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Strange Encounters with Rick Burgess

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Angels and demons are real, and the Bible tells us exactly how to approach their existence. This is not about Bigfoot, space aliens, or the Loch Ness Monster. This is about encountering the supernatural. Come along as we search for the truth, hear stories from people with firsthand experience, and win the spiritual war going on around us on this premiere episode of "Strange Encounters."

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Ep 162 | Miss UAB Is Stomping Out ALS | Emma Terry

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2023/06/02

Emma Terry is a 20-year-old woman on a mission. She is a student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham studying accounting and finance with plans to attend law school. Emma is also the current Miss UAB and has launched a community service initiative with the goal of "Stomping Out ALS." Emma's grandfather has ALS, and through her experience as a caregiver, Emma has gained the desire to be an advocate for spreading awareness and finding a cure. May is ALS Awareness month, so tune in and hear how

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Ep 161 | The Guitarist Behind That Muscle Shoals...

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2023/05/13

Travis Wammack is a legendary guitarist and recording artist whose guitar licks have been featured on an estimated 60 million records sold. He was the first to develop and use the fuzz tone for an electric guitar. At the age of 16, he had his 1963 number-one hit, “Scratchy,” and by 1969, Wammack’s skills landed him in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. There he teamed up with legendary producer Rick Hall at FAME Studios to record songs with Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Little Richard, Mac Davis, Clarence

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Ep 160 | How to Get over 1 Million Subscribers |...

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2023/05/06

Andrew Parker, aka "Wafellow," has made his mark on the social media landscape. With his videos — featuring magic for strangers, challenging escapes, juggling fire, and movie reviews — Andrew has gained over 1 million subscribers on YouTube and half a million more on Instagram and TikTok. How did Andrew go from being a mild-mannered high schooler from Alabama to a social media influencer living in Los Angeles? Find out the secret to his success (but not his magic tricks) on this episode of "Rick &

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Ep 159 | The Inspiring True Story of 'Sean of the...

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2023/04/29

Sean Dietrich is a columnist, novelist, and performer known for his commentary on life in rural America. He dropped out of school shortly after his father killed himself when Sean was not yet 12 years old. Through hard work and by the grace of God, Sean has risen from that tragedy. He now writes a blog entry every day that is read by an estimated 125,000 people, and he will perform at the Grand Ole Opry for the second time in June. Hear the inspiring true story of "Sean of the South" on this episode

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Ep 158 | Shane & Shane Sing for an Audience of One

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2023/04/22

Even though they can fill stadiums with fans on their concert tours, worship music artists Shane & Shane have not let success change their desire to glorify God instead of themselves. They do so by writing music that is biblically based, lyrically rich, and above all true. Shane & Shane sing for an audience of one and invite you join in. Hear the story of how they got their start and how God continues to bless their journey on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Sponsor: MANSCAPED® now has

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Ep 157 | 52 Years of Three on a String | Jerry Ryan

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2023/04/15

When you think of the longest-running bands in history, there's the Rolling Stones, there's Aerosmith, and then there's Three on a String. We sit down with founding member Jerry Ryan as he looks back on 52 years of Three on a String. The legendary bluegrass band's recent induction into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame puts them alongside legends like Lionel Richie and Alabama. Jerry tells us what it all was like to go from playing tiny clubs to performing for Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush on this

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Ep 156 | There's No Common Ground on a Slippery Slope...

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2023/04/08

Truth is under attack, and feelings are being placed above facts. Jason Whitlock has seen it throughout his broadcasting career, and it's now worse than ever. From the trans movement's denial of truth to the widespread celebration of the victim mentality, Jason Whitlock has seen enough. There's no common ground to be found on a slippery slope. Jason calls on Christians to unite and live what they claim on this timely and inspirational episode of Rick & Bubba University! Sponsor: Patriot Mobile - We

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Ep 155 | What's Really Happening at Skinwalker Ranch...

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2023/04/01

Dr. Travis Taylor returns to Rick & Bubba University to discuss his continued search to find out what's really happening at Skinwalker Ranch. Travis is a scientist, engineer, author, TV host, and investigator. Yet he can't explain some of the things he has witnessed and documented at the world's most mysterious hot spot for paranormal phenomena. Take a deep dive into the unknown world of UFOs, UAPs, portals, aliens, and all things paranormal with Travis Taylor on this episode of Rick & Bubba

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Ep 154 | Missing 411: The UFO Connection | David...

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2023/03/18

Investigator and former police officer David Paulides joins us again to discuss his latest project, "Missing 411: The UFO Connection." This time he investigates the documented disappearances of elk and elk hunters in the wilderness. Some have vanished without a trace, and others returned to tell the tale. Is it UFOs, top-secret military operations, or something else? Hear firsthand accounts and search for answers with David Paulides on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University." Sponsors: Ladder is

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Ep 153 | Long COVID or Something Else? | Dr. Jordan...

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2023/03/11

Have you experienced chest pains, headaches, brain fog, or chronic fatigue after a COVID diagnosis? Many have. This week, Dr. Jordan Vaughn returns to the podcast with more COVID information without political bias. Dr. Vaughn is the CEO of MedHelp Clinics, whose numerous locations have treated over 15,000 COVID patients. He has seen the long-term effects of the spike protein, both from the vaccine and the disease, and gives insight on how to identify and treat those complications. Go under the

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Ep 152 | Jon Brennan: The MTV Christian Cowboy &...

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2023/02/25

When Jon Brennan signed up to be on MTV's "The Real World: Los Angeles" at the age of 18, he didn't know that his cowboy hat and Christian faith would launch him to national stardom. Jon was part of a brand-new genre of television called "reality TV," and at that young age, he became a national spokesperson for conservative viewpoints. Initially, he got pushback from producers and the cast, but his housemates and the nation soon grew to love and understand the MTV Cowboy. Hear about that journey and

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Ep 151 | Deer-Tracking Dog Shows God's Incredible...

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2023/02/18

What happens when a hunter accidentally makes a bad shot? Usually the injured deer is lost and dies in the wild after several painful days or even weeks. That's why outdoorsman Brian Morris launched South Alabama Deer Tracking Services. He and his son, Briar, with their dog, Gator, have tracked and recovered hundreds of deer that otherwise would have suffered and gone to waste. Brian shares the tricks of the trade and shows God's incredible design in creation and our duty to manage and maintain it

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Ep 150 | Vaccines & Blood Clots: The Undeniable Truth...

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2023/02/11

Dr. Jordan Vaughn is the CEO of MedHelp Clinics, whose numerous locations have treated over 15,000 COVID patients. During the height of the pandemic, Dr. Vaughn saw how fear was being used to scare medical professionals into pursuing one method of treatment. He has seen the risks associated with the vaccines and heard the lies told by Fauci, the CDC, and Big Pharma while they ignored published medical data. Go under the microscope with Dr. Jordan Vaughn and learn the truth about COVID-19 and the

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Ep 149 | Level Up: Chad Slade's Journey from Moody to...

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2023/01/28

Chad Slade went from playing football at a small high school in Moody, Alabama, to playing for Auburn in the SEC and then finally in the NFL for the Texans and the Giants. Hear Chad describe what it was like being recruited, winning a national championship, and leveling up all the way to play with the pros on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Sponsor: Tommy John: Tommy John is here to keep you comfortable. Treat yourself and upgrade to a few pairs of Tommy John underwear in the softest,

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Ep 148 | Worship Wars: Good Songs with Bad Theology |...

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2023/01/21

Should we really describe God as "reckless" in a worship song? Should we sing songs written by sinful songwriters? Music Pastor Kirkwood Bullis joins us to discuss the "worship wars" of the '70s and the continuing debate regarding today's Christian music. Hear the truth about good songs with bad theology on this episode of "Rick & Bubba University"! Manscaped: Manscaped nows sells beard products! They are once again revolutionizing Men’s grooming with the brand new Beard Hedger Pro Kit. From a beard

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Ep 148 | What Happens to Lost Airline Luggage? |...

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2023/01/14

99.5% of airline baggage arrives at its destination. If a bag gets lost, it is usually found and claimed by the owner within 90 days. But what if that doesn't happen? That's where the Unclaimed Baggage store comes in. The store has purchasing agreements for unclaimed items with all domestic airlines and uses its 50,000 square-foot facility to resell and recycle lost luggage. Find out how the store handles over 7,000 items each day and how it became a nationwide attraction for shoppers on this

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Ep 147 | A Telescope on the Dark Side of the Moon |...

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2022/12/09

Ron Wilson is part of a team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory that is trying to place a telescope on the dark side of the moon. Wilson brings a wide variety of experience to the team, as he is a retired Air Force brigadier general, former fighter pilot, and currently a 777 captain with American Airlines. If Ron Wilson and his team are successful, NASA will be able to look back into the universe farther than we have ever seen before. Don't miss this far-out episode of "Rick & Bubba

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Ep 146 | Video Games for God | Drayton Cosby

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2022/12/03

Drayton Cosby is the president of Intelligent Media & Design, a nonprofit publisher with the mission of creating video games for good. As depression and anxiety reach all-time highs, IMD is working to engage future generations and take God’s word to them! The company's video game series, "The Anointed," allows players to live the journey of King David. Hear about this adventure game based on the Bible and how you can help IMD provide free, quality, God-focused video games on this episode of Rick &

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Ep 145 | The Business of Baseball | Dayton Moore

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2022/11/19

Dayton Moore served as general manager and president of baseball operations for the Kansas City Royals from 2006-2021. Under Moore's guidance, the Royals made back-to-back World Series appearances, winning in 2015. Moore says evaluating good baseball players is easy, but evaluating good character is hard. See how Moore navigates the business of baseball, while also being an outspoken Christian, on this episode of Rick & Bubba University! Sponsors: Tommy John is here to keep you comfortable. Treat

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Ep 144 | The Last Folk Hero: Bo Jackson | Author Jeff...

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2022/11/12

New York Times best-selling author Jeff Pearlman knows how to tell a story. His books dig deep into the world of sports and have been adapted for the big screen. Drawing on an astonishing 720 original interviews, this time Pearlman captures the elusive truth about Bo Jackson, Auburn University’s transcendent Heisman Trophy winner, superstar of both the NFL and Major League Baseball and ubiquitous “Bo Knows” Nike pitchman. Don't miss this episode of Rick & Bubba University! Sponsors: Allegiance

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