The A-Game with Rob Acampora

10/15/2024

Come Tuesday night at 7pm EST, I get back to A Shared Universe PodcaStudio for Episode 116 of The A-Game, bringing in a man who can connect Cheers with Caddyshack!

John Carlin will connect those dots with photos and stories, plus we’ll get into his first visit to WHTG (FM 106.3) in the 90s (it’s always great to find peoples reactions to their first visit to that little house on Hope Road in Eatontown), his recent work opening for Neil Young on his latest tour, his work around Broadway, and anything else that will come to mind!

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09/07/2024

Episode 114 of my brings Bold Predictions on the upcoming NFL season that go beyond bold!!!!
Plus, Aaron Rodgers ( ) vs Dak Prescott ( ) on who has more pressure - an overtime segment on the , and of course Super Bowl ( ) prognostications!
Much thanks to a great crew who know their stuff! Enjoy the conversation! 👇

The 2024 NFL season starts Thursday! Can the Kansas City Chiefs 3-peat? Are the Dallas Cowboys going to not crap out ...

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.
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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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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 👇

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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! 👇
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"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 👇
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03/25/2024

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

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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! 👇