Pirate Radio After Dark
By Pirate Radio After Dark
Pirate Radio After Dark The Podcast is the sister show of Pirate Radio After Dark which has been broadcasting on WXLV/iHeartRadio/91.7 fm WMUH/TuneIn Radio Terrestrial Radio For 16+ years out of the LV, Pennsylvania. Pirate Radio After Dark takes on topics and pieces that would not fit in the radio shows format while maintaining the high standards of the flagship show. Just like the radio show we stick to no specific genre or agenda. The podcast has an overall focus on loving life through music, hockey, interviews, mental health recovery, and exclusive music content. 🏴☠️📻🌚
Pirate Radio After DarkAug 22, 2019
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Ep. 37 w/DROSE Live In-Studio Pirate Session #10 (Original Air Date 12-13-12) + Radio Updates
Ep. 37 w/DROSE Live In-Studio Pirate Session #10 (Original Air Date 12-13-12) + Radio Updates. In this episode we go into the archives and bring our 10th Pirate Session out of the vaults. It features Ohio’s DROSE with a full performance and interview. In this episode we also talk the upcoming 18th Anniversary of this radio show as well as the rest of the year on 91.7 fm WMUH. We also look towards 2022 and spin a new The Bedroom Invaders track. Happy 18th Anniversary to Pirate Radio After Dark!
Nov 12, 202101:10:45
Ep. 36 w/Charles J Adams III
Ep. 36 w/Charles J Adams III - In this Episode Josh The Radio Pirate Interviews Paranormal Author Charles J. Adams, This Originally Aired October 23rd 2021 at 2pm On 91.7 fm WMUH.
Charles discussed local ghost stories and his historic career. Charles is the Author of Ghost Stories Of The Lehigh Valley + many other Pennsylvania Ghost Books. In this episode we also talk upcoming radio shows on WMUH as well as play some brand new The Bedroom Invaders material. Happy Halloween from Pirate Radio After Dark!
Charles discussed local ghost stories and his historic career. Charles is the Author of Ghost Stories Of The Lehigh Valley + many other Pennsylvania Ghost Books. In this episode we also talk upcoming radio shows on WMUH as well as play some brand new The Bedroom Invaders material. Happy Halloween from Pirate Radio After Dark!
Oct 25, 202152:45
Ep. 35 w/The Bedroom Invaders- Home, PA (Waking From A Nightmare) World Premier and Track Breakdown
Ep. 35 w/The Bedroom Invaders- Home, PA (Waking From A Nightmare) World Premier and Track Breakdown. In this episode we premier the new album from The Bedroom Invaders which is out Oct 29th 2021. We talk about the records background, recording, and song meanings. Home, PA (Waking From A Nightmare) can be purchased both physically and digitally by going to thebedroominvaders.Bandcamp.com Happy Halloween!
Oct 22, 202155:12
Ep. 34 w/HORSE live in studio Pirate Session #9 (Original Air Date 11-30-12) + Radio Updates
Ep. 34 w/HORSE live in studio Pirate Session #9 (Original Air Date 11-30-12) + Radio Updates. In this episode we dip into the PRAD archives for our Pirate Session #9 with local two piece HORSE. The was aired originally as the anniversary special for the show on 11-30-2012 on 90.3fm WXLV. Also in this episode we discuss our current radio schedule and our special upcoming Halloween show on 91.7 fm WMUH. Finally we premiere 3 brand new tracks off our upcoming The Bedroom Invaders record “Home, PA (Waking From A Nightmare)”. Happy Halloween!
Oct 21, 202101:14:31
Ep. 33 w/Motorcycles Live In-Studio Pirate Session #8 (Original Air Date 9-21-12) + Radio Updates
Ep. 33 w/Motorcycles Live In-Studio Pirate Session #8 (Original Air Date 9-21-12) + Radio Updates. In this episode we go into the Pirate Radio After Dark vaults for our live in-studio session with Motorcycles. We also talk about our upcoming schedule on the radio for what’s left of 2021 Fall/Winter. Plus a big announcement on a special guest coming on the show. Finally we premiere a The Bedroom Invaders song from the latest album.
Aug 29, 202101:06:49
Ep. 32 w/St. James & The Apostles LIVE in-studio Pirate Session (Original Air Date 9-14-12) + more
Ep. 32 w/St. James & The Apostles LIVE in-studio Pirate Session (Original Air Date 9-14-12) + more. In this episode Josh updates the listeners on this summers current PRAD radio programming for the summer on 91.7 fm WMUH. We also premiere another new The Bedroom Invaders track. We then go into our archives and play back the full live set and interview with St. James & The Apostles on 90.3fm WXLV from 9-14-21. This was the 7th Pirate Session. Thanks to Jamie, Mike, and Jeff for an awesome evening of music and fun.
Jul 29, 202101:07:35
Ep. 31 w/THE FIRESIDE BLUES, Live in Studio Pirate Session #6 (Original Air Date 6-29-12) + Radio
Ep. 31 w/THE FIRESIDE BLUES, Live in Studio Pirate Session #6 (Original Air Date 6-29-12) + Radio Update. In this Episode we visit the archives of the Pirate Sessions on 90.3 fm WXLV when The Fireside Blues joined us for an in-studio performance and interview. Also in this episode we have radio updates for our show on 91.7 fm WMUH this summer as well as new The Bedroom Invaders music.
Jun 30, 202101:08:31
Ep. 30 w/Hell Beach (live in studio Pirate Session #5 original air date 10.8.11) + WMUH Radio Update
Ep. 30 w/Hell Beach (live in studio Pirate Session #5 original air date 10.8.11) + WMUH Radio Update. In this episode we talk about our return to 91.7 fm WMUH for the summer. We premiere a new The Bedroom Invaders track. We finally go into the archives and bring you Pirate Session #5 with Hell Beach from 10.8.11 on 90.3 fm WXLV. Featuring full performance and interview with the band.
Jun 17, 202159:40
Ep. 29 w/David Bazan of Pedro The Lion (Pirate Session #4) *original airdate 9-18-11
Ep. 29 w/David Bazan of Pedro The Lion (Pirate Session #4) *original airdate 9-18-11. In this episode Josh sits down in the WXLV studios with David Bazan for an intimate interview and two song acoustic performance. After the episode we are premiering a new The Bedroom Invaders track from our upcoming record, The Parlor Tricks Of Ghost Hunting.
Apr 29, 202146:20
Ep. 28 with Slingshot Dakota (Pirate Session #3) originally aired 8-12-2011
Ep. 28 with Slingshot Dakota (Pirate Session #3) originally aired 8-12-2011. In the episode we start with an update on all things Pirate Radio After Dark and what’s going on in music today. Then we move on to the archived Pirate Session of when Slingshot Dakota performed and talked with us on Pirate Radio back on 8-12-11 on 90.3fm WXLV. Thank you to Tom and Carly for being amazing to our show over the years.
Feb 24, 202101:46:59
Ep. 27 Year End Recap and Top Albums of 2020 Review
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Ep. 27 Year End Recap and Top Albums of 2020 Review- In this episode we start with some updates on our personal life, and the radio show. Then we break down our top albums of 2020 to start the New Year! Listen on Spotify to hear tracks off each album. Happy New Year!
Jan 15, 202101:35:09
Ep. 26 PRAD Returns to WMUH/Our 17th Anniversary/Pirate Session #2 Bad American
Ep. 26 PRAD Returns to WMUH/Our 17th Anniversary/Pirate Session #2 with Bad American. In this episode we take a trip in time back to our 2nd ever Pirate Session originally aired on 6-17-2011. This episode featured LV Hardcore Punk band Bad American live in the old 90.3fm WXLV Studios. Ray, Jamie, Mark, and Chris perform a full set as well as take questions in the studio from the audience and callers. Also in this podcast episode we talk the 17th Anniversary of Pirate Radio After Dark and our return to 91.7 fm WMUH during the Holidays. PRAD will air live from the studios of WMUH every Monday Night from 8-11pm EST on 91.7 fm WMUH in the Allentown and Eastern PA area. It can also be streamed anywhere by going to WMUH.org or downloading the TuneIn app and searching for WMUH. The show will air Mondays from Nov 23rd 2020 to Feb 1st 2021. Happy Anniversary to us!
Nov 17, 202001:00:52
Ep. 25 “Lights On The Horizon, Lead Me Home” a Pirate Session #63 w/The Bedroom Invaders Josh & Em
Ep. 25 “Lights On The Horizon, Lead Me Home” a Pirate Session #63 w/The Bedroom Invaders Josh & Em. In this episode Josh and Emily break down their new album “Lights On The Horizon, Lead Me Home” track by track a week before the album drops on Halloween 2020. Hear the discussion as well as the entire album before it’s released. The Bedroom Invaders can be found on Instagram @thebedroominvaders and they are also on Facebook just search for The Bedroom Invaders. This show follows a Pirate Session format and is our 63rd Pirate Session in the history of the radio show. Please considering supporting The Bedroom Invaders and this podcast but purchasing either the physical or digital copy of the album by going to thebedroominvaders.bandcamp.com HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE BEDROOM INVADERS AND PIRATE RADIO AFTER DARK!!! 🎃👻🛸
Oct 26, 202001:13:15
Ep. 24 Pirate Session #1 with TILE from 5-13-2011
Ep. 24 Pirate Session #1 with TILE from 5-13-2011. In this episode we dip into the Pirate Radio After Dark archives for our very first Pirate Session from back in 2011. The was the first of 60+ sessions that would occur on our old radio station 90.3 fm WXLV over a 9 year period. This episode features the Lehigh Valleys very own TILE which is our hands down favorite LV band to ever exist. TILE ended up playing three total Pirate Sessions over the years. Keep an eye out for those and many more archived Pirate Session’s coming to this podcast. Thanks to Ray, Mike, and Tim for helping to birth and grow the show over all the years. Check out TILE at www.tilenoise.com
Sep 06, 202001:18:51
Ep. 23 “Doing the Right Thing” w/Kurtis Gabriel NHL/AHL Forward
Ep. 23 “Doing the Right Thing” w/Kurtis Gabriel NHL/AHL Forward. In this episode Kurtis joins Josh to discuss his work in the Lehigh Valley and beyond to help make hockey a safe sport for everyone to play, his work with our very own Phantoms Charities Sled Hockey Team, mental health support in hockey, being an ally for LGBTQ rights, his recent education on the Black Lives Matter Movement, hockey fights, his upbringing and strong relationship with his mother, and what it was like playing for the Lehigh Valley Phantoms and Philadelphia Flyers organization this year. Kurtis is an incredible individual using his career and platform to help others that don’t always have the voice they deserve.
Aug 10, 202049:56
Ep. 22 “A World In Song” overcoming tragedy and trauma through music. An interview with Nola Ranallo
Ep. 22 “A World In Song” overcoming tragedy and trauma through music. An interview with Nola Ranallo of Cages. On July 31st 2020 Cages will be releasing the album ‘A World In Song’ thru Iron Lung Records. This album is the story of singer Nola Ranallo’s personal journey over the past two years overcoming abuse, death, tragedy, trauma, and mental health struggles. Nola’s hope is that this album helps others find beauty in the world to overcome the many struggles we face in life. In this very candid interview Nola talks in detail about her own story and what it took to get where she is now in life as well as the beautiful process of recording this record live in Buffalo at a mental health/domestic abuse awareness concert put on by her loved ones. ⚠️ Be warned this episode speaks of suicide, abuse, trauma, and in general some potentially very triggering and heavy topics. If you feel this is not a good episode for you to hear right now please skip over this one. ⚠️ PSA: If you are in trouble or know someone who is, please reach out for help. If you feel like you have nowhere to turn, try this: https://ncadv.org/get-help, and for anonymous, confidential help, 24/7, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY)
Jul 21, 202001:46:48
Ep. 21 “The Longest Day” with Mona from Mon Amie Records to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association
Ep. 21 “The Longest Day” with Mona from Mon Amie Records to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. In Episode 21 Josh talks with Mona from Mon Amie Records regarding the compilation LP coming out to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association which is something very near to both of us. In 2017 my family lost my grandfather Harold to this horrific disease of the mind. Mona was kind and brave enough to be vulnerable to share her families own story which led to the creation of this album “The Longest Day - A Benefit for the Alzheimer's Association” where 100% of the proceeds go to the association. The album features music from Beach Slang, Moby, New Order and many more. We are beyond honored to bring this powerful discussion to our audience. ⚠️ Trigger warning this episode is very personal around this topic however we take a very positive approach to the discussion. Just want everyone to be aware. ⚠️ 🏴☠️📻
Jul 18, 202057:24
Ep. 20 “It was fun while it lasted” an Interview with Maya Miller of THE PACK A.D.
Ep. 20 “It was fun while it lasted” an Interview with Maya Miller of THE PACK A.D. In episode 20 of Pirate Radio After Dark Josh sits down with Maya, drummer of The Pack A.D. to discuss the new album ‘It was fun while it lasted’ as well as topics around quarantine, mental health, life as a two piece, new music, and the future of independent music especially during the times of quarantine. Enjoy!
May 22, 202045:14
Ep. 19 The Bedroom Invaders Interview “A New Hampshire Fever Dream”
Ep. 19 The Bedroom Invaders Interview- In Ep. 19 Josh breaks down the concept and story of The Bedroom Invaders new LP “A New Hampshire Fever Dream” on a track by track basis. Audio of the entire album is included in the podcast. Check out the Bedroom Invaders by going to thebedroominvaders.bandcamp.com
Jan 06, 202001:03:38
Ep. 18 Top Albums of 2019 and Year End Recap. Aka the HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020 Show.
Ep. 18 Top Albums of 2019 and Year End Recap. Aka the HAPPY NEW YEAR 2020 Show. In this episode Josh breaks down the top 25 albums for Pirate Radio After Dark in 2019 as well as 15 honorable mentions and a year end recap. *Note if you listen to this episode on Spotify you can hear the tracks with the discussion.
Jan 05, 202039:41
Ep. 17 “16 Years of Pirate Radio After Dark The Radio Show, One Year of The Podcast, and the Future”
Ep. 17 “16 Years of Pirate Radio After Dark The Radio Show, One Year of The Podcast, and the Future of Pirate Radio After Dark”. In this episode Josh reflects on Pirate Radio After Dark turning 16 as a radio show and 1 as a podcast. We look back at our time on 90.3fm WXLV, our new venture with 91.7 fm WMUH, the podcasts direction, and future of the brand.
Dec 27, 201935:35
Ep. 16 Brandon Vedder (Director of Strange Negotiations The David Bazan Documentary)
Ep. 16 Brandon Vedder (Director of Strange Negotiations The David Bazan Documentary) “Freedom Through Vulnerability”. In this episode Josh talks to Brandon about the film now that it has been released. We chat about David’s reaction to the finished product, Working on the road with David, family, future projects, fan reactions, the Christian Church, growing as a person, and loving the arts in alternative ways. We also go into the archives of Pirate Radio After Dark and go back to March 2017 to air the first time we sat down with Brandon at the initial start of the film. Strange Negotiations is available now worldwide on streaming video platforms.
Dec 19, 201902:15:01
Ep. 15 Kate Brunotts- The Next Big Bedroom Artist
Ep. 15 Kate Brunotts- The Next Big Bedroom Artist. In this episode Josh sits down with Kate to talk about her career, passion for music, artistic process, moving to the city to grow as an artist, positivity in music, female artists in an old school music industry, and what’s next for the up and coming artist from Brooklyn.
Dec 15, 201956:36
November 27, 2019
Nov 27, 201900:58
Ep. 14 David Liebe Hart “Salame” My Pirate Radio After Dark Friends
Ep. 14 David Liebe Hart Interview. In this Episode Josh and Emily sit down with David to talk about David’s plea to fight against racism in this country’s current climate. David also speaks on his faith and punk rock. This interview was recorded Oct 4th 2019 before his performance at The Soft Machine Gallery in Allentown. David is known to most for his time on Tim & Eric’s Awesome Show Great Job! Salame my friends! Go into the light until we meet again.
Oct 20, 201951:29
Ep. 13 Paul Spratt Interview and Bonus Stand Up Comedy Set
Ep. 13 Paul Spratt Interview and Stand Up Comedy Set. In this episode Josh and Emily sit down with Comedian Paul Spratt to talk about his early years in comedy, parental acceptance, dealing with anxiety, bizarre stories from the comedy circuit, TOOL vs. Deftones, and a bunch more. After the interview we have an exclusive of Paul’s entire stand up set from 8-17-19 at the Emmaus Theatre.
Aug 22, 201901:43:10
Ep. 12 “Microdosing Psychedelics” w/ Colin Frangicetto of Circa Survive & Josh The Radio Pirate
Ep. 12 “Microdosing Psychedelics” w/ Colin Frangicetto of Circa Survive & Josh The Radio Pirate. In this episode Colin talks to Josh about his passion for alternative treatments for mental health as well as his message of trying to remove the stigma surrounding the topic. Colin also talks about growing up in a home with parents working in the mental health field, his own experiences with treatments both traditional and non-traditional and of course Circa Survive. Be well friends. 🏴☠️📻🖤
Jul 26, 201901:14:34
Ep. 11 “Metal” Mike McKenna Professional NHL/AHL Goaltender with Josh The Radio Pirate
Ep. 11 “Metal” Mike McKenna Professional NHL/AHL Goaltender with Josh The Radio Pirate. In this episode Josh chats with Mike about his recent season playing for the Philadelphia Flyers and Lehigh Valley Phantoms, retirement????, Early Black Metal, his own podcast, Getting into Metal as a teen, and who he would like to be paired with on the ice for a dream team. Mike is also the host of 6 Degrees with Mike McKenna the Podcast. Nothing’s better than metal and hockey. 🏴☠️📻🖤
Jul 24, 201956:43
Ep. 10 “Silversun Pickups Healing those Neon Wounds” feat. Brian and Nikki of Silversun Pickups
Ep. 10 “Silversun Pickups Healing those Neon Wounds” feat. Brian Aubert and Nikki Monninger Of Silversun Pickups w/Josh The Radio Pirate. In this episode Josh talks with the band about the new album Widow’s Weeds, staying sane on tour, working with Butch Vig, looking back on the bands career, and Swoon 10 years later.
Jul 22, 201923:41
Ep. 9 “The Big Announcement/Living Well Is The Best Revenge” co-hosted w/ JJ of Decentexposure Radio
Ep. 9 “The Big Announcement/Living Well Is The Best Revenge” co-hosted w/ JJ of Decentexposure Radio. In this episode we make the big reveal on phase three of Pirate Radio After Dark and what it means for the direction of the show. We also discuss other radio/podcast related ventures, accomplishments, struggles, and thoughts on the future of broadcasting.
Jun 03, 201959:13
Ep. 8 “The Art Of The Interview/American Rock Star Hero’s” feat. JJ of Decentexposure Radio w/Josh
Ep. 8 “The Art Of The Interview/American Rock Star Hero’s” feat. JJ of Decentexposure Radio w/Josh The Radio Pirate. JJ has hosted Decentexposure Radio a radio show after Pirate Radio After Dark for 13 + years on WXLV and iHeartRadio. In this episode the two veteran radio forces of WXLV sit down to talk about what goes into the interview process, as well as taking a look a how it changes us as hosts and fans. We also talk about the idea that America has lacked a true rock star figure to speak for the masses for far too long. Will it ever come back?
May 25, 201959:52
Ep. 7 “Murder By Death After Dark” feat. Adam Turla Of Murder By Death w/Josh The Radio Pirate
Ep. 7 “Murder By Death After Dark” feat. Adam Turla Of Murder By Death w/Josh The Radio Pirate. In this episode Josh and Emily talk with Adam Turla from Murder By Death about 20 years of Murder By Death, staying sane on the road after all this time, fan interaction, Mental Health in bands, the paranormal, not letting a Kickstarter campaign consume you, touring with your dog (Robocop), The inspiration behind Who Will Survive, the MBD Bucket List, and Adam reveals his favorite 3 Murder By Death songs ever.
May 14, 201948:22
Ep. 6 “CBDo, Just Be Educated” - A Real Life Talk About CBD in Today’s Culture w/The Radio Pirate
Ep. 6 “CBDo, Just Be Educated” - A Real Life Talk About CBD in Today’s Culture w/The Radio Pirate. The Host Of Pirate Radio After Dark talks openly about personally using CBD and the incredible changes it has made to his life. As well as the current struggles with our consumer society and CBD use, how to educate yourself on the topic before and during use, avoiding misleading products, and some of the best products on the market with a spotlight on BodyChek Wellness CBD.
Apr 24, 201928:14
Ep. 5 “96 Bitter Beings” feat. Deron Miller of 96 Bitter Beings, Foreign Objects, and formerly CKY
Ep. 5 “96 Bitter Beings” feat. Deron Miller of 96 Bitter Beings, Foreign Objects, World Under Blood, and formerly CKY. In this episode Josh the Radio Pirate talks to Deron about his new band 96 Bitter Beings, Mental Health in Bands, The Music Industry in 2019 regarding the lack of Rock, Growing Up in Pennsylvania, and finally Deron discusses his top 5 favorite albums he’s ever made.
Mar 29, 201901:15:31
Ep. 4 “Healing After Hockey” feat. Riley Cote former NHL winger of The Philadelphia Flyers
Ep. 4 “Healing After Hockey” feat. Riley Cote. Josh and Emily sit down with Riley Cote former left winger of the Philadelphia Flyer (#32), Philadelphia Phantoms (#19), and Lehigh Valley Phantoms Coach. We discuss Riley’s mission to life to help heal his fellow man. We talk CBD, mushrooms, cannabis, Riley’s own Hemp Heals Foundation, Athletes for Care, Body Chek Wellness, and of course NHL and AHL hockey. Open minds welcome.
Feb 12, 201901:12:41
THE PIRATE RANTS Ep. 3 Bring Me The Horizon - When bands abandon their sound in favor of pop music
THE PIRATE RANTS Ep. 3- Bring Me The Horizon aka what happens when bands abandon their original sound in favor of pop music? My take might surprise you. First episode of my mini series The Pirate Rants.
Jan 28, 201919:06
Ep. 2 “The Few” feat. Schuylar Croom of He Is Legend
Ep. 2 “The Few”. Josh and Emily from Pirate Radio After Dark sit down with Schuylar Croom of He Is Legend to talk music, the band, the paranormal, religion, beer, touring, diets, and truck stop serial killers plus much more.
Jan 22, 201901:52:59
Ep. 1 Pirate Radio 101
Ep. 1- “Pirate Radio 101” The very first show giving a small taste of things to come on this podcast. A test/introduction all in one.
Dec 29, 201810:44