Stub Stories: Season 2 Episode 1 - Dave Wedge

Dave Wedge Hey there, Stubbies! Welcome to Season 2 of Stub Stories! Join Sylvia and Ricky as they dive into the fascinating career of Brockton-born, New York Times bestselling author and award-winning investigative journalist Dave Wedge. From rubbing shoulders with legends like Gene Simmons, Ozzy Osbourne, and Biggie Smalls to covering pivotal moments in history, Dave Wedge’s career spans a wide range of stories, from the entertainment world to significant real-life events. Dave Wedge has co-written several bestselling books, including Boston Strong (adapted into the movie Patriots Day), The Ice Bucket Challenge, Hunting Whitey, The Last Days of John Lennon, and Riding With Evil. His latest, Blood & Hate: The Untold Story of Marvelous Marvin Hagler's Battle for Glory, is set for release in 2025. This episode covers Dave Wedge’s passion for hip hop, metal, Ozzfest, Behemoth, Lollapalooza, and more. Producers Fabio and Clay urge listeners to stay tuned for more Stub Stories. Follow Stub Stories at stubstories.net and on social media! 00:00 Meet the Sylvia and Ricky and NYT Best Selling Author Dave Wedge 01:03 Dave Wedge's Early Career and Memorable Interviews 15:32 The Evolution of Music Journalism 20:38 Unforgettable Concert Experiences 32:36 East Coast vs. West Coast Memories 33:16 Concerts We Missed and Regret 36:24 Epic Concert Stories and Venues 42:00 The Hustle Behind the Success Stub Stories: We're more accessible than backstage passes! Find us on stubstories.net, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and your favorite podcast app. • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stub-stories/id1722205285 • https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stubstories • https://anchor.fm/s/ef62be6c/podcast/rss • https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/8deaaf5a-fda8-4d8e-aceb-2d3ee0c2b7c6/stub-stories • https://overcast.fm/itunes1722205285/stub-stories • https://www.facebook.com/stubstories • https://www.instagram.com/stubstories • https://www.tiktok.com/@stubstoriespod • https://www.youtube.com/@StubStories #Podcast, #MusicJournalism, #Interviews, #NewEpisode, #RockHistory, #MusicStories, #LegendaryGuests, #BehindTheScenes, #LiveShows, #MusicFans, #RockLegends, #MusicPodcast, #ConcertStories, #MusicCulture, #InterviewSeries, #PodcastLife, #AudioStories, #Podcaster, #MusicCommunity, #StubStories, #Stubbies, #BostonStrong, #DaveWedge, #MarvinHagler, #Ozzfest, #lollapalooza, #behemoth, #icebucketchallenge, #Ozzy, #Kiss