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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

42:12

Episode 131 - Best Of Vol. 5

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2022/11/25

Volume 5 of our funniest stuff over the last few months- including Rumpelstiltskin, Professor Snuff, and Karens! Enjoy! With musical selections by the George Baker Selection and The Rolling Stones.

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61:52

Episode 130 - The Bat And The Copycat

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2022/11/21

The boys tackle the "true crime" genre and ponder the effects of murder as entertainment, and the inevitable emergence of copycat crimes. PLUS...the death of the voice of Batman sparks a conversation on those who've portrayed the Dark Knight on screens both big and small. With musical selections by Monster Magnet, The Talking Heads, and Prince.

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59:06

Episode 129 - Man, This Shit Is Bleak

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2022/11/06

Is that chill in the air due to Autumn or the "Cold Civil War"? Johnny and Michael rant on the current state of incivility in this country and whether it's likely to end or escalate. PLUS...handing out amnesty to the Covid Power Trust - yes or no? With musical selections by Billy Joel, Morrissey, and Social Distortion.

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61:13

Episode 128 - It Takes A Committee To Raise A Child

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2022/10/30

What used to take a village now takes a committee....Johnny and Michael discuss the ongoing tug-of-war involving raising our children. The local school board has snatched a seat at the dinner table and it wants to talk about your day. PLUS- twice the pride, double the fall as we discuss homespun celebrities who flew too close to the sun. With musical selections by Pat Benatar, The Offspring, The Donnas, and Jerry Lee Lewis.

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61:23

Episode 127 - Something Stupid This Way Comes

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2022/10/25

Johnny and Michael discuss the ongoing "Flash Bang" epidemic of Eco-Terrorism sweeping the globe. A cautionary tale about destroying the achievements of man in order to save his future. PLUS- our take on the Pumpkin Spice Conspiracy! PLUS PLUS our most terrifying movies of all time! Happy Halloween! With musical selections by The Fixx, The Doors, and Robert Gordon.

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58:35

Episode 126 - The Ecology of the American Karen

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2022/10/16

Johnny and Michael deep dive into the psychological phenomenon known as "Karenism". What it is, what it does, and why the hell it's out of control. PLUS our favorite Karens of stage and screen! With musical selections by Elton John, David Bowie, and the B-52's.

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60:31

Episode 125 - Crime and Pummeling

Riffs N Rants ·

2022/10/02

A departure from the norm as Johnny and Michael enlist the aid of some hip hop classics to rail against the juvenile crime wave. PLUS...what's all this fussin 'bout concussions? Examining the weekly snuff film the NFL has become. Featuring musical selections by Ice T, Slick Rick, and Coolio.

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61:21

Episode 124 - The Lost Art of Cartoons & Comics

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2022/09/26

Johnny and Michael lament the long lost Saturday morning entertainment of their youth. PLUS...the lost art of the comic strip and the ramifications the death of print has on a time-tested weekend ritual. With musical selections by The Aquabats, The Ramones, and Sublime.

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57:54

Episode 123 - Celluloid, Cellulite, Sun and Sin

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2022/09/18

Michael defends the honor of California and the dream that is "The West Coast Lifestyle", as Johnny can't see it through all the smoke, smog, and human debris. Mind you don't cut yourself on those shattered dreams! PLUS- the boys fill a time capsule with their Top 3 movies that represent the Golden State. With musical selections by David Lee Roth, The Red Hot Chilli Peppers, and Weezer.

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60:48

Episode 122 - Wizards & Windsors

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2022/09/11

The boys examine the treasure trove of fantasy programming taking place between House of the Dragon and Rings of Power- and why each show succeeds, faulters, or simply brings out the inner nerd in all of us. PLUS our Top 3 Sword & Sorcery movies of all time, and a farewell to the Queen. With musical selections by Aldo Nova, Led Zeppelin, and ABBA.

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55:12

Episode 121 - Tik Tok Y'All Please Stop

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2022/08/28

Michael Sean Lee dislikes social media, and this time sets his sights on Tik Tok- bastion of entertainment snippets, skits, and SPYING? PLUS....Johnny and Michael battle it out on a new segment known as "Know More Lyrics". Featuring musical selections by Rancid, The J. Geils Band, and The Rolling Stones.

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59:57

Episode 120 - Raiders Of The Lost Snark

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2022/08/16

Johnny and Michael wax on the recent raid of Mar-A Logo, featuring instigations, justifications, and ramifications. PLUS....a reminder why Pete Rose isn't in the baseball Hall of Fame- straight from the hustler's mouth. With musical selections by Black Sabbath, The Talking Heads, and Nazareth.

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56:43

Episode 119 -Grousing About Housing

Riffs N Rants ·

2022/07/31

Johnny and Michael discuss the surge in homelessness across the country along with an examination of what we can and SHOULD do about it. PLUS...it's the end of an era as Vince McMahon steps down as the head of the WWE. With musical selections by Sponge, Living Color, and Emerson, Lake, & Palmer.

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61:10

Episode 118 - It's Brittney, Bitch

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2022/07/18

The boys break down the trial of the century, Brittney Griner vs Mother Russia. Well, not really. PLUS- we examine the slew of winners this year for the Presidential Medal of Freedom....the latest formerly prestigious award to no longer be worth its weight in manure. With musical selections by Glenn Frey, The Interrupters, and Billy Joel.

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Episode 117 - Elvis, Sonny and the Memphis Mafia

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2022/07/10

Johnny and Michael explore the legend and enduring popularity of the King of Rock N Roll, Elvis Presley...PLUS- our Top 3 favorite musical biopics of all time and a farewell to James Caan. Featuring musical selections by Elvis Presley.

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56:33

Episode 116 - KISS Chrisley Goodbye

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2022/06/19

Johnny and Michael do the proverbial jig on the grave of the Chrisley entertainment empire. Good riddance and what took so long? PLUS...end of an era as Gene Simmons announces the retirement of KISS- an American original and 70's pop culture icons. With musical selections by KISS.

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58:22

Episode 115 - The Unwoke Just Spoke

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2022/06/12

A liberal DA is outed in San Francisco as crime and chaos run rampant. Los Angeles is getting ready to follow suit. Voters are more dangerous when they're scared than when they're angry, and we make a case for blue cities going purple. PLUS...a lesson in common sense and civility from the most unlikely source...alright alright alright. With musical selections by Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, JR Walker and the All Stars, and the Temptations.

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61:51

Episode 114 - Pirates of the Plebeian: Curse of the...

Riffs N Rants ·

2022/06/05

Johnny and Michael celebrate Nike's 50th birthday! PLUS...nothing draws a crowd like a trainwreck- or a celebrity trial! PLUS....Johnny reviews the Paramount Plus series "The Offer". With musical selections by Foster The People, Tom Petty, and The Jam.

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Episode 113 - Sleeping With A Frenemy

Riffs N Rants ·

2022/06/01

The new Biden Press Secretary brings not only experience, charm, and a Scary Spice haircut- but a long term relationship with a cable news titan. We discuss the fear of leaks- and not just from the waterbed. PLUS- it's CONN season and the boys share who they would shell out money for to claim that boyhood fantasy photo-op. With musical selections by The Buzzcocks, Filter, and American Hi Fi.

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59:03

Episode 112 - Back To Minding Our Own Business

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2022/05/22

The worm has turned and it looks like big business is spurning prophets for profits. Johnny and Michael examine the turning of the tide and the possible end to woke culture. PLUS another scintillating episode of Lyrically Speaking- 80's Edition. With musical selections by The Beatles, Tenacious D, and Jane's Addiction.

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