The Millenial Generation

Why is there a sense of entitlement in the current generation of young adults these days? I think that is a valid question. It is a question the preceding generation ALWAYS asks of the youngsters of their day. This time around, it does seem different. We seem to be living in a world where it is tough to live. There aren't as many careers as their used to be. Corporate America and other outside influences have made life tough for the fabled "middle class".

People of my generation (and you know who you are) are still licking the wounds from the Great Recession and as we wake up from that fight we have seen the world change dramatically. Add to this the children born around the turn of the century. They are coming of age and they are a demanding lot.

BUT, they are also in control of the things we all take for granted. Maybe not literally... yet. They are part of a massive consumer target audience and they have become rather particular as to how they consume their media. Most of them have no subscription to cable or satellite TV services and they certainly don't listen to antiquated technology known as AM/FM radio.

All they want is an internet connection and a thirst for the things their parents love and enjoy. But on their terms. But, is there a redeeming quality this generation can offer?



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NEXT WEEK: How to make a podcast. At least, how I make a podcast. Plus, a look at what should be a stellar Season Finale and the really cool future of From Radioland as we enter our second year of production.

God & Guns

This was an episode I wanted to do for some time now. With the terribly tragic events that occurred in Paris at Charlie Hebdo. A senseless act where provocative comedians raised the ire of some fundamentalist religious zealots who acted in a brutal manner. An act of terror based under the name of God.

I suppose some people are offended when their religious icons are the subject of comic delivery. To me, it is far more offensive when innocent people lose their lives over their comedic sense in regards to such religious icons. Personally, I am more offended by those who seek out such offensives to further their own causes. Heresy, I know.

A brief word about this episode. It occurred to me while I was recording this episode that what is said in this episode may be considered deeply offensive to some. As a result, those of you who are listening outside of the United States might want to keep that in mind. Sadly, we live in a world where consuming this particular episode could actually be dangerous. Listener discretion is advised.



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NEXT WEEK: Kids These Days. It's the attack of the millennials. Sort of... if they could just give a shit.

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Dianna Does LA (part 2)

As promised, here is part 2 of my conversation with Dianna Fryer. In this episode, she talks about self improvement, life after death, the radio business and what 2015 holds for Radio Memphis. Of course, she is headed to Los Angeles, California to appear at NAMM. She has now been asked to work the red carpet at the She Rocks Awards. This proves once again that we at Radio Memphis are doing things other stations cannot nor are willing to go the extra mile. Ha!

Also in this conversation, we talk about getting a certain person on this podcast as a guest. Dianna gives me hell about it but it is all in good fun. I can tell you all this, if you ever have the chance to sit down with Dianna to have a conversation about anything that comes to mind, do it. You won't regret the time spent.



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NEXT WEEK: That is blasphemy! We'll have a discussion about some things that will more than likely upset a bunch of people. Religion and violence all in the name of comedy. Sad but true in the world we live in now.

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Dianna Does LA (part 1)

Dianna Fryer has been a guest on this show a couple of times. She actually requested a return visit to Radioland to talk about her upcoming trip to Los Angeles, California and her appearance at NAMM. This is a big thing for Radio Memphis. Apparently, the station has a lot of fans there and not just in music lovers but musicians themselves.

The last time she was a guest on this show, I got her to storm out of Studio A. This time, she holds her ground despite the fact I managed to annoy her toward the end of this episode.

We talked for over an hour and a half and we covered a lot of ground. This is why I broke up our talk in to two separate episodes.



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NEXT WEEK: Part 2 including jobs in the afterlife, the people we have dealt with in the past and who we want to deal with in the future. Also, there is a guest I would love to have on the show that Dianna finds to be fodder to TRY to get under MY skin with.

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