Ric Chetter - From Radioland

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. 

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.