https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lunch-break-podcast--4629556thelunchbreakpod@gmail.com.]]>enHobbiesCopyright Ricky Ragonehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5134f6e47825606da3626e09a35896bf.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lunch-break-podcast--4629556Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:33:04 +0000Ricky RagoneRicky Ragonefeeds@spreaker.comWe're Ricky and Chris and we're co-workers who want to bring you in on our lunch break conversations. We'll be talking anything and everything and nothing all at the same time. Join us on our lunch break! You can contact the show by emailing us at...thelunchbreakpod@gmail.com.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-41-are-comedies-still-funny--66410196
Extra Links:
High & Silver Presents: The Pilgrim's Progress
The Gut Check Podcast]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66410196Thu, 05 Jun 2025 17:30:14 +0000Ricky RagoneRicky and Chris catch you up on some of what has been happening in their lives, get a little sidetracked about seasons, but eventually land on the topic at hand...are comedies still funny today? Extra Links:...
Extra Links:
High & Silver Presents: The Pilgrim's Progress
The Gut Check Podcast]]>3771falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-40-root-beer-blindfold-rankings--66188424
Watch on YouTube

What is your favorite Root Beer flavor? Leave us a comment on YoutTube or Instagram!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66188424Wed, 21 May 2025 17:40:18 +0000Ricky RagoneIn this come back episode Chris, Ricky, and first time guest Caleb, try four Root Beer brands blindfolded and rank them from their favorite to least favorite. Who will reign victorious?  https://youtu.be/5eWE_PjMVp4 What is your favorite Root Beer...
Watch on YouTube

What is your favorite Root Beer flavor? Leave us a comment on YoutTube or Instagram!]]>1411falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-39-chips--60263023https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60263023Mon, 03 Jun 2024 14:40:20 +0000Ricky RagoneThis episode was recorded back on March 2024. Chris, Ricky, and special guest Greg Clark discuss some of their favorite Chips! What are some of yours? Let us know!2347falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-38-catching-up-christmas-desserts--58062680https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58062680Tue, 19 Dec 2023 18:59:39 +0000Ricky RagoneChris and Ricky are finally back! There's an apology, a confession, a new food tried, and some Christmas Dessert talk. Enjoy!2903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-37-this-or-that--56479501https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56479501Tue, 15 Aug 2023 19:17:35 +0000Ricky RagoneChris & Ricky force themselves to choose between 2 items spanning a bunch of categories.3806falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-36-ice-cream--56265433
Article from episode: https://www.today.com/food/desserts/ice-cream-flavors-rcna43215]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56265433Fri, 28 Jul 2023 16:39:13 +0000Ricky RagoneChris & Ricky sit down to discuss their thoughts on ice cream! What do they love? What do they hate? Find out!! Article from episode: https://www.today.com/food/desserts/ice-cream-flavors-rcna43215
Article from episode: https://www.today.com/food/desserts/ice-cream-flavors-rcna43215]]>3659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-35-sports-movies-pt-2--55426418https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55426418Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:48:07 +0000Ricky RagoneRicky & Chris delve into some of their favorite Sports movies once again. We also get a fun tale into how Ricky failed to make his college basketball team.4425falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-34-sports-movies-pt-1--54359533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54359533Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:50:15 +0000Ricky RagoneToday Ricky & Chris are in nostalgia mode once again as they talk about some of thier favoirte sports comedies and kids sports movies. But not before talking about Ricky's odd interaction at the gym, the differences betwwen mother's day and...3426falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-33-the-a-i-cast--53923236https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53923236Thu, 18 May 2023 20:01:04 +0000Ricky RagoneRicky and Chris take a look at some A.I. generated commercials and even let ChatGPT create a couple episodes of The Lunch Break Podcast.2079falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-32-90-s-toys--53597533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53597533Thu, 20 Apr 2023 19:05:39 +0000Ricky RagoneChris and Ricky dive down the rabbit hole of some of their favorite toys from the 90's.3223falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-31-the-lunch-break-wifecast--52795044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52795044Mon, 20 Feb 2023 22:33:04 +0000Ricky RagoneChris and Ricky are joined by their wive's Katie (Ricky's wife) and Breanna (Chris' wife). Many topics are discussed, most notibly vacation stories and Lancaster speak. Enjoy!3616falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-30-happy-new-year-s--52261312https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52261312Thu, 22 Dec 2022 21:56:28 +0000Ricky RagoneOur last show of 2022! This really is a hodgepodge episode covering a multitude of things. Enjoy and we'll back on your devices next years. (Intentional s)3693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-29-christmas-decorations--52177730
King's Chapel Christmas Eve Service: Saturday, December 24 @ 7:00pm. 440 Route 9W, Glenmont, NY 12077.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52177730Tue, 13 Dec 2022 19:48:13 +0000Ricky RagoneRicky and Chris talk all about their decorating traditions, their likes and, of course, their dislikes. King's Chapel Christmas Eve Service: Saturday, December 24 @ 7:00pm. 440 Route 9W, Glenmont, NY 12077.
King's Chapel Christmas Eve Service: Saturday, December 24 @ 7:00pm. 440 Route 9W, Glenmont, NY 12077.]]>3058falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lunch-break-ep-28-christmas-music-face-off--52120800https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52120800Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:39:14 +0000Ricky RagoneIn this episode Ricky & Chris pit versions of their favorite Christmas songs against each other.3647falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-27-the-lunch-break-pie-cast--51991862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51991862Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:13:43 +0000Ricky RagoneIn this episode Chris & Ricky sit down and discuss their favorite pies, of course with side discussions along the way.2208falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-taco-bell-hot-sauces--51409610https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51409610Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:54:26 +0000Ricky RagoneToday Chris and Ricky grabbed Taco Bell for lunch so naturally they had to taste all the sauces and record it. Enjoy!803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-26-chris-new-look--51397314https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKsZWr5ylF85tzTAQcNupw]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51397314Tue, 27 Sep 2022 17:47:31 +0000Ricky RagoneAfter a long hiatus Chris and Ricky have returned. But they haven't returned exactly as they once were. Chris decided to take a leap into a new realm of hair style. We recommend the video episode on our YouTube Page:...https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYKsZWr5ylF85tzTAQcNupw]]>1818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bonus-episode-the-lillycast--50514050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50514050Fri, 08 Jul 2022 21:01:53 +0000Ricky RagoneRicky's wife needed a distraction for their 4 year old daughter, Lilly. So here we are...recording a podcast. Is it podcast gold? Has Chris been replace? I guess we'll find out.491falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-25-will-smith-did-what--49226091
The Lunch Break Podcast: "Opinions on everything, experts on nothing."]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49226091Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:07:13 +0000Ricky RagoneRicky shows Chris the video of Will Smith at last night's Academy Awards. We also talk a little about some memorable Will Smith movies because why not! The Lunch Break Podcast: "Opinions on everything, experts on nothing."
The Lunch Break Podcast: "Opinions on everything, experts on nothing."]]>1578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-24-public-foibles--49071337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49071337Tue, 15 Mar 2022 18:10:02 +0000Ricky RagoneIn this episode Chris and Ricky get vulnerable and talk about some of their public embarrassments.2106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-23-top-3-chewy-candies--48915078https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48915078Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:42:24 +0000Ricky RagoneChris and Ricky tackle a long awaited debate on chewy candies. They're finally able to talk about Chris' insane feelings toward Swedish Fish.2267falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-22-post-super-bowl-thoughts--48731623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48731623Mon, 14 Feb 2022 20:32:47 +0000Ricky RagoneAfter long hiatus (again) Chris & Ricky return to chat about Super Bowl LVI and everything that comes with it2579falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-21-cookies-ranked-worst-to-best--47623293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47623293Tue, 23 Nov 2021 17:56:36 +0000Ricky RagoneChris & Ricky discuss the wonderful world of cookies. There is more controversy in this ranking than was expected. What's your favorite cookie?2615falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-return-of-the-movies-we-haven-t-seen--46728247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46728247Tue, 28 Sep 2021 17:45:51 +0000Ricky RagoneAfter dropping some bombs on the last episode, friends of the show Nick & Andy come on to give us our comeuppance.2301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-movies-we-haven-t-seen--46656703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46656703Thu, 23 Sep 2021 20:07:53 +0000Ricky RagoneToday Chris & Ricky sit down and discuss some of the movies they haven't seen...that at this point they probably should have. Warning: Some of these might shock you!2620falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-bean-boozled--46552168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46552168Thu, 16 Sep 2021 19:04:55 +0000Ricky RagoneChris & Ricky are back with an all new episode! We have some special guest with us on the lunch break today, 2 of Chris' kids! Natalie and Caleb. They're going to try some Bean Boozled Jellybeans with us. Caution: Contains Weird & Wild Flavors.1357falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-crocs-yay-or-nay--45249192https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45249192Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:39:44 +0000Ricky RagoneWe sit down with Croc aficionado Noah Miller to talk about this Croc trend that's been happening.3010falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-happy-star-wars-day--44630727https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44630727Tue, 04 May 2021 19:05:12 +0000Ricky RagoneAfter a solid 2 months off, Ricky & Chris return to the mics to talk Star Wars on Star Wars Day. May the fourth be with you!1651falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-lunch-break-live-hodgepodge-of-topics--43738706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43738706Thu, 04 Mar 2021 18:19:44 +0000Ricky RagoneToday Chris and Ricky went live on Facebook for their lunch break. They talked a multitude of topics and found some more pointless things to debate. Enjoy!2049falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-guilty-pleasure-songs--43604609https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43604609Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:10:53 +0000Ricky RagoneToday Chris & Ricky walk through some of their favorite guilty pleasure songs. They extend from boy bands to movie songs, hope you enjoy!2390falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-a-new-mcdonald-s-crispy-chicken-sandwich--43530957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43530957Thu, 18 Feb 2021 18:40:52 +0000Ricky RagoneToday Chris & Ricky sample a new crispy chicken sandwich from McDonald's. What do we think? Try one and let us know what YOU think. Available at select locations now, available everywhere February 24, 2021.840falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-classic-nickelodeon--43496106https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43496106Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:18:31 +0000Ricky RagoneRicky & Chris continue to reminisce in the days of old as they talk about their love of classic Nickelodeon programing. Not so old that we're talking legit Nickelodeon machines...but like the 90s.2820falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-don-t-ew-my-yum--42940582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42940582Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:57:24 +0000Ricky RagoneToday we delve into some odd food combinations. Hot sauce with New England Clam Chowder? Cheese with Cookies? They sound weird because they are weird.2035falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-classic-video-games--42802475https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42802475Tue, 05 Jan 2021 18:57:04 +0000Ricky RagoneChris brought in a hand held arcade style version of Megaman 2 which set us onto a seemingly never ending journey of nostalgia. NES, SNES, SEGA, Playstation, N64, we talked about it all!3295falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-christmas-movies--42505623https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42505623Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:46:56 +0000Ricky RagoneAnother staple of the Christmas season are the movies. Today we chat about some of our favorite Christmas flicks.2936falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-the-mcrib-all-things-mcdonald-s--42383182https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42383182Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:09:29 +0000Ricky RagoneToday we got ourselves a McDonald's staple, The McRib. Listen to what we thought about it and join us on a journey of nostalgia reminiscing about McDonald's through the years.2506falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-christmas-music-part-deux--42299374https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42299374Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:38:47 +0000Ricky RagoneThere is so much good Christmas Music out there we decided there needed to be a part 2! For this Lunch Break episode we are joined by special guest Nick D'Angelo.2968falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-christmas-music--42262123https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42262123Tue, 01 Dec 2020 16:56:22 +0000Ricky RagoneThanksgiving has officially passed which means Christmas is acceptable to listen to and talk about! Ricky and Chris geek out on their favorite and least favorite Holiday hits. As always, let us know your thoughts!2044falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-thanksgiving-food--42058118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42058118Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:10:36 +0000Ricky RagoneToday we have a special guest joining us, Ricky's brother, BJ and the three of us sat down to talk Thanksgiving foods. And just like good table talk our conversation we went all over the place.2610falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-too-early-for-christmas--41906083thelunchbreakpod@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41906083Tue, 10 Nov 2020 18:21:15 +0000Ricky RagoneIt's too early for Christmas folks, and this week we're addressing it head on! So take down your stockings, and don't put up those Christmas lights because you might be jumping the gun a bit! We know this is a contentious topic for some, we would LOVE...thelunchbreakpod@gmail.com.]]>1445falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-detroit-style-pizza--41701812https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41701812Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:57:38 +0000Ricky RagoneToday we both tried something new for lunch...Detroit Style Pizza. We talk about what we thought and we discuss some other pizza-related topics. Shout out to Romo's Pizza in Glenmont, NY!1369falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-pixar-best-worst--41666950thelunchbreakpod@gmail.com.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41666950Tue, 27 Oct 2020 18:48:03 +0000Ricky RagoneDuring this lunch break, we catch up on some weekend events and discuss our least favorite and favorite Pixar films. We want to know your Pixar thoughts, email us at thelunchbreakpod@gmail.com.thelunchbreakpod@gmail.com.]]>1558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-mounds-vs-almond-joy--41556170thelunchbreakpod@gmail.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41556170Tue, 20 Oct 2020 18:45:07 +0000Ricky RagoneIn this inaugural episode, we discuss our takes on the great Mounds or Almond Joy debate. Let us know your thoughts by emailing thelunchbreakpod@gmail.comthelunchbreakpod@gmail.com]]>1276falsefull