Art's comments: "I trimmed this from the original interview because it didn't pertain to the narrative of Eric's career, and I felt I was a bit long-winded (very unusual). However, it's a great story! I really thought there was a chance I might even get to write this one up for Rolling Stone at the time."
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Allow a few seconds for buffering.For over 25 years, Eric Von Haessler has had a conversation with America from behind a radio microphone. For much of that time, he ridiculed everyone and everything in his path to hilarious effect. In recent years, he's shared his more serious and well-considered thoughts on everything from politics, to science, to NASCAR, to his favorite band, Drivin' n' Cryin'. These days he can be heard on his podcast, "The Show," and weekly WSB radio show, "The Von Haessler Doctrine."
Eric sits down with Art and recounts the history of his top-rated former morning show, The Regular Guys, which was the toast of the L.A. FM talk radio scene in the mid-1990's at KLSX, and was a consistent ratings winner for its 16 year run in Atlanta on 96 Rock and Rock 100.5. He also shares the experiences and lessons of his rough-and-tumble youth, such as visiting his father in prison, dropping out of high school, living with heroin users, and ultimately finding a way up and out through comedy. 2 hours 22 minutes.
Art's comments: "It's crazy to think in December of 1997 I was on an egg crate mattress in L.A. trying to tune in this cool new show I'd read about, and in 2015 one of the hosts is in my house. If you're a Regular Guys fan, this is a fantastic oral history. Eric has told these stories on the air, but this is the first time they've been told as one narrative. And if you make it through my opening comments, you'll feel like you just sat through all 16 years of the Regular Guys' run in Atlanta.
"By the way, Larry Wachs was always nice and even encouraging to me personally, except that time he blasted me on his blog, which I found merely hysterical."
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Show number 40 is our longest show ever! It's literally too much show!
Rock 100.5/Atlanta's Vinny Bucci returns. He talks about the series of independent film roles he's had in the past year, which includes being directed by former Martin cast member Tommy Ford. He also candidly discusses the dismissal of Eric Von Haessler from the Regular Guys morning show.
Next, ATL-based punk band Onchi (pronounced with a long "O;" own-chi ) discusses how they came together to create a space punk band with synth bass and sci-fi-inspired lyrics. Controversial changes at the largest college radio station in America, Georgia State University's Album 88, are also mused over. Four Onchi tunes are featured: "EYEz," "Tonight We Ride," "Class War !" and "Black Nougat." 1 hour 45 minutes.
Art's comments: "I thought combining a comedian and band would make for a more interesting show. It resulted in the longest show yet! This will be great for a long walk or morning commute.
"Eric Von Haessler's exit and the sudden changes in the Regular Guys show have been of interest to all Atlanta radio fans. I was surprised Booch knew as much as he did and discussed everything openly. He's acquired a pretty impressive film resume, too, in just the past couple of years.
"As for Onchi, I've been addicted to their Soundcloud page for about a month now. My interview with them kind of reminds me of the clip of Tommy Smothers interviewing Pete Townshend, though. (I'm Tommy Smothers in that analogy.)"
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Allow a few seconds for buffering.Just when you thought it was over, Art stages a triumphant return!
First, Art details where the show has been, and more importantly, why he's back to do it again.
Then, Vinny Bucci of Rock 100.5's The Regular Guys Show joins Art in the studio. "The Booch" has had a lot of adventures in the year since he last appeared. The Booch and Art discuss "sharts," the day Larry Wachs stripped naked in the studio, whether the show has ever gotten him laid, and how Booch gets along with fellow show member Sebas. 1 hr. 17 minutes.
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Art's comments:
"This is my class project for Shock Jock 101. I don't know what it is, but a visit from the Booch brings the vulgar comments out of me. Was this a good idea? Only time, and your ears, will tell."
Booch links:
Booch's Twitter
Regular Guys' website
"Case of the Radio Host" movie
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Vinny Bucci, a.k.a. "The Booch," of Rock 100.5's Regular Guys morning show, visits Art in the studio. Booch discusses his journey from being turned away from open mic nights to becoming a regular feature on a top-rated, large market morning radio show. Only one glitch -- Booch was confronted by the police and suspected of planning a bank robbery before he could get to the studio! (Details inside.) He also discusses an embarrassing thing he did to curry the favor of a big-name comic, discovering a close friend's bisexuality, and whether or not he has, or would, do fellow intern Brandi. (Details also inside.) 57 minutes. NOTE: Explicit language.
Art's comments: "Despite how he may sometimes be portrayed on the Regular Guys show, the Booch is a really sharp guy, and though it may sound hokey to say it, he's also super nice. He has never heard of the band Anthrax, however, and that makes me feel old."
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