Rick Kaempfer

Finally made it out to the Museum of Broadcast Communications to see the exhibit I curated about the Loop. They did a great job! It looks really cool.

Celebrity Interview - Nick Digilio Podcaster and film critic Nick Digilio joins Rick and Dave to talk about his new book, 40 Years, 40 Films

This week we talked to author/film critic/podcaster Nick Digilio. radiomisfits.com/mmci188/

670 The Score ‘Mully & Haugh’ Win Best Morning Show at Illinois Association of Broadcasters Gala 670 The Score's Mully & Haugh were awarded the best morning show award by the Illinois Association of Broadcasters Thursday evening.

Congrats to Mully & Haugh. barrettmedia.com/2025/11/07/6...

Publishing Portal--November 10, 2025 The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan...

This week at Eckhartz Press: Nine upcoming author appearances, author interviews, promotional videos, a free book excerpt and a peek into 22 Eckhartz Press titles featuring people like Greg Lake, Hugh Hefner, Jack Sikma, Jane Byrne, Joe Mantegna & Stan Lee. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2025/11/publ...

Minutia Men - Jenkins At The Louvre Rick and Dave share hilarious minutiae about Chinese restaurant calls, Kiss, cocoa tacos, and the infamous Louvre incident. [Ep410]

A little something for everyone in this episode. Two calls to Chinese restaurants, Dave’s famous slip up on the radio, belly fat and its connection to baldness, cocoa tacos, a story about Kiss, a movie review by a three year old, and the man responsible for the Louvre mishap. radiomisfits.com/mm410/

Free Kicks - Reports From Across The Pond Rick reports from England, Adam checks in from Germany, and the guys talk Premier and Champions League action.

New episode of Free Kicks includes two reports from across the pond. One from my England trip, and one from Adam's trip to Germany. radiomisfits.com/fk261/

Chicago - RadioInsight

Chicago Radio Ratings. radioinsight.com/ratings/chic...

This Saturday the latest class will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The 2025 class includes Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Chubby Checker, Salt-N-Pepa, The White Stripes, Bad Company, Soundgarden, Outkast, and Warren Zevon. That covers a pretty wide spectrum, doesn't it?

It's that time of year again. For the 25th year in a row, WLIT is going all-Christmas music beginning at 3pm today.

Cade Horton is a finalist for Rookie of the Year.

'Good Morning America' celebrates its 50th anniversary "Good Morning America" first aired on Nov. 3, 1975.

It's Good Morning America's 50th anniversary. Sad to say I remember the first broadcast. Clearly no longer a youngster. abc7chicago.com/post/good-mo...

Publishing Portal--November 3, 2025 The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan...

This week at Eckhartz Press: A new book release, a new Hall of Famer, a new movie, 6 upcoming appearances, and a peek into 22 Eckhartz Press titles featuring people like Albert Brooks, Bill Walton, Brian DePalma, Devin Hester, Suzanne Vega, and Tony Accardo. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2025/11/publ...

Three Cubs win Gold Gloves.

The film being made of one of our books, Mob Adjacent, now has it's own website. mobadjacentfilm.com

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live White House Makeover - SNL

Well done, SNL. youtu.be/rKgRPlkWk6o?...

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The November issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my interview with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom host Peter Gros. illinoisentertainer.com/2025/10/medi...

Eddie Volkman Returns To Mornings At WSSR As Connoisseur's Star's In Suburban Chicago Roll Out New Lineups - RadioInsight

Eddie Volkman returns to mornings. radioinsight.com/headlines/31...

103.5 Kiss FM Signs The Fred Show to Long-Term Extension iHeartMedia Chicago's 103.5 Kiss FM has announced it has agreed to a long-term contract extension to keep The Fred Show in morning drive.

The Fred Show has been on the air in Chicago now for 14 years, and they just signed a new deal to extend it to 2030. barrettmedia.com/2025/10/30/1...

40 Years, 40 Films Film critic Nick Digilio reflects on 40 years of moviegoing, movie reviewing, and movie-loving — one film at a time.

Lookee here. Nick Digilio's book is officially available beginning today at Eckhartz Press! If you are a film lover, a Nick fan, or enjoy a good yarn, this book is for you. 40 years in the making. 40 years, 40 films. eckhartzpress.com/shop/40-year...

Come on out tonight! We will be at the book launch party for our latest book, South Side Memories by Gloria Golek, from 5-7pm, at Santa Fe Restaurant and Bar on 426 S. Main Street in downtown Glen Ellyn. Get a book, meet the author, have her sign the book. See you there!

When This Reporter Comes Calling, the White House Insults Go Flying

Interesting profile of SV Date. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/b...

Paramount begins steep layoffs as David Ellison reshapes the media giant | CNN Business Paramount Skydance is laying off about 10% of its workforce, achieving some of the cost savings that CEO David Ellison promised investors when he took charge of the media company over the summer.

Big cuts at CBS. www.cnn.com/2025/10/29/m...

Why, yes we do.

WGN Radio News Anchor Steve Bertrand Announces Upcoming Retirement After 40 years at WGN Radio, the station's afternoon news anchor, Steve Bertrand has announced his intention to retire next month.

Steve Bertrand announces retirement from WGN Radio. barrettmedia.com/2025/10/29/w...

Publishing Portal--October 29, 2025 The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan...

This week at Eckhartz Press: A very Eckhartz birthday, a tribute to our international authors, a New Orleans farewell, a Museum celebration, a book launch party, several upcoming appearances, a Hall of Fame induction, and a peek into 36 Eckhartz Press titles rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2025/10/publ...

How Chicagoans Are Helping Kids Have A Safe — And ICE-Free — Halloween This Year Neighbors are organizing indoor trick-or-treat events, candy drives and candy dropoffs to protect vulnerable families. Two Logan Square blocks that attract thousands of trick-or-treaters may shut down...

After a Halloween parade of kids faced tear gas from ICE this week, it's not at all a stretch to publish this piece in Block Club Chicago. blockclubchicago.org/2025/10/29/h...

Broadcast history lives again: Chicago's museum reopens with fresh exhibits The museum has been dormant for almost three years.

Catching up on things I missed while out of town. Thanks to Axios for this piece about the Museum of Broadcast Communications, including a great photo of the Loop exhibit I helped to create. www.axios.com/local/chicag...

Why Coaching Makes a Difference in Radio Kevin Robinson shares how coaching impacts the game of golf, and the worlds of radio and comedy, and offers tips on making talent better.

Thanks so much to Kevin Robinson for quoting me in this piece. barrettmedia.com/2025/10/28/w...