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”.
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The frozen wife dilemma, an amazingly inappropriately named laundry, the birth of the television version of Grinch, matchsticks up his nose, trying to smuggle monkeys, a dramatic reading from Olivia Nuzzi’s new book, and a tribute to Harold Ramis are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep412]…
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A recreational golfer press conference, the lube guy, the Diabeatles, the death of the penny, and DNA evidence proves that Hitler probably had a micro-führer are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep411]
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Two calls to Chinese restaurants, Dave’s famous slip up on the radio, belly fat and its connection to baldness, cocoa tacos, a story about Kiss, a movie review by a three year old, and the man responsible for the Louvre mishap are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep410]…
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Minutia Men – Tribute to Tony Fitzpatrick
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40:32The Chicago Pope, the latest Kardashian product, remembering John Lodge, the ultimate Taco run, an Edelweiss parody, and a tribute to our friend Tony Fitzpatrick are among the Minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep409]
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A German’s view of “sh*** and giggles”, a gravedigger competition, torches and pitchforks, Jeremy Roenick in the bowels of Chicago Stadium, play-by-play of the 1935 World Series, and an expose about promiscuous ladybugs are among the Minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep408]
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The strangest video ever, Germans targeting racoons, John Stamos at RiotFest, Carmen Fanzone at the Tonight Show, your favorite Beatle, a 3-year-old’s movie review, and the answer to the question of how conjoined twins handle it when one of them marries are among the minutiae topics discussed on this special encore presentation by Rick and Dave. [E…
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Insane parenting obsessions, a tooth becomes an eye, dating terms based on cartoon characters, Bob Hope’s near death experience, sex during surgery, a tribute to former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, and the Pope gets Portillos for his birthday are among the minutiae topics discussed on this special encore presentation by Rick and Dave. [Ep406]…
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Picking up the wrong kid at daycare, trademarking success stories, the origin of the word nerd, a Tiger Beat cover boy, Pope comedy, and more than you ever wanted to know about ketchup are among the minutiae topics discussed on this special encore presentation by Rick and Dave. [Ep 404]
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Minutia Men – More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Ketchup
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36:49Picking up the wrong kid at daycare, trademarking success stories, the origin of the word nerd, a Tiger Beat cover boy, Pope comedy, and more than you ever wanted to know about ketchup are among the minutiae topics discussed on this special encore presentation by Rick and Dave. [Ep 404]
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Spoiled YouTube stars, a Weiner trivia quiz, a 12-year-old taxidermist, and a brush with Bob Newhart, are among the minutiae topics discussed on this special encore presentation by Rick and Dave. [Ep403]
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Minutia Men – The Chicken That Almost Killed Elvis
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33:53Mascots in the news, performative males, a bratwurst dispute, the world’s oldest chicken, and how a chicken nearly killed Elvis are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep402]
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After missing the opportunity to celebrate their 400th show last week, Rick and Dave make up for it this week. They also discuss unwanted pregnancies, Mayonnaise-themed weddings, Tom Skilling’s early days as a weatherman, a free million dollar idea from Dave’s entrepreneurial brain, the origin of the word “Dude”, and pay tribute to Apollo 13 astron…
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Tales from the Cooperstown road trip, Chuck E. Cheese in cuffs, making lemonade out of the kiss-cam scandal, potty mouth Leo, a Nickelback-themed obituary, a tour of Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion, and Rick’s tribute to Ryne Sandberg are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep400]…
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Minutia Men – Truth in Russian Advertising
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34:12Switzerland finally not neutral, misspelled collectibles, a White Sox players comedy show, a Texan moves to Russia, AI playing Match Game, and a tribute to Ozzy. [Ep399]
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An Elmo interview, Shakespeare was a stoner, RIP Harry Teinowitz, chimp fashion, musical rumble strips, and a final farewell to Lee Elia are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep 398]
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Hitting on the undertaker, training farm-raised flies, Chance the Snapper, do-it-yourself dental work, a motorized bed, and a poem about the 2005 White Sox are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep397]
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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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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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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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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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Minutia Men – The Dese Dems Deres And Dose Pope
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27:54A 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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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. I…
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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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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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Minutia Men – Parenting Tips For Older Parents
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33:10Eating 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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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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Minutia Men – Spreadsheet Championship Play By Play
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35:1723 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Blue Cross rules that irk, Christmas gift ideas in restaurant merch, Blitzen the unloved Reindeer, Harry Azcrac and Duncan McCockiner in Texas, a heartwarming Christmas tune for kids, and a listener e-mail that both informs and offends are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep376]…
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Beating scammers with grandmas, theater superstitions, John Lennon’s final concert, the Teen days of Christmas, Fox news math, and a heartwarming 911 call are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep375]
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Minutia Men – Sex Ed At The Container Store
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35:33Jenkins the bank robber, Jenkins in the packaging department, wild stories about Jimmy Piersall, the Onion takes over Infowars, and teaching your children about sex at the Container Store are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep374]
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A liquor company that captures tears for their whiskey, an accidental THC pizza, a Michael Dukakis disappointment, famous last meals, and a giant chicken-shaped hotel are amongst the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep373]
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A German comedian dissecting a Halloween poem, the final battle of the election parodies, a 3-year-old’s movie review, Vatican cartoon figure, Taylor Swift’s concert rider, and a tribute to Young Frankenstein are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep372]
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Minutia Men – Celebrating National A** Day
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35:35Organ transplant phobia, another election parody song battle, a comedy routine for national a** day, going-away cards, and a celebrity presidential endorsement you’ll never forget are among the minutiae topics discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep371]
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Taking Mom to the job interview, election parody battle, Bartman anniversary, Gen Z and Adolf, and a funny obituary are among the minutiae topics discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep370]
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Inappropriate drawings by teachers, musical Trump v Harris, an interview with the voice of Siri, AI podcasters discovering they aren’t real, and a movie that should never be shown in airplanes are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep369]
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Minutia Men – Legendary Stories Of Parenting
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34:06The Hawk Tua podcast, the worst baseball team in history, a trip to the Bahamas with Amy Landecker, a dad turned into a bong, and Adolf AI are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep368]
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Putin’s suggestions for Russian workers, dancing and singing about dogs and cats, a tribute to the Lone Ranger, eating grasshoppers, and sanding the handle of a paint roller, are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep367]
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Minutia Men – Darth Vader’s German Battleship
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33:18Pet insurance claims, a quiz about Dave’s 61st birthday, a Cheetos bag that transformed an ecosystem, the finalists in the Hambone Awards, and a chat with Men in Blazer’s Roger Bennett. are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep366]
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Chinese child rearing tips, learning how to speak Alpha, corporate abandonment, dissecting pineapple code, and a 30th anniversary chat with WGN-TV’s Larry Potash are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep365]
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A Take-Your-Daughter-to-Work-Day gone bad, using Badminton to curb sexual desires, a Mel Reynolds flashback, the reading habits of criminals, and creative meth wrapping, are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep364]
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Dropping the kids off at college, a Taiwanese divorce filing, the scourge of school supplies, a Don King apology, a doctor who forgot his hearing aid, Bob Barker’s attraction to Adolph, and a story about a political convention are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep363]
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