"I didn't take a whole lot of crap from anybody."

In this edition of No Holds Barred, Rich Roth sits down with Karl Hess—a man who spent decades at the center of college basketball’s biggest stages. Hess held Liberty University’s all-time scoring record for 40 years before transitioning into a storied, and often controversial, career as an ACC official.

In this episode, Karl discusses:

• The Legendary Coaches: Behind-the-scenes stories of dealing with Mike Krzyzewski, Dean Smith, Rick Pitino, and Bobby Knight.

  
  

• The NC State Incident: For the first time, Karl gives his side of the 2012 ejection of Wolfpack legends Corciani and Gugliotta.

  
  

• The Pressure of the Final Four: What it’s really like officiating on the game's biggest stage and the "feel" required for last-second calls.

  
  

• The Transition: Why he left the court to become a psychologist and how he views the game today.

Whether you loved him or loved to hate him, you won't want to miss Karl’s candid takes on the "politics" of officiating and the legendary figures of the ACC.

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Join Rich Roth as he sits down with retired Colonel Tom Current—a man whose career spans from the grueling training of the Army Rangers and Special Forces to a legal career dedicated to defending faith-based institutions.

In this episode, Col. Current shares:

• The "guilt" that drove him to volunteer for Ranger and Special Forces training during the Vietnam era.

  
  

• What it really means to be a "Quiet Professional" and why teamwork beats a "Rambo" mentality.

  
  

• The incredible story of a general, a stained-glass plaque, and meeting John Wayne’s widow.

  
  

• His current mission: Serving homeless veterans through the Lynchburg Area Veterans Council and the Desmond Doss House.

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In this episode of No Holds Barred, Rich Roth sits down with Mark Maslow, the founder of Southern Landscape Group. Mark’s story is a masterclass in entrepreneurship, beginning at age 9 with a push mower and evolving into one of Central Virginia’s premier outdoor living firms.But this isn't just a "success story." Mark opens up about the brutal reality of burnout that led to a life-threatening kidney failure in 2021—an event that forced him to step back and completely reinvent how he leads his team.

In this episode, we dive into:

The Business of Design: Why "functionality" is the most overlooked element of a beautiful backyard.

The 4/16 Memorial: The emotional story behind installing the Virginia Tech shooting memorial.

Leadership Through Autonomy: How Mark stopped being a "dictator" and started building leaders by letting them "hear the train coming".

Living with Purpose: Mark’s mission to help others through Angel Flight and his "why" behind completing a grueling 140.6-mile Ironman.

The Great Outdoors: Why Mark bans cell phones for his kids until age 16 and how they find "Zen" in the Virginia landscape.

Rich Roth sits down with Chuck Felmlee, one of the area's top defense attorneys, on this week's episode of No Holds Barred. After spending almost two decades as a prosecutor, Chuck finds himself on the other side of the courtroom. They discuss his perspective on switching sides and some of his most memorable cases.

Rich Roth sits down with Lynchburg City Councilman Marty Misjuns on this week's episode of No Holds Barred. They discuss Marty's background, the latest on city council politics and what may be next for Marty.

Rich Roth sits down with Old Dominion Athletic Conference Commissioner Brad Bankston on this week's episode of No Holds Barred. They discuss how NIL, the transfer portal and men playing women's sports are impacting college athletics at all levels.

Rich Roth sits down with Johnson Health Center CEO Gary Campbell on this week's episode of No Holds Barred. They discuss Impact2lead, which was founded by Campbell, how to build a great company culture, and how to get your team on a path to success.

Rich Roth speaks with former city manager Kim Payne on this week's episode of No Holds Barred. They discuss improvements to Lynchburg including the downtown revitalization and the city stadium renovation.

Rich Roth speaks with fitness and nutrition guru Ben Crosswhite on this week's episode of No Holds Barred. They discuss fad diets, nutrition and the importance of building muscle.

Rich Roth speaks with Jolly Old Elf Reenactor Jeff Taylor on this week's episode of No Holds Barred. Taylor talks about who is naughty and nice, his career as a newsman, and about how the news media has lost the trust of America.