ATP
For the record, who's answering the interview?
ROCKGASMS
Jenn Mitchell, host of RockGasms, along with all the voices in my head.
 
ATP
Begin we begin, can you tell us a little bit about yourself?
ROCKGASMS
I am a mother, an artist, a radio show personality and shenanigizer living about 20 minutes outside of Chicago with my beautiful daughter and asshat for a cat.
 
ATP
What is your show's name? How did you come up with that name?
ROCKGASMS

I have two radio shows; 80sGasm (on hiatus) and RockGasms.

In my opinion, any music that makes you feel good should simultaneously make you feel orgasmic. I love music from many decades, though my favorite era were the 1980's. 80's Music + Orgasm = 80sGasm.

A few months after I launched 80sGasm, I decided I wanted to do a show spanning the 70's, 80's and 90's focusing on classic rock, hard rock and metal; however, 70s80s90sGasm just didn't have quite the same ring to it, and so RockGasms was born (to keep with my 'Gasms' brand).

 
ATP
How would you describe your show. What makes your show unique?
ROCKGASMS

Very simply, RockGasms features classic rock, hard rock and metal from the 70's, 80's and 90's, with a smattering of shenanigans acting as the glue that ties one talking point and song to the next.

My friend, John Bisaha (lead vocalist of The Babys) just came on board on February 15, 2015, and will be my co-host on many select shows. John and I first “met” one another this past June when I interviewed him for 80sGasm. I think we both sensed from the moment we spoke that we were one another's “shenanigizing soulmates”, and over the course of the past several months we continued our friendship and soon realized our personalities scarily jived. We play off of each others quick wit, humor and sarcasm, and though we'd do well co-hosting RockGasms together. The feedback has been fantastic from listeners, and I am honored to have someone as talented as John join me for the ride.

I also invite musicians from the decades I specialist in on for an in-depth interview. Previous guests have included Phil Collen (Def Leppard), Geoff Tate (Queensryche), Rachel Bolan (Skid Row), Terry Ilous (Great White), Randy Rand (Autograph), Mike Tramp (White Lion), etc.

What set my interviews apart is that we have conversations from the heart.

I also live by the policy that I never insult or “go off on” ANY musician on my show. My show is a time to celebrate music and walk down memory lane, with laughs that you sometimes expect, but most times do not.

RockGasms also has featured segments:

Plug-In is a 20 minute spotlight reserved for one independent/unsigned band per week where I discuss the band's background, as well as playing 3 of their songs between talking points; which include plugging their social media sites, online merch stores, management, etc. On occasion, I will also interview the spotlighted band (time allowing).

Daniel Lord contributes his 5-7 minute segment to my show on select weeks, which is called Dan's Deep Cuts, where he unearths a rock song (i.e. deep cut) and gives background on the song and artist.

The Swiffer Sisters PSA is a 2 minute segment that my friend Jro and I do- which covers one odd topic each week that most people can relate to; i.e. psychotic roommates to delusional ninnies to sex trolls- one thing's for sure- The Swiffer Sisters will always be at the ready with our WetJets to clean up the messes the grimy, slimy and sublimey leave behind each week during the SSPSA.

I am always brainstorming new, fun segments, and will be making a big announcement very soon regarding a brand new segment!

 
ATP
How long have you been doing your show?
ROCKGASMS
80sGasms launched on August 1, 2013 (18 months)
RockGasms launched on Sept. 27, 2013 (approx. 16 months)
 
ATP
What is your favorite part of doing your show?
ROCKGASMS
That's a tough one. I really enjoy interviewing people, but also (hopefully) making the listeners and my co-host laugh.
 
ATP
Do you do the show yourself or do you have help?
ROCKGASMS
I select the playlists (but now with the new addition of John Bisaha- he also makes song suggestions). I produce the shows myself and assign my staff the music they are covering each week.
 
ATP
Where can we listen to your show?
ROCKGASMS
The easiest way for me to answer that is to provide you with a link which lists each station and broadcast time in a simple, time lined schedule at http://www.gasmswithjenn.com/airtimes/. RockGasms is on 38 stations nationally and internationally.
 
ATP
Tell us about your favorite show and why?
ROCKGASMS
This is going to sound like a crock of *hit, but I assure you, I mean it from the bottom of my heart when I say EVERY show is my favorite because I am just grateful to be alive and to be doing what I'm doing. Having phenomenal guests on the show, along with the listeners, the music and my co-host John Bisaha by my side are extra perks.
 
ATP
Tell us about your worst show and why?
ROCKGASMS
I wouldn't use the word 'worst' here- more like saddest. I had the honor of interviewing founding member of Vixen, Ms. Jan Kuehnemund, for my show 80sGasm on August 31, 2013. Unfortunately, she passed away on October 10, 2013 (much to my and the rest of the world's surprise) from cancer (which from my understanding only a few people knew about). She will always hold a special place in my heart, because it just so happened I was the last person she gave her very last public interview to.
 
ATP
Tell Us About Your Dream Show?
ROCKGASMS
Two words: Joe. Elliott. If I discuss it more, I will pass out. For realz.
 
ATP
If my band wants to be on the show, who do we contact?
ROCKGASMS
If my band wants to be on the show, who do we contact? Bands are welcome to contact me through my website at www.gasmswithjenn.com.
 
ATP
What are your plans for the future, in a year, 5 years?
ROCKGASMS

I want to push my show as far as it can go, and, for me, that means finding a large syndication company to market it to the major terrestrial markets and Sirius XM Radio. At present time, I have 3 companies in discussions with me about this kind of deal as I write my answers to you. If all goes well, my life will be completely different (in an amazing way).

Should a deal come through, I envision my beautiful daughter and I moving to a state where it never snows and being very happy while living comfortably.

 
ATP
Finally, do have any words for your show fans?
ROCKGASMS

I prefer to use the term “friends” or “fans of the music”. I'd like to tell them this show isn't about me- it's about the music first and foremost. In addition, my hope each week is that for 2 hours the listeners can just sit back, enjoy, have some good laughs and not feel stressed out. For the listeners who've tuned in from the beginning, as well as others who've joined us along the way- I send them all my gratitude, peace and love.

Thank you for being a part of my journey.

 
 
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