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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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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56:42

E233: The Sideline Nutrition Nazi

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/03/17

Whoah, late episode drop here. Sorry. Ok, Let's talk about people who take a good idea and then go all in. And then they want you to comply with them. And then they publicly shame you when you don't. We're talking about a mom on the sidelines of youth sports!

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55:54

E232: Back From Break II - Electric Boogaloo

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2025/03/07

This episode continues the "welcome back from break" vibe as Liz returns with some great stories she found online. Rick co-hosted a month's worth of comedy shows at Jacques Cabaret and still identifies as a very handsome straight man. Evan goes traveling and the whole trip is SNAFU.Our sponsor this week is Perez Martial Artsperezmartialarts.com@perezmartialarts

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01:02:09

E231: Back From Break to a Smorgashboard of Topics

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2025/02/25

In this lively conversation, Rick and Evan discuss their new podcast format, reflecting on personal resolutions and the Super Bowl halftime show featuring Kendrick Lamar. They delve into cultural commentary, exploring social justice themes in music and the public's reaction to the performance. The episode wraps up with a fun segment called 'What's in the Box,' showcasing a quirky product. In this engaging conversation, Rick and Evan delve into a variety of topics ranging from pop culture references

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50:35

E230: Human Oddities

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/02/06

Here's a little curation of curios stories we've prepared for your enjoyment. The gang kicks things off with a tone-setting story about a fart. If you're new to the show and think we are low brow, would you rather we discuss the laws of thermodynamics? Also a story about a guy and his row boat and a 200 hp engine on a lake; authorities want to talk to the guy for some reason. Then, the moment you've been waiting for. It's the hat trick of stories. Nay! It's the Holy Trinity of Legends! Imagine a

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43:42

E229: Kid Plays Hardball with One-of-a-Kind Baseball...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/01/29

Rick goes off on technology sounding like he was born about 100 years later than he should have. Then Liz has an update to the update about the sledding hill shutdown in Wellesley, MA and Evan isn't interested in the justification. And, two weeks into Evan's quest to lose 30 pounds, he only has 30 pounds to go! Keep it up champ!In the second half, we learn about a kid who turns down an offer for his prized baseball card from the Pittsburgh Pirates. That offer was valued at more than a million

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52:42

E228: Emails From Listeners!

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2025/01/21

This week, the gang reads some emails they've received lately. They're good because they present accountability, critical thinking, and a desire for higher standards. The show needs these things, and Rick, Liz, and Evan appreciate the feedback. Also, Liz is big on six-word stories. Evan's business is growing, and Rick learned how to read a crowd last weekend opening for Kevin Farley.

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54:25

E227: Have a Goal and Commit (unless it's totally...

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2025/01/14

Rick says the Pacific Coast Highway from San Fransisco to San Diego is a great road trip. Then, the group discusses the devastation wildfires have brought to LA. Mindful that this show fits in the Comedy genre, everybody jumps into their resolutions, or commitments to a personal goal. How much weight does Evan want to lose? What's his target weight? Follow his journey for inspiration!Liz is laughing more in '25 and even has a pair of tickets to see Nate Bargatze to ensure the momentum carries

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01:00:19

E226: That's Your New Year's Resolution? Good luck!

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2025/01/08

Happy New Year! It's going to be great! Really! The gang stays on brand in the new year with a sophomoric start to the show discussing bodily fluids. A declaration is made, April 10 is Liz's birthday and will become a Federal Holiday called "Tell It Like It Is" Day where you just get real with people without recourse.Then Rick and Liz go toe-to-toe with conflicting fashion advice. Who's advice will you follow?Evan explains how to remember someone's name. Think animals and alliteration!Update on the

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01:19:24

E225: Corey Manning, Substance Abuse Speaker and...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/12/31

Happy Holidays! Happy New Year! Happy Hangovers? Rick's one-on-one with Corey Manning rolls into another episode as they talk about staying sober through the holidays and beyond. When Corey isn't telling jokes on stage, he's in a workshop facilitating substance abuse intervention and prevention.Hear Corey's recovery story from first using at six years old to stay sober for 30 years. He's very aware of the pitfalls of substance abuse and offers advice and support with his unique blend of comedy,

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54:49

E224: Corey Manning, Stand-up Comic

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/12/23

Rick sits back with Corey Manning, a stand-up comic with some awesome credits. The Apollo Theater, Family Feud, and a rap performance with DMC! He also overcame prostate cancer and addiction, and from that comes some of his most important work. When he's not killing it on stage, he's in the schools and around the communities to talk about substance abuse. Other times, he's talking to patients or families going through the unknowns of cancer.Check out coreymanning.com

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