Episode 6: 'The Games in Black and White' with George Hirthler
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On today's episode Rick takes a look at the complicated story of race relations in America during the Baby Boomer era. He looks back on his experience of being a high school student during the Civil Rights Movement and how sports played a big role in diffusing tension throughout that pivotal time in American history. Plus, he sits down with his pal George Hirthler an Atlanta-based writer/producer, Olympic campaign strategist, author, amateur sports historian and CEO of Hirthler & Partners. George is a lifelong peace activist with nearly 35 years of experience in the global Olympic movement...
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Episode 5: All About Religion with Warren Peper
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Welcome back to ‘Sh-Boom’! Today’s episode is all about religion. Since we are in Holy Week, Rick focuses on how religion has shaped his life both personally and professionally. He sits down with journalist and TV personality Warren Peper to discuss his childhood as a Preacher’s Kid (or PK) and his incredible career covering sports. Tune in for some hilarious memories, moments from the Masters and what Warren is up to next. And as always keep listening for everyone’s favorite segments like, Memory Lane, On the Road with Rick and the Song of the Week....
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Episode 4: All About Cowboys with Gordon Whitener
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Today's episode of 'Sh-Boom' is all about COWBOYS. Rick looks back at his childhood obsession with cowboys and cowboy culture, shares the 10 attributes of a Cowboy and then sits down with a true cowboy: Gordon Whitener. Gordon is a Tennessee graduate who worked as football graduate assistant at Oklahoma State. He went on to make a fortune in the carpet industry before becoming the President of Host Communications and Action Sports Media. And as if that wasn't enough his company produced Burt Reynolds’ last movie The Last Movie Star. We hope you enjoy this great interview with a...
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Episode 3: Let's Talk Politics with Brad Todd
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On episode 3 of 'Sh-Boom' Rick talks politics! He covers some of the pivotal times in political history as they relate to Baby Boomers and interviews political journalist and CNN panelist Brad Todd to discuss his career, his book and how NIL is evolving in real time. Stay tuned for everyone's favorite segments 'The Wine and Whine' 'On the Road with Rick' 'The Song of the Day' and more.
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Episode 2: March Madness with ACC Legend: Coach Bobby Cremins
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On episode two of Sh-Boom Rick kicks off March Madness with an exciting look back at some of his favorite March Madness moments. He interviews the legendary ACC Coach Bobby Cremins about his extensive career in basketball and they cover everything from how he grew to love the sport of basketball to why he believes basketball is so important to the next generation. Tune in for your favorite segments like "The Boom" "On the Road with Rick" and more.
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Episode 1: Welcome to 'Sh-Boom' with special guest Tom Pears
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It's finally here! The inaugural episode of a brand new podcast from Rick Jones. Rick dives into why he wanted to launch this new concept all about and for baby boomers! Sh-Boom (named for the 1954 popular song by The Chords) and is a podcast all about and for the Baby Boomer generation. There are 77 million baby boomers still alive, and they control 81% of the disposable income in the United States and own over 34 Billion dollars in real estate. Baby Boomers have lived through 8 decades of change in America. Our special guest is Tom Pears of Pears Consulting. They...
info_outlineOn episode 3 of 'Sh-Boom' Rick talks politics! He covers some of the pivotal times in political history as they relate to Baby Boomers and interviews political journalist and CNN panelist Brad Todd to discuss his career, his book and how NIL is evolving in real time.
Stay tuned for everyone's favorite segments 'The Wine and Whine' 'On the Road with Rick' 'The Song of the Day' and more.