Ep. 68: Norman Riker- The Beach Party Must Go On

We talk about the movie Jaws a lot on this podcast. Let's face it. We're all obsessed with it. Imagine what it must've been like to be Chief Brodie's kid? Norman Riker has a rough idea.

Growing up the son of the chief of police in the 1970's after leaving city life for a small New England island, Norman experienced all of the faded film grain quirks and nuances Block Island had to offer and then some.

He once rescued a backpack full of suds from a bush after getting pinched.  Still, he took it on the chin, hopped on a bike and delivered the goods thus ensuring a night of merriment for his friends would continue on as planned.

But Norman has gone on to do other good things too. Things like founding a soccer camp on Block Island which has become a much anticipated annual summertime event for many of the island's younger inhabitants. As a coach, Norman shines. His love and passion for soccer and lacrosse transcend the boundaries of the sports themselves. What's beyond those boundaries are fundamental principles; life skills if you will. The values and strong sense of tradition Norman learned in his youth on Block Island are passed down for future generations to embrace and learn from. 

But if you're in a pinch for a sixer for your beach bonfire...Norm would probably still help you out.