Minutia Men Celebrity Interview on Radio Misfits

Minutia Men Celebrity Interview on Radio Misfits

Rick Kaempfer and David Stern (Chicago publishers at Eckhartz Press) interview celebrities every week. As the name “Minutia Men” implies, the interviews often delve into lesser-known details of well-known celebrities, or examinations into celebrities that aren’t as well known. Fun, compelling, and memorable.

Episodes

November 12, 2025 38 mins
Podcaster/Broadcaster/Film Critic/Author Nick Digilio talks about his brand new book, 40 Years, 40 Films. [Ep188]
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Ann Durkin Keating is a Professor of History and author of four books about Chicago history. She knows more about Chicago history than anyone you've ever met, and tells Rick and Dave some fascinating stories. [Ep187]
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Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom has been part of the American landscape since 1963, and Peter Gros has been part of it since the mid-80s. He now hosts the re-boot of the show, which airs on NBC on weekend mornings, and tells the guys all about it. [Ep186]
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Jeff Reiter is a newspaper columnist (Words on Birds) who has a book out now (The Best of Words on Birds), and he is an evangelist for the great sport of Birding. Rick and Dave chat with him about it.  [Ep185]
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Michael talks about his book (Mob Adjacent) which is about growing up around the Outfit in Chicago, and the film that's currently being produced about it.  [Ep184]
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Rick and Dave sit down with Eduardo Goncalves, one of the world’s leading investigative journalists on trophy hunting. Author of Twenty Elephants in 75 Minutes, Shoot One Lion—Get One Lion Free, and Mainlining on Heroin, Eduardo shares some of the disturbing stories uncovered in his work. The conversation is inspired by the 10th anniversary of Cecil the Lion’s death, a tragedy that brought global attention to the industry. [Ep183]
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Carl has a new solo album out (Let the Music Play) and he tells Rick and Dave all about it, along with tales from the rock and roll heyday of the 1960s. [Ep182]
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Rick and Dave talk to hot new indie-rocker Elli Elswick about her group Paper Ashtray, and their debut album Remember When. [Ep181]
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Rick and Dave chat with David Fletcher, author of "Chili Dog MVP" and "Joe Jackson vs. Chicago American League Ballclub" about the Hall of Fame induction of Dick Allen and the Hall of Fame forgiveness of Shoeless Joe Jackson. [Ep180]
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The author of Celtic Knot, the historical novel about Chicago, Robert Conlon joins Rick and Dave. They discuss the wide-open city of Chicago during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. [Ep179]
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Rick and Dave chat with Kelly Carlin. They discuss her father's legacy, his archives, her childhood, and her journey of self-discovery. [Ep178]
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Tim Gray, the Emmy-winning filmmaker known for spotlighting overlooked corners of history, joins Rick and Dave to talk about his latest documentary, now airing on PBS. The focus this time is Bob Hope and the extraordinary impact of his USO tours during World War II. [Ep 177]
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Former Cubs catcher Randy Hundley teams up with Chicago broadcaster and writer John St. Augustine for Iron Man, a new book revisiting the legendary 1969 Cubs season. While Hundley relives the highs and heartbreaks of that unforgettable year, St. Augustine shares a surprising personal story from one of Hundley’s fantasy camps. It’s a blend of baseball nostalgia, clubhouse memories, and a few unexpected curveballs along the way. [Ep ...
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Mark Wukas (The Kiss of Night) has written a great new novel about journalism in the city of Chicago during the 1980s. Rick and Dave discuss the city and its journalism tradition with Mark. [Ep175]
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TV's Nellie Oleson joins Rick and Dave and talks about her one-woman show (and book) Confessions of a Prairie Bitch. She has incredible stories about Liberace, Pia Zadora, Carol Channing, Jerry Lee Lewis, and of course, Michael Landon. [Ep174]
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Bruce Sudano has been writing hits since the 1960s. He wrote "Ball of Fire" for Tommy James, "Bad Girls" for his late wife Donna Summer, and dozens of other songs you know. Fun conversation with an important American songwriter. [Ep173]
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Nobody does Trump better. JL Cauvin shows off his chops in this interview with Rick and Dave, including several improvised Trump bits. [Ep172]
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"Mike & Molly" and "Bob Hearts Abishola" star Billy Gardell chats with Rick and Dave about his career, including his brand new movie The Vortex. [Ep171]
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Litt becomes the first five-time guest of the show. Every year he picks the Oscar winners for Rick and Dave. (The 4 acting categories and Best Picture) [Ep170]
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Carl and Larry Rosenbaum ran Chicago's most famous record chain back in the day, Flip Side Records. They have a new book out (The Flip Side) and Larry discusses the book and the many rock and roll memories it evokes. [Ep169]
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