Rich Conversations

119. Standby. Waiting in the Park for Game 6.

While Rich awaits Game 6 of the NBA Finals, he sits on a park bench and shares what's on his mind. His change in his reading approach and what's he's learning. The Illinois Black Panther Party of the late 1960's and George Harrison's spiritual journey. Going to the White Sox game and enjoying summer.

118. Crossing the Threshold by Wanting it More (NBA Finals Game 6 Preview)

The Milwaukee Bucks have demonstrated throughout the 2021 NBA Playoffs that they simply want it more than other teams. After going through growing pains and disappointment, especially over the last few years, it's time to cross the threshold. The Bucks will clinch the 2021 NBA title in Game 6.

117. Enjoying the Moment You Waited Years For (Recapping Milwaukee Bucks NBA Finals Game 4 Win)

Appreciate the moment, especially if you've waited a lifetime for it. Rich reflects on his somewhat erratic summer with the Milwaukee Bucks advancing far into the playoffs while on a walk to a thrift store in Andersonville. (7:35) Realtime audio of the last moments of the Bucks Game 4 victory while bartending Lincoln Station.

116. Alex Wasily on Playing Funk Music Around the World and Life Lessons Along the Way

Alex Wasily joins the show. He plays trombone in the New Orleans funk band, Dumpstaphunk. Alex shares his experience living in Chicago and now Los Angeles, how mean meaningful it’s been to see the world while performing, favorite cities and airports, and the history of his now-legendary Funk Party. We even try to recollect the night we bartended together during Game 7 of the Cubs World Series in 2016!

So much in this episode! Lots of fun and life lessons along the way! You can follow Alex @alexwasily

*Heads up: Rich's audio recording had issues, so it'll be a little quiet*

115. Years in the Making: Giannis Dominates Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Rich returns to Wisconsin to watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals with his little brother. A moment that was eight years in the making since Giannis was drafted in 2013. What a special game, person, and future.

*Heads up: Audio is scratchy*

114. Sofía Villalpando on Biology, Ecosystems, and Science Communication

Sofía Villalpando (aka The Biologist Apprentice) joins the show from Aguascalientes, Mexico. We discuss how she got interested in science, our favorite animals, the ecosystem of where she lives, why biology is important to understand, and biggest developments within the last few years.

You can watch Sofía on YouTube The Biologist Apprentice. She makes creates cool videos about biology and science! Follow her on Instagram @sofiabiologista.

113. Bucks in 6: The Importance of Mental Toughness

The Milwaukee Bucks are in the NBA Finals after a Game 6 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. It was a special night, together with other Wisconsin sports fans during a 4th of July rooftop party. The team possesses a lot of mental toughness, a valuable quality in both sports and life. Do you stay focused on your goals regardless of external circumstances?

112. Downtown Chicago: Millennium Park

On a sunny day, Rich walks through the Millennium Park and Lurie Garden in downtown Chicago. He talks Chicago museum memberships, architecture, art, culture, traveling & tourism, and how everything in the city is intentional.

111. Lake Michigan, Morning Routines, and Walks

Rich goes for a walk to Lake Michigan to clear his head. He talks living in the neighborhood of Uptown, what he sees at the lake, his morning routine and the importance of creating one that works for you, using walks to soothe the mind, and the future importance of the Great Lakes.

110. Rainy Day Outside the Art Institute of Chicago

Before Rich enters the Art Institute to see the Obama Presidential Portraits, he sits at Starbucks and describes the scene of the rainy Chicago day, 2008 Obama Victory Rally in Grant Park, awesome friends, sports channel media, fashion, and the vibe of the city.