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Riffs N Rants

The official podcast of Big Boom Radio - Featuring Johnny Teflon & The Eurochick! Meaningful discussions and comedy about news, politics, music and movies. Both barrels from both sides, and a lot of good music too.

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All Episodes

79:42

Episode 151 - Remember The Titan

Riffs N Rants ·

2023/06/25

Johnny and Michael remember the doomed Titan and analyze the who, what, when , where, and of course- why? Extreme tourism has entered the chatroom. PLUS- our Top 3 Nautical Adventure Movies of all time and a look at some major changes to the podcast moving forward.

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62:33

Episode 150 - The Head, The Tail, The Whole Damn Thing

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2023/06/19

Johnny and Michael stare into the abyss at a burgeoning crime story almost too heinous to believe. PLUS- we jump the gun and dive head first into a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the movie JAWS. With musical selections by Jane's Addiction, David Lee Roth, and Led Zeppelin- presented for historical and critical context.

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60:57

Episode 149 - Hell Hath No Furry

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2023/06/05

Lions and Tigers and Bears got nothin' on adults dressing up as fluffy critters with animated libidos! Johnny and Michael dive into the convoluted concept of Furries and why they're on Florida's endangered species list. PLUS...Hello Fresh monkeys around with unfair simian labor practices! With musical selections by The New York Dolls, The Kinks, and Amy Winehouse. (for critical and historical review)

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44:24

Episode 148 - Woke-E-Locks and the 3 UnBearable...

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2023/05/22

It's the return of the Riffs N Rants Players, with new cast-member Suzie Q! From the same maniacs who brought you Rumpelstiltskin and The Gift of the Magi. A modern twist on a classic tale of the Haves, Have Nots, and Gonna Gets. PLUS....a timely visit from Professor Snuff and his enchanting daughter Sigmunda! With musical selections by the Beatles, Urge Overkill, and Edwin Collins (presented for historical and critical purposes)

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57:57

Episode 147 - The Following Is A Public Lip Service...

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2023/05/07

Do this, don't do that, and never mind why. Michael and Johnny express their disappointment with those crafty play-on-words devices known as public service slogans. PLUS let's talk about all those mother's out there...for Mothers Day!!! With musical selections by Queen, 3 Dog Night, and Fountains Of Wayne.

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62:45

Episode 146 - Wham Bam Thank You Glam!

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2023/04/30

Michael and Johnny delve into the study of the Anti-Hero: origins, examples, and their enduring popularity. Sometimes, the good guys wear black. PLUS- the boys focus on a oft-overlooked niche of Rock N Roll- the Glam years! With musical selections by T Rex, The Sweet, and David Bowie.

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62:15

Episode 145 - To 4 Day Or NOT To 4 Day, That Is The...

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2023/04/23

Working hard vs hardly working- the age-old debate is back in the news as proponents of the shorter work week wake up from their siestas to preach the virtues of work-life balance. PLUS Johnny and Michael share their Top 3 Worst Bosses EVER. With musical selections by Huey Lewis and the News, The Rolling Stones, and The Clash.

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58:45

Episode 144 - Nature vs Nurture vs Nike

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2023/04/09

Transgenderism is corporate America's latest market niche. Anheuser-Busch and Nike pour themselves a tall cool glass of divisiveness, but with a significant difference. PLUS we acknowledge the toughest women of all time and use the term "broad" with affection. With musical selections by INXS, The Runaways, and Hole.

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54:24

Episode 143 - The Devil On The Deep Blue Sea

Riffs N Rants ·

2023/03/26

Johnny Teflon's yelling at clouds and he's got a bone to pick with the Cruise Industry. PLUS- multiple nations have their sites set on the moon- but what time is it up there and what are the Top 10 things we can expect to see up there once man starts leaving his dirty socks around. With musical selections by Johnny Rivers, The Beach Boys, and the Bloodshots.

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66:35

Episode 142 - Groovy

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2023/03/12

This time around we're ALL about the 1970's! Johnny and Michael discuss the odd geopolitical and social parallels between now and the 197os. PLUS- Let's dive headfirst into the phenomenon of the 70's known as the variety show- especially those set to music! With musical selections by Ram Jam, Vanity Fair, Jay Ferguson, and Blues Image.

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61:24

Episode 141 - Deus Ex Machina

Riffs N Rants ·

2023/03/05

It's a whole lotta Michael Sean Lee as he helms this episode of technological mayhem. A.I. takes center stage as the current science-spawned boogieman. PLUS - it's youth gone mild as the Luddites just say NO to social media. With musical selections by Styx, The Dandy Warhols, and Nine Inch Nails.

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60:21

Episode 140 - Pardon Me Boy, Is That The Vinyl...

Riffs N Rants ·

2023/02/26

Don't let the glib title fool you- the boys go after Norfolk Southern and the total shitshow that is the derailment in East Palestine OH. PLUS- CNN sours on Don Lemon and his views on women cognitive tests for the elderly in power. With musical selections by John Mellencamp, R.E.M., and Nathaniel Rateliff.

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58:38

Episode 139 - Harry Potter and the Terrible TERFs

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2023/02/12

Johnny reviews the 3 most promising new DC projects in the works. PLUS what's worse than discriminating against real people? Discriminating against FICTIONAL people. Cue up Harry Potter and the Terrible TERFs as we launch a counterattack on those who would besmirch J.K. Rowling. With musical selections by Donovan, Aerosmith, and the New York Dolls.

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67:29

Episode 138 - Elephants, Donkeys, and Morons

Riffs N Rants ·

2023/02/05

This episode leads off with a very special editorial from Johnny Teflon. Then we dive into Americas recent obsession with sending absolute clowns to represent us in ALL levels of government. PLUS- it's time for another Halftime extravaganza! The boys discuss their favorite halftime show, who they'd like to see someday, and what they'd do with the ultimate gift from the NFL. Featuring musical selections by Alice Cooper, Peter Gabriel, and U2.

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67:10

Episode 137 - Burnt Up On Re-Entry

Riffs N Rants ·

2023/01/22

It's time to play "Where Are They Now?" as we catch up with some of our former subjects after their 15 minutes of fame have passed. ALSO- there's always been a certain camaraderie amongst astronauts and cosmonauts but as the space race heats up, will all that get blown out the airlock? With musical selections by Sweet, Queen, Muse, and David Crosby.

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63:40

Episode 136 - How To Get Into Heaven, Tonight at 11.

Riffs N Rants ·

2023/01/15

Johnny and Michael rail against the infusion of religion into Fox News. They're not kidding anyone. PLUS- Nothing to fear except , well -everything. Our Top 3 irrational fears. With musical selections by Genesis, Johnny Cash, Blue Oyster Cult, and Jeff Beck.

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67:17

Episode 135 - Are You Not Entertained?

Riffs N Rants ·

2023/01/10

Johnny and Michael refuse to play ball by the rules of the goodwill police. We examine the inherent violence in our favorite sports and the hypocrisy of outrage when things go south. PLUS....Woke on the way out? A new survey by the NY Times seems to suggest it. Lots of coarse language in this one. With musical selections by Snap!, RUSH, The English Beat, and Depeche Mode.

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61:08

Episode 134 - Screw You '22!

Riffs N Rants ·

2022/12/20

Johnny and Michael resolve to bestow knowledge and advice to those who don't deserve it AND we celebrate years end with our respective Bugaboos. With musical selectioms by JD McPherson, The Who, Days Of The New, and a bonus track featuring Monte Python.

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57:52

Episode 133 - I'll Be Prone For Christmas

Riffs N Rants ·

2022/12/11

In our annual Christmas episode, the Riffs N Rants Players present "The Gift of the Magi", a timeless classic re-imagined for our purposes! PLUS our Top 3 Non-Traditional Christmas Movies! With musical selections by Billy Squier, The Royal Guardsmen, Adam Sandler, and The Kinks.

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63:59

Episode 132 - Finding Succor In Soccer

Riffs N Rants ·

2022/12/04

The world is watching the World Cup!!! Well, except for our hosts who are too consumed by the underlying scandals, sycophants, and slavery going on in full swing in order to bring this bloated spectacle to life. Wait...SLAVERY? PLUS we look at obscure sports from around the world we'd like to see here in the good 'ol USA. With musical selections by the James Gang, Stealer's Wheel, Beck, and Dean Martin.

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