Episodes
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Halloween 2026
(season 6 premiere). In this episode I talk about Halloween memories, facts, scary movies and I even have a scary short story called “2:17”. Plus I have a special theme song just for this podcast(in fact an opening and closing theme song!). I hope you enjoy it!
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Tell Lori I Love Her
A tribute to my sister Lori on the second anniversary of her passing. This is the season finale’ of my 5th season.
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The Future Is So Bright I Have To Wear…Smartglasses
Talking about the present and the future and what’s good and bad about it.
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My Sisters(Revisited): Stories From a Baby Brother
A couple of years ago I did a podcast on my sisters. I thought I’d expand on the subject and revisit what it was like to be a baby brother with four older sisters.
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This Is A Test And I Hope I Pass
Going through some trying times. Just sharing my philosophy on how I get through and also some totally random stuff, because it’s my podcast and I’ll be random if I want to.
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Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones, but Words CAN Hurt You.
I really think the saying “sticks and stones can break my bones, but words can never hurt me” is absolutely NOT true. Words can hurt you in many ways and you should think before you speak and post on social media. I give some examples and talk about some personal experiences I’ve had.
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Vincenzo(Do Animals Go To Heaven?)
I recently lost my new kitten Vincenzo. It’s very much a comforting thought to think they go to heaven. I think they do, but there are some that say they don’t. What do you think?
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Talking About Pop Music.
I could talk all day about my favorite music. I totally intended this to be a short episode, but my mouth had other ideas.
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The Candy Man Makes The World Taste Good
I’m looking back at my childhood and all the great candy and snack cakes. Some of these have made a comeback, but some are long gone.
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Entertainment is not Entertaining
Movies, Music and even newscasts are no longer original. There’s a sad sameness to it all. Honestly, it’s just a shell of what it once was. Of course, this is my opinion and I’ll explain in this episode.
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Cousins!
Another in my special “memories” series. This time I’m talking about the memories with my cousins and family reunions and other great stories! I didn’t mention her in the podcast, but it was my cousin Margaret who initially gave me the idea to podcast and I’m forever thankful to her for that bit…
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Memories Light the Corners of my Mind.
As I approach my 60th birthday at the end of this year on December 21, I thought it would be fun to share some memories of my life. In this episode I’m talking about some memories from my early years in the early 1970s definitely what I consider the good old days.
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That Sure Would Look Pretty In Color.
In this episode I’m talking about my early experiences in movie watching. Being raised in the late 1960’s-1975 there weren’t a lot of tv channels. So most of my movie watching experiences came from watching tv on local channels on a small black and white tv. In 1976 came cable tv, which opened me...
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If You Don’t Like The Weather Around Here, Hang Around, It’ll Change Tomorrow
Ah, Southern Illinois weather. In the winter months, you can freeze and sweat in the same day. It’ll be 80 one day and it might snow the next. Sometimes it rains for weeks, then it’s dry for months. Winter around here is the most unpredictable time of the year.
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Happy 2026! Good Bye 2025.
My annual New Year podcast. Reviewing the old year and my hopes for the new year!
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A Birthday, Christmas and a Partridge In a Pear Tree
Special podcast about my birthday and Christmas and all kinds of other stuff.
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Giving Thanks.
Talking about things I’m thankful for.
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Halloween 2025!
Stories, movie recommendations, local hauntings(or not) and a lot more!
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It’s Story Time!
One of my co-workers quickly runs away when I start to tell a story and exclaims “It’s Story Time again!” Anyways, I thought I would just tell some stories about my time away from podcasting and an update on my health. It’s all in fun for the most part. I hope you enjoy it!
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When Brubby Became Leonard
I was inspired by a friends pictures of her 5 year old son going to kindergarten to do a podcast about when I entered kindergarten and how I realized that it wasn’t just a big step for me, but a big, emotional step for my mom watching her youngest child enter into school. It was an interesting…
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35 Years In The Same Place (A Very Special From My Head To Your Ears)
Special edition of my podcast. I’m celebrating 35 years of my job at the little convenience store on the corner of two highways. I started there on July 11, 1990 as a skinny 23 year old. It’s been way more than a job. I’ve made so many friends in all these years.
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Time, Flowing Like A River
Time is fleeting and things move so fast! Kind of a catch up episode and lots of other stuff. This is also my last episode of season 4!
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Reunited and It Feels So…Long Ago
Getting ready for my 40 Year Class Reunion. I’m discussing my feelings on that subject and also discussing what was popular in 1985.
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For Wilma
I lost one of my best friends, my other mother, my work mentor Wilma Ogilvie on March 14, 2025. This is my tribute to her, a true legend of Christopher, Il.
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The State of Things
Sharing the state of my life and my world.
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The World According to “Mighty” Riggs
There used to be a Twitter account that a guy called “Sh*t My Dad Says”, which was made into a TV Series starring William Shatner. My dad was like that. He had his own little way of saying things. Everybody called my dad “Mighty” (a.k.a. Leonard Riggs, Sr) because of his athletic abilities when…
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Confessions of an 80’s Teenager
Reminiscing about my life in the 1980’s. I was 13 at the beginning of the decade and ended it as a 23 year-old. The 80’s were all about music and movies for me. My life wasn’t very interesting, but the entertainment was amazing!
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Muddling Through The Darkness, Looking for the Light Switch.
Thought I’d talk about how I’m doing after the holidays and how I’m coping still with loss. It’s a continuing journey and I hope I can help someone by sharing my thoughts.
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Randomly Random 2 -I’m Talking and I Can’t Shut Up
Talking about a bunch of random subjects. I had a lot of random things to say.
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Happy New Year 2025!
Talking about 2024 and what’s ahead for 2025!
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58
My special podcast on my 58th birthday. Year 57 was quite a year.
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year!
I love December! I was born December 21 and this month seems like a homecoming of sorts to me. I love Christmas, the movies, the music and just all the memories of Christmas past. I’m here to talk A LOT about it!
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November 2024
I’ve got a lot in my mind on this November morning. I’m talking about the election and my family, pets and Thanksgiving.
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Halloween 2024
Special Halloween Podcast featuring listener stories, stories about haunted Southern Illinois and my own personal stories.
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Reimagining My Life
With the deaths of my mother and older sister, I’ve had to adjust to living without two of the most important people of my life. Today I’m discussing what I’m doing and how I’m changing things up.
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My Sisters
I was blessed to have had 4 older sisters. I am the baby of the family and the only boy. I’m sharing a few memories and stories about our life.
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Autumn Leaves(pt 2) And Other Stuff
Talking about fall and other stuff because I can’t ever stay on the subject. Hey, it’s my podcast and I’ll talk about what I want. :) Also, I talked about fall last year..but this is a sequel.
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What’s New Pussycat!
Talking about my favorite subject…my cats.
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Leonard “I Want” Riggs
I loved toys. The Sears “Wish Book” catalog was my bible for what I wanted for Christmas. I had and wanted a LOT of cool toys in my childhood.(my mother nicknamed me “Leonard “I Want” Riggs”) I tried to remember a lot of them that I had or wanted.
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Summertime Blues
Summer boredom gets the best of me. Definitely NOT my favorite season, but often I am inspired when I am bored.
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How Am I?
Just an update on how I am doing after losing my mom and how I cope.
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Life In a Small Town (with Special guest Mike Jackson)
Talking about growing up in the 1970’s and 80’s in a small town!
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Anna M. Riggs. Feb 3, 1932-May 14, 2024
My mother passed away and I wanted to say a few words about her and my time as her caregiver.
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Dad’s Final Days
Anniversaries are so hard. My dad passed away on May 7, 2016 after complications from a broken hip. In this podcast I’m sharing stories of my dad’s last days. Leonard Riggs Sr August 14, 1925-May 7, 2016
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I Love My Mom
Caregiving has its ups and downs, but ultimately I feel very fulfilled and love caring for my mom.
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Total Eclipse of the..Sun
Talking about the total eclipse of April 8, 2024 which brought a lot of visitors to my area(Southern Illinois)
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I’m Back With a Heart!
After a long break, I’m back with my podcast! I’ve got a lot to talk about, so be sure and listen!
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Afternoon Delight
No no that that kind of “afternoon delight”, but I’m talking about afternoon television that I rushed home to see after school and beyond. We had a lot of great local programming in the early days and cable television opened up a world of classic reruns.
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A Whole lot of Nothing
Emptying the contents of my mind this week.
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The Things I Love
Just in time for Valentine’s Day. I’m talking about the things I love. (Movies, tv, food, etc)
About this show
Random thoughts and silliness and maybe seriousness from the head of a middle-aged-ish man from Southern Illinois.
Hosted by
Leonard Riggs, Jr
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