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

Jun 11, 2023
Jun 11, 2023
14 min
What a week we have this week! Since Flag Day falls this week, we're looking at the life and times of Betsy Ross!
I LOVE animal therapy, and we've got a very unique take on it this week.
I'm a hobby guy. I have far too many hobbies. I'm also a very frugal guy, so I'm not fond of hobbies that cost a lot of money. In this week's episode, we look at a number of low cost or no cost hobbies. Whether it's geocaching, photography, origami, drawing or more, all these you can do with a minimal, or even no investment. What new thing will you try yet this week?
If you'd like to support the podcast, the simplest thing to do is share it on your social media and let folks konw what you are listening to!
If you'd like to support financially, check out the wildlife tracking bracelets from MyFahlo. My wife and I both have these, and we LOVE them. They support 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.
I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen!
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Jun 11, 2023
14 min

Jun 4, 2023
Jun 4, 2023
14 min
What a fun episode to put together this week! Remember Jacques Cousteau? I sure do, and we take a look at his life and time this week, fitting since world oceans day falls this week.
What makes song happy? Well, the answer may surprise you! We take a look at the 10 happiest songs of all time, as proven by science.
Along with fun facts, and 6 ways, to have a better day TODAY!
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, the simplest thing to do is share on your social media and let folks know what you are listening to!
If you'd like to support financially, there are two ways to do that. First, I've partnered with My Fahlo who supports wildlife conservation by selling Wildlife Tracking Bracelets. My wife and I love ours, and you can purchase your own here.
If you'd like to buy me a cup of coffee, you can do that here.
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Jun 4, 2023
14 min

May 28, 2023
May 28, 2023
14 min
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!
If you'd like to support the Rick's Rambles Podcast, there are several ways you can do that! The simplest, and FREE way 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, there are a couple of ways you can do that. You can buy me a cup of coffee here.
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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May 28, 2023
14 min

May 21, 2023
May 21, 2023
12 min
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?
I sure do appreciate you stopping by. If you'd like to support the 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, there is a couple of ways you can do that! You can purchase a wildlife tracking bracelet from a company I've partnered with, My Fahlo. These make great gifts! You can purchase one of those here.
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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May 21, 2023
12 min

May 14, 2023
May 14, 2023
11 min
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.
If you want to support the podcast, the simplest thing to do is to just 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 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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May 14, 2023
11 min

May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023
14 min
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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May 8, 2023
14 min

Apr 30, 2023
Apr 30, 2023
13 min
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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Apr 30, 2023
13 min

Apr 23, 2023
Apr 23, 2023
15 min
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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Apr 23, 2023
15 min

Apr 16, 2023
Apr 16, 2023
12 min
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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Apr 16, 2023
12 min

Apr 13, 2023
Interview with singer/songwriter Anna Owens
Apr 13, 2023
Apr 13, 2023
13 min
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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Apr 13, 2023
13 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.




