x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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

comedy news commentary

All Episodes

40:33

E282: Houston, We Have a Conspiracy

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2026/04/08

This week, Rick and Evan blast off into the world of conspiracy theories—starting with the viral claim that Artemis II mission is being faked with green screens (because apparently NASA mastered CGI but still struggles with livestream buffering).From there, they break down the greatest hits of space conspiracies: the moon landing hoax, flat Earth theory, alien cover-ups, and the idea that space itself is too dangerous for humans to survive.Along the way, they ask the real questions:How many people

en

01:11:02

E281: AI That Thinks… and Acts? (Plus Rockets,...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2026/04/02

We kick things off by tipping our cap to NASA for the successful Artemis II launch—yes, including finally fixing the onboard toilet (progress comes in many forms). From there, we zoom out on why space exploration still matters, then get into the wild realities of launch: the speeds required to escape Earth’s atmosphere and the G-forces astronauts endure just to get there.Then Pablo Gazmuri returns—AI Healthcare Technology Leader at Microsoft—to bring us up to speed on what’s actually happening in AI

en

55:30

E280: The Dad Bod Reality Check

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2026/03/11

Rick opens the show with a confession: he’s crossed the 200-pound line, and that’s the point where something has to change. For Gen X guys balancing work, family, and a slowing metabolism, the dad bod can sneak up quickly—and sticking to a plan is easier said than done.Evan follows with “Fat Guy Science,” presenting five tough decisions every middle-aged guy faces when trying to manage his weight.In the second half, Liz puts Rick and Evan through a 10-question health and diet survey, evaluating

en

50:28

E279: Public Behavior Hall of Shame

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2026/03/04

In this episode of Small Town Scuttlebutt, the crew dives into the ever-blurring line between comfort and basic public standards. Rick opens the show with a proclamation that’s apparently more controversial than it should be: pajamas should not be worn on airplanes. Inspired by a recent Boston Globe reader survey, the conversation explores whether showing up to a flight dressed for bed is harmless comfort or a sign that the bar for public behavior keeps getting lower.In the mid-show segment, “Cabin

en

01:05:49

E278: From Cuba to the U.S. — Rolando Perez’s Story

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2026/02/26

In this one-on-one episode of Small Town Scuttlebutt, Rick talks with friend, sponsor, and local business owner Rolando Perez about his family’s journey from Cuba to the United States. His family left by boat during the Castro era with $47 and the risk of being captured. Although Rolando was only two years old at the time, he shares stories passed down to him — including an uncle sentenced to five years of hard labor cutting sugar cane after a failed attempt to defect, and a grandmother arrested for

en

01:07:11

E277: David Ssewanyana, The Long Road to Citizenship

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2026/02/18

In this one-on-one episode, Rick sits down with his friend and barber, David Ssewanyana, to hear the incredible story behind the man holding the clippers. David shares what inspired him to leave Uganda, what it actually took to become a U.S. citizen, and the sacrifices most people never see. At a time when immigration is often reduced to headlines and hot takes, this conversation brings it back to the human level — one journey, one dream, and one hard-earned opportunity.

en

55:19

E276: Things People Do on Vacation

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2026/02/11

You saved the money. You booked the trip. You just want five days without nonsense. So why is some guy named Todd up at 6:03 AM claiming four pool chairs with towels? This week, Rick kicks things off with a proclamation: Resort chair-saving is not just annoying — it’s a moral failure. For those who are simply trying to escape the daily grind, nothing says “relaxation” like fighting territorial warfare over a chaise lounge.Evan introduces “OK or Not OK?” and puts vacation behavior on trial with five

en

01:16:19

E275: Improv Works—On Stage, On Teams, and in Life...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2026/02/04

Improv instructor and actor Jared Todd Littlejohn joins Rick to break down why improv comedy is so entertaining—and why its lessons matter way beyond the stage. From truly listening to trusting your instincts, Jared explains what makes improv work when it’s done right.The conversation also covers his work using improv for team building with the Boston Celtics, how collaboration beats ego every time, and why being a positive, uplifting presence is an intentional choice—especially when negativity

en

01:09:51

E274: Kathe Farris (Go Cork Yourself)

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2026/01/28

Rick is joined by Boston-area comic and neighbor Kathe Farris for an episode that perfectly sums up New England living at its finest. They kick things off with the New England Patriots heading to another Super Bowl and how casually cool it is to live near the stadium—especially when a flyover rattles your house. They recap the blizzard and their wildly different survival strategies: Kathe did the responsible thing—stocked up, shoveled, and stayed warm—while Rick opted to sleep outside under a tarp

en

38:30

E273: Followers Don’t Clap

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2026/01/22

Rick flies solo this week and tackles one of comedy’s newest identity crises: when did Instagram followers become a stage credit? Comics and content creators may both be performance artists, but they are not the same thing — and Rick breaks down why that distinction matters.He also reacts to the supportive and mean-spirited comments sparked by his viral post about the New England Patriots stepping in to avenge the Bills’ loss in Denver, because nothing unites the internet like football and misplaced

en

40:23

E272 – Winter Survival Mode, Dad Guilt & the Anti–Dry...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2026/01/16

It’s the heart of a New England winter, so Rick, Liz, and Evan talk about the real, practical ways people keep themselves sane when it’s dark, cold, and relentless. Whether it’s staying active, leaning into competition, or just finding small daily rituals that make winter feel survivable, they break down how different personalities handle seasonal affect disorder without losing their minds.Then they dig into a viral post from a dad who admits he hates playing with his kids—is that an uncomfortable

en

40:21

E271: The Man Cold Episode

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2026/01/08

Rick is sidelined with the dreaded man cold, so Liz and Evan take the wheel and ease everyone back into reality after a long Christmas break. They cover the emotional whiplash of re-entering responsibilities, renewed hope around the Patriots, early excitement over Drake Maye, and the unsung heroism of a wife who bakes like a champion while surviving New England winters. Then it’s rapid-fire time with a few speed rounds of Know Your Podcast Host, where things get revealing… and possibly

en

01:29:49

E270: Stand-up Comedy, Social Media & Dating After...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/12/31

Rick goes one-on-one with Melissa Rush, a Boston-based stand-up comedian, for a candid conversation about comedy, ADHD, and modern adulthood. They discuss living with ADHD—and whether it’s a disability or a superpower—dating after divorce, and the realities of promoting stand-up comedy on social media.Rick and Melissa also talk comedy in and around Boston, reflect on college life in the 1990s, and share personal takeaways from the events and cultural shifts of 2025. Honest, funny, and relatable,

en

01:12:20

E269: Mike O’Brien, Stand-Up Comic & Media Whore

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/12/23

Rick goes one-on-one with comedy buddy Mike O’Brien, a man who somehow balances three full-time identities: stand-up comic, Boston Duck Boats tour guide, and the go-to “guy on the street” anytime a local TV news crew needs a quote right now. If there’s a microphone within 50 feet in Boston, Mike has opinions—and he’s not afraid to share them.The guys dig into the real issues facing society today, like bathrooms in Boston, proper men’s room etiquette, the logic (or lack thereof) behind all-gender

en

01:02:10

E268: Beavers, Bureaucracy, and the Cost of Being Polite

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/12/17

We kick things off with Liz doing her absolute best to maintain composure while telling a story about beavers—yes, the animal—and failing spectacularly. Immaturity levels are high early.Then Rick and Evan break down (and role-play) a very real email exchange between Rick and the corporate real estate company he leases office space from. There’s a late fee, a request for accountability, and a firm refusal to budge. Is Rick right to push back, or is this just the cost of dealing with “the system”? You

en

45:00

E267: Pantone Panic: It’s Just a Color… Right?

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/12/09

Rick kicks off the show with his annual adventure: attempting to buy his wife the perfect birthday gift. He and Evan both admit that surprising their wives is statistically impossible, emotionally hazardous, and spiritually defeating. Liz assures them this is universal—her husband can’t pull it off either.Then the gang dives into the national meltdown over the new Pantone Color of the Year. Why is everyone suddenly triggered by… a shade? It’s just a color, not a geopolitical threat. But as always,

en

43:25

E266: Is There a Curfew for Stupid?

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/12/03

Rick and Liz return from the holiday break ready to catch up—while Evan attempts to recover from a Monday Night Football hangover. The gang dives into the late-night suburban scandal of a Ding-Dong Ditch gone wrong: When are you officially too old for this prank? And is there an appropriate, HOA-approved time window for sprinting away from someone’s front door?Rick shares how he accidentally landed his first viral moment thanks to a Patriots fan outside Gillette Stadium who gifted the world a middle

en

40:40

E265: Ambition Meets Contentment: And Ambition Is...

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/11/19

An article in the Boston Globe asks a big question: Why are so many young, ambitious women suddenly convinced a woman's natural place is in the home? Liz brings the highlights, and the gang unpacks the tension between ambition and contentment with plenty of laughs.But first! Rick shares a text exchange with a woman from the Boston comedy scene who was outraged—outraged—that he didn’t book a single woman on his last show. What a misogynistic monster, right? Rick gives his side of the story (including

en

52:14

E264: Neighbors From Hell

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/11/12

This week on Small Town Scuttlebutt, the gang digs into stories about neighbors who make you question humanity. One guy gets reported to the HOA because his garden looks too nice. Another woman tells her neighbor to stop looking at her dog because it makes the dog upset. Are these people real—or just suburban fever dreams? Meanwhile, Rick’s growing a mustache strictly for Instagram clout, Evan’s riding high on a spike in YouTube traffic, and Liz’s teenage son continues to redefine “misplaced

en

44:16

E263: You're Registered at Target? You're 6!

Small Town Scuttlebutt ·

2025/11/05

The gang sounds off on the latest parenting trend: birthday gift registries for kids. Is this thoughtful or just tacky consumerism wrapped in a bow? Plus, a new “New Rick vs. Old Rick” moment as he wrestles with how to handle an airline inconvenience — Zen traveler or vengeful passenger? Liz questions when it’s time for kids (and adults) to hang up the Halloween candy bag, and Evan reels in a massive fish — along with a boatload of online haters. It’s a classic mix of accountability, absurdity, and

en

283 results

Similar Podcasts

射後不理＃爽就好了

咪咪 & 淳淳

Therapy Gecko

iHeartPodcasts

百靈果 News

Bailingguo News

Old Time Radio Comedy

solgoodmedia.com

The Hard Yarns Podcast

Cameron Branch and Daniel Delby