The Rick Strom Show

Rick Strom

Rick Strom has been in media professionally since 2011 working for various networks, interviewing countless athletes, and asking the questions you want answered. In this podcast, Rick talks to former and current athletes, comedians, authors, journalists, doctors, lawyers, musicians, producers, and more uncovering story after story for your listening pleasure. "It is not about me, it is about us" he constantly says of his audience. We're glad you're here.

Episodes

  1. 04/23/2025

    EPISODE 8: A TRIBE CALLED QUEST'S JAROBI WHITE

    In this episode Rick sits down with not only a member of the legendary hip hop group A Tribe Called Quest but also a professional chef who has worked in some of the toughest environments in the United States. It is an honor and pleasure to introduce Jarobi White. ENJOY! 0:52-7:57 - Jarobi responds to PBS attacks by the right wing 25:01 - ATCQ performed days after ‘16 election 44:21 - MCA of the Beastie Boys/Freedom Concert 48:41 - In the studio with Kendrick Lamar - what did you see in his process? 52:59 - Is Q-Tip nice with his hands? 55:02 - Why was Scenario Busta Rhymes’s breakout moment? 57:05 - “Phife was close with A LOT of athletes.” 1:03:34 - ATCQ samples 1:10:24 - De La 1:17:20-1:28:02 - Phife health declining and being forced to tour/American healthcare system 1:28:10-1:30:56 - What makes Q-Tip such a great producer? 1:39:14 - ATCQ and Rock N Roll Hall of Fame 1:50:10-1:56:59 - We Got It From Here, Thank You For Your Service - now that it’s been some time what do you think the title means (Phife picked it) Follow Jarobi on Instagram! - https://www.instagram.com/jarobiwhite/?hl=en SOCIALS CAUSE WHY NOT YA KNOW: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rickstrom?lan... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rickstrom.bs... Twitter (cause we don't call it "x"): https://x.com/RickStrom Instagram: / rickystrom FB: / stromrick Music by JaRon Marshall Instagram: / fortemaestro YouTube: / jaronmarshall Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6JwWB... Twitter: https://x.com/jarontmarshall FB: / jaronmarshall

    2h 1m
  2. 04/03/2025

    EPISODE 4: LUKE THOMAS

    The Ultimate Fighting Championship, also known as the UFC, was once viewed as "human cockfighting" by the late senator John McCain. In January of 2001 Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta acquired the UFC for $2 million. Today it is worth over $11B. With all the money and fame, the sports league has shown a notable shift in their business model, allowing hate speech from their fighters and seeing their events be used as propaganda for Donald Trump and his administration. In this episode we discuss the UFC nearly going bankrupt, the manosphere, Dana White's blind loyalty to Trumpism, and how the UFC takes advantage of their fighters. My guest is MMA journalist Luke Thomas. To support Luke follow the links below. Time Codes: 0:00 Hello’s and Luke's Backstory Growing Up in India and the Marines 13:10 The State of Media 24:29 ESPN, Stephen A. Smith, the UFC, and Contention 32:29 - UFC Fighters Don’t Develop Prospects? 38:10 Can Another League Snatch UFC fans? (no) 44:29 Did Trump Save the UFC? 54:22 The UFC Served as a Propaganda For Donald Trump? 1:03:41 The UFC Enabling Hate Speech and Dana White’s Turn 1:08:31 What is Joe Rogan’s Effect on the UFC? 1:14:16 Fighter Pay in the UFC 1:20:00 Dana White Cozy with Andrew and Tristan Tate? 1:23:45 UFC Fighters Love Andrew Tate? 1:28:27 The NELK Boys, Right-Wing Podcasts, and the UFC 1:32:16 Will Kash Patel Team Up with FBI with the UFC? 1:37:00 What is Conor McGregor’s Future? 1:49:59 Thank You, Luke! SUPPORT LUKE! Substack: https://substack.com/@lukethomasnews YouTube: / lukethomas Threads: https://www.threads.net/@lukethomasnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukethomasn... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lukethomas.b... SOCIALS CAUSE WHY NOT YA KNOW: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rickstrom?lan... Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/rickstrom.bs... Twitter (cause we don't call it "x"): https://x.com/RickStrom Instagram: / rickystrom FB: / stromrick Music by JaRon Marshall Instagram: / fortemaestro YouTube: / jaronmarshall Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6JwWB... Twitter: https://x.com/jarontmarshall FB: / jaronmarshall

    1h 52m

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About

Rick Strom has been in media professionally since 2011 working for various networks, interviewing countless athletes, and asking the questions you want answered. In this podcast, Rick talks to former and current athletes, comedians, authors, journalists, doctors, lawyers, musicians, producers, and more uncovering story after story for your listening pleasure. "It is not about me, it is about us" he constantly says of his audience. We're glad you're here.