Tim McIlrath of Rise Against Chats Backstage with Pierre Robert

Prior to their sold-out return to Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia, Rise Against leader Tim McIlrath caught up backstage with Pierre Robert on 93.3 WMMR. Tim tells Pierre about the need to earn the name "Rise Against", as well as what the band could've been named when they were forming. He also …

Barry Kerch of Shinedown on Hot Sauce, New Music and Giving Back

Brent Porche here with another update from the Shinedown camp. Their drummer Barry Kerch gave us a call at 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia to introduce another hot sauce in their condiment lineup, plus he gave us an update on new music and more. See more at wmmr.com/Brent This interview was recorded in Se…

Pierre Roberts Talks The Petty Legacy with Adria Petty

Through the power of Zoom, Pierre was able to be face-to-face for a wonderful chat with Adria Petty, daughter of Tom Petty. As the unofficial head of the Petty Legacy Archive, she is helping her father's musical works that are in the vaults see the light of day. They chat about the recent deluxe r…

Shinedown's Eric Bass Goes Solo with 'I Had A Name'

Eric Bass of Shinedown is going solo. In a conversation with Brent Porche of 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia, the bassist and producer revealed that his next project I Had A Name will be unleashed on February 28th, 2025.  Shinedown have always delivered a three-dimensional experience, and Bass will cont…

Pierre & Ryan Backstage with Nothing More MMRBQ 2024

Prior to their incendiary performance at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion, frontman Jonny Hawkins and bassist Dan Oliver sat down for a chat with Pierre Robert and Ryan Shuttleworth backstage. They converse a lot about Nothing More’s latest musical release Carnal which came out on June 28th. The band disc…

Pierre & Noodles Of The Offspring Chat Backstage at MMRBQ 2024

The MMRBQ can be considered a massive rock and roll family reunion for all music lovers in the Philadelphia area. And the warm vibes and friendship was certainly flowing when Pierre Robert sat down backstage with The Offspring's six-string maestro Noodles! They dove into discussing The Offspring's…

Jersey Calling Kick Off a Spectacular MMRBQ with Brent Porche

MMRBQ 2024 was nothing short of electrifying, and it all began when Jersey Calling hit the main stage of Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden, NJ. Shortly after their set, this year’s featured Local Shots band joined Brent Porche live at the broadcast booth to revel in their ‘RBQ moment. See more…

Silvertide Returns at MMRBQ 2024

Moments after their first performance together in over a decade, Philly’s own Silvertide gathered at the broadcast booth at MMRBQ 2024, basking in the glow of what had just transpired. Nick Perri, Walt Lafty, Brian Weaver, Mark Melchiorre, and Kevin Frank shared their excitement on air with Brent …

Claudio Sanchez Talks All Things Coheed And Cambria With Ryan Shuttleworth

Coheed and Cambria returned to Philadelphia on August 27th to perform at the Wells Fargo Center. They came as direct support for Incubus who was celebrating their 2001 record "Morning View" by playing it in its entirety. Before the show at the Big Joint, Claudio Sanchez of Coheed sat down for an e…

Pierre & Professor Kevin Gunn Welcome Bruce Springsteen Back To Philly

Pierre Robert and WMMR alum/Bruce Springsteen expert Kevin Gunn celebrate Bruce and the E Street Band's return to Philadelphia for two nights. Pierre and the "Professor" chat Bruce's relationship with the station, current E Street member and contributions, and how there's nothing like seeing Bruce …