Rick's Appearance on SportsRadio 92.9 The Game With Greg and Jason: 12/17/23 and Techy Last Minute Gifts

Great to join Greg and Jason, who was in for Sam.

Link:

https://www.audacy.com/stations/929thegame/shows/sam-greg-671d4/episodes/7b811a81c309

And I come in at the 6:40 mark

Don't miss out on some of these last minute deals and gift items:

1.  The Flip Phone is back!

a. motorola Razr +)

Flex View to stand your phone on its own at multiple angles, giving you new ways to interact, capture, and create.
Capture high-quality photos and videos hands-free and preview them on the external display
Access everything that matters—without opening your phone—on the largest, most advanced external display for a flip phone.
Experience a fully interactive 3.6" external display, then flip open for an ultra-smooth, incredibly vivid 6.9" pOLED screen.
Enjoy blazing speed with the Snapdragon® 8+ Gen 1 processor, a premium-tier powerhouse.
Hear and feel the sound from every direction with Dolby Atmos® and Spatial Sound.
Go a full day and night with the 3800mAh battery4, fuel up fast with TurboPower™ 30W charging9, or charge wirelessly
 

b. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4

The Galaxy Z Flip4 is the ultimate tool for self-expression, with the ability to shoot hands-free video or capture full group selfies at various angles using FlexCam6, which is also optimized for popular social networks.
 Its compact clamshell design offers unique experiences not available on any other smartphone.
Galaxy Z Flip4 comes in Bora Purple, Graphite, Pink Gold and Blue.
Durability: Strong frame and sturdy hinge
Pocketability: Fits easily in your pocket


2. Tylt Hydration Bottle (24oz) + Power Bank + Wireless Charger
$25

More than just a water bottle.
The new wide mouth design is perfect for easily adding ice and the lanyard allows you to conveniently carry it with you. Under the bottle you find a portable battery pack with a 5,700-mAh battery, giving you up to two charges to your device. No cable? No problem! The battery pack now features Qi wireless charging to power you up on-the-go. There’s even space under the bottle to store a cable so you always have one with you.

 


3. Timberland Eyewear Round Keyhole Sunglasses - $82

A modern take on a classic design, the rounded keyhole frames evoking feelings of nostalgia for traditional silhouettes while also radiating a sense of innovation and elegance. Made with bio-acetate frames and polarized lenses, and part of Timberland's Earthkeepers collection.
Timberland™ TB9319 20D 53 - Gray/Other

Gray/Other frame with Smoke Polarized lenses, Timberland part TB9319 20D 53, has a Round Shape made out of Plastic in size: 53-19-140. This model comes in Gray/Other frame. Color Code: 20D Gray/Other

https://www.eyeons.com/

4. VKTRY Insoles

Most athletic shoes feature a thin foam insole, while popular aftermarket insoles (like Dr. Scholl's or Superfeet) are made of foam and plastic. What separates VKTRY from the pack is the full-length, heel-to-toe carbon fiber baseplate. This baseplate allows VKTRY’s performance-enhancing insoles to store and return energy (like a spring – SEE GIF BELOW). It also provides real shock absorption, decelerating the athlete as they are landing.
As the world’s only energy-returning insoles, VKTRY has been designed for any athlete looking to take their game to the next level.

VKs provide improved support and stability. Torquing or twisting of the foot can lead to injury VKTRY Insoles help to reduce the chance of that happening
https://vktrygear.com/

 

5. EarFun Air Pro 3: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BNNMYSGQ
Equipped with Bluetooth 5.3, Qualcomm® QCC 3071 SoC with aptX™, Active Noise Cancellation up to 43dB & Anti-Wind Noise,
45-hour Long Playtime, Multipoint connectivity, Customize EQ and controls with EarFun Audio App
4 Colors: Black, Blue, Oat White, Pink
Regular Price: $79.99
 

6. PowerVolt PD Car Chargers feature Programmable Power Supply (PPS)

The latest PD specification from the USB Implementers Forum. PPS delivers a faster and cooler charging cycle for your device. Available in a single port 30W model and a dual port 60W (2 x 30W), each one will quickly charge an iPhone, iPad or MacBook Air. The dual port version will simultaneously charge two devices with no loss of power to either port.

The PowerVolt PD line of car chargers is available on Scosche.com and at select retailers, at an MSRP ranging from $24.99 to $49.99, depending on the model.
 

7.  As always lots of tennis and pickleball deals
Tennis Warehouse
Amazon
Pickleball Central

Rick's Appearance on SportsRadio 92.9 The Game 'With Sam and Greg' 12/24/21 - Last Minute Gift Possibilities

Rick joins Sam and Greg on SportsRadio 92.9 The Game on Christmas Eve for those last minute gift shoppers!

Have a listen:

1. For the Runner:

FlipBelt  - running belt

FlipBelt store on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/5B6FD95B-6046-4FBB-9BC9-BE4B157EB6B6?store_ref=storeRecs_dp_aplus

How to carry things on the run is a classic problem, but FlipBelt solves it. This unassuming tube of fabric is comfortable and fits snugly to hold any gear without it bouncing off the legs or torso.

2. For tbe Braves Fan:

Available on Amazon

Relive all the Braves regular and post season moments with a newly released DVD or Blue Ray
 

3. For the Angler
Karl's Mystery Tackle Box

https://shopkarls.com/

I'm obsessed with Karl's Mystery Tackle Box, which delivers a handy little box of baits, lures and stickers every month. The service only costs $48.42 for a three-month subscription (right now it's 15% off with the code SAVE15). You can print a gift certificate after you purchase the subscription so he'll have something to unwrap on Christmas morning.
 

4. For the Climber and Hiker
Black Diamond 375 Headlamp  - $40

https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/

Short winter days may inhibit many peoples’ ability to fit an outdoor run in, but this Black Diamond headlamp has more than enough illuminating for heading out pre-dawn or post-work. It is adjustable to fit any head size, and is super lightweight so it won't bounce around as you run.

 
5. For the fan of Casual Shoes:  Men and Women!

Kizik Shoes

www.kizik.com

See what all the fuss is about. Kizik commercials have been running all holiday season.
Shoe style is one of the most popular ways of expressing personality, but we don't think that needs to involve the burden of tying laces or hopping around on one foot after getting through airport security.
Hands-Free Technology is here so the shoe design and technology work together seamlessly. We put our shoes through more than 100,000 compression tests to ensure our shoes live up to our promise, without compromise. Each shoe is made of the highest grade, which ensures the material has great strength, durability, and looks even better over time.
 

6. Babolat Pure Aero Rafa Backpack
A backpack that turns into a racquet bag
$90
 


 
Carry all the equipment you need in the elegant and practical Pure Aero Rafa backpack. The isothermal compartment can hold up to 3 racquets. Not carrying a racquet? The dedicated compartment can be folded away and held in place via magnetic fastening. There’s all the room you need in the other compartments to carry clothes, a laptop, and accessories. This bag is also equipped with our new color-free lining made from 100% recycled PET. Because dye-free is better for the planet.

Rick's 12 Days of Christmas: Starbucks

If you have waitied until the last minute and need to buy a gift.... I guarantee there is a Starbucks open near you that has gift cards, coffee, mugs and ornaments for sale.

Start or finish your holiday shopping at Starbucks.

Tech Accessory Holiday Gift Idea Day 25: E-Gift Cards

If you really need a last-second gift idea for Christmas Day, shame on you!

But if you have no other choice, you can go to Starbuck's, Amazon, ot Zappos and order E-Gift cards that will go right into the recipients email.

All three offer great gifts and will be loved as last-second thoughts.

Christmas Eve is the New Black Friday

It's Black Friday, again. Stores are rolling out deals and expect to be swimming in shoppers on Christmas Eve as stragglers take advantage of a day off work. For retailers, the last-minute rush caps the best year since 2007, and possibly ever.

With Christmas falling on a Saturday this year, Friday is a holiday for most U.S. workers. That lets shoppers hit the stores first thing in the morning.

Some are calling it "Fantastic Friday." While both are heavy shopping days, Christmas Eve draws a different breed of buyer than Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving and the unofficial start to the holiday shopping season.

"Those who get up and brave the cold on Black Friday are usually looking for hot items, not only to buy gifts but to score something for themselves," said Kathy Grannis, a spokeswoman for the National Retail Federation. "They're planners, and they map out what they want to buy."

Shoppers who come out on Christmas Eve, on the other hand, were either waiting for the biggest discounts or they didn't have the money to spend earlier, she said. Or they just tend to procrastinate.

Many stores are offering deep discounts leading up to Christmas. Express's store at the Manhattan Mall in New York City had a huge yellow sign in its storefront window promoting an "end of the season 50 percent sale" on selected items.

Macy's is offering 30 percent off some bags and jewelry, while the Gap is applying that markdown to everything in the store. At CVS, there are buy-two-get-one free deals on bath-and-body gift sets and discounts on a 7-inch LCD TV and DVD player combo.

Gift cards are proving to be popular again this year. Spending on the plastic vouchers is expected to reach nearly $25 billion this holiday season, 5 percent more than last year, according to the National Retail Federation. Michelle Jose, marketing manager for White Marsh Mall in White Marsh, Md., says that more than half of the mall's gift card sales for the entire year are made in the last three days before Christmas and she expects "strong sales to finish up the holiday."

Happy last-minute shopping!