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In this final episode, Chris pays homage to Rick Sommers, his partner on the show and dear friend, who tragically passed away in September. With a heavy heart Chris shares his thoughts and feelings about his friendship with Rick. He's joined by frequent guest of the show, comedian Scott Blakeman, as well as sharing some other words from friends expressing their thoughts about Rick. I hope you all have a listen to the show as we say farewell. A huge thank you to all who followed us and listened in since March of 2020. We both really appreciated your loyalty and support.

On this episode of Middle Age Warriors Rick has an honest sit down chat with a true warrior. Many remember her as the Snapple Lady, but Wendy Kaufman is much more than that. Find out where she's been and what she's up to on this latest episode of Middle Age Warriors. It's quite the story of struggle and loss and survival!

Show 100 for the Middle Age Warriors features a wife's story of loss and tragedy with the passing of her husband. Sara Brady, Crisis Communication expert and public relations pro speaks about her project in dealing with grief and life after losing your partner. It's some very frank conversation, but honest and hopefully helpful for those dealing with the same situation. It might also give some of us food for thought in how we would handle this in our futures.

The Middle Age Warriors Chris & Rick catch up from the holidays and their New Years celebrations. Then the conversation turns to politics, sports, movies etc.

The voice of the Middle Age Warrior's, Valerie Smaldone stops by to fill us in on what she's been up to lately. It's plenty! Spreading her wings and pushing her talents in her latest adventure, Valerie discusses her experience of directing a very special Holiday themed motion picture, The Thursday Night Club. The timing for this film couldn't be better. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Win Free Tickets to an off-Broadway Show on Middle Age Warriors. This Friday/Saturday - November 11-12. Be the first to message me with your name and email and you might just win 2 tickets to the show(info below) either Friday night(7PM), Saturday matinee(2PM),or Saturday night (9:30PM) On this week's Middle Age Warriors with Chris and Rick they are joined with comedian, author, motivational speaker and much more, Peter Fogel. Peter is in an off Broadway one man show directed by Chaz Palminteri “Til Death Do Us Part…You First! ”. His comedic perspective on the challenges of relationships and commitment will have you laughing, but also perhaps thinking about your own relationship history.

Frequent guest and friend of Middle Age Warriors, comedian Scott Blakeman, discusses the challenges of being funny in these very trying times. The bounceback from the pandemic has been a rough road and Scott shares with Rick & Chris the tightrope walk of comedy in today's world. There's also sports talk, as Chris & Scott lament over the Mets disappointment, but try to find light in the NY Jets surprising start.

Sidelined for over a month by Covid, Rick makes his return with Chris on the Middle Age Warriors. Rick talks about the battle and the guys catch up on MLB playoff surprises as well as the surprising start of the NY football season.

It's the job no one can prepare you for. CareGiving. We're all likely to have that term as part of our vocab as we age gracefully! Susanne White has just published a must have guide, Self Care for Caregivers

Jane Goldman stops by the Middle Age Warriors to talk about her book dealing with getting older with no regrets. Not an easy concept to grasp but Jane peels away the often negative stigma attached to getting older and sheds some light on the inevitability of moving into our later years in life.

The Middle Age Warriors sit down with the voice of God of many New York Met games at Citi-Field, Colin Cosell. That last name may also ring some bells. Listen in on some really enlightening tales of the path Colin took to getting to this envious position.

Chris is back from his journey to another hemisphere and rejoins Rick in catching up on summer doings. From airline travel woes to bucket lists, the boys share their experiences and thoughts on how to deal with it all. From Machu Pichu to almost losing it on a dune buggy ride in the desert Chris shares the details of his latest travel adventures.

This is R & R as Rick & Robert spend some time catching up while Chris looks for his luggage in Peru!

Who among us hasn't thought "I really wanna write a book"? I know both of us at Middle Age Warriors have talked about it. On this week's Middle Age Warriors we talk to someone who wears the true colors of a warrior and has cranked out an incredible volume of successful books for the past 25 years. Each time he writes a new novel he feels his spirit is renewed to the desert where he learned that none of us is ever alone.... ever, and that we're all in this together!! On The Middle Age Warriors this week we introduce you to author, veteran, father, national best seller, film writer and all around good guy Stephen Manchester. From Stevens notes he writes for the past 24 years I've written a dozen and a half books in four of them have become number one national best sellers... I'm just getting started!

The Middle Age Warriors reach back to a past guest, actress & writer, Beth Broderick, for some enlightening and insightful words she recently essayed on getting older. Our voice of God for the show, Rick's better half, Valerie Smaldone narrates the piece. The the guys catch on on each others lives on the backend.

Dr. Brian McDonough pays another visit to The Middle Age Warriors to put some perspective on where we are in our continuing battle against this pandemic. As always, his calming and well thought out approach is worth listening to and helpful in both the physical and emotional way in handling the challenges from this virus. In addition Chris & Rick discuss Rick's latest Broadway experiences and reviews of the Michael Jackson play, MJ The Musical, as well as Billy Crystal's Mr. Saturday Night.

Rick & Chris sit down with Rob Barnett, author, head-hunter, this after decades of working in the radio, music & TV industry. Rob is a classic example of re-inventing and never saying never. It's a great interview that could help both those seeking jobs and those looking for their next corporate leaders.

One of the biggest decisions we make in life is the commitment of marriage. So when we say "until death do us part" how do we know if this is our true destiny. Join the Middle Age Warriors as they spend time with relationship therapist, substance abuse professional, entrepreneur, author, trainer & coach, Chris A. Matthews.

This week the Middle Age Warriors sit down with a brilliant musician, a cookie maker, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, a motivational speaker and more. Oh yes, this is only ONE guest. A beacon of positivity, Ralph Rolle! A master percussionist and entrepreneur has always marched to the beat of a different drum. He began playing professionally at the age of 18.  It is therefore no surprise that with more than three decades of professional experience within the music industry Ralph Rolle enjoys an illustrious career as a much sought-after drummer. Ralph’s performance list includes artists such as:  Nile Rodgers and Chic, Toshi Kubota, Sting, Bette Midler, Bono, Elvis Costello, Vanessa Williams, Mary J. Blige, Biggie Smalls, Queen Latifah, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo, John Legend, India Arie, Roger Daltrey, Dolly Parton, Freddie Jackson, Joss Stone, and many more.

Comedian Scott Blakeman stops by the Middle Age Warriors, Chris & Rick,  to discuss the slap heard round the world from Oscar night. As a stand-up comic, Scott sheds light on how this shocking moment may or may not have a resonating impact on comedy, especially stand-up. With opening day less than a week away, the boys also chat about their favorite Boys of Summer team, the NY Mets.