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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 memorable.

Location:

United States

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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 memorable.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Celebrity Interview – Journalist / Author, Mark Wukas

4/23/2025
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]

Duration:00:29:31

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Celebrity Interview – Little House On The Prairie’s Alison Arngrim

4/16/2025
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]

Duration:00:34:59

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Celebrity Interview – Singer/Songwriter/Musician Bruce Sudano

4/9/2025
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]

Duration:00:26:04

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Celebrity Interview – Trump Impersonator, JL Cauvin

3/20/2025
Nobody does Trump better. JL Cauvin shows off his chops in this interview with Rick and Dave, including several improvised Trump bits. [Ep172]

Duration:00:35:18

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Celebrity Interview – Actor/Comedian Billy Gardell

3/13/2025
"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]

Duration:00:23:02

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Celebrity Interview – Movie Expert Eric Litt

2/26/2025
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]

Duration:00:35:38

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Celebrity Interview – Flip Side Records Co-Owner Larry Rosenbaum

2/6/2025
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]

Duration:00:21:45

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Celebrity Interview – Steve Wilkos

1/15/2025
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]

Duration:00:15:23

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Celebrity Interview – Hockey Hall of Famer, Jeremy Roenick

1/8/2025
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]

Duration:00:36:36

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Celebrity Interview – Actor/Writer John Posey

12/11/2024
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]

Duration:00:30:52

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Celebrity Interview – Movie Expert, Eric Litt

11/13/2024
Movie expert and author Eric Litt discusses his new book about underappreciated movies, Worth A Second Look. [Ep165]

Duration:00:26:52

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Celebrity Interview – Alton Brown

11/6/2024
Beard Award winner and Food Network star Alton Brown talks about his career and his upcoming new book and tour. [Ep164]

Duration:00:17:19

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Celebrity Interview – Historian/Author H.W. Brands

9/25/2024
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]

Duration:00:36:44

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Celebrity Interview – The Beatles at the Cavern Club

9/18/2024
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]

Duration:00:16:09

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Celebrity Interview – Guitarist, Michael McInerney

9/11/2024
The main songwriter and guitarist from The Vaughn Building, Michael McInerney, joins Rick and Dave to talk rock and roll. [Ep161]

Duration:00:21:42

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Celebrity Interview – Wilderness Survival Expert, Creek Stewart

9/4/2024
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]

Duration:00:20:38

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Celebrity Interview – Drummer Chris Slade

8/28/2024
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]

Duration:00:29:45

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Celebrity Interview – Jet Jurgensmeyer

8/21/2024
The teen heart-throb actor/musician joins Rick and Dave for a fun chat about his acting and songwriting career. [Ep158]

Duration:00:21:48

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Celebrity Interview – Anthony Scaramucci

7/31/2024
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]

Duration:00:25:54

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Celebrity Interview – Vocal Coach Lindsay Cummings

7/24/2024
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]

Duration:00:15:37