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 --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a frien…

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 months. I remember when Brett used to sound like Bode. Time goes by fast. Enjoy the show. - Brad --- Email: bradry…

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. -Brad Bonus Points if you can email me the move this cold open came from. --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ If you like the s…

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! --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ If you like 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 having twins. Enjoy the show. -Brad Previous Shows Episode 89 - Part 5 Episode 60 - Part 4 Episode 49 - Part 3…

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 --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ If you like the show - sub…

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 T getting him out only to have a mishap with it, and Eric tells the story of a jail escape now that he is retired. Enj…

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 --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.…

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 4th birthday party, friends and toys. Hope you enjoy the show! -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @brad…

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 walk through life - growing up in Northern VA, college radio DJ, working at CNN....and we didn't even get to the go…

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 house. Enjoy the show. -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.c…

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 in Cadott meeting Mom, the grocery store in Minong, kids shenanigans and a lot more. It was a lot of fun to record with…

On the week of the release of her debut album Joyride, Karina sits down with Isaac to talk about being on Channel 7 News, Phish's residency at Madison Square Garden, and unboxing a gift from Rush.저자 Osiris Media

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 velvet revolution, working out, the bakery, adding bread and lots more. I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad Show Notes: Pr…

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 amount and always had a fun time around each other. We also talk about his book 'Relay' and how hard it is t…

Karina discusses her new single “Beacon,” her unexpected viral moment loving Rush and dancing on haters. She and Isaac also discuss Dead and Company’s final shows of their final tour, Phish’s ever-expanding catalog, and more.저자 Osiris Media

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 art and being an all around cool person. I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad Shownotes: Arcadia Falcon Keswick Tenn…

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 hope you enjoy the show. -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ …

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 in FL, college, his career working with Pharma and Medical Companies before moving with his young family to Virginia to …

Karina drops the dates for her Joyride headlining tour, and she and Isaac discuss Marco Benevento’s Follow the Arrow festival, The Cure, and Dead and Company.저자 Osiris Media

Karina details her debut album, “Joyride” on the day of the release of the album’s first single. She discusses working with Trey Anastasio as a co-producer and collaborator. She and Isaac also recap their trip to Iceland for the Disco Biscuits' Trance Atlantic.저자 Osiris Media

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 --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell …

Notes: Karina and Isaac recap their experiences at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Artists discussed include: Neal Francis, the Disco Biscuits, Ghost Note, Santana, Irma Thomas, Buddy Guy, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.저자 Osiris Media

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 shortly. Thank you for all the support! I hope you enjoy. -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog: …

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 enjoy the show! -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ If you like…

Karina and Isaac discuss Bill Kreutzmann’s departure from Dead and Company, living legend Willie Nelson always taking it further, Goose and Billy Strings heading to Europe/U.K., and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.저자 Osiris Media

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 growing up like Eric being in some car crashes, Denninger gets a big shout out, Northwood locker wars, and the old Minong p…

Karina and Isaac discuss the wonders of Bruce Springsteen, Blink-182, the pressures and privileges of Coachella, and the start of Phish's Spring Tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.저자 Osiris Media

Karina returns from Guster tour, Isaac returns from the Big Ears Festival, the duo discuss Bob Dylan playing the Grateful Dead, shout out Aron Magner and Spaga Plays Dead, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.저자 Osiris Media

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 --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal Blog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/ If you like the show…

Cameron Steele joins me on the show today. Cameron recently moved to Crozet and we cover her growing up, her job as a Public Safety Reporting out of college, moving to Nebraska getting her PhD and making the move to Crozet with her family. I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad ---Shownotes--- Cameron Steele's LinkedIn Twitter Website Substack --- Em…

For episode 100 Spencley wanted to get Scotty B and Gary together to do a Rykal extravaganza. Mission Accomplished. A lot of laughs and a lot of love plus Scott talking about being too old to care. I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad ---Shownotes--- Shownotes: Episode 32 - Gary Amoroso (Beating the shit out of cancer) Episode 57 - Amanda Amoroso (…

Karina finds time on her tour with Guster for a quick dispatch about the new heavy festival Power Trip, and as summer approaches, newly announced shows from the Disco Biscuits, The War on Drugs, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.저자 Osiris Media

Karina is home and Inappropriate Happiness is back on track! We hear from Karina about being on the road with Marco Benevento, Mike Dillon, and Nikki Glaspie, and more, Isaac discusses Goose’s run at the Capitol Theatre, they both ogle over the Newport Jazz Festival Lineup, and send their love out to Lotus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo…

Gary and Amanda Amoroso are on the show. These two have been on the show before talking separately about their lives but uniquely to them they are also married and I had them on to talk about how their stories merged and met in Columbia and became a family. Being around Gary and Amanda is good for the heart because you can feel the love and respect…

As summer festivals begin rolling out their lineups, Karina and Isaac dive deep on Sound on Sound, Telluride Bluegrass, Catbird, Outside Lands and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.저자 Osiris Media

Cynthia Chiles from Chiles Family Orchards is on the show! Cynthia sits down with me to talk about the early bloom for the peach trees, Chiswell Vineyards, how the business has evolved over time, and the importance of liking the name Henry when you start dating. It was great having Cynthia on and I am sure most of you are already gearing up to visi…

Karina sits in with moe., Derek Trucks sits in with Billy Strings during Tedeschi Trucks’ setbreak in Nashville, The National set an intimate evening in Woodstock, and Dead and Company tease a Cornell ‘77 anniversary celebration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.저자 Osiris Media

One of my oldest friends is on the show! Josh Radzak and I went through Northwood school together goofing around and playing sports. Unfortunately I haven't spoken to him in almost 10 years so this is him and I catching up and telling some stories about growing up, dominating Solon Springs in sports, and a suicide squeeze that will live on forever.…

A.W. Critzer Sr. was born on St. George Ave back in 1930. He has lived here in Crozet ever since. A.W. is on the show today talking about his decades in the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department, the different jobs he worked sanding peaches, working at the barrel factory and his time in the U.S. Army. His son, A.W. Critzer Jr., joins us as well. I hope …

Karina recaps her two nights in Portland, Maine with moe. Isaac discusses recent shows from Brandi Carlile and Elvis Costello, and the two muse on Jack White and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.저자 Osiris Media

Dave Henson is on the show! He and I talk about meeting in high school, his athletic prowess, partying hard after the Series 7 exam, his wedding and more. If you enjoy the Minong series you will like this one. Enjoy the show. -Brad --- Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com Twitter: @bradrykal website: bradrykal.com If you like the show - subscribe, leave…

Notes: Karina returns from Jam Cruise with stories to tell. Phish announces Summer 2023, and Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band kick off a massive tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.저자 Osiris Media

My guest today is the Crozet Volunteer Fire Department Chief, Gary Dillon. I talk with Gary about growing up, the different jobs he worked, his career in law enforcement and of course we talk about the Crozet Fire Station, what they are doing, what their plans are and how less courageous humans like me can help them. It is great to get to know Gary…

Brett Rykal is back on the show talking about what is happening in the 2nd half of 2022. We talk school, sports, books and Christmas. At the end of the show Bode Rykal comes on for the first time and we get to hear this talented 3 year old sing his ABC's, tell us his best friends names - he is all over the place. I hope you enjoy todays show. -Brad…

Karina and Isaac discuss everything from Jesus Christ Superstar to tour announcements from Les Claypool, Goose, The Smile, Shakti, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.저자 Osiris Media

Nathan Alderman is on talking about the legislation process in Virginia. Nathan created a guide (LIS 101) walking through navigation of the government site, how to check on delegate votes and how bills move through to become a law in Virginia. If you live in Virginia this is a useful episode for your toolbox to become a more informed citizen. Natha…

Karina details her opening slots with the Disco Biscuits, her and Isaac discuss upcoming tours from Dave Matthews Band and Beck with Phoenix, hash out the star-studded lineup for Willie Nelson's 90th birthday party, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.저자 Osiris Media

Going to a supermarket in America is one the great wonders of the world. You can buy almost anything you can imagine from all over the world - and if you consider everything that goes into that ear of corn or pound of ground beef it is amazing it doesn't cost orders of magnitude more. My guest today is Dale Martin who owns six farms over in Stuarts…

Isaac and Karina discuss New Year’s Eve shows from Neal Francis, Phish, moe., and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.저자 Osiris Media