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Episode 153: New Media Doesn't Mean No Media

There is some talk out there about the future of the news media. And in this age of NEW media, there has also been some talk out of Washington, D.C. the President Elect is hinting at closing the White House Press Room. In this episode, Ric takes a hard look at the importance of having a reliable news service. He also talks about the damages fake news can have and how each one of us are now journalists. Plus music from Dan Montgomery.

NEXT WEEK: Media people are kind of sick. Plus music from Lucero.

Episode 152: Artificially Intelligent

It's no secret. Everyday, we as a society are embracing artificial intelligence in all our devices. We seem to be allowing this thing into our lives in small steps. It is part of the internet of things. Artificial intelligence is quite powerful. If you have doubts, ask Mark Zuckerberg. In this episode, Ric takes a look at artificial intelligence not just in electronics, but it would appear there are people who are just as artificially intelligent. Plus music from Eddie Dattel & Five Empty Pockets. 

Next Week: From the ovens of the production studio to you. Fresh and hot stuff. Plus some music.

Episode 151: 2016, Bye, Felicia

Not that there will be a bunch of people sitting in a bar somewhere going through years of the past. Even if they do, it is doubtful they will have much to say about the previous year. In this episode, Ric takes a look back at the year that was 2016. Ric seems to come to the conclusion that the best thing about 2016 is that it is now over. Plus, music from Yella P Featuring Dulaa. 

NEXT WEEK: Artificially Intelligent

Episode 150: It's A Comcast Christmas

In this last episode of 2016, Ric has had to jump through some hoops to make this episode possible. Why? He'll answer that question. Ric will also take a look at the importance of doing this show in general along with the perspective certain problems we all face to make things happen. It is never an easy thing to commit oneself to any endeavor. You have to remember, things can always be worse when those things don't go your way. It's all in the perspective of things. Plus, music from Special Shoes.

NEXT WEEK: 2017, here we are.

Episode 149: Your Ad Here

Broadcast advertisement is all over the place. It has to be. Advertisement is what drives the financial wheel of the broadcasting industry. In this episode, Ric takes a brief look into the theories behind the concept of advertising, what works and what doesn't. Plus, music from Ransom. 

NEXT WEEK: A show released on Christmas plus music from Special Shoes.

 

Episode 148: From The Trenches of the Great Xmas War

Happy Holidays From Radioland. That statement tends to upset some people. In this episode, Ric will take a look at the supposed "War on Christmas". The fact of the matter is this, this "war" is only called that by those who feel marginalized by those who don't celebrate the way they do. It's a silly thing, frankly and there has been an argument over this holiday for nearly 2,000 years. Also in this episode, music from The Fast Mothers.

NEXT WEEK: 2016 in review, or is it worth remembering it at all? Plus music from Ransom.

Episode 147: Earl "The Pearl" Banks & Ashley Bishop

On a recent episode of Booze & Blues at Radio Memphis, Earl "The Pearl" Banks & Ashley Bishop. These two guys are great bluesmen with some great stories and fantastic music. In this episode, Ric sat down with these two to swap stories and play a few tunes. This conversation gets rather interesting when the two of them start interviewing each other. 

NEXT WEEK: A dispatch from the front lines during the war on xmas. Plus music from The Fast Mothers.

 

Episode 146: The Numbers Game

In the broadcast industry, there is a dirty little secret about what they like to call "the numbers". Those "numbers" they refer to are a funny thing and they are tied to some interesting stuff. In this episode, Ric will give you a quick rundown of the "numbers", what they mean and how they affect everything you see and do when it comes to broadcast showbusiness. Plus music from Loveland-Duren. 

NEXT WEEK: Some possibly incoherent ramblings along with music from The Fast Mothers.

 

Episode 145: Hair Trigger Universe

We as people tend to be rather reactionary. Almost to a fault. In this episode, Ric took a trip out to home improvement place and witnessed this hot tempered reaction first hand. It was quite the moment. Especially as we all head into the holiday season. The most wonderful time of the year? Maybe not so much. Plus music from Surviving Allison. 

NEXT WEEK: A fresh new episode of unknown origin and music from Loveland Duren.

 

Episode 144: I See Where You Are Coming From

In the course of managing our online data, we get to see where most of you come from. Who you "kind of" are and where it is you go. Sure, it sounds invasive, but it is not. What we see comes in general terms. However, in the midst of seeing all of that data, we also notice a few other things. Mainly, how things are perceived. Data or otherwise. Not everything is as it appears. In this episode, Ric will prove to you just how different this perception can be. Plus, music from Deeing & Down.

NEXT WEEK: Public Nuisance and music from Surviving Allison.