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Rick’s Rambles

Every Monday morning, I tell a few inspirational, hopeful, and happy stories so we can all start the week off in the right frame of mind! We’ll also take a look at what special days are coming up for the week, and expect a dad joke or two thrown in, also!

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00:14:11

Bigfoot, Nostalgia, and more!

Rick’s Rambles ·

2024/01/08

Oh, gosh, what a fun episode we have this week! I'm fascinated with Cryptozoology, the study of unknown or unconfirmed creatures, like Bigfoot, The Loch News Monster, and more. We kick off with a bit about Bigfoot. Whether he exists or not, it's a fascinating story. As an older man myself, I try to be proactive to stave off the mental decline that comes naturally with age. Pets can have a very positive effect on our mental health, and we talk about that this week. It's hard for me to

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00:13:02

Brady Bunch Fun Facts and More!

Rick’s Rambles ·

2024/01/01

What a fun episode we have this week! We kick off with a segment about a show that has become a pop culture icon, The Brady Bunch! Do you hate self check out? Well, you're not the only one. We hear about a guy who took his frustration and made it something positive. 1974. 50 years ago. Crazy, isn't it? We take a look at the top 20 songs of 1974 Along with our special days of the week, it's a fun episode. If you'd like to support the podcast and my other projects, you can simply share it on

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00:05:45

Santa Fun Facts, Year End Wrap Up!

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/12/11

What a journey it'sbeen for the last 2 1//2 years or so! In this weeks episode, we take just a few minutes and talk about that Jolly Old Elf Himself, Santa Claus. This week's podcast is abbreviated, as it's the year end, and I'm taking a couple of weeks off. We'll see you all the first week of January! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ricksrambles/message

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00:12:56

Reindeer Fun Facts, Mental Health Tips, and more!

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/12/04

We're full into the Christmas Season, and today's episode celebrates that! We kick off with Reindeer Fun Facts! Whats's the difference between a reindeer and a caribou? We will learn this and much more in this segment! It is the most wonderful time of the year, but it's also the most stressful time of the year. Many of us are in need of a mental health break, and I give us (and me) some tips to make that happen. We also take a look at the 10 most popular Christmas songs played on

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00:15:30

Simpsons fun facts, The Knit Wits, and More!

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/11/27

What a fun episode this week! We kick off with some fun facts about The Simpsons, an animated show that has broken ALL kinds of records. They we hear about a group of ladies who are changing the world through the simple act of knitting. So simple, but doing so much good! We also look at tips to enhance your creativity and our special days for this week! It's a fun episode and I am glad you are here with me. If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, you can simply share it

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00:15:10

Hemingway fun facts, Thanksgiving traditions, and more!

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/11/19

This past week, my wife and I got to visit the Ernest Hemingway house and museum and home in Key West Florida, and what a fascinating experience that ways! Our fun facts this week are all about this fascinating author. We take a look at how to express and practice gratitude during this Thanksgiving season. In addition, we talk about the top Thanksgiving traditions in the United States, as well as our special days of the week. I appreciate you tuning in! If you'd like to support the

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00:13:22

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Secrets to a long...

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/11/13

Fun Episode this week! Our fun facts are all about the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and boy did I learn a lot researching this! SO much fun! We also hear about 3 ladies, all over 100 years old, who give us their secrets to a long, happy, fulfilled life. We also look at the most popular toys from 50 years ago. It's nearly time to go Christmas shopping, so maybe this list will come in hand! As always, I SO appreciate you taking the time to follow along! Please take a moment and share

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00:13:47

Bison fun facts, Gratitude, and more!

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/11/06

What's the largest mammal in North America? It's the Bison. We're chock full of bison fun facts this week! November tends to get lost in the Christmas rush, doesn't it? We're kicking off November with a story about the benefits of gratitude. It's a topic I know I can learn from, and I hope you are inspired, too. We also take a look at the top Thanksgiving foods in the USA, I'll readily admit, there are no surprises here. Along with the special days of the week, I

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00:13:25

Happy Halloween! Houdini Fun Facts and more!

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/10/30

It's Halloween week! This week marks the passing of Harry Houdini, and we learn about the life and times of this fascinating man this week! In our good news story, we learn of a unique way to treat Melanoma---the most common form of cancer. From a teenager! What a great story this is. We also look at the most popular halloween coastumes of 2023, and the special days this week. I so appreciate you being here! If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, you can simply share

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00:12:50

Pumpkin fun facts, Make a Difference, and more!

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/10/23

Oh, this episode was SO much fun to put together this week! Pumpkins. Such a big part of October, but there was so much that I didn't know about pumpkins, and I learned a lot putting this episode together. Ghandi said "Be the change you want to see in the world", and our good news story this week is built all around that. If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, the easiest thing to do is share it on your social media, and let folks know what you are listening

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00:13:04

Universal Movies fun facts, Visiting ALL the Cracker...

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/10/16

What a fun episode this week! We continue our celebration of October with fun facts about the Universal Monster and Horror movie universe. I know I learned a lot, and I hope you learn a few things too. We hear about a delightful couple from right here in Indiana who visited all 640+ locations of Cracker Barrel all over the United States. I LOVE this story. We also take alook at some 60s memories, like the Super Ball, Tang, and more! If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, the

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00:09:22

Best classic movie monsters, Doing good through...

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/10/09

A really fun episode to put together this week! First we visit Chicago, Illinois, what a great town! I love that place and don't get there nearly often enough. We learn a bit about history and culture of Chicago. Then, we hear about how one person used social media to have a positive affect on one person's life--probably even saving her life. I'm a sucker for a good movie monster, and we look at what the website Vulture calls the best of all time. Perfectly fitting for Halloween. I hope you

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00:17:18

Boris Karloff Fun Facts, Frugal Fun idea, and more!

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/10/02

We're kicking off the spooky month in a big way with a whole bunch of fun facts about Boris Karloff, that horror icon. But, he was much more than that! A lover of children and community service, gardener, animal lover, and more. This segment is a special shout out to my Svengoolie friend! Frugal fun. There are a ton of free, or nearly free things we can all do. Let me encourage you to grab a pen and paper and give a few of these a try! 60 year ago CBS had 12 of the top 15 shows in television. We

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00:13:08

Johnny Appleseed fun facts, best one hit wonders of...

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/09/25

This week, we're celebrating the return of fall with fun facts about Johnny Appleseed! What a fascinating individual, and I learned a lot about his life in researching for this episode. Believe it or not, Christmas is coming. We learn about the Layaway Angels, a group of folks who are doing such great things for those less fortunate in their community. The 1970s, I LOVE the 70s, it's by far my favorite decade I've lived through. We take a look at some of the best one hit wonders of the 70s. If

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00:14:52

Pirate Fun Facts, Tips for depression and more! Week...

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/09/18

This week we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day! How many of you all celebrate that? I'm always happy to do something just for fun and this is one of those days. I didn't know much about Pirates before researching for this episode, and I learned a lot! I hope you do, alsoo. Winter is coming, and with that, those of us who suffer from depression tend to struggle. I've got some tips for you today to help with that struggle. We take a look at the top songs from this week in 1963, 60

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00:14:45

New York City fun facts, the benefits of...

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/09/11

I have fallen hopelessly in love with New York City. It's an amazing place, and I was so surprised what is was like. Can't wait to get back! Volunteering. It's a great way to make a difference in the world. Volunteering not only helps the people or groups we are volunteering for, but ourselves also! We take a look at the benefits of volunteering. We also travel back 50 years, and look at the top 10 songs from 50 years ago this week. If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, the

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00:14:15

Grandma Moses fun facts, Pen pals meet, and more!...

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/09/04

After taking a week off due to Covid, I'm back with a brand new episode of the Rick's Rambles Podcast! We kick things off with a look at the life and times of Grandma Moses, the beloved artist who didn't start painting until she was in her 70s. It's a really incredible story! How many of you have, or have had, a Pen Pal? We hear about 2 long term Pen Pals who met in person, for the first time, in their 80s. A real feel good story! I've got a list of compliments you can use to help folks have a

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00:17:59

Tarzan Fun Facts, Mental Health Tips, and more!

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/08/21

What's the first movie you recall seeing in a theater? For me, it was a Tarzan movie. That memory spurred me on to do this week's fun facts, all about Tarzan. We're also taking a look at quick tips to help our mental health. In an increasingly fast paced, stressful world, we can take simple steps to help our mental health. I'm a big fan of novelty songs, and in this week's episode, we look at 10 of the best novelty songs of the 1970s. If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles podcast, the

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00:11:37

WKRP fun facts, Barbershop Books and more!

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/08/13

Do you remember the TV show WKRP? I sure do, it's one of my favorite shows. I love a good sitcom, and this is one of the best. We take a deep dive into this great show! With characters like Dr Johnny Fever, Venus Flytrap and so many more, this is a fun trip! I've always believed that each of us has the ability to change our corner of the world, and in this week's good news story we hear about a gentleman who is doing just that! If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Past, the easiest thing to

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00:12:58

Elephant fun facts, Easy ways to help others be more...

Rick’s Rambles ·

2023/08/07

What a fun episode this was for me to put together today! I've recently become almost obsessed with Elephants, and I've brought together some elephant fun facts this week! It's not tough to make a positive impact on the lives of others, and this week we look at a few of those ways. 60s music. I LOVE it. I listen to it all the time. What are the happiest songs of the 60s? Well, we look at that this week, as well! If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast (And my positive content in

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