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Rizzology

Nick Rizzowww.buzzsprout.com

Welcome to "Rizzology" - The Podcast That Unveils Authentic Stories. 

Step into a world where authenticity reigns supreme. In the "Rizzology" podcast, your host Nick Rizzo sits down with an eclectic mix of individuals, each with a unique journey to share. This show is a captivating tapestry of life's remarkable stories, perseverance, and new learning experiences, all interwoven with fun and laughter.

Whether you're seeking inspiration, motivation, or simply a good chuckle, "Rizzology" has you covered. Tune in for a rollercoaster of emotions, from the heartfelt and motivating to the side-splittingly funny.

Join us on this unfiltered journey where authenticity and raw honesty take center stage. Every episode is a testament to the real, raw, and wonderful stories that make life so fascinating.

Ready to dive into the human experience like never before? Subscribe to "Rizzology" and uncover the beauty in life's genuine tales.

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Episodes

#44 | Josh Wiseman | Creators Unite |

Send feedback for the show Josh Wiseman is a man of many hats! I was fortunate to cross paths with Josh back in 2018 at a Sony Kando event in Monterey, Ca. We hit it off instantly and shared a lot of insights about our lives as content creators shortly after. Bouncing ideas off one another constantly and helping each other out through the lulls of the video production side, we've remained great friends for years. On this episode we talked about the use of AI and its increasing popularity in our ...

Mar 02, 20231 hr 43 min

#43 | Dr. Buglino | Plastic Surgery |

Send feedback for the show Happy Saturday everyone! Hope all of you had a solid productive week. Even if you didn't, the next week is right around the corner. It's been a few weeks since the last podcast episode. I was recovering from some surgery and couldn't get to the studio. But we're back and kicking it off with an amazing guest. I had the pleasure of sitting with Dr. Anthony Buglino for #43. He was such an amazing guest and I had so much fun talking and learning from him. We touched on a l...

Feb 11, 20232 hr 19 min

#42 | Andre Ferguson | Mr Olympia 2022 |

Send feedback for the show Lucky Libra blesses the studio once again for an amazing podcast episode. We were able to catch up with Andre on everything he's been up to. Including the 2022 Mr Olympia and his thoughts on the outcomes from each division. Also, does pineapple belong on pizza? Let us know in the comments. Support the show YouTube Instagram Tik Tok We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Feel free to share your favorite moments or any questions you have for Darren. Thank you f...

Dec 27, 20222 hr 4 minEp. 42

#41 | Jujimufu |

Send feedback for the show The wait was definitely worth it. Big Juji and I were finally able to sit down in Las Vegas at the Mr Olympia weekend. After shooting for Reign we were able to go back to the gym we shot at and sit for a little one on one. Juji is such an amazing human I was blessed and excited I could spend the time we had! From his early roots in bodybuilding, changing his careers and going all in on himself, and turning the phone off on Sundays. We had a great sit down and I'm pumpe...

Dec 27, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 41

#40 | Joe Levey & Matt Vogel | Hospitality Law |

Send feedback for the show Episode #40 has me sitting with Matt Vogel and Joe Levey. Joe is a partner at Helbraun Levey. Helbraun Levey is the premier law firm in New York City for bars, restaurants, hotels, chefs and all food and beverage outlets. They represent first time entrepreneurs, multi-unit operators, hotel F&B management groups, general managers, chefs, developers and all other industry folks. As of late they've also gotten involved with cannabis law, the regulations for the city, ...

Dec 27, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 40

#39 | Erika DeVito | MTV Experience |

Send feedback for the show After a little hiatus with my work schedule being wild. I am super pumped to share my sit down with the fantastic Erika DeVito. Erika was introduced to me through Alex Lorusso of Empire nutrition. She has had a lot of amazing life experiences. From competitive dance to being a contestant on the third season of "Double Shot At Love" with Vinny & Pauly D from jersey shore. Erika was more than happy to tell us about it all! As usual, like, share, and let me know your ...

Dec 03, 20221 hr 37 minEp. 39

#38 | Matt Vogel |

Send feedback for the show Had the pleasure of sitting down with Matt Vogel for episode 38 of Rizzology. Matt was an old boss of mine while doing sales at CCP Solutions. We touched on Matt's work history that brought him into the mindset of being his own boss, his success in building numerous companies up, and one of his newest ventures, an app called DareYou. Lots of great tips throughout this podcast for entrepreneurs. Share it and get the knowledge out! Support the show YouTube Instagram Tik ...

Oct 20, 20221 hr 9 min

#37 | Into The Bat Cave | The Hottest Chicken?! |

Send feedback for the show Hiatus complete, welcome back to the show everybody! Had the chance to get a quick one in with my brother Jamal. We covered a wide variety of topics in getting back into the podcasting spirit. Guests will be popping up again, and I'll be staying on top of the clips. Let's rock! Support the show YouTube Instagram Tik Tok We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Feel free to share your favorite moments or any questions you have for Darren. Thank you for being par...

Sep 16, 20221 hr 8 min

#36 | Zach Liguori |

Send feedback for the show Episode 36 has me sitting down with my brother Zach Liguori. Zach is a fan of tattoos, motor bikes, and is an ex marine. We got to talk about a wide variety of topics from mindset to the state of government. It was a great sit down with a great guest! As usual, share with friends and family to help bring more awareness to the podcast. The feedback and support has been nothing short of amazing! Support the show YouTube Instagram Tik Tok We’d love to hear your thoughts o...

Aug 16, 20222 hr 8 min

#35 | Sabrina Nic |

Send feedback for the show Had the pleasure of sitting down with the lovely Sabrina Nic for an episode that went a little bit of everywhere! We got to speak about her rise to Influencer status (we both agree that term sounds bad), and how she began to pivot to a business mindset with the increase in social engagement. Sabrina was also a big 4 auditor but has now chosen to pursue her new endeavors in the fitness influencer space. Support the show YouTube Instagram Tik Tok We’d love to hear your t...

Aug 05, 20221 hr 36 min

#34 | Steve & Dayna Lyn DiSalvatore | Creating Something From Scratch |

Send feedback for the show Had the pleasure of sitting down with my two close friends Steve & Dayna for Ep. 34. We got to speak about Steves involvement in the video production world, how Dayna and him met, and how Dayna went through a severe accident which changed her life forever. Dayna has now created her own skin care line after switching careers completely and going all in on betting on herself. It’s much more than a skincare line , it’s the story behind it. Support the show YouTube Ins...

Jul 29, 20222 hr

#33 | Alex LoRusso | Underdog Comeback |

Send feedback for the show Big episode 33 has me sitting down with the Mayor of Oyster Bay, Mr. Alex LoRusso. I first got introduced to Alex through Empire Nutrition in late 2019 / 2020. We instantly became tight during the pandemic and he later told me about his almost fatal car accident in 2017. I knew instantly I had to have him on the podcast to bring awareness to TBIs (Traumatic Brain Injuries ) and the mentality of never giving up. A true warrior in the flesh, Alex also owns Empire Nutriti...

Jul 23, 20221 hr 23 min

#32 | Into The Batcave | Reunion Time |

Send feedback for the show Even though it's only been a few short weeks away, it feels like forever! Welcome back to episode 32 of Rizzology, and a trip into The Batcave with my big bro Jamal. We bring you all up to speed on what's been happening with us in our personal lives and business endeavors. I give the gross but real details on my most recent surgery, and we end off on a serious note with the important role fathers play in a Childs life. I have to say, it feels so good to be back in full...

Jul 12, 20221 hr 33 min

#31 | The Voice & Rizzles | Lauren Malinowitzer | CRPS Amputee Warriors | 7.31.21 |

Send feedback for the show What's going on guys?! Been a few weeks since I dropped an episode. Unfortunately I had to have surgery last week so I've had to put new episodes on pause for the last 2 weeks. Fear not, I will be back to ripping episodes in the next week or two. For now, I wanted to throw up an old Voice & Rizzles episode with the amazing Lauren Malinowitzer. She had come by to speak to John Pignetti and I about her experiences with being an amputee. Her story is an amazing one an...

Jun 28, 20222 hr

#30 | DexaFit | Body Scans & Total Health Optimization |

Send feedback for the show Had the pleasure of sitting down with Brian & Sarah from DexaFit / Prefusion Health. We can all agree that fitness and attaining specific goals for yourself can be a challenge, especially if you don’t have the entire picture of what your body is doing on a bio level. Combining the best aspects of physicians with the best aspects of technology innovation, DexaFit offers high-quality, personalized insights about how to take control of your health, fitness, and longev...

Jun 08, 202254 min

#29 | The Voice & Rizzles | Josh York 12.19.19 |

Send feedback for the show Subscribe On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3wYUUJT Subscribe On Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3GAygMm Subscribe To YouTube : https://bit.ly/3x2IOk5 TikTok Clips: https://bit.ly/3GI2woI Throwback episode from The Voice & Rizzles! I recently posted a clip of this episode on Tik Tok and IG and received a bunch of "how can we listen?" to it. I figured I would re upload this golden sit down. For those that don't know Josh, he's the CEO oof GYMGUYZ and the true definitio...

May 31, 202242 min

#28 | Erin Banks | Mens Physique Freshman Year |

Send feedback for the show Big Erin Banks dropped by the studio to chop it up with your boy on episode 28 of Rizzology! It was such a pleasure to get to sit with Erin and talk about the many things he has going on within the sport, and with his brands / sponsors. Coming off his Freshman season in pro bodybuilding, we got to touch on his placings at shows, rise to #2 in the world, and of course that elusive Olympia title he'll be battling for later this year. We also got to touch on mindset, whic...

May 21, 20221 hr 34 min

#27 | Alpha Chat | Andre Ferguson & Jamal a.k.a. Batman |

Send feedback for the show Welcome to the collaboration of ALL collaborations. You guys spoke and expressed how much you love hearing Andre & Jamals takes on life and situations, so you know I had to get them on the same episode together. As the now longest episode of Rizzology we went in and around so many different topics and debates. There were agreements, disagreements, and a ton of laughter to top it all off. This will definitely be the first of many with the meeting of the three houses...

May 11, 20223 hr 34 min

#26 | Thomas DeGiuli |

Send feedback for the show My brother Tom DeGiuli dropped by the studio for Ep. 26 of Rizzology. Ive been filming Tom in various campaigns for a few months now. His training style is a combination of many different things. He has such a unique "Dog Work" work ethic while training, It's been a pleasure to learn from him, and film him while he's going beast mode. We spoke about his landmine university training, kettlebells, Bulgarian bags, and how people view his life / work ethic. Appreciate ya'l...

May 06, 20221 hr 4 min

#25 | Terrence Ruffin |

Send feedback for the show 2 x Arnold Classic - Classic Physique Champ, Runner up at Mr Olympia, one of the best posers in the sport of bodybuilding, and a stand up guy! I was blessed having Terrence Ruffin drop by the studio for an episode while he's in the Tri-state Area. We were able to talk about so many different topics on this podcast. Along with his background in bodybuilding, the Air Force, and his previous shows, we got to dive into Terrence as a human being with an ever growing presenc...

Mar 30, 20221 hr 34 min

#24 | Braciole Brothers | Daddy's Home B****S |

Send feedback for the show After a day of celebrating our boy Dylans birthday, Tyler and I decided to hit the podcast studio post workout and chop it up. It's been a while since we got to sit and just talk about anything so, here it is! From exes stalking on LinkedIn - to big Jenga hogs at the brewery, we run all over the place with a million and one topics. Come and join the adventure. Support the show YouTube Instagram Tik Tok We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Feel free to share...

Mar 27, 202245 min

#23 | Into The Bat Cave | "Frenemies" |

Send feedback for the show The age ole' question covered here in episode 23, can women and men be friends? And that's saying there's zero sexual tension or small feelings for one another... we dive in! Along with that we covered the term Frenemies and why you have to purge your inner circle of them. Come take a venture in the bat cave for this weeks episode! Support the show YouTube Instagram Tik Tok We’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Feel free to share your favorite moments or any...

Mar 26, 202256 min

#22 | Nicky Lu | A New Era |

Send feedback for the show My brother Nicky Lu stopped by the studio for a fantastic episode 22. I havent spoken to Nicky fully in a few months, and man life has taken some turns for him (all for the better). Recently selling his restaurant "Roslyn Social", Nicky and I spoke about his experience as a restauranteur during covid, donating a kidney to his father, and running the NYC marathon under a year after his surgery. We got to touch on some normal life stuff as well! It's always a pleasure ha...

Mar 18, 20221 hr 59 min

#21 | Nas Singh | Pin Point Muay Thai |

Send feedback for the show Episode 21 has me sitting down with the infamous Nas Singh. Nas is the owner of Pin Point Muay Thai and a very close friend to the podcast. I was introduced to Nas by Jamal when we used his gym for some intensity supps promo videos. After speaking with him for a few I knew he had to bless us with a podcast episode. We dove deep into Nas's upbringing and his roots in Thai boxing. It would be a disservice for me to say it wasn't an eye opening emotional episode. Same as ...

Feb 27, 20221 hr 46 min

#20 | Into The Bat Cave | Winners Circle |

Send feedback for the show Big episode 20 coming at ya! Jamal and I sat down for another iteration of "Into The Bat Cave", and on todays episode we dove into a few different topics. We spoke about Jamals raising of his children and the importance of laying the ground work for strong morale values and character. Also, we spoke about participation trophies and the negative effect on society. Later in the episode we touched on sacrifices athletes need to make to become truly great, and finished it ...

Feb 19, 20221 hr 37 min

#19 | Dave "Mr. Center Stage" |

Send feedback for the show Episode 19 brings my big bro Dave, a.k.a Mr. Center Stage Physique. Dave has spent many years helping countless clients achieve their fitness goals, and step on stage in the bodybuilding world. We dove into Daves background, his experiences as a gym owner, growing up, and his thoughts on the Job Rogan situation. As always I only ask that you share the episodes with others that may enjoy them. It's the best way to help me continue growing this thing and get more people ...

Feb 12, 20221 hr 57 min

#18 | Korey Willis | Battling Addiction |

Send feedback for the show This episode has me sitting down with an amazing soul. Korey Willis reached out to me on Instagram and expressed his fondness for the podcast. While speaking, he mentioned he had battled severe drug addiction and would love to come on and talk about it. I of course love sitting with people from all walks of life and instantly extended an invite. Korey has not had an easy life. Struggling with family dynamics, he turned to selling and using drugs at a young age. From th...

Feb 05, 20221 hr 19 min

#17 | Joe Giacobbe | Former NY Jets S&C Coach |

Send feedback for the show #17 of Rizzology has me sitting down with the awesome Joe Giacobbe. Joe and I went over his time at Rutgers (playing & coaching), and his most recent time on the coaching staff of the New York Jets. We dove into his experience with players and strategies implemented for various positions. Joe is the VP of Sales for Noodle, a tool helping Creators and Instructors grow their business online. Joe is a former strength and conditioning coach for the New York Jets (2017-...

Jan 28, 20222 hr 7 min

#16 | Into The Bat Cave | The Retention Life |

Send feedback for the show #16 brings about another trip to the bat cave with Jamal. As usual we had free form conversation and touched on many different subjects. We spoke about the state of Jamals Tik Tok fame, answered some feedback from viewers, the current state of the country, and some questions asked by you guys on Instagram. You know the fee, share, subscribe, and play the show. We appreciate all the support and love! Support the show YouTube Instagram Tik Tok We’d love to hear your thou...

Jan 26, 20221 hr 41 min

#15 | Rick Collins | Legal Muscle |

Send feedback for the show Episode 15 brings Mr. legal muscle himself into the studio for a much needed return episode. Rick and I touched on SARMS, the industry and overall legality of performance enhancing drugs and, he had a few case stories for us to learn! Rick Collins is a nationally recognized attorney whose clients are mostly in the field of bodybuilding, fitness and nutrition. Rick has represented and defended athletes and others on various legal issues including anabolic steroid cases ...

Jan 20, 20221 hr 36 min
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