From the Bridge

On today’s episode, Rick calls up Carl Thomas to talk all things leadership. They discuss how to reinvent yourself, Carl offers his insight on leadership and tells us about his forthcoming podcast “The Best Boss Ever”. As always we feature another great placed to eat “On The Road with Rick” and hear a “rant” From The Soapbox.

Today’s show is all about change. Rick’s guest Gordon Whitener has reinvented himself and his businesses multiple times in the past and continues to do so. We get a look at his dynamic career and hear what he thinks will change as we head into uncharted territory with College Sports. 

This week Rick discusses the ever-changing impact Covid-19 is having on Experiential Marketing. He highlights the importance of Mental Health Awareness and interviews the Founder of Mobile Media Enterprises, Bob Lewis, to hear about his fascinating career in experiential marketing and the role Cannabis has played in his life.

This week, Rick proposes a possible solution to the long-term financing crisis of College Athletics. He calls Krista Massey, one of the top executives in the corporate arena, to discuss what buyers want to see from sellers. And as always, he shares another delicious edition of ‘On The Road With Rick’ .

On today’s episode Rick is joined by Mike Boykin. As Founder of Bespoke Sports and Entertainment, Mike discusses what he and his team are doiing to pivot during this unprecedented time in Sports Entertainment.

On today’s episode, Rick invites Peter Sorckoff to discuss the fascinating link between behavioral science and business. They dive deep into the concept of “fandom” and how it effects the world of marketing and branding. Rick brings us another edition of “The Soapbox” and reveals one of his favorite places to eat ‘On The Road with Rick’.

This week From The Bridge, Captain Rick Jones discusses how the world of outdoor sports has seen a shocking increase in demand during the course of COVID-19. His guest is THE Hal Shaffer, an Alabama native, lifelong outdoorsman and host of The Outdoor Channel’s: “Drop Zone”. They discuss the vital role outdoorsman play in our ecosystem and more.

This week is all about mentors. Captain Rick Jones interviews one of his own personal mentors and Collegiate Sports Marketing legend: Jim Host about his life, his career and his new book “Changing The Game”. He gets back on his Soap Box to ask “Where are all the Statesmen?” and we check out another great place to eat On The Road with Rick.

On the very first episode of Season Two, Captain Rick Jones addresses the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the live events industry. He debuts a brand new segment titled “Soapbox” and interviews Jeff Goodman, CEO of Ticketsmarter and Ticketsmarter.com to discuss the future of Live Events in a post Corona Virus world.

In the exciting Season Finale of From The Bridge, The Captain dives into all of the topics that are typically considered “Politically Incorrect”. He interviews Brad Todd about Coach To Cure MD and what it’s like to work in the “sport” of politics. He shares four hot takes on current events in Sports Marketing and of course another great place to eat, On The Road with Rick. A special Thank You to all of you how have joined us for Season One of From The Bridge, we are so grateful for your listenership and look forward to bringing you Season 2!