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Riki Rachtman joins Scott this week for an in-depth conversation on his incredible career! While mostly known for his stint hosting MTV's Headbangers Ball, Riki has a carer that spans multiple media platforms and pop culture history.In this long-form discussion Riki touches on many landmark moments of his life and career. From running the legendary Cathouse in the eighties to hosting the podcast that bears its name today, you'll hear it all. Great stories from the heyday of MTV including run-ins with Megadeth, Pantera, and more will entertain you this week. Riki also touches on some cool stories from his radio days on Loveline in California. In addition to the Cathouse Hollywood Podcast, Riki recently revived his popular Triple R show and brought it into the podcast world.You can keep up with all things Riki Racthman at www.twitter.com/rikirachtman. We hope you enjoy Scott's talk with Riki Rachtman and SHARE with a friend!
This is a history lesson in what not to do. Riki shares the tale of this truly outlaw radio program. How this notorious show went took him from the top of the ratings to jail and bankruptcy. You never heard this story from the former host of MTV's Headbangers Ball. Drugs, porn, violence, and a lifelong lesson learned. He was on top of the game but that ungrateful bastard threw it all away with a couple right hooks. Featuring appearances from Quentin Tarantino, Jessica Hahn, Tammy Faye Baker and more.
Former host of MTV's Headbangers Ball and owner of the Cathouse.
Riki Rachtman former host of MTV's Headbangers Ball and Gilby Clarke get together to share a few stories about Motley Crue and review the NETFLIX Biopic "The Dirt"
In episode 4 we go back to the night Riki Rachtman wanted to thrash things up a bit.He explains his logic to not having bands play in the Cathouse early days and his disdain for certain type of nightclub door policies . Megadeth bass player David Ellefson shares a few Cathouse memories remembering when he frequented the club in 1988. Even though Megadeth had never played any of the Hollywood nightclubs they decided to play the Cathouse at the peak of the bands success.We recall that night in 1991 and even hear a few vintage clips from Dave Mustaine. On that subject in 1990 Riki recounts going from the guy that owned the Cathouse to the guy that hosted MTV's Headbangers Ball and the effect that had at the Cathouse. Riki also addresses the very public feud that was played out on MTV between himself and Dave Mustaine. Was the rivalry real? PLUS you will not believe what band opened up for Megadeth that night at the Cathouse. Several years after that show they changed their name and style and sold millions of records on the pop charts. Yes it's that and much more
Most music fans know Riki Rachtman as the host of MTV's Headbangers Ball from 1990-1995. Since then he's provided hosting duties for World Championship Wrestling, The VH1 Rock of Love series and it's spinoffs and for the last 15 years he's been the driving force behind his own NASCAR themed syndicated radio show called Racing Rocks with Riki Rachtman. He's had quite a journey going from a punk rock loving kid to a hard rock icon. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app