Tech of Sports

Rick is joined by Andy Wahl this week. Daylight Wine & Spirits, one of Sonoma county’s fastest growing independent wineries, is going all in on its Ammunition whiskies and it’s paying off. And partnering with up and coming NASCAR star, Anthony Alfredo with his racing team. The up-start known for its award winning Ammunition Wines, … Continue reading Andy Wahl, Ammunition Wine + Whiskey Co-founder on Sports Sponsorships →

With an impressive track record that includes 115 tournaments, 15 top 10 finishes, and a historic victory at the Sabine River during the 2023 Elite Series, Brock Mosley has firmly established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the bass fishing community. Now, as Dakota Lithium’s official representative, Brock is poised to defend … Continue reading Brock Mosley, Bassmaster Elite Angler, Dakota Lithium →

Talking NASCAR with one of the brightest young stars of the sport. Anthony Alfredo. Alfredo kicks off his sixth season at the prestigious Daytona Xfinity Series, piloting the No. 5 Chevrolet Camaro for Our Motorsports featuring Ammunition’s logo. A promising driver with three top-five and 15 top-10 finishes, Alfredo had always been a fan of … Continue reading NASCAR Star Anthony Alfredo on Xfinity Series and New Sponsor →

Rick talks ankles this week with Tony Verutti, CEO of Betterguards. Founded in 2014, Betterguards is a next-generation sports technology company led by CEO Tony Verutti. As CEO, Verutti brings both extensive experience in leading international operations, business development, and global licensing, with a dedicated commitment to sustainability. He spent the first decade of his … Continue reading Tony Verutti, CEO of Betterguards →

If you want a new you in 2024, you might want to listen to Kollins Ezekh. Ezekh has been a leader within the realm of fitness for 15+ years. A-listers such as Praya Lundberg, Shay Mitchel, Mena Massoud, and Laysla Deo have gravitated to this vegan trainer for a myriad of reasons. He’s defied all … Continue reading Kollins Ezekh, Celebrity Personal Trainer and Established Life Coach →

Rick talks everything Hooters this week in terms of marketing and sports with Hooters’ Senior Director of Marketing, Melissa Fry. She has over 23 years in the hospitality industry, from management to marketing with proven success in guiding brand messaging and delivering impactful marketing solutions. Hooters, a long-running partner of both Chase Elliott and Hendrick … Continue reading Melissa Fry, Hooters’ Senior Director of Marketing →

After a yearlong nationwide executive search, the National Peanut Board (NPB) announces Ryan Lepicier as its new president and CEO beginning January 1, 2024. Most recently, Lepicier served as NPB’s senior vice president and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Rick talks to Ryan this week. Lepicier has led marketing and communications for NPB for the past 15 years. … Continue reading Ryan Lepicier, President and CEO of National Peanut Board →

Rick talks about Targus with Andrew Corkill this week. Targus with a bunch of new products coming off CES. Targus EcoSmart Backpacks and other sustainable products that travel well for the sports-minded consumer, and how Targus utilizes recycled plastic, some from the Oceans! At this year’s show, the industry leader in laptop cases and mobile … Continue reading Andrew Corkill, Vice President, Global Marketing and eCommerce at Targus →

The Classic City will have a new entertainment venue come Summer of 2024. Danny Bryant, Athens Arena General Manager, began his successful career at The Classic Center in 2010. Danny has served in multiple operational roles during his time at The Classic Center, but since 2015, he has primarily focused on the development of The … Continue reading Danny Bryant, Classic Center Arena General Manager →

Rick is joined by the new Miss Hooters International, Emily Johnson, this week. The 2024 Hooters Calendar has just been released. To celebrate the 2024 Hooters Calendar, Hooters hosted calendar signings at some Metro Atlanta locations featuring: Cover Girl: Emily Johnson (Jacksonville, Fla.) Miss March: Sophia Zullo (Mason, Ohio) Miss July: Cassidy Marginean (Grand Prairie, … Continue reading Emily Johnson, Miss Hooters International, 2024 Hooters Calendar Cover Girl →

Rick is joined by David Marcus, the founder of EcoGrip this week. Note: A biodegradable tennis / pickleball grip: a high performance grip for racket sports, which decomposes naturally within one year. David had the idea for a biodegradable overgrip while traveling around eco-friendly Ireland in 2008. In 2010 I finally found a highly skilled … Continue reading David Marcus, EcoGrip →

As the 2023 golf season wraps up, Rick is joined this week, by Greg Wires, the owner and publisher of Golf Minnesota. Golf Minnesota 2023 Digital lists all public golf courses in Minnesota, the Twin Cities and featured courses in western Wisconsin. It provides a wealth of golf resources. The handy directory contains maps and … Continue reading Greg Wires, Golf Minnesota →

Rick talks to Phil Southerland of Supersapiens, this week. Supersapiens is a real-time energy management system for athletes powered by Abbott Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor, empowering you with live data and insights around the key variable for athletic performance: Glucose. Supersapiens is the brainchild of Founder and CEO, Phil Southerland. Diagnosed with type 1 … Continue reading Phil Southerland, Supersapiens Founder and CEO →

With over 1.2 million TikTok followers and over 52 million likes on TikTok, you should know who Kevin Silberman is… because your kids probably do. Silberman may seem like the typical high school teacher and track coach in Minnesota, but not really. Silberman has “blown up” on social media! What started out as a cute … Continue reading Kevin Silberman, High School Coach and Teacher, TikTok and Instagram Star →

Rick talks about everything Athens, Ga. today with Katie Williams, Executive Director of Visit Athens. Sports, along with creativity and the artsy vibe of Athens, Georgia are what make the Classic City stand out to visitors and locals alike. From potters and painters to jewelry makers and local artisans, the many artists in Athens make … Continue reading Katie Williams, Executive Director of Visit Athens (Georgia) →

Rick talks with inventor, John Ellis about why his latest product is a must-have gadget this holiday season? Ellis is the founder of Optics for Hire and the inventor of Roll Ranger, the world’s first tape edge sensor that solves the everyday problem of losing the edge of the tape. This nifty device is the … Continue reading John Ellis, Roll Ranger →

With one week until their the first game of the season, Rick talks to first-year Kennesaw State Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Antoine Pettway. He takes over the Owls and the cupboard is not bare in Kennesaw, Pettway was named as the eighth head coach in Kennesaw State men’s basketball history this summer. Pettway comes to … Continue reading Coach Antoine Pettway, Kennesaw State Head Men’s Basketball Coach →

Rick talks with Atlanta author and author of the new book: What’s With Atlanta? Paige Watts Why is every street in Atlanta named “Peachtree”? What do Atlantans mean when they say “Inside the Perimeter” or “Outside the Perimeter”? Why can’t Atlanta handle a little snow? Why do locals hate it when you call it “Hotlanta”? … Continue reading Paige Watts, Atlanta Author and ‘What’s With Atlanta?’ →

The leader in golf simulation technologies has just unveiled an exclusive limited-time promotion aimed at making golf more accessible and enjoyable for enthusiasts of all levels with their MORE GOLF campaign. Uneekor is offering discounts on their full lineup of launch monitors with savings up to $3000! “EVN More Golf!” along with the release of … Continue reading Greg Sabella, Uneekor, Vice President of Marketing →

Social media is offering average pro-athletes a financial way to survive when their playing days are over. Right now, roughly 60% of NBA players go bankrupt within the first five years of retirement, and 78% of NFL players financially struggle just two years after hanging up their jerseys. Viral Nation is a global digital and … Continue reading Jonathan Chanti, Viral Nation President →

Jeehae Lee joins Rick this week. Jeehae Lee is a former professional golfer on the LPGA Tour and an executive in the sports media entertainment industry. As the Founder & CEO of Sportsbox.ai, Jeehae is building products using 3D motion analysis technology that will transform the way people learn and improve skills in sports, starting … Continue reading Jeehae Lee, Founder & CEO of Sportsbox.ai →

Rick talks to Clayton Trutor this week. He has a new basketball book. Boston Ball: Rick Pitino, Jim Calhoun, Gary Williams, and the Forgotten Cradle of Basketball Coaches. Rick Pitino, Jim Calhoun, and Gary Williams played no small role in the making of modern college basketball. Collectively, they’ve won more than 2,300 games and six … Continue reading Clayton Trutor, Author, Boston Ball: Rick Pitino, Jim Calhoun, Gary Williams, and the Forgotten Cradle of Basketball Coaches →

The more we fly, the more we might need AirHelp. AirHelp makes claiming compensation for delayed or canceled flights straightforward for all airline passengers who are unsure of their rights, or who lack the time or expertise to embark on the claims process themselves. AirHelp stands up to airlines in court, and campaigns for national … Continue reading Eric Napoli, VP of Legal and Leader of the Tech & Innovation team at AirHelp →

Rick is joined by Molly McCage this week. Molly is a All-American out of University of Texas Austin, three-time AVCA All-America Selection and currently getting ready for the Athletes Unlimited volleyball season. She is is a member of the Athletes Unlimited Volleyball Player Executive Committee and comes from a family of athletes. During her time … Continue reading Molly McCage, Athletes Unlimited Pro Volleyball →

Pickleball is hot! As the popularity of pickleball continues to surge, The Wuerffel Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit focused on inspiring greater service and unity, today announced the 2nd Annual PickleBowl presented by Selkirk Sport will take place on Tuesday, September 19, at ITA Atlanta. Heisman Trophy Winner, College Football Hall of Famer, former NFL … Continue reading Danny Wuerffel, Former Heisman Trophy Winner, Host of 2nd Annual PickleBowl →

Rick talks to Scott Deans of BeONE Sports this week. BeONE Sports – developers of a platform where accomplished athletes’ movements are digitized into a phone app with the goal of creating a training paradigm for athletes to learn – today announced the first-of-its-kind collaboration with Mass St. Collective and the University of Kansas to … Continue reading Scott Deans, BeONE Sports Founder and CEO →

The best ticket buying experience. Rick talks to Jason Shatsky, CEO and Founder of TicketRev this week. TicketRev is the first ever buyer-driven marketplace for live events, allowing fans to name their own desired price for tickets without any fees. From there, sellers are able to accept these requests and sell their tickets without ever … Continue reading Jason Shatsky, CEO and Founder of TicketRev →

ChatGPT is all the rage. Shomton Jacob joins Rick this week. “In an era where data privacy is paramount, Zoom’s decision to train its AI models using certain customer data, as per their updated terms, underscores the delicate balance tech companies must strike between innovation and user trust. While the move aligns with Zoom’s AI … Continue reading Shomron Jacob, Iterate.ai on ChatGPT →

Rick has a few minutes with the legendary sports artist, Dick Perez. Perez’s entry into baseball started in 1972 as a team artist for the Philadelphia Phillies. His paintings of all the Hall of Famers with ties to Philadelphia reside in a permanent collection at Citizens Bank Park. While working with the Phillies, he also … Continue reading Dick Perez, Sports Artist and Donruss Diamond Kings →

Beckett Principal Autograph authenticator Steve Grad is now bringing some of his own collection to market. An autograph collector long before his job was to examine them, Grad has gained plenty of notoriety in recent years for his appearances on the hit show Pawn Stars. Now, he’s excited to let some of it go to … Continue reading Steve Grad, Autographs, Grad Collection and Pawn Stars →

Rick is joined by AVP beach volleyball pro, Phil Dalhausser this segment. The 6’9″ hitter is still going strong in 2023 on the AVP Tour. He and his former playing partner, Todd Rogers, were the 2007 AVP Tour and FIVB world champions. Dalhausser and Rogers dominated both the domestic US tour and now the FIVB … Continue reading Phil Dalhausser, AVP Beach Volleyball Pro, Four-time Olympian →

Rick talks with “Baseball Collector” from YouTube. Mike Moynihan, Baseball Collector on YouTube took in the lead in organizing the Unofficial Content Creators Night at the 43rd National in Chicago. The gathering was attended by men, women and kids, all looking to share ideas about their thoughts on YouTube and podcasting and just have a … Continue reading Mike Moynihan, Baseball Collector on YouTube →

The AVP comes to Atlanta, the first week in August and Rick is joined by AVP pro, Zana Muno this week. Some notes on Zana: She’s made an AVP semifinal five times with four different partners Partners overall have included Kerri Walsh Jennings, Kelley Kolinske, Brandie Wilkerson, Crissy Jones, Toni Rodriguez, Allie Wheeler, Delaney Mewhirter, … Continue reading Zana Muno, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Player →

Caught on with Morgan Wrublik at the NIL Summit in Atlanta back in June. Morgan throws the hammer and shot put for the Illinois State Redbirds and is big on social media. She competed in seven meets during the outdoor season where she finished third in the hammer throw with 48.35m (158′ 7″) at the … Continue reading Morgan Wrublik, Illinois State Hammer Thrower and More →

Rick is joined by a linebacker from the North Carolina Tar Heels Football Team, Kaimon Rucker. They talk NIL, football and how he approaches life as a student athlete. He appeared in 13 games and made 10 starts on the defensive line in 2023. Tied for second on the team with four sacks and tied … Continue reading Kaimon Rucker, University of North Carolina Linebacker →

Rich Mueller, the publisher of Sports Collectors Daily joins Rick this week to talk about the upcoming National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, the sports collecting industry and more. For over 17 years, Sports Collectors Daily gives readers a heaping helping of sports collecting news daily. They publish completely original sports collecting news stories you … Continue reading Rich Mueller, Sports Collectors Daily, The National and More →

Rick is joined by Delaware Basketball Team member, Klarke Sconiers. A fun talk, discussing her career, NIL and more with the Blue Hens senior center. For the 2022-23 season: 12.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.9 blocks per game • Third-Team All-CAA • CAA Player of the Week (Jan. 16) • Put together four 20+ point … Continue reading Klarke Sconiers, Delaware Women’s Basketball Player →

Rick is joined by Carter Hogg this week on Tech of Sports. Carter Hogg of G8R Skin explains how their technology will prevent life-threatening injuries in not just football but contact sports overall and completely change the way we prevent concussions moving forward. This invention will save lives, extend careers, and reduce the negative perception … Continue reading Carter Hogg, G8R Skin →

As the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta gets ready to celebrate 10 years, Rick talks with the CEO, Kimberly Beaudin. Great insight and inside look at the Hall with Kimberly. The College Football Hall of Fame was established by the National Football Foundation in 1951. The Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, which … Continue reading Kimberly Beaudin, CEO of College Football Hall of Fame →

Rick gets a quick talk with UCLA quarterback, Chase Griffin from the NIL Summit in Atlanta. Griffin is active in NIL and he talks about that along with his philosophy. Bio: Enrolled at UCLA in January 2019 and took part in spring practice. 2022 Saw action as a reserve quarterback in two games (Alabama State … Continue reading Chase Griffin, UCLA Quarterback from the NIL Summit →

An Exclusive with the President of Tauck this week on family travel. Jennifer Tombaugh, President of Tauck and mother of four. Tauck is a 98-year-old leader in upscale guided travel offering more than 150 land journeys and cruises to 70+ countries and all seven continents. Included in Tauck’s portfolio are 20 Tauck Bridges family travel … Continue reading Jennifer Tombaugh, President of Tauck →

Rick talks with Jason Carlson of Wallabing, about providing RV enthusiasts an open road to revenue, adventure, and peace of mind. With life on the open road remaining as popular and alluring as ever, one innovative company, Wallabing, is seeking to transform this growing lifestyle trend by streamlining the recreational vehicle experience for owners and … Continue reading Jason Carlson, Founder and CEO of Wallabing →

John Sapiente is the CEO of Volition America, a patriotic apparel brand that celebrates the country and supports the military community. Born and raised in Chicago, John is a University of Kansas Jayhawks alumnus. John’s extensive background in manufacturing and his passion for country and community led him to build Volition America, despite his non-traditional … Continue reading John Sapiente, CEO of Volition America →

A little book that could pay big dividends for the new or old graduate in your life. Dear Graduate asks a series of questions of the reader—about how they want to spend their lives and what values they’ll develop, evolving to bigger questions about how they act in the world and who they want to … Continue reading Charles McEnerney, ‘Dear Graduate’ →

Rick is joined by Bonnie Taub-Dix, Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist. Americans are a population of snackers, yet do they really know what’s in the snacks they choose? Seven out of ten men and half of women surveyed say they believe their current snacks have nutritional value. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of confusion as to what … Continue reading Bonnie Taub-Dix, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist on Healthy Snacking →

Rick is joined by Terry Dale of the USTOA this week. According to the Summer Travel Survey & Trends 2023 report by The Vacationer, a whopping 85% of Americans plan to travel this summer and 42% of Americans are planning to travel more this summer compared to last. With a vast array of destinations and … Continue reading Terry Dale, President and CEO of the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) on Summer Travel →

Tim Wright joins Rick this week. Tim is currently Co-Founder and Chief Strategic Officer at Dome Audio. Before embarking on a career in the technological arena, Tim Wright played in the pro football one. A former tight end who spent three years in the NFL after going undrafted out of Rutgers in 2013—one each for … Continue reading Tim Wright, Super Bowl Champ, Co-Founder and Chief Strategic Officer of Dome Audio →

Rick talks with City Manager of Peachtree Corners, Ga., Brian Johnson, this week. Each year about 1,000 cyclists die and over 130,000 are injured in crashes that occur on roadways in the U.S. To bring attention to the importance of roadway safety for cyclists, pedestrians and more, Peachtree Corners, Georgia is hosting the U.S. Pro … Continue reading Brian Johnson, City Manager of Peachtree Corners, Ga., Criterium, New Tech →

Rick talks to author, Jay Margolis, this week. The book is ‘My Maril: Marilyn Monroe, Ronald Reagan, Hollywood, and Me’ The movie star, the singer, the sex symbol, the so-called “dumb blonde” – all things that Marilyn Monroe is known as, and yet her story goes far beyond that. How did she build her career … Continue reading Jay Margolis, ‘My Maril: Marilyn Monroe, Ronald Reagan, Hollywood, and Me’ →

Rick talks with Ophir Gaathon of Dust Identity. Under the NCAA name, image and likeness (NIL) policy, among other benefits, college athletes are able to profit from signing autographs and essentially selling their jerseys and wares as collectibles. Having products of college athletes on the market in season ramps up excitement and growth of the … Continue reading Ophir Gaathon, Chief Executive Officer of DUST Identity and Sports Collectibles →

Rick talks with Lara Krug from Adobe Summit in Las Vegas. Lara Krug was hired as Kansas City’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer on June 29, 2021 and begins her third season in the National Football League in 2023. As the first CMO in franchise history, Krug oversees all club marketing functions, including … Continue reading Lara Krug, Kansas City Chiefs Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer →

The 50 Greatest Players in Braves History examines the careers of the 50 men who made the greatest impact on one of Major League Baseball’s oldest and most iconic franchises. Using as measuring sticks the degree to which they impacted the fortunes of the team, the extent to which they added to the Braves legacy—in … Continue reading Robert W. Cohen, ‘The 50 Greatest Players in Braves History’ →

Great hats and more. Rick is joined by Roger Duthie this week on ‘Tech of Sports.’ BearFish is a boutique Dubai brand and will appeal to a certain demographic who care about quality, comfort and fashion while playing their favorite sport. With its first line of caps, the brand aims to bring back color into … Continue reading Roger Duthie, BearFish Sports Apparel →

Sports fan engagement. Brainstorming dynamic and fresh approaches to fan engagement by combining traditional experiences with the digital era can be a challenge. Organizations in sports need to begin to understand the idea of extracting the lifetime value of the customer. In professional sports 1% of all fans will go to a game live, but … Continue reading Courtney Jeffries, CEO of Virtual Tables →

Talking to sports massage therapist, John G. Louis, this week. He’s here to introduce his new product, the Hall of Fame™ self-massage tool. The patent-pending “self-manager” massage tool provides a focused and individualized pressure point that instantly delivers measurable results and benefits. Here are some features that make the Hall of Fame™ self-massage tool distinctive: … Continue reading John G. Louis, CEO of Acuforce International, Hall of Fame Sports Massage Therapist →

Rick is joined by Keith Marshall, former University of Georgia football player, former NFL player and now Co-CEO of The Players’ Lounge, a NIL-focused platform built to empower relationships between current and former college athletes. Rick was able to attend a panel with Keith in Alpharetta, Ga. Talking about the current NIL landscape, how to … Continue reading Keith Marshall, co-CEO of The Players’ Lounge, Former UGA Football, Former NFL →

Rick talks tennis… and pickleball with tennis legend, turned pickleball instructor, JoAnne Russell JoAnne Russell is a former Major Doubles Champion (1977) and had an incredibly successful career in tennis before discovering pickleball. With playing partner Helen Gourlay Cawley, she won the Wimbledon ladies’ doubles title in 1977. They beat the team of Chris Evert … Continue reading JoAnne Russell, Tennis Major Champion, Selkirk Pickleball →

Rick is joined by Glenn Booth of Kiswe this week. Kiswe—the interactive video tech company, one of TIME’s most important inventions of 2021 and a Deloitte 500 top 20 company—has powered the world’s largest virtual concerts and events, including Josh Groban, BTS, Justin Bieber, Queen + Adam Lambert, Smosh, The Try Guys, The Rolling Stones … Continue reading Glenn Booth, CEO of Kiswe →

Veritone, creator of aiWARE, a hyper-expansive enterprise AI platform, partnered with former pro footballer Alan Smith will use AI voice to cover the most prestigious football tournament in the world. Opta Voice by Stats Perform, powered by award-winning aiWARE™ solution Veritone Voice, brings life to the sport stats and game details to fans around the … Continue reading Veritone: One of the Highlights of World Cup, SVP Sean King →

Rick talks with Makaela Bryant this week on “Tech of Sports.” Makaela is up-and-coming in Hollywood, even landing multiple film roles during the pandemic. Following her acting debut in the hit show Manifest, she went on to grace high fashion magazine covers for Dolce Spain and Selin Magazine, alongside her growing film career. At the … Continue reading Makaela Bryant, Actress and Bodybuilder →

Rick is joined by wresting legend, Mickie James this week. James is one of the most recognizable wrestlers in the world and a 10-time Women’s World Champion, Mickie James has been wrestling for more than two decades, including multiple title runs in WWE and IMPACT Wrestling. She has been wrestling since 1999 and has been … Continue reading Mickie James, Wresting Legend, Impact Wrestling, 10X World Champ →

It’s CES week and that means the debut of 100’s of new products. That includes iTOUCH Wearables– the leading US-based lifestyle tech brand known for producing innovative smartwatches, fitness trackers and fashion-forward tech accessories. They have a new product collaboration with World Renowned Health and Wellness Expert, Jillian Michaels that is being unveiled at CES. … Continue reading Jillian Michaels, Fitness Guru for iTOUCH Wearables →

Rick talks with Neil Myers, an award winning documentarian and amateur triathlete this week on ‘Tech of Sports.’ Myers has a new documentary out! Climb Climb – a heartwarming documentary about a triathlete’s inspirational journey back from a near-death accident. Neil Myers is an amateur triathlete – sometimes competing in individual triathlons (where he completes … Continue reading Neil Myers, Award-Winning Documentarian and Triathlete, ‘Climb’ →

Talking the popular brand of Kizik Shoes this week. With Monte Deere, CEO of Kizik. Taking off your shoes at the end of the day or putting them back on the morning after the first day, can feel like you are tasked with climbing Mount Everest. Your hands and back just don’t seem to want … Continue reading Merry ‘Shoemas’ with Monte Deere, CEO of Kizik →

Taaluma Totes, a backpack that has a mission to give back to the world and support entrepreneurs and small businesses through microloans. A company embracing a diverse culture, helping you carry your memories while you explore the world. Hand make right in California. Here are just some reasons that make it a great backpack for … Continue reading Taaluma Totes with Founders Ethan and Jordan →

Tea is hot! For tea lovers or those new to tea! ChaiBot is a blend of superior engineering design and product innovation to overcome daily hassles in tea making. With its elegant design and classy colors of black, white and matcha green, it will perfectly complement any kitchen setting. ChaiBot – the world’s first all-in-one … Continue reading Shaswat Dixit ‘Shani’, ChaiBot Founder →

Rick is joined by Karl Haller, Partner, Consumer Center of Competency Leader at IBM for this special interview. Many global consumers are ready to celebrate the holidays again however, as a wider set of economic and political issues took center stage this past year, new risks and uncertainties loom over their plans. According to the … Continue reading Karl Haller; Partner, Consumer Center of Competency Leader at IBM Consulting →

Great to talk to Jason this week. A great idea and a passion for sports has created SportsVisio. SportsVisio is a highly revolutionary Sports AI/Computer Vision startup that essentially uses cutting-edge AI tech to capture basketball stats and automatically generate highlights, simply using iPhone or Android phone cameras on tripods. All with Syverson and SportsVisio … Continue reading SportsVisio CEO, Jason Syversen on Cutting Edge AI →

Kudo CEO Ryan Lewis and NBA legend “Downtown” Fred Brown join Rick to discuss KUDO’s protein-powered snacks and nutritional gummies. Kudo products are non-GMO, gluten-free and created to help health-conscious consumers snack (and supplement) without guilt. Kudo, The Good Conscience Snack Co., entered the functional foods market in 2022 with a product line that features … Continue reading Kudo CEO Ryan Lewis and NBA legend “Downtown” Fred Brown on Snacking Products →

Great to catch up with Bob Wilber this week. Wilber’s book How Far? explores the incredible friendship that blossoms between a baseball player from Southern California and a hockey player from Minnesota. How Far? is an inspiring story that isn’t just for sports fans — it’s for anyone who wants to be motivated to keep … Continue reading Bob Wilber, Author, ‘How Far?: A Tale of Determination, DNA, and Drama’, Drag Racing, Sports PR →

Phenix is a real-time streaming tech provider who has worked with major sporting events and organizations around the world to stream their events with sub-half a second latency. Jed Corenthal elaborates on how ultra-low latency allows for exciting interactive features and personalization options like augmented reality with instant data overlays, real-time stats, and multi-angle viewing … Continue reading Jed Corenthal, CMO of Phenix talking Streaming →

Rick talks with one of the bright young stars in college basketball, Chris Youngblood of Kennesaw State. Chris has a chance to be one of the top Mid-Major players in the country this year for the Owls. Honors 2022-23 – ASUN Preseason All-Conference 2020-21 – ASUN All-Freshman Team As a Sophomore (2021-2022) Started in 30 … Continue reading Chris Youngblood, Kennesaw State Basketball, ASUN Preseason All-Conference →

Rick is joined by former World No. 7, Australian Open champ and longtime tennis coach, Brian Teacher. Have a listen as Brian has a new tennis coaching app. A groundbreaking new tennis instructional platform may revolutionize the way tennis players learn, and coaches serve athletes. Full Court Tennis, a collaborator of the WTA & ATP … Continue reading Brian Teacher, Former Top-10 Player, Noted Coach and Full Court Tennis App →

Rick talks with sports collector, Mike Gioseffi this week. “Heavy hitters” have launched a comprehensive platform for international trading. The recently launched Card Shop Live is a mobile and web marketplace for buying, trading, and selling sports cards, memorabilia, and collectibles. Created to attract serious collectors as well as new hobbyists, the Card Shop Live … Continue reading Mike Gioseffi, Professional Sports Collector, Card Shop Live →

Former US Congressman, Ric Keller, joins Rick this week with a new book and “achieving your dreams.” Former U.S. Congressman Ric Keller explores the upside of taking educated risks and shares other success principles he wishes he’d known as a young person in his new book, Chase the Bears: Little Things to Achieve Big Dreams. … Continue reading Former U.S. Congressman Ric Keller, ‘Chase the Bears: Little Things to Achieve Big Dreams’ →

Rick is joined by Nick Rolnick this week. Rolnick (@thehpm), “The Human Performance Mechanic,” (thehpmny.com) an authority on blood flow restriction, performance enhancement specialist, and physical therapist. Nick’s sole goal is to help people get back to the activities they love as quickly as possible so they can experience the joy of pain free movement. … Continue reading Nick Rolnick , World Class Performance Trainer →

The return of PGA Tour 2K23 is right around the corner and media got a taste of this new video game at the Tour Championship in Atlanta. Rick talks to Shaun West, one of the developers of PGA Tour 2K23. PGA TOUR 2K23 will feature PGA TOUR icon and all-time sports great Tiger Woods as … Continue reading Shaun West, Franchise Manager at HB Studios, Developer on PGA Tour 2K23 →

Stephanie Moram is a Green Living Expert, the CEO and Founder of Good Girl Gone Green, and host of the podcast Green Junkie, where she guides people to live a greener and more sustainable life without feeling overwhelmed. She joins Rick this week. It’s that season, tailgates and BBQs come with trash bags full of … Continue reading Stephanie Moram, Green Living Expert, the CEO and Founder of Good Girl Gone Green →

Rick talks to world champion dancer, Anastasia Muravyeva this week. Anastasia has a fun new concept of dance entertainment. This is priceless entertainment for any occasion. Dance ‘n Dazzle provides all inclusive and unparalleled special events, castings, media, and print spreads with the most elegant and memorable element, that will surely add a sparkle to … Continue reading Anastasia Muravyeva, World Champion Dancer, CEO and Founder ‘Dance ‘n Dazzle’ →

This is part of the press conference PGA golfer, Colin Morikawa gave at the launch of the new PGA Tour 2K23 video game at the Tour Championship in Atlanta. PGA TOUR 2K23 will feature PGA TOUR icon and all-time sports great Tiger Woods as the cover athlete. PGA TOUR 2K23 celebrates Tiger’s legacy by introducing … Continue reading Colin Morikawa on Video Games and Being in PGA Tour 2k23 →

Rick talks to Atlanta Hawks No. 1 draft pick, AJ Griffin this week. Griffin is getting ready for the upcoming NBA season, but also giving back. School kids and those who happened to be in the Athlete’s Foot store on Lee St. in the West End of Atlanta, doing some shoe shopping were treated to … Continue reading AJ Griffin, Atlanta Hawks No. 1 Draft Pick, Athlete’s Foot Brand Ambassador →

Rick is joined by track and field’s Shereese Cutler, “The Pretty Jumper.” I held high school records in both cross-country and track and field. I attended college on academic and athletic scholarship, and now I compete professionally in the long jump. I have a love for all sports and Muhammad Ali is one of my … Continue reading Shereese Cutler, Track and Field, ‘The Pretty Jumper’ →

As Sir Ben Ainslie makes his SailGP debut on home waters at the Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Plymouth this weekend, SailGP will be putting into action some of the most progressive technological and sustainable clean energy innovations the sporting world has ever seen! The Great Britain Sail Grand Prix will be the most … Continue reading Sir Ben Anslie, Olympian and SailGP →

Rick is joined by a great guest this week. Georgia State men’s tennis fifth-year senior Andrei Duarte, who was awarded a main draw doubles wild card for the 2022 Atlanta Open as announced by the professional men’s tennis tournament and tournament director Eddie Gonzalez. Duarte will pair with Alvaro Regalado of Columbus State to compete … Continue reading Andrei Duarte, College to Pro Tennis, Atlanta Open →

She built on the organization’s winning 2021 season and playoff appearance, key player re-signings, and increased global exposure for the organization, leading the charge to streamline key financial operations using integrated software – a critical element to the team’s success. Her approach offers a recipe for success. Rick is joined by Rachel Pearcy, this week … Continue reading Rachel Pearcy, CFO of WNBA’s Dallas Wings →

Pleasure to be joined by Olivia Baker, this week on “Tech of Sports.” Olivia is having a career year in 2022. The New Jersey native and Stanford grad is current the 25th ranked 800m runner in the world. She just ran at 1:58:46 at the Toyota USATF Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field in Eugene, OR. … Continue reading Olivia Baker, Professional 800m Runner, Stanford All-American, Atlanta Track Club →

Tennis & Racket Industry Pros Launch RKT3 Group To Offer Expert Consulting Strategy, Programming and Leadership Development Rick talks to Erik Kortland this week on “Tech of Sports.” Three dynamic leaders in the racket sports space are venturing out and offering their services to organizations and facilities looking to expand and take advantage of the … Continue reading Erik Kortland, Tennis Industry Veteran, RKT3 Group →

Rick is joined by former CNN Headline News’ Jane Velez-Mitchell this week to talk about her new venture. Jane Velez-Mitchell, award-winning TV journalist, New York Times bestselling author and former CNN Headline News anchor, has launched a new streaming network called UnchainedTV. This network is FREE and does not require any emails, subscriptions, or disclosure … Continue reading Jane Velez-Mitchell, Former Cable News Host, UnchainedTV →

Rick is joined this week by former D-I student athlete and now author, M.K. Lever. Imagine a world where coercion, control, surveillance, and manipulation reign. Where imbalance of power makes exploitation easy and where those at the bottom of the heap sacrifice everything to make a profit for those at the top. M.K. Lever’s knockout … Continue reading M.K. Lever, Author, College Athletics Novel, ‘Surviving the Second Tier’ →

Coach Brian Bohannon, of Kennesaw State joins Rick this week. Hired on March 24, 2013 and tasked with building a football program from scratch, Bohannon embraced the challenge and quickly turned Kennesaw State into the best five-year start-up program in college football history in 2019 with a 48-15 overall record, two Big South Conference championships, … Continue reading Brian Bohannon, Kennesaw St. Head Football Coach →

Great guest this week… Rick is joined by Gary Green. Prominent businessman Gary Green is living the dream of every sports fan as the owner of four professional sports teams: the United Soccer League’s Union Omaha and MiLB’s Omaha Storm Chasers, Richmond Flying Squirrels and Montgomery Biscuits. Now, the native New Yorker is teaming with … Continue reading Gary Green, Minor League Baseball Team Owner, Mets Fan, Jet Linx Promotion →

Rick is joined by comedian, turned skateboard coach, George Wang this week. May marked the start of AAPI Heritage Month, AAPI which stands for Asian American/Pacific Islander, is an important and impactful month for Pan-Asian individuals everywhere in the face of #StopAsianHate, and as we navigate the changing landscape for AAPI folk in the media … Continue reading George Wang, Comedian, Invasian 2.0, Skateboard Coach →

Peggy Sullivan joins Rick this week. Peggy is the Author of the book, “Happiness Is Your Responsibility”. The book is a combination of emotion, humor, and straight talk to inspire others to believe and see how they can have the life they want. By sharing practical wisdom and touching personal stories, Peggy provides insight into … Continue reading Peggy Sullivan, SheCan! and Author ‘Happiness Is Your Responsibility’ →

Rick is joined by author and lawyer, Jotham S. Stein this week. What does it mean to negotiate like a CEO? How important are employment agreements? How can you learn to protect yourself and your family if the worst does happen? These are all questions that Jotham S. Stein addresses in his book Negotiate Like … Continue reading Jotham S. Stein, ‘Negotiate Like a CEO’ →

Rick is joined by Ohio State starting quarterback this week on ‘Tech of Sports!” Stroud is Express’ first-ever Collegiate Athlete Style Ambassadors along with fellow local Columbus collegiate football player Jaxon Smith-Njigba. He spent his true freshman year at Ohio State as a backup to Justin Fields. He did not attempt any passes but had … Continue reading CJ Stroud, Ohio State Starting Quarterback, now with Express NIL Deal →

Rick is joined by Dave Duecker, CEO of Bike.com this week. Bike.com is officially live! The online marketplace looks to become the one-stop-shop for both experienced bicyclists and those graduating from training wheels. They have created a community where anyone interested in riding can come to learn, explore and purchase a bike, while also ensuring … Continue reading Dave Duecker, CEO of Bike.com →

Even though I’m not an RVer, I think about traveling the country in an RV often. This week, Rick is joined by Joel Holland, travel expert and CEO of Harvest Hosts, a membership platform for RVers to find unique overnight stays. Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique overnight stays, finds that … Continue reading Joel Holland, Travel Expert and CEO of Harvest Hosts, a Membership Platform for RVers →

Just days before the 2022 Masters Tournament, Atlanta entrepreneur Edgar Evans Jr. happily released his signature golf shoe, “The Edgar 1’s.” The shoe was created to inspire the world and provide the youth of underserved communities with golf resources. Evans joins Rick this week to talk about his shoes, golf and more! A native of … Continue reading Edgar Evans Jr., Golf Professional, Atlanta Entrepreneur, ‘The Edgar 1’s’ →

Rick is joined by internet and baseball sensation, Zack Hample this week. Hample has attended games at 61 different MLB stadiums and snagged more than 11,000 balls in the stands including Mike Trout’s 1st career home run and Alex Rodriguez’s 3,000th hit. Hample gives his tips for catching baseballs at games and his favorite ballparks. … Continue reading Zack Hample, Youtuber, Baseball Fan, Home Run Ball Catcher →

Kevin Gallagher joins Rick this week to talk his new book and “saving baseball.” SAVE THE GAME ™ is a grass roots initiative to invigorate Major League Baseball and increase youth participation in the game; the initiative was launched by the nine-year veteran former MLB player Jeff Frye (Rangers, Red Sox, Rockies, Blue Jays), and … Continue reading Kevin Gallagher, Author ‘Teach Your Kids to Hit’ →

WNBA star Brittney Griner was arrested a month ago in Moscow’s main airport. On Thursday it was announced that she would be held without trial until at least May 19th. She currently faces charges that could carry a sentence of up to 10-years in prison. Upon arrival in Moscow during her seventh season playing professional … Continue reading Aron Solomon, Legal Expert on the Brittney Griner Charges →

Rick is joined this week on ‘Tech of Sports’ by Kyle Groth, CEO of Whiskers. Whiskers’ Made-in-the-USA golf laces coordinate in style and color with the footwear and apparel brands PGA Tour players and amateur golfers’ wear. Crafted with ultra-durable poly-nylon tech weave and high-grade aglets, they are available in multiple styles, flat and oval … Continue reading Kyle Groth, CEO of Whiskers →

Rick is joined by Mark DiMassimo of DiGo this week. March 13th is the start of March Madness, and as many fans begin thinking about their brackets, companies should also begin thinking about their advertising strategies. How can companies use advertising during March Madness to ensure desired behavior changes are met among consumers? Mark DiMassimo, … Continue reading Mark DiMassimo , DiGo on March Madness Advertising Strategies and Branding →

What’s new from GolfLogix? Pete Charleston, Co-founder and President stops by ‘Tech of Sports’ this week. Charleston co-founded Premium Cigars International and helped take the company public on the Nasdaq. Charleston served as vice president of sales for Premium Cigars International, where he successfully launched an in-store humidor program in over 10,000 retail outlets, negotiating … Continue reading Pete Charleston, Co- founder and President GolfLogix →

Great to talk with another rower this week, Dani Hansen, Team USA Paralympic athlete in Rowing and a Hydrow athlete. Hansen is a 6’1″ rower from Modesto, Cal. She competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. She has won a gold medal and five silver medals from the World Rowing Championships and … Continue reading Dani Hansen, Two-time Paralympic Medalist in Rowing, Hydrow Athlete →

Rick is joined by former Olympic rower, Aquil Abdullah this week. He was appearing at CES 2022 at the Hydrow booth. Hydrow, the leading and only at-home connected rower that streams the live on-water experience of rowing live to users home had a great area at CES this year. The booth was equipped with the … Continue reading Aquil Abdullah, Olympian, First African American Male Team USA Rowing and Hydrow →

Rick is joined by former Major League pitcher and owner of the latest RockBox Fitness, DJ Mitchell. Fitness in Marietta, Ga. will never be the same. A former college, Minor League and Major League pitcher, DJ has many great stories to share and his unique philosophy when it comes to fitness. DJ worked his way … Continue reading DJ Mitchell, Former Major League Pitcher, RockBox Fitness →

One of my favorite things at CES in 2022 was a little fan ventilation system for facemasks. Joined by Eric Fouchard this week on ‘Tech of Sports’ to talk about the groundbreaking Aeronest. Attach Aeronest to your mask, push the button : « et voilà » , you are now breathing effortlessly !! Thanks to … Continue reading Eric Fouchard, Aeronest from New Pad Maker →

Rick is joined by Jeff Morin this week on ‘Tech of Sports.’ Jeff us the CEO and Co-Founder of Liteboxer. Liteboxer uses technology to bring about positive and lasting change through fitness. Punch into a new routine. Punch past your limitations. Jeff Morin is a MIT-educated engineer and certified personal trainer with an eye for … Continue reading Jeff Morin, CEO and Co-Founder of Liteboxer →

Rick talks with the Ambassador of France to the US, Philippe Etienne this week on ‘Tech of Sports.’ Étienne served as chief diplomatic adviser to the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, from 2017 to 2019. He was nominated as ambassador of France in the United States effective September 2019. He was in Las Vegas last … Continue reading Philippe Etienne, French Ambassador to US on French Tech at CES 2022, 2024 Paris Olympics and more →

Rick is joined by Gabby Thomas this week. Thomas won both a silver and bronze in Tokyo and is the third fastest woman all-time in the 200 meters. A graduate of Harvard University, she studied neurobiology and global health as an undergraduate. While at Harvard, Thomas won 22 conference titles across her three years of … Continue reading Gabby Thomas, Olympian, Lenovo’s ‘Just Watch Us’ Campaign →

Rick is joined by Paul Shirley this week as he has a new book! The Process is the Product. Here’s the lesson Paul Shirley has learned: it doesn’t matter if it’s professional sports, writing, public speaking, engineering, or acting—there will never be enough money, fame, or success to justify all the work if you can’t … Continue reading Paul Shirley, Author, ‘The Process is the Product’ and Basketball Opinions →

Rick is joined this week on “Tech of Sports” by former Golf Channel and FOX Sports broadcaster, Holly Sonders. Her story is an incredible one, rising to fame through golf broadcasting and becoming one of the first “womenpreneurs” in the Sports and modeling world through social media. Holly is candid and insightful as the former … Continue reading Holly Sonders, Golf Personality, Model, Social Media →

Great to be joined by the legendary Dave Heeren this week. Dave has seen NBA games since 1947 and has a new book out taking statistics and the TENDEX Method into account to rank the top-75 NBA players of all-time. The book is Seventy-Five. Dave is an award-winning journalist and author of 18 books. He … Continue reading Dave Heeren, NBA Statistician, New Book ‘Seventy-Five: Best NBA Players and Teams Rated by Statistician who has Seen Games Since 1947’ →

Rick is joined by Jack Oswald of Cancha Bags this week. After nearly a decade of traveling the world on the men’s pro tennis circuit, Oswald grew tired of experiencing the downfalls of traditional tennis bags: broken zips, loose stitching, uncomfortable straps and a ‘one-size fits all’ mentality that let him and others down time … Continue reading Jack Oswald, Founder of Cancha Bags →

Happy holidays and that means eating and maybe missing some of your regular workouts. Sara Colletti, from the LIFTSWEAT Method is on ‘Tech of Sports’ this week to help. Hear Sara on quick fitness hacks and coming up with creative ways to add more movement into your day, no matter how much time you have … Continue reading Sara Colletti, from the LIFTSWEAT Method →

Sports and leisure travel and more with longtime hotel GM, Jay Leonard. Jay is the Complex General Manager at the Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort. A unique and fantastic property. He is a great guest, has done it all in the hospitality industry, a big sports fan and “gets it” when it … Continue reading Jay Leonard, Complex General Manager at Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs →

The award-winning, Emmy-nominated Small Business Revolution is back! For the past five years, Deluxe has helped revitalize small businesses in communities across the US, including Fredonia, NY, Alton, Illinois and Searcy, AR. Lucky small businesses were selected to receive business, marketing, operational, technical and sometimes financial guidance to take them to the next level. In … Continue reading Former NBA Great Baron Davis and Amanda Brinkman, Small Business Revolution: Season 6 →

Great to be joined by Tiffany Taylor this week. She’s a productivity and time management coach. There used to be a time when working more hours yielded more income, but there will always be a cap on time, as you’re seeing. The key is to scale results without scaling stress and workload. We all want … Continue reading Tiffany Taylor, Schedule Optimization, Time Management →

In 1928, when Earnest Wilburn Peek began publishing the football guides of Franklin, Tennessee High School and Battle Ground Academy, he never dreamed that he was embarking on a life-long vocation. Nor did he anticipate in 1939 that his early printing efforts would evolve into the now famous PEEK’SIZE FOOTBALL GUIDE, that has been published … Continue reading Les Peek, Peek’ Size Football Guide, 81st Year →

A great talk with this interesting author this week. Tiny Blunders, Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World Forever!, by Jared Knott, is a multiple award winning bestselling book. Knott just picked up the 2021 International Book Award, in the History category, and a New Generation Indie Award, (Finalist History Non-Fiction). Having garnered … Continue reading Jared Knott, Author, Tiny Blunders, Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World →

Rick is joined by Kim Carducci this week and she has a new book! Carducci’s debut book, The I of the Tiger, is out and it goes into depth about the mental health aspect of being a top performing athlete and offers ways athletes can manage their minds. Carducci was able to rise above her … Continue reading Kim Carducci, Author, Former D1 Swimmer on Athletes and Mental Health →

Rick is joined by Andrea Kremer this week. Andrea Kremer and Hannah Storm became the first-ever female duo to call an NFL game in 2018, and are two of the most accomplished sports journalists in the business. They are back for their fourth year of calling Thursday Night Football on Prime Video, and speak to … Continue reading Andrea Kremer, Award Winning Sports Journalist, NFL Thursday Night and More →

Great to have Rodney Hilton Brown on the podcast this week. For most people, it’s a little known fact Cassius Clay Sr. was a house painter as well as fine arts painter in his hometown Louisville and that he shared his love of the arts and encouraged his son, known globally as Muhammad Ali, to … Continue reading Rodney Hilton Brown, Author, MUHAMMAD ALI: The Untold Story →

If you’ve seen Pawn Stars, you’ve seen Steve Grad authenticate autographs. In my opinion, the premiere autograph authenticator in the world. Grad joins me from Industry Summit in Las Vegas to talk about what’s hot in autographs and some of the current topics in authentication. That includes talking Michael Jordan autographs and how many fakes … Continue reading Steve Grad, Pawn Stars and Authenticator for Beckett Authentication Services →

Talking everything travel, Las Vegas and wagering this week with Mark Frissora, former CEO and President of Caesars Entertainment. Mark P. Frissora was previously the Chief Executive Officer and President of Caesars Entertainment. He also has served as the chair and CEO of two Fortune 500 companies, Hertz Global Holdings, and Tenneco, Inc. With over … Continue reading Mark Frissora, Former Chief Executive Officer and President of Caesars Entertainment →

Rick is joined by Olympian, Scott Shipley this week to talk about a new exciting whitewater facility in Montgomery, Alabama. The center, currently under construction in Montgomery, AL, is the future training ground of Olympians. Easily accessible from 1-85 and 1-65 exits, the Montgomery Whitewater Center is a world-class outdoor activities center within walking distance … Continue reading Scott Shipley, Olympian, Montgomery Whitewater Center →

Grip MD is a revolutionary new unique training device developed by two former collegiate tennis stars with the goal to aid players of all levels how to perfect the proper volley, serve, and slice grip. Grip MD is the creation of former ATP World Tour doubles No. 38 and NCAA Champion Mark Merklein and former … Continue reading Mark Merklein, Grip MD →

Chris Clarey joins Rick this week to talk a little tennis and his new book on Roger Federer. There have been other biographies of Roger Federer, but never one with this kind of access to the man himself, his support team, and the most prominent figures in the game, including such rivals as Rafael Nadal, … Continue reading Christopher Clarey, Author “THE MASTER: The Brilliant Career of Roger Federer” →

$20 million worth of sports history will be up for grabs when Dallas-based Heritage Auctions conducts its star-studded Summer Platinum Auction which is underway and continues through August 21-22.

Rick is joined by Alex Alt of Oracle this week. Oracle is helping Americans travel! In May, 24% of respondents said they planned to travel immediately, and 31% in the next one to three months. The takeaway? 55% are ready to roam in time for Independence Day. Stars, Stripes…and Shots: Over 3/4 (77%) of North … Continue reading Alex Alt, Oracle, Getting Back to Normal Travel? →

Rick has a great guest this week! Atlanta Radio Personality, Truist Atlanta Open presented by Fiserv tournament MC, and avid tennis player, Jason Bailey, who can now add “Inventor” to his resume. Inventor? The 46-year old radio personality has created a revolutionary new tennis product called “My Court Caddy.” It’s available for pre-order now! It … Continue reading Jason Bailey, Radio Personality, Inventor of My Court Caddy →

Our thoughts define who we are. But for many of us, thoughts of work and the things we need to get done consume our waking hours. How can we achieve a more balanced life if we are so overwhelmed? This is where Bob Boylan and his new book, 4 Ideas With Actionable Wisdom, come in, … Continue reading Bob Boylan, Author ‘4 Ideas with Actionable Wisdom’ →

Rick and Scott have a great discussion. Scott is Director of Recreation and Wellness at Reynolds Lake Oconee, but he’s so much more to Reynolds. Previously he opened the Golden Door Spa & Fitness in the Waldorf Astoria Park City, Utah, traveling the United States for six years working to turn spa and fitness operations … Continue reading Scott Cowdrey, Recreation and Wellness at Reynolds Lake Oconee →

BJ Pilling is CEO of Atlanta-based GoFan, one of the top digital ticketing companies for high school sports events. He joins Rick to talk about the busy year they’ve already had in 2021 and what the rest of the year has in store. GoFan is a tech company and a sports company, providing digital ticketing … Continue reading BJ Pilling, CEO of GoFan, High School Ticketing →

Rick talks with Felix Breitschädel, PhD, Norwegian Olympic Sports Centre this week on ‘Tech of Sports.’ How are Norwegian athletes preparing for the Olympics? Both the summer games and the winter games. The Norwegian Ski Team is utilizing unique tech to give their skiers an edge on the slopes by arming them with detailed data, … Continue reading Felix Breitschädel, PhD, Norwegian Olympic Sports Centre · Technology & Equipment on GelSight →

Rick talks with Dr. Stephen Liu this week, the man behind FORME and the Forme Tour. FORME is a transformative solution to daily posture training and lifestyle improvement and Dr. Liu. Additionally, Forme has created the PGA Tour sanctioned Forme Tour to help disadvantaged, minority and Canadian players boost their careers. The top 5 point … Continue reading Dr. Stephen Liu, FORME and the Forme Tour →

Rick is joined this week by his friend and resident Kenosha Wisc. sports historian, Pat Hegewald to talk about the oldest continuously operating velodrome in the country, Washington Park Velodrome. The Washington Park Velodrome is an open-air velodrome in Kenosha, Wisc. It is the longest operating 333 meter track in the United States. The track … Continue reading Pat Hegewald on the Oldest Operating Velodrome in the US →

Rick talks to Mike Gattone, Head Coach of the US Olympic Weightlifting Team this week on iHeartRadio. Mike has been involved in the sport of weightlifting and the strength and conditioning field for over 30 years. Mike served as High Performance and Coaching Education Director for USA Weightlifting, and was Competition Director for the weightlifting … Continue reading Mike Gattone, Head Coach US Weightlifting Team →

A great Tech of Sports guest this week, as Rick is joined by Adam Goodyer of Realife Tech. With live events strategically being held, we are starting to see organizations preparing their venues for fans. The safety of fans who attend these games/events is now taking priority, and new innovations in live event technology are … Continue reading Adam Goodyer, Realife Tech →

Endurance runner Dean Karnazes has released his latest book, A Runner’s High: My Life in Motion, on HarperOne. Throughout the pandemic, millions of people have turned to running for an array of both life-enhancing and pivotal reasons: better physical health, mental health, and for a sense of freedom and clarity. Karnazes leads the way with … Continue reading Dean Karnazes, Ultramarathoner, Author →

One of the casualties of COVID-19 was the 2020 minor league baseball season. But minor league baseball is back in 2021 and Rick talk with the head of media relations and the play-by-play broadcaster for the Class A, Bowling Green Hot Rods, Shawn Murnin. How is life in the minor leagues? Favorite minor league promotions? … Continue reading Shawn Murnin, Play by Play Broadcaster Bowling Green Hot Rods, Minor League Baseball →

A little travel this week and a little on the history of Champagne in sports. A big welcome to food innovator Cathy Connally and her book, “Flavour With Benefits: France” — the first in a series. The eBook launched in March 2021, and the hardcover edition was released in April. “Flavour With Benefits” is a … Continue reading Cathy Connally, Author, ‘Flavour With Benefits: France’ →

Rick talks with Brian Jones this week in Rock Hill, SC. Jones is the supervisor of the beautiful Rock Hill Sports and Event Center. The Rock Hill Sports & Event Center is the sports hub of the Knowledge Park corridor of Rock Hill and more. The 170,000 sq. ft. facility is part of a mixed-use site … Continue reading Brian Jones, City of Rock Hill Sports & Event Center Supervisor →

Rick is in Bowling Green, Kentucky this week checking out all the sports travel possibilities in this great town and is joined by Beth Noffsinger, Communications Director, Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. So much to do and see when it comes to sports and attractions. GEARED FOR FUN… WHEN THE TIME IS RIGHT! … Continue reading Beth Noffsinger, Communications Director, Bowling Green Area Convention & Visitors Bureau →

Joined this week, by one of the best follows on Twitter when it comes to the Trade Show industry. Danica Tormohlen (@DanicaTormohlen). Danica and Rick have a lively chat about events, conventions and trade shows returning. Danica has been a respected professional in the exhibition industry ever since she joined EXPO in 1994 as an … Continue reading Danica Tormohlen, Covering the Trade Show and Events Industry →

Events are starting back up… Rick talks with Hermann Elger, EVP and GM at Sharecare this week. Elger, talks about the long-term planning and tools stadiums and arenas need to be using to fully rebuild their businesses and fan trust. With a light at the end of the tunnel, some leagues have started to welcome … Continue reading Hermann Elger, EVP & GM, Travel, Entertainment, & Health Security, Sharecare →

Rick is joined on “Tech of Sports” this week, by Joshua Smith, the City Manager of the great city of Hamilton, Ohio. Hamilton, Ohio is located in the heart of the Rust Belt, a region in Northeastern and Midwestern United States that has been experiencing industrial decline since the 1980s. In its heyday, Hamilton became … Continue reading Joshua Smith, Hamilton, Ohio City Manager on the Economic Impact of Sports →

A “Throwback Thursday” for the ages as Rick is joined by one of his former tennis doubles partners, Jim Rossini. Jim, an accomplished tennis player, grew up with Rick in Racine, Wisc. is currently CEO of Workforce Engineering Solutions in the Chicago area. Rick and Jim talk about tennis and growing up in Wisconsin. They … Continue reading Jim Rossini, Rick’s Former Juniors Doubles Partner, CEO of Workforce Eng. Solutions →

Rick has the pleasure of being joined by Paralympian, Mallory Weggemann, this week on Tech of Sports. Weggemann is a record-setting, two-time Paralympic swimmer for Team USA. She has set fifteen world records and thirty-four American records, and is also the recipient of an ESPY Award, a 15-time World Champion, and a Paralympic gold and … Continue reading Mallory Weggemann, Paralympic Swimmer for Team USA, ESPY Winner, Author →

Rick talks with serial entrepreneur and author, Scott Andrew this week. The Rugged Entrepreneur. “Success is yours if you want it to be.” Those are the words of serial entrepreneur Scott Andrew, who along with wife Daphne, has built more than thirty different national and international businesses in the multi-million-dollar playing field.Now he’s telling you … Continue reading Scott Andrew, The Rugged Entrepreneur →

Jordan Babineaux, former NFL player turned entrepreneur and business coach, joins Rick this week. He helps people embrace change and pivot for growth — using their strengths to overcome adversity, staying motivated for the long run. Babineaux, a serial entrepreneur, shares his insights in his new book, PIVOT TO WIN. Topics include: • Why you … Continue reading Jordan Babineaux, former NFL player, Author, Entrepreneur and Business Coach →

Rick talks to his friend, Bob Gillespie, former sportswriter and now co-author of South Carolina Golf. For nearly three hundred years, South Carolina has played a vital role in American golf. The first golf clubs in America came from Scotland to Charleston in 1739. Myrtle Beach is sometimes called the “Golf Capital of the World,” … Continue reading Bob Gillespie, Co-Author, ‘South Carolina Golf’ →

Keira McCarrell is one busy girl. A redshirt senior at Auburn University, is staying occupied in 2021 with school, track and field and her love of creating works of art. Rick talks to Keira about combining being in school, running track and selling her beautiful artwork, which this holiday season included Christmas cards. “I was … Continue reading Keira McCarrell, D-1 Student Athlete, Olympics, Pottery and Watercolor Artist →

LG’s John Colaneri talks about the new OLED evo G1. Unlock the potential of your room with LG OLED evo G1 packing all the ground-breaking technology that makes LG OLED the most celebrated TV in the world into a shockingly thin design that fits your style. John Colaneri explains how the #LGOLEDTV​ can elevate your … Continue reading LG OLED evo G1 TV with John Colaneri →

One of the top NASCAR Camping World Truck Series drivers is spreading his wings. That would be Zane Smith. He is the feature of the Tech of Sports this week. Zane Smith who finished second in the Truck series points in 2020 was recently introduced as the driver for the Abingdon based late model team. … Continue reading Zane Smith, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Driver →

Rick is joined by Dr. Huma Haider this week. Check out https://nationalbii.com/dr_haider/ for more. Every year more than 3 million people suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI). While those are the reported cases, it is estimated that the actual number is two-three times higher. A TBI occurs from the sudden jarring of the brain such … Continue reading Dr. Huma Haider, Brain Injuries, Including ones that Happen in Sports →

It’s pickleball this week with Mike and Rob from SelkirkSport. As the popularity of Pickleball continues to surge during the COVID-19 era, Selkirk Sport has been recognized as the Pickleball Manufacturer of the year by Racquet Sports Industry (RSi) in conjunction with their inaugural Champions of Pickleball Awards. The family-owned Company based in Hayden, ID … Continue reading Mike and Rob Barnes, Selkirk Sport, What is New in Pickleball →

From Surf Expo, Rick talks with Tom Whaley of Aloe Up, about skin care products for athletes. Aloe Up bases all of their products with pure Aloe Vera Gel and continually update and enhance their formulas to keep Aloe Up safe for our customers as well as their environments. “We pride ourselves in creating the … Continue reading Tom Whaley, CEO of Aloe Up →

An honor to talk with Bruce Gabrielson this week at Surf Expo about surfing, surf instructing and his life. Founder of National Surf Schools and Instructors Association. Bruce “Snake” Gabrielson was a true multi-sport athlete, scholar, successful contest surfer, board builder, and leader in the surfing world during Surfing’s dynamic 60’s and 70’s. His first … Continue reading Bruce “Snake” Gabrielson, Surfing Hall of Fame, National Surf Schools and Instructors →

Rick talks with the multi-talented personal fitness trainer, Egypt Taylor this week on ‘Tech of Sports.’ `As a personal trainer, Egypt believes in online fitness and offers a variety of solutions for those looking for a healthier body, mind and soul. Her 5 week Bounce Back Challenge will set you up for a great 2021! … Continue reading Egypt Taylor and ‘Bounce Back Challenge’ →

Rick is joined by the COO of Life TIme, Jeff Zwiefel, this week. Each year millions of Americans set resolutions and fitness goals to kick off their New Year, however with many living a generally sedentary lifestyle during the pandemic it’s been difficult to stay in shape. A recent study from the Kaiser Family Foundation … Continue reading Jeff Zwiefel, EVP and COO for Life Time Talking Fitness in 2020-2021 →

Rick talks with former Major League pitcher, Todd Stottlemyre, this week on “Tech of Sports.” Although Todd Stottlemyre may be best known for his successful MLB career, his accomplishments off the field are just as impressive. After leaving baseball, he pursued a career in finance building an asset management business at a high-profile Wall Street … Continue reading Todd Stottlemyre, Former MLB Pitcher, Author, Speaker with New Book →

Rick is joined by Alain Cohen, CEO of NeuroTennis to talk about their new tennis tech product. Features and benefits of NeuroTennis include: Two player or solo mode – NeuroTennis is most typically used in a two-player mode, meaning that the sensors in each device communicate with each other, across the court. NeuroTennnis App – … Continue reading Alain Cohen, CEO of NeuroTennis →

A golf app, that really gives you a chance at improving your game. Can a golf app really help improve your game? Charles Cox thinks so. Cox is the CEO of SwingU, an app that features real time feedback, information, and even lessons, all designed to help shave strokes off your game. Cox has blended … Continue reading Charles Cox, CEO of SwingU →

According to Niall Fraser, Director of Golf at the beautiful Grand Hotel Golf Resort and Spa, “there is no better time to head to Alabama to play golf.” So with that, Rick is joined on “Tech of Sports” by Fraser to talk about getting a course back in operation after a hurricane and the sprawling … Continue reading Niall Fraser, Director of Golf, The Grand Hotel Resort and Spa →

Rick is joined on “Tech of Sports” this week by the GM of the Novotel Miami Brickell Hotel, Claudia Di Gino. Claudia is leading the charge as the Novotel Miami Brickell has reopened its doors—and heart—to guests and visitors with rooms starting at great rates. A Trip Advisor Travelers’ Choice 2020 winner, the hotel is … Continue reading Claudia Di Gino, Novotel Miami Brickell Hotel, Miami Sports Travel →

Rick is joined this week by former NFL and University of Georgia linebacker, Rennie Curran. Curran is doing great work since football. Game Changers Foundation, partnering with Sports Turf Company, is excited to announce the launch of its Athlete 2 Athlete program. This FREE, weekly video-based show was created to develop high school student-athletes into … Continue reading Rennie Curran, Former UGA, NFL Linebacker, Now Athlete 2 Athlete Series →

Sports travel is an important part of the economy in the great city of New Orleans. Rick talks about that and more with Marc Becker, Sales and Marketing Director at the Higgins Hotel and Conference Center in Downtown New Orleans. The highly acclaimed Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton, rated #1 on TripAdvisor … Continue reading Marc Becker, Sales and Marketing Director at Higgins Hotel, New Orleans →

Rick joined in an NFL Network conference call with Scott Hansen back at the start of the football season. Are you a fan of Red Zone on Sundays? Scott brings you live football coverage for 7 hours straight, changing the way you watch football. Every touchdown from every game, every Sunday afternoon during the NFL … Continue reading Scott Hansen, NFL RedZone →

Rick is joined by Tony Horton this week on “Tech of Sports.” Fitness Icon and Expert Personal Trainer to Tom Petty, Billy Idol, Bruce Springsteen and Stevie Nicks, Tony Horton, believes that real and lasting change can happen when we commit to health as a lifestyle. Exercise, whole foods, and the right mindset is the … Continue reading Tony Horton, Fitness Innovator, Founder of Power Life →

A new stadium for the Los Angeles NFL teams brings a bunch of new technology to sports fans. Rick talks to Mark Quiroz, Samsung’s Vice President of Marketing, Display Division this week on “Tech of Sports.” Samsung’s outdoor LED products were exclusively used to build SoFi Stadium’s 70,000 square-foot dual-sided, center-hung videoboard – the first … Continue reading Mark Quiroz, Vice President of Marketing, Display Division, Samsung Electronics America →

Rick talks to skateboarder, Jordyn Barratt about the Tokyo Olympics, and how she is training under new restrictions, staying focused and staying sharp! She has a great sponsor along for the ride in Clif Bar. The 2020 Olympics was set to be the first games to include skateboarding and where 21-year-old Barratt was ready to … Continue reading Jordyn Barratt, Skateboarder, US Olympic Hopeful →

Rick has an interesting talk with Matt Hassett, CEO and founder of Loftie, this week. Matt and his team are releasing the Loftie Alarm Clock. Yes, an alarm clock is still relevant in this age of smartphones and tablets. Matt is the founder and CEO of Loftie, a New York based company dedicated to creating … Continue reading Matt Hassett, CEO and Founder of Loftie →

Rick talks with Chris Madden of Matchnode this week on “Tech of Sports.” Sports and paid social media go together like peanut butter and jelly. But it’s a tricky mix. Matchnode is a digital marketing agency that specializes in paid social advertising. Through his agency Chris has worked on digital ad campaigns for Chicago sports … Continue reading Chris Madden, Co-Founder of Matchnode →

Intriguing this week as Rick talks with US Navy Officer Candidate, Taylor Blotske, from Officer Training School in Newport, Rhode Island. Taylor is in the middle of this 13-week training school. He and Rick talk about what training school is like, where he wants to be in 5 years and some of the tech he … Continue reading Taylor Blotske, US Navy Officer Candidate Live from Officer Training School →

Rick is joined by Noah Syken of IBM this week on iHeartRadio to talk about what IBM is doing at the 2020 US Open. We all know the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of daily life, and sports for both fans and players have not been spared. As we adjust to a new reality, … Continue reading Noah Syken, IBM on New Technology at the 2020 US Open →

16-year MLB player, Todd Zeile, is part of the indie game developer, Bit Fry, based in New Hampshire. They are the first company to ever create a new, officially licensed sports gaming franchise that features star athletes from all the major sports leagues. Rick talks to Todd on this episode of “Tech of Sports”. You … Continue reading Todd Zeile, Former Major Leaguer, Executive at Game Developer, Bit Fry →

Rick talks to AR, VR and Mixed Reality expert, Jason Yim, this week on “Tech of Sports.” Even if movie theaters reopen, many consumers will not go. Amusement parks may not see attendance rebound to pre-COVID levels for years. In-person events, such as Comic-Con and live sports, will have to be vastly different moving forward. … Continue reading Jason Yim, CEO of Trigger on Mixed Reality →

Rick talks to Miami Rap Artist, Dyamond Doll, this week on “Tech of Sports”. Dyamond Doll is beating all odds and taking the Miami music scene by storm during lockdown. The Miami Cuban-African-American native has been writing, rapping and singing since the age of 14. Now at 27-years-old and under Dark Boys Records’ wing, she’s … Continue reading Dyamond Doll, Miami Rapper, Releases Anthem Single “Dwade”, Paying Tribute to Dwyane Wade →

College sports are going through an interesting time and it’s not only the NCAA DI programs. Don’t forget about the DII and DIII programs around the country. Rick is joined this week, by his friend, Yair Banuelos, the Head Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach at DII, Auburn Montgomery. Banuelos came to the Auburn Montgomery Warhawks … Continue reading Yair Banuelos, Men’s and Women’s Head Tennis Coach, Auburn Montgomery →

Rick is joined by longtime tennis teaching professional and organizer, Rich Neher this week on “Tech of Sports.” Tennis Pros hurting during Covid-19 can develop a second income stream thanks to his new book, “Drop-In Tennis Secrets.” Neher talks the publication of his new tennis book “Drop-In Tennis Secrets,” which is now available as a … Continue reading Rich Neher, Author of ‘Drop in Tennis Secrets’ →

Rick revisits a book he reviewed last year, by talking to the author, Jill Sylvester. The book is Trust Your Intuition. Jill is a licensed mental health counselor, author of the Nautilus award winning book,”Trust Your Intuition: 100 Ways to Transform Anxiety and Depression for Stronger Mental Health,” and host of the “Trust Your Intuition … Continue reading Jill Sylvester, Author of ‘Trust Your Intuition’ →

Ryan Gellis joins Rick this week. He is founding partner of RMG Media. Ryan founded RMG to help brands make genuine connections with their customers. He has a background in technology and over 10 years experience in ecommerce strategy and management. The list of companies he has worked with include industry titans like Charming Charlie, … Continue reading Ryan Gellis, Founding Partner, RMG Talks the Future of Sports Retail →

This week’s guest is Stacey Nemour, the most renowned flexibility master in her field. She has been Flexibility Coach to top athletes, Olympians, Professional dancers, Cirque Du Soleil performers, actors, UFC Champion Victor Belfort and the Carlson Gracie Team and more, to maximize their potential. Stacey began her career by achieving a black belt in … Continue reading Stacey Nemour, Flexible Fitness and Getting Flexible →

The LPGA Tour is slated to launch this summer, and major women’s golf is returning to Georgia in 2021. Atlanta Athletic Club will host the 67th KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, June 22-27, 2021. To talk about this along with her career and golf in general, RIck is joined by LPGA player, Mariah Stackhouse as she … Continue reading Mariah Stackhouse, LPGA Player →

Rick is joined by Eric Malafeew this week on “Tech of Sports.” As Co-Founder of VR fitness and gaming company VirZOOM, Malafeew is bringing gaming and working out to a whole level, just like he did with gaming and music. The VZfit product allows users to use any cadence sensor that attaches to any stationary … Continue reading Eric Malafeew, Co-Founder of VR fitness and gaming company VirZOOM →

Rick talks with Ron Laikind this week on “Tech of Sports.” Ron is the CEO and founder of Extreme Mist and has a great story to tell about what he came up with during COVID-19. Extreme Mist Personal Cooling System: www.ExtremeMist.com Extreme Mist Portable Sanitizing System: www.PortableSanitizingSystem.com He also loves extreme endeavors. Ron has hiked … Continue reading Ron Laikind, CEO/Founder/Inventor of Extreme Mist →

Rick talks with American distance runner, Lindsay Flanagan, this week on “Tech of Sports.” Lindsay is one of the runners participating in the virtual race, Great American 5000, which started this week to raise money for charity. Lindsay finished 9th overall (3rd American woman) at the 2019 Boston Marathon in 2:30:07 2020 Summer Olympics Qualification … Continue reading Lindsay Flanagan, American Marathoner, Great American 5000 →

While traditional sports have come to a screeching halt amid the pandemic, eSports has become a welcome alternative for millions of sports fanatics. Reports estimate that eSports will grow to a $1.1 billion industry this year. And in light of the pandemic, it may be on track to surpass this figure. Many schools like colleges … Continue reading Bob Venero, Future Tech CEO on eSports →

A return guest this week on “Tech of Sports” and it’s been a while as Margarita Ventura joins Rick. As the Senior Project Manager of Global Creative, Digital & Content at bareMinerals, Filipino-Spanish fitness model, dancer, actress and competitive athlete rolled into one – Life can get REALLY hectic! In the midst of it all, … Continue reading Margarita Ventura, Building a Power Body and a Power Life →

Rick is joined on this episode by Ken and Michael Richards of eSportsCards LLC. Sports card collectors now have a new and techy way of organizing their collections with some bonus features thrown in. eSportsCards, LLC. has created and released the “ScoutingReport” app and it is available on iOS and Android platforms. Image ⦁ google … Continue reading Ken and Michael Richards of eSportsCards LLC →

Rick has a great guest in Jennifer Ramsey on this week. Jennifer was a standout track and field student athlete at Wright St. University in Ohio and is completing her undergraduate degree in Sports Science. More importantly, she has just launched her fitness-centric page on Instagram. Check out _fitwithjenn_ on Instagram. Jennifer talks about the … Continue reading Jennifer Ramsey, Online Fitness with _fitwithjenn_ on Instagram →

Rick is joined by his friend, Rodrigo Almeida this week on “Tech of Sports.” Rodrigo is an assistant tennis coach and the Tennis Health Program Coordinator at the University of North Texas. One of the top young coaches in the nation who is widely respected for player development, Almeida helped lead the Campbell men’s team … Continue reading Rodrigo Almeida, North Texas Assistant Women’s Tennis Coach Talks Tennis and Online Fitness →

Rick talks about the state of golf in the State of Florida this week with “The Golf Father,” Bill Cuebas. Bill is a resident of the State of Florida and has been out golfing. Golf was deemed essential in Florida by the Governor. How have golfers reacted to new restrictions, what are the golf courses … Continue reading Bill Cuebas, ‘The Golf Father’ on Golf in Florida →

Rick is joined by longtime PR rep, Steve Snyders this week talking about Sun Mountain Sports and Finn Scooters. In the time of COVID-19 golf, these companies have products that come in handy. Rick and Steve talk about how these companies offer great products in these days of social distancing on the golf course – … Continue reading Steve Snyders, Sun Mountain Sports and Finn Scooters →

Rugby has never been a topic of discussion on “Tech of Sports” before, but that is about to change. This week, Rick is joined by an All-American Rugby player from Dartmouth and a member of the Canadian U20 National team, Idia Ihensekhien. Ihensekhien, currently a member of Dartmouth’s Women’s Varsity rugby team and the Canadian … Continue reading Idia Ihensekhien, Dartmouth All-American Rugby Player, Canadian National Team →

There are so many questions to be answered about the world of sports right now. So Rick talks with Gil Fried, this week. He chairs the Sport Management Department in the College of Business at the University of New Haven and is a Sports Management Professor. Professor Fried is a specialist in sport law, finance, … Continue reading Gil Fried, Sport Management Professor at University of New Haven →

Many sports tech companies are pivoting in the fight against COVID-19. OxyStrap is one of them making a difference. This week, Rick talks with Dr. Ron Gertsch of OxyStrap. Ron Gertsch, a long-time physician and bariatric surgeon, had launched OxyStrap International Inc., (https://oxystrap.com/ ), to create fitness trackers to help consumers improve their health and … Continue reading Dr. Ron Gertsch, OxyStrap Making Protective Masks →

Rick is joined by Rich Mueller, founder and editor of Sports Collectors Daily.- SportsCollectorsDaily.com— a daily news website/blog for the sports memorabilia industry/hobby. About Sports Collectors Daily: We search the internet for stories of interest, produce our own original content and keep tabs on news made by leading companies. We then bring it all together … Continue reading Rich Mueller, Founder of Sports Collectors Daily on How COVID-19 is Affecting Sports Collecting →

Rick is joined by the Head Men’s Tennis Coach at the University of Georgia, Manny DIaz, this week on ‘Tech of Sports.’ With the cancellation of NCAA spring sports, Coach DIaz has some time on his hands, as do his players. Find out what Coach has told his players in the time of COVID-19 and … Continue reading Manny Diaz, University of Georgia Head Men’s Tennis Coach →

Rick is joined this week by Brad Payne, one of the founders of Walker Trolleys. Walker Trolleys is an Austin, Texas-based, golf startup with a story began in the entrepreneurial hotbed of San Francisco in 2018. Payne didn’t own his own push cart for tackling the crushing hills of the Presidio Golf Course. He was … Continue reading Brad Payne, Founding Partner, CEO of Walker Trolleys →

A second “Tech of Sports” this week and Rick is joined by friend and co-author of The Invaluable Experience and WTA player, Danielle Lao. Danielle, like Rick has been grounded with the COVID-19 situation and we find out what she is doing to stay in shape for a return to tennis. They talk hobbies, what … Continue reading Danielle Lao, Professional Tennis Player on Sports and Tennis Taking a Break →

Rick is joined by LPGA veteran, Jane Park this week to talk about an LPGA major coming to her hometown in Atlanta in 2021. Actually the Atlanta area when the Atlanta Athletic Club hosts the 67th KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, from June 22-27, 2021. This will mark the first KPMG Women’s PGA Championship to be … Continue reading Jane Park, LPGA Professional Golfer →

CBD that is simple, natural, and powerful with results you can trust. That would be Muscle MX. Rick talks with Kami Day, the COO of Muscle MX on this episode of “Tech of Sports.” CBD (cannabidiol) comes from hemp plants and works with your body’s natural biochemical balancer – the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). Endocannabinoids are … Continue reading Kami Day, COO of Muscle MX →

Rick is joined for a jam packed episode this week, with Roi Mozer of Pico. Pico is an Israeli SportsTech startup working with Sports Organizations and brands looking for innovative sponsorship activations that convert better than industry averages. They turn engaged, anonymous fans into identifiable customers without the need to download or log-in, but using … Continue reading Roi Mozer, COO of Pico →

Jeff King. PGA Tour caddie, or jerky maker? The answer is both! Thanks to Kingmade Jerky. Rick talks to Jeff King this week on “Tech of Sports.” Jeff King, Kingmade Founder, began his love for the game of golf at age 9, started his career as a professional caddie in 1998 and has worked with … Continue reading Jeff King, PGA Tour Caddie, Kingmade Jerky →

Rick talks tennis with the CEO of World Team Tennis, Carlos Silva this week. Recorded at the Racquet Sports Expo in Orlando. Silva is planning big things for the summer, World Team Tennis season. Silva took over the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in 2019. Prior to joining WTT, Silva served for four years … Continue reading Carlos Silva, CEO of World Team Tennis (WTT) →

Rick is joined for a fast-paced interview this week, by a member of the legendary NASCAR family, Kyle Petty. Petty was in Atlanta promoting Coca-Cola, the upcoming NASCAR season and the Atlanta race, the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500. He is former stock car racing driver, and current racing commentator. He is the son of … Continue reading Kyle Petty, NASCAR Broadcaster, Former Driver, Legendary Racing Family →

Rick has the pleasure of talking to one of the classiest guys in basketball for this “Tech of Sports.” Former North Carolina star, longtime NBAer and current Men’s Basketball Coach at NCAA DII, Clark Atlanta, George Lynch. With the men’s DII and DIII championships also to be crowned in Atlanta this April, Lynch hopes his … Continue reading George Lynch, Men’s Hoops Coach at Clark Atlanta, 12-year NBA Career →

Rick is joined by PGA Tour winner and all around nice guy, Chip Beck at the 2020 PGA Show, where he was appearing again for Pitchfix. Chip Beck is a three-time All-American at the University of Georgia. He has four victories on the PGA Tour and twenty runner-up finishes. He spent 40 weeks in the … Continue reading Chip Beck, PGA Tour Winner for Pitchfix →

Rick is joined this week by Baseball Hall of Famer and Atlanta Braves legend, John Smoltz. Smoltz played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 2009, all but the last year with the Atlanta Braves. An eight-time All-Star, Smoltz was part of a celebrated trio of starting pitchers, along with Greg Maddux and … Continue reading John Smoltz, Baseball Hall of Famer, Bridgestone Golf →

Even if you don’t have a ticket to the games being played, there will be plenty of things fans can do leading up to the 2020 NCAA Men’s Final Four in Atlanta, April 3-6, 2020. Rick talks about that and more with Kevin White, who is best known as Mike Krzyzewski’s boss as the AD … Continue reading NCAA Final Four Coming to Atlanta with Duke AD Kevin White and Dan Gavitt of the NCAA →

As part of his look at CES 2020, Rick is joined by Daniel Pidgeon, President of Home Services at Goodman Networks, this week on “Tech of Sports.” Goodman Networks is a leading provider of premium installation services for electronics brands and retailers. CES 2020 showcased new improvements to audio and home theater as the home … Continue reading Daniel Pidgeon, President of Home Services at Goodman Networks →

Rick is joined by Kenichi Herano of ASICS, this week. He is Executive Officer and Senior General Manager at ASICS Institute of Sport Science. What is ASICS doing at CES? The ASICS Energy Research Lab is at CES to see sports innovation at work – and a look at the research. This is the first … Continue reading Kenichi Herano of ASICS Institute of Sport Science at CES →

Rick is joined this week on “Tech of Sports” by Matt Lawler. Lawler, director of digital media at AEG Global Partnerships, is at the head of this. He will be speaking on the panel “The State of Sports Analytics” on Thursday, January 9 at CES in Las Vegas. Lawler gives a preview as to what … Continue reading Matt Lawler, Director Digital Media at AEG Global Partnerships on Digital Sports Marketing →

Rick is joined this week by University of Kentucky punter, Max Duffy. He just won the Ray Guy Award as the nation’s top college punter. Duffy, of Perth, Australia, has been an absolute weapon for the Wildcats this season, dominating the field position game with his booming and accurate leg. He leads the nation in … Continue reading Max Duffy, Kentucky Punter, 2019 Ray Guy Award Winner →

Rick is joined this week by the splendid running back from the University of Wisconsin, Jonathan Taylor. He’s picked up quite a few honors so far as the regular season has ended and you’ll be seeing him in the Rose Bowl. Taylor, who is arguably the most dominant running back in the history of college … Continue reading Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin Running Back and All-American →

Another “Tech of Sports” this week. Rick is joined by University of Georgia Kicker, Rodrigo Blankenship. Blankenship just was named the winner of the 2019 Lou Groza Award as the nation’s best kicker. He talks to Rick about his kicking philosophy, technology he uses and NFL kickers he admires. As a senior, Blankenship connected on … Continue reading Rodrigo Blankenship, University of Georgia Kicker 2019 Lou Groza Award Winner →

Great to catch up with Miss USA, Cheslie Kryst, at the Miss Universe Pageant in Atlanta. A perfect guest to have on “Tech of Sports” this week! Kryst is a full-time attorney that is licensed to practice law in two states. She earned both her law degree and MBA from Wake Forest University and graduated … Continue reading Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA and World Class Heptathlete →

In honor of me working the Miss Universe Pageant in Atlanta this week, a special “Tech of Sports” this week. It’s the perfect combination of sports and tech with Miss Ireland, Fionnghuala O’Reilly. Call her “Fig”. Fig is a Datanaut with NASA and a former Junior Olympic Athlete. She has been my favorite contestant to … Continue reading Miss Ireland, Fionnghuala O’Reilly, on Sports and Working for NASA →

Rick is joined this week by L.D. Morrow talking a great new book, Think Like a Bartender: Recipes for Life. There are sports connections of course as L.D. will explain in this fascinating interview. Think Like a Bartender: Recipes for Life would be a great addition to a holiday gift guide! Comedian, former bartender, and … Continue reading LD Morrow, Author, Comedian, Bartender, Storyteller ‘Think Like a Bartender’ →

Rick is joined on this special Thanksgiving week episode of ‘Tech of Sports’ by his co-author of The Invaluable Experience, and WTA tennis pro, Danielle Lao. Danielle, a former USC All-American is wrapping up the 2019 tear on the WTA Tour and is now in the off-season until she heads to Australia to start out … Continue reading Danielle Lao, Professional Tennis Player and Writer →

Rick is joined by a great guest this week on “Tech of Sports. Golflogix Co- founder/President, Pete Charleston. Prior to GolfLogix, Charleston co-founded Premium Cigars International and helped take the company public on the Nasdaq. Charleston served as vice president of sales for Premium Cigars International, where he successfully launched an in-store humidor program in … Continue reading Pete Charleston, Co-founder, President of Golflogix →

Sports, video displays and Samsung this week at Rick is joined by Harry Patz on “Tech of Sports.” Patz is the Sr. Vice-President and GM of the B2B Display Division at Samsung America. Rick caught up with Patz and the Samsung team as Samsung is responsible for all the displays in the new Chase Center … Continue reading Harry Patz, Sr. Vice-President and GM at Samsung America →

Rick is joined by Tom Cox of Golfballs.com this week. A country club manager turned internet entrepreneur in 1995, Tom Cox has been involved launching and helping to start businesses for 25 years. Married to Susan (also an entrepreneur), father of Thomas, a 2-year old. Tom is the President & CEO of Golfballs.com, a business … Continue reading Tom Cox, President and CEO of Golfballs.com →

Pickleball is hot! And it’s even hotter at Palmetto Dunes resort on Hilton Head. Rick is joined by Sarah Ansboury, the head pickleball professional at Palmetto Dunes this episode. The Palmetto Dunes Tennis and Pickleball Center has 16 pickleball courts and eight more on the way (all lighted for night play). Pickleball is a sport … Continue reading Sarah Ansboury, Pickleball Professional at Palmetto Dunes →

Rick is talking about a special release of wine this week with wine educator, Elizabeth Clark of Adelsheim Vineyard. Perfect for the start of the NBA season and the upcoming holidays: Portland Trail Blazers and Adelsheim Vineyard Released 50th Anniversary Commemorative Wine Sept. 24 The Portland Trail Blazers and Oregon’s Adelsheim Vineyard are releasing a … Continue reading Elizabeth Clark, Wine Educator at Adelsheim Vineyard →

Sports travel makes up a sizeable percentage of business for many hotel and resort properties around the country. So it’s time to cater to sports fans and those that work in the sports industry. Nick Kuhns, General Manager of the new Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown-Pioneer Square agrees with that statement as he joins Rick this … Continue reading Nick Kuhns, General Manager, Embassy Suites Seattle Downtown-Pioneer Square →

Joined by Dave Baarman, from The Wireless Power Consortium this week, at the Smart Kitchen Summit. But we’ll be talking more that just how wireless power affects your kitchen. We’ll of course, talk sports. Established in 2008, the Wireless Power Consortium is an open, collaborative standards development group of more than 500 member companies from … Continue reading Dave Baarman, Co-Chairman at The Wireless Power Consortium →

A fun and informative interview with Sea Pines Country Club’s Robbie Ames this week. Robbie is the General Manager and COO of Sea Pines Country Club on Hilton Head Island. Recently recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Clubs and one of only 179 Distinguished Clubs in America, Sea Pines Country Club provides a lifestyle that … Continue reading Robbie Ames, Sea Pines Country Club General manager and COO →

This is a sports book, but also more than just that. Rick is joined this week by Andra Douglas, who has a new sports book out! Black & Blue: Love, Sports and the Art of Empowerment A native of central Florida and a graduate of Florida State University and Prat tInstitute, Douglas has been a … Continue reading Andra Douglas, Author, Artist and Athlete →

Carlos Monroe, Jr. is a professional boxer who currently holds the WBA Latin American Middleweight Title in the Middleweight Division. Born July 22, 1994 in Chicago, Carlos moved to Atlanta at age three where he spent the rest of his upbringing. He practiced Tae-Kwon-Do as a child and began boxing as a teenager with Xavier … Continue reading Carlos Monroe, Jr., WBA Latin American Middleweight Champion →

Rick is joined by a true “Renaissance Man” this week on “Tech of Sports.” Guy Harvey of www.GuyHarvey.com. Rick and Guy talk about his background and what’s coming in 2020. Harvey’s iconic ocean-inspired artwork which serves as the backdrop for the Spring 2020 launch. The Spring 2020 collection focuses on Guy’s original artwork showcased on … Continue reading Guy Harvey, Guy Harvey Apparel, Artist, Scientist, Conservationist →

If you know music in the South, especially the state of South Carolina, you know Patrick Davis. Rick catches up with Patrick this week as the college football season starts and his beloved Gamecocks are 0-1. Davis, University of South Carolina alumnus and one of the Gamecock Nation’s favorite musical sons, is releasing The Gamecock … Continue reading Patrick Davis, Singer and Songwriter’s ‘National Championship Blues’ →

Rick is joined by one of the most innovative minds in sports, Joshua Jacobs. Jacobs is the CEO and founder of TGA Premier Sports. TGA Premier Sports is the leading introductory “delivery system” for kids’ in-school and community-based golf programs. They just added their eighth youth sports golf franchise in the New York/New Jersey market … Continue reading Joshua Jacobs, CEO, Founder of TGA Premier Sports →

Caught up with PGA Tour golfer, Tommy Fleetwood, this week at the Tour Championship at East Lake. Fleetwood was among the 30 golfers that qualified for East Lake this year. He was also serving as one of the judges for the FedEx Junior Business Challenge this week in Atlanta. This week, Junior Achievement students from … Continue reading Tommy Fleetwood, PGA Tour Star on FedEx Junior Business Challenge →

A centennial celebration of the Negro Leagues launched at The National, thanks to the hard work of Seattle’s Jay Caldwell. Glad to be joined by Caldwell, on this week’s “Tech of Sports.” Caldwell is a collector who has a passion for preserving the history of the Negro Leagues. At the National, he was offering a … Continue reading Jay Caldwell, Preserving History of the Negro Leagues →

Great to be joined by quite an interesting character, horse trainer, John Parisella, talking about his new book. And does he have some stories to tell. The book is: From the Streets of Brooklyn to Trainer to the Stars: John Parisella’s Lifetime of Celebrity Connections This is an amazing read! An accomplished trainer of Thoroughbred … Continue reading John Parisella, Horse Trainer to the Stars with his New Book →

Another “Tech of Sports” this week. Rick is joined by world famous golf instructor, Michael Breed. Michael Breed is the No. 1 golf instructor in NY, has coached winning Tour players and had the most successful instruction show on The Golf Channel – now he’s embarking on a totally new venture by collaborating with MorganFranklin … Continue reading Michael Breed talks Golf and Partnership with MorganFranklin Consulting →

This week, an excerpt from Gary Vee’s talk at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago. Gary Vaynerchuk is no stranger to technology as he has invested in numerous tech startups. Well, he’s also an investor in baseball and sports cards. Serial entrepreneur, social influencer and CEO of VaynerMedia, Gary Vaynerchuk, never had the chance … Continue reading Gary Vee at the National Sports Collectors Convention →

Former MLB Commissioner, Bud Selig, from a book signing in the Atlanta area, this week on “Tech of Sports.” Bud Selig is the former ninth Commissioner of Baseball. A life-long baseball fan and long-term baseball executive, he’s known for contributions to America’s Pastime including reform of the economic structure of the game, as well as … Continue reading Bud Selig, ‘For the Good of the Game’ →

I had a great trip to Austin, TX and the Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa a few weeks ago, so I thought we’d have a guest on that played a big part in the $150 million renovation of this popular Texas resort. Fantastic to be joined this week by Laura McKoy of Omni Hotels … Continue reading Laura McKoy, Creative Director and Vice President of Interior Design for Omni Hotels & Resorts →

Rick is joined this week, by Sabrina Ann Zielinski. She is not just the newly crowned Mrs. Georgia, She is here to discuss her secret to living a healthy life which she has shared in her book with husband Dr. Eric Zielinski, THE ESSENTIAL OILS DIET: Lose Weight and Transform Your Health with the Power … Continue reading Sabrina Ann Zielinski, Mrs. Georgia and Author of The Essential Oils Diet →

Rick is joined by 2008 Olympic Volleyball Silver Medalist, Kim Glass, this week. Kim was an All-American and four-time All-Pac-10 pick, is Arizona’s career leader in kills with 2,151 and ranks third all-time in the Pac-10 in the same category. She averaged 5.27 kills, 2.84 digs, 0.70 blocks and 0.40 aces per game for the … Continue reading Kim Glass, Olympian, All American Talks Volleyball and Halo Sport 2 →

Rick is joined by Tyler Gottstein, CEO of Cadi this week. An innovative new retail golf concept. Visit: www.cadikiosk.com Cadi is an unattended, automated kiosk that allows golfers the ability to demo, compare and purchase golf equipment at unbeatable pricing in the ideal environment, right on the course. At the same time, Cadi is a … Continue reading Tyler Gottstein, CEO and Founder of Cadi →

The sports collecting hobby and industry is booming! With The National Sports Collectors Convention in Chicago, just six weeks away, it’s the perfect time to take a look at sports collecting, with Rich Mueller of Sports Collectors Daily. Mueller, a long-time television sports anchor and reporter and online journalist is President of Sports Collectors Daily … Continue reading Rich Mueller, Founder and Editor, Sports Collectors Daily →

Rick is going to talk a little soccer this week. Only appropriate with the Women’s World Cup getting underway. He is joined by Guy Aharon, the CEO and co-founder of sports technology company PlayerMaker, a boot-mounted device that tracks and analyses players’ technical, tactical and physical performance on and off the ball. He previously founded … Continue reading Guy Aharon, CEO, Co-founder PlayerMaker →

Rick is joined by PGA Tour’s Justin Thomas this week. Justin is known for his ball striking and his play along with his attire, on and off the course as he represents Ralph Lauren. A former World No. 1 and one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour. In 2017, Thomas experienced a … Continue reading Justin Thomas, PGA Star for Ralph Lauren →

Rick is joined by the fantastic duo from Pocket Radar, Christ Stewart and Steve Goody. Chris Stewart is Pocket Radar’s President and COO. He has an extensive engineering and inventor background holding five patents. He is a volunteer professor at Sonoma State University where he lectures in electrical engineering and business entrepreneurship. Steve Goody is … Continue reading Chris Stewart and Steve Goody, Pocket Radar →

Rick welcomes Roger Cox to Tech of Sports this week. Nobody knows as much about tennis travel as Roger. Tennis Resorts Online has just released their Top 100 Tennis Resorts and Camps for 2019. Roger is here to talk about the 2019 rankings and more. Tennis Resorts Online’s founder and editor-in-chief Roger Cox has spent … Continue reading Roger Cox, Tennis Resorts Online Founder →

Rick is joined by a great guest this week, Tracey Ellis, CEO, Leadous. Leadous helps organizations grow their pipeline by improving Marketo Strategies. Marketo Marketing Automation is the latest innovation in marketing and drives real value if implemented and used correctly; that’s where Leadous comes in. We work with those that are looking to improve … Continue reading Tracey Ellis, CEO of Leadous →

Rick is joined this week, but Chad Willis, the President of Racing Electronics in Concord, NC. Racing Electronics is a fixture at major motorsports events across the country. From the ubiquitous “RE Red” headsets worn by thousands of race fans to the Racing Electronics equipment used on pit road, in the car, and on the … Continue reading Chad Willis, President, Racing Electronics →

Great to be joined by Donna Carpenter this week. From zMax Raceway in Concord, NC. We were at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals and it was a blast. Donna is the President and CEO of the Cabarrus County (NC) CVB. Comprised of Concord, Kannapolis, Harrisburg, Midland, and Mount Pleasant, North Carolina, Cabarrus County is located just … Continue reading Donna Carpenter, President and CEO, Cabarrus County NC CVB →

Rick talks with Steve Mays of Tee Time Central this week on Tech of Sports. Tee Time Central is a software service designed specifically for the golf industry. The powerful golf course management suite includes booking engine, central reservation system, call center, and package company platform. They will equip your golf course with the latest … Continue reading Steve Mays, President of Tee Time Central →

Rick is joined by one of the most well respected doctors in sports this week, on “Tech of Sports.” Dr. Leigh Ann Curl is the Chief of Orthopaedics at MedStar Harbor Hospital. As part of the MedStar Sports Medicine team, Dr. Curl is the head orthopaedic surgeon for the Baltimore Ravens. She has been with … Continue reading Dr. Leigh Ann Curl, Head Orthopaedic Surgeon for the Baltimore Ravens →

Rick is joined by Richard Goldman this week on “Tech of Sports.” Goldman is the President and CEO at St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau. A big undertaking for this busy section of Florida. Hear from Goldman about the successes earned by his team, but also the challenges. He has … Continue reading Richard Goldman, President/CEO at St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau →

Excited to have Willy T. Ribbs on “Tech of Sports’ this week! Ribbs is a retired American race car driver, racing owner, known for being the first African-American man to have tested a Formula One car (he did so in 1986) and to compete in the Indianapolis 500. Ribbs competed in many forms of auto … Continue reading Willy T. Ribbs, Former Indy Car and NASCAR Racer Now Giving Back →

Joined on this episode by Dylan Elder, the Founder and CEO of Monster Roster, a powerful algorithm-driven platform that helps you make the right picks in sports betting (it was the first company admitted to the Philadelphia 76ers Innovation Lab). Rick and Dylan talk the new one-and-done rule and NBA, MLB or NFL trending topics. … Continue reading Dylan Elder, the Founder and CEO of Monster Roster →

Rick’s guest this week is David Reese, President of Florida’s First Coast of Golf. Florida’s First Coast of Golf is designed to promote Amelia Island, Jacksonville and The Beaches, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches, Clay County and Palm Coast & The Flagler Beaches as the premier destination for Florida golf vacations. We also … Continue reading David Reese, President of Florida’s First Coast of Golf →

Rick is joined this week by a young entrepreneur, who is looking change the drinking experience at tailgates, out on boats or at your next pool party. Let me introduce you to BruMate. At 24 years old, Dylan Jacob, inventor, and entrepreneur, an Indiana native operates BruMate, his third business, which is on track to … Continue reading Dylan Jacob, Entrepreneur and Founder of BruMate →

Rick is joined this week by noted sports attorney, Richard Roth. When news just broke that Robert Kraft was arrested for soliciting a prostitute in Florida, the sports world took notice. Was it true, well there apparently is a video. Richard Roth, New York City attorney. A multi-faceted attorney, focusing on sports, white-collar crime, and … Continue reading Richard Roth, Sports Attorney on the use of ‘Video’ →

Rick is joined by the entertaining and informative Marisa Corcoran this week. Many entrepreneurs find themselves going to a competitor’s website and the comparison monster has them asking how they got their message so captivating.Marissa can and will help. Especially in the world of sports, it’s important to have content that keeps your readers engaged. … Continue reading Marisa Corcoran, Copywriter and Copy Coach, The Copy Chat →

Rick talks seamless charging this week with Omri Lachman, Chief Executive Officer of Humavox. Soon we may be having our devices charged by common ordinary objects in our homes or office. Humavox, a leader in wireless charging technology, introduces its wireless charging ecosystem for smartphones and other everyday mobile devices, such as wireless headphones, power … Continue reading Omri Lachman, CEO of Humavox →

Rick is joined once again this year, from the PGA Show in Orlando, but PGA Tour great and one of the nicest guys in golf, Chip Beck. Chip is once again at the show serving as a brand ambassador for Pitchfix. Pitchfix USA, a global market leader in switchblade divot tools and other golf products, … Continue reading Chip Beck, PGA Tour Great for Pitchfix →

Rick is joined by one of the Original Kings of Comedy this week on iHeartRadio and “Tech of Sports.” Cedric the Entertainer. Two days before the Super Bowl, Cedric the Entertainer brought laughs and a huge party to Super Bowl LIII weekend with his all new 1st & Goal Comedy Bowl. Held at the College … Continue reading Cedric the Entertainer, Actor, Comedian, Sports Fanatic →

Rick is joined this episode by Scott Hansen, host of the popular NFL RedZone channel each Sunday. Hansen was in Atlanta for Super Bowl week in Atlanta, hosting the NFL’s 1st and Future event. This is an annual “Shark Tank” like competition where football ideas are brought before a panel of judges and could become … Continue reading Scott Hansen, NFL RedZone →

Rick is joined on this special episode this week by NASA astronaut, Leland Melvin. It might seem strange that an astronaut is in Atlanta for the Super Bowl, but he was also a college football star and was drafted into the NFL. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and Florida’s Space Coast are taking football fans … Continue reading Leland Melvin, NASA Astronaut, Former NFL Player →

Rick is joined this week by Austin Cohen. Cohen is the CEO of the new flexible fitness and gym membership, FlexIt. Cohen is a consumer venture capitalist and entrepreneur with broad-based experience in strategy, business development, finance and capital raising across the consumer health and wellness, sports, entertainment and technology verticals. Cohen also has extensive … Continue reading Austin Cohen, CEO, FlexIt →

This week on “Tech of Sports”, Rick is joined by Richard Rakowski, CEO, Medically Home. Richard has relished the excitement, diversity and nourishment secured from a 39-year career in engineering, strategy consulting and senior leadership roles in entrepreneurial start-ups, health care services companies, renewable energy, and resource recovery. His experience includes both public and private … Continue reading Richard Rakowski, CEO, Medically Home →

Rick is joined by Nicole Tirado, CEO of Tearado Tech this week.

As we approach the PGA Golf Show in Orlando, Rick is joined by Brendan McCarthy of KemperSports. Brendan is the National Director of Marketing and Sales and there is no better person to talk the business of golf as we look ahead to 2019. Brendan McCarthy joined KemperSports in 2009 as a Regional Sales and … Continue reading Brendan McCarthy, KemperSports, National Director of Marketing and Sales →

Rick is joined by tech professional and sports talk host, Pat Hegewald, this week. Pat runs the Kenosha Sports Extra Website and hosts Kenosha Sports Extra on Wednesday nights on AM 1050 WLIP.

Rick is joined by Alex McCarthy this week. Alex is the CEO of CheerLife.

Rick is joined by Nick Hill or Sure Petcare this week to talk about training and monitoring the health of dogs with Animo dog tracker

We talk Foria Wellness this week, with Kiana Reeves and Ben Odell. Lower back pain and pelvic pain are incredibly common ailments for men: half of all men will experience prostatitis in their lifetimes, along with other ailments like sciatica that cause pain in the lower back and pelvic regions. Fortunately, there’s an unorthodox new … Continue reading Kiana Reeves, Ben Odell of Foria Wellness →

Everyone is trying to eat cleaner and more healthy, but Rick’s guest this week has a product that helps everyone “eatCleaner.” Mareya Ibrahim is an award-winning entrepreneur, chef, author and inventor. She is the founder and CEO of Grow Green Industries, Inc. (www.growgreenindustries.com) creators of patented, plant-based organic and Kosher solutions formulated to enhance food … Continue reading Mareya Ibrahim, Founder of eatCleaner →

Rick is joined by Antonia Townsend this week. She is the Founder, CEO and “Chief Knicker Officer” of [ENCLOSED] — the first and only lingerie gift-giving service specifically designed to empower men to create high-end, romantic gift experiences for the women they love. Since launching in 2013, the San Francisco-based e-commerce lingerie subscription company has … Continue reading Antonia Townsend is the Founder, CEO of [ENCLOSED] →

Do you read Amazon product reviews before purchasing? If so, I’ve got the website for you. Fakespot.com Rick is joined this week, by Saoud Khalifah of Fakespot.com to help you with your holiday shopping for sports items and more. Fakespot.com is the new fake review detection service for online shoppers. Did you know that in … Continue reading Saoud Khalifah, CEO of Fakespot.com →

If good sleep is something you want for the holidays, Rick is joined by Sleep Club’s Aly Teich to talk about some products that can provide you with a better night’s sleep. Following a ten-year career in media and marketing — Late Show with David Letterman, Conde Nast, and others — Aly Teich switched her … Continue reading Aly Teich from Sleep Club and The Sweat Life →

A pleasure to be joined by Randy Donley of Donley Auctions on “Tech of Sports.” Donley Auctions is one of the largest and most unique auction retailers in the industry. In fact, they procure everything from Elvis Pinball Machines, to Sports Items, to Military Land Rovers, to Space Patrol Rides, to museum relics, and even … Continue reading Randy Donley, Co-Owner of Donley Auctions →

Rick talks to the “Good eye doctor” this week on “Tech of Sports” Warren Modlin joins Rick to talk sports eyewear. Warren is a trained optometrist with 25 years of optical industry experience. He started his career as an optometrist in South Africa before moving to Canada in ’93 where he joined CIBA VISION (Now … Continue reading Warren Modlin for EYEKING, Under Armour Eyewear →

Coach: (noun) – one who instructs or trains; especially one who instructs people in the fundamentals of a sport or activity and directs strategy Everyone knows someone who would like to write a book someday. Some people may want to write a novel, while entrepreneurs may want to write a book on their area of … Continue reading Annalisa Parent, Writing Coach, Author, and Entrepreneur →

NoSweat, a Minneapolis-based company that creates patented sweat-absorbing headwear liners, and it’s President, Jared Robins are onto something. Robins, who previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at NoSweat joins Rick on “Tech of Sports” this week. NoSweat is a lifestyle brand and manufacturer of products that are 100% USA made and built to … Continue reading Jared Robins, President of NoSweat →

Rick is joined by one of the new stars in the NBA this week. Trae Young, the top draft pick of the Atlanta Hawks has been everything Hawks and NBA had hoped he would be as the NBA season is just about three weeks old. He’s also looking for specifics when he’s in the market … Continue reading Trae Young, NBA and Atlanta Hawks Rookie Sensation for Tissot →

Edgybees, a leader in visual intelligence technology, has harnessed the power of AR to make broadcasting experiences more palatable and understandable. Already working with Turner Sports to add a new dimension to golf broadcasts, CEO and Co-Founder Adam Kaplan speaks to Rick about the untapped potential of AR in sports and in baseball — from … Continue reading Adam Kaplan, CEO of Edgybees →

Rick talks with Raw Athletics founder, a former University of Maryland club hockey player, Stephen Steinberg this week on Tech of Sports. You might be asking what laundry detergent pods have to so with sports, well keep reading. Raw Athletics launches and scales brands that help people lead healthier lives, “because we believe a healthy … Continue reading Stephen Steinberg, Vapor Fresh Laundry Detergent Pods →

Great to sit down with Danielle Lao @TheLittleGiant, this week as she makes a return appearance on Tech of Sports. Lao has been rising up the WTA ranking and ending her 2018 campaign strongly. Rick sits down with Danielle at the 80K USTA Pro Circuit event in Macon, Ga. Lao talks about her year, travel … Continue reading Danielle Lao, Pro Tennis Player and Writer →

Rick is joined by Chef Gigi Gaggero this week for an insightful discussion about her new book and kids who are picky eaters. Make lunch, not war. Food Fight: For Parents of Picky Eaters (Koehler Press, August 31, 2018) is a hands-on guide to understanding and reprogramming how families battle picky eating. It’s loaded with … Continue reading Chef Gigi Gaggero, Author ‘Food Fight” For Parents of Picky Eaters →

Rick talks with entrepreneur and former member of the Israeli special forces, Barak Fainaro. Barak has released the Combat Wipes line of products and they are catching fire here in the US. This is a fascinating look at a great product and the problems it solves. There are available online here or through Amazon and … Continue reading Barak Fainaro, Founder of Combat Wipes →

Rick talks with Jeni Janover, founder and certification instructor of Liquid Motion®. Liquid Motion® is a methodology that can apply to any aspect of life, from everyday movement to technical dance vocabulary. This program teaches how to achieve a seamless and natural movement quality by applying basic dance theory and sensual movement exploration. Liquid Motion® … Continue reading Jeni Janover, Founder of Liquid Motion →

An honor to be joined by former NFL All-Pro running back, Warrick Dunn, this week on “Tech of Sports.” We all know what Warrick has done on and off the football field, but I talk with the former NFL-er at the PGA Tour Championship as he was a judge in the FedEx Junior Business Challenge. … Continue reading Warrick Dunn, FedEx Junior Business Challenge and Warrick Dunn Charities →

Junior Achievement students from across North America pitched original business concepts for the chance to generate a $75,000 donation from FedEx at the 2018 TOUR Championship. One of the competitors, from Jacksonville, FL, was high school student, Rosa Santos. Santos and her team’s goal is to provide fresh fruit cups to the students at her … Continue reading Rosa Santos, Tropical Wave and FedEx Junior Business Challenge Finalist →

Great to speak with Don Rosenfeld this week on ‘Tech of Sports.’ Don is the Executive Producer of this amazing documentary about Golden Gloves Boxing in New York City, CRADLE OF CHAMPIONS. CRADLE OF CHAMPIONS follows three extraordinary, inspiring individuals—James Wilkins, Nisa Rodriguez, and Titus Williams—on an urban odyssey through a ten-week tournament, founded in … Continue reading Don Rosenfeld, Executive Producer, Cradle of Champions →

Let’s talk drones this week as Rick caught up with Josh Ziering, of Kittyhawk.io at the 2018 InterDrone show in Las Vegas. Drones in the world of sports is just one of the topics they cover. Josh is the Founder of Kittyhawk, a drone operations and management solution backed by Boeing. He is also a … Continue reading Josh Ziering, Founder of Kittyhawk.io →

Rick gets and education this week from Julie Wu, from RadRoller.com. RAD mobility and massage tools are designed by experts and for everyone, so we’ve made it our business to make our products high quality, affordable and above all, awesomely effective. You can even bundle the products and purchase in RAD Kits. Julie is an … Continue reading Julie Wu, RadRoller.com →

Had the fantastic opportunity to play the new Sage Run Golf Club in Harris, Mich. and hear from the architect of the course himself. Golfers in the northwest corner of Michigan have a new course to play as Sage Run opened in the town of Harris. The course is designed by Paul Albanese, ASGCA (Albanese … Continue reading Paul Albanese, Architect of Sage Run Golf Club →

Great to be joined by Sharkie Zartman this week to talk about her new book. The book is #HeySportsParents: An Essential Guide for any Parent with a Child in Sports. Sharkie Zartman is a USVBA five-time All-American volleyball athlete and champion competitor at UCLA where her jersey was retired. She was a member of the … Continue reading Sharkie Zartman, Author and Certified Health Coach →

PWCC had a presence at the National in Cleveland. So it was great that Rick caught up to PWCC CEO, Brent Huigens. Brent Huigens, CEO of PWCC. Since 1998, PWCC has provided buyers and sellers of investment-caliber trading cards with an efficient, honest, and predictable marketplace. Trading cards are an emerging real asset class poised … Continue reading Brent Huigens, CEO of PWCC Marketplace from The National →

Born and raised in Arkansas, but now living in St. Louis, Steven Walden had one of the most colorful booths at this year’s National (#2169). Bright and bold works of art that look remarkable by themselves, but get even better when Walden himself hands you a pair of 3-D glasses. The 3-D sports art immediately … Continue reading Steven Walden, Sports Artist →