Category Archives: Episodes

Tom Murphy, Wildlife Photographer -543

June 3, 2026Episodesonmicwithjordanrich

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Today’s guest Tom Murphy is one of the nation’s top nature photographers. His photographic passion and specialty is Yellowstone National Park. Sicne 1975 Tom has traveled extensively within its 3400 square miles, hiking and skiing on extended trips throughout the back country. He has skied across the entire park several times.

Tom is featured in the PBS documentary “Christmas in Yellowstone” and his works can be found in private, public and museum collections around the world. Dedicated to honoring and protecting the natural beauty and wildlife of Yellowstone, Tom has been recognized by the United States Postal Service, which is issuing a commemorative stamp for America’s 250^th birthday, featuring one of Tom Murphy’s majestic bison photographs.

Comic Eddie Brill -542

May 29, 2026Episodesonmicwithjordanrich

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Today, we get back to the funny stuff with a guy who is ‘serious’ about comedy. Meet Eddie Brill, a native New Yorker who came to Boston to attend Emerson College, getting his start in comedy there and never looking back. Eddie has toured all over the United States and throughout many parts of the world. He was previously the warm-up comic and comedy talent coordinator of The Late Show with David Letterman. He founded and was the creative director for the award-winning Great American Comedy Festival in Norfolk, Nebraska, honoring the late Johnny Carson who hailed from that town. Eddie and I talk about current trends in comedy, who his heroes in the business are and the comics who continue to “bring it” on stage today!

Historian/Author Peter Clenott -540

May 19, 2026Episodesonmicwithjordanrich

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It is 1931. Adolph Hitler is less than two years away from becoming dictator of Germany. But he is currently walking a political tightrope with his future still uncertain. In September of that year Hitler’s 22-year-old niece Geli Raubal is found dead of a gunshot wound in the future Fuhrer’s Munich apartment. Their odd relationship raised many questions. Was her death a suicide as Hitler claims, or was there a more sinister side to the story? Our guest Peter Clenott has written a thrilling novel entitled, “The Murder Investigation of Adolph Hitler,” about a tumultuous time in Germany and a case that could have changed history as we know it!

Tom Bourdon -539

May 12, 2026Episodesonmicwithjordanrich

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If something inside of you keeps whispering the words, “this matters-do something,” then you’ve come to the right podcast!

Today’s guest is Dr. Tom Bourdon who helps individuals and teams create meaningful, values-driven change. His new book offers practical tools to moving forward. We’ll be exploring “It Lit a Fire: Let Your Inner Spark Ignite a Change reAction.” Tom has offered a companion for anyone who feels a call to do more—whether your flame is just beginning to flicker or is already blazing!

JEFF BELL -538

May 7, 2026Episodesonmicwithjordanrich

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Jeff Bell is an author, speaker, and award-winning broadcast journalist. He was the news voice of KCBS on the West Coast for three decades and among many other honors was a two-time winner of the coveted Edward R Murrow Award for Best Newscast in America. His two books, “Rewind, Replay, Repeat,” and “When in Doubt, Make Belief,” have established Jeff as a leading voice for adversity-driven advocacy, mental health awareness, and “Greater Good” (purpose- and service-based) motivation. Jeff shares with us his challenges with OCD and Parkinson’s Disease and how he has dealt with diversity provides inspiration to listeners across the country!

MATTHEW WOZNY, BEACON HILL BAKERY -537

April 27, 2026Episodesonmicwithjordanrich

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Today’s episode is guaranteed to make your mouth water! I welcome Matthew Wozny , founder of The Beacon Hill Bakery in Boston. This Harvard MBA grad is also the guy who gets up extra early to craft incredibly delicious baked goods. Matthew creates classic Polish pastries and breads based on the scrumptious treats he grew up loving. He searches the world over and our conversation is as much about Polish royalty and the history of baked goods as it is about the product. Read all about him and his delicacies at www.beaconhillbakery.com!

Rory Moran, Security Expert -534

April 4, 2026Episodesonmicwithjordanrich

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Rory Moran serves as Director of Executive Protection & Threat Analysis at United Security, Inc., bringing more than 25 years of experience in law enforcement, corporate security, and protective cyber intelligence. A former U.S. Secret Service Supervisory Special Agent, Rory has led complex protective operations for Presidential, Vice Presidential, Pope, and foreign dignitary visits, as well as National Special Security Events including the United Nations General Assembly.

His expertise spans proactive risk assessment, protective advance strategies, threat intelligence, and high-level security operations. We live in a dangerous world and it is people like Rory who allow us to rest easier. We are grateful for his service.

Robert Pinsky 3 time Poet Laureate of the US -533

March 25, 2026Episodesonmicwithjordanrich

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Today’s guest is truly a man of words and letters!

Robert Pinsky is a poet, essayist, translator, teacher, and speaker. His first two terms as United States Poet Laureate were marked by such visible dynamism—and such national enthusiasm in response—that the Library of Congress appointed him to an unprecedented third term. Throughout his career, Robert Pinsky has been dedicated to identifying and invigorating poetry’s place in the world.

As Poet Laureate, Robert Pinsky founded the Favorite Poem Project, in which thousands of Americans—of varying backgrounds, all ages, and from every state—shared their favorite poems. The project’s videos, giving voice to the American audience for poetry, demonstrate that poetry has a vigorous presence in the American cultural landscape.

SAM SMITH, AUTHOR OF “THE DOOR WAS NEVER LOCKED” -531

March 16, 2026Episodesonmicwithjordanrich

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Joining me in conversation today is Sam Smith, a former professional rugby player from England who due to injury was forced to retire in his middle twenties. Sam soon after became a successful entrepreneur but struggled with identity issues that s0 many former professional athletes do. Like many, he hit bottom but eventually found a path forward. Today Sam serves as a life coach to former athletes across the globe. His lived experience and kindness has helped many men and women regain their life’s purpose. We’ll be talking about his book, “The Door Was Never Locked: Remember What You Are,” and the new life he has built for himself and others.

OPTIMISM WITH PARKINSON’S PT 01 -530

March 11, 2026Episodesonmicwithjordanrich

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In the first of a two-part series, we discuss in more detail our book, “Jordan’s Rich Journey: A Path of Purpose, Strength and Hope with Parkinson’s.” I welcome the author of the book Dr. John A. DiCicco along with Cathi Thomas, MS, RN, CNRN Program Director at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the Boston University Medical Campus. We will be promoting the annual Optimism Walk sponsored by the American Parkinson Disease Association and highlighting the importance of hope and optimism for those dealing with PD and other chronic diseases.