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Small Town Scuttlebutt

Rick Fink & Liz Daly

Making sense of what’s happening in our society is complicated. From the perpetual virtue-signaling to the over-reliance on water bottles, small towns across the globe are facing serious challenges. The man-bun, mommy blogs, and people who consider figure skating a sport; they’re all egregiously wrong! So, if your typical day is stymied by self-checkout machines that always need an employee override or your inbox is flooded with way too many over-worded emails from your kid’s school, we can

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49:54

E134: Mark Riley - Comedian and Former NHL Referee

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2023/02/28

Who says referees don't have a sense of humor? Meet Mark Riley. He lasted a week in the NHL. Today he does it all; comedy, acting, and writing. Also, he loves Oprah.

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01:01:51

E133: Overreaction Case Studies

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2023/02/21

We present five news stories involving people who handle situations with "alternative" solutions. Let's examine these behaviors and decide if they are justified or out of line! Also, Rick pisses off a teacher's assistant and Liz presents a new installment of "What's in the Box?"

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57:49

E132: Customer Disservice

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2023/02/14

Press "1" to waste your time. Press "2" to press more buttons. Press "3" to speak to someone who doesn't care. Let's be honest, customer service is abysmal these days. Thankfully, Rick and Liz have all the answers! Also, drills vs. impact drivers, doctor's office drama, and stupid contractor tricks.

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01:08:07

E131: "No Apologies World Tour" Live Show

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2023/02/07

We emerge from the basement to record before a live audience at the Zullo Gallery and Center for the Arts in Medfield, MA. Special guest Will Noonan performs stand-up and sits down for some fun conversation. Also, Townie Topics and other bits of fun!

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59:47

E130: When Equity isn't Equitable

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2023/01/31

There is a high school that believes withholding scholarships from high-achieving students is equitable. We believe that is the most asinine thing we've heard all week! Also, another weight loss product that's sure to disappoint, positive human experiences, and Turkish coffee is the new Adderall.

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01:02:50

E129: How to Agree to Disagree

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2023/01/24

You have better things to do than argue on the internet. Yet, for some, it's a tough urge to fight. Don't be that guy. You're better than he/him/his! Also, breaking up with your gym, breakdancing is coming back, and things that "spark outrage!"

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58:13

E128: The Differences Between Raising Sons and Daughters

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2023/01/17

Boys and girls are different and so often is the approach to raising them. Why? We discuss this parental conundrum while citing our own double standards and biases. Also, the worst would-be bride in human history, our live show at the Zullo Gallery and Center for the Arts is sold out, and perfect pants for the effortlessly cool mom.

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55:51

E127: How to Sound Smarter by Omitting Obnoxious...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2023/01/10

Have you ever heard someone refer to something as a "nothingburger" and thought, Damn! This guy is brilliant!? Neither have we. Leave the popular buzzwords, cliches, and office jargon for the marginally intelligent. You're better than them! Also, listener emails and perhaps the most asinine product of the week in human history.

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56:24

E126: Top Ten Lists!

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2023/01/03

Nobody delivers Top Ten lists like David Letterman, but we'll try anyway. Top Ten Things About People That Annoy Liz, Top Ten Scented Candles We Don't Need, and Top Ten Things Rick Loves About Small-Town Moms. Also, listener emails and a new Product of the Week.

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49:23

E125: Critical Ignoring

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2022/12/27

Have you taken an online quiz to find out which character on Friends you are? So many time-wasting wormholes that trap us, but there's a new life skill that can save us all. It's called critical ignoring! Also, husband-wife laundry wars and frivolously designated parking spots.

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01:00:05

E124: Return of The Wiz

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2022/12/20

Investing can be overwhelming for some of us, especially now, so we pulled in The Volatility Wiz! Scott Murray returns to the show to share his observations and predictions on the market as a derivatives trader. Also, we have two Bungholes of the Week; one involves questionable wardrobe choices, while the other has no interest in spreading goodwill.

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31:32

E123: Special Offers

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2022/12/13

This podcast is getting hit up with offers all over the WTF spectrum and decisions must be made! Also, teaching your teen how to get over their first crush, the enigma of the fax machine today, and a book that might help improve this show.

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33:19

E122: Rick Picks

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2022/12/06

Rick picks all the topics to talk about. What a dick! We're talking about drama surrounding a community pizza party, The city of Concord, NH having the world's worst Christmas tree ever, and what to do when someone else's dog keeps shitting in your house. Also, we got a kick ass new website that you need to check out! Smalltownscuttlebutt.com.

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45:12

E121: Sponsor Feedback

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2022/11/29

We judge people to help maintain expectations in society. We take this responsibility so seriously that we asked to be judged too. How else are we going to get better if we don't get some feedback? Also, mini mom jeans, trad wives, and kids' birthday parties at Hooters!

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55:28

E120: Mike O'Brien

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2022/11/22

He's a stand-up, Boston Duck Tours narrator, and the guy who always manages to get on the evening news. Welcome to the show, Mike O'Brien. We dial him up for a conversation about his experiences growing up in a small town in Western Mass. Also, trendy turkey prep, talk-to-text trauma, and how to piss people off without trying.

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39:39

E119: The Truth Behind Dad Tropes

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2022/11/15

Dads. They are a unique species capable of burning dinner, fumbling with power tools, and misunderstanding their kids. Fortunately, we have sitcoms to set the record straight. Wait, whoah? We're talking about buffoon dads on sitcoms and movies! Also, mom cliques, how to crush your kid's dreams, and what it takes to be "fall cute".

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41:10

E118: Satire isn't Dead!

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2022/11/08

Satire is important. It's supposed to make people think critically about society. Unfortunately, too many people are more concerned with protecting their feelings than questioning their perspectives. And to that, we say, "tough shit!" Also, political yard signs, Halloween candy addiction, and Australia isn't real.

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01:08:25

E117: Mitzzy Anne Picardo

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2022/11/01

Mitzzy Anne Picardo returns to the Scuttlebutt Studio to talk about her stand up comedy and speaker engagements for SpeakOUT Boston, the nation's oldest LGBTQ+ speakers bureau. Dave Chappelle's Netflix specials, pronouns, breast exams, it's all up for discussion and more!

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38:43

E116: Brand Activism

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2022/10/25

Brand activism is just like listening to your virtue signaling neighbor except now it's coming from a corporation with a multi-million dollar marketing budget. How genuine is this? We're suspicious. Also, Kardashian crypto, carpooling, and breast milk jewelry.

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40:18

E115: Women are Crazy (About True Crime)

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2022/10/18

What kind of decent and sensible human watches shows about murder? Women! The true crime genre is wildly popular with the ladies and we are here to investigate. Also, bad optics, hitchhiking, and Jeffrey Dahmer.

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