The Ragman Show - Podcast-080

Ever get an uncomfortable feeling when going to a gym sauna?  The sauna is a place to relax after a strenuous workout.  Should you be bothered by the other people when trying to relax?  What do you do if a guy starts marching naked?  Tune in to see how Ragman dealt with this unfortunate situation.  Ragman also touches on the final show of Ozzy and Black Sabbath.  He does a deep dive into the supporting cast on this bill.  You won't believe what he says.  Next vocalist Robin Mcauley (Mcauley/Schenker, Black Swan) comes in to discuss his new album Soulbound.  Robin talks about the heavier direction of the new album, and how switching producers may have facilitated that.  He also talks about song writing and his up-coming tour.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: There Does Not Exist - Demonus   Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Brainstorm - The Shepherd Girl, Dream Theater - Under a Glass Moon, The Dead Daisies - Since I'm Loving You, Ozzy - Gods of Rock N Roll, Rage - Down, Mcauley Schenker - Gimme Your Love, Robin Mcauley - Till I Die, Soulbound, Black Swan - Generation Mind

-Ragman is marching in the privacy of his own home....

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 80

The Ragman Show - Podcast-079

Ever get asked to prep for a meeting, but when you show up you're unprepared?  Could it be that you weren't told how to prepare?  Join Rag's as he felt like an idiot last week, when he showed up for a meeting with the wrong information.  Tune in to see how made out.  Next the 3rd member of TRTR, guitarist Tracy G (ex-Dio, Dark Mile) makes a triumphant return to the show, to discuss his new album The Hand of Time.  Tracy gives the goods on the new album as well as an update on Dark Mile.  He also talks about how it took two years to get the new record together, about his time in Dio, and much more.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Fidens - Triple Weka   Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Harem Scarem - Reliving History, Destruction - No Kings, No Masters, John Sykes - Dawning of a Brand New Day, Still of the Night, Kiko Loureiro - Point of No Return, Dio - Here's To You, Dark Mile - Is Anybody Listening, Untied We Stand, Tracy G - The Crusher, The Journeyman, Many Forms of Evil, The Namm, What Does The Bible Say, Straightjacket, Ruffyunz III - Malevolent Fool, WWIII - Love You to Death, Blue Dahlia - Never Trouble Trouble

-Ragman is counting down the days to his next show...

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 79

The Ragman Show - Podcast-078

Holy shit! I finally got Titus on my show.  You won't want to miss this interview!  This week Ragman finds himself in a similar dilemma as last week.  Join Ragman as he tries to decide if he wants to go to the Papa Roach tour featuring Rise Against and Underoath.  Would you go to a show just because you want to see the opening act?  Would you pay more to go to the show to hang with a buddy?  Join Ragman as he ponders this and more.  Next the long awaited Titus interview.  Join Ragman as he chews the fat with Titus about his year off, as well as his new song Bad Year.  Titus gives the goods on his career and much more.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Riip - Wannabe Wallaby   Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Pierce The Veil - Emergency Contact, Devin Townsend - Falling Apart, Underoath - Generation No Surrender, Rise Against - Nod, Papa Roach - Even If It Kills Me, Senses Fail - Buried A Lie, Killswitch Engage - I Believe, Titus - Rain, Bad Year, Gorgeous Disaster, Where Will I Go When I Dream, 408 and Titus - 2016, Cool, Sick About U

-Ragman needs a vacation and it's only February...

The Ragman Show - Episodde #: 78

The Ragman Show - Podcast-077

How long does it take you to decide if you want to see a show?  Especially if it's a band that is not your favorite but you do like them.  Does the price tag have a lot to do with it?  Join Ragman as he ponders as the thought of seeing the Machine Head tour.  It's a solid line up, but is it worth the price tag.  Next Ragman talks about the announcement of David Lee Roth as well as a mini Ratt reunion featuring Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini performing at M3.  Next Ragman was honored to bring in Labryinth vocalist Roberto Tiranti for a one on one.  Roberto discusses their new album In The Vanishing Echoes of Goodbye.  Roberto also gives us the goods on the record including as well as how the song writing process works within the band.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Casa Agria - Jumbo Jets   Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Lacuna Coil - Gravity, Unearth - Into the Abyss, In Flames - Meet Your Maker - Machine Head - No Gods, No Masters, Machine Head - These Scars Won't Define Us, David Lee Roth - Panama, Ratt - Between the Eyes, Labyrinth - The Night of Dreams, Welcome Twilight, Accept the Changes, The Healing, Out of Place, Mass Destruction, Still Alive

-Ragman needs to plan a trip to Italy...

The Ragman Show - Episode #: 77

The Ragman Show - Podcast-076

Have you ever bought something from an add on Instagram?  Were you brainwashed by the algorithm to purchase something?  Join Ragman as he airs his frustration about he got suckered in. Ragman also talks about the passing of guitar legend John Sykes.  Next Ragman brings back Wicked bassist Danny Martin to discuss the bands performance at the Heavy Metal Hall of Fame as well as their upcoming gig with Metal Allegiance.  Danny also talks about the band's latest single Reptile Roots and their forthcoming record to be released this Summer.  This is not one to be missed.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show:  Vacancy Brewing - Moonlight Scuba   Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Whitesnake - In the Still of the Night, Blue Murder - Valley of the Kings, Crazy Lixx - Little Miss Dangerous, Glass Heart - Dying Feeling, Gotthard - Thunder and Lightning, Wicked - Sunburn, Cali, Reptile roots, Hellraiser, New York Tough

-Ragman is jonesing for a show...

The Ragman Show - Episode #: 76