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Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico

Steev Riccardo

Booking Overview

A weekly music-industry interview show focused on rock and independent music, featuring musicians, songwriters, producers, and other professionals with firsthand career stories. PR agencies could credibly pitch recording artists, band members, producers, label executives, publicists, and music-documentary subjects; booking appears relatively accessible for credible working professionals, with a low-to-medium difficulty level.

Metrics

Episodes: 463

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 849 subscribers

Instagram: 1.5k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

sjrhighstreet@gmail.com

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Host

Steev Riccardo - Music industry veteran and host of a weekly show centered on musicians, songwriters, producers, and other professionals working in music.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working musicians, songwriters, producers, and music-industry professionals with a substantive career, band history, notable releases, or a compelling firsthand story.
Required Achievements:  
Released or recorded music professionally, Performed with established or independent bands, Built a sustained career in the music industry, Participated in notable music projects or documentaries

Recent Guest Discussions

Smitt E. Smitty - His Career Across Multiple Rock Bands And His Current Work With The Fezztones And Little Billy Lost.

Louise Post - Her Career With Veruca Salt And The Woodstock ’94 Era.

Ronnie Barnett - The Muffs’ Upcoming Live Release At Ford Apache And The Documentary The Secret Lives Of Bill Bartell.

Olivia Saperstein - Her Boston-to-los Angeles Music Career, Work With Pegzilla And Egg Drop Soup, And The Loss Of Her Possessions In The 2025 Eaton Fire.

Recent Topics

Rock Music, Music Industry, Independent Music, Songwriting, Music Production

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico
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480. Shawn Garrity - Vulgarrity

October 16, 2026

Shawn Garrity of Vulgarrity, the Providence, RI band behind the Halloween anthem "All Hallows Eve", joins us for a spooky episode. The multi-instrumentalist also plays in a cover band and a wedding band, and he runs two School of Rock locations in Massachusetts. Press play if you dare.Music clips by Cape Crush, Speedfossil, The Prime Movers, The Charms, The Dogmatics, and VulGarrity Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

479. Zack Lazar - Execution Style

October 08, 2026

Zack Lazar, bassist of Boston hardcore outfit Execution Style, joins us to talk about his history with Black Helicopter and Kudgel, and the road that led him into the world of hardcore. We also talk about the college radio station(WDJM), we both did time at...Music clips by The Charms, The Dogmatics, The Prime Movers, The Zulus, Black Helicopter, and Execution Style.Produced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

478. Simon Kirke(Bad Company, Free) and Woody Giessmann(The Del Fuegos) - Rock Bottom

October 02, 2026

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Simon Kirke (Free, Bad Company) and Woody Giessman, the man behind the kit on many of the Del Fuegos' biggest songs, join us. The two have been collaborating on the musical Rock Bottom and are holding a fundraiser October 10 at Belleforge Arts Center in Medfield, MA.Music clips on this episode by The Charms, The Dogmatics, Black Helicopter, The Zulus, and The Prime MoversProduced and Hosted by Steev Riccardo

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Frequently asked questions

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Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico
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How do I get in touch with Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico?

Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico is hosted by Steev Riccardo. Its publicly listed email is sjrhighstreet@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico?

The publicly listed email for Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico: sjrhighstreet@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico have?

Podseeker estimates Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico?

Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working musicians, songwriters, producers, and music-industry professionals with a substantive career, band history, notable releases, or a compelling firsthand story. Common among recent guests: Released or recorded music professionally; Performed with established or independent bands; Built a sustained career in the music industry. Recent guests include Smitt E. Smitty, Louise Post, and Ronnie Barnett.

How hard is it to get booked on Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Blowing Smoke with Twisted Rico cover?

Recent episodes cover Rock Music, Music Industry, Independent Music, Songwriting, and Music Production. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

sjrhighstreet@gmail.com

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