Jay Ramone Podcast

In this episode I am joined by Joey Duffy from the band Cliffdiver. Recently Cliffdiver announced they were "Going Out For Smokes" aka going on hiatus.... They announced 2 farewell shows, Saturday July 11th, 2026 in OKC at 89th St. & in Tulsa at The Vanguard on July 18th. Joey talks about some of the things he is going to miss the most about this band, playing Warped Tour & Riot Fest and g...

The lesson of the story is, don't wait to send that message or reach out to your friends & catch up. Ryan McNeill & I grew up in Southern Oklahoma together, going to elementary school together in Healdton, Oklahoma. Our families lives were intertwined through their professions, so needless to say, Ryan & I know each other fairly well. In our teenage years, Ryan, as well as his older br...

This weekend, Bowling For Soup celebrates their 32nd Birthday with Bowling For Soup Night w/ The Frisco Roughriders on Thursday, their Official Birthday show in Texas on Friday & then headlining The Big Ride in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday. Jaret was one of the 1st major label artists that i interviewed back in my college radio days. We did a phone interview to promote a tour stop in Tulsa at a...

Locust Grove joins The Jay Ramone Podcast to talk about their upcoming 10 Year Anniversary Show! Locust Grove formed in the OKC area 10 years ago, an idea created & brought to life by Zain Smith. Since their formation, they have toured the country multiple times & have opened for Papa Roach, Drowning Pool, Blacktop Mojo, Falling In Reverse, Texas Hippie Coalition & more. The Monster EP...

David & Portia from Sacred Rose stop by & join The Jay Ramone Podcast to talk about the beginings of their band, how they built such a tight bond, as well as their cover of "Pink Pony Club". We will also discuss some of their upcoming shows.... The Locust Grove 10 Year Anniversary Show in Chickasha & opening for Cold / Alien Ant Farm at The Diamond Ballroom in OKC.  See omnystudio...

In this episode, I am joined by Dustin from the Tulsa band "Groucho". I've known Dustin for 25+ years, through various points in our lives, various bands, artistic or professional projects. Originally, we became friends online through a message board / Music Community, that was all musicians from local Tulsa bands called Tulsa Music Pulse. After a few years of knowing each other & seeing each...

LYLVC (pronounced "lilac") just released their song "Barely Human" on all platforms & are currently on tour w/ Jeris Johnson, Butcher Babies, & Eva Under Fire. They will be making a tour stop in OKC at 89th Street on 3/14/2026. On this episode I am joined by Alyse & Oscar of LYLVC where we will talk about their unknown ties to Oklahoma, Shiprocked, working with Howard Benson & Mike...

In this episode of the Jay Ramone Podcast, I talk with Brian McShea from the band Good Terms about their unique sound and the making of their album Burnout. They dive into how the band's diverse musical influences come together to create a distinctive style, from pop punk to metalcore and indie pop. Brian shares the story behind their collaboration with Cliffdiver and the process of selecting song...

In this episode of the Jay Ramone Podcast, Jay sits down with the band Losing Connection to talk about their new EP and the Oklahoma music scene. They discuss the influence of bands like the At the Drive-In and the Promise Ring, and how they're keeping it real with their music. The conversation also touches on the importance of community and the DIY ethos, as well as the impact of AI on the music...

Evan Hughes is a Tulsa comedian who has gone viral for spreading positivity on Social Media... When you've been blessed by Evan Hughes, it genuinely makes you feel good & have a great day. Evan is part of a comedy show coming up at 89th St. here in OKC on 12/23/25. Look for an upcoming screening of the documentary, "I've been blessed by Evan Hughes".  See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Tyler Armstrong from THE BAND FEEL is my latest guest on The Jay Ramone Podcast. They will be playing live at Beer City Music Hall in OKC on 11-8-25. Check out their new EP "Into The Sun" Now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When 2 creative groups of musicians meet & form a new project... On this episode of The Jay Ramone Podcast, I am joined by Liv & Jude from the group Cherry Vance. We discuss how they met & the band came together, writing for other artists, as well as give you details on their upcoming show in Waurika, OK at Eaglefest w/ Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Deep Blue Something, The Nixons...

Backroom Productions on The Jay Ramone Podcast.... The hardcore scene in Oklahoma is alive & well, thanks to the guys at Backroom Productions. Listen to their history.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brady from Shark Bite Media on The Jay Ramone Podcast, discusses being a musician in the band False Idol, a graphic artist, as well as a DIY Promoter.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this Episode of The Jay Ramone Podcast, I am joined by singer-songwriter Will Hoge. Will has released over 15 full length records, a handful of EP's & live records as well. I have been watching this man put on the most amazing live performances for over 20 years. Once you see him live, you won't miss another opportunity to see him play! Will Hoge's new record, "Sweet Misery" officially rele...

The Gin Blossoms have been on tour all summer with Blues Traveler & Spin Doctors. On this episode I am joined by Jesse of Gin Blossoms to talk about this tour & their upcoming show at Lucas Oil Live / Winstar Casino in Thackerville, OK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many of you know Daxton Page from the band Kirra. A few years ago, after a lot of research & implementation in his own band, he decided to help other musicians & launched MusiciansIgnite.com . Since then, Dax has built up a list of clients, working, independent musicians & artists who have taken the leap & decided to seek the information to help get their project to the next level,...

I originally met Dime Store Riot at Rocklahoma a couple of years ago when they stopped by the KATT booth for an interview. Since that time, they have put the pedal down & have not looked back, playing shows all over the region. They have sent me a couple of new songs for the Local Talent Show & are one of the bands competing in the "Battle For KATTFEST". Night 1 is this Saturday Night at t...

The Normandys on The Jay Ramone Podcast from The Blasting Room in Ft. Collins, COte The Normandys are currently recording their new 6 song EP "Members Only" due out August of 2025. They are having an EP release party at The Vanguard in Tulsa, 08/23/2025. Pete from The Normandys was the first musician in the Oklahoma music scene that i met & we've been friends ever since. Members Only is the 2n...

When a group of musicians, one of which is a Top Rated professional gamer in the E-Sports world, come together to create music about video games & video game culture, the Adam Music Project was born. In this episode i am joined by Adam & Dameon from AMP. We will discuss gaming culture, making music about video games & their new music video "Punch Out" See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

I am joined by Taylor Haynes from the Oklahoma City band, KING PINK. As this episode publishes, KING PINK are on tour w/ the Nashville, TN band, The Low Blow. You can find King Pink on all of the social media platforms under @kingpinkok .... I discovered King Pink from hosting the KATT Local Talent Show on Rock 100.5 The KATT. I had played some of their music on the show a few times & finally...

This episode of the Jay Ramone Podcast, I am joined by Whitney Anderson of The Dragonfly Home in Oklahoma City.  Read below a brief description of what The Dragonfly Home does, taken from their website - thedragonflyhome.org  "The people we serve at Dragonfly inspire us every day with their courage, creativity, and determination. Dragonfly specializes exclusively in human trafficking vic...

After seeing a review video on social media, from someone who purhcased some AfroPop at an event or Farmers Market, I was intrigued to try an true Oklahoma made soda. Once i saw that video, i immediately went to the internet to find out more about the brand & where I could find some to try for myself. I began following Afro Pop on Instagram & Facebook. A couple of weeks ago, Jamel had post...

Brian Horton of Horton Records joins The Jay Ramone Podcast to discuss 2 Minutes To Tulsa.  Brian along with a group of other individuals, who are all volunteers, help run the 501c3 Nonprofit Record Label - Horton Records. They have put out over a hundred releases, helping artists fulfill their vision & get their music to the masses. This weekend 3/28/2025 & 3/29/2025 is the 3rd insta...

Dorothy just released her new record, "The Way" this past Friday. She will also be playing The Diamond Ballroom coming up Thursday, May 1st 2025. diamondballroom.com for tickets! We discuss her ties to several Oklahomans, including Zac Maloy from The Nixons as well as what it was like working with Slash on her latest single.  katt.com/jayramone See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...