Sphere Of Roche

All Time Low is back! They just dropped a new song, "Sleepwalking" and Alex Gaskarth checks in with Roche to discuss the track, the longevity of the band, and more!

The Black Keys are back! The new song, "Wild Child" is a straight banger and a great appetizer for the new album, Dropout Boogie, available for streaming on May 13th. Dan Auerbach of the Keys enters the Sphere to discuss "Wild Child" and Dropout Boogie, watching Quentin Tarantino movies with your kids, and cupcakes at the 9:30 Club. Then, Dan gives his thoughts on being a Jewish rocker, the inspiration he draws from being Jewish, and being a role model to young Jewish musicians.

Roche is joined by Alex of All Time Low in a Then And Now edition of Sphere Of Roche. The two go way back as Roche had the band in studio as part of DC101's Local Lix way back in 2006! In segment one, Alex discusses the success of "Monsters" and how it has changed the trajectory of their career, the background on their latest single, "Once In A Lifetime," and the band's tour plans(!) for 2021. Then, in the second segment, we go back to 2006, when the band had just graduated high school! It's a rare glimpse of a band at their peak vs when they were just getting started.BONUS: Alex performs a never before heard version of "Coffee Shop Soundtrack"

I love talking to Ashe! She's funny, smart, irreverent, and most of all, down to earth. I've been lucky enough to speak with her twice in the last 12 months and both conversations were so great, I decided to post a mega episode featuring both of them. The Beach Boys, One Up Ashe, rescue dogs, Billie Eilish, and my pitch to manage her are just some of the MANY things we discussed.

It's FeBREWary and DC101 is celebrating the great DMV breweries...virtually. Today we spotlight Powers Farm + Brewery with Kevin, a co-owner and brewer. Kevin and Roche discuss the eclectic beer menu, their CSA, and the joy of beer eduction. Thanks to Visit Fauquier for sponsoring FeBREWary on DC101.

It's FeBREWary and DC101 is celebrating the great DMV breweries...virtually. Today we spotlight Barking Rose Brewary + Farm with co-owner and brewer, Matt Rose. Matt explains why having an extensive list of Belgian beers is important, how the staff is the most important factor (other than the beer) in a brewery experience, and what the team "blue collar winery" means. Thanks to Visit Fauquier for sponsoring FeBREWary on DC101.

It's FeBREWary and DC101 is celebrating the great DMV breweries...virtually. Today we spotlight Altered Suds Beer Company in Warrenton, VA. Head Brewer and co-owner, Corey Ross, discusses the challenges of having a taproom in a pandemic, the community of Warrenton, and what the motto "Live Altered" means to him. Thanks to Visit Fauquier for sponsoring FeBREWary on DC101.

It's FeBREWary and DC101 is celebrating the great DMV breweries...virtually. First up, Old Bust Head Brewing Company and their Brewmaster, Jay. Roche and Jay discuss West Coast IPAs, the Old Bust Head mentality, Red Ales, and life in Vint Hill, VA.Thanks to Visit Fauquier for sponsoring FeBREWary on DC101.

Roche got a chance to catch up with his friend, Brent Smith of Shinedown, as part of #DC101AtHome. Brent is social distancing in Cali as he and Zack Myers had started work on new music when the pandemic hit. Hear Brent discuss how he was moved to act and start raising money for Direct Relief and why the unreleased song, "Atlas Falls" was the perfect song to help raise money for our healthcare workers. Then, Roche and Brent discuss suicide prevention and what it means to them.If you would like to donate and get "Atlas Falls" go to www.shinedown.com or donate directly to Direct Relief at www.directrelief.org

Sabrina is going to Disney and wants Roche's mom's help in planning the trip. Plus, Roche has a BIG issue with the scooter overpopulation at Disney World. But first, an update on Sabrina's ash spreading trip to New York. And if you think Roche is crazy after listening to his rant, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ChdPhW6IWw

Two great nights of music at DC101derland, two great conversation with up and coming artists. First, DC transplants (wut?) Winnetka Bowling League discuss bands staying at AirBnBs, the SoCal vibe to their music, and more. Then, (legit) DC natives Shaed join Roche and talk Shake Shack, their whirlwind year, and STING!

Night 1 of DC101-derland was fantastic but all of the fun didn't happen on stage. Roche, Mike Jones, and Klinger let you in on all the ridiculousness that went down backstage including Roche's car almost getting towed and some "alleged" vocal rest of one of the singers.

Roche gives a review of the Disney Plus streaming service to Sabrina, who has yet to take the plunge. They discuss the "evolution" of racial attitudes from early Disney to the interesting choices in the newer ones. Then, Sabrina has a cremation dilemma.

It's the most...wonderful tiiiime...of the year! Christmas music has come to your radio courtesy of Sabrina Conte and her station. Sabrina loves Christmas music but too much of a good thing is real. She and Roche listen to holiday classics they love...and hate. Then, Roche gives an update on who is the current Coolest Guy On Earth.

You know what goes on between the sheets at night! That's right! Sleep. And mouth guards. And arthritic necks. And trips to the bathroom. Yup. All the sexy stuff.

Roche has a problem with some of the lyrics in Wyclef's, "Gone To November" but that pales in comparison to Sabrina's curbside trash pickup problem.

Sabrina Conte went to see Sting in concert and came away bitterly disappointed. Then, Sabrina recaps her family's Disney cruise.

A recent tweet about house temperatures has Roche asking Mike Jones and Klinger about the thermostats in their homes and getting way too much info on Jones' sleeping attire. But first, the boys try to solve a mystery inside the station bathroom...with chilling results.

Quentin Tarantino super fans Roche and Mike Jones give their first impressions of Once Upon A Time In Hollywood. WARNING: After a spoiler free intro, there are spoilers for the film beginning at the 12 minute mark.

While on vacation, Roche started having chest pains, nausea, pain in his left arm, and...OH SNAP GET THIS MAN TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM!!

Roche has some back issues due to CrossFit which reminds Sabrina Conte that she just went to the doctor for...other stuff...and got news that all men will enjoy. But first, let's talk about the Blood Of Christ.

Roche hung out backstage at the DC101 Kerfuffle recently and got a chance to hang with Tom Morello and Young The Giant. Tom and Roche discuss growing up biracial, being a "guitar legend," and the Game Of Thrones theme. Then, Young The Giant and Roche talk autographs, the challenges of being a band in 2019, and nerd lyrics. Listen + Subscribe so you never miss an episode.

HUGE news from the craft beer world as Dogfish Head is merging with Boston Beer Co. Roche's friend, Sabrina, is a (former?) DFH fangirl and has many thoughts on this deal. She shares them with Roche and Ty after Ty gets Roche strung out on Rap Snacks. Wait, what?

Turns out, Roche has an eating...disorder? dilemma? situation? First, Roche and Sabrina how to classify Roche's eating problem. Then, they have to figure out what the situation is and the only way they can do that is with copious amounts of Jim Brickman, apparently.

How long can you pluck gray hairs on your head (or face) (or nose)? That's the question that foremost on Roche's mind in this edition of the Sphere. His friend Sabrina offers her opinion but only after they both daydream about hosting a morning show together.

DAGGER! Sabrina has shingles! Which, as she explains, is a form of herpes. That leads Roche down an awkward line of questions about who she will spread her herp...errrrr, shingles to next.

Roche's friend Whitney checks her spam folder and is shaken up by an email in there.

This week is the 60th anniversary of "The Day The Music Died" and Roche and his friend, Whitney are stunned to find out that people still make a pilgrimage to the crash site. Later, Whitney tries a black hair care product with some strange results

Jonesy, Klinger, and Mrs. Klinger (!) join Roche to discuss Klinger's bad(?) habit of overtipping. Klinger's not alone though as there's someone else in the group who can't help but tip 30+% all the time.

Happy New Years! Roche kicks off 2019 with his goals for the year. After Sabrina corrects him on how to say "Happy New Year" and he gives her the lowdown on New Year wishes etiquette.

Roche caught up with The Glorious Sons backstage at the DC101 Office Party and found the boys in an introspective mood. Brett and Jay discuss the "alt" in alternative rock, what a beer soaked band sounds like, and the pressure of being from the same hometown as The Tragically Hip.

It's the holiday season and there's NO ONE who loves holiday decorations more than Roche. Christmas inflatable decorations to be specific. Klinger and Mike Jones think that Roche has taken his love into an unhealthy addiction to oversized Christmas inflatables and stage an intervention.

When we last heard from Klinger, he was considering a turkey from Popeye's as his Thanksgiving Day meal. Well, he went through with it and he's entered the Sphere to tell Roche and Mike Jones how it went down. From purchase to leftovers, hear all the Cajun Style details!

It's Thanksgiving week and Klinger has an unusual idea for his feast. A Popeye's Turkey! Yeah, Popeye's sells "cajun style" turkeys for Thanksgiving dinner. Roche and Mike Jones grill Klinger on his possibly disastrous decision.

It's Movember! And Roche is growing out his mustache to raise awareness for men's cancer issues. He's also railing against the #NoShaveNovember movement. Meanwhile, Sabrina has a very strict facial hair policy that she will not bend on.

Roche and Whitney recap their Halloween experience. Roche gets in a kerfuffle over his "too tight" costume while Whit runs into trouble with her friends over doorbell etiquette.

Roche and WASH-FM's Sabrina Conte have vastly different opinions on what they would do if they won the Mega Millions lottery. Then, Roche has a BIG issue with the HGTV show, My Dream Lottery Home.

Mikes Jones' hot tub is up and running! Jones enters the Sphere to update Roche and Klinger on the joys of a good soak.

It's been a long road back for D.C. United's longest tenured player. But Nick DeLeon is back and ready to contribute to DCU's playoff push. Nick talks about his journey to get back on the pitch and the self pity that crept in. He also shares his excitement about playing at Audi Field, with Wayne Rooney, and the opportunity to jump into the attack from his RB position.

Sabrina Conte and Roche have a heated discussion on coming to work when you are sick. Sabrina says you should stay home and keep those germs away from your place of business while Roche is such a hard worker, he can't keep himself away from work. Or something like that. What say you?

Kevin Ellis was with Chicago Fire for the first half of the season but now he's D.C. United through and through. Roche put him through a grueling interrogation where Kevin had to show his love for the DMV, praised Audi Field's location, and gave a full scouting report on how to beat the Fire. He also tried to make sense of the strange circumstances surrounding his departure from the Fire.

It's the biggest match of the year for D.C. United and Roche has you covered inside the Sphere! Matt Doyle of mlssoccer.com gives his thoughts on United to this point and beyond. Then, MF Paul Arriola gives Roche a peek on his transfer to DCU, his "time" at the Academy, and his plan to stop Nacho Piatti.

Mike Jones drops a bombshell on the DC101 crew: He's getting a hot tub! Roche and Klinger have questions. Most importantly, is he getting in the hot tub naked??

This week, D.C. United announced their Pathway 2 Pro initiative. Journalist Charles Boehm enters the Sphere to discuss what P2P is, how it will work, and what it means for the D.C. United Academy and youth soccer in the DMV. Then, DCU Academy grad Jalen Robinson discusses his path from the Academy to the first team.

Roche has enjoyed spending time with Sabrina Conte of WASH-FM but he's noticed that she has a flaw that could make her a bad friend.

Roche kicks off a weekly episode of the Sphere devoted to his beloved soccer team, D.C. United. Each week, he'll talk about the club with players, coaches, front office personnel, and journalists who cover the team. First up? MF Russell Canouse on his bond with Wayne Rooney, the injury that wiped out the first half of his season, and his guitar playing ability.

Poor Sabrina Conte! She has to sit and listen to Roche whine about summer camps, the longer summer for Maryland kids, and parents who post pics of their kids on the first day of school on Facebook.

The new fall season of The Sphere Of Roche is here! On Fridays, Roche and Sabrina Conte get together to talk about life, pop culture, music, and more. On this episode, Roche notices something strange about a Queen Latifah commercial he heard on the radio.

Roche had a chance to chat with Andy and Pete from Fall Out Boy backstage at DC101's Kerfuffle. After congratulating them on singlehandedly bringing the Stanley Cup to DC and the Capitals, he asks Pete for advice on winning at Fortnite and how to scare kids at preschools. Wait, what??

Roche is joined by ESPN's Sebastian Salazar to discuss D.C. United's new stadium, Audi Field, the debut of global superstar, Wayne Rooney, and the supporters' groups controversy and how divisive it has become for all the fans of the club.

The Sphere is BACK! After Roche takes roll call (how do you respond?), He, Sabrina Conte, and Mike Jones get right into the ridiculousness of the Build A Bear disaster and wonder, "Isn't this the parents' fault?" Then, Sabrina asks Roche why soccer isn't more popular in the United States.