Episode 09: A New Generation

For Boingo Underground's season finale, we’re diving deep into a fan-favorite bootleg: West Lake High, 1981! Matt, Ashley, and California Matt break down this high-energy show — the performances, the setlist, the madness — with special insight from a surprise guest, Kevin Sullivan, who was there that night and played an unexpected role in Boingo lore.If you know the bootleg, you know. If you don’t — it’s time.Send us a text message.Support the show.Visit our Website.Follow us on Instagram.Reach out to us with comments at [email protected] to our sister podcast: Podcast For A Darkened Theatre.Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.©Ellsworth Edits LLC

In this very casual episode, Ashley and Matt are joined by one of their best Boingo buds, Lexie, to discuss Oingo Boingo fandom in the modern age.As mentioned in the episode, a special performance of JackiO performing "Dead Man's Party" can be viewed here.Send us a text message.Support the show.Visit our Website.Follow us on Instagram.Reach out to us with comments at [email protected] to our sister podcast: Podcast For A Darkened Theatre.Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.©Ellsworth Edits LLC

Ashley and Matt are joined by John Avila, who listeners will know as Oingo Boingo's multi-talented bassist. Join us as we discuss John's history playing the bass guitar, his days with Oingo Boingo, and his journey as a music producer and world-traveling musician. Take a listen and discover what exciting projects John has on the horizon.Send us a text message.Support the show.Visit our Website.Follow us on Instagram.Reach out to us with comments at [email protected] to our sister podcast: Podcast For A Darkened Theatre.Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.©Ellsworth Edits LLC

Ashley and the two Matts discuss the songs, rarities, and more nervous energy from Oingo Boingo's 1987 album, BOI-NGO.Send us a text message.Support the show.Visit our Website.Follow us on Instagram.Reach out to us with comments at [email protected] to our sister podcast: Podcast For A Darkened Theatre.Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.©Ellsworth Edits LLC

Happy Halloween! In this concert review episode, Ashley and Matt are joined once again by California Matt to discuss Oingo Boingo's Halloween concert from October 30, 1993 at Irvine Meadows.A special multi-screen experience of Oingo Boingo's Halloween performance from October 30, 1993 can be viewed here.Send us a text message.Support the show.Visit our Website.Follow us on Instagram.Reach out to us with comments at [email protected] to our sister podcast: Podcast For A Darkened Theatre.Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.©Ellsworth Edits LLC

Ashley and Matt are joined by the talented Nili Brosh. Listeners know Nili as the guitarist on Danny Elfman's album Big Mess and his "From Boingo to Batman to Big Mess and Beyond" shows. Join us as we discuss Nili's upcoming solo album, her Halloween journey, and the upcoming Elfman shows. And of course, we all geek out over Boingo. Check out Nili Brosh here!Send us a text message.Support the show.Visit our Website.Follow us on Instagram.Reach out to us with comments at [email protected] to our sister podcast: Podcast For A Darkened Theatre.Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.©Ellsworth Edits LLC

Fire up those dial-up modems! Ashley and Matt are joined once again by special guest Selena to discuss the old-timey days of the internet and how that affected the Boingo fandom.Send us a text message.Support the show.Visit our Website.Follow us on Instagram.Reach out to us with comments at [email protected] to our sister podcast: Podcast For A Darkened Theatre.Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.©Ellsworth Edits LLC

Ashley and Matt are joined by Steve Bartek and Ira Ingber, the duo behind BarIng All, to take a journey through their debut album, "There Goes My Compass".Join us as we dive deeper and look into the past, present, and future of these two accomplished artists!Check out BarIng All here!Send us a text message.Support the show.Visit our Website.Follow us on Instagram.Reach out to us with comments at [email protected] to our sister podcast: Podcast For A Darkened Theatre.Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.©Ellsworth Edits LLC

It’s Boingo Underground’s first concert review episode! Ashley and Matt are joined by special guest Selena to discuss the MTV broadcast of Oingo Boingo’s performance at The Ritz in Manhattan from December 20, 1985.Oingo Boingo's performance at The Ritz can be viewed here.Send us a text message.Support the show.Visit our Website.Follow us on Instagram.Reach out to us with comments at [email protected] to our sister podcast: Podcast For A Darkened Theatre.Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.©Ellsworth Edits LLC

Ashley and Matt are joined by California Matt to discuss the unique and obsessive world of Oingo Boingo Tape Trading: the process, the secrecy, and how it all translates to today’s digital world of collecting Boingo rarities.Send us a text message.Support the show.Visit our Website.Follow us on Instagram.Reach out to us with comments at [email protected] to our sister podcast: Podcast For A Darkened Theatre.Please note: The music and film clips included in this podcast (listed above) fall under the "Fair Use Doctrine" as defined by Section 107 of the Copyright Act. The law allows for use of music clips for purposes of criticism, comment, parody, and education.©Ellsworth Edits LLC