Afternoon Rantz: Recent Episodes
Afternoon Rantz
Joe aka New England Obscura talks about the upcoming Mayhem Market event at Dudleytown Brewing Co. on Sat 5/30/26
Leah Rantz talks with Wolfgang Van Halen about his new album The End, his upcoming tour, and his thoughts on AI among other things.
Leah Rantz talks with Greg Morton, a comedian, voice actor, and America's Got Talent semifinalist. He will be performing at Academy of Music in Northampton 9/25/25 with Steve Nagel. Tickets are on sale now!
Chris Yerinides from Chris Yerinides + the Rough Edges performs "Heaven Never Knew Me" + "Mercy" on Afternoon Rantz
Leah and Jared talk about the past, present and future of the DC Cinematic Universe with the arrival of the new Superman movie.
Brian Westbrook talks RPM Fest 2025 New England's biggest heavy music campout in Montague going on Labor Day weekend. Go to RPMfest.org/tickets and use "lazer25" to get $20 off tickets!
Leah Rantz talks with Eric Bass of Shinedown about his solo project Eric Bass Presents and his new album I Had a Name
Leah Rantz talks with AEW Star Thunder Rosa about her iconic look, her connection to her fans, her inspiring beginning, and what she's bringing to AEW Presents: Collision at the Mass Mutual Center April 12th.
Leah Rantz talks with The Funeral Portrait about their new album Suffocate City, their tour including their upcoming shows with The Used, and the relevance of Buc-ees's.
Another edition of Locals Only Live with Local Western Mass artist Joey Jane live in the Lazer 993 studio with Leah Rantz.
Pridefalls and Alex Rohan join Leah Rantz to play a few songs, and talk about their upcoming gig at The Drake in Amherst.
Leah Rantz talks with Theresa Caputo aka The Long Island Medium about her upcoming appearance at Foxwoods Casino (2/8)
Another episode of Weird World with Leah Rantz-talking with new Springfield Rocks Radio Group sales rep Mike from Ludlow MA about his experiences with the paranormal + some end of the world conspiracies.
Western Mass based band Pridefalls plays a few songs to promote their upcoming appearance at MJK Foundation Music Festival at 52 Sumner Springfield MA Nov 22nd.
Leah Rantz talks with East Longmeadow based band Fleuke about their upcoming gig at House of Blues in Boston, opening for Judah and the Lion 10/17/24.feat the songs "It Is What it Is" and "Maybe"
Leah Rantz talks with the Cream Puff Man about exciting new things at the Big E for 2024!
Leah Rantz talks with Shinedown drummer Barry Kerch about the band's recent collaboration with Torchbearer Sauces: The Taste of Madness collection.
Leah Rantz talks with Tim and Eric Vogel from The Cobble Mountain Critter Project about their theories and encounters with Big Foot.
Leah Rantz talks with Jordan Marshall, co-founder and director of operations of local gym Train for Life about their upcoming charity event Sept 8th 'Party with Purpose' to benefit Shriner's Children's New England.
Leah talks with TJO about their Pet of the Week up for adoption, Matty and a situation that has a small western mass town buzzing with the hashtag: Let the dog poo.
Leah Rantz talks with Western Mass native John Thorton about the history and haunting of the Hoosac Tunnel.
Leah Rantz talks with Scotty Austin formerly of Saving Abel about his upcoming performance at Thunder in the Valley 2024 at Molitoris Orchard in Easthampton Ma Jun 29th.
Leah Rantz talks with Angela and Danielle of Springfield Performing Arts Ventures and their upcoming show starring Kingfish at 52 Sumner in Springfield MA.
Leah Rantz is joined by Molly who talks about the former mental asylum-turned-dorm at Providence College.
Leah Rantz talks with Deanna who describes her experience growing up in a haunted house.
Leah Rantz interviews Chris and Keight, a paranormal investigative duo "Hawk Fox Turkey" out of Western Mass about their haunting experience on Dry Hill Rd.
On this week's episode of Weird World, Leah Rantz talks with Umass Residence Director Olivia Radcliffe about ghost stories and lore surrounding Umass campus, as well as her own personal encounters with the paranormal.
The inaugural episode of Weird World: a podcast all about the supernatural. Leah Rantz talks with The Ghost Guys about their adventures in paranormal investigation.Check out the Ghost Guys at peoplevsparanormal.com
Repping Holyoke, Denzel "Double Impact" Whitley defends his JR NABF Welterweight Title at Pandamonium at the Palladium 3!
Leah Rantz talks with comedian, writer, and U.S. Army Vet Bill Posley about his upcoming show-"Bill Does the Talent Show" at the Roar Comedy Club at MGM Springfield.
Leah Rantz talks with WWE Superstar Montez Ford of Street Profits about the upcoming Supershow at Massmutual Center Nov 5th in Springfield MA
Leah Rantz talks with Lydia's Castle about their upcoming gig at Gateway City Arts, Holyoke MA
Leah Rantz chats with Avenged Sevenfold's bassist Johnny Christ about their upcoming album Life is But a Dream out June 2nd, and their tour with Alexisonfire.
Leah Rantz talks with Tyler Connolly about Theory's upcoming album 'Dinosaur' out 3/17, and their tour with Skillet and Saint Asonia.
Man I dont even know how to describe this. We talk about pooping with your shirt off, Die Hard, and yknow. Christmas stuff.
Leah Rantz talks with Zac about awkward school reunions and the cat/dog theory. And whiskey.
Snippet of Show 11/3/2022 on WLZX Lazer 99.3 and 98.5 out of Springfield MA feat. Florida Texas or Ohio + discussion of Mom throwing away her kid's trick or treat candy.
Leah Rantz talks with Jonny Hawkins, frontman of Nothing More about their upcoming album SPIRITS out 10/14/22.
Leah Rantz talks with Jenn McGrath (and zombie friends) about Six Flags upcoming FRIGHT FEST 9-24 thru 11-6!
Leah Rantz talks with Rachel Berggren, executive director of the Franklin County Community Meals Program about their upcoming 18th annual Hope Against Hunger charity auction 9/12 at Hawks and Reed Performing Arts Center.
Leah Rantz talks with WWE's "Submission Magician" Shayna Baszler about her beginnings in wrestling, her MMA background, and how she likes to tear her opponents apart LIMB BY LIMB.
Leah Rantz and Jared Mapel are reunited to talk about seating charts and their own personal red flags.
Leah Rantz talks with Amy Lee of Evanescence about their rescheduled tour dates with Halestorm for 2022 and their new album, The Bitter Truth.
Leah Rantz talks with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach about their upcoming new album, their new record label, New Noize Records, and their new Kill The Noise tour with Hollywood Undead and Bad Wolves.
What's something that's totally normal when said aloud, but creepy when whispered? Leah Rantz whispers some of your creepy responses.
Leah Rantz talks with Chaz, the Cream Puff Man about the return of the Big E Fair in Western Mass.
Leah Rantz talks with Dr. Jonathan Bayuk, Festival Director and founder of nonprofit One Roof whose mission is to make a direct impact on homelessness by placing families and individuals in permanent homes. The first ever One Roof Concert will be Sept 18th at the 3 County Fairgrounds in Northampton Ma. Buy tickets at onerooffestival.org
Leah Rantz talks with no. 1 Pendleton Whiskey Velocity Tour professional bull rider, Michael Lane, about the upcoming PBR Springfield Invitational at the MassMutual Center Aug 13-14. Tickets available at pbr.com and massmutual.com
Best of Afternoon Rantz week of 6-14-2021 Featuring music from Lemon Street on Locals ONly
Best of Afternoon Rantz for the week of 6-7-2021 Featuring local music from Neal Liptak
Mark Sherry's Valley Music Showcase is a mini music festival and competition showcasing some of the best bands in Western New England. This episode of Afternoon Rantz will preview the bands that will be competing in season 5, including: Gracie Day and the Phantom Limbs graciedaymusic.com No Lens (FB: @nolensband) Johnny Cab (Bandcamp: johnnycab1) Driving Wheel and Goldflame (insta: goldflameofficial)
Leah Rantz talks with Kristine Allard, Vice President of Development and Communication for Square One about the Diaper Drive at the Longmeadow Pride Store 5/22/2021. Donations of 14.99 or greater receive one complimentary ticket to Six Flags New England!
Best of Afternoon Rantz week of 5-3-2021. Featuring music from No Lens and Sadish Radish
Leah and Jared were supposed to talk about Justice League. Locals Only featured artists: Wayfaring Soul and Alex2e
Leah Rantz talks with Gabe Langfur Rice, co-founder and President of the New England Musicians Relief Fund about their upcoming streaming concert, Berkshire Sounds, to raise money for professional musicians out of work due to Covid. To watch Berkshire Sounds, go to signaturesounds.com/homesessions Sunday April 18th at 7pm. To learn more and donate to NEMRF go to nemrf.org
Best of Afternoon Rantz for the week of 4-5-2021. Catch Leah Rantz on air afternoons 2pm-7pm on WLZX Springfield MA.
Best of Leah Rantz's on air show week of 3-22-2021, including special performances on Locals Only from Into the Red and Weege and the Wondertwins.
Leah Rantz and Jared are reunited to give thoughts on the Wandavision series. Spoilers, obvi.
Confused about the concepts of bitcoin and block chain? You're not alone! Leah Rantz talks with Ben Noble, who represents the top projects in cryptocurrency, to talk about the basics.
Best of Afternoon Rantz 2/11/2021-2/16/2021 Featuring Florida, Texas or Ohio Locals Only performances from The Emerald Hour and Dopeghost
Best of Afternoon Rantz 2/8/2021-2/10/2021 Featuring Florida, Texas or Ohio Locals Only performances from Always Manic and Homebody.
Full week's worth of shows on Afternoon Rantz on Lazer 99.3 and 98.5 out of Springfield MA.
Leah and Jared did some voice acting for a new podcast! Talking with Taylor Fraser, creator of the audio drama podcast, Foreward. Foreward is based off of the real life event of a school shooting that took place in Colorado. Foreward is available now on Apple, Google, Soundcloud, Spotify and Stitcher. Learn more here: https://www.forewardpodcast.com/ TW: Discussions of violence, listeners be advised.
Leah Rantz talks with Maria Brink, frontwoman of the Grammy-nominated metal band, In This Moment.
Leah Rantz talks with Wes Scantlin about Puddle of Mudd's new album Welcome to Galvania, and navigating being a musician in a COVID world.
Leah Rantz talks with Jan and Vanessa of the Lava Center in Greenfield about the upcoming Zoom short play festival available online. To learn more, go to https://www.localaccess.org/
Covid-19 has left many full time musicians out of work for the unforeseeable future. New England Musicians Relief Fund wants to help cushion the financial blow. Apply or donate at nemrf.org
Leah Rantz is joined by Christina Chapin and Brooke Martineau and talk about their thoughts watching Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.
Leah Rantz and Jared discuss The Shining, Alien, The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Hereditary, Midsommar, The VVitch The Babysitter, American Horror Story, Are You Afraid of the Dark? and the Babadook. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
Leah Rantz talks with Ben and Dan of the Ghost Guys about previous investigations and their run in with a demon. Check out their stuff at peoplevsparanormal.com!
Leah Rantz talks with Chad of Arrowhead Paranormal Investigations in Norwich CT and Snow of Crossing the Veil Paranormal Society CT, about their upcoming public ghost investigation at the Leffingwell House Museum and ghost removal services.
This week's episode examines where the Star Wars franchise went wrong, where it went right, and if Baby Yoda is an American icon.
It's a DC episode baby! We're talkin Justice League (Snyder Cut), Wonder Woman 1984, The Suicide Squad and The Batman.
Leah Rantz talks with Sevendust frontman LJ Witherspoon about their new cover of Soundgarden's "The Day I Tried to Live", upcoming Blood and Stone album and livestream concert.
Leah Rantz chats with Chris Daughtry about everything from his Live From Home tour to partially benefit Paradise Rock Club and employees in Boston, the new single "World on Fire", and Batman.
11 years after the hype, during the Twilight Renaissance, Leah and Jared watch and give thoughts on the second installment in the Twilight movie series.
Leah Rantz talks on the phone with The Black Moods about their upcoming free Facebook Livestream: August Isolation August 20th at 10pm ET/7pm PT to benefit the Music for Rocky Point Covid Relief fund which supports the community of Puerto Penasco, MX. Check out their website: TheBlackMoods.com Facebook: @TheBlackMoods New album "Sunshine" available on streaming platforms!
Leah Rantz talks with vocalist Marc LaBelle from Dirty Honey ahead of their livestream gig Lockdown Live at The Viper Room, 10:30pm (ET) Tickets are $9.55 and available at dirtyhoney.veeps.com
Leah Rantz goes head to head with her boss Lenny to try to guess what song Kyle Grabowski is humming.
Leah Rantz talks with Ryan Bradley from Wayfaring Soul about their new concept album, Exit the Willow Tree, and about his son's fight with leukemia.
Leah Rantz talks with Kyle Boatright, star of the upcoming play, Lullaby for Zoomland: A Short Play for Zoom. Check out Rise Up Productions Facebook for the zoom link!
Saving people, hunting things: the family business. A deep dive look into Supernatural Season 1 Ep 11-22.
Leah Rantz talks with Ronn Johnson, director of the Martin Luther King Family Services about the upcoming Say Their Names mural to be painted at the MLKJ Family Services Building in Springfield. The mural is to pay tribute to unarmed People of Color killed by police, and will be painted this Thursday and Friday.
Leah Rantz is joined by best friend Lacy Hudson to take on the ultimate rewatch and review all 14 seasons of Supernatural leading up to the final 15th season this fall.
Leah Rantz talks with Amy Cahillane, executive director of the Downtown Northampton Association, about the Feed the Frontlines initiative.
Leah Rantz and Jared Mapel share their thoughts on the Tiger King documentary on Netflix.
Leah Rantz talks with Denise Degon, owner of Pampered Pets Doggy Daycare in East Longmeadow, Ma.
Leah Rantz talks with Emma Ayres, program coordinator of the Shea Theater Arts Center to talk about the upcoming social distancing entertainment event on Facebook, Quarantunes. Follow their page at @quarantunesforyou. If you are an artist interested in performing in this event, email emmaayresgettotheshea@gmail.com
While self isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic, Leah Rantz and Jared discuss videogames Doom Eternal and Animal Crossing: New Horizons....over video chat service, Discord. The results? Disastrous. Enjoy.
This episode was filled with bad luck! Initially this was to promote the Asnuntuck Community College Foundation 17th Annual Murder Mystery Dinner, which has since been postponed from March to June 5th. Robyn Lee Miller and Michael "Buster" Mcmahon guest star, and join Leah Rantz and Jared to play detective to murder mystery riddles, answer 13 unlucky questions, and see who wins the illustrious Sherlock trophy!
Leah Rantz and Jared Mapel give a deep dive review on The Invisible Man (2020) starring Elizabeth Moss. Spoiler free review ends at 15 min mark.
Leah Rantz and Jared talk reactions to Sonic the Hedghog movie (2020) and shutter at the possibility of the fresh hell it could've been.
Leah Rantz talks with the 2019 Winners of the Valley Music Showcase, The Lost Tribe featuring performances of their songs "Jarabi" and "Stretched Thin"
Does Birds of Prey deserve the "box office bomb" designation the media is giving it? Leah Rantz, Jared Mapel, and Kyle Grabowski review and figure out!
Leah Rantz and Jared Mapel talk about My Chemical Romance's upcoming US tour dates and their craziest concert experiences.
Leah Rantz is joined by Jared Mapel, Caroline and Heath to discuss director Makoto Shinkai's latest movies, Your Name and Weathering With You.
Hey its Leah Rantz I’m joined by Chris and Ryan from Resilience today which is a community for mental health. We’re gonna be talking about the organization today and the upcoming Gathering of the Rain Dwellers going on Jan 19th 1-5pm at 650 main st in Middletown.
Leah Rantz and Jared give their Morbius teaser trailer reactions and share predictions on the upcoming Sony Spiderverse
Leah Rantz and Jared Mapel attempt to review Netflix series season 1 of The Witcher (2019) while also trying not to butcher names.
Leah and Jared share their opinions and review Star Wars Rise of Skywalker, and rank the Skywalker Saga as a whole.
On the final episode of Afternoon Rantz for 2019, Leah and Jared exchange gifts, talk holiday traditions and talk 2020 goals.
Me and Jared catch up and talk about the movies we've been watching including: 50 First Dates, Ever After, Under the Skin, Marriage Story, After, Kissing Booth, F the Prom and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Leah Rantz talks with Mark Sherry of New Music Alliance, creator of the Valley Music Showcase. Featured bands are Quincy with their song "PennyTray", Steve Rogers with "Oh Captain", The Green Sisters with "Sailor's Valentine", The Lost Tribe with "Gumbe" and Keepers of the Vibe with "The Great Chase."
We're back! And we're playing another round of Go Off. Where me (Leah Rantz) Jared Mapel and Bianca go around the room and go off on random subjects pulled from the Cup of Shame. Everything from Popeyes to man nipples to mold fetishes and everything in between. Buckle up, it's gonna get weird.
Leah Rantz and Jared Mapel share their experience doing a paranormal investigation at the Leffingwell House Museum with Arrowhead Investigations and Crossing the Veil Paranormal Society.
Leah Rantz and Jared Mapel are joined by Arrowhead Investigations/ Crossing the Veil Paranormal to discuss paranormal experiences and their upcoming public investigations at the Leffingwell House Museum in Norwich, CT.
Jared describes his thoughts on the movie Joker and Leah Rantz describes why she chose not to give money to see it. Spoiler Warnings, and trigger warnings in the intro.
Leah Rantz interviews the winning band of the September edition of the Valley Music Showcase, Green Sisters, as well as featuring their single "Sailor's Valentine" and their cover of Patsy Cline's "Walkin After Midnight"
Leah Rantz and Jared Mapel discuss paranormal experiences, haunted houses, and favorite horror movies.
Leah Rantz enlists the help of teacher friends and...Jared...to play Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
Leah Rantz and Jared Mapel discuss Scary Stories to Tell In the Dark. Next week, look for It Chapter 2 review!
Leah Rantz talks with Valley Music Showcase July winner Steve Rodgers about music and plays two singles off his album "Count it All Joy": "Love Will Comfort You" and "Oh Captain!"
Leah Rantz is joined by Jared Mapel and Lenny Diana to give their HOT TAKES on the Disney-Sony fight for Spiderman in the MCU.
Leah Rantz is joined by Jared Mapel and Bianca as each share dumb stories and have to guess if the person was drunk or a kid.
For once on Afternoon Rantz, Leah Rantz goes off on a rant about...alot of things. Joined by Jared Mapel and Bianca, the 3 play a game called "Go Off" where each person only has 20 seconds to go off on a topic.
Leah Rantz sits down with Western Mass local artist James Paul to discuss new music and debut singles "Here With Me" and "Like Lovers Do"
Leah Rantz and Jared Mapel talk about the upcoming movies and tv shows for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Leah Rantz and Jared Mapel talk about Connecticon 2019 as well as a survival guide to going to your first convention.
Leah Rantz goes head-to-head with Disney movie trivia champ Caroline Pierce. BUT WHO'S THE BIPPITY BOPPITY BEST?
Leah Rantz is joined by fellow castmates of the Mutton and Mead Medieval Festival to play Cheese or Shoe? Mutton and Mead Medieval Fest takes place June 15-16th at Millers Rod and Gun Club in Turners Falls.
Leah Rantz talks with fellow castmates about upcoming Mutton and Mead Fest June 15-16th at the Millers Falls Rod and Gun Club in Turners Falls MA.
Leah Rantz and Jared Mapel talk Detective Pikachu, the upcoming Pokemon: Sword and Shield and Pokemon Masters and POKEMON SLEEP??
Leah Rantz breaks down a summary of the Game of Thrones series finale, the backlash, and what's next for Westeros.
Leah Rantz and (like, literally everyone) talks ALL of the Game of Thrones theories as to how the series will end! Who's gonna die? Who will end up on the throne? Will anyone ever pet Ghost?! spoilers, obvi
Leah Rantz talks with Kyle Boatwright and Mikel Garcia on their upcoming production of GLT's Significant Other (May 5-11th at Gateway City Arts in Holyoke) and share disgusting and hilarious stories of searching for a significant other.
Leah Rantz sits with Greg and Jordan from GLT's upcoming production of Significant Other to talk about dates gone wrong.
Leah Rantz sits down with Flora Cash to talk their new album "Press" and their upcoming tour with lovelytheband
Leah Rantz and Jared play the Try Not to Laugh challenge. The loser has to try a taste of Mad Dog Hot Sauce.
Leah Rantz and Jared try to give advice to a woman who is un-attracted to her husband because of a disgusting thing he does.
Leah Rantz and Jared play Secret Valentine and try to guess who's behind the Valentines cards memes.
As I was recording Trending for Lazer993, Kyle busted in the studio. I accidentally left the mic off. And it turned out it pretty sickeningly sweet. Happy Valentines Day ya'll.
Leah Rantz and Jared act out a facebook fight with Facebook Theater and talk about nude pics.
Leah and Jared swipe right or left on celebrities (some of whom are actually on Tinder)
Talking about super smash bros, legalized weed in Mass, and how cookie dough will kill you
Leah Mia and Jared talk through old messages, dealbreakers, and how one member got dumped.
Leah sits down with Lazer 993 &985 program director Lenny to talk about his haunting encounter with the ghost of his Dad.
Leah Rantz talks with Ben Ring from The Ghost Guys: People vs Paranormal about Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and his first paranormal experience.
Leah Rantz talks with Mike Shinoda about his new album Post Traumatic, Hybrid Theory's 18th anniversary, and how the Red Sox whooped the Dodgers.
Leah Rantz talks ghosts and demonic encounters with Arrowhead Paranormal and Crossing the Veil Paranormal Society
In a special edition of Freaky Fridays, I sat down with my Dad on his birthday to discuss the paranormal; everything from UFOS, Esp, strange cattle deaths, and everything in between.