R-Town Podcast Network
R-Town Podcast Network is a group of podcasts with relatively smart hosts, talking news, geek culture, history, science...anything and everything. Based out of the Jet City Live space in beautiful & historic downtown Renton Washington but talking issues worldwide and beyond. Beyond the weekly, the R-Town gang does several Radio Plays including series and specials. Three serials: Captain Slack Johnson: Space Patrol, Hot Rodders of the Apocalypse and Hank & Marge and several Holiday Specials, including the parody of the Star Wars Holiday Special. Join us weekly for new content.
Episodes
With Jeff out on surgery leave, Charles and Mike hold down the fort, and do "OK" on the video and audio. They dump a couple of things into this week's time capsule and then have a great interview with actor and animal activist William McNamara and he's got some great stories. Star of "Copycat", "Stealing Home", "Chasers" and his new TVshow "The Trouble with Billy". He's worked with so many talented individuals from Jodi Foster to S...
Space Patrol. In a galaxy riddled with danger…chaos…and minor paperwork violations…one organization stands between order and total galactic nonsense. And only one captain with the temerity, the bravery, the courage, the heroism that defines Space Patrol — In Episode 1 the crew comes together and Slack Johnson's ship, and they figure each other out fast as a new mission drops in their lap - fight galactic ...
Part Duex of the Generation X Round Table The show is hosting some old and new friends to talk about all things Generation X, the movies, music, cars, 1st jobs, bullies, and more! We've got past guests: comedian Kate Carlson Carlsen, CM Ed Prince, musician Ray Smalley and old friend Pete Lindstrom. Gen X is regarded as those born between 1965 and 1980. Our childhoods in the 70’s and 80’s, our becoming adults during the ...
This week the boys are trying something a little different this week. The show is hosting some old and new friends to talk about all things Generation X, the movies, music, cars, 1st jobs, bullies, and more! We've got past guests: comedian Kate Carlson Carlsen, CM Ed Prince, musician Ray Smalley and old friend Pete Lindstrom. Gen X is regarded as those born between 1965 and 1980. Our childhoods in the 70’s and 80’s, our...
The boys dump some things into this week's timecapsule just so we can take a look at it again in another 20 or 50 years. Then, they welcome in the Frazier's of Renton's own Drum Roll Wine talk about...well, wine, of course. The Frazier's are good folks who know their stuff and make a great product all the while supporting the community, bringing people together and being top notch folks. It's a great conversation so take a listen a...
We had and then lost our guest this week, but we'll bring you Captain Slinky's Awesomely Asinine 45-Minute Trivia Hour sometime in July. So, this week, we drop some ideas and news in the time capsule, so we don't have to think too hard on them for 20 or 50 years, then chat about things going on in our worlds. Come join us on this thing called life! Don't forget to subscribe, comment and share. Much love!00:00 Welcome and Introducti...
The boys chuck some news stories and ideas from this past week into the time capsule to be dug up in 20 or 50 years. And then welcome in guest extraordinaire Mark Pinkaow of Mark Thai Food Box. You might know "Uncle" Mark from his and his wife's years of restaurants serving all over the Seattle area. Mark has been involved with Thai food and restaurants in New York, Las Vegas and all over the greater Seattle area. It's in his DNA, ...
Welcome to Episode 174! The boys throw some news stories into the time capsule to, hopefully, not have to deal with for 20 or 50 years. "Buzz, Buzz" is tonight's safe word which may get used quite a bit. Then they have guest Ken Carlson who is a comic creator, author and film maker. We discuss Ken's work, motivations and approach. We talk a little AI, which can't feel and has never been kicked in the nuts! Ken gets his fortune from...
The boys throw some stuff in this week's time capsule, then discuss what American's love most: processed food! It's a look at the history and the good and bad of our food supply here in the states. Then, we kick off the first Magically Mystical Misfortune Machine for a loyal listener and subscriber. It's a packed episode, so don't forget to comment, share, like and subscribe. Much love!
The boys discuss the current events they want to throw into the time capsule and lock away for 20 or 50 years. Then talk about their hometown of Renton and things you should look for in your own hometown. Great parks, great restaurants, great food (same thing?), historic places, the people, the things! Then we take a look at our new Magically Mystical Misfortune Machine as we get ready to start handing out the mis/fortunes of our l...
The boys drop some news story stuff into this weeks' time capsule and then discuss one of the greatest and most absurd comedy albums of all time: "Wild and Crazy Guy", Steve Martin's 2nd album from 1978. We talk about its background and its cultural effect. It's a very cool album that show's Martin's career jump from popular touring small clubs to launching into the stratosphere of super-stardom. And let's not forget King Tut. Do t...
The boys chat about a silly little GQ article from way back 1995, all about overrated things. It made the rounds on Redditt a few years ago, but we're bringing it back, along with a second article from 2024 about the overrated things from then! Holy smokes, people were weird in both eras. Don't forget to like, and subscribe and comment and share. Much love!
This week we have Tamara Dever, woman of many hats! She's an author, book designer, author coach, and curator of the '80s with her website TotallyCool80s.com! She's author of a children's book called "The Day We Found Yesterday" and several fun quiz books like the "Ultimate Mix Tape" quiz book series and the "I Like Big Books & I Cannot Lie"! We talk about her books, her super cool '80s inspired office space, the '80s (of cours...
The boys are joined by the fabulous Sophia Sky who is the Executive Director of SEAF. We dive into what SEAF is, how it got started, some of the artists, some of the many, many things available at the festival, why it is very important to the community, and what to expect when one spends the weekend immersed in this erotic festival. Thanks for the watch/listen, and please subscribe, like, comment and share. Much love!
The boys catch up with their old friend Captain Slinky who, along with Mrs. Captain Slinky and their Oddlings, run the Oddmall here in Washington. They just so happen to have the Spring Sprung show coming up in a couple of weeks, so now is the perfect time to learn about the show. Take a listen and make sure you get out to Oddmall at least once in your life! Don't forget to comment, share, like and subscribe. Much love!
This week we talk with Eric Taunt of new venture Taunt Winery LLC about mead, that ancient creation made with water, yeast, honey and time. He brings in some jalapeno mead to sample, and we discuss the process and his hope to create a business from a wonderful hobby, all the while helping disabled veterans and veteran causes. We also look at some headlines because this world is so crazy! Go give a listen! Do some likes, subscribes,...
We're spending some time back in the 80's with Steve Spears, co-host of the Stuck in the 80's Podcast and author of the new book: Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade. Steve recounts interviews and conversations with some fascinating stars of the decade of decadence who give some real insight into who they are. It's a great conversation with a genuine curator of the biggest decade...
It's another week's worth of news...the good, the bad, and the Kristi Noem. Man, there is a lot going on, including war, bombs, rising prices, missing files, red rashes, dinosaurs and shopping carts. R.I.P. Neil Sedaka. Like it, share it, comment on it and subscribe it. Keep your head down. Much love.
It's an episode of just headlines this week on the program. The boys dig into some of the good, the bad, and the ugly this week. From STOTU to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees, and everything in between. Enjoy the show? Don't forget to like, subscribe, comment and share. Don't like the show, we still love you. Comment and let us know how we can improve. Much Love!
Episode 162 finds the boys discussing all the funky sheet happening around the world this week, some fun, some not fun at all. Then they jump into talking about songs that may have never been #1 on the Billboard, but are number one for another reason, like most awesome, best American and best female led rocker. It's all about the music on this episode, so give a like, a subscribe, a comment and a share! Much love!
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