The Ragman Show - Podcast-026

What gives someone the right to sing to the top of their lungs, while I'm trying to relax in the sauna at the gym.  I get it, if you're singing at a murmur, but why do you think you have to project.  Join Ragman as he shares his latest gym nightmare/story.  Next Rag's brings in guitar extraordinaire, Al Joseph to discuss his latest single Crowned Royal.  Al discusses the motivation behind Crowned Royal as well as what is coming in the near future.  Rag's and Al also discuss being on the wagon, new bands and live shows.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Fierce - Tropical Thunder  Beer Rating:  3

Featured Tracks: Beartooth - Might Love Myself, Hyvmine - Liberator, Al Joseph - Crowned Royal, Polyphia - G.O.A.T., Intervals - Epiphany, Al Joseph - Nightlights, Hyvmine - Cliffhanger, Paracynic, Al Joseph - Labyrinth, All of Creation, Dayseeker - Without me.

Ragman is getting in an instrumental mood.

The Ragman Show - Episode 26

The Ragman Show - Podcast-025

Why do dog walkers think they have special privilege?  Tune in to hear Ragman's latest encounter with a dog walker, in his neighborhood, and then the beautiful tribute he gives her.  Next get ready for a beer-u-cation from Shane at New Magnolia Brewing Co.  Shane gives the skinny on the Houston beer scene and more.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: New Magnolia - Czech Pilsner (Side Pour faucet)  Beer Rating:  4

Featured Tracks: Rise Against - Nowhere Generation, Rage Against the Machine - Bulls on Parade, Hell Yeah - Drink, Drank, Drunk, Hot Mulligan - Shhh! Golf Is On, Thin Lizzy - Renegade, Kiss - Plaster Caster, Temple of the Dog - Say Hello 2 Heaven, Van Halen - Right Now, Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb, Orbit Culture - From the Inside

Ragman just joined the mug club...

The Ragman Show - Episode 25

The Ragman Show - Podcast-024

If someone continues to graze their butt while online at a food truck is it because or poor hygiene, or is it some sort of erotic fixation on the food.  Who knows.  Join Ragman as he ponders this question before bringing in Rox and Luca from Shape of Water.  Rox and Luca give the goods on their latest album Amor Fati.  The guys also break down some of the songs and discuss their deep meanings.  If that weren't enough listen to hear how Luca was arrested for mistaken identity.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Moonraker - The Hermit  Beer Rating:  3.5

Featured Tracks: Caskets - Better Way Out, Shape of Water - Scar, The Snoot, Dancing With Tears in My Eyes, Words In Eternity, Falling, Numbers, The Smile - The Same, Slipknot - Adderall, Shape of Water - The World Is Calling Me

Ragman wants to see Shape of Water live...

The Ragman Show - Episode 24

Podcast #279: Dream

How much thought do you put into what shirt you're going to wear to a show?  Is it taboo to where the band's shirt that you're seeing?  Join Genghis and Ragman as they discuss concert shirt etiquette.  The boys discuss this as the prepare to see Dream Theater, Devin Townsend and Animals As Leaders.  The guys are also joined by local Devin Townsend expert Adam for discussion of each band on the bill and much more.  So grab a beer and get those Horns Up!

Ragman's Beer of the Show: Equal Parts - Nude Tayne  Beer Rating:  4.0

Genghis' Beer of the Show: Parish - Ghost in the Machine  Beer Rating:  3.5

Guest Beer of the Show: Equal Parts - Inner Paths to Outer Space #2   Beer Rating:  3

Featured Tracks: Annisokay - Calamity, Holding Absence - Honey Moon, Caligula's Horse - Slow Violence, Animals As Leaders - Cafo, Polyphia - Ego Death, The Contorionist - Language 1: Intuition, Devin Townsend - Deep Peace, The Paralydium Project - Astral Liberation, Dream Theater - Pull Me Under, Lorna Shore - To The Hellfire, Intervals - Leave No Stone, Devin Townsend - Stars, The Pinapple Theif - Far Below, Ayreon - Day 3 Pain, Jelusik - The Great Divide

Ragman was psyched to be joined by Genghis for this one...

Podcast #279: Dream

The Ragman Show - Podcast-023

Ragman has gone global!  Ragman is on the road for the next few weeks and will be doing the show with locals in various countries in Europe.  Rag's and his friend friend Kris discuss life, beer and music in Norway.  Next Ragman hops over to Scotland to partake of some not so traditional Scottish ales and get educated by his new friend Connor.  The Ragman on the road series 3rd stop is in Stavanger, Norway at Lervig Local Brewing as well as in Aberdeen, Scotland at Fierce Bar.  So buckle in, grab a beer and get ready to rock!  Horns Up!

Beer of the Show: Lervig - Perler for Svin  Beer Rating:  3.5

2nd Beer of the Show: Fierce Brewery - Fancy Juice 7  Beer Ratiing:  3.5

Featured Tracks: I Prevail - Bow Down, Real Friends - Storyteller, Neck Deep - Over and Over, Kvelertak - Evig Vandrer, Dux - Responsible, TNT - 10,000 Lovers, Brushy One String - No Man Stop Me, Heavy Pettin - Devil In Her Eyes, Thin Lizzy - Baby Please Don't Go, Saxon - Redline, Pretty Maids - Little Drops of Heaven, Lustra - Scotty Doesn't Know

Ragman is still fighting jet lag....

The Ragman Show - Episode 23