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Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (UP) is known for its breathtaking beauty, wildlife, and a few creatures that can make your skin crawl. But nothing prepares you for an encounter with the infamous UP Tick!
Kenn and Ron are joined by guest host George for two unbelievable, laugh-out-loud stories about getting up close and personal with these tiny, blood-sucking invaders.
Ron kicks things off with a trip to a remote, off-the-grid hunting cabin where he and his buddies wake up to discover they’re practically covered in ticks. In a panic, they do their best to pick the little critters off before deciding that the best solution is a good old-fashioned wash in the nearby rushing river. And yes, this is happening in the freezing cold of April!
But the real fun begins when Ron’s 350-pound friend Eugene returns from his river bath. Knowing Eugene has a reputation for being a little sensitive about his masculinity, Ron can't resist commenting on how good he looks with his body glistening in the sunshine. What follows? An extremely angry Eugene chasing Ron around the cabin while their buddy Vince laughs uncontrollably!
Then George shares his own UP adventure. While scouting a potential hunting area with his family, the group gets attacked by ticks. Convinced they've managed to remove every last one, they head off in search of the only restaurant around.
Inside the small, local establishment, four big UP lumberjacks are enjoying drinks at the bar while George and his family settle in for a meal. Everything seems perfectly normal until George’s brother heads over to the pool table and suddenly starts screaming, "I've got a tick in my rear end! It's biting me!"
He insists George accompany him to the bathroom to help get it out. But when they get inside, things take a turn for the truly bizarre. His brother drops his pants and demands immediate assistance. George is down on his knees trying to locate the offending tick when, at the worst possible moment, one of the lumberjacks walks in!
You just can't make this stuff up!
Two UP adventures, an army of ticks, one very awkward bathroom encounter, and plenty of laughs.
More unbelievable, but absolutely true stories from Boomers on the Edge!
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A business trip with the Buds rarely goes according to plan—and this 1980s adventure takes the craziness to a whole new level!
While attending another corporate training session on the East Coast, Ron and a fellow classmate get an invitation they probably should have thought twice about. Their host? The classmate's brother, a member of a major college football team. Before long, Ron and his corporate buddy are out bar-hopping with 18 football players, including the team captain, a wild man known as “Sharky.”
What could possibly go wrong?
As the crew makes its way from one bar to the next, they stumble into a venue hosting an outrageous 1980s “Hot Legs” contest. Naturally, the football team decides to get in on the action. Suddenly, the night takes a turn for the worse, the state police get involved, and Ron finds himself playing an unexpected role: lawyer for a bunch of out-of-control football players!
What follows is a ridiculous, unpredictable night filled with questionable decisions, outrageous antics, and the kind of chaos that could only happen in the wild 1980s.
Join the Buds for another unbelievable business trip story. Some business trips you remember for the training. Others? You just hope nobody remembers the rest!
Another wild ride from Boomers on the Edge!
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You know those classic rock songs from the 60s, 70s, and 80s that everybody loves? The ones we sing in the car, belt out in the shower, and somehow manage to get completely wrong?
Well, the Buds are taking a hilarious trip down memory lane to revisit some of the most famous misheard lyrics in rock and roll history!
From “Blinded by the Light” to “Muskrat Love,” we’ve all had those moments when we confidently sang the wrong words for years — only to discover that the actual lyrics were something completely different!
Kenn and Ron take turns sharing classic rock songs that they, their friends, and probably millions of other people have been singing incorrectly for decades.
Here are just a few of the lyrical mix-ups they explore:
"Evil Woman”
What we hear: “He’s a woman”
What they actually sing: “Evil Woman”
“Blinded by the Light”
What we hear: “Wrapped up like a douche”
What they actually sing: “Revved up like a deuce”
“The Weight”
What we hear: “Take a load of granny”
What they actually sing: “Take a load of Fanny”
“Muskrat Love”
What we hear: “Must grab Sally”
What they actually sing: “Muskrat Sally”
And that’s just the beginning!
Kenn and Ron dig into these and plenty of other songs where the lyrics were so misunderstood, you have to wonder how we ever got through an entire song without realizing we were singing nonsense.
Whether you called them misheard lyrics, mondegreens, or just plain old-fashioned singing mistakes, these musical mix-ups are guaranteed to bring back memories and plenty of laughs.
Another fun, nostalgic walk down memory lane — Boomers on the Edge style!
Because sometimes the best part of a classic rock song is the part you got completely wrong!
Turn up the volume, sing along, and enjoy another hilarious trip through the music of our youth with Kenn and Ron on Boomers on the Edge.
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What happens when people decide your property is their property? Kenn and Ron have a few stories to tell!
The Buds share some outrageous tales of people trespassing on their property, starting with a group of old-country women who apparently believe picking grape leaves without permission is perfectly acceptable.
But that’s just the beginning. Kenn and Ron seem to attract all kinds of characters to their home turf.
Then Ron takes things to a whole new level with the ultimate property-invasion story. Imagine coming home after a long, hard day at work, only to discover a full-blown carnival happening on your front lawn!
We’re talking a barbecue grill, chaise lounge, screened-in tent, and a whole crew of people enjoying themselves like they own the place.
Needless to say, Ron was not amused. And when unexpected guests decide to throw a party on your property, sparks are bound to fly!
Join Kenn and Ron for another hilarious collection of unbelievable stories, outrageous characters, and the everyday chaos that makes Boomers on the Edge one wild ride.
Because when it comes to property rights, the Buds have a few things to say!
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HOAs — they’re supposed to keep neighborhoods looking great, protect property values, and make everyone good neighbors. But sometimes, the rules, the neighbors, and a little too much free time create the perfect recipe for craziness!
And as you might expect, the Buds have a few HOA stories that prove you can’t make this stuff up.
Kenn kicks things off with a winter hockey story that goes from wholesome family fun to a full-blown neighborhood emergency. When he hosts his son’s hockey team for practice on a neighborhood pond, he builds a small fire using a wax log in a mini grill enclosure to keep the boys warm.
Sounds harmless, right?
Not to one of the HOA’s self-appointed neighborhood spies! Before long, the real police and fire department are called to investigate the pizza-sized “fire.” Kenn is not a happy guy, and this story proves that sometimes the biggest neighborhood threat isn’t the weather — it’s the neighbors!
Ron takes the other side of the HOA debate, explaining why these organizations can actually serve a purpose. He tells the story of his friend Eugene, who moves into an exclusive community and decides his lawn would look better with one-foot-tall dandelions!
To help Eugene understand the importance of being a good neighbor, Ron shares a news story about a homeowner who took backyard decorations to a whole new level with an obscene, eight-foot pink statue.
Yes, you read that right!
From neighborhood spies and miniature “fires” to out-of-control lawns and outrageous backyard statues, this episode has everything you love about Boomers on the Edge.
You have to hear it to believe it!
Another fun time with Kenn and Ron on Boomers on the Edge — where everyday life turns into stories you couldn’t make up if you tried!
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When lightning strikes your house, things can get a little… possessed!
One stormy night, Ron’s home became the scene of a full-blown paranormal event—or at least that’s how it seemed after lightning struck the house.
Ron has a knack for attracting lightning, and once again, he’s here to tell the tale of one crazy evening when his house appeared to have a mind of its own.
What followed was a never-ending parade of eerie sights and unexplained sounds:
· A microwave oven flashing a spark that looked suspiciously like a hand reaching out from the other side!
· A garage door that seemed to have a mind of its own!
· An answering machine that suddenly started speaking in foreign tongues!
Was Ron’s house possessed, or was it just a very bad night for electrical equipment?
In the spirit of Halloween, join the Buds for another hilarious and spooky personal story from Boomers on the Edge—where sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction, and a lightning strike can turn an ordinary night into a haunted house!
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The Buds’ police stories continue in the second installment of Police Encounters—and once again, what should have been routine traffic stops turn into stories only the Boomers could tell!
Ron recalls getting caught speeding and making the questionable decision to pull into a daycare drop-off lane, hoping the police officer traveling in the opposite direction hadn’t noticed. Spoiler alert: he noticed—and he wasn’t amused.
Then Kenn shares an unbelievable story about sitting peacefully at a stoplight when a spider suddenly drops from his visor and lands on his nose. Startled, Kenn accidentally hits the gas instead of the brake, setting off a chain reaction that results in a multi-car accident.
But Kenn’s friendly, positive, and courteous conversation with the responding officer takes an unexpected turn. They discover they have several friends in common, and somehow Kenn manages to talk his way out of a ticket. The officer’s explanation? He couldn’t give a ticket to “practically a family member!”
Two more police encounters, two unbelievable stories, and plenty of Boomer-style humor.
Just another day on the edge with Boomers on the Edge!
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In the spirit of the 1980s classic America’s Funniest Home Videos, Boomers on the Edge presents Boomers’ Funniest Home Audio—a collection of hilarious stories about accidental mishaps, bad decisions, and the moments when things go spectacularly wrong.
Kenn kicks things off with a legendary high-school-era story about a local athlete known for his incredible strength and manliness. One day, he decides to show off his skills by splitting wood with a double-edged axe in the backyard. Everything seems fine—until the axe catches the clothesline, comes flying back, and finds its way directly to his forehead. Not exactly the outcome he had in mind!
Ron then shares three unforgettable stories about Eugene, a man whose adventures around vehicles seemed to produce one mishap after another:
This first installment of Boomers’ Funniest Home Audio is just the beginning. Get ready for more crazy stories, accidental mishaps, questionable decisions, and pure Boomer mayhem.
Another entertaining episode of Boomers on the Edge—because sometimes the funniest stories are the ones that really happened!
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When Kenn bought his first home in the 1980s, he quickly discovered that homeownership came with a lot more than a mortgage. Unfortunately, business school—and growing up—had done little to prepare him for the realities of home maintenance!
In this episode of Boomers on the Edge, Kenn shares three hilarious stories of learning the hard way:
Three unforgettable home-maintenance disasters, one very inexperienced homeowner, and plenty of laughs.
Another hilarious trip down memory lane on Boomers on the Edge!
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Ron shares another classic 1980s business trip that quickly goes off the rails.
While attending training in Atlanta, Ron's buddy Andy convinces him they have to visit the notorious Big Daddy's Plantation Bar. With no rental car and too cheap to take a taxi, they decide riding MARTA across Atlanta is a great idea. What could possibly go wrong?
The bar is everything they hoped for—until Andy disappears into the crowd and later reappears drunk with two women from Sweden who offer to drive them back to the train station.
If you've listened to Boomers on the Edge, you know that's when the real adventure begins.
A supermarket stop, a handgun discovered in the glove compartment, getting thrown out of the car, a late-night MARTA ride through Atlanta, and an intimidating stranger demanding money all combine to make this one unforgettable night.
Against all odds, Ron and Andy make it back safely—barely.
Just another perfectly normal evening on Boomers on the Edge!
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From the publisher's feed
Before smartphones. Before social media. Before anyone thought to record the evidence.
Boomers on the Edge is a weekly storytelling podcast where two lifelong friends…
From gritty Detroit bars and summer days on the lake to high school locker rooms and blue-collar job sites, every episode blends sharp improv, vivid memories, and outrageous true tales.
It’s unfiltered nostalgia — raw, irreverent, and laugh-out-loud funny.
If you like your comedy honest, slightly inappropriate, and full of “there’s no way that really happened” moments… welcome to the edge.