Ric Chetter - From Radioland

Episode 123: Smile, You're on Camera

How much of your privacy are you willing to sacrifice for your own security? That is the question Ric asks in this episode. Your assumption to privacy disappears when you are in public, but at home? Speaking of cameras, this episode is the first to be published on YouTube. Plus, music from Mike Dees.

NOTE: The YouTube version of this show does not have the featured music as this version contains. You can find it by searching Ric Chetter - From Radioland on YouTube.

NEXT WEEK: Don't Be So Dramatic. Plus, music from Nutbush Superstar.

Episode 122: Conversational Hand Grenades

If it is one thing Ric can do, it is to stir the pot. Metaphorically speaking, that is. This episode is no different. Using the tactic of "The Conversational Hand Grenade", Ric will shine a light on the hypocrisy existing in social media by making a simple statement. It was not designed to do anything more than provoke a thought. Nothing more. Plus, music from Pengea.

NEXT WEEK: Smile, you're on camera. Plus music from Mike Dees. 

Episode 121: Everybody's Everything

Many people have describe the internet as "the great leveler". Meaning the mere presence of the web levels the playing field and gives us all some power over just about anything. In this episode, Ric talks about the power of the critic. There are problems with this, of course. Ric explains the trials and tribulations of speaking one's mind on the world wide web. Plus, music from Heather Bond.

NEXT WEEK: Conversational Hand Grenades. Plus, music from Pengea.

Episode 120: J.J. Abrams Is A Monster

Long time fans of this show know one thing, Ric often says unpopular things. His intent is not to sway your opinion mind you, it is merely to present a different view of looking at something. In this episode, Ric will tell you why he believes J.J. Abrams is a complete monster. Plus, music from Solarflairs.

NEXT WEEK: Everybody's Everything. Plus, music from Heather Bond.

Episode 119: Big Llou Johnson

This time out, Ric and Jeff sit down with Big Llou Johnson. That is not a typo, that is how his name is spelled. If you listen to satellite radio, specifically BB Kings Bluesville. Also, you may have heard him on the big screen. He's a voice actor and has physically been in several films as well. If that wasn't enough, he is a terrific singer and you'll hear his music in this episode.

NEXT WEEK: J.J. Abrams is a monster. Plus, music from Solarflairs.

Episode 118: Frank Roszak And The Art of Music Promotions

Part of being in the music business revolves around the world of artist promotion. In this episode, Frank Roszak sits down to talk about this interesting facet of show business. Taken from a live on air interview at Radio Memphis, Ric is joined by Jeff Janovetz and a new voice From Radioland, Ric's co-host of Radio Memphis In The Morning, Kate Lucas. Plus, music from Malted Milk & Toni Green. 

NEXT WEEK: The voice and music of Big Llou Johnson.

Episode 117: Cash McCall & Butch Mudbone Part 2

Continuing from last week, Ric and Jeff are spending some time with these two great bluesmen. In this episode, the repercussions of getting screwed over by your label. Going so far as to affect how you live including the lack of something very basic. You'll also hear how you can help. Plus, another tune from these two legends. 

NEXT WEEK: Frank Roszak

Episode 116: Cash McCall & Butch Mudbone Part 1

Those of you who are aspiring professional musicians should pay particular attention to this episode From Radioland. Ric and Jeff sat down with two great bluesmen who tell some remarkable stories. This originally aired at Radio Memphis a couple of weeks ago. If you missed this incredible conversation, here's your chance to catch up. Plus music from these two that happened right there in the studio.

NEXT WEEK: Part 2

Episode 115: WWI Gardening Techniques

Ric ventures into the real world and encounters a technique for dealing with certain gardening problems. It is spring cleaning time. In the garden and elsewhere. In this episode, Ric looks at this time to take advantage of cleaning up other things. You know, like social media. Plus, music from Low Society.

Episode 114: Like Hogs At The Trough

Despite what you might have heard, greed is NOT good. Greed seems to be getting worse across the country. It seems as though people are rewarded for their greed and these same people are held in the highest esteem in the public eye for their ruthless business practices which often goes with treating the people who for them really bad. In this episode, Ric examines the depth of this problem and poses an interesting theory. Plus, music from Eric Sommer.