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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. 

Episode 133: God, Damnit!

Televangelists are a fascinating group of entertainers. They are without a doubt showmen. That is how they make their money. In this episode, Ric went to a tent revival and pointed out something rather obvious. He was then asked to leave. As it turns out, Ric has been asked to leave several churches. He talks about that, plus music from Mark "Muleman" Massey.

NEXT WEEK: Your Heroes Could Be Assholes. Plus music from The Starkillers.

Episode 132: Tick F'ng Tock

There is an interesting thing that happens when you strike out on to your own. You become really conscious of the passage of time. In this episode, Ric looks at the phenomenon of self inflicted pressure we all endure. Especially in this part of the entertainment industry, if you were to find yourself working in this, you had better be prepared for a ton of soul crushing self doubt. Plus music from River City Tanlines. 

NEXT WEEK: Televangelists, tent preachers and getting thrown out of a church. Plus music from Mark "Muleman" Massey.  

Episode 131: Censor This

It might hard to believe that censorship exists. It happens in the most unlikely of places, as well. In this episode, Ric tells it like it is regarding this topic and how it is done. If it is one thing he is passionate about, it the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The right to free speech. The thing is, your right to free speech is also in the hands of those who don't want you to hear or see certain things. It's a frightening concept but Ric will sort it out. Plus, music from Nancy Apple & Dulaa. 

NEXT WEEK: Soul crushing self doubt and music from River City Tanlines.

Episode 130: Damned Hobby

There are people walking among us who look down their nose at those who try to make a decent living as an artist. It doesn't matter what your art is. Maybe you are a musician, a painter, sculptor, writer, perhaps you speak for a living. Whatever it is, those who try to make a good living at your art. In this episode, Ric talks about those people who make the absolute insulting remark to artists who's work is considered by others as a "hobby". Plus music from Thomas Jackson Orchestra.

NEXT WEEK: Censorship. Plus music from Nancy Apple & Dulaa. 

Episode 129: Paying The Dues

It's a term you have probably heard a million times. There are a lot of people out there who think there is a shortcut to success in show business. The fact of the matter is simply that there is not. You have to work your ass off and "pay your dues". What does that mean and how much are your dues? Ric explains in this episode. Plus music from Heels. 

NEXT WEEK: No one has time for your damned hobby. Plus music from Thomas Jackson Orchestra. 

Episode 128: The Scourge of The Internet Famous

The state of the entertainment industry is at an interesting place. Once again, the internet has made show business accessible to everyone. But, not everyone is entertaining. In this episode, Ric takes a look at the internet famous and examines the differences between professional entertainers and those who aren't. Plus, music from Every Mother's Nightmare. 

NEXT WEEK: Pay for Play, it's everywhere and music from Heels.