Cigar City Radio

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 Nintendo, and so much more. Andy also gratuitously plugs the upcoming book, The Hard Times: The First 40 Years. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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 much more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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 day is like for him, his philosophy on hospitality, his experiences as an immigrant, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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 City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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 episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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 Orange, Khruangbin, Tim Hecker, and many more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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 their own thing, their single “Lead Me On” being added to Spotify’s New Music Friday, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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 #WeAreConcerts

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 Club, New Granada Records, living with multiple sclerosis, and what’s next for Pohgoh. Spoiler Alert: it’s not another 21 year break. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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 by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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 together, getting their start through street performing in Boston, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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

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

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 sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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 Century Media, and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored by @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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 is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts

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 Radio is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts --- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

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 remixes. Then Orlando based latin urban artist Xcelencia (48:35) tells us about his weekly series I Am: Xcelencia, and Dea & Saint (58:20) talk Trapdoom and more. This episode of Cigar City Radio is sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts --- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

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 sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts --- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List

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 sponsored @NoClubs / StateMedia.com #WeAreConcerts --- More Podcasts: Episode Archive Subscribe to Cigar City Radio: iTunes | Spotify | Android | Stitcher | RSS Connect with us: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter Join Our Mailing List