13 - Riffguy, YouTube guitar star

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Art talks about the Jane's Addiction concert he saw the preceding week, his very brief meeting with Perry Farrell, and how the show exceeded his expectations.

The guest is YouTube guitar star, Riffguy. Riffguy shares a taste of his extraordinary guitar skills and talks about how he acquired them, his RGM signature guitar from King Blossom Guitars, and life as a YouTube celebrity. 49 minutes.

Art's comments: "I've been looking forward to this interview ever since I started the podcast. After you listen to this guy play, you can puzzle with me over how he can get 5 million YouTube views, and yet be missed by apparently everyone in the music business. Hey, Judas Priest: I've got your K.K. Downing replacement right here!"

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Riffguy links:
The YouTube page, where it all started
Riffguy on ReverbNation (music for sale)
Riffguy King Blossom signature guitar
Riffguy on $199 guitar and amp package

12 - Hard Rock Chick, discussion of Regular Guys mention

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Art talks about the recent spotlight the show received from the Regular Guys radio show in Atlanta. He also reads a listener letter from Poland.

The guest is Hard Rock Chick of HardRockChick.com. She brings Art up to speed on music since 1992, and talks about going to Clive Davis' Grammy party shortly after the death of Whitney Houston. 68 mins.

Art's comments: "My old Regular Guys story might run a little long, but it was definitely one of the most exciting days of my life. Hard Rock Chick is good natured about putting up with me. She's like Martha Quinn and Rikki Rachtman rolled into one."

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Links:
Art's freelance writing archive (partial), Regular Guys press release

Hard Rock Chick links:
HardRockChick.com
Hard Rock Chick at the Grammy's

11 - Vinny Bucci, comedian, Regular Guys radio show intern

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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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Vinny Bucci links:
Follow Vinny on Twitter
Booch on the Regular Guys (UStream.tv)
Bucci standup

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10 - David Paul, radio legend

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"Off the Wall with David Paul" burned brightly on WSB-AM in Atlanta, Georgia from the late 1980's to mid-1990's, and its namesake became a legend of talk radio. David Paul now joins Art via Skype to discuss highlights of his career, including being punched in the mouth by "Skinny" Bobby Harper during his show, naked weather ladies, and walking off the air at WGST after only 30 seconds. You will also learn about his latest project, Cartersville UNCUT. Stay tuned for his pitch for the morning show at 92.9 Dave-FM at the end (hey, Mr. Dave-FM PD - Paul says e-mail him at Cartersville UNCUT)! Prior to all of this, Art airs some thoughts on the online piracy act currently before Congress. 49 minutes.

Art's comments: "As America's Favorite Talk Show Host, I doff my cap to the giants of the format, and David Paul is one of those. After appearing on this show, he can say he's finally experienced something more humiliating than being punched by 'Skinny' Bobby Harper."

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David Paul links:
"Bad Attitude Brings Success On Radio" (Orlando Sentinel)
Cartersville UNCUT YouTube and Facebook

9 - Tom Bonnett, Microsoft Bing Xtra Normal Film Fest winner

Tom Bonnett's cat

Where has Art been? Contemplating how to please the whole world and be everything to everybody. He discusses how Edward Van Halen inspired him out of this futile activity.

Tom Bonnett is the guest. Bonnett won the Microsft Xtra Normal Film Fest, besting thousands of hopeful entrants with his piece called "Decision Man." 38 minutes.

Art's comments: "A nicely-done show to inaugurate 2012."

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Tom Bonnett links:
Decision Man
Stand-up videos, etc.

Social media articles:
Netflix becoming a network (Time.com)
Facebook gets cops fired, causes divorces (Time.com)

8 - Internet freedom, Slayer with Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock)

Art discusses laptop issues he's been having before segueing into the familiar theme of the future of civilian vs. corporate-created content on the Internet. He points out how civilians are being scared away from expressing themselves through a fear of job loss as the usual media corporations get their foothold.

Then, on a more lighthearted note, he premiers Slayer's answer to the new Metallica/Lou Reed collaboration, a best-of recorded with Leonard Nimoy called "World Painted Spock." 23 minutes.

Art's comments: "Maybe I come off as rambling, but trust me, there are very good points made in there."

 

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Links related to this show: SpeedTest.net. Check your Internet connection speed! Alison Rosen's blog, New YouTube page, Facebook fan page.

7 - Doug Steele, shred guitarist

In the monologue, Art discusses the delicacies of requesting E-Bay refunds from people with severe heart problems. Guest is YouTube guitar sensation, Doug Steele. Doug talks about his musical history, his stint as a syndicated Australian radio personality, and somehow Larry David enters the conversation, too. 47 minutes.

Art's comments: "I really like fast guitar playing and so does everybody else, so Doug Steele is a great guest. Listen for him."

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Doug Steele links:
DougFCKNSteele.com, YouTube page, Learn Shred Guitar.com, Alarum

6 - Duke Korey, actor

Duke Korey

What makes this show more interesting than all the rest? Because these guests are still in the process of discovering their path and creating their success, Art posits, and there is more drama and intrigue there than with a guest who is already a star. Art also muses that these days adults dress up for Halloween, but kids don't go trick-or-treating. Also discussed is why is it okay to wear turbans and beards at the mall, but not to celebrate American traditions? Guest is rising actor and Platinum Championship Wrestling referee, Duke Korey. 44 minutes.

Art's comments: "I probably had it coming. I was dressed provocatively." (Listen to the full show to hear what he's talking about.)

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Duke Korey links:

Facebook fan page, The Hockey Oracle, Dad's Garage, Platinum Championship Wrestling