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Rik Anthony Someone You Should Know Podcast

Somehow, Rik knew he wanted to be a radio announcer from an early age. So after graduation in 1978, Rik joined the U.S. Air Force to be a Radio and TV announcer for the Armed Forces Radio and TV Service (AFRTS). After 20 years, he retired from the Air Force in 1998. He retired on a Friday in August then two days later, started a new job as a host and producer for the All Star Radio Network. During his 19 years there, Rik hosted several nationally syndicated radio shows, including: "Back in the Pits with Rik Anthony" and "Someone You Should Know." Rik has thousands of celebrity interviews in his archives.

Rik retired from daily on-air radio on 1/1/23 and is focusing on his podcast and enjoying life. Rik has two grown children, Shauna and Brad.

Rik loves flying airplanes, traveling, cooking, the arts, and spending time with his wife, Leslie.

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Flashback - Neal Schon Of Journey - 2001 Interview &Raquo; 4Vr782Zn8Elxdmt2Sdtdlxoz4H32
Flashback – Neal Schon of Journey – 2001 interview

Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: [email protected]: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.co…

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Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: [email protected]: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

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Flashback - Neal Schon Of Journey - 2001 Interview &Raquo; 4Vr782Zn8Elxdmt2Sdtdlxoz4H32
Flashback – Neal Schon of Journey – 2001 interview

Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: [email protected]: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.co…

Feedback: Send us a…

Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: [email protected]: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

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Flashback - Keith Knudsen - Doobie Brothers Interview 2000 &Raquo; 4Vr782Zn8Elxdmt2Sdtdlxoz4H32
Flashback – Keith Knudsen – Doobie Brothers interview 2000

Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: [email protected]: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.co…

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Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: [email protected]: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rikanthonyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/someoneyoushouldknowpodcast/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rik-anthony2019/TikTok: @SomeoneYouShouldKnow2023YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@someoneyoushouldknowpodcastThank you for listening!Theme music "Welcome to the Show" by Kevin MacLeod was used per the standard license agreement.

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Flashback - Walter Parazaider - Chicago - 2002 Interview &Raquo; 4Vr782Zn8Elxdmt2Sdtdlxoz4H32
Flashback – Walter Parazaider – Chicago – 2002 Interview

This time, we Flashback to the summer of 2002. I was lucky enough to catch up with Walt Parazaider, one of the founding members of the rock band Chicago. Walt was onboard to talk about Chicago's …

This time, we Flashb…

This time, we Flashback to the summer of 2002. I was lucky enough to catch up with Walt Parazaider, one of the founding members of the rock band Chicago. Walt was onboard to talk about Chicago's 35th Anniversary Tour and discuss a special post 9/11 concert they did in Washington, D.C. BTW, Walt plays  a wide variety of wind instruments, including saxophone, flute, and clarinet. Kick back and enjoy this classic interview from Season 3 of my original "Someone You Should Know program.Click here to check out Chicago's music on SpotifyFeedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official …

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Flashback - Dan Fogelberg Interview From 2001 &Raquo; 4Vr782Zn8Elxdmt2Sdtdlxoz4H32
Flashback – Dan Fogelberg interview from 2001

I look back with fondness to interviews like this, especially when the artist is no longer with us.  In 2001, I had the great honor of talking to the late Dan Fogelberg.  My late wife and I were avi…

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I look back with fondness to interviews like this, especially when the artist is no longer with us.  In 2001, I had the great honor of talking to the late Dan Fogelberg.  My late wife and I were avid fans of Dan's music and had the privilege of seeing Dan live in concert.  In this interview, Dan talks about hitting the road for the summer concert season and about his music.  Sidebar - Dan's song from 1978, "The Power of Gold" with Tim Weisberg, was the very first song I played in my AFRTS radio career. Click here to check out Dan's music on SpotifyFeedback: Send us a text.…

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Flashback - Edwin Mccain - Far From Over - 2001 &Raquo; 4Vr782Zn8Elxdmt2Sdtdlxoz4H32
Flashback – Edwin McCain – Far From Over – 2001

This week, we Flashback to 2001, and a musician whose music I've enjoyed for decades.  He's Edwin McCain, and I was lucky to catch up with him after a concert in St. Louis.  We chat about …

This week, we Flashb…

This week, we Flashback to 2001, and a musician whose music I've enjoyed for decades.  He's Edwin McCain, and I was lucky to catch up with him after a concert in St. Louis.  We chat about his current release (at the time), "Far From Over," working with Shaun Colvin, his band, being adopted, and of course, showcase his music.  Enjoy this classic from season 2 of the original national "Someone You Should Know program."Click here to listen to Edwin's music on Spotify.Feedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: Some…

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Flashback – Richard Marx – Our interview from 2000

In this Flashback episode, we go back to 2000 for my interview with Richard Marx.  Richard had just released Days in Avalon. Richard and I discuss the new album and play several samples. We talk abou…

In this Flashback ep…

In this Flashback episode, we go back to 2000 for my interview with Richard Marx.  Richard had just released Days in Avalon. Richard and I discuss the new album and play several samples. We talk about other musicians he's produced and share a few laughs.  This is another episode from the original national run of "Someone You Should Know."Click here to check out Richard's music on SpotifyFeedback: Send us a text.How to Contact Us:Official Website: https://Someoneyoushouldknowpodcast.comGmail: [email protected]: @RIKANTHONY1Facebook: https://www.facebook.…

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Flashback - Robynn Ragland - The Best Album You'Ve Never Heard &Raquo; 4Vr782Zn8Elxdmt2Sdtdlxoz4H32
Flashback – Robynn Ragland – The Best Album You've Never Heard

This week, we Flashback 25 years, to 2000 and the release of what I consider to be one of my all-time favorite albums. It's one you probably never heard of.  The artist is Robynn Ragland, at the…

This week, we Flashb…

This week, we Flashback 25 years, to 2000 and the release of what I consider to be one of my all-time favorite albums. It's one you probably never heard of.  The artist is Robynn Ragland, at the time a musician playing the Midwest concert circuit. I happened upon her song "The People You Know" on WVRV 101.1 FM "The River,"  and said she'd be ideal as a guest on my brand new national show, "Someone You Should Know." So sit back and enjoy this one from the way-back machine, and one of the very first episodes of the original "Someone You Should Know."Click here to check out Robynn&apo…

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Episode 285 – Derry Grehan / Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite - The Return to Melodic Rock and RollOne of the mainstays of the Canadian rock scene for the past 45 years has been the band Honeymoon Suite.  From hits like New Girl Now, Feel It Aga…

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Honeymoon Suite - The Return to Melodic Rock and RollOne of the mainstays of the Canadian rock scene for the past 45 years has been the band Honeymoon Suite.  From hits like New Girl Now, Feel It Again, Bad Attitude, What It Takes, and Love Changes Everything to their brand new hits like "I Fly and Stay This Time," This band has endured changing times and still continues to be a melodic rock force to be reckoned with.  Their new Album is called "Wake Me Up When the Sun Goes Down" and it will be released this Friday, July 25th, on Frontiers SRL Music.  I'm incredibly honored to have fou…

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Episode 284 - Ricky Byrd / Nyc Made &Raquo; 4Vr782Zn8Elxdmt2Sdtdlxoz4H32
Episode 284 – Ricky Byrd / NYC Made

This week, we welcome rock guitarist and recovery advocate Ricky Byrd! Known for his legendary run with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Ricky shares stories from the road, the studio, and his powerful …

This week, we welcom…

This week, we welcome rock guitarist and recovery advocate Ricky Byrd! Known for his legendary run with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Ricky shares stories from the road, the studio, and his powerful journey into sobriety. From riffing on hits like “I Hate Myself for Loving You” to creating music that inspires those in recovery, Ricky proves that rock and healing go hand-in-hand. Hear how this Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, as we hear music from his fifth studio album, "NYC Made." Ricky Bird is Someone You Should Know."Click here to buy Rik Anthony a cold one.Show Links:Click here to go to R…

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Episode 283 - Gary Pratt &Raquo; 4Vr782Zn8Elxdmt2Sdtdlxoz4H32
Episode 283 – Gary Pratt

 Today on the Someone You Should Know Podcast, we welcome a voice that's turning heads in the world of modern country music—Gary Pratt. With roots in rural Pennsylvania and a heart full of sto…

 Today on the Someo…

 Today on the Someone You Should Know Podcast, we welcome a voice that's turning heads in the world of modern country music—Gary Pratt. With roots in rural Pennsylvania and a heart full of stories, Gary blends classic country charm with fresh energy. His newest single, “Red Barn,” is a heartfelt tribute to community, nostalgia, and the power of music to bring people together. From sharing stages with legends like Pam Tillis and Dwight Yoakum to topping international charts with hits like “Country to the Bone” and “You Gotta Jump In,” Gary’s journey is as authentic as it i…

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Independence Day 2025 – Special Episode with Tammy Spears

Happy Independence Day WeekThis Friday, our nation marks its 249th birthday—a moment to reflect, remember, and give thanks. The 4th of July is more than fireworks, parades, cookouts, and an extra da…

Happy Independence D…

Happy Independence Day WeekThis Friday, our nation marks its 249th birthday—a moment to reflect, remember, and give thanks. The 4th of July is more than fireworks, parades, cookouts, and an extra day off. It's a time to honor the courage of those who dreamed of freedom and built a nation on the ideals of liberty, equality, and self-determination.It’s a chance to pause and appreciate the sacrifices made, the freedoms we enjoy, and the ongoing journey toward a more perfect union. Amid the celebration, may we carry with us the true spirit of Independence Day—gratitude, unity, and hope …

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