• RIP Partner - Farewell to Rick Sommers
    Oct 30 2023

    In this final episode, Chris pays homage to Rick Sommers, his partner on the show and dear friend, who tragically passed away in September. With a heavy heart Chris shares his thoughts and feelings about his friendship with Rick. He's joined by frequent guest of the show, comedian Scott Blakeman, as well as sharing some other words from friends expressing their thoughts about Rick. I hope you all have a listen to the show as we say farewell. A huge thank you to all who followed us and listened in since March of 2020. We both really appreciated your loyalty and support.

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    28 mins
  • Life Goes By In A Snap-ple!
    Feb 25 2023

    On this episode of Middle Age Warriors Rick has an honest sit down chat with a true warrior. Many remember her as the Snapple Lady, but Wendy Kaufman is much more than that. Find out where she's been and what she's up to on this latest episode of Middle Age Warriors. It's quite the story of struggle and loss and survival!

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    25 mins
  • A Story of Loss & Recovery
    Feb 3 2023

    Show 100 for the Middle Age Warriors features a wife's story of loss and tragedy with the passing of her husband. Sara Brady, Crisis Communication expert and public relations pro speaks about her project in dealing with grief and life after losing your partner. It's some very frank conversation, but honest and hopefully helpful for those dealing with the same situation. It might also give some of us food for thought in how we would handle this in our futures.

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    44 mins
  • What's New - Happy 2023!
    Jan 11 2023

    The Middle Age Warriors Chris & Rick catch up from the holidays and their New Years celebrations. Then the conversation turns to politics, sports, movies etc.

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    25 mins
  • Catching Up With a Woman of All Trades - Valerie Smaldone
    Nov 23 2022

    The voice of the Middle Age Warrior's, Valerie Smaldone stops by to fill us in on what she's been up to lately. It's plenty!
    Spreading her wings and pushing her talents in her latest adventure, Valerie discusses her experience of directing a very special Holiday themed motion picture, The Thursday Night Club. The timing for this film couldn't be better. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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    35 mins
  • Peter Fogel: "Til Death Do Us Part.....You First! "
    Nov 8 2022

    Win Free Tickets to an off-Broadway Show on Middle Age Warriors. This Friday/Saturday - November 11-12.
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    On this week's Middle Age Warriors with Chris and Rick they are joined with comedian, author, motivational speaker and much more, Peter Fogel. Peter is in an off Broadway one man show directed by Chaz Palminteri “Til Death Do Us Part…You First! ”. His comedic perspective on the challenges of relationships and commitment will have you laughing, but also perhaps thinking about your own relationship history.

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    38 mins
  • Looking For Laughter In a Not So Funny Time
    Oct 25 2022

    Frequent guest and friend of Middle Age Warriors, comedian Scott Blakeman, discusses the challenges of being funny in these very trying times. The bounceback from the pandemic has been a rough road and Scott shares with Rick & Chris the tightrope walk of comedy in today's world. There's also sports talk, as Chris & Scott lament over the Mets disappointment, but try to find light in the NY Jets surprising start.

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    34 mins
  • Covid: It's Not Over Yet...
    Oct 17 2022

    Sidelined for over a month by Covid, Rick makes his return with Chris on the Middle Age Warriors. Rick talks about the battle and the guys catch up on MLB playoff surprises as well as the surprising start of the NY football season.

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    27 mins