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.
Episodes
Episodes



Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Season 2 Premiere
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
The boys are back! After a few months off, Rick and Eric lay out the plans for Season 2.



Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Best Man Speeches
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
In our season finale, the guys take a (hopefully) hilarious trip down memory lane, dusting off their best man speeches from their weddings—16 years ago! Get ready for a mix of nostalgia, cringe, and a few 'WTF?' moments. (Eric you can rewrite how you want).



Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
The Firecracker
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Buckle up, it's our first two hour podcast! This week, host Eric Yaklin shares a pivotal Defining Moment in his life. A step back into childhood reveals a simple revenge story turned epic with innocence, fear, laughs, hard truths, and life-long lessons.



Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
The episode that is not an episode. For real, this is not an episode.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
For real, this is not an episode.



Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
The Lead Singer: Andy Holtgreive
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Today, we welcome Andy Holtgreive — lead singer of Domestic Problems, entrepreneur, and all-round inspirational lad. Andy shares life lessons from one of his defining moments and performs an acoustic song.



Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
The Music Photographer: Sam Erickson
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
🎧 **Don't Miss This Episode!** 🌟 Join us for an incredible episode featuring **world-class music photographer Sam Erickson**! Sam's journey started with capturing iconic moments for the **Dave Matthews Band**, and he's since worked with legendary artists like **John Mayer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Olivia Rodrigo, Santana, Dolly Parton, Phish, Beck, Bon Jovi, Jay-Z, Bob Dylan**, and many more.
Hear fascinating behind-the-scenes stories and insider tales that only someone with Sam's unique access and experience can share. Plus, get ready for some epic fan moments as Rick goes wild over vintage Dave Matthews Band stories. 🎤 🎶



Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Creative Conundrums: An Eric Defining Moment
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
For some back-to-back goodness, the boys are once again flying solo discussing food stealing, artificial intelligence, and one of Eric’s defining moments regarding creativity, his logical brain wiring, and the best WALL-E costume EVER.



Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Quite Possibly The WORST Podcast Of All Time
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Description: The boys offer up the worst podcast of all time. Seriously. Most people would not release something this bad. Rick and Eric, are not those people. We cant wait to read the comments.