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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 10h

www.fox32chicago.com/news/johnny-.... Thanks to Dave Plier and Dane Placko for the shout out in this piece

Johnny Carson’s legacy celebrated in Chicago pop-up museum

The greatest star in the history of late-night television is being remembered with a special exhibit in Chicago.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 3d

Great piece in the Daily Herald today about our book The Best of Words on Birds. www.dailyherald.com/20251018/new...

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 3d

Garry Meier had me on his podcast on Friday afternoon talking about Tony Fitzpatrick's new book. Always fun to reconnect with Garry. garrymeier.com/garrforce-co...

GarrForce Cocktail Show Live 10-17-25 - Garry Meier Show Podcast

The Garry Meier Show Cocktail Hour LIVE! Streaming starts at 6 p.m. Eastern/5 Central, on Friday, October 17, 2025. We know nonsense and yappetizers aplenty will be served. Tonight guest will be Rick ...

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 3d

This week's episode of Minutia Men is a good one. We discuss: 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. radiomisfits.com/mm409/

Minutia Men - Tribute to Tony Fitzpatrick

Rick and Dave pay tribute to their friend Tony Fitzpatrick, plus talk Chicago humor, tacos, John Lodge, and the latest Kardashian creation.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 3d

This week's episode of Free Kicks... radiomisfits.com/fk260/

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Colin Boyle @colinbphoto.bsky.social · 4d

The No Kings March in Chicago is one of the largest gatherings I’ve seen here. Looking down from by the river, the crowd stretches for blocks down Michigan Ave and wraps around Wacker Dr. This video is from a few minutes ago and the end of the protest is nowhere in sight.
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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 5d

That means a lot coming from you.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 6d

An impromptu shrine is emerging at Tony Fitzpatrick's art studio. Thank you so much to all the well-wishers and fans who are stopping by to pay tribute to him. Here are a few photos...

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 6d

Big cuts at NBC News. variety.com/2025/tv/news...

NBC News Cuts 7% to 8% of Staff, or 100 to 150 Positions

NBC News plans to lay off about 100 to 150 staffers, representing about 7% to 8% of its headcount.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 7d

The Museum of Broadcast Communications is reopening at a pop-up location at the end of next week at 440 W. Randolph Street. One of the exhibits will be called "50 Years of the Loop Radio Station". They asked me to curate it, and it's been an honor. So much cool stuff to share.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 7d

Wendy Snyder was kind enough to have me on the WGN radio morning show this morning to talk about Tony Fitzpatrick and his book. You can listen here if you missed it. wgnradio.com/bob-sirott/t...

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 7d

Pretty impressive. I'm guessing Tucker didn't become a finalist because of his injuries. Not sure why Dansby didn't qualify.

Meghan Montemurro @mmontemurro.bsky.social · 7d

The Cubs have 6 NL Gold Glove award finalists at their respective positions: Matthew Boyd, Carson Kelly, Nico Hoerner, Matt Shaw, Ian Happ and Pete Crow-Armstrong.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 8d

A fair analysis of the George Stephanopoulos interview with JD Vance. barrettmedia.com/2025/10/14/w...

Why George Stephanopoulos Is Blameless for JD Vance Dustup on ABC News

This Week with George Stephanopoulos is always a target for conservative media members. The ABC News anchor worked for the Clintons.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 9d

Another Eckhartz Press book has been named a finalist for CWA Book of the Year. Jim Slusher's book To Nudge the World (eckhartzpress.com/shop/to-nudg...) is one of the finalists in the Indie Non-Fiction category. Congrats to Jim! He becomes our 15th finalist in our 14 years as a publisher.

To Nudge The World

A collection of Jim Slusher's "Letter to Readers" columns over the past 25 years.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 9d

This week at Eckhartz Press: Our tribute to Tony Fitzpatrick, a new book announcement, an award finalist, upcoming appearances, and a peek into 35 Eckhartz Press titles featuring people like Bozo, Evander Holyfield, John Wooden, Mike Ditka, & Sammy Hagar. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2025/10/publ...

Publishing Portal--October 13, 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...

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 9d

Everyone's still reeling about the news about Tony Fitzpatrick's passing. We tried to put our thoughts into words. eckhartzpress.com/a-heartfelt-...

A Heartfelt Farewell to Tony Fitzpatrick

The Sun at the End of the Road =We got the worst possible news on Saturday morning. Our dear friend Tony Fitzpatrick has passed away. He was 66 years old. You will be reading tribute

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 10d

Our latest episode: 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. radiomisfits.com/mm408/

Minutia Men - Promiscuous Ladybugs

Rick and Dave discuss promiscuous ladybugs, gravedigger competitions, Jeremy Roenick stories, and more weird news from around the world.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 10d

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 11d

Rick Kogan's report about our friend Tony Fitzpatrick's death. Loved that man. RIP Tony. www.aol.com/articles/ton...

Tony Fitzpatrick, a Chicago artist in many realms, has died at 66

Tony Fitzpatrick, a boundlessly creative man whose talents enriched the worlds of visual arts, theater, film, radio, literature and random conversations, and who mentored and influenced a generation o...

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 12d

My son Sean was there last night.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 12d

Our latest episode has dropped. radiomisfits.com/fk259/

Free Kicks - Champions League Update

Adam and Rick review the opening matches of the Champions League season and preview what’s coming next on the road to the finals.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 12d

Interesting list. I agree with about half of them. I would add "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The Andy Griffith Show" to the list. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/09/o...