Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

Bill Battle has lived an amazing life. He's been an athlete, coach, author, athletic director, and entrepreneur. He learned success under Bear Bryant and three other Hall of Fame football coaches and blazed a trail in the business world after a decade of coaching. Battle has won national championships on the field and in the athletic director's office and built one of the largest trademark licensing companies in the United States. Don't miss his amazing story of success, failure, perseverance, and peace in this episode of Rick & Bubba University.Sponsor:Bambee: HR Policy Shouldn't Be Left To Google.  Bambee gives you a dedicated HR manager who helps you craft HR policy and maintain compliance. They’ll work with you to craft your internal HR policies that fit the way you run your business. Full remote HR support, available to help by phone, email, or chat. Consider them an extension of your team. Their powerful platform lets you onboard, terminate, and take corrective action easily and securely as well as makes sure your business stays compliant with nuanced wage and hour regulations. Got to bambee.com/rickandbubba to schedule your FREE HR audit.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Stine admits that he may have missed out on a few career opportunities due to his outspoken faith, but the "Apostle of Comedy" doesn't care. He is a Christian first and a comedian second. He knows that if everyone is agreeing with you, you are doing comedy and life the wrong way. And if the truth offends you, that's your problem. Catch this hilarious, rant-filled episode of Rick & Bubba University!Sponsors:Bambee: HR Policy Shouldn't Be Left To Google.  Bambee gives you a dedicated HR manager who helps you craft HR policy and maintain compliance. They’ll work with you to craft your internal HR policies that fit the way you run your business. Full remote HR support, available to help by phone, email, or chat. Consider them an extension of your team. Their powerful platform lets you onboard, terminate, and take corrective action easily and securely as well as makes sure your business stays compliant with nuanced wage and hour regulations. Got to bambee.com/rickandbubba to schedule your FREE HR audit. ExpressVPN: The VPN that just works. Enjoy unrestricted access worldwide. ExpressVPN defeats content restrictions and censorship to deliver unlimited access to video, music, social media, and more, from anywhere in the world. If you visit https:ExpressVPN.com/RickBubba you can get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know him for his hilarious viral impersonations of legendary Coach Lou Holtz, but former Rick & Bubba intern Lance Ingram is also an author, speaker, and warrior for Jesus. Lance didn't think God would call him to write a book, he didn't think the book would be a success, and he didn't think God would call him to write another. But Lance has learned that when you give your measly bread and fish to Jesus, He can take it and feed thousands. Lance's latest book, "United for Victory," takes the personal stories of 42 prominent Christian men and combines them into a collection of timeless truths to help men rise up and be warriors for Christ. Hear the story of how it all came together in this episode of Rick & Bubba University!Sponsors:Gabi takes the pain out of shopping for insurance by giving you an apples-to-apples comparison of your current coverage with 40 of the top insurance providers like: Progressive, Nationwide and Travelers. · Just link your current insurance account and in about two minutes you’ll be able to see quotes for the exact same coverage you currently have. Gabi customers save eight hundred twenty-five dollars per year on average. It’s totally free to check your rate and there’s no obligation. Take two minutes to see how much you can save on your car and homeowners insurance. Go to http://gabi.com/bubbaRaycon: Whether you’re working from home these days or just working on your fitness, now’s the perfect time to get a pair of Premium Wireless Earbuds. Raycon ear buds start at about ½ the price of other premium brands you’ll find out there on the market -- but they sound just as amazing.  You’ll get 15% off your order when you go to http://BUYRAYCON.com/rickbubbapod.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2001, Pastor Chris Hodges started a small core group of believers that would grow to become Church of the Highlands, which now hosts a weekly attendance of over 50,000 people across 21 campuses. But in 1999, Pastor Hodges was depressed. He was in the wrong place doing the wrong thing. His latest book, "Out of The Cave," looks at depression through a biblical lens and shows that life is not about finding pleasure, it's about finding meaning. By sharing his own stories and struggles, Hodges hopes to destigmatize the mental health conversation and show people how to deal with depression in themselves and those they love. Check out this episode of Rick & Bubba University and see that you are here on purpose, for a purpose.Sponsors:Tommy John is here to keep you comfortable. Treat yourself and upgrade to a few pairs of Tommy John underwear in the softest, most breathable fabrics you’ve ever worn. Tommy John obsesses over every little detail and stitch by using proprietary fabrics that perform like nothing you have ever worn before. All of Tommy John’s loungewear and leggings are built for next-level comfort. Whether you’re in the hunt for lounge pants, sleep shorts or lazing-around joggers, Tommy John has you covered. Tommy John is so confident in their underwear that if you don’t love your first pair, you can get a full refund with their Best Pair You’ll Ever Wear Or It’s Free Guarantee. Tommy John, no adjustment needed. Hurry to save 15% on your first order at TommyJohn.com/RickBubba! My Patriot Supply - Survival Supplies & Emergency Preparedness Gear - Trusted Self-Reliance & Food Independence The original Patriot survival company. My Patriot Supply was founded by people with a passion for self-sufficiency and food independence. They not only understand the drive to practice emergency preparedness, but we are also active participants in the survivalist lifestyle. They believe that true freedom comes from attaining a certain level of self-reliance. Right now SAVE $50.00 off a Four-week supply of their delicious meals that give you Two-Thousand-Plus caloreis a day. PrepareWithRickandBubba.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Dean Inserra sees a crisis of faith coming. He sees that a false Christianity has become popular by taking the self-help movement and making it sound biblical. Televangelism has moved from the TV to social media, and it's spreading a new kind of Prosperity Gospel that says God will make you rich and famous. In his new book, "Getting Over Yourself," Pastor Dean Inserra shows how pop Christianity misses the entire point of being a Christian: Not I, but Christ in me. Sponsors:Bambee: HR Policy Shouldn't Be Left To Google.  Bambee gives you a dedicated HR manager who helps you craft HR policy and maintain compliance. They’ll work with you to craft your internal HR policies that fit the way you run your business. Full remote HR support, available to help by phone, email, or chat. Consider them an extension of your team. Their powerful platform lets you onboard, terminate, and take corrective action easily and securely as well as makes sure your business stays compliant with nuanced wage and hour regulations. Got to bambee.com/rickandbubba to schedule your FREE HR audit. Patriot Mobile - We are proud to partner with Patriot Mobile because they never sent a penny to the left, they will NEVER SILENCE YOU and they are America’s ONLY Christian Conservative wireless provider. Switching is easy! Keep your phone number, bring your own phone or buy a new one. Build your own bundle with multi-line discounts and save even more. Go to PatriotMobile.com/RICKBUBBA or call their US-based customer service team at 972-PATRIOT. Veterans and first responders save even more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2004, William Hung captured the attention of the nation with his unsuccessful audition on American Idol and hasn't slowed down since. Hung has sold more than 100,000 albums, toured the world, appeared on talk shows, and is now a motivational speaker, author, and investor. He shares his message of positivity and living with no regrets that has taken him from Hong Kong to the top of the world. He even sings a song for Rick & Bubba, so don't miss this episode of Rick & Bubba University!Sponsors:Gabi takes the pain out of shopping for insurance by giving you an apples-to-apples comparison of your current coverage with 40 of the top insurance providers like: Progressive, Nationwide and Travelers. · Just link your current insurance account and in about two minutes you’ll be able to see quotes for the exact same coverage you currently have. Gabi customers save eight hundred twenty-five dollars per year on average. It’s totally free to check your rate and there’s no obligation. Take two minutes to see how much you can save on your car and homeowners insurance. Go to http://gabi.com/bubbaExpressVPN: The VPN that just works. Enjoy unrestricted access worldwide. ExpressVPN defeats content restrictions and censorship to deliver unlimited access to video, music, social media, and more, from anywhere in the world. If you visit https:ExpressVPN.com/RickBubba you can get an extra three months of ExpressVPN for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marcel Stamps has KO victories in both Bellator MMA and the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship and played football for both Mike Shula and Nick Saban at Alabama. He's in an elite group. In fighting and in football, he has learned that how you mentally approach the game is more important than how big and strong you are. Learn how Marcel Stamps uses his head as much as his hands and punches with purpose in this episode of Rick & Bubba University!Sponsors:MyPatriotSupply - Survival Supplies & Emergency Preparedness Gear -Trusted Self-Reliance & Food IndependenceTheoriginalPatriotsurvival company.MyPatriotSupply was founded by people with a passion for self-sufficiency and food independence.They not only understand the drive to practice emergency preparedness, but we are also active participants in the survivalist lifestyle.They believe that true freedom comes from attaining a certain level of self-reliance. Right now SAVE $50.00 off a Four-week supply of their delicious meals that give you Two-Thousand-Plus caloreis a day. PrepareWithRickandBubba.comRaycon: Whether you’re working from home these days or just working on your fitness, now’s the perfect time to get a pair of Premium Wireless Earbuds.Rayconear buds start at about ½ the price of other premium brands you’ll find out there on the market -- but they sound just as amazing.You’ll get 15% off your order when you go to BUYRAYCON.com/rickbubbapod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 22 years pitching in Major League Baseball, hall of famer Tom Glavine knows what it takes to win. He won 305 games and two Cy Young awards, was named MVP of the 1995 World Series, and was part of one of the greatest pitching rotations of all time. So, the question is, what does it take to be a winner? Find out in this inspirational episode of Rick & Bubba University!Sponsors:Bambee: HR Policy Shouldn't Be Left To Google.Bambeegives you a dedicated HR manager who helps you craft HR policy and maintain compliance. They’ll work with you to craft your internal HR policies that fit the way you run your business.Full remote HR support, available to help by phone, email, or chat. Consider them an extension of your team.Their powerful platform lets you onboard, terminate, and take corrective action easily and securely as well as makes sure your business stays compliant with nuanced wage and hour regulations. Got to bambee.com/rickandbubba to schedule your FREE HR audit. Patriot Mobile: We are proud to partner with Patriot Mobile because they never sent a penny to the left, they will NEVER SILENCE YOU and they are America’s ONLY Christian Conservative wireless provider.Switching is easy! Keep your phone number, bring your own phone or buy a new one. Build your own bundle with multi-line discounts and save even more. Go to PatriotMobile.com/RICKBUBBA or call their US-based customer service team at 972-PATRIOT. Veterans and first responders save even more.Raycon: Whether you’re working from home these days or just working on your fitness, now’s the perfect time to get a pair of Premium Wireless Earbuds.Rayconear buds start at about ½ the price of other premium brands you’ll find out there on the market -- but they sound just as amazing.You’ll get 15% off your order when you go to BUYRAYCON.com/rickbubbapod. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rick & Bubba love Mississippi State head football coach Mike Leach, and after several attempts, Rick & Bubba finally got him on the podcast! Mike gives us his takes on moving to the South, his favorite mascots, foods, and songs, and what it's like coaching during COVID. Rick & Bubba then ask the big question: Will Mike Leach be their friend? Find out on this hilarious episode of Rick & Bubba University!Sponsors:Bambee: HR Policy Shouldn't Be Left To Google.  Bambee gives you a dedicated HR manager who helps you craft HR policy and maintain compliance. They’ll work with you to craft your internal HR policies that fit the way you run your business. Full remote HR support, available to help by phone, email, or chat. Consider them an extension of your team. Their powerful platform lets you onboard, terminate, and take corrective action easily and securely as well as makes sure your business stays compliant with nuanced wage and hour regulations. Got to bambee.com/rickandbubba to schedule your FREE HR audit. Patriot Mobile - We are proud to partner with Patriot Mobile because they never sent a penny to the left, they will NEVER SILENCE YOU and they are America’s ONLY Christian Conservative wireless provider. Switching is easy! Keep your phone number, bring your own phone or buy a new one. Build your own bundle with multi-line discounts and save even more. Go to PatriotMobile.com/RICKBUBBA or call their US-based customer service team at 972-PATRIOT. Veterans and first responders save even more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Baseball is too slow, the games take too long, and its popularity is in decline. Entrepreneur Jesse Cole doesn't want to see America's pastime left in the past, so he created an updated, faster-paced version of baseball called Banana Ball. And the fans have responded. With the pledge to always put fans first, Jesse is changing the way we look at baseball, and sold-out stadium tours show that it is working. Baseball purists may not like it, but Banana Ball may be what keeps America's pastime in the present.Sponsors:Raycon: Whether you’re working from home these days or just working on your fitness, now’s the perfect time to get a pair of Premium Wireless Earbuds. Raycon ear buds start at about ½ the price of other premium brands you’ll find out there on the market -- but they sound just as amazing.You’ll get 15% off your order when you go to BUYRAYCON.com/rickbubbapod.ExpressVPN: The VPN that just works. Enjoy unrestricted access worldwide.ExpressVPN defeats content restrictions and censorship to deliver unlimited access to video, music, social media, and more, from anywhere in the world. Stop letting big tech and big government censor and track you. Defend your rights and protect yourself at https:ExpressVPN.com/RickBubba and get an extra three months ofExpressVPN for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices