Talking Torch

Ana Maria Buitrago is a top tier Sommelier in Cartegena, Columbia. Listen in while she allows Rick to geek out on wine and spirits! Cheers!

What happens when there's an international communication error? Why you just keep talking and make it up! Rick and Jon ad lib their way thru this one…cheers!

Tune in for a little fun with Jon and Rick as they review the Super Bowl, the Phoenix Open, and the Olympics! They smoke a couple Perdomos, pop a couple beers and shoot the shit!

Well here we go again!  Listen in as Jon and Rick welcome Dave Smith distiller for his brand American Oak Distillery.   Dave takes us through his early days of distilling in his apartment to now making some of the best juice in New York State!  A hidden gem for sure!!!

Chili Davis started life in Jamaica. He became that country's very first player in the Major Leagues. Listen in as we chart his 19 year career, that includes 3 World Series Championships. Throw in some chatter about golf and wine and this is a great time!

Chili Davis started life in Jamaica. He became that country's very first player in the Major Leagues. Listen in as we chart his 19 year career, that includes 3 World Series Championships. Throw in some chatter about golf and wine and this is a great time!

Happy Holidays! Listen in as Jon and Rick talk 2021 and all that was Talking Torch! Stay safe and enjoy!!

Join us as we sit down with former Marine Jon Hancock. Listen in as he takes us through his career, his post-war struggles, his walk across the country featured in the documentary “Bastards' Road”, and his redemption.

In this Talking Torch Jon and Rick bring in Mark and Sherri Carter of Old Carter and Carter Cellars. Listen in as we learn what it takes to not only blend great whiskey but also create a total of 9 100-point wines!!

These two are at it again... chatting about today's current craziness! Talking Torch has been very fortunate to have some fantastic guests and travels. Come take a trip with Rick and Jon as we go down memory lane! And stay to the end as we discuss our newest (and most awesome) adventure yet!

In this episode Jon and Rick talk to Emily Harrison the lead distiller at WhistlePig!  Listen in as she takes us through her journey from the whiskey mecca of Kentucky to a small farm in Shoreham, Vermont to the creation of some of the finest rye whiskeys around.  Cheers!

Our first repeat guest is on deck! Seth Joyner is member #59 at Torch Cigar Bar, and was #59 in his HOF thirteen year NFL career. He's the only member of the 50/20 club…50 sacks and 20 picks, 3 time pro bowler and a Super Bowl Champion. Listen in as we get granular on all things football, and life!

Our first repeat guest is on deck! Seth Joyner is member #59 at Torch Cigar Bar, and was #59 in his HOF thirteen year NFL career. He's the only member of the 50/20 club…50 sacks and 20 picks, 3 time pro bowler and a Super Bowl Champion. Listen in as we get granular on all things football, and life!

Join Jon and Rick with Florida State assistant golf coach Rob Duck. Listen in as we discuss Florida State golf, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and his crappy driver, and the Ryder Cup. An outstanding episode with an outstanding guest!

Join Jon and Rick with Florida State assistant golf coach Rob Duck. Listen in as we discuss Florida State golf, Brooks Koepka, Bryson DeChambeau and his crappy driver, and the Ryder Cup. An outstanding episode with an outstanding guest!

Recruited as a quarterback by the University of Michigan, Jay Riemersma didn't  let a shoulder injury derail his NFL dreams. He played nine significant years in the NFL. Join us as he takes us through his journey and shares some incredibly hilarious inside the NFL stories.

Recruited as a quarterback by the University of Michigan, Jay Riemersma didn't  let a shoulder injury derail his NFL dreams. He played nine significant years in the NFL. Join us as he takes us through his journey and shares some incredibly hilarious inside the NFL stories.

Want to own a cigar bar? Listen in as Kelly Harrington gathers up intel for us on just such an endeavor. Five years in to owning Torch, and she's got a bunch more to prove!

Coach Lucas Ramirez is the head basketball coach of local powerhouse, Saguaro High School. Not far removed from high school himself, he's hyper in tuned to the hoops community, and his student athletes.

Join Rick, Jon, and Dr. Frank Simoncini as we delve into the issues facing men's health. All topics are on the table. Erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer, low testosterone, and men's overall health. Don't miss this episode! It might change your life.

Talking Torch is back to baseball!  This episode features Josh Collmenter. Josh was drafted by our hometown DBacks in 2007 and worked his rear off to get called up in 2011. Listen in as he takes us through his journey to the bigs and listen to our conversation on how we would change baseball.

James and Colleen Harder, husband and wife dream team in the Napa Valley. Listen in as they take us through the creation of James Cole Winery. The ups, downs and the victories! It’s a great story from two wonderful people.

Rick and Jon jump into speculative waters. They’ve got eyes and ears everywhere and we’re hearing member #13 is entering the MMA! Listen in as we take you into the octagon!

Jay Feely had a 14 year NFL career as one of the great place kickers. He is currently with CBS as their side line reporter, and analyst. Jay may have lost some money to this team once upon a time, but let’s listen as he totally redeems himself!

Jay Feely had a 14 year NFL career as one of the great place kickers. He is currently with CBS as their side line reporter, and analyst. Jay may have lost some money to this team once upon a time, but let’s listen as he totally redeems himself!

Chef Christopher Gross is a James Beard Award winning Chef. He was the very first Chef in Arizona to win the Robert Mondavi Culinary Award for Excellence. Now he gets to chat with us about the details of creating his finest vision yet...Christopher’s, inside the Wrigley Mansion.

Chef Christopher Gross is a James Beard Award winning Chef. He was the very first Chef in Arizona to win the Robert Mondavi Culinary Award for Excellence. Now he gets to chat with us about the details of creating his finest vision yet...Christopher’s, inside the Wrigley Mansion.

Joyce Nethery is the Master Distiller for Jeptha Creed In Kentucky. With husband, Bruce, and daughter, Autumn, the family distillery produces an array of spirits. Jeptha Creed Vodka is THE vodka of the Kentucky Derby!

Richie Incognito is a 16 year NFL veteran that is with the Las Vegas Raiders. Let’s all huddle up as we get inside access to the locker room and the grind of a 4X Pro Bowler and Torch’s own member #40!

Richie Incognito is a 16 year NFL veteran that is with the Las Vegas Raiders. Let’s all huddle up as we get inside access to the locker room and the grind of a 4X Pro Bowler and Torch’s own member #40!

Ken Grossman is the founder and CEO of Sierra Nevada Brewing Company literally building it from the ground up. Who doesn’t remember their first taste of Sierra Nevada Pale Ale!  Listen in as he takes us on his journey.

Join Talking Torch as Rick, Jon and Reese reminisce on their first 40 episodes!

Gene has written for nearly every major paper, ESPN the magazine and numerous best selling books. Gene is currently on ESPN with College GameDay.

Gene has written for nearly every major paper, ESPN the magazine and numerous best selling books. Gene is currently on ESPN with College GameDay.

Jack Maxwell is an actor on stage, tv and screen. He’s lost an auction to Brandon Walsh on 90210, and has shared the stage with Al Pacino. Most famously, he’s known for his show, “The Booze Traveler.” Let’s take a journey together!

Jack Maxwell is an actor on stage, tv and screen. He’s lost an auction to Brandon Walsh on 90210, and has shared the stage with Al Pacino. Most famously, he’s known for his show, “The Booze Traveler.” Let’s take a journey together!

Lisa is the head distiller at Widow Jane Distillery. Join us as we discuss her journey, her passions, and Widow Jane’s future. And listen in as Talking Torch dubs her Master Distiller!!

Riggs has spent decades in hardball. He has played with and managed some of the best baseball players of all time. Join us as he takes us through his baseball journey.

Riggs has spent decades in hardball. He has played with and managed some of the best baseball players of all time. Join us as he takes us through his baseball journey.

Chef Mark Tarbell and his restaurant Tarbell’s have been a staple of excellence in the Phoenix culinary scene for decades... AND he dominated on the 5th season of the beloved competition- Iron Chef!!

Chef Mark Tarbell and his restaurant Tarbell’s have been a staple of excellence in the Phoenix culinary scene for decades... AND he dominated on the 5th season of the beloved competition- Iron Chef!!

John Fina is a former 1st round pick out of Arizona, he started two Super Bowls with the Bills and he should be a board member of Weight Watchers!

John Fina is a former 1st round pick out of Arizona, he started two Super Bowls with the Bills and he should be a board member of Weight Watchers!

Mark Maddox played 10 seasons in the NFL for the Bills and the Cardinals.  He shares his wisdom and insight.  If Drew Bledsoe tunes in he might have nightmares....

Crystal was Rocky Patel’s first rep. She was also a Kansas City Chiefs’ Cheerleader, and knows what it’s like to own a cigar bar.

Crystal was Rocky Patel’s first rep. She was also a Kansas City Chiefs’ Cheerleader, and knows what it’s like to own a cigar bar.

Rick and Jon attempt to understand, navigate and drink their way thru these trying times. Join these two and listen to them muddy up the waters!

Hillrock Distillery - located in both Rick and my area of upstate New York - is a one of a kind, award winning, farm to glass rye whiskey.

Hillrock Distillery - located in both Rick and my area of upstate New York - is a one of a kind, award winning, farm to glass rye whiskey.

Lorenzo Alexander is a 15 year NFL veteran that was the leader on the best D in the league...our Buffalo Bills! Lorenzo_John on IG.

Lorenzo Alexander is a 15 year NFL veteran that was the leader on the best D in the league...our Buffalo Bills! Lorenzo_John on IG.