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.

Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast Episode 254 "Funk History in the making"

"This is exactly like a weight being lifted off my shoulders" Podcast Show Host RICK FLYNN (As told to 26-year James Brown Guitarist RONALD "ROCK" LASTER "The Master Music Blaster"). This funk music historical show was recorded on August 27, 2025 and isn't it about time we did so? This show is not able to be told by anyone else unless you have lived the exact same life yourself. Listen to history in the making and answer this important question for yourself! Could it ever be duplicated by anyone else? We sincerely doubt it. This show contains the 100% true tales, that no one else on earth can tell, about RICK FLYNN, ZAPP FEATURING ROGER, and the man so nice they named him twice BOOTSY COLLINS. For those interested in Rick Flynn's 1994 published article on the history of "The Godfather of Soul" JAMES BROWN and how his career was given a much needed "Shot in the Arm" which completely turned James Brown's life around, and gave him his first new hit record in fifteen years, you are able to read the true story for free at: www.DanHartman.com/Memories of Dan/ Rick Flynn.

Copyright © 2025 RICK FLYNN PRODUCTIONS - ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Funk history in the making! The Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast welcomes back our friend and brother RONALD "ROCK" LASTER - "The Master Music Blaster". This is a show and a great guest you absolutely do not want to miss! After 26 very good years, with James Brown, it seems there are more stories and tales from the stage than what could fit in a typical hour-long show. Here is Show #1 of 3 in which we will learn even more about this Soul and Funk icon than we did the last time he appeared on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast. Show #2 of 3 (Episode 254) will largely contain stories from the far reaching and legendary history of podcast show host RICK FLYNN along with his years with ZAPP featuring ROGER and the legendary BOOTSY COLLINS. Finally, Show #3 of 3 (Episode 255) will wrap up a complete hour as we close out this historical presentation of the crazy, but true, funky tales and history about what is now considered to be one of the finest guitarists in the history of Funk music RONALD "ROCK" LASTER "The Master Music Blaster".

Although we have featured this wonderful guest and journalist on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast before we have made the decision to rewind this episode so even more audience members can experience this brilliant and highly gifted writer and journalist CLAUDIA ROWE.

Longlisted for the 2025 National Book Awards in Nonfiction

“An immersive, devastating look at foster children’s lives.” (Seattle Times)
A compelling exploration of the broken American foster care system, told through the stories of six former foster youth. This powerful narrative nonfiction book delves into the systemic failures that lead many foster children into the criminal justice system, highlighting the urgent need for reform.
​This book is a must-read for anyone interested in child welfare, social justice, and the transformative power of the best narrative nonfiction.
In Wards of the State, award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe's storytelling is both vivid and unflinching, offering readers a deep understanding of the foster care-to-prison pipeline. Through interviews with psychologists, advocates, judges, and the former foster children themselves, Rowe paints a heartbreaking picture of the lives shaped by this broken system.

Contact Claudia at www.ClaudiaRowe.com

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents Confessions of a Show Biz Kid podcast we welcome Road Manager to the Stars CARL MILLER.

Carl Miller was Cat Stevens' road manager and worked in various roles with a who's-who of other big names from Iron Maiden to the Kirov Ballet. He sat down to compile stories narrated by his contemporaries from the world of rock n roll -- and got more than he bargained for.

Review:

I have been in the rock business for over fifty years. In that time I've seen and heard many funny and crazy things. Here are but a few.

Ian Hill, Judas Priest

Boy this book wherever books are sold including Amazon.