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Episode 143: Bill Lusk

This is a very different episode in that it was recorded at Pirate Radio Studios (studio C, to be precise) edited (heavily) and aired in it's entirety at Radio Memphis. The reasoning behind all of that effort was to take the time to capture voice and the stories of Bill Lusk, assisted by Rick Malchow, Willie Hall and Steve Davis. There are 3 very rare songs in this episode plus an explanation from Ric as to why this episode was done in this manner.

NEXT WEEK: A little something-something plus music from Deering & Down.

Episode 142: Viva La Revolucion

It may not seem like it, but we are in the middle of a revolution. A media revolution is happening and there is a lot at stake. Just about everyday, there is some development or news regarding how society interacts with itself and the media it consumes. In this episode, Ric takes a look at the current status of the media revolution armed with a simple statement, you think the media business was rough before, take a look at it now. Plus music from The Subteens.

NEXT WEEK: Bill Lusk & Rick Malchow

Episode 141: Altered Reality

People who spend a substantial amount of time in front of a television have no doubt been exposed to reality television. It is an interesting genre. It is also not real. No big news there. In this episode, Ric will take you through the process of how reality television works. The process, the thoughts and the theories by which you, the consumer, gets manipulated. All in the name of "entertainment". Also in this episode, music from Cary Hudson.

NEXT WEEK: The revolution happening right now. Plus, music from The Subteens.

Episode 140: The Media Conspiracy

There is a massive falsehood existing in our universe. That is, there is a "media conspiracy". The media gets blamed for a lot of things, but to actually conspire to manipulate everything from the political landscape to the violence in the streets. In this episode, Ric will prove this to be virtually impossible. The reason? Media people are the worst when it comes to communicating. Plus, music from Super Witch.

NEXT WEEK: Your reality is not my reality... TV. Plus music from Cary Hudson.

Episode 139: Caught Up In The System

For our society to be somewhat civil, we have to give ourselves partly to "the system". What is "the system", you ask? It is not a weight loss program currently inundating social media. In this episode, Ric will tell you about his recent experience with "the system" and how a run in with it can ruin your day. Plus, music from Glorious Abhor. 

NEXT WEEK: We the media are out to get you, and your little dog, too. Plus music from Super Witch. 

 

Episode 138: The Basics of Conversation

It would appear that people have lost the ability to carry on a simple conversation. Perhaps social media has a lot to do with this phenomenon. In this episode, Ric talks about his recent experience involving two women having a conversation where these two were talking at each other instead to each other. Perhaps social media has turned us all into narcissists. Plus music from The Clay Markley Crisis. 

NEXT WEEK: Caught up in "the system" and music from Glorious Abhor.  

Episode 137: Keyboard Cowboys

There are some mighty brave people out there. You encounter them all the time online. They are the one who comment on everything, they make ridiculous posts on Facebook and Twitter telling you how wrong you are. You are living wrong, you peeling bananas wrong, everything you do is wrong and this asshole is going to tell you why you are wrong. In this episode, Ric takes a look at the false bravery of those who are bound and determined to ram their points of view right down your throat. Plus, music from Dan Cunningham. 

NEXT WEEK: People talking at each other and music from The Clay Markley Crisis. 

 

Episode 136: I Got Nuthin'

The true art of being a broadcaster is the topic in this episode. "How do you do what you do?" Ric get asked that question a lot. In this episode, Ric answers that question. Along the way, he also talks about the subtle art of being a broadcaster and it is an art. It is something few people can do correctly and be good. The problem is that so many people who think they are broadcasters, fail miserably and never no they are failures. Plus music from The Incredible Hook.

NEXT WEEK: The false bravery of being an online critic. Plus music from Dan Cunningham. 

Episode 135: Look Who's Looking

The internet of things is here. In other words, you are under constant surveillance even in the privacy of your own home. In this episode, Ric takes a look at the latest in technology where someone thinks it is a good idea for your refrigerator is spying on you. Sounds silly, but it is true. And guess what? You invited the thing into your home. Plus music from Blue Matches.

NEXT WEEK: How do you do that? Plus music from The Incredible Hook.

  

Episode 134: Famous Ass

Everyone you know are people. Sounds like a simple statement. But, it is very true. This includes famous people. Oddly, we may not think of those folks as being you know, folks. In this episode, Ric talks about the hesitation he has every once in a while regarding interviewing people who are famous. Since people are people, there are some who can be an intolerable asshole. It's unfortunate when it happens. We all have our favorites. What happens when your favorite person turns out to be an ass? Plus music from The Starkillers. 

NEXT WEEK: Look Who's Looking. Plus music from Blue Matches.