Dirty Dancing

We had the time of our lives with the songwriters of the big hit songs from the film Dirty Dancing, Franke Previte, John Denicola, and Stacy Widelitz. https://t.co/T166uPhxHJ

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 23, 2021

That's Zamora

Happy b-day to Oscar Zamora. Cubs closer in '74, but in 1975, Zamora was hit hard. The Cuban reliever gave up 17 homers in only 71 innings. Bleacher Bum parody song: When the pitch is so fat, that the ball hits the bat, That's Zamora. #everyCubever pic.twitter.com/TUreDy4S5p

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 23, 2021

The Game of Life

The pink and blue pegs in his car at Millionaire Acres are currently adding up the white $100,000 bills and splitting them. https://t.co/Y7mhNh8HsS

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 21, 2021

Johnny B

 From Robert Feder's column this morning...

Chicago radio legend Jonathon Brandmeier has been tapped to emcee the 2021 Radio Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the Museum of Broadcast Communications announced Tuesday.

Brandmeier, who was inducted in the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018, will host this year’s event October 28 at Wintrust Grand Banking Hall, 231 South LaSalle Street, in Chicago. 

Minutia Men Celebrity Interview

#MinutiaMenCelebrityInterview EP82: Rick and Dave chat with Actress/Producer @mariabreese https://t.co/1laWmTsu6X

— Radio Misfits Podcast Network (@RadiosMisfits) September 17, 2021

Minutia Men

Come for the pumpkin spice twist, stay for the masked hero helping balding men. @minutiamen https://t.co/tse7FWHx1n

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 20, 2021

Paul Banks and Ryan Trembath

Free Kicks

Brand new episode. A discussion of the Champions League and a preview of this weekend's Premier League matches. https://t.co/5Dm4gMGDKk

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 17, 2021

Wildfire Schulte

Born OTD in 1882, Wildfire Schulte. Eccentric (he searched the streets for hairpins because they were lucky), clutch (.321 in 91 WS at bats), and memorable (Ty Cobb called him "one of the all-time greats"). WS in 1906-07-08-10. MVP in 1911. Stole home 22 times. #everyCubever pic.twitter.com/Ebiq8mRXDr

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 17, 2021

Live Music

 Over the past few years one of the things I've missed the most is live music. I was watching a great Bruce Springsteen concert film last night (from 2001) and I think I figured out why I miss it so much. Music is such a personal thing, and its so hard to put into words how and why it affects you. But in a concert setting you have the opportunity to not only express your love of that music, but you can do it directly to the artists that created it. You are telling them that the time and effort they put into what they created was worth it. That it was a great gift. When you sing along to their words, you are saying thank you, and you see it in their eyes that this makes them happy. You are happy that you can finally, if even in a very small way, pay them back for what they have given you. In a cynical world, its a big loss when this experience disappears, even for a small amount of time.

Trinidad responds

Pfew. https://t.co/Qry4pqAQvy

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 15, 2021

RIP Norm

BREAKING: Norm MacDonald has died "after a long and private battle with cancer"

The influential comedian and former 'SNL' Weekend Update anchor was 61 https://t.co/wSbwGQ8Syp

— Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) September 14, 2021

Meanwhile in New York

❤️

(📸: @MLBONFOX) pic.twitter.com/56SmyoD13p

— Cubs Zone ™️ (@CubsZone) September 12, 2021

In Case You Missed It

Kris Bryant in tears while watching his tribute video in his first game back at Wrigley.

(📸: @WatchMarquee) pic.twitter.com/2yUpRGGpeq

— Cubs Zone ™️ (@CubsZone) September 10, 2021

Eckhartz Press at the Printers Row Litfest

Thanks to all the people who stopped by and met our authors Bob Boone, Ken Korber, Margaret Larkin, Vicki Quade, and Roger Badesch. The weather was perfect, the atmosphere was friendly, and it was nice to get out and enjoy it. Looking forward to returning next year.

Minutia Men

Come for the vaccine catharsis, stay for the stories about stupid TV interns. @MinutiaMen https://t.co/05fN4LlioG

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 11, 2021

Free Kicks

Adam and Rick make their predictions for the Premier League season...https://t.co/Rq7NZMJP7l

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 10, 2021

Printers Row Litfest

The details...

What Eckhartz Press authors are appearing at Printers Row Litfest?

On Saturday at 3--
Bob Boone (https://lnkd.in/eVD-amje)
Ken Korber (https://lnkd.in/eg4Ciue8)

On Saturday at 4:30-
Margaret Larkin (https://lnkd.in/enKXDhpn)
Vicki Quade (https://lnkd.in/e5nWCx8g)

On Sunday at 10am--
Roger Badesch (https://lnkd.in/eREkSBCb)

Printers Row Litfest

If you're looking for a fun excursion this weekend, you might want to check out Printer's Row Lit Fest. We have 7 Eckhartz Press authors appearing there, selling and signing their books. Sat/Sun, 10am-6pm, on S. Dearborn Street, from Ida B. Wells to Polk Street in Printers Row. pic.twitter.com/HDJYmjcnxc

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) September 9, 2021

Chicago Radio Ratings

 Thanks to Robert Feder for posting these. Full dayparts are here.

1. WVAZ 102.7-FM R&B, 6.3 (5.8)
2. WBBM 780-AM/WCFS 105.9-FM all news, 5.7 (6.7)
3. WLIT 93.9-FM adult contemporary, 5.4 (5.2)
4. WLS 94.7-FM classic hits, 4.5 (4.1)
5. WDRV 97.1-FM classic rock, 4.3 (5.2)
6. WOJO 105.1-FM Mexican regional, 4.2 (4.4)
7. WBEZ 91.5-FM public radio news talk, 3.9 (3.4)
8. WTMX 101.9-FM hot adult contemporary, 3.8 (3.5)
9. WGN 720-AM news talk, 3.4 (3.1)
10. WRME 87.7-FM soft rock oldies, 3.2 (2.8)
11. (tie) WXRT 93.1-FM adult album alternative, 3.1 (3.3); WKSC 103.5-FM Top 40, 3.1 (2.8)
13. WSCR 670-AM sports talk, 2.9 (2.9)
14. WBMX 104.3-FM classic hip-hop, 2.7 (2.7)
15. (tie) WBBM 96.3-FM Top 40, 2.5 (2.1); WGCI 107.5-FM hip-hop, 2.5 (2.2); WPPN 106.7-FM Spanish adult contemporary, 2.5 (3.0)
18. WUSN 99.5-FM country, 2.4 (2.8)
19. WLEY 107.9-FM Mexican regional, 2.2 (1.7)
20. WKQX 101.1-FM alternative rock, 2.0 (2.1)
21. (tie) WFMT 98.7-FM classical, 1.9 (1.5); WSHE 100.3-FM adult contemporary, 1.9 (2.1)
23. (tie) WCHI 95.5-FM rock, 1.8 (2.4); WMVP 1000-AM sports talk, 1.8 (1.3)
25. WCKL 97.9-FM contemporary Christian music, 1.7 (1.2)
26. WLS 890-AM news talk, 1.4 (1.3)
27. WPWX 92.3-FM hip-hop, 1.3 (1.5)
28. WVIV 93.5-FM Spanish contemporary, 1.0 (1.1)
29. WXLC 102.3-FM hot adult contemporary, 0.9 (0.8)
30. WSRB 106.3-FM R&B, 0.8 (0.7)