Glass Half Full with Riker and Bobby

It's a random one from Riker and Bobby in August of 2024. Enjoy!

Riker and Bobby hang out and catch up for a rare in-person podcast.

Riker and Bobby catch up about recent life events.

Riker and Bobby answer your questions live on Instagram.

The guys talk about new movies and TV shows they've watched as well as Bobby's upcoming comedy shows.

Riker and Bobby discuss their summer plans for 2024 as well as health and fitness inspiration to get feeling and looking your best for summer.

Riker and Bobby catch up after The Driver Era Tour and answer your listener questions. Plus, it's full of technical difficulties. Cheers!

The guys have Ellington Ratliff on the show and they spill some tea like why he took a hiatus from The Driver era, why he’s back on tour, his own, personal music, songwriting, and more. It’s a juicy one. Cheers!

Another tour episode for you! This time we've got Production and Stage Manager, Jonathan Draper. Draper (as Riker calls him) is also the stage left tech so he takes care of Riker, Ross, and now Ellington as well. Cheers!

Another one from the road, we are joined by VALE who is opening for The Driver Era on tour. Vale is a singer-songwriter from Columbia. Check out her music @VALEinallcaps and her podcast "Coffee Talk with Vale".

As if the title wasn't interesting enough, this one will blow your mind. Riker and Bobby are joined by Chrissy Newton, founder of VOCAB Communications, writer on The Debrief, and host of the podcast "Rebelliously Curious". Buckle up!

Riker and Bobby are joined by The Driver Era's keyboard player, Garrison Jones, from the tour in Maddison, WI. World's most contagious laugh and professor at Arizona State University. 

Bringing you all-new episodes from The Driver Era North American tour we are kicking things off with one of the crew members who help the band put on the show, the in-ear monitor engineer, Eric Gerloff.

Riker recording in Brazil and Bobby recording in California. The guys answer your listener questions and Riker's give us an update on the shows in South America.

Today we are graced with the presence of one of Riker's longest friends from the Glee days, one of the Warblers, Dominic Tracy. With vocal pipes that can grab onto your soul, Dominic joins the show to share his love for Beyonce and Greece and also share some funny stories from Hollywood. Cheers!

Today is a very special episode because on the show we have the owner and captain of the semi-professional hockey team, the Breckenridge Vipers, Rick Batenburg. When he’s not playing hockey, Rick is the owner of Cliintel Capital which owns The Clear Cannabis, and in the episode, we get a very interesting peek behind the curtain of the cannabis industry. Rick and Riker have become great friends, he’s an excellent human with awesome energy and you know that’s what we’re all about here on the podcast. Cheers!

Today we are blessed with the presence of the Italian goddess herself, Mrs. Savannah Lynch who is Riker's beautiful wife. (Riker wrote this, can you tell?)Bobby interviews the couple about how they met, married life, and traveling the world together. We learn little tips for relationships and the things Riker does that drive Savannah crazy. Cheers!

The guys are back for the monthly listener Q&A. Bobby tells us all about his trip to Belize and his pet chicken. It's a wild one!

Ok listener we have a true legend on the show today. Our guest has traveled to over 70 counties. He flies private jets. He has skydived over the great pyramids in Egypt. Scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef. He plays hockey and is pretty much great at every sport he plays. He’s an author. And he’s the father of 5 Lynch kids. He just might be the most interesting man in the world. He’s Riker's best friend who also happens to be his dad, the one and only, Mark Lynch.Mark's book "Life's Little Handbook" available on Amazon Kindle.

Our guest today is comedian and film producer, Brandon Johnson. Brandon shares stories from college football and battling his way almost to the NFL to now being a father and making movies.

Riker's fellow cast mates from the American Song Contest, "Ni.Co" join the show! Dani and Colton share their upcoming wedding, new music, and all sorts of good vibes with us. Cheers!

Riker and Bobby answer your listener questions in today's episode. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @glasshalffullshow and Tiktok @GlassHalfFull so you can be part of the next listener Q&A.

Comedian and TV producer Janelle Draper joins the show today and together we look like a Swedish Pop Trio. Tune in to hear a teaser of the karaoke sesh ;)

You are in for a real treat today because this episode is all about your host Bobby U. Take a deep dive into Bobby’s story of growing up, playing football, getting into comedy, and overcoming major obstacles in his life. It’s truly incredible and we think you’re going to love it hearing all about it.

We've got Riker's favorite sister on the show! Rydel Funk has 3 kids under 3 years old and still works full-time as an influencer and content creator. Tune in to find out just how she manages to make it all work and she reveals her favorite memories from life with the band R5.

In this episode Riker and Bobby answer YOUR questions, wrap up 2023 and look forward to 2024. Happy New Year!

We have cocktails on today's episode because not only is our guest the lead singer of the band PUBLIC but John Vaughn is a fellow cocktail and mixology enthusiast. On the episode, John shares the story of how his song "Make You Mine" blew up on TikTok, how he and his wife, Vanessa Merrell, met and formed the music duo Butterflytiger, and earlier this week Jon played in a holiday hockey tournament against Riker's brothers, Ross, Rocky, and Ryland. Who won? You’ll have to tune in to find out. So grab yourself a cocktail or mocktail and get cozy. It’s an all-new, Glass Half Full. Cheers!

If you haven’t seen the R5 music videos for Smile, All Night, Dark Side, or One Last Dance, you should go watch those real quick. Even if you have seen those videos, you should rewatch them because our guest today is the director, Mike Borden. Mike did a ton of stuff with R5 in addition to the credits above directed "R5: All Day, All Night", "R5 LIVE at the Greek Theatre" and many, many behind-the-scenes videos as well. This is a special episode. So top off that beverage and get ready for a nice stroll down memory lane. It’s Glass Half Full!

Today we bring on the band New Beat Fund! Shelby, Jeff, and Paul, musicians, artists, and producers also known as "The Fund". You may have seen them as the band with Riker on the show American Song Contest. They've written and produced music for all kinds of different artists including most of Riker's songs. Their "New Beat Fund" tunes "Scare Me", "Halloween Birthdaze", and "Juice", are featured in Riker's movie "Aliens On Halloween" and their new song "Facts" is another banger. Cheers!

Today we welcome Anya Zova, actress, comedian, producer, and world kickboxing champion. Spoiler alert: Riker's NA beer explodes! 

If You Can Manifest, You Can Man-a-Heim. Our guest today is Milo Manheim. From Disney’s "Zombies", one of the stars of the TV series "School Spirits" on Paramount+, and 2 huge films that just came out "Thanksgiving" and "Journey to Bethlehem". Milo and Riker met on trio-week of Dancing with the Stars.

Riker and Bobby answer your questions.

Troy Osterberg (@troyosterberg on TikTok) joins us to talk movies, TV, sports, and his famous TikToks. Check out Troy and Riker in the movie "Colossal Youth"IceBarrel.com (discount code RIKER)

We probably should've drank tequila on this episode but hey, there's always next time! Today’s guest is Mark DeCarlo who you probably know from the Nickelodeon show Jimmy Neutron. He’s the voice the Jimmy’s dad Hugh as well as the hilarious "Commander Jerek" in Riker's scifi comedy film Aliens On Halloween which is now available to watch on TikTok by the way. Just go to Riker's profile and you’ll see the aliens on Halloween playlist right there.Mark is incredibly funny and he’s got stories for days. So grab your favorite beverage and get ready for an all new Glass Half Full.

Today we welcome the hilarious and hot (listen in to get in on the joke), Justine Marino! She's the creator of The Funny Dance Show on E! Host of the podcast Glitter & Garbage, and ex Universal Studios tour guide. Who knew?! King Kong, probably.

The many of many, many talents Booboo Stewart of That Band Honey. joins us for lots of good vibes including skydiving and sailing and possibly in that order.

It's the host of Tipsy Taste Tuesdays, The Tipsy Somm, Margie DiLivio. Fun fact, she was Ross Lynch's dance partner at The Greek Theatre with The Driver Era.

It's legendary comedian Ahmed Ahmed.TrueDark.com use discount code: "RIKER" to get your very own blue-blocking glasses.

Today we welcome professional hockey player, Sam Reinhart, of the Florida Panthers aka Ross Lynch's stick-handling stunt double from the movie Status Update. Listen in as Riker nerds out about hockey and Bobby tells us his favorite sport to listen to.

Today we're ALL IN with Gil Jack, a 19 year-old working on becoming a professional poker player. He's got other secret talents too like acting in the movie Captain Marvel.

*recorded in 2018*RikerLynch.comVesper MartiniIngredients:3 oz London dry gin1 oz Nat Kidder Vodka.5 oz Lillet BlancLemon peelDirections:Add all ingredients to tin shaker. Add ice. Shake (James Bond style) or stir (classic mixologist style). Strain into chilled martini glass, garnish with thin sliced lemon peel and enjoy!

RikerLynch.com*recorded in 2018*Prickly Pear Margarita recipe:2 oz Casamigos Blanco1 oz Fresh Lime Juice.5 oz Simple SyrupPrickly Pear PureeCombine all ingredients except Prickly Pear Puree in blender. Add 1 cup of ice and blend for 10-15 seconds. Pour into glass of choice and slowly pour a touch of the Prickly Pear Puree in a swirl into the blended margarita.

*recorded in 2018*RikerLynch.comMichael Rosenbaumhttp://themichaelrosenbaum.com

*recorded in 2018*@rikerlynchNastia Liukinhttp://nastialiukin.comSpicy Mango-rita:2 oz Casamigos Blanco1 oz Mango puree1 oz Fresh lime juice.5 oz simple syrup 8-10 cilantro leaves2 Serrano slicesRim of salt, sugar, tajin mixture (equal parts)Combine all ingredients into shaker. Muddle cilantro and serrano. Add ice and shake for about 10 seconds. Fine strain into your rimmed rocks glass. Add fresh ice and a cilantro leaf for garnish.

@rikerlynchMax Schneider - @MAXhttps://www.maxmusicofficial.comBulletproof Coffee Recipe:Ingredients:2 ½ heaping tablespoons ground Bulletproof Coffee Beans1 teaspoon – 2 tablespoons Brain Octane Oil1-2 tablespoons grass-fed, unsalted butter or grass-fed ghee.Directions:Make your coffee:Brew 1 cup (8-12 ounces) of coffee using filtered water with 2 ½ heaping tablespoons of freshly ground Bulletproof Coffee Beans. Use a French Press for ease of use and to preserve beneficial coffee oils that paper filters keep out.Add Brain Octane Oil. Add 1 teaspoon Brain Octane Oil (you can add more as your body gets used to it but start SLOW with this stuff – it’s powerful!)Add grass-fed butter. Add 1-2 tablespoons of grass-fed, unsalted butter or grass-fed ghee. Make sure your butter is unsalted. Salty coffee is gross.Blend. Mix it all in a blender for 20-30 seconds until it looks like a creamy latte.

*Recorded in 2018*@rikerlynchGrant Gustinhttps://www.instagram.com/grantgust/The Nat Kidder Mule2 oz. Nat Kidder Vodka1 oz. fresh lime juiceGinger BeerGarnish with a lime wedge.Add vodka and lime juice to copper mug. Add ice and top off with ginger beer and lime wedge.Instagram: @glasshalffullshow

*Recorded in 2018*Titus Makin@TitusMakinhttp://www.titusmakinmusic.comOrange Spice Margarita Recipe:2 oz. Casamigos Reposado1 oz. Fresh Orange Juice1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice.5 oz. Simple Syrup1 Pinch CinnamonCombine all ingredients into shaker. Add ice. Shake for 8-10 seconds. Strain into glass with a thick rim of cinnamon, sugar, and salt mixture (equal parts). Add fresh ice and garnish with half-moon orange slice and cinnamon stick over orange.Instagram: @glasshalffullshow

GetKion.com discount code RIKERMark O'Brienhttps://www.instagram.com/markobrienf...The Añejo New Fashioned0.25 oz Simple Syrup 2 dashes Angostura Bitters2 dashes Orange Bitters2 oz. Añejo CasamigosGarnish with an orange peel.Add all ingredients to a shaker. Add ice and stir quickly for 30-40 seconds. Strain into rocks glass. Add one large ice cube and garnish.RikerLynch.com