The Hornet's Nest

In an attempt to make his listeners forget about an (alleged) incident of farting on a live mic, Dr. Hornet enlists the help of the strange Dr. Magic to cast a memory-erasing spell. Unfortunately, the spell has consequences that will change the fabric of reality - and, most importantly, The Hornet's Nest - forever! Will Dr. Hornet make it back to his own reality, with his dignity intact? Tune in to find out!Guest starring Mary Beth Smith, Samantha LaFountain, Zack Mast, Tyne Lowe, Stephen Winchell, David Winchell, Grayson Davis, and James Bewley as Dr Magic. 

During the WRGW Pledge Drive Dr. Hornet accidentally reveals that janitor "Sammy Miller" is notorious mob snitch Lorenzo “Bocce Boy” Bendetti. When a powerful mafioso offers to donate $25k in return for information on Bocce Boy, Dr. Hornet has to decide what's more important: raising money for the station or protecting his beloved janitor.GUEST STARRING: Drennen Quinn, Derrick Gaetke, Sarah Murphy, and Stephen Winchell

Dr. Hornet reveals his most controversial list yet: his picks for the Top 20 best Thin Lizzy tracks of all time. Unfortunately, his replacement call screener for the night, Donny D, keeps dropping the ball. Can Dr. Hornet get through his show in peace? Guest starring Lauren Faits, Roxane West, David Winchell, Stephen Winchell, Ben Vigeant, and Tim Dunn as Donny D. 

When fellow WRGW broadcaster Cool Bob "closes the book" on Dr. Hornet, he finds himself a social pariah. As the whole community turns on Dr. Hornet, he uses his show to plead with Bob to revoke his patented Done Deal.Guest starring: Bob Hermann, David Winchell, Stephen Winchell, Samantha LaFountain, Katie McVay and Ben Vigeant

Dr. Hornet tries to keep his broadcast from going off the rails when hundreds of alternate reality Dr. Hornets arrive from all corners of the multiverse.Guest starring: Adam McAleavy, Maureen Monahan, Allie Reid and Tim "TMI" Dunn as "Bill"!

Dr. Hornet gets involved in a local wrestling show and ruins the careers of two men. Guest starring: Jamie Campbell, Ed Blair, Stephen Winchell, Chad Briggs & Sarah Shockey

When The Hornet's Nest's weekly broadcast gets zero callers, Dr. Hornet must face his most nefarious foe yet.. indifference. What will he do to fill the time? Can he do an entire show on his own? Will Dumblebee finally speak up?? Tune in to find out! Guest starring Gwynn Fulcher, Adam Goron, Tommy McNamara, Alex Honnet, Kat Carlton, Sarah Shockey, Samantha LaFountain, and Stephen Winchell. 

On another mini episode of the Hornet's Nest, Dr. Hornet once again answers some burning questions from his fans. Is he really into ska now? Will Coach McManus ever return? Did Dr. Hornet pee his pants? Tune in to find out! 

Dr. Hornet has promised his listeners his HOTTEST TAKE YET for weeks, and he's ready to finally reveal it on the air. But before he gets a chance, he's been placed on a mandatory 72 hour probation by the superheroes of the League of Guardians. His superhero probation officer - a rookie cyborg named BIONICA - acts as unofficial sidekick on The Hornet's Nest as the Doctor of Rock reveals his most controversial opinion:  the band the Bay City Rollers are the undisputed kings of 70's rock.Guest starring: Sarah Murphy, Kevin Piehl, Tom Harrison, Gwynn Fulcher, and Tom Breen

Beloved superhero COSMICMAN - who was once Dr. Hornet's rival - has written a tell-all memoir about his storied life. But Dr. Hornet is surprised to find that he's been left out of the book, despite terrorizing the man for almost 25 years. He suspects a conspiracy, and is lead down a rabbit hole he can never escape from...Guest starring: Jason Gore, Joey McCusty, Liz Anderson, Grayson Davis and Lara Unnerstall

Dr. Hornet is broadcasting live from the WRGW Beach Bash, an annual celebration where listeners and on-air talent enjoy games, food and summer fun. The Doctor of Rock is especially excited because the legendary Southside Johnny will be arriving to play some of his exciting brand of New Jersey rock. But when bombastic anti-vaxxer (and former WRGW employee) Coach McManus arrives, he instead brings his own horrible version of hell with him.Guest starring: Tim "TMI" Dunn, Roxane West, Grayson Davis, Sarah Shockey, Francesca Cardillo, Stephen Winchell and Chris Geiger

After receiving a well-deserved public beatdown from his old rival Captain Philadelphia, Dr. Hornet decides to revisit one of his most popular broadcasts: The Dr. Hornet Apology show, where Dr. Hornet takes calls from folks he hurt in his supervillain days and plays whatever song they request. Will Dr. Hornet be able to make amends? Will Captain Philly emerge to hurt Dr. Hornet once again? Will the Doctor of Rock finally get into ska?? Tune in to find out!Guest starring Aleksandra Gieryk, Jeremy Larson, Lisa Dellagiarino Feriend, Jamie Loftus, Jordan Olds, and Colin Hudson. 

To celebrate his return to New Haven, Dr. Hornet decides to revisit the Hornet Manifesto, the guiding rules of The Hornet's Nest. Listeners are invited to call in and suggest changes to these rules, which does not go well for anyone involved.Guest starring Courtney Watters, JT Butler, Andrew Ford, David Winchell and Gwen!

On this mini episode of the Hornet's Nest, Dr. Hornet celebrates his return back to the WRGW Studios in New Haven, Connecticut by answering some burning questions from fans. Does he ever take off the mask? What's his favorite scheme? Is the Big Bopper more important than the Beatles? Tune in to find out! 

Oh no! Dr. Hornet's associate producer & best friend, the wizard Dumblebee, has been captured! Desperate to save his friend, Dr. Hornet puts together a crack team of superheroes and villains to rescue him from the Realm of the Beyond. Can they do it? Will Dr. Hornet finally return to New Haven? Here's hoping!Guest starring Patrick Willems, Cassie Clark, Buck LePard, Lara Unnerstall, and Stephen Winchell. Additional background sound effects by Michael Ghelfi: https://michaelghelfi.com/

Dr. Hornet welcomes Jamie "ChapStix" Chapman onto the program. Jamie is a YouTuber who has skyrocketed to stardom with her 'First Reaction' videos, listening to beloved classic rock tracks for the very first time and filming her genuine reactions. Dr. Hornet tries to broaden her classic rock palate to mixed results. Guest starring Allie Reid, Eric Garneau, Stephen Winchell, Emily Wasley, Roxane West and Drew Kaufman

After an ungrateful caller from Connecticut questions why Dr. Hornet would rather be there than New York City, the Doctor of Rock decides to turn his show into a tribute to the home state he misses so dearly.  But along the way, he learns some hard truths that make his desired return to the Nutmeg State all the more urgent. Plus: a special guest appearance from vigilante of justice Blood Death!Guest starring Patrick Willems, Mary Beth Smith,  Katie McVay, Leo Futurelli, Sarah Shockey, and Ben Vigeant. 

Dr. Hornet's plans for the show are upended when he finds out that he's in the crosshairs of a hyper-violent new superhero named BLOOD DEATH. Callers warn Dr. Hornet of the awesome power and the horrible fury of this guy, warning the Doctor of Rock that he could be the next victim in Blood Death's gruesome quest for justice...

Dr. Hornet hosts Franklin O'Doule, the owner of Jerry's Basement, a legendary and beloved Manhattan record store. As callers call in to ask Jerry questions about music and the store, everything seems to be going well... that is, until  Dr. Hornet reveals that Franklin screwed up one of his orders. Can the Doctor of Rock get over his pettiness long enough to put on a good show? Guest starring:  JB Anderton, Julie Bartucca, Adam Goron, Adam Spektor, and Kat Carlton. 

The Hornet's Nest was produced by Sean Rose & Stephen Winchell and stars Sean Rose as Dr. Hornet. This episode also featured Dave Winchell, Chris Geiger, Sara McHenry, Lara Unnerstall, and Stephen Winchell. Original music by Travis Moore and additional audio production by Adam Goron. Last but not least, a very special thanks for Eric Garneau.

To cheer himself up Dr. Hornet dedicates an entire show to his favorite rock group, BOSTON. But without Dumblebee around to screen calls, the Doctor of Rock comes face to face with the most difficult callers in Hornet's Nest history.Guest starring: Chris Geiger, Francesca Cardillo, Roxane West, Mark Vigeant, Drew Kaufman, Maureen Monahan, Glenn and Tommy Siegel.

Guest starring:Allie Reid, Drennen Quinn, Tim "TMI" Dunn, and Gwynn Fulcher 

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In a shocking turn of events, Dr. Hornet announces that he has given up his ownership of the Shaboo Inn - and that it was his own decision. As Dr. Hornet plays some of his favorite deep cuts from the likes of Jeff Beck and Wishbone Ash to soothe his pain, old friends & foes alike call in to give him a proper sendoff. What's next for the Doctor of Rock?

Dr. Hornet has finally discovered the identity of a prank caller who's been bothering him for months. He also discovers that this prankster has been working at the behest of Coach Craig McManus, the sports talk radio host on WRGW. An angry Dr. Hornet declares war on McManus, and an angrier McManus storms the studio to take over The Hornet's Nest.

After a chance encounter with some strange brew and an Aphrodite's Child LP, Dr. Hornet believes he has crossed over to another plane of existence, grappling with what lies beyond the material world. He opens the phones for his listeners to detail their encounters with the unknown, running the gamut from tarot readers, doors to nowhere, and even galactic fighting tournaments. Can a single hour of classic rock FM radio answer mankind's most unanswerable questions? Why not?

With business at the Shaboo Inn dwindling, Dr. Hornet hits a low point, openly considering whether or not rock n' roll is relevant anymore. He opens the phones with a simple question: What is the New Rock? Will Dr. Hornet overhaul his show.. or will Rock N' Roll prevail? Featuring in-depth discussions of Dungeons & Dragons, lo-fi chill out music, and a guest appearance by 311.

Dr. Hornet welcomes his first in-studio guest: Professor Dan Emmons, a Tolkien expert brought on to discuss the world of Middle Earth and its influence on 70s rock n roll. However, once a flood of Tolkien-obsessed callers call in, he soon realizes that he's bitten off more than he can chew… all while the specter of a bad run in at a local grocery store chain looms over him. Will the Rock N Roll doctor make it out of the hour alive?

Dr. Hornet has a bonafide hit on his hands with his rock club - Dr. Hornet's Shaboo Inn. Feeling emboldened by this success, he decides to pay it forward and offer wisdom and advice to his listeners. Taking a cue from lyrics featured in Little Feat's 'Rock and Roll Doctor,' Dr. Hornet asks people to call in with rock and roll problems and he'll provide some rock and roll answers. 

Dr Hornet's in high spirits, and dedicates his entire show to his favorite instrument - the bass guitar. But before long, the show is derailed by shocking news - Dr Hornet's former kingdom, the Hornet Nation, has been redubbed the People's Republic of Long Island and his former subjects are calling into the show in droves. Will Dr. Hornet be able to stay on topic long enough to dissect all 9 minutes of “Sound Chaser” by Yes?

Dr. Hornet runs a contest - if a listener can guess his favorite album of the year 1974, they'll win a special prize. The prize? Two tickets to Dr. Hornet's greatest and most ambitious scheme yet: his own rock ‘n roll club! Featuring Slade, Neil Young, and an in-depth discussion of Ringo's Starr's classic “Goodnight Vienna.”

It's the night after WRGW's Beach Bash, the station's annual summer event, and Dr. Hornet is in high spirits after getting to show off his DJ skills. However, he can no longer turn a blind eye to one of his worst blunders - booking the offensive Classic Rock Comedian, whose off-color jokes ruined the entire night. As listeners call in to voice their displeasure, the Doctor of Rock has no choice but to confront his terrible mistake.

Dr. Hornet is in dire straits after an uncomfortable encounter with the New Haven police, brought on my his incendiary rant at the end of the Greta Van Fleet show. Scared yet defiant, he copes the only way he knows how: by taking to the airwaves with a tribute to legendary British rock band Badfinger. Featuring puppy talk, an impromptu review of the John Cena vehicle “Bumblebee,” and a murderer's row of Badfinger deep cuts.

The Hornet's Nest welcomes its first guest: Greta Van Fleet bassist Sam Kiszka. Dr. Hornet is thrilled to have a member of the hottest young rock band in the world on his show, but he finds himself wavering on how he feels about their music. When a shocking turn of events occurs, the show threatens to fall apart completely. Can Dr. Hornet keep it together? Will Rock Survive?

In an unprecedented move, Dr. Hornet encourages the victims of his supervillain schemes to call into the show and tell him how he wronged them, live on the air. As an act of atonement, Dr. Hornet will play a song of their choice - even a song he hates. Will this begin a much-needed healing process and set the Doctor of Rock on the path of redemption? Or will forcing himself to sit through Dave Matthews Band's “Jimi Thing” just push him over the edge?

Dr. Hornet announces the Hornet's Nest's first giveaway: two tickets to see his cover band, the Doctors, opening for Pink Floyd tribute band The Machine at legendary New Haven venue Toad's Place. While he's excited to finally share his bass-playing prowess with his listeners, he can't help but wonder… what if the tickets end up in the wrong hands? Featuring Thin Lizzy, Montrose, and an in-depth discussion of Wes Montgomery's guitar technique.

Dr. Hornet unveils his most nefarious creation yet: his controversial list of the Top 20 Greatest KISS Tracks, full of left-field picks and bold omissions (that's right, no “Detroit Rock City” or “Love Gun”). Featuring the Gene Simmons Vault, an in-depth discussion of KISS's 1981 boondoggle Music from the Elder, and the appearance of a former arch-nemesis. Enjoy spotlight tracks from this week's episode in our Spotify playlist!

Former supervillain Dr. Hornet kicks off the Hornet's Nest by unveiling the Hornet Manifesto, a list of rules for the show - including a list of songs he will never play. Featuring hostile callers, Mott the Hoople, and a tribute to Boston's self titled debut. Check out our Spotify playlist for the episode!