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Rick & Friends

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Rick Maddison, a former morning show co-host at Silk FM and now a professor at the Okanagan School of Business brings in Kelowna figures to discuss important community issues and everything else that makes the city tick.

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Episode 12: Mark Burley, executive director of Downtown Kelowna Association (2) 20.07.2022 45:18

In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is once again joined by Mark Burley, the executive director of the Downtown Kelowna Association. The two discuss the presence of police officers downtown, the legacy of Meet Me on Bernard, and how Kelowna is the fastest growing city in the country.

Episode 11: Jim Csek, founder, COO and CFO of Csek Creative and NowMedia Group 20.07.2022 59:36

In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Jim Csek. Csek is the founder, COO and CFO of Csek Creative and NowMedia Group. He aims to convey the importance of telling stories through the lens of positive people who care about the community.

Episode 10: Scott Lanigan, executive pastor of Trinity Church Kelowna 18.07.2022 47:50

In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by the executive pastor of Trinity Church Kelowna, Scott Lanigan. These two have lots of laughs while they talk about the NHL, speeding, Christianity and more!

Episode 9: Mark Gotro, owner of Hydraclean Restoration Services Ltd. 15.07.2022 1:09:30

In this episode of Rick & Friends, Maddison is joined by Mark Gotro. The two discuss fatherhood, golf, and their pet peeves! They have been friends for years, making this episode a fun one!

Episode 8: Shane Worman, CEO of Worman Commercial 14.07.2022 1:10:00

In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by CEO of Worman Commercial, Shane Worman. Worman discusses business, homelessness, beating cancer, and more!

Episode 7: Kerry Rempel, chair of Faculty of Business at Okanagan College 13.07.2022 1:11:01

In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison talks with Kerry Rempel, professor of business at Okanagan College. Give this episode a listen to hear about Rempel's rewarding career and her dedication to the future generation.

Episode 6: Ralph Livingston, winner of heaviest pumpkin at Armstrong fair 12.07.2022 1:10:41

In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Ralph Livingston. The two discuss top golfers, backyard gardening, and water treatment in Kelowna.

Episode 5: Mark Burley, executive director of Downtown Kelowna Association 11.07.2022 50:25

Rick Maddison is joined by Mark Burley to discuss Kelowna's downtown, the need for a better transit system, the thrill of e-scooters and more! If you love Kelowna content, this episode is for you!

Episode 4: Al Hildebrandt, founder of QHR Technologies 09.07.2022 1:00:15

In this episode of Rick & Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Al Hildebrandt! Hildebrandt shares about his philanthropy.

Episode 3: Jeff Cox, founder & CEO of Simply Benefits 07.07.2022 57:04

In this episode of Rick & Friends, Jeff Cox discusses wait times to see doctors, Elon Musk buying Twitter, and the freedom convoy. It's an intriguing discussion that goes down a little rabbit hole.

Episode 2: Ron Mattiussi, senior advisor 06.07.2022 54:09

Ron Mattiussi is a retired city manager of Kelowna and current senior advisor for several BC communities. He joins Rick Maddison to discuss what makes Kelowna such a great city, retirement, and more!

Episode 1: Garry Norkum, owner of Cyclepath Kelowna 05.07.2022 53:05

Tune in to learn about Garry's experience with entrepreneurship in the cycling industry and how his career path has led him to own CyclePath Kelowna. Rick and Garry also discuss the challenges in separating business and personal life, and how Garry balances the two.