Defined: Moments & Memories
”Defined: Moments and Memories” is a weekly, sixty-minute, audio visual podcast hosted by two lifelong friends, Rick Cikowski and Eric Yaklin. The show features interviews with a diverse group of successful guests, including celebrities, friends, innovators, and other notable figures. Each episode delves into the guest’s personal story and the lessons they learned from their defining moment. Rick and Eric, bring their unique perspectives, wit and friendship dynamic to each episode, making for an engaging, relateable and entertaining listening experience.
Episodes
Eric and Rick are back—finally—and catch up on everything from seasonal funks and DIY disasters to family chaos and accidentally deep life lessons. They swap stories about unforgettable teachers, a terrifying spider attack in a car, and one math class moment that still haunts them.
With Rick up in Michigan, the boys get together in the studio to talk about regrets.
The guys talk music, but it could not be contained in just one episode.
Hear John Maass talk to the boys about the defining moment when Quentin Tarantino executive produced his first movie.
In this episode of Defined Moments and Memories, Eric and Rick continue with the nostalgia trip as they talk about the games that made an impact their lives.
In this powerful and emotional episode, we reconnect with a childhood friend we haven't spoken to in years—Jade Rosser Nix. When we heard what she and her family recently went through, we knew her story needed to be shared. Jade opens up about a deeply personal and life-changing situation involving her son—an event that tested the strength of their entire family. It's a heartfelt conversation about resilience, unity, and the defini...
This week Brian Hartt joins the boys! Brian, is a comedian and television writer renowned for his work on several acclaimed comedy series such as The Kids in the Hall, Mad TV, Jamie Kennedy Experiment, Blue Collar TV, Mind of Mencia, Walk the Prank and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno!
Rick & Eric’s old roommate, Brandon Dumlao, stops by to share stories from his incredible career as a highly respected Director of Photography in film and television. From crafting the perfect shot to bringing cinematic storytelling to life, Brandon has worked on a wide range of projects, including Netflix's comedy special Steve Treviño: Simple Man, A&E's gripping Addiction Unplugged, and Paramount Plus' action-packed hit C...
In this episode of Defined Moments and Memories, Eric and Rick dive into the television shows that left a lasting impact on their lives. These aren’t necessarily the best shows or even their favorites, but the ones that influenced them in unexpected ways—shaping their perspectives, careers, and personal journeys. From childhood classics to unexpected deep cuts, they explore how TV has the power to define moments and memories that s...
Rick and Eric sit down with Texas Crew Productions Television agent RA Kumar, who shares his journey into the entertainment industry and the defining moment that set him on the path to representing some of the best projects on TV - That's just a fact.
Note: We experienced some technical difficulties with RA’s microphone during the recording. We appreciate your patience and hope you enjoy this inspiring conversation!
Defined Moments and Memories welcomes acclaimed director Michael Nankin, known for his work on Battlestar Galactica, The Flash, Heros, Lie to Me, CSI, Black Sails, The TerminatorL The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Hell on Wheels, and Life Goes On. In this episode, we dive into the defining moments of his career, his approach to storytelling, and the behind-the-scenes memories that shaped some of television’s most iconic series. Tune in ...
Eric has a life coach. Why? You know why. Ariella is the brave soul who took on the challenge of 'FIXING' Eric. She joins the show to help us crack open Eric’s brain and see what is going on in there. Buckle up—it’s gonna be, shall we say... introspective! If you would like to get in contact with Ariella please visit www.ariellashanti.com or on socials. Instagram: @ariellashanti
The boys are back! After a few months off, Rick and Eric lay out the plans for Season 2.
In our season finale, the guys take a (hopefully) hilarious trip down memory lane, dusting off their best man speeches from their weddings—16 years ago! Get ready for a mix of nostalgia, cringe, and a few 'WTF?' moments. (Eric you can rewrite how you want).
Buckle up, it's our first two hour podcast! This week, host Eric Yaklin shares a pivotal Defining Moment in his life. A step back into childhood reveals a simple revenge story turned epic with innocence, fear, laughs, hard truths, and life-long lessons.
For real, this is not an episode.
Today, we welcome Andy Holtgreive — lead singer of Domestic Problems, entrepreneur, and all-round inspirational lad. Andy shares life lessons from one of his defining moments and performs an acoustic song.
🎧 **Don't Miss This Episode!** 🌟 Join us for an incredible episode featuring **world-class music photographer Sam Erickson**! Sam's journey started with capturing iconic moments for the **Dave Matthews Band**, and he's since worked with legendary artists like **John Mayer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Olivia Rodrigo, Santana, Dolly Parton, Phish, Beck, Bon Jovi, Jay-Z, Bob Dylan**, and many more.
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