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MIKE'D UP!

Mike DiCioccio & Dave Ragosa

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Mike'D Up! is hosted by Mike DiCioccio & Dave Ragosa and showcases inspiring entrepreneurs, award-winning authors, thought leaders, business and mindset coaches, peak performers, entertainers, and other talented individuals who join the show to share their personal stories & deliver key insights to help you level up and achieve your greatest dreams.
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It Might Just Be Me

Ray Richardson of the Ray Richardson Show

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As America continues its great struggle in the 21st century, knowing who we are and what our nation has long stood for will help us solve the divide we currently face. Raw, emotional, outrage is the currency of our political system, but more often than not, we dont seem to know why we are angry ... we simply are. Knowing the intention of our Founders for our nation's future is critical to our present. Understanding how our government works is the key to fixing her problems, but for most Amer ...
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Send us a text State Representative Josh Morris joins me in the first half to talk about the 949 million dollar state of Maine government budget deficit The second half is devoted to a romp through the Electoral College and its likely outcome, two weeks from the November 5, 2024 electionKirjoittanut Ray Richardson of the Ray Richardson Show
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Send us a text Michael Shepherd joined the Bangor Daily News in 2015 after time at the Kennebec Journal. He lives in Augusta Maine, graduated from the University of Maine in 2012 and has a master's degree from the University of Southern Maine's Muskie School of Public Service. Mike is also a guest on my daily talk show each Friday morning at 7:05AM…
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In this episode, Mike sits down with Alexander V. Johnson, the founding partner of Mixt Solutions. They discuss the company's impressive journey, managing millions of transactions on Amazon and crossing $100 million in sales in 2023. Alex shares valuable insights into the importance of consistency, maintaining a solid strategy, and building long-te…
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Send us a text Mike Mercer of F3 Defense joined me to talk about his invention. "Less than lethal" is a phrase heard around the country as we seek to address violent circumstances and remove ourselves from them. Mercer heard a guest on my morning talk show share her experience of being surrounded by a mob, with her children in the car. The episode …
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In this episode, hosts Mike and Dave welcome stand-up comedian, author, and cartoonist Wally DiCioccio to discuss his life experiences and career in comedy. The conversation explores Wally's early inspirations, family anecdotes, and significant moments in his stand-up journey, including recently doing a guest spot for Rocky LaPorte at Side Splitter…
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Send us a text I don’t have a podcast this week as my family is dealing with an extended family medical emergency. Thank you for your patience and I will be back next week with another episode of it might just be me the podcastKirjoittanut Ray Richardson of the Ray Richardson Show
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In this episode, Mike and Dave sit down with Tim Whitmire, co-founder of F3 Nation and CXN Advisory. Tim delves into the core principles of F3, an impactful workout group for men that stands for fitness, fellowship, and faith. He shares the origin story of F3, emphasizing its transformative impact on over 75,000 men worldwide. The conversation expl…
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Send us a text Dr. Peter Earle is an economist with the American Institute for Economic Research and a guest every Tuesday morning at 7:05AM EST on my daily talk show. If you would like to tune in, you can hear it at www.wlobradio.com Peter provides an insight into the economic issues in our nation with precise detail, but in a manner an average gu…
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In this episode, Mike welcomes Kim Ringold, a cosmetic and reconstructive surgery expert with over 18 years of experience, who transformed her life by discovering LifeWave. Kim shares her journey of transitioning from a medical career to trying a side hustle in solar energy without finding fulfillment. A friend introduced Kim to LifeWave in July 20…
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Send us a text This week, I take a little different approach to the podcast. Vice President Harris gave her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Committee Convention in Chicago. In this episode, I break down a lot of what she said, adding a "truth component" to her comments. My comments are combative, a little raw, but right on the mark. As…
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This week, Chris Wunder, CEO of Leap Brands and founder of The Million Dollar Recruiter joins the show and recounts his transition from corporate America to entrepreneurship, underscoring the importance of following your calling rather than only pursuing your passion. The convo dives into recruiting industry practices, including relationship buildi…
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Send us a text Janiyah Thomas is an accomplished professional specializing in political communications and media relations and has several cycles under her belt working with Black media outlets. With her extensive experience navigating conservative politics and strategic outreach, Thomas has joined President Donald J. Trump’s campaign to continue t…
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This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back Roger Martin, a seasoned entrepreneur, CEO of ThriveMore Brands, and author of 'An Insider's Guide to Business Secrets from an Entrepreneur's Playbook.' Roger shares his unique journey from 25 years in Corporate America to creating multiple seven and eight-figure businesses. Our discussion delves into essen…
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Send us a text The 4th annual Flotilla to Fight Cancer takes place this Saturday, August 17, 2024 off Cow Island, just off the coast of Falmouth Maine. This event raises money to help those who are fighting cancer and all the money raised stays right here in Maine. This concert, featuring the Don Campbell Band, is a wonderful day on the water, Main…
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Send us a text Ann Funder spoke with grace, courage and heartbreaking emotion at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee about her son's death from fentanyl poisoning. There was not a dry eye in the audience as she touched every heart in the room of 20,000 plus people. She was kind enough the following day to join me at my Milwaukee studio …
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Send us a text I met Sarah at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin. She is an extremely knowledgable person regarding the laws of our nation, the history of our government and the construction of Project 2025, a Heritage Foundation construct, not a creation of Donald Trump. Sarah joins me each Thursday morning at 7:05AM EST. Yo…
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This week, we’re thrilled to welcome back Paul Mackiewicz, the Founder and CEO of #SMART Business Consulting, as he shares his remarkable journey from the U.S. Army to leading a social media management company recognized as one of Inc. 500's fastest-growing enterprises. Paul dives into powerful marketing strategies tailored for small businesses, hi…
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Send us a text From the attempted assasination of former President Trump to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to President Joe Biden deciding to not seek re-election, this was, potentially, the most interesting ten days in American political history. Thank you for listeningKirjoittanut Ray Richardson of the Ray Richardson Show
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In this special episode, Mike introduces his new co-host Dave Ragosa and they sit down with Brittany Brewer, Operations Manager at FreeUp. Brittany shares her inspiring journey from freelancer to COO, insights into the freelancing industry, and the importance of empathy in client relations. Discover how FreeUp differentiates itself through quality …
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Send us a text Austin Theriault is the current State Representative from Fort Kent Maine. He is also a former race car driver for NASCAR. Theriault is running for the United States House of Representatives, seeking to represent the 2nd District Congressional seat in Maine.Kirjoittanut Ray Richardson of the Ray Richardson Show
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Send us a text Maine punches above its weight in the Senate. If you want to make something happen or solve a problem, you call Susan Collins. Collins is known for doing her homework. You can bet that when she comes to a conclusion, she can back that decision up with facts, figures and intuition, gained from her experience. I have known the Senator …
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In this episode of #MikedUp, Mike chats with Mitch Webb, a former corporate sales executive who transitioned into an integrative health coach. Mitch shares his incredible journey of overcoming multiple challenges, including traumatic brain injuries, Lyme disease, chronic fatigue, diabetes, hormone imbalances, weight loss resistance, black mold, and…
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Send us a text In this episode, I use two specific issues to demonstrate the kind of overall deception that is used by our government and our elected people to gain what ever it is they desire. The two issues are about what really happened in Charlottesville VA seven years ago and the deception campaign that is being used by the Maine Turnpike Auth…
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Send us a text Retired Army Col. Ron Russell is a very engaging person. For those of you that do not yet know him, this podcast gives you insight into who he is and what were and are the influences that led him down his life's path. Russell graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and then served 30 years and 28 days in the U…
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Send us a text Matt Osgood is the Executive Pastor at Eastpoint Christian Church in South Portland Maine. While originally from Maine, Matt and his family ministered in Texas for about a decade. Matt returned to Maine to be a part of the pastoral team at Eastpoint. I asked him to join me on the podcast because a few weeks earlier, he gave one of th…
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This week, I'm excited to have Jordan Stolch back on the show! Jordan is the founder of MiKADO and a virtual personal stylist. In this episode, she shares her unique approach to personal styling and image strategy, and discusses how she aligns fashion with personal authenticity and psychology to transform her clients' wardrobes and boost their conf…
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Send us a text Going back to my very early years, Memorial Day has always meant a lot to the people of my family. My family has a long history of military service. It was important to my Mom and Dad that me and my brother Jim had a strong understanding of what Memorial Day is and why it is important. We always attended the parades and the commemora…
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In this compelling episode, we dive deep into the world of franchising & entrepreneurship as I introduce my new co-host, Dave Ragosa. With over 20 years of experience in the restaurant franchise industry, Dave shares his journey from working on food trucks to scaling multiple successful franchises. Our conversation covers essential topics like the …
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Send us a text Matt Jacobson is the director of sales and Marketing for Summit Natural Gas in Maine. Jacobson attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis MD and then served as a pilot in the United States Air Force. He has had a varied business career, head of a railroad company, leader of a lobster marketing co-op, head of Maine & Compan…
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In this episode, I highlight the impact that dedicating 10 minutes a day to a specific task can have. I shared my own goal of writing a book based on the incredible information I’ve learned from interviewing my guests over the last 5 years and how committing 10 minutes each day will make a significant dent in that over the span of a year. I'm also …
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Send us a text Joshua Morris is an American realtor and politician who has represented the 75th district in the Maine House of Representatives since 2018. He is a Republican. Morris is in his third term and is seeking re-election to a fourth term. He serves on the Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services committee of the Maine Legislature.…
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Send us a text Best known for his long running (20 years) program, "Bill Green's Maine," Bill is an iconic figure in Maine broadcasting history. Bill spent 47 years working in broadcast journalism. His reputation for good humor, story-telling and sincerity set a standard that few have matched. This podcast conversation is literally a romp through a…
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This week I welcome Brittany Ford, also known as Biohacking Brittany, who is a registered holistic nutritionist specializing in all things health and wellness. Our discussion covers the concept of biohacking as a comprehensive approach to improve health by making small lifestyle changes, emphasizing sleep, nutrition, fitness, and reducing toxin exp…
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Send us a text David Gary Neeleman is a Brazilian-American businessman. He has founded five commercial airlines: Morris Air, WestJet, JetBlue Airways, Azul Brazilian Airlines, and Breeze Airways. The conversation is about Breeze Airways and what David sees as their future.Kirjoittanut Ray Richardson of the Ray Richardson Show
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Send us a text Corey R. Lewandowski is an American political operative, lobbyist, political commentator and author who is politically associated with Donald Trump. He was the first campaign manager of Trump's 2016 presidential campaign. He is now a paid member of the Trump campaign advisory team. More personally, Lewandowski is frequent contributor…
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Send us a text I have known Claude Berube for 19 years. He is a valued contributor to my morning talk show. I continue to appreciate his thinking on many of the important issues facing our nation and the world. From his twitter bio: Historian, USNA History prof, novelist; USNR (Ret); former host Preble Hall naval history pod; Trekkie; political ind…
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Send us a text On April 2nd, my podcast was essentially about the theft of the Knight Family Farms land by the Maine Turnpike Authority (MTA). I spoke with Warren Knight and got an update from him about the status of the MTA effort. In edition, I included a follow up on the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact that passed both the Maine House a…
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Dr. Ashleigh Robinson is the Founder of Accommodental & the host of the ResiDENTAL Movement podcast. She is a fellow Buffalonian that cares deeply for her patients in Western New York. She has experience treating patients in their homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities, private practices, and community health centers. Dr. Ashleigh is passionat…
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Send us a text Smiling Hill Farm in Westbrook Maine started in the 1720s. They began 56 years before the Declaration of Independence. Through thirteen generations, through war, financial hardship, global depressions, weather anomalies and anything else you can think of, the Knight family has found a way to endure, persevere and thrive. Yet, their g…
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Send us a text Born and raised in Vassar, Michigan, United States Army Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Travis Mills of the 82nd Airborne is a recalibrated veteran, motivational speaker, actor, author and an advocate for veterans and amputees. In addition to being the founder of the Travis Mills Foundation, Travis also serves as the President of the Board of …
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Jeff is a true visionary and pioneer who will be guiding us on a journey to achieving holistic mental and financial fitness while breaking free from outdated systems. We’re going to dive into the world of digital currency ecosystems and discover how they can empower us to thrive in a more accessible and efficient global economy. In this episode, Je…
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Send us a text Over the last several years, I have gotten to know Gail and Scott Brown quite well. Scott is a frequent guest on my morning show and often co-hosts. I appreciate his friendship and his willingness to share his thoughts on-air. Scott Philip Brown (born September 12, 1959) is an American diplomat, attorney, and politician who served as…
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Send us a text Trent England is the founder and executive director of Save Our States. He also serves as co-chairman of the Stop Ranked-Choice Voting Coalition and is the David & Ann Brown Distinguished Fellow at the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs. He has previously served as executive vice president for both the Oklahoma Council of Public Affa…
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This episode delves into the complexities of creating a psychologically safe workplace, featuring Jackie Insinger, an expert in cognitive psychology and the author of 'Spark Brilliance: How the Science of Positive Psychology Will Ignite, Engage, and Transform Your Team'. The conversation explores the varying perceptions of psychological safety, the…
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Send us a text J. Christian Adams is the President and General Counsel of the Public Interest Legal Foundation. He served from 2005 to 2010 in the Voting Section at the United States Department of Justice Voting Section. The Public Interest Legal Foundation recently sued, successfully, the Maine Secretary of State's office over a lack of transparen…
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Send us a text Over the last few years, Sean Spicer has become a good friend and a heck of a guest on my morning talk show. He joins me every other Tuesday at 8:05AM EST on wlobradio.com He has a diverse background. He is a Veteran, a former Press Secretary for President Donald Trump, a political advisor and operative for the last 30 plus years and…
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Send us a text Demi Kouzounas is a wife, Mother and Grandmother. She is also a Veteran, a small business owner, a first generation American and now, a candidate for the United States Senate from the great state of Maine. For full disclosure, Demi is one of my dearest friends. I introduce her as "my big sister." My wife Dee Dee and I consider her to…
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