Root Beer Circus

Episode 26 Sami and Steve sit down with their 6 year old niece Kaydence Anderson and hilarity ensues.

Episode 25 - MoisTease Sami and Steve take the podcast on the road to the pizza capital of the world New Haven, Connecticut for a fun chat with good friends Jesse McEachern and Bobby Kolba from MoisTease. The gang chat about the origins of Jesse and Bobby's friendship, the start of their band MoisTease, and listen to the full episode for a cover of "Bittersweet Quarantine" by Three Shits To The Wind. Warning: Mature Language/Topics

Nice! is a podcast by two friends that cook food and talk music. Episode 1 - Pork Butt & Neil Young. Good friends Dickie Johnson and Chino Martino-Rodriguez cook a pork butt and talk about Neil Young, specially his record "After The Gold Rush" released in 1970.

Episode 23 (take 2) - Dennis Campbell Sami and Steve recorded this podcast with their good friend Dennis Campbell 3 months ago. The quality of the podcast was so bad that Steve deleted it immediately. For example you could hear Sami eating ice for 20 minutes. So here we are...take 2 of Episode 23 with special guest Dennis Campbell. Dennis talks about making his very own Only Fans page, Sami talks about how ridiculous News and Media has become, and the gang talk about how Dennis sold a couch to a random person online and that person was so upset with the couch they tried to threaten him by coming to a place where Dennis no longer works.

Episode 24 Steve and Sami welcome back to the podcast their brother and sister-in law Kevin & Hope Lanza and discuss their thoughts on WandaVision, The Mandalorian, discover hunchback dogs and reveal a new segment called "Ask Sami" where Sami answers random questions from strangers. Also check out Kevin and Hope's new podcast "The Forced Discussions" available on Soundcloud, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else podcasts are found.

Episode 22 - Caitlyn Hall & Vinnie Papa After a two month hiatus Sami and Steve Lanza Jr. are back in the podcast saddle. The Lanza Jr's welcome special guest Caitlyn Hall & her partner Vinnie Papa. The gang discuss what its like to be an Italian American, the conspiracy theory that Stevie Wonder isn't actually blind, all while watching animal live streams of the San Diego Zoo. You can also enjoy a couple new segments like "De-Funked" and "Talk to Text." Oh and Sami and Caitlyn debut their hot new single "Build a Bear." Warning: Adult Language/Topics

Episode 21 RBC is back, masked and ready for action. The last few months have been a whirlwind but we made the best of it and have some great updates. We discuss our secret marriage, winning a local talent show, some weird movies and oh - we try to remember it all before the psychedelics kick in

An original song written by Sami Anderson & Steve Lanza Jr.

Episode 20: "It's in the comics!!!" Steve and Sami invite back Steve's brother and sister-in-law Kevin & Hope Lanza for a break down and review of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Strap in because this goes a bit longer than usual, but is full of laughs, interruptions, and lots of deep cuts that Kevin pulls from...you guessed it from the title....THE COMICS!!! Enjoy.

Episode 19 Sami and Steve sit down with Kevin & Hope Lanza and discuss their recent family trip to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The gang talks about the Food & Wine Festival in Epcot, Sami's meeting with Cinderella, and their experience at Galaxy's Edge; the brand new Star Wars themed park at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Episode 18 Sami and Steve go remote to undisclosed location (hotel room) in Brighton, Massachusetts and talk with some friends (who will remain nameless) about Jam Cruise, Perpetual Groove, and play a cover of the Band's version of "Atlantic City."

A cover of The Band's version of "Atlantic City" by Bruce Springsteen.

Episode 17 Sami and Steve have a fun chat with Kevin & Hope Lanza and discuss our upcoming trip to Disney World.

A cover of "Can you feel the love tonight" by Elton John with special guests Kevin & Hope Lanza

Our rendition of "Scrubs" by TLC w/ Steve and Cassie Carey

Episode 16 Sami and Steve welcome special guests and newly weds Steve and Cassie Carey. They discuss topics such as the do's and don'ts of wedding planning, Cassie's journey into being a teacher, and what the deal is with kissing the Blarney Stone in Ireland.

A cover of "Yoda" by Weird Al Yankovic Recorded during episode 15 of the Root Beer Circus podcast with special guests Kevin & Hope Lanza.

An original song by musical and comedy duo Root Beer Circus Recorded at Another Heist Studios with Producer Brad McCarthy. Sami Anderson - Vocals Steve Lanza Jr. - Vocals & Acoustic Guitar

An original song by musical and comedy duo Root Beer Circus Recorded at Another Heist Studios with Producer Brad McCarthy. Sami Anderson - Vocals Steve Lanza Jr. - Vocals & Acoustic Guitar

Episode 15 On this episode we invite super fans Kevin & Hope Lanza to talk about one of their favorite things - STAR WARS!!! Look forward to emotional discussions, reactions, theories and more(like naked europeans and weddings and Germany???). Not into Star Wars? Don't worry - Sami isn't either and she has a LOT of questions. -PS one of us had a poop related mishap at a family dinner right before this was recorded listen to find out who. Easily one of the most fun episodes we've recorded. Enjoy!

Episode 14 Steve and Sami sit down with producer/guitarist Brad McCarthy and local comedian Matt McArthur. The gang talk about Matt and Steve's old days at Kings Lounge, Matt's connection to Brad, artificial intelligence, and discuss the age old question...What's better: Fried or Steamed dumplings? Listen all the way to the end for a cover of "It's a Long Way to the Top" by AC/DC.

Root Beer Circus covers "It's a Long Way to the Top" by ACDC with the help of Brad McCarthy on guitar and Matt McArthur on bag pipies!!! Recorded live on Root Beer Circus Episode 14.

Episode 13 Sami and Steve are back after two months of vacationing around the United States. They discuss their recent wedding photo/video shoot, talk about their time in New Orleans and Virginia, and Sami has Steve take a 70 question online survey that ends in very interesting wager.

Sami and Steve do their rendition of "Square One" by Tom Petty.

Episode 12 "This is a vagina heavy episode." - Sami Andersson Sami and Steve welcome special guests Misty Gayle and Heather Spargo. The gang discuss vagina reconstruction, creepin' dudes, Alita: Battle Angel, surrogacy, doulas, and Misty tells a story about how she cooked her own shirt. Very wild and very unapologetic. Enjoy.

Sami and her brother Chris crush "I'd Love To Change The World" by Ten Years After Recorded live at The Hungry Coyote 2.17.19

Episode 11 Sami and Steve have a podcast for the ages! A collaboration-cast never before attempted with our friends at It's the Future Podcast featuring Matt Leger and our very own Steve Lanza Jr. The gang talk about the recent Fyre Festival documentaries, Steve and Sami’s recent trip to NYC, Matt Leger writes a letter to General Tso, and Steve booked a gig for his upcoming birthday.

Episode 10 Part 2 Welp so much has happened in such little time that the conversation started in Epsidoe 10 needed a conclusion, but this time with good friends and brother/sister duo Dennis and Erin Campbell. Dennis and Erin decribe their Mom's wedding that happened on New Years Eve, and Steve and Sami also have some exciting news to share...Tune in to find out!

Episode 10 - Part 1 We bring back the DELIGHT that is Tyler Swain to hang out for a special episode 10 PART ONE. We talk nonsense, powerpoints,Jenny Cat, Tylers adolescent obsession with Harry Potter and Steve does Sami's make up as a reward for a 3rd place fantasy football victory. We also talk some good shit that will REALLY be a good throwback for part 2 of this episode so do your civil duty and listen up..

Steve and Sami performa a rendition of "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion.

Episode 9 Sami and Steve welcome their good friend and flamingo enthusiast Dennis Campbell. The gang talk about about Sponge Bob Square Pants, scary movies, and have a heated debate on what would be worse; having dicks for hands or tongues for feet. Warning: To impress Dennis Steve does an impression of a flamingo dancing.

Steve and Sami wrote a Christmas Song for the one and only Guy Fieri

Episode 8 Sami and Steve welcome special guest Shane Delisle. The gang talk about Shane hiking the Appalachian Trail, Fantasy Football and try out some hilarious and challenging tongue twisters. Warning: Mature language/content

Episode 7 Steve and Sami welcome their good friend Caitlyn Hall. The gang talk about how they met Caitlyn, her incredible Instragram life, Kenny vs. Spenny and the girls explain to Steve how wearing wigs can be a fashion statement. Warning Mature Language/Content

Sami and Steve sing a cover of Over the Rainbow with Steve's grandfather Thomas O'Connor Sr. aka "Papa." Taken from the Root Beer Circus podcast episode 6.

Episode 6 Sami and Steve sit down for a conversation with Steve's grandfather Thomas O'Connor Sr. Known to most of the family as "Uncle Skip" or "Papa" tells stories of growing up in Norwalk, CT, his time in the navy, and how he proposed to Steve's grandmother, Catherine O'Connor.

Don't have 45 mins to listen all the way until the end of Episode 5 to hear the musical portion of the show? No problem, we got you. Here is Steve and Sami's mash-up cover of Millions Reasons by Lady Gaga into Purple Rain by Prince. Get lit.

Episode 5 Steve and Sami are back from their Virginia adventure. They talk about their road trip to Hershey Park, Lockn Music Festival and Sami explains the rules and regulations of her birthday month as she so humbly calls "Samtember."

Episode 4 This episode features a local power couple, Shannon McDougall & Daryl Greenwood. Good friends of Sami & Steve, the four dive into conversation about stories of their youth, Sami & Shannon recapped the time they got robbed on a European adventure, a heartfelt letter is written to Guy Fieri & we end the pod by going back to November. Spread the love and share the Root Beer! Enjoy!

Episode 3 We welcome Boston comic Anthony Massa and chatted for hours but saved the best parts for you! We talk horror stories and movies, Anthony uses the 'write a letter' segment to give Mark Hamill a piece of his mind, and we delve into the world of living in your car to follow your dreams. We end the segment this round with a favorite boy band throwback! Enjoy yourselves but save your thoughts and prayers for the ones who need em, give us a like and share!

Episode 1 Sami and Steve give you a little back round on they're relationship, talk bloody pizza guy & turning down dream man Tom Segura, the classic pedicure calf slap, Steve writes a letter to Sami's mom and they sing you to sleep with the classic Nipple Soup. **Contains adult language and topics