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Cigar City Radio

by Cigar City Management

A first of its kind podcast from Cigar City Management, recorded live in Tampa, FL. Featuring conversations with independent musicians, touring bands, and music industry insiders.

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Episodes

  1. Friko

    Get ready to dive into a conversation with Niko from FRIKO! We chat about the band's thrilling journey to signing with ATO Records and delve into the vibrant Chicago music scene. Niko spills the details on their jam-packed touring schedule that includes exciting stops in Japan, Europe, and a...

  2. BIZZY

    Step into BIZZY's world as we dive into her debut EP "I Don't Get Breakups," where she spills the tea on all things dating and relationships, shares insights on navigating the wild world of TikTok, the secrets behind writing music for other artists, and bravely putting herself out there in the...

  3. Angry Blackmen

    Dive into an electrifying conversation with experimental hip-hop sensation, Angry Blackmen. We explore the vibrant Chicago hip-hop scene, the resurgence of dynamic hip-hop duos, the stories behind their compelling lyrics, the buzz of critical acclaim for their album The Legend of ABM, and so much...

  4. Bridget Kearney

    Join us for a dynamic episode as we catch up with Bridget Kearney from Lake Street Dive! From the making of her latest album, "Comeback Kid," to her role teaching songwriting at Princeton University, we delve into Kearney's musical journey. Tune in as she reveals her experiments with synthesizers...

  5. Homeboy Sandman

    Join us as we sit down with the legendary underground rapper, Homeboy Sandman. We'll be delving into his Dominican/Puerto Rican heritage and exploring the nuanced differences between hip hop and trash rap. Plus, we'll discuss his juggling act of attending law school while embarking on his music...

  6. Lutharo

    We interview Krista Shipperbottom from the metal band Lutharo about their upcoming tour in North America, their new album "Chasing Euphoria," her singing techniques, the challenges of being a woman in a metal band, and more.

  7. Gasparilla Music Festival 2024

    We recap Gasparilla Music Festival 2024, including surprise headliners Killer Mike and Big Boi, then we talk to performers DJ Sandman (8:11) and Alien House (16:17), as well as Tampa Jesuit Grad turned Capitol Records Recording Artist, Aidan Bissett (25:03).

  8. Pusha Preme

    We talk to Tampa-based Afrobeats artist Pusha Preme about his origin story, wearing a mask, the album Heroes Eventually Die, supporting the community, PDQ sauces, his performance at Gasparilla Music Festival, and more.

  9. Recycled Tunes

    We talk to Tad Denham from Recycled Tunes about their mission to provide instruments to underserved children in the Tampa Bay Area, the Gasparilla Music Foundation, how people can donate instruments, and how the program works with Gasparilla Music Festival.

  10. Christone "Kingfish" Ingram

    We talk to Christone "Kingfish" Ingram about growing up in Clarksdale, Mississippi, winning a Grammy, working with legends like Buddy Guy, Vampire Weekend, and Robin Thicke, performing in Luke Cage, acting in Red Dead Redemption, his new album Live in London, and his upcoming performance at...

  11. Cigar City Radio RETURNS!

    After a lengthy hiatus…Cigar City Radio RETURNS! Back by popular demand is the award winning podcast from Randy Ojeda and Jason Solanes. What awards, you ask? What do you mean? Who cares? We're back, baby!

  12. Mystery Skulls

    We go deep into the Mystery Skulls tour bus to talk about being an independent artist, new album Back to Life, live streaming, Mystery Skulls Animated, Dragon Ball Super, Salma's Big Wish, the Mount Rushmore of Pro Wrestling, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs /...

  13. Loose Talk

    Live from the office of Symphonic Distribution, we have some loose talk with Loose Talk. They tell us about their new single "Iron Heel", upcoming shows, and continuing to play with Anberlin. We also chat about living in St. Pete, owning your own masters, and advice for new bands. And for all of...

  14. Strange Ranger

    Live from the office of Symphonic Distribution, we talk to Strange Ranger about living in Philadelphia, forming in Bozeman, Montana, and long drives on the road. We also talk about their new album Remembering The Rockets, DIY venues, Andes Mints, hospitality riders, Matchbox 20, and more. This...

  15. Porcupine

    Live from Reggie's Rock Club in Chicago, we talk to Porcupine - the project from guitarist/vocalist Casey Virock, drummer Ian Prince, and bassist Greg Norton (Hüsker Dü). We talk about Greg joining the band, Casey's songwriting, being adults, and what their kids think of their music. They also…

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  16. Chastity Belt

    Guest Hosts Anna Bryson and Amy Diaz chat with Chastity Belt ahead of their headlining performance at LYR's Babefest. They talk about 10 years of Chastity Belt, being a "cool slut", their upcoming album, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com...

  17. Daddy Kool Records

    We talk to Manny and Megan from Daddy Kool Records about moving into their new space in the St. Pete Warehouse Arts District. They tell us about the history of Daddy Kool, Record Store Day, plans for their new space, cassettes, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs /...

  18. Air Review Track Commentary

    The band Air Review breaks down their new track "People Say Things Change" from the album How We Got By on Velvet Blue Music, from bassline to lyrics and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

  19. Mothers

    We talk to Kristine Leschper from Mothers about the Athens music scene, moving to Philadelphia, working with Drew Vandenberg, her album Render Another Ugly Method on Anti Records, and her tour with Lucy Dacus. Plus, she answers a listener question comparing painting to songwriting and tells us…

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  20. LYR's Babefest

    We talk to Angela Page from Love Your Rebellion about LYR's Babefest. She tells us about booking Seattle's Chastity Belt to headline the fest, the vendors and non-profits involved in Babefest, the mission of Love Your Rebellion, and what it means to be "Diversity First." She also talks about…

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  21. Andy Holt

    On our milestone 100th episode, Randy and Jason talk to long-time friend Andy Holt, editor at Hard Drive, the gaming and culture section of the popular online satire magazine, The Hard Times. They talk about working at The Hard Times, founder and Editor-in-Chief Matt Saincome, making jokes about...

  22. John Henson

    We talk to NBA Superstar John Henson about playing at Sickles High School, the Duke-UNC Rivalry, getting drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks, and being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. We also talk about going to Coachella, living in Tampa, Up2Us Sports, the toughest NBA players to guard, and so…

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  23. Roberto Torres

    We talk to Roberto Torres about starting Black & Denim Apparel Company, opening Blind Tiger Cafe, and moving to Tampa from Panama. He tells us about the meaning of the name Blind Tiger, how the cafe evolved, and how he became interested in urban planning. He also walks us through what a typical…

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  24. Fever Beam

    We talk to St. Pete's own Fever Beam about their debut single "Young Guns", performing at Gasparilla Music Festival, opening for Thelma and the Sleaze, cowpunk, VHS tapes, and Frank Zappa. We also cast the Fever Beam Movie and learn so much more about Kasey, Sam, and Dane. This episode of Cigar...

  25. Gasparilla Music Festival Vol. 3

    Live from the Replay Guitar Exchange Tent at Gasparilla Music Festival, we talk to Jordan Esker (7:25), Ruen Brothers (21:55), Sleepwalkers (35:05), Joshua Reilly (49:50), Flipturn (57:50), The Hails (1:07:05), and Parrotfish (1:14:15). Featuring guest hosting duties from Adam Keilbach! This...

  26. III Points Fest

    Our intern, Adam Keilbach, reviews his experience at III Points Fest in Miami, FL - including everything from media pass pickup to discovering Jarritos to his impression of performances by Tyler the Creator, Toro y Moi, Dean Blunt, SZA, James Blake, Herbie Hancock, Kelsey Lu, A$AP Rocky, Blood...

  27. Xuitcasecity

    Live from the Symphonic Distribution Tampa Office, we talk to Mike Gomes and Cam Young from Xuitcasecity about meeting in Tampa, the expectations for their sound, being real in 2019, why they do what they do, and connecting with their music. They also tell us about their DIY attitude, building...

  28. Danny and Alex

    We talk to St. Pete based duo, Danny and Alex, about meeting in middle school, new singles "Shower in the Dark" and "Breakup Haircut", weekly livestreams, being in the studio, the "Kodachrome Rule", Steely Dan, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com...

  29. Pohgoh

    Live from Microgroove in Seminole Heights, we talk to Keith and Susie Ulrey from Pohgoh. They tell us about their recent tour run with Mineral and Tancred, the band's formation in the mid-90s, their subsequent breakup, and long awaited re-formation. We also talk about their new album, Secret…

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  30. Fever Beam (Tampa Sessions Takeover)

    Cigar City Radio takes over Tampa Sessions. We feature a live performance from St. Pete's Fever Beam, talk about Young Guns on Netflix, Sam's rap album, the band's so real van, and more. Watch the video session on Tampa Sessions's Facebook or Youtube. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored...

  31. Tall Heights

    We talk to Paul Wright and Tim Harrington from Tall Heights about their album Pretty Colors For Your Actions, giving the record a live feel, creating one sound with two voices, going on their first headlining tour, and personally meeting fans and supporters. We also talk about how they grew up...

  32. Acid Tongue

    We talk to Guy Keltner about touring as Acid Tongue, Freakout Records, Freakout Fest, working at a Pot Shop in Seattle, gentrification, what it takes to run a label, and much more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

  33. Elia Einhorn

    Live from a Brooklyn Coffee Shop, we talk to Elia Einhorn about his collaborative project, Fashion Brigade, the Talkhouse Podcast, Pitchfork Radio, This Is Britain, and so much more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

  34. Cigar City Mafia

    We talk to author Scott M. Deitche (Cigar City Mafia, The Silent Don) about the Cigar City Mafia name, why Tampa became a hotbed for organized crime, the first mob boss in Tampa, his sources, the Cigar City Magazine Tampa Mafia Tour, mafia movies, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is...

  35. Moonspell

    On a special Halloween episode of Cigar City Radio, we meet up with Fernando Ribeiro from Moonspell at Dysfunctional Grace Art Co. We talk about their live collection Lisboa Under the Spell, the Portugese metal scene, touring in the US, the concept behind their album 1755, the band's history with...

  36. Colony House

    We talk to Caleb and Will Chapman from Nashville's Colony House about constant touring, making plans, and their first concerts. They also talk about where Colony House fits in the music scene and what they've learned from watching their dad, Steven Curtis Chapman. This episode of Cigar City Radio...

  37. Ears to Feed

    We talk to Maxwell Cann (Ears to Feed) about getting started booking in NYC, what he does to help Ears to Feed shows stand out (hint: LASAGNA), how he finds new music, and so much more. We're also joined by our intern and Maxwell's brother, Christopher Cann, who is 19. This episode of Cigar City...

  38. Vibes of the Bay

    Live from Symphonic Distribution's Vibes of the Bay! We talk with Billy Mays & Mountain Holler (5:50) about Remember You Are Dreaming, Carlos Aybar (17:15) about House of Creatives Music Festival, DJ QEYS (26:45) about the art of turntablism, and King Complex (36:00) about their comic book and...

  39. Ben Katzman's Degreaser

    We talk to Ben Katzman and his band Ben Katzman's Degreaser about his love of shredding, action movies, and Kiss. Ben also tells us about astrology, his Colleen Green-produced album Quarter Life Crisis, how he met the rest of Degreaser, and so much more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is...

  40. Natalie Claro Vol. 2

    We chat with two-time guest Natalie Claro about her family selling their home to go on the road, touring across the country, and developing her live show. We also talk about her black lipstick budget, texting compatibility, avoiding fast food, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is…

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  41. Andrew West (Emo Night Brooklyn)

    We talk to Andrew West about DJing Emo Night Brooklyn, getting to know Ryan Key from Yellowcard, and the emo songs that always get the crowd going. Andrew also tells us about starting as an intern at Razor & Tie, his work at Concord Music, and Disney Night NYC. For this episode, we're joined by…

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  42. Adam Shoemaker

    We talk to Adam Shoemaker about his self-titled album, his dad opening Coconuts Comedy Club, being invited to drop acid with Mitch Hedberg, and loving Malcom Young. Adam also tells us about his near-death experience and amazing recovery. For this episode, we're briefly joined by Creative World...

  43. Datenight

    We talk to Nashville's Datenight about their record Comin' Atcha 100MPH, attending Nashville School of the Arts High School, and getting permission from their parents to tour. We also ask Nashville's Datenight about Date Nights in Nashville. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs…

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  44. Jordan Esker

    We talk to Tampa's own Jordan Esker about his new album Fail to Learn, his band The Hundred Percent, cutting his hair for charity, songwriting, and the local music scene. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

  45. Symphonic Distribution (Part Two)

    Live from the Symphonic Distribution Grand Opening in Downtown Tampa, we chat with J.T. Brown (6:57), Angel Soto from the Tampa Music Conference (17:50), and local artists Nilla Green (25:00) & Phaze Jones (34:30). This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com...

  46. Symphonic Distribution (Part One)

    Live from the Symphonic Distribution Grand Opening in Downtown Tampa, we chat with Symphonic Distribution CEO Jorge Brea (6:35), Shaun Drinkard from the Tampa Downtown Partnership (19:10), and local musicians Mike Mass & Ned Pope (27:45). This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs /...

  47. The Nude Party

    We sit down with Patton and Austin from The Nude Party to talk about playing shows with our friends Glove and Fruit & Flowers, performing at the Showtime House at SXSW, fitting 6 people on stage, and mustaches. They also tell us about their Hot Tub EP, being scared of the dark, their upcoming...

  48. John Hammond

    On a very special episode, we talk to John Hammond about the blues, recording with Tom Waits, The Search for Robert Johnson, and meeting a young G. Love (Garrett). He also tells us about overcoming his stutter, getting acknowledgement from Howlin' Wolf and other legends, and being a one man band....

  49. Glove

    We talk to Tampa/St. Pete area band, Glove, about forming their band, playing a Dr. Martens show at Baby's All Right, touring with the Nude Party, and the DIY Music Scene. We also talk about what they do outside of the band, why you should never go to Pepboys, Taco Bell, and more. This episode of...

  50. Tiny Moving Parts

    We talk to Tiny Moving Parts about playing at a porn shop in San Jose, touring with golf clubs, growing up in Benson, Minnesota, their new album Swell, connecting with fans, hot tubs, the term "emo", their parents, and more. For this episode, we're joined by Creative Loafing Tampa music editor…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A first of its kind podcast from Cigar City Management, recorded live in Tampa, FL. Featuring conversations with independent musicians, touring bands, and music industry insiders.

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A first of its kind podcast from Cigar City Management, recorded live in Tampa, FL. Featuring conversations with independent musicians, touring bands, and music industry insiders.

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