The Rick Altizer Show

This week is part 3 of my interview with Country songwriter and singer – Tim Menzies. We discuss songwriting in Nashville and the difference between craft and inspiration. There are great insights from someone who has had his songs covered by a list of who's who in country Music.

This week is part 2 of my interview with Country songwriter and singer – Tim Menzies. This week we discuss his amazing success as a country songwriter and how his 5 year old son lead him to Jesus. It's heartwarming and Christ centered.

Songwriting and Nashville just seem to go together. This week my guest is Tim Menzies and he's written country songs for just about any country artist you can name. We discuss songwriting and his life growing up performing country music.

Country Music star discusses his faith in Christ and how he navigates the praise of men and makes sure he keeps it real and "not about him." 

Part 2 of my interview with one of my favorite guitar players, Christian music pioneer Phil Keaggy.  We discuss how he has remained so prolific though the years.  Also discussed are the early days of Christian music. 

My interview with Christian music pioneer Phil Keaggy.  We discuss how he got his start playing for Christ as well as his journey through his early years.  What a blessing to interview one of my favorite artists.   Oh yeah, he plays a bit of guitar too!

The final segment of my discussion with Christian music pioneer, Chuck Girard.  We discuss some of his personal struggles and some of the family issues that lead to those struggles.

Part 2 of my discussion with Chuck Girard, christian music pioneer.  The band Love Song is discussed and how contemporary Christian music got it's start.

Christian music pioneer, Chuck Girard, discusses his band, Love Song, and how they were a part of the beginnings of Christian music.  It's a fascinating and informative discussion!  

Part 2 of my interview with filmmaker Stephen Kendrick.  In this interview we discuss his earthy father and how he now relates to his heavenly father.  We also see the true inspiration for their new movie, Overcomer.  It's informative and heart warming.

My second interview with filmmaker Stephen Kendrick.  Together with his brother, Alex, the Kendrick Brothers have created some of the most successful Christian films (War Room, Courageous, Fireproof).  In part one of our interview we discuss their new movie, Overcomer, and what lead to the concept of the movie.

The final part of an interview where Rik Roberts interviews me for his "The School Of Laughs" podcast.  This interview discusses the Russ Taff movie,how it came about and what's next for me.  It was fun and strange having a 3 part interview about myself.

 Part 2 of a 3 part interview where Rik Roberts interviews me for his podcast, "The School of Laughs."  This interview continues the discussion of getting out of the music business and I discuss how I got IN to the movie business.  It's strange talking about myself on a  show where I usually interview other people.  

Part 1 of a 3 part interview with me.  Rik turns the tables and interviews me for his podcast, "The School Of Laughs."  Today we discuss how I got OUT of the music business.  It's a story I have never told publicly and I pray it is a blessing to those navigating a career in the entertainment industry.

 A little turn of the tables where comedian, Paul Aldrich, interviews me!  Main topic is the movie, "Russ Taff - I Still Believe."

My second interview with Russ Taff.  We discuss making his new movie, "Russ Taff - I Still Believe," and what it was like sharing his darkest secrets to the world. Topics include abuse, hiding, shame, addiction, healing and recovery.  A great interview you don't want to miss.

Tori talks about spending 2 years making, "Russ Taff - I Still Believe" and says a few nice things about Rick :)   As usual, Tori is very informative and interesting. 

My second interview with film editor, Scott Simmons.  For my 100th show we discuss editing our new movie, "Russ Taff - I Still Believe."

It's a solo show where I discuss what it was like making my new movie, "Russ Taff - I Still Believe."  It's a verbal download of how it all came together and the steps it took to finish it.

Are the New Testament documents reliable?  Have they been copied and changed so many times by scribes that there is no way to know what the originals actually said?  Dr. Craig Evans answers these questions and discusses his new movie, "Fragments of Truth."  It's a  fascinating interview that is both informative and engaging.  Interviewed April, 2018.

A biologist who was once told he would never succeed if he kept blabbing about all that silly Creator-creature nonsense.  We discuss the movie "The Riot and the Dance," in which he is featured and some fun behind the scenes info regarding snake handling!!  Interviewed February 2018.

The director of the theatrical event, "Is Genesis History," on how the movie came about and how he made the film. Interviewed January 2018.

A great discussion on what the first Christmas was really like and what's wrong with the plastic nativity scenes we purchase at the store. Interviewed December, 2017.

More with "Mr. Movie," Executive VP of Affirm Films/Sony Pictures, Rich Peluso.  A fascinating continuation of one my favorite interviews.  Script development, financing, production, distribution, marketing... the only thing this guy doesn't oversee is the popcorn.  If you're interested in Christian movies and how they get made... you don't want to think about missing this interview.  Interviewed...

They call him "Mr. Movie."  Rich is the Executive VP of Affirm Films/Sony Pictures (ie Big Cheese).  The man who oversees movies like: "Risen," "Heaven Is For Real," "War Room," "Soul Surfer"... just to name a few. We discuss the new movie, "Paul, the Apostle of Christ" and so many aspects of what goes on behind the scenes we had to do 2 parts.  Interviewed March, 2018.