With the Winter Olympics just wrapping up, we thought this was the perfect time to revisit one of our most popular episodes from the archive — a conversation between Andy and one of the greatest names in Olympic swimming history.

In this episode, Andy sits down with his old college friend Rowdy Gaines — three-time Olympic gold medalist, five-time world champion, member of the Olympic Hall of Fame, and NBC's voice of swimming for eight consecutive Olympic Games.

Tune in to hear Rowdy share the story of his unique childhood in Winter Haven, Florida, and how he was cut from five different sports before trying swimming at 17 — a last-ditch attempt that changed the trajectory of his life. He opens up about the gut punch of the 1980 U.S. Olympic boycott, what it took to come back and train for three more years while working the overnight shift just to pay for food, and the razor-thin margins that separate gold from silver. You'll also hear what a 160-pound swimmer training 10 miles a day actually eats, and what it really means to stay consistently passionate about something even when you dislike doing it.

Connect with Rowdy Online:

• https://www.stepintoswim.org
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RowdyGainesNBC
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rowdygaines/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowdy-gaines-3a4b34171/
• X: https://x.com/rowdygaines

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts Ricky Dickson—author of the bestselling book "One Scoop at a Time" and the retired President and CEO of Blue Bell Ice Cream.

Tune in to hear Ricky tell the "first scoop" story that started it all, why Blue Bell's growth was built on patience and protecting quality, and how his faith shaped his leadership through both success and crisis. Listen as Ricky also opens up about writing his book—why he started before retirement, what was hardest to put on paper, and the "gold medal" message he hopes readers carry with them: turning fear into faith, one step at a time.

Purchase "One Scoop at a Time" by Ricky Dickson: https://amzn.to/4kqJpTG

Connect with Ricky Dickson Online:

• Website: https://www.rickydickson.com/
• Book website: https://onescoopatatime.com/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RickyDickson007/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamrickydickson/

On this week's episode of The Professional Noticer, Andy hosts Randy Phillips—founding member of the Dove Award–winning trio Phillips, Craig & Dean, and author of "Guppy and the Silvery Hook," his new children's book.

Tune in to hear how a simple bedtime story Randy created for his daughters grew into a meaningful tool for helping children navigate peer pressure, bullying, and wise decision-making. Through the story of a curious little fish and a tempting "silvery hook," Randy and Andy talk about why rules aren't meant to keep kids from having fun—but to keep them safe. They also discuss the growing number of voices competing for children's attention today, the role parents and grandparents play in reinforcing truth, and why reading with kids remains one of the most powerful ways to shape hearts, build connection, and keep the right voices close.

Purchase "Guppy and the Silvery Hook" by Randy Phillips: https://amzn.to/4qmgVfj

Connect with Randy Online:

• Book Website: https://guppyandthesilveryhook.com/
• Church Website: https://life.family/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randy.phillips.39142
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randypcd/