Personality, writer, foodie, music lover, traveler, history buff, baseball fan, and beer-snob from Wyoming.
Rick Roddam
Killer Queen Vodka Now Available in the United States
According to legendary Queen guitarist Brian May, his former bandmate Freddie Mercury's favorite libation was vodka. As a tribute to their late, great frontman, Queen announced their own line of "Killer Queen" vodka late last year. This week, it debuted in liquor stores across Europe and is now available for purchase in the United States...
The 10 Best, Worst Jobs in America
Most people imagine that being on the radio would be one of the funnest jobs a person can possibly have. And they're right. It definitely beats working for a living. However, according to a new study conducted by the website Careercast.com, being a broadcaster is one of the unstable professions in America...
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards Guest Star in New “Sisters” Web Video
If you're a Stones fan, this might be the funniest video you'll see all week. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards have lended their voices to a new skit from the online comedy duo The Kloons. The Stones legends guest star in the latest episode of The Kloons web series "Sisters"...
Napster Lawsuit Crippled Music Industry
15 years ago today, Metallica made headlines when they filed a class action lawsuit against the developers of the popular online music file sharing service Napster. Although the record companies were eventually able to shut down the site, their inability to adapt to changing consumer needs have since devastated the entire industry...
Montanans Get Bang For Buck
Just in time for Tax Day, Wallet Hub has issued a new report ranking the states with the best and worst return on investment for taxpayers. According to their research, taxpayers here in Montana get the third biggest bang for their buck in the country...
Drunken Buffoon Saves Woman From Attacker, Becomes a Hero
My friend Eric is a huge baseball fan. This past Friday was one of his favorite days of the year, Opening Day at Coors Field in his hometown of Denver. Little did we know that he would become a civic hero later that day.
I first spoke to him around 10 a...
$80 For a Parking Spot at Colorado Rockies Home Opener
This weekend, I celebrated the return of baseball season at Coors Field in Denver. As a longtime fan, I expect to pay out the nose for concessions at a big league ballpark. This year, I was pleasantly surprised that a beer still costs less than $10 (I paid $9 for a "premium" brew)...
Rocking Out to Phil Collins is the Best Way to Train for a Boxing Match
Remember the classic scene in 'The Hangover' when Mike Tyson rocked out to the Phil Collins song 'In the Air Tonight'? Iron Mike isn't the only legendary boxer who gets pumped up when the legendary former Genesis singer and drummer.
Last month, video surfaced of Floyd "Money" Mayweather training for his upcoming fight with Manny Pacquiao...
Great Minds Think Alike…On The Toilet
I don't know about you, but I do my best thinking in the bathroom. In fact, most of my major decisions involve thoughtful deliberation sitting on the throne. If you also have flashes of brilliance in the restroom, it turns out we're not alone...
A National Beer Day Toast to Billings Breweries
82 years ago, the law ending Prohibition officially went into effect. Ever since, Americans have celebrated National Beer Day on April 7th. This year, I'm hoisting my glass to the many excellent breweries in Billings and across the great state of Montana...
Comedian Christopher Titus Coming to Billings Thursday Night
If you're a fan of stand up comedy, here's your chance to see one of the best comics in the 'biz. Christopher Titus, host of the History Channel show "Pawnography" and star of the Emmy nominated Fox sitcom "Titus", brings his "Born With a Defect" tour to the Babcock Theater on Thursday night...
The Epic Pink Floyd April Fool’s Day Prank
Years ago, I started my radio career at one of the most legendary rock radio stations in the country, KILO in Colorado Springs. It was long before my time, but I quickly learned about an epic April Fool's Day prank they pulled that almost got their General Manager thrown in jail...