The Rick H. Show

Rick Hierro

Welcome to The Rick H. Show, the podcast that proves you don't have to lose yourself to find success. Host Rick Hierro, a Washington Heights native, connects with incredible guests—from comedians and artists to industry titans—to get to the heart of what it takes to make it. Each week, you’ll hear raw, inspiring conversations about navigating challenges, building a legacy, and celebrating the communities that shape us. If you're ready to get motivated and learn from people who’ve done it their way, you've found the right place.If you're ready to get inspired, learn practical strategies, and hear honest conversations that cut through the noise, you've found the right place. Tune in to The Rick H. Show and start your journey with us.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://therickhshow.supportingcast.fm

  1. 28 Aug

    Whatever Happened to Having Fun? | The Rick H. Show | Ep. 241

    Send us a Message! When did everything we enjoy have to become productive? In this episode of **The Rick H. Show**, Rick Hierro takes a break from the heavy conversations and asks a surprisingly simple question: **Whatever happened to just having fun?** As adults, we're constantly working toward something. Careers. Money. Family responsibilities. Goals. Side hustles. Followers. Success. Even our hobbies somehow become things we're supposed to monetize, improve at, document, or turn into content. But when was the last time you did something for absolutely no reason other than... **you enjoyed it?** Rick reflects on the things that made life fun when he was younger, how ambition and responsibility can slowly make adulthood feel way too serious, and how becoming a father has reminded him that sometimes the best moments in life don't require an itinerary, an accomplishment, or even a purpose. It's a conversation about hobbies, guilty pleasures, laughing with friends, doing absolutely nothing, embarrassing yourself, being terrible at something new—and learning how to play again without worrying about whether it's productive. Because maybe burnout isn't always about doing too much. Maybe sometimes we're just doing **too little of what makes us feel alive.** So here's the challenge: Do something this week that won't improve your résumé, grow your bank account, build your brand, increase your followers, or advance your career. Do it simply because **it's fun.** And maybe... **don't post it.** 🎙️ **The Rick H. Show — “Whatever Happened to Having Fun?”** *A podcast based on true stories.* Support the show

  2. 4 Aug

    When life became Content | The Rick H. Show | Ep. 239

    Send us a Message! When did we stop experiencing life... and start recording it? In this episode of The Rick H. Show, Rick Hierro takes an honest look at the world we've created through social media—a world where vacations become photo shoots, dinners become content, milestones become posts, and our value is often measured by views, likes, and followers. Somewhere along the way, we stopped asking, "Did I enjoy this moment?" and started asking, "Did I get enough content?" Rick reflects on the pressure to appear successful, the addiction to validation, and the quiet competition that exists behind every scroll. He shares how easy it is to compare your everyday life to someone else's highlight reel, and how social media can slowly convince us that looking happy is more important than actually being happy. But this conversation isn't about deleting social media or criticizing the people who use it. It's about asking a much bigger question: Have we become so focused on documenting our lives that we've forgotten how to truly live them? If you've ever found yourself reaching for your phone before appreciating the moment in front of you, comparing your journey to someone else's, or feeling pressure to keep up with an image that isn't even real... this episode is for you. Because the greatest moments in life aren't always the ones that go viral. Sometimes they're the ones that never make it to the internet. 🎙️ EP. 236 — "When Life Became Content" A conversation about authenticity, comparison, validation, and remembering how to live a life that's worth experiencing—not just posting Support the show

  3. 7 Jul

    The Weight I Never Talked About | The Rick H. Show | Ep. 237

    Send us a Message! Episode 237: Lately, I've been asking myself some hard questions. Am I being the father my kids deserve? Am I showing up for my wife the way she needs me to? Have I been the friend people can count on? And maybe the hardest question of all... Have I lost the part of me that loves to create? For a while, the microphone stayed off. The camera collected dust. Ideas came and went, but nothing felt good enough to share. Self-doubt has a way of making you forget everything you've accomplished. So I had to remind myself. I've never been just a podcast host. I've been the producer, the writer, the creative director, the interviewer, the audio engineer, the video editor, the graphic designer, the marketer, and the person behind the scenes making sure every episode comes to life. I've built a podcast network from the ground up. I've helped create shows for other people. I've filmed, edited, and produced content that many people never even realized I was behind. Somewhere along the way, I stopped giving myself credit. This episode isn't about pretending everything is okay. It's about what happens when the person everyone believes in has to figure out how to believe in himself again. If you've ever questioned your purpose, your abilities, or whether you're enough for the people you love, I hope this conversation reminds you of something we all forget from time to time: Your worst season doesn't erase everything you've built. Sometimes, before you can move forward, you have to remember who you've always been. Support the show

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Welcome to The Rick H. Show, the podcast that proves you don't have to lose yourself to find success. Host Rick Hierro, a Washington Heights native, connects with incredible guests—from comedians and artists to industry titans—to get to the heart of what it takes to make it. Each week, you’ll hear raw, inspiring conversations about navigating challenges, building a legacy, and celebrating the communities that shape us. If you're ready to get motivated and learn from people who’ve done it their way, you've found the right place.If you're ready to get inspired, learn practical strategies, and hear honest conversations that cut through the noise, you've found the right place. Tune in to The Rick H. Show and start your journey with us.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://therickhshow.supportingcast.fm