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Why We Are Friends
Podcast where a few dudes reminisce about growing up in a small town. If you enjoy brisk strolls down memory lane, friendships, laughs, and dad-isms. Nostalgia podcast.
Episodes
- Why We Are Friends
Epi 115 - Elevator Moments with David Jack
Bethel High's Class of 1990 stud and overall positive dude, David Jack, joins Kev and Coach Lux in the studio to talk about amusement parks, growing up in…
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Epi 114 - Riding Along Jeremy "Rudy" Rourke
Rudy aka Jeremy Rourke joins Paully and Kev in studio to talk about a live changing car accident, losing his father at a young age and his classmates that…
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Epi 113 - The Road to the Put Hut with Danny Mottola
Putnam House owner and Bethel High’s Class of 1987, Danny Mottola, joins the boys in studio with special guest co-host Tony Liberati. The four talk about bike…
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Epi 112 - Pete Wyndorf, Call Your Friends
Pete Wyndorf from Bethel High School's Class of 1993 calls in to talk coming to Bethel during middle school, golf carts, Redding Country Club, taking Grub Day…
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Epi 111 - Tops Off with Matt and Laura (Lambert) Hunt
Matt and Laura (Lambert) Hunt join Rich and Kev in the studio to talk about going topless, Saved By The Bell, reoccuring dreams, snoring, music, the magic of a…
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Epi 110 - Mouth Over Dip with Shay
Shay Brenna*Benison*Anastasakis joins the boys (Rich, Kev and Bry) in the studio to hear Rich's spilled dip story then talk about her dolls, Winnie the Pooh…
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Epi 108 - John Marcucilli and Late Nights in the Cemeteries
Legendary lineman, John Marcucilli, joins Rich and Kevin in the studio to talk about hanging at the drive in, making out in cemeteries, old bars, the good ole'…
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Epi 107 - Sara Plescia and the Real Bushy Wig Story
The Class of 1995's and parks expert, Sara Plescia, calls in to Kev, Coach Lux and the Green Grunion to talk about growing up in a great Bethel neighborhood…
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Epi 106 - Posse in Effect
NY/CT punk/rock band, Posse, join Kev, Coach Lux and the Green Grunion in the studio to talk about pizza, musical influences, how they got together, high…
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Epi 105 - Social Issues with Mrs. Rosemary Pardalis
One of the best teachers, Mrs. Rosemary Pardalis, sits down with Kev, Coach Lux and the Green Grunion to talk about hanging out at the A&W as a teenager, cream…
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Epi 104 - Michelle Aravena Goes Bethel to Broadway
Broadway actress and Bethel High graduate, Michelle Aravena, calls in to discuss growing up in Bethel, throwing parties, Disney ships, 80s movies, car ride…
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Epi 103 - Mother's Day Hangover with Friends
Kev and Paul "The Green Grunion" get stood up so they lean on randomly calling friends to rate how their Mother's Days went. Guests include Quez, Jill Rourke…
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Epi 102 - Las Vegas Raider Jah Joyner
Danbury High School graduate and now Las Vegas Raider rookie, Jah Joyner, calls into the studio to talk to Kev, Rich, Coach Lux and the Green Grunion. The boys…
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Epi 101 - Always on Vacation with Matt Smith
Stud football player from the Bethel High School Class of 1996, Matt Smith, says aloha to the boys from Hawaii. The conversation includes Teen Wolf, Dave…
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Epi 100 - The Adventures of Tanya Murray
The one and only, Tanya Murray, joins the boys in studio to discuss her Pinto, house parties, driving tests, the Tibetan Freedom Concert, pregaming before St…
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Epi 99 - Good Vibrations with Kate Garufi
Kate Garufi joins the Green Grunion and Kev in the studio to talk about Snoop Dogg lyrics, regrets, tolls, dating Caggainello, Mr. Owen, punching nuts, Virgina…
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Epi 98 - Gosling to Goose with Amy and Rick Mitarotonda
Amy and Rick Mitarotonda (from the band Goose) join Rich and Kev in the studio to reminisce about the Redding Country Club, their dad, cover songs, influences…
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Epi 97 - Rich Zuvich, A Real Honey
Local star referee, Bethel High School Class of 1972 graduate and all-around Bethel legend, Rich Zuvich, joins the boys in the studio. Topics include the…
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Epi 96 - Getting Our Sh*t Together with Erin Scott McMurray
Bethel High's Class of 1992 and I Can't Get My Shit Together star, Erin Scott McMurray, joins the boys in studio to talk about growing up in Bethel, Cape Cod…
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Epi 95 - Zabby Dabby Doo
Bethel High School Class of 1995's Chris "Zabby" Zabetakis joins Coach Lux and Kev in studio to discuss growing up on Woodlawn, being born with a goatee, Lenny…
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Epi 94 - Danbury's Ex-Mayor Mark Boughton
Danbury's Ex-Mayor (and current commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services) Mark Boughton joins the boys in studio to discuss growing up in…
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Epi 93 - "Groovy Euvie" aka Mr. Loren Euvard
Bethel High’s Class of 1967 grad, teacher and front desk extraordinaire Loren “Groovy Euvie” Euvard joins the boys in studio to discuss growing up in Bethel…
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Epi 92 - Kim Booth: The Life and Host of the Party
New friend and Class of 1995's life and host of the party, Kim Booth, rides back into town to sit down with the boys. Topics include remembering Gene Hackman…
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Epi 91 - Boyz II Friends w/ Pretty Mike Quintela
Mr. Cross Colors himself, Mike Quintela joins the boys in studio to talk about coming to Bethel in 4th grade, BB guns, professing is love for girls in…
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Epi 90 - Budr Boys
Carl and Derrick of Budr Cannabis sit down with Kevin and Rich to talk about growing up in their different towns, Big East schools, Kevin Bacon, Mario Lopez…
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Epi 89 - Keeping Tabs on Tabitha Sanchez
Bethel High's Class of 1997 and House Hunters star Tabitha Sanchez joins the boys over the phone to talk about the size of penguins, borrowing her mom's car…
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Epi 88 - Kevin Kargle: The 2nd Ginger
Kevin Kargle, legend of the track and Class of 1996 ginger, sits down with Kev and Coach Lux to talk about growing up, BMX, the Minnesota Vikings, drugs…
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Epi 87 - Jumping The Curve with Coach Grimes
Bethel High School's Boys Track and Field Coach Grimes joins Kev and Coach Lux in studio to talk about growing up in New York, working at McDonald's, her love…
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Epi 86 - Brian Anthony Pulls Back the Curtain
Professional wrestler and Bethel High School's Class of 2003's Brian Anthony (Ciskowski) pulls back the curtain with Kevin and Rich. The three discuss growing…
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Epi 85 - Live From Bethel, it's Sara (Loveless) Johnson!
The Class of 1996's Sara Johnson joins the boys in studio to talk about growing up in Bethel, soccer, the infamous "Hit List," her impact on women's sports and…
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Epi 84 - C'est La Vie with MLB Pitcher Matt Barnes
Major League Baseball pitcher, UConn alum and the Class of 2008's Matt Barnes joins the boys in studio to talk about recreating the music video for B*Witched's…
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Epi 83 - Raghib Allie-Brennan and the Infamous Sauce Spill
Connecticut State Representative and Bethel High School graduate Raghib Allie-Brennan joins the boys in studio to talk about growing up in Bethel, local…
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Epi 82 - Forever Young with Ryan Orell
Professional badass and nice guy, Ryan Orell, joins the boys in studio to talk about life, getting banned from TikTok, scooters, injuries, his sponsors…
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Epi 81 - Erik Ofgang and the Adventures in Writing
Writer and current Bethel resident, Erik Ofgang, joins Kev and Paul "The Green Grunion" in the studio to discuss his creative upbringing, meeting David Blaine…
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Epi 80 - Greg Minor League Baseball
Current Bethel High School teacher and 2001 graduate, Greg Minor, joins the full crew in studio to talk about growing up in Bethel, ska music, eyebrow scars…
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Epi 79 - Adam Falis and the Madonna Bracket Challenge
The class of 2000's Adam Falis visits the studio with Kev, Coach Lux and the Green Grunion to talk about his long friendship with Erica Chatting, his love for…
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Epi 78 - John Fazio Jr. Jam Sesh
The Class of 1996's John Fazio Jr. visits the boys in studio to talk about growing up in Bethel, creating glass paraphernalia, karaoke, Tarot cards, bucket…
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Epi 77 - Make Jamie Sarver Laugh Again Is The New Way Forward
Jamie "Don't Call Me James" Sarver visits Rich and Kevin in the studio to talk foliage, getting into trouble in the woods, backyard games, hanging at 7-11…
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Epi 76 - The Terry Twins
The Terry Twins (Kristen and "Em" stop by to chat with Kevin and Rich about spaghetti, carving pumpkins, bugs, surprise kids, the no dating conspiracy, the…
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Epi 75 - Andrew Simmons the Mentee
Andrew Simmons (originally from the Class of 1999) visits with the full crew this week and rummage through the Johnson yearbooks while discussing growing up in…
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Epi 74 - Lisa Delong (+Mike Camilli) and Animal Activity
Lisa Delong and Mike Camilli fly north to talk about growing up vegan, bacon and meat, hanging in local dive bars, Cousin Larry's Thursday nights, traveling…
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Epi 73 - Scratch and Sniff with Scott Clayton
Scott Clayton stops by the studio to talk with Kev, Rich and Coach Lux about growing up on Budd Drive, bingo, pizza, collapsing decks, swimming at Meckauer…
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Epi 72 - Playing Cards with Billy Ochs
Billy Ochs stops by to talk Weezer, the New York Giants mascot, pajamas, hot NFL coaches, school fundraisers, Bethel High School football, BMX, Canada, the…
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Epi 71 - The Return of the Green Grunion
The Green Grunion himself, Paul Michael Mannion returns to the studio to chat with Coach Lux and Kevin about kids going back to school, doctor appointments…
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Epi 70 - Bethel is for Lovers with Amy Mannion
Amy Mannion Islami joins the boys in studio to talk about pasta dinners, burst appendixes, local churches, Habitat for Humanity, the old school St. Mary's…
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Epi 69 - A Sacred Oath with Rob Thorne (Volpintesta)
Rob Thorne (Volpintesta) from the thrasher band, Sacred Oath, joins Kevin and Coach Lux in the studio to discuss being born in Mexico, traveling as a kid, his…
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Epi 68 - Reunion with Erin Jutton
Erin Jutton (now Capozza) drives up from Greenwich to talk Hulk Hogan movies, the popularity of Snoop Dogg, a quick call to Sierra at college, cry running…
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Epi 67 - Dave Warner Likes Girls That Wear Abercrombie & Fitch
Up from Texas, Dave Warner from the Class of 1998 joins Kevin and Lux in studio to talk about getting arrested, throwing parties, techno music, his epic…
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Epi 66 - Chronicles of an Old Dad with Peter Fragola
Chronicles of a New Dad and Class of 1998's Pete Fragola joins the boys in studio to talk about college campus housing, backward hats, how to spell gray…
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Epi 65 - American Lover Joe Pesce aka Joe Parciasepe
The American Lover Joe Pesce aka Joe Parciasepe visits Rich, Lux and Kevin in the studio to talk about flowers, Harry Styles, Topanga from Boy Meets World…
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Epi 64 - Kat Scratch Fever (Katherine Ryan)
Kat Ryan drops by to chat with Rich, Lux and Kevin to discuss growing up in Bethel with her chick clique, getting in trouble with the cops, wearing a seatbelt…
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Epi 63 - Joe Doorly Can Built It
Guest co-host Jay Smith fills in as Rich visits France and Coach Lux gets the night off to sit down with Joe Doorly.
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Epi 62 - Pizza Hut Trip
Shane drives Kev and Lux to the closest Pizza Hut located in Newburgh, NY. Thanks to Pizza Hut for having us.
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Epi 61 - Gettin’ Vitti with It
Nick Vitti Jr. visits the boys in studio to talk about Pretty Woman, safaris, growing up on Kristy Drive, Livestrong, falling in and out of love with soccer…
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Epi 60 - Sparkin the Arts with Erin Shelton Volpintesta
Erin Shelton Volpintesta joins Kev and Coach Lux in the studio to talk about growing up in the outskirts of Los Angeles, studying jazz, being friends with Sean…
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Epi 59 - Back To The Neighborhood with John Ricci
The boys talk about hot dogs and paying for gas with cash then welcome Johnny Biggs Ricci to talk about his wild adventures with friends, pleasant diarrhea…
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Epi 58 - Chef Jerry "Victor" Aravena
Class of 2001's Jerry "Victor" Aravena joins the Kev and Coach Lux in the studio with special guest host DJ Bullock. Topics include water filters, texting…
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Epi 57 - It's All About the Detective Benjamin
Detective Benjamin joins the boys in the studio to chat about growing up in Bethel, knocking down mailboxes, reluctantly joining the Navy, driving through the…
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Epi 56 - Spitting Angell Fire with Heather Angell
Heather Angell with two Ls joins the boys in studio this week to talk about growing up in Bethel, her dad's love for her, the Giants, softball and dating Pat…
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Epi 55 - Queens Over Bethel with Pegs (Kev’s Mom)
Kev's mom, Pegs, joins the boys in studio for the Why We Are Friends' Mother's Day Special to talk about growing up in Queens with two older sisters and Uncle…