The Ragman Show - Podcast-101

Ready for a guitar heavy show?  If not, deal with it.  Ever wonder what Ozzy would have sounded like, if he wouldn't had found Zak Wylde after Jake E. Lee left?  Ragman recently discovered that Al Pitrelli may have been up for the job, or was he?  Tune into find out.  Next Ragman reviews the new Megadeth single, as well as give his thoughts on the band.  Next Ragman brings back the 3rd official member of the RTR, guitarist Tracy G!  Tracy discusses his latest project El Mariachi Sexorcismo as well as the CD release of his instrumental record Hand of Time.  Tracy also discusses Dio, Dark Mile and much more.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns uo..

Beer of the show: Treehouse - Oregon to Ortoga  Beer rating: 4

Featured Tracks: Symphony of Cosmos - The Last Light of the Men, CPR - CPR, Widowmaker - Widomaker, Kiko Loureiro - Point of No Return, Megadeth - Tipping Point, Dio - Double Monday, Goaded - Broken Man, El Mariachi Sexorcismo - Devil's Highway, Dio - Blood From a Stone, El Mariachi - Sexorcismo - Ella Espera, Meet Me At Chapel Bridge, Tracy G - The NAMM, This is A Funky World, The Crusher, Tribalism, Dark Mile - Games, Tracy G- Jimi's Shred House.

-Ragman loves cathcing up with the G man!!

The Ragman Show - Episoe#: 101

The Ragman Show - Podcast-100

Ragman journeyed to Seattle.  Will he go grunge?  Depends on who you ask.  He did sport a flannel, but still kept to his metal.  Join Ragman this week as he talks about his recent visit to the NW.  He gets a little grungy this week talking about the acts he did like from that era.  He also talks about an a-hole that told him to quiet down at an MLB game.  If that weren't enough Ragman talks about the dangers of Uber's and it's not what you think.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns uo..

Beer of the show: Urban Family - Yay! Ladybugs!  Beer rating: 3.5

Featured Tracks:  Razu - Burn It All Away, Soundgarden - Outshined, Alice In Chains - I Stay Away, Pearl Jam - Won't Tell, TKO - I Wanna Fight, Angels of Dresden - Doomsday, Fastway - Trick or Treat, Nevertel and Sleep Theory - Break the Silence, Linkin Park - Up From the Bottom, Rage - Innovation, Royal Republic - Staying Alive, Bush - I Beat Loneliness, Shinedown - Three, Six, Five, Of Mice and Men - Troubled Water

-Ragman is running on empty...

The Ragman Show - Episode - 100

The Ragman Show - Podcast-099

Have meet and greets gone to a new low?  At what point would you call it extortion?  Ragman exposes the latest money grab from a band and gvies his two cents.  He also gives a full review of the recent Warrant, Lita Ford and Firehouse show.  Was it worth it?  Was there some deception on how it was promoted?  Rag's also talks about venues not set up for concerts.  Lastly check out one of Ragman's new musical finds, and how he got confused.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns uo..

Beer of the show: Baa Baa - Bleat Le Art  Beer rating: 4

Featured Tracks:  Miss May I - Pray for Silence, Firehouse - All She Wrote, Arch Enemy - Illuminate the Path, Vinnie Vincent Invasion - Boyz Are Gonna Rock, Warrant - Mr. Rainmaker, Heavy Pettin - Rock Generation, The Devil Wears Prada - The Same Place Where Flowers Never Grow, Mudvayne - Hurt People Hurt People, ZZ Top - Pearl Necklace, Wanted - Chained to Your Love, Last Ashes - The Storm Will Fade

-Ragman is looking forward to his Northwest adventure....

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 99

Podcast #: 285 - Replacement

Can a band survive with no original members?  Will people notice?  Band's like Foriegner have been able to carry on for years without any orignal members, but will Whitesnake be able to pull it off?  Tune in to here Gegnhis and Ragman's thoughts.  G and R also discuss their latest discoveries from Mongolia.  Who knew there was great metal coming from that country?  Next the boys bring back guitarist Adam Holland for a one on one.  Adam discusses his latest project Soundmine and how the new EP came together.  He also talks Valentine and Hugo The Ultimate Journey Tribute.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns uo..

Beer of the show:  Long Live - Black Cat Sees All  Beer rating:  4

Featured Tracks: Last Ashes - Journey Within, Nine Treasures - Real Dream, The Hu - Sad But True, Testament - Infanticide A.I., Dinosaur Pile Up - Thrash Metal Cassette, Spinal Tap - Hell Hole, Whitesnake - Here I Go Again, Jelusick - Hangman, Rain City Drive - Ride or Die, Valentine - Dreams on the Way, Adam Holland - Idle Worship, Soundmine - One Time Around, Back to the Start, Steve Augeri - Desert Moon, Valentine - You'll Always Have Me, Open Skyz - Golden Years 

-Ragman needs to see a show in the worst way...

Podcast#: 285 - Replacement

The Ragman Show - Podcast-097

Can you berlieve the audacity of some people and their lack of respect for others around them?  This generally happens when people have their headphones or ear buds cranked up so loud, that they don't know they are singing out loud.  Problem is, do they know?  Are they doing it to irritate others around them?  Join Ragman as he discusses his latest irritation at the gym, with the annoying singer guy.  Next Rags touches one more time on the final show of Ozzy/Sabbath, as well as a controvery back in the 80's.  Lastly, Ragman talks about the first reveal of the Hells Hero Line up.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns up..

Beer of the show:  Equal Parts - Dick Jones  Beer rating: 4

Featured Tracks:  Fit For a King - Witness The End, Orbit Culture - Hydra, Ozzy Osbourne - Hero, Black Sabbath - Call of the Wild, Ellefson - Soto - Shout, Real Friends - When You Were Here, Primal Fear - Tears of Fire, Accept - Balls To the Wall, Helloweeen - Univerese (Gravity For Hearts)

-Ragman is irritated...

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 97