Brothers weekend 2024! We met up in Phoenix, AZ. Went to a few spring training games, I hit up the casino and donated some money, we golfed. We cover a lot here like starting 5 on the Minong courts, Eric's car getting stuck and Big T getting him out only to have a mishap with it, and Eric tells the story of a jail escape now that he is retired. Enjoy the show. ---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

A friend who is more like family, James Spencley, is on the show. He created the music and we always end up laughing hard when we have a few hours and a few beers. Enjoy the show. -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

Brett Rykal is doing his yearly show telling everyone what he has been up to, how school is going, what he is reading and what he thinks about the future. Bode Rykal makes an appearance for the last few minutes. We talk about this 4th birthday party, friends and toys.  Hope you enjoy the show! -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

Jeff Stone is on the show today.  I got introduced Jeff through Eric Schmitz to help with the campaign as our communications/marketing subject matter expert and he is one of the best. I sit down with Jeff today talking about his random walk through life - growing up in Northern VA, college radio DJ, working at CNN....and we didn't even get to the good stuff of him working at 5-hour Energy.  Enjoy the show. -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

Finally my own Mom is on the show - Roxi Rykal!  She comes on the show to correct some stories my Dad told,  tell us about growing up with horses, her jobs growing up, and her going back to college in her 30's with three kids in the house.  Enjoy the show. -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

On today's episode, I am joined by Eric Schmitz and Jeff Stone, my political campaign team during my run for WH Supervisor. In this reflective conversation recorded on November 12th, just five days after the election, we delve into the 9-month campaign journey, highlighting significant moments, exploring the emotional landscape, and extracting lessons learned.   ShownotesEpisode 113 - White Hall Election Overview w/Eric SchmitzElection Results ---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

Quickly reviewing the White Hall Supervisor Election, I faced a 5% defeat (4.5k to 4k), which, by any measure, marks a significant success for both the campaign and Crozet. In an insightful discussion, Eric Schmitz joins the show to analyze precinct data, campaign finances, and highlight noteworthy trends for prospective future candidates.I hope you enjoy the show.  -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

Mallory, I and the kids traveled back to WI to visit family. This time I brought the equipment to record a show with Dad - Tom Rykal!  Highly anticipated and he brought the heat.  Dad sits down and talks about his family, growing up in Cadott meeting Mom, the grocery store in Minong, kids shenanigans and a lot more. It was a lot of fun to record with Dad and my brother Kevin.  I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

The co-owner of Praha Bohemian Bakery and Cafe in Crozet is on the show!  Marketa opened up Praha with her husband a few months ago and the people of Crozet dig it.  Marketa and I talk about her growing up in the Czech Republic, the velvet revolution, working out, the bakery, adding bread and lots more.  I hope you enjoy the show. -BradShow Notes:Praha Bohemian Bakery and Cafe Praha InstagramThe Velvet Revolution---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

My guest is Max Lefcowitz is on the show. A few years younger than I am Max ran in different social circles with different class dynamics. He was on the football team and I also worked for his family at The Longbranch so we hung out a decent amount and always had a fun time around each other. We also talk about his book 'Relay' and how hard it is to write a book.    Max brings a good perspective to the Minong series.  I hope you enjoy the show. -BradShownotes:Relay (Amazon)---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

Tristan Venables, Director of Tennis (aka Head Tennis Pro) at Keswick, and Western Ridge neighbor is on the show today.   Tristan and I talk about him growing up in Australia, his tennis career, going to University of Denver, his music and art and being an all around cool person.  I hope you enjoy the show. -BradShownotes: Arcadia Falcon Keswick Tennis Center---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

Tom DeCoster is back on the show. He recently took the Amtrak with his oldest brother, Richard, coast to coast and then some.  He talks about the trip, tips and tricks, and throws in some wisdom of Mark Twain along the way.  I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

George Hodson is on the show today. George is the CEO and Owner of Veritas and Flying Fox Vineyards and Wineries and also the President of the Virginia of Wineries Association.  We have a great conversation about George growing up in FL, college, his career working with Pharma and Medical Companies before moving with his young family to Virginia to run Veritas.This was a great conversation and if you haven't been to Veritas Vineyard for one of their Starry Night Events put in it on your list of things to do in the immediate future.  Show Notes: Veritas Vineyard and WineryFlying Fox Vineyard and WineryStarry Nights---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

That is right! The newest of addition of the family Madison Rykal was delivered on Sunday May 21st.  Both Mallory and Madison are healthy and happy!  A very precious baby girl.  I hope you enjoy. -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

Doing a solo show celebrating 100 shows after 3 years of doing the podcast.  Also, Mallory is 40 weeks pregnant as of this show so she is due any day and I will be taking a few weeks off posting new shows but will be be back shortly.  Thank you for all the support!  I hope you enjoy. -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

Jenny Bock (now Jacobson) is on the show!  From the graduating class of 2001 she tells stories of prom, homecoming, being a three sport athlete, living at the house across the street from Fluffy's, and lots more.  I hope you enjoy the show! -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

My brothers and I met down in Tampa, FL for our annual brother's weekend. We went to some baseball games, golfed and made the casino regret letting us in.  In this show we recap the trip and quickly roll into some stories about growing up like Eric being in some car crashes, Denninger gets a big shout out, Northwood locker wars, and the old Minong park basketball hall of fame.  I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

Sam Morley and I are old high school buddies and he is sitting down from a studio in MN talking clarifying some stories already told, the time I almost died at his house and boxing matches in the Rykal basement.  I hope you enjoy. -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

Cameron Steele joins me on the show today.  Cameron recently moved to Crozet and we cover her growing up, her job as a Public Safety Reporting out of college, moving to Nebraska getting her PhD and making the move to Crozet with her family.  I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad---Shownotes---Cameron Steele's LinkedIn TwitterWebsiteSubstack---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

For episode 100 Spencley wanted to get Scotty B and Gary together to do a Rykal extravaganza. Mission Accomplished.  A lot of laughs and a lot of love plus Scott talking about being too old to care.  I hope you enjoy today's show. -Brad---Shownotes---Shownotes: Episode 32 - Gary Amoroso (Beating the shit out of cancer)Episode 57 - Amanda Amoroso (Growing up in Colombia)Episode 58 - Gary Amoroso (Growing up Pittsburgh, Peace Corp and DIA)Episode 59 - A Call to Reframe US Intelligence (Our book)Episode 17 - James Spencley (Pandemic Edition)Episode 55 - James Spencley  (Being a new dad)Episode 50 - Scott Bojanich (Confessions of a School Administrator)---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalwebsite: bradrykal.comIf you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend. ---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.