Episode 11

On this week’s episode of The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music, Jay Jay chats with his friend chef Michael Lomonaco. Tune in to hear Jay Jay and Michael cover all things New York, the complex relationship between the entertainment and food industries, the current state of the restaurant business, the phenomenon of celebrity-chefs, and much more.

Episode 12

This week on The Jay Jay French Connection: Beyond the Music, Jay Jay sits down with renowned showrunner Brian Koppelman. Brian & Jay Jay share stories and give their inside perspective on the record industry – then & now. Brian discusses his extensive experience working both as a screenwriter and in A&R. Tune in for a unique opportunity to get an inside perspective from these two long time friends.

Episode 13

Legendary wrestler, singer & entrepreneur Chris Jericho joins Jay Jay on this week’s episode of The Jay Jay French Connection. You won’t want to miss this conversation about the relationship between the worlds of heavy metal and professional wrestling, and the religion of heavy metal around the world. Be sure to check out the recently released documentary “I’m Too Old For This Sh*t,” the remarkable story of the band Siren, which Chris produced.

Episode 14

Friends Elliot Easton & Andy Babiuk join Jay Jay on this special episode of The Jay Jay French Connection. Tune in to hear stories of Elliot & Andy’s extensive musical legacies, including their years playing in The Cars and The Chesterfield Kings. Be sure to listen to their supergroup “The Empty Hearts,” and to check out Andy’s “Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four Instruments from Stage to Studio.”

Episode 15

This week’s guest is Music Industry veteran Gary Spivack, Gary talks to Jay Jay about his incredible new documentary “Long Live Rock” featuring Metallica! This is Gary’s love letter to live Rock n Roll. Listen to Gary explain to Jay Jay his passion for live rock music, and how this movie – filmed in the USA – directly contradicts those who say that Rock is dead in America. This documentary, which you can check out at www.longliverockmovie.com featuring Metallica, is living proof! Be sure to catch the film’s global premier and special Q&A this March 11th.