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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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56:33

Episode 111- Armageddon the F Outta Here

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2022/05/15

Johnny takes us to school on global thermonuclear war. PLUS Johnny and Michael discuss activism and the "wrong execution of the right idea". Sometimes less is more and these are some of the best of the worst. With musical selections by the Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Blondie, and The Spin Doctors.

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64:03

Episode 110 - What Are We Fighting Abort NOW?

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2022/05/08

Johnny and Michael discuss some of the nuanced causes and effects of the opinion brief heard 'round the world. PLUS Michael reviews HBO's "Winning Time", and why satire isn't for everyone. With musical selections by Aerosmith, The Kinks, and Randy Newman.

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55:52

Episode 109 - ER Puff N Snuff

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2022/04/29

2+ years on the front lines and NOW, in the waning days of Covid 19 - Johnny joins the ranks of the infirmed. It's a very special episode where we can't get enough Snuff- Professor Snuff that is- and every segment of "The Dr. Is Incognito" we've done. Featuring musical selections by Ted Nugent, Blue Oyster Cult, and Humble Pie.

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Episode 108 - Brushbacks and Bean Balls

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2022/04/17

It's time for America's favorite pastime- BEANBALL! Michael and Johnny discuss the continuing trend of baseball batters getting hit by pitches. It's on the rise and showing no signs of slowing down. PLUS...sometimes an act is TOO tough to follow, and we call out our top 3 Hollywood offenders! ALSO- oh Cam- you've said too much. With musical selections by The Lemonheads, The Who, and The Climax Blues Band!

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44:07

Episode 107 - To A Stripper, Charity Is Just A Name

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2022/04/11

Johnny Teflon flies solo again and zeroes in on charities gone bad- expect the unexpected. PLUS a timely visit from Professor Snuff and the "Doctor Is Incognito" talking about the absence off class in the classroom. With musical selections by 10cc, Pink Floyd, and Jethro Tull.

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54:45

Episode 106 - Big Ears And Bigger Egos

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2022/04/04

There's trouble in the House of Mouse and rumbling on Space Mountain as Disney discovers politics is a horrible ride. PLUS "The Slap Heard 'Round The World' provides more fallout than an atom bomb. Truth IS stranger than fiction. With musical selections by The Beastie Boys, Will Smith, and the Foo Fighters.

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51:46

Episode 105 - Why Are We Putin Up With This?

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2022/03/20

Witness the unravelling of a dictatorship before our very eyes as Putin hears the hounds. It's only a matter of time now. PLUS- the Riffs N Rants Players present Rumplestiltskin....a timely tale of greed and comeuppance! Possibly the most amazing segment we've ever done. Featuring musical selections by The Interrupters, Blondie, and John Stewart w/Stevie Nicks. Enjoy!

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59:23

Episode 104 - Buried Treasure & Gold Bull Yarns

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2022/03/13

Let's take a break from reality and talk about the adventure of treasure hunting! Modern technology has made finding that big score easier than ever!! PLUS Johnny and Michael discuss their Top 3 treasure-hunting movies of all time with some surprising "fanboy" moments! Featuring musical selections by The Who, Billy Joel, and They Might Be Giants.

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63:12

Episode 103 - Barracking Biden

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2022/03/06

Before the Biden's SOTU speech was in the kitty, the catcalls ensued. What's up with the lack of political decorum these days? PLUS- Our top 3 speeches that left us speechless and the lost art of masterful oration. With musical selections by Adam & The Ants, The Talking Heads, & Wings.

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64:57

Episode 102 - Any Ukraine News? Quit Russian Me!

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2022/02/28

A different take on the invasion of Ukraine- for once we miss that good old fashioned war coverage cable news was made for. The first "smartphone" war. ALSO- fly the unfriendly skies, where you can get a $5 can of soda and a beating by a drunken passenger. PLUS- Johnny's movie gem of the week! Featuring musical selections by The Beatles, Big Audio Dynamite, and Ozzy Osbourne.

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63:57

Episode 101 - All Wound Up Over Tik Tok

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2022/02/20

Michael Sean Lee goes scorched-earth on Tik Tok and the emerging narrative that it's putting our youth at risk. PLUS Johnny takes the Olympics to task for being bloated and irrelevant. With musical selections by Queen, Van Halen, and ACDC.

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82:21

Episode 100 - DAMN

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2022/02/07

Riffs N Rants reaches the 100 episode milestone! Celebrate with us as we induct the 2021 class into the Big Boom Radio HOF, plus Johnny and Michael hand out the 3rd Annual POS Awards, and the new "Good Guy" award. A super-sized 90 minute party! With musical selections by Bill Haley and his Comets, The Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, U2, and Soundgarden.

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54:13

Episode 99 - They Shoot Crazy Horses, Don't They?

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2022/02/04

Michael and Johnny delve into the trend of people quitting their jobs....because what happens AFTER that is such a mystery. PLUS Johnny takes a stand on the Rogan/Young/Spotify debacle before free speech is thrown into the volcano. With musical selections by The Sex Pistols, The Police, and Tenacious D.

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56:20

Episode 98 - Baloney, Cheese, and Meat Loaf

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2022/01/26

Michael and Johnny talk voting rights and political one upmanship. PLUS we talk about a new take on super-heroics courtesy of Peacemaker and The Boys. Featuring musical selections from the Dead Kennedys, Kid Rock, and Meat Loaf.

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Episode 97 - Insurrections Are Common During Puberty

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2022/01/17

Johnny and Michael discuss the legacy of the "Insurrection" and how conflicting partisan narratives muddy the waters. ALSO - China's lament: Lots of Space, but a bit Musky. Featuring musical selections by Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and the late Ronnie Spector.

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51:44

Episode 96 - Flushing The Yule Log

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2021/12/19

Johnny and Michael discuss the phenomenon of "Kamikaze Pundits" and news personalities that fly too close to the sun. PLUS....Johnny skewers holiday staples and laments holiday tropes we'll never see. With musical selections by No Doubt, John Popper & BB King, and the Dropkick Murphys.

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Episode 95 - 80's Arcana And Avian Assassins

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2021/12/13

Michael Sean Lee drives the bus to crazyville- and Hollywood's growing obsession with treating the 1980's like the 1880's. PLUS...BIRDS ARE REAL...aren't they? With musical selections by the Police, Bruce Springsteen, and Steve Miller.

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Episode 94 - BEST OF Vol. 4

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2021/12/06

A collection of thoughts, skits, and snips from the last 25 episodes featuring Johnny, Michael, Jon, Andy, and Professor Snuff. With music by Van Halen and Skid Row.

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69:44

Episode 93 - Ferris Bueller's Day Of Reckoning

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2021/11/29

Johnny and Michael go back to the Big 80's and look at things thru the lens of Woke culture. And then we kick puppies. No really- 80's pop culture was a scary place and we break down some things that just wouldn't fly today.. PLUS our Top Albums of the 80's! Featuring music by Gary Numan, The Cars, and INXS.

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Episode 92 - DOOM! GLOOM! VAVA-VOOM!

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2021/11/22

Johnny and MSL discuss the trials and tribulations of justice in America, by way of the cherubic vigilante, Kyle Rittenhouse. PLUS we look fondly on famous judges of stage and screen- because they're SO much more entertaining than the real thing- or at least less obnoxious. Featuring music by Johnny Cash, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Warren Zevon.

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