A great talk today with AJ Bartlett of Diadem. From Diadem: At Diadem Sports, our journey began in 2015 with a vision that transcends tennis rackets and pickleball paddles. Founded Pompano Beach, Florida—the heartbeat of the sports industry—we set out to redefine what it means to play. As the last American tennis brand, we’ve built … Continue reading AJ Bartlett, Diadem Tennis and Pickleball →

Wrapping up Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, Rick talks with Dan Richer, award winning pizza chef. Dan offers insights into his craft, ingredient sourcing, and he has an upcoming collaboration with the leading dairy free brand Violife. Dan has been recognized as one of the best pizza makers in the world, with Razza earning accolades … Continue reading Dan Richer, Award-Winning Chef Behind Razza Pizza Artigianale →

Rick and Ed Walsh on AI.

Nicole Wilson is a Toronto-based fashion model with a passion for high fashion, editorial, and runway. As a rising talent in the industry, she has already made her mark by closing runway shows and working with top creatives. With an eye on international opportunities, Nicole brings elegance, versatility, and professionalism to every project. Rick talks … Continue reading Nicole Wilson, Fashion Model, Babes in Toyland Event →

Rick is joined by Bonnie-Jill Laflin this week. To talk about the Babes in Toyland and Hounds for Heroes event. As an author, Bonnie-Jill Laflin’s book “In a League of Her Own: Celebrating Female Firsts in Sports” was published in February and explores the stories of 19 impactful women in sports, including Billie Jean King, … Continue reading Bonnie-Jill Laflin, Author, Broadcaster, TV Personality →

Rick is joined at Bar and Restaurant Expo by Olympic & Paralympic champions Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall. They are representing Rodeo de las Aguas Tequila. Tara Davis-Woodhall, an Olympic long jump champion, and Hunter Woodhall, a Paralympic sprinter, are married and a power couple who met at a high school track meet and have … Continue reading Olympic & Paralympic Champions Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall →

Zenoti is an AI Infused Vertical SaaS platform tailored for the wellness and fitness industry. This globally available enterprise class platform powers 25,000+ customer across 50+ countries. Zenoti has been called out as a leader by G2 and named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ for the fourth consecutive year, listed among the Fastest-Growing Companies … Continue reading Neal Singh, President and COO of Zenoti →

From Jim Lampley, HBO’s ringside face and voice of boxing, comes a first-person, blow-by-blow account of the evolution of sports television chock full of famous names, history-making events, and never-before-told stories from the world of sports. Link: https://www.amazon.com/Happened-Uniquely-Lucky-Sports-Television/dp/1637746431/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ojWedVLP7zi75rT_LFyGeUVBOidY6VPaBZc6skouIsWYbREju4ZQWgpgl9fv7mfWZcz2xxr5HQ88qQFj_JrD7w.f1h6mPZxmOQOY_zsFJIavMOS-Q0O13ye8E56R2nahkA&dib_tag=se&qid=1742178091&refinements=p_27%3AJim+Lampley&s=books&sr=1-1 Jim Lampley’s story is a 50-year travelog of an unlikely career that catalogs the evolution of sports … Continue reading Jim Lampley, Legendary Broadcaster, Voice of Boxing, New Book →

Caught up with Cosmo Raines of Disc Go! at Toyfest. I create health, wellness, fitness and fun products that empower people to maximize their body’s performance today and maintain it for the long run. The latest is the MOBO System™ – my patented world-class mobilization system for modern gyms, therapeutic clinics, serious athletes, and hard-core … Continue reading Cosmo Raines, Disc Go! →

Sports collector, now author, Lou Vigliotti, joins Rick This week. Vigliotti is a retired financial executive with over 40 years in the financial services industry. For over 30 years he has been collecting various sports related items with an emphasis on autographed sports memorabilia. From Lou: Have you ever wondered why people are fascinated by … Continue reading Lou Vigliotti, “Collective Dream” – A Sports Collector’s Journey →