The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music

Feb 04 2025 143 ep. 62 mins 670
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Join record producer / manager / legendary guitarist & founding member of Twisted Sister JAY JAY FRENCH as he shares stories from five decades in the industry and takes you on a rock star tour through the music business and beyond!

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Jonathan Taplin

Feb 04 2025 48 mins  
Jay Jay welcomes writer, film producer & scholar Jonathan Taplin back on the podcast! We are especially fortunate to have Jonathan be able to join us this week, as he very recently lost his Los Angeles home in the Palisades fire this January. Jonathan shares his experience with the fires & needing to run away from his own home, & gives an update on the recovery efforts surrounding

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Dec 23 2024 50 mins  
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Dec 17 2024 55 mins  
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Nov 12 2024 45 mins  
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Julian Velard Part II

Sep 03 2024 47 mins  
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Aug 27 2024 40 mins  
The fantastic songwriter & pianist Julian Velard is this week's guest on the podcast! Julian is a classic entertainer, combining piano-driven songwriter sensibility and razor-sharp comedic timing. Jay Jay & Julian are old friends - Jay Jay used to manage Julian, & both of their histories & careers are deeply rooted in New York. Hear all about how they reconnected recently in Los An

Rudy Sarzo Part II

Aug 20 2024 51 mins  
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Aug 13 2024 65 mins  
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