Built Different

Ricky Alphonse and Sean Greener look back at a year's worth of wins, losses, opportunities, and challenges. 2023 had its challenges and not all the goals set were achieved, but that's okay. There was still lots of progress made and lessons that were learned. Get ready for an exciting 2024! Extropian welcomes in the new year on Episode 61 of The Built Different Podcast. Extropian: Redefine...

Hello Extropians! Hope you are all enjoying these winter months wherever you are! In this special episode of the Built Different Podcast, Ricky, Justin, and Sean talk about the holidays and specifically, Christmas! Join to hear some of our family traditions, some of our most memorable presents, and what our favorite part of the holiday is for us. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holida...

2023 was one of the most controversial decisions since the College Football Playoff Expanded to four teams. Should having an undefeated record get you into the playoff? Should it be the best four teams that make it? How much can you rely on the "eye test" to decide which teams make it? Ricky and Sean from Extropian are joined by Leonard to talk about our thoughts on the decision the CFP...

Another week, another podcast episode! Join Ricky and Sean this week as they discuss some of the tougher moments encountered by Extropian and how we learned to use these challenges as lessons for the future! Every business small or large is going to make mistakes or look back at certain decisions less favorably. The only way to avoid failures and regrets is to learn from them. If you gained knowle...

A few weeks back, our team talked about enhancements made to broadcasts and the role technology has played in the growth and evolution of television. In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, the team looks at the massive growth of streaming services and platforms! There's been lots of talk in society about "cutting the cord" and moving away from traditional cable subscriptions...

Greetings, Extropian fans! Get ready to dive deep into the world of competitive jiu-jitsu in this week's episode of the Built Different Podcast with your hosts, Justin and Ricky. In this episode, Justin, a dedicated purple belt with 6 1/2 years of experience discusses the intricate facets of jiu-jitsu. Ricky and Justin break down the sport’s history and highlight the phenomenal growth of jiu-j...

Welcome All! This episode is personal episode for CEO & Founder, Ricky Alphonse. He talks about leaders in business that have influenced him and the company. Inspiration comes in many forms and he discuss what forms those have taken for him. We also talk about what companies he has gained influence from. From leadership to being a thought leader to company branding, Ricky addresses it all and...

Hello Extropians! Today's episode we have the team back together with Justin, Sean, and Ricky discussing longevity in athletics. There is always a question with athletes of how to know when your time is up. We discuss some of the reasons people retire early as well as a few reasons why some people stay in the game a little too long. We highlight some of the notable players we have seen during...

Hello Extropian supporters! This week we are starting a new series that we are super excited about. Instead of focusing only on the mainstream sports that everyone knows of already, we wanted to take the time to highlight some younger growing sports with our Emerging Sports Series! The first of this series is highlighting Disc Golf which is a big passion for COO Sean Greener. Ricky and Sean team u...

This is a little bit of a change up episode, but Ricky and Sean discuss The Sports Business Management Minor at University of Central Florida. Both of us went through the minor which is also called "The Minor That's Major" and for good reason. We discuss how our experience was with the Minor and how it shaped our career journeys. Big shoutout to Dr. Scott Bukstein and Dr. C Keith Har...

On this latest episode of The Built Different Podcast, Ricky, Sean, and Justin bring back the How Technology has Evolved Series! This time, we are discussing technology that has gained popularity over time that makes daily activities easier. From communication to navigation, consumer technology has revolutionized over the years and simplified things we do all the time. Our team talks about some of...

Technology has played a big part in the growth and evolution of many aspects of sports and life in general. In this episode of the Built Different Podcast, the team looks at its impact on broadcasts and how things have changed over time! From when people had to listen to the game on the radio to now where anyone can watch any game online and consume content endlessly. We talk about what some posit...

Hello fellow Extropian fans! This episode we discuss injuries, in particular soft tissues injuries that seem to be appearing more frequently now than ever before. Is there actually an increase in injury frequency? What are some potential causes of these injuries? Is load management the answer to avoid major injuries? Justin, Ricky, and Sean touch on all these questions as well as touching on our t...

Based on a continuation of the Get to Know Us Series, this episode we talk about books, films, and people who have inspired us in our personal journeys! Inspiration comes in many forms and we discuss what forms those have taken for each of us. This series gives us a chance to get to show you further into the lives and minds of Ricky, Sean, and Justin... behind the scenes. If you relate to any of t...

As we have talked about many times in the past, Extropian is big fans and supporters of combat sports. Seeing men and women put their lives on the line in the ring/octagon is hard to compare. In this episode, CEO Ricky Alphonse sits down with one of Extropian's sponsored fighters Bri Machado to talk specifically about how the sport has grown particularly for women! They talk about some of Bri&...

Join us as we dive into all things fantasy football! In this episode of our podcast, Ricky, Sean, and Justin discuss some of the hot topics in fantasy football. From discussing our work league, league traditions, and our opinions on what settings are best, we've got it all covered. We also recap the crazy season last year and the ending that left a lot of controversy in many leagues including...

Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world. They have embraced the use of technology in terms of wearables and tech for in-game video reviews. The current state of soccer has been largely impacted by money and the creation of new leagues to compete with the current leagues. CEO Ricky Alphonse is joined by Agora Media members Raul Gamboa and Adrian Johnson as well as avid soccer fan Mina...

The Extropian crew discuss how we fell in love with combat sports and what keeps us watching! Justin and Ricky have been fight fans for a long time and both have even done some training throughout their lives as well. They talk about what attracted them to combat sports, some of their fondest memories of the sport, and much more! If you are a fight fan, this is the episode for you! Extropian: Rede...

Based on a continuation of the Get to Know Us: The Human Side of Extropian, this episode we talk about our dreams, passions, and future plans in the perspective of our personal bucket lists! Bucket lists are things that you want to do or accomplish during your life. In this episode we discuss travel, experiences, dream cars, and much more! This episode is to give you a chance to get to know Ricky,...

Join Ricky and Sean as they discuss the early days of a startup the process of creating a product. While many people know what a product looks like as a consumer, there's many steps and adjustments that come before it ever becomes public! Explore our experiences with getting an MVP made and let us help answer some questions about where to start and what to do next! Extropian: Redefine what&#39...

Welcome back to another episode of The Built Different Podcast, where Ricky and our special guests Estado Altidor and Cleveland Berto dive deep into one of the most anticipated boxing fights of the year! Estado and Cleveland both have family ties to the boxing industry and bring great perspectives on what it will take for each fighter to win. The group tackles the history that lead to this fight,...

We have talked in previous episodes about our company name and its meaning. We have also talked about how important mindset can be to success. Here, we take that discussion a step further by looking at how some athletes have leveraged a superior mindset to achieve greatness! Join us as Ricky, Sean, and Justin talk about what it means to be mentally tough and who are some of the examples that come...

Sports betting has been around for as long as most sports have been played. Through the growth of technology and the internet, it is now easier to access and safer to bet on sports than ever before. Team Extropian members Ricky, Justin, and Sean discuss our experiences with sports betting, how it will impact sports viewership, as well as what some of the potential downfalls are of the growth in po...

This week's episode is an opportunity for us to catch our followers up on what has been going on in the company. Halfway through 2023, Ricky, Sean, and Justin share their thoughts on how the year has been so far and what we are looking forward to before the end of the year! Tune in to hear our goals, accomplishments so far, and a product reveal in the near future?! Extropian: Redefine what&#39...

A few weeks ago, Team Extropian talked about the evolution of social media over the years. In this episode, we talk about how social media has impacted sports and athletes. From talking about the positive opportunities it has created for some athletes to the controversies that stemmed from it for others, we talked about it all! Learn about our opinions on some of the biggest social media stories i...