October 15th, 2009
By now I'm sure you've heard my best friend in the whole wide world, Mark from Operation Lookout.org. He's my gangster who calls in at least once a week during the Morning 12 Pack and we talk about his favorite movie, The Wizard of Oz. There are so many wonderful things about that picture that Mark loves, but the basic story is the displacement of a Kansas girl named Dorothy.
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October 13th, 2009
I love to get After it--everyone knows this. However, there is a person that calls my show nearly every day that really loves to get AAAAAAfter it...and his name is Bob The Drunk. You may think that this guy sounds abnormally drunk and say to yourself, "God, I hope I don't sound that wasted when I party." Well, I have some good news for you--you never will. No
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October 12th, 2009
Today you may have heard the Caped Crusader call in. He is a man of values. And he stated that the Joker may be released from Arcum Asylum as early as next week because there is a lack of evidence to keep him in the padded cell. Well, what this means is that we must obtain the spoken testimony of Leonard as soon as possible. He will confess that the Joker was apprehended
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October 7th, 2009
One of my favorite lyrics in a song of all time is from the Pink Floyd tune, Time. David Gilmore sings, "And then one day you find, 10 years have got behind you, no one told you when to run, you missed the starting gun..." Well, every once in a while it's a trip to look back in time and recollect what you looked like and what you were up to. So, I've taken todays
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October 6th, 2009
There's an edition of The Gangster Life that is set in Crescent Bar over Labor Day weekend. It's The Gangster Life 17 http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid22780998001?bclid=22770167001&bctid=37926040001. At the end of the film, you'll see that an amazing rainbow spreads across the sky, luring any dreamers to take a chance of finding the end of it for a pot of
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October 5th, 2009
I have risen from the dead. Man, last week, I thought I was gonna die. I was terribly sick. Here's the thing--three weeks ago I had invasive surgery on my face, or I should say, IN my face. Endoscopic surgery. My sinuses were rooted. And as you could witness from the Gangster Life 18: 4 shows in 4 days,
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September 29th, 2009
Some would agree in saying that I have a pretty advantaged life. And I would have to agree. Now, don't think that it's always been like this for me, because it hasn't. I come from the same crappy background as most of you--broken family, hardly enough cash to put dinner on the table. That's all behind me now. Things are different. I've built a solid reputation
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September 28th, 2009
Yesterday we experienced a disappointing loss at Qwest Field as the Seattle Seahawks Pooped the bed against the Chicago Bears. And whatever emotion it is that you're feeling, be it anger, or empathy, there's one thing you can't deny. And that's that attending a professional football contest in Seattle is a lot of fun. Especially when the weather is impeccable. Here, the
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September 24th, 2009
Today you may have heard a Big Baller comment of the Morning 12 Pack. It was all Alice in Chains tunes. And the Big Timer was stoked to hear all the kick ass music. He mentioned that he was fortunate enough to have been able to attend the AIC acoustic show about a month ago at EMP. After the show, Jerry Cantrell led everyone up the way to the Pacific Science Center to hear
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September 23rd, 2009
It's been a long, hot summer and the concerts have been numerous for your Gangster. Hell, I may have attended a record number in the past 4 months just as Seattle has experienced record temperatures. Together, we've been on fire. Nice one, eh? Haaaaaaaaarsh. Well, it's that time again to give out the strongest move of the summer to one very deserving Big Timer.
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September 22nd, 2009
Seattle's prodigal sons returned last night to Key Arena and just as every time Pearl Jam plays their home town, it was very special. And although they've enjoyed an extremely successful commercial career, their live sets are a consistently unpredictable entity. They've swayed in and out of creative phases throughout their tenure as Seattle's most popular rock band. And with the
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September 21st, 2009
I should not have come in to work today. Last Tuesday, I had surgery on my sinuses--what's known in layman's terms as "Roto-Rooter" Surgery. I have to admit that going in to it I was slightly excited. Sitting on the couch for 6 days gettin hopped up on Oxy's collecting a paycheck for sick time didn't sound like such a bad deal. Until the 2nd, or
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September 14th, 2009
All I can say is ENOUGH ALREADY!! This summer has been a blast, but I'm really beginning to run low on energy. I mean, the weather has been conducive for being outside as often as possible and here in Washington, we have a couple of the world's best amphitheater for concerts. So, whether I feel like it, or not, I attend almost every show. And Saturday night was not
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September 10th, 2009
Fired up!! The NFL season gets under way this sunday and Qwest Field will be the place for the Seattle Seahawks to get things started. However, there is one thing on which I feel I must comment. I don't believe that it's a coincidence that the Hawks and I share the same slogan as seen in this billboard. I've been on the air in this market for 7 years. If I were a
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September 9th, 2009
Today is 999 Day of the Rock of Seattle, KISW. It's a special day worth celebrating due to the fact that our frequency is 99.9. And although it's a day of seriousness as we devote everything we do to the Rockaholics, I'm never one to miss a chance to punk someone. And today, I did so, quite fittingly, with 99 Luft balloons by Nina. It's an 80's pop song that, today, took
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September 8th, 2009
If you ever listen between the 10am and 11am hour, you have most likely heard the Rickerpedia. Well, a gangster who's a devout hugantic player, has undertaken the arduous task of posting definitions of his own on the internet. And to get you on track, I've chosen to place them here for the informative process of keeping you up to speed. Feel free to comment with your own
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September 3rd, 2009
Last night I had the priviledge of introducing Queensryche at the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe. And I have to say that it was a good drive outside the Seattle city limits to get there. Deep. Now, I think I can assume that you've seen Queensryche at least once in your concert attending career, so I won't bore you with a photo of the band performing live. What I want to do
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September 2nd, 2009
Yesterday I felded a call from a gangster who calls himself the As-phault Hauler. Now, it's very important that you don't confuse the As-phault hauler with the Ass Hauler. You see, the Ass Hauler is the gangster who's behind the wheel of the truck in this poster. You remember this poster, don't you? It came from the 80's. When "hard bodies" were a
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September 1st, 2009
Well, I finally did it. I accomplished a task that I needed to accomplish before I died...or, before they died. I saw AC/DC in concert. And I recorded the experience of video for another edition of the Gangster Life. This episode will be posted tomorrow after I produce it--The Gangster Life 16: 2 Shows in 3 Days. To think that a guy who's been in radio for 15 years
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August 31st, 2009
The AC/DC show is tonight and I'm pumped. In fact, I'm gonna tell you a deep, dark secret that very people know and that I'm kind of ashamed to admit.... I've never seen AC/DC live. And Let There Be Rock is the first record album I ever purchased. It was from my friend's big sister when I was about 12. I bought it for $1. In fact, at the time, I couldn't
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August 27th, 2009
Last night's Alice in Chains intimate, acoustic performance lived up to the expectations and then some. Not only were we treated to songs like Rooster, Got Me Wrong, and Down in a Hole performed live, but as soon as they were done with their set, Jerry invited the entire crowd of 150 people to hear their new album. He simply said, "Follow me". He proceeded to walk out
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August 26th, 2009
As tonight is a very special acoustic performance with Alice in Chains, we've got the concert season coming to a close. Saturday is Nickelback at the Gorge and Monday is AC/DC at the Tacoma Dome. September 21st and 22nd you get Pearl Jam with Shinedown also on the 22nd. And the AIC electric show is the 24th at the Moore Theater. Great stuff. However, many of you will
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August 25th, 2009
The video for The Gangster Life 15: Pain in the Grass '09, is now posted! You can find it on the gangster Life banner on the Ricker page on KISW.com, or on KISW TV on the home page. People ask me, "why is it that you are so proficient at making short movies?" Well, when I started college, I was a film major. However, I switched to journalism my sophmore
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August 24th, 2009
As the official videographer for Pain in the Grass, I also took the time to snap some still shots for my Gangsters to see. There's nothing quite like having a party where 16,000 of your friends show up. So, I want to say thank you Rockaholics from the bottom of my heart--and I'm speaking for the entire staff here at KISW. You make us proud to be a part of the most kick ass rock
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August 20th, 2009
I received my bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism from San Diego State University. Therefore, I know how to cover a story. Now, this recent developement is something of which you should take note. Especially if you're a frat boy with a slight cut on your chest from just having started working out and you have pasty, white skin. Cougars are on the loose and they're
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August 19th, 2009
It is an absolute breath of fresh air to have the luxury of having a legitimate rock star on my show on a regular basis. You know him as My Gangster Who Claims to have been in Guns 'n' Roses and started Motley Crue. Many of his detractors, possibly you, don't believe that he was actually really in the band. Even as today, he gave us a detailed account of how Slash drove their
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August 18th, 2009
Ok, I found the pictures that I misplaced. They fell out of my pocket in between the ripped cushions of the couch. And Glory, I found a little bud in there, too. Naw, actually, I had the pics from Hempfest 09 in my phone, so here they are. It was an affair that promoted the legalization of marijuana laced with music and comedy. Many products were available for
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August 17th, 2009
I had a big Saturday. First, I attended Seattle Hempfest in the first part of the day. And, I'd post the photos for you, but I seem to have misplaced them. And I can't blame it on the A-A-A-A-A-Alchohol if you get my drift. I'll locate those for you and post them tomorrow. Maybe some alchohol will actually help me find them. Now, in the latter half of the
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August 13th, 2009
It's hard to believe it's a girl. I mean, how many girls do you know that hump things? Usually chicks use a passive, manipulative technique to try to get YOU to hump THEM. And it works. However, my baby gir's dog, Ella, makes no excuses and goes directly to the source and immediately gets AAAAAAAAAAfter it. And she's aggressive when she does it. She wraps her
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August 12th, 2009
Let's talk about The Gangster Life: a video series. It's a solid way for you, the Rockaholics, to catch up on what your broskie does in his off-time. It is, as Alice In Chains would say, "a looking in view" to the personal episodes of this blog author's life. I take great pains to bring you an honest, entertaining 3-4 minute video each week. I direct it, shoot it
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August 11th, 2009
I found it! Yesterday, I told the story of how I met "Your Gangster who claims to have been in Guns 'n' Roses" at a Foul Balls game last thursday. And he gave me a photocopy of a page from an autobiography that had a picture of (who he claims to be) himself. You see, he says that that is him next to Axl with Buckethead on stage. You and I can clearly see that
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August 10th, 2009
I lied. I said on the air today with Thee Ted Smith and Ben the Psycho Muppet that I met "My Gangster Who Claims to have been in Guns 'n' Roses" at the Foul Balls game last thursday. This is true. However, I stated that he gave a photocopy of a page out of an autobiography to me. On that peice of paper was a photo of Axl, Buckethead and Duff McKagan on
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August 6th, 2009
Birthdays are special. it's the one day out of the year that is designated as YOUR day. And everyone gets to celebrate. Which explains why it's so popular. Because we're always looking for a good reason to get AAAAAAfter it. Then, some birthdays are more important than others. like your 21st, or 40th, I guess. Well, for Lucky the Squirrell, number 4 is a
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August 4th, 2009
I have a lot of experience with Women. I'm around 40 years old and have been in many relationships, none of which have ended in marriage. Therefore, any of you who may question my authority on this subject need to back off and accept the FACT that I know what I'm talking about. That's why I've taken the initiative to inform you of this most perilous observation. Please
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August 4th, 2009
These are tough economic times, there's no doubt. And as a representative for the working man, I take pride in trying to help a brother out in a time of need. Well, this one cat called Mr. KeefeBox sent me a photo of some of his work. And I was impressed. Then the Way High Window Guy purchased one of his boxes and showed it to me and I thought it was cool as hell.
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August 3rd, 2009
You may have heard Sticky Icky Ed before on the show. He's the one who was planning on running for President before he swithced his candidacy to Governor of the State of Washington. Before the election, though, Ed changed his directive and decided to run for Sheriff of King County, but then turned his attention to the office of Mayor of Seattle. Now, Sticky Icky Ed has
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July 30th, 2009
I take a lot of pride in giving shouts out to the working Gangsters every day. This most reciprocal event happens at the end of High Noon. I believe that it's the least I can do to show you Rockaholics how important it is that we bond together to keep this iconic rock community of Seattle (and beyond) the mecca that it became decades ago. Seattle has a storied
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July 29th, 2009
The main subject of discussion is, and will continue to be, the heat. Seattle has never been hotter. And if you're not from here, you don't understand that when you've lived here for any extended period of time, you become climatized. And when the heat lights up like it is, it's a radical transition. So, in these trying days of intense heat, may I recommend a delicious,
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July 28th, 2009
The main topic of discussion these days here in the Pacific Northwest, uncharacteristically, is the heat. Yesterday at the White River Amphitheater had to be the most scorching concert on record in the Puget Sound. The Gangsters and Gir's were sweating their asses off and it only got hotter as the music lit up the place at Cruefest 2. I mean, I'm from Florida. And it was
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July 27th, 2009
I'm sure you're familiar with My Gangster Who Claims to be in Gun's n' Roses and started Motley Crue. Well, today he called in and said that his ride blew him off to the show and that he doesn't have a ticket. Which I find peculiar. After all, he was a founding member of the band as well as many other rock star endeavors. You'd think that either Nikki, Tommy, Mick, or
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July 23rd, 2009
Yesterday's new entry into the gangster life has already raised some awareness from the Rockaholics. View it here http://www.kisw.com/pages/4375590.php I'll take this opportunity to post one response from this most important journey up Mt. Rainier that has been recorded for your convenient, viewing enjoyment.
Beautiful mountains, twin peaks of heaven. The drastically
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July 22nd, 2009
As baseball season is heating up, I find that it's mildly exciting to follow the Seattle Mariners. Although baseball is a sleepy sport, there is a pinch of excitement in each game that slightly resembles the feeling of dropping your unplugged electric razor in your bubble bath. You may find yourself exhuding a light gasp for a couple seconds. And there, at Safeco field, the
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July 21st, 2009
Damn it's hot outside. And with this intense heat, obviously, comes a great deal of sunshine. And if you're looking outside like I am, certainly you can appreciate a clean window. Well, it's quite nice to know that The Way High Window Guy does a kick ass job keeping the city sparkling. Just like Superman deterring crime around Gotham city, Way High is vigilantly cleaning
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July 20th, 2009
Today on the show I recieved a call from Jim Davis "the caretaker of the Jimi Hendrix childhood home". He asked how my weekend was and I replied that I was tired. I went camping, you see, at Mt. Rainier (an episode of The Gangster Life will be available on wednesday afternoon). In the lot next to mine was a family with a toddler. Now, I announced to Jim
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July 16th, 2009
Well, it with great displeasure that I bring to you this new information that, I must admit, is quite alarming. You see, one of my closest friends is Cheif Meteorologist for Fox News. We snowboard together, golf together, hang out together... he's my buddy. Now, however, I have to assess whether it's safe for me to continue the friendship. I refrain from saying
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July 15th, 2009
If you've been listening to my show long enough, you've certainly heard My Gangster Who Claims To Have Been In Guns 'n Roses. And I have to say, aside from Duff McKagan being a friend of the radio station, it is, indeed, an honor to have someone of such Rock royalty to be calling on a regular basis. After all, not only was he a distinguished member of that band, but also (these
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July 14th, 2009
I don't know if you were aware of this, or not, but UFC Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar and I are good homies. Well, just after his big victory saturday night over Frank Mir, we hung out backstage and chatted up the probability of getting on top of his wife later that night. Ha Ha, what a jokester Brock is! Call him what you want, a poor sportsman, primadonna, whatever.
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July 13th, 2009
This is where I reflect back on Thursday, a day where the Rockaholics made a difference in the Pacific Northwest. You know, most of the time, as a Rock station, we (meaning all of us collectively) don't get the respect we deserve. It's true. a lot of people stick their noses up when the hear any mention of KISW--like we don't matter, or something. Like we're "less of
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July 8th, 2009
Have we possibly found Leonard! This could be the break we've been looking for. It's been an extensive search that has spanned over several years--hell, Leonard has been calling this radio station since Cathy Faulkner--and no one has ever seen him. Until now? Well, we don't know. However, we do have what could very possibly be the break in this case of the search for
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July 7th, 2009
You've heard of the Trash Haaaaaaaaaaauuuler, right? He's a true gangster that is a regular at High Noon. The Trash Hauler is a respected Rockaholic who represents the workin' man. He is the quintessential blue collar making that dollar. And the fact is, having known him personally for a few years, that he's a damn good human being. In fact, he's a damn good
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July 7th, 2009
If you had the displeasure of hearing the Joker on the air today, you experienced a very frightening proposition. I hate to even repeat it--it makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end. However, I believe that everyone should be properly informed (in case you care to make a wager with a broskie). You see, the Joker is unrelenting on his search for the toxic gas that has
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June 25th, 2009
I'd like to retract a statement that I made today on the air. In a moment of frustration, I called NowhereMan and idiot. And in in way do I really think that he is an actual idiot. You may have heard him blow a great opportunity to Culture Club a 13 year old gangster. The stage was set, the timing was perfect, and he began playing the song midway through the chorus.
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June 24th, 2009
If you're a regular visitor to this dialy blog and you often listen to the show, chances are you're very aware of the standing situation with Leonard. Presently, he is very sought after by a villain of whom we are very much aware named the Joker. We know very little about Leonard's whereabouts, really, but we do know that he lives near the Luna Park Cafe. And although Leonard
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June 23rd, 2009
Foul Balls season has begun and the undefeated KISW Foul Balls are coming to your town, or one near you. If you've never attended a game, well, it's secondary to the Gettin' AAAAAAAAfter it's afterward. Yes, it's a blast to play competetive softball against other Rockaholics, but to drink with them trumps any importance held in the game. And you can't count out the fact that
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June 22nd, 2009
Yesterday was Father's Day and I want to wish you a belated happy one if you are, indeed, a pop...of some sort. I say that because I, personally, haven't fathered any children...that I'm aware of...or want to make public. In fact, I consider myself lucky because I haven't been married either. I like to keep things simple, Man, my life's got enough going on than to find time tow
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June 18th, 2009
We all play the real game of life every day. It's a difficult one with it's complex decisions to make--the hirings and firings and crossroads and predictabilities. Life is a beautifully tragic, wonderfully drastic gift that comes with great uncertainties and questions. So, when you play The Game of Life, it's no surprise that you're going to be confronted with many of the
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June 17th, 2009
Summer came a little early this year here in the pacific northwest. However, many of us need a little spark of sunshine to get us through the long winters. I had one gangster, The Junkman who works for Bremerton Fire Department, inquire with me about the potential of acquiring some of the love from that orange nova. He was taking the family to Orlando for vacation. I told
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June 16, 2009
We made a proud stance this week as the premiere rock station in the entire United States of America. I don't mind bragging. See, there are good rock stations all over the country that put on summer concerts. And they can be good, notably. We had one in Tampa that was a lot of fun. However, for the true rocker, the line-up that we've compiled for this year's Pain in
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June 15th, 2009
My grandfather was born on the day before the turn of the century. It's true. My grandfather, Eugene Ricker, was born December 30th, 1899. And on that day, 100 years later in 1999, I paid homage to him in my own way. I lived in Florida at the time and since I couldn't be at his resting cite, I instead took a bouquet of flowers to the river on which I lived and threw them
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June 11th, 2009
If you caught my shout out's for High Noon today, you heard me get emotional. Which is rare. Even though I'm a funnyman by trade, I never forget that I'm a human being. And, certainly, I have love in my heart. You see, almost 7 years ago when Icame to KISW, I was a pretty lonely guy. And one of my first fans was a brother named Carter Childress. Carter came to
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June 10th, 2009
Everyone loves Ella. She's my Baby Gir's Pommeranian who humps furniture like the Truxter. The Truxter trucks the Truxter Truck and humps furniture as the workin' man that he is. He's not to be confused with the Trucker who drives the Trucker's truck. They both hump furniture, though, just like my Baby Gir's dog, Ella. And after Ella is done, she chases the cats away
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June 9th, 2009
Ok, I got the job done. If you read yesterday's blog, you may have been anticipating today's entry to see the actual results that I came up with. In my secretive mission to investigate the potential face-off between Leonard and the Joker at the Luna Park Cafe in West Seattle, I've produced some very interesting results. Firstly, that the sandwich board that sits on the
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June 8th, 2009
I'm taking one for the team here. That's right, I've put myself in harms way for the benefit of all mankind. I actually went on a reconnaissance mission--investigated the possible scene of a crime. I had to intervene, because the way things are going, we could have a messy confrontation. You see, a short order cook, Jordan, at the Luna Park Cafe, has offered Leonard a
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June 4th, 2009
Today, I am going to use this time and space to give homage to the icon that has left a lasting impression on my like no other celebrity I've ever seen. From the time I was young, very young, I have to say that the imprint of this man in my mind, having seen him on television, could very easily be what made me want to go into show business. Of course, to confirm this
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June 3rd, 2009
Here's a look at your Gangster like no one else will ever see. I mean, this has been one of the scariest episodes of my life. Low and behold, I'm in a video game store last night, checking out some cd's and stuff and all of a sudden, ZAPP!!! The power goes out in the place and then the lights begin to flicker and when they finally come back on, HOLY CRAP, my complete DNA has
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June 2nd, 2009
You may remember the story I told about when I was at Jimi Hendrix' childhood home with Jim Daveis, the home's caretaker. Jim was kind enough to allow me to enter into the fences off premises. After we celebrated and shared some music with Jimi, we spotted a little kitten crying from under the house. It was emaciated and flea ridden. So I rescued her and named her
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June 1st, 2009
The sun is out. And it hasn't gone anywhere in about a week. And according to Q13 Fox News at 10's Walter Kelley, it's here to stay, possibly through the weekend. That's some seriously good weather. Where am I and what have you done with Seattle? Love it while it lasts. One thing is certain, though, as summer fast approaches. It's that the KISW Softball
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May 28th, 2009
It's amazing, you know, the transformation that occurs in time. We begin fresh and young, of course, and die rough and wrinkled. However, in the mean time, as human beings, we go through cycles and phases of different fashions. The way we present ourselves is very important to us. And to look back at some of our appearances over the years can be comical. I, for
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May 27th, 2009
As I sit here and think about what it is I wish to share with you on this day, nothing really strikes me as being truly relevant--other than the fact that we are indeed here...now. Sometimes you have to just stop...and do nothing. It's difficult to do, but the existence that we share needs to be quietly celebrated once in a while. Rather than implementing an innovative idea with
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May 26th, 2009
This is what I did during the day. You see, I spent the weekend at Sasquatch Festival at the Gorge Amphitheater, camped out. There's only so much of that mayhem a person can handle. So I had to get away. And to Crescent Bar I travelled. The photos here are a meager representation of the ridiculous chaos of innebriated vacationers. In fact, you'll be
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May 21st, 2009
Summer is here! We've got an incredibly beautiful weekend planned (according to Q13's Fox News Chief Meteorologist Walter Kelley). I, personally, will be attending Sasquatch Festival at the Gorge to check out Nine Inch Nails and Jane's Addiction as well as Kings of Leon (they do the song Sex On Fire). However, in addition to the concert at night, I'll be floating during the
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May 20th, 2009
I have a somewhat popular term of affection that I regularly share with my Gangsters on the air. It's when I call them "My Dogg". When you refer to someone as "your Dogg", you're borrowing the word for the animal that represents man's best friend. There is no other animal on the planet with which we have created a more lasting bond. Therefore, the term
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May 19th, 2009
I get a lot of brothers in bands who either send me their MP3, or want advice on how they can get their music played on KISW. It's a tricky question, because most of these guys don't have much knowlege about the industry and how it works. And they're fans of my show and I really don't want to be "that guy" who has to give them tough love. It can backfire and they can
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May 18th, 2009
If you look at KISW.TV, you'll see video from last thursday's interview with Joe Satriani and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer) on the Men's Room. I however, may have come up with the photograph of the year. Can you believe that the Satch Man is 53 years old. He sure as hell doesn't look it. In fact, he looks so young, there's an eerie resemblance to Mini Me.
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May 14th, 2009
It's not every day that I pimp my own action, but today, I'm going to take the opportunity to do just that. You see, if you look at the bottom of my personal page at KISW.com, you'll see a banner for a brand new feature called THE GANGSTER LIFE. I have begun to document my life's activities through the magic of the video camera. This will be a weekly series and every video
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May 13th, 2009
The greatest trick that has ever been played on humanity is the differential between sexual peeks between men and women. Everyone knows that a man peeks around the age of 17 and the female peeks at around 30. Which means that neither wants sex the most when in their physical prime. Women's bodies are more beautiful in their youth and, on average, men's when they get older.
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May 12th, 2009
I love this readio station more than I've loved any radio station in my life. And that's a lot of radio stations. You may not be aware of this, but I was raised in a radio family. My father and his brother, my uncle, were men who made their livings as radio broadcasters. And I did my first voice over for a commercial at the age of 7. As a teenager, I gravitated to
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May 11th, 2009
Well, here we go. Leonard continues to bury his head in the sand like an ostrich that believes that what it can't see won't hurt it. As rational human beings, the rest of us know that isn't the way things work. As Leonard continues to pass the responsibility of keeping the Joker from harming us while he continues to spread the swine flu, we become more endanged by
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May 7th, 2009
Things are getting a little tense around here...and West Seattle. For Leonard, that is. I feel badly for him. He's caught in the middle of this maelstrom of events surrounding the developement of the Swine Flu and it was never his intention at all to become involved. All he's ever wanted is to eat frozen salisbury steak tv dinners, watch the Price is Right and take 14 hour
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May 6th, 2009
It's nice to know that when I show up somewhere, there are Gangsters and Gir's who want to be a part of the action. Yesterday was Cinco de Drinko and hopefully, you took heed and passed my eye test on yesterday's blog before you dove knuckle deep into the wrong pond. Anyway, the party got rockin' at the Matador in Redmond with Palmela Handerson, the Giant Rubber Chicken
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May 5th, 2009
Today is Cinco De Mayo, the day that signifies Mexican independence. And without a doubt, we'll all be getting AAAAfter it. And that does include me as I'll be hosting a phat cinco party at the Matador in Redmond. Now, to make sure you don't make any critical errors when making advances toward a fresh baby gir', one should take heed when one has over-indulged in the goody goody
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May 4th, 2009
There's no way I could have invited every Rockaholic to my birthday party. And most of you probably wouldn't have come. That's why I took it upon myself to share the events with you now. Needless to say, we got AAAAAAAAAAAAAAter it! The Tap House Bar and Grill down town Seattle was the venue and the cocktails flowed like Niagara Falls. In the first photo, Sir Isaac
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April 30th, 2009
These are frightening times. One has to take every precaution with one's safety. And as the Swine Flu creeps it's way into the pacific northwest, we should all be aware of our surroundings. Especially after what I've just received. The Joker, as you can see here, is taking accountability for the spread of the swine flu, or in his words, SMILEX. He claims to have
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April 29th, 2009
Your birthday is a special day. Well, what I really mean is that MY birthday is a special day. Let's face it, no matter who you are, there's one day out of the year that makes you a small celebrity. And everyone gets one. Is it really that big of a deal, or do we make it a big deal because every one of us demands to be special at least one day out of every
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April 28th, 2009
So, I had this dream. And I was at one of those completely outdated telephone booths. You know, the kind with the rotary phone. The kind you don't see any more because nearly everyone alive in this country has a cell phone. I mean really, you see a telephone booth about as often as you see a DeLorean (the car used in Back to the Future--and if you never saw it, I'm sorry
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April 27th, 2009
I'm an animal lover. When I volunteer my services, or donate to a cause, it's generally the Humane Society. So, it shouldn't come as a surprise that I have 2 cats. In fact, it's very possible that you've heard me talk about my 26 pound black cat named Tucker. Tuckie is a good boy. Most of the time. He bitches a lot because he rarely has a full belly. And
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April 23rd, 2009
Now you get the payoff. I know you wished you could have been there. I realize you've got stuff goin' on, Man. That's why I take the time to write a blog and keep you informed of what's happenin'. And as you can see here, the 420 celebration at Jimi Hendrix memorial is an event you don't want to miss. There's always next year, Gangster.
Here's Toppy!
My
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April 22nd, 2009
Tomorrow you'll get the best photo of the 420 gathering at Jimi Hendrix Memorial--the Group photo. We had about 200 people there and it was a beautiful day, so the pictures came out clear--so much so, that you could almost see the purple haze emanating from the site. You'll see here that Budward, who sings to Mouse's harmonica, meets Ella, my baby gir's dog who humps furniture like
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April 21st, 2009
The 420 celebration at Jimi Hendrix' memorial was a smash success. If there were only 2 people that attended and felt the brotherhood that was displayed, it would have been a success. But there were almost 200 people--nearly double from last year. Now, as the week goes on, I'll share more photos and stories with you, but for now, I have to honor the official mascot of the
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April 20th, 2009
Tomorrow's blog will be filled with tasty treats from todays gathering at Jimi Hendrix' memorial. All the characters will be there: the way High Window Guy, Nowhere Man, Lech Walensa, Sir Isaac Lime, Sticky Icky Ed, Mouse and Budward, and of course, the Truxter. You know, my gangster who humps furniture for a living like my Baby Gir's dog, Ella? Oh, by the way, Ella will
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April 16th, 2009
Just before High Noon today, Captain Jack Sparrow called with a report on his search for the missing link, also known as Leonard. He explained that he was headed north to do some reconissance and that possibly a connection with the fabled yeti could expose certain clues that might lead us to this most mysterious enigma. This next excerpt is from his captain's logue.
Ahoy
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April 15th, 2009
If baseball is America's favorite past time, then partying is America's favorite present time. That's why we combined the two yesterday for our Opening Day Party at Elysian Fields before the Mariners game. And not only were the Gangsters and Gir's in full force, but the game ended up being a smash success for the M's. One of the following photos is my view of Ken Griffey Jr.'s
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April 13th, 2009
God I love to slide down a mountain. I find the existential feeling of sharing the elements of the universe with an inert sensation in my phyche to be the embodiment of life itself. And when you pair this feeling with the excitement of a hunormous party, you can't get any better. Now, for those of you who are just getting to know what I'm all about, one of the activities I most
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April 9th, 2009
Call me whatever name you want, I can take it. Some of you might see this posting as embellishing what is considered to be an "already inflated ego". Others may view this as a generous gift of benevolence to my hugantic Gangsters who enjoy a short look into my personal life. Regardless, it is what it is and it's officially posted. For the 2nd time.
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April 8th, 2009
It was a pensive, but inspirational show today as I devoted much of the content to the 15 year anniversary of Kurt Cobain's body being found in his home on Lake Washington. I made the reference, at one point, that possibly, Kurt's death was a sacrifice to the rest of us. It was to inform us, maybe, that fame and fortune--the dangling carrot--isn't the sure fire path to
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April 8th, 2009
I like to let my Gangsters take the controls of the Rock and Roll. That's why, every day at High Noon, I offer up the platform for the Rockaholics to lay down whatever it is that's on their mind. Many times you talk about work (or the lack of...) and other times you talk about music. Well, it's what my show is about--those 2 items more than anything else. And today,
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April 6th, 2009
By now you should be familiar with The Truxter. He's been a regular caller for quite a while and he's notorious for enjoying a "Stoli's and Vodka" on his day off while watching Nascar. The Truxter is a hard working man. In fact, the Truxter has been working hard, humping furniture for 26 years--he picks it up, humps it to the truck, then humps it through
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April 2nd, 2009
Enough about Vegas for God's sake. I still don't feel right--like my equillibrium is off. And the more I talk about it, the more I get reminded of my low cash flow and low energy. It's like you get a day of feeling hungover for every day you spent in vegas and for me it was 8. No, let's reflect to the Rock Girl Gala that took place on the 20th of March since I haven't had
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April 1st, 2009
Now it's time to get to the good stuff. And this is no April Fool's joke. If you've been checking this blog all week long, you know that I've baited you every day with the anticipation that you'd see some scandalous action photographed on my recent 8 day visit to Vegas. Well, I don't know how many of you will find these accounts scandalous, but your Gangster wearing his Baby
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March 31st, 2009
We'll start with some of the good stuff. No, I'm not talking about the partying. That's a given. And I'll get to that--be patient. Of course, I'm referring to the 8 days spent in Las Vegas. And as stated yesterday, I'll slowly disclose many of the events that took place. However, since I'm a true fan of the KISW Rockaholics, at least on this trip, what happens
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March 30th, 2009
There's a lot to talk about today. Considering the last time we communicated was the day of the Rock Girl Gala, which was 11 days ago, we probably should reflect on that atomic evening. However, the next day, I boarded an airplane for Las Vegas. So which would you rather hear about? Well, I'll make a deal with you. Since there is a bevy of photos available at
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March 19th, 2009
The 2009 KISW Rock Girl Gala is tomorrow night and we're jacked! It's like the north pole the day before Christmas Eve around here. People are bobbin' and weavin', jibbin' and jabbin'--it's a hustlin' and a bustlin'. And you better believe that the band opening for Theory of a Deadman have hit their stride and are very prepared to ROCKYOU!! I am, of course, referring to
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March 18th, 2009
The week is heating up as we prepare for the 2009 KISW Rock Girl Gala. As I'm sure you've heard along the way to achieving this historic party, we've had many visitations from the potential baby gir's that will represent this radio station in a way that we see fit for our Gangsters. They gotta be cool, hot, personable--most of all, they've gotta be themselves. We don't want
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March 17th, 2009
Today is St. Patrick's Day! And everyone has a little Irish in them. Somewhere. At least they do on St. Patty's Day. I mean, it bewilders me how a country as big as the United States can have so many damn Irish people in it. Ireland is tiny. However, here's an example from personal heritage. My grandfather was born on a boat emigrating from Ireland and
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March 16th, 2009
Let the games begin! Here's the deal, I'm going to Vegas this weekend to do a bit of...ahem...wagering. You see, last year I was the victor of the Entercom office pool of March Madness bracketology. And I won so decisively that this year I decided to take my game to the Bigs and turn my instinct into some real dinero. So as you can see, I wasted no time in putting together
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March 12th, 2009
There's a lot that you don't know about me. My likes and dislikes. There are a lot of details that can describe an individual's personality. Well, one thing I can tell you is that I'm a connoisseur. And that applies to a lot of things. Average items don't normally have a place in my life--whether it's baby gir's, cocktails, food, etc..., I appreciate the finer
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March 11th, 2009
Is it possible that we've been looking in the wrong place all along. Is it possible that we've been duped by who we thought was the Joker, but is actually Leonard himself. Yuo saw the Dark Knight, right. Well, remember the part where the Joker blows up the entire hospital? There's evidence here, that a hairy man who left remnants of frozen salisbury steak drippings has
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March 10th, 2009
Some would say that I have the best job in the world. I would argue that. Ron Jeremy has a pretty kick ass job...but he's fat and hairy. Hugh Hefner has a kick ass job...but he's old. So, yes, I can't argue the fact that I have at least one of the most kick ass gigs around. Especially this time of the year. This is the time of the year that we--and I mean we in
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March 9th, 2009
It's been a great month for snowboarding. And you may have heard a Gangster who calls my show regularly bragging about the freshies that have recently fallen upon Crystal Mountain. He's got a very relaxed delivery, as if he's enjoying a corona on the beach in Key West. "Hey Ricker, this is Anthony, the lifty at Crystal! We've got some sick new powder. When you
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March 5th, 2009
A shiver has been sent down my spine. Not only was it frightening enough to see Heath Ledger portray the Joker in The Dark Knight, but to have to experience his wrath on a personal level is absolutely terrifying. He toys with us like a cat toys with a dying mouse. It's as if we are his play things and that his superior, criminal mind is a conductor to his twisted orchestration
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March 4th, 2009
Now I've seen it all. On tv, that is. I'm a fan of reality shows as much as the next guy. I ain't gonna lie, I'm a sucker for Rock of Love and Survivor. Who can't appreciate a gaggle of drama sluts, or a good old fashioned test of the wits. However, now, it seems, that a reality show of epic proportions has been green lighted for the benefit of all my gangsters who
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March 3rd, 2009
These are very uncertain times. And I'm not just referring to the economy. We're all dealing with adversity in that respect, but just when we thought things had gotten bad, they can always get worse. What I mean is, at least you're still breathing. Which seems to be more than I can say for Sir Isaac Lime. As you may have heard on the air, the Joker is serious about
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March 2nd, 2009
I like to ride. It's a part of my history,as at the age of 5, I was introduced to snow skiing. About 20 years ago, I lost my ski's. So, the next time I ventured to the mountains, I rented a snowboard. And I haven't ski'd one time since that day. That's how I feel about riding a snowboard. This past weekend, I went for the big stuff in
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February 25th, 2009
The Truxter has something in common with my Baby Gir's dog. It's not that the Truxter loves to get AAAAAAAAAAAAAAfter it on a regular basis by drinking Stoli's and Vodka washed down by Gatorade. It's not that the Truxter loves to get AAAAAAAAAAAAAAfter it with an ice cold, delicious bottle of Jaegy. It's not that the Truxter likes Cougars, either. It's that the Truxter
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February 24th, 2009
I haven't spoken much about my film career on the air because I don't want for people to think I'm leaving the radio industry for a new gig. As of right now, I've acted in 4 films--3 in the last year. They're independent films. And not one of them has been completed for release. When will they see the light of day? I don't know. I'm not the producer.
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February 23rd, 2009
So, saturday I got my unhappy ass up at 5:30 in the morning to play golf with Double R and his uncle. It was so fricken cold I could barely feel my fingers when I swung the club. The course was covered entirely by frost and the temperature was around 32 degrees. What the hell was I thinking? But then again, how was I foolish enough to think that Double R would have a good
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February 19th, 2009
I've said it before. In fact, I've probably said it a million times. I love the Baby Gir's. And tonight is a grand night, indeed. Tonight I host a 2009 KISW Rock Girl Search Party in Tacoma http://www.kisw.com/pages/234790.php?. And it will be fun. And there will be plenty of baby gir's. However, I have to heed a quick warning to my Hugantic
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February 18th, 2009
Here at the Rock, we deal with a lot of diversity. When entering the doors of this fine media establishment, you'll be hard pressed to find two people that don't like each other, even though all of the personalities are quite different. And sometimes, the lines get crossed. Two shows converge. Two personalities become somehow entwined with the same situation. And
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February 17th, 2009
Here's the Pearl Jam info I promised on the re-issue on the Ten album--
http://www.pitchforkmedia.com/article/news/148093-pearl-jam-to-reissue-ten-four-different-ways
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February 16th, 2009
You may have heard the Truxter on the air today as he was working at a new condominium complex in Kirkland. The Truxter is a mover by trade. And as the Truxter was humping a brand new sofa with fine Corinthian leather through the doorway, you may have heard a fierce scream followed quickly by a snarling growl. This was indeed a woman with screw on soccer cleat kickballs, a $350
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February 12th, 2009
Everyone knows that I have a ganster on my show that wants to give Leonard a big sexy manhug. He wishes to squeeze the lovely juices of salisbury steak from every orifice of his body and wallow in the overwhelming aroma as if he were immersed within the heat of a steam room. This gangster has a boom box that blares Creed's "with arms wide open", hoping that Leonard will take notice and exit his premises to cash in on that heartfelt embrace. This selfless act of benevolence is something to which we can all take notice and allow oursleves to lower the fences that separate us from expressing the love we have for our fellow man. The perils that he faces are unrivaled by any risks a man has ever taken to show this feeling of kinship and I think we should all take a moment to commemorate this individuals agenda. BTW, Walter Kelley approved!
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February 11th, 2009
I hate pro athletes. In fact, I hate most athletes. At least really good ones. I mean, from all of the one's that I've met over the years from being in the industry I'm in, I've rarely come across one that didn't think he was better than me. People with strong athletic skills who are coddled by society from the time they're a child tend to hold a certain degree of
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February 10th, 2009
I had one of the more eerie scares today that I've ever had the displeasure of experiencing. After returning from a short vacation, I logged onto this very blog only to see this photograph that follows. As you know, I've got Leonard's back, but if I have to take my own safety into account, then I may have to let him go on his own. I certainly don't want any trouble with the
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February 3rd, 2009
I love my ass a tasty, hot bowl of Pho. And for those of you who were unaware of the universal convergence that occurs when eating a delicious bowl of this Vietnamese soup, I'm here to tell you that it can be downright transcendant. So good, a dynamite bowl of Pho is, that sometimes the answers to the questions of the universe can be clearly envisioned whilst enjoying this bowl of
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February 2nd, 2009
Yesterday was a sad day for anyone who loves an underdog. To see any sports team dominate the way the Steelers have since the inception of the Superbowl sucks if you hate teams that dominate. Just one Lombardi trophy would be nice to be able to hoist in Seattle. God I feel badly for the Cleveland Browns. They've never even been to the show. Anyway, with great
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January 29th, 2009
High Noon is a very special time for me every day. It's an opportunity for me to give back to the Gangsters who make this well oiled machine run. And there's one particular Rockaholic that calls regularly with a very intriguing story. He has a relationship of sorts. You see, he cleans windows, regularly finding himself on the 72 floor of the Columbia Tower. He peers
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January 28th, 2009
Everyone that knows me knows that I love the baby gir's. I love the baby gir's so much that I've pretty much devoted 50% of my life's directive towards pleasing them. And that's because when they're happy, they usually reciprocate the devotion. Like when they augment their action and turn a couple deflated whoopie cusions into big, fat, giant, juicy, jiggly kickballs. They
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January 27th, 2009
I'm finally beginning to come around after a massive evening out on Friday. As you may well know, the Disturbed show was at the Comcast Arena in Everett and I was asked to bring the bands on stage. To which I gladly complied. I always dig on a reason to get up in front of my Gangsters and Gir's to thank them for being the most loyal, zealous rock fans in the world. And the
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January 26th, 2009
Gasp!! Look what I found in the studio today! This is bad, this is very bad. With the Caped Crusader announced dead since the crash of the Batcopter and the Man Of Steel choosing to not represent Leonard in his defense because he's a racist, the Joker is looking to capitalize. And he's sent a very strong message which I discovered this morning when I entered the KISW on-on
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January 22nd, 2009
Now that the KISW Rock Girl search is about to begin, I've been receiving inquiries from some of the tasty hopefuls. Today, on my show, one of my players of African decent, the Morphin' Orphan, boasted of his baby gir' who promised to send in her vitals. Here's what transpired......
Hey Ricker,
The Guy that I have been dating would really like for me to
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January 21st, 2009
Album art has always intrigued me. It's another way to get your pop culture. Instead of giong to a gallery and seeking paintings that are deemed obscure to most people, you can buy an album with a kick ass design instead. And you get music, too. Well, this cat named Shepard Fairey designed not only the cover to Led Zepplin's mothership CD, as well as doing much work for
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January 20th, 2009
Today we put all comedy aside. It's a day of seriousness as the man that the majority of this country elected to be their 44th president takes office. To me, it's an important day--one that many people have been looking forward to for years. Just read the bumper stickers--1/19/20...Bush's last day. Now, it's not my intention to alienate anyone, thinking that I'm boasting
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January 15th, 2009
I'm always open to suggestions. And recommendations. And when a gangster wants to make me aware of an idea, or a preference, who am I to deny their expertise. On the subject of game shows, which are a very popular entertainment source for television viewers, there certainly are few that stand above the rest. And as a gangster suggested here (his letter is included), there
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January 14th, 2008
Today I would like to have show and tell on the Kickblog. And to really make this work, I thought I'd take a letter that I wrote when I was in elementary school. Amazing that I would still have something like this, but my mother saves everything. Anyhow, as you can see, this short story shows a definitive appreciation that I have for something very meaningful in my life.
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January 13th, 2009
High Noon is devoted entirely to the working man. Every day on my show in the twelve o'clock hour, I offer the airwaves to the Rockaholics to give a high degree of attention to their personal fellow compadres. You have yours and I have mine. You see, I work alone in the studio. The BJ Shea Morning Experience and The Men's Room have ensemble casts that make up their
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January 12th, 2009
There comes a point in a man's career where he just feels like he couldn't achieve any greater status. Like when Sir Edmond Hillary reached the pinnacle of his ascent and hoisted his country's flag atop Mount Everest. Like when Michael Phelps won his 8th gold medal at the Beijing Summer Games. Like when Bill Gates knew he'd done the most he could with Microsoft and made the
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January 8th, 2009
Today I received a call from a gangster who said he wanted to share his Christmas gift with all the gangsters. Was it a Wii, or a new bike? No sir. What this Big Baller, or Todd the CG Hauler from Marysville, got Christmas morning was a gift from God. And not really a gift at all. More like a bill. However, he has the great sense of humor to at least share this
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January 7th, 2009
I had planned on using today's blog entry to continue to share my journey across California, but something very disturbing happened last night. I think it's worth mentioning. You see, last night I went to see the movie Benjamin Button with my Mom. Before the film, however, I treated her to dinner with the 50% off certificate I bought at the Half Price Rock Shop at KISW.com
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January 6th, 2009
And now for a look into the past. The recent past. As in, my December trip to California. In this episode, you'll get a close glance at some wild animals that I happened upon in the jungles of the San Diego Zoo. Most notably, the gorilla and it's baby. Adorable, isn't it? Oh, and the meerkat for Bob the Drunk since it represents a character from his favorite
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December 30th, 2008
The question I've asked everyone up this this point is not "what's your plan for New Years Eve?" It's "what was your favorite Christmas present this year?" And the reason for my inquiry is actually an inadvertent, passive way of showing off my own favorite gift. Everyone knows I love Burl Ives, right? Well, now I have a prized possession that will stay
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December 29th, 2008
I just got back, man. Two weeks I was gone into the world known as Cali as you weathered the massive snow. It wasn't much nicer down there, believe me. The cold front hit the entire coast. Anyway, before I get into the trip in the coming days, I'm gonna step back in time with pictures of this year's Holiday Hangover Ball as well as some from the previous 2. These
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December 11th, 2008
In the studio today we hosted a very special Holiday High Noon. It included much of the family. There was Mouse, Trash Hauler, Blind Melon Chitlan and Nowhere Man joining us for that hour of the day that we devote specifically to the working man and those who respect our right to speak freely in this country. Well, as one would expect from a session of High Noon, I forgot to get
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December 10th, 2008
There's a part of the Men's Room show in which I am involved. It is in the prediction of Little Baby Jesus. The entire story about the diminutive goldfish will be left to you to learn by listening to the Men's Room, or logging on to their personal blogs. You see, many people in this building have made a prediction about how long the fish will live--some optimistic and some
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December 9th, 2008
This friday is arguably the most exiting event KISW throws all year, the Holiday Hangover Ball. If you've never been to one of these, you have no idea what you're missing. It isn't "just another radio concert, show, event, etc..." I've been in radio for 15 years and I've never been part of a happening like this one that we throw annually. And the difference is
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December 8th, 2008
The youth of today have certainly not lost touch with their values. In fact, I think there are some examples out there of young men who are making a conscious effort to prove to the country that our young people have deep morals. I've attatched a link to a video that proves this point and drives it home. And for those of you who were doubters that the children we raise are
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December 4th, 2008
Wow. You know what? I went to the Cheech n' Chong show last Saturday night and forgot. Big shocker. Well, I just remembered and figured I share the photos. And now that I remember, it was funny as hell. They basically took many of their comedy sketches from their 8 movies and many albums and portrayed them on stage. And if you were in the right state of
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December 3rd, 2008
Before you read any further, go back to my page and watch Ricker's All Access Metallica. It's only 5 and a half minutes long. It's much better than photographs. And there's no use telling you about the events when you can see for yourself in a convenient video. Instead I can tell you about the cat I rescued from underneath Jimi Hendrix' childhood home. There we are,
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December 1st, 2008
Saturday night I attended the Cheech n' Chong show at the Paramount. I don't remember much of it, but I took some pictures that I will post for you tomorrow. Since the Paramount is very close to the radio station, I parked there. Then, after the show, I ventured to the studio and happened into Metal Shop. Kevin was enjoying an ice cold Little Orphan Orange Otter Pop.
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November 25th, 2008
I know, I baited you yesterday so you'd have to log in today to see the rest of the pics. I won't put you through that unnecessary process today. I'll just give you the whole kit and kaboodle. Besides, I'm off for the remainer of the week and I don't want to leave you hanging. A brother just doesn't do that to his gangster. So, you'll see from the photos, we started
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November 24th, 2008
I spoke on the air today about an experience I had last friday that was quite enigmatic. First you heard Mouse refer to it, then you heard Sticky Icky Ed. I was fortunate enough, last week, to have an invitation extended to me by Jim Davis (the caretaker of the Jimi Hendrix Childhood home) to enter into Jimi's bedroom for a High Noon session. I invited Mouse and Sticky Icky
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November 20th, 2008
Sometimes I just like to write about things I care about rather than getting into a circumstance, or activity that happens in my personal life. It's like a flowing haiku, something that you just allow to sink into your psyche. A subtlety that affects your inner being rather than something demonstrative that knocks you over the head. I'll write about the indirect respect I have
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November 19th, 2008
There's something I can't stomach and I want to share it with you. It's when Christmas comes too early. I was in the mall last night and I'll be damned if they didn't already have holiday music in every store. Even in the fricken bathrooms. I mean, trying to have a philosophy session with Tony Bennett singing some crappy Christmas tune makes it difficult to concentrate on
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November 18th, 2008
This morning I had the priviledge of appearing on the BJ Shea Morning Experience. It could be the las time. And if you heard, the reason is because BJ feels, and I agree, that our two different schools of radio don't gel together. So, to avoid any more confrontation, we found it beneficial to discontinue the "crosstalk" every day. However, I'm here to inform you
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November 17th, 2008
Over the weekend, I had the pleasure of watching 2 men sweat all over each other's bulging muscles. The only difference between this and gay porn is that they were trying to "kill" each other with their fists. Ha! Anyway, all joking aside, Randy Couture and Brock Lesnar are badasses. They fought in Saturday's UFC match at the MGM Grand. And before the bout,
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November 13th, 2008
Alright, I have very little to discuss today. Nothing eventful has happened in my life this week. So when you're me and you're sitting at a computer and you're trying to create content for the reader of this blog, where do you go. To the future? No, I don't know what's going to happen. And if there's nothing compelling about the present, well it's not worth writing
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November 10th, 2008
In honor of today's announcement for the details of the Holiday Hangover Ball which you can view at KISW.com, I'd like to give a few pointers. These are to help you get prepared for the event. Seeing that it's Deep Fried and Double Wide, You'll need to make sure that the hairy belly gets exposed. You may have to even purchase a wife beater that is 2 sizes too small, but for this
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November 6th, 2008
I found the camera! It was under the passenger seat in my car. And I don't want to hear it--I know I shouldn't have been driving. Especially with a car full of baby gir's gettin' after it in the back seat with a bottle of Three Olives cherry flavored vodka. I did recover the photos, though, of the Halloween costume that Hood Ornament and I teamed up for to become Steve
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November 4th, 2008
Today is an historic day for us Americans. I'm not a patriotic person usually, but today, you have to feel a certain degree of pride for being someone that can have influence on who runs this country. The person we choose today to lead this country for the next 4 years will have a resounding effect on the world. And this choice is ours to make. I've decided to
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November 3rd, 2008
I promised friday that I'd post some pictures of Journey, my Halloween costume, today. And I'd be happy to oblige to the promise because it was a night of seriously getting after it, but I can't find my fricken camera. You see, my baby gir', Hood Ornament, dressed up as Steve Perry. And I as Neal Schon (how you like that wig?). We carried a boom box with us
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October 30th, 2008
I was diggin through my old photos the other day and came across the idea that some of these memories may be a good way to give people that listen to my show and opportunity to get to know their Homeskillet a little better. Afterall, one's past is purely responsible for molding us into who we are today. Now, in the next weeks when you get a look at some of the travels on which I've
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October 29th, 2008
Now that the Throwdown is behind us, I'd like to focus on what shortly followed. Whoever it was at this radio station that scheduled me for an "appearance" at Sharkey's Pub in Sumner on the sunday following the Throwdown needs a stiff talking to. Because Sharkey's pours a stiff cocktail. Which is the last thing I needed at the time. Which is exactly what I
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October 28th, 2008
I think I'm over my hangover now. Although I still have a small headache. Is that considered part of the hangover if it's 4 days after the event? I tried to converse with Topshelf this morning and all he did was grunt at me and walk away. Which is fine. Afterall, he was positioned at the BAR BENCH all night. So, it's surprising that he and Miles Montgomery
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October 27th, 2008
Everyone's talking about the Throwdown in T-Town and what a huge success it was. Eveyone had a different angle. Everyone had a different job. And everyone had a great time--speaking from the staff's perspective. The winner of the Main Event was, obviously, Double R, but everyone was a winner as a very unique night of entertainment was provided and enjoyed. Throughout
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October 23rd, 2008
This is the day before the big fight. The Main Event. The Throwdown in T-Town. A spectacle of which I have the distinct honor of being the ring announcer. And being in a situation of bipartisanship, the buffer between the 2 shows from which our fighters come, I felt it necessary to give you an inside look at the participants. Awash in the natural light that beems
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October 22nd, 2008
If you're like me, you wait until the last minute to get a Halloween costume together. That's why this year I decided to get a head start. I hate scrambling every fricken year at the last minute, only to come up with something inferior to those that take the time to think about what they want to wear in advance. Let's face it, Halloween is one of the best nights of the year to
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October 21st, 2008
It's official, I've won the bet! Damn, it was close and it shouldn't have been. The Rays should have wrapped it up in game 5 when they had a 7 run lead. But that's why day play da game. You have to get 27 outs before the contest is over and Boston is not a team on which you want to ease up the choke hold. So now it's time to get paid. I'll be donating $100
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October 20nd, 2008
The reason I write this blog is for people that listen to my show to have something more to go on than what they hear for 4 hours a day on the radio. You don't get a thorough look into what's really happening in my life just from what you get mon-fri from 10a-2p. You get more of what's happening in my audience's lives. So, for the blog, I make the effort to bring you a more in
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October 16th, 2008
It looks like summer is offically over here in the Pacific Northwest. Sad. Sun is a good thing. It's keeps us happy and vital. Without it, life would cease to exist everywhere. It is the sole provider of energy in every form. And when it slowly drifts further away, the parting sets within us a sort of pensive lament. That's why I thought I'd display
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October 15th, 2008
Today's blog entry has been translated from Olde English terminology that was initially written on a map that led to buried treasure. This is a plea to Leonard from Captain Jack Sparrow who claims that Davey Jones has an interest in trading the recovered Black Hawk Helecopter with Mr. Freeze for a vial of Leonard's blood. He says that should Davey Jones control this vial
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October 14th, 2008
Last sunday at Qwest Field was a difficult day to stomach. When you're used to seeing your football team show intense resilience on their home turf, only to be upended in an ugly way by an average team, it makes you lose faith. It is for this reason, that I'm naturally leaning toward rooting for the Buccaneers (my favorite team growing up) this sunday night as the 2 teams clash on
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October 13th, 2008
Before you react adversely, hear me out! Yes, you are looking at pictures of Weezer on stage as, admittedly, I attended the show Saturday night at Key Arena. Yes, I have no explanation about why I was there other than the simple fact that I love just about all genres of music. Yes, they are a band made up of nerds that write music for nerds and most people would not use the word
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October 9th, 2008
Tomorrow the American League Championship begins and the two teams that are pitted against one another will be doing so for the first time in such a series. You have David and you have Goliath. A team with a storied history and one with none. And there's a parallel between these two teams and BJ Shea and myself. Therefore, it's fitting that both of our respective home
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October 8th, 2008
Monday I informed you of an exclusive sports league that involves women and football--the Lingerie Football League. Well, you know that I am an astute admirer of Big, Fat, Giant, Juicy, Jiggly Kickballs. So, I'm extremely proud to hear of the prospect, potentially, of an actual Kickball league of it's own. Yes! If the kickballs are big and bulbous, I don't care if they are
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October 7th, 2008
It's been brought to my attention that it's very possible that we've been mislead by the crafty individual for whom we've been searching all this time. West Seattle may, indeed, not be the location of Leonard's whereabouts. Instead, it's now probable that he's living with an adopted family in a suburb near Hollywood. How did we come to this alarming conclusion, you ask?
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October 6th, 2008
One of my true Gangster Rockaholics informed me on the air today of a new enterprise that involves two of my favorite entities in life. Fine ass chicks and football. That's right, it's fact. There is a new sports league with me...and you in mind. And it's called the Lingerie Football League. I was skeptical upon first hearing this report. But I couldn't
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October 2nd, 2008
The Throwdown in T-Town is sold out. Over the past several months, the heat has been rising between Double R and Thee Ted Smith and now, in 22 days, the score will be settled in the ring. If you didn't get tickets I feel sorry for you 'cause you're gonna miss out on some serious battery. The ringside announcers have been slated--Q13 Fox Sports' Dan Devone and BJ Shea. A
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September 30th, 2008
As you can see here, the Right Guard Deodorant commmercial people cast the wrong sports celebrities. Instead of Charles Barkley and Peyton Manning, it should have been Double R, Q13 Fox News at 10's Walter Kelley, XIL Records president, Shane Lemco and me. The distinguished gentlemen of the sport of golf are perfectly displayed in the next series of photos. And let me tell you
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September 29th, 2008
This is a short story about my Saturday. I went golfing with Double R. On the way to the course, Double R says, "Hey, how about the Huskies game tonight. I got a guy." I say that I think it sounds fun. Double R says, "He's got a yacht. We'll hop aboard and go to the game in the boat. He's got primo seats." I'm like, "Yeah,
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September 25th, 2008
The announcement came yesterday that brought a gasp...and then a hush over the pacific northwest. Just as everyone predicted, the 2 biggest concert events of the year, with 1 night separating the events, have officially sold out. November 30th is the night AC/DC will take the stage at the Tacoma Dome and December 1st is the Date for Metallica at Key Arena. You had your chance to
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September 24th, 2008
Everyone knows that I have a very distinct love for the Baby Gir's. In the 6 years of being employed here at THE ROCK, my reputation has proven to be platinum when recruiting members of the opposite sex not only for myself, but for my Broskishskoshes, as well. And I'm not referring to the "conservative, keep that action on lockdown, uptight, gotta buy me a pair of shoes before I
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September 23rd, 2008
Today marks the 100 year anniversary of the Ford Model T. What is potentially seen as the most important invention in the past 1,000 years, the automobile has had a massive impact on how we live our lives. And the original that put an end to the "horse and carriage" has turned 100 as of today. And to this historic event, I'd like to give a toast for the
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September 22nd, 2008
Yesterday was an atomic day for the 12th man as the Seahawks showed what they're capable of acheiving on the gridiron. And for me personally, it was a memorable one, too. My gangster, Keith, the director of the mighty, insirational ,Seahawks Blue Thunder, invited me to hit the massive drum that sends shock waves over the entrirety of the loudest stadium in the NFL. I felt
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September 18th, 2008
Well, you all know by now, I assume, the the biggest sporting event of the year has officially been announced. Now, it pains me that this petty battle of egos had to come to this, but it did. And now it's time to settle the score. There's no turning back. It's official. Thee Ted Smith and Double R will legitimately battle their differences out in a boxing ring on
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September 17th, 2008
Tomorrow is an historic day here at the ROCK and, moreso, on my show. At High Noon, I'll be hosting a press conference to announce the decision that has been made by Thee Ted Smith and Double R in how they will settle their differences. There has been much anticipation leading up to this point to see exactly what will transpire between these two one time friends that now have major
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September 16th, 2008
More on the cobain memorial. Firstly, I want to invite everyone to keep up on the developments over the next year so that we can make it bigger and more productive. The goal, in case you didn't know, is to build a recreation center for wayward kids in downtown Aberdeen. And the only way it will prove successful, to make Kurt proud, is to take part individually. So, yes,
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September 15th, 2008
Saturday, I had the great honor of performing a song at the Kurt Cobain Memorial Benefit show. The band was Black Top Demon from Olympia and the theater was jammed. The first thing I did was to thank the audience and the city of Aberdeen for allowing me to sing such an important song for them. But, seeing that this was the first time I'd ever performed this tune and the first
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September 11th, 2008
As you know by now, I'm a person that takes full advantage of the situation in which I've put myself. I've worked hard to get to where I am in my life/career. never let anyone tell you otherwise. Ok, I don't bust my ass physically, but I show up every day and do the best possible show I can. I work hard and I play hard. That's why, whenever possible, I take advantage
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September 10th, 2008
A lot of people lament over the fact that Seattle has mostly dreary weather. However, we that live here in the Pacific Northwest know damn well that everything has a trade-off. For all the gloomy days we endure here, the payback is the most elegant city in the world when it does, indeed, get sunny. And there's another thing we never have to deal with;
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September 9th, 2008
I know I rant about the weather a lot, but what the hell, Man. We only get it like this for a short time so you have to cram as much of it into your head while you can before you don't see it again for another 9 months. I live very close to Alki Beach in West Seattle. And this las sunday, mayor Greg Nickels mandated a closure of the main street that rolls down Alki. It was
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September 8th, 2008
It looks like the month of September is shaping up to be the month of August. Really, the weather in August was disappointing--an unexpected bust. September, though, so far has been truly elegent in it's consistent mid 70 degree days. Well, this past weekend, I ventured out to the town of Magnolia to breath the fresh air of Discovery park. And amid my pleasant stroll
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September 4th, 2008
I know it's hot. I know it's still summer. And I love summer more than any time of year. However, I can assure you that no matter how hot and beautiful the weather is and the baby gir's with big, fat, giant, juicy, jiggly kickballs are, I still dream about my favorite mountain in the Cascades. That's Alpenthal. And the reason I'm writing about it now is because I'd
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August 3rd, 2008
Today is one of those days that I spotlight a particular cause that I believe, in my personal opinion, is worthy of our recognition. Many of you are aware that I named my band, here in Seattle, Courtney Killed Kurt. I did this not only for my appreciation of Kurt's music, but because I believed his life and relationship to represent a modern tragedy. My old band in Tampa was
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September 2nd, 2008
The summer is unoffically over. And that's not joyous news. However, it will be nice to have a rest after the utter debauchery that took place over this past Labor day weekend. And as usual, I recorded a few moments that I experienced under the needle at Seattle Center. These are from Saturday at Bumbershoot which came after a camping/tubing trip on the Yakima river
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August 28th, 2008
I told you it was all about the shows. It's what I do for fun, Man. Always has been. Why do you think I make my living in music. And there aren't too many people out there that could defeat me in a challenging game of NAME THAT TUNE. My intention is not to brag, but I've spent my life surrounded by music. It's my passion. And I can say the same for the
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August 27th, 2008
It's all about the shows, Bro's. And lord knows I've attended my share of them. Hell, my first concert was Santana at the age of 12, well, actually, the first performance I went to was Gorden Lightfoot when I was 9. The first rock show, though, Santana. My Dad was a disc jockey when I was growing up, so music was around the house always. I stopped counting a long ass
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August 26th, 2008
We all have to take into account that the future of rock lies in the hands of our children. And it's very important that we don't forget that we are the instructors of these youth. I'd like to take today's entry to give some accolades to one baby gir' who's taking great strides in ensuring that we GO NOT ROCKLESS INTO THE NEW MILLENNIUM. I've attatched her e-mail and a picture
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August 25th, 2008
Wednesday, I'll have ALL ACCESS WITH RICKER posted for you at KISW.com. It's a comprehensive look at Pain in the Grass through the eyes of my personal video camera. It's good stuff, Broskie. In the meantime, last week I acted in another movie. My second this year. It's called The Cost of Living and it will be out around the end of October. The cat you see me in
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August 21st, 2008
Today is a great day if you're a fan of Rock music. Few artists since the beginning of hard rock have had the impact that Metallica have had on the fans of this genre. They've influenced hundreds of successful bands in the past almost 30 years. And today, according to many, is the return of the Metallica that rocked hard. It seems that they forced their hand on they're
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August 20th, 2008
Yesterday, I showed you a political side of Hempfest which took place this past weekend in Seattle, the largest in the world. If you didn't understand what gave it that edginess of which I speak, look them over a second time. Photography of art shouldn't have to be spoonfed, Gangster. And much of it is left open to interpretation. Now, I offer you a more lighthearted side
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August 19th, 2008
Yesterday, I told you I'd be smoking you out today. Figuratively, of course. If you couldn't be in attendance at Hempfest, I've taken it upon myself to bring the action into your computer for you to view as if you were a part of the Hemp Advocacy gathering. Of course, any time you're promoting something the government isn't totally cool with, you're going to have some opposition
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August 18th, 2008
This had to be the best weekend of the year so far. Not only did I attend Hempfest yesterday (photos to follow tomorrow), but I journeyed to Eastern Washington where the weather was over 100 degrees. On the Columbia River, however, only a pleasant 90, or so. And as always, I brought home a little peice of my life for you to see so you don't feel left out. I'm your
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August 14th, 2008
Breaking News! It was brought to my attention today that Bigfoot has been discovered somewhere in Georgia. Which leaves Leonard out of the equation. Unless this is part of the Joker's eveil scheme. Could it be possible that he set up this hairy being in order to deter the attention of the media away from Leonard in order to have unaltered access to his endless supply of
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August 13th, 2008
Today, indeed, was a great day for Leonard, the missing link. It was announced by the Caped Crusader himself that, after interrogating the Joker, Leonard has been absolved not only of any wrong doing in the crash of the black hawk helecopter, but also that the DNA didn't match. Yes, that gravy that had passed through Leonard's digestive tract was measured against the ghonnorea of 2
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August 12, 2008
One of the greatest thrills of my career here at the Rock has been to be a vital member of our softball team, The Foul Balls. Last saturday, we made our way across the sound to Bremerton to take on Kitsap Rugby and, needless to say, those guys should stick to rugby. And man, did they get shitfaced at the bar afterward (horse and cow) singing their rugby tunes, smoking cigars
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August 11th, 2008
We were gettin' After it! Who are we? We are my Gangsters and me, that's who. For me, Cruefest was the first big concert of the summer and I wasn't about to let it pass by not recording the event to share with you in my humble way. I had the distinct pleasure of introducing myself to the 8,000 plus Hugantic Players in attendance before Buckcherry's kick ass rock set and
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August 7th, 2008
Most people that read this blog want to know more about from where it is I come. Well here's a direct answer. From Mom. I know, stupid answer, but for those of you who've been listening to this show for any amount of time may wonder to yourself just what Ricker's mom looks like. So I chose this blog entry to expose to you...Mary Louise. And just in case you're
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August 6, 2008
I wouldn't lie to you. when I said I would tell the entire story, I meant it. What you've already witnessed is only half of what really happened. That was Saturday. This is sunday. And as you can see, we rescued Double R from the confines of land and immediately infused a proper amount of beer into his system from the beer bong that was strapped to the rope pole of
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August 5th, 2008
Yesterday's blog entry was a tease. It was the calm before the storm. As you can see in this next sequence of photos, things got a little out of hand. And where was Thee Ted Smith once the game was afoot? Well, you'll be happy to know that he hung in there like a champion. Let's face it, the amount of talent was intimidating for anyone, as you can see for
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August 4th, 2008
I am a man of my word. I won't spend a lot of time writing about this past weekend, because, basically, there's not a lot I can say that the pictures don't say for me. Afterall, and believe me when I say this, each one is, indeed, worth 1,000 words. I will unveil a selection of photos for the next several days until I'm satisfied that the story has been told properly and at the
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July 31st, 2008
I like for you to know with whom it is you are dealing. There are many callers to my show and it's important for you to have somewhat of a visual idea of who is speaking when tuned in. Therefore, I post photos of the regulars. Certainly, we all know what Monica the Rubber Chicken Lady looks like, right (if not, go to the archives)? We all have an idea of Lennards
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July 30th, 2008
Yesterday was an emotional day for me. I've been in the business, pretty much, my entire life. My father was a disc jockey and his brother, my uncle, too. I did my first voice over for a commercial at the age of 7 and had my first radio show at the age of 17 when I was in high school (KVHS, Concord Ca. It's a long story as to how I ended up there). And I've spent 15
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July 29th, 2008
As the search for Leonard continues, we should all be armed at any given moment with the proper defense mechanism to ward off any hazardous bacteria that may be detrimental to our health. Basically, make sure hand sanitizer is within reach at all times should you accidentally touch anything if you, unknowingly, come into contact with him. However, more important to all who share this
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July 28th, 2008
Next monday I should have some photos of Myself with Thee Ted Smith from the yacht we'll be on at SEAFAIR with tons of hot baby gir's. However, I think it's relevant to let you in on the lowdown of this past weekend, Gangster. I wasn't even expecting to go, but some Nine Inch Nails tickets were offered at the last minute, so I figured I'd take the generous benevolence into
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July 24th, 2008
This is a warning. Obviously, we all want to find the missing link and many of us are pitching in to do our part. However, some people out there are displaying irresponsible antics by posting pictures that are meant to confuse us and throw us off track. Remember, this only serves the agenda of the Joker. He is an evil nemesis and needs to be put behind bars for the safety
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July 23, 2008
The photo you're about to witness was taken by the Trash Hauler. It seems that it's going to take the entire community coming together to finally locate the whereabouts of Leonard, The Missing Link. And certainly, we will take every sighting very seriously as a potential clue that could be the missing piece of the puzzle that leads us to the conclusive evidence that helps us corral
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July 22, 2008
The toxic avenger has been on the loose for some time now. And evidence of his involvement with the Joker is showing up all over the place. You see, when you're hot on the tracks of such an impactive villain, you have to have a team of specialists in every aspect of the investigation. This time, Leonard's hairball was tested for it's strength of hazardous effects on mice and the
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