Eric Rykal, Kevin Rykal and I met up at Ft. Laurderdale this year. We catch up - talk about what has been happing, the merits of public school, Eric becoming a judge in Montana and how much money Kevin is willing to spend on his pets. ...

On today's show I have James Spencley. A lot has changed for Spencley since the first time he appeared on this show and we discuss the pursuit of happiness, approaches to retirement, evaluating the long term threat of a China, sending our kids ...

Brett, Bode and Madison come on the podcast to talk about what has been happening over Christmas, Bode's 5th Birthday, how the school year has been going and much more.  It is a good show if you know the family but can probably skip if you...

Brett had a project his audio/visual class where he interviewed me. I figured we would do just do it on the show as well. He did a great job and this should get and 'A'.  Hope you enjoy. -Brad

The B Boys are on today. First, I talk with Bode who is amped up to be on and then I talk with Brett.  We are talking about how the school year went, thoughts on next year, favorite books, toys, and trips that happened over the last six mo...

It has been a while and I have not been podcasting much this year. I talk about why and some ideas I have been thinking about a lot lately.  It's a fast show. Enjoy. -BradBonus Points if you can email me the move this cold ...

Tom DeCoster is turning 70! His favorite daughter Mallory has interviewed old friends, colleagues, and family to share how he has impacted their lives, tell stories, and describe Tom in three words.Happy Birthday, Tom. Enjoy the show!

Tom DeCoster, M.D. is back on the show where we are covering the chronicles of his life. Today Tom talks about arriving into ABQ, NM with his wife, Ginny, and talk about the first decade working as an Orthopedic Surgeon, writing papers and havi...

James Spencley is on the show but because today (April 14th) is my birthday he is asking questions and giving me room to talk. Always a lot of laughs having Spencley on and today was no different. I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad

Brothers weekend 2024! We met up in Phoenix, AZ. Went to a few spring training games, I hit up the casino and donated some money, we golfed. We cover a lot here like starting 5 on the Minong courts, Eric's car getting stuck and Big...

A friend who is more like family, James Spencley, is on the show. He created the music and we always end up laughing hard when we have a few hours and a few beers. Enjoy the show. -Brad

Brett Rykal is doing his yearly show telling everyone what he has been up to, how school is going, what he is reading and what he thinks about the future. Bode Rykal makes an appearance for the last few minutes. We talk about this ...

Jeff Stone is on the show today.  I got introduced Jeff through Eric Schmitz to help with the campaign as our communications/marketing subject matter expert and he is one of the best. I sit down with Jeff today talking about his random wal...

Finally my own Mom is on the show - Roxi Rykal!  She comes on the show to correct some stories my Dad told,  tell us about growing up with horses, her jobs growing up, and her going back to college in her 30's with three kids in the h...

Mallory, I and the kids traveled back to WI to visit family. This time I brought the equipment to record a show with Dad - Tom Rykal!  Highly anticipated and he brought the heat.  Dad sits down and talks about his family, growing up i...

The co-owner of Praha Bohemian Bakery and Cafe in Crozet is on the show!  Marketa opened up Praha with her husband a few months ago and the people of Crozet dig it.  Marketa and I talk about her growing up in the Czech Republic, the v...

My guest is Max Lefcowitz is on the show. A few years younger than I am Max ran in different social circles with different class dynamics. He was on the football team and I also worked for his family at The Longbranch so we hung out a decent am...

Tristan Venables, Director of Tennis (aka Head Tennis Pro) at Keswick, and Western Ridge neighbor is on the show today.   Tristan and I talk about him growing up in Australia, his tennis career, going to University of Denver, his music and...

Tom DeCoster is back on the show. He recently took the Amtrak with his oldest brother, Richard, coast to coast and then some.  He talks about the trip, tips and tricks, and throws in some wisdom of Mark Twain along the way.  I...

George Hodson is on the show today. George is the CEO and Owner of Veritas and Flying Fox Vineyards and Wineries and also the President of the Virginia of Wineries Association.  We have a great conversation about George growing up ...

That is right! The newest of addition of the family Madison Rykal was delivered on Sunday May 21st.  Both Mallory and Madison are healthy and happy!  A very precious baby girl.  I hope you enjoy. -Brad

Doing a solo show celebrating 100 shows after 3 years of doing the podcast.  Also, Mallory is 40 weeks pregnant as of this show so she is due any day and I will be taking a few weeks off posting new shows but will be be back shortl...

Jenny Bock (now Jacobson) is on the show!  From the graduating class of 2001 she tells stories of prom, homecoming, being a three sport athlete, living at the house across the street from Fluffy's, and lots more.  I hope you e...

My brothers and I met down in Tampa, FL for our annual brother's weekend. We went to some baseball games, golfed and made the casino regret letting us in.  In this show we recap the trip and quickly roll into some stories about gro...

Sam Morley and I are old high school buddies and he is sitting down from a studio in MN talking clarifying some stories already told, the time I almost died at his house and boxing matches in the Rykal basement.  I hope you enjoy. -Brad