Latest Mike bono Podcast Episodes
Overcoming Odds: From High School Rookie to Collegiate Champion and Beyond
Ride Home Rants - July 10, 2024 04:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. What if starting a sport in high school could still lead you to championship glory? Join us as we chat with Jordon Tague, who made a triumphant switch from baseball to wrestling later than most and quickly rose to the top. Discover how he went undefeated in JV, clinched ...
Unpacking the Real Stories Behind Rocky
Ride Home Rants - July 03, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Ever wondered who Rocky Balboa's toughest opponent was? Join us as we unravel the legends and lore of the Rocky Balboa movie franchise with host Mike Bono and a stellar panel including Johnny "Fiddy" Falconi, Matt Altomare, Brandon Wiley, and Josh Himes. We kick off by r...
Psychology Meets Residence Life: Navigating Higher Education with Alexander Doyle
Ride Home Rants - June 26, 2024 04:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Ever wondered how psychology can shape residence life in higher education? Join us as we sit down with Alexander Doyle, a dedicated professional who has seamlessly blended his background in general psychology with his career in residence life. From Cleveland to Fisk Univ...
Cleveland Showdown: East vs. West - Neighborhoods, Food, and Fun
Ride Home Rants - June 20, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Which side of Cleveland truly reigns supreme: East or West? Join us as we host a spirited debate with local experts Tony Bogan, Jordan Whetson, Steve Thompson, and Wendy Kunash, each bringing their unique perspectives to the table. Tony passionately advocates for the clo...
Rediscovering Life Through Music and Food
Ride Home Rants - June 12, 2024 04:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. What if witnessing a tragic event could redefine your entire life's trajectory? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Tyler Gancos from Ashtabula County, Ohio, as he recounts his journey from growing up in a tough Cleveland neighborhood to finding peace in the rural ...
Inside the NBA Finals: Mavericks vs. Celtics Breakdown, Predictions, and Global Impact
Ride Home Rants - June 05, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Ready for a courtside experience that takes you into the heart of the NBA Finals? Buckle up as we bring you a deep dive into the electrifying matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Boston Celtics. Our star-studded panel, featuring Tony Bogan, Mister Askew, Bill Sto...
Gridiron Tales and Personal Well-being with a Veteran Coach
Ride Home Rants - May 31, 2024 04:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. As a former student-athlete turned head coach, Shawn Dodd's story is more than just a professional arc—it's a heartfelt journey back to the roots that shaped him. In our latest conversation, we're thrilled to host Coach Dodd, who takes us along on his nostalgic trip from...
Celebrating Patio Life and the Joys of Comfort Food with Friends
Ride Home Rants - May 22, 2024 04:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Ever found yourself completely enraptured by the charm of a bustling outdoor patio? That's exactly where Fiddy and I, Mike Bono, along with a panel of guests, take you in our latest episode. We unpack the often overlooked pleasures of patio lounging, from the sun-kissed ...
From the Locker Room to the Laugh Track: The Life Lessons of High School Sports with David Frank
Ride Home Rants - May 15, 2024 04:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Dive headfirst into the heart and hustle of high school sports with David Frank, an Erie native with a playbook full of wisdom from his coaching career, which spans the fields of Pennsylvania to the courts of North Carolina. This episode is an intimate huddle that will h...
Life's Soundtrack: Jordan Whetson's Journey from Boxing Camps to Ohio's Heartbeat
Ride Home Rants - May 08, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. They say life is what happens when you're busy making other plans, and our guest, Jordan Whetson, is the epitome of that adage. From reminiscing about Don King's boxing camp to taking the Ohio radio scene by storm, Jordan's life reads like an adventure novel, filled with...
Draft Day Insights: Unveiling the NFL's Next Top Players and Unsung Heroes
Ride Home Rants - May 01, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets of the NFL Draft's future stars with our all-star football panel, including Coach Hal Mumme, Bob Gavalier, Tim Weaver, Jose Jefferson, and Mister Askew! We've just wrapped a thrilling session where we tackled the biggest winners and losers post-draft, ...
Touchdowns of the Human Spirit: The Story of a Small-Town Ohio Football Coach
Ride Home Rants - April 24, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Have you ever taken a stroll down memory lane and found yourself embroiled in the heartwarming tales of a small-town hero? That's exactly what happened when I sat down with coach Matt Altomare, the pulse of Leetonia High School football, whose story is as deeply woven in...
Comedy and Beard Oil: Blending Humor, Self-Care, and the Lighter Side of Life
Ride Home Rants - April 17, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Ever found yourself chuckling at the notion that beard oil could be the pumpkin spice latte of the grooming world? You're not alone. Buddy Holly joins me, and his experiences as a comedian and beard care aficionado manage to tangle humor, life lessons, and self-care into...
Unpacking Laughs with Newark's Comedy King: A Candid Chat with Destin Richardson
Ride Home Rants - April 10, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered what fuels the fire in the belly of a comedian? Get ready to crack open the world of chuckles with Newark's king of comedy, Destin Richardson, as he joins me, Mike Bono, in an unfiltered journey through the highs and lows of comedic life. We're lay...
Slam Dunk Insights: Analyzing the NCAA Final Four Madness and Predicting Collegiate Champions
Ride Home Rants - April 05, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Get courtside seats to the most electrifying basketball conversations of the season as we dissect the NCAA Final Four madness with the likes of Mike Worrell and Mark Richmond, two giants in basketball analysis. Feel the pulse of Alabama's and UConn's high-stakes face-off...
An Easter Roundtable: Traditions, Treats, and Childhood Nostalgia
Ride Home Rants - March 29, 2024 04:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. When the cozy traditions of Easter weave into conversations, you know it's bound to be a roundtable to remember. Stepping in for Mike Bono, I'm Fiddy, and I was thrilled to host an Easter Roundtable with a dynamic mix of past guests who lit up the discussion with their p...
Swinging for the Fences: Analyzing the 2024 MLB Season, Team Prospects, and Managerial Tactics
Ride Home Rants - March 22, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Step up to the plate for a grand slam discussion on the 2024 MLB season! I'm your host, Fiddy, pinch-hitting for Mike Bono this time around, and we've got the bases loaded with insider predictions, player spotlights, and the managerial chess that could define this year's...
Toasting to Tradition: A St. Patrick's Day Special on the Ride Home Rants Podcast
Ride Home Rants - March 15, 2024 04:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Crack open a cold one and pull up a seat at our St. Patrick's Day table where the drinks flow as freely as the conversation! I'm your host, Mike Bono, and on today's Ride Home Rants podcast, we're toasting to tradition with a pint of banter, a dash of history, and a spir...
Field Dreams and Business Schemes with Matt Landowski
Ride Home Rants - March 06, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Growing up in Western Pennsylvania, the Friday night lights were more than just a game—they were a rite of passage that sculpted the sinews of our character. That's the backdrop of my heartfelt conversation with college buddy Matt Landowski, as we relive the glory days o...
Embracing the Journey: From Division III Athletics to Life's Climbs and Marathons
Ride Home Rants - February 28, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Stepping off the well-trodden path, Austin Dudley joins me to unpack a story woven with dedication and a deep-seated love for Division III college athletics. His leap from the comfort zones of St. Louis to the challenges of Webster University's cross-country terrain exem...
From Jersey Roots to Athletic Triumphs: Mike Larkin's Journey and the Essence of College Sports
Ride Home Rants - February 21, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Join us on a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Mike Larkin, as we traverse his early years in New Jersey to his defiant track career at The College of New Jersey, and beyond. Mike's leap from his home state to Notre Dame College, peppered with tales of regional food s...
A Journey from Pickering to Notre Dame College: Unveiling the Cultural Exchange and Coaching Transformation of Baseball
Ride Home Rants - February 16, 2024 05:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. From the frosty ballparks of Pickering, Canada, to the coaching box at Notre Dame College, Kyle Espineli's baseball journey embodies the grit and growth of the sport beyond America's borders. In our heartwarming chat, Kyle, the assistant baseball coach, unpacks the cultu...
Inside the Super Bowl Showdown: Coaching Legacies, Quarterback Comparisons, and Bold Predictions
Ride Home Rants - February 10, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Get ready for a Super Bowl roundup like no other, where Fiddy and I team up with football's finest minds to unpack the Chiefs versus 49ers mega-clash. From the strategic nous of former student assistants to the seasoned wisdom of high school coaches, media pundits, and ...
Mastering the Gridiron: Inside Brown University Football with Coach Tim Weaver
Ride Home Rants - January 31, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. When the whistle blows and the stadium lights ignite, that's when Coach Tim Weaver shines brightest – and I had the pleasure of sitting down with this mastermind behind Brown University's defensive maneuvers. Our conversation is more than just X's and O's; it's a deep di...
From College Sports to Career Grand Slams: The Power of Athletic Discipline in Shaping Success
Ride Home Rants - January 24, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Step off the spectator stands and into the lives of Andy Santiago and Allie Green, as they swing into our latest episode with stories that link the crack of the bat and the thwack of the tennis ball to real-world wins. Cleveland's own athletic achievers peel back the lay...
Chasing Dreams and Touchdowns: From Vegas Neon to Fort Cherry's Legacy
Ride Home Rants - January 17, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. As the neon lights of Las Vegas faded into the background, Austin Fitch, the inspiring coach from Fort Cherry, PA, joined me to recount the whirlwind of leading his team to the state finals. Journey through the highs and lows of competitive sports with us, where the buzz...
From Cleats to Whistles: Embracing New Dreams with Former Soccer Star Pat Svihlik
Ride Home Rants - January 08, 2024 05:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. When an injury benched my dreams of swimming competitively, I understood the weight of saying goodbye to a lifelong passion. Today, Pat Svihlik, a former college soccer standout who's now shaping futures at Notre Dame College, joins me to share that familiar pang of an a...
Inside College Football: Elite Team Tactics, Playoff Predictions, and the Future of the Game
Ride Home Rants - December 31, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Unlock the secrets behind the success of college football's elite teams as I sit down with a panel of pros including former players like Johnny "Fiddy" Falconi, Jovon Johnson, brothers Ryan and Drew Barth, Dan Bolson, Mister Askew, Jonas Jackson, and the legendary Hal Mu...
From IT to Comedy: Mecha Swain's Inspiring Journey and the Behind-the-Scenes of Slapstik Comedy
Ride Home Rants - December 27, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Can you imagine switching from a career in IT to comedy? That's exactly what our guest Mecha Swain, owner and CEO of Slapstik comedy in Columbus, Ohio did! In a fascinating and inspiring journey, Mecha takes us from her broadcasting and journalism studies to the establis...
Exploring the Heart of the Holiday Season
Ride Home Rants - December 20, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsSend us a Text Message. Ever found yourself locked in a spirited debate about the Christmas-ness of Die Hard? We certainly did! I'm your host, Mike Bono, and I'm thrilled to bring you an episode of Ride Home Rants that's as filled with festive cheer as an overflowing cup of eggnog. Join me and ...
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