Ric Chetter - From Radioland

Episode 157: Snakes In My Bushes

There are a lot of different issues at hand for those who work in the entertainment industry. No matter what facet of business you might be in, there is always someone lurking in the shadows who is ready to take all of your hard work as theirs. In this episode, Ric will tell you about the one type of person who is worse. That would be the proverbial "snake in the bush". Plus music from Capgun.

NEXT WEEK: Upstream without a paddle. Plus music from The Candy Company.

 

Episode 156: Scheduling Conflict

This episode represents our third anniversary of this show. After three years of doing this show, Ric has come to a conclusion about a particular topic that will no longer be discussed. Also, the tools that make personal productivity any easier are available to everyone, for nothing. For some reason, Ric has trouble making the time to organize himself. It's as if he rides on the brink of personal catastrophe every second of the day. Plus, music from Heels.

NEXT WEEK: GFY and music from Capgun.

Episode 155: Dizzy From The Spin

Certain recent events in the world and primarily here in the United States have made for an interesting look at how the mainstream media is handling the various stories. Not only that, the reactions of being reported is also kind of interesting. In this episode, Ric looks at what he has determined to be a rather fascinating set of circumstances and the coverage of these things. Plus, music from with Bravado.

NEXT WEEK: Organizational skills.

Episode 154: Peeing In The Reporter's Pool

There is term going around with some aggravation. This term is the "Mainstream Media" or 'MSM". These days, journalists are being blamed for everything. The reason for this is rather simple. If a reporter on television, radio, internet or print states a fact in their medium that goes against what someone would like to believe, the journalist catches heat. A lot of it. In this episode, Ric takes a look those who are good at what they do and names a few who shouldn't call themselves "journalists" at all. There is a lesson to be learned here. Try as you might, don't shoot the messenger. Plus music from Lucero.

 

Next week: Oversaturation in the spin cycle. Plus music from the band With... Bravado.

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.