The Rhetoric Rick Show

2 part episode: This show isn't sponsored but I see it as a 'venting' outlet for me. I stress the importance of finding an outlet for your thoughts and feelings. Try everything to resolve negative feelings - especially activities you'd think you'd never do. Also, should establishments have some type of dress code? I think so.  Disney article: https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/gave-her-d-suggestiv...

What is it with Millenials and the lack of social courtesy with them? I talk about an incident on the elevator and how socially inept the next generation is becoming. I cover more dating tips at the request of a listener from an article I read about being more attractive. Article link: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/people-sharing-small-simple-things-205155919.html

I cover a lot in this episode but didn't get into too much 'fluff' and 'padding.' Not sure why we need to buy what celebrities have. If you don't know about to begin with - you most likely don't need it. I had a listener email me about wanting some online dating profile tips and here's a few links for haunted attractions before Halloween is over: U.S. best haunts: https://www.yahoo.com/finance/new...

Have you've ever been in a self-checkout line anywhere? Of course, you have!  Remember the jerk that took their time to scan a handful of items and took a long time for something that's instantaneous? That happened to me today. I share my thoughts on this and getting unmatched on a dating app after asking to meet. Isn't that the point?

It's budget season again and congress talks about the national debt and ceiling. It seems like we go over the same 'heated' debates every time the budget is due. I go over why (in the grand scheme of things) it probably won't matter and how both sides are to blame. I also go over why I've been so inconsistent lately with my content. National debt links: https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/real-cost...

"Let's get together sometime. We should grab a drink later on. We need to hang together. Let's just be friends." All this should sound familiar. It's been told to us and we've used these same lines at one point or many. Why do we say this knowing that we have no intention to contact or see this person or persons again? I'm guilty of this and in this episode, I talk about two recent encounters wher...

Whether it's wearing a mask, being vaccinated, or just simply having a shirt on - every establishment has rules. You have rights. Guess what - so do they. In this episode, I cover why we need those rules and how it affects every party involved. It's the price of admission. Just like when someone goes to your house - you have rules as well. 

Do you really believe you're completely unique and no one is like you on this earth? Do you think that you don't 'fit in' with groups or with other people? I go over why this is BS and how people are creatures of habit. No one is more special or different than anyone else. 

So we think it's real. I believe it's real - to an extent. In this episode, I cover how people have taken this concept too far. Although details may differ from person to person - we're really not much more special than everyone else. Also, how because of the obsession of wanting to be recognized and acknowledged - we've set aside common decency and civic duties.  Article link: https://www.ya...

Everyone is trying to sell you something once you show interest in learning something new. Name the subject, and someone is ready with a course, ebook, or even a subscription plan for material that most would deem mediocre at best. I go over the illusion of online learning and what you can do to stay focused on learning and not paying for courses you don't need or just regurgitate what they (or so...

Last part of our four-part series of small things not to gripe about. I know this list wasn't too relevant for most of us but I managed to stretch it out to make it more relatable to our everyday lives. The list wasn't all too great, in my opinion, but I hope you still managed to enjoy the show and the series. The next one will be more in-depth. In this part I cover commercials/ads, housecleaning,...

Are you sold on any issue/political platform right now? Why are people jumping on bandwagons? It's crazy to think during uncertain times, people have certain views. I cover how politics, social media, and just general information overload is not just steering us wrong but the fact that we're believing things blindly. Is that you too?

Episode 3 or our 4 part series. In this part I cover the perils of having an uncool car, exercising, flight delays, parking, and being too hot and cold. Is it just me or is this list starting to get dumb.  List link: https://whatculture.com/offbeat/20-stupid-problems-you-right-complain?page=7

This is part two of our four-part series of 20 small things to gripe about. This comes from an article that was suggested to me regarding what people shouldn't gripe about. I agree with some of the list but I do understand why it's all frustrating. Find out what's on the list and which ones I agreed with and which ones I had to elaborate on. Here's the original article: https://whatculture.com/off...

This is a new 4 part series I'm doing for you all. I'm taking a different route today regarding griping about one topic. A friend suggested going over a list of things we gripe about and expanding on them. I found a fun but realistic list we all can relate to. I'm covering the countdown from 20-15 on this episode. Tune in next week for 14-10. link: https://whatculture.com/offbeat/20-stupid-problem...

Here we are again talking about masks and how it's become a fully legit hot topic - again. State governors are trying to 'punish' schools for mandate masks - yes it's real. I cover that and how people should be getting vaccinated already. The debate is over.  Here's a link that I refer to in the show: https://news.yahoo.com/arizona-governor-blocks-schools-grant-125100417.html?fr=sycsrp_catcha...

Have you've ever had someone ask you for your opinion/advice and just never apply it? You know the one person who keeps complaining about the same thing/person/situation but never actually does anything about it. They're called Askholes. Today we cover that and why is not good to enable them or become them. 

Ever get into a heated argument via chat, email, feed, etc.? Has that other person come back with the small grammatical errors and typos you did? Maybe that was your comeback. In today's episode I cover how frustrating this is and other frustrating issues when we chat/IM/email.

Have you've ever used a cell phone or someone around you has in a restaurant? Why? Especially if you're going to use speakerphone. Also in the show, entitled rude customers that think they understand restaurant operations. Do they know about the current worker shortage? Maybe they don't care. We'll cover that in this episode

Gentlemen - I'm seeing this too much. Whatever city I live in - it's a recurring problem. Women are buying clothes that are obviously not for them. Time to grow up and take care of yourself. In this episode, I cover tips and tricks but you have to invest some time and effort in your fashion. Especially if you don't care about fashion. 

Today's episode I explore the topic of traveling alone. I am a big proponent of doing things by yourself. Checking out restaurants, bars, road trips, movies, etc. I even think that one should travel by themselves - if it's only a few days. Many people have supposedly stated that most of their long-term solo travels have been spiritual and enlightening. I don't believe that. I've traveled for up to...

Portland is a beautiful city that has a lot of history and plenty of eateries. Restaurants that represent food from different parts of the globe can be found all over. Most of it is delicious - except Mexican food. I cover my experience while living here with different Mexican restaurants and how the city lacks any supermercados and Mexican products. I miss home - can you tell?

This episode is a bit different because I had a situation where the love story sours but the takeaway is priceless. I cover the gripes that come as part of the online dating world but I share a recent connection that changed my way of thinking. If you feel frustrated and hopeless with dating, this will give you a smile and possibly reconsider giving up on it. 

Have you ever known someone who's been at their job a little too long? They complain, they're complacent and everyone either talks about them or they're avoided like the plague? Perhaps you were once like this - hopefully no longer. I've been both sides of the table and it was definitely a learning experience. We explore this topic and how to avoid becoming a part of it. Once you realize it's happ...

Have you've seen how many items have gone up during the quarantine? How about how they've gone up a little bit more now that the recovery started? Even services have gone up. We'll talk about this and about why I haven't bought a bike.