Hot Seat: Media Monday Hot Seat: Media Monday Central New York Roller Derby, Ladies Death and Derby Society, 56 Fridays, and DJ J-Easy at Levitt AMP Music Series 8-18-25
This week’s Hot Seat: Media Monday features three dynamic segments. First an introduction to modern flat-track roller derby with Megan “Chaos Reigns” Lyman from the Central New York Roller Derby and Rachel “Raggedy Anguish” Dunbar from the Ladies Death and Derby Society. Then, a spotlight on the newly formed alternative rock band 56 Fridays, and its founding members, Amanda Costello, Tyler Babcock, and Alex Borczuk. Followed by a musical performance by DJ J Easy at Levitt AMP Music Series. The roller derby discussion dives into gameplay, strategy, and the strong sense of community within the sport, while the 56 Fridays interview highlights the band’s origins, creative process, and future plans. DJ J Easy closes the show with insights on his musical journey and upcoming album, For the Love. Altogether, the episode blends sports, music, and local culture, showcasing the energy and creativity thriving in Central New York.
Central New York Roller Derby is online at CNYRollerDerby.com and https://www.facebook.com/share/1An1zM9HLT/, Ladies’ Death and Derby Society is online at DeathAndDerby.com and https://www.facebook.com/share/174iHTuBbj/. Join them Saturday, August 23, 2025 for Summerween! Roller Derby Double Header https://facebook.com/events/s/roller-derby-double-header-sum/1930151054447573/.
Jonathan Brooks/ DJ J-Easy is the sound engineer. He is online at Facebook.com/easyatm315, Instagram.com/j_easy315/, and https://on.soundcloud.com/XGKd3e4AZeNtrD2X9
Jim Hale is the photographer and records the show for video and podcast streaming. He is online at Jim Hale (@instanteon) • Instagram photos and videos
Nabil Khan is the entertainment correspondent for Hot Seat: Media Monday. Nabil is online at Letterboxd.com/1andonlynabk/and Instagram.com/instanab.k/.
Brian Lazore and Lazore Photography are online at lazorephotography.smugmug.com, Facebook.com/LazorePhotography, https://www.threads.net/@lazorephotography and YouTube.com/@LazorePhotography. The Off The Record with Lazore Photography podcast is online at Spotify and Amazon Music
Ron Klopfanstein is an award-winning multimedia investigative journalist, news and producer for 95.5 FM “The Heat” broadcast and streaming. He hosts Hot Seat: Media Monday every Monday at 5 pm, broadcast on 95.5 FM and streaming at 955TheHeat.com. Podcasts at: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nbrIF49K56OxbPljuw1Lv?si=7e000e7279f54c2a Like him at Facebook.com/ReadRonKlopfanstein, Follow him at Bsky.app/profile/ronklopfanstein.bsky.social, Threads.net/@RonKlopfanstein, Instagram.com/RonKlopfanstein, Tiktok.com/@ronklopfanstein, and subscribe to his channel at YouTube.com/@RonKlopfanstein. Read all his work at Muckrack.com/ron-klopfanstein.
