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Criminal Justice EvolutionPickleball Behind Bars with Roger BelAirIn this week's episode, Patrick talks with Roger BelAir – a retired finance executive who introduced pickleball to jails and prisons. They trace how one visit turned into requests from facilities nationwide, leading to front-page USA Today coverage in 2018.Criminal Justice EvolutionEpisode 758November 26th, 2025A special thanks to YOU. The criminal justice / first responder professional. Thank you for what you do every day for our communities. Remember you are honored, cherished, and loved. Keep up the good work and please be safe.To inquire about Frontline Focus, my new co...
2025-11-2637 min
Faro del NorteFaro del Norte 12, 18-11-2025: Grandes nombres (Mavis Staples, Everything but the Girl, Khruangbin) y otros a descubrirUna docena. Esas son los programas que van hasta ahora de Faro del Norte. Hoy celebramos la efemérides con un menú musical variado que tiene, como siempre hasta ahora, músicos de disintas procedencias.
Viajaremos hasta Islandia, Australia, los Países Bajos, Suecia, Francia... Y lo haremos escuchando pop, soul, bossa nova, chanson francesa, blues, folk, canciones bailables, temas sinfónicos y cortes casi instrumentales, hechos por artistas que superan los 80 años en algún caso y otros que no tienen ni la edad legal para pedir una cerveza en su país natal.
El Disco de la Semana v...
2025-11-171h 12
2 Laids 1 SucreS2 EP3 - Gabriel Bélair - Bélair Inspection🌟 SAISON 2 – ÉPISODE 3 : GABRIEL BÉLAIR – INSPECTER POUR MIEUX BÂTIR 🔎Dans cet épisode, Roger et William reçoivent Gabriel Bélair, fondateur de Bélair Inspection, une entreprise bien ancrée dans le paysage immobilier québécois.Gabriel nous parle de ses débuts, de son passage de l’immobilier à l’inspection, et de la manière dont il a bâti une équipe à son image : professionnelle, humaine et intègre. Il a un parcours atypique et très inspirant ! Un échange vrai, sans détour, où il est autant que...
2025-11-0358 min
Ady Stewart...House Music....It's SpiritualThe Groove's Alive on 105 22.08.25 Part 2 Groovy Riddim RecordsTracklist - Groovy Riddim Records 'Master Of The Groove'1 NoOne, Maffa - Do For Love (Arena Remix)2 Lebedev (RU), Bonetti - Paradisiac Beach (Instrumental Dub)3 Groove Salvation - Until (Original Mix)4 Rio Dela Duna, Ricky Montana - Back In 1995 (Original Mix)5 Ady Stewart - Sax Machine (Rolling Mix)6 Dan Laino - I'm Trying (Original Mix)7 Ryno - Rocks My Life (Original Mix)8 Andy Faisca - Meant To Be (Original Mix)9 Ady Stewart, Chemars - Be There (Original Mix)10 Belair...
2025-08-2359 min
Ady Stewart...House Music....It's SpiritualAdy Stewart Presents Masters Of The Groove - Groovy Riddim RecordsTracklist1 NoOne, Maffa - Do For Love (Arena Remix)2 Lebedev (RU), Bonetti - Paradisiac Beach (Instrumental Dub)3 Groove Salvation - Until (Original Mix)4 Rio Dela Duna, Ricky Montana - Back In 1995 (Original Mix)5 Ady Stewart - Sax Machine (Rolling Mix)6 Dan Laino - I'm Trying (Original Mix)7 Ryno - Rocks My Life (Original Mix)8 Andy Faisca - Meant To Be (Original Mix)9 Ady Stewart, Chemars - Be There (Original Mix)10 Belair - Losing Control (Mark Coppi Remix)11...
2025-03-2059 min
Zestful AgingBringing Pickleball to Maximum Security PrisonsToday's subject checks all of the boxes I care about: helping those less fortunate, racket sports and finding purpose in our third chapter. Roger BelAir was a successful businessman (and was even on the cover of Money Magazine!) who was an avid pickleball player. One night, the show 60 Minutes aired a segment on Chicago's Cook County Jail. Roger noticed that many of the inmates were playing cards or watching TV. Being an avid pickleball player, he commented to his wife, "They should be playing pickleball. They'd not only get exercise but learn valuable "life skills" like learning...
2025-02-0844 min
The Circle of the Panda PodcastThe Power of Pickleball- Roger BelAir: Taking it Into the Prison SystemJD here. Just click this link to get a message to me. PeaceThere is something special about the sport of pickleball, and our guest on this episode put it to the test in some of the most difficult circumstances.Roger BelAir had a vision to take pickleball into the prison system. He has taken it into not just any prison system, but some of the toughest in the world.The reaction that he is getting from those that he is serving is astounding!He formed a non-profit to help support...
2025-01-171h 04
Life Lessons from Pickleball™E36: Encore! Roger BelAir: Prison Life Transformed With PickleballStart the New Year with this wonderful replay of our conversation with Roger BelAir who has helped to transform prison life. You'll hear about inmates charged with serious crimes shedding their tough exteriors and embracing the community spirit fostered by pickleball. Join us! And watch for "Pickleball In Prison" a new documentary currently in production.Music gifted to us by Ian Pedersen: @ianpedersen Contact us: www.lifelessonsfrompickleball@gmail.com Social Media Links:https://www.lifelessonsfrompickleballpodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557275391316https://www.instagram...
2024-12-3133 min
Talk CocktailCan Pickleball Change our Prisons?On this California Sun podcast I talk with Roger BelAir and Dan Ostroff who are bringing hope to California’s toughest prisons through an unlikely source: pickleball. Their upcoming documentary, “Pickleball in Prison,” explores how the simple paddle sport is transforming life behind bars, bridging gaps between inmates and staff, and fostering teamwork in high-security environments. From San Quentin to Folsom, the film captures wardens facing off against inmates across the net, revealing moments of shared humanity. I count on word of mouth to grow TALK COCKTAIL. Please consider sharing it with a friend. Send them he...
2024-08-3134 min
California Sun PodcastRoger BelAir and Dan Ostroff on pickleball in prisonRoger BelAir and Dan Ostroff are bringing hope to California's toughest prisons through an unlikely source: pickleball. Their upcoming documentary, "Pickleball in Prison," explores how the simple paddle sport is transforming life behind bars, bridging gaps between inmates and staff, and fostering teamwork in high-security environments. From San Quentin to Folsom, the film captures wardens facing off against inmates across the net, revealing moments of shared humanity.
2024-08-2234 min
The Michaela! of It AllRoger BelAir: Pickleball Behind BarsMichaela Pereira, a newcomer to Pickleball meets Pickleball coach and enthusiast Roger BelAir. After seeing a story about the Cook County Sherrif, Tom Dart wanting to make a difference in the jail house environment, this retired financial expert found inspiration. Roger envisioned pickleball as a means of teaching "life skills" in prison. On his own dime, he travelled to Chicago, rackets in hand and introduced the game to the incarcerated men. It was such a success, his program is now in prisons coast to coast - from Rikers Island to San Quentin.
2024-07-2523 min
The Michaela! of It AllRoger BelAir: Pickleball Behind BarsMichaela Pereira, a newcomer to Pickleball meets Pickleball coach and enthusiast Roger BelAir. After seeing a story about the Cook County Sherrif, Tom Dart wanting to make a difference in the jail house environment, this retired financial expert found inspiration. Roger envisioned pickleball as a means of teaching "life skills" in prison. On his own dime, he travelled to Chicago, rackets in hand and introduced the game to the incarcerated men. It was such a success, his program is now in prisons coast to coast - from Rikers Island to San Quentin.
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2024-07-2523 minLife Lessons from Pickleball™E10: Roger BelAir: Transforming Lives Behind Bars Through PickleballWhat happens when you take a beloved sport like pickleball and introduce it to some of the toughest environments in the country? Former financial professional Roger BelAir reveals his unexpected journey to bringing pickleball to prisons in this eye-opening episode. Inspired by a chance viewing of a 60 Minutes segment, Roger found himself proposing the idea to Cook County Jail and, thanks to a fortuitous moment involving Sheriff Tom Dart's daughter, was invited to teach inmates. Roger's story unfolds as he shares his initial apprehensions and the transformative power of the sport. You'll hear about inmates charged with serious crimes...
2024-07-0933 min
Everything But The Kitchen Dink Pickleball PodcastEpisode 64: Roger Belair - Prison PickleballEpisode 64: Roger Belair - Prison Pickleball
This week on Everything But The Kitchen Dink, Rob and Andy serve up legendary pickleball coach, Roger Belair. Known for his groundbreaking work in promoting the sport, Roger shares his inspiring journey of introducing pickleball into the most unlikely of places—maximum security prisons across the USA. His passion for the game and dedication to changing lives one serve at a time has earned him the respect and admiration of the pickleball community. Tune in for a mind-blowing conversation that dives deep into the transformative power of sports and the human spirit. Don't miss th...
2024-05-1850 min
The Future of PickleballFuture of Pickleball #42 - How Pickleball Has Impacted the PRISON SystemWelcome to episode 42 of the Future of Pickleball Show! In this special episode, host Paul Olson talks with Roger BelAir, a true pickleball pioneer. From exploring pickleball's journey into jail and prison systems to examining the impact of Covid-19, this episode offers valuable insights into a world many people are too familiar with. Learn about Roger's background and the pivotal role Cook County Jail - Chicago, Illinois had in spreading pickleball.
2024-04-0227 min
The Healthy PickleballerRoger BelAir- Pickleball Behind Bars: Changing Prison CultureJoin us for a captivating episode of The Healthy Pickleballer podcast, titled 'Pickleball Behind Bars: Changing Prison Culture,' as we explore the positive impact pickleball is having in the prison system. We sit down with Roger BelAir, a dedicated instructor bringing the joy of pickleball to some of the most notable high-security prisons in the country, including San Quentin, Rikers Island, Folsom, and Cook County. Discover the profound positive impact of pickleball within these incarcerated communities, where Roger's efforts are fostering behavioral changes, bridging divides, and promoting physical activity among inmates. Explore how the game of pickleball is...
2024-02-0542 min
The Pickleball Show with CurtisReese -Discuss the fast growing sport of Pickleball!Roger BelAir - Pickleball History! ----THE Pickleball show with Curtis Reese - June 30 2023Roger BelAir - Join in this amazing episode with Roger BelAir - a very successful and charismatic pickleball influencer who has introduced pickleball to many people - including the most notable philanthropy work done within American prison systems ( 60 minutes link below)
Enjoy his many stories including advice from Vince Lombardi ( yes THE Vince Lombardi) as well as the actual pickleball founders and history, as well as insights on helping others wherever their journey may take them.
We are very excited to present this episode with the great Roger Belair - please enjoy the impressive body of work from this...
2023-07-0538 min
People are the AnswerS6E7 (episode #57): Roger BelAir on how pickleball is changing prisoners’ livesIn this episode, Roger and Jeffrey discuss Roger’s career through banking, motivational speaking, and writing financial books–and how that took him to bringing Pickleball to prisons
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3eXBvHynYM0
Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker
Producer: Kait Grey
Editor: Nick Case
Learn more:
Recording date: 4/26/23
Roger:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-belair-80314111/
https://www.facebook.com/belairr/
BelAirR@gmail.com
Conscience VC:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscience-vc/
Bi...
2023-05-1753 min
Lifeslices with Steve FisherPickleball 101It has the biggest growth of any sport in the last three years. It's not baseball or football or basketball. Not even tennis or golf. It's called Pickleball and despite the funny name, it's serious business. Roger BelAir has been teaching it on courts around the country. But it's in prisons where it might be having the greatest impact.
2023-04-1028 min
Lifeslices with Steve FisherPickleball 101It has the biggest growth of any sport in the last three years. It's not baseball or football or basketball. Not even tennis or golf. It's called Pickleball and despite the funny name, it's serious business. Roger BelAir has been teaching it on courts around the country. But it's in prisons where it might be having the greatest impact.
2023-04-1028 min
Pickleball Fire Podcast160: Pickleball Behind Prison Walls with Roger BelAirHere I am in Florida on my last day at the beach. I am enjoying the sun and the weather, and I'm working on putting together this podcast episode where I interview Roger BelAir. And he is somebody who just reminded me of how fortunate I am to live my life and play Pickleball. But he has such an interesting story because he has been bringing Pickleball to people in prison. Now I have to warn you. This episode is very compelling between the story and the fact that Roger is an excellent speaker. Also he talks about his...
2022-05-1239 min
Crime RedefinedPickleball In The Penitentiary With Roger BelAirRoger BelAir is a financial whiz whose new mission is to bring the game of pickleball to as many jails and prisons as he can. Roger joins Crime Redefined to tell his story and explain why pickleball is a powerful antidote to the toxicity of incarceration. Hosted by Dion Mitchell and Mehul Anjaria. A Zero Cliff Media production. https://vurbl.com/station/crime-redefined/
2022-03-1451 min
Pickleball ProblemsEp 33 - Teaching Pickleball in Prisons with Roger BelAirParks, community centres, country clubs. When you think about where pickleball gets played and taught you probably imagine these kinds of facilities. But when Roger BelAir thinks about the sport, he's more likely to think about razor wire and surveillance cameras. That's because Roger teaches pickleball inside America's prisons.
Pickleball Problems host Mark Renneson talks with Roger about his volunteer work, what it's like to teaching 'on the inside' and why pickleball between rival gangs is so interesting to watch.
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2020-02-1237 min
Master Mind, Body & SpiritCosmometry: Exploring the Holofractal Nature of the Cosmos and Consciousness with Marshall LeffertsMarshall Lefferts is the Founder and Director of the Cosmometry Project, Board Member of the Resonance Science Foundation and President from 2006 to 2019 and Adjunct Faculty of RSF’s Resonance Academy. He was the associate Producer of Thrive – What On Earth Will It Take? and Visual Effects Co-Director of Thrive II (to be released in 2020), He was former Co-Director of the Foundation for Conscious Evolution, and a lifetime member of the Buckminster Fuller Institute and Chapel of Sacred Mirrors. He is the author of the new book Cosmometry: Exploring the Holofractal Nature of the Cosm...
2019-10-051h 23
Master Mind, Body & SpiritCosmometry: Exploring the Holofractal Nature of the Cosmos and Consciousness with Marshall LeffertsMarshall Lefferts is the Founder and Director of the Cosmometry Project, Board Member of the Resonance Science Foundation and President from 2006 to 2019 and Adjunct Faculty of RSF’s Resonance Academy.
He was the associate Producer of Thrive – What On Earth Will It Take? and Visual Effects Co-Director of Thrive II (to be released in 2020),
He was former Co-Director of the Foundation for Conscious Evolution, and a lifetime member of the Buckminster Fuller Institute and Chapel of Sacred Mirrors.
He is the author of the new book Cosmometry: Exploring the Holofractal Nature of the Cosmos.
In this episode we discuss:
The work...
2019-07-231h 23
Master Mind, Body & Spirit264 | Roger Nierengberg: Music and the Art of LeadershipRoger Nierenberg made his New York conducting debut at Avery Fisher with the Pro Arte Chorale and Orchestra. He was soon invited to conduct operas in two successive seasons at the Mostly Mozart Festival at New York’s Lincoln Center. Thereafter followed long, successful tenures as Music Director of both the Stamford Symphony in Connecticut and the Jacksonville Symphony in Florida.
Guest conducting invitations came from the National Symphony, the Opera Theatre of Saint Louis, the Detroit Symphony, and many others.
Abroad he has recorded with the London Philharmonic and conducted at both the Prague Spring Festival and the Beijing Fe...
2019-06-181h 11
S.W.Urban Night Grooves 108 - Guestmix by WillowmanReplay of Urban Night Grooves #108 featuring French DJ & producer WillowMan in the Guestmix. WillowMan has been playing for over 15 years at various (night)clubs and bars in France.
His first record came out in 2015, he has since then released more than fifty records. Some on prestigious labels such Salted Music, King Street, Lisztomania, Cyanide and more. WillowMan has recently been ranked as astists in the Traxsource Deep House Top 100 of 2018. New releases are coming up on Puro, Moiss, Gents & Dandy's and Deep End.
Tracklisting:
01. Nacho Marco – The Reach [Muak Music]
02. Rito – Old Detroit [TR Records]
03. Karl Sierra – Vibes All Night (Soledr...
2019-01-171h 01