Bleav in Middle Age Warriors

In this final episode, Chris pays homage to Rick Sommers, his partner on the show and dear friend, who tragically passed away in September. With a heavy heart Chris shares his thoughts and feelings about his friendship with Rick. He's joined by frequent guest of the show, comedian Scott Blakeman, as well as sharing some other words from friends expressing their thoughts about Rick. I hope you all have a listen to the show as we say farewell. A huge thank you to all who followed us and listened in since March of 2020. We both really appreciated your loyalty and support.

On this episode of Middle Age Warriors Rick has an honest sit down chat with a true warrior. Many remember her as the Snapple Lady, but Wendy Kaufman is much more than that. Find out where she's been and what she's up to on this latest episode of Middle Age Warriors. It's quite the story of struggle and loss and survival!

Show 100 for the Middle Age Warriors features a wife's story of loss and tragedy with the passing of her husband. Sara Brady, Crisis Communication expert and public relations pro speaks about her project in dealing with grief and life after losing your partner. It's some very frank conversation, but honest and hopefully helpful for those dealing with the same situation. It might also give some of us food for thought in how we would handle this in our futures.

The Middle Age Warriors Chris & Rick catch up from the holidays and their New Years celebrations. Then the conversation turns to politics, sports, movies etc.

The voice of the Middle Age Warrior's, Valerie Smaldone stops by to fill us in on what she's been up to lately. It's plenty! Spreading her wings and pushing her talents in her latest adventure, Valerie discusses her experience of directing a very special Holiday themed motion picture, The Thursday Night Club. The timing for this film couldn't be better. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Win Free Tickets to an off-Broadway Show on Middle Age Warriors. This Friday/Saturday - November 11-12. Be the first to message me with your name and email and you might just win 2 tickets to the show(info below) either Friday night(7PM), Saturday matinee(2PM),or Saturday night (9:30PM) On this week's Middle Age Warriors with Chris and Rick they are joined with comedian, author, motivational speaker and much more, Peter Fogel. Peter is in an off Broadway one man show directed by Chaz Palminteri “Til Death Do Us Part…You First! ”. His comedic perspective on the challenges of relationships and commitment will have you laughing, but also perhaps thinking about your own relationship history.

Frequent guest and friend of Middle Age Warriors, comedian Scott Blakeman, discusses the challenges of being funny in these very trying times. The bounceback from the pandemic has been a rough road and Scott shares with Rick & Chris the tightrope walk of comedy in today's world. There's also sports talk, as Chris & Scott lament over the Mets disappointment, but try to find light in the NY Jets surprising start.

Sidelined for over a month by Covid, Rick makes his return with Chris on the Middle Age Warriors. Rick talks about the battle and the guys catch up on MLB playoff surprises as well as the surprising start of the NY football season.

It's the job no one can prepare you for. CareGiving. We're all likely to have that term as part of our vocab as we age gracefully! Susanne White has just published a must have guide, Self Care for Caregivers

Jane Goldman stops by the Middle Age Warriors to talk about her book dealing with getting older with no regrets. Not an easy concept to grasp but Jane peels away the often negative stigma attached to getting older and sheds some light on the inevitability of moving into our later years in life.

The Middle Age Warriors sit down with the voice of God of many New York Met games at Citi-Field, Colin Cosell. That last name may also ring some bells. Listen in on some really enlightening tales of the path Colin took to getting to this envious position.

Chris is back from his journey to another hemisphere and rejoins Rick in catching up on summer doings. From airline travel woes to bucket lists, the boys share their experiences and thoughts on how to deal with it all. From Machu Pichu to almost losing it on a dune buggy ride in the desert Chris shares the details of his latest travel adventures.

This is R & R as Rick & Robert spend some time catching up while Chris looks for his luggage in Peru!

Who among us hasn't thought "I really wanna write a book"? I know both of us at Middle Age Warriors have talked about it. On this week's Middle Age Warriors we talk to someone who wears the true colors of a warrior and has cranked out an incredible volume of successful books for the past 25 years. Each time he writes a new novel he feels his spirit is renewed to the desert where he learned that none of us is ever alone.... ever, and that we're all in this together!! On The Middle Age Warriors this week we introduce you to author, veteran, father, national best seller, film writer and all around good guy Stephen Manchester. From Stevens notes he writes for the past 24 years I've written a dozen and a half books in four of them have become number one national best sellers... I'm just getting started!

The Middle Age Warriors reach back to a past guest, actress & writer, Beth Broderick, for some enlightening and insightful words she recently essayed on getting older. Our voice of God for the show, Rick's better half, Valerie Smaldone narrates the piece. The the guys catch on on each others lives on the backend.

Dr. Brian McDonough pays another visit to The Middle Age Warriors to put some perspective on where we are in our continuing battle against this pandemic. As always, his calming and well thought out approach is worth listening to and helpful in both the physical and emotional way in handling the challenges from this virus. In addition Chris & Rick discuss Rick's latest Broadway experiences and reviews of the Michael Jackson play, MJ The Musical, as well as Billy Crystal's Mr. Saturday Night.

Rick & Chris sit down with Rob Barnett, author, head-hunter, this after decades of working in the radio, music & TV industry. Rob is a classic example of re-inventing and never saying never. It's a great interview that could help both those seeking jobs and those looking for their next corporate leaders.

One of the biggest decisions we make in life is the commitment of marriage. So when we say "until death do us part" how do we know if this is our true destiny. Join the Middle Age Warriors as they spend time with relationship therapist, substance abuse professional, entrepreneur, author, trainer & coach, Chris A. Matthews.

This week the Middle Age Warriors sit down with a brilliant musician, a cookie maker, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a motivational speaker and more. Oh yes, this is only ONE guest. A beacon of positivity, Ralph Rolle! A master percussionist and entrepreneur has always marched to the beat of a different drum. He began playing professionally at the age of 18.  It is therefore no surprise that with more than three decades of professional experience within the music industry Ralph Rolle enjoys an illustrious career as a much sought-after drummer. Ralph's performance list includes artists such as:  Nile Rodgers and Chic, Toshi Kubota, Sting, Bette Midler, Bono, Elvis Costello, Vanessa Williams, Mary J. Blige, Biggie Smalls, Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, D'Angelo, John Legend, India Arie, Roger Daltrey, Dolly Parton, Freddie Jackson, Joss Stone, and many more.

Comedian Scott Blakeman stops by the Middle Age Warriors, Chris & Rick,  to discuss the slap heard round the world from Oscar night. As a stand-up comic, Scott sheds light on how this shocking moment may or may not have a resonating impact on comedy, especially stand-up. With opening day less than a week away, the boys also chat about their favorite Boys of Summer team, the NY Mets.

Travel Detective and expert explorer Peter Greenberg joins the Middle Age Warriors to talk travel. Many moving parts in a world trying to come out of a pandemic while battling soaring fuel prices and an inexplicable war in the Ukraine.

Are there ways to handle the soaring price of gas and drive more efficiently and economically? The Middle Age Warriors, Chris Cimino & Rick Sommers sit down with Robert Sinclair of AAA to help steer us through these trying times at the pump and beyond. From the present source of fuel to possible future technology, Sinclair shares some eye opening and thought provoking ideas. This is one to listen to to help us navigate not only the present but the future.

Marc Ernay is living out his childhood dream as 1010 WINS Sports Director and morning drive anchor, positions he has held since January 2012. Ernay is a 1988 graduate of Hofstra University who, for over two decades, has been the station's modern-day “Magellan,” covering multiple Super Bowls, World Series, MLB All Star Games, NBA and NHL Finals, Big East, Big Ten, ACC, and NCAA basketball tournaments, US Open Tennis Championships, and big-time golf tournaments, including The Northern Trust (formerly The Barclays), PGA Championship, and US Open. He also hosts the "On the Marc" video and podcast series and mans the finish line in Central Park for 1010 WINS' annual coverage of the New York City Marathon.

The Middle Age Warriors share time with New York & Network TV icon John Johnson, part of the initial EyeWitness News team. We also explore John's initial passion, which has been with him since childhood, art. From Johnson's covering the Attica prison uprising, to the rise to freedom of Nelson Mandela, John shares his experience, as well as the personal moments of his childhood and his love of art and painting which to this day he continues in a very prolific manner.

Rick has a one on one with actress Beth Broderick to discuss the challenges of aging as a woman in Hollywood. Beth's manner of handling the inevitability of getting older with grace and humor are quite refreshing. As Beth says, "Why can't I just eat a piece of stinky cheese and read a good book?" Chris joins Rick to embellish on this topic and more.

In this episode of Middle Age Warriors it's just the guys catching up on life as they start the new year, 2022. Rick talks about his cleanse from partaking in all things fun and Chris returns to his past with a new job at WPIX TV in New York.

Mind-Body Alignment expert Anne Marie Duchene joins the MIddle Age Warriors with advice on healing, recovering and moving on from the physical but more important emotional impacts of the pandemic. Set some time aside and listen in as Anne Marie shares some basic tools in helping us all collectively and individually improve upon our current state of mind and body. You can find out more about Anne Marie and her work and how she can help you at www.artofalignment.com

The Middle Age Warriors wrap up 2021 and look ahead to 2022 with popular guest, comedian Scott Blakeman. Scott's glass half full approach reflects on 2021 in more positive note, despite both he and Chris finished the year testing positive.

The voice of Middle Age Warriors and better half of host Rick Sommers steps in for Chris this week. Topics range from the continuing ups and downs in dealing with the variants of Covid. The Holiday season and how we are coping along with a look ahead to the New Year.

The Middle Age Warriors chat it up with television and radio veteran Crys Quimby. From news anchor, weathercaster, news radio anchor, writer, producer and finally managerial positions and more. It's an interesting story told from the female perspective of this all happened.

The Middle Age Warriors spend some time together talking about Christmas Tree lightings at Rock Center, their past careers, the multitude of Mets free agent signings and other nuggets in this fireside chat. From Omicron to Max Scherzer and more, Chris & Rick share their thoughts and perspectives.

In this episode 72 of Bleav in Middle Age Warriors, Rick & Chris are just chewing the turkey together about Thanksgiving and what they are grateful for having in their lives. The conversation ranges from a childhood favorite cookie, Mallomars, to the return of concert going and plenty more. Chris attends his 76th Dave Matthews Band concert as Rick scratches his head and reminisces about his Madison Square Garden concert history. Their thoughts on the infra-structure bill and mascots in Time Square. All food for thought on this Thanksgiving week.

In this episode of Bleav In Middle Age Warriors we have our first PT guest. Whether you're a weekend warrior, just getting the usual middle age aches and pains, or rehabbing from surgery, this week's guest can help you feel a bit better. Zach Anthony shares his insight on the value of physical therapy for all of us. It takes hard work but as Zach points out it is more than worth it in the end.

This week's guest on Middle Age Warriors is Amy Pickard. Amy is the creator of Good To Go! As Amy says, "I'm just someone who has lived through loss and I want to help alleviate some of the uncertainty that arrives in the aftermath of death."Her mother died unexpectedly in late 2012 and left behind no paperwork that might help take care of the hundreds of details that were left to her the day she died. Listen in, as Amy lends some brilliant insight as to how to prepare sooner than later and make what is always a difficult life experience just a bit easier to manage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Middle Age Warriors the guys sit down with journalist Abby Ellin. Abby wrote a book about her horrific experience of being duped by a con man who she almost walked with down the aisle. Abby's resilience shines through in this honest interview. From her childhood fat camp experience to being the name brander of a popular Ben & Jerry's ice cream you will find Abby a fun & informative interview.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to The Middle Age Warriors as they check in with a medical voice of reason as we try and make our way through the ever changing landscape of dealing with Covid-19 and the complex vaccination stream of information. Dr. Brian McDonough stops by to keep us updated on what's most important to all of us, as we continue to live and move forward in the world dealing with Covdi-19. His calming and reassuring approach, free of any agenda, are definitely worth your time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Like the new Fall TV season, the Middle Age Warriors have returned with a new show. In this episode they catch up on life. Topics cover the return of Broadway, Captain Kirk's real journey into space at 90, Chris is now acting, not really, as well as other projects they are both working on. Of course the usual shenanigans with bad jokes and their latest Covid perspective. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Former ad agency icon, now podcast host and author, Cheryl Benton talks with the guys about her new book "Can You Hear Us Now". She tells about what it's like to be a female Middle Age Warrior and much, much more. Cheryl shares her thoughts on utilizing lifes experience and turning it into knowledge in developing new and exciting chapters in the Middle Age years of our lives and beyond. She also tells us about her joys of grandparenthood as well as her lingering crush on Paul McCartney. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rick & Chris sit down with TV producer David Harris Katz to discuss the challenges and risks involved in becoming a middle age independent entrepreneur. He shares his Middle Age Warrior inspiration to believe in your passion and how following through, leads to a greater happiness. From his very successful worldwide distributed "Wow, I Never Knew That!, to his latest award winning show, "Date While You Wait", David shares some insight into how you can get it done independently. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When it comes to weather in the NYC/Tri-State area, one name that everyone knows is Craig Allen. Celebrating 40 years at WCBS News Radio 880 in New York as well as TV stints at CBS This Morning, WCBS, WNYW,WPIX and now News 12, Craig looks back and ahead in this in depth interview. For the first time we are adding an extra bonus mini podcast on www.chrisciminoweather.com. From snowstorms to SuperStorm Sandy weather lovers won't want to miss this. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode of Middle Age Warriors can best be described as two guys sitting at the bar kicking around the things in life that agitate them just a bit. I'm sure you're all there as well. Pull up a stool and pour a cold beverage and join in and listen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A favorite of morning television, a mom and wife and much more, Savannah Guthrie opens up to the Middle Age Warriors about it all. Savannah reflects on her career path, including a detour into law school, a stint as a game show host on Jeopardy and her not so secret love for Roger Federer. Chris & Rick also love how this amazing woman embraces being a "middle age princess" as she likes to call it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.