The Brad Rykal Brief

Easily my book of the year - American Test Kitchen's Ultimate Guide to Meal Prep has made a huge impact in my household and alleviated a lot of stress about putting weeknight dinners on the table for the family. 

I enjoy cooking already but hated the stress of coming up with food to make every single night.  ATK created a practical guide to help with this problem and I talk about how I use it at our house.  

If you like cooking or especially if you don't this is a highly recommend book for your house.  

I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad

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I recently read Fortune's Children: The Fall of the House of Vanderbilt by Arther Vanderbilt.  I recap the story of how the Vanderbilts went from the richest family in America to having nothing left within 100 years.  It would be like if you passed $4 BILLION dollars to your family and it was all gone by your grandchildren.  

Reading this book got me thinking about estate planning and the concept of generational wealth.  I discuss my thoughts on it, the importance of wills and what we can do to really help our kids after we pass.  

I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad

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Brett Rykal is back!  His bi-annual show is today. We are talking about Christmas, his birthday, school and what is is looking forward to for the next six months. 

I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad

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Scott Bojanich, former teacher and administrator, came on today's show to talk about the current state of education, some the problems we are facing and the way forward. 

I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad

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My guest today is world renowned orthopedist Dr. Tom DeCoster.  This is his third time on the show and we are making his way through his life story.  On part three today we discuss his medical school and the very beginnings of residency.  We talk about treating the wounded from prison, marathons, and people going crazy on their way to getting their M.D.  


I hope you enjoy todays show. -Brad

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I have been thinking a lot recently about how the world is better than it used to be. A large part of that thought was reading Matt Ridley's book The Rational Optimist.  I wanted to share how it has impacted my thinking and hoping today's show helps you believe the world is getting better as well.  

I hope you enjoy. -Brad

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We recently took a trip to East Corinth Vermont to visit Mallory's Grandmother Joan Brainerd and her Aunt Jan.  We had the opportunity to sit down and talk about growing up in that farm life of Vermont, WWII and how she met her husband Harry.  

I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad

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My brothers and I met up at Kevin's house to go to a Packer game and we recorded a show.  Enjoyed rehashing some stories about Mom and Dad's grocery store, the hunting cabin and how we disappointed our parents from time to time.  

I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad

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My buddy Matt Johnson stops by the show. We talk about his job, his family, cooking techniques and tools, traveling with family and favorite Ice Tea movies.  

It was a fun conversation and I hope you enjoy today's show.  -Brad

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Today's show I am talking about my experience in Afghanistan and my thoughts on the withdrawal of the US Armed Forces.  I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad

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