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Episode 73: Robbed & Held Hostage

Ric had an issue with with a bank. Who hasn't, right? This episode will name the bank in question and hopefully give you some thoughts about the system of banking we are all forced to live with. The old saying, "Give a man a gun and he can rob a bank. Give a man a bank and he can rob the world." Ric got robbed.

NEXT WEEK: A roll of the dice.

Episode 72: Get Bent (Politically)

It's everywhere on social media. Political points of view. Incredibly decisive and never able to sway anyone's personal political beliefs. In this episode, Ric has been inundated with political posts, as have you, no doubt. When you express your politics, do you really expect others who don't agree with you to change their points of view? It never happens.

NEXT WEEK: Bank Robbery

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Episode 71: Assholes With Money

Assholes are everywhere. That can be a pretty bad thing in and of itself. But, when you have an asshole with money, now THAT is something to be reckoned with for sure. In this episode, Ric takes a look at the simple thought that people with a lot of money tend to be major assholes. Maybe that would explain why they have the money in the first place.

NEXT WEEK: Let's Get Political, If Only For A Moment

Episode 70: Believe It Or Not - We're All Human

Famous people have been in the news lately and this has some people freaked out. Yes, Ric talks about some of these people and the phenomenon that surrounds famous people in the news. Also, there is a strange paradox occurring in show business. Despite the trappings that surrounds everyone, we are all uniquely human, like it or not.

NEXT WEEK: Assholes With Money

Episode 69: A Conversation with Michael Wagener

So, you want to be a rock star? In this special episode, Dirty D takes over with a conversation with Michael Wagener. Music producer to the stars. You learn what it takes to achieve some sense of stardom in this conversation. This was recorded from a previous live broadcast on Radio Memphis.

NEXT WEEK: Why is everyone so worked up?

Episode 68: A Vast Wasteland

Newton Minow once famously said that television is a "vast wasteland". Perhaps truer words have never been spoken, especially in today's atmosphere of the broadcast medium. One cursory look at what is on or, what is not on, proves that point. In this episode, Ric takes a look at the shifts in late night television and the state of broadcast television in this day.

NEXT WEEK: Michael Wagener, record producer to the stars.

Episode 67: Not Now, Can't You See I'm Drinking?

This episode my best served on the rocks. Ric suggests that you might want to have an alcoholic beverage as you listen to this episode so he won't be drinking alone. Along the way, he will discuss some of the interesting and darker parts of the business of show business.

NEXT WEEK: All these channels and there still ain't shit on TV.

Episode 66: Howard Grimes - Part 2

In their continuing conversation with Howard Grimes, Ric, Jeff and Mark learn more about the history of Memphis music from the man who was there from the beginning. Also, in this episode you will hear what drove Howard to his faith and how he survived a near death experience.

Note: The music featured in this episode is courtesy of Howard Grimes and is used with permission.

NEXT WEEK: Having a drink with Ric.

Episode 65: Howard Grimes - Part 1

Somewhere in your record collection, you may have a ton of stuff from Memphis. The classic Memphis Soul Stew stuff. Hi Records, Stax, Al Green and Willie Mitchell. Playing drums on literally countless of those records was Howard Grimes. We were presented the chance to sit down with Mr. Grimes to talk about those early days of Memphis music with one of the guys who were responsible for that very sound. Recorded live on the air at Radio Memphis, Ric, Jeff Janovetz and Mark Caldwell have this wonderful conversation with Mr. Grimes.

Note: The music featured in this episode is courtesy of Howard Grimes and is used with permission.

NEXT WEEK: Howard Grimes - Part 2

Episode 64: Lucky Buddha

Ric had to run some errands. It didn't go well initially. But, things turned out just fine when he found what he thought was quite the lucky find. In this episode, Ric talks about those big box home improvement stores and the strange oasis that can be the grocery store. Yes, there will be beer, eventually.

NEXT WEEK: Part 1 of 2. A conversation with Howard Grimes.