This special episode is all about - a surprise tribute to Rick Costa, my steadfast co-host who has no idea this compilation is happening!

Through selected clips from our broadcasts in 2022 and 2023, I showcase the essence of Rick - kind, humble, supportive, and impossibly difficult to get to say anything negative about anyone (though occasionally I can get him to swear a little). These moments reveal how our partnership works despite fundamental differences in beliefs and perspectives, proving that creative collaborations don't require identical worldviews to thrive.

The compilation takes you through hilarious stories about "pink poodle" code words from Periscope days, shared pet peeves about inconsiderate drivers and grocery store behavior, and the origin of Rick's "Pastor Rick" nickname. What emerges is a portrait of a friendship built on mutual respect and support, where differences in religious beliefs and personal styles become strengths rather than obstacles.

What makes our partnership work is that beneath surface disagreements, we share core values about compassion, empathy, and kindness. As I note in the episode, "It's not that you have to agree on everything on the planet...but fundamentally, you believe in the same things that are good." This tribute celebrates how different perspectives can create the strongest creative partnerships when built on a foundation of genuine respect.

Join us for this heartfelt look at friendship, collaboration, and the behind-the-scenes magic that makes All About the Joy possible. What person in your creative life deserves a similar tribute?

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Music By Geovane Bruno, Moments, 3481
Editing by Team A-J
Host, Carmen Lezeth


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