https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bands-barbecue-baseball--4822934Ray is a tour manager who’s traveled the world with everyone from The Beastie Boys, to the Rolling Stones, and Panic at The Disco. He's Engineered artists from Devo, to Janes Addiction and Selena Gomez, and he's looked after the careers of comics like Jim Gaffigan and Dane cook.

AD is national radio personality heard on stations across the country who started off as a major label recording artist that gave Ray his first job as a tour manager

We still talk all the time now, and when we do... it's about music, cooking, and baseball (especially our beloved New York Mets)

This is Bands, Barbecue, and Baseball]]>enBaseballCopyright AD on the Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f2bde2b7de060a4dce95362127c6ea1b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bands-barbecue-baseball--4822934Sun, 16 Jan 2022 04:40:51 +0000AD on the RadioAD on the Radiofeeds@spreaker.comHi. We're Ray and A.D. Ray is a tour manager who’s traveled the world with everyone from The Beastie Boys, to the Rolling Stones, and Panic at The Disco. He's Engineered artists from Devo, to Janes Addiction and Selena Gomez, and he's looked after the...Ray is a tour manager who’s traveled the world with everyone from The Beastie Boys, to the Rolling Stones, and Panic at The Disco. He's Engineered artists from Devo, to Janes Addiction and Selena Gomez, and he's looked after the careers of comics like Jim Gaffigan and Dane cook.

AD is national radio personality heard on stations across the country who started off as a major label recording artist that gave Ray his first job as a tour manager

We still talk all the time now, and when we do... it's about music, cooking, and baseball (especially our beloved New York Mets)

This is Bands, Barbecue, and Baseball]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bands-barbecue-and-baseball-time-for-the-mets-to-take-out-the-trash--46597842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46597842Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:14:50 +0000AD on the RadioTime for the Mets to take out the trash! This offseason.... Who should stay and who should leave?44651stbase,baseball,conforto,degrom,dodgers,franciscolindor,injured,jacobdegrom,jamesmmcann,javybaez,jddavis,keithhernandez,luisrojas,mets,mlb,nleast,petealonso,stevecohen,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bands-barbecue-and-baseball-author-and-devo-co-conspirator-robert-miltenberg-talks-yankees-cba-and-pineapples--45933831https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45933831Mon, 02 Aug 2021 09:09:18 +0000AD on the RadioRay and AD are joined by Author and Devo co conspirator Robert Allen Miltenberg. A die hard Yankees fan, he discusses what the Yankees are doing wrong, the CBA , how he came to own Tony Gwynn batting gloves, and the early punk rock scene.. plus he...4864aaronjudge,cba,cbgbs,mets,mln,newyorkl,pineapple,punkrock,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bands-barbecue-and-baseball-mets-in-1st-going-into-the-allstar-break-but-are-they-good--45663669Ray gets back from his first tours with (Anne Wilson and Smashmouth) since covid shut down the live music industry and discusses how touring is different in the post covid world.

We debate ballpark dogs and make a compelling argument for Johnsonville Sausage to sponsor the podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45663669Mon, 12 Jul 2021 06:10:04 +0000AD on the RadioThe Mets are in first and seven games over .500 going into the Allstar Break... but are they GOOD? Ray gets back from his first tours with (Anne Wilson and Smashmouth) since covid shut down the live music industry and discusses how touring is...Ray gets back from his first tours with (Anne Wilson and Smashmouth) since covid shut down the live music industry and discusses how touring is different in the post covid world.

We debate ballpark dogs and make a compelling argument for Johnsonville Sausage to sponsor the podcast.]]>5140baseball,conforto,degrom,domsmith,franciscolindor,injured,jacobdegrom,jddavis,keithhernandez,luisrojas,mets,mlb,nleast,petealonso,ronaldacuna,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bands-barbecue-and-baseball-the-mets-have-been-in-first-for-31-days-can-we-say-they-re-good-yet--45195262McCann and Rojas got tossed for arguing balls and strikes...was that motivation for the rest of the team?
Will the Mets be buyers before the trade deadline? If so who will we go after?
Ray teaches us how to cook home made fresh pasta with clam sauce. A.D. marinates steaks and blisters shishito peppers]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45195262Mon, 07 Jun 2021 06:03:20 +0000AD on the RadioThe Mets have been in first for 31 days! Can we say they're good yet? After piecing together wins against teams like Diamondbacks ( last place) does splitting the series against a more intimidating team like the Padres say they're for real? McCann and...McCann and Rojas got tossed for arguing balls and strikes...was that motivation for the rest of the team?
Will the Mets be buyers before the trade deadline? If so who will we go after?
Ray teaches us how to cook home made fresh pasta with clam sauce. A.D. marinates steaks and blisters shishito peppers]]>59351stbase,baseball,conforto,degrom,dodgers,franciscolindor,freddiefreeman,injured,jacobdegrom,jamesmmcann,jddavis,jordanyamamoto,keithhernandez,luisrojas,mets,mlb,nleast,petealonso,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bands-barbecue-and-baseball-the-mets-are-all-banged-up-and-not-playing-great-but-they-re-in-first-is-the-glass-half-empty-or-half-full--44997208
Ray smokes on a pellet grill for the first time and AD makes spicy shrimp pasta.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44997208Mon, 24 May 2021 06:34:12 +0000AD on the RadioMets are all banged up and not playing great, but they're in first. Is the glass half empty or half full? Is being in first place a fluke? Or will they be the best Mets team ever when our starters get back from the IL? When does a major league manager...
Ray smokes on a pellet grill for the first time and AD makes spicy shrimp pasta.]]>4640baseball,beltran,conforto,daveroberts,dodgers,dustybaker,franciscolindor,injured,jacobdegrom,jordanyamamoto,keithhernandez,luisrojas,mets,mlb,nleast,petealonso,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bands-barbecue-and-baseball-what-team-do-you-cheat-on-the-mets-with--44866479We discuss good stir fry and vinegar.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44866479Mon, 17 May 2021 07:56:12 +0000AD on the RadioWhich team do you cheat on the Mets with. What happened in Tampa. What has to happen in Atlanta? Can a bad team be in 1st place. Pujols to the Dodgers. Is it a giant FU to the Angels? We discuss good stir fry and vinegar.We discuss good stir fry and vinegar.]]>4598angels,baseball,beltran,conforto,dodgers,franciscolindor,jacobdegrom,keithhernandez,luisrojas,mattharvey,mets,mlb,petealonso,pujols,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/did-the-ratcoon-get-us-started--44730645
Ray makes tri tip for mothers day]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44730645Mon, 10 May 2021 07:09:30 +0000AD on the RadioWas the rat / racoon / ratcoon conflict between Francisco Lindor and Jeff McNeil the turning point for the Mets? They certainly seem to be playing a different kind of baseball since it happened. What is the future of Pujols? Why Keith Hernandez should...
Ray makes tri tip for mothers day]]>6221angels,conforto,franciscolindor,jacobdegrom,keithhernandez,mattharvey,mets,petealonso,pujols,reggiejackson,yankeesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bands-barbecue-and-baseball-marinate-or-do-not-marinate-there-is-no-try--44486698
Ray cooks up trip tip and AD makes a London broil. Rubs and marinades are discussed.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44486698Mon, 26 Apr 2021 08:18:27 +0000AD on the RadioJacob deGrom's complete game shut out and how this changes the viewing habits for fans of EVERY team. Should the Mets offer Jake a lifetime contract? Will Francisco Lindor heat up behind the plate in the series against The Boston Red Sox because he'll...
Ray cooks up trip tip and AD makes a London broil. Rubs and marinades are discussed.]]>4831baseball,completegame,contractextension,domsmith,franciscolindor,jacobdegrom,jaybruce,jddavis,lindor,luisguillorme,marcusstroman,mets,michaelconforto,mookiebetts,newyorkmets,petealonso,podcaster,stevecohen,trevorbauerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bands-barbecue-and-baseball-the-mets-are-in-first-and-the-yankees-are-in-last--44388240
Ray teaches us how to make a delicious tri tip... in the oven?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44388240Mon, 19 Apr 2021 09:14:04 +0000AD on the RadioThe Mets are in First and The Yankees are in Last?! We discuss why. Why is Brandon Nimmo off to such a hot start? We think it's discipline. The Mets should Extend Stroman and it's not just because he's won every game so far. Ray teaches us how to...
Ray teaches us how to make a delicious tri tip... in the oven?]]>4699baseball,bbq,goldglove,marcusstroman,mets,mlb,steak,tritip,yankees,zachwheelerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bands-barbecue-and-baseball-what-does-pete-alonso-from-the-mets-have-in-common-with-brendan-urie-from-panic-at-the-disco--44201231
AD shares his recipe for a smoked Easter ham and we discuss why ham is great starting point for someone who is new to the smoking/ barbecue world.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44201231Mon, 05 Apr 2021 08:26:48 +0000AD on the RadioRay and AD talk about what New York Mets 1st baseman Pete Alonso has in common with Brendan Urie from Panic! At The Disco ( Who Ray used to tour manage) and why BOTH of them are great role models for anyone who wants to accomplish ANYTHING. AD shares...
AD shares his recipe for a smoked Easter ham and we discuss why ham is great starting point for someone who is new to the smoking/ barbecue world.]]>4571baseball,beastieboys,brendanurie,contractextension,domsmith,franciscolindor,jarredkelenic,jddavis,lindor,luisguillorme,marcusstroman,mets,michaelconforto,newyorkmets,panicatthedisco,petealonso,podcaster,stevecohenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bands-barbecue-and-baseball-francisco-lindor-is-the-robert-trujillo-of-baseball--44094031
We talk his contract extension, who picked up the check when Lindor and Cohen had dinner, and why A.D. predicts he's going into the hall of fame as a New York Met.

Plus Ray's teaches you his recipe for magic meatloaf!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44094031Mon, 29 Mar 2021 06:00:49 +0000AD on the RadioWhy is Francisco Lindor the Robert Trujillo of baseball? We discuss what the New York Mets shortstop has in common with Metallica's bassplayer. We talk his contract extension, who picked up the check when Lindor and Cohen had dinner, and why A.D....
We talk his contract extension, who picked up the check when Lindor and Cohen had dinner, and why A.D. predicts he's going into the hall of fame as a New York Met.

Plus Ray's teaches you his recipe for magic meatloaf!]]>5388baseball,beastieboys,callmeupcolin,colincosell,contractextension,devo,domsmith,franciscolindor,howardcosell,jarredkelenic,jddavis,lindor,luisguillorme,marcusstroman,mets,michaelconforto,newyorkmets,podcaster,stevecohenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/could-tension-between-the-mlb-and-players-change-lindor-s-contract-negotiations-do-the-mets-have-the-depth-they-need--43996579Do the Mets have the Depth they need?
How DO you make a great pot-roast?
How DO You get your start in BBQ?
Discuss with Ray & AD!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43996579Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:55:43 +0000AD on the RadioCould tension between MLB and Players change Lindor's contract negotiations? Do the Mets have the Depth they need? How DO you make a great pot-roast? How DO You get your start in BBQ? Discuss with Ray & AD!Do the Mets have the Depth they need?
How DO you make a great pot-roast?
How DO You get your start in BBQ?
Discuss with Ray & AD!]]>381540manroster,bbq,carloscurrasco,chuckroast,depth,franciscolindor,lindor,mets,pitching,potroastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bands-barbecue-and-baseball-mets-pa-announcer-colin-cosell-joins-the-show-03142021--43891865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43891865Mon, 15 Mar 2021 08:12:41 +0000AD on the RadioMets PA Announcer Colin Cosell joins the podcast to tell Ray & A.D. the INCREDIBLE story of how he got the job of a lifetime. Inspiring stuff! We talk about the never ending Luis Guillorme at bat, how a player like him should be utilized during the...4855announcer,baseball,beastieboys,callmeupcolin,colincosell,devo,domsmith,franciscolindor,howardcosell,jarredkelenic,jddavis,lindor,luisguillorme,marcusstroman,mets,michaelconforto,newyorkmets,podcaster,stevecohenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-cespedes-done-03072021--43787009
They discuss athletes hurting themselves off the field, not being able to play, and how it's a lot like some of the rock stars Ray has worked with (like Beastie Boys & Sublime) injuring themselves and not being able to tour.

They talk team control, when prospects should be allowed to come up to the majors, and the lifecycle of professional baseball players.

Ray laments ALMOST being the drummer in his favorite band EVER, Devo.

In the "What are you cooking this weekend?" segment, Ray teaches us the secret Italian method he learned living in Rome to home made Pizza as good as the Pizzeria!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43787009Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:51:17 +0000AD on the RadioAs former New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes showcases for major league baseball teams, Ray and A.D. wonder what his future is. They discuss athletes hurting themselves off the field, not being able to play, and how it's a lot like some of...
They discuss athletes hurting themselves off the field, not being able to play, and how it's a lot like some of the rock stars Ray has worked with (like Beastie Boys & Sublime) injuring themselves and not being able to tour.

They talk team control, when prospects should be allowed to come up to the majors, and the lifecycle of professional baseball players.

Ray laments ALMOST being the drummer in his favorite band EVER, Devo.

In the "What are you cooking this weekend?" segment, Ray teaches us the secret Italian method he learned living in Rome to home made Pizza as good as the Pizzeria!]]>5021baseball,beastieboys,cespedes,devo,jarredkelenic,madbum,madisonbumgarner,mariners,mets,newyorkmets,noahsy,noahsyndergaard,sublime,syndergaard,treamcontrol,yoeniscespedesfalsefull