Dick’s Hangout

keywords music, guitar, songwriting, band, travel, influences, concert, collaboration, country, rock summary: In this engaging conversation, Rich and Thaddeus discuss their musical journeys, the intricacies of guitar building, and the life of a traveling musician. They share insights on songwriting, the influence of family on their musical tastes, and the diverse genres that inspire them. The conversation also touches on the joy of live music experiences and future projects for Thaddeus's band, Rangeline.

In this conversation, Rich and Donny discuss their friendship and their shared love for baseball, minor league logos, and music. They reminisce about their Twitter interactions during Rangers games and their mutual connection through Rachel Wimberley. They also talk about their families and their experiences with fatherhood. The conversation then shifts to their favorite musicians, including Ryan Bingham and Brandon Ryder. Donny shares a disappointing experience at a Brandon Ryder concert. In this part of the conversation, Rich and Donny discuss their love for music and guitars. They share their experiences of attending concerts and meeting musicians. They also talk about their interest in woodworking and building guitars. Rich shares his journey of learning to play the guitar and setting goals for himself. They also discuss their preferences for coffee or tea, favorite apples, and their love for dogs. Donny shares his experience of seeing lions in the wild during a trip to Africa. In this conversation, Rich and Donny discuss various topics including their favorite animals, handwriting, celebrities they would want as their BFFs, dream cars, least favorite vegetables, and their sleep schedules. Donny also talks about his woodworking and furniture building business, Salem Woodworks. They share stories about meeting professional athletes and their experiences with customers. Overall, it is a lighthearted and enjoyable conversation between friends.

In this conversation, Rich and Victoria discuss their love for horror movies and their favorite genres within the horror genre. Victoria shares her love for gothic horror, including Victorian-themed movies like Crimson Peak and Dracula. She also mentions her favorite franchises, The Conjuring and Evil Dead. Rich talks about his preference for psychological thrillers and mentions movies like Identity and Stir of Echoes. They both agree that horror movies should be enjoyed for fun and not taken too seriously. The conversation primarily revolves around the topic of french fries and different types of cuts and sauces. The speakers discuss their preferences for various cuts of fries, including standard cut, shoestring, tater tots, and waffle fries. They also talk about their favorite sauces, such as ketchup, barbecue sauce, and spicy ketchup. The conversation touches on fast food chains like Freddy's and Whataburger, as well as their opinions on other types of food like fish and chips. Overall, the speakers express their love for fries and their strong opinions on the subject. The conversation revolves around the topic of french fries and the different preferences and opinions on various types of fries. The main focus is on the conveyance of sauce and the enhancement of the fry-eating experience. The conversation also touches on other food-related topics such as spicy ketchup, buffalo sauce, and grilled cheese sandwiches. SpongeBob SquarePants and other TV shows are mentioned, adding a lighthearted and humorous tone to the conversation. In this part of the conversation, Victoria and Rich discuss their experiences at McDonald's and Waffle House. They talk about the unpredictable nature of going to McDonald's and how Waffle House is a symbol of resilience during hurricanes. They also share their love for Waffle House and their favorite menu items. The conversation then shifts to bull riding and the dangers associated with the sport. They discuss the movie '8 Seconds' and the tragic story of Lane Frost. They also talk about their names and the significance behind them. The conversation ends with a discussion about their neighbors and the unique dynamics of their neighborhoods. In this part of the conversation, Victoria and Rich discuss their least favorite celebrities, their handwriting, their favorite unconventional animals, their dream cars, their favorite seasons, their first celebrity crushes, and their best and worst meals. In this part of the conversation, Rich and Victoria discuss their favorite meals and food preferences. They talk about their best and worst meals, including dishes like chicken Alfredo, liver and onions, shepherd's pie, and crab cakes. They also share their experiences with different types of cuisine, such as Caribbean food and Mexican-infused seafood. The conversation then shifts to their sleep schedules and musical talents. They talk about their favorite instruments and their desires to be singers. They also discuss their skills in putting together outfits and their love for Taco Bell, sharing their favorite orders. In this final part of the conversation, Victoria and Rich discuss their eating habits, baldness, aging, and their perspectives on marriage and children. They also talk about their favorite Batman movies and the joys and challenges of parenting. The conversation ends with a reflection on the length of the discussion and a playful outro.

Summary Rich and Emily reminisce about their friendship from childhood in Weatherby, Missouri to present day. They discuss their experiences riding the bus, attending school together, and reconnecting after years apart. They also talk about their love for low-key activities, such as people-watching and bird-watching. The conversation touches on various topics, including small-town politics, karaoke, and weddings. Overall, the conversation highlights the enduring bond between Rich and Emily and the joy they find in simple pleasures. The conversation covers various topics including partying, drinking, memory, relationships, movies, and favorite things. In this conversation, Rich and Emily reminisce about childhood memories, discuss their sleep patterns, share their celebrity crushes, talk about their favorite gifts, and discuss their skills and talents. They also exchange jokes and talk about their children. The conversation is filled with laughter and shows the strong bond between Rich and Emily.

Richard "Dick" Butler is an incredibly talented person and finds himself busy in many aspects of the music industry. He is currently working as a guitar repair technician at his own small business Butler Guitar Repair, which can be found on Instagram by searching for Butler Guitar Repair.

Rachel and I wax poetic about our friendship and love for sports of all sorts, Whataburger, travel, and each other. Rachel is the only person I know that could talk as much about nothing as I can. Gotta love it.

Matt and I sit down and reminisce about our friendship and how it began and what it has evolved into, including our love for good food, good music, and of course, our love for the greatest game on earth, Baseball! Matt surprises me with his version of The Colbert Questionnaire before wrapping up the episode.

High School-ish friend Monica and I discuss little things that men and women do to drive each other crazy.

Jazmin has been an amazing friend for the better part of a decade. We get to sit down and reminisce about the past and how things have changed over the years. (still trying to figure out the technology here)

Working out the kinks (not THOSE kinks) on the pilot episode. I gave my son Charlie the opportunity to talk about himself and maybe find out something about me, his dear old dad. Pardon the audio discrepancy, our earbuds apparently had their own ideas...