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Adam Ritz at the University of New Hampshire

We begin this show in front of a live studio audience at the University of New Hampshire. Our guests include New Hampshire football player Julian Turner talking about a Bone Marrow Drive. Also, UNH Director of Football Operations Bobby Callahan along with UNH Director of Hockey Operations Colin Shank discuss a Friends of Jaclyn initiative that both teams take part in to adopt a sick child to their respective teams.

Bobby Callahan, Adam Ritz, and Colin Shank

Segments include Unlocking Generational Codes with Anna Liotta, and learning about community service at the University of Texas at Arlington.

UNH head football coach Sean McDonnell

Julian Turner on The Adam Ritz Show

Friends of Jaclyn

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Adam Ritz with Dan Larson, who was a feature interview on this episode from Bradley University

This episode begins in front of a live studio audience at Bradley University, as we interview Dan Larson about his fraternity Sigma Nu, and their service work with Peoria Churches and The Boys and Girls Club. Feature interviews continue from Bradley as we speak with Halie Goetz about her Service Sorority, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, and their efforts with St. Jude Childrens’ Hospital, Easter Seals, and Hope for Heros. Sean Nolan also joins us from Bradley to keep the philanthropy rolling as he describes a 32 mile run that raises over $20,000 for Peoria Children’s Hospitals. Other segments include a Make A Wish Foundation report and a Team Impact report from Texas.

Adam Ritz broadcasting with the students at Bradley University

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MSC student athlete Fahraad Johnson with Adam Ritz

Today’s show begins in front of a live studio audience at Morrisville State College in Mid State New York. MSU student athlete Fahraad Johnson is my guest and speaks about working with the children of Morrisville with his team’s community service. Our feature interview stays in Morrisville with MSC head football coach Curt Fitzpatrick. Coach Fitzpatrick centers on the idea of selflessness. Segments of this show includes: a report from Arkansas to benefit the MDA, a report from Waldorf College in Iowa, and a report on Holistic Health and Fitness.

Adam Ritz at Morrisville State College

Morrisville State

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Oral Roberts University Athletic Director Mike Carter with Adam Ritz

We begin this show in front of a live studio audience at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa OK. ORU Hoops Guard Aaron Young joins us to talk about a recent service trip to the Dominican Republic that involved not only playing basketball, but working with their local children, and praying with the opponents after the games. Our feature interview is with Mike Carter, the Athletic Director at ORU. Mike shares the incredible story of his son Scott Carter, who passed away in 1993 at the age of 13 from cancer, and the legacy he left behind, with the Scott Carter Foundation to benefit Children’s Cancer Research.

Oral Roberts University guard Aaron Young

Aaron Young

To learn more or make a donation go to www.ScottCarterFoundation.org. We finish the show with a Prevention of Bullying Awareness segment.

Scott Carter’s Heroes

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Alabama athletic trainer Ginger Gilmore with Alabama baseball

We begin the show in front of a live studio audience at Mount Aloysius College in PA, as we recognize the entire student athlete population for their Award Winning community service work. Our feature interview is with Ginger Gilmore at the University of Alabama. Ginger is the head athletic trainer with the Crimson Tide football team. She shares how the Alabama football players give back to their community in Tuscaloosa by working with children with terminal illnesses. Segments include learning about Fed Ex Cares, and speaking with SADD national spokesperson Craig Tornquist.

Adam Ritz with Lee Lonzo and SADD spokesperson Craig Tornquist

Students Against Destructive Decisions

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Former Flowrider National Champion Andy Haase with Adam Ritz

This show begins with a live studio audience at the University of Louisville, as we showcase another Kappa Alpha Order initiative to raise money and awareness for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Our feature interview is with Andy Haase, former Flowrider National Champion now on the Pro Tour as the PA Announcer. Andy tells us about how the surf machine is helping people with special needs. Segments include Student Athlete leadership in Dallas at SMU, and a great conversation with Harlem Globetrotter Scooter Christensen, about how the Globetrotters promote healthy choices, family values, anti bullying, and more.

Scooter Christensen teaches Adam Ritz Globetrotter magic.

Scooter Christensen

Harlem Globetrotters

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Avery Robertson on The Adam Ritz Show

This broadcasts begins at the Acacia National Convention in front of a live studio audience. Acacia member Avery Robertson from Ohio University shares with us how his chapter recently raised $27,000 for Pancreatic Cancer Research with the www.5cacia.org.

Our feature interview is with Nonnie Owens, a relationship and dating expert. Mom Nonnie shares with us her tips for a healthy relationship, and what red flags to watch out for to stop domestic violence.

Nonnie Owens aka ‘Mom Nonnie’

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Adam Ritz interviews Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin

We begin this show in front of a live studio audience at a student leadership conference in Reno, Nevada, as we learn how the MDA gets help from students at Arizona State and Arizona. Our feature interview is with Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin. Coach Tomlin speaks of the importance of Fatherhood and we showcase his efforts with All Pro Dad. Segments include a conversation with Sports Psychologist Dr. Rob Bell, Kansas Jayhawks Associate AD Murphy Grant, and University of Arkansas student leader Cole Anthony.

Author and Speaker Dr. Rob Bell

Kansas Jayhawks

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The Annie Moses Band at the Grand Ole Opry

This entire episode is a fascinating conversation with Annie Dupre and Alex Wolaver from the Annie Moses Band. Alex and Annie tell us about the Annie Moses Foundation and how they support the arts with their annual Fine Arts Summer Academy. We also discuss the importance of family, adoption, patriotism, and more. Information at www.AnnieMosesBand.com.

Annie Moses Band members Alex Wolaver and Annie Dupre with Adam Ritz

Annie Moses Band

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Adam Ritz with Martin George from LTC Language Solutions

This show begins in New Orleans at Tulane University in front of a live studio audience. At Tulane we learn about the amazing charity called Emily’s Entourage that benefits Cystic Fibrosis. Our feature interview is with Martin George. Martin is the CEO of LTC Language Solutions, and we discuss the importance of not only learning a second language, but the service work that LTC provides, including a recent Habitat For Humanity initiative. We also cover Cancer Awareness in New Jersey with Monmouth University football coach Kevin Callahan.

Monmouth University head football coach Kevin Callahan

Emily’s Entourage