Best Rick Kaempfer Podcasts (2025)

Rick and Dave discuss an invisible sculpture, a humorously shaped map, Kermit the Frog’s commencement address, Jake the Snake’s snake, and peer pressure amongst adolescent monkeys. [Ep393]

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Minutia Men – George Wendt Tribute 29:03

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Rick and Dave pick out a few of their favorite George Wendt moments, and discuss the Sun-Times book mishap, a Jim McMahon anniversary, the surprisingly least effective college majors, a Trump watch mishap, and a German tongue twister. [Ep392]

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Free Kicks – The Final Weekend 28:06

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The last weekend of the Premier League season is here and five teams are fighting for three Champions League spots. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep251]

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Minutia Men – The Dese Dems Deres And Dose Pope 27:54

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A Pope-related song, Pope-related menu items around Chicagoland, The Simpsons predicts the future, Ireland’s reaction to Bono, AI job interviews, and living up to legends are among the topics of minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep391]

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Free Kicks – 250th Episode 38:33

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Adam and Rick bring in the Free Kicks Synchronized Swimming Team to spell out the number 250 while the hosts have their usual. [Ep250]

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Minutia Men – Democracy Sausage 36:29

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Rick and Dave weave through a wild mix of topics this week, from a surprisingly artistic tapestry of phalluses to a deep dive into the most pleasing words in the English language. They revisit the lasting echoes of Kent State, unpack the cringe of American tourists abroad, and somehow land on the beloved Aussie tradition of election day sausages. I…

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Free Kicks – Cool As A Greyhound’s Nose 33:35

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Adam and Rick discuss the greatest semi-final game in Champions League history, plus the new teams that are being promoted to the Premier League. [Ep249]

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Minutia Men – Hacking Menus 38:04

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An attack on Disney menus, a nun comedian, a truly historic photograph, a crank call to a football star, and things left behind in Ubers are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep389]

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Free Kicks – Liverpool Wins The League 29:44

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For the 20th time in English football history, Liverpool won the title. Adam and Rick discuss their season, and an exciting week of Champions League matches. [Ep248]

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Free Kicks – Trophy Season 27:51

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12 different Premier League clubs have a chance at winning one of the remaining trophies this year. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep247]

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Minutia Men – Sperm Races 31:11

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The newest racing trend, pregnancy cravings, Rico Suave, moose-TV, and propaganda doctors are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep388]

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Free Kicks – And Then There Were Four 30:07

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Champions League is down to the semi-finals. Rick and Adam discuss those games, and look at the battle for next year’s Champions League slots from England. [Ep246]

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Minutia Men – Parenting Tips For Older Parents 33:10

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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]

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Free Kicks – ‘Free Kicks’ 32:20

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An incredible week of Free Kicks in the Champions League, so obviously Free Kicks hosts Adam and Rick discuss those Free Kicks. [Ep245]

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Minutia Men – Backpfeifengesicht 36:53

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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]

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Minutia Men – Spreadsheet Championship Play By Play 35:17

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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]

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Minutia Men – International Special 32:28

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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]

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Free Kicks – The Final Eight 33:21

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The Champions League and the FA Cup are both down to the final eight, and Adam and Rick are here to preview all the upcoming matchups, storylines, and players to watch. [Ep244]

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Minutia Men – Florida Fun 28:38

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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]

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Free Kicks – The Battle for Europe 33:23

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The remaining drama in this year’s Premier League is about the long list of teams who are still fighting for a spot to play in Europe. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep243]

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Minutia Men – Simulating Childbirth 34:51

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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]

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Free Kicks – Champions League Final 16 28:16

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The Champions League is down to the final 16. Adam and Rick break down the remaining teams, analyze key matchups, and discuss what to expect as the competition heats up. [Ep242]

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Minutia Men – Buried Alive Tips 25:53

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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]

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Free Kicks – You Can’t Teach Height 27:38

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Adam and Rick dive into the impact of some of the tallest players in the Premier League and how their height influences their teams’ strategies and performances. [Ep241]

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Minutia Men – The Etiquette Of Buffets 28:08

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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]

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Free Kicks – The Final Goodison Derby 26:02

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A dramatic farewell to the Liverpool-Everton derby at Goodison Park. Rick and Adam break down the historic match, along with the latest in the Champions League, FA Cup, and Carabao Cup. [Ep 240]

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Free Kicks – The Window Closes 30:41

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The transfer window is officially closed, and a few teams made big moves at the very end. Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep239]

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Free Kicks – The Window Is Closing 28:50

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The transfer window closes this weekend, so Adam and Rick discuss some of the moves made by Premier League clubs. [Ep238]

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Minutia Men – A Very Special Minutia Men 27:33

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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]…

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Free Kicks – A Truly International League 30:53

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Uzbekistan becomes the 126th nation to have a player in the English Premier League. Adam and Rick discuss the world’s most international league. [Ep237]

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Minutia Men – Darn Near Killed Him 31:13

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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]

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Free Kicks – Let The Sackings Begin 29:21

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Two more Premier League coaches were sacked this week. Rick and Adam discuss the implications. [Ep236]

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Free Kicks – The Festive Fixtures 28:58

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This is the time of year when the Premier League has matches nearly every day. Adam and Rick preview the embarrassment of riches. [Ep235]

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Minutia Men – Holiday Special 24:57

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

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Free Kicks – A Pronunciation Clinic 27:56

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Rick butchers some names. Adam mocks. Plus, don’t look now, there’s a title race. [Ep234]

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Free Kicks – Live Report From UK Trip 33:12

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Adam returned from the UK after a week of training sessions with Chelsea, where he also took in the excitement of a Premier League match and a national team game. This week, he shares a full report on his experiences, insights from the training sessions, and the electric atmosphere of top-tier English football. [Ep233]…

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Minutia Men – Kum & Go Merch 26:08

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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]…

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Minutia Men – Grandma Vs. Scammer 25:18

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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]

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Free Kicks – Pep Looking For Some Pep 23:16

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Pep Guardiola signs a new deal while his Man City squad falters. Can they turn it around? Adam and Rick discuss. [Ep232]

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Minutia Men – Sex Ed At The Container Store 35:33

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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]

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Free Kicks – Cursing Three New Teams 26:57

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Whenever Adam & Rick promote a team, you can etch it in stone that team will lose the following week. This week they chose three more teams to curse. [Ep231]

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Minutia Men – Tears In My Whiskey 31:34

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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]

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Free Kicks – The Up And Comers 30:22

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Taking a closer look at three teams that are off to a good start this year, Tottenham, Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest. [Ep230]

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Minutia Men – A German Halloween 29:34

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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]

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Free Kicks – Another New Era At United 28:24

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Manchester United sacked their manager this week. Adam and Rick discuss the implications. [Ep229]

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Minutia Men – Celebrating National A** Day 35:35

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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]

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Free Kicks – Jose Chimes In 25:44

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He’s not even managing in the Premier League anymore, but Jose Mourinho managed to make the news in England this week. Rick and Adam discuss. [Ep228]

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Minutia Men – Gen Z And Me 34:52

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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]