Minutia Men on Radio Misfits

Rick and Dave are back from holiday break with their typical class. They discuss a contest in Scotland, rejected vanity license plates, Carol Channing, an item you shouldn’t mail, and emergency room extractions. [Ep415]

Onion revelations, baby stand up, a realistic night before Christmas, Tinder for cows, a French artillery shell, and the holiday classic Cashier’s Bells are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep414]

A German munitions expert, Frank Sinatra below the belt, the twelve teen days of Christmas, raccoons bit my face, the worst type of tuberculosis, comedy from Australia and England, and Blitzen the Unloved Reindeer are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep413]

The frozen wife dilemma, an amazingly inappropriately named laundry, the birth of the television version of Grinch, matchsticks up his nose, trying to smuggle monkeys, a dramatic reading from Olivia Nuzzi’s new book, and a tribute to Harold Ramis are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep412]

A recreational golfer press conference, the lube guy, the Diabeatles, the death of the penny, and DNA evidence proves that Hitler probably had a micro-führer are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep411]

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 are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep410]

The Chicago Pope, the latest Kardashian product, remembering John Lodge, the ultimate Taco run, an Edelweiss parody, and a tribute to our friend Tony Fitzpatrick are among the Minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep409]

A German’s view of “sh*** and giggles”, a gravedigger competition, torches and pitchforks, Jeremy Roenick in the bowels of Chicago Stadium, play-by-play of the 1935 World Series, and an expose about promiscuous ladybugs are among the Minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep408]

The strangest video ever, Germans targeting racoons, John Stamos at RiotFest, Carmen Fanzone at the Tonight Show, your favorite Beatle, a 3-year-old’s movie review, and the answer to the question of how conjoined twins handle it when one of them marries are among the minutiae topics discussed on this special encore presentation by Rick and Dave. [Ep407]

Insane parenting obsessions, a tooth becomes an eye, dating terms based on cartoon characters, Bob Hope’s near death experience, sex during surgery, a tribute to former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, and the Pope gets Portillos for his birthday are among the minutiae topics discussed on this special encore presentation by Rick and Dave. [Ep406]

Picking up the wrong kid at daycare, trademarking success stories, the origin of the word nerd, a Tiger Beat cover boy, Pope comedy, and more than you ever wanted to know about ketchup are among the minutiae topics discussed on this special encore presentation by Rick and Dave. [Ep 404]

Picking up the wrong kid at daycare, trademarking success stories, the origin of the word nerd, a Tiger Beat cover boy, Pope comedy, and more than you ever wanted to know about ketchup are among the minutiae topics discussed on this special encore presentation by Rick and Dave. [Ep 404]

Spoiled YouTube stars, a Weiner trivia quiz, a 12-year-old taxidermist, and a brush with Bob Newhart, are among the minutiae topics discussed on this special encore presentation by Rick and Dave. [Ep403]

Mascots in the news, performative males, a bratwurst dispute, the world’s oldest chicken, and how a chicken nearly killed Elvis are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep402]

After missing the opportunity to celebrate their 400th show last week, Rick and Dave make up for it this week. They also discuss unwanted pregnancies, Mayonnaise-themed weddings, Tom Skilling’s early days as a weatherman, a free million dollar idea from Dave’s entrepreneurial brain, the origin of the word “Dude”, and pay tribute to Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell. [Ep401]

Tales from the Cooperstown road trip, Chuck E. Cheese in cuffs, making lemonade out of the kiss-cam scandal, potty mouth Leo, a Nickelback-themed obituary, a tour of Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion, and Rick’s tribute to Ryne Sandberg are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep400]

Switzerland finally not neutral, misspelled collectibles, a White Sox players comedy show, a Texan moves to Russia, AI playing Match Game, and a tribute to Ozzy. [Ep399]

An Elmo interview, Shakespeare was a stoner, RIP Harry Teinowitz, chimp fashion, musical rumble strips, and a final farewell to Lee Elia are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep 398]

Hitting on the undertaker, training farm-raised flies, Chance the Snapper, do-it-yourself dental work, a motorized bed, and a poem about the 2005 White Sox are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep397]

Advertising slogans for Trump fragrances, JD Vance memes keeping tourists out, Burt Ward, etiquette lessons for Gen Z, history of toilets on TV, and a fond farewell to Dave Parker, Lalo Shifrin, and Jimmy Swaggart. [Ep396]

A circumcision controversy, the world’s most annoying protests, working with Mel Brooks, a quiz about drunken countries, and a sloth-speed chase are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep395]

A new musical in Germany, internet slang, P-diddy’s artist, Twin Peaks bathroom trap, alive in a coffin, and a story about Brian Wilson. [Ep394]

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]

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]

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]

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. It’s the usual blend of wit, curiosity, and chaos you’ve come to expect. [Ep 390]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Inappropriate drawings by teachers, musical Trump v Harris, an interview with the voice of Siri, AI podcasters discovering they aren’t real, and a movie that should never be shown in airplanes are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave.  [Ep369]

The Hawk Tua podcast, the worst baseball team in history, a trip to the Bahamas with Amy Landecker, a dad turned into a bong, and Adolf AI are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep368]

Putin’s suggestions for Russian workers, dancing and singing about dogs and cats, a tribute to the Lone Ranger, eating grasshoppers, and sanding the handle of a paint roller, are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep367]

Pet insurance claims, a quiz about Dave’s 61st birthday, a Cheetos bag that transformed an ecosystem, the finalists in the Hambone Awards, and a chat with Men in Blazer’s Roger Bennett. are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep366]

Chinese child rearing tips, learning how to speak Alpha, corporate abandonment, dissecting pineapple code, and a 30th anniversary chat with WGN-TV’s Larry Potash are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep365]

A Take-Your-Daughter-to-Work-Day gone bad, using Badminton to curb sexual desires, a Mel Reynolds flashback, the reading habits of criminals, and creative meth wrapping, are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep364]

Dropping the kids off at college, a Taiwanese divorce filing, the scourge of school supplies, a Don King apology, a doctor who forgot his hearing aid, Bob Barker’s attraction to Adolph, and a story about a political convention are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep363]

Dave’s trip to Copenhagen and Amsterdam, breaking into the bathroom to pee, a possible future destination in Spain, Taliban tourism, living in a butt, and a story about Aerosmith are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep362]

An inappropriate Disney character, is AI funnier than humans, the Hale Bopp comet, a premature tattoo, naked yoga, and a Hollywood Lothario are among the minutiae discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep361]

Animal stories about a decapitated seagull, an overturned wiener-mobile, a depressed bear, and hamsters in your pants, along with tributes to the recently departed Bob Newhart, Dr. Ruth, Richard Simmons, and Walter Shapiro are among the minutiae discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep360]

Kevin Bacon, search parties for yourself, former Cub Adam Greenberg, Fireworks on your head, lyrical descriptions of death, and a brush with an Academy Award winner are among the minutiae discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep359]

Talking lady parts, elephant names, a story about Roger Ebert, German Cheech & Chong, rat condoms, and a story about Berlin are among the minutiae discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep358]

Priest fights woman, raisin up your nose, shine box history, Pittsburgh waterworks, marital tweets, and a political celebrity story are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep357]

A rogue Irish priest, a woman declared alive, Tommy Chong discusses Sister Mary Elephant, internet in the amazon, a German rap sensation, and a touch from Keanu Reeves are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep356]

Suspended Zoom drivers license, the origin tale of Eeny Meenie Miney Moe, Michael & Lisa Marie, Amazon driver mishaps, and the funniest moment in live television history are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep355]

Grandma groping Goofy, Cicada recipes, Jim McMahon’s trip to the White House, A school assignment about Hitler, and the German sport of Finger Wrestling are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave.  [Ep354]

50,000 bees, the worst accident report ever, Field of Dreams actor Dwier Brown, cheeseball man, and AI trying to break up a marriage are among the minutiae discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep353]

Disapproving mothers, a 13-year-old comic, an Avengers stuntman, internal beer brewing, and smooch cabins on German trains are among the minutiae discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep352]

Accidental divorce, the vomit king of Europe, a farewell to OJ, the Ford Bronco recall, and Titanic minutiae are discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep351]

A jittery vasectomy, bird insults, a randy golfer, Rico Suave, getting high on human bones, and the stripper’s Bill of Rights are among the minutiae topics discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep350]

Gen-Z tax phobias, cicada STDs, Opening day baseball, the benefit of dirty homes, extreme Star Trek collectors, and a tribute to Joe Flaherty are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep349]

A son filming his mother’s (Elizabeth Hurley) sex scenes, Jenkins in the cockpit, The Rascals on Ed Sullivan, a baseball whoopsie, spicy ants, and a celebrity in the neighborhood are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep348]

A real life weekend at Bernie’s, Cicada juice, Moose gutting rules, truth in reporting, a truly obscure celebrity sighting, and a call to the Catholic Confession Hotline are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep347]

Jenkins in the Air Force, delivering babies roadside, sausage fight in prison, Russian Prince Charming, and a tribute to the film Fargo are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep346]

The world’s longest headline, partying with Lou Reed, a neglected corpse, Leap Day weddings, an Olympic-style event in Florida, and a tribute to the great Richard Lewis are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep345]

Oldtimer Crooks, The Masked Singer, Clay Penises, Biden & Lincoln, and Jenkins in the Newsroom are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep344]

Maggots on a plane, love lessons from old married couples, a Florida book-banning moment, primate humor, Dave’s 50th anniversary in showbiz, and the Chipmunks talk about impeachment are discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep343]

Business card critiques, a kid in the claw, George Constanza’s girlfriend, Guinness record whoopsie, and one-liners from India are discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep342]

Obscene parrots, translating chickens, Dave’s most embarrassing parenting moment ever, politicians dueling, a story about Springsteen, and the Lone Rogainger are discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep341]

Chuck E. Cheese tales, Embarrassing parenting stories, a love of puns, the Iowa Kum & Go, porn professors, and brushes with Academy Award winners.are discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep340]

A toaster-insurance scam, top ten bogus 911 calls, gaseous royalty, Taliban pranks, the wrong destination, and a brush with Stripes are discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep339]

Boris Karloff’s daughter tells Rick and Dave about the original Grinch, Vivek’s open mic in the bathroom, LOL in foreign languages, Jenkins the bank robber, and Zuckerberg the prepper. [Ep338]

Bleaching cows, sex-noise ringtones in Europe, Danny Bonaduce fights Donny Osmond, Jenkins in space, and George Santos on Cameo are among the minutiae topics. [Ep337]

Rolling Stones’ new partner, Sign language taunting, John Lennon’s last performance, a big airplane no-no, and a legendary duel are legally fighting are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep336]

A book club that took 20+ years to read one book, a new environmentally themed Kardashian product, lyricists talking shop, a pig named Kevin Bacon, and crocodile aphrodisiacs are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep335]

The top songs used by interrogation specialists, a scam mermaid, Big Macarena, he was just happy to see you, and the Golden toilet caper are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep334]

In their pilot episode, the gang come together to break down how they will structure episodes and review anime’s going forward. They also talk about their current Top 5 anime/manga’s. [Ep1]

A man seeks an unnatural pairing, the secret subject men talk about, a best-selling author recounts his World Series memories, the bad parenting tax, the things Americans fear most, and the most impressive brush with celebrity ever. [Ep333]

Michigan State Snafu, Shakespeare sports talk, the birth of little Tommy Kaempfer, faking heart attacks to get out of paying, and celebrity spies are discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep332]

A pit bull, a thousand birds, a giraffe, and a grown man crashing into a jagged stone wall are among the minutiae topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep331]

The Pharma Bro dates again, the worst TV commercial ever made, Bill Kurtis as a DJ, hamster wheel moron, and Star Trek Spiders. [Ep330]

Raccoons that drink beer, Packer fans that love drink specials, Yoga class crime scene, the Smuckers-Hostess merger, and an appropriate Rosh-Hashanah celebrity story. [Ep329]

Great fast food training videos, 1930s slang, and a Hitchcock skating musical are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep328]

Gang member workplace rules, Jim McMahon eating a pizza on the football field, a shoddy job hiding the body, the secret to a long marriage, and a surprise Blueberry Queen are among the minutiae discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep327]

A spider that causes unexpected things to rise, a frog in a spinach container, a gorilla that saved a little boy, mystery pizzas, and racist AI are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep326]

Sarah Ferguson names a body part, Rick provides erotic audio for women over 50, a robber who can’t get anyone’s attention, and the slowest sprinter in history are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep325]

Tommy Chong explains his feud with Howard Hesseman, health hacks for middle-aged women, Ukraine payback, Loud sex, an Icelandic museum, and a listener story about Harvey Korman are discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep324]

German-language translation of a classic musical, Sleep tips at hotels, the worst political ad of all time, and a famous jazzman sharing the rules for drinking at a bar are among the minutiae discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep323]

Bambi in Missouri, a 28-year-secret is finally revealed, Jenkins leaves a heart on an airplane, a brush with Harry Shearer, and Soprano’s star Joseph Gannascoli (Vito) are among the minutiae discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep322]

A quiz about beer, a high-end Jewish dating app, another Guinness record, a brush with Princess Diana, and mini-golf massacres are among the minutiae discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep321]

The worst obit ever, a great Mike Tyson story, a mail delivery you don’t ever want to receive, using fake priests to extract confessions, and a real life biblical plague are among the minutiae discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep320]

Danish art, A possum story you’ll never forget, The Bobbitt song, an embarrassing journalistic sign-off, the truth about Humpty Dumpty, and Darth Vader are among the topics discussed this week by Rick and Dave. [Ep319]

The most popular dad jokes at your house, an NBA mascot mishap, silencing little league parents, an adult film star, a corpse that wasn’t dead yet, and a poem about Abe Lincoln are among the minutiae discussed by Rick and Dave. [Ep318]

Coming down from Swift-mania, Sex as a sport, Bear Wrestling, A Twin Peaks bathroom story, Scorsese’s Jesus movie, Pokemon streets, and a brush with a commercial spokesperson. [Ep317]