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Melissa donated $5,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis during Donny Fandango's Radiothon earlier this year and decided to spend her 40th birthday with The Rizzuto Show. An incredibly generous decision followed by several questionable ones.In this funny podcast, Melissa officially joins the crew for a morning packed with helicopter horror stories, a massive Powerball winner in Quincy, Rafe finding a new father figure at the hardware store, Halloween decorations getting weird, and Melissa revealing that she casually drives around with a Santa skeleton named Bobert in her back seat.Then we put the birthday girl to work. Melissa gets her first live commercial read for The Iron Grip — an extremely fake and extremely inappropriate adult novelty store — before the show dives headfirst into the legendary Richard Gere gerbil rumor and the journalist who spent SIX YEARS investigating how one of Hollywood's greatest urban legends spread before social media even existed. This funny podcast also tackles Bruce Campbell, celebrity gossip, Cindy Crawford hypotheticals and the important question of whether ten years with her would be worth becoming “Gerbil Boy” for life.Finally, Melissa teams up with Rafe for Do It Bitch, where breakfast foods, ocean-bordering states, soda brands and musical instruments suddenly become impossible when you only have ten seconds to think. Geography betrays Melissa, Lern goes on a heater, and the birthday celebration ends exactly how every $5,000 charitable donation should: with Melissa getting shot in the butt with an airsoft gun.One 40th birthday and absolutely no dignity left behind. It's another funny podcast from The Rizzuto Show — and Melissa definitely got the full experience.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Helicopter providing coverage for NBCLA, Telemundo 52 crashes in Los AngelesIllinois winner of $1.04B Powerball lottery jackpot sold in Quincy claims prizeJabberin' Jack pumpkin toy sings racy Halloween song about his "seeds," alarming parentsNew Record of 26000 Items Dropped in Yellowstone GeysersMeta plans camera-free smart glasses for fall launch, The Information reportsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Hump Day, Melissa's birthday, and somehow a perfectly innocent celebration turns into helicopters, billion-dollar lottery tickets, homoerotic contractor pranks, seductive Halloween pumpkins, Yellowstone garbage and grown men discovering emotions inside a hardware store.So, basically, Wednesday.Today's daily comedy starts with a very special guest joining The Rizzuto Show. Melissa donated $5,000 directly to Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis through Donny Fandango's Radiothon, and her reward — or punishment, depending on how you view this program — is spending her birthday sitting in with Rizz, Lern, Moon, Rafe and Devon.She's officially part of the show for the morning, which means she also gets the complete Rizz Show experience: jelly bean threats, potential internet trolls and absolutely no guarantee that the conversation will remain normal for more than 45 seconds.Happy birthday, Melissa. You paid for this.Rizz kicks things off by offering a choice between good luck and bad luck.Naturally, everyone chooses bad luck.And BAD luck arrives immediately.The crew talks about their experiences flying in helicopters, including Lern's Blackhawk ride, Moon sitting in the co-pilot seat during a Grand Canyon helicopter tour as a kid, Rafe rappelling from military helicopters and Rizz taking a helicopter tour around St. Louis.Cool experiences.Then Rizz brings up a horrifying helicopter crash story involving a news chopper that went down in California while heading to cover another deadly crash.The helicopter reportedly crashed into a commercial lot, killing the reporter, pilot and a person on the ground.Which leads to one of those deeply uncomfortable Rizz Show questions nobody expects to answer before breakfast:What song would you want playing in your headphones if a helicopter was falling directly toward you?“Free Bird.”“Stairway to Heaven.”“For Whom the Bell Tolls.”“Fly Like an Eagle.”Morbid? Absolutely.But if fate is going full Final Destination, apparently this crew wants a decent soundtrack.Fortunately, the bad-luck story gets followed by some VERY good luck.Remember that massive Powerball ticket sold in Quincy, Illinois?The winner has officially stepped forward.He reportedly bought ONE $2 Quick Pick ticket and won a jackpot worth more than $1 billion before ultimately choosing the roughly $450.5 million lump-sum option before taxes.Not a bad return on two bucks.The anonymous winner instantly gives the show another opportunity to revisit its complicated relationship with Quincy, including the infamous horse stories that the city would probably appreciate us forgetting sometime before 2050.Moon even admits he once encountered a guy wearing a Quincy shirt on a cruise and felt morally obligated to explain exactly what that shirt might mean to certain Rizz Show listeners.Public service.You're welcome, Quincy.The crew debates whether lottery winners should remain anonymous, whether you take the lump sum or annuity and what happens when hundreds of millions of dollars suddenly land in your account.Rafe's answer basically involves buying an island.Everyone else is trying to calculate investments.And somewhere in Quincy, one extremely rich person is hopefully shopping for a Lamborghini while desperately avoiding everyone he has ever met.Then the conversation somehow becomes homeownership.Rafe has had contractors working around his house and discovers somebody left him a very special Easter egg in the basement: two extremely adult playing cards strategically displayed near a papasan chair.Meaning every contractor walking downstairs may have assumed Rafe had constructed the saddest private viewing lounge in St. Louis.Nobody knows who did it.Rafe has a suspect.The prankster remains at large.Homeownership also means Rafe needs tools, lawn equipment and all the other accessories required to slowly transform a comedian into Hank Hill.That brings us to the true love story of today's daily comedy:Rafe and Rick's Ace Hardware.Rafe went shopping and apparently experienced customer service so wonderful that he nearly had an emotional breakthrough between the lawnmowers and leaf blowers.The store was clean.The employees were helpful.Nobody ran away from him.Nobody pressured him into seventeen memberships.A guy actually knew where things were.It was everything Rafe never knew he needed.Within minutes, the crew has turned this helpful hardware employee into Rafe's long-lost father, complete with imaginary forehead kisses, parking-lot tears and profound disappointment when Dad discovers Rafe drives a Toyota Tacoma instead of a Ford or Chevy.Rick was tender.Rafe may never recover.From hardware we naturally move into Halloween because the decorations are already taking over stores and Lern is considering going big this year.Possibly 15-foot-skeleton big.She also wants floating witch hats and purple lighting inspired by Salem, while Rafe is preparing to unleash his collection of Halloween inflatables now that he finally has enough room.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Melissa donated $5,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis through Donny Fandango's Radiothon, chose to spend her 40th birthday hanging out with The Rizzuto Show, and was immediately rewarded with the prestigious broadcasting opportunity every aspiring radio personality dreams about:Reading an endorsement for a fake adult novelty store called The Iron Grip.Welcome to radio, Melissa.Today's funny podcast wastes absolutely no time making our birthday guest regret her generosity. Melissa joins the on-air family, gets drafted onto Rafe's team for Do It Bitch, and is handed what appears to be a legitimate live commercial for a brand-new sponsor in Edwardsville.Except The Iron Grip apparently specializes exclusively in adult products shaped like fists.Big ones. Small ones. Glow-in-the-dark ones.There's a “Heavyweight Champion,” a “Double-Ended Sparring Partner” and, naturally, the Southpaw Special Starter Kit.Melissa powers through the commercial like a professional while everybody else completely loses it, only for Rizz to announce some devastating breaking news immediately afterward:The client canceled.One read and they're gone.Advertising is a brutal business.From there, the show gets considerably more serious as Rafe and Rizz discuss Evil Dead legend Bruce Campbell and his candid comments about his cancer diagnosis.Campbell says doctors have given him a five-year prognosis, but his attitude toward it is about as Bruce Campbell as you'd expect. He plans to keep working, keep pursuing the projects he loves and deal with his health problems as they arrive instead of allowing the diagnosis to define whatever time comes next.The crew talks about his career, his incredible deadpan comedy, the evolution of Evil Dead from horror into campy horror-comedy and why Campbell deserves even more credit for turning Ash into such an iconic character.It's thoughtful.It's sincere.It's genuinely moving.So obviously we immediately follow it with Richard Gere and a gerbil.Welcome back.Rizz introduces what may be one of the greatest pieces of investigative journalism ever attempted: a reporter apparently spent SIX YEARS investigating the origins of the infamous Richard Gere gerbil urban legend.Six years.Not Watergate.Not organized crime.Gerbilgate.The rumor predates social media, Reddit and basically every modern mechanism capable of turning nonsense into accepted historical fact within eleven minutes. Yet somehow the story spread across America and became so famous that people who had never met one another were all hearing slightly different versions of the exact same ridiculous tale.According to the investigation discussed on the show, one major accelerant was a fraudulent press release supposedly from an animal-rights organization that was faxed to newsrooms and Hollywood agencies around Los Angeles.Remember fax machines?Apparently misinformation had to work much harder back then.The legend mutated as it traveled. Different versions involved different hospitals, different objects and increasingly elaborate details, while alleged secret X-rays and other “evidence” became part of the mythology.The crew starts wondering why everyone believed it.Was it because Richard Gere was handsome, famous and married to Cindy Crawford, so society collectively decided the universe needed to humble him?Rafe has a theory.If one man gets to spend years married to prime Cindy Crawford, maybe everybody else needs to believe that guy has at least ONE extremely bizarre flaw.Thus, the scales of justice demand a gerbil.Which leads to the important hypothetical question nobody had ever requested:Would you accept ten years with Cindy Crawford if everyone believed the Richard Gere rumor was about YOU?Rafe is in.Rizz is negotiating the terms.Moon doesn't care about rumors.Lern is apparently serving as legal counsel.This funny podcast has officially become a contract negotiation nobody should ever put in writing.The conversation then spirals beautifully into Richard Gere attempting to visit a hypothetical pet store, South Park's Lemmiwinks, Cindy Crawford's Illinois roots, Gere's feud with Sylvester Stallone during The Lords of Flatbush, and the glorious collection of celebrity urban legends that existed before anybody could simply Google whether they were complete garbage.Marilyn Manson's rib.Gene Simmons' tongue.Rod Stewart.Bon Jovi.Jamie Lee Curtis.And because every generation apparently deserves its own completely ridiculous celebrity rumor, Rizz nominates Machine Gun Kelly for future service.Congratulations, MGK.You weren't consulted.Then Lern brings us Crap on Celebrities, where things get slightly less gerbil-intensive but no less chaotic.The crew discusses the controversy surrounding Macklemore being removed from Ed Sheeran's tour after his pro-Palestinian comments, followed by multiple opening acts withdrawing in solidarity. Ed Sheeran says the decision wasn't his and that promoters and venue operators ultimately made the call after venues threatened not to host dates.Rafe checks the imaginary breaking-news wire and reports that Ed Sheeran has now quit his own tour.He walked out on himself.Solidarity has reached its final form.There's also speculation about Justin Bieber and Harry Styles as potential future Super Bowl halftime performers, although neither had actually been approached according to the story being discussed.Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly installed automated security warnings around their massive Ohio property, giving Rizz yet another piece of technology he desperately wants at his own house.Get too close?BACK UP.Honestly, Rizz might install one inside the studio.Kelly Osbourne opens up about one of her final conversations with Ozzy and the estrangement between Kelly and her older sister Aimee, leading the crew to remember how remarkable it was that one member of the Osbourne family managed to stay largely outside the reality-TV circus while practically everyone around her became massively famous.Moon declares that decision extremely metal.Correct.Robert De Niro is reportedly in talks to play legendary Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda in a biopic, which immediately creates a new Hollywood controversy nobody saw coming:Why is Robert De Niro stealing jobs from fat guys?Finally, justice.Lern also discovers several pieces of music history that everyone apparently deleted from their brains, including Paul Rodgers performing with Queen and Ozzy Osbourne scoring a Top 10 hit decades after “Close My Eyes Forever” thanks to his collaboration with Post Malone and Travis Scott on “Take What You Want.”Moon's conclusion?None of this happened.Lern is inserting facts from an alternate reality.And frankly, after spending this much time discussing Richard Gere, we're no longer qualified to determine what is real.Then it's finally time to celebrate Melissa turning 40.She shares her birthday with Amy Poehler, Nick Jonas, Alexis Bledel, Marc Anthony, Jennifer Tilly, Richard Marx, David Copperfield and several others.But Melissa isn't finished earning her $5,000 donation.After already surviving The Iron Grip commercial, the birthday girl is handed one more prestigious broadcasting assignment:Reading the Porno Birthday.She handles that one like a champion, too.Melissa came to The Rizzuto Show for her 40th birthday and got fake commercials, celebrity gossip, gerbil journalism and an extremely questionable birthday-reading assignment.And she STILL has to play Do It Bitch with the crew.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A successful brand is about much more than a logo, color palette, or website redesign. In this episode of the LMA Podcast, Strawberry Nevill (Strawberry Nevill Communication Consulting) sits down with Roy Sexton (Vedder) and Alissa Pinck (Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis) to explore the fundamentals of branding and how legal marketers can leverage brand strategy to drive business goals. Drawing on decades of experience leading branding and rebranding initiatives, they discuss the critical role of internal alignment, stakeholder engagement, change management, and client feedback in creating a brand that people embrace and use. Covering everything from rebranding to demonstrating value to firm leadership to measuring impact, this conversation offers valuable takeaways for legal marketing and business development professionals at any stage of their branding journey. Tune In to Learn: • Why branding is about the client experience, not just logos, websites, and visual identity. • How internal alignment can make or break a rebranding effort. • Common branding challenges legal marketers face and strategies for overcoming them. • How to build buy-in across large, complex organizations, • Why successful rebranding often requires significant change management and education. • The importance of tying brand initiatives to business goals and strategic priorities. • Why the real work begins after the brand launches and how to keep your brand alive and evolving. Strawberry Nevill spent 15 years in legal and policy roles, including three years as a litigator at a small law firm, before opening their consultancy. They help small law firms build more peaceful, productive practices by getting better at client communication, from marketing to closing the file (and beyond). You can find them at https://www.strawberrynevill.com/ or on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/strawberry-nevill/). Roy Sexton is the chief marketing & client development officer at Vedder. He is responsible for developing and implementing the firm's overall marketing strategy and overseeing all projects and personnel in the marketing department. Roy brings over 25 years of experience in various industries, with nearly 15 years of experience in the legal marketing field at prominent global firms. His career knowledge includes public relations and marketing planning, business development strategy, digital and social media outreach, attorney onboarding, and practice development. Beginning in 2020, he served as an active international board member of LMA and was elected as the organization's international president from 2023 to 2024. Roy has also been recognized by a number of legal publications and organizations including Crain's, INvolve People, and Corp! Magazine for his leadership capabilities, particularly as an executive within the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout his career, he has served as a board member for a number of Michigan-based charitable organizations, such as the Mosaic Youth Theatre of Detroit and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Alissa Pinck has more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of brand, communications, content, and PR. She pivoted to legal marketing after more than two decades in agency, nonprofit, startup, and professional services environments. Driven by a love of the written word and an insatiable sense of curiosity, Alissa has deep experience in brand positioning and messaging, media relations, reputation management, thought leadership, multi-channel content development, awards submissions, and business development.

Join Chef Dan Marek in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. From cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Dan tackled all variety of questions!Dan Marek is a chef educator who has been teaching vegan and vegetarian cooking for over 15 years. At Rouxbe, he is our Director of Plant-Based Culinary and Development where he helps develop content, classes and builds courses for many of our partners.Dan is a board member of Slow Food Austin, the Institute of Child Nutrition, and Conscious Capitalism. He has earned his BA in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and holds certificates in Nutrition from Cornell University.Prior to his role with Rouxbe, Dan worked with Whole Kids Foundation training teachers and food service at schools across the country on nutrition and culinary best practices. He also worked as a Healthy Eating Educator at Whole Foods Market's flagship store in Austin, TX, was a personal chef for some of Austin's elite business people, taught classes in culinary techniques at Austin Community College, The Natural Epicurean, and Le Cordon Bleu.Dan also regularly volunteers cooking or speaking about nutrition for the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Marathon Kids, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas.You can watch the original video version of this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rouxbe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of the Athlete Brand Advisor Podcast, host Greg Glynn, founder & CEO of Pliable Marketing talks with Teddi-Jann Covell about her lifelong connection to women's sports, art, leadership and advocacy. Before Title IX was fully implemented, Teddi-Jann knew that playing college sports was her dream. Raised in a sports-minded family, she was inspired by her father, a two-sport varsity athlete at the University of Maine during the 1950s. He declined an opportunity to play minor-league baseball to become a coach and teacher, and his contributions to the game later earned him induction into the Maine Baseball Hall of Fame. Teddi-Jann carried that athletic tradition to Cornell University's College of Architecture, Art and Planning, where she pursued her passion for art while playing both field hockey and ice hockey. During the episode, Teddi-Jann shares stories from the early years of women's college hockey and discusses how Cornell invested in its women's ice hockey program. She and Greg explore how opportunities for female athletes have evolved, the continued growth of women's hockey and what may be ahead for women's sports. Teddi-Jann also discusses her 30-year career as an air traffic controller with the Federal Aviation Administration. Her leadership roles included serving as vice president of Professional Women Controllers and as the local BGR ATCT president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association. Now 70, Teddi-Jann continues to play ice hockey at Alfond Arena in Orono, Maine. She also paints plein air and advocates for women's health through Nueva, a startup global wellness company. In the episode, Greg and Teddi-Jann also highlight University of Maine women's ice hockey player and Pliable athlete Lulu Rucinski. Lulu has used her platform to promote and raise support for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine through her “I Love Orono” campaign. Greg and Teddi-Jann discuss plans for a future collaboration with Lulu that combines their shared passion for hockey, creativity and community impact. Episode Highlights Teddi-Jann's experience pursuing college athletics before Title IX was fully implemented Growing up in a family shaped by baseball, coaching and the University of Maine Playing women's ice hockey at Cornell University Cornell's early investment in its women's ice hockey program The history and continued growth of women's college hockey and the PWHL Teddi-Jann's career as an artist and her passion for plein-air painting NIL for women's ice hockey players Lulu Rucinski's work supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maine Plans for a future collaboration involving Teddi-Jann, Lulu and Pliable What the future may hold for women's hockey and women's sports About the Athlete Brand Advisor Podcast Hosted by Greg Glynn, founder and CEO of Pliable Marketing, the Athlete Brand Advisor Podcast features conversations with athletes, sports leaders and industry professionals who are building meaningful brands and creating an impact through sports. The podcast explores athlete branding, name, image and likeness opportunities, community involvement, career development and the changing sports landscape.

August 3, 2026 - Dr. Juanita Morris of the Jerry J. Dawson Civic Leadership Institute and Amber Kaylor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about the DCLI Awards and upcoming programming, and RMHC summer updates. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We don't know why we have talked about Hillary Duff so much this week, but we have a little more. We unpack who Colleen's favorite Brady is (spoiler: it's Marsha). We had fun and did a great job raising funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities yesterday with our Bids For Kids, we have the recap to share! Thanks to our sponsors for this year's Bids For KIds as well: Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, The Groove, Minnesota Lynx, Animal Humane Society, and Hothouse Minneapolis - our favorite dance studio!Del Taco has been named the best fast food restaurant in the country, how do we get one here? August starts tomorrow and this year Jason is actually excited for the MN State Fair. Screen Queens: Colleen watched: "Louie Theroux: Inside The Manosphere" (Netflix) Leah got sporty with both "The Hawk" (Netflix) & "The Dink" (Apple) and Jason has the latest TV Headllines. "Two Fairy Godfathers" Update, Colin calls in to dish about the latest podcast episode and unpack his & Jason's latest "Champagne Fight".And show friend Stephanie Hanson calls in to challenge Leah's review of "The Dink" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are going a little off the rails today! All for a great cause. Thank you MyTalkers for always bringing your amazing support during our Annual Bid For Kids fundraiser to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest.We welcome Tim Bratland, President- Crystal Farms, and RMH Board member - A little bit about Tim:After meeting staff at a charitable event a couple years ago, Tim had to ask the RMH staff how Crystal Farms might be able to support families. The rest is history and Tim has responded with care and compassion all in support of RMH's dedication to the meal program and beyond.Screen Queens: Jason went all in for Shark Week, we get his review of "Shark Storm" (HBO Max)Colleen watched "Toxic Love Story" (Netflix) TV Headlines: "The Bombing of Pan-Am 103", Ben Affleck wins a million dollars & Ryan Murphy said he's not against a "Glee" reboot (Jason says don't do it).Heidi Brenegan from The Groove joins us on the phone to talk about her awesome age appropriate (if you are Leah & Colleen's age) dance parties.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donna & Steve chat with Amy from the Ronald McDonald House. They also speak with Ryan, whose family is currently staying at the House.In hour two, we play the "Mary" edition of the College of Pop Culture Knowledge, Donna's got opinions on bread bowl and what grocery items they only buy when its on saleFinally, old school struggles that people couldn't handle today, the origin of Milk-Bones and (maybe) we find out the Soup of the Day!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We chat with Kelly from Ronald McDonald House Charities - Upper Midwest, about the organization and all the incredible work they do! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donny Fandango set out with one goal: raise $53,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities...and then proceeded to absolutely crush it. The crew recaps the incredible Radiothon, the huge donations, the emotional moments, and—because this is The Rizzuto Show—the bizarre auction prizes everyone agreed to while Rizz was unconscious after wisdom tooth surgery.Speaking of surgery, Rizz shares the surprisingly abrupt experience of getting knocked out for his wisdom tooth extraction. No dramatic countdown. No floating through space. Just "What are your hobbies?" and instant blackout. The gang compares anesthesia stories, post-surgery meals, and why hydrocodone apparently turns Rizz into a man convinced invisible bugs are crawling on him.Lern makes her very first Facebook Marketplace purchase. What should have been a simple $35 weight bench somehow becomes an FBI-level covert operation involving porch pickups, Venmo timing, getaway driving, and apologizing to Ring doorbells.The crew debates Korean BBQ versus Brazilian steakhouses, discusses the strategy of "beating the house" at all-you-can-eat restaurants, admits to suffering from the legendary meat sweats, and somehow turns dipping sauces into a competitive sport.As if things weren't chaotic enough, Yellowstone provides one of the wildest viral videos of the week when an agitated bison launches a grandfather several feet into the air after a campsite encounter. The crew breaks down exactly what happened, why wildlife deserves way more personal space than tourists seem willing to give it, and why surviving a bison toss wasn't even the only animal-related headline making newsDanny McBride is writing a brand-new G.I. Joe movie. That's enough to send every child of the '80s and '90s into a nostalgic spiral, so naturally the gang spends way too much time debating what made the original cartoons great, why the previous movies never quite landed, and whether nostalgia is actually making a comeback or if we're all just getting old.Chef Liz from Tenacious Eats rolls into the studio with a full Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-themed dinner preview... and an actual Michelangelo joins the show. Suddenly we're talking Jim Henson costumes, pizza, arcade cabinets, Foot Clan hideouts, movie trivia, and enough food to make every listener immediately hungry.Then it's time for Crap on Celebrities, where Jay-Z shatters Yankee Stadium records with an unbelievable three-night concert event featuring an all-star lineup that somehow keeps getting bigger. Billy Corgan pitches a dream Smashing Pumpkins Sphere residency, The Rock refuses to give up on his Broadway dreams with Kevin Hart, and Hollywood keeps rebooting everything whether we asked for it or not.The gang also dives into blockbuster movie rumors, Batman casting speculation, Hunger Games returning to theaters, Michael Jackson's record-breaking biopic, American Horror Story returning to its witchy roots, and why Love Island somehow managed to hijack everyone's television. There are passionate debates about depressing movies, surprisingly heartfelt tributes to entertainment legends, and several moments where everyone completely loses the plot.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.Tourist Seriously Injured After Yellowstone Bison Launches Man 8 Feet In The AirBull gores runner in the face at Spain's San Fermin bull run festival, 12 others hurtRyanair passenger partially sucked out of window on flight from GreeceOklahoma woman, the last American in an iron lung, dies at 78Palm Harbor woman arrested for threatening to kill man, says ‘that's just what girls do': deputiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Donny Fandango set out with one goal: raise $53,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities...and then proceeded to absolutely crush it. The crew recaps the incredible Radiothon, the huge donations, the emotional moments, and—because this is The Rizzuto Show—the bizarre auction prizes everyone agreed to while Rizz was unconscious after wisdom tooth surgery.Apparently getting anesthesia is basically giving your coworkers power of attorney.Rizz returns to discover he's now the proud future owner of a very...unique...piece of jewelry, Melissa bought herself two hours in studio, and Donny narrowly escaped getting one of the weirdest tattoos imaginable. Charity wins, dignity loses. Everybody's happy.Speaking of surgery, Rizz shares the surprisingly abrupt experience of getting knocked out for his wisdom tooth extraction. No dramatic countdown. No floating through space. Just "What are your hobbies?" and instant blackout. The gang compares anesthesia stories, post-surgery meals, and why hydrocodone apparently turns Rizz into a man convinced invisible bugs are crawling on him.Meanwhile, Moon continues adding to his collection of "Craigslist Could Have Been My Last Day On Earth" stories, while Lern makes her very first Facebook Marketplace purchase. What should have been a simple $35 weight bench somehow becomes an FBI-level covert operation involving porch pickups, Venmo timing, getaway driving, and apologizing to Ring doorbells.Then everyone gets hungry.The crew debates Korean BBQ versus Brazilian steakhouses, discusses the strategy of "beating the house" at all-you-can-eat restaurants, admits to suffering from the legendary meat sweats, and somehow turns dipping sauces into a competitive sport.As if things weren't chaotic enough, Yellowstone provides one of the wildest viral videos of the week when an agitated bison launches a grandfather several feet into the air after a campsite encounter. The crew breaks down exactly what happened, why wildlife deserves way more personal space than tourists seem willing to give it, and why surviving a bison toss wasn't even the only animal-related headline making news.They also dive into the Running of the Bulls, debate whether life insurance covers intentionally sprinting in front of enormous angry animals, and discover that some adventures may be better left to someone else's vacation photos.It's another morning full of ridiculous conversations, genuine laughs, questionable life decisions, and proof that no matter how carefully you plan your day, someone is probably about to get launched by wildlife.If you're looking for your next daily comedy podcast, welcome home. The daily comedy podcast you know and love is back with another completely normal day that immediately goes off the rails. Thanks for making daily comedy podcast chaos part of your day.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshowConnect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show every weekday on 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, Missouri.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Rizz gets sidelined with swollen cheeks and missing wisdom teeth, someone has to steer the ship...and this time it's Donny Fandango. What follows is exactly the kind of controlled chaos you'd expect from The Rizzuto Show, except nobody's actually sure who's in charge.The crew kicks off another incredible RadioThon benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis while juggling song requests, business shout-outs, outrageous donation incentives, and the now-infamous "Big Dog" sounders that slowly drive everyone in the studio toward complete insanity. Every new donation means another round of audio torture, and somehow everyone keeps asking for more.Donny shares his surprisingly emotional quest for an Egg McMuffin before sunrise, the crew debates whether getting knocked out during dental surgery is worth the money, and everyone relives some absolutely horrifying dentist stories that might make you cancel your next appointment.Moon shares an unbelievable backstage story involving Tool drummer Danny Carey that nearly ended with someone's tour manager becoming a permanent stage decoration, while the gang also celebrates legendary rock bands, debates AC/DC eras, laughs through Conway Twitty requests, and somehow manages to keep an entire RadioThon moving while Riz recovers at home looking like an angry chipmunk.Along the way you'll hear incredible generosity from listeners supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities, hilarious business plugs, ridiculous inside jokes, and the kind of spontaneous moments that make this daily comedy podcast feel like hanging out with your funniest friends every morning.Whether you're here for the music stories, the Big Dog madness, the charity event, or simply to hear Donny survive one of the weirdest mornings in show history, this episode delivers nonstop laughs with a whole lot of heart.Thanks for supporting another daily comedy podcast from The Rizzuto Show. Every download, every share, and every donation helps keep the laughs—and the good causes—rolling.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Rizz gets sidelined with swollen cheeks and missing wisdom teeth, someone has to steer the ship...and this time it's Donny Fandango. What follows is exactly the kind of controlled chaos you'd expect from The Rizzuto Show, except nobody's actually sure who's in charge.The crew kicks off another incredible RadioThon benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis while juggling song requests, business shout-outs, outrageous donation incentives, and the now-infamous "Big Dog" sounders that slowly drive everyone in the studio toward complete insanity. Every new donation means another round of audio torture, and somehow everyone keeps asking for more.Donny shares his surprisingly emotional quest for an Egg McMuffin before sunrise, the crew debates whether getting knocked out during dental surgery is worth the money, and everyone relives some absolutely horrifying dentist stories that might make you cancel your next appointment.Moon shares an unbelievable backstage story involving Tool drummer Danny Carey that nearly ended with someone's tour manager becoming a permanent stage decoration, while the gang also celebrates legendary rock bands, debates AC/DC eras, laughs through Conway Twitty requests, and somehow manages to keep an entire RadioThon moving while Riz recovers at home looking like an angry chipmunk.Along the way you'll hear incredible generosity from listeners supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities, hilarious business plugs, ridiculous inside jokes, and the kind of spontaneous moments that make this daily comedy podcast feel like hanging out with your funniest friends every morning.Whether you're here for the music stories, the Big Dog madness, the charity event, or simply to hear Donny survive one of the weirdest mornings in show history, this episode delivers nonstop laughs with a whole lot of heart.Thanks for supporting another daily comedy podcast from The Rizzuto Show. Every download, every share, and every donation helps keep the laughs—and the good causes—rolling.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Rizz gets sidelined with swollen cheeks and missing wisdom teeth, someone has to steer the ship...and this time it's Donny Fandango. What follows is exactly the kind of controlled chaos you'd expect from The Rizzuto Show, except nobody's actually sure who's in charge.The crew kicks off another incredible RadioThon benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis while juggling song requests, business shout-outs, outrageous donation incentives, and the now-infamous "Big Dog" sounders that slowly drive everyone in the studio toward complete insanity. Every new donation means another round of audio torture, and somehow everyone keeps asking for more.Donny shares his surprisingly emotional quest for an Egg McMuffin before sunrise, the crew debates whether getting knocked out during dental surgery is worth the money, and everyone relives some absolutely horrifying dentist stories that might make you cancel your next appointment.Moon shares an unbelievable backstage story involving Tool drummer Danny Carey that nearly ended with someone's tour manager becoming a permanent stage decoration, while the gang also celebrates legendary rock bands, debates AC/DC eras, laughs through Conway Twitty requests, and somehow manages to keep an entire RadioThon moving while Riz recovers at home looking like an angry chipmunk.Along the way you'll hear incredible generosity from listeners supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities, hilarious business plugs, ridiculous inside jokes, and the kind of spontaneous moments that make this daily comedy podcast feel like hanging out with your funniest friends every morning.Whether you're here for the music stories, the Big Dog madness, the charity event, or simply to hear Donny survive one of the weirdest mornings in show history, this episode delivers nonstop laughs with a whole lot of heart.Thanks for supporting another daily comedy podcast from The Rizzuto Show. Every download, every share, and every donation helps keep the laughs—and the good causes—rolling.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Rizz gets sidelined with swollen cheeks and missing wisdom teeth, someone has to steer the ship...and this time it's Donny Fandango. What follows is exactly the kind of controlled chaos you'd expect from The Rizzuto Show, except nobody's actually sure who's in charge.The crew kicks off another incredible RadioThon benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis while juggling song requests, business shout-outs, outrageous donation incentives, and the now-infamous "Big Dog" sounders that slowly drive everyone in the studio toward complete insanity. Every new donation means another round of audio torture, and somehow everyone keeps asking for more.Donny shares his surprisingly emotional quest for an Egg McMuffin before sunrise, the crew debates whether getting knocked out during dental surgery is worth the money, and everyone relives some absolutely horrifying dentist stories that might make you cancel your next appointment.Moon shares an unbelievable backstage story involving Tool drummer Danny Carey that nearly ended with someone's tour manager becoming a permanent stage decoration, while the gang also celebrates legendary rock bands, debates AC/DC eras, laughs through Conway Twitty requests, and somehow manages to keep an entire RadioThon moving while Riz recovers at home looking like an angry chipmunk.Along the way you'll hear incredible generosity from listeners supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities, hilarious business plugs, ridiculous inside jokes, and the kind of spontaneous moments that make this daily comedy podcast feel like hanging out with your funniest friends every morning.Whether you're here for the music stories, the Big Dog madness, the charity event, or simply to hear Donny survive one of the weirdest mornings in show history, this episode delivers nonstop laughs with a whole lot of heart.Thanks for supporting another daily comedy podcast from The Rizzuto Show. Every download, every share, and every donation helps keep the laughs—and the good causes—rolling.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShowHear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

July 6, 2026 - Amber Kaylor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about their upcoming golf outing, adding services for high-risk expecting mothers, future facilities, and the opening of their family room. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Chef Dan Marek in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. From cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Dan tackled all variety of questions!Dan Marek is a chef educator who has been teaching vegan and vegetarian cooking for over 15 years. At Rouxbe, he is our Director of Plant-Based Culinary and Development where he helps develop content, classes and builds courses for many of our partners.Dan is a board member of Slow Food Austin, the Institute of Child Nutrition, and Conscious Capitalism. He has earned his BA in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and holds certificates in Nutrition from Cornell University.Prior to his role with Rouxbe, Dan worked with Whole Kids Foundation training teachers and food service at schools across the country on nutrition and culinary best practices. He also worked as a Healthy Eating Educator at Whole Foods Market's flagship store in Austin, TX, was a personal chef for some of Austin's elite business people, taught classes in culinary techniques at Austin Community College, The Natural Epicurean, and Le Cordon Bleu.Dan also regularly volunteers cooking or speaking about nutrition for the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Marathon Kids, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas.You can watch the original video version of this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rouxbe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Many people have never heard of Ryan Furby, yet they have likely experienced the impact of the work he does. After an international career with some of the world’s largest corporations, including FedEx, Philip Morris International, and Biogen, Ryan returned to Louisiana and quietly built a consulting practice that helps organizations navigate complex business challenges through strategic communications, public affairs, and reputation management. Today, as CEO of RAF Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, he advises companies while also giving generously of his time to Acadiana’s nonprofit and civic organizations. In this episode of Discover Lafayette, Ryan demystifies a profession that often operates behind the scenes. He explains how organizations earn, and sometimes lose, the public’s trust, why communications belong at the executive table, and how thoughtful leadership can determine whether a company thrives during moments of opportunity or crisis. As Ryan succinctly explains, “I’m in the trust business. I’m in the reputation business.“ Louisiana Roots, Global Experience Ryan’s career has taken him around the world, but Louisiana has always remained home. Born in Baton Rouge, raised in Mandeville, and educated at Loyola University New Orleans, Ryan grew up with deep family ties throughout South Louisiana. His mother’s family has roots in Lafayette stretching back generations, while his father’s family is from Alexandria. After nearly twenty years of pursuing increasingly demanding international leadership roles, Ryan found himself burned out. “I’d been chasing jobs and money and career all around the world for 20 years,” he recalls. “I was at a point where I was really burned out.” Initially, moving to Lafayette was intended to be temporary, a place where he and his wife could regroup while raising their two young children closer to family. “We’ll spend a year. See how it goes.” Eight years later, Lafayette has become home. That decision changed not only his family’s life, but the community that would eventually benefit from his leadership. Learning Leadership at FedEx Ryan credits much of his professional development to his years at FedEx, where he describes the company as “my training ground” and “my MBA.” Working inside one of the world’s largest transportation companies gave him unprecedented exposure to executive decision-making and corporate strategy. Few people influenced him more than FedEx founder Fred Smith. “I thought of him as a professor,” Ryan says. “Every time he spoke, I just absorbed all of that.” Smith’s military background shaped the culture of the company through a simple but powerful philosophy: “Shoot. Move. Communicate.” Ryan explains that the phrase represented more than a slogan. It embodied how organizations must continually adapt, execute, and communicate internally to remain successful. At FedEx, communications wasn’t an afterthought, it was part of executive leadership. Communications professionals sat alongside legal counsel, operations leaders, marketing executives, and division presidents, helping shape decisions before they became headlines. As Ryan explains, their role was often to become “the conscience of the organization,” helping leaders ask difficult questions: “If you mess up, how do you own it? How do you fix it? How do you prevent it from happening again?” Katrina: Helping New Orleans Recover One of Ryan’s defining professional experiences came in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. From FedEx’s corporate “war room,” he watched the devastation unfold while simultaneously helping coordinate logistics and charitable efforts to support New Orleans’ recovery. The experience was deeply personal. “I felt like New Orleans was my home,” he says. “Watching that and then knowing what my friends and family were experiencing felt very personal.” Among the recovery efforts he remains most proud of was helping the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas reopen. After Katrina, nearly every animal inside the aquarium died when life-support systems failed. The surviving penguins and two sea otters had been relocated to California while the facility rebuilt. When the aquarium asked FedEx for help bringing the animals home, Ryan immediately recognized the symbolic importance. “This is going to be big. This is a story.” FedEx ultimately chartered one of its own aircraft to transport the animals back to New Orleans, sponsored the exhibit, and helped organize a major reopening celebration nearly one year after the storm. “It was symbolic of what New Orleans needed,” Ryan reflects. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUvQQr-obXU The story became a powerful reminder that communications is about far more than publicity; it is about helping communities recover, celebrate milestones, and restore hope. Reinvention on a Global Stage Ryan’s next chapter took him to Switzerland with Philip Morris International. To many, accepting a position with a tobacco company might seem surprising. Ryan explains that by the time he joined, the company’s leadership was investing heavily in research and development to transition smokers toward reduced-risk alternatives. His responsibility was helping one of the world’s most heavily regulated companies navigate communications in an increasingly digital world. Unlike traditional consumer brands, every communication had to operate within extraordinary legal constraints. “It was always trying to find a path through all of the barriers,” he says. Living overseas also transformed his family’s perspective. Ryan and his wife immersed their children in French-speaking schools, traveled extensively throughout Europe, and developed friendships with colleagues from across the globe, including Ukraine, Russia, Turkey, and Eastern Europe. Those experiences fundamentally changed how he views the world. “I tend to see things from both sides,” he says. “I give the other side the benefit of the doubt.” That balanced perspective continues to shape both his consulting practice and his civic leadership today. Choosing Lafayette When Ryan eventually returned to the United States through Biogen, he briefly considered relocating to Boston. Instead, he chose Lafayette. His reason was remarkably simple. Family. “I wanted them to know their family,” he says of his children. Equally important was his desire to become part of a genuine community. Living abroad had shown him what it meant to be welcomed professionally but never fully belong. Louisiana offered something different. “I wanted to be part of the people, part of the community.” Rather than simply living in Lafayette, Ryan intentionally sought opportunities to serve. That commitment eventually led him to board leadership with organizations including the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana, as well as service on the committee that selected the new president of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Building RAF Strategic Communications Ryan eventually founded RAF Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, naming the company after his initials, “RAF,” colleagues had called him throughout his FedEx career. Today, he helps organizations clarify strategy, improve communications, strengthen relationships with government and stakeholders, and successfully compete for major contracts. One example close to home involved Acadiana Waste Services. When the company prepared its proposal for Lafayette’s residential solid waste contract, Ryan brought years of experience responding to complex Request for Proposals. His advice was practical: “Answer the question. Get the score you need.” But beyond simply answering technical requirements, Ryan helped the locally owned company present itself with the polish and professionalism expected of much larger national competitors. “If you want to know how the big ones operate,” he says, “this is how they do it.” Today, he continues serving as a communications consultant for Acadiana Waste Services while helping the company build relationships throughout the community. And Ryan says, ” Just a side note, we have a monthly meeting with LCG and each month, it’s another month of no fines. To have no fines means you’ve collected every single route. If you miss something, you have 24 hours to fix it. No fines in this industry is unheard of. They are a great company and great people. I’m really fortunate to work with them.” Reputation Can Take Decades to Build—and Minutes to Lose One of the most fascinating portions of our conversation centered on reputation management. Ryan discussed recent corporate case studies ranging from Fender Guitars to BP’s Deepwater Horizon response, illustrating how quickly public trust can disappear. Quoting Warren Buffett, Ryan offered one of the interview’s most memorable observations: “It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.” His work often involves helping organizations ask difficult questions before problems become public crises. “The best examples of what I do,” he explains, “never hit the papers because the issues have been handled properly before they were out there to ruin the reputation of the company.” It is a reminder that successful communication isn’t simply about responding well, it is about making wiser decisions from the beginning. Giving Back to Acadiana Despite an international résumé, Ryan speaks most enthusiastically about community service. His involvement with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra reflects his belief that arts organizations help define the character of a community. He praises board chairman Robert Schacht for modernizing the organization while expanding educational programming, movie concerts, chamber performances, and outreach designed to welcome new audiences. “We’re trying to bring in education and students and have fun,” Ryan says. “I just think performing arts is so important for community.” That same philosophy guides his volunteer work across Acadiana. As he explains: “Work is just a piece of who I am.” “What I can give back is much more rewarding.” Listen to the Full Conversation Ryan Furby’s career has taken him from Louisiana to Switzerland, from global boardrooms to local nonprofit organizations, yet one lesson consistently emerges throughout our conversation: Businesses succeed not simply because they have great products, but because they earn trust. Whether advising Fortune 500 companies, helping a locally owned business compete for a transformational contract, or volunteering with organizations that enrich Acadiana, Ryan brings the same thoughtful approach to leadership: listening carefully, understanding multiple perspectives, and helping people achieve their best outcomes. His story is ultimately not just about communications. It’s about character, credibility, and the relationships that make communities and organizations stronger. For more information about his services, visit https://rafmarketing.com/.

Join Chef Dan Marek in his virtual office as he welcomes all of your questions. From cooking techniques to course-specific questions, to how to turn your cooking passion into profit or simply hearing the perspective of a professional chef, Chef Dan tackled all variety of questions!Dan Marek is a chef educator who has been teaching vegan and vegetarian cooking for over 15 years. At Rouxbe, he is our Director of Plant-Based Culinary and Development where he helps develop content, classes and builds courses for many of our partners.Dan is a board member of Slow Food Austin, the Institute of Child Nutrition, and Conscious Capitalism. He has earned his BA in Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and holds certificates in Nutrition from Cornell University.Prior to his role with Rouxbe, Dan worked with Whole Kids Foundation training teachers and food service at schools across the country on nutrition and culinary best practices. He also worked as a Healthy Eating Educator at Whole Foods Market's flagship store in Austin, TX, was a personal chef for some of Austin's elite business people, taught classes in culinary techniques at Austin Community College, The Natural Epicurean, and Le Cordon Bleu.Dan also regularly volunteers cooking or speaking about nutrition for the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, Marathon Kids, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas.You can watch the original video version of this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rouxbe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Send Kiona a Text Message!Rebecca takes us alongside her through the journey of choosing to be a single parent, finding a sperm donor, finding out she conceived twins, and then having to deal with being bounced around hospitals during her pregnancy to keep her babies from being born extremely prematurely. It is a wild ride with a very happy ending. Take a listen and let me know what your favorite part was by sending me a text! Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational purposes only, with no intention of giving or replacing any medical advice. I, Kiona Nessenbaum, am not a licensed medical professional. All advice that is given on the podcast is from the personal experience of the storytellers. All medical or health-related questions should be directed to your licensed provider.  Also, there is a small mention of stillbirth when speaking of how she came up with her babies' names around the 59-minute mark.Another great twin birth story is episode 10-Kendra Buchholz-Miscarriage-Vaginal Twin Birth-Mora & WrenResources:Perinatal Support of Washington: https://perinatalsupport.org/ Postpartum Support International: https://www.postpartum.netRonald McDonald House Charities-New Zealand: https://rmhc.org.nz/Ronald McDonald House Charities:https://ronaldmcdonaldhouse.org/Definitions: Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Dichorionic-Diamniotic (Di-Di) TwinsBreech Baby PresentationIntrauterine Insemination (IUI) Support the showThank you so much for tuning in to this episode! If you like this podcast, don't hesitate to share it and leave a review so it can bring the podcast to the attention of others.If you want to share your own birth story or experience on the Birth As We Know It™️ Podcast, head over to https://birthasweknowitpodcast.com/ or fill out this Guest Request Form.  Support the podcast and become a part of the BAWKI™️ Community by becoming a Patron on the Birth As We Know It Patreon Page! And don't forget to join in on the fun in the Private Facebook Group! 

June 1, 2026 - Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about how the current economy is impacting their guests, ways people can get involved, watching sports with her family, and her time on Byers & Co. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For more than a century, WOWO Radio has remained one of America’s most recognized and respected radio stations. Founded in 1925, WOWO continues to combine heritage broadcasting with innovative programming, award-winning news coverage, and unmatched community service. In 2025, WOWO celebrated 100 years on the air while continuing to expand its statewide and national presence. The station broadcasted live from the U.S. Capitol to help kick off America’s 250th Birthday celebration. WOWO also recently opened a state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, hosting nationally syndicated broadcasters including Glenn Beck and Clay Travis & Buck Sexton. WOWO’s legacy has been shaped by legendary broadcasters including Hall of Famers Bob Sievers and Bob Chase, whose influence helped define generations of radio excellence. WOWO also continued its commitment to Northeast Indiana through 78 years of the Penny Pitch campaign. Over the past decade alone, Penny Pitch has raised more than $1 million supporting organizations including Shepherd’s House, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Indiana, Honor Flight Northeast Indiana, and Breastie Boxes. WOWO has earned multiple NAB Marconi Radio Awards, including 2014 and 2022 Medium Market Station of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 4, 2026 - Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about their recent Red Shoe Gala event in Springfield and ways that people can get involved with them. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Swig & Swine Barbecue Founder Anthony DiBernardo shares the story of his South Carolina restaurant, from sleeping on a cot set up by a smoker in 2014 to six locations across the Palmetto State today. The Holy Smokes Founder also explains how he aligned fellow Charleston business, Home Team Barbecue and Aaron Siegel, to create the annual charitable event that provides a visible impact for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston and Hogs for the Cause. Don't miss Anthony's plans for a meat-and-three tribute to his late son. Listen now, and you'll also get his review of the Carolina BBQ Festival and find out which N.C. pitmaster he'd like to add to the Holy Smokes lineup. This episode of The Low & Slow Barbecue Show is sponsored by Carolina BBQ Festival. Visit CarolinaBBQFest.org to get connected and keep up with the latest Carolina BBQ Festival events supporting Operation BBQ Relief. Stay tuned for details on the fall Pig Pickin' coming soon! Visit The Low & Slow Barbecue Show website here!  

In this episode of Roofing Road Trips®, host Megan Ellsworth is joined by Jason Stanley of IB Roof Systems to talk about the importance of giving back to the community. With IB Roof Systems' long-standing support for Ronald McDonald House Charities, Jason will talk about how roofing companies can make a meaningful impact by offering their expertise and getting involved in charitable initiatives like the Hearts on the Green Golf Tournament. Jason shares IB Roof Systems' commitment to maintaining roofs for Ronald McDonald Houses and why it's essential for companies in the roofing industry to contribute to causes that support families in need. Tune in to discover how giving back can strengthen communities, support families in need and elevate the impact of the roofing industry.   Learn more at RoofersCoffeeShop.com!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/     Are you a contractor looking for resources? Become an R-Club Member today! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rcs-club-sign-up     Sign up for the Week in Roofing!  https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/sign-up     Learn more about (CUSTOMER NAME) here! https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/directory/ib-roof-systems   Follow Us!   https://www.facebook.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/rooferscoffeeshop-com   https://x.com/RoofCoffeeShop   https://www.instagram.com/rooferscoffeeshop/   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAQTC5U3FL9M-_wcRiEEyvw   https://www.pinterest.com/rcscom/   https://www.tiktok.com/@rooferscoffeeshop   https://www.rooferscoffeeshop.com/rss     #IBRoofSystems #RoofersCoffeeShop #MetalCoffeeShop #AskARoofer #CoatingsCoffeeShop #RoofingProfessionals #RoofingContractors #RoofingIndustry 

Chad stopped by with details on the RMHC raffle of a rare bottle of Weller Millenium Bourbon. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold and the drawing will take place on June 11 at the Cork and Pork event

April 6, 2026 - Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about their 40th anniversary and their Red Shoe Gala event. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jill Christopher from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley joins Amy and JJ to talk about what is on their wish list this month: Toiletwands, decaf K-cups, aluminum foil and instant oatmeal! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Pederson, a Ronald McDonald House Charities mom, joins to share her family's emotional journey as her four-year-old daughter, Lacie, undergoes multiple heart surgeries. Kelly talks about how the Ronald McDonald House has become a vital home-away-from-home, giving their family a place to rest, recharge, and find support while focusing on Lacie's recovery and growing strength each day. She also highlights the difference RMHC makes for families facing medical crises far from home. Through March 17th, local McDonald's owner/operators will donate 25 cents from every Shamrock Shake sold to Ronald McDonald House Charities Upper Midwest, a promotion that raises more than $50,000 annually and helps provide complimentary lodging, meals, and essential support for families traveling to Minnesota and across the Upper Midwest in search of the best care for their children. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 9, 2026 - Amber Kaylor of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois, and Gary Birschbach, Andy Birschbach, and Laura Reynolds of McDonald's joined Byers & Co to talk about how the West Eldorado McDonald's restaurant repeated as the top area store for money collected for the year to benefit RMHC. Listen to the podcast now! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jill Christopher has some simple items that you can pick up, donate and support our local Ronald McDonald House. These items include Disposable Coffee Cups (with lids) K-Cups Regular Coffee Preemie and Regular DiapersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We share how Ronald McDonald House Charities of Northeast Kansas keeps families close to pediatric care, removes daily burdens, and plans upgrades and events to meet rising demand. We also outline simple ways Manhattan-area listeners can help, from rounding up at McDonald's to sponsoring local fundraisers.• mission to house families with children in treatment• services including private rooms, meals, laundry, and transport• steady demand with average 13-day stays and waitlists• exterior facelift and new security system for safety• upcoming room renovations and practical facility upgrades• spring sporting clays and golf events with auctions• August gala with live and virtual auctions• sponsorship options and social media amplification• auction item needs matched to each event's theme• Manhattan, Geary, and Riley County families as major users• how to help locally via roundup, CX012 at Dylan's, pop tabs, and Amazon wishlist• website link and contact to get involved“Registration's open right now if you want to get in on that early bird pricing for a round of clays”GMCFCFAs

Steve Landers Jr. and Janelle Mason with Ronald McDonald House Charities join Justin and DJ in The Zone to talk about the Chocolate Fantasy Ball.

Jill Christopher, with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley, joins Amy and JJ to talk about what's needed at the house - and, there is still time to get Sweetheart Ball tickets: https://rmhcfargo.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 2, 2026 - Amber Kaylor of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois joined Byers & Co to talk about the Give a Little Love campaign at McDonald's, Red Shoe Gala, and their 40th anniversary. Listen to the podcast now!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you build a storytelling rhythm that can fuel your fundraising efforts all year long? Max Kringen of Tellwell Story Co. is EXACTLY who nonprofits call when they want to stop guessing.We kick off by going behind the scenes of a Ronald McDonald House Charities gala where a beautiful, cinematic story helped raise more than $350,000 in one night.Max walks us through how Clara's story was selected, the meaning of narrative transportation, and how organizations can reposition themselves as the “helpful guide” instead of the hero.Once you hear Max's wildly practical “Story Seasons” framework, you won't be scrambling for stories in May or guessing what donors should hear in October. You'll be fueling generosity all year long!Resources & LinksConnect with Max on LinkedIn, subscribe to his newsletter, Start With Story, and learn more about Tellwell Story Co.Grab your ticket to Max's nonprofit storytelling conference, WellTold, on April 30, 2026. LettrLabs is the proud presenter of Missions to Movements. LettrLabs helps nonprofits build lasting donor relationships through real, handwritten mail that's fully automated - turning moments of intent into meaningful connection. From thank-yous to impact updates, they help you cut through with mail donors actually open, remember, and trust. Register now for the FREE Monthly Giving Summit on February 25-26th, the only virtual event where nonprofits unite to master monthly giving, attract committed believers, and fund the future with confidence. The Mini Monthly Giving Mastermind: A high-touch Mini Mastermind + optional in-person retreat (May 6-8) for nonprofit leaders that have an existing monthly giving program and ready to take it to the next level with 1:1 and peer support. Apply now! Let's Connect! Send a DM on Instagram or LinkedIn and let us know what you think of the show! My book, The Monthly Giving Mastermind, is here! Grab a copy here and learn my framework to bu...

Colleen VanBlarcom: McDonald's Operator, Legacy Builder, and Culture ChampionIn this episode, we sit down with Colleen VanBlarcom—owner/operator of 11 McDonald's restaurants across Southern Minnesota. With a career spanning four decades and roots in one of McDonald's most storied family lineages, Colleen shares what it takes to lead a growing, values-driven organization under the Golden Arches.From scrubbing floors as a teen to managing multi-unit operations in Mankato, Owatonna, Waseca, Medford, and Eagan, Colleen's story is steeped in grit, growth, and generational wisdom. She opens up about her father's early days with McDonald's—back when there were just over 200 locations nationwide—and how his legacy shaped her path as both a business leader and community builder.Colleen reflects on small-town adjustments, lessons learned from corporate legends, and how a surprise visit from Ray Kroc changed the course of her family's journey. She shares insights on leadership, problem-solving, and what it takes to maintain a strong culture in one of the world's most recognizable brands.And in a Get Deep exclusive, Colleen reveals the future location of Mankato's newest McDonald's restaurant—news you'll hear here first.Stick around for a heartfelt conversation about service, resilience, and the human side of fast food—plus powerful stories about her team's impact through the Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Jill Christopher, with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley, joins Amy and JJ to talk about the holidays at the Ronald McDonald House. Find more here: https://rmhcfargo.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Giving Tuesday episode brings together seven incredible organizations making a real difference in the Omaha community. Hosts Chantel Windeshausen and Liz Malmberg, along with Centris Vice President of Community Relations, Dawn Gonzalez, sit down with five of the seven 2025 Centris Community Impact Grant winners to discuss their missions and the lives they're changing.Hear from Emily Moser of Ronald McDonald House Charities about providing a home-away-from-home for families with critically ill children. Representatives from Project Harmony's Connections program, Kodjovi and Joanna, discuss bringing school-based mental health therapy and expressive arts groups to Omaha-area students. Amy Krause and Leigh Sitenauer from Bags of Fun share how they deliver joy to kids battling serious illnesses. Melissa Nelson of Neighborgood explains how their market-choice pantry fights food insecurity in Sarpy County. And, Melissa Glenn from the Builder Foundation discusses training the next generation of construction trade specialists.Plus, hear about the homes Habitat for Humanity North Platte and Volunteers Assisting — two additional grant recipients unable to join but making equally important impacts.Bags of Fun Omaha: https://bagsoffunomaha.org/ The Builder Foundation: https://builderfoundation.org/ NeighborGood: https://neighborgoodpantry.org/ North Platte Area Habitat for Humanity: https://www.nphabitat.org/ Project Harmony Child Advocacy Center: https://projectharmony.com/ Ronald McDonald House Charities Omaha: https://rmhcomaha.org/ Volunteers Assisting Seniors (VAS): https://vas-nebraska.org/– About A Penny or Two for Your Thoughts –When it comes to all things financial, there are often a lot of questions. Being two marketers and moms on a budget, we certainly have all the questions. That's why we're bringing in the subject matter experts to help educate us on all things financial and get their thoughts to help improve our financial wellness and the financial well-being of our communities. Join us for a few laughs, some great insights, and hopefully, a few tips you can take on your path to financial success.Visit us at our website: https://www.centrisfcu.org/a-penny-or...Listen to our Podcast on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Lf8gGY...Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...*Follow Centris on Social Media:*https://www.facebook.com/CentrisFCUhttps://www.instagram.com/centrisfcu/https://twitter.com/CentrisFCUhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/centris-federal-credit-union/This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!

I talk Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida with some very special guests. It's episode #861 of The ANEZ SEZ podcast...

Jill Christopher, the Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Red River Valley, joins Amy and JJ the first Wednesday of each month on KFGO. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get ready for a wild ride as Donny and The Rizzuto Show crew gear up to get their ears pierced! Thanks to a super generous $10,000 donation from Dr. Corey at Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry during Donny's #28HourRadiothon our brave team agreed to get their ears pierced live on air—all to support the amazing work done by the Ronald McDonald House. This episode is a mix of laughter, camaraderie, and a few unexpected surprises along the way!Show Notes:Thanks to Dr. Corey at Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry for the $10,000 donation to The Ronald McDonald House Charities during Donny's 28-Hour Radiothon:https://www.littlesmilespediatricdentist.com/Gen Z thinks you're ‘old' at this insultingly early age — you might already be ‘over the hill' and not know it: new study.https://nypost.com/2025/07/17/science/gen-z-thinks-youre-old-at-this-insultingly-early-age-you-might-already-be-over-the-hill-and-not-know-it-new-study/Beware: 40 percent of house guests snoop around.Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams - Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows ⁠http://www.1057thepoint.com/RizzSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Brown welcomes listeners to another engaging episode of the Angus Underground, featuring three diverse segments. Interview with Colonel Joe Goggins: A deep dive into the influence of Joe Goggins in the cattle industry, his role in the Common Ground Coalition, and the importance of sustainability in agriculture. Tennessee Angus Association Field Day: Dallas Waltemath discusses the upcoming field day at ZWT Ranch, highlighting the educational opportunities and networking potential for attendees. Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show: Casey Anderson and Isabella Grotto share insights into this charitable event benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities, emphasizing community involvement and support for families in need. Key Takeaways: The Common Ground Coalition aims to unify the cattle industry around shared goals and objectives. The Tennessee Angus Association Field Day offers a platform for learning and connecting with fellow breeders. The Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show is a significant event supporting families with critically ill children through the Ronald McDonald House Charities. Call to Action: Visit the Common Ground Coalition website to learn more and show your support. Attend the Tennessee Angus Association Field Day for a chance to network and gain valuable insights. Support the Iowa Governor's Charity Steer Show by donating or attending the event.Links:CommonGroundCoalition.netZWTRanch.comhttps://www.iowagovernorscharitysteershow.com/ Learn more about our sponsor, Montana Ranch, by visiting MontanaRanchAngus.com.

THANK YOU Mytalkers for showing up for our Bids For Kids fundraiser to support our friends at the Ronald McDonald House Charities and Jason shares some Costco Kirkland insider info he learned from the recent Wall Street Journal documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

THANK YOU Mytalkers for showing up for our Bids For Kids fundraiser to support our friends at the Ronald McDonald House Charities and Jason shares some Costco Kirkland insider info he learned from the recent Wall Street Journal documentary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your generous Bids for Kids to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities keep rolling in, we have a Trivia bidding war! Plus, Leah's full size Dirt Alert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amy from Ronald McDonald House Charities joins us in the studio with a special furry guest, we talk the new season of Hacks and we have Hot Topics to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your generous Bids for Kids to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities keep rolling in, we have a Trivia bidding war! Plus, Leah's full size Dirt Alert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices