Rich Conversations

129. Giannis (The Biography) Part II: Coming to America and the History of the Milwaukee Bucks

Part II of III we focus on his experience coming to America, adjusting culturally, and the franchise situation he found himself immersed in. His former teammates offer insight into what he was like as a person and player at that time. His hard work and determination to get better shine. No matter what, he's not going to change as a human being despite newfound attention and success. His family grounds him and, after two failed visa attempts, they join him in America.

Author, Mirin Fader, writes about the life of Giannis Antetokounmpo of the NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks in a new biography called "Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP."

His progress and success continues at such a rapid rate that his biography is already out of date. At the age of 26, he's already NBA Finals MVP.

 

128. 3 Weekends 3 Festivals 3 Demographics

Waiting for a friend outside the Art Institute, Rich sits on the steps and reflects on the past three weekends being at three festivals with three different demographics. Taste of Lincoln, Racine County Fair, and Market Days. Friends and books too.

127. Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Before reading "Sacred Hoops" for the fifth time, Rich explores "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" by Robert Pirsig, knowing its influence on Phil Jackson and his philosophy.

Other books mentioned:

Siddhartha - Herman Hesse

Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind - Shunryu Suzuki

Working Class Mystic - Gary Tillery

126. Giannis (The Biography) Part I: Growing Up in Greece

Author, Mirin Fader, writes about the life of Giannis Antetokounmpo of the NBA Champion Milwaukee Bucks in a new biography called "Giannis: The Improbable Rise of an NBA MVP."

His progress and success continues at such a rapid rate that his biography is already out of date. At the age of 26, he's already NBA Finals MVP.

Part 1 of 3 we focus on his time growing up in Greece, his family, and the qualities like work ethic, determination, and kindness. The story that isn't typically talked about. How his family emigrated from Nigeria, they struggled severely to live, but family was what they needed most.

*Just a heads up, audio isn't the best since somewhat didn't turn the mic on in front of his face*

125. Paul LeCrone on the Creator Economy, Music of Animal Collective, and Philosophical Writings

Paul LeCrone returns to the show to discuss the creator economy and adding value on the internet, the recording and writing of music from Animal Collective, Radiohead, and Arcade Fire, and philosophical writing from Nietzsche and literature of Dostoevsky and Aldous Huxley.

Follow Paul on Twitter: @paul_lecrone

124. Racine County Fair

Rich briefly describes his time at the Racine County Fair over the last few days and notes the importance of community events like this in rural America.

123. Janet Wilson on Texas Culture, Country Music, and Green Bay Packers

Janet Wilson joins us from Texas to talk Texas culture, country music and her favorite artists, live shows, and shares her thoughts on being a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan.

You can follow her on Twitter and Instagram @ohjanjan

122. Spending Time in Our Safe Places

Phil Jackson would have players visualize a safe place from their lives that would bring them peace and calmness. Rich is back in Wisconsin and sits by a campfire on the farm, reflecting on the past week and thinks about the Racine County Fair coming up.

121. Bucks in 6: Fulfilling the Prophecy and Becoming 2021 NBA Champions

Rich discusses his experience from Game 6 of the NBA Finals and the next day. He shares the significance of the win, Giannis, and the Milwaukee Bucks in his life.

120. NASA's Kat Kennedy on Critical Thinking Skills, Technological Progress, and Dinosaurs

NASA’s Kat Kennedy returns to the show. We nerd out about a number of subjects like NASA, space, and the importance of critical thinking skills. We talk about space tourism, math, generosity, and how our lives will be filled with incredible technological revolutions. We discuss American history and the book “Generations” by Neil Howe and William Strauss. Kat shares her experience visiting Dinosaur Valley State Park recently.

Kat is a great follow on Twitter. Her handle is @tikatasaur2112