Rick’s Rambles

Rick’s Rambles

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Rick’s Rambles episodes

  • Johnny Carson fun facts, discontinued fast food items, the gift of books, and good news from friends
    This week, I look at one of the most beloved talk show hosts of all time, Johnny Carson.  You can't mention Classic TV without thinking of him!
    My friends shared with me what good news they had from this week, and I'm sharing it with you!!
    Books.  We forget how important they are to young minds.  Today's good news story is about The Book Boy!
    Fast food items.  If you're a foodie, or even if you're not, you might really enjoy this segment!
    As always, please share on your social media, and if you'd care to, you can buy me a cup of coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/rickgarrett 
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    15 min
  • Putt Putt fun facts, a 100 year old weightlifter, taking care of our health.
    Mini Golf, Putt Putt, whatever you want to call it, it sure is fun!  In this week's Fun Facts, we look at the fascinating world of miniature golf!
    As we age, it's important that we try new things.  We here about a 100 year old weightlifter in this week's fun facts.
    Taking care of our physical health is so important, especially as we age.  We look at some quick, simple, life tips to improve our health this week,
    As always, thank you for listening!  If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a cup of coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/rickgarrett and please take a moment and share it on your social media, let folks know what you're listening to!
    YOU are appreciated!
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    14 min
  • Apple Fun Facts, A Compliment Jar, Tips to brighten someone's day Week of September 13
    Apples!  Who loves them?  One of the iconic fall foods,  In this week's episode, we get 10 fun facts about apples!
    Also, we hear about a lady who had a unique way of inspiring her neighbors---she made compliment jars!
    Want to have a better, more positive Twitter experience?  We talk about that, also.  Need some more good, clean humor in your life?  Well, I've got some dad jokes for you tonight!
    As always, thank you for listening!  If you'd ike to support the podcast, you can buy me a cup of coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/rickgarrett and pleae shrare on your social media!
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    18 min
  • Hot Dog Fun Facts, Art projects for adults, Social Interaction for better health, and more. Week of September 6
    Fall is in the air!  That always makes me want to build a fire and roast some hot dogs!  We look at fun facts about hot dogs this week.
    In addition, we look at how positive social interactions can help stave off the effects of aging.  It's important that we maintain positive interactions with other folks, both in person and online.
    Art!  I'm not necessarily an artistic guy, but I've come up with some projects we all can try!  Art keeps us creative, exercises different areas of our brain, and more!
    If you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a cup of coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/rickgarrett  and please, share on your social media!!
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    16 min
  • Grand Old Opry fun facts, The Dyslexic Explorer, Best Country Songs of all time
    This week, we take a look at the Grand Old Opry!  In addition, we look at YOUR picks for the best country music song of all time.  
    Dyslexia is something I have a lot of personal experience with.  We look at the amazing story of a dyslexic explorer who has done amazing work for National Geographic and more.
    As always, if you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a cup of coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/rickgarrett and also please share it on your social media platform of choice!
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    15 min
  • Tarzan fun facts, The link between physical activity and depression, ideas for play, and more!
    Tarzan!  How many of us grew up with this character!  This week we'll look at fun facts about Tarzan, The Ape Man!
    Depression.  It hits many of us at some point in our lives, myself included.  In this episode, we'll take a look at how physical activity helps depression.
    Remember playground games as kids?  We'll take a look at some of those, too, as well has Geocaching and PokemonGo!  And, as always, we'll take a look at this week's holidays.  I appreciate you tuning in so much!
    If you'd like to support the podcast, please share it on your social media, and if you wish you can buy me a coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/rickgarrett  
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    14 min
  • Carousel Fun Facts, A Random Act of Kindness, Tips to Have a Better Day, and more! Week of August 16
    Have you ever wondered about the history of Merry Go Rounds?  Well, you can learn 10 fun facts about them right here!
    Random Acts of Kindness.  Sometimes, they can change someone's day.  Sometimes, they can change someone's entire life.  Today, we hear a great story about how the random gift of a doll changed a little girls life, and inspired her to be a doctor.
    Are you maybe having one of those days? Well, today, I give you some tips on how to have a better day RIGHT NOW!
    As always, please share on your social media, and if you're so moved, you can support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/rickgarrett
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    13 min
  • Positive Social Media, A life changing surprise from Instagram, and more. Week of August 9 2021

    Instagram.  It's a fun way to pass some spare time, and a fun way to share glimpses of our lives.  But, sometimes, it can be used to do great good!  Today, we look at a gentleman's life who was changed from a simple instagram post.


    Social Media.  It's challenging, isn't it?  I know it is for me.  I struggle some days trying to remain positive.  Then I found these tips to have a more positive social media experience, and I'm sharing them with you toda


     As always, if you'd like to support the podcast, you can buy me a coffee at http://www.buymeacoffee.com/rickgarrett

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    15 min
  • TV Sidekicks, A Therapy Cat, This week's holidays! Week of August 2, 2021
    In this week's podcast, we take a look at Truffles, a very special cat, best TV sidekicks, and much more!  Thank you so much for listening!  If you wish to support the podcast, please rate it on your listening platform of choice, or share it on your social media, or if you'd like, you can buy me a cup of coffee at www.buymeacoffee.com/rickgarrett
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    17 min

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Start your week with Rick’s Rambles, a short, fast-paced weekly podcast filled with fun facts, uplifting encouragement, music stories, and quirky holidays. Every Monday, Rick brings together…