Defined: Moments & Memories

Today's guest is a rising force in hip-hop. He’s a rapper out of Boca Raton, Florida; featured in Billboard, The Source, and Lyrical Lemonade. He’s performed live at the legendary Viper Room in LA, opened for Ne-Yo, and already racked up over 2 million streams on Spotify. His debut album ‘Hate It or Love It, I’m Here’ is out now.

In this episode we talk with award-winning composer Jamie Christopherson, whose music spans video games, film and television, including Metal Gear Rising, Fortnite, Lost Planet 2, and Spider-Man, Legends; his TV work features theme music and additional compositions for How I Caught My Killer, Homeland, Ray Donovan and his film credits include California Christmas, American Wrestler: The Wizard, Th...

Rick and Eric talk chip crumbs and left over salsa. 

The guys have a guest, live producer and director Tony Ianni — the guy behind some of your favorite live TV moments. From the Olympics and World’s Strongest Man, to Super Bowl Greatest Commercials, Miss Universe, and the New York City Marathon, Tony has spent his career calling the shots when there’s no second take. We go behind the scenes of live television to talk about the pressure, chaos, spli...

In this episode of Defined, Rick reflects on a truly life-changing experience while filming in India. 

Eric and Rick exchange Christmas gifts. Was Rick even trying???? We were supposed to get this up after Christmas, but we were lazy. Happy New Year and enjoy our season 2 finale. 

We got to the part of the season where we brain dump our random thoughts for the public to hear. The good news is at least it’s short. 

Eric and Rick are back—finally—and catch up on everything from seasonal funks and DIY disasters to family chaos and accidentally deep life lessons. They swap stories about unforgettable teachers, a terrifying spider attack in a car, and one math class moment that still haunts them. 

The guys talk defining music from their high school years (91-95).

With Rick up in Michigan, the boys get together in the studio to talk about regrets.

The guys talk music, but it could not be contained in just one episode.

 Hear John Maass talk to the boys about the defining moment when Quentin Tarantino executive produced his first movie.

In this episode of Defined Moments and Memories, Eric and Rick continue with the nostalgia trip as they talk about the games that made an impact their lives.

In this powerful and emotional episode, we reconnect with a childhood friend we haven't spoken to in years—Jade Rosser Nix. When we heard what she and her family recently went through, we knew her story needed to be shared. Jade opens up about a deeply personal and life-changing situation involving her son—an event that tested the strength of their entire family. It's a heartfelt conversation abou...

This week Brian Hartt joins the boys! Brian, is a comedian and television writer renowned for his work on several acclaimed comedy series such as The Kids in the Hall, Mad TV, Jamie Kennedy Experiment, Blue Collar TV, Mind of Mencia, Walk the Prank and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno!

Rick & Eric’s old roommate, Brandon Dumlao, stops by to share stories from his incredible career as a highly respected Director of Photography in film and television. From crafting the perfect shot to bringing cinematic storytelling to life, Brandon has worked on a wide range of projects, including Netflix's comedy special Steve Treviño: Simple Man, A&E's gripping Addiction Unplugged, and...

In this episode of Defined Moments and Memories, Eric and Rick dive into the television shows that left a lasting impact on their lives. These aren’t necessarily the best shows or even their favorites, but the ones that influenced them in unexpected ways—shaping their perspectives, careers, and personal journeys. From childhood classics to unexpected deep cuts, they explore how TV has the power to...

Rick and Eric sit down with Texas Crew Productions Television agent RA Kumar, who shares his journey into the entertainment industry and the defining moment that set him on the path to representing some of the best projects on TV - That's just a fact.  Note: We experienced some technical difficulties with RA’s microphone during the recording. We appreciate your patience and hope you enjoy this ins...

Defined Moments and Memories welcomes acclaimed director Michael Nankin, known for his work on Battlestar Galactica, The Flash, Heros, Lie to Me, CSI, Black Sails, The TerminatorL The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Hell on Wheels, and Life Goes On. In this episode, we dive into the defining moments of his career, his approach to storytelling, and the behind-the-scenes memories that shaped some of televi...

Eric has a life coach. Why? You know why. Ariella is the brave soul who took on the challenge of 'FIXING' Eric. She joins the show to help us crack open Eric’s brain and see what is going on in there. Buckle up—it’s gonna be, shall we say... introspective!  If you would like to get in contact with Ariella please visit www.ariellashanti.com or on socials. Instagram: @ariellashanti  

The boys are back! After a few months off, Rick and Eric lay out the plans for Season 2. 

In our season finale, the guys take a (hopefully) hilarious trip down memory lane, dusting off their best man speeches from their weddings—16 years ago! Get ready for a mix of nostalgia, cringe, and a few 'WTF?' moments. (Eric you can rewrite how you want).

Buckle up, it's our first two hour podcast! This week, host Eric Yaklin shares a pivotal Defining Moment in his life. A step back into childhood reveals a simple revenge story turned epic with innocence, fear, laughs, hard truths, and life-long lessons.

For real, this is not an episode.

Today, we welcome Andy Holtgreive — lead singer of Domestic Problems, entrepreneur, and all-round inspirational lad. Andy shares life lessons from one of his defining moments and performs an acoustic song.