Wildfire Podcasts, David Uosikkinen

David Uosikkinen's In the Pocket

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Hooters drummer David Uosikkinen loves talking about music almost as much as he loves making it. From MTV-era super-stardom to his ongoing gig as band leader of the all-star ensemble In the Pocket, he’s got plenty of stories to share. Join him and longtime Philadelphia-area entertainment writer Andy Vineberg for in-depth conversations with some of Philly’s finest musicians, as well as some nationally known acts. If you love hearing the stories behind the songs from the people who lived them (with an occasional side dish of sports and pop culture talk), this is the show for you. in-the-pocket.s...

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Wildfire Podcasts, David Uosikkinen

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Music

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wildfireradio.com

Latest episode

Jun 22, 2025

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Episodes

Episode 58 - Willie Nile 09.01.2020

Veteran rock 'n' roller Willie Nile talks about 20 years of raising money for Parkinson's research, his prolific recording career, his high-profile music friends, and why he refuses to let the (expletives) kill his buzz.

Episode 57 - Alexis Cunningham 02.01.2020

Talented young singer/guitarist Alexis Cunningham, who collaborates regularly with the Hooters' Eric Bazilian, performs four of her songs and talks about her musical experiences.

Episode 56 - Peace Creeps 19.12.2019

Philly's the Peace Creeps drop by the studio to talk about their new album "Social Studies" and perform two songs live.

Episode 55 - Jorge Palacios 05.12.2019

Rick Springfield drummer Jorge Palacios talks about an eventful career that includes working with multiple big names and setting up drums for the likes of Ringo Starr.

Episode 54 - DC Collard 21.11.2019

DC Collard of the British rock band The The talks about his deeply personal solo debut album "On a Mission" and shares stories of growing up in Malaysia, meeting his musical idols, and partying with David back in the day.

Episode 53 - Paul Barrere Tribute 07.11.2019

David and Andy pay tribute to the late Paul Barrere of Little Feat, reflecting on his career and music and replaying their interview with him from last December.

Episode 52 - Buddy Cash 31.10.2019

Beloved Philly bassist Buddy Cash reminisces about 50 years of music, including a night hanging out with members of Led Zeppelin and Bad Company and a legendary gig opening for Mountain.

Episode 51 - Nathan Roth 24.10.2019

LA soul singer Nathan Roth talks about his past heroin addiction, his collaboration and friendship with the late Glenn Goss, and also performs three songs live, including the national anthem and an Otis Redding classic.

Episode 50 - Kenny Aaronson 17.10.2019
Episode 49 - Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame 03.10.2019

Randy Alexander of the Philadelphia Music Alliance talks about this year's Walk of Fame inductees, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, the O'Jays, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Pierre Robert and the Hooters.

Episode 48 - John Ferenzik 26.09.2019

Longtime Todd Rundgren sideman John Ferenzik shares stories and music from throughout his career, including Rundgren's memorable 1997 tiki lounge tour.

Episode 47 - Pierre Robert 11.09.2019

Legendary Philly rock DJ Pierre Robert takes a break from his Lake Tahoe vacation to reflect on his ongoing career at WMMR.

Episode 46 - One-Year Anniversary 05.09.2019

David and Andy celebrate the podcast's one-year anniversary with a look back at some of the show's highlights.

Episode 45 - Nick Jameson 29.08.2019

Musician/actor/comedian Nick Jameson looks back at a career that includes producing and playing with Foghat and Paul Butterfield, voicing characters in "Frozen" and "Star Wars" animated films, and acting in "Lost" and "24." He also reveals what David's last name would sound like when pronounced by Chancellor Palpatine.

Episode 44 - Don Lee Van Winkle & Skip Denenberg 22.08.2019

Veteran Philadelphia singer-songwriters Don Lee Van Winkle and Skip Denenberg return to the show to promote their new music and perform multiple songs live with David.

Episode 43 - Doug Clifford 15.08.2019

On the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug "Cosmo" Clifford looks back at the band's performance during the festival and other highlights from their legendary career.

Episode 42 - Parthenon Huxley & Gordon Townsend 25.07.2019

Parthenon Huxley and Gordon Townsend of ELO offshoot The Orchestra join David and Andy to talk about their eventful music careers and perform two songs live.

Episode 41 - Ilan Rubin 18.07.2019

Ilan Rubin, gifted drummer and multi-instrumentalist with Nine Inch Nails, Angels & Airwaves and his own band The New Regime, talks about his eventful career, including getting the chance to play with Paul McCartney.

Episode 40 – Johnny Dee 11.07.2019

Philly native Johnny Dee, veteran drummer with Britny Fox, Doro and many other bands, shares stories from his eventful career, including the wild tale of how he broke into the music business.

Episode 39 – Gregg Sutton 13.06.2019

Tweet Veteran musician Greg Sutton, who played bass in Bob Dylan's band, has written songs for the likes of Joe Cocker and Al Green, and worked as Andy Kaufman's musical director, shares stories and songs from his eventful career. The post In The Pocket – Episode 39 – Gregg Sutton appeared first on Wildfire Radio .

Episode 38 – Tommy Conwell 06.06.2019

Tweet Tommy Conwell returns to the podcast to showcase his first new album in nearly 30 years, "Showboats and Grandstanders," and also performs three songs live with David. The post In The Pocket – Episode 38 – Tommy Conwell appeared first on Wildfire Radio .

Episode 37 – Vini Lopez 30.05.2019

Tweet Original E Street Band drummer Vini "Mad Dog" Lopez joins David and Andy to share stories from Bruce Springsteen's early days. The post In The Pocket – Episode 37 – Vini Lopez appeared first on Wildfire Radio .

Episode 36 – Paul Hammond 09.05.2019

Tweet Paul Hammond, guitarist in Get the Led Out, aka “The American Led Zeppelin,” performs some of his favorite Zep songs, talks about the challenges of delivering this music night after night, and teaches David “Black Dog” on the spot. The post In The Pocket – Episode 36 – Paul Hammond appeared first on Wildfire Radio .

Episode 35 – Tom Cameron & Joe "The Butcher" Nicolo 02.05.2019

Tweet British singer-songwriter Tom Cameron, also known as 1403, performs live and talks about his diverse musical roots, why he loves Yuengling (or used to) and why he’s not a fan of one of his best-known songs. Also, legendary Philly music producer Joe “The Butcher” Nicolo debuts his re-imagined version of a Billy Joel song. The post In The Pocket – Episode 35 – Tom Cameron & Joe “The Butcher” N...

Episode 34 – Rick DeJesus 25.04.2019

Tweet Philly-area native Rick DeJesus, leader of the Las Vegas-based hard rock band Adelitas Way, talks about his rags-to-riches story, including why he switched from baseball to music, his band’s battles with radio stations, and why he’ll always be a Philly boy at heart. The post In The Pocket – Episode 34 – Rick Dejesus appeared first on Wildfire Radio .

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