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. 

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.

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.  

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

The broadcasting industry is in a state of upheaval. As a result, there are a lot of people who think they have what it takes to make it in this business. The truth is, it's not everyone. There are a lot of internet radio stations out there. Most of them suck. Badly. In this episode, Ric lashes out at the people who think they are broadcasting professionals when they are exactly the opposite. Plus, music from Anthony Anthamatten & The Talented F'n Maniacs.

NEXT WEEK: The Scourge of the Internet Famous. Music from Every Mother's Nightmare.

Ric has often said that adults are nothing more than children with mortgages. Apparently, being an adult these days is tough to be. For some of you adults out there, it is downright impossible. Looking at the current crop of our newest adults, this seems to be rather accurate. In other words, we are living among a generation of morons. Plus, music from Chees Kees. 

NEXT WEEK: Everyone, out of the pool. Music from Anthony Anthamatten & The Talented F'n Maniacs.

Radio Memphis has been on the air five years now. In this episode, Ric looks back over those five years with all the ups and downs, wins and losses and what is planned in the future. He also talks a little about the history of this show. Also in this episode, music from La Pistola. 

NEXT WEEK: How to act like an adult. Plus, music from Cheez Kees.