Richardlistens
Self-Improvement
About
Exploring the "Wit, Grit, and Inner Heroes of High Performers."
Episodes
- Music, Stories, and Mental Health with Sean Martin
Sean Martin shares his life story, detailing his path in music from childhood choirs to producing albums like "Aversion to Normalcy," which gained significant Spotify streams. He also discusses his military service as an Airborne Infantrym…
- Running with Creativity; From Storytelling to Spoken Word with Becca Alvarado
Becca Alvarado, an athlete and storyteller, shares insights into her poetry anthology, "Rainbows and Demons: An Anthology of Human Antics." The episode explores the connection between physical activity, like running, and creative expressio…
- Meeting assets for Wrestling Champions Mindset with Nathan Tomasello
Former NCAA Champion and professional wrestler Nathan Tomasello discusses his career, training, mental conditioning, and competitive mindset with Richard. The episode covers his journey from high school to international competition, prepar…
- My Country Road; From Voiceover to the Stage with Musician Tommy Karlas
Musician Tommy Karlas shares his journey from Illinois to Nashville, detailing his two decades as a songwriter for major country artists and his own subsequent music releases. He discusses career realities, songwriting discipline, and achi…
- Stretching Your Performance to the Highest Level with Bob Mangine, PT, ATC, Senior Associate Athletic Trainer or Sports Medicine at the University of Cincinnati
Robert “Bob” Mangine, a prominent figure in sports medicine with extensive experience in elite athletics and clinical leadership, shares insights from his career. He discusses his current role at the University of Cincinnati, his pioneerin…
- Lessons on Fathers and Sons with Progress Coach Mark Rothman
Mark Rothman, a Progress Coach and author, spoke with Richardlistens about personal growth, purpose, and overcoming self-doubt. Rothman shared insights from his work helping individuals achieve clarity and confidence.
- The Runners' Mind; From the Olympics to the Coaches Performance Mindset with World Class Middle Distance Runner, Edose Ibadin
Edose Ibadin, a 2024 Olympian and middle-distance runner, coaches athletes on mindset mastery and high performance. He shares his experiences on mental discipline, resilience, and focus required for elite sports.
- Conscious Architecture; Happiness from the Inside Out with Talor Stewart
Talor Stewart, an architect and author specializing in Conscious Home Design, explains how the spaces we inhabit affect our lives. He shares principles for creating harmonious homes and discusses his certification program for designers.
- Paragliding from the Tallest Peaks with Jason Hardrath
Jason Hardrath, an elite endurance athlete and physical education teacher, shares his experience overcoming a life-altering car accident to set over 100 Fastest Known Times (FKTs). The episode explores his mindset, resilience, and the purs…
- 2026- The Year of Intention. How to set your sights on Growth, and Inner Peace with Coach Carrie Best.
Coach Carrie Best explains how to build healthier, intentional lives through holistic wellness coaching. Her approach combines personalized nutrition with lifestyle strategies to improve physical health, emotional well-being, and family ba…
- From the Bayou to Hallowed Halls of Princeton; Revisiting the Path to QB1
Eli Friend, a freshman quarterback at Princeton University and pre-med student, details his path from Isidore Newman School in New Orleans to playing D1 football. He plans to pursue orthopedic surgery after graduating in 2029.
- Can you phrase that as a question?; on Fatherhood, Spiritual leadership, and Creativity with Jeopardy Champion Buzzy Cohen are ready!
Buzzy Cohen, a Jeopardy! champion and television personality, shares insights on fatherhood, spiritual leadership, and creativity. His background includes hosting and writing for various trivia-related shows and publications.
- Above the Rim; The Journey to Bring Back 1 vs 1 Basketball and the Lifelong Passion of Basketball 🏀 with Ashton Cook
Ashton Cook joins Richardlistens to discuss Rimpage, a new basketball format allowing 1 vs 1 challenges. The conversation covers how to get involved in this new phenomenon as a player, coach, or trainer.
- Our Daily Bread; On Basketball, Mentorship, and Leadership
KirVaris Myricks, a former professional basketball player, discusses his experiences in the sport, his youth program DailyBread Nation which focuses on mental health, and his book 'Peace Of DailyBread'. He played professionally in multiple…
- Futures of technology and athletic performance from the UCLA Bruins Dr Tyler Lesher
UCLA Men's Basketball Athletic Trainer Tyler Lesher discusses the futures of technology and athletic performance, covering sports medicine, rehabilitation, and performance optimization. He shares his expertise from working with professiona…
- Channeling Abundance: From Global Food Sourcing to Climbing to the Mountain Top with Coach Jason Gentile
Richard Olberger and Coach Jason Gentile discuss personal journeys, resilience, self-awareness, and the role of men's groups in achieving clarity and sobriety. They also touch upon the concept of 'masks' men wear and the importance of self…
- From the Hardwood to the Lunchroom to the Barber's Chair with Jaylen Ewell
Jaylen Ewell, a 29-year-old fitness instructor and coach from Los Angeles, shares his experience as a former collegiate basketball player. He transitioned to fitness after studying kinesiology and has been coaching for seven years, current…
- New Sports Medicine Technology: How Your Brain Affects your Body's Motion with Dr. Michael Mark
Dr. Michael Mark, a neurophysiologist, shares insights on integrating biofeedback and SaaS solutions for sports training and recovery. He discusses the CLR Advantage™ platform and his extensive experience working with professional athletes…
- "Crosscourt: If you Build it, They will Come" on Building Community through Pickup Basketball with Charles Seltzer
Charles Seltzer, co-founder and co-CEO of Crosscourt, shares his experience in building a basketball performance club. He discusses his background in real estate and entrepreneurship, and his vision for expanding Crosscourt nationwide.
- Richardlistens Podcast with Eli Wininger
Eli Wininger shares his experiences serving as a Platoon Sergeant in the IDF and his transition into competitive ultra marathon running, including racing 50 and 100 milers. He is also a nutrition and fitness coach.
- Richardlistens Podcast Walking the Path of Giants - Eli and Asher Friend on Football, Fatherhood, and Tackling the Challenges of Center Stage
Eli Friend shares details about his junior year football statistics, which included 2,230 passing yards and 25 passing touchdowns. He also discusses his academic record, maintaining a 4.7 weighted GPA, and expresses interest in a medical c…
- Richardlistens Podcast Filly Special- Broadcasting, Fandom, and Manifesting the Relationships You Desire with Christian Filimon
Christian Filimon, host of the Defenders of the Banc and Stryking Fury podcasts, shares insights on sports broadcasting, fandom, and the process of manifesting desired relationships. He also covers his play-by-play announcing roles for var…
- Richardlistens Podcast with UCLA Men's Soccer Oshea Foster
Oshea Foster discusses his freshman season playing soccer at San Diego, where he earned All-WCC honors and was named WCC Player of the Week. He played in 16 games, scoring three goals and recording 27 shots.
- Richardlistens Podcast with Eli Wininger: Behind Enemy Lines; Military service, Ultramarathons, and Pursuit of the Moab 240. Adventures of an Elite Endurance Athlete
Eli Wininger shares his experiences serving in the Israeli Special Forces, his transition to ultramarathon running, and his work as a nutrition and fitness coach, emphasizing discipline and consistency.
- Richardlistens Podcast on Zen and the Art of Basketball Maintenance: Adventures in Longevity and Biomechanics with David Lemanczyk
David Lemanczyk, a former basketball player now an educator, shares insights on maintaining physical and mental well-being, even with permanent physical handicaps. He focuses on building peace, gratitude, independence, and self-love.
- Richardlistens Podcast: A Family Affair: Applied Mental Skills Applications Through the Generations and From the Diamond to the Boardroom with Ryan Lynch
Ryan Lynch, a former UCLA baseball player and author, shares insights on applied mental skills across generations, touching on his athletic background and his current role in real estate investment.
- Richardlistens Podcast with LA SURF and Occidental College Coach Rod Lafaurie
Rod Lafaurie, head coach of Occidental College men's soccer, shares details of his playing career and current coaching roles, including Academy Director at LA Surf.
- Richardlistens Podcast with Gloria Scipioni, B.S. Kinesiology, Sports Performance Specialist
Gloria Scipioni, holding a B.S. in Kinesiology and specializing in Sports Performance, is featured on the Richardlistens Podcast. Additional content from Richard Listens is available on Instagram, Facebook, and RichardListens.com.
- Richardlistens Podcast: Adventures of a Basketball Lifetime and Lessons Applied to Coaching with Head Coach of Adelphi, David Duke
The Richardlistens Podcast features an interview with David Duke, Head Coach at Adelphi, discussing his extensive basketball career and the lessons he applies to coaching.
- Richardlistens with Actor and Director Jaime Zevallos
This episode features actor and director Jaime Zevallos, who discusses his upbringing in New York, his early acting career including a role in Spike Lee's "Summer of Sam," and his subsequent work on various television shows and films, incl…
- Richardlistens with 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Owner, Fighter, Street Artist and Actor Scottie Epstein
Scottie Epstein, owner of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu, shares insights into his multifaceted career as a fighter, street artist, and actor. This episode is part of the Richardlistens podcast.
- Richardlistens with David Lemancyk - Zen and the Art of Basketball Maintenance
Former professional basketball player and coach David Lemanczyk joins Richardlistens to discuss opiate addiction recovery, wellness planning, and coping strategies. Lemanczyk, who lives with a permanent handicap, emphasizes gratitude, inde…
- Richardlistens on Ultimate Frisbee with Jeffrey Landesman
Jeffrey Landesman, a player since 1978, founded the Pitzer Braineaters ultimate frisbee team in 1979. He also participated in freestyle tournaments.
- Richardlistens with Edward Davis, Philadelphia Union MLS, Up Next; On Family, Mission, and Vision
Edward Davis, associated with the Philadelphia Union MLS, shares insights on his journey, titled "Up Next; On Family, Mission, and Vision." The discussion touches upon his development as a professional soccer player and his upbringing with…
- Richardlistens with David Lemanczyk, Host of SuperDaveTube on How to "Transmute" Your Emotional State Into One of Gratitude
David Lemanczyk, host of SuperDaveTube, shares insights on opiate addiction recovery, wellness, and coping strategies. He emphasizes transmuting emotional states into gratitude, independence, and self-love.
- Richardlistens with Ulrika Karlsson
This episode of Richardlistens features Ulrika Karlsson. The podcast is also available on social media and a support page.
- Richardlistens with Lee Hopkins from The Pattern of Possibility
This episode of Richardlistens features Lee Hopkins from The Pattern of Possibility. Viewers can find more content from Richard Listens on Instagram, Facebook, and RichardListens.com, and support the show via Patreon.
- Life after Melanoma - Choosing life with Kevin Roth
Musician Kevin Roth discusses his experience with melanoma, his choice to focus on life, and the methods he developed for happiness and thriving, drawing from his music and research.
- RichardListens on Trauma Sensitive Yoga and Relationship Coaching with with Bethany Dotson
Bethany Dotson joins RichardListens to talk about Trauma Sensitive Yoga and Relationship Coaching. Additional Richard Listens content is available on social media and their website.
- Overcoming Obstacles with National Championship Coach Glen Coblens
Glen Coblens, a coach with over 30 years of experience and multiple championship wins, discusses his work founding youth basketball programs and developing the Competitive Skills Training (CST) program.
- Raising Awareness about Challenges of Retired Athletes Founder/CEO, Athletes Soul, Myriam Glez
Myriam Glez shares her experience as a former Olympic synchronized swimmer and her transition into sports management, leading to the founding of Athletes Soul to support retired athletes.
- RichardListens on “Unaddicted to You: Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships” with Professor & Author Etel Leit
Etel Leit, an empowerment leader and author, discusses her book "Unaddicted to You: Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships." Leit shares insights from her background in psychology, family addiction advocacy, and communication research.
- Upcoming Show: RichardListens on “Unaddicted to You: Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships” with Professor & Author Etel Leit
The upcoming RichardListens episode features Professor and Author Etel Leit discussing the topic "Unaddicted to You: Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships." The show is set to be released on Monday, March 28th at 9 am PDT.
- Reframing Outdated Belief Systems with Executive Leader Ken Hannaman
Ken Hannaman, an executive leader and author, shares insights on how mindset and belief systems influence personal and professional success. He explains how individuals can move beyond outdated societal norms and indoctrinations to define…
- Upcoming Show: Reframing Outdated Belief Systems with Executive Leader Ken Hannaman
This upcoming episode features executive leader Ken Hannaman discussing how to reframe outdated belief systems. The show is scheduled to be released on Monday, February 21st at 9 am PDT.
- Rising above Trauma & Finding Your Purpose with Life Coach & Reiki Practitioner Charlene Madden
Charlene Madden discusses overcoming significant trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence, and mental illness, to find her purpose and share a message of hope and transformation.
- Upcoming Show: Rising above Trauma & Finding Your Purpose with Life Coach & Reiki Practitioner Charlene Madden
Charlene Madden, a Life Coach and Reiki Practitioner, will be featured on Richardlistens to discuss overcoming trauma and finding purpose. The episode is scheduled for release on Monday, February 14th at 9 am PDT.
- Mindset and Holistic Approaches to Mental Health with Life Coach & Therapist Carrie Leaf, MFT.
Carrie Leaf, a psychotherapist, life coach, and hypnotherapist with over 15 years in the psychology field, shares insights on mindset and holistic approaches to mental health. She has experience across various settings and with diverse cli…
- Upcoming Show: Mindset and Holistic Approaches to Mental Health with Life Coach & Therapist Carrie Leaf, MFT.
Richardlistens will feature an upcoming show with Carrie Leaf, MFT, who will discuss mindset and holistic approaches to mental health. The episode is scheduled to be released on Monday, March 7th at 9 am PDT.
- RichardListens & Making the Jump Lorenda Philips present Episode 18 with former Kansas State Wildcats running back James Gilbert on Answering the Call When Opportunity Arises with James Gilbert. The Power of a Supportive Environment during Transition and Beyond
James Gilbert, a former Kansas State Wildcats running back and current Rams player, discusses his path to the NFL and the transformative role of football in his life. The episode also touches on creating a supportive environment during lif…