Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico Podcast

Nite Bob returns to the show and tells us some incredible stories about everyone from The New York Dolls to Steely Dan to Aerosmith and much more... No dull moments on this one, just good Rock N Roll Stories!

“Nite Bob was on the ground floor of live sound in the 70’s. He helped perfect it. When you would go to school the next morning after an Aerosmith concert with ringing in your ears you can thank Nite Bob for that. He let you know with his mixing that you saw and more importantly heard one of the greatest rock band’s ever. His face should be on the Mount Rushmore of live sound engineers.” - John Bionelli(Aerosmith)

Music Clips

The Charms "So Pretty"/"American Way"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

In honor of Mike Peters, who passed away on April 29, 2025, we are replaying our fantastic interview with him from 2023. Rest In Peace Mike.

Music

The Alarm "Whatever"

Additional music clips

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

In this episode, we're joined by Peter Cortner—renowned for his iconic role as the frontman of the legendary punk band Dag Nasty. Of course we hit on the "Wig Out At Denkos" and "Field Day" albums. We also talk about Cortner’s really cool new band, Applied Knowledge, who release their debut album in May.

“Easily the equal of the Replacements at their best -- and as much a forebear of the Goo Goo Dolls' eventual success as a Minneapolis quartet -- Field Day is just that for the group. Peter Cortner's singing in a mere year's time has moved from the edgy, high-pitched rasp of Wig Out to include a ruminative, gently expressing tone, with more vocal control and a sweet edge than one will find in most of the band's peers. As for his lyrics, besides the analysis of personal interaction that defined earlier Dag Nasty material, Cortner addresses everything from being in a band and wanting to write "songs, powerful songs" to reflections on death, loss, and separation”.  -All Music

Music

Applied Knowledge "Earthlink"

Music Clips

Applied Knowledge "Not Too Far"

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

On this episode, we are joined by David Wildman and Jim Foster from the band Tell.

“If you’re a first-class songwriter, being shut down just might wind up turning you loose. David Wildman has written his share of gems over the years, often in bands that deserved way more attention than they got. His band TELL refines the moody yet pop-centric approach he’s had all along. …But the real news here is Wildman’s flair for storytelling: The songs here present characters who are a little offbeat, sometimes flawed but always recognizable, all making their way through a desperate era. It’s a lot like real life in these times, only catchier.” _Brett Milano, Boston music writer

Music Clips

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll"

Tell "Sweet Proximity

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

Juli Kryslur joins us on the show to share stories from her music career — from spinning tracks at college radio station WERS to managing iconic bands like The Dogmatics, The Straw Dogs (formerly The FU’s), and The Bags, as well as her time working at record labels such as Enigma Records.

Music clips

The Charms "So Pretty"

The Dogmatics "I Love Rock N Roll

The Dogmatics "Sister Serena"

Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo