Heroes and Icons podcast

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Ep. 21. Jefferson Morley, CIA author, JFK Facts on Substack expert, Mary Ferrell Foundation VP

Send us a textJefferson Morley, author and researcher, discusses his interest in the CIA and the JFK assassination. He explains that his aunt's connection to the CIA sparked his curiosity, and his reporting on the CIA's role in Central America led him to delve deeper into the agency's activities. Morley emphasizes that his books are not JFK conspiracy theories, but rather explore the CIA's involvement in the events surrounding the assassination. He also discusses the ongoing litigation to rel...

08-25
01:09:48

Ep. 20. David Meltzer; legendary sports & business mogul, motivational speaker and bestselling author

Send us a textDavid@dmeltzer.com & Greg@heroesandiconspodcast.comAug 5, 2024 5:30 PMBusiness Mogul, CEO, Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker, Student, And Philanthropist, David Meltzer. 19:27SummaryDavid Meltzer, business mogul and CEO, discusses his mission to empower over a billion people to be happy, live in abundance, and make a lot of money. He emphasizes the importance of building a community of people who want to help each other and know people that can help each other. ...

08-10
20:21

Ep.19. Jade Gordon, Keynote Speaker and Power of Positive Leadership Certified Trainer for the Jon Gordon Companies

Send us a textWe have a very special guest today. If you are a sports and business fan, especially positive training, this young lady needs no introduction. She is the daughter of critically acclaimed bestselling author Jon Gordon, Topic Expertise: The Power of Positive Leadership The Power of Positive Team The Power of Positive Leadership for Teens The Energy Bus Jade has worked with companies such as Hanes, Reddy Ice, and Paysafe, many athletic programs including Harvard, Ole Miss, & Au...

06-22
31:20

Ep. 18. Chad Collins; author of Run To The Fire: The True Story of Vietnam vet Rick Collins

Send us a textWe have a very special guest today. He is the author of the amazing book Run To The Fire; The True Story of Rick Collins. Run To The Fire is the exhilarating true story of the incredible life of Rick Collins. The book’s foreword was graciously written by Vietnam Vet and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach. Rick Collins, a Vietnam Veteran whose body was maimed by battle, returned home to extreme tragedy and loss. An unlikely superhero, he blazed a standard of e...

06-09
01:12:09

Ep. 17. The Dead Rock Stars sci-fi novel authors: Jay Watson and Kyle Wiltshire

Send us a text Welcome and thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I'm your host Greg Randolph. Please find me on the X @gregheroesicons also known as the Heroes and Icons podcast, to get updates for great shows like this and others. I'm also a featured podcaster Heroes and Icons with Greg Randolph (houstoncitybeat.com) on We are Storytellers of Houston (houstoncitybeat.com) And that's a cool local website for happenings and local businesses here in th...

04-27
50:30

Ep. 16. Dave Hyde; Author of Still Perfect: The Untold Story of the 1972 Miami Dolphins

Send us a textWelcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I am your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on the X at @GregHeroesIcons, aka Heroes and Icons podcast, to get updates for great shows like this and others. I’m also a featured podcaster on Houston City Beat.com We are Storytellers of Houston (houstoncitybeat.com) , @houstoncitybeat, which is a cool website for happenings and local businesses in the Houston area, so please check them out as well. ...

04-20
56:08

Ep.15. Phil Villapiano; Oakland Raiders legendary linebacker

Send us a text Welcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I am your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on Twitter or the X as it’s called now at HeroesandIconspodcast (@GregHeroesIcons) / X (twitter.com) and on the web at Heroes and Icons podcast with Greg Randolph to get updates for great shows like this and others. If you’re enjoying the show please share it with a friend. Thank you in advance for doing that. We have a very special gue...

02-20
01:11:26

Ep.14. Ed Newman, Warrior Judge: One Man's Journey From Gridiron to Gavel

Send us a textWelcome, and thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I'm your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on my new website, Heroes and Icons podcast with Greg Randolph and on X/Twitter @heroesiconspod to get updates for great shows like this and others. You can also find me on Houston City Beat; Heroes and Icons with Greg Randolph (houstoncitybeat.com) If you're enjoying the show, please share it with a friend or two, and I thank you very much in advance for doi...

01-03
02:30:25

Ep. 13. Howard Kindig, 1972 Perfect Season Miami Dolphins longsnapper

Send us a textWelcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I am your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on Twitter or the X as it’s called now at @HeroesIconsPod to get updates for great shows like this and others. If you’re enjoying the show please share it with a friend. Thank you in advance for doing so. We have a very special guest today. If you are a football fan, especially of the NFL and the Miami Dolphins, this gentleman needs no introd...

10-29
01:54:08

Ep. 12. Reid Ryan, Baseball Executive and CEO of Ryan-Sanders Sports & Entertainment

Send us a textWelcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I am your host, Greg Randolph. We have another special guest today. If you are a baseball fan, especially of the Houston Astros and great minor league affiliates like the Round Rock Express and the San Antonio Missions, this gentleman needs no introduction. He was named the President of Business Operations for the Houston Astros in May 2013, becoming one of the youngest team presidents in baseball....

10-13
47:46

Ep. 11. Marty Brennaman, Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame Broadcaster

Send us a textToday we discuss Marty Brennaman's amazing Hall of Fame broadcast career, including his early days and getting his start in baseball; Hank Aaron's 714th record tying home run; the 1975 World Series; why Pete Rose should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame; Ken Griffey Jr.'s milestone home runs, numbers 500 and 600; and why the city of Cincinnati is so special to him, among many other things. Thank you!Host's note: You will hear an answer about Hank Aaron's 714th home run twice, due ...

10-08
01:29:06

Ep.10. Art Howe: That's Howe You Do It: REMASTERED

Send us a textHOST's note: This is to commemorate the one year anniversary of my first recorded podcast. I greatly appreciate you all for listening.! GRThe career of major league baseball player, coach, scout and manager Art Howe is discussed here, with details about his early playing days, managerial styles and strategies. He played in the National League from 1974 to 1985 and was a coach, scout, and manager for several major league teams from 1986 to 2003. Please contribute to the KATA foun...

10-03
02:36:18

Ep. 9. Mike Acosta: Houston Astrodome Expert, Houston Astros historian and Astrodome Reimagined Founder

Send us a textIn today's episode, Mike Acosta, the world's foremost authority on the Houston Astrodome, joins me to discuss what he's working on present day after his 22 year stint in a variety of critical roles with the Houston Astros, namely Astros historian and MLB authentication manager. We have a lengthy conversation about his current role with Houston City Beat, which he runs along with Houston City Beat founder Lisbet Marquez. Please visit the link below to visit their incredible websi...

09-17
01:38:55

Ep. 8. Craig Siegel: Renowned Personal Development Coach, Keynote Speaker, Best Selling Author and Mega Podcaster

Send us a textToday in his season of reinvention, personal development coach Craig Siegel discusses with me the forthcoming release (August 15, 2023) of his new book, The Reinvention Formula: How to Unlock a Bulletproof Mindset to Upgrade Your Life on Wylie Books- see link below please; how running fueled him in some dark times and led to his meteoric rise in building his own phenomenal brand CLS- Cultivate Lasting Symphony;; the importance of having a mentor, neurolinguistic programmin...

07-11
43:54

Ep. 7. Mark Damon Espinoza, Distinguished Hollywood Actor

Send us a textThank you finding my latest episode of the Heroes and Icons episode with Greg Randolph. My guest today is longtime, distinguished Hollywood actor Mark Espinoza.Welcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I am your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on Twitter at @HeroesIconsPod to get updates for great shows like this and others. If you’re feeling generous, please rate the podcast with 5 Stars, subscribe, and share the show for me. I ...

05-27
01:08:50

Ep. 6. Tal Smith; longtime baseball executive; Houston Astros HOF Class of 2022. Part 2; brought to you by HoustonCityBeat.com

Send us a textThank you for finding the Heroes and Icons podcast! Please rate, share and review the show on Apple or wherever you might be listening, and follow me on Twitter @HeroesIcons Pod. I'm your host Greg Randolph. Our show today is brought you by my friends at Houston City Beat – Houston City Beat is an online media company that keeps a read on the beat in the Greater Houston Area.; there's just something about that beat! My special guest today is once again longtime baseball executiv...

03-24
01:35:16

Ep. 5. Tal Smith. Revered baseball executive and Houston Astros HOF Class of 2022. Part 1

Send us a textThank you for finding the Heroes and Icons podcast! Please rate, share and review the show on Apple or wherever you might be listening, and follow me on Twitter @HeroesIcons Pod. I'm your host Greg Randolph. My special guest today is longtime baseball executive and Houston Astros Hall of Famer, Class of 2022, Tal Smith. In Part 1 of a 2-part series, we discuss Tal's early life and how he was captivated by baseball, the early days of the Houston Colt .45s, the Grand Opening...

02-26
01:26:04

Ep. 4. Burt Ward- "Robin" on 1960s TV series Batman. From Caped Crusader to Canine Crusader!

Send us a textAmerican treasure Burt Ward, "Robin", from the original 1960s Batman TV series is my guest today, talking about his non-profit, Gentle Giants Pet Products, and of course his adventures on the set of Batman! Please head over to the following website for more information on Gentle Giants dog food and cat food, and purchasing details: Gentle Giants Pet Products We discuss the science and technology behind Gentle Giants Pet products and their importance in the health and wellb...

01-11
01:52:25

Ep. 3. Cory Morrow, Texas Country Singer/Songwriter. A Story of Redemption and Recovery

Send us a textThank you for finding the Heroes and icons Podcast with your host Greg Randolph! My guest today is Cory Morrow, a Texas country singer who has an amazing story of redemption and recovery. He is a longtime college fraternity brother of mine and a Texas country music icon. He began his musical career at Houston Memorial High School in the late 1980’s and he furthered his education at Texas Tech University in the early 1990’s, where his dream of becoming a country singer and ...

12-30
01:20:40

Ep. 2. Bill Brown "Brownie": Houston Astros 2023 Hall of Famer, Cincinnati Reds baseball TV broadcaster and man of God

Send us a textInterview with former longtime Cincinnati Reds and now Houston Astros Hall of Famer (Class of 2023) play by play announcer Bill Brown. Brownie and I discuss the finer points of broadcasting, his broadcasting career and how his Faith in God guided him throughout, and his days with the Big Red Machine in Cincinnati and the Killer Bees in Houston. Please support Sight Into Sound at: Sight into Sound Houston, TX and Salute to Heroes at: Salute to Our Heroes - Cy-Fair Education...

11-15
01:23:47

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