The Rick Altizer Show

Olympic figure skating Gold Medalist, Scott Hamilton, is my guest this week. It's an amazing interview where we discuss his time as an Olympic champion, his battle with cancer and there's even a discussion of his famous "Spinny Thing Move."  You'll have to listen to figure that one out!   We had a blast and it's an interview you don't want to miss.

Part 2 of my interview with Becky Nordquist.  One in four women have experienced pregnancy or infant loss. This week my guest is Becky Nordquist, author of a new devotional titled "Before We Said Hello – Finding Hope After Pregnancy Loss and Infant Loss." If you or someone you know has experienced the heartbreaking loss of an infant we are praying this show will minister to you. 

One in four women have experienced pregnancy or infant loss.  This week my guest is Becky Nordquist, author of a new devotional titled "Before We Said Hello – Finding Hope After Pregnancy Loss and Infant Loss." If you or someone you know has experienced the heartbreaking loss of an infant we are praying this show will minister to you. Part 1 of 2.

This week my guest is Matt Sallee from the acapella vocal group Pentatonix.  We discuss his faith in Christ and how he navigates his stand for Jesus in a world of celebrity filled with the empty praise of men.  It's an interesting conversation that you don't want to miss.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make a radio show?  This week my guest is be Bob Allen and we take a look "under the hood" to see how a radio show is produced.  It's a very interesting and informative look at what goes in to making a radio show.  

My guest this week is...well... ME!!  I'm a guest on my own show!  That was fun.  We talk about my new movie with Chonda Pierce, "Chonda Pierce - Unashamed" showing in over 1000 theaters.  It was a fun way for me to talk about the movie.  Paul Aldrich interviews me and, as always, does a great job.

Continuing the "Best Of" compilation from last week.  Interview segments include singer Russ Taff (I Still Believe) discussing his alcoholism for the first time ever publicly; Actors Kevin Sorbo and Jennifer O'Neill; and singer Matthew Ward discussing the death of his daughter for the first time in an interview.

A "Best Of" compilation of interviews that include segments from comedian Chonda Pierce (Laughing In The Dark) and filmmakers Alex and Stephen Kendrick (Overcomer, War Room, Courageous).

Well, we had so much fun in our first interview that we just kept the good times going!  A fun and informative interview on the process of songwriting and some of the struggles the modern day songwriter goes through.  

 Laura Story is the Grammy and Dove winning singer/songwriter, author, worship leader, mother of 4 who she just completed her doctorate in Worship Studies.  Even with those impressive accomplishments, Laura is down to earth, transparent and believes it is her calling to serve rather than be served.   6 year old daughter Josie accompanied her to my studio who sat quiet as a mouse in the corner with...

An interview with my sweet mom, Kathy Stephenson!!!  We discuss parenting children who are interested in a career in the arts.  A great listen to any parents with kids who want to be singers, actors or musicians and you don't know what to do about it.  Well, here's a show just for you.  And you get to meet my mom!

 Laura Story is the Grammy and Dove winning singer/songwriter, author, worship leader, mother of 4 who she just completed her doctorate in Worship Studies.  Even with those impressive accomplishments, Laura is down to earth, transparent and believes it is her calling to serve rather than be served.   6 year old daughter Josie accompanied her to my studio who sat quiet as a mouse in the corner with...

This week is part 2 of an interview with me! Paul Aldrich interviews me and we discuss the process of making my new album, "Bread". It's all about songwriting, recording, producing and delivering music in the digital age.

This week I'm the guest on my own show! Paul Aldrich interviews me and we discuss the process of making my new album, "Bread".  It's all about songwriting, recording, producing and delivering music in the digital age.

A fun interview with songwriter extraordinaire, Steve Siler.  We discuss inspiration vs. craft and how to use both at the same time while writing. A fun and informative interview on the process of songwriting and some of the struggles the modern day songwriter goes through.  

Comedian, Paul Aldrich, is my guest this week and some of my favorite material of his is featured on this show.  We also discuss the process of joke telling and writing.  So funny and fun.

This week is part 2 of my interview with the band, The Afters.  This week we discuss the process of songwriting and how vulnerability and honesty have changed the kind of songs they write. Josh Havens and Matt Fuqua from the band are in the studio for this fascinating look behind the curtain of the band, The Afters.

Music group, The Afters, are my guest this week.  Josh Havens and Matt Fuqua are in the studio and we discuss how their music has changed over the years as well as how the industry has changed – where music is now streamed and no longer purchased.  

Phil Keaggy is no stranger to my show and this is my 3rd interview with this Christian music legend.  We discuss his solo albums and what the Christian music industry was like in the 80's as well as some of the challenges he faced.

Husband and wife film making team discuss their documentary, "The Long Goodbye-The Kara Tippetts Story." It's an amazing story of a brave woman who documented the last years of her life as she navigated cancer. A must see movie and a touching interview.

What do you think of when you hear the words Duck and Dynasty?  Well, this week my guest in non-other than the patriarch of the Duck Dynasty Family, Phil Robertson.  As usual, Phil holds nothing back in this open and revealing interview.  What you hear is what you get and this interview is 100% Phil.

This week my guest is the top selling female comedian in history – Chonda Pierce.  Chonda and I are making our 3rd movie together (Unashamed) and we discuss the new film and how she navigates her life now as a widow and on the road.  Like our new movie, Chonda is encouraging, uplifting and hilarious.

Part 2 of my interview with Matthew Ward. This week we discuss the highs, lows and in-betweens of his life - a life that mirrors his distinctive vocal style. He also discusses publicly for the first time the death of his daughter. It's a moving and revealing look into his life. 

This week is part 1 of my interview with Christian music legend, Matthew Ward. Singing with his sisters in the 2 Chapter of Acts in his early teens, to a successful solo Career – Matthew Ward's voice has been a staple of Christian radio and is instantly recognizable. We discuss the early years of the Jesus movement and the music that came with it.  

Big Daddy Weave/Mike Weaver - We talk about the band, songwriting and navigating the business of music with the heart of ministry. We also discuss something they have in common with Alice Cooper – but you'll have to listen to find that out.