If you think of the most typical “rock-n-roll” activities in life, maybe podcasting would be near the bottom of the list. We might first think of podcasts started by celebrities or couples, discussing topics ranging from self-help to relationships, for example.
Podcasts have continued their triumphal march in recent years, so that the format has now largely replaced radio. The US has established itself as the world’s podcast leader, with North America leading the way almost half of all podcast listeners worldwide. A third of Americans listen to podcasts regularly.
Credit: Ralph Sutton
In an area that has so quickly established itself in the modern media landscape, a status quo has quickly established itself. This consists of shows covering the safer, less controversial aspects of the human experience.
Ralph Sutton has taken the exact opposite path and embarked on a more unique path in the industry. He is one of the founders of GaS Digital Networka leading media platform that also hosts itself SDR Show Podcast. His podcast thrives on the wilder side of life and as part of the show he interviews a wide range of celebrities, comedians, rock stars and adult movie stars.
"The SDR show really pushes the boundaries of what people think are “allowed” on podcasts and radio programs. From an interview with Ozzy Osborne guitarist Zakk Wylde to my first live on-air drug tryout, it’s safe to say you never really know what you’re going to get with us. Even though we do some crazy stuff, we also had Mark Cuban, Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Ray Romano on the show. What confuses me! "outlines Ralph.
Ralph co-hosts the show with his longtime podcast partner, comedian Big Jay Oakerson "SDR" stands – aptly – for “Sex, Drugs and Rock-N-Roll”. They built the show from the ground up with a do-it-yourself mentality stemming from Sutton’s early years working as a nightclub promoter, striptease…
