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Around the DioceseThe Tennessee RegisterManaging Editor Andy Telli, Staff Reporter/Photographer Katie Peterson and Graphic Designer/Layout Specialist Erik Ritland join Ron Fleitz as they share information about themselves, The Register and their new upcoming radio show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-1927 min
Erik Ritland isn't so BadNEW ALBUM PREVIEW: "First Things Last"/"The Past is Never Dead""The songs seem to have multiple layers, but are uncomplicated to the ears. They glide smoothly, despite the fact that they take the listener over some bumpy terrain. The songs are catchy, but smart. They make you tap your toe and bob your head, but you feel smarter and informed when the song is over, the lyrics resonating as does the beat. A wonderful work of art."- Mike Coenen, author of The Apocalypse of Marlon Brando, on the new Erik Ritland album A Scientific Search
A Scientific Search, Erik Ritland's NEW ALBUM, was on Sunday, August 16...2020-08-1913 minErik Ritland isn't so BadNEW ALBUM PREVIEW: "Jerusalem"/"To the Pure Life"/"Driving Wind""The songs seem to have multiple layers, but are uncomplicated to the ears. They glide smoothly, despite the fact that they take the listener over some bumpy terrain. The songs are catchy, but smart. They make you tap your toe and bob your head, but you feel smarter and informed when the song is over, the lyrics resonating as does the beat. A wonderful work of art."
- Mike Coenen, author of The Apocalypse of Marlon Brando, on the new Erik Ritland album A Scientific Search
A Scientific Search, Erik Ritland's NEW ALBUM, will be released...2020-08-1315 minErik Ritland isn't so Bad"Rock n' Roll is Dead"A Scientific Search, Erik Ritland's NEW ALBUM, will be released on Sunday, August 16th. It'll be available digitally THAT DAY ONLY, in addition to a special Collectors Edition CD (which features an additional CD of material). Pre-order this very special album here before it's too late.
"The ironic thing is that your song proves rock and roll actually isn’t dead. Only rock and roll would eulogize it’s own death, and do it with such tongue-in-cheek indifference. Well done."
- Author Mike Coenen on Erik Ritland's new single, "Rock n' Roll is Dead"
It...2020-08-0618 minErik Ritland isn't so BadWhat Bands Have NO Bad Songs? (plus big NEW ALBUM news!)If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, literature, history, philosophy, and ideas big and small, this podcast is for you.
Erik Ritland is a songwriter, editor, and journalist. He's released over 12 albums and EPs. Currently, he is editor and writer for popular culture website Music in Minnesota and a journalist for new music app Hear.By. He also founded music, sports, and culture website Rambling On in 2012.
On each ERisB podcast, Erik answers some questions from the mail bag, talks about his songwriting process and features one of his songs, and gives a...2020-07-3035 minErik Ritland isn't so BadIs it Worth Having Arguments Online? (plus "Promises")Erik Ritland's 2008 album Floating Bridge will be re-issued September 2020! The first single, "Promises," will be released 7/24/20. Visit erikritland.com for more info.
If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, literature, history, philosophy, and ideas big and small, this podcast is for you.
Erik Ritland is a songwriter, editor, and journalist. He's released over 12 albums and EPs. Currently, he is editor and writer for popular culture website Music in Minnesota and a journalist for new music app Hear.By. He also founded music, sports, and culture website Rambling On in 2012.
On each...2020-07-2335 minErik Ritland isn't so BadWriting Songs About the End of the World ("Stay Inside")If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, literature, history, philosophy, and ideas big and small, you've come to the right place!
Erik Ritland is a songwriter, editor, and journalist. He's released over 12 albums and EPs. Currently, he is editor and writer for popular culture website Music in Minnesota and a journalist for new music app Hear.By. He also founded music, sports, and culture website Rambling On in 2012.
On each ERisB podcast, Erik answers some questions from the mail bag, talks about his songwriting process and features one of his songs, and gives...2020-07-1430 minErik Ritland isn't so BadThe Secret of Creativity (plus "Long Gone Days"!)If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, literature, history, philosophy, and ideas big and small, you've come to the right place!
Erik Ritland is a songwriter, editor, and journalist. He's released over 12 albums and EPs. Currently, he is editor and writer for popular culture website Music in Minnesota and a journalist for new music app Hear.By. He also founded music, sports, and culture website Rambling On in 2012.
On each ERisB podcast, Erik answers some questions from the mail bag, talks about his songwriting process and features one of his songs, and gives...2020-07-0832 minErik Ritland isn't so BadERisB: For creative types who love music, songwriting, literature, history, etc.If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, literature, history, philosophy, and all sorts of other fun and cool stuff, you've come to the right place.
There aren't a lot of people like you. There's finally a podcast that's both fun and entertaining that fits your personality.
In this trailer you'll learn about all the entertaining stuff that's in store on ERisB: a mailbag that covers the creative and intellectual gamut, a window into Erik's songwriting and the creative process in general, and a final thought that'll leave you thinking (the first series will...2020-07-0107 min
Midweek MinnesotaPackers/Lions Controversy, Victorious Vikings, Waning Wild, Terrible TwinsIf you love what you hear, mark your calendar for October 28th, the launch of the Erik Ritland isn't so Bad podcast. Midweek Minnesota is a segment on ERisB.
For this episode of Midweek Minnesota's Sports Ramble, host Erik Ritland talks with Twins and Wild analyst Peter Ripka. Topics include:
- Vikings victory over the Eagles, Cousins ceiling, importance of Dalvin Cook
- Referee controversy in Packers/Lions, including our first listener question (who is the James Harden of the NFL?)
- Replay discussion. Aren't sky judges basically just gods?
- Listener...2019-10-1638 minMidweek MinnesotaTwins Playoff Rotation and Batting Order, Cousins, Keenum, Etc.Midweek Minnesota host and Minnesota Sports Ramble analyst Peter Ripka talk a whole lot of Twins and Vikings in this episode.2019-09-2535 minMidweek MinnesotaSon Volt: Americana, Protest Songs, and Dealing with the PastIf you love what you hear, mark your calendar for October 7th, the launch of the Erik Ritland isn't so Bad podcast.
On this Music Ramble segment, host Erik Ritland talks Americana legends Son Volt.
Topics include their new album Union, how Son Volt leader Jay Farrar deals with the past, and their current tour.
Relevant Links
- Son Volt's upcoming tour dates
- Listen to Son Volt's new album Union
- Watch the live stream of the show that Erik reviews in this episode
- Erik's original article2019-09-2505 minMidweek MinnesotaVikings/Packers, Twins/Indians, Wild Preseason BeginsIf you love what you hear, mark your calendar for October 7th, the launch of the Erik Ritland isn't so Bad podcast. Midweek Minnesota is a segment on ERisB.
For this episode of Midweek Minnesota's Sports Ramble, host Erik Ritland talks with Twins and Wild analyst Peter Ripka. Topics include:
Vikings talkers
- Dalvin Cook good (edgy take!)
- Kirk Cousins bad (another edgy take!)
- Would you rather: Favre to Rodgers or Peterson to Cook?
- If not Cousins, who? Bridgewater, Keenum? Umm...
- Referees bad (replay penalties, officiating...2019-09-1822 minMidweek MinnesotaMinnesota Songwriters, Sinatra, Ryan Adams Gossip, BeerA low key, conversational episode with Music in Minnesota's Tom Smouse.
Segment One: Song-Telling Tuesday deep dive, Chastity Brown, Haley, Erik Ritland on songwriting.
Segment Two: Smouse's two songs, the Defeat of Jesse James Days in Northfield, Northfield antique store shopping, Sinatra, Buddy Holly, Duke Ellington in Fargo, Bob Dylan's five albums of Sinatra covers
Segment Three: Yam beer, shows we've been covering (the Who, Nathaniel Rateliff), how long should bands play?, Ryan Adams gossip.
The Midweek Minnesota Music Ramble is the local music segment of Erik Ritland isn't so...2019-09-1833 minMidweek MinnesotaAre the 2019 Minnesota Twins Dunzo?(and some Vikings talk)If you love what you hear, mark your calendar for October 7th, the launch of the Erik Ritland isn't so Bad podcast.
For this edition of the Midweek Minnesota Sports Ramble segment, host Erik Ritland flies solo.
And he kinda goes loose cannon on the bit.
Epic rants about Michael Pineda's suspension, the Twins not being active enough at the deadline, the decline of their lineup, and more.
It ends with a harsh prediction of their season. Also, some Vikings/Falcons and Vikings/Packer talk.
Thanks for listening. For Erik Ritland's smarmy Minnesota sports commentary, visit the Minnesota Sports Ramble T...2019-09-1212 minMidweek MinnesotaFor the Love of Twin Cities Concert Venues and Songwriters (ft. Tom Smouse)If you love what you hear, mark your calendar for October 7th, the launch of the Erik Ritland isn't so Bad podcast.
On this Music Ramble segment, host Erik Ritland talks with Music in Minnesota writer Tom Smouse. Topic include:
- Smouse's Song-Telling Tuesday, which goes in-depth with Minnesota songwriting luminaries like Heart Bones, Haley, and Chastity Brown
- Smouse's venue series (331 Club, Caydence, the Cedar Cultural Center, more)
- Host Erik Ritland's ties to Ben Kyle, Romantica, and Ringo Starr
- A special announcement about season two of the Smouse in...2019-09-1134 minMidweek MinnesotaBONUS: NFL and Vikings PredictionsIf you love what you hear, mark your calendar for October 7th, the launch of the Erik Ritland isn't so Bad podcast.
In this bonus episode of Midweek Minnesota Sports, host Erik Ritland talks with Sports Ramble Vikings commentator Mike Coenen. Topics covered include:
- Vikings positivity: defense
- Xavier Rhodes issues?
- Vikings positivity: Thielen, Cook, Diggs
- Will Cousins take the next step?
- Flashy quarterback stats and how the quarterback position has changed
- NFC North: predictions for a fun division that is certainly up for grabs2019-09-0625 minMidweek MinnesotaRingo, Herbie Hancock, Kesha, and Beyond!If you love what you hear, mark your calendar for October 7th, the launch of the Erik Ritland isn't so Bad podcast.
In this very first segment of Midweek Minnesota, host Erik Ritland talks with Music in Minnesota writer Aaron Williams.
They discuss what they're currently listening to, recent shows they've covered, upcoming shows they're looking forward to, and more. This fascinating, wide-ranging podcast covers:
- Getting into jazz (Herbie Hancock, Clifford Jordan)
- David Berman of Silver Jews
- The Kinks, especially their songs "Strangers" and "Oklahoma...2019-09-0436 minMidweek MinnesotaApology Segment, All the KFAN Bits, 2019 Twins Talk, Vikings Predictions, New Wild GMIf you love what you hear, mark your calendar for October 7th, the launch of the Erik Ritland isn't so Bad podcast.
In this very first Sports Ramble segment of Midweek Minnesota, host Erik Ritland talks with Twins and Wild analyst Peter Ripka. Their fascinating, wide-ranging discussion features:
- More KFAN bits than a KFAN show
- An apology segment to a local sports team
- 2019 Twins talk: rotation, bullpen, Buxton and Sano, home runs and marketing campaigns, get to know 'em
- Controversial Twins playoff prediction
- Vikings 2019...2019-09-0435 min
The Music RambleLove! Black Sabbath! Lady Gaga! Holograms! (Ep. 10)We have so much fun on this podcast. Commentary on the Grammy's, Lady Gaga's Super Bowl halftime performance (and Lady Gaga in general), the impact and retirement of Black Sabbath, Sabbath related holograms, love songs to drugs, and so much more. Thanks for listening!2017-02-1449 min
The Music RambleThe Rambling On Top 10 Albums of 2016! (Ep. 9)Hello everyone and happy 2017! We begin the year with a look at our 2016 top albums list. The dizzying variety includes Swedish psychedelic band Goat, jazz guitarist David Hunter, Americana genius from Farewell Milwaukee and Alejandro Escovedo, country icon Willie Nelson, Minnesota songwriting icon Mark Mallman, a troubled, creative offering from Wilco and David Bowie's swan song. Thanks for listening!2017-01-1938 min
The Sports RambleA Football Spectacular, NFL Playoffs, the Dumbest Move in Sports (Sports Ramble Podcast #8)In this edition of the Sports Ramble Erik Ritland and Mike Coenen discuss the high octane Packer/Cowboys game, rant a bit about the NFL playoffs, and Erik has a meltdown about icing the kicker. Thanks for listening! Please let us know what you think.2017-01-1828 min
The Music RambleIn the Jukebox #2: Rock, Country, and Jazz Icons (Ep. 8)Last podcast, host Erik Ritland debuted a new feature: In the Jukebox. For each ItJ the Rambling On staff discuss the variety of music that they've been listening to. In this edition things get typically eclectic, ranging from rock and country legends Chuck Berry and Hank Williams to progressive rock pioneers King Crimson.2016-11-2418 min
The Music RambleIn the Jukebox! Ft. Miles Davis, Gustav Holst, Alejandro Escovedo (Ep. 7)Looking to expand your musical horizons? You've come to the right place, as this week we debut a new feature: In the Jukebox. Learn about everything from mind-bending classical (Holst's The Planets) to jazz fusion (Miles Davis and John Coltrane) to new Americana rock (Alejandro Esovedo). Thanks for listening!2016-11-0312 min
The Sports RambleNFL Week Eight (Vikings, Packers, Patriots), Wolves, Wild (Sports Ramble Podcast #7)The Vikings got embarrassed by the Chicago Bears on Halloween 20-10 (something podcast host Erik Ritland predicted, btw). What went wrong, the resurgence of the Packers even in loss, wondering if the new Wolves and Wild coaches are making a difference, and more on this weeks edition of the Sports Ramble. Thanks for listening!2016-11-0214 min
The Music Ramble10 Songs for Halloween! (Ep. 6)A headless assassin hunts down his killer...a man badly hurt in a plane crash vividly describes his impending death...and Michael Jackson hiccups about 100 times in a song with the most iconic music video of all time. All this and so much more are featured on the Music Ramble All Souls playlist for Halloween! Featuring Warren Zevon, Creedence Clearwater Revival, David Bowie, and plenty of others. Be sure to check out the blog post (http://www.ramblingon.net/music-ramble-blog/allsouls) for a playlist of the songs we feature on the podcast.2016-10-2826 min
The Sports RambleWoeful Vikings, Cubs as Yankees, NFL, NBA, Hey Hey Hey (Sports Ramble Podcast #6)In this weeks Sports Ramble Podcast hosts Erik Ritland and Mike Coenen discuss what went wrong for the Vikings against the Eagles, other games around the NFL in week 7, some controversial talk about the Chicago Cubs buying their way to the World Series, and some talk on the newly begun NHL and NBA seasons. Thanks for listening!2016-10-2632 min
The Music RambleDid Bob Dylan Deserve the Nobel? Is Paul McCartney a Jerk? (Ep. 5)Last week it was announced that Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for literature. Amid much fanfare some people disagreed vehemently that Dylan deserved it, going so far as to say that it devalues literature. Are they correct? Also, Phil Collins recently revealed that he had a run-in with Paul McCartney that forever soured him on the Beatle. What happened and is he justified in his anger? All this and more in this weeks Music Ramble podcast. Thanks for listening!2016-10-2013 min
The Sports RamblePackers, Cowboys, Pass Interference, MLB Playoffs (Sports Ramble Podcast #5)Erik flies solo and discusses the drama of the MLB playoffs, the woeful Packers, surging Dallas Cowboys, and the trendy idea to expand what plays get reviewed in the NFL. Thanks for listening!2016-10-1914 min
The Sports RambleCan Anything Stop the Vikings? (Sports Ramble Podcast #4)In this weeks edition of the Sports Ramble podcast our hosts Erik Ritland and Mike Coenen discuss NFL week five. The Vikings are still undefeated: can anyone stop them? The Patriots decimated the Browns and the Lions beat the Eagles: so what? There's some baseball talk at the end, too. Thanks for listening!2016-10-1220 min
The Music RambleIs Music Today Too Perfect? (Ep. 4)In today's episode Erik and Mike tackle an important topic: is music today too perfect? They discuss production techniques and the contemporary obsession with sheen and perfection. Thanks for listening and be sure to check out http://www.ramblingon.net and follow us on Twitter @TheMusicRamble!2016-10-1217 min
The Music RambleWhen Your Favorite Band Changes (Ep. 3)In our third Music Ramble podcast hosts Erik Ritland and Mike Coenen briefly discuss the new Meatloaf album before asking the question: what do you do when your favorite band changes their sound? Opeth, Metallica, the Beatles, and Dawes are mentioned among others. Thanks for listening! Be sure to check out http://wwww.ramblingon.net and follow us on Twitter @TheMusicRamble. Thanks for listening!2016-10-0719 min
The Sports RambleA Twins Rant and a Vikings Rant (Spoiler Alert: One is Negative) (Sports Ramble Podcast #3)Erik flies solo on this one, giving his take on why the Twins look worse now than they did several years ago, when it was said that this was the year they'd turn the corner.
Also, what can stop the Vikings this year outside of a plague at Winter Park? What was the single best moment of the NFL in week four? Find out all this and more.
Thanks for listening and be sure to check out http://www.ramblingon.net and @RO_SportsRamble on Twitter for more information!2016-10-0516 min
The Sports RambleThe Vikings' Sure Fate, Lazy Packers, Crazy Carson Wentz, etc. (Sports Ramble Podcast #2)In the second Sports Ramble podcast, the boys discuss ideas about how the Vikings season will end up in addition to other NFL week three highlights. Thanks for listening! Don't forget to check out http://www.ramblingon.net and @TheMusicRamble on Twitter!2016-09-2923 min
The Music RambleCats, Black Sabbath, 9/11, Music Stuff (Ep. 2)The title says it all, doesn't it? Co-host Mike Coenen introduces himself, Erik's cats introduce themselves, and the boys discuss the music scene around 9/11, including a controversial suggestion for radio stations to stop playing an entire bands catalog entirely. Visit http://www.ramblingon.net for more info or follow us on Twitter @TheMusicRamble!2016-09-2843 min
The Music RambleIntroducing the Music Ramble Podcast! (Ep. 1)In our inaugural podcast, journalist and musician Erik Ritland gives a brief overview of what the Music Ramble is all about. He focuses on three foundations: emphasis on rock n' roll and its roots and branches, a wide scope of genres and appreciation, and a fresh attitude towards music journalism. Thanks for listening!2016-09-2611 min
The Sports RambleThe Sports Ramble #1: RAM IT!, Vikings/Packers, Adrian PetersonPodcast hosts Erik Ritland and Mike Coenen discuss the Vikings win against the Packers, the importance of Adrian Peterson (and wonder whether he's one of the best running backs of all-time), and Ram it! with some vintage LA Rams talk. Come for the hilarious opening music, stay for the aight commentary.2016-09-2320 min