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

Podcast #: 282 - Cheer

It's that time again, kids, time for The Right To Rock's annual Kicks & Kisses List. Genghis & Ragman have made their lists and checked them twice to find out what hard rock and heavy metal events of 2024 were naughty or nice. So, grab a seasonal ale, light a festive cigar, and kick those feet up as the lads wax nostalgic for the year.

As per usual, this is a special end of year mega-episode so while there's no interview, you will have a show which is Jon free.  You're welcome. Plus you get to compare your year's ups and downs with these two jamokes'. Happy holidays, everybody - and HO-HO-HORNS UP!

Beer of the Show:  Goose Island Bourbon County Stout 2017 (Blueberry)   Beer Rating: 4.0

Featured Tracks:  The Halo Effect - What We Became, Caligula's Horse - Golem, Intervals - Mnemonic, Red Handed Denial - Fix It, DGM - The Great Unknown, The Cure - A Fragile Thing, Steve Vai - Survive, Real Friends - 10th Floor, Dayseeker - Crying While Your Dancing, Devin Townsend - Jainism

-Ragman loves re-union shows....

Podcast #282 - Cheer

The Ragman Show - Podcast-075

What did you do for New Year this year?  Club, bar, fireworks, or plant your ass on the couch?  Join Rag's as he recounts New Year's eve and the strangeness that occurred around him.  Is it okay to take a bath in a restroom sink at a restaurant?  Tune in to get Ragman's views on the subject.  Also, how many bands have you forgot about until a memory triggers them in your mindset?  It's funny how a simple memory can get you back into a band or at least prompt you to do a deep dive.  This episode Ragman spotlights Tokyo Blade.  This show is music heavy to get ready to rock!  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show:  Beer Zombies Brewing - Night of the Zombie   Beer Rating: 3.0

Featured Tracks:  Innerwish - Sea of Lies, Perfect Plan - We Are Heroes, Pretty Maids - Little Drops of Heaven, Shallow Sky - Artificial Paradigm, Tokyo Blade - Don't Bleed Over Me, Night of the Blade, Johnny Crash - Hey Kid, Tokyo Blade - Midnight Rendezvous, Shogun - Shock to the Heart - Battlezone - Too Much Too Heart, Mostly Okay - The Fall

-Ragman is wondering how clean he could get in a sink....

The Ragman Show - Episode #: 75