Heroes and Icons podcast

Heroes and Icons podcast

Join host Greg Randolph as he and his wide array of guests discuss their careers, life lessons and historic moments from classic sports, entertainment, American pop culture, personal development and other topics. Heroes and Icons podcast is your place for podcast gold. Subscribe and listen on your preferred platform; Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon or Google podcasts, and please find me on the X at: @gregheroesicons or my website: Legends of Yesterday and Today- Heroes and Icons Podcast Thank you again for listening and enjoy the show! Subscribe to our podcast here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/heroes-and-icons-podcast/id1654249595 Heroes and Icons podcast | Podcast on Spotify https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2081100.rss

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October 8, 2025 68 mins

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In this episode of the Heroes and Icons podcast, host Greg Randolph engages with Mark Groubert, a prominent figure in the exploration of the JFK assassination and American history. The conversation delves into Groubert's background, his work on America's Untold Stories, and his insights into the complexities surrounding the JFK assassination. They discuss the influence of vari...

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In this episode of the Heroes and Icons podcast, host Greg Randolph interviews Louis Ferrante, a former mafia associate turned bestselling author. Ferrante discusses his transformation from a life of crime to writing about the mafia, sharing insights from his experiences and research. He delves into the complexities of organized crime, the writing process behind his Borgata Trilogy, and the mafia's involvement in...

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Jefferson Morley, author and researcher, discusses his interest in the CIA and the JFK assassination. He explains that his aunt's connection to the CIA sparked his curiosity, and his reporting on the CIA's role in Central America led him to delve deeper into the agency's activities. Morley emphasizes that his books are not JFK conspiracy theories, but rather explore the CIA's involvement in the eve...

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David@dmeltzer.com & Greg@heroesandiconspodcast.com


Aug 5, 2024 5:30 PM


Business Mogul, CEO, Bestselling Author, Motivational Speaker, Student, And Philanthropist, David Meltzer. 
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David Meltzer, business mogul and CEO, discusses his mission to empower over a billion people to be happy, live in abundance, and make a lot of money. He emphasizes the importance of...

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We have a very special guest today. If you are a sports and business fan, especially positive training, this young lady needs no introduction. She is the daughter of critically acclaimed bestselling author Jon Gordon, Topic Expertise: The Power of Positive Leadership The Power of Positive Team The Power of Positive Leadership for Teens The Energy Bus Jade has worked with companies such as Hanes, Reddy Ice, and Paysafe...

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We have a very special guest today. He is the author of the amazing book Run To The Fire; The True Story of Rick Collins. Run To The Fire is the exhilarating true story of the incredible life of Rick Collins.  

The book’s foreword was graciously written by Vietnam Vet and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach. 

Rick Collins, a Vietnam Veteran whose body was maimed by battle, returned home to extreme trag...

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 Welcome and thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I'm your host Greg Randolph. Please find me on the X @gregheroesicons also known as the Heroes and Icons podcast, to get updates for great shows like this and others. I'm also a featured podcaster   Heroes and Icons with Greg Randolph (houstoncitybeat.com) on We are Storytellers of Houston (houstoncitybeat.com) And that's a coo...

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Welcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I am your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on the X at @GregHeroesIcons, aka Heroes and Icons podcast, to get updates for great shows like this and others. I’m also a featured podcaster on Houston City Beat.com We are Storytellers of Houston (houstoncitybeat.com) , @houstoncitybeat, which is a cool website for happenings and local business...

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Welcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. 

I am your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on Twitter or the X as it’s called now at HeroesandIconspodcast (@GregHeroesIcons) / X (twitter.com) and on the web at Heroes and Icons podcast with Greg Randolph to get updates for great shows like this and others. If you’re enjoying the show please share it with a friend. Thank you in advance f...

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Welcome, and thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I'm your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on my new website, Heroes and Icons podcast with Greg Randolph and on X/Twitter @heroesiconspod to get updates for great shows like this and others. You can also find me on Houston City Beat; Heroes and Icons with Greg Randolph (houstoncitybeat.com) If you're enjoying the show, please sha...

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Welcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. 

I am your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on Twitter or the X as it’s called now at @HeroesIconsPod to get updates for great shows like this and others. If you’re enjoying the show please share it with a friend. Thank you in advance for doing so. 

 We have a very special guest today. If you are a football fan, especially of the NFL and the...

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Welcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. I am your host, Greg Randolph. 

We have another special guest today. If you are a baseball fan, especially of the Houston Astros and great minor league affiliates like the Round Rock Express and the San Antonio Missions, this gentleman needs no introduction. He was named the President of Business Operations for the Houston Astros in ...

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Today we discuss Marty Brennaman's amazing Hall of Fame broadcast career, including his early days and getting his start in baseball; Hank Aaron's 714th record tying home run; the 1975 World Series; why Pete Rose should be in the Baseball Hall of Fame; Ken Griffey Jr.'s milestone home runs, numbers 500 and 600; and why the city of Cincinnati is so special to him, among many other things. Thank you!
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HOST's note: This is to commemorate the one year anniversary of my first recorded podcast. I greatly appreciate you all for listening.! GR

The career of major league baseball player, coach, scout and manager Art Howe is discussed here, with details about his early playing days, managerial styles and strategies. He played in the National League from 1974 to 1985 and was a coach, scout, and manager for sev...

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In today's episode, Mike Acosta, the world's foremost authority on the Houston Astrodome, joins me to discuss what he's working on present day after his 22 year stint in a variety of critical roles with the Houston Astros, namely Astros historian and MLB authentication manager. We have a lengthy conversation about his current role with Houston City Beat, which he runs along with Houston City Beat founde...

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Today in his season of reinvention, personal development coach Craig Siegel discusses with me the forthcoming release (August 15, 2023) of his new book, The Reinvention Formula: How to Unlock a Bulletproof Mindset to Upgrade Your Life on Wylie Books- see link below please;  how running fueled him in some dark times and led to his meteoric rise in building his own phenomenal brand CLS- Cultivate Lasting Symphony;; the ...

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Thank you finding my latest episode of the Heroes and Icons episode with Greg Randolph. My guest today is longtime, distinguished Hollywood actor Mark Espinoza.

Welcome! And thank you for joining us today on the Heroes and Icons podcast. 

I am your host, Greg Randolph. Please find me on Twitter at @HeroesIconsPod to get updates for great shows like this and others. If you’re feeling generous, please rate the p...

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Thank you for finding the Heroes and Icons podcast! Please rate, share and review the show on Apple or wherever you might be listening, and follow me on Twitter @HeroesIcons Pod. I'm your host Greg Randolph. Our show today is brought you by my friends at Houston City Beat – Houston City Beat is an online media company that keeps a read on the beat in the Greater Houston Area.; there's just something about th...

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Thank you for finding the Heroes and Icons podcast! Please rate, share and review the show on Apple or wherever you might be listening, and follow me on Twitter @HeroesIcons Pod. I'm your host Greg Randolph. My special guest today is longtime baseball executive and Houston Astros Hall of Famer, Class of 2022, Tal Smith.  In Part 1 of a 2-part series, we discuss Tal's early life and how he was captivated by b...

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American treasure Burt Ward, "Robin", from the original 1960s Batman TV series is my guest today, talking about his non-profit, Gentle Giants Pet Products, and of course his adventures on the set of Batman!  Please head over to the following website for more information on Gentle Giants dog food and cat food, and purchasing details:

Gentle Giants Pet Products

We discuss the science and te...

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