Rick’s Rambles
Every Monday morning, I tell a few inspirational, hopeful, and happy stories so we can all start the week off in the right frame of mind! We’ll also take a look at what special days are coming up for the week, and expect a dad joke or two thrown in, also!
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Sunday Nov 27, 2022
Sunday Nov 27, 2022
We have a quite fun episode this week, I think! Chiristmas is cookie time, right? I know that Christmas Cookies are one of my favorite treats of the season. We take a look at cookie fun facts!
A grandmother watching Marvel superhero movies? It's how one very special grandma relates to her grandchildren.
I'm a big fan of 60s music. We look at the top 10 selling songs of 1962. Can that really be 60 years ago? Add to that some of the most popular toys of the 1970s, we have a a few minutes filled with nostalgia and fun this week!
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Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
A fun episode this week! We take calls from our listeners who share with us what they are thankful for.
Do you know what the most served Thanksgiving foods are in the USA? We look at that! We've also got 25 random fun facts, and more!
As always, I really appreciate you taking the time to listen, and a big thank you to our latest affiliate, Hometown Radio USA, in Brookville, Indiana! You can listen to this great station live online at www.hometownradiousa.net
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Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Monopoly. I'd wager we've all played at least one game of it. It's got a fascinating history, and that's the basis of our fun facts for this week.
I LOVE when folks use their passion to change the world, and this week's story is about a woman who uses her passion for cleaning to help those in need.
Along with our special days, and a list of the best board games of all time, I think we've got a really good episode today.
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Sunday Nov 06, 2022
Sunday Nov 06, 2022
How much do you know about the TV show MASH? We look at 17 fun facts about this beloved sitcom this week.
Santa Claus is modeled after the real live St Nicholas, and this week we look at some excited news about that fascinating man.
What are the most viewed TV episodes of all time? We look at the top 10 most viewed single episodes of all time.
As always, I really appreciate you taking the time to listen! If you'd like to support the podcast, you can simply share it on your social media and let folks know what you're listening to.
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Sunday Oct 30, 2022
Sunday Oct 30, 2022
How much do you know about the Easy Bake Oven? You're bound to find out some new history of them today---including the link between Lionel trains and toy ovens!
We also hear about an every day superhero that is doing great things, and his visit with The Rock himself!
What are the most popular sandwiches in the USA? Do you think my beloved Breaded Tenderloin make the list? We have a list of the top 15 sandwiches in the USA today.
Thank you so much for taking the time to tune in today! If you'd like to support the podcast, you can purchase a wildlife tracking bracelet form Fahlo, which will support not only wildlife conservation but also the Rick's Rambles Podcast! You can purchase your bracelet here:
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If you'd like to purchase me a cup of coffee to support the podcast, you can do that here: Buy Rick Garrett a Coffee. ko-fi.com/ricksrambles - Ko-fi ❤️ Where creators get support from fans through donations, memberships, shop sales and more! The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page.
As always, I appreciate you listening! Please take a moment and share it on your social media and let folks know what you're listening to.
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Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Creature from the Black Lagoon is one of the most iconic movie monsters ever. Matter of fact, it's my FAVORITE Universal movie monster. A Svengoolie favorite, we look at 10 fun facts about the creature.
What are the best Halloween songs of all time? Thriller? Ghostbusters? Monster Mash? We take a look at the 10 best Halloween songs.
Paired with a brief story about music and dementia, and our special days coming up next week., it's a fun episode.
If you'd like to support the podcast, the easiest way is to simply share it on your social media.
If you'd like to pick up a Fahlo wildlife conservation bracelet to support wildlife conservation AND the Rick's Rambles podcast, you can do that here: https://www.myfahlo.com/discount/RICKSRAMBLES20?rfsn=6778322.9ce47e8
If you'd like to simply buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here Buy Rick Garrett a Coffee. ko-fi.com/ricksrambles - Ko-fi ❤️ Where creators get support from fans through donations, memberships, shop sales and more! The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page.
As always, thank you for listening!
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Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Boris Karloff, the king of classic monster and horror movies---Frankenstein's Monster himself! In this week's episode, we take a deep dive into the life and tims of Boris Karloff.
And we can't let October go by without paying homage to Vincent Price.
As an adoptee, I've often wondered what it must be like to find your biological family. That's what our good news story is all about.
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles podcast, the easiest thing to do is to share it on your social media and let folks know what you're listening to.
If you'd like to support financially, I've partnered with Fahlo, a company the sells wildlife tracking bracelets and supports wildlife conservation and positive content across the internet. If you'd like to purchase a bracelet for yourself or for a gift, you can do that here! https://www.myfahlo.com/discount/RICKSRAMBLES20?rfsn=6778322.9ce47e8
If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here: Buy Rick Garrett a Coffee. ko-fi.com/ricksrambles - Ko-fi ❤️ Where creators get support from fans through donations, memberships, shop sales and more! The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page.
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Sunday Oct 09, 2022
Sunday Oct 09, 2022
We've got a really fun episode this week!
We look at fun facts about one of my favorite animals, the sloth!
Y'all know I'm a huge fan of classic movie monsters, and this week we take a look at the top 10 classic movie monsters, as well as the top 10 halloween candies!
We also look at a fascinating story about men's sheds for mental health. Men, we've got to start taking better care of our mental health, and here's a great idea.
If you'd like to support the podcast, perhaps the easiest way is to just share it on your social media and let folks know what you're listening to. If you'd like to support financially, there are three ways you can do that.
I'm in partnership with Fahlo, a company that supports wildlife conservation by selling animal tracking bracelets. Each purchase supports not only wildlife conservation, but the Rick's Rambles Podcast. You can purchase your own bracelet here: https://www.myfahlo.com/discount/RICKSRAMBLES20?rfsn=6778322.9ce47e8
If you'd like your own Happy Cat Studio Tshirt or Coffee Mug, you can purchase one here: Rick's Rambles | Official Merchandise | Bonfire
And if you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here! (5) Ko-fi.com - Your Ko-fi
As always, I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen and support!
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Sunday Oct 02, 2022
Sunday Oct 02, 2022
This week's was an especially fun episode to research and put together.
Have you ever seen a UFO? Actually---I have. Do I think it was a spaceship? No, probably not, but I certainly can't explain what I saw. We look at 10 fun facts about UFOs.
Dracula. One of the most enduring horror characters in film, book and TV history. We look at the top 10 portrayals of Dracula, as ranked by Rankier.
Holly and I LOVE turtles, and we look at some good news about Sea Turtles today.
If you'd like to support the podcast, the easiest thing to do is to share it on your social media and let folks know what you're listening to.
If you'd like to support financially, check out my association with Fahlo, a company that supports wildlife conservation AND sells animal tracking bracelets. Holly and I both have these, and we LOVE them. You can support the podcast AND get your very own bracelet at
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Sunday Sep 25, 2022
Sunday Sep 25, 2022
I'm so fascinated with One Hit Wonders, and some of you all are, also! In this week's episode we take a look at 10 more of the best One Hit Wonders of all time.
Fall! It's time for Apple Cider, Pumpkin Spice, Candy Corn, Apples and more! We take a quick look at the life and times of Johnny Appleseed.
What's the secret to happiness? We may well have figured it out.
As also, I'm grateful for y'all taking the time to listen! If you'd like to support the podcast, please take a moment and share it on your social media and let folks know what you're listening to,
If you'd like to support my September Great Cycle Challenge, you can make a tax deductible donation at https://greatcyclechallenge.com/Riders/RIckGarrett
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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.