Episodes 43
Avg. Duration 57m
Activity Sporadic
Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Jul 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Hosting
wachtelligence.libsyn.com

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

In 1974, A.J. Wachtel left Springfield, New Jersey for Boston to attend BU, and well frankly he never left. Maintaining the "aggressive, in your face" charm of someone from New Jersey, he has used that tone to cover the Boston Entertainment scene as a music journalist for over 40 years. He is the expert of the Boston scene during the 80s and 90s and if you doubt it, just ask him. AJ has now put down the pen and picked up a mic for his podcast: Wachtelligence. Join AJ and his guests as they talk about the past, present and future of the local & national music industry.

Explore Statistics

Recent Episodes

S3E10 S3, Episode 10: Jerry Portnoy: Blues, Billiards, Bar Rooms and Being Brilliant

Jul 13, 2025 57m

Season 3, Episode 10. AJ chats with Jerry Portnoy. Legend, one of the highest ranks you can achieve. But when you are the premiere harmonica blues player in the world and can speak of being in both…

S3E9 S3, Episode 9: Billy Bud: The Paradise Stud

May 08, 2025 57m

Season 3, Episode 9. AJ chats with Billy Bud. As the Production Manager of the historic Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Billy has had a front row seat for some of the greatest shows ever. For over 30…

S3E8 S3, Episode 8: David Bieber, Celebrated Caretaker, Curator and Collector of our Generations' Legacies

Jul 28, 2024 1h 17m

Season 3, Episode 8. AJ chats with David Bieber. There is a great line in a classic George Carlin skit, where he says "… all you need in life, is a little place for your stuff…." But what if your…

S3E7 S3, Episode 7: Harvey Wharfield, The WCGY, WZLX, WCOZ, WAAF DJ

May 29, 2024 55m

Season 3, Episode 7, If the voice sounds familiar it is because you have been hearing it on the radio since the early 1970s. AJ chats with Harvey Wharfield about a career that kept him in the Boston…

S3E6 S3, Episode 6: Liz Borden: And Her Killer Career

May 05, 2024 55m

Season 3, Episode 6, This Episode is all about Girl Power. As we are honored to have one of the strongest woman voices to emerge from the Boston Music Scene. AJ chats with Liz Borden who led the…

S3E5 S3, Episode 5: Mach Bell: A Cowboy With No Respect for Authority

Mar 31, 2024 53m

Season 3, Episode 5, AJ chats with "Cowboy" Mach Bell. A fixture on the Boston Music Scene since the mid-70s. Initially a Glam Rocker, this lead singer/songwriter has an amazing ability to adapt to…

S3E4 S3, Episode 4: Cha-Chi Loprete: A Day In The Life of WBCN & WZLX's Distinguished DJ

Mar 10, 2024 49m

Season 3, Episode 4, AJ chats with Cha-Chi Loprete, a native of Cambridge Massachusetts. After seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show as a youth, he immediately knew his career path would be in…

S3E3 S3, Episode 3: Rick Berlin: The Podcast

Feb 18, 2024 1h 7m

Season 3, Episode 3, AJ chats with Rick Berlin. A fixture on the Boston music scene since the mid-70s, this Iowa born piano playing songwriter established himself for his visionary writing of…

S3E2 S3, Episode 2: Steve Berkowitz: The Many Hats Of A Local Legend

Jan 07, 2024 1h 19m

Season 3, Episode 2, AJ chats with Steve Berkowitz. A proud Brighton resident, if there is a job in the music business, this man has performed it: a teenage roadie for Muddy Waters and Chuck Berry,…

S3E1 S3, Episode 1: Ray Tabano Gets a Grip

Dec 03, 2023 59m

Season 3, Episode 1, AJ chats with Ray Tabano. Growing up Ray was best friends with Steven (Tallarico) Tyler. Naturally they started a band with Tyler on drums, and Ray on bass. Eventually he…

S2E17 S2, Episode 17: Dan Vitale: Dynamically Directing Bim Ska La Bim's Ska, Punk, Reggae & Caribbean Cadences

Feb 01, 2023 1h 23m

Season 2, Episode 17, AJ chats with Dan Vitale. 2023 marks the 40th Anniversary of the legendary ska band Bim Skala Bim, who have been mashing up dance halls around the world since 1983. Massive…

S2E16 S2, Episode 16: Cliff Goodwin: Serving The Song In Big Stadiums and Smaller Theaters

Jan 01, 2023 1h 13m

Season 2, Episode 16, AJ chats with guitarist Cliff Goodwin. From Worcester, Massachusetts, Cliff was one of the first members of the Jon Butcher Axis, before making his name as being Joe Cocker's…

S2E15 S2, Episode 15: Steve Cataldo: The Nervous Eaters Once An Original Band, Now A Supergroup

Dec 18, 2022 49m

Season 2, Episode 15, AJ chats with Steve Cataldo, David McLean & Adam Sherman, AKA: The Nervous Eaters. Formed in 1973, they are one of the premiere Boston punk bands and a huge influence on the…

S2E14 S2, Episode 14: David Hull Is Never Dull

Dec 05, 2022 1h 19m

S2, Episode 14: David Hull Is Never Dull Season 2, Episode 14, AJ chats with David Hull. Living in Connecticut in 1970, as a teenager in high school, David is chosen by Buddy Miles to be the bass…

S2E13 S2, Episode 13: Mike Girard: Fools Figurehead ~ Funny In A Serious Way

Nov 13, 2022 1h 13m

Season 2, Episode 13, AJ chats with Mike Girard, lead singer of The Fools. Formed in Ipswich, MA in the mid 70's, this is the story of a Rock n' Roll band in America, including local radio play,…

S2E12 S2, Episode 12: Sal Baglio: 50 Years as an Enormously Energetic Local Legend

Oct 24, 2022 53m

Season 2, Episode 12, AJ chats with Sal Baglio. From East Boston comes a legend, the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist of The Stompers has been performing in Boston clubs since the late 70s.…

S2E11 S2, Episode 11: Chris Doherty: Gang Green's Feisty Frontman Would Still Rather Drink Then ….

Oct 03, 2022 41m

Season 2, Episode 11, AJ chats with Chris Doherty. Chris has been a social media influencer for over 40 years. At 15 years old, this Braintree resident became a founding member of Boston's hardcore…

S2E10 S2, Episode 10: Charles Rosenay: ... And The Beatles, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah

Sep 19, 2022 1h 14m

Season 2, Episode 10, AJ has a Fab conversation with Charles Rosenay. Living in New Haven, CT, like most of the nation he immediately fell in love with The Beatles, watching the Ed Sullivan show in…

S2E10 S2, Episode 9: Charlie Farren: Farrenheit's Frontman is Hotter Than Ever

Aug 21, 2022 1h 16m

Season 2, Episode 9, AJ talks to Charlie Farren. America's Special Guest has been a fixture in the Boston Music scene for almost 50 years. They discuss his legendary bands: Farrenheit, Balloon, The…

S2E8 S2, Episode 8: Bob Margolin: Further On Down The Road with

Jul 25, 2022 1h 19m

Season 2, Episode 8, AJ talks to Bob Margolin. When you think of classic blues guitarists, Brookline, Massachusetts very rarely enters the conversation. But todays guest was born there and then made…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Wachtelligence have?

Wachtelligence has published 43 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Music, Music History.

Is Wachtelligence still active?

Wachtelligence is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 57m.

How do I contact Wachtelligence for sponsorship or guest appearances?

Sign up on Grep.FM to access contact details for Wachtelligence, including email and social media links.

Similar Podcasts