Tech of Sports

When it comes to cars, the sticker price is just the beginning. Depreciation—the loss of value over time—can be one of the largest expenses of car ownership, and choosing a vehicle with strong resale value can save families hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Kelley Blue Book Managing Editor, Sean Tucker, explains which features and vehicle types tend to hold their value best, why resale consid...

Rick is joined by Jay from Jaycation this week. Travel with host Jay Jay around the world on Jaycation! Explore local culture, food and drink scenes. Jay Jay will also dish out travel tips along the way! He posted his first video in the Summer of 2015, a travel guide on a trip to Santorini, Greece. After posting, he was worried about what people would think of me sharing my personal travel journey...

Also known as “iCyclone” or “Hurricane Man,” Josh Morgerman has braved numerous hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones around the world in the interest of science – in fact, he holds the world record for being inside the most hurricanes on the ground – 84 to date and counting. The Harvard-educated television personality also built a special, hurricane-resistant home in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi – a...

Rick is joined by podcaster and influencer, Jordan D’Nelle, this week. She’s on Instagram at @jordannelle She’s all about inspiring women and covering topics that some would consider taboo. Give her podcast a listen.@thevvvpodcast  

If anyone knows how to plan the perfect Italian vacation, it’s Steve Perillo. As a third-generation travel expert, he has curated hundreds of Italian itineraries that perfectly balance sightseeing, cuisine, and culture. 2026 is shaping up to be a standout year to visit Italy, especially as many major sites have been revitalized following preparations for the 2025 Jubilee. Steve continually updates...

Veny is an all-in-one travel app designed to consolidate everything a user needs during the entire travel journey into one place, solving the problem of needing multiple apps when traveling. The idea originated from founder Mo Matraji, who, while traveling solo, found it frustrating to navigate through numerous apps. The app features real-time flight updates, AR and classic navigation, turbulence...

Rick talks to Wisconsin Badger football legend, Montee Ball this week. After a record-breaking high school career, Ball had a stellar career for the Badgers. In 2011, Ball was named First-team All-American by Yahoo Sports. He was one of five finalists for the Heisman Trophy. He finished fourth in the voting, with 348 points (22-1st place, 83-2nd place and 116-3rd place points). Ball’s fourth...

Rick is joined by Daren Hornig of CourtsApp . CourtsApp, the first AI-powered marketing and booking platform built to modernize court marketing and reservations across the red-hot racquet sports industry, has announced its official launch throughout the New York tri-state area. Founded by New York entrepreneur and real estate developer Daren Hornig and creative executive Kate Daggett, CourtsApp is...

Colton and Matt Christman, the father and son baseball duo from La Vegas, join Rick this week. Colton, a hard-throwing left-handed pitcher recently signed with LSU. He’s also a great student. Rick talks to father and son about youth baseball, the recruiting process and training. A fun interview and informative for anyone raising a baseball player or athlete.  

Rick is joined by: Commissioner Merle Heatwole, National Commander, The Salvation Army This holiday season, rising economic pressures are weighing heavily on families across the nation, with forty-five percent of Americans expecting national economic conditions to worsen in the coming year. In these uncertain times, The Salvation Army remains a source of hope and joy, serving nearly 28 million peo...

Danielle M. Donehew is only the third person to lead the WBCA in its 40-plus-year history. She was named Executive Director on July 2, 2014. As Executive Director, Donehew administers all operational affairs for the WBCA, oversees all marketing endeavors, manages the non-profit organization’s $2.5 million annual budget, oversees all WBCA programs and services, and directs the office staff. She als...

Rick is joined by a legend this week, in Gil Reyes Gil Reyes is an American fitness trainer who spent seventeen years as the strength and conditioning trainer for retired tennis player Andre Agassi, from 1989 until Agassi’s retirement in 2006. He was also considered one of Agassi’s closest friends and confidants. Gil Reyes was the strength and conditioning coach for the basketball prog...

Learn How to Prepare Your Home and Finances for Wildfires; Hear Science-backed Action Steps to Help Prevent Ember Ignition and Why It’s Important to Contact Your Insurer to Make Sure You Have the Right Coverage. Joined by: Karen Collins; Vice President at American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) Anne D. Cope, PhD, P.E., Chief Engineer at Insurance Institute for Business & Home...

LaMont Jones joins Rick to discuss this year’s rankings and the methodology used by U.S. News, offer helpful tips for prospective students, and more. Topics: 1. U.S. News just released its annual College Rankings. This is year 41! Tell us about this year’s results. 2. How does U.S. News determine the Best Colleges? You have rankings for public schools, veterans, by state and more! 3. What sets U.S...

Rick is joined by Brian Farrell, Big Green Egg Sales Manager, this week. Big Green Egg is the world’s leading manufacturer of the premier ceramic outdoor cooking system, renowned for its durability, passionate customer base, and exceptional culinary results. From humble beginnings in a single store in Atlanta , it has expanded to a global live-fire cooking phenomenon in over fifty countries....

Great to be joined by Theresa Steven of VisitScotland this week. Direct from the VisitScotland exhibit at IMEX in Las Vegas. Scotland is a great destination for sports and outdoors enthusiasts and fans. Scotland doesn’t need much introduction. It’s a country steeped in traditions and history, yet firmly rooted in the modern age. It’s a land of majestic munroes and dramatic landscapes, often within...

Rick talks to Naomi J. Brown, MD, pediatric sports medicine specialist about injuries in youth sports. While playing sports can be important for both physical and mental health, injuries are bound to happen, landing millions of young athletes in the ER each year. Contact and collision sports like football, basketball, hockey and soccer often cause injuries, but so can other sports like baseball, g...

Great to catch up with Richard Terry of Inspired at G2E. A lot going in with Inspired in sports. Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading provider of B2B gaming content and systems, is set to showcase its latest advancements at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E). The Company is excited to highlight how Inspired’s content drives opportun...

Rick is joined by junior tennis player and PPA Pickleball player, Chloe Zigliara of Georgia. Chloe is a top junior tennis player and is being recruited by top colleges. She is also dabbling and experiencing success in Pickleball. Tough decisions ahead, but Chloe is doing it the right was and was a delight to talk to at a Pickleball event in Las Vegas. Listen and learn more about Chloe’s jour...

Sports and bad weather don’t mix. Rick is joined this week: DR. IAN GIAMMANCO; Lead Research Meteorologist, Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) MICHAEL RICHMOND-CRUM; Senior Director of Personal Lines & Counsel, American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA)       The U.S. is entering the most active part of hurricane season, which typically...

Rick catches up with former pro boxer, Tony Jeffries this week. As an amateur, he won the light-heavyweight bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics. In 2012, Jeffries was forced to retire due to hand injuries. He has since become a YouTuber who began posting boxing tutorials in 2007; he has amassed millions of followers. He began to box at the age of ten, inspired by his uncle William Young “Billy...

Rick is joined by a rising star of the PPA (Pickleball) Tour this week. Meggan William , the top player from the island of St. Lucia. Meggan is a graduate from the University of Charleston (WV) with a degree in Exercise Science, looking to pursue a Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy post graduation. The resident of Las Vegas played on the Charleston tennis team and now is one of the many pla...

Rick talks with Joe Pyfer, UFC fighter this week. He’s rising up the UFC ranks. Raised in Pittsgrove Township, New Jersey, Pyfer attended Arthur P. Schalick High School and started competing on the school’s wrestling team in tenth grade, where he was able to apply jiu jitsu and judo skills he learned as a child. Pyfer made his professional MMA debut in his home town of Philadelphia in...

Rick is joined by Ali Garawi this week. Ali Garawi is a seasoned entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of Muha Meds , Dialed Moods, and Dialed Labs, each contributing to advancing innovation across industries. Born and raised in Downey, California, Ali is one of five children in a first-generation Iraqi-American family. He majored in Business Finance at Cal State Long Beach and displayed entrepr...

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