Episodes

Sunday May 28, 2023
James Earl Jones fun facts, Social Media for good, and more!
Sunday May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
Holy Cow, how can it be June already? It hits this week!
We learn about the life and times of James Earl Jones this week, and what an incredible career he's had. I learned a lot about his life in researching this episode!
Social media. It can really be challenging, can't it? Want to have a better, more positive social media experience? We will learn together how to do that this week!
In a nostalgia segment, we take a trip back to 1973!
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I've partnered with a MyFahlo, a company that supports wildlife conservation and positive content on the internet by selling wildlife tracking bracelets. These are great, my wife and I both have them! You can purchase one here.
As always, I really appreciate you listening!
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Sunday May 21, 2023
Sherlock Holmes Fun Facts, the best Disco songs of all time, and more!
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
We've got lots of fun stuff in this week's episode! We start off with some fun facts about Sherlock Holmes, arguably the most famous detective of all time,
We also look at how--and why---humans do good for each other.
I LOVE Disco music, and we look at the top 10 Disco songs of the 70s. Do you know what number 1 is?
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If you'd like to simply buy me a cup of coffee, well, you can do that here!
As always, I truly appreciate you listening!
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Sunday May 14, 2023
Flintstones Fun Facts, One Hit Wonders, and more!
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
Another fun episode this week!
We take a look at The Flintstones! I didn't know much about this animated series, so I learned a lot!
What were the most influential one hit woners of the 1970s? That's another thing we take a look at.
Along with a story about a young man making new friends, it's a fun episode.
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If you'd like to support financially, you can purchase a wonderful wildlife tracking bracelet from MyFahlo. You can do that here!
If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, well, you can do that here!
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Monday May 08, 2023
Best novelty songs, Carol Burnett Fun Facts, and more!
Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
I had SO much fun putting together this week's episode. We kick off with fun facts about one of our most beloved entertainers, Carol Burnett. I learned a lot about her fascinating life researching this!
We also take a look at the best selling novelty songs of all time, as well has the healing power of music! As a musician, I'm always fascinated by how music affects our brain, and I love this week's good news story.
As always, I SO appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to support the podcast for free, simply 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 Fahlo. These not only support wildlife conservation, but positive content on the internet! You can do that here!
Or, you can buy me a cup of coffee. You can do that here!
As always, I appreciate you listening!
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Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Captain Kangaroo Fun Facts, Best Sitcoms of All Time, and more!
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
It's time for another episode of the Rick's Rambles Podcast!
This week, we take a look at a show that I'm sure many of us remember fondly, The Captain Kangaroo Show! I loved this show, and it was fun doing a little bit of a deeper dive in this childhood classic.
Do we meet folks by accident, or is there a higher power at force? I think there might. We take a look at a wrong number that became something very, very special.
What's your favorite sitcom? We look at the top 15 sitcoms of all time this week!
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, the simplest thing to do is to just share it on your own social media and let folks know what you are listening to!
If you'd like to support financially, you can buy me a cup of coffee here.
I've partnered with My Fahlo, a company that supports wildlife conservation and positive content on the internet. These are wonderful, my wife and I both have them! You can purchase one of those here.
As always, I sincerely appreciate you listening!
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Sunday Apr 23, 2023
7 Ways to have a better day, Most popular Superheroes, and more!
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Lots of fun things going on this week!
We kick off with some fun facts about Babe Ruth, the baseball icon! I learned quite a bit about him on this podcast!
Secondly, we take a look at how our positive mental attitude can affect the aging process.
I found a fascinating article that gives us 7 ways to have a better day.
Add to that our special days, it's a fun, and informative episode!
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles podcast, the simplest thing is to 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 Fahlo. These are fantastic, both my wife and I have them. You can do that here.
If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that also, right here.
As always, I appreciate you listening!
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Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Best country train songs, Bat fun facts, and more! Week of April 17
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
I LOVE train songs, and in this week's episode, we look at the best train songs of all time! I'm also a huge fan of The Andy Griffith Show, and we look at 5 thigns you might not have known about that show.
In addition, we have fun facts about bats (the animal, not the baseball type) and a good news story from Lowe's Home Improvement Stores.
It's a fun episode, and one I enjoyed putting together, and I hope you enjoy listening too!
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, the easiest way is to 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 you can do that from Fahlo. These are great, you can track your own animal and it supports positive content AND wildlife conservation. You can do that here: Purchase your bracelet.
Or, you can simply buy me a cup of coffee, and you can do that right here.
As always, I appreciate you listening.
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Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Interview with singer/songwriter Anna Owens
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
Thursday Apr 13, 2023
I'm so honored to count Anna Owens as a friend. An incredibly talented singer songwriter, I've been fortunate to host her for a couple of concerts and I'm very excited about her upcoming CD release party.
If you want to find out more about Anna, including upcoming appearances, music, and more, just follow her on Facebook or Instagram at Anna Owens Music.
Thank you so much for listening!
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Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Top songs of 1973, All about Dolphins, and more!
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Once again, it's time for the Rick's Rambles Podcast!
Remember 1973? I love 70s music, and this week we take a look at the top 15 songs of 1973. Can you believe that is 50 years ago?
Dolphins are such fascinating creatures! I love seeing them in the wild, which I don't get to do very often, living in Indiana. I'm fascinated by them.
We also take a look at a couple who found love in a very unexpected way.
As always, I appreciate you taking the time to listen to the Rick's Rambles Podcast. If you'd like to support the podcast, simply share it on your social media, and let folks know what you are listening to!
You are appreciated!
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Monday Apr 03, 2023
It’s National Kite Month! Kite Fun Facts, Lessons from Bob Ross, and more!
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Happy April everyone!
It's National Kite Month, so this week, we are looking at fun facts about kites! In addition, we take a few minutes and look at a few ways we can easily reduce stress in our daily lives.
I also share a few life lesson I learned from working with Bob Ross. An amazing man who taught amazing lessons. Along with our special days for the week, it's a fun few minutes to spend together.
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As always, you are appreciated and thank you for listening!
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The Story of Rick's Rambles
For over 60 years, Rick Garrett has dedicated his life to spreading joy, kindness, humor, and nostalgia through his performances as a musician, comedian, and storyteller. When the COVID-19 pandemic made public appearances impossible, Rick launched the Rick's Rambles Podcast to continue his mission of making the world a better place, one story at a time. Tune in for heartwarming good news stories, a healthy dose of nostalgia, and much more on the Rick's Rambles Podcast.