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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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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

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

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

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

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!

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

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...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

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!

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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