Rich Conversations

Paul LeCrone returns to the show to discuss the creator economy and adding value on the internet, the recording and writing of music from Animal Collective, Radiohead, and Arcade Fire, and philosophical writing from Nietzsche and literature of Dostoevsky and Aldous Huxley. Follow Paul on Twitter: @paul_lecrone

Rich briefly describes his time at the Racine County Fair over the last few days and notes the importance of community events like this in rural America.

Janet Wilson joins us from Texas to talk Texas culture, country music and her favorite artists, live shows, and shares her thoughts on being a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan. You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @ohjanjan

Phil Jackson would have players visualize a safe place from their lives that would bring them peace and calmness. Rich is back in Wisconsin and sits by a campfire on the farm, reflecting on the past week and thinks about the Racine County Fair coming up.

Rich discusses his experience from Game 6 of the NBA Finals and the next day. He shares the significance of the win, Giannis, and the Milwaukee Bucks in his life.

NASA’s Kat Kennedy returns to the show. We nerd out about a number of subjects like NASA, space, and the importance of critical thinking skills. We talk about space tourism, math, generosity, and how our lives will be filled with incredible technological revolutions. We discuss American history and the book “Generations” by Neil Howe and William Strauss. Kat shares her experience visiting Dinosaur...

While Rich awaits Game 6 of the NBA Finals, he sits on a park bench and shares what's on his mind. His change in his reading approach and what's he's learning. The Illinois Black Panther Party of the late 1960's and George Harrison's spiritual journey. Going to the White Sox game and enjoying summer.

The Milwaukee Bucks have demonstrated throughout the 2021 NBA Playoffs that they simply want it more than other teams. After going through growing pains and disappointment, especially over the last few years, it's time to cross the threshold. The Bucks will clinch the 2021 NBA title in Game 6.

Appreciate the moment, especially if you've waited a lifetime for it. Rich reflects on his somewhat erratic summer with the Milwaukee Bucks advancing far into the playoffs while on a walk to a thrift store in Andersonville. (7:35) Realtime audio of the last moments of the Bucks Game 4 victory while bartending Lincoln Station.

Alex Wasily joins the show. He plays trombone in the New Orleans funk band, Dumpstaphunk. Alex shares his experience living in Chicago and now Los Angeles, how mean meaningful it’s been to see the world while performing, favorite cities and airports, and the history of his now-legendary Funk Party. We even try to recollect the night we bartended together during Game 7 of the Cubs World Series in 2...

Rich returns to Wisconsin to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals with his little brother. A moment that was eight years in the making since Giannis was drafted in 2013. What a special game, person, and future. *Heads up: Audio is scratchy*

Sofía Villalpando (aka The Biologist Apprentice) joins the show from Aguascalientes, Mexico. We discuss how she got interested in science, our favorite animals, the ecosystem of where she lives, why biology is important to understand, and biggest developments within the last few years. You can watch Sofía on YouTube The Biologist Apprentice . She makes creates cool videos about biology and science...

The Milwaukee Bucks are in the NBA Finals after a Game 6 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. It was a special night, together with other Wisconsin sports fans during a 4th of July rooftop party. The team possesses a lot of mental toughness, a valuable quality in both sports and life. Do you stay focused on your goals regardless of external circumstances?

On a sunny day, Rich walks through the Millennium Park and Lurie Garden in downtown Chicago. He talks Chicago museum memberships, architecture, art, culture, traveling & tourism, and how everything in the city is intentional.

Rich goes for a walk to Lake Michigan to clear his head. He talks living in the neighborhood of Uptown, what he sees at the lake, his morning routine and the importance of creating one that works for you, using walks to soothe the mind, and the future importance of the Great Lakes.

Before Rich enters the Art Institute to see the Obama Presidential Portraits, he sits at Starbucks and describes the scene of the rainy Chicago day, 2008 Obama Victory Rally in Grant Park, awesome friends, sports channel media, fashion, and the vibe of the city.

Historian David Rothmund (aka Dr. Dave) returns to the show for his third appearance. Catch him on episodes 25 and 46 as well. Today we discuss his experience teaching university during COVID, his research as a historian and the process he takes, how he goes about assembling knowledge to write, and what he’s working on. We talk World War II and his experience researching in France. We even discuss...

Bucks over Brooklyn. An individual who sees himself as part of a collective group and works together to overcome national favorites. One team that endured playoff heartbreak in consecutive years found the inner strength to not give up or give into external chatter, and the other team who chased the easy path to reach success. The Bucks are becoming the Spurs of the 2020's.

While we set goals for ourselves and work to achieve them, sometimes we just hit a wall. Rich describes his recent experience hitting a wall and his adjustments to overcome it. Maybe instead of trying to breakthrough the wall, find the gate instead and walk through? Take action and then take a step back. Watch the gate open. Also, Giannis and the Bucks as they're tied 2-2 with the Brooklyn Nets in...

Sanchit Arvind joins the show to discuss the book "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari. In this episode, we'll summarize the four parts of the book/human history.  1. Cognitive Revolution 2. Agricultural Revolution 3. Unification of Humankind 4. Scientific Revolution This is the first of two episodes we’re recording on Harari’s books. The second will be on "Homo Deus: A Bri...

There are so many things going on in our lives (Work, Personal, Social, Etc). Take the time to step back and process the information you're receiving. Update and upgrade your perspective on yourself and the world.

Paleontologist/Archeologist Tim James returns to the show. We talk about the expedition process, uncovering artifacts to learn more about indigenous peoples’ culture and history. I ask him questions from listeners like "How do you find a fossil?" and "How did the dinosaurs go extinct?" We discuss the importance of an increased field of competition in the science community and how the world benefit...

We can empower ourselves to be the change we wish to see in the world. By first identifying our skillset, we can help make the communities that we're a part of stronger. We can then intentionally use the digital tools at our disposal to communicate and serve as a bridge to other communities. This is how to create a bright 21st century.

Jennifer Pham joins the show for an inspiring episode. We discuss how it’s important to reflect on our lives so we can better understand our skills and what we want to do with out lives so we can better help our communities and make an impact. Jennifer is a great example of this. This conversation is encouraging and fun. We cover much ground, including some of her self-care routine that enables he...

Rich rolls out of bed and provides his initial impression and observations of Miami after just a few days vacationing in the city. Recorded in the courtyard of his Airbnb to deliver authentic sounds of the experience.