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The Rick Burgess Show is where bold talk meets big laughs every weekday morning. Hosted by Rick Burgess, alongside Head Producer Calvin “Speedy” Wilburn, Content Producer Eddie “Van” Adler, and Rick’s brother, Greg Burgess, this crew has been shaking things up for over 30 years. Together, they bring humor, insight, and a refreshing voice of reason into a sometimes unreasonable world.

Airing live from 5:00 am to 10:00 am CT across 70+ U.S. radio stations, The Rick Burgess Show also streams on TuneIn, and YouTube, with daily archives available on podcast platforms and YouTube. From comedy and guest interviews to candid stories from everyday life, the show dives into all topics unapologetically, keeping listeners engaged, entertained, and always wondering what might happen next.

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Today · 1 hr 23 min
Rollercoaster Tragedy & Animal Attacks | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 10/13/26
An Atlanta man died after falling from the Goliath hyper-coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. There's more info about the man who jumped into the tiger enclosure in England. An Australian surfer survives a shark attack, but it costs him his leg. We watch a team of 25 men take on a single bull in Portugal, and the bull almost wins. A Berkeley chemical engineer who suffered years of unexplained illness discovers that her co-worker was poisoning her food and water. In politics, Trump kicks out a protester at an Ohio rally, checks out a male senator's backside, then brings Jake Paul out for a speech. A Democratic county council candidate gives a drunken interview that reminds us of our early twenties. SPONSOR: -- POLL WATCH -- November is coming fast, and control of Congress is on the ballot. Between now and Election Day, the noise about what Americans think and what the latest polls mean will only get louder. Poll Watch from Blaze Media offers a direct way to follow the midterms: pick a state, track the races that matter, and see the public polling behind the numbers. It’s included with every BlazeTV+ subscription.Watch The Rick Burgess Show commercial-free on BlazeTV+, along with the full slate of programming, while supporting open conversations about faith, family, culture, and politics. Go to https://www.BLAZETV.COM/RICK and use promo code POLLWATCH40 for $40 off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Yesterday · 3 hr 14 min
The Rick Burgess Show | 10/13/26 | Ep. 431
SPONSOR: -- POLL WATCH -- November is coming fast, and control of Congress is on the ballot. Between now and Election Day, the noise about what Americans think and what the latest polls mean will only get louder. Poll Watch from Blaze Media offers a direct way to follow the midterms: pick a state, track the races that matter, and see the public polling behind the numbers. It’s included with every BlazeTV+ subscription.Watch The Rick Burgess Show commercial-free on BlazeTV+, along with the full slate of programming, while supporting open conversations about faith, family, culture, and politics. Go to https://www.BLAZETV.COM/RICK and use promo code POLLWATCH40 for $40 off. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 1 hr 40 min
Alabama Hit by Isaias/Georgia | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 10/12/26
Alabama loses to Georgia in a hard-hitting and controversial game. Did the refs turn the tide? Should Alabama have done more to win? We hear from the biggest Alabama fan out there to set the record straight. Hurricane Isaias ripped through the Gulf Coast states over the weekend. Who took the biggest hits? We lost power for several hours, but no harm, no foul. We recap our latest live show tour stop in Huntsville and hear from those who attended. Ella Langley cancels a concert over fears of a terror threat. In politics, Kid Rock and Mike Tyson make appearances at Trump rallies. James Talarico resurfaces after going MIA for over a week. SPONSOR: -- POLL WATCH -- November is coming fast, and control of Congress is on the ballot. Between now and Election Day, the noise about what Americans think and what the latest polls mean will only get louder. Poll Watch from Blaze Media offers a direct way to follow the midterms: pick a state, track the races that matter, and see the public polling behind the numbers. It’s included with every BlazeTV+ subscription.Watch The Rick Burgess Show commercial-free on BlazeTV+, along with the full slate of programming, while supporting open conversations about faith, family, culture, and politics. Go to https://www.BLAZETV.COM/RICK and use promo code POLLWATCH40 for $40 off. SPONSOR: -- VOICE OF THE MARTYS -- At Voice of the Martys, we serve persecuted Christians — those who suffer not just because the world is broken, but because they boldly follow Jesus in places where doing so could cost them everything. We respond when Christians are persecuted for their faith — providing help through emergency aid, medical care, housing, Bibles, and spiritual encouragement, especially to families of martyrs and those rebuilding their lives after persecution. For more information and to encourage and empower Christians to fulfill the Great Commission in areas of the world where they are persecuted for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ GO TO: https://www.vom.org/RICK26 SPONSOR: - - The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! - - Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monday · 3 hr 17 min
The Rick Burgess Show | 10/12/26 | Ep. 430
SPONSOR: -- POLL WATCH -- November is coming fast, and control of Congress is on the ballot. Between now and Election Day, the noise about what Americans think and what the latest polls mean will only get louder. Poll Watch from Blaze Media offers a direct way to follow the midterms: pick a state, track the races that matter, and see the public polling behind the numbers. It’s included with every BlazeTV+ subscription.Watch The Rick Burgess Show commercial-free on BlazeTV+, along with the full slate of programming, while supporting open conversations about faith, family, culture, and politics. Go to https://www.BLAZETV.COM/RICK and use promo code POLLWATCH40 for $40 off. SPONSOR: -- VOICE OF THE MARTYS -- At Voice of the Martys, we serve persecuted Christians — those who suffer not just because the world is broken, but because they boldly follow Jesus in places where doing so could cost them everything. We respond when Christians are persecuted for their faith — providing help through emergency aid, medical care, housing, Bibles, and spiritual encouragement, especially to families of martyrs and those rebuilding their lives after persecution. For more information and to encourage and empower Christians to fulfill the Great Commission in areas of the world where they are persecuted for sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ GO TO: https://www.vom.org/RICK26 SPONSOR: - - The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! - - Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Saturday · 51 min
Rick & Bubba's Greatest Hits - Ep. 86
The Rick & Bubba Show brought radio gold to the airwaves for over 30 years. The Rick & Bubba Show brought radio gold to the airwaves for over 30 years. Now you can relive the greatest moments every week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Friday · 1 hr 33 min
Is Alabama Ready for Isaias/Georgia? | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 10/9/26
The nation is watching as Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall later today. And more importantly, the nation is also watching as Alabama prepares to take on Georgia in Tuscaloosa. OK, maybe we need to adjust our priorities. We look at the upcoming clashes. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announces that the execution of convicted Fort Hood terrorist Nidal Hasan will be publicly broadcast. There's an upcoming R-rated movie hitting theaters that is visually 100% made by AI. What does this mean for the future of cinema? A 75-year-old wrestling referee in Mexico is dead after a wrestler hit him with a pile driver in the middle of a match. Canadian athlete DonnaJean Wilde, 61, has broken her own world record by planking for more than five hours. Meanwhile, we can't make it five minutes. SPONSOR: - - The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! - - Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Friday · 3 hr 12 min
The Rick Burgess Show | 10/9/26 | Ep. 429
SPONSOR: - - The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! - - Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thursday · 1 hr 31 min
FBI Thwarts Mall of America Threat | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 10/8/26
The FBI arrested an 18-year-old in Minnesota for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired terror attack at the Mall of America. FBI agents monitored the teen for nearly two years and arrested him after selling him an AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition during a sting operation. President Trump announces Trump Accounts will be expanded to every single child in America. Michael and Susan Dell are in the Oval Office during the announcement, and that really sidetracks us. What is next for Christa Pike? David Lee Roth freaks us out. In sports, the Yankees season is over after a game-tying home run was overturned due to fan interference. And the most popular toy this season really stinks. SPONSOR: - - The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! - - Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Thursday · 3 hr 12 min
The Rick Burgess Show | 10/8/26 | Ep. 428
SPONSOR: - - The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! - - Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 7 · 57 min
Philemon 1-7 | Bible Study by Rick Burgess | 10/7/26
*Weekly Bible Study Now Available on YouTube* YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/TRVmZzF3nS4 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 7 · 1 hr 30 min
France Burns, Isaias Looms | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 10/7/26
France is burning as far-left riots shut down nearly 900 schools while the violence continues to escalate. Who is behind the riots, and is America next? We look back at the horrific events of the October 7 attack on Israel three years ago. We check in with meteorologist James Spann as Tropical Storm Isaias looms in the gulf. Tom Cruise experiences a rare box-office bomb as "Digger" is set to lose as much as $150 million. Rick laments returning to his workout plan after a week-long cruise. SPONSOR: - - The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! -- Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 7 · 3 hr 12 min
The Rick Burgess Show | 10/7/26 | Ep. 427
SPONSOR: -- The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! -- Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 6 · 1 hr 58 min
Red Dye Diesel, Russian Plague| The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 10/6/26
Trump signs an executive order that temporarily lifts restrictions on red-dyed diesel. We have a trucker in the studio audience help explain the impact of lifting the ban. A 28-year-old laboratory technician in Siberia died of severe pneumonia of unknown origin following unconfirmed reports of a lab accident involving plague bacteria. We look back to the mania of COVID and warn the audience to keep calm and keep the Constitution. Also, don't believe any news coming out of Russia, good or bad. A Donato's Pizza robot booth makes pizza in six minutes with no humans involved, except for the eating. Televangelist Jim Bakker passes away at age 86. We look at his rise and fall and rise and fall. SPONSOR: - - The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! -- Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 6 · 3 hr 12 min
The Rick Burgess Show | 10/6/26 | Ep. 426
SPONSOR: -- The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! -- Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 5 · 2 hr 6 min
Rick Is Back! (So Is Bama?) | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 10/5/26
Rick is back from the fan cruise with tales of tourism, travel, trouble, and toil. And great memories, of course. He has stories from Croatia and Venice, where he was yesterday, but he's back with us live in Birmingham today. In sports, Alabama defeats Mississippi State in Starkville, which has us asking if Bama is back. Florida falls to Missouri. The Padres are down two games to the Brewers in the MLB playoffs, but Game 1 was due to an unbelievable fluke. Trump announces that he is moving the U.S. Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Huntsville again. And speaking of POTUS and Alabama, Trump announces he will attend the Georgia vs. Alabama game this coming Saturday. Also, comedian Theo Von cuddles up to communism, and it's really bumming us out, man. SPONSOR: - - The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! -- Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 5 · 3 hr 12 min
The Rick Burgess Show | 10/5/26 | Ep. 425
SPONSOR: -- The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! -- Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 3 · 56 min
Rick & Bubba's Greatest Hits - Ep. 85
The Rick & Bubba Show brought radio gold to the airwaves for over 30 years. The Rick & Bubba Show brought radio gold to the airwaves for over 30 years. Now you can relive the greatest moments every week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 2 · 2 hr 2 min
Fun Zone Friday with Gerald Cates | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 10/2/26
Rick should return Monday from his Mediterranean cruise, but today is a Fun Zone Friday as the rest of the gang are joined by longtime friend Gerald Cates. He's here to share stories of growing up with the Burgess boys, fighting fires, and being a grandfather. We look at the latest MLB playoff results and preview the upcoming college football matchups. Michael McDonald makes a great case for the benefits of adoption. Trump hits Oklahoma on his way to Alabama. SPONSOR: - - The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! -- Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 2 · 3 hr 12 min
The Rick Burgess Show | 10/2/26 | Ep. 424
SPONSOR: -- The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! -- Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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October 1 · 1 hr 39 min
Rick & Sherri Cruise: Short Shorts & Speed Boats | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 10/1/26
Rick and Sherri join us live from Italy as they continue their Mediterranean cruise aboard the Oceania Allura cruise ship while Speedy, Greg, and Adler hold it down in the studio. In sports, more sweeps and celebrations as MLB Wild Card action continues. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) has paused all executions for the remainder of 2026 following a failed lethal injection attempt on Christa Pike, who survived two doses of execution drugs. We ask how this happened and search for answers. And it's October 1, so we discuss Halloween decoration etiquette. SPONSOR: -- The "Are You Ready?" Tour is HERE !!! -- Comedy! Music! Live Games! Special Guests! It's all COMING to a City NEAR YOU!!! GET TICKETS & MORE INFO HERE: https://rickburgessshow.com/live-tour/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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