RecLess Podcast

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129

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Aug 2026

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RecLess is a podcast making people smarter and more knowledgeable about the field of parks and recreation. Your hosts are Shane Mize, Jay Tryon, and Tom Venniro; three career-long friends from around the country bringing their own unique and sometimes entertaining perspectives with a surprise guest each episode. Authentic conversation, leadership lessons, thought provoking perspective, and an effort to bring professionals together and educate others. Welcome to RecLess.

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August 21, 2026Episode 151 hr 19 min

RecLess 6 Ep 15 Chamreece Diggs, CPRP, Greensboro, NC Community of Rec Services Division Manager

RecLess 6 Ep 15 Chamreece Diggs, CPRP, Greensboro, NC Community of Recreation Services Division Manager, speaks to a life long career in parks and recreation, moving into leadership roles, navigating burnout and imposter syndrome in a healthy way, and programming spaces for her community. Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children. Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie. Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

August 14, 2026Episode 151 hr 8 min

RecLess ReRelease Season 1 Ep 5 - Roslyn Johnson - Director of Parks and Recreation, Annapolis, MD

RecLess ReRelease 1 Ep 5 - Roslyn Johnson - Director of Parks and Recreation, Annapolis, MD; speaks about the similarities and differences of leadership in small and large agencies, creative professional development for staff, creating staff buy in and her work/life balance in the field of parks and recreation. Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie.Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

August 7, 2026Episode 141 hr 27 min

RecLess 6 Ep 14 - Aaron Dalzot, Prgm Mgr Lake Forest; Steve Cox, Leader at ESPN WWW Sports Disney

RecLess 6 Ep 14 - Aaron Dalzot, Program Manager at City of Lake Forest and Steve Cox, Leader of Sports Logistics at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World speak to their shared experiences as employees at Disney World, how they approach hospitality, customer service, leadership, and how great customer service translates to the field of parks and recreation. Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children. Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie. Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

July 31, 2026Episode 141 hr 18 min

RecLess - ReRelease of Season 3 Ep 1 - Jen Basham, Director of Parks and Recreation, Burleson, TX

RecLess - ReRelease of Season 3 Ep 1 - Jen Basham, Director of Parks and Recreation, Burleson, TX; speaks to her philospohy and systems for building culture, promoting and developing leaders from within, and hiring and promoting, while juggling maternity leave. She also speaks to her experience working in agencies of varying sizes and needs, and her experience as a Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) Review Team member. Click here to learn more about CAPRA - https://www.nrpa.org/certification/accreditation/CAPRA/ Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children. Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie. Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

July 24, 2026Episode 131 hr 38 min

RecLess 6 Ep 13 Naomi Sosnowski - CPRP, Town of Amherst Youth & Rec Program Supervisor, Buffalo, NY

RecLess 6 Ep 13 Naomi Sosnowski - CPRP, Town of Amherst Youth & Rec Program Supervisor, Buffalo, NY - is a multiple award winner including a recent 2026 Young Professional Externship recipient, the reigning Vice President of the New York State Park and Recreation Society, and podcaster. She speaks to her excitement about new opportunities because of her recent awards, balancing her career life and ambitions with her home life, and her work in the New York parks and rec world. Click to learn more - Rec Technologies - https://www.rec.us/ Click to learn more: https://aapra.org/About-AAPRA/News-Announcements/aapra-announces-2026-young-professional-externship-program-recipients Click to listen - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nysrps-past-present-future-series-ep-1-getting-to-know/id1896562668?i=1000767212240 Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children. Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie. Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

July 17, 2026Episode 121 hr 18 min

RecLess 6 Ep 12 Rich DePalma - Executive Director of the Texas Recreation and Park Society

RecLess 6 Ep 12 - Rich DePalma - Executive Director of the Texas Recreation and Park Society - We are excited to be a part of the announcement highlighting his new professional role on RecLess! He speaks about his start as a parks and rec kid to a supporter that has worked with his local parks professionals to enrich his communities and his transition into the role of the executive director in a state network. He offers advice for working with advisory boards, elected officials, policy positions, budget trends, and staying true to his inner beliefs as a professional, while not taking public criticism personally. Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children. Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie. Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

July 10, 20261 hr 33 min

RecLess 6 Ep 11 Riley DeWitt Rickards - Park Project Mgr County San Diego, Dept of Parks & Rec, CA

RecLess 6 Ep 11 - Riley DeWitt-Rickards - Park Project Manager at County of San Diego, Department of Parks and Recreation, CAA lover of animals - prehistoric and current, a 30 Under 30 winner, with experience in grant and project management, gathering community feedback, educating the community about the various directions of funding and maintenance, and highlights her journey into parks projects in a large agency. She also speaks to establishing her expertise and authority in the construction world, in a nontraditional position, and within the community as a young, female professional. Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children. Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie. Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

July 3, 2026Episode 101 hr 34 min

RecLess 6 Ep 10 Chris Clarke - Director of Parks and Recreation, King George County, VA

RecLess 6 Ep 10 Chris Clarke - Director of Parks and Recreation, King George County, VA; a fan and supporter of RecLess, but also a respected professional in a smaller agency, highlights his work continuing special events and the scope of services in a small department, his experience as a professional referee, how podcasts and ongoing learning have shaped his career, and navigating personal milestones and challenges in a professional career. Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children. Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie. Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

June 26, 2026Episode 91 hr 15 min

RecLess 6 Ep 9 - Clement Lau - Sustainability Policy Advisor, Los Angeles County, CA

RecLess 6 Ep 9 - Clement Lau - Sustainability Policy Advisor, Los Angeles County, CA; speaks to being an Asian American in parks and recreation, an introvert and quiet leader, and his perspective about parks, park uses, and careers, and his journey to a career in city planning and writing. Click here to read more - https://www.prbplus.com/author/clement-lau/ https://www.nrpa.org/blog/rooted-in-service-an-asian-american-reflection-on-parks-and-recreation/?IMISTOKEN=kR2tYXuvbEYCs6MWy1PFbSgu2lcM1eoM Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children. Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie. Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

June 19, 2026Episode 81 hr 37 min

RecLess 6 Ep 8 - Jamie Sabbach - Author of The Bison Principle, President & Principal of 110 Inc.

RecLess 6 Ep 8 - Jamie Sabbach - Author and President & Principal of 110 Inc. discusses her new book, The Bison Principle, and the legacy of an agency, safeguarding and honest planning against financial difficulties and strain, the role of cost recovery in programming, and responsible fiscal planning and stewardship. Click here to learn more - https://www.110percent.net/ Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children. Tom Venniro is the 12-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughters Amelia and Maisie. Jay Tryon is an 19-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.