The A-Game with Rob Acampora

09/03/2024

The 2024 NFL season starts Thursday! Can the Kansas City Chiefs 3-peat? Are the Dallas Cowboys going to not crap out in the playoffs? Are the Detroit Lions finally going to get to this game for the 1st time? Can the long suffering New York Jets fans finally going to have something other than pain and suffering?
Predictions on my come live at 5pm EST with sports anchor Dave Walls of ABC-13 WSET in Virginia, former Sirius XM talent and sports podcaster Davey Mac, and from the #1 Netflix comedy this year - actor Bob Senkewicz.
Follow my YouTube channel (for free) and catch the thoughts of 4 football fanatics at �
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08/18/2024

Happy birthday weekend to this great person!
Elise Labott is quietly becoming a voice of reason in this crazy world of ours with her Cosmopolitics! Check out her website at cosmopoliticsbyelise.com — you won’t be disappointed!
Thank you again Elise for coming on my podcast 👇 and being a part of my craziness!!!!!

Took about 40 years, but two kids from the old neighborhood reunite!Elise Labott is venturing into news challenges since leaving CNN after 18 years. She has...

06/21/2024

Fans of Shades Apart are happy to see this!

Glad to see that my former guests on my podcast — (episode at my YouTube channel — https://youtu.be/XY_SbvTqtQ0?si=eWG9zCzeMh6TO6jl) — are playing out in New Jersey!
Their 1999 album Eyewitness still stacks up today with songs like Valentine and Stranger By The Day, and they have recorded new songs in the last year or so.
Show is Saturday June 29th - get tickets at the link below!

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06/05/2024

Brian Vander Ark was funny, honest, unabashed of his love for Michigan, and has The Verve Pipe on the road this summer!
Brian speaks of what made him decide to create The Brian Vander Ark Show for WLAV, his first reaction to coming by “The House On Hope Road” as Photograph was becoming a big Alternative/Rock hit, his feeling on the movie Rock Star (which he was in, and his voice coming out of Mark Wahlberg’s mouth during the song “Colorful”), his working with a huge WWE superstar in his first starring movie, and Random Shots about Michigan!
Sorry about the echo (damn technology), but I promise you will love this episode! 👇

The man you see there is Brian Vander Ark — frontman for The Verve Pipe ……. this is was the song that got my attention of the band, and one of my favorites f...

06/03/2024

The man you see there is Brian Vander Ark — frontman for The Verve Pipe ……. this is was the song that got my attention of the band, and one of my favorites from them!
Brian and I will talk music, radio (he hosts The Brian Vander Ark Show in Grand Rapids in the afternoons), movies (he’s acted in a few, and has done music for several), and some things that are distinctively Michigan!

06/03/2024

The man you see there is Brian Vander Ark — frontman for The Verve Pipe ……. this is was the song that got my attention of the band, and one of my favorites from them!
Brian and I will talk music, radio (he hosts The Brian Vander Ark Show in Grand Rapids in the afternoons), movies (he’s acted in a few, and has done music for several), and some things that are distinctively Michigan!
The A-Game will go live on Monday morning — 10am EST. If you cannot catch it live, find it on my YouTube channel! Subscribe now please at
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https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975?si=p0G78ZzaX4zVYPbm

Music video by The Verve Pipe performing Photograph. (C) 1997 BMG Entertainment

06/01/2024

Special time for Episode 111 of The A-Game on Monday — 10am EST. We go early before Brian Vander Ark has to get on with his day job as afternoon host on WLAV!
Brian is still the towering frontman for The Verve Pipe, but has added radio personality to his list of skills …….. acting is another one of his talents (has worked opposite Mark Wahlberg, Jeremy Sisto, Danny Trejo, and one of the biggest stars in WWE history!)
You can always catch my episodes on my YouTube channel — subscribe for free at 👇

https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975?si=7yTuJduA0vXWaPXX

Official Video for “The Freshman” by The Verve PipeThe Verve Pipe plays a vital role in alternative rock music. Originally from Michigan, The Verve Pipe is a...

05/21/2024

Come Tuesday night at 10pm EST (7pm Pacific), Episode 111 of my will be a sit down with my good friend in Florida Michael Ferentino.
Mike and I will get into a topic that has many concerned in the entertainment world — AI

Feel free to join in on the conversation through my YouTube channel at 👇
https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975?si=snrRBBYa9PHr6ZrG

Plus we’ll look at all the new music Mike has coming from himself and his bands — Love In Reverse and Bedtime for Robots!

Artificial intelligence is more than just a hot topic—it’s changing the world in unexpected ways. The use of AI has exploded in the past year, even in creative industries like music.

05/20/2024

Anytime I can have a podcast with longtime friend Michael Ferentino, I can guarantee a fun and deep conversation!
Special Time for Episode 111 of The A-Game — Tuesday night at 10pm EST (7pm Pacific).
Lot of new projects for Mike — from this new Love In Reverse track (approaching 100K views in a month), new Bedtime For Robots, and a look into the future of music with the potential impact of AI
Subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch this next episode, and see the other 2 appearances from Mike! 👇
https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975?si=tEbPk-yDtVOQ5PhJ

"Summer of Horror", the second single from the upcoming LP by LOVE IN REVERSE entitled "Keep Upright".Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/summer-of...

04/21/2024

Just in case you missed this last week …… Episode 109 featured Don Dazzo of The Whirling Dervishes and Everlounge (whose re-release of “Vodka Context” is available where you get your music).
Great photos, a cool look at lounge music, and did Don hint at a Dervishes reunion?!?!?! (Hello Jerry Heer!)
Subscribe to my YouTube channel to see past episodes after you watch this episode! 👇

After the eclipse, get on board for Episode 109 of my with Don Dazzo from The Whirling Dervishes and Everlounge!It’s a vibe going on as we t...

04/08/2024

After the eclipse, get on board for Episode 109 of my with Don Dazzo from The Whirling Dervishes and Everlounge!
It’s a vibe going on as we talk about a genre of music that is more than Dean Martin!
We go live at 7pm EST on my YouTube channel (which you can subscribe for free and see Don’s previous visit to The A-Game) —
https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975...
Enjoy the Luau to get ready 👇

04/05/2024

Monday at 7pm EST - back to The A-Game with a focus on Lounge Music.
This style of music — has it changed much from the days of Dean Martin? Why has this style of music continued in popularity?
I have one man who can talk frankly about this! He has sung in a lounge band that in the 90s found a cult following thanks to stations like WHTG-FM 106.3.
More details tomorrow! Catch this at my YouTube channel (subscribe now for free) at
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https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975?si=HSZp73qxtbYWqRfz

03/25/2024

The many sides of Troy Burbank and Ernie O’Donnell on display Monday night at 7pm EST on my from A Shared Universe PodcaStudio.
Both have been on my podcast before (check out my YouTube channel and find those episodes) ……. Together will be entertaining!
The debut of “What Lives Here” happens at Smodcastle Cinemas on April 6 — tickets are still available (get them in advance!). This, plus their series “On Our Own” on Amazon Prime with Brian O’Halloran (status on Season 2), the movie “Wasted Blind” with Siobhan Fallon Hogan, and their friendship will take center stage.
Be a part of the live broadcast at 👇
https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975...

03/25/2024

Counting down to time with Ernie O'Donnell and Troy Burbank!
Check this out at my YouTube channel 👇

https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975?si=naaQ-I3PkA_wQwQ4

03/08/2024

Devon Thompson recorded one of my favorite songs of 2023! Part Aimee Mann, part Veruca Salt!
“So Close” brings haunting vocals with an addictive guitar rift in the hook of this song!
Devon will be my next guest on The A-Game !
Full details tomorrow — check out Devon’s song now! 👇

Song Performed by: Devon ThompsonSong Co-Written by: Devon Thompson, James Salter & Matty AlgerSong Produced & Mixed by: James SalterMusic Video Executive Pr...

02/25/2024

Corin Nemec was an Emmy nominee at 18 (I Know My First Name Is Steven), was one of the early stars of the FOX network by 20 (Parker Lewis Can’t Lose), found his way on the big screen (Tucker: The Man and His Dream, Drop Zone, Operation Dumbo Drop), spent 3 seasons on Stargate SG-1, was a part of the late Toby Keith’s music video Beer For My Horses, and now enjoying new things in his life — one is being a newlywed, and another creating a screenplay for a recent film featuring one of the stars of Yellowstone!

Enjoy getting caught up with Corin! 👇

02/22/2024

— 4 years! Time flies!
It started on the boardwalk in Asbury Park with Ming Chen Comic Book Men and a surprise arrival by Brian O'Halloran.
105 episodes over 4 years — guests willing to take a chance on a novice in the podcast word, and lots of incredible memories have come from this!
Guests from Hollywood, music, wrestling, sports, business, writers, entrepreneurs, podcasters, old friends, new friends, and the many who have helped along the way!
Season 5 starts soon, and I need to keep my average of a show every two weeks!
Thank You for your time and support!

02/10/2024

Corin Nemec created the screenplay for the film Dean Man’s Head — starring Cole Hauser (from Yellowstone), Jack Kilmer (Val Kilmer’s son), and Stephen Dorff ……. available on Amazon Prime.
Monday at 7pm EST, this will be one of many things Corin and I will talk about on The A-Game .
Check out the trailer 👇 and watch us on Monday on my YouTube channel at
https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975?si=B5MSuA3wuynmBrku

Dead Man’s Hand - Watch the trailer now. Available in Theaters, On Demand and Digital July 7; on DVD August 22. Starring Stephen Dorff, Jack Kilmer, and Cole...

02/09/2024

again on Monday night at 7pm EST — Episode 105 of The A-Game features the multi-faceted Corin Nemec!
An Emmy nominee at 18, one if the early stars of the FOX network by 20, found his way on the big screen with Ray Liotta and an elephant, spent 3 seasons on Stargate SG-1, and now enjoying new things in his life — one is being a newlywed, and another creating a screenplay for a recent film featuring one of the stars of Yellowstone!
This will be a great conversation — don’t miss it!
Catch this episode live on my YouTube channel at
https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975?si=INSvQhX-WVfbh1Us

01/16/2024

in 2024 gets off to an amazing start!
i have much respect for Elena Sanchez — she could have taken a safe road in her life but found a passion she needed to chase.
This has led her to being a top stuntwoman, getting her 1st major acting break in a blockbuster movie (as Cecelia in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire), and currently in the film OPEN (available on Amazon Prime).
Elena talks about her journey that shows every side of the business, and has fun with me during Random Shots!
Enjoy this episode 👇 — we definitely did!

The uniquely talented Elena Sanchez has had both of her worlds collide in her career as an actress and stuntwoman.In the 2021 fi...

01/13/2024

The uniquely talented Elena Sanchez has had both of her worlds collide in her career as an actress and stuntwoman.
In the 2021 film Demigod, Elena does a stunt most actors would not do (unless you are Tim Cruise) 👇
Join Elena with me on The A-Game on Monday at 7pm EST as we talk about her latest film OPEN - which features 2 former guests on my podcast — Miles Doleac and Jeremy London (now available on VOD and Amazon Prime), her next film A Circus Tale & A Love Song (out later this year with Eva Longoria, Jason Patric and Demian Bichir), her stunt work on numerous Marvel and DC Comic films, and a fun look into Elena’s life!
Time to find out more about this multitalented person — check it out live on my YouTube channel at
https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975?si=CsNRRVyRI2SBouiz

This is a walk-through and behind the scenes look of the fire burn I performed in the movie Demigod. Demigod was filmed during the height of the pandemic in ...

01/11/2024

First of the new year (Episode 104) is coming on Monday at 7pm EST.
Gymnast turned stuntwoman/actress Elena Sanchez takes center stage!
She has done stunts for numerous Marvel Comics movies, got her big acting break in the blockbuster The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, currently starring in the new film OPEN (now out on VOD, Amazon Prime to name a couple), has another film coming out later this year featuring her with Demian Bichir and Eva Longoria ……. so much to talk about!
Be a part of the live broadcast through my YouTube channel at
https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975?si=Ust3jb8sqrOCdsXN

ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive Open trailer for the upcoming musical comedy thriller by director Miles Doleac. The film is set to release in theaters on...

11/27/2023

The A-Game with Rob Acampora LIVE

Episode 103 of my at 5pm EST with filmmaker/director/actor Miles Doleac to talk about his new film OPEN - starring Jeremy London (out in theaters in limited release, and where you stream your movies).
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Go to my YouTube channel to watch today’s podcast, and subscribe for free! — 👇
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11/27/2023

Going live today at 5 PM EST. Looking forward to you catching the broadcast, and please check out the movie trailer below 

ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive Open trailer for the upcoming musical comedy thriller by director Miles Doleac. The film is set to release in theaters on...

11/06/2023

Happy Birthday to Living Colour’s frontman Corey Glover! A great person, a fan of Kevin Smith, and a man who knows sports!
Enjoy your day Corey, and enjoy this conversation if you missed it! 👇

The A-Game sits down with Living Colour frontman Corey Glover!Their classic song “Cult Of Personality” fou...

10/30/2023

Looking at the clock and I realize we are not on time! We’ll go by 7:15ish with Kanak lead man Tom Kanach.
Live on my YouTube channel at 👇

https://youtube.com/-gamerobacampora4975?si=eJYE_uZu0YrAbyhu

10/26/2023

Next episode of my happens Monday at 7pm EST (4pm Pacific).
We go into the independent music scene where a singer/songwriter is making a name for himself and his band (plus recently appearing in a documentary film).
More details come on Friday.

10/25/2023

Here are two guys just hanging out and having a great conversation!
Thank You Robby Takac — great to reconnect and tell stories, talk about life, and of course your band Goo Goo Dolls!
Take a watch and I promise you will learn a few things you might not have known about the band! 👇

A great sit down with an old friend — Robby Takac! A founding member of the Goo Goo Dolls, Robby talks career, family, Buffalo, ...

10/23/2023

The A-Game with my guest Robby Takac of the Goo Goo Dolls!