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.
Going outside sports and beyond this week, Rick is joined by actress and InMelanin production company owner, Hazel Grace.
INMELANIN PRODUCTIONS, LLC was founded by CEO, Hazel Grace, to provide a platform for Coloured women in the adult entertainment industry.
Our mission is to create a safe space for women to express their sexuality without fear and to showcase the beauty of brown stars and actresses. Through our films, we strive to empower Coloured women and to challenge the way they have traditionally been portrayed in the adult entertainment industry.
We are passionate about creating content that is sexually liberating, fun, and meaningful.
Hazel is trying to make a difference.
She also enjoys hiking and kayaking in her spare time, so this actually does relate to sports.
Rick is joined by a great guest this week. The one and only Bob Moog, founder of University Games.
Bob talks about the latest toy and game trends and play some games/giveaways on the air!
Bob Moog is one of the most recognizable people in the toy and game industry. He is the founder of University Games, the largest independent game and puzzle company in the U.S. Their newest sensation is the game, Am I The Ass?, a spinoff from the company’s best selling Smart Ass game.
University Games is also the original creator of the Murder Mystery Party Games. Other top products form the company include, Hanayama Puzzles, Marvel, Disney, and Peanuts 3D Crystal Puzzles, plus children’s games featuring Dog Man, Pete the Cat, Eric Carle, and Richard Scarry characters. The company’s Pub Trivia is one of the top adult games in the country.
University Games markets products under Forbidden Games, Briarpatch, Front Porch Classics, The Learning Journey, Great Explorations and BePuzzled brands in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and throughout the world.
University Games is also set to celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2025.
Metal detectors of all things this week! Rick is joined by Brittnie from Scuba Tector, to talk about the new Scuba Tector Pro. Direct from the show floor at DEMA in Las Vegas.
New from Quest Metal Detectors… the Scuba Tector Pro. Great to bring to the beach or anywhere.
Scuba detector and beach detector
▪ 60 m waterproof
▪ Pulse inductions-Technology (95kHz)
▪ Suitable for salt water and fresh water
▪ Audio and/or vibration mode, LED
▪ Adjustable sensitivity
▪ 10” x 3.5” coil with adjustable hinge (180°)
▪ Shaft adapter for beach search inclusive
▪ interchangable coil
▪ Loss alert and battery life indicator
▪ Automatic or manual ground balance
▪ Dimensions: 430x90x60 mm (unfolded
250x90x60 mm (folded)
▪ Weight: 400 g
▪ Land mode and dive mode
Longer shaft for beach search
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Rick is joined by football legend, Dan Hampton this week, who just got inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
Hampton, a Jacksonville High School product, earned All-America honors in 1978 when he logged 98 tackles, including 17 tackles for loss, and was named the Southwest Conference defensive player of the year.
The No. 4 pick of the 1979 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears, Hampton went on to earn four Pro Bowl selections and was a member of the NFL 1980’s All-Decade team.
Hampton, part of the dominating Bears defense that won the Super Bowl for the 1985 season, was a 1991 inductee into the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor and a 1992 inductee into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
Hampton was also selected as the No. 2 player on the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s all-time list of the top 10 Razorbacks in the NFL in 2020, behind only Lance Alworth.
Rick is joined by Lorena Figueroa, the founder of My Ultimate Bag.
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Keep whatever you carry with your safe and dry. Lots of uses in sports and taking to sports event.
Rick catches up with one of his favorite characters this week… Wild Bill from the National Ski Patrol.
The National Ski Patrol not keeps skiers safe on the slopes of North America, but also are first responders when something goes wrong.
Mission
To ensure the safety and well-being of individuals engaged in skiing, snowboarding or biking activities, through education, rescue services, and community support.
Vision
To be the preeminent provider of outdoor safety and rescue education, empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to ensure their safety and the safety of others in all outdoor environments.
Core Values
Excellence
Service
Camaraderie
Leadership
Integrity
Responsiveness
Rick talks about all of that and more with Wild Bill, who volunteers for the National Ski Patrol in Nevada and Utah.
National Ski Patrol’s Role
The National Ski Patrol (NSP), founded in 1938, has followed its creed of “Service and Safety” since the establishment of skiing as a popular sport in the United States. As snow sports and guest services at resort areas have evolved, so has NSP — from a service organization to a professional education and membership association. Other snow sports, such as snowboarding, tubing, and snow-skating, introduced new equipment and new terrain, which in turn required developing and teaching new safety and emergency care training methods. Increased access to the backcountry beyond ski area boundaries has also meant new training regimens for NSP members. NSP’s most recent endeavor has welcomed bike patrollers as members, in response to the increasing development of summer and year-round outdoor recreation operations.
Today, the organization is composed of more than 30,000 members serving over 650 patrols. These individuals include patrollers who are paid, and patrollers who volunteer their time. While most of NSP members are in the U. S., the organization also has members in Canada, Europe and Asia.
