Rico's Watches Podcast

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Rico's Watches Podcast episodes

December 29, 2023 Episode 146: The End
This is my final episode. Please give it a listen. Feel free to reach out to me if you want to chat or just say hi. Head over to my Instagram page for a longer break down and more formal goodbye.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ricoswatchespodcast/
or Email me at : [email protected]

1 hr 35 min
November 18, 2023 Episode 144: Colorado Watch Company
Today, I sit down once again with R.T. Custer of Vortic Watches and Colorado Watch Company. We discuss what has been new and exciting at Vortic over the last couple years as well as what Colorado Watch Company is all about. We get into it's models, origins, manufacturing and partnerships as Colorado Watch Company looks to bring large scale watch production back to America.
Vortic Website: https://vorticwatches.com/
Vortic IG: https://www.instagram.com/vorticwatches/
Colorado Watch Co. Website: https://vorticwatches.com/pages/colorado-watch-company
Colorado Watch Co IG: https://www.instagram.com/coloradowatchcompany/
If you or someone you know wants to be on the show or if you have any questions or feedback please contact me at:
https://www.instagram.com/ricoswatchespodcast/
or e-mail:
[email protected]
Thank you!
Eric
56 min
October 27, 2023 Episode 143: Catching Up with RZE Watch Co.
Today, I sit down once again with Huiy from RZE Watch Co to chat about the latest and greatest with the brand.
RZE Website: https://www.rzewatches.com/
RZE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rzewatches/
If you or someone you know wants to be on the show or if you have any questions or feedback please contact me at:
https://www.instagram.com/ricoswatchespodcast/
or e-mail:
[email protected]
Thank you!
Eric
44 min
October 20, 2023 Episode 142: Catching up with Brock
Today, I sit down with one of my best buds in this space: Brock from @deepsea_edc. We catch up on the events of the summer, chat watches, new releases and what we look forward to as we head into 2024. This is a great episode full of some awesome casual convo.
Brock's IG: https://www.instagram.com/deepsea_edc/
Heroes of the Deep IG: https://www.instagram.com/heroesofthedeep/
If you or someone you know wants to be on the show or if you have any questions or feedback please contact me at:
https://www.instagram.com/ricoswatchespodcast/
or e-mail: [email protected]
Thank you!
Eric
1 hr 5 min
October 13, 2023 Episode 141: An Update From Serica Watch Company
Today, I sit down once again with Jerome from Serica Watches. We discuss what the brand has been up to since last being on the show. We also discuss the new release of the reference 6190.
Serica IG; https://www.instagram.com/sericawatches/
Serica Website: https://www.serica-watches.com/en/
If you or someone you know wants to be on the show or if you have any questions or feedback please contact me at:
https://www.instagram.com/ricoswatchespodcast/
or e-mail: [email protected]
Thank you!
Eric
48 min
September 22, 2023 Episode 140: Surviving a Prison Riot
In today's episode, I'm joined by Brandon Boudreaux, who recounts his days as a hostage during a chaotic prison riot. We hear his firsthand experiences and emotions leading up to his dramatic rescue by the FBI HRT. Don't miss this gripping story.

Brandon's IG: https://www.instagram.com/boodrax/
If you or someone you know wants to be on the show or if you have any questions or feedback please contact me at:
https://www.instagram.com/ricoswatchespodcast/
or e-mail: [email protected]
Thank you!
Eric

2 hr 17 min
September 08, 2023 Episode 139: Ares Watch Company
Today, I sit down with Matt Graham of Ares Watch Co. We discuss Matt's life prior to starting Ares, how he came to start a watch brand, and how Ares operates as a company. We get his insight into the development the brand has had over the last several years. Additionally we touch on some of Ares’ collaborations, including with Jack Carr!
This episode was a lot of fun! Be sure to check out Ares Watches at the links below:
Ares Website: https://www.areswatches.com/
Ares IG: https://www.instagram.com/areswatchco/
If you or someone you know wants to be on the show or if you have any questions or feedback please contact me at:
https://www.instagram.com/ricoswatchespodcast/
or e-mail:
[email protected]
Thank you!
Eric
1 hr 47 min
August 18, 2023 Episode 136: CIA Black Ops with Ric Prado
For today's episode I sit down with one of the greatest shadow warriors of our time: Ric Prado. We discuss Ric's career with the CIA and of course watches. Here is an excerpt from Ric's Bio:
"Enrique "Ric" Prado is a paramilitary, counter-terrorism, and special/clandestine operations specialist, with a focus on international training operations and programs. Mr. Prado is a twenty-four year veteran of the Central Intelligence Agency where he served as an Operations Officer in six overseas posts. He was Deputy Chief of Station and "Plank Owner" of the original Bin Ladin Task Force/Issues Station under Senior Analyst, Michael Scheuer, as well as Chief of Station in a hostile Muslim country. He also served as Chief of Operations in the CIA's Counterterrorist Center (CTC) during the September 11th attacks, where Mr. Prado helped coordinate CIA/CTC's special operations (SPECOPS) activities with the National Security Council and FBI, as well as with elite U.S. military representatives from Delta Force and SEAL-Team Six, then detailed to CTC/CIA. He retired as Senior Intel Service-2 (SIS-2, Major General equivalent at CIA)."
To find out more about Ric or to purchase his terrific book "Black Ops" check out the links below:
Ric's Website: https://ricprado.com/
Ric's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prado_ric/
Ric's Twitter: https://twitter.com/ricprado2?lang=en
If you or someone you know wants to be on the show or if you have any questions or feedback please contact me at:
https://www.instagram.com/ricoswatchespodcast/
or e-mail:
[email protected]
Thank you!
Eric
3 hr 8 min
August 04, 2023 Episode 135: RZE Watches
Today, I sit down with my, good friend, and CMO for RZE Watches: Huiy Tang. We discuss everything RZE and some of the compelling and beautiful models from their diverse line up.
Here is and excerpt from the RZE site:
Since 2020, RZE has been dedicated to building timepieces for the everyday adventurer. Inspired by the use of titanium in the aerospace industry for its strength to weight ratio, each watch is crafted from solid UltraHEX™ titanium to ensure your adventure companion is capable of enduring the toughest conditions and escaping unscathed. From beaches to boardrooms, high tide and desk dives, we’re proud to be a part of your journey; We are #assembledforadventure.
RZE Website: https://www.rzewatches.com/
RZE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rzewatches/
If you or someone you know wants to be on the show or if you have any questions or feedback please contact me at:
https://www.instagram.com/ricoswatchespodcast/
or e-mail:
[email protected]

Thank you!
Eric
1 hr 5 min
July 21, 2023 Episode 134: Project Recover
Today, I sit down with the President and CEO of Project Recover: Derek Abbey.
Project Recover is a collaborative effort to enlist 21st-century science and technology in a quest to find and repatriate Americans Missing In Action (MIA) since World War II in order to provide recognition and closure for families and the Nation.
Derek Abbey attended flight school in Pensacola FL and graduated as a Naval Flight Officer. He was then sent to the F/A-18 Hornet Fleet Replacement Squadron at MCAS Miramar where he earned his designation as an F/A-18 Weapons Systems Officer.
After an extended and successful tour in the Hornet, Derek left flight operations to become a Plank Owner (original member) at Marine Corps Special Operations Command as the Air Officer for the 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion, now 1st Raider Battalion.
On August 05, 2023 there will be a fundraiser for Project Recover called Heroes of the Deep in Rawlings, Virginia. The Event will be sponsored by MK II and Tornek - Rayville. For more information, check out Heroes of the Deep on Instagram!
Project Recover Website: https://www.projectrecover.org/
Project Recover Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projectrecover/
Heroes of the Deep Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heroesofthedeep/
If you or someone you know wants to be on the show or if you have any questions or feedback please contact me at:
https://www.instagram.com/ricoswatchespodcast/
or e-mail: [email protected]
Thank you!
Eric
1 hr 8 min