This week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast we gladly welcome in, from Florida, author NANCY GULBRANDSEN.

Her book is available on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble and can be ordered through your favorite book store too.

Nancy Lee Gulbrandsen is a Florida-based author who believes the most interesting stories come from real experience, whether it's navigating the amusing world of online dating or celebrating the unconditional love of our four-legged friends. A former Jersey Girl who traded winter for palm trees, Nancy has a gift for turning life's adventures (and misadventures) into engaging tales that make readers laugh, think, and feel.

When she's not writing, you'll find Nancy spending quality time with her family and friends, enjoying live music, or in the company of her trusted dating consultant, Max, a sweet little dog and loyal shadow. Nancy writes with wit, heart, and the kind of authentic voice that makes you feel like you're chatting with your most entertaining friend.

From dating app disasters to heartwarming children's stories, Nancy's diverse works reflect her belief that life is best approached with humor, hope, and a healthy dose of perspective.

It is a delight to have Nancy Gulbrandsen on the Rick Flynn Presents show indeed!

REMEMBERING JELLYBEAN JOHNSON (Morris Day and The Time drummer)

1956 - 2025

with Prologue by Zapp Band drummer LESTER TROUTMAN, SR. and RICK FLYNN

This is a very special edition of the podcast RICK FLYNN PRESENTS as we celebrate the homegoing of one of the "Good Guys in Show Business," to say the very least,

JELLYBEAN JOHNSON.

As the drummer for THE TIME, Johnson worked alongside famed producers ⁠ Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis⁠ and recorded with and/or produced many notable artists including ⁠ Alexander O'Neal⁠, ⁠Cherrelle⁠, ⁠New Edition⁠, and ⁠Janet Jackson⁠, with whom he had the 1990 No. 1 single, "Black Cat".

Jellybean appeared in the PRINCE movies “Purple Rain” and Graffiti Bridge"

Quote From Cincinnati DJ/Emcee RICK FLYNN on 11/25/2025:

“I first met Jellybean Johnson in Cincinnati, Ohio during the PRINCE “Controversy Tour” in which I was an emcee. This tour featured the headliner PRINCE and, in the middle slot, was a Greater Cincinnati area band called “ZAPP FEATURING ROGER” and the then, largely unknown local Minneapolis band, known as MORRIS DAY and THE TIME which featured Jellybean Johnson on the drums. I was instantly impressed by the raw talent and showmanship of, not only Jellybean, but of the whole organization. This man was someone I was fortunate to have met and I have never forgotten the experience ever! The resulting popularity and huge success of THE TIME band to follow did not surprise me at all. They deserved it and I will forever miss “Bean” but I will never, ever forget the times I spent with him.”

Thank-you MARTY for all you have done and my God bless you both!

Thank-you to my brother and ZAPP BAND drummer LESTER TROUTMAN, SR. for your gracious contribution to this memorial show. i hope you all enjoy it as we proudly remember and pay tribute to what I call "One of the Good Guys in Show Business"

JELLYBEAN JOHNSON!

RICK FLYNN PRESENTS: The worldwide podcast welcomes author ANNE HAND with her brand-new book published by Amsterdam Press on October 20, 2025, which is also the exact date of the recording of this worldwide podcast.

In this captivating memoir, the author embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover her family's hidden history during the Holocaust while pursuing Austrian citizenship. As Austria opens the door to reparation citizenship for descendants of those victimized by the Nazi and Austrofascist regimes, Anne digs through fragments of family stories and documents to trace her Austrian and Czechoslovakian roots. Through her search, she pieces together the story her ancestors withheld from their children after World War II, while reflecting on identity, migration, and heritage.

Navigating the bureaucratic process of gaining citizenship, this journey becomes much more than just a legal pursuit. It transforms into a reflection on memory, loss, and resilience, culminating in the celebration of legacies both long buried and still cherished. Along the way, she confronts the silences and gaps in her family's past, grappling with the weight of history and its impact on future generations. This story is a heartfelt meditation on the intersection of personal and shared history, and a joyful tribute to the power of remembering and belonging.

This memoir stands out as a unique and contemporary story, offering a fresh perspective on historical reparations and the ongoing quest for identity in a rapidly changing world. By blending personal narrative with a modern-day journey through citizenship laws and collective memory, it highlights the enduring influence of history on modern life. It is a timely, thoughtful exploration of what it means to reclaim a lost heritage and gain a new place in today's world.

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast we welcome, from Canada, author and AI Researcher DAVID ELIOT.

The story of AI isn’t finished yet. The question is: how will you be part of it? With the unprecedented adoption of artificial intelligence and its far-reaching implications, people everywhere are witnessing the world change around them. Artificially Intelligent answers today’s most pressing questions about AI – from the fundamental to the futuristic – offering readers a new, informed worldview.
In an age of unparalleled innovation and change, artificial intelligence has become the heart of our fears, discussions, and debates. Thus, AI researcher and award-winner David Eliot takes readers on a journey through the key moments and decisions that have shaped its creation and our world. A socially driven history, the book explores its technical breakthroughs and the social forces that made them possible.
But this book isn’t just about the past – it’s about you. Artificially Intelligent invites readers to find their place in the story of AI, to understand its impact on their lives, and to decide what kind of future they want to help create.
Artificially Intelligent tells the story of the technology the way it was meant to be told: not as an exhaustive retelling of history, nor as a prophecy of doom and gloom, but as a human story that is not yet complete.Contact David Eliot at: www.DavidEliot.org

We are rolling out the red carpet once again for a distinguished professor and author, this time from the University of Central Florida, and welcoming him to the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast.

The Paradox of Passion: How Rewards Covertly Control Motivation challenges conventional wisdom about motivation. It reveals why legacy research findings are often misinterpreted and overgeneralized, leading to unrealistic beliefs about the self and others that foster ineffective strategy use impeding optimal learning and performance. The book provides cross-disciplinary evidence emphasizing the essential role of rewards as a biological and behavioral driver of motivation. It challenges the clichéd idea of intrinsic motivation, pointing out the flaws in pursuing passion and purpose without considering how the brain regulates motivation through personalized rewards. Evidence reveals that a singular focus on passion is an unattainable ideal, akin to a mythical "motivation unicorn." Instead of hopes and dreams, the book offers practical insights and research-based strategies for enhancing learning and performance by effectively leveraging how the brain uses innate reward pathways to get what we want and sometimes obtain what we need. This book is availableright now, wherever books are sold, and it was a delight to have Dr. Bobby Hoffman on our show indeed!

Although it has been way too long since our last visit with the son of legendary CREAM drummer GINGER BAKER, our guest today on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast is one of the best drummers on the music scene today.

KOFI BAKER has impeccable credentials. He certainly is the son of legendary drummer and musician, Ginger Baker, which is evident the moment you hear or see Kofi play. The DNA is unmistakable.

But Kofi has his own unique approach to playing and, with his uncompromising daily practicing regime, no wonder he has forged his own long and distinguished career working with many other legendary musicians such as Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Roger Waters, Nile Rogers, Tom Jones, Jack Bruce, Steve Marriott, Uli Jon Roth and many more. Join us today, at your own schedule, on any major podcast carrier and listen right now to this historic edition of Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast. Will we be discussing his legendary Dad, drummer Ginger Baker? The odds are extremely good but first let's get to the kitchen and make some healthy smoothies as we get the show started. Kofi is also performing in concert worldwide so check all of your local listings, as well as www.KofiBaker.com to get tickets in your respective city or town.

Joining us this week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast are both authors of a remarkable new book.The Parenthood Advantage reveals how becoming a parent isn’t a setback to a thriving career but a catalyst for developing the resilience, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills today’s organizations need most. Drawing on research, interviews, and real-world examples, authors Mason Donovan and Mark Kaplan show how companies that genuinely support working parents don’t just do the right thing — they gain a strategic edge. This book reframes parental leave, caregiving, and work-life balance as business imperatives, offering a roadmap for building corporate cultures that value, retain, and grow talent by seeing parenthood for what it truly is: an advantage. Buy this book wherever books are sold including Amazon.

Rick Flynn Presents - The Worldwide Podcast Episode 255 (Show 3 of 3)

with RONALD "ROCK" LASTER

"The Master Music Blaster"

Reflections of Ron's 26-Year career with one of the finest entertainers in the world JAMES BROWN.Currently Ron (Rock) Laster is considered one of the top Funk guitarists in the USA. He continues to write and produce music as well as tour with his own band. We are proud to have him, once again, on this very special and extremely historical set of three enlightening shows which can, and will, go down in Funk history for the word to hear and remember. This show was recorded on August 27, 2025.