Defined: Moments & Memories

”Defined: Moments and Memories” is a weekly, sixty-minute, audio visual podcast hosted by two lifelong friends, Rick Cikowski and Eric Yaklin. The show features interviews with a diverse group of successful guests, including celebrities, friends, innovators, and other notable figures. Each episode delves into the guest’s personal story and the lessons they learned from their defining moment. Rick and Eric, bring their unique perspectives, wit and friendship dynamic to each episode, making for an engaging, relateable and entertaining listening experience.
”Defined: Moments and Memories” is a weekly, sixty-minute, audio visual podcast hosted by two lifelong friends, Rick Cikowski and Eric Yaklin. The show features interviews with a diverse group of successful guests, including celebrities, friends, innovators, and other notable figures. Each episode delves into the guest’s personal story and the lessons they learned from their defining moment. Rick and Eric, bring their unique perspectives, wit and friendship dynamic to each episode, making for an engaging, relateable and entertaining listening experience.
Episodes
Episodes



Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Jamie Christopherson
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
In this episode we talk with award-winning composer Jamie Christopherson, whose music spans video games, film and television, including Metal Gear Rising, Fortnite, Lost Planet 2, and Spider-Man, Legends; his TV work features theme music and additional compositions for How I Caught My Killer, Homeland, Ray Donovan and his film credits include California Christmas, American Wrestler: The Wizard, The Ride, The Crow: Wicked Prayer and many many more projects.



Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Salsa Cereal
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Rick and Eric talk chip crumbs and left over salsa.



Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
The Live Producer: Tony Lanni
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
Wednesday Jan 21, 2026
The guys have a guest, live producer and director Tony Ianni — the guy behind some of your favorite live TV moments. From the Olympics and World’s Strongest Man, to Super Bowl Greatest Commercials, Miss Universe, and the New York City Marathon, Tony has spent his career calling the shots when there’s no second take. We go behind the scenes of live television to talk about the pressure, chaos, split-second decisions, and the defining moments that only happen when everything is happening right now.



Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Filming In India
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
In this episode of Defined, Rick reflects on a truly life-changing experience while filming in India.



Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Season Finale - Gifts
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Wednesday Jan 07, 2026
Eric and Rick exchange Christmas gifts. Was Rick even trying???? We were supposed to get this up after Christmas, but we were lazy. Happy New Year and enjoy our season 2 finale.



Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
The Brain Dump
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
Wednesday Nov 26, 2025
We got to the part of the season where we brain dump our random thoughts for the public to hear. The good news is at least it’s short.



Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Unexpected Passenger
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Wednesday Nov 19, 2025
Eric and Rick are back—finally—and catch up on everything from seasonal funks and DIY disasters to family chaos and accidentally deep life lessons. They swap stories about unforgettable teachers, a terrifying spider attack in a car, and one math class moment that still haunts them.



Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Music Part 2 - The High School Years
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
Wednesday Sep 03, 2025
The guys talk defining music from their high school years (91-95).






