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
In this episode we talk with award-winning composer Jamie Christopherson, whose music spans video games, film and television, including Metal Gear Rising, Fortnite, Lost Planet 2, and Spider-Man, Legends; his TV work features theme music and additional compositions for How I Caught My Killer, Homeland, Ray Donovan and his film credits include California Christmas, American Wrestler: The Wizard, The Ride, The Crow: Wicked Prayer and...
Rick and Eric talk chip crumbs and left over salsa.
The guys have a guest, live producer and director Tony Ianni — the guy behind some of your favorite live TV moments. From the Olympics and World’s Strongest Man, to Super Bowl Greatest Commercials, Miss Universe, and the New York City Marathon, Tony has spent his career calling the shots when there’s no second take. We go behind the scenes of live television to talk about the pressure, chaos, split-second decisions, and the definin...
In this episode of Defined, Rick reflects on a truly life-changing experience while filming in India.
Eric and Rick exchange Christmas gifts. Was Rick even trying???? We were supposed to get this up after Christmas, but we were lazy. Happy New Year and enjoy our season 2 finale.
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
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.
DISGRACELAND is an award-winning music and true crime podcast about musicians getting away with murder and behaving very badly. Jerry Lee Lewis's 5th wife? Dead. Sid and Nancy? Both dead. Why? Because musicians are insane, and insane things happen to them. Why did we lose Amy Winehouse at 27? Was Debbie Harry really abducted by Ted Bundy as she claims? Is Patti Smith not just the "Godmother of Punk", but also the "Original True Crime Girl"? What really happened the night of the Jay Z nightclub stabbing? What do the Diddy indictments truly reveal? All these stories and more, on artists from every genre and their true crimes, in our massive 260-plus story archive. The Dead, the Stones, Johnny, Willie, Frank, Kurt, Courtney, Gaga, Lana, Taylor, and too many to name. DISGRACELAND is music history come to life through audio storytelling as you've never heard it before, with revealing facts: yes, assassins are the real reason the Beatles quit touring—reclaimed myths: no, Mama Cass didn't die from choking on a ham sandwich––and constant reckoning between art and artist––all told through the lens of true crime. This is the podcast for the self-proclaimed "Disgos", the musically obsessed and the true crime heads; the outsiders, the independent thinkers who know that the best history is the history that gets buried. DISGRACELAND is where host Jake Brennan tells the stories they didn't want told. The kind you'll end up telling someone else. Get ready to uncover hidden truths and buckle up for truly edge-of-your-seat storytelling. New, fully scripted, sound-designed episodes are released every Tuesday. Bonus chat-style episodes where Jake responds to voicemails, texts, and emails from Disgos hit on Thursdays, and "Rewind" episodes from our archive drop on Sundays. DISGRACELAND is not a journalistic podcast. It's an entertainment podcast inspired by true events. Certain dialogue and scenes are dramatized, as is common in scripted entertainment based on real stories. Sources and credits for each episode are available at www.disgracelandpod.com. To unlock ad-free listening, exclusive content, and connect with your fellow Disgos, go to www.disgracelandpod.com to become an All Access member. Rocka Rolla.