Rick & Friends
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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 112
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2023
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.
00:53:15 |
Tue 20 Dec 2022
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.
00:53:04 |
Wed 14 Dec 2022
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.
00:49:59 |
Tue 06 Dec 2022
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.
00:56:12 |
Mon 05 Dec 2022
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.
01:00:06 |
Fri 02 Dec 2022
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.
00:59:12 |
Tue 29 Nov 2022
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.
00:43:29 |
Wed 23 Nov 2022
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.
00:41:06 |
Wed 23 Nov 2022
Episode 84: Ron Mattiussi, senior advisor (3)
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Ron Mattiussi, a senior advisor.
00:48:53 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
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.
00:54:48 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
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.
00:58:11 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
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.
00:39:33 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
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!
00:46:01 |
Tue 22 Nov 2022
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 …
00:41:46 |
Tue 15 Nov 2022
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 wh…
00:58:42 |
Mon 07 Nov 2022
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!
00:44:41 |
Mon 07 Nov 2022
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.
00:49:57 |
Mon 07 Nov 2022
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 s…
00:44:39 |
Fri 04 Nov 2022
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.
00:46:24 |
Mon 31 Oct 2022
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.
00:51:18 |
Thu 27 Oct 2022
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