Minutia Men on Radio Misfits

Eating grandpa’s ashes, 100-year-old parents, Scott Turow’s view of book banning, Elton John’s Tupperware scandal, finally getting through to Gen-Z Bros, and a visit to a Hollywood set are among the minutiae topics discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep387]

A Portland recycle bin mystery, the joy of long German compound words, Paul McCartney’s old girlfriend Jane Asher, an unfortunate minor league baseball logo mishap, and the most expensive celebrity wedding in the world are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep386]

23 and Me bankruptcy, Trump DEI alphabet soup, an Oscar gatecrasher, the Excel championships, and the Norm Crosby of Michigan are among the Minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep385]

A graphic roof in Berlin, a fish doorbell in Holland, a bone aficionado in Australia, and a sprinter in New Zealand are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. Also, the best Eddie Money story you’ve ever heard. [Ep384]

A Florida man who swallowed diamonds, a Florida man in a Dalmatian onesie, a multi-trillion dollar bank error, a referee bitten on the field, and a tale about a WGN legend—just some of the minutiae topics Rick and Dave dive into this week. [Ep383]

Sitting next to a dead passenger, a tribute to Pulp Fiction, joking around with George Harrison, the ultimate boyfriend sacrifice, an ode to eggs and puppies, and a fan who approached the wrong celebrity—just some of the minutiae topics Rick and Dave dive into this week. [Ep382]

Jenkins at the Illini game, a song about Elon, Jim Peterik performing live, hockey fight night, and tips for people who are buried alive are among the topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep381]

Booing pee wee hockey players, Germans in airports, an Abe Lincoln poem recited in front of Abe Lincoln, the death of Heavenly Bodies , and a fight in the buffet line—just some of the minutiae topics Rick and Dave break down this week. [Ep380]

It’s been a very newsworthy week. We’ve lost some of our favorite celebrities and inaugurated a new president. Rick and Dave bring in celebs to tell tales about Bob Uecker, former Sox manager Jeff Torborg, and director David Lynch. They also have stories about Presidents Clinton, Obama, and Trump. [Ep379]

The Pope’s opinion about nuns, things found inside bodies, the voice of the London Underground, phone phobia, and the best/worst seats in an airplane are amongst the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep378]

Christmas songs, Christmas shows, Christmas poems, Christmas jokes, with a side helping of some Hanukkah. Starring the Rick and Dave dancers. [Ep377]

Blue Cross rules that irk, Christmas gift ideas in restaurant merch, Blitzen the unloved Reindeer, Harry Azcrac and Duncan McCockiner in Texas, a heartwarming Christmas tune for kids, and a listener e-mail that both informs and offends are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep376]

Beating scammers with grandmas, theater superstitions, John Lennon’s final concert, the Teen days of Christmas, Fox news math, and a heartwarming 911 call are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep375]

Jenkins the bank robber, Jenkins in the packaging department, wild stories about Jimmy Piersall, the Onion takes over Infowars, and teaching your children about sex at the Container Store are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep374]

A liquor company that captures tears for their whiskey, an accidental THC pizza, a Michael Dukakis disappointment, famous last meals, and a giant chicken-shaped hotel are amongst the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep373]

A German comedian dissecting a Halloween poem, the final battle of the election parodies, a 3-year-old’s movie review, Vatican cartoon figure, Taylor Swift’s concert rider, and a tribute to Young Frankenstein are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep372]

Organ transplant phobia, another election parody song battle, a comedy routine for national a** day, going-away cards, and a celebrity presidential endorsement you’ll never forget are among the minutiae topics discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep371]

Taking Mom to the job interview, election parody battle, Bartman anniversary, Gen Z and Adolf, and a funny obituary are among the minutiae topics discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep370]

Inappropriate drawings by teachers, musical Trump v Harris, an interview with the voice of Siri, AI podcasters discovering they aren’t real, and a movie that should never be shown in airplanes are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave.  [Ep369]

The Hawk Tua podcast, the worst baseball team in history, a trip to the Bahamas with Amy Landecker, a dad turned into a bong, and Adolf AI are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep368]

Putin’s suggestions for Russian workers, dancing and singing about dogs and cats, a tribute to the Lone Ranger, eating grasshoppers, and sanding the handle of a paint roller, are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep367]

Pet insurance claims, a quiz about Dave’s 61st birthday, a Cheetos bag that transformed an ecosystem, the finalists in the Hambone Awards, and a chat with Men in Blazer’s Roger Bennett. are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep366]

Chinese child rearing tips, learning how to speak Alpha, corporate abandonment, dissecting pineapple code, and a 30th anniversary chat with WGN-TV’s Larry Potash are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep365]

A Take-Your-Daughter-to-Work-Day gone bad, using Badminton to curb sexual desires, a Mel Reynolds flashback, the reading habits of criminals, and creative meth wrapping, are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep364]

Dropping the kids off at college, a Taiwanese divorce filing, the scourge of school supplies, a Don King apology, a doctor who forgot his hearing aid, Bob Barker’s attraction to Adolph, and a story about a political convention are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep363]