Richardlistens

In this special July 4th episode of the  Richard Listens Podcast , Richard sits down with  Jesse Crosson , author of  The Best Part of Prison , for a powerful conversation about redemption, resilience, and the possibility of transformation. After receiving a 32-year prison sentence as a teenager, Jesse spent 19 years incarcerated before rebuilding his life through meditation, education, and a deep...

Richard Listens Podcast – Guest Bio: Chris Ryan Chris Ryan is a nationally recognized performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of the Chris Ryan Fitness app, a science-driven platform designed to help ambitious professionals build strength, improve longevity, and perform at their highest level in business, family life, and health. A former Division I track and field athlete at the University o...

On this episode of the Richard Listens, Richard sits down with Sean — musician, songwriter, Army veteran, and advocate for mental health awareness. From singing in community choirs at age four to becoming the primary lyricist and Executive Producer of The Quarantined, Sean shares the journey that shaped both his music and his mission. Their latest album,  Aversion to Normalcy , recorded at the leg...

In this special weekend edition of the Richard Listens Podcast, host Richard sits down with Becca Alvarado—a trainer, athlete, and storyteller from Arizona—whose passion for poetry and spoken word is shaping a powerful creative journey. Becca shares the story behind her upcoming book,  Rainbows and Demons: An Anthology of Human Antics , a deeply personal 5–6 year project that weaves together origi...

In this episode of  Richard Listens , Richard sits down with Nathan Tomasello—former Ohio State NCAA Champion, four-time All-American, and current professional freestyle wrestler competing in the Real American Freestyle (RAF) league. Nathan shares the journey of his wrestling career, from becoming a high school state champion to competing at the highest levels internationally. The conversation div...

In this episode of  Richard Listens , we sit down with  Tommy Karlas —a veteran Nashville songwriter and recording artist whose work has shaped modern country music for over two decades. At just 19 years old, Tommy moved from East Alton, Illinois to Nashville and quickly secured his first publishing deal on Music Row. Since then, he’s written songs for some of country music’s biggest names, includ...

In today’s episode of the Richard Listens Podcast , we’re joined by  Robert “Bob” Mangine , one of the most accomplished and influential figures in American sports medicine, with nearly five decades of experience spanning elite athletics, clinical leadership, education, and applied research. Bob currently serves as  Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine at the University of Cincin...

The Richard Listens Podcast — New Episode It was great sitting down with  Mark A. Rothman  for a powerful conversation on growth, purpose, and stepping into your full potential. Mark is a  Progress Coach , author of  Stop Playing Small , and former nonprofit CEO who has spent decades helping people move through fear, self-doubt, and limitation into clarity, confidence, and meaningful forward momen...

Edose Ibadin  is a 2024 Olympian and professional track athlete specializing in the 800 meters. Beyond competition, Edose is deeply committed to the pursuit of mindset mastery and high performance. Drawing from his own journey to the Olympic stage, he mentors and coaches fellow athletes on the mental discipline, resilience, and focus required to perform at the highest level. Through lived experien...

In this episode of  Richard Listens , Richard sits down with  Talor Stewart , a licensed architect with over 25 years of experience and the founder of  Conscious Home Design, Inc. . Talor is the author of  Conscious Home Design , a #1 best-selling book in seven countries that explores how the spaces we live in directly impact our well-being, relationships, and quality of life. Specializing in sing...

Jason Hardrath is an Oregon K-6 physical education teacher turned elite endurance athlete whose pursuit of human potential has redefined what most people believe is possible. After surviving a devastating car accident in 2015 that left him with broken ribs, a collapsed lung, and doctors telling him he’d never run again, Jason rebuilt his life through grit, intention, and an unshakable desire to pu...

Coach Carrie Best provides holistic wellness coaching that supports individuals and families in building healthier, more intentional lives. Her approach integrates personalized nutrition guidance with lifestyle strategies that strengthen physical health, emotional well-being, and family balance. Just as a financial plan provides structure for wealth, a health and wellness plan creates a roadmap fo...

Eli Friend is a freshman at Princeton University, and a Quarterback on the D1 Princeton Football Team. Scholastically, he is focused on a pre-med track and plans to pursue Orthopedic Surgery following graduation from Princeton in the spring of 2029. Eli graduated from Isidore Newman School in New Orleans with a 4.8 weighted GPA and as a National Merit Finalist. His illustrious high school football...

Buzzy Cohen has become one of the top names in the world of trivia since his winning streak on  Jeopardy!  & taking the title in the 2017  Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.   Dubbed "Mr. Personality" by Alex Trebek due to his style and charisma, he guest hosted  Jeopardy!  in 2021, became one of the star quizzer's on ABC's  The Chase  & hosted  The Einstein Challenge  on H...

Profession athlete and basketball player Ashton Cook joins Richardlistens to discuss Rimpage basketball, where athletes can challenge anyone to play 1 vs 1, Jordan vs Bird style. Come learn about this new phenomena and how to get involved as a player, coach, or trainer!

KirVaris Myricks professional basketball player who was born and raised in Gary , IN . Went to Merrillville HS. Played junior college basketball at Oxnard College and was named 1st team all conference after leading the in points, assists, and steals. And later transferred to University of Los Angeles College of Divinity where he was named an All American and also won a national championship in the...

Tyler Lesher - EscaLAte Host Tyler Lesher is a highly respected athletic trainer and strength coach, with an extensive background working at the highest levels of professional and collegiate sports. Currently serving as the Athletic Trainer for UCLA Men’s Basketball, Tyler brings years of expertise in sports medicine, rehabilitation, and performance optimization. His career has spanned several org...

Richard Olberger and Jason Gentile explore their personal journeys, the importance of resilience and self-awareness, and the concept of "masks" that men wear to maintain the status quo. They discuss the value of men's groups and circles in helping individuals gain clarity and sobriety about their lives, and the importance of self-reflection and honesty in personal growth. Be sure to ch...

A 29 year old fitness instructor and coach. Born, raised and located in Los Angeles, California. Jalen is a former collegiate athlete having played basketball at the JC and division 3 levels. He studied kinesiology at College of Canyons and Wells before fully pursuing fitness. He has been coaching for the last 7 years and is currently at Studeo in Beverly Hills, California.

Dr. Michael Mark is a neurophysiologist with 30 years of experience designing, developing and implementing biofeedback training programs for some of the world’s largest sports teams. Working alongside our team, we've pioneered the integration of advanced SaaS solutions with real-time analytics to revolutionize athlete assessment and training, positioning the organization at the forefront of sp...

Charles is the co-founder and co-CEO of Crosscourt, a basketball-inspired performance club with its first location in Downtown Los Angeles. Originally from Philadelphia, Charles graduated from the University of Southern California (USC). He gained experience in real estate brokerage, financial structuring, and development projects while working for Cushman & Wakefield and an Andreessen Horowit...

Eli Wininger is a reservist in the Egoz Unit and spent 3.5 years serving in Israel as a Platoon Sergeant after graduating from the University of Southern California as a double business and accounting major. Eli is currently a hybrid athlete and competitive ultra marathon runner that races 50 milers, 100 milers, and in 2 weeks he'll be racing the Moab 240. Beyond ultra marathons, Eli has compl...

Eli Friend Junior Season Stats: • 2,230 passing yards (69% completion percentage) • 25 passing touchdowns • 690 rushing yards 10 rushing touchdowns. • 4-time Manning Award Futures Recipient (Weeks 3, 4, 7 & 9) • Greater New Orleans Quarterback Club - Player of the Week (Week 4) • First Team All-District • First Team All-State The team lost a heartbreaker by 8 points in the state semi-finals to...

Co-Host/Creator Defenders of the Banc (LAFC pod sponsored by Flex Power Tools) Co-Host/Creator Stryking Fury (Official podcast for the Major Arena Soccer Leagues Empire Strykers) Play by Play broadcaster for: Empire Strykers Play by Play broadcaster for: FC Premier Women (WPSL) Play by Play broadcaster: UC Riverside Men + Women’s Soccer IG: @filimonster35 Twitter: @DotbFilly You can also find more...

Oshea Spent his freshman season at San Diego... Was an All-WCC honorable mention and WCC All-Freshman Team honoree... Appeared in 16 games with the Toreros (eight starts)totaling three goals for six points... Was tied for third on the team in goals... Named WCC Player of the Week on Oct 31, 2022, after scoring goals in back-to-back games against LMU and Portland... Scored a goal in three consecuti...