Black Lives Matter has hijacked the civil rights movement. Its supporters have shifted away from Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of character over color. Now it's color over everything. In his book "Not Equal," Ryan Bomberger details his life as a half black, half white man and his fight for true equality based on facts. He's among the black conservative voices that the Left attempts to silence. He's been sued by the NAACP and won. He's also pro-life and pro-adoption. His biological mother was ra...
Jul 10, 2021•46 min
Todd Jones is an All-Star MLB pitcher with over 850 strikeouts and over 300 saves. He is best known for his time with the Detroit Tigers, where he threw the last official pitch at Tiger Stadium, striking out Carlos Beltrán as the Tigers defeated the Kansas City Royals 8–2. Many do not know that Jones was fined for having the words "Rick & Bubba" on his hat during the MLB All-Star Game. But that was not the only time Rick & Bubba cost Todd a ton of money. Find out how to lose $10 million ...
Jun 26, 2021•45 min
Bill Battle has lived an amazing life. He's been an athlete, coach, author, athletic director, and entrepreneur. He learned success under Bear Bryant and three other Hall of Fame football coaches and blazed a trail in the business world after a decade of coaching. Battle has won national championships on the field and in the athletic director's office and built one of the largest trademark licensing companies in the United States. Don't miss his amazing story of success, failure, perseverance, a...
Jun 19, 2021•46 min
Brad Stine admits that he may have missed out on a few career opportunities due to his outspoken faith, but the "Apostle of Comedy" doesn't care. He is a Christian first and a comedian second. He knows that if everyone is agreeing with you, you are doing comedy and life the wrong way. And if the truth offends you, that's your problem. Catch this hilarious, rant-filled episode of Rick & Bubba University! Sponsors: Bambee: HR Policy Shouldn't Be Left To Google. Bambee gives you a dedicated HR ...
Jun 12, 2021•47 min
You may know him for his hilarious viral impersonations of legendary Coach Lou Holtz, but former Rick & Bubba intern Lance Ingram is also an author, speaker, and warrior for Jesus. Lance didn't think God would call him to write a book, he didn't think the book would be a success, and he didn't think God would call him to write another. But Lance has learned that when you give your measly bread and fish to Jesus, He can take it and feed thousands. Lance's latest book, "United for Victory," ta...
Jun 05, 2021•47 min
In 2001, Pastor Chris Hodges started a small core group of believers that would grow to become Church of the Highlands, which now hosts a weekly attendance of over 50,000 people across 21 campuses. But in 1999, Pastor Hodges was depressed. He was in the wrong place doing the wrong thing. His latest book, "Out of The Cave," looks at depression through a biblical lens and shows that life is not about finding pleasure, it's about finding meaning. By sharing his own stories and struggles, Hodges hop...
May 29, 2021•46 min
Pastor Dean Inserra sees a crisis of faith coming. He sees that a false Christianity has become popular by taking the self-help movement and making it sound biblical. Televangelism has moved from the TV to social media, and it's spreading a new kind of Prosperity Gospel that says God will make you rich and famous. In his new book, "Getting Over Yourself," Pastor Dean Inserra shows how pop Christianity misses the entire point of being a Christian: Not I, but Christ in me. Sponsors: Bambee: HR Pol...
May 22, 2021•46 min
In 2004, William Hung captured the attention of the nation with his unsuccessful audition on American Idol and hasn't slowed down since. Hung has sold more than 100,000 albums, toured the world, appeared on talk shows, and is now a motivational speaker, author, and investor. He shares his message of positivity and living with no regrets that has taken him from Hong Kong to the top of the world. He even sings a song for Rick & Bubba, so don't miss this episode of Rick & Bubba University! ...
May 08, 2021•44 min
Marcel Stamps has KO victories in both Bellator MMA and the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and played football for both Mike Shula and Nick Saban at Alabama. He's in an elite group. In fighting and in football, he has learned that how you mentally approach the game is more important than how big and strong you are. Learn how Marcel Stamps uses his head as much as his hands and punches with purpose in this episode of Rick & Bubba University! Sponsors: MyPatriotSupply - Survival Supplies &...
May 01, 2021•44 min
After 22 years pitching in Major League Baseball, hall of famer Tom Glavine knows what it takes to win. He won 305 games and two Cy Young awards, was named MVP of the 1995 World Series, and was part of one of the greatest pitching rotations of all time. So, the question is, what does it take to be a winner? Find out in this inspirational episode of Rick & Bubba University! Sponsors: Bambee: HR Policy Shouldn't Be Left To Google.Bambeegives you a dedicated HR manager who helps you craft HR po...
Apr 24, 2021•45 min
Rick & Bubba love Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach, and after several attempts, Rick & Bubba finally got him on the podcast! Mike gives us his takes on moving to the South, his favorite mascots, foods, and songs, and what it's like coaching during COVID. Rick & Bubba then ask the big question: Will Mike Leach be their friend? Find out on this hilarious episode of Rick & Bubba University! Sponsors: Bambee: HR Policy Shouldn't Be Left To Google. Bambee gives you a d...
Apr 17, 2021•47 min
Baseball is too slow, the games take too long, and its popularity is in decline. Entrepreneur Jesse Cole doesn't want to see America's pastime left in the past, so he created an updated, faster-paced version of baseball called Banana Ball. And the fans have responded. With the pledge to always put fans first, Jesse is changing the way we look at baseball, and sold-out stadium tours show that it is working. Baseball purists may not like it, but Banana Ball may be what keeps America's pastime in t...
Apr 10, 2021•45 min
Common Core is politicizing education. It's handed down from the federal government with window dressing to make it look local. That's according to Joan R. Landes, a licensed clinical mental health counselor who homeschooled her seven children and helped found an innovative outdoor school for boys with ADHD and anxiety called BreakOut School. Common Core is a one-size-fits-all box of woke ideology. And it doesn't work. Find out how Joan achieves excellence in customized education without nationa...
Apr 03, 2021•45 min
Retired U.S. Marine Colonel Oliver North sees what is happening to the country and to our military. Biden is wasting their time and resources, undoing the progress made by Donald Trump. Trump took on China and built alliances around the globe. Biden is worried about "social justice." Biden has no control of our borders, but he wants total control of the people because of a virus. The Left has gone too far, and Oliver North is speaking out against it in his latest book, "Veteran's Lament: Is This...
Mar 27, 2021•45 min
The pandemic could have been a unifying moment for the country, but it wasn't. It was politicized. One who saw this firsthand was retired U.S. Army Colonel Jim Hawkins. He was chosen by the governor to lead Alabama’s unified command for COVID response as the interagency coordinator. This meant working with the Alabama Department of Public Health, the Alabama Emergency Management Agency, and the Alabama National Guard, just to name a few. Now at the one-year anniversary, we take a look back at wh...
Mar 20, 2021•45 min
This week we take calls from across the nation as Rick & Bubba listeners share their favorite memories from the past 27 years! Do you remember Speedy streaking across a golf course? What's the truth behind the Willie & Wanda adventure? What led to Rick & Bubba shooting paintball guns at JT? Take a stroll down memory lane and don't miss this episode of Rick & Bubba University. Sponsors: Raycon: Whether you’re working from home these days or just working on your fitness, now’s the ...
Mar 13, 2021•47 min
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill knows many people in the country think the last election was not legitimate. He knows secure and transparent elections are the foundation of democracy and freedom. By removing 1.3 million invalid voters, John has worked to ensure that Alabama has one of the best voter rolls in the nation. He's taken on activist judges and fought to uphold voter ID laws. He's addressed the problems of the Dominion Voting System and fought nationalized voting laws. He's been...
Mar 06, 2021•47 min
When comedian Casio Kid decided to call Rick & Bubba when he was a 15-year-old fan listening to the radio, he didn't know it would be the start of something that would change the direction of his life forever. He would work his way from an internship with Rick & Bubba, to the local comedy club stage, to being a recurring character on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, to hosting his own radio show and podcast. But there's a lot that happened in between! Check out this episode of Rick & ...
Feb 27, 2021•47 min
Do lockdowns work? Is the vaccine safe? How accurate are COVID-19 tests? Was COVID-19 made in a lab? Dr. Michael Saag, director of the Division of Infectious Disease at UAB, joins us this week to discuss all things COVID as we begin to look toward the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. Dr. Saag's research with HIV and other infectious diseases is world-renowned and uses science, not politics, to get to the truth. Get the answers to your COVID-19 questions in this educational episode of Ric...
Feb 20, 2021•45 min
The largest event to occur on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., was a Promise Keepers event in 1997 where 1.4 million men gathered to worship God, repent, and pray for the country. This was the peak of the Promise Keepers movement. After an incredible run of events through the 1990s that included selling out 27 NFL stadiums in one year, Promise Keepers found itself heavily in debt and without direction. Today, Ken Harrison, a former police officer and retired businessman, has answered God's...
Feb 13, 2021•46 min
Even though Coach Gene Chizik won a national championship, he knows greatness has nothing to do with the game of football. The most important things he taught his athletes were not about the game. Coaching is what he did, but it's not who he is. Chizik's identity comes from his faith, his family, and the lasting impact he has on those around him. Check out this episode of Rick & Bubba University to hear Chizik's take on his years at Auburn, Cam Newton, Nick Saban, Tom Brady, and the true mea...
Feb 06, 2021•46 min
ESPN sportscaster Lauren Sisler is passionate about telling the stories that make sports more than just games. But Lauren has an amazing story of her own. She grew up with a loving, supportive family who helped her pursue a gymnastics scholarship. Everything changed when she received a call from her dad saying that her mother had just passed away. Only a few hours later, Lauren's father also passed away. Lauren ran from the truth of what happened to her parents for years before gathering the str...
Jan 30, 2021•45 min
Before he played linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, and before he totally gave his life to Christ, Rich Wingo found himself sitting alone in the office of Alabama Coach Bear Bryant. Rich Wingo was being kicked off the team. It was this moment that would change Rich's life and set him on a course to play professionally in the NFL. Years later, even though he had found worldly success, Rich had lost his love of the game and was searching for happiness and purpose. Sitting alone in the Green Bay...
Jan 23, 2021•45 min
Veteran, author, and host Graham Allen knows the storming of the Capitol building played right into the hands of Democrats. The incident will be used to label all conservatives as unhinged, violent, and dangerous. It will be used to silence Trump and anyone who supported him. We already see Big Tech selectively severing accounts and platforms at will. Graham Allen knows that if you want to win an election, you need social media. Therefore, Big Tech owns the government. We must fight to preserve ...
Jan 16, 2021•47 min
Author John C. Wilburn's life drastically changed during his freshman year of college when doctors discovered a large tumor in his brain. While this led to him losing his eyesight, he never lost his vision. He still pushed and fought for what he wanted in life while using God as his guide. John C. Wilburn joins this episode of Rick & Bubba University to talk about what it's like being a blind author and poet and how it feels being Calvin "Speedy" Wilburn's dad. Don't miss it! Sponsors: Gabi ...
Jan 09, 2021•46 min
Comedian James Gregory has been entertaining crowds for decades, and he doesn't plan on stopping any time soon, as he has yet to cancel any comedy dates. Although some were canceled for him by state or local ordinances, and James says that's OK too. At the age of 74, he is admittedly at higher risk, and he takes all the precautions he can, but he is still going to live his life. "You can't just stare at the wall," says James. "Plus, people tell me I look better with a mask on!" Don't miss this h...
Dec 12, 2020•47 min
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer knows you have two choices when you work in the swamp that is Washington, D.C. You can either get swallowed up by it, or you can rise above it. Immoral behavior can't be excused as just playing politics. Our actions determine who we are. Trust, loyalty, integrity, the truth. We have a choice. Sean tells us his firsthand experiences and shares his thoughts on the legitimacy of the election and where the country goes from here. Don't miss this episode...
Dec 05, 2020•42 min
This week we flipped the script and let callers ask Rick & Bubba the tough questions. When does the Bible call us to obey or disobey the government? What is true leadership? How does God work through tragedy? Has there ever been a fight behind the scenes of the show? Find out the answers to all this and more in this special episode of Rick & Bubba University! Sponsors: Boll & Branch: All of Boll & Branch sheets, towels, and other products are crafted from pure, organic cotton tha...
Nov 21, 2020•47 min
As a young man growing up during the civil rights movement, Steve Skipper had abandoned his dream of becoming an artist and was headed down a path of destruction. After robbing a home, Steve was celebrating and doing drugs with his fellow Crips gang members, when a man approached Steve and his gang with a message: God has a plan for your life, He has given you a gift, and you can use this gift to glorify God. Steve was shaken and soon found himself sitting in the back pew of a church when the pa...
Nov 14, 2020•45 min
You are being told a lie. You are being told that the group you are part of determines your worth. But the Constitution says you have worth as an individual, endowed by your Creator. You are being told capitalism is based on greed. But in reality, capitalism has allowed the U.S. to grow and become the most generous country on Earth. This country affords maximum liberty to reach maximum potential through personal responsibility, not through victim mentality. In these contentious times, don't buy ...
Nov 07, 2020•42 min
