Minutia Men on Radio Misfits

Minutia Men on Radio Misfits

By day, Rick Kaempfer and Dave Stern are the publishers of Eckhartz Press and Chicago Author Solutions. By night, they are unappreciated fathers and husbands. And in their spare time they are consumers of worthless information. Each week they share their newest worthless information in the podcast, “Minutia Men”.

Episodes

July 5, 2025 32 mins
Advertising slogans for Trump fragrances, JD Vance memes keeping tourists out, Burt Ward, etiquette lessons for Gen Z, history of toilets on TV, and a fond farewell to Dave Parker, Lalo Shifrin, and Jimmy Swaggart. [Ep396]
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A circumcision controversy, the world's most annoying protests, working with Mel Brooks, a quiz about drunken countries, and a sloth-speed chase are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep395]
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June 21, 2025 37 mins
A new musical in Germany, internet slang, P-diddy's artist, Twin Peaks bathroom trap, alive in a coffin, and a story about Brian Wilson. [Ep394]
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May 31, 2025 33 mins
Rick and Dave discuss an invisible sculpture, a humorously shaped map, Kermit the Frog's commencement address, Jake the Snake's snake, and peer pressure amongst adolescent monkeys. [Ep393]
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May 24, 2025 29 mins
Rick and Dave pick out a few of their favorite George Wendt moments, and discuss the Sun-Times book mishap, a Jim McMahon anniversary, the surprisingly least effective college majors, a Trump watch mishap, and a German tongue twister. [Ep392]
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A Pope-related song, Pope-related menu items around Chicagoland, The Simpsons predicts the future, Ireland's reaction to Bono, AI job interviews, and living up to legends are among the topics of minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep391]
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May 10, 2025 36 mins
Rick and Dave weave through a wild mix of topics this week, from a surprisingly artistic tapestry of phalluses to a deep dive into the most pleasing words in the English language. They revisit the lasting echoes of Kent State, unpack the cringe of American tourists abroad, and somehow land on the beloved Aussie tradition of election day sausages. It’s the usual blend of wit, curiosity, and chaos you've come to expect. [Ep 390]
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May 3, 2025 38 mins
An attack on Disney menus, a nun comedian, a truly historic photograph, a crank call to a football star, and things left behind in Ubers are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep389]
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April 19, 2025 31 mins
The newest racing trend, pregnancy cravings, Rico Suave, moose-TV, and propaganda doctors are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep388]
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Eating grandpa's ashes, 100-year-old parents, Scott Turow's view of book banning, Elton John's Tupperware scandal, finally getting through to Gen-Z Bros, and a visit to a Hollywood set are among the minutiae topics discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep387]
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April 6, 2025 36 mins
A Portland recycle bin mystery, the joy of long German compound words, Paul McCartney's old girlfriend Jane Asher, an unfortunate minor league baseball logo mishap, and the most expensive celebrity wedding in the world are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep386]
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23 and Me bankruptcy, Trump DEI alphabet soup, an Oscar gatecrasher, the Excel championships, and the Norm Crosby of Michigan are among the Minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep385]
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March 22, 2025 32 mins
A graphic roof in Berlin, a fish doorbell in Holland, a bone aficionado in Australia, and a sprinter in New Zealand are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. Also, the best Eddie Money story you've ever heard. [Ep384]
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March 15, 2025 28 mins
A Florida man who swallowed diamonds, a Florida man in a Dalmatian onesie, a multi-trillion dollar bank error, a referee bitten on the field, and a tale about a WGN legend—just some of the minutiae topics Rick and Dave dive into this week. [Ep383]
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March 8, 2025 34 mins
Sitting next to a dead passenger, a tribute to Pulp Fiction, joking around with George Harrison, the ultimate boyfriend sacrifice, an ode to eggs and puppies, and a fan who approached the wrong celebrity—just some of the minutiae topics Rick and Dave dive into this week. [Ep382]
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February 22, 2025 25 mins
Jenkins at the Illini game, a song about Elon, Jim Peterik performing live, hockey fight night, and tips for people who are buried alive are among the topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep381]
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February 15, 2025 28 mins
Booing pee wee hockey players, Germans in airports, an Abe Lincoln poem recited in front of Abe Lincoln, the death of Heavenly Bodies, and a fight in the buffet line—just some of the minutiae topics Rick and Dave break down this week. [Ep380]
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January 25, 2025 27 mins
It's been a very newsworthy week. We've lost some of our favorite celebrities and inaugurated a new president. Rick and Dave bring in celebs to tell tales about Bob Uecker, former Sox manager Jeff Torborg, and director David Lynch. They also have stories about Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Trump. [Ep379]
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January 18, 2025 31 mins
The Pope's opinion about nuns, things found inside bodies, the voice of the London Underground, phone phobia, and the best/worst seats in an airplane are amongst the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep378]
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December 21, 2024 24 mins
Christmas songs, Christmas shows, Christmas poems, Christmas jokes, with a side helping of some Hanukkah. Starring the Rick and Dave dancers. [Ep377]
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