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Adam broadcasts an amazing conversation with Jackie Maier, an educator who has devoted her life to Special Needs Children and the Special Olympics.  This is Part 1 of the conversation, touching on the importance of Volunteering, with Jackie’s team

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We begin this show in front of a live studio audience at K-State as we speak to the student athletes about their community service projects.  Our feature interview is with Jim Bridge, assistant football coach at Duke University.  Jim shares with us his thoughts on fatherhood, family, integrity, character, social media, and more. We finish the show with a report from contributor Peter Bobrinskoy in Chicago as he chats with Josh Hale, the Executive Director of the Big Shoulders Fund, benefiting inner city kids achieve their dreams through access to quality, values-based education.

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On this episode Adam welcomes Ray Hilbert from Bottom Line Faith and David Thornton from the Indianapolis Colts to talk about Faith and Leadership in the marketplace.  David Thornton is the Director of Player Engagement for the Colts, and works with the players to inspire and instill leadership qualities.  David’s faith and perseverance have played major roles in his leadership in the NFL, and it’s an inspiring story for this broadcast.

Adam Ritz at Indianapolis Colts HQ with David Thornton and Ray Hilbert.

Colts Player Engagement Director David Thornton talks with Ray Hilbert and Adam about Faith and Leadership.

Adam Ritz, David Thornton, and Ray Hilbert

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Adam goes in depth with some of the country’s top coaches and athletic personalities, including Bob Stoops, Larry Brown, Rod Woodson, Jim McElwain, Brandon McManus and more.

Bob Stoops, head football coach of the Oklahoma Sooners

Brandon McManus, kicker and Super Bowl Champion Denver Bronco

Jim McElwain, head football coach of the Florida Gators

Larry Brown, Coaching Legend, currently head coach of SMU hoops

NFL Hall of Famer Rod Woodson

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School on Wheels team members Kris Hurst and Claire Brosman with Adam Ritz

We begin this show with a live studio audience at Boston College as we feature a student athlete community service project at Camp Harbor View to help children.  Our feature interview is with Claire Brosman with School on Wheels.  Claire shares with us how School on Wheels provides tutoring for homeless children in Marion County.  Learn more at www.indySchoolOnWheels.org.  Other reports include Pledge Platform, a segment from Kalamazoo MI, and an update on how professional athletes are consulted on making good decisions.

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We begin this show in from of a live studio audience in California at Fresno State University, as we feature a community service project with the Fresno State Athletic Department.  Our feature interview is with Tom Britt.  Tom is the director of the Geist Half Marathon, which raises money for health and fitness programs at Geist area elementary schools.  100% of the money raised goes to fund these health initiatives.  More info, register, and donate at www.geisthalf.com.  We also feature a report on the Special Olympics with proud parent Tom Watts, and a report from K-State University about leadership.

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UNC Charlotte Head Football Coach Brad Lambert with Adam Ritz

We begin this broadcast at Southern Illinois University in front of a live studio audience at Greek Week.  SIU Tau Kappa Epsilon member Chris Lewis joins us to talk about their work with St. Jude Children’s Hospital.  Our feature interview is with Brad Lambert, the head football coach at the University of North Carolina Charlotte.  Coach Lambert talks about how character and integrity and even social media plays into recruiting a Division 1 student athlete.  Other segments include a report on Cystic Fibrosis and a Women’s Mentoring Program.

Adam Ritz interviewing Chris Lewis at Southern Illinois University

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This show literally kicks off at the University of Florida in Gainesville with probable NFL 1st Round Draft pick Vernon Hargreaves III.  Vernon shares with us the community service projects that he enjoyed serving on while playing for the Gators.  Our feature interview is with Andrew McKenna, addiction expert, keynote speaker, and author of Sheer Madness, From Federal Prosecutor To Federal Prisoner.  Andrew shares his amazing story of addiction and how his life behind bars has helped so many people deal with the growing epidemic of Heroin Addiction in America.  Also included is a report from Bradley University on Big Brothers Big Sisters.

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Katie Means and Nick Duvall from the Little Red Door Cancer Agency with Adam Ritz

This broadcast begins with a live studio audience at Guilford College in Greensboro NC.  We talk with Guilford student athlete Gregory Mello about their work with Big Brothers Big Sisters.  Our feature interview is with Katie Means and Nick Duvall from the Little Red Door Cancer Agency.   Join Little Red Door for their Trivia Night benefit April 19 at District Tap.  More info atwww.LittleRedDoor.com.  Segments include reports on a Bionic Hand, and Student Leadership.

Adam Ritz interviews Gregory Mello at Guilford College in Greensboro NC.