Rick's Rambles

In this special edition of the Rick's Rambles Podcast, I sit down with Steve Vandewater, chairperson of the 2024 Eagle Creek Folk Festival! This iconic festival, one of the longest-running in the Midwest, takes place on Saturday, September 14th, from Noon to 7 PM at beautiful Eagle Creek Park in Indianapolis, Indiana. Enjoy a day filled with folk music, traditional tunes, and the s

🎙️ It's Labor Day Weekend, and we're back with the September 2nd edition of the Rick's Rambles Podcast—a delightful journey through nostalgia, fun facts, and uplifting news! This week, we're diving into some fun facts about Welcome Back, Kotter, the beloved 1970s TV show that brought us laughs and unforgettable characters. In our good news segment, we share an inspiring stor

Welcome back! In this week's episode, we're starting off with some fun and fascinating facts about the iconic Waffle House. Having spent many late nights there during my years as a touring musician, I've picked up a few interesting tidbits that you won't want to miss! Next, we dive into our good news story of the week, where we explore simple ways we can all make a difference in th

"In this week's episode, we're kicking things off with some fun and fascinating facts about Woodstock as we wrap up the 50th anniversary of this legendary event. Next, our good news story shines a spotlight on an inspiring woman who, despite a rough start in life, earned her GED, went on to medical school, and is now a doctor. Her journey is a testament to perseverance and determin

Welcome back to the Rick's Rambles Podcast! It's the week of August 12th, 2024, and here's what you can expect from Happy Cat Studio! We kick off with fun facts about the TV series The Addams Family. I have to admit, this show was never one of my favorites, but it was suggested by a listener. Now that I know more about it, I'm going to have to go watch it! Up next, let's go geocach

Welcome to the August 5th, 2024 episode of the Rick's Rambles Podcast! In this week's episode, we kick things off with some fun facts about a city I visited with low expectations but ended up loving—Cleveland, Ohio. In my opinion, it's a very underrated destination! Next, in our good news segment, we explore some simple yet effective ways we can all positively impact our environm

Welcome back to the Rick's Rambles Podcast! In this episode, we're diving into some fun facts about Spam—the meat, not the emails that flood our inboxes. I learned a lot while researching this, and I'm sure you will too . Then, we'll hear an inspiring story about someone who embarked on a brand new and unexpected career at the age of 70, all thanks to a chance meeting with a stra

This week on the Rick's Rambles Podcast, we've got a really fun and uplifting episode lined up for you! We kick things off with some fascinating fun facts about aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, whose journey to fame is much deeper than many of us realize. Then, in our good news story of the week, we share an inspiring tale of a man who, despite being deeply depressed and ready to e

Welcome to this week's episode of Rick's Rambles Podcast! We have an exciting lineup for you: Gone with the Wind Fun Facts: We kick off with some fascinating facts about the iconic movie "Gone with the Wind." Discover the records it holds and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the story of this classic film. Good News Story: This week, we're exploring the benefits of gratitude. Lear

Welcome to a very special edition of the Rick's Rambles Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Richard Propes, the inspiring founder of The Tenderness Tour. Join us as we delve into Richard's life journey and his ambitious mission to eliminate over $100 million in undue medical debt in Indiana through the upcoming Tenderness Tour in September. We'll explore the profound legacy