John Riley Project

David Leland is back to cover the Aztec hoops 15-0 start, #7 ranking, and predict their final record and NCAA result. We also talk Padres and NFL playoffs. It’s a New Year and David Leland is back to share his insights on the world of sports.  We break down the latest with Aztec sports, the Padres and the NFL.  Of course, we cover the Aztec hoops 15-0 start, #7 ranking and predict their...

Kevin McNamara joined us to discuss the redevelopment of the Stoneridge Golf Course and his new project, The Farm in Poway.  We reviewed the home types, sizes and expected price range.  We went over infrastructure issues including water, traffic and schools. We discussed the open space, the trails, the agricultural enterprises on the property.  We also chatted about the barn, beer g...

Nick Neild joined us to discuss mindfulness, meditation, cognitive behavioral science and his new book, Just Bee.  These practices help us reduce stress and make wise choices by controlling our thoughts and feelings.  It was fun to learn that we may be experiencing meditation in everyday moments and not realizing it.  It can be discovered while washing a dish or experiencing a great...

The Poway Water Crisis continues to unfold.  Since the Boil Water Advisory was lifted we explore the community’s response to help Poway restaurants get back on their feet.  Customers are tipping generously, the Chamber of Commerce is promoting local business and others are fundraising to help people in need.  We look at the political fallout of the Poway Water Crisis and how it impa...

So much happening in San Diego Sports! David Leland is back in the JRP podcast studio to break down the recent Padres trades to acquire Grisham, Davies and Profar, plus the free agent signing of Pomeranz. (This podcast was recorded a few hours prior to the trade for Tommy Pham.)  We also dig in discussing the awesome 9-0 start for the San Diego State Aztecs basketball team and how their seaso...

Pete Neild joined us to discuss his newest scientific innovation and his startup Heart Force Science Group.  Pete has patented a method of measuring the actual force a heart produces.  Working with a team of mathematicians, they have transformed Pete’s discovery and data points into a series of mathematical equation that is repeatable.  This gives scientists the ability to create mo...

“If money were no object, and success was guaranteed, what would you be doing with your life?”  This was the question a neighbor in my city shared on Facebook.  In this podcast we explore the excuses people make to deny themselves the life that they want to live.  We also provide suggestions how people can get on track and pursue the possibility of a dream life. We share thoughts on...

The Poway water system has been compromised and the community is buzzing.  We explore the issue, the reactions of our neighbors, the actions of our local leaders and all of the chirping, blaming and politicization of the issue.  We also take a close look at the Duncan Hunter resignation and his decision to plead guilty to campaign finance violations.  But we learn a new nugget of in...

We cover a wide range of issues in this podcast starting with the sexist law story of a woman charged with lewdness for being topless inside her own home.  We also review the Democratic Debate and share top of mind thoughts on various candidates and issues.  We also explore the upcoming vote for the $750 million Poway Unified School Bond and the hypocrisy of one of the school board membe...

We take the podcast on the road and visit with Mark DiCiero at Classic Rotors.  Classic Rotors is a rare and vintage rotorcraft museum located at the Ramona Airport.  It is one of only two helicopter museums in America and one of four in the world.  During our conversation Mark shares the story of how we built his own helicopter in his early 20s, learned to fly it in his backyard an...

Rancho Bernardo author Greg Harris joined us to talk about his new book “The Summer of ‘78”.  Greg’s book documents the ultimate road trip of two friends graduating high school and going on a 5-week adventure through California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho and Oregon.  In the podcast Greg Harris reads a few sections of the book that talk about the launch of the road trip and a c...

Michael Bloomberg is about to jump into the race for President as a Democrat. How does his presence change dynamics of the primary race? Should we expect a Billionaire Busy Body just as he was as mayor of New York City? We take a close look at some of the policies Bloomberg pushed forward as mayor and a private citizen. Then we take a look at the OK Boomer flippant remark to disparage old people....

The State of Oklahoma just released approximately 500 prisoners from it’s system as part of a movement to reduce felony crimes to misdemeanors.  We examine this new story but also take a broader look at the Incarceration State, the Criminal Justice System and the War on Drugs.  We also discuss the Kentucky Governor election, Ranked Choice Voting, the Los Angeles Chargers and the San Dieg...

Elizabeth Warren, the POTUS candidate with a plan for nearly everything, has finally released her Medicare for All plan.  We dive in and look at her proposal examining the mathematical, moral and incentive angles that she is putting forward.  We particularly look at this through the lens of our inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.  Does Warren’s policy m...

Lyft is offering free rides to job interviews.  We break down this great community service and public relations move by Lyft within the context of the government attacks on the gig economy. We also discuss how the gig economy empowers workers by giving them more income streams, more control over their schedule and a better work-life balance.  We also discuss the recent news on Twitter an...

I’ve had a great few weeks connecting with people doing special things in their life, pursuing their own happiness. But do we create our own barriers that prevent us from experiencing this joy?  We take a look at various examples pf people pursuing their happiness and talk about ways to overcome self-inflicted blockages.  We also get into the epic showdown between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Mark...

David Leland is back in the JRP podcast studio to break down the San Diego Padres hiring of new manager Jayce Tingler.  We get into Tingler’s resume, the upgrade over Andy Green and the reactions from our friends on #PadresTwitter.  Then we take look at the San Diego State Aztec basketball roster for the 2019-20 season.  Aztecs are projected to be the #2 team in the conference and c...

I was so pleased to get to know Kathryn Cloward and her incredible story.  Kathryn is an award-winning book series author, performing songwriter, media publisher and producer, and serial entrepreneur. She is also the founder and CEO of Kandon Unlimited, Inc., a heart-centered mindful media company intent on creating positive and empowering media for people of all ages.  Our conversation...

This is such a confusing topic.  How much should you tip?  Who do you tip?  What are the rules?  What are your standards?  Why does tipping seem to happen in the shadows? How are tips distributed amongst the staff? I share numerous examples of my own journey as a person that originally was jaded by the idea of tipping.  Even as an employee that received tips, I was pe...

Jennifer Klein joined us to talk music, Poway, Synanon and so much more.  We discussed her organic creation process and capturing her emotions in song.  Jennifer shared her experience making her first music video at her Poway home for her song “Lean into Joy”.  We also learned about her experience making the songs “So Good” about a special relationship, “Waste of Time” about feeling...

We break down the Democratic Presidential Debate on October 15, 2019 with a special spotlight on Elizabeth Warren.  In my opinion, Warren had a terrible night.  She was dishonest, deceptive and ungrateful.  This podcast covers wealth inequality, wealth taxes, morality, Medicare for All, opioids, automation, trade, Corporate America and so much more. #JohnRileyProject #DemDebate #War...

A Pleasant Valley Sunday in Poway? Not so for the Poway Protesters.  A very vibrant, positive group of political activists have been protesting against President Trump in Poway for 2.5 years and now the Pro Trump group has taken over the corner across the street. We decided to check in and see what was happening. The activists demonstrate at the intersection of Twin Peaks Rd and Pomerado Rd e...

The elections are rigged, broken, warped, distorted.  Pick your descriptor.  It is anything but a fair, open and democratic process.  Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard just called out the Democratic National Committee (DNC) for working in cahoots with the corporate media to game the system….  And he is 100% spot on.  We break down a long list of topics that s...

A whirlwind 2-week trip that included themes of civil rights, liberty and equality. A journey taking in the sweet sounds of country music, blues, jazz and rock ‘n roll. A personal tour that experienced the expanse of Big Sky Country and the narrow alleys of Bourbon St.  Special people and places that connected us with family both today and yesteryear.  There was so much to share in our trip that t...

Our favorite sports analyst, David Leland, joined me to break down the San Diego Padres 2019 season.  We discuss the manager vacancy and candidates we’d like to see get the gig.  Then we break down the entire roster, discuss player performance, propose a variety of trades and project what the line up and pitching rotation looks like for 2020.  We also touch on the new #BringBacktheB...