Thanks to everyone who came out to the Glen Ellyn Library last night to hear Jeff Reiter’s talk about birds and birding. A full house. An informative chat. And a chance to pick up a copy of Jeff’s excellent book. eckhartzpress.com/shop/words-o...

This week at Eckhartz Press: 17 upcoming appearances, 9 articles/interviews, 7 celebrity endorsements, 3 author birthdays, 3 free excerpts, 44 photos, and a peek into 41 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/07/publ...

So, we've decided to take off the rest of the summer from the podcast. We hope to return in the fall. Thanks for listening, and for putting us in the top 1% of all podcasts. We really appreciate your support. Enjoy our last episode for a while. radiomisfits.com/mm433/

The July issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and features my interview with the latest Radio Hall of Famer, Fred Winston. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/06/medi...

This week at Eckhartz Press: A new book to pre-order, a bus tour, a book club, 2 author birthdays, 3 free excerpts, 6 upcoming appearances, 10 interviews/articles, 41 photos, and a peek into 35 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/publ...

Hope you've been following the podcast during the World Cup. This is the third World Cup we've covered. It might be the best one yet. radiomisfits.com/fk283/

Great conversation with Kevin Matthews about the day he met the Pope. radiomisfits.com/mmci209/

The title of this week's podcast quotes a recent review of a David Lee Roth concert. radiomisfits.com/mm432/

The title of this week's podcast quotes a recent review of a David Lee Roth concert. radiomisfits.com/mm432/

This week at Eckhartz Press: A film debut, a new novel to pre-order, a tribute to Tom Dreesen, chances to meet 10 different authors, 2 author birthdays, 8 articles/interviews, 5 celebrity endorsements, 2 free excerpts, & a peek into 35 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/publ...

This week at Eckhartz Press: Two upcoming books, 3 author birthdays, 3 free book excerpts, 4 upcoming appearances, 5 celebrity endorsements, 6 articles/interviews, 44 photos, a heartfelt goodbye, and a peek into 31 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/publ...

Minutia Men finds the humor in life’s strangest headlines and forgotten stories. Chicago's own Rick Kaempfer and Dave Stern share smart, funny, and oddly true tales every week. Apple: apple.co/4eUqP3O Spotify: bit.ly/48iCuYF

This week's interview has been posted. We talk to the latest inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, the great Fred Winston. radiomisfits.com/mmci208/

A tribute to my departed friend, Richard Cantu. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/rip-...

A tribute to my departed friend, Richard Cantu. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/rip-...

This week at Eckhartz Press: Two new book teases, a Johnny B update, 2 free excerpts, 2 videos, 3 celebrity endorsements, 4 author birthdays, 4 reviews, 6 interviews/articles, 13 upcoming appearances, 46 photos, and a peek into 40 Eckhartz Press books. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/publ...

Our latest episode features jokes about counseling in the 70s, heaven and cheese. Some good natured fun. radiomisfits.com/mm431/

This week's episode is a World Cup preview. Heading out to Soldier Field today to see another, USA vs. Germany. Can't wait. radiomisfits.com/fk281/

The June issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my interview with John Landecker about an event that took place 50 years ago this month. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/05/medi...

Hey, I know both of these guys. Great podcast discussion. www.meyersonstrategy.com/2026/05/podc...

This week at Eckhartz Press: Two brand new books, 5 upcoming appearances, 14 interviews/articles, 5 videos, 4 celebrity endorsments, a free book excerpt, 34 photos, and peek into 31 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/publ...

Our latest episode. radiomisfits.com/fk280/

This week's interview. radiomisfits.com/mmci207/

This week at Eckhartz Press: A book launch party, a new book announcement, a free book excerpt, 8 articles/interviews, 5 celebrity endorsements, 4 upcoming appearances, 2 videos, 35 photos, and a peek into 30 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/05/publ...

A Q&A with Eckhartz Press author Randy Merkin about his new book "Beyond the Glass" eckhartzpress.com/qa-with-beyo...

This week's interview is with the keyboardist/vocalist of The Little River Band. radiomisfits.com/mmci206/

This week at Eckhartz Press: Announcing 3 new books, teasing 3 more coming soon, an upcoming book launch, 3 upcoming appearances, 4 free excerpts, 4 videos, 5 celebrity endorsements, 7 articles/interviews, 58 photos, and peek into 33 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/05/publ...

Our latest episode: Rick and Dave recap their star-studded Denver trip, a CNN story about #2, a German joke about Americans, a perfect day, George Carlin’s daughter, the Pope having customer service issues, and a good collection of Dad Puns. radiomisfits.com/mm429/

Our latest episode has a preview of all the remaining European finals (Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, English FA Cup). radiomisfits.com/fk279/

Tonight's the book launch party for "Beyond The Glass: More Stories From a Sports Radio Producer" • Thursday, May 14 • Drop in from 7-9pm • The Claim Company, 776 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook. Please stop by if you're available to get yourself a signed copy!

This week at Eckhartz Press: A Book Launch Party or two, a World-Wide Film Debut, 17 articles and interviews, 6 upcoming appearances, 5 celebrity endorsements, 3 videos, some new merch, a free excerpt, 45 photos, and a peek into 33 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/05/publ...

Some great TV coverage as we head to Denver for the premiere. www.9news.com/video/entert...

Congrats to the Pulitzer Prize winners announced yesterday. The full list is here. www.pulitzer.org/prize-winner...

This week at Eckhartz Press: 2 Film Debuts, 2 Free Excerpts, 2 Author Birthdays, 5 celebrity endorsements, 7 interviews and articles, 8 upcoming author appearances, 44 photos, and peek into 32 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/05/publ...

The May issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my interview with jazz radio legend Mark Ruffin. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/04/medi...

This week at Eckhartz Press: 5 author appearances, details on this month's upcoming book launch parties, 3 celebrity endorsements, 6 videos, 14 articles and interviews, 35 photos, and a peek into 30 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/04/publ...

Daily Walkoff Cubs #605 "Relieve Me" 🟢🟢🟢🟢🚀 dailywalkoff.com

This week’s interview: radiomisfits.com/mmci203/

The Radio Hall of Fame has revealed the 2026 nominees. Happy to see 4 of the people I suggested in last month's Illinois Entertainer are on the list: Bob Stroud, Kevin Matthews, Fred Winston, and Pat Hughes. www.insideradio.com/free/radio-h...

This week at Eckhartz Press: 3 author appearances this week, 2 upcoming book launch parties, 4 additional appearances, 3 free excerpts, 3 reviews, 12 articles/interviews, 57 photos, and a peek into 34 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/04/publ...

Minutia Men Celebrity Interview goes beyond the spotlight with actors, authors, musicians, athletes, and more. Rick Kaempfer and Dave Stern bring out the stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Apple - apple.co/45AuteJ Spotify - bit.ly/3JguKfD

Daily Walkoff Cubs #597 "Five Tools" 🟢🟢🟢🟢🚀 dailywalkoff.com

The latest episode of Minutia Men is out now. It includes a new song written by Dave. Probably his best ever. radiomisfits.com/mm427/

This week's episode has dropped. radiomisfits.com/fk277/

Daily Walkoff Cubs #594 🟢🟢🟢🟢🚀 dailywalkoff.com

This week's interview is with the longest serving Secretary of State in Illinois history...Jesse White. It was a fun conversation. radiomisfits.com/mmci202/

Eckhartz Press books for pre-order. Randy Merkin's Beyond the Glass has lots of great stories from the sports world. Vicki Atkinson's debut novel Slivers is as spooky as its cover. Beyond the Glass: eckhartzpress.com/shop/beyond-... Slivers: eckhartzpress.com/shop/slivers/

Daily Walkoff Cubs #591 "1998 Positions" 🟢🟢🟢🟢🚀 dailywalkoff.com

This week at Eckhartz Press: 3 upcoming books, 6 upcoming appearances, 9 articles and interviews, 3 videos, 2 reviews, 46 photos, and peek into 26 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/04/publ...

The new episode of Minutia Men has dropped, and includes our tribute to bald headed men. radiomisfits.com/mm426/