CD of the Month
  • Mudvayne
    Mudvayne
    by Mudvayne
Inspiration
  • Lords of Chaos: The Bloody Rise of the Satanic Metal Underground New Edition
    Lords of Chaos: The Bloody Rise of the Satanic Metal Underground New Edition
    by Michael Moynihan, Didrik Soderlind
  • Retribution
    Retribution
    by Shadows Fall
  • Brutal Legend
    Brutal Legend
    Electronic Arts
Wednesday
Aug272025

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

Monday
Aug182025

The Ragman Show - Podcast-098

I'm not trying to confuse you.  I didn't skip a show.  97 will be coming your way next week.  I wanted to get this show up as soon as I could, so everyone can get a taste of the new Shape of Water record Petrichor.  Before we get to Rox and Luca from Shape of Water, Ragman talks about bands that are better in the studio than live.  He also tackles the question of what you do, at a show, when the person in front of you is dropping wolf bait.  Next Ragman sits down with Rox and Luca to talk about Shape of Water's new album Petrichor.  The boys give an in depth look into the new album.  From the music to the lyrics, it's all covered.  They also talk about their upcoming tour plans as well as the thoughts behind many of their msuic videos.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns uo.. 

Beer of the show:  Fidens - Staring Into Nothing  Beer rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Dreamawake - Daydream, The Birthday Massacre - Pins and Needles, Omnium Gatherum - My Pain, Titus - Teenage Bummer, Enuff Z Nuff - Shine, Skarlett Riot - Break, Shape of Water - The World is Calling Me, Out of Time, Last Goodbye, Naked, Letting You Go, The Silence of the Lambs, The Words In Eternity, She Never Sleeps Alone, Ukiyo, Falling

-Ragman is planning his trip to Manchester....

The Ragman Show - Episoe#: 98

Thursday
Jul312025

Podcast #: 284 - Ozzy

Ozzy Osbourne was one of the best front men to ever take the stage.  More than a musician, he was a great human being.  He had his struggles in life, but always seemed to come out on top.  Join Genghis and Ragman as the pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness.  The boys take a deep dive into his solo career.  What ere of Ozzy was your favorite?  G & R talk about each prominent guitarist that backed up the madman and how they helped keep his music relevant for decades.  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 Brewing - All That Glitter Is Not Gold  Beer rating:  4

Featured Tracks:  Ozzy Osbourne - Over The Mountain, Crazy, Train, Flying High Again, You Can't Kill Rock N Roll, Believer, Bark at the Moon, Rock N Roll Rebel, Miracle Man, Fire in the Sky, My Little Man, I Don't Wanna Stop, Perry Mayson, Hellraiser, Let Me Hear You Scream, Degradation Blues, Lightning Strikes Again

-Ragman We love you Ozzy!  You will be missed!

Podcast #: 284 - Ozzy

Wednesday
Jul232025

Podcast #: 283 - Final

Did you happen to see the farewell show form Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath?  Was it the event that you thought it would be?  Considering the questionable line up and (air quotes) "super group", were you amazed?  Was this the way you wanted to see Ozzy and Sabbath go out?  Tune in this week, as Genghis and Ragman are flies on the wall for the event.  The boys give their candid opinions, though they may not be what the masses think, but they'll shoot it to ya straight.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns uo..

Editor's Note: This show was recorded right after the final show of Ozzy and Sabbath.  Less than 2 weeks after this recording, unfortunately we lost Ozzy.  RIP Ozzy, we will miss you.  Thank you for all of the great music and memories.

Beer of the show:  Baa Baa Brewhouse - Submerino  Beer rating

Featured Tracks:  Black Sabbath - Children of the Grave, War Pigs, Iron Maiden - Children of the Damned, Ozzy Osbourne - The Ultimate Sin, Anthrax - Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, Type O Negative - Paranoid, Black Sabbath - Changes.

-Ragman RIP Ozzy!

Podcast #: 283 - Final

Wednesday
Jul162025

The Ragman Show - Podcast-096

Ready for a lesson in beer?  This week Ragman welcomes back Shayn from New Magnolia BrewingShayn gives an update on the ever changing Houston beer scene.  Rag's and he discuss the breweries that have recently closed in the Houston area, as well as new trends in the craft beer industry.  If that weren't enough Ragman ponders the proper etiquette when addressing a man with big tits.  All of this and much more on this episode.  So grab a beer, buckle in and get those horns uo..

Beer of the show:  Monkish - Biggie, Biggie, Biggie  Beer rating: 4

Featured Tracks:  Of Mice and Men - Wake Up, Kiss - Strutter, 38 Special - All I Haven't Said, Thousand Below - Palace of Dread, Devin Townsend - Lightworker, Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Blinded By the Light, Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit, Van Halen - Right Now, Hot For Teacher, Jimmy Buffet - Son of a Son of a Sailor, Queen - Fat Bottomed Girls, Jelusick - Seasons 

-Ragman learned a thing or two this episode...

The Ragman Show - Episode: # 96