Rick's Podcasts

The Democratic National Convention began today in Chicago. Pensacola native Jeff Nall is part of the Florida delegation. He called the show from the Palmer House as he was stepping into the delegation's breakfast session.

ABC News White House correspondent Karen Travers traveled with President Joe Biden to Chicago and discussed the President's speech tonight.

   

PenAir Credit Union recently announced its "Old Glory" flag retirement program, a new initiative dedicated to the respectful retirement of old, worn, or tattered American flags. Community members are encouraged to bring their retired flags to any PenAir branch to ensure flags are retired with the honor they deserve. Lewis Garvin shares the details.

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Walker Wilson, Jason Nathanson, Will Kennedy, Maria Goldberg, and Carina Burks.

The Fish House, Atlas Oyster House, Jackson’s Steakhouse, Five Sisters Blues Café and Angelena’s Ristorante Italiano will once again team up to present Summer Restaurant Week, August 12-18. In step with similar events in cities all around the country, Restaurant Week is a culinary celebration that offers residents and visitors alike world-class dining at great value. Maria Goldberg has the details.

Will Kennedy previews the 2024 University of West Florida Argos football season. The team is ranked 12th nationally, and Gulf South Conference coaches have picked the Argos to finish second behind Valdosta State.

The Argos open the 2024 season on Thursday, Sep. 5,  when they host McKendree at PenAir Field on the UWF campus. Kickoff for the game is at 6 p.m.

Season and single-game tickets for the 2024 home season are currently on sale. Fans can call the UWF Athletics Ticket Office at 850-474-ARGO (2746) or go online to GoArgos.com/FootballTix for more information.

The Usha Kundu, MD College of Health has launched #UKunduGood, a social good campaign designed to ignite positive change and foster a sense of community across the University of West Florida and beyond.

The campaign prompts participants to look for acts of selfless good in the community of any magnitude, from picking up litter on the street to curing cancer, and to recognize those acts by submitting a simple nomination form online. 

Once the campaign management team has verified the entry, the nominee will receive an invitation to submit their story on the campaign website, where they will be entered in a giveaway, and their story will be shown on a map. The grand prize giveaway - a two-night stay at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Pensacola Beach hotel - will be awarded and announced in January 2025. However, the campaign will continue indefinitely with hopes of spreading positivity for as long as possible. 

Anyone is eligible for nomination, and there is no limit to the number of times you can submit a nomination. However, nominees are limited to one map entry and campaign giveaway entry. To get involved, visit the campaign website at www.uwf.edu/ukundugood to nominate a do-gooder or read nominees' stories.  Catrina Burks shares the details.

We’re going back into space this weekend with the latest film in the “Aliens” franchise. “Alien: Romulus is the seventh “Alien” film since 1979. It’s unconnected to the other films and stars a brand-new cast.

Jason Nathanson will tell you if it’s worth your money. On streaming, the comedy “Jackpot” stars John Cena and Awkwafina, directed by Paul Feig, of “Bridesmaids” fame.

Vince Vaughn stars in the new comedy “Bad Monkey,” from “Scrubs” and “Ted Lasso” showrunner Bill Lawrence, based on the Carl Hiaasen book.

Also, Thursday was the memorial service for legendary comedian Bob Newhart. Jason was one of the invited guests, and he’ll tell you if there were any good stories.

Rick talks with Alex Andrade, Chip Simmons, J.T. Young, Buck Mitchell, and Geoffrey Skelley.

Rick talks with Sena Maddison, Jordana Miller, Quinn Luehring-Buerkett, Lindsey Streck, Therese McKenzie, and Cheyenne Haslett.

Voting for Southern Living’s The South’s Best 2025 Awards is now open, and Visit Pensacola is inviting destination visitors and residents to vote. Lindsey Streck has the details.