There have been some pretty epic talk show partnerships in American eventing. Who can forget “The sort of OK show about horses with Buck and Kyle” (RIP), featuring Buck Davidson and Kyle Carter, and also “The Shahannigans Show” (RIP), featuring Sinead Halpin and Hannah Sue Burnett.
Now, challenging for the throne, comes “The Jon and Rick Show,” featuring Rick Wallace and Jon Holling. The two have joined forces with The Horse Talk Show Network for a monthly show on Facebook the first Wednesday of the month at 6 a.m. EST. The show also airs on Saturday EST on The Sky 97.3 and radio.com.
The acumen of their commentary goes without saying — they’re both very sharp, candid and engaged — but I appreciate a little lightness and self-depreciation too, and the first episode won over my heart with an opening montage of Rick’s best ‘almost’ save ever back in 2013 and Jon’s legendary Bromont sign streaking after winning in 2012. Insanity in the middle 4ever, EN.
They then tackle a number of timely topics and chat with guest Max Corcoran, incoming USEA president, who always has smart, interesting and horse-first insights to share. The Horse Talk Show Network host Louisa Barton sits in as well, mostly to keep Jon and Rick on track with regard to sponsor nods and toss a nice British accent into the mix.
The first episode aired on Wednesday, Dec. 4 — you can rewatch it right here:
Be sure to follow The Jon and Rick Show on Facebook for future episodes! We hear there will be a short holiday episode the Wednesday after the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention on Wednesday, Dec. 18 — no guests for that one, just the three of them sharing funny stories and such. We are for it!
Go Eventing.
