Rick Flynn Presents

A Very Special Message from Rick Flynn...I recently received word of the homegoing of a truly one-of-a-kind comedian, actress, singer and inspiration to many worldwide, the incomparable LULU ROMAN, who will be remembered by millions as a star of the immensely popular network show called "Hee Haw" which appeared on the CBS television network from 1969 until 1993 whereupon it was very quickly picked up for reruns and syndication and a Grand Old Opry taped spin-off of the program entitled "Hee Haw Honeys" would also be produced and aired, once again, featuring LULU ROMAN as one of the show's main stars. We are rewinding this program, which was originally recorded on July 15, 2021, and placing it posthumously as our main feature for three-weeks beginning May 28, 2025, and continuing on June 4, 2025, and also for the week of June 11, 2025. This program will remain for one and all to hear, at your schedule, seven days a week and twenty-four hours a day, thereafter. along with all other episodes of our worldwide podcast, RICK FLYNN PRESENTS. Listen on all major worldwide podcast carriers. In addition to the original program with LULU ROMAN, herself, we are honored to have a brand-new prologue recorded on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, which features nearly twenty-year personal assistant and "sister from another mother," KIM TYGART, who is sharing special moments of her life with this incomparable show business personality, singer, comedian, author, actress and totally one-of-a-kind personality. Enjoy the show everybody...and thank-you KIM TYGART for your contribution."I will never forget you, Lulu. The time we shared was brief but also fun and inspiring. Sit at the right hand of your God with pride. You definitely earned your place in heaven!"

SUSAN POLGAR is a wonderful person who is the first female who earned the title of "Grandmaster." It is an honor and a privilege to have Susan as a guest on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast as she relates to all of us her many stories and experiences such as four World Championship Titles and five Olympiad Gold Medals.Susan Polgar is the author of  "Rebel Queen: The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster" and you can purchase this book wherever books are sold.

The Happy Together Tour is back in 2025, bringing legendary artists from the 60s and 70s together for an unforgettable live concert experience in 58 cities all across the USA nationwide. With 61 Billboard Top 40 hits performed by iconic bands, this nationwide tour has delighted audiences for over a decade. GARY PUCKETT, the legendary singer and star of GARY PUCKETT and the UNION GAP joins media veteran Rick Flynn on the "Rick Flynn Presents" worldwide podcast to, not only discuss the upcoming "Happy Together Tour" but also to highlight some immense moments of the past while touring for the many fans of the group. Don't miss your chance to relive the greatest hits of the 60s and 70s live on stage! Get your tickets now before your city and venue sells out (which is common) so don't miss out! www.GaryPuckettMusic.com

Making her very first appearance on Rick Flynn's podcast is author and teacher HELEN SHEEHY who is the author of two New York Times notable books of the year. "Just Willa is just perfect. It is a vivid, sprawling family chronicle with an indomitable character at its center. Just Willa is destined to be an American classic because of its luminous prose and its sense of adventure."Andre Bishop, Producing Artistic Director, Lincoln Center TheaterPurchase this book at your local bookstore or at Amazon or Barnes and Noble or wherever books are sold.www.HelenSheehy.Org

We're rolling out the red carpet this week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast as we're delighted to present Linda Gannaway in promotion of her book "FINALLY Stop Procrastinating: When Nothing Else Works Unlock Your Hidden Power to Succeed". Our guest, Linda Gannaway, worked at universities for more than 25 years and taught classes on procrastination to thousands of students. She also researched procrastination for five years and wrote the most comprehensive book available called “FINALLY Stop Procrastinating.” Linda Gannaway learned how to get unstuck, and now as a “recovering procrastinator,” she's on a mission to help others do the same. Buy the book on Amazon or BARNES and Noble.www.LindaGannaway.com

Making her very first appearance on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast isLillian Zeltser - The Aphrodisiacs Expert www.aphrodisiacsexpert.com Lillian is a recognised authority on Aphrodisiacs & Natural stimulants. She devoted over 30 years of her life to research, experimentations and hunt for aphrodisiacs around the world. She is also an author, speaker, presenter, and pioneer in teachings about aphrodisiacs and their impact on overall health, behaviour, decision-making processes, self-esteem, success in business, relationships, appearance, happiness, and career. In her new book - ‘Aphrodisiac Adventures' Lillian shares her vast knowledge of aphrodisiacs, experiences, practical tips, and many legendary and effective recipes and preparations techniques. These stories are seasoned with humor, legends, tradition, and real-world experience.Buy the book on Amazon!

This episode is highly recommended!Yes folks, here on Rick Flynn Presents podcast, we are rolling out the red carpet for author EDWARD L. JONES III as he unveils the heartbreaking true story of the Crespi family and the struggles they were forced to endure.In Medication, Mental Illness, and Murder, author Edward L. Jones III chronicles David Crespi's struggles with insomnia and depression, the role SSRI antidepressants may have played in the killings, and Kim's unimaginable journey of trauma, suffering, and eventual forgiveness as documented by her journal entries.Using letters and other forms of personal communications with David, plus excerpts from scholarly articles and more, Jones takes readers on a journey into the dark heart of psychosis, of North Carolina's penal and mental health systems, and of Big Pharma.Contact the author: www.edwardleejones.com

Making her very first appearance on Rick Flynn's podcast is Connecticut's COREY MARTIRE.I'm Love Strategist Corey. Matchmaker, Date Coach and Certified Sex Coach. I put the fun back into dating and relationships.Contact: Corey@CoreyLynneAgency.comwww.MatchmakingCt.comOr via social media,

We proudly welcome back UK singing sensation MICHAEL ARMSTRONG to the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast. New Single By 1+1 Featuring Michael Armstrong The Greatest Thing is the brand-new single from USA No. 1 artist,  Michael Armstrong and acclaimed writer/producer Warren Bennett. It also features a cast of some of the UK's finest musicians, under the pseudonym of 1+1. The song is a celebration of love and is certain to be one of the most uplifting and catchy tracks you'll hear this year! Following Londoner, Michael's huge chart success in the USA in 2021, resulting in a No.1 on the US Indie Music Singles Chart and No.15 on the Top 40 Artist Chart, both for 4 weeks, The Greatest Thing already appears to be following a similar trajectory, as Michael has just received the great news that it has been picked up by radio in the States. Michael and his superb band of top-notch musicians are planning further live dates for 2025 and his forthcoming ‘Best Of…' album titled ‘10' will be released later in the year. Contact him at: www.MichaelArmstrongMusic.co.uk

Making her first appearance on RICK FLYNN PRESENTS worldwide podcast is Number One Amazon International Best-Selling Author WALKER BRANDT. She believes that "Choosing the unknown is the first step towards opportunity". She is an actor, writer, author. inspirational mentor and speaker. Buy her book on Amazon called "Awaken: Discovering Yourself Through The Light of Your Innocence.". Contact: Social media or www.WalkerBrandt.com

Special "Boxing Day" (Show #3 of 3) appearance recorded 12/26/2024 TANIA ANDERSON - (Show 2 of 2) Released 11-13-2024 and listen to Show 1 of 2 Released 11-6-2024 also. This show (below) is Tania's third appearance on our show by popular demand with an air date of 2/19/2025 and an episode number of Episode 226. With an unquenchable thirst for exploration of diverse cultures and a quest to understand “the common denominator that binds humankind,” Tania, an international flight attendant, sets out on a worldwide discovery to understand her personal truth. Relentless curiosity has led her to a fulfilling life beyond her imagination. Yes, you can travel the world, meet celebs, presidents, and even a saint, all without leaving your home. It is an honor to have her on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast as Tania, most definitely, has her very own version of "Confessions of a Show Biz Kid" for the entire world to hear and enjoy! To contact Tania: tania@taniaanderson.vip Tania's website: www.taniaanderson.vip

Our annual 2025 Valentine's Day Party on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast is proud to feature national Attorney at Law as well as expert in Family Law SABRINA SHAHEEN CRONIN. This is a show about love. Sabrina is a role model, nationally recognized motivational speaker, life and business mentor, successful businesswoman, acclaimed lawyer, and so much more! Contact her at the Genesis Legal Group in Michigan or via any social media or via her own personal website at www.SabrinaShaheen.com.

We proudly welcome today, as he appears with us from Germany, Blues Artist, Author and Pastor JOHN LEE HOOKER JR. to the Rick Flynn Presents podcast. Buy his incredible new book entitled "From the Shadow of the Blues: My Story of Music, Addiction and redemption". Published by Rowman and Littlefield, this is a powerful memoir of redemption from the son of blues legend John Lee Hooker. Born in Detroit, John Lee Hooker Jr. began singing as a featured attraction in his father's shows as ateenager. His father was a sharecropper's son who became known for hit songs like “Boogie Chillen,” “I'm in the Mood,” and “Boom Boom,” and in 1972, he and his father performed live and recorded an album in Soledad Prison. Junior seemed to have a golden ticket to a successful music career, but problems brewed as his father's troubled marriage ripped apart the family. This sad tale goes on to have a very happy ending as John tells you in his own words. Yes, the book is on Amazon! www.JohnLeeHookerJr.com

We are proud to welcome this week on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast our special guest DEBI CARLIN BOYLE. Are you a man or woman looking for a personal trainer? Together we'll create exercise programs, meal planning, & training programs to help you get in the best shape of your life. I specialize in strength & weight training, nutrition, weight management, and fitness for women looking to lose weight, build muscle, prevent chronic diseases, and find the holistic health and wellness coaching they need. Website: www.BalancedLifeByDebi.com

making her very first appearance on Rick Flynn's podcast is one very intelligent, not to mention very strong woman, JANET McCONNELL. We know aging will happen no matter what, and we know that aging well is not a guarantee left on its own. What does aging look like and how does it feel?In Elements of Aging Well, the author, Janet McConnell, answers many questions using her journey. In doing so, she feels emboldened to say things out loud that, until now, she hadn't dared to say. She asks, “How am I preparing to meet the world with my armor unbuckled and my boundaries intact?” Her only authority is a life well-lived. No book, body of research, degree, or certification could have taught her the wisdom that her body holds in the outcome of daily living, giving her the experience of aging while becoming younger.In this book, Janet tells of her journey of physical and emotional transformation in midlife. She details the “Elements of Aging Well” that brought her such excellent results. Exercise and nutrition are necessary, but tools for resilience, setting boundaries, and forming good habits are also crucial.Elements of Aging Well is NOT an anti-aging book. The reader should embrace healthy longevity. McConnell advocates for living life fully as you age. Healthy aging is a gift you give yourself, and it's the most surprising gift. Her wish is for you to enjoy a long and vibrant life and the courage to join her in questioning the status quo of what society says aging is. Buy her book on Amazon. Contact her at: Janet.McConnell@gmail.com

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast we remember our 39th President of the United States JIMMY CARTER. Our special guest is University of Arizona History Professor DAVID GIBBS. President Carter passed away, on December 29, 2024, at the age of 100. This interview was recorded the very next day at 11:00 a.m. eastern time. David Gibbs, who has studied the Carter presidency for the past 15 years, talks about this President's legacy and new evidence that shows America's right turn in domestic and foreign policy really began during the Carter presidency, not — as is widely believed — during that of his successor, Ronald Reagan. “Evidence from newly opened archives show that Carter initiated the deregulation of U.S. industry and finance, reduced the power of organized labor, lowered taxes on business, and imposed austerity measures that intentionally raised unemployment among working people. Carter also augmented military spending for the first time in a decade, diverting resources from domestic programs, while increasing U.S. interventions overseas.” Gibbs says, “Carter should also be remembered for his support of racial justice and his many impressive achievements after he left the presidency. But we must not whitewash his central role in overturning FDR's New Deal and concentrating wealth among the top 1 percent of the U.S. population.” Gibbs is a professor of history at the University of Arizona. He is the author of “Revolt of the Rich: How the Politics of the 1970s Widened America's Class Divide.” Contact him at dgibbs@arizona.edu

We proudly welcome KIM NUXHALL to the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast! Kim Nuxhall serves as the volunteer President and Board Chairman of The Nuxhall Foundation. After a brief career in minor league baseball, Kim spent 32 years as a physical and character education teacher at Central Elementary in Fairfield before turning his focus to The Nuxhall Foundation. The Nuxhall Foundation continues the legacy projects of his late father, Joe Nuxhall. Kim's primary responsibilities include the oversight of the Joe Nuxhall Character Education Fund, the Joe Nuxhall Scholarship Fund, and the Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields. He spends countless hours volunteering his time maintaining the Miracle League Fields facility and grounds, and teaching character education to children in the community. Because of Kim, his father's legacy will live on for years to come.  ​Kim and his lovely wife, Bonnie, reside in Fairfield. On most days, you can find Kim doing one of two things he loves: eating a great lunch at Skyline Chili or working tirelessly at The Joe Nuxhall Miracle League Fields! www.NuxhallMiracleleague.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Rick Flynn Presents - Annual Christmas Show 2024 gladly welcomes, from Liverpool, the star of BILLY J. KRAMER and the DAKOTAS, mega-hit vocalist BILLY J. KRAMER. Website: BillyJKramerMusic.com Live Concert ALERT - Go See BILLY J. KRAMER LIVE Billy will be performing old and new hits including his new originalChristmas song, "Christmas Kinda Feeling" show on:December 22, 2024 at 3pmat The Moonlight Theatre in St. Charles, IL  Billy J. Kramer, is an English pop singer. With The Dakotas, Kramer was managed by Brian Epstein during the 1960s and scored hits with several Lennon–McCartney compositions never recorded by the Beatles, among them the UK number one "Bad to Me" (1963). Kramer and the Dakotas had a further UK chart-topper in 1964 with "Little Children" and achieved U.S. success as part of the British Invasion. Kramer has continued to record and perform. His autobiography, Do You Want to Know a Secret, was published in 2016. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Rick Flynn Presents, the worldwide podcast, welcomes author LISA GERARDY with her brand-new book just published and released to the public days ago. One in four women and one in six men were sexually abused before age eighteen. Lisa was two. She was raised by a single, stressed-out, abusive mom, who worked full time and relied on government assistance and an abusive married boyfriend to get by. Because of this, Lisa never felt normal as a child so she chased the idea of having a normal family in her romantic relationships and friendships. In the end, Lisa discovers that she will never be normal and that is actually a good thing. www.LisaGerardyWriter.com www.LisaGerardy.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

LARRY JORGENSEN is an author with experience as "an ole' news dog" in radio, TV, print & freelance journalism who loves to write about subjects where the reader can, not only learn about, but can also subsequently visit many of the locations which have been featured in his books. He is the author of "The Coca-Cola Trail" and "Return to the Coca-Cola Trail" and has done a fascinating job of appearing with us here on the RICK FLYNN PRESENTS podcast to tell amazing stories about the world's most recognizable brand. You will absolutely love this hour of entertainment and just plain Americana that is presented here for the entire world to hear. Want to contact Larry? His website is www.TheCocaColaTrail.com and those of us at RICK FLYNN PRODUCTIONS would simply like to say "Thank-you Larry" for a downright fascinating hour you were kind enough to spend with us! Call Larry to order books today at (337) 591-1937. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

We are proud to welcome LORI ALHADEFF to the Rick Flynn Presents podcast. Lori is an American activist, member of the Broward County School Board, and founder of school-safety organization Make Our Schools Safe. Her 14-year-old daughter, Alyssa Alhadeff, was murdered in the Parkland High School Shooting on February 14, 2018. Lori gained national attention after making an appearance the day after the shooting on CNN, pleading President Trump to increase school security and gun control. She continues to work tirelessly for improved school system security via M.O.S.S. (Make Our Schools Safe) and Alyssa's Law.This is a highly recommended episode of the Rick Flynn Presents podcast, and you may contact Lori at: www.MakeOurSchoolsSafe.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Hello everyone and welcome to the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast. Why did the United States become the world's biggest jailer? What do we do about the crisis of mass incarceration? Author and college professor Kevin B. Smith's powerful analysis reveals the far-reaching consequences of justice inequality and the devastating rise of our incarcerated population. Kevin's new book, published by Rowman and Littlefield, entitled "The Jailer's Reckoning How Mass Incarceration Is Damaging America" will be examined in this week's show and you are welcome to contact the author at his website at: www.KevinBSmith.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

TANIA ANDERSON - (Show 2 of 2) Released 11-13-2024 and listen to Show 1 of 2 Released 11-6-2024 also. With an unquenchable thirst for exploration of diverse cultures and a quest to understand “the common denominator that binds humankind,” Tania, an international flight attendant, sets out on a worldwide discovery to understand her personal truth. Relentless curiosity has led her to a fulfilling life beyond her imagination. Yes, you can travel the world, meet celebs, presidents, and even a saint, all without leaving your home. It is an honor to have her on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast as Tania, most definitely, has her very own version of "Confessions of a Show Biz Kid" for the entire world to hear and enjoy! To contact Tania: tania@taniaanderson.vip Tania's website: www.taniaanderson.vip --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

TANIA ANDERSON - (Show 1 of 2) Released 11-6-2024 and listen to Show 2 of 2 Released 11-13-2024 also. With an unquenchable thirst for exploration of diverse cultures and a quest to understand “the common denominator that binds humankind,” Tania, an international flight attendant, sets out on a worldwide discovery to understand her personal truth. Relentless curiosity has led her to a fulfilling life beyond her imagination. Yes, you can travel the world, meet celebs, presidents, and even a saint, all without leaving your home. It is an honor to have her on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast as Tania, most definitely, has her very own version of "Confessions of a Show Biz Kid" for the entire world to hear and enjoy! To contact Tania: tania@taniaanderson.vip Tania's website: www.taniaanderson.vip --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

The Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast is proud to welcome a brilliant UK singer and songwriter to our show. Her brand-new album is entitled "About Time Country" and her new single from the album is "Maybe I Should." These are excellent offerings and check Linda out on her website at: www.LindaLamon.com. Linda also speaks of fascinating stories of her upbringing in the music business with many artists who went on to become amazing stars in the industry including her friendship with Sir Brian May of the rock band Queen. You don't want to miss hearing her fond tales which will be of interest to all. Linda is a songwriter, lyricist, photographer and writer.Natural sciences/supporter of Dr Brian May's environmental projects - mainly May's Wood and his Save Me Trust. PRS/PPL/ Ivors Academy. Songs:- www.lindalamon.bandcamp website:- www.lindalamon.comTwitter:- @zeplammy --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

We proudly welcome to Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast the highly intelligent and articulate author of "Morningside: The 1979 Greensboro Massacre and the Struggle for an American City's Soul." An unflinching look at the all but forgotten though no less shocking 1979 racial tragedy that divided Greensboro, N.C., and the nation, and the grassroots activists who, in their tireless fight for justice, refused to give up on America's promised ideals. On November 3, 1979, as activist Nelson Johnson assembled people for a march adjacent to Morningside Homes in Greensboro, North Carolina, gunshots rang out. A caravan of Klansmen and Neo-Nazis sped from the scene, leaving behind five dead. Known as the “Greensboro Massacre,” the event and its aftermath encapsulate the racial conflict, economic anxiety, clash of ideologies, and toxic mix of corruption and conspiracy that roiled American democracy then—and threaten it today. In 88 seconds, one Southern city shattered over irreconcilable visions of America's past and future. When the shooters are acquitted in the courts, Reverend Johnson, his wife Joyce, and their allies, at odds with the police and the Greensboro establishment, sought alternative forms of justice. As the Johnsons rebuilt their lives after 1979, they found inspiration in Nelson Mandela's post-apartheid Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Martin Luther King Jr's concept of Beloved Community and insist that only by facing history's hardest truths can healing come to the city they refuse to give up on. This intimate, deeply researched, and heart-stopping account draws upon survivor interviews, court documents, and the files from one of the largest investigations in FBI history. The persistent mysteries of the case touch deep cultural insecurities and contradictions about race and class. A quintessentially American story, Morningside explores the courage required to make change and the evolving pursuit of a more inclusive and equal future. Contact the author: www.AranShetterly.com and purchase this book wherever books are sold. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

"This poignant, soul-baring memoir is truly one of the most moving accounts of grief, loss and resilience that I've read." —Tara Parker-Pope, The Washington Post Rick Flynn Presents is glad to welcome to our podcast this week the author of this true-life story, published by Santa Fe Writers Project, entitled "Us, After: A Memoir of Love and Suicide". Rachel Zimmerman, an award-winning journalist, has been writing about health and wellness for more than two decades. She currently reports on mental health for The Washington Post. Previously, she worked as a staff reporter for The Wall Street Journal and a health reporter for WBUR Us, After examines domestic devastation and resurgence, digging into the struggle between public and private selves, life's shifting perspectives, the work of motherhood, and the secrets we keep. In this memoir, Zimmerman confronts the unimaginable and discovers the good in what remains. This book is available wherever books are sold including Amazon and Barnes and Noble. Contact Rachel Zimmerman: www.RachelZimmerman.net --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Making her first appearance on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast is Author/Psychologist and Soul Navigator MELODY A. KRAFFT. Her book is entitled "Get Me Out of Here! What's Beyond This Madness" and, in this book, soul navigator, artist, psychologist MELODY A. KRAFFT gives us a fascinating series of allegories and true stories showing the evolutionary shifts of consciousness through the three stages of spiritual awakening. The stories reveal both the mystery and mastery of life. Buy her book(s) wherever books are sold including Amazon. Contact Melody via her website at: www.MelodyKrafft.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

This week on Rick Flynn Presents: We proudly welcome the return of one of Rock & Roll's greatest utility men JOE VITALE. Joe is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. In a career spanning more than 55 years, Vitale has played with many of the top names in music during a career dating back to the 1970s. His book, written by Susie Vitale, is available at: www.JoeVitaleonDrums.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Rick Flynn Presents, the worldwide podcast, proudly welcomes in, author and professor, direct from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, whose new book will be published by Rowan and Littlefield scheduled for worldwide release on September 10, 2024. Her book is entitled "Let's Change the World: How to work Within International Development Organizations to Make a Difference" A how-to and inspirational guide for everyone, no matter their age, who wants to make a difference in the world through their professional life – from ensuring access to quality schools and clean water to healthcare and safer communities. So many talented young people receive a great education and set out to make a difference in the world. Yet, they often find the global institutions on that path difficult to understand, hard to get into, and even harder to navigate. Emiliana Vegas provides a deeply personal and informative guide to building a career in international development for current and aspiring changemakers. Buy the book anywhere books are sold including Amazon & Barnes & Noble. To contact Dr. Vegas: www.EmilianaVegas.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

We gladly roll out the red carpet this week, on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast, and welcome in veteran reporter DAVID TERESHCHUK to our worldwide show. David Tereshchuk leapt from an unpromising childhood in a small town on the English-Scottish borders to a precocious high-flying career as a TV journalist, first in London, then New York, interviewing such luminaries as Nelson Mandela and countless others. During his working life, he has managed to extract revealing answers from tyrants and the oppressed, but never managed to coax his mother into admitting who his father was, even after her revelation to him, when he was in his 50s, that she had been raped, aged 15, by a priest. Alongside his career, the search for his mother's abuser has haunted him, adding further layers of stress to a life already marked by alcoholism and insecurity.  This is his astonishing story, and one that deserves to sit alongside those of Tom Brokaw, Peter Jennings and David Brinkley. A compelling addition to EnvelopeBooks' "Media" and "Memoir" titles. Contact David on all social media, including LinkedIn, or through his website: www.TheMediaBeat.us --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

The Rick Flynn Presents podcast is proud to announce that author TIM MANNERS joins us for this special show about a very special and talented legend, WAITE HOYT. Waite “Schoolboy” Hoyt's improbable baseball journey began when the 1915 New York Giants signed him as a high school junior, for no pay and a five-dollar bonus. After nearly having both his hands amputated and cavorting with men twice his age in the hardscrabble Minor Leagues, he somehow ended up the best pitcher for the New York Yankees in the 1920s. Based on a trove of Hoyt's writings and interview transcripts, Tim Manners has reanimated the baseball legend's untold story, entirely in Hoyt's own words. Schoolboy dives straight into early twentieth-century America and the birth of modern-day baseball, as well as Hoyt's defining conflict: Should he have pursued something more respectable than being the best pitcher on the 1927 New York Yankees, arguably the greatest baseball team of all time?Over his twenty-three-year professional baseball career, Hoyt won 237 big league games across 3,845 ⅔ innings—and one locker room brawl with Babe Ruth. He also became a vaudeville star who swapped dirty jokes with Mae West and drank champagne with Al Capone, a philosophizer who bonded with Lou Gehrig over the meaning of life, and a funeral director who left a body chilling in his trunk while pitching an afternoon game at Yankee Stadium.Hoyt shares his thoughts on famous moments in the golden age of baseball history; assesses baseball legends, including Ty Cobb, Stan Musial, and Pete Rose; and describes the strategies of baseball managers John McGraw, Miller Huggins, and Connie Mack. He writes at length about the art of pitching and how the game and its players changed—and didn't—over his lifetime. After retiring from baseball at thirty-eight and coming to terms with his alcoholism, Hoyt found some happiness as a family man and a beloved, pioneering Cincinnati Reds radio sportscaster with a Websterian vocabulary spiked with a Brooklyn accent.When Hoyt died in 1984 his foremost legacy may have been as a raconteur who punctuated his life story with awe-inspiring and jaw-dropping anecdotes. In Schoolboy he never flinches from an unsparing account of his remarkable and paradoxical eighty-four-year odyssey. About the author: Tim Manners is a writer, communications consultant and baseball fan. A magna cum laude graduate of Tufts University with a BA in history, he is a former FM-radio disc jockey, publicist and magazine publisher. Currently an essay specialist with The Manners Group, he is co-author of "Schoolboy: The Untold Journey of a Yankees Hero" (2024) with baseball great Waite Hoyt (University of Nebraska Press) and "Relevance: Making Stuff That Matters" (2008), published by Penguin/Portfolio. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

This week on Rick Flynn Presents: “The Garage Sale Millionaire” Aaron LaPedis is an award-winning author, collector, radio host, and philanthropist based in Denver, Colorado. Aaron is considered one of the world's great collectors and treasure hunters, and is often called upon by the FBI because of his expertise in various fields. The second edition of his award-winning book, The Garage Sale Millionaire, was recently released in a revised, hardcover edition published by Wiley. His new book, The Ultimate Secrets from The Garage Sale Millionaire will be available soon! www.TheGarageSaleMillionaire.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Joining us this week on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast is a unique and very special guest from Massachusetts (originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), JENNIFER RECIO LEBEDEV. Jennifer from (YouTube Channel) English with Jennifer is a 15-year veteran on YouTube. This is her story delivered from the heart, just like her teaching. Learn about the creator's bumpy road to the 1M milestone. Hear about the pitfalls that creators can encounter while building an audience. Jennifer invites you to laugh with her at past mistakes and learn from them, as you form your own “best practices.” This is not a how-to book. However, you will gain insight on setting professional and personal goals. This creator challenges the idea that online success must be measured in numbers: likes, views, watch time, subscribers, and revenue.Instead, Jennifer focuses on how YouTube has allowed her to impact people's lives, gain work without showing a résumé, meet and collaborate with colleagues, learn new skills, and experiment and find a better version of herself.This YouTuber's rich compilation of honest reflections reminds everyone that we are all wonderfully human. Each of us is capable of inspiring and being inspired.Life is one big classroom. In Jennifer's words, happy studies! Buy the book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and contact Jennifer on all social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Rick Flynn Presents, the international podcast, proudly welcomes back DAVID PAGE to our show in promotion of his new podcast entitled "Culinary Characters Unlocked" which is a bi-weekly podcast that is heard every week with new episodes launching each and every Tuesday and Friday on all major carriers. Two-time Emmy winner David Page changed the world of food television by creating, developing, and executive-producing the groundbreaking show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Before that, as a network news producer based in London, Frankfurt, and Budapest, he travelled Europe, Africa, and the Middle East doing two things―covering some of the biggest stories in the world, and developing a passion for some of the world's most incredible food. Once back in the states, Page pursued his passion both personally and professionally. Show-producing Good Morning America, his substantial food coverage included cooking segments by Emeril Lagasse. Creating Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and hands-on producing its first eleven seasons took him deep into the world of American food―its vast variations, its history, its evolution, and especially the dedicated cooks and chefs keeping it vibrant. His next series, the syndicated Beer Geeks, dove deep into the intersection of great beer and great food. It is those experiences—that education, the discovery of little-known stories and facts—that led Page to dig even deeper and tie the strands together in Food Americana. You may purchase David's book "Food Americana" wherever books are sold including Amazon. David Page appears on Rick Flynn's podcast courtesy of Page Productions. David's new podcast launch date is August 27, 2024. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

A Special Show for you this week on Rick Flynn Presents with our special guest RONNA KROZY. "Being A Nudist Makes You Happier" Professional background BS in Nursing and MS degree in Community Nursing Doctorate in Health Education; Subspecialty in Human Sexuality University level nursing educator for 47 years Numerous professional writings and presentations Personal Philosophy -   Social nudism or naturism is a healthy, wholesome, respectful and body image affirming way of life for individuals, families and communities. ·         Negative labeling and stereotyping of those who enjoy clothes-free living is unfair and unwarranted. ·         It is equally unfair and unwarranted that those who embrace nudism should need to live with fear of discovery or anxiety about losing their job or reputation. ·         Those whose bucket list includes going on a 'Nakation®' will discover that once they try it, they'll like it and they'll wish they had begun many years earlier! ·         Finally, it is time that a broad swath of society is sufficiently informed so that the world is safe for all nudists and naturists to be open about their way of life without negative repercussions.   Becoming a nudist As a nurse, health educator and parent, I have always believed that the body is an amazing machine and beautiful in the many forms it comes in.  Unfortunately, we live in a society that judges body beauty in ways that are unreachable for the vast majority.  Supermodel images of men and women have made many people...including girls as young as 5!....unhappy with the way they look. Contact Ronna at the address contained in this special edition of Rick Flynn's Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

HELIA TATLA - Special appearance on Rick Flynn Presents podcast by the band's founder, bassist and SONGWRITER/vocalist GEOFF BRADFORD. Funky and Soul – a great musical combination that the duo, Leah Attali (French Singer-songwriter) and Geoff Bradford (NYC guitarist) offer on their latest EP released last March 8th entitled “Helia Tatla”. With the great musicality of both artists making up this duo, their music creates a huge wave of sound where pop, jazz, and soul collide in one great production. This is sure enough to shake up the world of music. New Album (Buy on SPOTIFY) Third Culture Kids New Single (Buy on SPOTIFY) Behind the Wheel www.HeliaTatla.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Making his third appearance with us here on Rick Flynn Presents, the worldwide podcast, is Rock Star Drummer from Agape Records Recording Artists, BOOT, from New Port Richey, Florida. This time he proudly tells the actual true story of how one of Elon Musk's Tesla Cybertrucks actually landed right next to him just hours prior to the recording of this exclusive show. And, what a tale he has to tell! Join us one and all for a great time with a great man. You'll love this show! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast: "A living, breathing, example of what happens when education enters your life" ---Rick Flynn Dr. Candice Carpenter is Co-Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer of The Boston Public Congress of Public Health, and also serves as Co-Editor-in-Chief of HPHR Journal. She is Executive Producer of the Great Health Debates, Inaugural Director of the BCPH Public Health Institute and Medical Academy, and Faculty for the BCPH Academy. She also serves as President/CEO/Founder of Candice Carpenter Ventures LLC and Infinity Ivy Consulting, a boutique academic/educational consulting firm. She is a physician-entrepreneur, healthcare innovator, educator, and social justice activist.She has participated in a number of prestigious fellowships, including the Biodesign Healthcare and Technology Fellowship at UCLA, the Equity/Diversity/Inclusion Fellowship at Harvard Chan School of Public Health, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons Leadership Program Fellowship, the Oxford Women Leaders in Entrepreneurship Programme, and the Oxford Social Entrepreneurship Program.She holds an MPH in Public Health Leadership and Health & Social Behavior from the Harvard Chan School of Public Health, an M.B.A. from Oxford University Said Business School, an M.D. from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, an Ed.M. in Mind, Brain, Education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a B.A. in Psychology from Yale University. She is a licensed physician in California.She has been published in the Harvard Public Health Review, Oxford Business Review, and other scientific and academic journals. In addition to the several websites mentioned at the end of this show, Dr. Carpenter may also be reached on LinkedIn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

In this first of a special two-show series, "Rick Flynn Presents; Confessions of a Show Biz Kid" proudly welcome show business icon HARRY ABRAMS, The A-List Talent Agent to the Stars, to our international podcast. Harry Abrams (Founder and Former Chairman/CEO, Abrams Artists Agency) delivers a detail-oriented blueprint of how to succeed in the talent agency business whether you are just getting started or a seasoned professional. Citing specific examples of how he came to work with greats just as Eddie Albert presenting a commercial spot for The Lipton Tea Company when Harry was just out of the MCA mailroom to household names including Jennifer Lopez and Liam Neeson, Harry presents a step-by-step outline of his experience helping his clients achieve their best.  Integrity and trust play crucial roles in developing talent and business relationships no matter what may be happening in a turbulent industry or economy. Staying true to these maxims help provide a foundation for building success. Buy the book right now at Amazon and remember this Rick Flynn Presents podcast Show is only Show 2 of 2 Episode 197 (Released on Wednesday, July 17, 2024). Join us for our very first show with this guest, released on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, (Show 1 of 2) which was Episode 196, if you have not already listened to it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

In this first of a special two-show series, "Rick Flynn Presents; Confessions of a Show Biz Kid" proudly welcome show business icon HARRY ABRAMS, The A-List Talent Agent to the Stars, to our international podcast. Harry Abrams (Founder and Former Chairman/CEO, Abrams Artists Agency) delivers a detail-oriented blueprint of how to succeed in the talent agency business whether you are just getting started or a seasoned professional. Citing specific examples of how he came to work with greats just as Eddie Albert presenting a commercial spot for The Lipton Tea Company when Harry was just out of the MCA mailroom to household names including Jennifer Lopez and Liam Neeson, Harry presents a step-by-step outline of his experience helping his clients achieve their best.  Integrity and trust play crucial roles in developing talent and business relationships no matter what may be happening in a turbulent industry or economy. Staying true to these maxims help provide a foundation for building success. Buy the book right now at Amazon and remember this Rick Flynn Presents podcast Show is only Show 1 of 2 Episode 196 (Released on Wednesday, July 10, 2024). Join us beginning Wednesday, July 17, 2024, for the continuation (Show 2 of 2) of this amazing program which will be Episode 197. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Welcome to the Rick Flynn Presents podcast. Today we are featuring, from Ontario, Canada DR. JON MILLS. Jon Mills, PsyD, PhD, ABPP is a philosopher, psychoanalyst, and retired clinical psychologist. He is Honorary Professor, Department of Psychosocial and Psychoanalytic Studies, University of Essex, Colchester, UK; Faculty member in the Postgraduate Programs in Psychoanalysis & Psychotherapy, Gordon F. Derner School of Psychology, Adelphi University, NY and the New School for Existential Psychoanalysis, CA; and is Emeritus Professor of Psychology & Psychoanalysis, Adler Graduate Professional School, Toronto, Canada. Recipient of numerous awards for his scholarship including four Gradiva Awards, he is the author and/or editor of over 30 books in psychoanalysis, philosophy, psychology, and cultural studies including most recently Psyche, Culture, World: Excursions in Existentialism and Psychoanalytic Philosophy. In 2015 he was given the Otto Weininger Memorial Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Canadian Psychological Association. Contact Dr. Jon Mills at his website: Philosopher Psychoanalyst Jon Mills (philosophypsychoanalysis.com) Purchase "End of the World: Civilization and its Fate" wherever books are sold including Amazon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Making his very first appearance on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast is Washington, DC media expert MARK ALBERT. Mark is the founder and CEO of Media Advisory Experts, a Washington, DC-based firm providing media training, crisis communications, earned media, storytelling and video production services to clients in the U.S. and around the globe. He and his team guide leaders on their path to amplify their stories in the media -- coaching top executives, from C-suite to founders. Mark Albert is a Peabody and EMMY award-winning master storyteller with a 25-year journalism career distinguished by investigative and political reporting, innovative storytelling techniques, and creative communications. He's traveled the world for CBS News and reported from the White House, Capitol Hill and the US Supreme Court; created and led a national investigative unit for Hearst Communications; taught journalists in newsrooms in the US, Vietnam, and Pakistan; launched an online news startup and podcast about travel news and deals; and created a media database to drive countless earned media appearances. ​ Mark has won some of the biggest honors in journalism while landing high-profile, national interviews, including with philanthropist and tech pioneer Bill Gates, government and political leaders at history-making moments, and visionary creators. He's been invited to bring his energetic, passionate speaking to audiences around the world. Mark has been to 86 countries so far – with a goal to visit them all. Contact him at www.MediaAdvisoryExperts.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

The Rick Flynn Presents podcast proudly welcomes back, in promotion of her brand-new book, "Speaking With The Heart: Transforming Your Relationship and Communication With Compassion and Connection" noted Relationship Expert Psychotherapist, Dr. Heather Browne. Speaking With the Heart is the book of our generation that will redefine how couples connect, communicate, and build their lives together. As the first book of its kind that addresses all the facets of communication with a highly unique methodology makes it a go-to resource for couples – at all stages – to move beyond confusion, chaos, and conflict. I walk the reader through expert teaching and exercises so they can take action and resolve core issues at the root. This book is available on all major outlets including Amazon and Barnes & Noble and is also available on Kindle, as well. Contact Dr. Browne: www.DrHeatherBrowne.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

This week on RICK FLYNN PRESENTS, the official podcast, we will be featuring not one but two very special guests in promotion of their brand new book: The promise of this book is simple: if you buy this book on Friday, you will be better at your job by Monday. MicroSkills is built on one core, easy-to-learn principle: every big goal, complicated task, healthy habit, and, yes, even what we think of as character traits, can be broken down into small, learnable, skills that can be practiced, and incorporated real-time. We call these: MicroSkills.As award winning physicians, educators, and mentors we hear the gamut of challenges with navigating the workplace. And when we learn a lesson we often wish we had learned it earlier. MicroSkills is packed with the privileged information that you want delivered to you as efficiently as possible.In MicroSkills you will learn How to build your career without breaking yourself How to manage your task list to get work done How to build and maintain your professional reputation How to become a subject matter expert How to grow and nurture your network How to become a better communicator and so much more... MicroSkills is the gift we wish we had received early in our careers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

What an honor to have with us this week, on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast, professional basketball star Dean Tolson a power forward and #20 for the Seattle Supersonics (Ret.). Dean Tolson was one of the top prep basketball players in the state of Missouri his junior and senior years at Central High School in Kansas City. So, when the colleges came running, he accepted a full ride to the University of Arkansas. Despite being unable to read or write, he went on to be one of the most prolific players to grace the Razorbacks' campus. In 1974, Tolson was the first basketball player to be drafted by both the NBA and the ABA, having been selected by the Seattle Supersonics and the New York Nets, respectively, ultimately playing for the legendary Bill Russell in Seattle. Following his basketball career, Tolson made the courageous decision to re-enroll at the University of Arkansas, and repeated all four years, this time legitimately. At the age of fifty-two, he returned to the university for three more years, earning a master's degree and graduated magna cum laude. Tolson's gripping story from his childhood in an orphanage to his academic achievements is not only an indictment of a system that would just “pass you along” from grade to grade as a hot basketball prospect without any educational accountability, but also an inspiring story of overcoming great odds to find success. This an amazing book and is available on all outlets including Dean's website: www.DeanTolson.com. Fan mail and correspondence for Dean address below. Email: DeanTolson20@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Making her first appearance on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast is veteran medical doctor DR. SHILA PATEL who is a retired psychiatrist turned author centering her literary works on how to make a positive change in the lives of all people. Dr. Patel's family's journey and her personal experiences from India to Africa to the United Kingdom transformed her into a global citizen. She came to live in America at the age of 26 years, at which time she embraced being an American. She has been passionate about the basic tenets of personal responsibility, respect and integrity of oneself and neighbor, the institution of government for all people, and a final exit at the end of life, leaving behind a positive legacy. She worked as a licensed, practicing psychiatrist for over 25 years. She feels it is imperative for all Americans to recognize societal ills, take responsibility for healing themselves and change the destiny of American life for future generations. Buy all four of Dr. Patel's books wherever books are sold including the kindle versions. Contact Dr. Shila Patel at: www.DrShilaPatel.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Making her second appearance on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast is the president and founder of The Kelly MacLean Achievement center. The Kelly MacLean Achievement Center works with students in grades 9-12 to better prepare them for their college careers, and provides resources throughout the entire recruiting and admission process. They specialize in effective ACT Prep and career exploration to help ensure the best path for their students. Contact them here: www.Kelly-Mac.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

A Note from Rick Flynn... When we first began the RICK FLYNN PRESENTS podcast show it was my personal goal to showcase the finest guests that we could possibly place before you, the general public, and our most important ingredient, our audience. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that we certainly have remained true to our goals in the presentation you are about to listen to in this week's show. DR. STEPHEN COHN is a 40-year veteran Trauma Surgeon and the author of "All Bleeding Stops - Life & Death in the Trauma Unit." To put it mildly, it is a fascinating book and is now available wherever books are sold. It is a gripping, first-hand account of life as a Trauma Surgeon. Dr, Cohn was a surgeon in the United States Army Medical Corps during Operation Desert Storm. He was the Chief of Trauma & Surgical Critical Care at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Stephen Cohn is the recipient of "Teacher of the Year" awards at Boston University, University of Massachusetts, Yale University, Northwell Health and he holds a Lifetime in Education Award from the University of Miami Department of Surgery. His book "All Bleeding Stops - Life & Death in the Trauma Unit" is also in select libraries throughout the United States and you may wish to give your local library a call and see if they have it available for you. Is this book available on Kindle? Yes. Is this book avail on audible so you may listen to it as opposed to reading it? Yes. (Published by Mayo Clinic Press). Thank-you Dr. Stephen Cohn not only for appearing on our show, but for what you are doing for society as a whole. If there is a more important mission on earth than saving the lives of your fellow citizens, I have not yet heard about it. Enjoy this show everyone and come back and see us next week, as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

As we soon approach another milestone accomplishment in the history of the Rick Flynn Presents podcast...our 200th episode...we warmly welcome a new friend making her very first appearance on the show. her name is Susan Brown. Susan says: "I have continuously been sought out to speak on topics of overcoming deep hardships and paradigm shifting encouragement.  After years of refusing, I am finally answering the call and sharing all the value and comfort God has given me in hopes to inspire that same hope for life change in anyone else who may be struggling or just wants to grow and simplify their lives. Jumping in now cause there's no time like the present! Let's go baby!" Life can change in an instant and she wants to help awaken you & equip you to LIVE FULLY NOW with systems, strategies, and high level mindset tactics that enable you to live FULLY FREE every single day of your beautiful life! Break free from Overwhelm and Fear of the What-Ifs.  Simplify Your Life.  Set your Biz and Life up for success no matter what obstacles come your way. Pay It Forward. Be A Cup Filler.  Be a Belief Installer. Become a Legacy Game Changer. Through all these accomplishments, her greatest joy is having the hope of heaven, being married to her best friend for over 22 years, & having 2 amazing kids that she gets the privilege of calling hers this side of heaven.  She has the great privilege of working with her husband in this business as well as renovating houses in their community and loves traveling and speaking to radically encourage others in their beautiful one-of-a-kind life. You can find her at SusanBrownCoaching.com LegacyGameChangers.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support

Another fascinating guest indeed on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast, DR. BETH KURLAND. "I teach people tools to thrive in the midst of life's challenges.and help them realize they don't need to change themselves or their life circumstances to discover profound well-being. What is life waking you up to?" New Book: You Don't Have to Change to Change Everything Six Ways to Shift Your Vantage Point, Stop Striving for Happy, and Find True Well-Being www.BethKurland.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rick-flynn/support