Ric Chetter - From Radioland

Episode 113: All Plugged In With Nowhere To Go

Ric has friends, or so he says. In this episode, he talks about a recent conversation he had with his said, "friends" regarding the overall impact the internet has had not on society in general, but how it has affected some key industries. As he talks about these things, he gets a little ranty and bit angry. Plus, new music from a Memphis band with a fantastic history. The Modifiers.

Episode 112: Ask Your Doctor If This Is Right For You

We have all seen the commercials for various prescriptions that make claims to cure all manner of ills you might be suffering. If you have been paying attention to these ads, you should have noticed the side effects all of these have. Some are truly frightening. Keep in mind, you can never get these drugs over the counter, therefore, you have to "ask your doctor" if this drug is right for you. Ric gets into the medicine cabinet on this episode From Radioland. Plus, music from Deering & Down.

Episode 111: The Easter Bunny Has Risen

A little warning is warranted here. You may get offended over this episode. Then again, you may not. In this episode, Ric talks about how organized religion, by and large, seems to only be in it for the money. There is no preaching here, there is no attempt to change your points of view about anything. Except one thing. Plus, music from Blackberry Wednesday.

Episode 110: Faith In Humanity or Lack Thereof

As Ric attempts to get caught up on all the happy madness happening around Radio Memphis, he takes a moment here to have a chat about the general state of the so called "faith in humanity" or, as it may be in this case, the lack thereof. Also in this episode, Ric will tell you about a couple of things that goes against the grain with what is popular and how he feels about some of these things. Plus, music from Lucero.

Episode 109: Fear & Loathing In The Waiting Room

In this episode From Radioland (not recognized by Choose 901), Ric has an honest talk about the current state of emergency room bureaucracy. In an incident that occurred last week, Ric found himself in the ER with his wife, Josephine. He'll tell you the story from his perspective. Also, his observations of the other people in the ER and the stories they were telling anyone who would listen. Plus, music from The RV's featuring Billy Gibson.  

Episode 108: The Overton Park(ing Lot)

The battle lines have been drawn and it doesn't look good for fans of Memphis' midtown park. The Memphis City Council along with the Mayor of Memphis decided to turn over control of a large part of the park over to the Memphis City Zoo. As you can imagine, there are some pretty upset people over this decision. Even though this is not the end of the fight, it is looking more and more as though the citizens of Memphis and those who enjoy the park are going to lose. In this episode, Ric looks at what very well may happen if the zoo gets their way. Plus, music from The Thomas Jackson Orchestra.

Episode 107: Joel Martin Is The Roswell Incident

In this episode, Ric talks about being turned into the NextDoor app's police for a comment he made in their social media. Also, a conversation with the Radio Memphis announcer Joel Martin. You hear him on the radio station and he handles the announcing work on this show. He's a great guy hailing from Roswell, New Mexico. He'll tell you about his start in the broadcasting business and how he found his way into our studios. Also in this show, music from The Southern Heavyweight Champions of Rock and Roll. The Fast Mothers.

Episode 106: Brother Sun Sister Moon

Recently, Dave Lambert and Donna Dahl paid a visit to Radioland. Actually, they were on the air with Ric at Radio Memphis during an episode of Booze & Blues. They are known as Brother Sun Sister Moon. It was a good time and a great conversation. They came all the way from St. Paul, Minnesota to be in Memphis and to spend a little time with Ric to talk about the blues and all things music. Plus, you'll hear a cut from their current CD available right now.

NEXT WEEK: A conversation with our show announcer Joel Martin, plus music from The Fast Mothers.

Episode 105: Lessons In Showbiz with Dianna Fryer

If you are in the business of show business or have desires to be in show business, it would be a good idea to pay extra attention to what Dianna Fryer has to say in this episode. Ric sits down with the boss again to talk about the constant changes being seen in the industries of music and show business. Not to mention what is happening in the world of commercial broadcast. Plus, new music from The Heavy Eyes.

NEXT WEEK: Brother Sun, Sister Moon Dave Lambert and Donna Dahl

Episode 104: The Grammy Nominated Cedric Burnside

In a recent broadcast on the Booze & Blues Show on Radio Memphis, Ric and Jeff sat down with one of the pre-eminent blues men of our day. He comes from a family of musicians and is the grandson of one R.L. Burnside. His current album is called Descendants of Hill Country and it has been nominated for a Grammy. It's a great conversation and you will hear a cut from the album right here.

NEXT WEEK: Studio Time with Dianna Fryer