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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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49:48

Episode 176 - This Is CNN...AGAIN.

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2024/08/18

Welcome CNN back to the world of journalistic integrity!! It's been a long time. PLUS...all things Mad Max - a love letter from a fan...namely Johnny Teflon. Who knew? AND...Johnny's way-too-early SuperBowl prediction.

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52:32

Episode 173 - The Green, Green Grass Of Home Plate

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2024/06/14

Let's talk about the Congressional Baseball Game- a shining example of working for the greater good until selfish protestors do what they do. PLUS- Happy 84th Birthday to the Green Lantern! You don't look a day over 79!

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52:56

Episode 172 - Kicked To The Curb

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2024/05/27

Johnny flies solo and delivers all the latest news on some practical applications of AI. PLUS...learn to read the room, Butker. As usual, the placekicker is the loneliest guy in the room. I3LrsC4pFOtiC0E80QoW

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50:46

Episode 168 - From Gaza To Atlantis

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2024/03/03

Pressure is mounting for a cease-fire in Gaza, and the leader of the free world folds like a house of cards to scoop up as many votes as he can. A different take on the politics of restraint. PLUS....Johnny reviews Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom.

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57:58

Episode 167 - The Fast & The Foodish III: A Whopper...

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2024/02/19

Johnny is joined By Andy B and Jon James for the 3rd jewel in the Fast & Foodish trilogy- and clearly our finest entry yet. Let your stomach be your guide as we discuss all things fast food. PLUS- Vinnie Mac and the Case Of The Scandalous Scat.

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50:26

Episode 166 - Border Disorder

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2024/02/04

They coming rougher every time. The immigration crisis is boiling over and there's plenty of blame to go around but not much accountability. Also, water is wet. PLUS...why it's so easy to hate Iran. It's time for more fun in the sun in the land of Persia.

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51:51

Episode 165 - Goodbyes And Beginnings

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2024/01/16

A new era begins as we bid farewell to a dear friend and open a new chapter in the Riffs N Rants Podcast. PLUS....the election cycle begins with the Iowa caucus and what's the skinny on the beef between Jimmy Kimmel and Aaron Rogers?

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61:13

Episode 164 - On Smashin, On Grabbin, On Shoppin, On...

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2023/12/04

Holiday shopping season is here, and the boys take a look at the state of disgrace that is retail thievery. Featuring a special interview with an industry insider to get the real scoop on just how bad the situation is. PLUS- we reminisce about the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special.

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60:54

Episode 163 - Kaiju, Gesundheit!

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2023/11/20

Monster movies are back again and in a BIG way. The era of superheroes is over, long live Godzilla, Kong, and the rest! PLUS- the ugly little sports story that won't go away. It's Coach Harbaugh and the Michigan Wolverines versus everybody as the BIG10 and the NAACF turn the screws on the winningest team in college football history.

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53:18

Episode 162 - Chasing The Past With A Shot Of Bitters

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2023/11/10

Johnny and Michael review the latest and "last" Beatles song and why they're glad it's the latter. PLUS...sometimes dead is better. The cottage industry of cloning pets is taking off and the fur is flying!

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58:22

Episode 161 - Hell On Earth

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2023/10/24

Johnny and Michael let slip the dogs of war in their utter disgust of society's "understanding". We explore the meaning of "evil" in 2023. PLUS- our Top 3 Movies Featuring A Dystopian Future. An emotional rollercoaster of an episode.

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53:46

Episode 160 - Bugger Off, We're Shagging Here!

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2023/10/09

Johnny and Michael are flying high again with tales of ribaldry at 30,000 feet. And just WHO is flying your plane, anyway? PLUS...Paris is in a world of maird as bedbugs paint the town red ahead of the Summer Olympics. Let's see if they take the gold in Parasitic Infestation.

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62:25

Episode 159 - Dress To Depress

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2023/09/25

The boys discuss the new lax standards of dress in our senate and how this plan is ill-suited to the task at hand. PLUS- talking about BAD movies, and examining some flicks that were so bad they made us angry!

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57:45

Episode 158 - Why Don't We Get Drunk And Vote?

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2023/09/10

Johnny and Michael discuss the political stalemate gripping the country and how we became complacent with two bad choices for the highest office in the land. PLUS- What elevates an artist to the rarified air of "Cult" status, and how Jimmy Buffett transcended even THAT.

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44:13

Episode 157 - Over The Hill On Capitol Hill

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2023/09/02

Johnny flies solo on this one and gives both barrels on aging and cognitive testing for our senior leaders. PLUS...the podcast nobody asked for, wanted, or needed is here, and relax Alec Baldwin- it ain't about you.

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51:27

Episode 156 - Presidential Puppets And Pontoon Pugilism

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2023/08/13

And you thought the Cabinet of Dr. Caligari was bad- Johnny and Michael look behind the curtain of the Biden administration and try to discern who's actually calling the shots in Washington. PLUS- brawlin' on the river and Union Square during a week where everybody lost their minds.

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54:49

Episode 155 - The Duality Of Legality

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2023/07/29

Johnny and Michael discuss some vices that have now been legalized with varying levels of success. What's the next hill to fall in the morality war? PLUS- Why does Hollywood always try to portray character flaws in a glamorous light? We take apart a few pieces of low-hanging fruit there.

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59:21

Episode 154 - Act Naturally

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2023/07/16

The boys try to find a sympathetic character in the SAG AFTRA strike and act like they give a damn. These jokes write themselves. PLUS- it's time for a highly competitive edition of "Lyrically Speaking".

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53:20

Episode 153 - Downloading And Downsizing

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2023/07/13

Johnny and Michael discuss the latest apps and how they're one step above the lottery in terms of securing ones financial future. PLUS- Trouble over at the Worldwide Bleeder and ESPN's talent pool purge. Goodbye to another chapter of our youth.

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57:36

Episode 152 - The Road Less Googled

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2023/07/04

Johnny and Michael discuss the new bars set for entertainment, and how when truth is stranger than fiction, themeparks and summer blockbusters just don't cut it anymore. PLUS - it's a jungle out there trying to cancel an Amazon membership...and the FTC has heard the drums.

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