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The Virtual Lounge is open... Everyone climb into the DeLorean and check the flux capacitor.  We are going time traveling on this edition of Beats & Eats as Ty and Nick celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic 80’s film “Back to the Future.”   The duo share their fond memories from the movie, plus look at its impact on pop culture.  Ray and Gelso conclude the episode by getting an update on the upcoming 80’s Cruise with the VP of Cruise operations Dane Butcher.  You won’t believe what he says is going to happen on the first day alone.  For more information go to www.the80scruise.com.  Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Join the Virtual Lounge Discussion Group Enjoy B&E's FR

The Virtual Lounge and It's a basketball edition of Beats and Eats. Ty and Nick welcome Coach Nick of basketball breakdown into the virtual lounge. The trio will talk the best decade in NBA history-The 80's. Re-live all the great moments from NBA greats like Bird, Magic, and more.  Plus they give you there top 5 NBA moments of the 80's.  You can bet the Bird steal against the Pistons in the 87 playoffs made the list.  So put on your short shorts and your sweat bands it's time to hit the hardwood on Beats and Eats. Check out Coach Nick's YouTube Channel Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here

The Virtual Lounge is open Y & T rocks on this edition of Beats & Eats.  Ty and Nick welcome the legendary frontman Dave Meniketti to the show. The trio discuss the groups more than forty years as one of the top hard rock acts in the world.  You'll hear about the bands battle with A & M records over creative control in the 80's and more.  Plus Meniketti talks about his new passion-wine.  He and his wife Jill have just released two signature wines: Contagious Chardonay, and Forever Pinoit Noir.  Dave talks in depth about how he got interested in wine, and why other rock stars now have their own labels as well.  So sit bick, relax, pour your glass of wine, and listen to Ty and Nick visit with one of the most interesting men in rock n' roll.   Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here

It’s Sharkmania this week in the “virtual lounge.”  Ty and Nick welcome actor/director Jared Cohn to Beats and Eats.  He is the star of the new film Sharknado: Heart of Sharkness.  The Film is a mockumentary about the making of the first Sharknado film.  The trio have a hilarious conversation about his career film, the Sharknado craze, and making b-movies on a budget. Plus, Ty talks way to much about one of Steve’s early movies “Bikini Spring Break.”  So sit back, relax, pour your drink of choice, and let Beats  & Eats take a bite out of your imagination.

The Virtual Lounge is open and you're welcome inside for another pop culture edition of Beats & Eats.  On this weeks episode Ty and Nick revisit the Pope's historic trip to the US.  The duo discuss the impact his tour had on both the public and politics.  Plus, Ray and Gelso examine the reasons why John Boehner resigned as Speaker of the House. The two conclude the episode with look at the new Keith Richards documentary "Under The Influence" on Netflix. Ray calls the movie one the best of he's seen all year.  Nick and Ty both agree, the guitarist just might be the true talent behind the Rolling Stones.     Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here

Welcome to the Virtual Lounge. With Pope Francis midway thru his Papal Visit to the United States, it's our pleasure to welcome a Catholic charity school that is changing lives for underprivileged children. Today, Luciana Musto, Director of Advancement at NativityMiguel School of Scranton, joins us to discuss this unique, independently funded, school. Ty Ray, Nick Gelso and Luciana discuss the school, the profound affect it's had on the young students, the nuns who are changing lives and, of course, Pope Francis visit to the USA. The Pope is now midway thru his first Papal Visit to the United States, we encourage you to check out today's podcast and all of the amazing (and unique) happenings at NativityMiguel Catholic School. As Beats and Eats listeners know, Nick Gelso is from Scranton PA. With NativityMiguel being in his "backyard," and the Pope's message of charity and goodwill to the poor and underprivlidged of the World, this episode is dear to his heart. Gelso recently had an opportunity to visit the sc

Welcome to the Virtual Lounge. It's everything 80's in the virtual lounge as Ty and Nick welcome Steve Spears to Beats and Eats. Steve has hosted the Stuck In The 80's podcast for 10 years.  The trio discuss Steve's passion for the decade plus his 80's blog for the Tampa Bay Times. It's a fun discussion about big movies, big music, and big hair. They conclude the conversation by chatting about the upcoming 80's Cruise in February. The once in a lifetime Caribbean cruise features some of the biggest music acts of the 80's headlined by Huey Lewis & The News. For more information on this unique vacation go to www.the80scruise.com. Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Join the Virtual L

Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here The Virtual Lounge is open! You're welcome inside for another “pop culture” addition of Beats & Eats. In today's trending topics episode, Ty and Nick discuss the mess that has become the Kim Davis pep rally. The duo wonder if  the GOP has turned into the WWE on a Wrestlemania tour...? Sarah Palin is still trying to sound intelligent. Ty believes the world of reality television is destroying pop-culture. Maybe Ray is just too old for these things, but you can count on him to watch and get cranky anyway. The duo sing the praises of Queen Elizabeth II as she passes Queen Victoria as the longest reigning monarch of the UK. Plus they discuss Fox News, Donald Trump (of course), Princess Diana, Beck and the periscope APP. It's a short episode but covers many varied, controversial topics. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this live

Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here Welcome to the Virtual Lounge. It's one of the songs that defined the sound of the 80's. I Melt With You from Modern English is heard everyday on the radio, in movies, and on tv. The virtual lounge welcomes the writer of that classic, Robbie Grey to Beats and Eats. Ty and Nick talk to Robbie about what inspired this monster hit. Plus the trio talk about how the band has preserved  for more than 30 years. To conclude the episode Nick and Ty chat with Dane Butcher, director of operations for the 80's Cruise. The trio discuss all the events planned for this once in a lifetime 80's themed trip planned for February 2nd through March 6th of 2016. For more information go to the www.the80scruise.com.

Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here The Virtual Lounge is open and your welcome inside for another “pop culture” addition of Beats & Eats.  Ty and Nick discuss the mess that has become the MTV Video Music Awards.  The duo wonder if Kayne West is still talking.  Ty believes the Miley-Nicki Minaj scandal is made up.  Maybe Ray is just too old for these things, but you can count  on him to watch and get cranky anyway.  The duo sing the praises of the new NETFLIX drama Narcos.  Plus they discuss the outrageous behavior of Kentucky clerk Kim Davis and her unwillingness to grant marriage licenses.  So sit back, relax, and enjoy this lively discussion of the big events of the week.  Is Kanye done talking yet? Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&

Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here Welcome to the Virtual Lounge.  It’s another 80’s edition of Beats & Eats.  Ty and Nick proudly welcome legendary rocker John Parr to the show.   The trio discuss the story behind Parr’s 1985 number 1 hit “St. Elmo’s Fire.”  Plus John recalls his life in music working with likes of Roger Daltrey, David Foster, and many more.  He even tells us the secret to his amazing 80’s coif!  Plus, Ray and Gelso tell you their Top 5 choices for greatest soundtrack songs of all-time.  Listen for some Liza Minelli references. You read right.  After the episode check out www.the80scruise.com.    Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Join the Virtual Lounge Discussion Group Enjoy B&E's FREE Deal of

Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here Welcome to the Virtual Lounge.  Ty and Nick welcome you inside to talk all things pop culture on this edition of Beats & Eats.  Included on today’s menu include the latest Netflix offerings, I am Cait, and of course Trump, Trump and more Trump.   As always it’s lively completion on topic de jour!  So sit back, relax, but your brain on hold, and enjoy another “happy hour” for the mind. Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Join the Virtual Lounge Discussion Group Enjoy B&E's FREE Deal of the Week here Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook

Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here Welcome to the Virtual Lounge. Simply put, it’s one of the most recognizable songs of the 80’s.  It’s “I Can’t Wait” by NU Shooz.  It hit number 3 on the charts in 1986, and fans everywhere are still dancing to it today.   Nick and Ty are proud to welcome Valerie Day and John Smith aka NU Shooz into the “virtual lounge” for an 80’s music editon of Beats and Eats.  The amazing duo of Day and Smith talk about their long time love that has last for more than 4 decades.  They also share their amazing experiences on American Bandstand, Solid Gold, as well as what it was like to be nominated for a Grammy for Best New Artist.  If you love the 80’s, and 80’s music you won’t want to miss this episode with one of longest running bands of the decade.  Plus Nick and Ty talk about their love of the CNN series “The 70’s.”  So sit back, relax, pour your drink of choice, and enjoy another happy hour of the mind.  Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your ne

Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here Welcome to the Virtual Lounge, Slip on your neon spandex and put on your best headband! We’re rockin’ out with the ultimate 80’s tribute band-Jessie’s Girl.  Guitarist Eric Presti joins Ty and Nick to talk the 80’s music resurgence and playing this February’s 80’s Cruise.  Then later in the show, Ray and Gelso are joined by Dane Butcher, the director of Cruise Operations and Programming for the 80’s Cruise.  Dane will fill us in on some incredible events planned for the upcoming 80’s Cruise.  So sit back, relax, crack open a Zima, and enjoy this 80’s edition of Beats & Eats. Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Join the Virtual Lounge Discussion Group Enjoy B&E's FREE Deal of the

Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here It's a rock n' roll edition of Beats & Eats.  Ty and Nick welcome Van McLain from the rock group Shooting Star into the "virtual lounge."  The veteran guitarist talks the three decade history of the group plus their new album "Into the Night."  He tells us why he's making it available to fans for "free" at the groups website www.shootingstarmaniacs.com.  If you are a rock n' roll fan and love music history than this episode is for you.  Also Ty and Nick highlight the 80's Cruise coming this February.  Find out all the details on this once in a lifetime trip to the Carribean with some of the biggest music personalities from the 80's at www.the80scruise.com Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on

Join Ty, Nick & SiriusXM 80's on 8 on The 80's Celebrity Cruise Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here The virtual lounge  and you're welcome inside to talk the first GOP debate of the campaign.  Ty and Nick breakdown the highlights from the gathering in Cleveland.  How did Donald Trump survive the FOX News onslaught?  The new battle: Trump vs. Megyn Kelly! Who was the night's big surprise?  Those are just some of the questions the duo attempt to answer.  They also look at the finale of The Daily Show.  Ray and Gelso talk about the impact Jon Stewart had on politics and television. As always we want your comments at @beatsneats on Twitter. It's all on this episode of Beats and Eats. Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Join the Virtual Lounge Discussion Group Enjoy B&E's FREE Deal of t

Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here The virtual lounge is open you're welcome to join Ty and Nick for another tour of all things pop culture. On this episode the duo talk Donald Trump and the GOP debates. He's now clearly leading in the polls but how will he do in the Fox News Republican Debates? Is he a clown or a bona-fide threat to win the Presidency in 2016? The duo also discuss the character of Tom Brady and the NFL. Did Brady intentionally destroy his cell phone? Ty and Nick conclude with a little NBA talk, capped off by the Hickory Hoosiers being honored by the Indiana Pacers. Somehow, LeBron James creeps into the discussion too. Don't get Ty and Nick started on LBJ or they'll never shut up. It's all on this episode of Beats and Eats. Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Join the Vir

The virtual lounge is open and you're invited in to visit with one of the smartest and sexiest women in Hollywood. Ty and Nick talk with actress Kira Reed Lorsch about her start on Playboy TV as well as her current role on the Emmy Winning web series The Bay. It's a lively discussion about the world of entertainment. So sit back, relax and enjoy your drink of choice. The happy hour for the mind is here for your listening pleasure.   Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here     Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Join the Virtual Lounge Discussion Group Enjoy B&E's FREE Deal of the Weekhere Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook

Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here Enter the virtual lounge: Put down your Rubiks cube, this edition of Beats & Eats deserves your full attention.  The virtual lounge is now open for business and our bartender Scott Mitchell is serving up Long Island Ice Tea in this 80's happy hour for the mind.  On today's show, Ty and Nick welcome special guest Dane Butcher from the 80's Cruise. This brand new must take vacation is going to be like climbing into the DeLorean and going back to the decade where music was radical and the clothes were bitchin'.  The cruise www.the80scruise.com takes place from February 28-March 6, 2016. This incredible Holland American cruise features stops in Grand Turk, San Juan, St. Thomas, and Half Moon Cay. The three discuss this inaugural event that includes headliner Huey Lewis & The News and features original MTV VJ's Alan Hunter, Nina Blackwood, and Mark Goodman.  Dane, Ty, and Nick also remi

Keep the 'Virtual Lounge' open SUPPORT BEATS & EATS! Support our Sponsor: Lynda.com & Claim your FREE offer here The virtual lounge is open you're welcome to join Ty and Nick for another tour of all things pop culture. On this episode the duo talk all things Trump. Is he a clown or a bona-fide threat to win the Presidency in 2016? The duo also discuss the fall of comedy icon Bill Cosby. Should he be forced to give back his Medal of Freedom? Ty and Nick conclude the episode by talking about the ESPY awards. Don't get Ty started on the sports award show or he'll never shut up. It's all on this episode of Beats and Eats. Contact Beats & Eats | CLNS Radio for your next LIVE event!   Show Contact Info (mobile App users: See "show Links" tab): Subscribe/Rate/Review B&E Network on iTunes Join the Virtual Lounge Discussion Group Enjoy B&E's FREE Deal of the Week here Follow Ty Ray on Twitter Follow Nick Gelso on Twitter | Facebook