🎙️ Welcome to the first episode of 2026 on the Rick’s Rambles Podcast!
We’re ringing in the new year with a fun, uplifting, and slightly quirky episode that captures everything listeners love about Rick’s Rambles. We kick things off with fascinating fun facts about the classic game of pinball—a lifelong passion of mine, and yes, I’ll even admit I was a bit of a pinball wizard back in the day.
From there, we shift gears into our mental health story of the day, focusing on something we all experience sooner or later: having a bad day. It’s a gentle, encouraging reminder that tough days don’t define us—and that perspective, grace, and kindness matter.
This episode also features a special community segment, where listeners and friends share the good things that happened to them in 2025. It’s heartfelt, hopeful, and a beautiful snapshot of resilience and gratitude as we step into a new year together.
And of course, we wrap things up with our signature fun and quirky holidays of the week, because life should always leave room for a little joy and curiosity.
✨ If you enjoy nostalgia, mental health encouragement, fun facts, and positive storytelling, this episode is a perfect way to start 2026. Subscribe, share, and join us for another thoughtful ramble.
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