David Uosikkinen's In the Pocket

Stan Lynch shared stories from his early days with Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, including playing Live Aid and recording with the iconic band. He also talked about backing Bob Dylan and spending time with him at a Frank Sinatra show and shared insights into his longtime friendship and collaborations with Don Henley.  

Paul Rappaport enjoyed a storied thirty-three-year career at Columbia Records, where he was instrumental in the careers of everyone from Bob Dylan to Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd to The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello to Billy Joel, Judas Priest to Alice In Chains, and many, many more. The music business from the late 60s through the 90s was an exciting time that mirrored the music and the musicia...

Joe Conklin has been a constant in Philadelphia radio for more than 30 years. He’s known for his spot-on impressions of Donald Trump, Mitch McConnell, Barack Obama, Elizabeth Warren, Allen Iverson, and Charles Barkley, among others. Conklin is also one of the most sought after corporate banquet speakers in the area. His stand-up routine is legendary, as he’s skewered some of the country’s top poli...

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Veteran drummer Jimmy Paxson will talk about an eventful career that includes playing alongside the likes of Stevie Nicks, Edgar Winter, Alanis Morissette and the Dixie Chicks.

Vahe Sarkissian has performed/worked with Earl Slick (John Lennon, David Bowie), Gina Schock (Rock and Roll Hall of Famer from the Go Go's), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Deep Purple, KISS), Gerald Veasley, and Keiko Matsui, in addition to opening up for artists such as Slash, Victor Wooten, Shinedown, The Roots, Richie Kotzen, Greg Howe, and Halestorm. He has been interviewed by WMMR legend Pie...

Eric Parker is a world class drummer, producer and composer. For the last 40 years he has toured the world and made countless records and drummed at sold out stadiums, theaters and concert halls. Eric has played with many musical legends including; Joe Cocker, Steve Winwood, Bonnie Raitt , Lou Reed, Ian Hunter , John Sebastian and many others.

Producer/engineer/bassist Brenden McGeehan has been a fixture on the Philadelphia music scene for more than 15 years. He has been involved in a wide variety of bands and projects--working on everything from Cyndi Lauper's Broadway musical to engineering the Philadelphia Eagles' annual Christmas albums. He has also played in multiple bands with In the Pocket co-host Fred Berman. Brendan joins the p...

As a spiritual descendent of iconic women in rock such as Patti Smith and Joan Jett, ZouZou’s Philadelphia-based band also embodies elements of kindred spirits of the ’90s and beyond – like PJ Harvey and The Kills, with more than a sprinkling of ’60s Garage Rock and Soul. Their primal sonic attack spreads a message of perseverance through trials of love, loss and letting go.

Alan has been into music since he was eleven years old. Then that first appearance of the Beatles on Ed Sullivan changed his life forever. So many of his peers have the same exact story.  Alan learned by ear from listening to records and he earned so much from Ringo Starr (Sir Richard Starkey). He started gigging in the late ’60s, working in the club date field in the New York Tri-State area from...

We couldn't get enough of Rob Stoner and his stories so we brought him back for a follow-up.

Rob Stoner has an amazing  life making music.  I met Rob around 2010 when we both recorded tracks on a Robert Gordon record produced by Quention Jones.  I found him to be a a genuinely good dude and super bassist. I found out that session that he played bass on Don McLean's hit American Pie but he also sings back up with the track.  He was the band leader of Bob Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue. Whic...

Andy  Vineberg, Freddie B, David Uosikkinen host the podcast. 

Since 2006, Mike has been touring the world as a member of the classic/hard-rock band Y&​T playing major international festivals, concerts and clubs. Since his joining, Mike has recorded their DVD " One Hot Night ," three albums, " Facemelter ," " Live at the Mystic " and " Acoustic Classix Vol.1 ," as well as appearing in the band's documentary " On With The Show ." website-  www. YandTRocks.com...

Bailey James can bring a crowd to their knees.  Much like Janis Joplin she can hypnotise you with her incredible vocal styling and bluesy riffs.  Her swiftly growing audience celebrates her fresh musical adaptation that is well beyond her years. including country roots infused with blues, rock-n-roll and soul.   

Listen to the ITP podcast #117 featuring legendary drummer Roger Earl of Foghat. Roger has been bringing his best for over 50 years. Check it out!

Daryl is an international recording artist, actor and leader of The Daryl Davis Band. He is considered to be one of the greatest Blues & Boogie Woogie and Blues and Rock’n’Roll pianists of all time, having played with The Legendary Blues Band (formerly the Muddy Waters band) and Chuck Berry. As an Actor, Daryl has received rave reviews for his stage role in William Saroyan’s The Time Of Your Life....

Richard X Heyman talks about his latest album release. The Doughboys.

David is joined by Freddie Berman. His guest is his longtime friend David Prater, drummer and music producer. He's produced Dream Theater, Glen Burtnik, Texas Hippie Coalition.  Member of bands. Baby Grand, Nektar, Driving School, Sanatana. Lots to talk about today with Prater.

It's About Time by Robyn Flans.  Jeff Porcaro was a founding member of the Grammy Award-winning band Toto, and he also recorded and toured with a list of artists that reads like a who's who of popular music in the late twentieth.

Quentin Jones has produced and played with some of the most significant artist in Rock n Roll and Rockabilly.

View the video series on YouTube:  Unsolved Mystery: The Fatal Journey Read the feature in Philadelphia Magazine:  Main Line Mystery: Dallyn Pavey’s 40-Year Search For Her Vanished Dad  

David and Fred talk with John and his team about the launch of their music media venture.

David Uosikkinen and Freddie Berman are joined by rock guitarist Brian Quinn of the band Candlebox.

We talk with Joe Mass about being a hired gun guitarist and what it's like playing with guitar with Bootsy Collins.