost a man his life, since his doctors were too distracted. (18:58) 

Chris Smith came to visit the studio this morning, to talk about his 45 years training students in MMA, as a third-degree blackbelt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Chris also shared a great story from his time as a bouncer. (25:53) 

Brandon Parenti was on with Chaz and AJ this morning, to talk about his Jeep being stolen right out of his driveway. (44:01) 

Chaz and AJ invited Gennaro, the son of Jay “The Iceman” Piccirillo, in studio this morning to share some stories about his dad. The Tribe called in to share some stories as well, after hearing there’s a documentary in the works; “Mr. Bridgeport.” (53:38) 

Pod Pick: Joe Zone’s 50 Years in Television

Pod Pick: Joe Zone’s 50 Years in Television

Chaz and AJ invited WFSB’s Joe Zone to the studio this morning, to celebrate his 50 years in television. Joe shared stories of his start in Scranton, “burying” the Red Sox on live TV, and the comment about cheerleaders that backfired “big time.” 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, July 22nd

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Tuesday, July 22nd

6:00. Celebrity death.

Emily Siero in studio

6:20. The Top Ten famous people who got caught cheating. Emma (203) 882-9757

7:00. A New York City PR guy says there is a silver lining for the company in the Cold Play kiss cam scandal.

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Doctors playing music bingo missed that their patient stopped breathing.

7:30. He’s coached Bellator and MMA fighters and is a third degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. After 45 years of training and instructing-has he ever gone nuts on anyone? Martial arts instructor Chris Smith.

8:00. Car theft victims figured out a way to make their car undesirable.

8:20. The most insane live moments on TV from a 50 year vet. Joe Zone Channel 3 Sports

8:30. The little thing your spouse does or doesn’t do that annoys you Joe will start the segment.

9:00. 3 months ago this part of the state was shocked at the sudden death of Jay the “Iceman” Piccirillo. There is a documentary being made on him. Jay’s son and the documentary director are in next.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A woman leaves a dog and cats in a car in the heat and then a text the cops.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia in the Running to see Heart and a free car wash from Splash Car Wash.

Monday, July 21: Astronomer CEO is Gone, Painful Tattoos with Ogre, Brian Foley’s Aerosmith Story

Monday, July 21: Astronomer CEO is Gone, Painful Tattoos with Ogre, Brian Foley’s Aerosmith Story

Chaz and AJ started the show by thanking everyone for showing up for the CT Pizza and Brew Fest yesterday, then got right into the Astronomer CEO losing his job after getting caught by the Coldplay concert. (0:00) 

Ogre joined Chaz and AJ in studio this morning to talk about spine tattoos being the latest big trend, and why it took him three days to tattoo his own penis. (17:04) 

Former Hartford Police Detective Brian Foley was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to address the Astronomer CEO controversy. Brian has investigated plenty of corporate crimes, and had a story from an Aerosmith concert to share. (36:49) 

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, July 21st

Chaz and AJ Show Rundown: Monday, July 21st

6:00. The dope CEO is let go.

Vince Berry in studio

6:20. The top 10 things you collected that are probably useless now. Brian Blackmore (203) 882-9757

6:40. The Amp this weekend.

7:00. Guess how many people got tickets for passing a school bus in Bridgeport?

7:20. Dumb Ass News. Tool time in a Lowe’s display shed.

7:30. Spine tattoos are the new Tramp Stamp. How painful is it? We got a guy who’s completely covered in studio next. Ogre Auger

7:40. The most pain you’ve been in getting a tattoo. (203) 882-9757

8:00. A champion race car driver who is a quadriplegic. Torsten Gross.

8:20. The Cold Play camera CEO dope has been let go. What were some of the things the company did while doing its investigation that only lasted five minutes? Brian Foley

8:30. Got fired for being stupid stories. If you got fired, fired someone or have a story. (203) 882-9757

9:00. He went from UCONN to now the Gameday host of the New England Patriots. Game Day Co

nor.

9:20. Dumb Ass News. A Florida man arrested after trying to rob a waffle house with his fingers.

9:30. Stump the Chumps. Stump us with general knowledge trivia get in the running to win tickets to see Heart and a free car wash from Splash Car Wash.