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In this special July 4th episode of the Richard Listens Podcast , Richard sits down with Jesse Crosson , author of The Best Part of Prison , for a powerful conversation about redemption, resilience, and the possibility of transformation. After receiving a 32-year prison sentence as a teenager, Jesse spent 19 years incarcerated before rebuilding his life through meditation, education, and a deep…
Richard Listens Podcast – Guest Bio: Chris Ryan Chris Ryan is a nationally recognized performance coach, entrepreneur, and founder of the Chris Ryan Fitness app, a science-driven platform designed to help ambitious professionals build strength, improve longevity, and perform at their highest level in business, family life, and health. A former Division I track and field athlete at the University…
On this episode of the Richard Listens, Richard sits down with Sean — musician, songwriter, Army veteran, and advocate for mental health awareness. From singing in community choirs at age four to becoming the primary lyricist and Executive Producer of The Quarantined, Sean shares the journey that shaped both his music and his mission. Their latest album, Aversion to Normalcy , recorded at the…
In this special weekend edition of the Richard Listens Podcast, host Richard sits down with Becca Alvarado—a trainer, athlete, and storyteller from Arizona—whose passion for poetry and spoken word is shaping a powerful creative journey. Becca shares the story behind her upcoming book, Rainbows and Demons: An Anthology of Human Antics , a deeply personal 5–6 year project that weaves together…
In this episode of Richard Listens , Richard sits down with Nathan Tomasello—former Ohio State NCAA Champion, four-time All-American, and current professional freestyle wrestler competing in the Real American Freestyle (RAF) league. Nathan shares the journey of his wrestling career, from becoming a high school state champion to competing at the highest levels internationally. The conversation…
In this episode of Richard Listens , we sit down with Tommy Karlas —a veteran Nashville songwriter and recording artist whose work has shaped modern country music for over two decades. At just 19 years old, Tommy moved from East Alton, Illinois to Nashville and quickly secured his first publishing deal on Music Row. Since then, he’s written songs for some of country music’s biggest names,…
In today’s episode of the Richard Listens Podcast , we’re joined by Robert “Bob” Mangine , one of the most accomplished and influential figures in American sports medicine, with nearly five decades of experience spanning elite athletics, clinical leadership, education, and applied research. Bob currently serves as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Medicine at the University of…
The Richard Listens Podcast — New Episode It was great sitting down with Mark A. Rothman for a powerful conversation on growth, purpose, and stepping into your full potential. Mark is a Progress Coach , author of Stop Playing Small , and former nonprofit CEO who has spent decades helping people move through fear, self-doubt, and limitation into clarity, confidence, and meaningful forward momentum.…
Edose Ibadin is a 2024 Olympian and professional track athlete specializing in the 800 meters. Beyond competition, Edose is deeply committed to the pursuit of mindset mastery and high performance. Drawing from his own journey to the Olympic stage, he mentors and coaches fellow athletes on the mental discipline, resilience, and focus required to perform at the highest level. Through lived…
In this episode of Richard Listens , Richard sits down with Talor Stewart , a licensed architect with over 25 years of experience and the founder of Conscious Home Design, Inc. . Talor is the author of Conscious Home Design , a #1 best-selling book in seven countries that explores how the spaces we live in directly impact our well-being, relationships, and quality of life. Specializing in…
