Rick Kaempfer
@rickkaempfer.bsky.social
Publisher, author, writer, podcaster, media critic, Cubs fan, embarrassing Dad.
Sorry to hear this news. I knew Jim from his days working in Chicago television. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/b...
Jim Avila, Former ABC News Correspondent, Dies at 70
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November 14, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Sorry to hear this news. I knew Jim from his days working in Chicago television. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/b...
Finally made it out to the Museum of Broadcast Communications to see the exhibit I curated about the Loop. They did a great job! It looks really cool.
November 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Finally made it out to the Museum of Broadcast Communications to see the exhibit I curated about the Loop. They did a great job! It looks really cool.
This week we talked to author/film critic/podcaster Nick Digilio. radiomisfits.com/mmci188/
Celebrity Interview - Nick Digilio
Podcaster and film critic Nick Digilio joins Rick and Dave to talk about his new book, 40 Years, 40 Films
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November 12, 2025 at 3:45 PM
This week we talked to author/film critic/podcaster Nick Digilio. radiomisfits.com/mmci188/
Congrats to Mully & Haugh. barrettmedia.com/2025/11/07/6...
670 The Score ‘Mully & Haugh’ Win Best Morning Show at Illinois Association of Broadcasters Gala
670 The Score's Mully & Haugh were awarded the best morning show award by the Illinois Association of Broadcasters Thursday evening.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Congrats to Mully & Haugh. barrettmedia.com/2025/11/07/6...
This week at Eckhartz Press: Nine upcoming author appearances, author interviews, promotional videos, a free book excerpt and a peek into 22 Eckhartz Press titles featuring people like Greg Lake, Hugh Hefner, Jack Sikma, Jane Byrne, Joe Mantegna & Stan Lee. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2025/11/publ...
Publishing Portal--November 10, 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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November 10, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This week at Eckhartz Press: Nine upcoming author appearances, author interviews, promotional videos, a free book excerpt and a peek into 22 Eckhartz Press titles featuring people like Greg Lake, Hugh Hefner, Jack Sikma, Jane Byrne, Joe Mantegna & Stan Lee. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2025/11/publ...
A little something for everyone in this episode. Two calls to Chinese restaurants, Dave’s famous slip up on the radio, belly fat and its connection to baldness, cocoa tacos, a story about Kiss, a movie review by a three year old, and the man responsible for the Louvre mishap. radiomisfits.com/mm410/
Minutia Men - Jenkins At The Louvre
Rick and Dave share hilarious minutiae about Chinese restaurant calls, Kiss, cocoa tacos, and the infamous Louvre incident. [Ep410]
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November 9, 2025 at 3:48 PM
A little something for everyone in this episode. Two calls to Chinese restaurants, Dave’s famous slip up on the radio, belly fat and its connection to baldness, cocoa tacos, a story about Kiss, a movie review by a three year old, and the man responsible for the Louvre mishap. radiomisfits.com/mm410/
New episode of Free Kicks includes two reports from across the pond. One from my England trip, and one from Adam's trip to Germany. radiomisfits.com/fk261/
Free Kicks - Reports From Across The Pond
Rick reports from England, Adam checks in from Germany, and the guys talk Premier and Champions League action.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
New episode of Free Kicks includes two reports from across the pond. One from my England trip, and one from Adam's trip to Germany. radiomisfits.com/fk261/
Chicago Radio Ratings. radioinsight.com/ratings/chic...
Chicago - RadioInsight
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November 6, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Chicago Radio Ratings. radioinsight.com/ratings/chic...
Reposted by Rick Kaempfer
This Saturday the latest class will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The 2025 class includes Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Chubby Checker, Salt-N-Pepa, The White Stripes, Bad Company, Soundgarden, Outkast, and Warren Zevon. That covers a pretty wide spectrum, doesn't it?
November 4, 2025 at 8:33 PM
This Saturday the latest class will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The 2025 class includes Joe Cocker, Cyndi Lauper, Chubby Checker, Salt-N-Pepa, The White Stripes, Bad Company, Soundgarden, Outkast, and Warren Zevon. That covers a pretty wide spectrum, doesn't it?
It's that time of year again. For the 25th year in a row, WLIT is going all-Christmas music beginning at 3pm today.
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
It's that time of year again. For the 25th year in a row, WLIT is going all-Christmas music beginning at 3pm today.
Cade Horton is a finalist for Rookie of the Year.
November 4, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Cade Horton is a finalist for Rookie of the Year.
It's Good Morning America's 50th anniversary. Sad to say I remember the first broadcast. Clearly no longer a youngster. abc7chicago.com/post/good-mo...
'Good Morning America' celebrates its 50th anniversary
"Good Morning America" first aired on Nov. 3, 1975.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:37 PM
It's Good Morning America's 50th anniversary. Sad to say I remember the first broadcast. Clearly no longer a youngster. abc7chicago.com/post/good-mo...
This week at Eckhartz Press: A new book release, a new Hall of Famer, a new movie, 6 upcoming appearances, and a peek into 22 Eckhartz Press titles featuring people like Albert Brooks, Bill Walton, Brian DePalma, Devin Hester, Suzanne Vega, and Tony Accardo. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2025/11/publ...
Publishing Portal--November 3, 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
November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This week at Eckhartz Press: A new book release, a new Hall of Famer, a new movie, 6 upcoming appearances, and a peek into 22 Eckhartz Press titles featuring people like Albert Brooks, Bill Walton, Brian DePalma, Devin Hester, Suzanne Vega, and Tony Accardo. rickkaempfer.blogspot.com/2025/11/publ...
Three Cubs win Gold Gloves.
November 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Three Cubs win Gold Gloves.
The film being made of one of our books, Mob Adjacent, now has it's own website. mobadjacentfilm.com
November 2, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The film being made of one of our books, Mob Adjacent, now has it's own website. mobadjacentfilm.com
Well done, SNL. youtu.be/rKgRPlkWk6o?...
White House Makeover - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
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November 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Well done, SNL. youtu.be/rKgRPlkWk6o?...
The November issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my interview with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom host Peter Gros. illinoisentertainer.com/2025/10/medi...
Media: November 2025 • Wild Kingdom: Full Circle : Illinois Entertainer
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November 1, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The November issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my interview with Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom host Peter Gros. illinoisentertainer.com/2025/10/medi...
Eddie Volkman returns to mornings. radioinsight.com/headlines/31...
Eddie Volkman Returns To Mornings At WSSR As Connoisseur's Star's In Suburban Chicago Roll Out New Lineups - RadioInsight
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October 31, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Eddie Volkman returns to mornings. radioinsight.com/headlines/31...
The Fred Show has been on the air in Chicago now for 14 years, and they just signed a new deal to extend it to 2030. barrettmedia.com/2025/10/30/1...
103.5 Kiss FM Signs The Fred Show to Long-Term Extension
iHeartMedia Chicago's 103.5 Kiss FM has announced it has agreed to a long-term contract extension to keep The Fred Show in morning drive.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Fred Show has been on the air in Chicago now for 14 years, and they just signed a new deal to extend it to 2030. barrettmedia.com/2025/10/30/1...
Lookee here. Nick Digilio's book is officially available beginning today at Eckhartz Press! If you are a film lover, a Nick fan, or enjoy a good yarn, this book is for you. 40 years in the making. 40 years, 40 films. eckhartzpress.com/shop/40-year...
40 Years, 40 Films
Film critic Nick Digilio reflects on 40 years of moviegoing, movie reviewing, and movie-loving — one film at a time.
eckhartzpress.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Lookee here. Nick Digilio's book is officially available beginning today at Eckhartz Press! If you are a film lover, a Nick fan, or enjoy a good yarn, this book is for you. 40 years in the making. 40 years, 40 films. eckhartzpress.com/shop/40-year...
Come on out tonight! We will be at the book launch party for our latest book, South Side Memories by Gloria Golek, from 5-7pm, at Santa Fe Restaurant and Bar on 426 S. Main Street in downtown Glen Ellyn. Get a book, meet the author, have her sign the book. See you there!
October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Come on out tonight! We will be at the book launch party for our latest book, South Side Memories by Gloria Golek, from 5-7pm, at Santa Fe Restaurant and Bar on 426 S. Main Street in downtown Glen Ellyn. Get a book, meet the author, have her sign the book. See you there!
Interesting profile of SV Date. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/b...
When This Reporter Comes Calling, the White House Insults Go Flying
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October 30, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Interesting profile of SV Date. www.nytimes.com/2025/10/29/b...
Big cuts at CBS. www.cnn.com/2025/10/29/m...
Paramount begins steep layoffs as David Ellison reshapes the media giant | CNN Business
Paramount Skydance is laying off about 10% of its workforce, achieving some of the cost savings that CEO David Ellison promised investors when he took charge of the media company over the summer.
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October 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Big cuts at CBS. www.cnn.com/2025/10/29/m...