Hour 2 - Leaving Team, Mid Weak Major, Brady's Cards
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In this episode of Covino & Rich, the hosts welcome Ryan Bursch, a long-time Fox Sports Radio veteran, for a heartfelt farewell segment as he prepares to leave after over a decade of service. The episode opens with a lighthearted 'Mike Who Runs This Take' segment, where Bursch steps in for Big Mike, sharing personal stories from his time at Cold Stone Creamery and Subway, including being fired on the 4th of July for giving friends 'gotta have it' scoops. The emotional core of the episode centers on Bursch’s departure, with hosts reflecting on the significance of long-term workplace relationships, the importance of saying goodbye, and the bittersweet nature of career transitions. The conversation shifts to sports farewells, with the hosts debating legendary exits like Derek Jeter, Kobe Bryant, and John Elway, while also discussing the cultural trend of farewell tours. The episode closes with a major sports story: Tom Brady purchasing Fernando Mendoza’s first NFL rookie card, a symbolic gesture of mentorship and belief in the young player, tying into broader themes of legacy and passing the torch. Throughout, the tone balances humor, nostalgia, and genuine respect for a colleague’s journey.
Saying goodbye to long-term colleagues is emotionally significant and should not be overlooked.
Small, meaningful rituals—like visiting favorite local spots or saying farewell to building staff—can honor a career transition.
Celebrating a colleague’s departure with a personal touch (like a signed rookie card) can be a powerful gesture of mentorship.
The most impactful farewells are not always grand; they’re often quiet, personal, and rooted in shared history.
Workplace culture benefits from intentional recognition of long-term contributions, especially after 5+ years.
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Sponsor Breaks & Podcast Teasers
The episode opens with a series of iHeartRadio podcast promos for The Clifford Show, 2%, Look Back At It, Learn the Hard Way, and Stu Gotson Company, setting the stage for the main content.
Mike Who Runs This Take: Ryan Bursch Steps In
“I got fired on the 4th of July. It was because whenever my friends would come in, they would ask for a like it, love it, gotta have it. And you would, you know, there was... The sizing system was subjective... So you would like accidentally scoop a little too much.”
The Art of Saying Goodbye: Farewells in Life & Sports
“You don't think about those things. That's why it's a great reminder. It's like Rich and I used to get soup all the time at this place called Hale and Hardy in New York City. And we would go there all the time... And then, you know, all of a sudden you move or your time shift changes and you never go to those places again.”
Midweek Major: Brady, Mendoza & the Rookie Card
“It's like the Jose Canseco rated rookie. It's the 86 rated rookie of today. This is Fernando Mendoza's rookie card autographed and who's jumping at it. TB12 himself already says I'm buying this Brady on Mendoza's first rookie card.”
“It's like the Jose Canseco rated rookie. It's the 86 rated rookie of today. This is Fernando Mendoza's rookie card autographed and who's jumping at it. TB12 himself already says I'm buying this Brady on Mendoza's first rookie card.”
“Put yourself through some hardships, and you will come out on the other side a happier, more fulfilled, healthier person.”
“You don't think about those things. That's why it's a great reminder. It's like Rich and I used to get soup all the time at this place called Hale and Hardy in New York City. And we would go there all the time... And then, you know, all of a sudden you move or your time shift changes and you never go to those places again.”
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Steve Covino
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Rich Davis
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Ryan Bursch
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iHeartRadio
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Fox Sports Radio
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Tom Brady
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Fernando Mendoza
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Clifford Taylor IV
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Subway
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Cold Stone Creamery
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