Episode description

Riki Rachtman is a TV/radio personality best known for hosting MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball. He also owned the legendary Hollywood rock club The Cathouse. He has also done a lot of work for NASCAR and has an annual charity motorcycle ride called “Riki’s Ride.”  In this episode we’ll discuss how The Cathouse started, his relationship with Guns ’n Roses, his portrayal in the Pam & Tommy series, the possibity for a Cathouse TV series and more! 

00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Headbanger's Ball & Cathouse 
04:20 - Beating Up The D.J. & Gratitude 
05:54 - Going To Shows 
06:43 - Guns 'n Roses 
08:30 - Memories & Friends 
12:05 - Opening the Cathouse 
14:40 - Sometimes Giving Up is Ok 
17:03 - Podcast & Other Projects 
18:52 - Getting Help & Control Freak 
24:35 - Cathouse in Pam & Tommy Show 
27:15 - Meeting Fans  
29:25 - Cool With Rockstars & Dave Mustaine
30:27 - My Chemical Romance 
33:35 - The Cathouse TV Show 
35:35 - Alice Cooper 
37:02 - Positivity Vs Negativity 
43:15 - Outro 

Cathouse Merch website:
https://www.cathousehollywood.com

Riki's Ride fundraiser:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/TheRide22

Chuck Shute website:
http://chuckshute.com

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