Small Town Scuttlebutt

Just when you thought customer service couldn’t spiral further into the abyss, here strolls in Gen Z with zero f*cks to give. No “hello,” no “how can I help you,” just a little turd staring at you, daring you to initiate the order. Your move—order or silence? Also, Evan is an allergy-sufferer with vim and vigor, Liz tries to coach up her teenage son in the kitchen - on how to move things in the fridge to find what you're looking for, and Rick blasts off about the app he had to download onto his phone to operate the remote vacuum in his saltwater swimming pool - poor guy. Maybe he should start a Gofundme campaign.

One mom finally snaps and calls out her kid’s school for treating parents like unpaid interns — all in the name of mental health. Hear what kind of reaction she's getting! Also, Rick praises one of his daughter's teachers, Evan defends wearing crocs and free t-shirts, and Liz reflects on a recent parenting decision.

Every week for five years we have delivered a marginally funny show so let's celebrate. Not so much for us, but for you the listener who's tolerated us this long. Rick, Liz, and Evan share their observations of the week, read listener emails, and pay tribute to their sponsors, APC Pest Control, Perez Martial Arts, Royal Pizza, and Winslow Design. Then, Boston-Based Headliner, Kathe Farris sits down for an interview.

We get it. You have a dance recital, a graduation, a baseball game, and need to find time for groceries. You're the one who decided to provide enriching lives for your children, not us! Nonetheless, we commiserate with you. But first, Rick shares the biggest laugh you'll get from the internet and a rant on "Mom Hockey".

Mrs. Hemmingsworth isn't taking her top off at the July 4th cookout but she is ranting like a lunatic at a referee on a soccer field because her kid is not playing enough. We brag about being the "independent, latch-key kids, who didn't care!" What happened? Also, TV commercial characters, shoulder-slung fanny packs, and child neglect!

It's like "The Man Show" but they identify as a Dudes. America's Favorite Seaman, Lt. Tom Struble, U.S. Navy (E198) sits in for Liz and calls out "Things that piss me off!" But first, Rick and Evan hype the live show coming to The Zullo Art Gallery, Friday, June 6 at 8 p.m. They close with Tom remembering two fallen friends ahead of Memorial Day, STS1(SS) Eric Skinner and 1LT Laura Walker.

Rick was invited on the Goblin & Ogre podcast after his inaugural set at The Great Canadian Comedy Festival. Drop into the conversation as Canadian and American comics compare notes on their respective comedy scenes, the comedy festival, theories behind dad jokes, and why comics are mean to each other online. Rick bookends the episode with in-studio commentary for a recognizable, on-brand, product you have come to expect!Special Thanks to @goblinogre for graciously sharing their video and audio with us to embed into our episode. Please check them out and follow them if you like!Sponsored by:APC Pest Control, apcpest.comPerez Martial Arts, perezmartialarts.comRoyal Pizza, Royalpizzamedfield.comWinslow Design, winslowdesign.net

Remember getting the Yellow Pages to call the grocery store and asking, "Do you have Chef Boyardee in a can?" And then hilarity ensued when you then told them, "You better let him out before he suffocates!" Those were some good times in the 80s. Well, a guy just pulled off perhaps the biggest "OH NO YOU DIDN'T!" prank call ever that left a quarterback "yelling into his receiver."But first! It seems like everyone has a Costa Rica story. Liz's sends her son there and comes home bored, Even was absolutely certain his buddies were planing his batcherlor party there but they just went on a trip with out him, and Rick smears termite larvae over his body in the jungle for a very smart reason. Pura Vida!Enjoy the show, give us a 5-star rating, and then go spend a ton of money with our advertisers!APC Pest and Termite ControlPerez Martial ArtsRoyal PizzaWinslow Design

Rick does a one-on-one with his neighbor, friend, and mentor Kathe Farris. They have no particular agenda; Rick tries to find themes like following your passion, pursuing dreams, and learning lessons from failure but Kathe wasn't interested in being put on a pedestal. Instead she wanted to talk about true crime, Mother's Day plans, and people who complain on their town's Facebook group.

Imagine telling the middle school your 11-year old will NOT be taking a survey about their sexual behavior and they give you that guarantee only to make the kid take it anyway. What are you going to do now? Rick, Liz, and Evan are all over this one! But first, Rick waxes poetic about the glory of Augusta National's no cellphone policy and Evan tells all about serving as a star witness in a high-profile murder case now that the verdict is in!This week's amazing sponsor is APC Pest Control. Sign up now and receive 10% off your next service. Call them at 1-800-400-ANTS (2687) or visit APCpest.com. "They've been knockin 'em dead since 1981"