R Experience Podcast

Today the guys get to talk with Youtube/Vine/ social media stud!, Brittlestar. Others know him as Stewart Reynolds. We dive into how he got started down this career path, what it is like to have his family along for the journey, and some of his favorite videos and collaborators. Laughs were had on this episode. Enjoy! Also, the talk about Hurricane Laura and other current events that are massively important to the world today!

Today the guys, with special guest Bridget!, get to talk with WORLD CHAMPION in Freestyle Kayak, Mason Hargrove. Mason dives into how he developed a passion for kayaking and how it felt to win on the big stage in Spain. Mason also touches on what he would like to accomplish moving forward in the sport of kayaking.  The crew also talk about Hurricane Laura, 'insiders' selling billions of stock even though the market is climbing, and the guys try a new segment.

Today the guys get to sit down with Captain Alex Volesky. Captain Volesky talks about his drive to join the Air Force. Alex also touches on the AMAZING things he is doing being up 70,000 ft in a Lockhheed U-2 intelligence gathering machine!  Thank you Alex for all that you do!

Today's episode, the guys get to talk with Painter, Graig Kreindler. Graig is an absolute legend! We talk about how his love of baseball developed, his process of creating wonderful works of art, and how he got baseball and his passion to form into a wonderful career. The guys also talk with Graig about the state of baseball and how good we think Anika can be at pitching!

The guys sit down with Shaun Senn and talk about his career and journey to be a graphic designer for Vanderbilt University athletics. Shaun also lets everyone know Dansby Swanson is as cool as we all hope he is, and of course Andy gets his disc golf topic.  The guys also worry about the Braves and why Congress is stomach churning bad.

Today's episode has Andy sit and talk with Acacia Courtney. An absolute amazing person! Acacia currently is killing it as a host and reporter for America's Day at the Races, and gives out amazing handicapping tips for horse races. She also owns and operates Racing for Home, Inc. A not for profit that has a " mission is to help transition retired racehorses, one thoroughbred at a time, for a second career".  The guys also have a continued frustration with the MLB.

Todays episode really takes it up a notch. We get to sit and talk with Erik Sowinski. Track and Field beast who ran in college at University of Iowa, once held the 600m indoor USA record, competed in the 800 metres event at the 2014 IAAF World Indoor Championships and 2015 World Championships, and if all goes accordingly to plan will be on the 2021 USA Olympic team! LETS GOOO! The guys also touch on some current events, and Andy updates us on Starbucks earning projections.

Today's electric episode has Anika Orrock, illustrator, writer, designer, cartoonist, humorist, and baseball devotee from the California Bay Area, stop by and talk baseball, gender inequality in sports, and of course her AMAZING book 'Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League'.

Today's episode has the guys talking to the voice of Churchill Downs, Travis Stone. Travis talks about how he got started in announcing and how he got to Churchill. He touches on his favorite tracks and the age old question American Pharoah vs Justify.  Andy and Ryan also talk about the Braves and of course Luke Jackson. We also give an in-depth update on Formula 1 in Busa's absence.

Melsahn Basabe, former Iowa Hawkeye Basketball player and currently playing overseas in Europe, stops by to discuss his basketball journey. Melsahn also talks about how COVID has affected him, both good and bad.