Rick’s Rambles

Pumpkin fun facts, Make a Difference, and more!

Oh, this episode was SO much fun to put together this week!
Pumpkins. Such a big part of October, but there was so much that I didn't know about pumpkins, and I learned a lot putting this episode together.
Ghandi said "Be the change you want to see in the world", and our good news story this week is built all around that.
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, the easiest thing to do is share it on your social media, and let folks know what you are listening to.
If you'd like to support financially, you can purchase a wildlife tracking bracelet from MyFahlo. I love this company who supports wildlife conservation and positive content on the internet. You can purchase one here.
Or, you can buy me a cup of coffee here.
As always, thank you for listening!
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Universal Movies fun facts, Visiting ALL the Cracker Barrels, 60s memories, and more! Week of October 16th.

What a fun episode this week! We continue our celebration of October with fun facts about the Universal Monster and Horror movie universe. I know I learned a lot, and I hope you learn a few things too.
We hear about a delightful couple from right here in Indiana who visited all 640+ locations of Cracker Barrel all over the United States. I LOVE this story.
We also take alook at some 60s memories, like the Super Ball, Tang, and more!
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, the simplest thing to do is share it on your social media and let folks know what you are listening to. If you'd like to support financially, I've partnered with MyFahlo, a company that supports wildlife conservation and positive content on the internet. You can purchase your own wildlife tracking bracelet and track your own sea turtle, elephant, shark, or other animal! You can purchase one here.
I sincerely appreciate you being here, along on my journey of making the world a bit kinder, more positive place!
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Best classic movie monsters, Doing good through social media, Chicago fun facts and more! Week of October 9th.

A really fun episode to put together this week! First we visit Chicago, Illinois, what a great town! I love that place and don't get there nearly often enough. We learn a bit about history and culture of Chicago.
Then, we hear about how one person used social media to have a positive affect on one person's life--probably even saving her life.
I'm a sucker for a good movie monster, and we look at what the website Vulture calls the best of all time. Perfectly fitting for Halloween.
I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed putting it together! If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles podcast, the best thing you can do this week is simply share it on your own social media, and let folks know what you are listening to!
I appreciate you taking the time to listen, and we'll see you next week!
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Boris Karloff Fun Facts, Frugal Fun idea, and more!

We're kicking off the spooky month in a big way with a whole bunch of fun facts about Boris Karloff, that horror icon. But, he was much more than that! A lover of children and community service, gardener, animal lover, and more. This segment is a special shout out to my Svengoolie friend!
Frugal fun. There are a ton of free, or nearly free things we can all do. Let me encourage you to grab a pen and paper and give a few of these a try!
60 year ago CBS had 12 of the top 15 shows in television. We take quick look at the top 15 tv shows from 60 years ago this week in our nostalgia segment.
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles podcast, the simplest thing to do is to simply share it on your social media and let folks know what you are listening to.
If you'd like to support financially, I've partnered with MyFahlo, a company that supports wildlife conservation and positive content on the internet. You can purchase your own wildlife tracking bracelet. Holly and I both have one, and we love them! You can purchase your own here.
If you'd like to just purchase me a cup of coffee, you can do that here.
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Johnny Appleseed fun facts, best one hit wonders of the 1970s, and more!

This week, we're celebrating the return of fall with fun facts about Johnny Appleseed! What a fascinating individual, and I learned a lot about his life in researching for this episode.
Believe it or not, Christmas is coming. We learn about the Layaway Angels, a group of folks who are doing such great things for those less fortunate in their community.
The 1970s, I LOVE the 70s, it's by far my favorite decade I've lived through. We take a look at some of the best one hit wonders of the 70s.
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles podcast, you can simply share it on your social media and let folks know what you are listening to.
If you'd like to support financially, I've partnered with MyFahlo, a group that sells wildlife tracking bracelets and supports positive content on the internet. You can track your own sea turtle, shark, lion, or more! You can purchase one here.
If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here!
As always, you are appreciated!
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Pirate Fun Facts, Tips for depression and more! Week of September 18

This week we celebrate International Talk Like a Pirate Day! How many of you all celebrate that? I'm always happy to do something just for fun and this is one of those days. I didn't know much about Pirates before researching for this episode, and I learned a lot! I hope you do, alsoo.
Winter is coming, and with that, those of us who suffer from depression tend to struggle. I've got some tips for you today to help with that struggle.
We take a look at the top songs from this week in 1963, 60 years ago!
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, you can simply share it on your social media and let folks know what you are are listening to.
I've also partnered with My Fahlo, a company that supports wildlife conservation and positive content on the internet. You can purchase a wildlife tracking bracelet from there, and we love ours! You can purchase one here.
Or, if you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here!
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New York City fun facts, the benefits of volunteering, and more! Week of September 11th

I have fallen hopelessly in love with New York City. It's an amazing place, and I was so surprised what is was like. Can't wait to get back!
Volunteering. It's a great way to make a difference in the world. Volunteering not only helps the people or groups we are volunteering for, but ourselves also! We take a look at the benefits of volunteering.
We also travel back 50 years, and look at the top 10 songs from 50 years ago this week.
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, the easiest thing to do is simply share it on your social media and let folks know what you are listenging to.
If you'd like to support financially, you can purchase a Wildlife Tracking Bracelet from MyFahlo. These are amazing, both my wife and I LOVE ours. It supports both wildlife conservation and positive content on the internet. You can purchase one here.
If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here.
As always, you are appreciated!
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Grandma Moses fun facts, Pen pals meet, and more! Week of September 4th

After taking a week off due to Covid, I'm back with a brand new episode of the Rick's Rambles Podcast!
We kick things off with a look at the life and times of Grandma Moses, the beloved artist who didn't start painting until she was in her 70s. It's a really incredible story!
How many of you have, or have had, a Pen Pal? We hear about 2 long term Pen Pals who met in person, for the first time, in their 80s. A real feel good story!
I've got a list of compliments you can use to help folks have a better day, and also our special days of the week! It's a fun episode.
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, please take a moment and share it on your social media and let folks know what you are listening to. It only takes a moment and it's free!
If you'd like to support financially, you can purchase a whildlife tracking bracelet. These are awesome, Holly and I love ours! You can purchase one here.
If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here!
As always, you are appreciated!
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Tarzan Fun Facts, Mental Health Tips, and more!

What's the first movie you recall seeing in a theater? For me, it was a Tarzan movie. That memory spurred me on to do this week's fun facts, all about Tarzan.
We're also taking a look at quick tips to help our mental health. In an increasingly fast paced, stressful world, we can take simple steps to help our mental health.
I'm a big fan of novelty songs, and in this week's episode, we look at 10 of the best novelty songs of the 1970s.
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles podcast, the simplest thing to do is simply share it on your social media and let folks know what you are listening to.
If you'd like to support financially, I've partnered with MyFahlo, a company that supports wildlife conservation and positive content on the internet. You can purchase a wildlife tracking bracelet and track your own sea turtle, shark, elephant and more. If you'd like, you can purchase one here.
Or, if you'd like, you can simply buy me a cup of coffee. You can do that here.
As always, you are appreciated!
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WKRP fun facts, Barbershop Books and more!

Do you remember the TV show WKRP? I sure do, it's one of my favorite shows. I love a good sitcom, and this is one of the best. We take a deep dive into this great show! With characters like Dr Johnny Fever, Venus Flytrap and so many more, this is a fun trip!
I've always believed that each of us has the ability to change our corner of the world, and in this week's good news story we hear about a gentleman who is doing just that!
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Past, the easiest thing to do is just share it on your social media and let folks know what you are listening to.
I've also partnered with MyFahlo, a company that supports wildlife conservation and positive content on the internet. If you would like to purchase a wildlife tracking bracelet, you can do that here.
If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here.
You are appreciated!
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