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Bill Payne original and founding member of the band Little Feat appearing at College street Music Hall May 29th

Mike talks with Warren Hayes of Gov't Mule ahead of their show at College Street Music Hall in New Haven, CT October 30, 2025.

The ultimate cult horror classic is getting a new spin on 9/23 at College Street! Check out a live orchestra playing along with the original Evil Dead. Jon spoke with John Kinsner, the shows producer, for all the details. Spoiler Alert: There's a costume contest.

In this episode of Behind the Mike, PLR's Mike Lapitino chats with Judas Priest lead singer Rob Halford.  Rob talks about everything from Ozzy to Judas Priest's show with Alice Cooper at Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater on September 23, 2025!

Congrats to Donna from North Branford! The Chaz and AJ LawnCast will broadcast from Donna’s place in North Branford on Thursday. Donna’s already planning to send out a ton of invites, and figure out who will eat all the food coming in.

Fresh off an appearance on Chaz and AJ, Drew spoke to Jon about the struggles of managing the modern music industry, and all of Jon's failed podcasts. Check him out at the SHU Community Theater this Friday 4/25/25!

A self described "dad band", Morningside has a new single out and an upcoming album! Jon spoke to Bobby, Ian and Matt about their new single and the struggles of balancing band/family life!

Connoisseur Media's Kristin Okesson was in with Chaz and AJ to talk about the $25,000 grand prize in the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, happening next weekend on Long Island Sound. There's over $40,000 in prizes available in total, but none for anyone attempting to cheat their way through the tournament. 

Jim from Miller Place Bait & Tackle was on the phone with Chaz and AJ to talk about the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth, with a $25,000 grand prize. 

Kristen Cusato from The Alzheimer's Association spoke to Jon about an incredible (and fun) fundraiser for Alzheimer's research in Bridgeport on August 22nd. Special appearance and performance by singer-songwriter John Ciambriello! 

Red Matter (formerly Terrapin) discuss their new music, new direction and if CT jam bands have had their time in the sun!

Pete Francis (Dispatch) and CT singer songwriter Tracy Jo talked to Jon about their upcoming dual album release party in Bridgeport!

Local legends Pangea spoke to Jon about their newly released album and their upcoming show in Bridgeport!

Jon Kamal sat down with one of the fastest rising bands in CT, Residual Groove, alongside their (maybe?) manager the inimitable Doseph Joseph

Up and coming CT band One Time Weekend talks about their upcoming show at Infinity Hall and drummer (and Hamilton orchestra member) Alex Giosa tells a story about the most heartfelt fender bender ever!

Evan Rachel Wood (West World, Frozen 2) and Zane Carney (Thundercat, John Mayer) talk to Jon about their upcoming show at Park City on 11/7/23, including the theme they chose specifically for Bridgeport!

Mixing Funk with Jazz and Salsa influences, Pangea Worldbeat discusses their upcoming show in Bridgeport and how to create a "Groove Tapestry"

Jon Kamal sits down with Nicole Heriot-Mikula, the founder of Celebrate Shelton, and singer-songwriter LeeAnn Lovelace to talk about Saturday's event and the importance of community.

Sound on Sound is only a few weeks away and Julai and The Serotones will be opening the festival on Saturday! Jon Kamal sat down and spoke to the band about their sound, their songwriting and which band member is considered the "mitochondria"!

 Mike Lapitino chats with Live Nation's Jimmy Koplik about the upcoming Sound On Sound Festival, September 30-October 1 at Seaside Park in Bridgeport and this weekend's Labor Day ticket special. soundonsoundct.com 

On June 3rd, over a dozen of the most popular bands in CT will be playing at The Beeracks in East Haven from 11am-1am!  Jon from the Night Show spoke to organizers Max Schiavone, Sky Stephens and Joe Hartz about what to expect, what kinda beer there'll be, and what CT city has the greatest music scene!

Drummer, producer and author Chris Frantz from The Talking Heads spoke to Jon about the upcoming VersoFest in Westport this Thursday 03/30!  Other topics included; a behind the scenes look at working with legendary Rolling Stones producer Steve Lillywhite (7:20), an announcement about the re-release of Stop Making Sense (12:19), and a revealing conversation about which jam band legend has terrible body odor (15:51).

Mike Lapitino talks with Andy Powell, lead guitarist and founder of the British Band Wishbone Ash, ahead of his Wall Street Theater show February 24.

AJ’s interview with Sarah Fryxell, President of the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association, discussing the Connecticut International Auto Show, November 11-13, at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center. 

Eric Hummel talks about 3 generations of America's greatest hot dogs made right in New Haven. Also-his favorite dog toppings, the magic spring that runs under New Haven and the secret to making the best hot dog.

99.1 PLR presents Kansas: Point of Know Return Tour is coming to New Haven’s College Street Music Hall Saturday March 12, 2022. Mike Lapitino talked with lead singer Ronnie Platt 

The Bluefish Tournament is happening this weekend with a $25,000 grand prize! Kirsten Glavin won the Tournament in 2004 when she was only 12 years old. She tells the story of how she caught the heaviest fish that year and took home all that cash.

Chaz talks with Kevin McKeown about his PLR days. From the first days of WPLR to being Mayor of Santa Monica, it all started with getting busted for weed and an acid trip.

Zach Auer won 2nd place last year in the Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth. He was only off by an ounce! He's heading back out this year, hoping to take home the grand prize 

The 39th Annual Spector Eye Care Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth is happening this weekend! Chaz & AJ talked with Rick Mola from Fisherman's World in Norwalk. They've been around for 60 years! 

Holly Green from Shoreline Bait Runners Bait & Tackle in Clinton talked with Chaz & AJ about this year's Bluefish Tournament. 

Ryan , co-owner of Black Rock Bait & Tackle, says they’ve been seeing a ton of Bluefish out this year. The tournament is really anyone’s game this year

Chaz talks with PLR's SVP/General Manager Kristin Okesson. They talk about the inner-workings of the station, meeting Trump, how she got into radio and more.

Bruce Manke, WPLR's utility player from 1973-1981 shares stories of his worst celebrity interviews, the magical moment after the murder of John Lennon, on stage pre concert announcements, his earliest New Haven FM radio memory and more.

Mike Lapitino, the longest running air talent in WPLR's 50 year history, takes Chaz through his 35 years on air at the station and behind the scenes. From hanging out with Rock Stars (and annoying some), to what struck him about standing next to the Rolling Stones and tons of studio stories in between, Your Ol' Buddy Lappy doesn't hold back.

Chaz talks to Keith Dakin (Boss Keith), Vice President of Programming for Connoisseur Media and covers everything from COVID-19's effect on radio, how they pick the music, radio’s future, his favorite year in music and his bizarre Armageddon supplies. 

In WPLR's 50 year history there has only been three marketing directors. Drew Carrano is our third and current Super Hero. He talks about going backstage, meeting KISS, his vast knowledge of 'The Golden Girls' and the man who was one of the most important people in his life, PLR legend, Sam T.

From intern to Program Director and everything in between, Eddie oversaw the changing of morning shows, a very uncomfortable firing and then his own firing over a Chaz and AJ situation. Eddie grew up on PLR and it was great catching up with him.

Eddie Wazoo was a staple at WPLR from 1975-1981. He's most known as the afternoon drive host and music director during one of the most fertile times in rock music. He talks about how he got his name, great behind the scenes PLR stories and why it took so long for PLR to play The Ramones.

Chaz talks with Marcia Simon, who was at PLR from 1975 to 1981. She was the first female morning show personality in the state.

Former General Manager Dick Kalt talked with Chaz on how Stoneman became a radio personality, how one of his morning show hosts ended up naked on Playgirl and so much more. 

It could be argued Jimmy Koplik is the longest running PLR air personality ever. He's been involved with the station since we took the air in 1971.

Rick Allison began his career at WPLR in 1975 and has done everything from part time news, mornings (multiple times), program director, the voice of the station, to hosting the longest running local band show in the history of radio (heard every Sunday night). He’s been fired several times but the universe will not allow Allison and PLR to be apart for long.

How a very serious illness led to Mark Kaplowe’s love affair with radio. He entered the WPLR building on Chapel Street in 1975 and eventually became the afternoon drive host. He shares why he hoped Stoneman didn’t bounce off the wall twice, meeting Bono of U2, the moment Wiggy fired him and how he went on to become one of the most sought after voice over talents in America.

Chaz talked with Doc Rock, one of the original WPLR jocks, about the launch of PLR 50 years ago back in 1971.