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Two Kings Podcast

Two Kings Podcast

By Brian Weeks & Adam Ricker

Every episode of the Two Kings Podcast will revolve around a different theme so people can pick and choose what they want to listen to (but you will want to listen to them all...) TKP features your hosts Brian Weeks (The Bald Beardy Bear) and Adam Ricker (Big Ricker Gaming) talking and joking about stuff, building on the type of stories Brian has been writing for Bald Beardy Bear blog. The pilot episode features the Two Kings talking about subjects such as horrible dating stories, music that influenced us, and what happens when you mess up Adam’s food orders.
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S2 E09 July 4, 2021

Two Kings PodcastJul 05, 2021

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S2 E09 July 4, 2021

S2 E09 July 4, 2021

This week, the Two Kings talk about mental health, family relationships, and doing what you have to do to preserve your spiritual and emotional health and well being, even if that means cutting off contact with a family member. This is a very special episode that may possibly set off some emotional triggers if you have experienced a similar situation. As always, we share our personal stories with you in hopes that if there is anyone out there who is also experiencing toxic family relationships, you are not alone, and you are not obligated to keep those relationships.  

join in the conversation but dropping us a comment on our Facebook page, our website (twokingspodcast.com), or via email at twokingspodcast@mail.com. We love to hear from you! We'll be back in 2 weeks with a new episode of the podcast - till then, enjoy your day and thank you for listening to the Two Kings Podcast! 

Jul 05, 202101:26:03
S2 E08 June 12, 2021

S2 E08 June 12, 2021

Hey, everyone, the Two Kings are back after an extended Spring Break, and want to wish everyone a very happy Pride Month. This week, Adam and Brian talk coming out, and the cultures of the time period and environment for each of us during the process. It's also our 1 year anniversary! Episode 1, "Superheroes", dropped Saturday, June 13, 2020. Did you listen? Of course you did! 

As always, thank you for tuning in to the Two Kings Podcast - we will be back in two weeks on June 26th, and every other Saturday going forward. 

Jun 12, 202142:42
S2 E07: March 27, 2021

S2 E07: March 27, 2021

This week, Adam and Brian discuss the concept of that "What If?" moment in life where simply making a different decision could impact the rest of your life, and talk about dumb injuries. Join the discussion on our Facebook page and on the website www.twokingspodcast.com! We love to hear from you - who knows, we might even read your comments on an upcoming episode! Thanks again for tuning into the Two Kings Podcast, where it's always Saturday! 

Mar 27, 202141:19
S2 E06: March 20, 2021

S2 E06: March 20, 2021

This week, Adam and Brian welcome their first guest into the Kingdom! We sit down with Billy Vaux of VauxTalks.com to find out a little more about his great website (Seriously, like and subscribe! It cost nothing to support a friend!), have some interesting conversation, and even thrown in a few rounds of Q&A questions! We had a great time this week, and we hope you do, also! Joins us on the Two Kings Podcast, where it's always Saturday! 

Mar 20, 202101:01:24
S2 E05 - March 13, 2021

S2 E05 - March 13, 2021

This week, we bring you the long-awaited return of a brand new season of Two Kings Q&A! 

Join in the conversation on our website, www.twokingspodcast.com, or on our Facebook page! 

Thanks again for listening to The Two Kings Podcast, where it's always Saturday! 

Mar 13, 202101:03:01
S2 E04 - March 6, 2021

S2 E04 - March 6, 2021

Welcome to The Two Kings Podcast, where it is always Saturday! 

Join your hosts Brian Weeks (The Bald Beardy Bear), and Adam Ricker (Big Ricker), as they discuss the past week's events and what is on their minds this week. 

Please be sure to visit our website, www.twokingspodcast.com and like and subscribe to our Facebook page!

Mar 06, 202144:32
S2 E03 - February 27, 2021

S2 E03 - February 27, 2021

Better late than never! What's an hour between friends? We wanted to get this week's episode out to you as "fresh out the oven" as possible, and we ran a little over. We hope you enjoy our new format, and please drop us a line on Facebook or on our website, www.twokingspodcast.com to join in the conversation. Thanks for stopping by the Two Kings Podcast, where it's always Saturday. 

Feb 27, 202143:50
S2 E02 - February 20, 2021

S2 E02 - February 20, 2021

This week, we begin our updated format of discussing the past week's events at home, and at large. 

We hope you enjoy listening to the Two Kings Podcast, and hope that you'll drop us a line on our Facebook page, or on the website. 

Enjoy your week, everyone, and get ready to hear about that Britney Spears documentary - it's on our agenda for this weekend!

Feb 20, 202136:56
S2 Ep01: New Year, Who Dis?

S2 Ep01: New Year, Who Dis?

Welcome to a brand new season of the Two Kings Podcast! It's a new year, we're in a new studio, and we're coming to you at a new time, Saturdays at 9am ET. We're changing up our format ever so slightly, and we hope you enjoy all the new changes as much as we do! 

This week, we catch up with Brian and Adam, and see what's been happening during the hiatus, and what's going on with The Two Kings in the new year. 

Feb 13, 202153:34
Episode 024: A Two Kings Christmas

Episode 024: A Two Kings Christmas

Merry Christmas from our kingdom to yours! Brian and Adam return from a couple of weeks off to bring you this surprise Christmas gift! We have poured a couple of festive cocktails and opened up one of our favorite Q&A card decks. We sincerely hope that you and your loved ones have a fantastic holiday, and we will see you tomorrow for our regular Saturday podcast! 
Dec 25, 202001:01:36
Episode 023: Game Shows

Episode 023: Game Shows

COME ON DOWN and join your hosts Big Ricker and The Bald Beardy Bear as they discuss games shows of the past and present, and also make a great case for having Bob Barker himself spayed or neutered. Spin that wheel, run up the Aggro-Crag, and make sure your answer is in the form of a question. 

This episode is dedicated to the amazing and incomparable Alex Trebek. We will take "We Love You" for $500, Alex. What is, "Rest In Peace"?

Dec 05, 202051:30
Episode 022: A Two Kings Thanksgiving

Episode 022: A Two Kings Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from The Two Kings! This week, we find out how Adam and Brian spent the holiday, and answer a couple listener-submitted questions.

Don't forget to like and subscribe, visit the website at www.twokingspodcast.com, and stop by our Facebook page. Keep those question submissions coming - Fans Bring The Questions is coming soon! 

Nov 28, 202059:45
Episode 021: Welcome Back, Ricker

Episode 021: Welcome Back, Ricker

If you are a regular listener to the podcast (and you definitely should be), you know that Adam has been absent for a month or so. He is finally back at Two Kings Podcast, and this week we are catching up with him and Brian. What's been happening, how was the move, and what's in the future for the Two Kings. Welcome Back, Ricker! 

Nov 21, 202001:09:17
Episode 020: 1987

Episode 020: 1987

This week, Brian is flying solo, and talking about his favorite year, 1987. Favorite tv, music, adventures with friends, and much more! Take a trip back in time, and let us know, what was your favorite year growing up? What made it special? Join the conversation on our website or our Facebook page - we love hearing from you! 

Nov 07, 202001:01:57
Episode 019: Two Kings Playlist - Summer 1995

Episode 019: Two Kings Playlist - Summer 1995

This week, we present the first installment in what we hope to be a semi-regular feature, the Two Kings Playlist! Hear about The Two Kings' Favorite Things! For our first Two Kings Playlist, Brian brings you his personal countdown of the greatest hits of Summer, 1995. Bookended at the beginning of the summer with his graduation from high school, and the end with turning 18, Summer '95 was adventurous and tumultuous - and filled with great music. *Due to copyright law, none of the songs discussed can be featured on the podcast. We recommend going to our website at www.twokingspodcast.com to view and download the entire playlist.* 

Oct 31, 202054:44
Episode 018: Bathhouse

Episode 018: Bathhouse

For more than 25 years, Brian has been sitting on a concept for a film, and several years ago had the chance not only to flesh out his ideas to a treatment for a screenplay, write scenes, but also pitch the film to a Hollywood producer. He was warned at the time to never share this idea, for fear it would be stolen. This week, learn the story of the best movie you've never seen, "Bathhouse".  

Oct 24, 202051:24
Episode 017: Roommates

Episode 017: Roommates

As the Two Kings get closer to the big day of moving in together, Adam and Brian discuss past living situations with roommates - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Of course, the upcoming blending of family is not just a 'roommate' situation, but a good (or awful) roommate story is always an entertaining one. 

Oct 17, 202052:51
Episode 016: "The TKP Pandemic Special"

Episode 016: "The TKP Pandemic Special"

Brian and Adam are back this week after taking a week off, and they are discussing the COVID-19 pandemic, its impact on everyday life, and hot-button current political issues like Black Lives Matter. Join us for a very timely discussion, and as always, we urge you to join in the conversation! Drop us a comment on our Facebook page (Two Kings Podcast) send us an e-mail at twokingspodcast@mail.com, or drop by our website at www.twokingspodcast.com! We look forward to hearing from you, and thank you so much for listening to The Two Kings Podcast, where it's always Saturday!  

Oct 10, 202059:09
Episode 015: Two Kings Q&A - Part Tres

Episode 015: Two Kings Q&A - Part Tres

Since we enjoy doing these so much, and by the feedback we've been receiving, so do you, it's another installment of Two Kings Q&A! Adam and Brian ask each other more off-the-wall questions from Chuck Klosterman's "Hypertheticals" card deck.

The box isn't lying - these are insane questions and insane conversations, but they are also a lot of fun. At the end of the podcast, Brian reads a question for you, our listeners. We want to hear your thoughts again! Drop us a comment on the website, or on our Facebook page - there is a post there with the same question card.

Sep 26, 202051:48
Episode 014: Two Kings Q&A - Part II

Episode 014: Two Kings Q&A - Part II

Brian & Adam are coming to you this week sort-of live, on location in beautiful downtown Bangor, Maine. It's another edition of Two Kings Q&A, this time with questions provided by "Our Moments" Couples card deck. Join us for some relationship banter - some sappy, some spicy. 

Sep 19, 202001:07:03
Episode 013: Best of The Two Kings Podcast

Episode 013: Best of The Two Kings Podcast

This week, we are presenting you with the Best of The Two Kings Podcast. We'll be showcasing some highlights, favorite moments, some updates, outtakes, and even some never-before-broadcast content. It's been a truly fun and rewarding experience over the past few months launching The Two Kings Podcast, and we hope that you enjoy this week's look back on our first dozen episodes. 

Sep 12, 202001:01:29
Episode 012: The Bald Beardy Bear

Episode 012: The Bald Beardy Bear

This week, our lucky listeners are getting one king for the price of two! 

Unfortunately, Adam was unable to be here this week, so Brian seized the opportunity to promote himself. 

For more than 30 years, Brian has been writing, and for almost 2 decades, has had a blog devoted to his writing. The current blog is The Bald Beardy Bear (there is a link on the Two Kings Podcast website, but the direct address is www.baldbeardybear.weebly.com

Hear a few stories from the archives, and some background on how they came about. 

Next week, Two Kings Podcast will be on vacation for the Labor Day holiday, and in two weeks, on Saturday, September 12th, we will be presenting the Best of the Two Kings Podcast; the best moments, outtakes, and special updates and background on our best stuff. 

Aug 29, 202001:28:15
Episode 011: Birthdays
Aug 22, 202055:21
Episode 010: Two Kings In The Kitchen

Episode 010: Two Kings In The Kitchen

When you are a man of a certain size, the room of the house you are most skilled in might be the kitchen. (But for us it's not. 🤷‍♂️ ) 

This week, Brian and Adam are talking food, cooking food, eating food, ordering food. Bring a healthy appetite this week as we join Two Kings in the Kitchen.

These mouth-watering topics and many more are available for streaming and download NOW!

As always, be sure to like and subscribe to the Two Kings Podcast on your favorite podcasting app, drop us a 5-star rating, and join in the conversation here, or on the website at www.twokingspodcast.com.

Next week, Brian and Adam are celebrating birthdays, both literally and figuratively!

Aug 15, 202001:07:37
TRAILER: Two Kings Podcast

TRAILER: Two Kings Podcast

The Two Kings Podcast is a weekly show hosted by Brian Weeks and his partner Adam Ricker. Every week they discuss a different topic, from superheroes to wrestling to cooking and birthdays. Always fun and never boring, the Bald Beardy Bear and Big Ricker want you, the listener, to have the same level of enjoyment listening every week as they do making it. Join them for new episodes every week on Saturdays at 6am Eastern. Be sure to like and subscribe, visit the website at www.twokingspodcast.com, and the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TwoKingsPodcast, and join in the conversation! 

Aug 09, 202002:06
Episode 009: Summer Memories
Aug 08, 202001:03:42
Episode 008: Two Kings Q&A

Episode 008: Two Kings Q&A

This week, it's Two Kings Q&A! Adam and Brian ask each other off-the-wall questions from Chuck Klosterman's "Hypertheticals" card deck.

The box isn't lying - these are insane questions and insane conversations, but they are also a lot of fun. At the beginning of the podcast, Adam reads a question for you, our listeners. we want to hear your thoughts! Drop us a comment on our Facebook page or at our
website - there is a post there with the same question card.

Be sure to like and subscribe to the podcast on your favorite podcasting app, hit us up with that 5-star rating if you can, and join in the conversation at our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/twokingspodcast.

Next week, Adam and Brian will be discussing summer memories, till then, why not pick up your own deck of "Hypertheticals" cards? We got ours at bull moose in Bangor, Maine (shop local!) but they are also available through Amazon.

Aug 01, 202059:41
Episode 007 - Adam Ricker: The Interview

Episode 007 - Adam Ricker: The Interview

On the outside, "Aftershock" Adam Ricker had it all.

Four-time IWE Triple Crown Champion. Executive Director.

But what most people couldn't see was that there was a high price to pay for Adam's lifelong ambition to be a professional wrestler. Racism, homophobia, sexual misconduct, misogyny, and more - Local celebrity is not always glamorous.

This week, we take the Two Kings Podcast in a different direction. Recently, there has been a movement in the world of professional wrestling, exposing the people and actions that have gone on for far too long, with he hashtag #SpeakingOut.

Several weeks ago, Adam shared a portion of his story on his social media, but our listeners deserve the full story of one local wrestling promotion, and one man's journey through the firestorm. As a performer, and as a a behind-the-scenes part of the company, Adam has a unique opportunity to show both sides of the industry, and we urge you to join us this week for a very special Two Kings Podcast.

This week, we are devoting the entire podcast to an in-depth interview with the Artist Formerly Known as "Aftershock" Adam Ricker. This is one episode of The Two Kings Podcast that you won't want to miss.

Jul 25, 202001:53:19
Episode 006: Guilty Pleasures

Episode 006: Guilty Pleasures

A guilty pleasure can sometimes have a pretty broad definition, but The Two Kings consider it to be something we really, really enjoy that either we shouldn't or isn't popular. We may or may not feel actual guilt, but Adam feels some kind of way after housing that Domino's thin crust with 8x the regular cheese. No amount of "Friends" reruns gonna cure that. And we spend some time with Brian reliving so-awful-it's-a-cinematic-masterpiece disco-themed motion pictures. Turns out, you really *can't* stop the music. 

Jul 18, 202001:04:48
Episode 005: "The Ropes & Soaps Connection"

Episode 005: "The Ropes & Soaps Connection"

This week, Adam talks about wrestling, and Brian talks about soap operas. 

So... basically a normal Saturday. 

There are different segments of the entertainment industry that have a high level of similarity. Two of them are professional wrestling and soap operas. The over-the-top performance and storylines, the larger than life characters, and of course, the drama. That said, there are vast differences. Viki Buchanan would no sooner give a piledriver to Dorian Lord than we would find that Triple H and Chris Jericho are actually twins, separated at birth by Vince McMahon. (Although both of those scenarios would be INCREDIBLY entertaining, I don't care who you are.) 

Bonus Fun: This week's title is a reference to Brian's favorite all-time WWE tag team, from the Attitude Era - Mick Foley and The Rock, also known as "The Rock & Sock Connection". 


Jul 11, 202001:10:39
Episode 004: Discovering Sex

Episode 004: Discovering Sex

This week, Brian and Adam take a look back at their first experiences discovering sex. from childhood crushes to 'turning in the v-card', we learn what Santa is bringing Adam (if he is a good boy) and what movies Brian thought to be appropriate for sexy time...

Spoiler: There is nothing even remotely sexy about "Philadelphia".

Jul 04, 202058:46
Episode 003: Childhood Bullying

Episode 003: Childhood Bullying

*CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING* In today's episode, Adam and Brian discuss personal stories of childhood bullying, stemming from a variety of differences with the "regular" kids. We have both discovered over the years that speaking the truth will set you free. Sensitive topics are discussed, including racism and homophobia. Thank you for taking the time to share in our experiences, 

Jun 27, 202001:08:47
Episode 002 - Saturday Morning Cartoons

Episode 002 - Saturday Morning Cartoons

In this episode, the Bald Beardy Bear and Big Ricker discuss what they were watching on Saturday mornings, at age 7 and age 10. In the 80s, Brian was definitely rocking out to Muppet Babies and eating his ninth bowl of Smurfberry Crunch, but in the 90s, Adam was housing a bowl of Urkel O's when he was in front of Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. Grab a box of your favorite pop culture-inspired breakfast cereal (Mr. T's? Bart Simpson's No Problem-O's?) and join us! Don't forget to keep it tuned to ABC at 12:30 for American Bandstand!  

Jun 20, 202001:05:11
Episode 001 - Superheroes

Episode 001 - Superheroes

In the premiere episode of the Two Kings Podcast, we discuss superheroes, traditional and not so much.
Jun 13, 202057:02
Episode Zero: Pilot

Episode Zero: Pilot

Every episode of the Two Kings Podcast will revolve around a different theme so people can pick and choose what they want to listen to (but you will want to listen to them all...) TKPis basically hosts Brian Weeks (The Bald Beardy Bear) and Adam Ricker (Big Ricker Gaming) talking and joking about stuff, building on the type of stories Brian has been writing for the Bald Beardy Bear blog. In this pilot episode, The Two Kings talk about subjects such as horrible dating stories, music that influenced us, and what happens when you mess up Adam’s food orders.

Jun 01, 202001:16:37