Why We Are Friends

09/11/2024

Epi 69 streaming now! Click to see where to listen here - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQrrNhvtTmEHDWLYB3fl0

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09/06/2024

For epi 69 we caught up with Rob Thorne of the thrash metal band Sacred Oath and Angel Thorne Music Co LLC.

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 dad's life as a small town doctor, growing up in the 80s, his stint as a gymnast, getting in trouble as a youth, the stereotyping of kids with long hair and earrings, Bethel High School in the 80s, his love for Mrs. G., cheerleaders, handstands, falling in love with music and building a career around it, Sacred Oath, neck brace contests, Frankenstein boots, Sticky Mike, Rock Operas, falling in love with his wife, Angel Fest and why we are friends.

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the amazing Drunken Barnum Square Sicilian 🍕 . Call 203-797-1550 to hear our jingle on the hold music.

Fun fact: Rob produced the show’s song “Passion Cup” by GoRjA at his studio in January of 2017. “Passion Cup” is available to on all your favorite streaming services.

https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQrrNhvtTmEHDWLYB3fl0

09/03/2024

Epi 66 with Erin Capozza (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, yeast infections, College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving, celebrity crushes, more steaming annoyances, Lady Gaga, local hospitals, going back to school, shrettuce, Maggie the Sandwich Artist, her fear of balloons, thank you notes, Macie Mietz, bad drivers, volleyball, texting, her husband Rick, UConn, anonymous quotes, and why we are friends. �
Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the Drunken Barnum Special!

https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQrrNhvtTmEHDWLYB3fl0

08/22/2024

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 Volkswagen bug, an extended stay in Atlantic City, girls, wiffle balls bats on mailboxes, Janco jeans, having a kid in his 20s and why we are friends.

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the pie!

Find out where to listen here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQrrNhvtTmEHDWLYB3fl0

08/08/2024

Epi 66 with Carmine Hearthstone aka Peter Fragola is out now.

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, athletes from the 90s, Amazon packages, guinea pigs, vet bills, the Green Bay Packers, summers in the Bronx, old friends, how sports changed his life, Grandpa Pizza, talking to girls and getting hotdogs while playing high school football, vests over dress shirts, car clubs and black pantyhose, Santa Con and paying a bill in pennies. Check out Pete's website: https://chroniclesofanewdad.com/

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for letting us try the new Drunk Barnum Square Sicilian.

Listen here - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQrrNhvtTmEHDWLYB3fl0

08/02/2024

About time Lux gets some recognition as the third host.
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08/01/2024

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, Garbage Pail Kids, Ducktales/Darkwing Duck, Alvin and the Chipmunks sequel names, breakups with Dashboard Confessional, Transformers, best movie tank tops, Payne Road, early Bethel lacrosse, the Class of 2001, sort of getting into UConn, arcades, the Black Crowes, short shorts, men’s softball leagues, the tree lighting, sunglasses, his love for the American flag, and his special playing cards. Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the Barnum Special Sicilian!

Listen here - https://open.spotify.com/show/3TQrrNhvtTmEHDWLYB3fl0

07/24/2024

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 in the back of cars, EA Sports College Football 25, leaving a fake Prada bag at the club, high school computer class, dating older boys, UConn, AOL instant messenger, buying CDs, traveling nurses, Bob's Stores, Botox over hiking, getting engaged, b**b tape, and the studio lights.

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the 🍕 and Thomas Ho**er Brewery for the seltzers.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-64---Kat-Scratch-Fever-Katherine-Ryan-e2m97ck

07/18/2024

Check out epi 63 with Joe Doorly and special cohost Jay Smith.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-63---Joe-Doorly-Can-Built-It-e2lojk1

07/05/2024

Epi 62 - Pizza Hut Trip 🍕🍕🍕

Fun ride to Newburgh, NY to dine in at Pizza Hut.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-62---Pizza-Hut-Trip-e2lij8l

07/01/2024

New epi out now with Nick Vitti talking about Pretty Woman, safaris, growing up on Kristy Drive, Livestrong, falling in and out of love with soccer, his first kiss, his MTM consecutive streak, a VHS tape found adjacent to the hood, having a few good friends, streets in Bethel, and trouble removing tattoos. Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the Barnum Special and Thomas Ho**er Brewery for the CBD infused seltzers.

Listen, like and follow on your favorite steaming platform.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-61---Gettin-Vitti-with-It-e2lgtf0

06/13/2024

Epi 60 with Erin Shelton Volpintesta - Bethel’s musical heart - out now!

Check out Little Mermaid and Footloose coming to Bethel this summer from era productions.

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the 🍕. Tell Perry we sent you.

Thanks to Thomas Ho**er Brewery for the laughs. Use WWAF discount code for beer and CBD-infused seltzer purchases at https://hookerbeer.com

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-60---Sparkin-the-Arts-with-Erin-Shelton-Volpintesta-e2kqjhm

06/06/2024

Epi 59 with Johnny Ricci is streaming now Spotify Amazon Music Apple Podcasts and more!

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, fights, egg wars, bleacher seats at Yankee Stadium, lighting stuff on fire, his success in the restaurant business, and how grateful he is for growing up in Bethel. Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the mozz sticks, rice balls and garlic bread and Thomas Ho**er Brewery for the CBD-infused seltzers.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-59---Back-To-The-Neighborhood-with-John-Ricci-e2khc0a

06/04/2024

Current sponsor - Thomas Ho**er Brewery!

Delicious CBD-infused seltzers and 🍻!

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05/31/2024

Epi 58 with Jerry Aravena is out now.

Thanks to our sponsors Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT and Thomas Ho**er Brewery

Listen now - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-58---Chef-Jerry-Victor-Aravena-e2kbjtg

05/23/2024

Detective Benjamin joins the boys in studio to talk about growing up in Bethel, knocking down mailboxes, reluctantly joining the Navy, driving through the desert in Afghanistan, quicksand, DuckTales, and catching the infamous catalytic converter thieves.

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the Godfather 🍕 and BRĒZ for providing some great laughs.

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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-57---Its-All-About-the-Detective-Benjamin-e2k1l6q

05/17/2024

Epi 56 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 Benatar, Pippas vs. TKs, prison stories, an encounter with Major League Baseball's Matt Barnes and Yankees Derek Jeter and Bernie Williams, prison stories and how she's hitting every open mic in the area for therapy.

RIP Tessa

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the Famous Special 🍕

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Streaming now: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-56---Spitting-Angell-Fire-with-Heather-Angell-e2jpced

05/16/2024

Heather 😇 in the studio tonight.

Check out epis 1-55 here - https://anchor.fm/whywearefriends

05/09/2024

Epi 55 w/Kev’s mom - Pegs!

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 Billy, her many friendships throughout the years, touching Keith Urban, coming home to a house of teenagers as a mom, who Kevin was not named after, phony proof, and the importance of checking every or***ce during May - Melanoma Awareness. Fudge cancer. RIP Steve Albini.

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT Famous Pizza of Bethel for the chix parm, mozz sticks and Sicilian pizza.

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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-55---Queens-Over-Bethel-with-Pegs-e2jffgk

05/01/2024

Great time getting to know Bethel’s First Selectman, Dan Carter, a little more on Epi 54 of Why We Are Friends.

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the amazing grinders - Philly Cheese Steak and Chicken Cutlet 🤤

Thanks to Happi Hour Drink for the beverages.

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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-54---Landing-the-Plane-with-First-Selectman-Dan-Carter-e2j48qd

04/27/2024

Cori Ball calls in from Florida to talk to the boys about EVERYTHING - after school partying, boyfriends, Dr. Dre, low points, high points and everything in between.

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the Barnum Special and the mozz sticks.

Check out the merch from Half Dozen Tees!

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok too!

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-53---Ballin-Out-with-Cori-Ball-e2iu485

04/25/2024

Why We Are Friends excited to chat with Corie Nicole Ball tonight!

04/21/2024

Where friendship begins…”Spring Break with The Kids” out now.

For spring break Kev sits down with little dudes - Henry and Raider then talks to Keeks and Quinn about their long-distance best friendship. Topics include Famous Pizza, birthday parties, Taylor Swift drafts, the Adam's Family, TikTok, slime and how they feel about their parents.

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the pizza, pasta and grinder. 🍕

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-52---Spring-Break-with-the-Kids-e2ilio3

04/12/2024

The Class of 99's Robin Leigh Barrigas visits the studio with Kevin and Coach Lux then eventually Rich to talk diner toast, birthdays, the death of OJ Simpson, lice checks, scoliosis tests in middle schools, Nashville, roller skating, school dances, sneaking out of the house, fundraising with popcorn, wrestling and pizza with pineapple on it.

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the Aloha 🍕 .

Check out Half Dozen Tees for merch and customized prints.

OUT NOW: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-51---Aloha-Means-Goodbye-with-Robin-Peringer-e2ib5dv

04/06/2024

Thanks to Bethel Grapevine for the feature.

Rich and Kevin have been best friends since elementary school in Bethel. They host a local podcast Why We Are Friends that's making waves!

04/04/2024

Gennifer Herrmann Dietz comes barreling into the studio full with Kev, Rich and Coach Lux to talk about moving all around Bethel, middle school dances, first kisses, putting on pants, boyfriends, raves, haircuts and an epic tryout. Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the Barnum Square.

Listen now: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-50---Movin-and-Dancin-with-Gennifer-Herrmann-e2hull4

03/27/2024

Popper and Ryan join Kevin, Lux, and The Furnace to discuss limo rides to McDonald's, wobbles, Pizza Hut, Necessary Roughness, Denny's, favorite sides, picnic burgers, the origin of Popper's name, stair sledding, Popper's prank characters, a rematch vs. the Joel Barlow 1999/2000, burying it, and so much more!

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the BBQ pizza.

Listen now: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-49---Burying-It-with-Popper-and-Ryan-e2hl8dr

03/20/2024

Tim Lux comes strolling into the lab with a big gulp to talk about The Office, I-84, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, coffee, growing up with brothers, friends, how to pronounce his last name, his and his friend’s dating history, coin flips, his epic fall at the Carrier Dome and his times slinging Wallaby Darneds at Outback.
Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the Barnum Special Sicilian.

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https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-48---Timmy-Lux-and-the-Adventures-with-Wallabee-Darneds-e2hblto

03/15/2024

Lance Smith calls in from Atlanta to talk about growing up in Bethel, stealing jolly ranchers, Mrs. Ford, crafting beats, phlebotomy, and belly buttons.

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the Barnum Special pizza.

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-47---Lance-Smith-from-Hotlanta-e2h3k3t

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03/08/2024

⚾️ Bethel's lefty pitching sensation Sean Fesh joins the boys in studio to talk about growing up in Bethel, being recruited by the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox of MLB, stories from the minors with the San Diego Padres and Philadelphia Phillies, almost making it to the big league, and his favorite thing about Bethel.

Thanks to Famous Pizza - Bethel, CT for the Barnum Special and Half Dozen Tees for our new swag!

Listen now - https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whywearefriends/episodes/Epi-46---Bethels-Lefty-Pitching-Sensation-Sean-Fesh-e2gqshe