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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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42:00

E252: Sydney Sweeney's Jeans

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/07/30

Sydney Sweeney wears jeans and some angry people made it about Nazis? Also, Rick and Mike share the gayest straight camping trip, and Liz sees Rod Stewart perform in concert at age 82.

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52:23

E251: "Kids Should Hit Their Bullies Harder"

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/07/23

A Mom stirs it up when she encourages her kid to fight his bully. Some parents love the idea while others think diplomacy in the principal's office is the higher road. Also, TV show recommendations, GILFS, and Rick emails his neighbors to complain about their landscapers.

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01:09:38

E250: One on One with Carolyn Plummer

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/07/08

Rick hangs out with Carolyn Plummer. She's a 20-year veteran in the Boston comedy community and has travelled all over the country. Her biggest stage was Denis Leary's Comics Come Home 26 at the TD Garden for the Cam Neely Foundation.Rick and Carolyn also talk about the upcoming show they are doing together in Wolfeboro, NH with Steve Hytner, A.K.A. "Kenny Bania" from Seinfeld.

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57:47

E249: Marrying a 9-Year Old Is Bad, M'kay?

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/07/01

End of Days may be upon us because a pedophile was one "I do" away from tying the knot with a kid at Disney Land Paris. Also, Rick and Evan each have a hall pass for the same super model, which parlays into the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders, which segues into unhealthy body image expectations. Time for a donut.

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01:02:37

E248: Generational Stare Down at the Customer Service...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/06/24

Just when you thought customer service couldn’t spiral further into the abyss, here strolls in Gen Z with zero f*cks to give. No “hello,” no “how can I help you,” just a little turd staring at you, daring you to initiate the order. Your move—order or silence? Also, Evan is an allergy-sufferer with vim and vigor, Liz tries to coach up her teenage son in the kitchen - on how to move things in the fridge to find what you're looking for, and Rick blasts off about the app he had to download onto his

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50:32

E247: "I'm a Parent, not a School Employee!"

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/06/17

One mom finally snaps and calls out her kid’s school for treating parents like unpaid interns — all in the name of mental health. Hear what kind of reaction she's getting! Also, Rick praises one of his daughter's teachers, Evan defends wearing crocs and free t-shirts, and Liz reflects on a recent parenting decision.

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39:11

E246: Live Episode! 5-Year Anniversary Extravaganza...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/06/09

Every week for five years we have delivered a marginally funny show so let's celebrate. Not so much for us, but for you the listener who's tolerated us this long. Rick, Liz, and Evan share their observations of the week, read listener emails, and pay tribute to their sponsors, APC Pest Control, Perez Martial Arts, Royal Pizza, and Winslow Design. Then, Boston-Based Headliner, Kathe Farris sits down for an interview.

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28:53

E245: Stress Out Season

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/06/03

We get it. You have a dance recital, a graduation, a baseball game, and need to find time for groceries. You're the one who decided to provide enriching lives for your children, not us! Nonetheless, we commiserate with you. But first, Rick shares the biggest laugh you'll get from the internet and a rant on "Mom Hockey".

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57:25

E244: Gen X Parents Gone Wild

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/05/28

Mrs. Hemmingsworth isn't taking her top off at the July 4th cookout but she is ranting like a lunatic at a referee on a soccer field because her kid is not playing enough. We brag about being the "independent, latch-key kids, who didn't care!" What happened? Also, TV commercial characters, shoulder-slung fanny packs, and child neglect!

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01:13:59

E243:The Dude Show w/ Veteran Seaman Tom Struble

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/05/21

It's like "The Man Show" but they identify as a Dudes. America's Favorite Seaman, Lt. Tom Struble, U.S. Navy (E198) sits in for Liz and calls out "Things that piss me off!" But first, Rick and Evan hype the live show coming to The Zullo Art Gallery, Friday, June 6 at 8 p.m. They close with Tom remembering two fallen friends ahead of Memorial Day, STS1(SS) Eric Skinner and 1LT Laura Walker.

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33:01

E241: Rick Guests on the Goblin & Ogre Podcast at the...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/05/13

Rick was invited on the Goblin & Ogre podcast after his inaugural set at The Great Canadian Comedy Festival. Drop into the conversation as Canadian and American comics compare notes on their respective comedy scenes, the comedy festival, theories behind dad jokes, and why comics are mean to each other online. Rick bookends the episode with in-studio commentary for a recognizable, on-brand, product you have come to expect!Special Thanks to @goblinogre for graciously sharing their video and audio

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01:04:34

E242: Three Rounds of AITA - Mom Behavior

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/05/13

Get ready to debate along with the hosts in another episode that asks the essential question, Am I the asshole? Tune in Moms because there might be a teachable moment here for you.Also, call the "whahmbulance" because Evan had a bad day despite landing a $20M listing. Liz had to do Mom things on Mother's Day due to appropriately designated gender roles, and Rick comes back from The Great Canadian Comedy Festival with new material.Sponsored by:APC Pest Control, apcpest.comPerez Martial Arts,

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53:39

E240: The Most "Legendary" Prank Call

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/05/01

Remember getting the Yellow Pages to call the grocery store and asking, "Do you have Chef Boyardee in a can?" And then hilarity ensued when you then told them, "You better let him out before he suffocates!" Those were some good times in the 80s. Well, a guy just pulled off perhaps the biggest "OH NO YOU DIDN'T!" prank call ever that left a quarterback "yelling into his receiver."But first! It seems like everyone has a Costa Rica story. Liz's sends her son there and comes home bored, Even was

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01:10:12

E239: Kathe Farris, GoCorkYourself.com

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/04/23

Rick does a one-on-one with his neighbor, friend, and mentor Kathe Farris. They have no particular agenda; Rick tries to find themes like following your passion, pursuing dreams, and learning lessons from failure but Kathe wasn't interested in being put on a pedestal. Instead she wanted to talk about true crime, Mother's Day plans, and people who complain on their town's Facebook group.

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40:10

E238: Sex Survey Scandal Seethes Middle School Parents

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/04/16

Imagine telling the middle school your 11-year old will NOT be taking a survey about their sexual behavior and they give you that guarantee only to make the kid take it anyway. What are you going to do now? Rick, Liz, and Evan are all over this one! But first, Rick waxes poetic about the glory of Augusta National's no cellphone policy and Evan tells all about serving as a star witness in a high-profile murder case now that the verdict is in!This week's amazing sponsor is APC Pest Control. Sign up

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49:37

E237: Entitlement Goes Airborne

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/04/13

Imagine buying a seat on a flight and a kid is sitting there. Kid has to go right? Well, not according to the kid's mom or the skank who videotaped you in the seat for the entire flight while verbally harassing you. What to do? You sue the airline, the mom, and the skank! But first, Evan is sitting on a Jury in the same courthouse where the Karen Read trial is being held. He can't talk about the details of the case yet but all the circus stuff is fair game. Liz issues her teen a firm warning about

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57:48

E236: Mary Lou Andre, Style Expert - Looking...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/04/01

Our friend on the show, Mary Lou Andre, scores a hat trick with her third appearance. This week, she brings something for everyone. Men's fashion trends, being mindful of looking appropriate, and some chit-chat about being a woman in business. Rick interrupts throughout. (Evan is at a murder trial).Our bluechip sponsor this week is Perez Martial Arts! Visit perezmartialarts.com to get started today with their exclusive online offer.

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24:42

E235: A Visit to The Valley of the Sun

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/03/25

Rick visits Mike "The Minister of Misinformation" in the desert for baseball, golf, and hanging poolside at a resort. Hear them recap the trip that involved driverless cars, famous athletes in the 'hood, and taking unsolicited golf tips from a stranger without pushing him in a bunker.

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24:42

E235: A Visit to The Valley of the Sun

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/03/25

Rick visits Mike "The Minister of Misinformation" in the desert for baseball, golf, and hanging poolside at a resort. Hear them recap the trip that involved driverless cars, famous athletes in the 'hood, and taking unsolicited golf tips from a stranger without pushing him in a bunker.

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59:00

E234: Flying on Mushrooms, Elon-obsessed Psychos, and...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/03/21

Have you heard about Steven Shaw's Mushroom-fueled jet ride? Well, buckle up because this small-town problem goes airborne! It involves a guy from Vermont, an airport in New Jersey, and some dry-humping. But first, Rick excitedly shares how Sebastian Maniscalco handled a heckler who didn't appreciate his non-political Elon bit, Liz stands her ground as a mom, and Evan wins big on Keno! This week's esteemed sponsor is APC Pest Control. Visit APCpest.com and save 10% on your next service.

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