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Erik Ritland isn't so Bad

by Erik Ritland

If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, big ideas, and having a lot of fun, you've come to the right place.Explore classic rock n’ roll, country, blues, jazz, folk, and more. Dig deep into fascinating ideas from literature, philosophy, and history. Examine creativity and how it works.The world of ideas is large indeed. Songwriting and journalist Erik Ritland is on a journey to take it all in. Discover it with him.

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Episodes

  1. NEW ALBUM PREVIEW: "First Things Last"/"The Past is Never Dead"

    "The songs seem to have multiple layers, but are uncomplicated to the ears. They glide smoothly, despite the fact that they take the listener over some bumpy terrain. The songs are catchy, but smart. They make you tap your toe and bob your head, but you feel smarter and informed when the song is...

  2. NEW ALBUM PREVIEW: "Jerusalem"/"To the Pure Life"/"Driving Wind"

    "The songs seem to have multiple layers, but are uncomplicated to the ears. They glide smoothly, despite the fact that they take the listener over some bumpy terrain. The songs are catchy, but smart. They make you tap your toe and bob your head, but you feel smarter and informed when the song is...

  3. "Rock n' Roll is Dead"

    A Scientific Search, Erik Ritland's NEW ALBUM, will be released on Sunday, August 16th. It'll be available digitally THAT DAY ONLY, in addition to a special Collectors Edition CD (which features an additional CD of material). Pre-order this very special album here before it's too late. "The…

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  4. What Bands Have NO Bad Songs? (plus big NEW ALBUM news!)

    If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, literature, history, philosophy, and ideas big and small, this podcast is for you. Erik Ritland is a songwriter, editor, and journalist. He's released over 12 albums and EPs. Currently, he is editor and writer for popular culture website…

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  5. Is it Worth Having Arguments Online? (plus "Promises")

    Erik Ritland's 2008 album Floating Bridge will be re-issued September 2020! The first single, "Promises," will be released 7/24/20. Visit erikritland.com for more info. If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, literature, history, philosophy, and ideas big and small, this podcast…

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  6. Writing Songs About the End of the World ("Stay Inside")

    If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, literature, history, philosophy, and ideas big and small, you've come to the right place! Erik Ritland is a songwriter, editor, and journalist. He's released over 12 albums and EPs. Currently, he is editor and writer for popular culture...

  7. The Secret of Creativity (plus "Long Gone Days"!)

    If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, literature, history, philosophy, and ideas big and small, you've come to the right place! Erik Ritland is a songwriter, editor, and journalist. He's released over 12 albums and EPs. Currently, he is editor and writer for popular culture...

  8. ERisB: For creative types who love music, songwriting, literature, history, etc.

    If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, literature, history, philosophy, and all sorts of other fun and cool stuff, you've come to the right place. There aren't a lot of people like you. There's finally a podcast that's both fun and entertaining that fits your personality. In this...

About this show

If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, big ideas, and having a lot of fun, you've come to the right place.Explore classic rock n’ roll, country, blues, jazz, folk, and more. Dig deep into fascinating ideas from literature, philosophy, and history. Examine creativity and how it works.The world of ideas is large indeed. Songwriting and journalist Erik Ritland is on a journey to take it all in. Discover it with him.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Erik Ritland isn't so Bad have?

Erik Ritland isn't so Bad has 8 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on August 19, 2020.

What is Erik Ritland isn't so Bad about?

If you're a creative type who loves music, songwriting, big ideas, and having a lot of fun, you've come to the right place.Explore classic rock n’ roll, country, blues, jazz, folk, and more. Dig deep into fascinating ideas from literature, philosophy, and history. Examine creativity and how it...

How often does Erik Ritland isn't so Bad release new episodes?

Erik Ritland isn't so Bad publishes weekly, based on its 8 episodes since July 2020.

Who hosts Erik Ritland isn't so Bad?

Erik Ritland isn't so Bad is created and hosted by Erik Ritland.
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