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 32: Tom Macauley, city council candidate
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Tom Macauley, a city council candidate for the upcoming municipal election. Tune in to hear all about his Kelowna campaign.
01:12:57 |
Fri 02 Sep 2022
Episode 31: Jeff Cox, founder and CEO of Simply Benefits (2)
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by his good friend, Jeff Cox. Cox is the founder and CEO of Simply Benefits. The two discuss a variety of topics from the pandemic to addi…
01:03:37 |
Fri 02 Sep 2022
Episode 30: Jeff Keen, COO of Pela
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Jeff Keen, the COO of Pela. Tune in to hear why Kelowna is an ideal place to start a business!
01:00:14 |
Thu 01 Sep 2022
Episode 29: Jeff Hudson, owner of HM Commercial Group
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Jeff Hudson, the owner of HM Commercial Group. Tune in to hear all about Kelowna's real estate.
00:50:25 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Episode 28: Doug Gilchrist, CAO of City of Kelowna
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Doug Gilchrist. Tune in to hear about Kelowna's past and growth.
00:44:58 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Episode 27: Pamela Pearson, president of Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and director of operations at Sentes Automotive
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Pamela Pearson, the president of Kelowna Chamber of Commerce and director of operations at Sentes Automotive. Tune in to this episode t…
00:31:46 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Episode 26: Andrew Deans, the owner and operator of A Taste of Kelowna Food Tours
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Andrew Deans, the owner and operator of A Taste of Kelowna Food Tours. Tune in to hear all about his walking tour of delicious food and…
00:39:50 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Episode 25: Ryan Smith, divisional director of planning and development services at the City of Kelowna
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Ryan Smith, the divisional director of planning and development services at the City of Kelowna. Tune in to hear all about what the Cit…
00:49:37 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
Episode 24: Scott Amis, founder of Haven Sleep Co.
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Scott Amis, the founder and CEO of Haven Sleep Co. Tune in to hear about changing careers from selling cars to selling mattresses.
01:01:27 |
Mon 29 Aug 2022
Episode 23: Robert Louie, former chief of Westbank First Nation
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Robert Louie. Louie is running in the upcoming election to win back his title of chief of Westbank First Nation.
00:50:01 |
Thu 25 Aug 2022
Episode 22: Ron Mattiussi, senior advisor (2)
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Ron Mattiussi returns! The two discuss all things city council, including its past, present and future.
01:06:59 |
Thu 04 Aug 2022
Episode 21: Dino Padula, sales manager of National Seating and Mobility Canada
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Dino Padula to discuss accessibility for people with disabilities. Give this episode a listen to hear Padula's biggest piece of advice.
00:34:49 |
Wed 03 Aug 2022
Episode 20: Lee Turner, managing partner of Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP Kelowna
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Lee Turner, a managing partner of Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP Kelowna. Turner explains a recent decision made by the BC Supreme Court tha…
00:59:26 |
Tue 02 Aug 2022
Episode 19: Ralph Livingston, horse trainer for Queen's Plate (2)
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is once again joined by Ralph Livingston. The two discuss the definition of time, city council priorities, Roe v. Wade and more!
00:50:09 |
Fri 29 Jul 2022
Episode 18: Mark Burley, executive director of Downtown Kelowna Association (3)
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Mark Burley returns for a third time! The two discuss social media, Kelowna's downtown and the city council. Tune in to hear what Burley would do for Kelowna if h…
00:55:37 |
Thu 28 Jul 2022
Episode 17: Katherine Johnson, employee relations advisor at Interior Health Authority
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Katherine Johnson, an employee relations advisor at Interior Health Authority. These two friends talk all about Toronto, Coachella and …
00:41:24 |
Wed 27 Jul 2022
Episode 16: James Kay, city council candidate
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by James Kay, the vice president and COO of Acorn Communities – he is also running for city council. Tune in to hear about how Kay plans t…
00:36:13 |
Tue 26 Jul 2022
Episode 15: Rob Carse, petroleum geologist
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Rob Carse, a petroleum geologist. The two talk about the oil and gas industry, Kelowna’s pickleball community, pottery and more!
00:34:03 |
Mon 25 Jul 2022
Episode 14: Helen Jackman, executive director of the Okanagan College Foundation
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison talks with Helen Jackman. Jackman is the current executive director of the Okanagan College Foundation, and during her conversation with Maddison, s…
01:02:54 |
Fri 22 Jul 2022
Episode 13: Kevin Falcon, leader of the BC Liberal Party
In this episode of Rick and Friends, Rick Maddison is joined by Kevin Falcon to talk all things politics. The two discuss protests, the BC speculation tax, the opioid crisis, BC healthcare and traini…
01:06:36 |
Thu 21 Jul 2022
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