Rick Kaempfer and David Stern (Chicago publishers at Eckhartz Press) interview celebrities every week. As the name "Minutia Men" implies, the interviews often delve into lesser-known details of well-known celebrities, or examinations into celebrities that aren't as well known. Fun, compelling, and…
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The Minutia Men Celebrity Interview on Radio Misfits podcast stands out in the vast sea of podcasts with its heart, humor, and excellent content. Hosted by two genuinely interested hosts, this podcast provides a breath of fresh air and is definitely worth your time. Their interviews are engaging and enjoyable, making it a must-listen for anyone looking for great conversations with fascinating guests. It's truly an island unto itself in the podcast world.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the genuine interest shown by the hosts towards their guests. They are truly curious about their lives, careers, and experiences, which makes for engaging and insightful conversations. Whether they are interviewing Academy Award winners, Grammy Award winners, movie stars, musicians, authors, or athletes - every interview is great in its own way. The hosts' humor also adds to the entertainment value of the podcast. They know how to keep things light-hearted and fun while still delving deep into interesting topics.
However, one downside to this podcast is that at times it can be too Chicago-centric. While it's understandable that they may have connections within their local area, it would be nice to see a wider range of guests from different locations. This could potentially limit the appeal of the podcast to those outside of Chicago who may not be as familiar with some of the guests or references made during interviews.
In conclusion, The Minutia Men Celebrity Interview on Radio Misfits podcast is a fun and enjoyable podcast that offers top-notch interviews with interesting guests. The hosts' genuine interest in their guests shines through and adds depth to the conversations. While there may be some Chicago-centric moments that could potentially limit its appeal to non-local listeners, overall it's still a highly entertaining listen that will leave you excited for each new episode. Give it a try and discover why this podcast stands out among the rest!
Tim Gray, the Emmy-winning filmmaker known for spotlighting overlooked corners of history, joins Rick and Dave to talk about his latest documentary, now airing on PBS. The focus this time is Bob Hope and the extraordinary impact of his USO tours during World War II. [Ep 177]
Former Cubs catcher Randy Hundley teams up with Chicago broadcaster and writer John St. Augustine for Iron Man, a new book revisiting the legendary 1969 Cubs season. While Hundley relives the highs and heartbreaks of that unforgettable year, St. Augustine shares a surprising personal story from one of Hundley's fantasy camps. It's a blend of baseball nostalgia, clubhouse memories, and a few unexpected curveballs along the way. [Ep 176]
Mark Wukas (The Kiss of Night) has written a great new novel about journalism in the city of Chicago during the 1980s. Rick and Dave discuss the city and its journalism tradition with Mark. [Ep175]
TV's Nellie Oleson joins Rick and Dave and talks about her one-woman show (and book) Confessions of a Prairie Bitch. She has incredible stories about Liberace, Pia Zadora, Carol Channing, Jerry Lee Lewis, and of course, Michael Landon. [Ep174]
Bruce Sudano has been writing hits since the 1960s. He wrote "Ball of Fire" for Tommy James, "Bad Girls" for his late wife Donna Summer, and dozens of other songs you know. Fun conversation with an important American songwriter. [Ep173]
Nobody does Trump better. JL Cauvin shows off his chops in this interview with Rick and Dave, including several improvised Trump bits. [Ep172]
"Mike & Molly" and "Bob Hearts Abishola" star Billy Gardell chats with Rick and Dave about his career, including his brand new movie The Vortex. [Ep171]
Litt becomes the first five-time guest of the show. Every year he picks the Oscar winners for Rick and Dave. (The 4 acting categories and Best Picture) [Ep170]
Carl and Larry Rosenbaum ran Chicago's most famous record chain back in the day, Flip Side Records. They have a new book out (The Flip Side) and Larry discusses the book and the many rock and roll memories it evokes. [Ep169]
The former Chicago cop and Jerry Springer bouncer is now hosting his 18th season of the Steve Wilkos show. He talks about his Chicago roots in this interview. [Ep168]
Good ol' #27. One of the greatest players in Blackhawks history and a 2024 inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame, Jeremy Roenick chats with Rick and Dave. [Ep167]
John Posey has a long-list of acting credits to his name (including Seinfeld, 24, From the Earth to the Moon, Perry Mason), and he's also a writer of several screenplays and a one-man play, but people always want to talk to him about being the original Danny Tanner on Full House...including Rick and Dave. [Ep166]
Movie expert and author Eric Litt discusses his new book about underappreciated movies, Worth A Second Look. [Ep165]
Beard Award winner and Food Network star Alton Brown talks about his career and his upcoming new book and tour. [Ep164]
NYT bestselling author and two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist who has written over 30 books on U.S. history discusses the current political times. [Ep163]
Two young lads who perform in a Beatles tribute band that plays every week at the famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, Joe Patrick & Max Robinson (Paul & George) join Rick and Dave to talk about Beatles lore. [Ep162]
The main songwriter and guitarist from The Vaughn Building, Michael McInerney, joins Rick and Dave to talk rock and roll. [Ep161]
Creek is the star of Fat Guys in the Woods and has written over 40 books about wilderness survival. The ultimate outdoorsman talks to the ultimate indoorsmen. [Ep160]
Chris Slade has played drums with Tom Jones, Manfred Mann's Earth Band, Uriah Heep, AC/DC, the Firm and currently leads the Chris Slade Timeline. Rick and Dave talk to him about his rock and roll life. [Ep159]
The teen heart-throb actor/musician joins Rick and Dave for a fun chat about his acting and songwriting career. [Ep158]
Back for a third time with Minutia Men, Anthony has thoughts on the upcoming election, his former boss, and what the future might bring. [Ep157]
Lindsay is the executive director for Downstage Arts, an organization for young performers starting their artistic journeys, and served as a vocal coach for “The Voice” [Ep156]
The winner of this year's Newberry Library Book of the Year, the distinguished (and funny) author of "Chicago Skyscrapers 1934-1986: How Technology, Politics, Finance, and Race Reshaped the City." [Ep155]
Al has a new book out called "Chicago Cubs Firsts: The Players, Moments, and Records that were First in Team History" and talks to Rick and Dave about those firsts. [Ep154]
Ken has visited over 2300 ballparks and taken pictures of them, and he also has a new book out called "Last Comiskey". Rick and Dave and Ken nerd out. [Ep153]
The star of the Mel Brooks classic "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" and the Disney channel mega-hit "Good Luck Charlie" join Rick and Dave. [Ep152]
1970s teen heart-throb Tony DeFranco ("Heartbeat is a Lovebeat") talks to Rick and Dave on the eve of his hit song's 50th anniversary. [Ep151]
The man who warned the Woodstock crowd about the brown acid, the godfather of rock and roll lighting, Chip Monck joins Rick and Dave to talk about Woodstock, Altamount, Jim Morrison, and George Harrison. [Ep150]
Movie critic/author Eric Litt joins Rick & Dave to discuss this year's Oscar nominations and predict the winners. [Ep149]
Nina is starring in a new film ("Cold Meat"), but she has hundreds of credits to her name. The Danish born star is also a singer/songwriter and a model. Rick and Dave discuss it all with her. [Ep148]
The most famous local Chicago TV personality, retiring Channel 9 meteorologist Tom Skilling, talks about his storied career and his favorite subject, the weather. [Ep147]
Ken Bone became famous during the 2016 election for asking a question at a town hall debate. Rick and Dave catch up with the red-sweater wearing Ken Bone. [Ep146]
Max Joseph is one of the creators of MTV's "Catfish", the director of the HBO doc "15 Minutes of Shame" (with Monica Lewinsky), and the feature film "We Are Your Friends" (starring Zach Effron). [Ep145]
Meg wrote the heartwarming book "While You Are Out: An Intimate Family Portrait of Mental Illness in an Era of Silence." The book and the author (and in this interview, Rick and Dave) handle the subject with humor and grace. [Ep144]
The host of Brave Wilderness has more than 20 million subscribers on YouTube and shares his adventures with like-minded outdoorsmen Rick and Dave. [Ep143]
A college buddy of Chris Farley, who became an infamous SNL character. The real Matt Foley is a Catholic priest. Rick and Dave chat with him about his famous pal and the notoriety that came with it. [Ep142]
Most people know about Jobs and Wozniak, but Ronald Wayne was there at the beginning of Apple, too. He talks about that and his new book with Rick and Dave. [Ep141]
Scott May has a long history in comedy (The Funny Firm, Caroline's Comedy Hour), radio and television (Kevin Matthews show, Mort Downey Jr.), and is the organist for the Ides of March, but he also has a new solo album. Rick and Dave discuss it all with Scott. [Ep140]
The Sultan of Slowjamistan is the head of a self-described country in Southern California. He's also a nationally syndicated disc jockey. Rick and Dave get to the bottom of this story. [Ep139]
He's been praised as a great guitarist by the likes of Jeff Beck, Johnny Winter, and ZZ Top, and he has a new album out now called "Trouble is Good": Lance Lopez. [Ep138]
Jim's health scare, their upcoming shows, and a few crazy shows from their old touring days. Rick and Dave talk to Jim Peterik and Larry Millas from the Ides of March. [Ep137]
Ross has developed a brand all his own, described as "Comedy For The Rest Of Us" which resonates with everyday working-class Americans who prefer clean humor. [Ep136]
David Letterman, Frank Sinatra, Tim Reid, John Records Landecker, and Harry Lee "Peanuts" Lowrey are some of the people who Tom Dreesen tells stories about to Rick and Dave. [Ep135]
Bobby Holland Hanton has been Chris Hemsworth's stunt double for over a decade. Bobby has performed in such blockbuster action films as “Avengers: Endgame” and "Avengers Infinity War part 1 and part 2", "Thor Ragnarok," “Thor: Love and Thunder,” "Mission Impossible 6," "Wonder Woman," "Solo: A Star Wars Story," "Stars Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens," "Skyfall," "Avengers: Age of Ultron," "Spectre," "Thor," hit tv show "Game of Thrones," "Batman: The Dark Knight Rises," "Quantum of Solace," "Harry Potter," "Pirates of the Caribbean," "Captain America" and the Oscar-winning "Inception," to name but a few. [Ep134]
She played Erica Goldberg on "The Goldbergs" for ten seasons, but Hayley Orrantia is also a singer/songwriter. Rick and Dave discuss both topics with her. [Ep133]
The man who looked so much like Paul McCartney that John Lennon called him Paul on the streets of New York, the original Paul from the Broadway hit Beatlemania (Mitch Weissman) joins Rick and Dave. [Ep132]
Alex Kapp ("Seinfeld," "Friends," "The New Adventures of Old Christine," and more.) She also narrowly escaped the Preppie Murderer in New York. She currently works as a divorce coach. A wide-ranging and interesting conversation with Rick and Dave. [Ep132]
Shatner's Hairpiece is the moniker of the viral guitarist who has taken YouTube and the streets of Vancouver by storm. His real name is Robin Spanell, and he tells the tricks of the trade to Rick and Dave. [Ep130]
Savoy Brown's leader Kim Simmonds passed away recently, but not before creating another new album. Rick and Dave discuss his legacy and new album with the band's drummer Garnet Grimm. [Ep129]
The current Mrs. America is Nicole La Ha Zwiercan, and she hails from Illinois. Rick and Dave talked to her about her role, her secret pageant tricks, her passions, and how she got involved in politics. [Ep128]
In "Hustling Hitler" Shapiro tells the tale of his truly memorable great uncle Freeman Bernstein, who among other things, conned Adolf Hitler and the Nazis out of millions of dollars. Walter tells Rick and Dave all about it. [Ep127]
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