Ric Chetter - From Radioland

Episode 365: Jeff Krauss & Fan Room Live

There is something happening on the internet that shows us by example that some really good things can happen. Oddly enough, it took a pandemic to inspire such things however, you now have the chance to go one on one and also to be a part of group experience with a celebrity. It might be a movie star, a musician, comedian or even a professional wrestler. Jeff Krauss along with several others as well as Cedric The Entertainer have put together the opportunity for you spend some real quality time with some of your favorite people. The beautiful thing is that this doesn't end when the pandemic ends, the guys at Fan Room Live place to keep this going for quite some time. Also in this episode, Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the internet would like for you to have your data back.

NEXT WEEK: Leland Sklar

Fan Room Live

 

Episode 364: Cabin Fever with Rew Starr

If there is one thing to be said about the Covid 19 pandemic is that most people seem to have been coping with cabin fever fairly well. You could argue that artists in general would be the ones who would be having the most difficult time with the notion of being contained in their homes all this time. In this episode, Ric sits down with New York musician and artist Rew Starr and they talk about the impact a lock down can have on an artist. The good news is that Rew discovered something new about her self and has made her time inside much more bearable by being constructive. Also in this episode, you'll hear her band The Rewlettes and their version of the classic To Sir With Love and the story behind the recording and how their video was made. 

NEXT WEEK: Jeff Krauss with Fan Room Live

 

Episode 363: It Came From Memphis as did Robert Gordon

There is something to be said for a good old fashioned history lesson and that is exactly what is on tap for this episode. Taken from a previously aired broadcast, this conversation celebrates the anniversary of the book It Came From Memphis by Robert Gordon. During this talk, there are a couple of great stories from the book as well as Robert's thoughts about who would direct this story if it were ever to be made into a movie. Also in this episode, you'll hear some music that accompanies the book as it is likely the only book that has a varied soundtrack. Plus, Ric tells you about who will be visiting Radioland in the coming weeks.

NEXT WEEK: Rew Starr

Episode 362: Laughs and Tunes with Peter Parcek

It's always a good time when you get to have the chance to have a conversation with a well known musician. Especially when the conversation involves a lot of laughs, tunes and some wild stories from the career of Peter Parcek. Buddy Guy once said of Peter, "You're as bad as Eric Clapton & I know Eric Clapton." As Peter will tell you, that remark is an amusing double edged sword. You'll also hear about his time in the UK and all of the people he has played with through the years. Also in this episode, you'll hear some cuts from his brand new CD Mississippi Suitcase. For more on Peter and to get his new disc, you can find it all at his website right here.

NEXT WEEK: Robert Gordon returns.

Episode 361: An Evening with Robben Ford

Recently a conversation was had with guitarist Robben Ford. Over the years Robben has played with quite the list of artists like; Charlie Musselwhite, Jimmy Witherspoon and Miles Davis. He's also appeared on several other artists' albums including Creatures of the Night from KISS two albums from Joni Mitchell. He was even invited to play the guitar solo for the Steely Dan song Peg. Robben has been nominated five times for the Grammy and has been named one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century by Musician magazine. He sat down with Ric, Natalie, Gerald and Mark for a great conversation and to play a few records of his own.

NEXT WEEK: Peter Parcek

 

Episode 360: On Another List & Jessica Heim

This humble little show has now made an appearance on yet another list. This time through The Hollywood Digest as "2020's Most Laid Back Show". Once again, we find ourselves in great company and again, we are humbled. In a way, you could say this is an "award winning" show. It's a great way to wrap up a bummer of a year and a nice kick start to 2021, for sure. In this episode, in keeping with an apparent "laid back" style, Ric sits down with actress and singer Jessica Heim for a conversation about the ups and downs of show business. Also, they play favorites and if that weren't enough, there is some overtime at the end of the show. 

Here's the list. 

NEXT WEEK: Robben Ford

Episode 359: On A Certain List & Ian Guerin

There is an old saying that goes, "Sometimes the sun will shine on a dog's ass." Although we are not 100% sure exactly what that means, it does seem to hold a bit of truth when it comes to this show. The fine people at Hollywood Entertainment News put out a list of the "Best/Most Entertaining Podcast Hosts of 2020." As shocking as it was to even make the list, Ric found himself at number 25. There are some great hosts and shows represented on that list as well. This turned out to be quite the honor. And to think Ric nearly killed off this show. Also in this episode, Ric sits down with R&B hitmaker Ian Guerin for a conversation about writing music and the entertainment life in a pandemic.

NEXT WEEK: 2021 Is Here, Now What? & Jessica Heim

Here's The List

Episode 358: Merry Sort of Christmas & Wendy Stuart

As Christmas bears down on us all, this year seems rather muted. Some people are trying to find any joy during the end of this tumultuous year. There is some hope out there and it's just going to be a matter of all of us hunkering down and getting through this together in a sort of distant matter. Along those lines, Ric sits down with model and entertainer Wendy Stuart who will bring some cheer to your eggnog , if you know what we're saying. Wendy was a fixture at Studio 54 and other influential New York Clubs as well as her modelling work and a book she has written about her experiences. If that wasn't enough, she created a cooking show to keep herself busy through the pandemic. Not bad for a Covid-19 survivor. A story you will hear in this episode.

NEXT WEEK: The Exciting Conclusion of 2020 & Ian Guerin

 

Episode 357: Time for A Shot & Rocky Kramer

The time some of us have been waiting on has arrived. The vaccine is here. Naturally, there are those out there who have a problem with this. In this episode, Ric talks about just what manufactured outrage is surrounding the Covid-19 vaccine. Also in this episode, Ric sits down with Norway's Ambassador of Rock, Rocky Kramer. They talk about the Norwegian influence on the genre of rock and how the relationship between metal and classical music. Plus, more details about the Feed The Blues campaign through the Memphis Blues Society and Radio Memphis.

NEXT WEEK: Wendy Stuart Kaplan

Episode 356: There Porn in The Parler & Coyote Motel

A social media "safe space" out there who is rather loud about their non-censorship is having an issue that may well test their own rules. It turns out that Parler is trying to figure out how to deal with an apparent porn problem. They pride themselves in never wanting to delete a post (for whatever reason) and having this little issue, as amusing as it has become, might be testing the very limits of what they consider "free speech". Plus a conversation taken from Radio Memphis in The Morning with Ted Drozdowski and his band Coyote Motel from Nashville. You'll also hear a cut from their latest collection of songs.

NEXT WEEK: Rocky Kramer