Sh-Boom

Listen to the songs that inspired the episode: Ep. 17 Playlist On today's episode shares his take on American Exceptionalism and the current state of our country. He then sits down with his pal Tony Lynch who shares his insights on American history, the importance of education, and the role of philanthropy in preserving historical narratives. Tony discusses his upbringing, the changes in Washingto...

Listen to the songs that inspired the episode: Ep. 16 Playlist  In this engaging conversation, Colonel Littleton shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur known for his unique leather goods and storytelling. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling in connecting with people, the value of heirlooms, and the craftsmanship behind his products. The discussion...

Listen to the Music that Inspired the Episode. Check Out Our Companion Playlist here:   Ep. 15 Playlist In this heartfelt conversation, Rick and Charlotte Jones reflect on their 40-year marriage, sharing stories of how they met, the evolution of their relationship, and the importance of faith and shared values in navigating life's challenges together. They discuss the joys of family, the significa...

Listen to the Music that Inspired the Episode. Check Out Our Companion Playlist here: Ep. 14 Playlist In this engaging conversation, Carol Stiff reflects on her journey from a childhood immersed in sports to becoming a pioneering figure in women's sports broadcasting at ESPN. She discusses the transformative impact of Title IX on women's athletics, the challenges faced in promoting women's sports,...

Listen to the Music that Inspired the Episode. Check Out Our Companion Playlist here:  Ep. 13 Playlist On today's episode of 'Sh-Boom' Rick sits down with his pal Ernie Kent,. who shares his experiences as a father, grandfather, and coach, reflecting on the lessons learned from his own father and the importance of being present in his children's lives. He discusses the challenges of balancing a de...

Listen to the Music that Inspired the Episode. Check Out Our Companion Playlist here:  Ep. 12 Playlist In this engaging conversation, Rick sits down with Langley Respess who shares insights from his upbringing on a farm in North Carolina to his career as a financial advisor. He emphasizes the importance of financial planning, building trust with clients, and the significance of saving and investin...

Listen to the Songs that inspired the Episode:  Check out our Companion Playlist Here:   Ep. 11 Playlist Today's episode is all about giving back!  Rick sits down with his pal Bob Hope  who shares his extensive career journey from his early days with the Atlanta Braves to his pivotal role in public relations and philanthropy. He discusses the challenges of promoting sports teams, the transition to...

Listen to the Songs that Inspired the Episode Check Out Our Companion Playlist: Ep. 10 Playlist As we head into the Memorial Day weekend this show is all about honoring those who so courageously served our Nation. In this episode, Bob Heussner discusses the vital work of the American Battlefield Trust, which focuses on preserving historical battlefields, educating the public about American history...

Listen to the Songs that inspired the Episode:  Check out our Companion Playlist Here:  Ep 9 Playlist For Baby Boomers, Spring Break was a BIG DEAL. On today's episode Rick looks back at some of his favorite Spring Break locations and then sits down with the incredible Lisa Murray. Lisa recently retired from the sports and entertainment industry after nearly three decades, and is a mastermind of d...

Listen to the Songs that inspired the Episode:  Check out our Companion Playlist Here: Episode 8  In this heartfelt Mother's Day special, Rick sits down with his good pal Mike Reisman, who shares the profound influence of his mother and the strong women in his family. He reflects on the values of kindness, strength, and the importance of quality relationships, drawing from personal anecdotes and f...

Listen to the Songs that inspired the Episode:  Check out our Companion Playlist Here: Ep 7 Playlist On today's episode of 'Sh-Boom' Rick tells you everything you need to know about his favorite city: New Orleans.  Rick starts with the complex, dark and fascinating history of this melting pot and then gets into the creation of everything from Gumbo to JAZZ.  If you've never been to Jazz Fest, you'...

Listen to the Songs that inspired the Episode:  Check out our Companion Playlist Here: Ep. 6 Playlist 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...

Listen to the Songs that inspired the Episode:  Check out our Companion Playlist Here: Ep. 5 Playlist 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...

Listen to the Songs that inspired the Episode:  Check out our Companion Playlist Here: Ep. 4 Playlist 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 O...

Listen to the Songs that inspired the Episode:  Check out our Companion Playlist Here: Ep. 3 Playlist 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 favo...

Listen to the Songs that inspired the Episode:  Check out our 'Sh-Boom' Companion Playlist Here: Ep. 2 Companion Playlist 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...

Listen to the Songs that inspired the Episode:  Check out our 'Sh-Boom' Companion Playlist Here:   Sh-Boom Playlist Ep. 1   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 Bo...