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Rick & Friends
by KelownaNow Streaming
Rick Maddison, a former morning show co-host at Silk FM and now a professor at the Okanagan School of Business brings in Kelowna figures to discuss important community issues and everything else that makes the city tick.
Episodes
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Episode 104: Ron Cannan
Rick Maddison and Ron Cannan discuss local growth, budgets, demands on KGH, controversial SMART and 15-minute cities, the City of Kelowna’s 14 staff member communications department and more.
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Episode 103: Wayne Dorman
On this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison sits down with Wayne Dorman, the founder of Dogzies, to talk about how he turned a 22-month disability leave into the career change of a lifetime.
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Episode 102: Tricia Chrzanowski
On this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison sits down with former corporate lawyer and entrepreneurTricia Chrzanowski who tells of her inspiring journey from being a prestigious law career to selling everything
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Episode 101: Liz Sage
On this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison sits down with a dual practice personal trainer Liz Sage, who her also has her Masters in counselling psychology.
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Episode 100: Kerry Rempel
On this episode of Rick and Friends, Rempel shares details about moving from a Masters to PhD, homelessness in the Okanagan, band aid fixes in housing and the distinction between homelessness and addiction.
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Episode 99: Chef Travis Pye
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Chef Travis Pye, the operations manager and executive chef of Lakehouse Home Store.
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Episode 98: Michael J Ballingall
On this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison sits down with Big White’s Michael J Ballingall, who is well-known in the community and around the globe as the voice behind Okanagan’s champagne powder.
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Episode 97: Kurt Jory
On this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison sits down with good friend, ex-WHL’er and Kelowna’s Denim on the Diamond cofounder Kurt Jory to learn just what it takes to create a grassroots music festival, to geek-out over hockey and to discover Kurt’s secret to never letting the world get…
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Episode 96: Mark Burley
On this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison sits down with Mark Burley, the executive director of Downtown Kelowna Association and former radio program director with Bell Media.
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Episode 95: Jennifer Robins
On this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison sits down with Jennifer Robins, the executive director of Launch Okanagan, to discuss financial literacy, budgeting and raising your children to understand finance.
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Episode 94: Darrin Taylor
Tune in to this episode of Rick and Friends to hear about Taylor's story and what solutions he’s noted that could help move BC forward.
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Episode 93: Scott Lanigan, Board Chair of Journey Home
On this episode of Rick and Friends, Scott Lanigan explains the complexities of solving homelessness and the steps Journey Home is taking towards that goal.
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Episode 92: Domenic Rampone
On this episode of Rick and Friends, Domenic Rampone and Rick Maddison discuss history, agriculture, politics, and why community involvement is important for young people.
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Episode 91: Rick Pasutto, firefighter
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Rick Pasutto to discuss the devastating 2003 wildfire.
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Episode 90: Jeff Cox is back!
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Jeff Cox! The two discuss Canada's government and healthcare system.
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Episode 89: Mike Jacobs, chairman of Emil Anderson Construction
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Mike Jacobs. Jacobs it the chairman of Emil Anderson Construction. The two discuss the flooding that took place in BC in November 2021.
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Episode 88: Kasandra Martell, professional content writer
On this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Kasandra Martell. Martell shares her experience as a blogger and professional content writer.
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Episode 87: John Perrott, the City of Vernon
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by John Perrott, the manager of economic development and tourism at the City of Vernon.
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Episode 86: Dr. Kyleen Myrah, faculty advisor and professor
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Dr. Kyleen Myrah, a faculty advisor at Enactus Okanagan College.
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Episode 85: Jason Parkes, winemaker
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Jason Parkes, the winemaker of The Hatch. He shares how he got involved in the wine industry.
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Episode 84: Ron Mattiussi, senior advisor (3)
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Ron Mattiussi, a senior advisor.
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Episode 83: Jeff Swan, international consultant
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Jeff Swan, a 4x entrepreneur, advisor and business broker. The two discuss all things business.
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Episode 82: David Towill, entrepreneur
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by David Towill, a lawyer who recently pivoted careers.
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Episode 81: Carlos DaRosa, pickleball champion
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Carlos DaRosa, a local pickleball champion. DaRosa shares everything you need to know about Kelowna's pickleball scene.
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Episode 80: Tony Stewart, CEO of Quails' Gate Winery
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Tony Stewart, the CEO of Quails' Gate Winery. Stewart gives the inside scoop on the wine industry!
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Episode 79: Sophie Avery
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Sophie Avery of NowMedia Group. Avery shares her experience moving from England to Canada, and if you're new to Canada or a university student, she has five pieces of advice for you.
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Episode 78: Darrin Taylor, Addiction & Mental Health Professional and Treatment Industry Leader
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Darrin Taylor, an addiction and mental health professional and treatment industry leader. Tune in to hear Taylor's journey to get to where he is today.
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Episode 77: Jeff Cox (10)
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is once again joined by Jeff Cox to discuss the civic election results and those in leadership positions!
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Episode 76: John Cabral, former director of KGH
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by John Cabral, the former director of KGH. The two discuss the Central Okanagan Food Bank and more.
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Episode 75: Shannon Christensen, Mamas for Mamas
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Shannon Christensen of Mamas for Mamas, a charitable organization that supports mothers and caregivers in crisis by providing ongoing support to individuals and families facing various poverty-related struggles.
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Episode 74: Dr. Neil Fassina, president of Okanagan College
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by the president of Okanagan College, Dr. Neil Fassina. The two discuss leadership styles and all things OC.
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Episode 73: Ron Cannan, Kelowna councillor-elect
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Ron Cannan, the Kelowna councillor-elect who received the highest number of votes on the Oct. 15 municipal election.
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Episode 72: Jim Csek, founder, COO and CFO of Csek Creative and NowMedia Group (2)
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Jim Csek. Csek is the founder, COO and CFO of Csek Creative and NowMedia Group.
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Episode 65: Jeff Cox, the founder and CEO of Simply Benefits (9)
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by his good friend Jeff Cox. They discuss stat holidays, the government and more.
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Episode 71: Jeff Cox, the founder and CEO of Simply Benefits (10)
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Jeff Cox, the founder and CEO of Simply Benefits. The two discuss controversial topics including politics, social issues, and the unvaccinated.
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Episode 70: Darryl Reuter, Kelowna realtor
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Kelowna realtor Darryl Reuter. The two discuss a range of charities including Motionball, Special Olympics, the Central Okanagan Food Bank and more.
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Episode 69: Mayor Colin Basran
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran. The two discuss some fun topics including hockey and music, as well as some tough ones including homelessness and the growth of Kelowna.
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Episode 68: Doug Sperling, assistant coach of OC Coyotes
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by the assistant coach of the Okanagan College Coyotes basketball team, Doug Sperling. Sperling shares his scary experience suffering from an aortic dissection.
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Episode 67: David Kopp, comedian
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by comedian David Kopp.
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Episode 66: Mike Watson, co-author of Rise Up: Leadership Habits for Turbulent Times
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Mike Watson, the co-author of Rise Up: Leadership Habits for Turbulent Times.
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Episode 64: Shannon, the medium
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Shannon, an intuitive medium.
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Episode 63: Andrew Greer, the managing director & cofounder of Purppl
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Andrew Greer, the managing director and cofounder of Purppl.
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How many episodes does Rick & Friends have?
Rick & Friends currently has 112 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Rick & Friends about?
Rick Maddison, a former morning show co-host at Silk FM and now a professor at the Okanagan School of Business brings in Kelowna figures to discuss important community issues and everything else that makes the city tick.
How often does Rick & Friends release new episodes?
Rick & Friends publishes regularly with 112 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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