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The Rick Burgess Show is where bold talk meets big laughs every weekday morning. Hosted by Rick Burgess, alongside Head Producer Calvin “Speedy” Wilburn, Content Producer Eddie “Van” Adler, and Rick’s brother, Greg Burgess, this crew has been shaking things up for over 30 years. Together, they bring humor, insight, and a refreshing voice of reason into a sometimes unreasonable world.

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Scott Garosky
Guest discussed on What's Eating Scott Garosky
Episode: The Rick Burgess Show | 5/27/26 | Ep. 340
Victor Thomas
Victor, son of John Thomas, leader at Living Hope South Africa
Living Hope South Africa
Episode: The Rick Burgess Show | 5/25/26 | Memorial Day Best Of
Riley Roberts
Contestant in Burgess Ball Battle; participant in show
Family/Listener
Episode: The Rick Burgess Show | 5/19/26 | Ep. 335
Joe Anderson
Baseball coach
Daniel Boone High School
Episode: The Rick Burgess Show | 5/19/26 | Ep. 335
Douglas Wheelock
NASA Commander, ISS Commander
NASA
Episode: Rick & Bubba's Greatest Hits - Ep. 65
Shannon Walker
NASA Flight Engineer
NASA
Episode: Rick & Bubba's Greatest Hits - Ep. 65
Scott J. Kelly
NASA Flight Engineer
NASA
Episode: Rick & Bubba's Greatest Hits - Ep. 65
Kevin Derryberry
Musician, involved in golf tournament segment and related anecdotes
Minister and musician (as described in the episode)
Episode: Dam Bomb Found in Mobile | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 5/15/26
Merrick Jones
Coleman, Alabama resident and Burgess Ball Battle contestant
Audience member
Episode: The Rick Burgess Show | 5/12/26 | Ep. 330

Hosts

Rick Burgess
Host with a long-running presence; part of the core quartet.
Calvin “Speedy” Wilburn
Head Producer and co-host in many episodes.
Eddie Van Adler
Content Producer who often contributes on-air.
Greg Burgess
Co-host and Rick's brother with recurring segments.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Great Laughs!

    I love the Rick Burgess Show! It never fails to entertain.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rusty's Girl 0410
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love it!

    I am loving the light hearted fun with just a sprinkle of real world news. Love all the guys and they make me laugh even on some of my hardest days!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    i love manderuns
    United States3 months ago
  • Lost me

    The new show is kind of like NASCAR as of today. It’s kind of lost its way and lost its hard-core audience of who it was.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rick nah
    United States3 months ago
  • Not the same without Bubba.

    I gave it a shot, even after I found out the truth about Rick going behind Bubba’s back.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Michaelw17987
    United States4 months ago
  • My Daily Laugh

    Loved the old show but now love the new show even more. Can always count on the guys to provide a morning laugh to start the day. I appreciate their Christian Conservative values and common sense approach to life. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngusEnthusiast
    United States4 months ago

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Many appreciate the hosts' camaraderie and long-running bits, even amid changes.
Fans praise humor and faith-balanced content that keeps mornings light and entertaining.
Some listeners feel the show shifted after Bubba's exit, missing the old dynamic.

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LIVE from the Regions Tradition (INTERVIEWS) | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 4/29/26
Q: What does spring practice reveal about a team ahead of next season?
Spring practice reveals the team's mindset, work ethic, and where growth is most needed, helping coaches decide which players fit their system and what changes to implement without overhauling the entire program.
The Rick Burgess Show | 4/24/26 | Ep. 318
Q: What was the main surprise in the NFL draft coverage?
The hosts discuss Ty Simpson going to the Rams and Fernando Mendoza's situation, noting that Mendoza might be the bigger immediate 'loser' while Ty Simpson embodies a high-profile, surprising move with tax and location considerations.
Rick & Bubba's Greatest Hits - Ep. 63
Q: What is your favorite Clint Eastwood movie of all time?
Kelly Pickler names Outlaw Josey Wales as her favorite Clint Eastwood film, highlighting a classic western that resonates with her tastes.
Jack, Rory, Larry, Garry | The Rick Burgess Show | 4/10/26 | Ep. 308
Q: How does this contribute to job creation and economic growth in rural America?
Loeffler argued that small businesses dominate job creation, especially in rural areas, and that tax relief and deregulation allow these businesses to expand shifts, hire more workers, and invest in equipment and training, boosting local economies.
Jack, Rory, Larry, Garry | The Rick Burgess Show | 4/10/26 | Ep. 308
Q: What tangible benefits are small businesses seeing right now under these policies?
She pointed to higher after-tax profits, lower tax bills for owners, and improved cash flow, with examples like reduced tax bills for tipped workers and overtime earners, plus factory-floor gains from deregulation and fair trade policies.

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A high-energy, humor-forward morning show blends unscripted banter, personal stories, sports talk, pop culture, and current events through a quartet of hosts. Listeners can expect sharp humor balanced with faith-based musings, frequent audience interaction via calls, and sponsor-driven live reads. The format leans into candid storytelling, long-running in-jokes, and regional flavor, often mixing light political takes with everyday life anecdotes. Notable strengths include a recognizable on-air dynamic, family-oriented humor, and a branded touring/merchandising ecosystem that keeps fans engaged beyond the airwaves. This could be especially appealing to listeners who enjoy relatable hosts, comedic yet opinionated takes, and a religiously info... more

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2. Victor Thomas
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