From the shoes we wear on our feet to the high definition televisions in our living room, wearable devices, the sports universe is a breeding ground for technology. Writer and Photographer Rick Limpert will examine this each week on The Tech of Sports – With guests which include athletes, inventors and journalists that cover the intersection of sports and technology.
Travel with host Jay Jay around the world on Jaycation! Explore local culture, food and drink scenes. Jay Jay will also dish out travel tips along the way!
He posted his first video in the Summer of 2015, a travel guide on a trip to Santorini, Greece. After posting, he was worried about what people would think of me sharing my personal travel journeys online. But he’s been well received and has quickly been growing his brand and following. He’s visited 100s of destinations and properties and is a popular influencer.
From international travel to domestic and place like Las Vegas, Jay takes his followers around the world.
Rick and Jay talk sports travel, Las Vegas and trends for 2026 and beyond.
Also known as “iCyclone” or “Hurricane Man,” Josh Morgerman has braved numerous hurricanes, typhoons, and cyclones around the world in the interest of science – in fact, he holds the world record for being inside the most hurricanes on the ground – 84 to date and counting. The Harvard-educated television personality also built a special, hurricane-resistant home in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi – an especially hurricane-prone place that was devastated by Katrina.
According to the National Centers for Environmental Information, nine out of the 10 years with the highest number of natural disasters have occurred in the last decade. Since 1980, there have been 403 natural disasters that have caused over $2.9 trillion in damage, and in 2024 alone there were 27 events that hit that threshold including tropical cyclones or hurricanes, severe storms, major flooding, droughts, wildfires, and winter storms. There has never been a greater need to build climate resilient homes.
As the world convenes in Orlando for the annual International Builders Show – the largest annual light construction trade show in the world – renowned storm chaser Josh Morgerman is showcasing the benefits of building climate resilient, durable homes.
If anyone knows how to plan the perfect Italian vacation, it’s Steve Perillo. As a third-generation travel expert, he has curated hundreds of Italian itineraries that perfectly balance sightseeing, cuisine, and culture. 2026 is shaping up to be a standout year to visit Italy, especially as many major sites have been revitalized following preparations for the 2025 Jubilee.
Steve continually updates his travel advice and has introduced new 2026 offerings, featuring two Italian guided tour itineraries with longer stays and less unpacking allowing travelers to fully immerse themselves in a single region. In addition, Perillo Tours has introduced two new tours in Portugal and Ireland, continuing to broaden its offerings throughout Europe.
Steve shares expert insights on off-season travel, and what to expect visiting Italy not only in the off-season, but in 2026. For 80 years, Perillo Tours has been perfecting the art of traveling to Italy, drawing on deep roots in the country to choreograph every detail for travelers, whether they’re joining a guided group journey or customizing their own independent adventure, so they can make the most of their precious vacation time.
Steve Perillo is the president and owner of Perillo Tours, America’s leading travel company to Italy. A lifelong apprentice to his father, the legendary Mario Perillo who was also known as “Mr. Italy,” Steve represents the third generation of his family’s nearly 80-year-old business. Carrying on the legacy of his father’s famous TV commercials as spokesperson of the company, Steve personally stands behind every vacation sold. These widely recognizable commercials have grown to claim a new level of fame, most recently parodied by Adam Sandler on Saturday Night Live (SNL).
Veny is an all-in-one travel app designed to consolidate everything a user needs during the entire travel journey into one place, solving the problem of needing multiple apps when traveling. The idea originated from founder Mo Matraji, who, while traveling solo, found it frustrating to navigate through numerous apps. The app features real-time flight updates, AR and classic navigation, turbulence alerts, bag tracking, a full travel marketplace and more.
Predict the Journey.
Reduce Stress.
Veny adapts to your travel mode Departure, In-Flight, and Arrival giving you exactly what you need, when you need it.
Rick talks to Wisconsin Badger football legend, Montee Ball this week.
After a record-breaking high school career, Ball had a stellar career for the Badgers.
In 2011, Ball was named First-team All-American by Yahoo Sports. He was one of five finalists for the Heisman Trophy. He finished fourth in the voting, with 348 points (22-1st place, 83-2nd place and 116-3rd place points). Ball’s fourth-place finish was the highest in Wisconsin history for a non-winner of the award, until Wisconsin running back Melvin Gordon finished second behind Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota in 2014. He was joined by teammate Russell Wilson, who also received votes.
On January 2, 2012, Ball scored his 39th touchdown of the season, tying him with Barry Sanders for most touchdowns in a single FBS season. He finished the season with a NCAA-leading 1,923 rushing yards and 33 rushing touchdowns, while adding 24 receptions for 306 receiving yards and six touchdowns.
In 2012, Ball scored three rushing touchdowns against Purdue, giving Ball a career total of 72 touchdowns. This broke the Big Ten record and the Wisconsin record of 71 held by former Badgers running back Ron Dayne. He also ran for a career-high of 247 yards against the Boilermakers.
On November 24, 2012, Ball became the FBS career record holder for total touchdowns when he scored his 79th touchdown on a 17-yard run against Penn State.
Ball won the Doak Walker Award, given to the nation’s top running back. Ball became the second Badger to win the award. Ron Dayne won the award in 1999. He was named as a Consensus All-American.
On New Year’s Day, 2013, Ball became the first player in Rose Bowl Game history to score a touchdown in three straight years.[39] Overall, he finished the season with 1,830 rushing yards and 22 rushing touchdowns.
NCAA single season records
Most touchdowns, season: 39 tied (2011)
Most consecutive games with two or more touchdowns: 13 (2011)
Most points scored by non-kicker: 236 (2011)
Big Ten single season records
Most touchdowns: 39 (2011)
Wisconsin single season records
Most touchdowns: 39 (2011)
Most rushing touchdowns: 33 (2011)
