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The Rick Burgess Show

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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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The Rick & Bubba Show brought radio gold to the airwaves for over 30 years.

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Recent Guests

Taylor Hicks
Special guest on The Rick Burgess Show discussing Idol, tours, and current projects
American Idol alum, musician
Episode: Taylor Hicks, Rick's Massage, Spurs Lose Game 1 | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 6/4/26
Chris Tomlin
Christian worship artist
Capitol CMG / Worship music
Episode: Guest: Chris Tomlin | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 6/2/26
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
Andy Andrews
Author and speaker, Be True or BS guest
Wisdom Harbor / Wisdom Harbor Productions
Episode: The Rick Burgess Show | 5/20/26 | Ep. 336
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

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

Listeners Say

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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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#103
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Rick Burgess Show | 5/29/26 | Ep. 342
Q: What can people expect at Unite Birmingham and how can they participate?
Unite Birmingham is a free, family-friendly event with multiple churches uniting for worship, with Chris Tomlin headlining in Hoover Met and Scott Dawson speaking; attendees can reserve free tickets via Eventbrite and volunteer by visiting scottdawson.org/unite.
Guest: Chris Tomlin | The Rick Burgess Show | Best of 6/2/26
Q: What do you do to stay grounded and true to your calling amid global crowds?
Tomlin emphasizes staying simple, keeping his mission to help people worship God, and remaining humble and rooted in scripture to guide his ministry.
The Rick Burgess Show | 6/2/26 | Ep. 344
Q: What should attendees expect at Unite Birmingham and the role of Chris Tomlin in the event?
He describes Unite Birmingham as a free night of worship bringing together different faith streams; Tomlin will perform and share the stage with other artists, with tickets available through Eventbrite and details at the event page.
The Rick Burgess Show | 6/2/26 | Ep. 344
Q: Can you tell us about your For Others nonprofit and the church's role in caring for vulnerable children?
Tomlin discusses leveraging his platform to raise awareness and funds for child welfare, highlighting the belief that the church, not the government, is best positioned to care for orphans and widows, and sharing the scale of foster care needs in America.
The Rick Burgess Show | 6/2/26 | Ep. 344
Q: What do you do to stay grounded and maintain integrity amid big crowds and success?
Tomlin says he keeps things simple, stays true to his calling, and continuously aims to point people toward worship of God rather than personal fame, emphasizing humility and a lifelong commitment to ministry.

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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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