Episodes

  • The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 013

    The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 013
    Oct 26 2021
    Singer/Songwriter/Bassist John Waite sits down with Ken Anthony and Frankie DiVita for a fun, thoughtful, and amusing chat about John's latest album, Wooden Heart Acoustic Anthology Volumes 123, his selfie art, his latest tour, and answers questions about The Baby's, Bad English and the time he was riding high on the charts. There's even a fun cameo by Neil Giraldo. You can find all John Waite info at: www.johnwaitworldwide.com
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    51 mins
  • The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 012

    The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 012
    Sep 16 2021
    The Immediate Family is a group of iconic musicians who have played together for decades but never as their own band. Until now. Guitarist Danny Kortchmar, guitarist Waddy Wachtel, drummer Russ Kunkel, bassist Leland Sklar, and guitarist Steve Postell have played with such legendary artists as Jackson Browne, Don Henley, Warren Zevon, The Rolling Stones, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and Stevie Nicks. Their collective credits are endless. Guitarists, Danny Kortchmar and Waddy Wachtel sit down for a chat with Ken Anthony and Frankie DiVita to discuss the origin of The Immediate Family, their history of playing together, writing hit songs, the first time they heard themselves on the radio, their new album, and hitting the road.
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    37 mins
  • The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 011

    The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 011
    Mar 27 2021
    Wolfgang Van Halen joins Ken and Frankie for a chat about his upcoming debut album, Mammoth WVH, due out in June 2021. Wolf talks about his music, playing all of the instruments himself, his live band, dealing with internet trolls, when he knew his dad was a guitar god, cats and more.
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    23 mins
  • The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 010

    The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 010
    Mar 24 2021
    In this episode, Ken Anthony and Frankie DiVita sit down with concert promoter extraordinaire, Danny Zelisko. Danny has just released his book called ALL EXCE$$ - Occupation: Concert Promoter, about his early days hanging with baseball legends and long career in the music business of promoting live concerts in every genre of music. If you've ever wanted to know about the inner workings and backstage antics at live concert events, you will enjoy this podcast and Danny's book. He's a great storyteller and has some fantastic memories with some of music's biggest stars. His book is filled with amazing photos.
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    1 hr
  • The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 009

    The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 009
    Dec 11 2020
    On Episode 9 of The Spirit Of Radio Podcast, Ken and Frankie sit down for a really great conversation with Brian Wheat, bassist for the multi-platinum rock band Tesla, to talk about his upcoming book, Son Of A Milkman...My Crazy Life With Tesla. We discuss his early beginnings, Tesla, touring, what happens under the stage, life during COVID, writing his new book, photography, The Beatles, Jimmy Page, Def Leppard, and Jack Russell Terriers.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 008

    The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 008
    Oct 23 2020
    Multi-talented DJ, Author, VeeJay, and walking Rock N Roll Encyclopedia Matt Pinfield joins Frankie DiVita and Ken Anthony for Episode 008 of The Spirit of Radio Podcast. We talk radio, music, the passing of Eddie Van Halen and so much more. This was a fun interview with lots of laughter.
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    57 mins
  • The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 007

    The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 007
    Aug 26 2020
    Rik Emmett of Triumph joins Ken Anthony and Frankie DiVita for Episode 7 of The Spirit Of Radio Podcast. Rik talks about the Round Hill Records reissue of 11 of his solo albums post Triumph. Rik also discusses why he left the band, the upcoming Triumph documentary, his soon-to-be-published book of poetry, and his memoir. We dive way back into Rik's childhood to find out how he became so eclectic, we revisit the 1983 US Festival, touch on the recent rumors about new Triumph recordings, his guitar addiction and his "favorite guitar player on the planet earth." Rik also promotes his new album, The Bonfire Sessions, available on his website: www.rikemmett.com.
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    59 mins
  • The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 006

    The Spirit Of Radio Podcast EP 006
    Jul 28 2020
    On Episode 006 of The Spirit Of Radio Podcast, Ken and Frankie sit down to chat with Liberty DeVitto, who had a 30 year run as Billy Joel's drummer. Liberty is out with a new book called Liberty: Life, Billy, and the Pursuit of Happiness. It's a great read with lots of insights into not only Liberty's life and beginnings but also his time with Billy including a breakdown of each song on each album that he played on.
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    47 mins