Welcome back to another episode of the Rick’s Rambles Podcast, your weekly blend of nostalgia, encouragement, music history, and a little fun.

This week’s Fun Facts segment dives into one of the most iconic animated series of all time, Jonny Quest—a groundbreaking cartoon that remains a favorite and a cornerstone of classic television nostalgia.

In our Mental Health Story of the Week, I share how I personally cope during January and February, the two longest and most challenging months of the year for me. If winter weighs heavy on you, this honest reflection offers encouragement, perspective, and practical hope.

We return to the Story Behind the Song segment with a rare trip into the 1980s, spotlighting the unforgettable hit Come On Eileen, exploring why it still resonates decades later.

As always, we wrap things up with our Fun and Quirky Holidays of the Week, because a little joy and curiosity go a long way.

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It's a very special interview edition of the Rick's Rambles Podcast! I sat down with the Eastside Pawject, a group here who offers pet food pantries, assists with low cost spay and neuter, microchipping and more! IT's a fantastic group of folks doing great work. I hope you'll take a few minutes and listen!

If you're interested, you can find them online at www.eastsidepawject.com and also on Instagram and Facebook.

🎙️ Welcome to the first episode of 2026 on the Rick’s Rambles Podcast!

We’re ringing in the new year with a fun, uplifting, and slightly quirky episode that captures everything listeners love about Rick’s Rambles. We kick things off with fascinating fun facts about the classic game of pinball—a lifelong passion of mine, and yes, I’ll even admit I was a bit of a pinball wizard back in the day.

From there, we shift gears into our mental health story of the day, focusing on something we all experience sooner or later: having a bad day. It’s a gentle, encouraging reminder that tough days don’t define us—and that perspective, grace, and kindness matter.

This episode also features a special community segment, where listeners and friends share the good things that happened to them in 2025. It’s heartfelt, hopeful, and a beautiful snapshot of resilience and gratitude as we step into a new year together.

And of course, we wrap things up with our signature fun and quirky holidays of the week, because life should always leave room for a little joy and curiosity.

✨ If you enjoy nostalgia, mental health encouragement, fun facts, and positive storytelling, this episode is a perfect way to start 2026. Subscribe, share, and join us for another thoughtful ramble.

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