Rick Kaempfer
@rickkaempfer.bsky.social
Publisher, author, writer, podcaster, media critic, Cubs fan, embarrassing Dad.
Our last night in NYC, we attended the incredible show Hadestown starring our friend Kurt Elling (middle of the photo). What a talent. The show is amazing. Strong recommend if you get to New York. Kurt was kind enough to hang out with us after the show.
January 7, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Our last night in NYC, we attended the incredible show Hadestown starring our friend Kurt Elling (middle of the photo). What a talent. The show is amazing. Strong recommend if you get to New York. Kurt was kind enough to hang out with us after the show.
The January issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and features my tribute to two friends we lost in 2025, Tony Fitzpatrick and Harry Teinowitz. 2026 won't be the same without them. illinoisentertainer.com/2025/12/medi...
Media: January 2026 • In Remembrance : Illinois Entertainer
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January 1, 2026 at 10:49 PM
The January issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and features my tribute to two friends we lost in 2025, Tony Fitzpatrick and Harry Teinowitz. 2026 won't be the same without them. illinoisentertainer.com/2025/12/medi...
Chicago Radio Ratings. radioinsight.com/ratings/chic...
Chicago - RadioInsight
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December 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Chicago Radio Ratings. radioinsight.com/ratings/chic...
Brigitte Bardot, Movie Idol Who Renounced Stardom, Dies at 91 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/m...
Brigitte Bardot, Movie Idol Who Renounced Stardom, Dies at 91
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December 28, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Brigitte Bardot, Movie Idol Who Renounced Stardom, Dies at 91 www.nytimes.com/2025/12/28/m...
Eckhartz Press author Jeff Reiter gets a huge spread in today's Daily Herald. www.dailyherald.com/20251226/lif...
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December 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Eckhartz Press author Jeff Reiter gets a huge spread in today's Daily Herald. www.dailyherald.com/20251226/lif...
A perfect podcast for Christmas Eve, an interview with the bully from A Christmas Story, Zach Ward. radiomisfits.com/mmcirr002/
Celebrity Interview - RE-RELEASE: Zach Ward (A Christmas Story)
Zach Ward talks Scut Farkus and memories from A Christmas Story.
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December 24, 2025 at 9:44 PM
A perfect podcast for Christmas Eve, an interview with the bully from A Christmas Story, Zach Ward. radiomisfits.com/mmcirr002/
This week at Eckhartz Press: An Award Winner, a preview of early 2026, a few author birthdays, and a special holiday tribute to our staff, our 105 authors and our 120 books rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2025/12/publ...
Publishing Portal--December 22, 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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December 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
This week at Eckhartz Press: An Award Winner, a preview of early 2026, a few author birthdays, and a special holiday tribute to our staff, our 105 authors and our 120 books rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2025/12/publ...
Our holiday episode has dropped. radiomisfits.com/mm414/
Minutia Men - Holiday Minutia
Rick and Dave share quirky holiday tales, strange news, and offbeat comedy.
radiomisfits.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Our holiday episode has dropped. radiomisfits.com/mm414/
Adam and Rick discuss the impact of the upcoming African Cup of Nations. radiomisfits.com/fk265/
Free Kicks - Flight To Africa
Adam and Rick discuss how AFCON affects Premier League clubs and players.
radiomisfits.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Adam and Rick discuss the impact of the upcoming African Cup of Nations. radiomisfits.com/fk265/
This week's interview is with former Jerry Springer bouncer and current talk show host Steve Wilkos. We talk mainly about his home town of Chicago and the holiday season. radiomisfits.com/mmci190/
Celebrity Interview - Christmas with Steve Wilkos
Steve Wilkos talks Christmas, Chicago, and his annual food drive.
radiomisfits.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
This week's interview is with former Jerry Springer bouncer and current talk show host Steve Wilkos. We talk mainly about his home town of Chicago and the holiday season. radiomisfits.com/mmci190/
The Evanston Roundtable includes Take Me Back to Chicago by Doug E. Jones in their best books of 2025 roundup. evanstonroundtable.com/2025/12/17/b...
Our annual list of gift-worthy books to stuff your stockings - Evanston RoundTable
To be clear, we’re not saying these books will actually fit in all stockings, even those hung by the chimney with the utmost care — they are books, after
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December 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Evanston Roundtable includes Take Me Back to Chicago by Doug E. Jones in their best books of 2025 roundup. evanstonroundtable.com/2025/12/17/b...
Eckhartz Press author Nick Digilio on Steve Cochran's podcast. m.youtube.com/watch?v=xW85...
40 Movies in 40 Years: Nick Digilio
YouTube video by Live From My Office with Steve Cochran
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December 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Eckhartz Press author Nick Digilio on Steve Cochran's podcast. m.youtube.com/watch?v=xW85...
The Daily Herald congratulates Jim Slusher for his Book of the Year victory. www.dailyherald.com/20251217/med...
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December 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The Daily Herald congratulates Jim Slusher for his Book of the Year victory. www.dailyherald.com/20251217/med...
One good thing about the Oscars going to YouTube (which is going to happen in a few years) is that the program will no longer regulated by the FCC. No seven second delay. First YouTube hosts should be Chris Rock and Will Smith.
December 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
One good thing about the Oscars going to YouTube (which is going to happen in a few years) is that the program will no longer regulated by the FCC. No seven second delay. First YouTube hosts should be Chris Rock and Will Smith.
The more you read about this story, the more heartbreaking it gets. www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...
Conan O’Brien Threw a Holiday Party to Forget a Bad Year. Then Nick Reiner Arrived.
Bill Hader and other guests worried the erratic attendee, 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, had wandered in off the street.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The more you read about this story, the more heartbreaking it gets. www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...
Jim Slusher's book "To Nudge the World" has been named the Book of the Year by the Chicago Writers Association in the Indie Non-Fiction Category. Congratulations to Jim! Eckhartz Press has now won this award five times in our 14 years (and had an additional nine finalists).
December 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Jim Slusher's book "To Nudge the World" has been named the Book of the Year by the Chicago Writers Association in the Indie Non-Fiction Category. Congratulations to Jim! Eckhartz Press has now won this award five times in our 14 years (and had an additional nine finalists).
Three more years of Howard. ramp247.com/programming/...
Stern Extends For Three More Years
• During his last show of the year, Howard Stern officially announced that he will continue to host The Howard Stern Show exclusively on SiriusXM for three more years. Watch the announcement HERE. "I ...
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December 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Three more years of Howard. ramp247.com/programming/...
This week at Eckhartz Press: A tease of 11 new books coming in 2026, 10 upcoming appearances, and a peek into 26 Eckhartz Press titles featuring people like Adam Amin, Billy Gibbons, Denise DeClue, Larry Lujack, Lorelei Shark, Mugs Halas, & Ray Meyer rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2025/12/publ...
Publishing Portal--December 15, 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...
rickkaempfer.blogspot.com
December 15, 2025 at 3:16 PM
This week at Eckhartz Press: A tease of 11 new books coming in 2026, 10 upcoming appearances, and a peek into 26 Eckhartz Press titles featuring people like Adam Amin, Billy Gibbons, Denise DeClue, Larry Lujack, Lorelei Shark, Mugs Halas, & Ray Meyer rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2025/12/publ...
Happy 100th birthday to one of my all-time favorites, Dick Van Dyke. youtu.be/7uIcCpjUFHQ?...
Dick Van Dyke turns 100 and looks back at his iconic career
YouTube video by Good Morning America
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December 13, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Happy 100th birthday to one of my all-time favorites, Dick Van Dyke. youtu.be/7uIcCpjUFHQ?...
This is where I will be tonight, Kaiser Tiger (1415 W. Randolph in Chicago)
December 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
This is where I will be tonight, Kaiser Tiger (1415 W. Randolph in Chicago)
Lots to discuss in this week's episode. radiomisfits.com/fk264/
Free Kicks - The World Cup Draw
Adam and Rick review the World Cup draw, MLS finals, and Mo Salah drama.
radiomisfits.com
December 12, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Lots to discuss in this week's episode. radiomisfits.com/fk264/
Great piece in the Chicago Tribune by Rick Kogan about our latest book, 40 Years 40 Films by Nick DiGilio. It will run in the paper on Sunday. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/11/n...
Column: Nick Digilio is surviving the movie critic world and has ’40 Films’ to prove it
This memoir of sorts, published by Chicago’s Eckhartz Press, takes us through years of his career and introduces us to dozens of movies along the way.
www.chicagotribune.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Great piece in the Chicago Tribune by Rick Kogan about our latest book, 40 Years 40 Films by Nick DiGilio. It will run in the paper on Sunday. www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/11/n...
Fun interview with Eckhartz Press author Doug E. Jones. wynneleon.com/2025/12/10/h...
How to Share 1970’s Chicago
“Nostalgia: because everything about the past is perfect, except how it led to the present.” – Homer Simpson The Friday night tv lineup when I was growing up was The Love Boat and…
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December 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Fun interview with Eckhartz Press author Doug E. Jones. wynneleon.com/2025/12/10/h...
New evening anchor at WBBM News Radio. ramp247.com/programming/...
Marshall Named Evening Anchor, WBBM/Chicago
• Glenn Marshall has been named as the new evening anchor and reporter for Audacy's WBBM (Newsradio (780 AM/105.9 FM)/Chicago. A proud native of Chicago, Marshall is an Emmy-nominated multimedia journ...
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December 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
New evening anchor at WBBM News Radio. ramp247.com/programming/...
