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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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01:00:19

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

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

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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53:46

E223: What's Up With All The Drones?

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/12/17

Drones are everywhere! And we're not talking about your department store toy version. Oh no! These drones are big and abundant and are not good at disclosing to the public their intentions. But don't worry because the Government clearly has everything under control and there is nothing to see here. Who or what is behind these drones? Rick thinks it's China. Evan thinks it's Iran. Liz just wants them to deliver her some Amazon packages. Also; dream interpretations, a military-grade school bus driver

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52:28

E222: Fact Check Yourself (Before You Wreck Yourself)

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/12/10

Mike "The Minister of Misinformation from Mesa" brings the Southwestern heat down upon the co-hosts for flagrant lies, misinformation, and fake news! Liz reads through the line-item list of offenses in the past month and it basically takes up the whole episode. So, If you love self-deprecating humor, this episode is for you (but you should fact check that first). Also, Liz has tips to prank a co-worker with made-up office jargon, Evan goes off on P. Diddy and JayZ, and Rick calls Marjorie Taylor

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01:16:22

E221: You Should Go To Your High School Reunion (even...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/12/03

Why do an average 75% of graduating class members NOT attend their high school reunion? Maybe it's nerves, maybe it's just a scheduling conflict, or maybe they don't want to bump into the teacher they slept with Senior year. Whatever the reason, Rick attended his 30th and explains why you're missing out if you don't go. Also, Christmas lights are great, but 9 out of 10 times, there's a stressed out Dad behind-the-scenes keeping them going. Also, Christmas tree bonfires, a throwback theme song, and

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53:33

E220: CVS Stands For Consumer Value Sex toys.

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/11/26

Short on time and forgot to pack your cock ring for the business trip? Fear not! CVS has you covered. Cock rings! Dildos! Butt plugs! Stuff that vibrates! It's all there! Some people think it's a little much to have on the shelves at your local pharmacy while others applaud the move.The whole show sorta has the "sex toy"vibe. What does that mean? We don't know, we just made the term up now. But, it can be described as this giddy, wordplay, puns abound conversation that is at least funny to the

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50:06

E219: 10-Year Old Goes For Walk - Mom Arrested!

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/11/26

Hey, Scuttlebuds, thanks for your patience on this episode. We experienced some technical issues with the recording. Our apologies. The good news is we have since set up the studio equipment with the help of a professional, and the sound quality moving forward will be stunning!In this episode, Liz starts by talking about her high school kid making $600 on a pair of sneakers...in a parking lot...to a random man...he connected with via the internet. Then, Evan talks about a dress-up event he's

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45:50

E218: Technology Jumped The Shark

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/11/12

Technology cannot be trusted to operate as designed. Therefore, it has jumped the shark! How does one go into "settings" to program a device and have it perform beautifully...until it doesn't? Rick yells at the audio console, an inanimate object void of emotion and thought, for rendering his mic unusable again. After that, things get underway with Evan's recount of his struggles with ordering beer in NYC (It's not as hard as he makes it sound).Then Rick shares his brilliant idea of turning his kids'

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51:19

E217: Texting with AI

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/11/05

Rick and Liz shared observations from the 7th-grade dance their kids attended. That segued into middle school fashion trends. Liz reads an email from a listener that she hooked up with in high school! Then we show some love to our sponsors Perez Martial Arts, Royal Pizza, and APC Pest Control. Evan opens the second half beaming about the creative possibilities one can achieve with AI. Then, he wows us with some texts to his wife he co-wrote with AI for examples.

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51:15

E216: "Southern Hospitality"

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/10/29

Let's get into the Halloween spirit. Is there anything creepier than a man sitting next to you at your table in a Subway restaurant? Liz Daly, a certified CSI enthusiast, breaks down the hair-raising encounter and everything that could have happened. Evan anticipates a stressful situation at work but he's prepared and confident. Hear his wisdom and empowering message of why you cannot rely on other people.Emails from your kids' school may get to the point faster if Rick's new crusade takes off. Hear

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01:02:25

E215: David Ssewanyana, Immigrant, Business Owner,...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/10/22

David Ssewanaya grew up in a small Ugandan village where he attended school and worked on the family farm with his 22 siblings. Rick and Evan sit down for a conversation with David as he shares details of his journey toward becoming a United States citizen. They discuss the challenges of learning English, securing a first job, and bringing family together in America. This episode has so many amazing stories. From fending off wild animals with a spear to seeking medical treatment from a witch doctor,

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36:04

E214: Know Your Role, Woman!

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/10/08

Don't get your panties in a twist, ladies; you will agree with the title of today's show. We discuss creating boundaries in your marriage so you don't start pulling double duty by covering your expectations and your spouse's too! Rick, Liz, and Evan walk you through their recommended protocol for standing your ground.But first, Liz's teenage son will be a millionaire in the secondary sneaker market, Evan is getting robbed by social media content thieves and Rick takes a hike into Isolation.Special

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49:31

E213: Condescension, Harassment, and Payback: An...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/10/01

The show opens with top-of-mind perspectives. Liz pumps up her kid's teacher while talking about his high school forensics course, Evan just posted a viral video that has almost 2 million views, and Rick takes on jury duty. We pause and thank our superfluous Scuttlebutt sponsors this week, Park Street Books and Royal Pizza. In the second half, the hosts read an incredible story about what can happen when your HOA experiences a leadership vacuum. You can't imagine the heartless scumbaggery that can

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55:53

E212: The Legality of Mushrooms is Coming to a Ballot...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/09/25

Rick, Liz, and Evan kick things off with a butt joke. Then the conversation turns to Liz and Evan as Rick asks if they worry about saying something on the show that might backfire in the workplace. Wait until you hear how much both of them don't give a shit! One out of three hosts of this show thinks being a room parent is fun. Rick tells you why! "The Minister of Misinformation" checks in to repair all the inaccuracies from last week. Then, a moment to express our gratitude for our sponsors,

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41:47

E211: HOA Fun Suckers Criminalize Kids' Sports.

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/09/17

This episode features the best- and worst-dressed co-hosts in podcasting. Rick noticed, and he didn't let it go. The trio is divided on their impression of Spirit Airlines; two have flown on this discount bus with wings and survived, while the other forbids his family from flying on it! The conversation then segues into managing stress while teaching your teen how to drive. Also, isn't it poetic to hear your elementary school-aged kid drop "69" into the conversation with a snicker? Then it's over to

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44:22

E210: Kid's Ice Cream Stand Gets Shut Down. Community...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/09/10

I scream you scream, we all scream for...that sonofabitch who dropped a dime on a kid who set up an ice cream stand in his front yard. Not only did someone call the authorities but the town officials pursued this complaint! The kid donated some proceeds to support his older brother's hockey team. By the way, his brother is autistic. Talk about an overreaction! Listen to find out what the community did about it. But first, the show opens with a take on strip poker and then boobs in general. Switching

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55:21

E209: Property Line Dispute, Drivers Reporting...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/09/03

Liz has an unfortunate epilogue to her story about the oblivious neighbors who clear-cut their backyard. It's a classic case of, "What would you do?" But first, Rick's wife finds a printout of Paige Spiranac in the printer and she's not impressed. No worry, there's a perfectly justifiable reason! Also, we have a free $4,000 Creatives Playthings play structure we're giving away free! No, it's not a contest, Rick needs it gone. Would you like it? Listen for details.

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59:09

E208: Free the Nipple!

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/08/28

If you judge a society by how its women are treated then the USA gets an F because the only place a woman can bear her breasts is in a strip club and that is oppressive. Thank God some boob advocates created "Free the Nipple" day. Also, a neighbor who records kids and complains about them online, a listener's keen observation about our studio, and how to tame a testing 'Tween.

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50:20

E207: Kids and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, Emails From...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/08/20

How early should we get kids drinking non-alcoholic beverages? There's no Federal law against it so tell the little ones to sit criss-cross-applesauce around the keg because it's time to funnel! Also, letters from listeners, local social media drama, and keister beads.

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