Best Rick Kaempfer Podcasts (2025)

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That Show – Special Guest: Rick Kaempfer 1:15:35

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13d ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Nick sits down with author, longtime radio producer, and publisher Rick Kaempfer for a fast, funny dive into the world of classic Saturday Night Live. Rick walks through his all-time favorite sketches, including staples like “Schweddy Balls,” “The Chris Farley Show” with Paul McCartney, and the ever-quotable “Wild and Crazy Guys.” Along the way, he…

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Free Kicks – The World Cup Draw 35:10

4d ago35:10

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Adam and Rick analyze the World Cup draw, discuss the MLS finals, the Mo Salah drama and more. [Ep264]

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That Show – Season 9 1:03:51

6d ago1:03:51

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Nick takes a deep dive into one of the most chaotic stretches in Saturday Night Live history as he revisits the odd, uneven, and often baffling ninth season. The show spent that year juggling strange host selections, shaky writing, and a rotating cast of Weekend Update anchors while drama swirled behind the scenes. Eddie Murphy was technically stil…

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Minutia Men – Blitzen The Unloved Reindeer 36:49

10d ago36:49

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A German munitions expert, Frank Sinatra below the belt, the twelve teen days of Christmas, raccoons bit my face, the worst type of tuberculosis, comedy from Australia and England, and Blitzen the Unloved Reindeer are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep413]

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Free Kicks – Back in the saddle 30:07

11d ago30:07

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The European soccer world is back in full swing after an international break, and Adam & Rick report the latest news about the Premier League and the Champions League. [Ep263]

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That Show – Garth and Kat 50:39

20d ago50:39

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Nick celebrates one of the most delightfully chaotic recurring sketches in Saturday Night Live history — the fully improvised musical mayhem of Garth and Kat. Played by Fred Armisen and Kristen Wiig, the offbeat duo would appear on Weekend Update wearing mismatched vests and identical blonde wigs, pretending to have rehearsed their songs, only to m…

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Minutia Men – Where’s My Supersuit? 28:58

24d ago28:58

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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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That Show – Angel, Every Boxer’s Girlfriend… 41:40

27d ago41:40

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Nick spotlights one of the funniest and most brilliantly observed Saturday Night Live characters ever created — Angel, Every Boxer’s Girlfriend From Every Movie About Boxing Ever. Played to perfection by Heidi Gardner, Angel is a whirlwind of tears, tough love, and hair spray, delivering her iconic line, “I’m taking my kids to my sister’s,” with so…

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Minutia Men – Hitler’s Micro-Pee-Pee 29:03

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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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Free Kicks – Speed Kills 29:26

1M ago29:26

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Adam and Rick discuss the fastest players in the Premier League, and the upstart success of Sunderland. [Ep262]

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That Show – Featured Players 1:02:08

1M ago1:02:08

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A listener request from subscriber Pete (thanks, Pete!) inspires this deep dive into the unsung talents of Saturday Night Live — the one-season wonders who never moved beyond Featured Player status. Nick revisits seven cast members whose brief stints left lasting impressions for very different reasons. Some, like Lauren Holt, John Milhiser, and Emi…

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Minutia Men – Jenkins At The Louvre 38:49

1M ago38:49

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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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Free Kicks – Reports From Across The Pond 28:01

1M ago28:01

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Rick has a report from England. Adam has a report from Germany. Plus the usual chatter about the Premier and Champions Leagues. [Ep261]

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That Show – Impressionists! 1:01:09

1M ago1:01:09

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Nick spotlights five of the greatest impressionists in Saturday Night Live history — Dana Carvey, Chloe Fineman, Darrell Hammond, Bill Hader, and Melissa Villaseñor. Each performer brought a unique brilliance to the art of mimicry, shaping decades of the show’s comedy legacy. From Carvey’s classic takes on George Bush and Johnny Carson to Hammond’s…

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That Show – Season 23 1:12:57

2M ago1:12:57

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Nick revisits one of the most uneven and troubled years in Saturday Night Live history — Season 23. On paper, it should have been great: a powerhouse cast featuring Will Ferrell, Jim Breuer, Chris Kattan, Molly Shannon, Cheri Oteri, and Tim Meadows, plus the first season with Tina Fey on the writing staff. But instead, the year was marred by misfir…

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That Show – Season 12 1:10:57

2M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Nick takes a deep dive into one of the most important turning points in Saturday Night Live history — Season 12. After the chaotic collapse of Season 11, Lorne Michaels returned, cleaned house, and rebuilt the show from the ground up. The result was a brilliant reinvention that launched a new era of comedy greatness. This season introduced future l…

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Minutia Men – Tribute to Tony Fitzpatrick 40:32

2M ago40:32

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The 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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Free Kicks – Sartorial Splendor 28:12

2M ago28:12

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Adam and Rick discuss the best soccer kits and expanded metrics, along with the highlights of the latest International matches. [Ep260]

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That Show – Season 37 1:13:04

2M ago1:13:04

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Nick takes a look back at Saturday Night Live Season 37, a strong and steady run marked by some unforgettable first-time hosts who went on to iconic status, including Melissa McCarthy, Maya Rudolph, and Mick Jagger. It was also a season of change, as Kristen Wiig and Andy Samberg said their goodbyes, and John Mulaney stepped into his first year as …

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Minutia Men – Promiscuous Ladybugs 31:30

2M ago31:30

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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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Free Kicks – Champions League Update 34:12

2M ago34:12

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The Champions League season has started, so Adam and Rick do a review of matches already played and a preview of matches to come. [Ep259]

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That Show – Fallon & Sanz: The Kings of Breaking 56:40

2M ago56:40

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Nick dives into the long tradition of breaking on Saturday Night Live—those unexpected moments when cast members or hosts crack up mid-sketch and the fourth wall comes tumbling down. While frowned upon in the show’s earliest years, breaking eventually became part of the fun, and no one was guiltier of it than Jimmy Fallon and Horatio Sanz. This epi…

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Minutia Men – Conjoined Twin Whoopie 29:11

2M ago29:11

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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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Free Kicks – Foreign Owners 31:09

2M ago31:09

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Adam and Rick discuss the excitement on the pitch, and the controversy in the boardroom, as the Premier League is dominated by foreign owners and managers. [Ep258]

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That Show – Banned For Life: Frank Zappa 55:00

3M ago55:00

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Nick revisits one of the most notorious episodes in Saturday Night Live history, when Frank Zappa hosted during Season 4. The night has gone down as one of the worst ever, thanks largely to Zappa’s smug, condescending approach and his open disdain for the format. From his monologue, where he flatly admitted to reading cue cards, to his constant mug…

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Free Kicks – Red-Card-A-Palooza 28:20

3M ago28:20

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One of the signature matches of the Premier League season is marred by double red cards, and some questionable coaching decisions led to other surprising results. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep257]

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That Show – Leslie Nielsen is Funny! 46:31

3M ago46:31

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Nick takes a closer look at the Season 14 episode of Saturday Night Live hosted by comedy legend Leslie Nielsen. Once known for serious dramatic roles, Nielsen reinvented himself as a master of deadpan comedy in classics like Airplane!, Police Squad!, and The Naked Gun. His hosting stint on SNL proved just how sharp his comedic timing really was. F…

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Minutia Men – The Pope At Portillos 32:19

3M ago32:19

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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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Free Kicks – Scoring Droughts 25:09

3M ago25:09

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After four games in the season, two teams have combined to score only one goal. Rick and Adam discuss what can cause a scoring drought like this. [Ep 256]

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That Show – Attention Teachers and Students 45:03

3M ago45:03

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Nick revisits one of Jay Pharoah’s funniest original creations from his Saturday Night Live years: Principal Daniel Frye of Booker T. Washington High School. While Pharoah is best known for his uncanny impressions of Barack Obama, Chris Rock, Denzel Washington, and more, Principal Frye proved he could also deliver side-splitting original characters…

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Minutia Men – The First Millennial Saint 38:57

3M ago38:57

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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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That Show – Listener Request: Betty White Hosts SNL! 56:55

3M ago56:55

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Rachel, a loyal listener and subscriber, asked for it, and Nick delivers: the unforgettable night Betty White hosted Saturday Night Live. On May 8, 2010, following a grassroots Facebook campaign, the comedy legend took the stage for a Mother’s Day episode that pulled in the season’s highest ratings and won her an Emmy. The show featured a reunion o…

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Minutia Men – More Than You Ever Wanted To Know About Ketchup 36:49

3M ago36:49

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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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Free Kicks – Season Predictions 34:53

3M ago34:53

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Adam and Rick discuss the final transfers and make their predictions for the top 4 and bottom 3 in this season’s Premier League. [Ep255]

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That Show – Maine Justice 50:32

3M ago50:32

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Nick dives into one of Saturday Night Live’s strangest recurring sketches, Jason Sudeikis’ “Maine Justice.” Set in a Bangor courtroom where everyone sounds like they’re straight out of Louisiana, the sketch features Judge Marshall T. Boudreaux (Sudeikis), with appearances alongside Jamie Foxx and Justin Timberlake. Nick plays both performances in f…

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Minutia Men – Re-Release: 09/01/16 37:16

4M ago37:16

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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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Free Kicks – And A Child Will Lead Them 31:01

4M ago31:01

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16-year-old Rio leads Liverpool to victory. Adam and Rick discuss that dramatic moment, and the bevy of missed penalty kicks so far this season. [Ep254]

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That Show – Check Their IDs 1:05:28

4M ago1:05:28

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Nick shines a spotlight on the rare group of underage performers who were tapped to host Saturday Night Live. Christina Ricci, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sara Gilbert, Claire Danes, Miley Cyrus, the Olsen Twins, Fred Savage, and Macaulay Culkin all stepped onto the stage between the ages of 11 and 19, and their youthful energy shaped the sketches in som…

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Minutia Men – The Chicken That Almost Killed Elvis 33:53

4M ago33:53

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Mascots 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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Free Kicks – Season 8 Premier 34:54

4M ago34:54

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Adam and Rick kick off the eighth season of the podcast by going over all the changes to the Premier League clubs for 2025/2026. [Ep253]

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That Show – WHAAAT??? Colleen Rafferty’s Close Encounters 1:05:30

4M ago1:05:30

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By listener request, Nick dives deep into the bizarre and brilliant world of Colleen Rafferty, one of Kate McKinnon’s most unforgettable Saturday Night Live characters. Whether she’s being abducted by aliens, haunted by ghosts, or hurled through time, Colleen’s wildly unglamorous take on supernatural events is always hilarious—and McKinnon’s commit…

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Minutia Men – Our 401st Show! 37:13

4M ago37:13

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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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That Show – The Cold Open 56:39

4M ago56:39

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Before the monologue, before the music, it all starts with the Cold Open. Nick looks back at the iconic opening sketch format that has kicked off nearly every Saturday Night Live since its debut. From absurd beginnings like “feeding your fingertips to the wolverines,” to sharp political parodies featuring Tina Fey as Sarah Palin, Will Ferrell’s Geo…

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Minutia Men – Back From Cooperstown 36:29

4M ago36:29

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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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That Show – Drunk Uncle 57:43

4M ago57:43

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Nick uncorks a deep dive into one of Saturday Night Live’s most chaotic and beloved characters: Drunk Uncle. Created by Colin Jost and Bobby Moynihan, and hilariously portrayed by Moynihan, Drunk Uncle stumbled his way through a series of gloriously incoherent rants on Weekend Update. Whether he was griping about millennials, politics, or why every…

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That Show – The Girl You Wished You Hadn’t… 49:12

5M ago49:12

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Nick takes a hilarious stroll through one of SNL’s most unforgettable Weekend Update staples: The Girl You Wish You Hadn’t Started a Conversation With at a Party. Brought to life by Cecily Strong, the character is a perfect storm of chaotic energy, social cluelessness, and half-formed outrage, all filtered through a haze of phone-checking and wildl…

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Minutia Men – Truth in Russian Advertising 34:12

5M ago34:12

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Switzerland 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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That Show – 12:50 Sketches, Part 2 57:38

5M ago57:38

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Nick returns to the oddball corner of Saturday Night Live with another dive into the infamous 12:50 sketches. These are the sketches that are too strange, too awkward, or too experimental to air any earlier, so they’re tucked away at the end of the show when the audience thins out and the rules seem to loosen. This collection includes appearances b…

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Minutia Men – A Tribute To Harry 39:28

5M ago39:28

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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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That Show – Reporting Live, Veteran Reporter: Herb Welch 53:17

5M ago53:17

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Nick dives into the legacy of one of SNL’s most gloriously unhinged characters—Herb Welch, the crusty, confused, and wildly inappropriate newsman brought to life by Bill Hader. Inspired by a listener’s email, this episode revisits every appearance Herb ever made, complete with microphone assaults, accidental racism, and the kind of chaotic energy o…