Rick’s Rambles
Start your week with Rick’s Rambles, a short, fast-paced weekly podcast filled with fun facts, uplifting encouragement, music stories, and quirky holidays. Every Monday, Rick brings together trivia, mental health inspiration, the story behind the song, and a few lighthearted surprises along the way. It’s a positive, easy listen for anyone who enjoys encouragement, nostalgia, clean fun, and discovering something new each week.
Start your week with Rick’s Rambles, a short, fast-paced weekly podcast filled with fun facts, uplifting encouragement, music stories, and quirky holidays. Every Monday, Rick brings together trivia, mental health inspiration, the story behind the song, and a few lighthearted surprises along the way. It’s a positive, easy listen for anyone who enjoys encouragement, nostalgia, clean fun, and discovering something new each week.
Episodes

Aug 20, 2023
Tarzan Fun Facts, Mental Health Tips, and more!
Aug 20, 2023
Aug 20, 2023
17 min
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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Aug 20, 2023
17 min

Aug 13, 2023
WKRP fun facts, Barbershop Books and more!
Aug 13, 2023
Aug 13, 2023
11 min
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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Aug 13, 2023
11 min

Aug 6, 2023
Aug 6, 2023
12 min
What a fun episode this was for me to put together today! I've recently become almost obsessed with Elephants, and I've brought together some elephant fun facts this week!
It's not tough to make a positive impact on the lives of others, and this week we look at a few of those ways.
60s music. I LOVE it. I listen to it all the time. What are the happiest songs of the 60s? Well, we look at that this week, as well!
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast (And my positive content in other places on the internet) the easiest thing to do is to simply share it on your social mdia!
If you'd like to support financially, you can purchase a wildlife tracking bracelet from MyFahlo. Holly and I both love ours, and funds support both wildlife conservation and positive content on the internet. If you'd like to buy one, you can do that here.
If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here.
As always, I appreciate you listening!
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Aug 6, 2023
12 min

Jul 30, 2023
Jul 30, 2023
11 min
How much do you know about the Beverly Hillbillies? I learned more than a few things about this show researching for this week's episode!
We hear a heartwarming story about a young man who needs new friends, and he finds them in a very unlikely way.
We also take a trip way back to 1978 and look at the top 20 TV shows of 45 years ago.
I'd love to help you promote your project or business. If you think you'd like to try this, simply drop me a note and we'll make it happen!
As always, I appreciate you listening!
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Jul 30, 2023
11 min

Jul 24, 2023
Jul 24, 2023
11 min
Remember the TV show Green Acres? I sure do, but I didn't know much about that...but I do now! We take a deep dive into the world of Green Acres.
We look at a Gentlemans 100th birthday part that featured over 200 dogs. That is MY kind of birthday party!
10 pieces of random trivia and more, all on this week's Rick's Rambles Podcast.
Do you have an event you'd like to promote? Would you like to feature your business in a positive atmosphere? If so, I'd love to work with you! Simpy drop me a note and we can make that happen!
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Jul 24, 2023
11 min

Jul 16, 2023
Jul 16, 2023
11 min
What fun I had putting this week's episode together!
Did you grow up on Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches? I did, and we've got fun facts about Peanut Butter in this week's fun facts segment.
Social media. We're all exposed to it, all the time. We look at some ways to have a better social media experience.
In addition, we take a trip back and take a look the top songs, tv shows, and movies from 1968.
I so appreciate you taking the time to listen this (and every) week. If you/d like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, you can simply 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 purchase a wildlife tracking bracelet like I mentioned in the podcast. You can do that here.
If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here.
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Jul 16, 2023
11 min

Jul 9, 2023
Jul 9, 2023
14 min
What a fun episode this one was to put together!
Tim Conway is one of my favorite comedic actors, and we kick things off with some fun facts about his life and times.
I'm always looking for a way to help others have better days, and we've got a list of simple ways to help others.
The 1980s were such an interesting decade, right? We take a look at the biggest fads of the 1980s. I hope you enjoy our visit this week!
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 a wildlife tracking bracelet and track your own animal, AND support the podcast. You can do that here.
If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here.
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to listen, and your support!
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Jul 9, 2023
14 min

Jul 2, 2023
Jul 2, 2023
12 min
As chosen by YOU, it's part 2 of the worst songs ever recorded. I love the answers to this question! You can hear part one on last week's episode.
Gilligan's Island is enjoying a new wave of popularity and in this week's fun facts, we take a look at that TV show and there are so many things I learned in this episode!
Along with our special days of the week, it's a very fun episode.
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, please take a moment and share it on your social media. Also, if the platform you are listening to allows you to leave reviews of podcasts, an honest review would be appreciated!
If you'd like to purchase financially, you can purchase a wildlife tracking bracelet from MyFahlo. My wife and I both have these, and love them! You're supporting the Rick's Rambles Podcast AND wildlife conservation at the same time. You can do that 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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Jul 2, 2023
12 min

Jun 25, 2023
Jun 25, 2023
15 min
Wow! What a fun episode this week! We take a look at the life and times of Yogi Bear, and what a fun trip that is!
Living a healthier lifestyle is something we probably all aspire to, but it's hard to get started. But, it doesn't have to be! We can get started quite simply, and you've got some tips today to help us all get started.
I asked my friends on social media what were the worst songs ever recorded, and boy did I get a TON of responses. From the 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond, we've got a whole bunch of choices for the worst pop and country songs ever recorded. This week is part one, I'll do part 2 next week.
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles podcast, the most simple, FREE way you can do it 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 MyFahlo. My wife and I both have them and LOVE them. You can purchase your own right here.
If you'd like to simply buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here.
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Jun 25, 2023
15 min

Jun 19, 2023
Jun 19, 2023
15 min
A really fun episode for me to put together this week! Garfield the Cat's birthday is this week, so this has been fun to learn about Garfield. By the way, I've met Jim Davis on a few occasions (creator of Garfield) and he's a REALLY nice guy!
How can we help others? Sometimes, we WANT to help but have a hard time figuring out what to do. In this week's episode, we talk about concrete things we can do to help others.
Along with the 10 weirdest songs to hit number 1, it's a fun few minutes.
I appreciate you so much for taking the time to listen. 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 are lsitening to.
If you'd like to support financially, you can buy me a cup of coffee here.
I'v also partnered with MyFahlo, a company that supports positive content AND wildlife conservation. You can purchase a wildlife tracking bracelet. Holly and I both love ours, and you can purchase your own and track an Elephant, a shark,, a turtle, or so much more. You can purchase one here.
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Jun 19, 2023
15 min

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.




