Episode 62: The Loop Files with Rick Kaempfer

In this episode, Vicki Atkinson and Wynne Leon are talking with author, podcaster, publisher, and former radio producer, Rick Kaempfer. Rick has recently published The Loop Files: An Oral History of the Most Outrageous Radio Station Ever. It’s a celebration of a time when radio, rock and roll, and comedy all came together. We talk about how Rick prepared to meet celebrities as a DJ and producer in the pre-Internet era. He tells us about his regimen to subscribe to all the magazines he could and read 7 newspapers a day. Rick, who claims he is fueled by eye rolls, tells us great stories from his book, Father Knows Nothing, that pulled from his weekly column when he was a stay-at-home dad. We recorded this conversation right after opening day for major league baseball which was a great segue to his book, Every Cub Ever. And we talk about his fiction and his work as a publisher supporting authors and encouraging the full publishing lifecycle including promotion. This is a great episode with an incredibly prolific author, supportive publisher, and powerful presence. We know you’ll love it! Links for this episode: Episode 62 show notes The Loop Files: An Oral History of the Most Outrageous Radio Station Ever | Eckhartz Press EveryCubEver--6th Edition (2024) | Eckhartz Press Back in the D.D.R | Eckhartz Press Father Knows Nothing | Eckhartz Press From the hosts: Vicki’s personal blog: Victoria Ponders Wynne’s personal blog: Surprised by Joy Vicki’s recently released book: Surviving Sue Wynne’s book about her beloved father: Finding My Father’s Faith