Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

Gene Hallman went from sports agent for one professional golfer to tournament director for the PGA Tour. He is now the president of Bruno Event Team, which runs international sports events such as Olympic soccer, ESPN's GameDay, IndyCar, and world tennis events. Gene has a long history with the Rick & Bubba Show, including the time Speedy went streaking across the driving range, to the surprise of...

Why did Russia invade Ukraine? Why now? What's next? Colonel Jim Hawkins explains the historical motivations and future consequences of Putin's ailing campaign. From the Mongol invasion to the Warsaw Pact, past events have left Russians never wanting to fight a war on their own soil. Will Putin succeed in rebuilding the Soviet Union, or have his miscalculations left him weak and exposed? We cover...

You probably know Chandler Cox for his incredible athletic ability playing fullback for the Auburn Tigers and Miami Dolphins. We first heard about him when a certain college football announcer wouldn't stop screaming his name every chance she got. Did you know he's also an athletic trainer, mentor, and barber? Whatever may have made you a fan of Chandler Cox, don't miss him on this hilarious episo...

Kendall Graveman played a key role pitching for the Houston Astros as they made it all the way to the 2021 World Series. That success came after a long, hard road and mostly by trusting in and surrendering to the Lord. Kendall had to battle injuries and surgeries, a benign bone tumor, getting sent down to the minors, and fighting for a spot to get back on an MLB team. He found success through "dil...

As a recent graduate from Samford University with a heart for helping people and serving God, Melanie didn't think that a mission trip to South Africa would change her life forever. But when she returned to the United States, she kept feeling like she was specifically called to return to South Africa. Her family wasn't so sure, but she believed in God's purpose for her life. Hear the story of how...

Tyler Stovall never lost a game in his entire high school baseball career and was drafted by the Braves at the age of 18. He didn't know he was making a rookie mistake on draft day that would cost him hundreds of thousands of dollars. Hear the story of Tyler Stovall as he shares the perils of being a fan and the triumphs of relying on faith, in this episode of Rick & Bubba University. Sponsors: Ma...

Kevin Derryberry started his music career as a 7-year-old with a garage band and went on to play the keyboard in a chart-topping touring band. Kevin thought he had "made it" with the success of his band "Telluride," but that wasn't God's plan for Kevin's life. One day, Kevin went to the doctor after feeling some pain in his hip, and the doctor told him that drug and alcohol abuse had left Kevin wi...

David Paulides noticed a disturbing trend of high numbers of people going missing in our national parks. The former police officer turned author and investigator found himself going down a rabbit hole that had no end. People are disappearing without a trace, even when they were familiar with the area and had no previous record of mental illness or foul play. From abductions and serial killers to B...

Lantern Rescue is a U.S.-based nonprofit organization that fights against human trafficking across the globe. "Mark" is the founder of Lantern Rescue and uses his previous military and law enforcement experience to train units and help them discover and rescue victims of trafficking. The facts are horrifying: The average age of victims of trafficking is 9 years old; human trafficking is a $150 bil...

You may know the songs by Mr. Lucky, aka "the world's greatest garage band," but you don't know the story behind the music. How did this little group of Alabama boys get together and form a band that would go on to draw crowds of over 8,000 people while headlining amphitheaters across the country? How did they get their CDs on the shelves of Blockbuster Video stores nationwide? How did the death o...

On January 19, 2008, Rick received a phone call informing him that his 2-year-old son, Bronner, had fallen into a pool and drowned. The events that followed this tragedy can only be described as supernatural. As we mark the anniversary of the earthly death of Bronner, we look back at the incredible work God has done, and is still doing, through this loss. You've read the headlines; now take a look...

In 1992, the world watched Sid Bream slide into home plate to send the Atlanta Braves to the World Series. That moment changed Sid's life, but now he is interested in changing other people's lives. That slide gave Sid a platform to proclaim the love of Jesus to others, and he is not wasting that opportunity. Check out this episode of Rick & Bubba University as we relive one of the greatest moments...

Actor Danny Vinson has over 90 movie credits to his name and has worked with actors Robert Redford, Will Ferrell, Chadwick Boseman, Sandra Bullock, and Dennis Quaid, just to name a few. He didn't know what to expect when he quit his day job and entered the movie industry 30 years ago, but it's safe to say he is glad he did. It wasn't easy, and Danny shares his experiences with many rejections, but...

After spending 30 years in the FBI as a special agent and now working as a firearms instructor, James Brandt knows how to protect his household with guns and from guns. He knows you never want to have to use your gun, but you want to be ready if you are forced to. James takes it step by step: from choosing the right firearm and proper training to identifying a threat and taking necessary action. A...

Today, Mossy Oak is one of the largest and most recognized brands in outdoor apparel and hunting gear, but when Ronnie "Cuz" Strickland joined the company, it was just a couple hunters with groundbreaking camouflage and a dream. Hear the story of how Mossy Oak went from having a small booth at a local hunting expo to taking the hunting world by storm. Cuz will also share what it's like to hunt wit...

Sports commentator and author Brad Edwards thinks that Paul "Bear" Bryant's run at Alabama was amazing, but the era in which Saban is winning makes his run more impressive. Brad Edwards couldn't help but notice that over the last two decades, the rules of college football have been changing to keep dynasties from happening, yet look at what Saban has done for the last 14 years. In his new book, "D...

The lie: God is dead and science proves it. The truth: Science supports the existence of a creator God. Eric Metaxas proves this in his latest book, "Is Atheism Dead?" Metaxas compiled the data that provides Christians the freedom that comes with knowing, not just believing, the truth: The One who created the universe loves me and knows my name. Don't miss this encouraging and educational episode...

Bubba Watson is a Christian, husband, father, and professional golfer ... in that order. Bubba has won the Masters Tournament twice and is ranked among the greatest golfers on the planet, but he finds his identity and purpose in Christ. Golf is what Bubba Watson does, but it is not who he is. In his new book, "Up and Down: Victories and Struggles in the Course of Life," Bubba talks about how he le...

As a Christian, Madison Prewett faced a difficult decision when producers at ABC's "The Bachelor" contacted her about being a guest on the show. She knew that the show would be viewed by an audience of millions, but Madison Prewett lives her life for an audience of one. Her new book, "Made for This Moment," shows how Madison has become confident in her faith as she chooses to be obedient to God, n...

Rick & Bubba admit that you should not take diet and fitness advice from the self-proclaimed "Two Sexiest Fat Men Alive." So they brought in fitness gurus Blake Prime and Garrett Trummer from Godspeed Elite Sports Academy. Rick & Bubba ask the tough questions, like, "Are peanut M&Ms a somewhat healthy snack?" and "Are cheat days okay?" Join this informative and fun conversation between two guys bu...

Chad Prather is an unapologetically southern Christian American patriot cowboy, the host of BlazeTV's top-rated "The Chad Prather Show," a singer-songwriter with "The Ragamuffins," and a touring comedian, and he's running for governor of Texas in 2022. Chad Prather wears a lot of (cowboy) hats, but lately he feels like he should be wearing a straitjacket! Don't miss this episode of Rick & Bubba Un...

Caroline Smith is unique. She is 15 years old and hosts a conservative political show, "The Patriot Talk," where she discusses topics from a Christian perspective. Although she's only a teenager, she has been featured on Newsmax as a political commentator, and she is determined to speak up and defend her God-given rights. It's kids like Caroline who give us hope for the next generation of conserva...

Alex and Stephen Kendrick were just two associate pastors at a church in Albany, Georgia, when they set out to make their first Christian film with a tiny budget and a crew of volunteers. Years later, their films have collectively grossed over $190 million worldwide, and more importantly, they have impacted countless lives for Christ. These faith-based films including "Facing the Giants," "War Roo...

Tran-Siberian Orchestra is one of the most recognized touring attractions on the planet. The group has performed for millions of fans, including a performance for over 1 million people at a single concert in Germany. When TSO guitarist and music director Al Pitrelli sat down with writer and composer Paul O'Neill, he had no idea his life would be changed forever by "Christmas music that rocks." 25...

Damon Johnson never thought he would perform with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Van Halen, Steven Tyler, Sting, or Jeff Beck or become a member of Thin Lizzy, but after a few decades in the music industry, he has quite the story to tell. He found early success with his band, Brother Cane, and that was just the beginning of a career that he still calls "surreal." Check out this rockin' episode of Rick & Bubba Un...