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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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01:01:49

"We Ruin Everything"

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/05/20

Its parishioners mock an AI priest, The NY/Dublin Portal is used for explicit self-expression, and the once cutesy heart-hands gesture is now the hand signal of the human lemming. Also, is there a double standard between women wearing athleisure attire and men wearing golf clothes in public? Would you do Kim Kardashian? And finally, REI has a no-bag policy that has a workaround.

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01:00:48

E193: A Full Spectrum of Small Town Problems

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/05/14

From authoritative moms on the playground to being framed for murder by local and state police, everybody is dealing with some baggage. Also, Tom Brady will regret his roast, a "chipper" solution to homelessness, and moms talk so much there's a new term for it: "mom talk"!

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57:38

E192: A Little Professional Courtesy Doesn't Hurt

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/05/07

What would you do if a school employee yelled at you in the drop-off line, flipped you off, and then referred to you as an asshole while bitching to herself in a raised voice in front of your kid in class? It just happened in our hometown and we are following with awe. Also, Rick used to ride the "short bus", an artist built an AI naked camera, and someone somewhere must be banging a sex robot right now.

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37:30

E191: School Pick Up Lines

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/04/30

There is an increase in parents who drive their kids to and from school. So, with more cars, longer lines, and constantly changing protocols, you know something is about to go down. Don't mess with the mom fighting for pole position! Also, movies are too long, parents are bad videographers, and a good reason not to get an octopus.

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50:57

E190: What Are Syncronicities Trying to Tell Us?

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/04/23

Do you know the meaning behind your synchronicity experience? Neither do we but we talk about it anyway. Also, Liz returns from her brief escape from small-town life, Evan sleeps like a baby, and Rick is going to court...again.

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01:19:56

E189: Letters From (Women) Listeners

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/04/16

Liz is away so Rick and Evan substitute her woman's perspective with four women's perspectives! Can these guys understand their emails without relying on Liz as their interpreter? Also, grocery shopping with seniors, a quick overview of "The Notebook" (by Nicholas Sparks), and the worst ending to an episode in podcast history.

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53:22

E188: Greenlighting your Teen's Co-Ed Sleepover

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/04/09

If your high school kid said, "Hey Mom, can I sleep over at my girlfriend's house?" would you yes? Liz did, and she justifies her rationale. Also, AITA Real Estate Edition, working with your parents, and going for a Cologuard hat trick.

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01:02:52

E187: Attending a "Business Conference"

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/04/03

Evan returns from a conference a little hungover. Liz has a developing story about her neighbors taking down trees on her property line, and Rick officiates Worst Neighbor Final Four Tournament action. Also, a thought experiment involving Rick and Evan going to jail together, negotiating chores and compensation with kids, and "What's in the Box?" featuring Gwyneth Paltrow's candle.

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54:12

E186: Interviewing for our Third Mic Spot

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/03/26

Rick and Liz are looking for someone to assume third mic duties. Evan Walsh gets interviewed. Also: social media trolls who don't get the joke, junior prom attire best practices, and what does pour some sugar on me mean anyway?

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38:30

E185: March Madness Worst Neighbor Tournament - Round 2

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/03/22

Who's the worst neighbor? We still don't know but we're getting closer to finding out. Also, residents in Salisbury, MA buy $600K in sand only to watch the ocean take it away three days later.

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41:14

E184: March Madness Worst Neighbor Tournament - Round 1

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/03/12

Eight teams, three rounds, two conferences, and one person to be crowned Worst Neighbor. Check out @smalltownscuttlebutt to print out your bracket and take on the whole office. (Go Big. $1,000 buy-in. Winner takes all). Also, burnt hair is a smell like no other, making a business decision with a coin toss, and political signs do not work.

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46:17

E183: It's a bird! It's a plane! Nope, it's just a...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/03/07

Rick tries to keep things positive but it's hard when your friggin' insurance company is flying drones over your house. Also, a Seattle comedy club is canceling comics, a March Madness Worst Neighbor Tournament announcement, and a new "sniglet is born.

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01:04:40

E182: Mary Lou Andre, Stylist

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/02/27

Do you feel like you need to refresh your look? Mary Lou Andre has tips for things to leave behind in 2023. Also, reactions to the We Are The World doc, parents are more than just a ride and a wallet, and Victoria's Secret panty parties!

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33:14

E181: Would You Rather...?

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/02/21

Rick is bandaged up because he drilled a hole in his hand and Liz has questions. The pair spotlight a dangerous yard game from the 80s, kids today taking online driver's ed, and going into school vacation with no plans. Liz also reviews 1883 (better than Yellowstone?). Finally, Rick and Liz commiserate over dealing with picky eaters, and close with a totally-not-sexualized version of Would You Rather...?

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42:11

E180: Kids Who Should Be Leashed

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/02/12

100 middle school students descend upon a grocery store and mayhem ensues. Will these perps be reprimanded and justly punished? Rick takes the grumpy old man's view and says, nope! Also, Liz rates Valentine's gift ideas, references the Fleshlight, and gives a "happy ending".

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34:03

E179: Diaper Spa Controversy

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/02/06

Hey, wanna strip down to a diaper and play with some other weirdos? Atkinson, NH has a spa for you! Also, teacher-on-teacher crime, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelse predictions, and some marketing ideas for Adam and Eve.

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44:57

E178: News and Emails

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/01/30

Rick and Liz share listener emails and some news stories. Political season, youth sports, "Man Camp", and a justified Wal-Mart meltdown. Also, another installment of "Am I The Asshole?"

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28:44

E177: Highway Signs Are No Joke

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/01/23

New highway sign rules are omitting the use of humor. Also, when parents can't win, Liz watches True Crime, and Rick misses the Icecapades.

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31:44

E176: New Year's Execution

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/01/19

Let's execute this year. And by that, we mean get shit done, not wipe out death row. We're feeling optimistic so hop on the happy train with us. Also, van life.

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45:30

E175: Scuttlebutt Shorts - Guests with Cool Jobs

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2024/01/12

"Workin' nine to five", "Takin' care of business," "Johnny used to work on the docks". There are so many songs about earning a living. From homicide detective to life coach, hear these guests and their cool stories about their jobs.

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