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The Brad Rykal Brief

The Brad Rykal Brief

Hosted by Brad Rykal

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Episodes

133

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

Thinking things out and having conversations with interesting people.Email me: bradrykalbrief@gmail.com

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May 7, 2026Episode 1322 hr 53 min

Episode 132 - Guest James Spencley

Yearly State of the Union with James Spencley. We catch up, talk about his goals before retirement, raising kids, a little of this and a little of that. I hope you enjoy the episode. -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

February 14, 2026Episode 1311 hr 5 min

Episode 131 - Guest Brett, Bode, and Madison Rykal

Yearly check in with the Rykal gang. All three kids Brett, Bode, and Madison at the end. Nice little time capsule of who these kids are for the decades to come. -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

September 21, 2025Episode 13036 min

Episode 130 - Special Host Kevin Rykal with guest Brett Rykal

Kevin Rykal does a special guest hosting gig and interviews Brett Rykal.  I am not sure who Brett's favorite uncle is but hopefully that question gets answered on today's show!Best, Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

September 14, 2025Episode 1291 hr 21 min

Episode 129 - Guest Payton Rykal

Payton Rykal is on the show. My niece and recent HS graduate and newest class of UW-Stevens Point. We talk about some of her experiences to date and thoughts on the future. Best, Brad Rykal---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

June 2, 2025Episode 1143 hr 0 min

Episode 114 - White Hall Supervisor Campaign Recap w/Eric Schmitz and Jeff Stone (Crozet Series)

On today's episode, I am joined by Eric Schmitz and Jeff Stone, my political campaign team during my run for WH Supervisor. In this reflective conversation recorded on November 12th, just five days after the election, we delve into the 9-month campaign journey, highlighting significant moments, exploring the emotional landscape, and extracting lessons learned.   ShownotesEpisode 113 - White Hall Election Overview w/Eric SchmitzElection Results ---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

June 2, 2025Episode 11332 min

Episode 113 - White Hall Supervisor Election Overview w/guest Eric Schmitz (Crozet Series)

Quickly reviewing the White Hall Supervisor Election, I faced a 5% defeat (4.5k to 4k), which, by any measure, marks a significant success for both the campaign and Crozet. In an insightful discussion, Eric Schmitz joins the show to analyze precinct data, campaign finances, and highlight noteworthy trends for prospective future candidates.I hope you enjoy the show.  -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

April 13, 2025Episode 1282 hr 21 min

Episode 128 - Brother's Weekend w/Eric, Kevin, Mom and Dad

Eric Rykal, Kevin Rykal and I met up at Ft. Laurderdale this year. We catch up - talk about what has been happing, the merits of public school, Eric becoming a judge in Montana and how much money Kevin is willing to spend on his pets. I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad Rykal---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

March 2, 2025Episode 1273 hr 37 min

Episode 127 - Guest James Spencley

On today's show I have James Spencley. A lot has changed for Spencley since the first time he appeared on this show and we discuss the pursuit of happiness, approaches to retirement, evaluating the long term threat of a China, sending our kids to kindergarten and a lot more on this workhorse of a episode.I hope you enjoy the show. -Brad ---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

January 11, 2025Episode 12644 min

Episode 126 - Guest Brett, Bode and Madison Rykal

Brett, Bode and Madison come on the podcast to talk about what has been happening over Christmas, Bode's 5th Birthday, how the school year has been going and much more.  It is a good show if you know the family but can probably skip if you don't.   -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

October 20, 2024Episode 12522 min

Episode 125 - Special Host Brett Rykal w/guest Brad Rykal

Brett had a project his audio/visual class where he interviewed me. I figured we would do just do it on the show as well. He did a great job and this should get and 'A'.  Hope you enjoy. -Brad---Email: bradrykalbrief@gmail.comTwitter: @bradrykalBlog: https://bradrykal.blogspot.com/If you like the show - subscribe, leave a review or tell a friend.

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