Rick Kaempfer

Neil Sedaka, Singing Craftsman of Memorable Pop Songs, Dies at 86

RIP Neil Sedaka. "Bad Blood" is still one of my favs. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/27/a...

Looking for something to do this afternoon? Two Eckhartz Press authors (Robert Conlon and Eric Litt) will be here.

Free Kicks - Champions League Excitement The field narrows to 16 as Adam and Rick break down Champions League drama.

Our latest episode is a good way to catch up on the Champions League. radiomisfits.com/fk273/

A Sad Day For The WGN Family This past Monday was the kind of day you don’t ever want to see, both professionally and personally. We’ve both been on this broadcasting adventure long enough to know that sometimes th…

Steve & Johnnie share the sad news about the loss of WGN radio's Aubrey Mumpower. steveandjohnnie.wordpress.com/2026/02/25/a...

Celebrity Interview - Author/Journalist, Jim Elsener Journalist Jim Elsener talks City News Bureau and his book Sirens in The Loop.

This week's guest is author Jim Elsener. Fun and enlightening conversation about the City News Bureau of Chicago, the topic of his latest book. radiomisfits.com/mmci196/

Busy days ahead for our new Fraud Czar, JD Vance.

WGN-TV lays off eight on-air reporters and anchors Monday in massive downsizing The ax is falling at WGN-Ch. 9, cutting a wide swath out of “Chicago’s Very Own” TV newsroom.

Layoffs at WGN-TV. Eight veteran reporters and anchors were laid off Monday: Sean Lewis, Ray Cortopassi, Bronagh Tumulty, Judy Wang, Julian Crews, Paul Lisnek, Chris Boden and Dean Richards. www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/23/w...

Robert Carradine of 'Lizzie McGuire' and 'Revenge of the Nerds' dies at 71 Robert Carradine, the actor known as Lewis in "Revenge of the Nerds" and dad Sam in "Lizzie McGuire," has died, his family confirms. He was 71.

This is sad news. Lewis from Revenge of the Nerds. Robert Carradine, dead by suicide at age 71. www.usatoday.com/story/entert...

Chicago - RadioInsight

Chicago radio ratings. WBBM is #1, WTMX is #2, WXRT is #3. radioinsight.com/ratings/chic...

Publishing Portal--February 23, 2026 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: Two movie updates, three upcoming books, 10 upcoming appearances, 15 interviews and articles, 2 celebrity endorsements, one free book excerpt, 41 photos, and a peek into 31 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/02/publ...

Daily Walkoff - A daily MLB trivia game A new kind of MLB trivia game with 30 new puzzles each day, one for every MLB team. Can you solve them all?

Daily Walkoff
Cubs #541
"Hindsight 2020"

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EveryCubEver--Hall of Famers Yes, it's true, I'm not doing an update of  EveryCubEver  this season. On the other hand, I do plan on featuring every Hall of Fame Cub on...

Three Cubs Hall of Famers were born this week. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/02/ever...

Minutia Men - Selfies At Funerals Corpse proof, Olympic chaos, rare Pokémon cards, and Harry Caray memories.

Fun episode. radiomisfits.com/mm421/

Free Kicks - The FA Cup A breakdown of the FA Cup fourth round and what to expect in the fifth.eact to Spurs’ coaching change and discuss recent league action.

Our latest episode. radiomisfits.com/fk272/

Celebrity Interview - Hal Eisner (Los Angeles TV Icon) Hal Eisner reflects on 58 years in broadcast journalism and his new book.

This week's interview is with Los Angeles television reporter Hal Eisner. radiomisfits.com/mmci195/

YouTube video by skolander Green Eggs and Ham narrated by the Reverend Jesse Jackson

RIP Jesse Jackson. He was 84. youtu.be/A1mqg4C0awA?...

Robert Duvall, Oscar-Winning Acting Legend, Dies at 95 Robert Duvall, who died Sunday at his home in Virginia, became a household name as Tom Hagen in Francis Ford Coppola’s "The Godfather."

RIP Robert Duvall. One of the all-time greats. www.thewrap.com/culture-life...

Publishing Portal--February 16, 2026 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: Two big event announcements, 13 upcoming appearances, 11 articles and interviews, teases of 8 upcoming books, 6 testimonials, 5 videos, 38 photos, and a peek into 29 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/02/publ...

Minutia Men - Honest Abe A Presidents Day mix of strange stories, music, and Honest Abe humor.

The President's Day weekend episode of Minutia Men has dropped. It's thematically appropriate. radiomisfits.com/mm420/

Q & A with "Bubble Boy" author Robert Forrest Williams Author Robert Forrest Williams talks about his upcoming Eckhartz Press memoir, Bubble Boy. The book is available for pre-order now!

A great Q & A with the latest Eckhartz Press author Bob Williams. eckhartzpress.com/q-a-with-bub...

Free Kicks - Frankly, A Spursy Move Adam and Rick react to Spurs’ coaching change and discuss recent league action.

The sacking of Frank. radiomisfits.com/fk271/

Celebrity Interview - Keith Zlomsowitch Keith Zlomsowitch discusses his book and connections to the OJ Simpson case.

This week's Minutia Men Celebrity Interview will stick with you. Keith was Nicole Simpson’s boyfriend before she and OJ reconciled. Keith was also Ron Goldman’s employer at the restaurant. His new book is called “Stalked: It Could Have Been Me.” radiomisfits.com/mmci194/

The Sweetest Words Bill Holub spent eighteen years laboring in the news department of WLUP Radio in Chicago. He wrote news for the likes of Buzz Kilman, Laura ...

The Sweetest Words. I post this every year (this is the 20th!) on the day pitchers and catchers report. Technically, for the Cubs, that's tomorrow. But so many players are already there, and most teams are doing it today, so what the heck. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/02/the-...

Publishing Portal--February 9, 2026 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: Introducing 2 New Books, 11 upcoming appearances, 9 articles and interviews, 6 free excerpts, 6 videos, 3 celebrity endorsements, 30 photos, and a peek into 29 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/02/publ...

YouTube video by Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Great Chicago Books Club — Tony Fitzpatrick’s The Sun at the End of the Road

In case you missed it on Friday night. Our book club discussion about Tony Fitzpatrick and his book "The Sun at the End of the Road." youtu.be/XCsNIf_GHtA?...

Minutia Men - Jingle-Palooza Rick and Dave cover strange stories, holiday memories, and a Mel Brooks tribute.

Every topic in this episode (A boxer’s toupee, a new German word, trick or treating at Liberace’s house, Olympic ski-jumper fun, a billionaire’s surgical mishap, and a tribute to Mel Brooks) gets it's own jingle, which is why we call it, Jingle Palooza. radiomisfits.com/mm419/

Free Kicks - Champions League Update Adam and Rick break down the next phase of the Champions League.

Get caught up on the latest news from the Champions League in this week's episode. radiomisfits.com/fk270/

Celebrity Interview - Book of the Year winner Jim Slusher Jim Slusher discusses his award winning book and work at the Daily Herald.

This week's guest is the Daily Herald's very own Jim Slusher. radiomisfits.com/mmci193/

Publishing Portal--February 2, 2026 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 Literary Hall of Fame bookclub, 9 upcoming appearances, 12 articles and interviews, 3 reading suggestions for Black History Month, 5 teases of upcoming books, 42 photos, and a peek into 34 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/02/publ...

The February issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my interview with Deborah Norville. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/01/medi...