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UP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 24 - 'Ris Mark II'Tav and Sturge join host Alan Harris in the Up The Ris studio for a look at life under 'new' management at Ris and the 5-0 win at home to Milton Utd on Saturday; there's the extended post-match interviews with Assistant Manager Stuart Blaik and centre-back Gary Connolly; Tav lights fires in 'Non-League, Mate'; and there's a round-up of recent Results and a look ahead to some tasty Fixtures in March. Still waiting on Fitzy though, think he might be stuck in traffic...
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2024-03-1147 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 23 - 'End of the Eaton Era'No apologies from the Up The Ris team for an extended special edition as Manager Mark Eaton steps out of the dugout at Ris and into the role of Director of Football after 5 years at the helm. We bring you the full post-match interviews following the 5-0 home win against Wembley FC on Saturday with Mark and Captain Josh Urquhart; a round-table with Ben and Tav about 'the Mark Eaton era'; and then an extended one-to-one interview with the man himself looking at why he's stepped down and why now; the highs and the lows of his time in...
2024-02-181h 25UP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 22 - 'Ash'Special guest Ash Yearwood joins the team for the Up The Ris Christmas Special for a look back at his time at Ris and his summer move to Beaconsfield Town. There's post-match interviews and chat from the Virginia Water match; some 'Non-League, Mate'; and Results & Fixtures. All from the award-winning Up The Ris...
Happy Christmas!
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2023-12-181h 04UP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 - CHRISTMAS COMPILATION 2023Thank you for all your support - we really appreciate it.
We hope that you've had as much fun as we've had on Up The Ris in 2023.
Here's some of the best bits from Series 2 including Non-League, Mate; Say What?; The World According the Fitzy; Mark, My Words; Stat Trumps; Fitzy's Form Guide and a whole load of other stuff inbetween...
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2023-12-1456 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 17 - 'Leighton Town Retirement Home'3pts at the weekend means it's a full-house in the Up The Ris studio as Ben, Tav and Fitzy join host Alan Harris for a look back at the last gasp win against Holyport FC at the KAMTECH Stadium on Saturday afternoon with full interviews from Manager Mark Eaton and striker Lewis Toomey; there's a special 'Non-League, Mate' featuring Ris goal scoring legend Marcus Wyllie; there's a round-up of the results & fixtures; and Ben and Fitzy get sent to the back of the class for bad behaviour; oh and listen out for another Fitzy outtake at the end...
2023-10-2952 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 16 - '30 seconds'Up The Ris brings you the full post-match interviews from Manny Williams and Manager Mark Eaton after the 2-2 home draw against Wokingham & Emmbrook in the league on Saturday afternoon.
Be warned. This episode will self-destruct 30 seconds from the end.
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2023-10-2315 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 15 - 'Quiggers Plays Pop'Man of many hats at Ris, Andy 'Quiggers' Quigley joins Alan and Tav in the Up The Ris studio for a celebration of Manager Mark Eaton's 200th match at the club; a recap on recent defeats to Flackwell Heath and Wembley FC; a rebuke from the league in 'Non-League, Mate'; a Tav-v-Quiggers head-to-head in 'Say, What?' with a 'Quiggers Plays Pop' penalty shoot-out; a look at the U18s first league win of the season and the latest Results & Fixtures.
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2023-10-171h 05UP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 14 - 'One win two words three points'Tav and Sturge join Alan in the Up The Ris studio to celebrate the win against Edgware & Kingsbury on Saturday; there's the full post-match interview with Manager Mark Eaton and another instalment of 'The World According to Fitzy'; we reminisce about Ris' 52 match unbeaten league run; and shine a light on a couple of ex-Ris players who are flying high further up the football pyramid; we've a bumper edition of 'Non-League, Mate'; the results round-up and a look ahead to the October fixtures.
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2023-10-0358 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 12 - 'Old Boys'Super striker and all-round good guy Lewis Toomey joins Ben and Alan on Up The Ris for a tentative celebration of the point at home against Burnham FC at the weekend with full version interviews with Manager Mark Eaton and Alex 'AK' Kedzierski; a few bits of 'Non-League Mate' fun; and a look at the latest results and upcoming fixtures.
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2023-09-1849 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 11 - 'Margins'It's a full-house as Ben, Tav and Fitzy join host Alan Harris to look back at the defeat against Bedfont Sports and ahead to Saturday's match against Burnham. There's more Ris 'Non-League Mate'; the lads go head-to-head in another round of 'Say What?' and stay to the very end for some Fitzy afters.
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2023-09-1248 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 10 - 'Crisis? What crisis?'Special guest Gary Connolly (check spelling...) joins Tav, Fitzy and host Alan in the Up The Ris studio to review the defeat away at Hilltop FC on Saturday with a post-match interview with keeper and Captain for the day Connor Hunt and an extended interview with Manager Mark Eaton. There's a smorgasbord of 'Non-League Mate' entries and the boys serve-up a nice little outtake. Up The Ris.
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2023-09-0451 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 9 'Re-Boot'Is Up The Ris a 'fair weather' podcast? We'll let you decide as the team looks back at a week in non-league that felt like a lifetime, from exorcising the Ardley United voodoo on Tuesday night to a Bank Holiday Weekend to forget with heavy defeats to Flackwell Heath and Milton United. But once again Ris serves up it's own generous helping of 'Non-League Mate' - so at least we got that bit right.
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2023-08-3140 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 8 'The Kitman Blues'The Up The Ris team looks back at the away matches against Reading City FC and Egham Town FC and forward to a big week to come in the League and in the FA Vase. There's a shocking home-grown 'Non-League Mate' and Ben and Tav go head-to-head in new feature 'Say What?'
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2023-08-2238 minUP THE RISEgham Town FC 19-08-23 - Combined Counties Premier Division NorthUp The Ris spoke with Manager Mark Eaton and Ris debutant and goal scorer Harvey Harry after Ris took all 3pts and registered a clean sheet on the road away at Egham Town FC this afternoon.
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2023-08-1905 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 7 - 'Fitzy's Back'Joe 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald joins Up The Ris once again for a look at the FA Cup match away at Virginia Water and the first league match of the campaign at home to Rayners Lane. Ben Sturgess finds some 'double non-league mate' and being newly-appointed 'Head of Fines' goes straight to Fitzy's head.
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2023-08-1438 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 6 - 'Captain Fantastic'Captain Fantastic Josh Urquhart joins the Up The Ris team from his Baronial Castle beside Loch Ness for a review of pre-season and a look ahead to the challenges to come. There's an interview with Manager Mark Eaton after the friendly away at Dunstable Town FC; more 'Non-League Mate' and a new, special feature 'The World According To Fitzy' (or 'TWAT Fitzy').
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2023-07-3156 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 5 - 'KAMTECH'Ben and Tav join host Alan Harris to celebrate the arrival of New Main Sponsor KAMTECH and to shine a light on the nonsense that is this year's pre-season in non-league. Manager Mark Eaton has his say and the Up The Ris team looks back at the first pre-season friendly against Holmer Green and forward to the draws for the FA Cup & FA Vase. And this week's 'Non-League Mate' really takes the biscuit...
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2023-07-1050 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 4 - 'Squad 2023/24'A cheeky bonus edition of Up The Ris as Head Coach Paul Bonham joins the team to run through the squad for the new season including the quality new coaching and player signings announced by the club so far.
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2023-06-1955 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 3 - 'Wembley Dreams'Who hasn't dreamt of lifting a trophy at Wembley Stadium? Ascot United FC Captain and all round nice guy Dan Bailey joins the Up The Ris team to talk about their FA Vase triumph at Wembley; what it takes to win the league at Step 5; and enjoying your sport into your 30s. There's a new feature ('The Beautiful Game'); and we pay tribute to Rangers legend Asher Yearwood.
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2023-06-1256 min
A Walk in the ParkA Ris Mini-sodeHello, listeners - in this “mini-sode” (which is like 25 minutes long, so maybe not so “mini” Lol), Ris talks about work, her job outside the home specifically. Hopefully nothing that gets her fired.Please listen and enjoy!
2023-06-0425 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 2 - 'The one with Ollie Bayliss'Broadcast Journalist, non-league legend and presenter of the much-loved 'Non-League Show' on BBC Three Counties Radio, Ollie Bayliss joins the Up The Ris team to talk about the end of the Non-League Show caused by nationwide changes in programming at BBC Local Radio; plus Non-League Finals Day; the non-league managerial merry-go-round; what he's looking forward to in the upcoming season; and we have a bit of fun with 'Non-League Mate'.
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2023-05-3050 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 2 Episode 1 - 'The one with the Gaffer's sunbed'Manager Mark Eaton joins the Up The Ris team to dissect this week's news that Rangers are moving from the Spartan South Midlands Premier Division to the Combined Counties Premier Division North next season; we find out Rangers' pre-season fixtures; and we get an update on player signings; and Mark delivers a 'Non-League Mate' anecdote which in itself is absolutely 'Non-League Mate'...enjoy the outtake. Sorry Gaffer.
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2023-05-1636 minUP THE RISUp The Ris - Series 1 Episode 4 - "The one with Fitzy"In this extended end of season podcast the Up The Ris team is joined by Big Joe 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald for a romp through the last two matches of 2022/23; the Awards night; Rangers' season in 'just 3 words'; the view of the fans; and interviews with Manager Mark Eaton and Captain Josh Urquhart, all with a bit of 'non-league mate' thrown in for good measure and Fitzy's big night cleaning-up at the unofficial club awards. Oh, and lots about Ash as well...and Wiktor...
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2023-04-2554 minUP THE RISUp The Ris Podcast - Series 1 Episode 1Up The Ris is the new, official Risborough Rangers FC podcast talking all things Ris on and off the pitch. Ben Sturgess and Steve Tavender join host Alan Harris in the first episode and look back at the Leighton Town and Biggleswade United matches over the Easter Weekend and forward to the 2022/23 run-in, and with a bit of Dutch sexy football thrown-in.
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2023-04-1152 minA Walk in the ParkOur 100th EpisodeWe’ve been doing this podcast for a fair amount of time at this point and have reached our official 100th episode! In honor of this accomplishment, we are trying to change up our format with some newly introduced segments to give our podcast more consistency on what you, the listener, can expect. The segments are: “Currently on Our Minds”; “Currently Consuming”; “Life Shares”; and of course, “Sports.”In this episode Ris and Babs discuss Climate Change, standards of care in the medical community, TV shows, books, and family travels to Argentina (Babs) and Italy (Ris). We talked for so long...
2023-01-2354 minA Walk in the ParkJesus Loved PicklesThis is a very special episode because Ris and Babs were podcasting in person! Ris came to visit Babs and enjoy the pool and the palm trees and partaking in pickle ball, pickle purchasing and more! And now you know - Ris and Babs love pickles and uh, so did Jesus! Please listen and enjoy!
2022-06-1241 minA Walk in the ParkHappy Hour with Ris and BabsIn this episode, Ris and Bab share a virtual happy hour and talk about life, wine, books, and Wimbledon. Tjis episode does not include MB’s Corner, as he is not old enough to drink. Lol. But don’t worry. He’ll be back in future episodes. This podcast was an on the fly decision - because that’s how we roll.Please listen and enjoy!
2021-07-0947 minA Walk in the ParkCrises Abound - Covid, Canals, and More!In this episode, Ris and Babs explore how Ris is managing her positive Covid test quarantine and existence, in general (See: The World According to Physics by Jim Al-Khalili). In MB’s Corner, we cover some of the usual MB topics - school and sports (specifically, tennis), and we delve into the world of shipping containers and the ships that transort them - specifically the one that got stuck in the Suez Canal and further compromised our already flailing global supply chain. #ThanksEvergreenPlease listen and enjoy!
2021-03-3147 minA Walk in the ParkIn Pursuit of Self: Crystals, Aging, Wine, the Future, and More!In this episode, Ris and Babs talk about crystals, Babs becoming the mom of an “official adult”, the wine that could get her through that (and that Ris will be serving at an upcooming UnParalleled Taste wine tasting), and more — before they head on over to MB’s Corner where there are a myriad of updates, and, of course talk about sports, politics, and random things, like dentist appointments. Remember to bruch and floss! But first, please listen and enjoy.
2021-03-1745 minA Walk in the ParkOprah Said What?In this episode, Ris and Babs stumble around something Oprah might have said, but didn’t actually, as well as other entertaining topics such as Escape to the Chateau - the audiobook and the television series - with the delightful Dick and Angel Strawbridge. And in MB’s Corner, MB talks with Ris and Babs about life, politics, and, of course, sports. Please listen and enjoy!
2021-03-0358 minA Walk in the ParkWe Have a New President!! (and an MB's Corner Adventure!)In this episode, Ris, Babs, and MB talk about life (theirs, specifially), hot topics (such as the second impeachment of the worst President in the history of our country), wine (Ris was doing her first Zoom wine tasting), books (Babs was going to start reading How to Be Fine, written by the By the Book podcast hosts, Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer), and in MB’s corner, sports and SO.MUCH.MORE! Please listen and enjoy.
2021-01-2046 min
Ripples In SpaceRIS: BiomassOn a long trip through interstellar space, scientists have finally answered an age-old question. Find out their fascinating discovery in "Biomass" by Corey S. Pressman.
2020-09-2009 minA Walk in the ParkThe Struggle Bus, Making Stops At...In this episode, Ris, Babs, and MB wrap up their discussions on the U.S. Open and cover other topics, such as school, Covid, the NFL, and much more. This might even be the epsiode where they discuss wiretapping and the need for a Constitutional Convention. But who can remember? Shhhhh…..
2020-09-1643 minA Walk in the ParkThe Usual: Sports, School, and PoliticsIn this episode, Ris, Babs, and MB talk about the Western & Southern Open, the US Open (the tennis one), the back-to-school experience, and, of course, politics. Please listen and enjoy!
2020-09-0125 minRipples In SpaceRIS: The Lands Where Demons TreadAera has made an incredible scientific discovery. Life on an impossibly habitable planet! However, can she convince her professor and advisor to go public with this news? Find out in Ryan Walraven's "The Land Where Demons Tread".
2020-08-3011 minA Walk in the ParkBattling For The Soul Of Our NationIn this episode Ris, Babs, and MB discuss Joe Biden’s selection of Kamala Harris as his running mate as well as the upcoming DNC Convention. It’s an all politics podcast, so it gets a bit explicit (an F Bomb or two). Please listen and enjoy!
2020-08-1736 minA Walk in the ParkToddler-in-Chief, In the Time of CovidIn this episode, Ris, Babs, and MB talk about the Toddler-in-Chief and his tweet about delaying the November election as well as his niece Mary L. Trump’s book - Too Much is Never Enough. They also talk about sports, politics, college, schools, and Covid-19 testing. Please listen and enjoy!
2020-08-0938 minRipples In SpaceRIS: Nature's Glory & Broken WorldToday RIS brings you a double feature! "Nature's Glory" by William Price and Broken World" by Warren Hilton.
2020-08-0909 minA Walk in the ParkMasks and More!In this episode, Ris, Babs, and MB dive into the ongoing Georgia Governor Brian Kemp v. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms “mask face-off”, Covid, Biden’s VP selection, and more. Please listen and enjoy!
2020-07-3146 minA Walk in the ParkSports, and Oh, SportsIn this episode, Ris, Babs, and MB spend most of their time talking about sports — high school sports and professional sports, through the Covid lens, of course. There is a bit of other entertainment - TV shows, books, and the like thrown in as well. Please listen and enjoy!
2020-07-2450 minA Walk in the ParkRemembering John LewisBabs, Ris, and MB recorded a special bonus episode in the wake of learning of John Lewis’ July 17th death. His death is truly a loss for humankind. He was a true hero, and his work is not done. Rest in Power, Mr. Lewis.“When you see something that is not right, not just, not fair, you have a moral obligation to say something … To do something. Our children and their children will ask us ‘What did you do?’ What did you say?’ “ - Rep. John Lewis, 2019.
2020-07-1922 minA Walk in the ParkBack to School, Biden, and A Bunch MoreIn this episode, Ris, Babs, and MB spend a fair amount of time discussing what Back to School looks like in Georgia, public and private. They also discuss Biden’s VP candidates. And, of course, Covid, Trump, sports, and more politics. We apologize that the sound quality is a bit low. We were tring some different recording options. Please listen and enjoy.
2020-07-131h 14Ripples In SpaceRIS: By CandlelightHelen is terribly ill, but MUST make it to St. Peter's Church to pray for her brothers currently serving in the war before it's too late. Will she make it in time? Find out in D. Scot's "By Candlelight".
2020-07-1216 minRipples In SpaceUnending Tales from the Void Season 2: Part 1Ripples in Space is back with a second season of Unending Tales from the Void!Introverted Emma is sent on a wild mission to find Max and Stewart from Season One. As she begrudgingly ventures out, she finds herself surrounded with a motley band of shipmates. Will she find Max and Stewart? Who is Solenoid? How does one survive a chip in their heart? Find out this and more as RIS continues the adventures of Unending Tales from the Void!
2020-07-0528 minRipples In SpaceRIS: The 50th BridgeJake spends one last moment with his beloved wife. Or is it really her? We hope you enjoy the tender and reflective story by James Romansky, "The 50th Bridge".
2020-06-2114 minA Walk in the ParkVoting, Vaccines, and VoicesIn this episode, Ris, Babs, and MB talk about the pathetic and embarassing Georgia primary election problems, Covid and the future vaccine, recent protests against police bruality, sports ( of course) and the loser Confederacy. We hope you can listen.
2020-06-1549 minA Walk in the ParkThis Is Not The World We WantIn this episode, Ris, Babs, and MB talk about the murder of George Floyd and the protests and rioting that have followed. They also discuss other, less significant everyday things at these times, such as, of course, sports, and more. Please listen.
2020-06-0853 minRipples In SpaceRIS: The Anti-Social NetworkThe power of words and influence is an amazing thing. Until it sparks something that seems wonderful on the surface, but in reality dooms society. Check out this rather thought-provoking piece, "The Anti-Social Network", by Liam Moran.
2020-04-2613 minRipples In SpaceRIS: Little GlowGerald is at the end. But will he go out fighting or give in? Find out in Michael Whetzel's "Little Glow".
2020-04-1214 minA Walk in the ParkIt's the End . . . of Season Two!When Ris and Babs started this podcast, they decided the seaons would be a smiliar number of epiosdes to TV sitcoms. As this is Season Two, Episode 24, this episode is the last one of this season. What does that mean? Who knows. In the middle of Season two, we launched an Audio Diary feature. If you like tha, please let us know. If you have other thoughts or suggestions, we are open to those as well!We, of course, talk about the Covid-19 epidemic in this episode, but we also discuss books, movies, TV. There is some...
2020-03-2653 minRipples In SpaceRIS: Missing ThingsIf you were the last person on Earth, what would you do? Follow the journey of the last man on Earth in the aftermath of a scientific event gone wrong. "Missing Things" by Paul Bryant.
2020-03-0813 minRipples In SpaceRIS: BoxesWhen Jerry receives the promotion of a lifetime, the job maybe isn't what he expected. Check out "Boxes" by Lisa Acerbo.
2020-03-0111 minA Walk in the ParkWe've been a little busyThis holiday season has been a busy one for Ris and Babs, so please excuse the lengthy delay between episodes. Here in the final episode of 2019, Ris and Babs share their thoughts on the topic that started it all: Politics! If you aren’t interested in politics, this mught not be the episode for you. But, if you want proof that two friends who voted for different people (Ris voted for Trump; Babs voted for Hillary) can talk about politics and still be friends? Well, then please, listen and enjoy!
2019-12-141h 16Ripples In SpaceHank and Check the CouchThe RIS Podcast is bringing you TWO shorter stories within this week! What's better than aliens abducting needy humans and sentient cellphones bashing on their owner? Check out "Hank" by Dave Pasquantonio and "Check the Couch" by Andrea Wahbe.
2019-11-1711 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep: 25 When the Pallid-Men CameWhen aliens come to offer Earth an ultimatum, a council must decide how to save the human race. Take a listen to this fun tale by Spencer Sapienza, "When the Pallid-Men Came".
2019-11-1014 minRipples In SpaceRIS: EP 24 Approaching Alpha CarrolliA lonely astronaut battles for survival in Peter Watson's Approaching Alpha Carrolli.
2019-11-0314 minRipples In SpaceRIS: Unending Tales from the Void Part 7The gang is off in space once again, on autopilot to an unknown location with an unconscious Fred and injured Max in tow. Zetquin remembers the Old Ones and plans his next moves after Atar's defeat.
2019-10-2013 minA Walk in the ParkThe Revolution Will Be PodcastedRis and Babs have a lengthier episode queued up here because the nightmare that is Trump is discussed. But there are many other things discussed as well about sports, books, pop culture. It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll. Listen and enjoy!
2019-10-121h 18Ripples In SpaceRIS EP: 23 FunctionalWhat becomes of humanity in a world ruled by robots? Find out in Eric McLaughlin's "Functional"
2019-10-0619 minRipples In SpaceRIS: Unending Tales from the Void Part 6Dr. Faraday and the gang deal with the loss of their spaceship Waffle. Zetquin creates ATAR and tasks him with retrieving the alien weapon he so desires. It's crazy...it's fun... it's part six in the saga of a robot named Fred!
2019-09-2920 minA Walk in the ParkWhat's It All About When You Sort It OutRis and Babs talk about many things in this episode: their time on 30A, the U.S. Open, the word “poppycock”, Austria - a cause for concern, and much more. It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll. Listen and enjoy!
2019-09-2840 minRipples In SpaceRIS EP: 22 A Bedtime StoryA father tells his son a more personnel bedtime story about his past. Check out Cooper Anderson's "A Bedtime Story"!
2019-09-2210 minA Walk in the ParkBeach, Brexit, and BoosRis and Babs talk about many things in this episode: their upcoming Seaside trip, tennis (of course), Trump and what a great environmentalist he is (tone dripping with sarcasm), Brexit and much more. It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll. Listen and enjoy!
2019-09-1435 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep: 21 InconclusiveWhen Silas gets the results of his DNA test, it leaves him with questions. Find out the answers with us in "Inconclusive" by Jack Smiles.
2019-09-0807 minRipples In SpaceRIS: Unending Tales from the Void Part 5While Faraday is on a quest to discover if Nathansnokia is the weapon for which Zetquin searches, Fred has an identity crisis. Max still searches for a cheeseburger.
2019-09-0125 minA Walk in the ParkEnd of Summer RamblingsRis and Babs talk about many things in this episode: sommelier course work; the Carnegies, books, and, of course, tennis. It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll. Listen and enjoy!
2019-08-3139 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep: 20 ParagonKat wants to be free but Mogul says she's not yet ready. Ready for what? Find out in this week's story, "Paragon", by Ava Galbraith.
2019-08-1810 minA Walk in the ParkThe One Where the Heat Affects Our BrainsRis and Babs talk about many things in this episode: TV, psychic dreams, tennis (of course), but there really is no review. They just got together yo review and talked about other things: church and state and Alaskan hustory. It’s always an eclectic group of tooics becuase that is how Ris and Babs roll. Listen and enjoy!
2019-08-1742 minRipples In SpaceRIS: Unending Tales from the Void Part 4As our friends Dr. Sarah Faraday, Fred, Max, Stewart and Nathansnokia hurtle through space in search of a place to restock and refuel, a sinister enemy awakens from cryo-sleep. Check out the newest addition of Unending Tales from the Void, "A Robot Named Fred".
2019-08-1117 minA Walk in the ParkThe Happenings of SummerIn this episode Ris and Babs talk tennis and the upcoming U.S. Open, books, travel, The Kennedys, and politics, specficially gun control (or lack thereof) in America and more.It’s always an ecelctic group of topics because that’s how Ris and Babss roll! Listen and enjoy!
2019-08-104h 08Ripples In SpaceRIS: Unending Tales From The Void Part 3Why is the nokia talking? Is this a situation that justifies the use of starcrackers? Aliens with purple skin? Part three of Unending Tales from the Void is quite a ride...
2019-07-2815 minA Walk in the ParkPolitics, politics, and a few other thingsIn this episode Ris and Babs continue to talk running, politics, the book about The View - Ladies Who Punch, and more! There may be a few rants by Babs along the way. ;-pIt’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll!
2019-07-2044 min2019-07-1410 minA Walk in the ParkWine, Tech Neck, and TrumpIn this episode Ris and Babs continue to talk about a Pinot Noir Blanc, Tech Neck, Trump, and more!It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll!
2019-07-1339 minRipples In SpaceRIS: Unending Tales From The Void Part 2Why is the robot named Fred? What is SolarFed? And what planet are Dr. Farraday, Max and Stewart on anyway? Find out the answers to these and other pressing questions in the second episode of Unending Tales from the Void: A Ripples in Space Podcast.
2019-06-3010 minA Walk in the ParkThank You for Your Service!In this episode Ris and Babs continue to talk about Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker as well as Ris’s recent jury duty service and their new walking loop!It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll!
2019-06-2942 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep:17 The Absolution of Tonal Gray - Being a Fable A short intense piece of fiction dealing with morals during a sci-fi war. Enjoy "The Absolution of Tonal Gray - Being a Fable" by Harry James.
2019-06-2309 minA Walk in the ParkThe Dining and Entertainment EpisodeIn this episode Ris and Babs talk about eating out, movies, Game of Thrones, Cork Dork by Bianca Bosker, and more!It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll!
2019-06-2231 minRipples In SpaceRIS: Unending Tales from the Void Part 1Max and Stewart's Search and Rescue mission for Dr. Faraday and Alex doesn't go according to plan. Check out Ripples in Space's newest form of collaborative story telling in this special podcast episode.
2019-06-1617 minA Walk in the ParkThe Grackle and The 2019 French OpenIn this episode Ris and Babs continue to discuss the “Dead Blackbird”, Rock painting, the 2019 French Open, and A LOT more about tennis.It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll!
2019-06-1542 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep15: FilteredThe next step for mankind....extinction. Check out the fate of the future in "Filtered" by Kathleen Evans.
2019-06-0910 minA Walk in the ParkThe Dead Blackbird EpisodeIn this episode, Ris and Babs talk about biblical weather, various TV shows, David Spade, Canada, Babs’ move, politics, Pete Buttigieg, the dead blackbird - and so much more!It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll!It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll!
2019-06-0840 minA Walk in the ParkWhere in the World...In this episode, Ris and Babs talk about Babs’ pending move, U.S. politics, Canada, trip planning and much more. It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll!
2019-06-0126 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep13: The RetrievalWhen present comes to face the past, what ghostly memories will be brought to light? Find out in the "The Retrieval" by Rosalie Viper.
2019-05-2611 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep12: Future AppleDerrick gets the chance to get advice from his future self in a rather unexpected way in "Future Apple" by Chris Hannas.
2019-05-1917 minA Walk in the ParkMargaritas and the MadnessIn this episode, we fixate on margaritas. We hear from Babs’ husband Jonathan about seeing Bob Dylan in Vienna. Ris launched a new “Like or Dislike” segment, and that kind of devolved into madness. It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll!
2019-05-1127 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep11: Driving SchoolSelf-Driving cars are in and manual cars are out in Jim O'Loughlin's "Driving School".
2019-05-0514 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep:10 Township Supervisor's LamentThe fate of humanity rests on the shoulder's of poor Burt in Michael A. Clark's "Township Supervisor's Lament".*This episode does contain some explicit language.*
2019-04-2816 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep:9 The Code of 3 TentaclesForget interviewing a vampire; check out this interview with a Xymorth from Trappist 1-h in John Daugherty's "The Code of 3 Tentacles".
2019-04-2114 minA Walk in the ParkThe Season One FinaleRis and Babs decided that this is where Season One will end. In this episode, they discussed moms on the WTA, Tease TeaTox, Factuflness by Hans Rosling, a Google Maps and Google Earth fail, Sucking the marrow out of life, The Mueller Report, and so much more! It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll!
2019-04-181h 45Ripples In SpaceRIS Ep:8 AsteriaThe government is colonizing the moon to save the world...….or is it? Find out what is really going on in this piece by David Collins.
2019-04-1418 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep:7 Shame and Apprehension SoarsRobot pranksters are on the tear in "Shame" by Mark Thomas. Doubts and fears of a younger come to haunt him in Patrick W. Gibson's "Apprehension Soars".
2019-04-0721 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep6: Ashkar the Sky WatcherCavemen and time are not what they seem in this story by Bruce La Rue.
2019-03-3112 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep5: Final MissionThings in space aren't always what they seem. Tune into Margaret Apostolis's piece, Final Mission. Be sure to like us Facebook and Instagram.
2019-03-2413 minA Walk in the ParkRis and Babs Talk College, Capitalism, and More!In this episode, we discuss rising anti-college sentiment, vocational schools, Trump’s “National Emergency”, travel, other podcasts, food, capitalism, the NFL, tennis, and so much more. It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll!
2019-03-201h 12Ripples In SpaceRIS Ep4: Making the Music and LuggageWe're back with not 1, but 2 stories today! Making the Music by Leslie Soule and Luggage by J. Ray Paradiso.
2019-03-1713 minA Walk in the ParkOh, What A World, What A WorldIn this episode, we discuss wind and the future of energy in the United States, AOC, the lack of UCC churches in the metro Atlanta area, the United Methodist Church, houses for sale in the ‘hood, August’s gig, Ris playing in a band, Vvivan’s terrifying gymnastics meet, and so much more. It’s always an eclectic group of topics because that is how Ris and Babs roll!
2019-03-131h 37Ripples In SpaceRIS Ep3: Glass Houses on Fault LinesWe're back with another great piece, this time by Katie Krantz! Be sure to check out RipplesinSpace.com for more science fiction.
2019-03-1014 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep2: The ShufflerFeaturing episode 2 - The Shuffler by John Waterfall. Check out Ripplesinspace.com for more science fiction short stories.
2019-03-0311 minRipples In SpaceRIS Ep1: Welcome to Ripples in SpaceRipples in Space is launching a podcast to run in tandem with their online journal. Check this sneak peak of what is to come. This episode is presented by two RIS members John Davis and Kate Ragan.
2019-01-2614 min