Where clarity is optional, but vibes are guaranteed.
Join your hosts JJ & Joey Polish as they unravel the chaos of culture, music, and whatever else crosses their minds. Expect sharp wit, wild tangents, and the kind of chemistry you can’t fake. From hot takes to deep dives (and the occasional complete derailment), no topic is safe—but every show is a ride.
It's messy, it's magical, it's Mixed Messages Radio. Tune in and try to keep up.
On this week's episode of Mixed Messages Radio, JJ invites the best human on the planet into the studio - Choochy! Without fail, a whole bunch of random happens, including the formation of a new band THAT PLAYS THEIR FIRST 30 SECOND SET LIVE ON AIR. There's a ton of laughs in this episode, so you'll want to listen very closely! Also tunes from, Every Time I Die, Our Last Night, Beartooth, Alien Ant Farm, The Color Morale, Sirens & Sailors, Giraffes? Giraffes!, Four Years Strong and He Is Legend.
On this week's episode of Mixed Messages Radio JJ talks about why strangers are so important to our community. Also hear about her 42 hour collage pilgrimage to Brooklyn and what stranger-danger situations she got into over there. (Spoiler alert, 'the incident' happens on the bloodiest street in America!) THIS EPISODE ALSO INCLUDES A SURPRISE FUN NOT SO STRANGE GUEST. Who is it? Listen to find out! Also tunes from: Glassjaw, Empire of the sun, White Zombie, Reel Big Fish, Pinc Louds, Beastie Boys, Sylvan Esso, A Place To Bury Strangers, VNV Nation, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
On this week's episode of Mixed Messages Radio JJ brings it back old-school with some summer time favorites~! She's got fun facts and cool tunes AND she tells the story about how she spent a summer in traction. Want to hear all the wet, unfortunate details? Listen in! Also fun tunes from: The Aquabats, Hella, Mark Morrison, Mungo Jerry, Spice Girls, Rise Against, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince, Sisqo, Martin Garrix and Sublime!
On this week's episode of Mixed Messages Radio things are a little weird. JJ and Sarah are actually in Los Angeles, but somehow their voices got onto the radio anyhow?!?! With special Guest Woody we hear all of the songs about LA and explore the magic that is pre-recording a radio show. How does it turn out? Listen to see! Also fun tunes from: 2Pac, 30 Seconds to mars, Weezer, B.B. King, Fatboy Slim, The Sisters of Mercy, Murderdolls, The Runaways and Felix Da Housecat!
On this week's episode of Mixed Messages Radio JJ and Mama Sarah talk about their recent work trip to LA! Ya know what they have in California that they don't have in NY? UBER~! Hear all about the trials and tribulations of riding in a bunch of stranger's cars. They laughed, they cried, they lost expensive merchandise! Also fun tunes by: Alok, Synch24, Kirk Whalum, Rose Royce, The Chainsmokers, Drake, Simon & Garfunkel, Spandu Ballet, Gucci Mane, Metallica, OMD and Mark Morrison!
On this week's episode of Mixed Messages Radio Mama Sarah and JJ talk about America!! But not exactly what you would think - They play some songs that define the greedy, gluttonous side of the USA. ALSO JJ and Mama Sarah scratch off some win-for-life lotto tickets, because what's more American than winning big?!?! Do they win? Or are they just American LOSERS? Listen to find out! Also tunes by: Pink Floyd, Miley Cyrus, Social Distortion, Anti-flag, Marcy Playground, Kanye West, Tina Turner, Elvis, Jimmy Eat World and Madonna!
On This week's episode of Mixed Messages Radio JJ and Mama Sarah play all of your favorite karaoke hits. Oh, did we also mention that they SING A FULL KARAOKE SONG? Find out if these two beauties can belt out a tune! Featuring music from The Monkees, Shaggy, The Black Keys, Florence + The Machine, Maria Carey, Bill Withers, Michael Jackson, Nancy Sinatra, R.E.M., Me first and the Gimmie Gimmies and Journey~!
On this week's episode of Mixed Messages Radio JJ and Spooky Sarah reveal their biggest fears! They also talk about common and not so common fears from friends and family. Also some fearful tunes from: Giraffes? Giraffes, John Williams, Barbra Streisand, Taking Back Sunday, Nine Inch Nails, Daft Punk, Radiohead, Every Time I Die, The Mars Volta and Eric Mendosa.
This week on Mixed Messages Radio JJ and Joey Polish talk about taste! Does JJ have poor taste in men? Why Does Joey have such great taste in clothing? The two go undercover and call SSSS Sarah to ask her about her taste! ALSO: JJ has the worst nightmare of a story in the world! Including fun tunes by: Finch, Whitney Houston, Rhianna, White Stripes, The Field, Nisula, Jimi Jamison, Municipal Waste, and Animal Collective.
On this week's episode of Mixed Messages Radio JJ and SSSSSarah discuss the Rochester Tattoo Expo and what it means to be a heavily tattooed individual. Also: SSSSSarah CHALLENGES JJ to a CHALLENGE and JJ never turns down a CHALLENGE. It all starts live on the air! Also tunes by: Powerman 5000, New Found Glory, Iron & Wine, Tattoo Project, K.Flay, The Ataris, Dillon Francis and Punchline.
