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Rick Kaempfer

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Publisher, author, writer, podcaster, media critic, Cubs fan, embarrassing Dad.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The October issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my interview with Nick Digilio. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/09/medi...

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Media: October 2026 • Nick D’s Horror Favorites : Illinois Entertainer

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: An upcoming tribute to Tony Fitzpatrick, 11 upcoming appearances, 11 interviews, 5 reviews, 4 author birthdays, 3 free excerpts, a new podcast, a film award and 3 book awards, 64 photos, and a peek into 39 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/09/publ...

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Publishing Portal--September 28, 2026

The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan...

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Our latest episode of Free Kicks with Adam and Rick. radiomisfits.com/fk289/

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Free Kicks - Premier League Up-and-Comers to Watch - Radio Misfits Podcast Network

During the international break, Adam and Rick highlight the Premier League’s up-and-coming players to watch throughout the rest of the season.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Your chance to meet new Eckhartz Press author (and current Cook County Treasurer) Maria Pappas tonight (Friday) at 7:30pm! Maria will be at Pella Restaurant in Burr Ridge (720 Village Center Drive) signing and selling her book.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: 8 author appearances, a movie premiere, 8 articles/interviews, 2 free excerpts, 2 author birthdays, 2 reviews, a letter from Kurt Vonnegut, a classic radio bit, 39 photos, and a peek into 32 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/09/publ...

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Publishing Portal--September 21, 2026

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Happy birthday to three Eckhartz Press authors today...Bobby Skafish (We Have Company), Chuck Quinzio (Life Behind the Camera) and Randy Merkin (Behind the Glass, Beyond the Glass). Have a great birthday you crazy kids.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: Two brand new books, 3 road trips, 3 free excerpts, 4 author birthdays, 8 articles/interviews, 14 authors at Printers Row Lit Fest, 44 photos, and a peek into 37 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/09/publ...

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Publishing Portal--September 14, 2026

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Adam and I make our Premier League season predictions in this new episode of the podcast. radiomisfits.com/podcasts/fre...

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Free Kicks on Radio Misfits

Rick Kaempfer and Adam Howarth (the director of coaching for the Illinois Youth Soccer Association) discuss all the latest international, national, and local soccer news.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

All of these Eckhartz Press authors will be at Printer's Row Lit Fest this weekend: Vicki Atkinson, Robert Conlon, Nick Digilio, Mark Eleveld, Donald G. Evans, Michele Fitzpatrick, Gloria Golec, Rick Kaempfer, Maria Pappas, Randy Richardson, Tom Serritella, Jim Slusher, David Stern, & Bob Williams.

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Meet an Eckhartz Press author tonight! WHO: Robert Conlon (Celtic Knot) WHERE: The Book Cellar (4736 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago) WHEN: Wednesday, September 9, 6:30pm

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Meet an Eckhartz Press author tonight! WHO: Nick Digilio (40 Years, 40 Films) WHERE: Classic Cinema's Lake Theater (1022 Lake Street Oak Park) WHEN: Wednesday, September 9, 7pm Nick will be screening the Marx Brothers film Duck Soup

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: 13 author appearances, 4 more later this month, 7 reviews, 6 articles/interviews, 3 free excerpts, 2 author birthdays, a 50th anniversary, 60 photos, and a peek into 42 Eckhartz Press books. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/09/publ...

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Publishing Portal--September 7, 2026

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The September issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my monthly media column. This month I interviewed filmmaker Robin Christian. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/08/medi...

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Media: September 2026 • Champaign’s Indie Filmmaker : Illinois Entertainer

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: Announcing our next 4 books, 14 upcoming appearances, 17 articles/interviews, 4 reviews, 2 free excerpts, Read a Book Day, tributes to two local Chicago television programs, 60 photos, and a peek into 51 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/08/publ...

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

I'll be at Cliff Dwellers on Michigan Avenue at 5:30pm for Eckhartz Press author Richard Reeder's book signing for his new novel "Sarasota" (eckhartzpress.com/shop/sarasota/). A good-sized crowd is expected to attend, and the view from that place (rooftop overlooks Millennium Park) is amazing.

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Sarasota is a work of historical fictional leading up to the purchase of a hotel in Sarasota, told from the perspective of a crusading white journalist, shortly after the Kennedy presidential campaign...

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: 18 upcoming appearances, 7 articles/interviews, 7 author/contributor birthdays, 2 free excerpts, a video, 25 photos, and a peek into 27 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/08/publ...

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Publishing Portal--August 24, 2026

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Back in the podcasting saddle. Our latest episode of Free Kicks is out now. radiomisfits.com/fk285/

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Free Kicks - Premier League Season Begins - Radio Misfits Podcast Network

Adam and Rick preview the Premier League season and break down the teams to watch.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: A new author announcement, another award, 2 free excerpts, tributes to National Radio Day and World Fashion Day, 59 photos, and a peek into 38 Eckhartz Press books. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/08/publ...

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Publishing Portal--August 17, 2026

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Paul Zimbrakos and Jim Elsener's book "Sirens in the Loop" is now also available on Kindle! Get yours here. www.amazon.com/dp/B0HF6LN2S...

Sirens in the Loop: A History of the City News Bureau of Chicago

Sirens in the Loop: A History of the City News Bureau of Chicago - Kindle edition by Zimbrakos, Paul, Elsener, James. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Sirens in the Loop: A History of the City News Bureau of Chicago.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: A message from our co-publisher, a new book announcement, an author birthday, 3 chances to meet Eckhartz Press authors this week, 5 reviews, 5 articles/interviews, 50 photos, and a peek into 31 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/08/publ...

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Publishing Portal--August 10, 2026

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Minutia Men return! radiomisfits.com/mm434/

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Minutia Men - Cancer Schmancer

Rick and Dave return with stories about a former president, a map mishap, terrible smells, and a suburban superhero.

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Tomorrow afternoon (Saturday 1:30-3:30) I'll be in Hoffman Estates at Moretti's for the book launch party of Tom Serritella's new book "The 12 Steps." If you're in the neighborhood come on out, say hello, and pick up a copy of his book. It's an inspiring tale.

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Tomorrow night (Friday), meet Eckhartz Press author Robert Conlon...

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: 2 Book Launch Parties, a new book available for pre-order, a new author announcement, 4 chances to meet Eckhartz Press authors, 10 articles/interviews, 3 videos, a free excerpt, 46 photos, and a peek into 38 Eckhartz Press titles rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/08/publ...

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Publishing Portal--August 3, 2026

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

The August issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my interview with Kevin Matthews about the day he met Pope Leo. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/07/medi...

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Media: August 2026 • Kev Meets the Pope : Illinois Entertainer

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: 3 new book announcements, 2 chances to meet Eckhartz Press authors, 2 author birthdays, 2 reviews, 2 free excerpts, 3 videos, 14 articles/interviews, 52 photos, and a peek into 36 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/07/publ...

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Publishing Portal--July 27, 2026

The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan...

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: 3 chances to meet authors, 3 free excerpts, 3 videos, 9 endorsements, 11 articles/interviews, 34 photos, and a peek into 27 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/07/publ...

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Publishing Portal--July 20, 2026

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Love this. William Shatner has a heavy metal band. They are playing at Riot Fest. The backstage rider is legendary. blockclubchicago.org/2026/07/17/c...

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Faygo, Puppies — And Tom Skilling? Check Out William Shatner's Riot Fest Rider

Riot Fest announced this week that the 95-year-old performer will debut his heavy metal band at the fest on Sunday, Sept. 20.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

A Q&A with our latest author Tom Serritella eckhartzpress.com/qa-with-12-s...

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Q&A with "12 Steps" author Tom Serritella

A Q&A with new author Tom Serritella about his book "12 Steps and Tales of Fellowship"

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: 25 summer opportunities to meet 13 authors including 3 book launches and 3 big festivals, a major award announcement, 10 articles/interviews, 5 videos, 3 free excerpts, 55 photos, and a peek into 44 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/07/publ...

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Publishing Portal--July 13, 2026

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Edgewater Historical Society last night to see Jim Elsener (Sirens in the Loop) and Mark Wukas (The Kiss of Night). It was standing room only. Great crowd.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out to the Glen Ellyn Library last night to hear Jeff Reiter’s talk about birds and birding. A full house. An informative chat. And a chance to pick up a copy of Jeff’s excellent book. eckhartzpress.com/shop/words-o...

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: 17 upcoming appearances, 9 articles/interviews, 7 celebrity endorsements, 3 author birthdays, 3 free excerpts, 44 photos, and a peek into 41 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/07/publ...

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Publishing Portal--July 6, 2026

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

So, we've decided to take off the rest of the summer from the podcast. We hope to return in the fall. Thanks for listening, and for putting us in the top 1% of all podcasts. We really appreciate your support. Enjoy our last episode for a while. radiomisfits.com/mm433/

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Minutia Men - Intentional Caning

Rick and Dave cover bizarre stories, caning contests, and honor Richard Cantu.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The July issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and features my interview with the latest Radio Hall of Famer, Fred Winston. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/06/medi...

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Media: July 2026 • Fred Winston – Hall of Famer : Illinois Entertainer

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: A new book to pre-order, a bus tour, a book club, 2 author birthdays, 3 free excerpts, 6 upcoming appearances, 10 interviews/articles, 41 photos, and a peek into 35 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/publ...

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Hope you've been following the podcast during the World Cup. This is the third World Cup we've covered. It might be the best one yet. radiomisfits.com/fk283/

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Free Kicks - World Cup Report

Adam and Rick break down World Cup action and preview the knockout rounds.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Great conversation with Kevin Matthews about the day he met the Pope. radiomisfits.com/mmci209/

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Celebrity Interview - Radio Legend Kevin Matthews

Kevin Matthews talks radio, Broken Mary, and meeting Pope Leo.

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The title of this week's podcast quotes a recent review of a David Lee Roth concert. radiomisfits.com/mm432/

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Minutia Men - Looks like Don Knotts, sounds like Aunt Bea

Rick and Dave cover Pope Leo, David Lee Roth, and pop culture oddities.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

The title of this week's podcast quotes a recent review of a David Lee Roth concert. radiomisfits.com/mm432/

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Minutia Men - Looks like Don Knotts, sounds like Aunt Bea

Rick and Dave cover Pope Leo, David Lee Roth, and pop culture oddities.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: A film debut, a new novel to pre-order, a tribute to Tom Dreesen, chances to meet 10 different authors, 2 author birthdays, 8 articles/interviews, 5 celebrity endorsements, 2 free excerpts, & a peek into 35 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/publ...

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Publishing Portal--June 22, 2026

The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan...

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: Two upcoming books, 3 author birthdays, 3 free book excerpts, 4 upcoming appearances, 5 celebrity endorsements, 6 articles/interviews, 44 photos, a heartfelt goodbye, and a peek into 31 Eckhartz Press titles. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/publ...

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Publishing Portal--June 15, 2026

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Radio Misfits Podcast Network @radiomisfits.com · 15/06/2026

Minutia Men finds the humor in life’s strangest headlines and forgotten stories. Chicago's own Rick Kaempfer and Dave Stern share smart, funny, and oddly true tales every week. Apple: apple.co/4eUqP3O Spotify: bit.ly/48iCuYF

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

This week's interview has been posted. We talk to the latest inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame, the great Fred Winston. radiomisfits.com/mmci208/

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Celebrity Interview - Radio Legend Fred Winston

Radio legend Fred Winston reflects on his Hall of Fame career.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A tribute to my departed friend, Richard Cantu. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/rip-...

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RIP Richard Cantu

Got some incredibly sad news yesterday. My old friend Richard Cantu passed away in Milwaukee. Cause of death hasn't been identified yet, but...

Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A tribute to my departed friend, Richard Cantu. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/rip-...

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RIP Richard Cantu

Got some incredibly sad news yesterday. My old friend Richard Cantu passed away in Milwaukee. Cause of death hasn't been identified yet, but...

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

This week at Eckhartz Press: Two new book teases, a Johnny B update, 2 free excerpts, 2 videos, 3 celebrity endorsements, 4 author birthdays, 4 reviews, 6 interviews/articles, 13 upcoming appearances, 46 photos, and a peek into 40 Eckhartz Press books. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2026/06/publ...

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Publishing Portal--June 8, 2026

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Our latest episode features jokes about counseling in the 70s, heaven and cheese. Some good natured fun. radiomisfits.com/mm431/

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Minutia Men - Polly's Got A Hobby

Rick and Dave discuss Germany, chili dogs, Mr. Rogers, and parrots.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

This week's episode is a World Cup preview. Heading out to Soldier Field today to see another, USA vs. Germany. Can't wait. radiomisfits.com/fk281/

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Free Kicks - World Cup Preview

Adam and Rick recap the Champions League final and preview the World Cup.

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Rick Kaempfer @rickkaempfer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The June issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my interview with John Landecker about an event that took place 50 years ago this month. illinoisentertainer.com/2026/05/medi...

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Media: June 2026 • When Landecker Met Travolta : Illinois Entertainer