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The Bums gather in the rail yard on Hell Night with S4:E0118, jumping off the top rope with an NFL weekly recap; the hapless Bears get kicked in the balls by the Commies (so much for bye week benefits); Dan Campbell is a gambler’s juggernaut; Anthony “Sleepy” Richardson can fuck right off; Horse Face A-A-Ron is hazed for drinking pepper laced water to “recover”; a World Series recap ensues featuring a pour out for Fernando Venezuela, the Yanks dodged a record-setting opportunity and a couple of NY fans should be cuffed and stuffed; the historically awful Chicago White Sox hire “Venable the Vulnerable” as their new skipper (yawns); Bob Costas hangs up his play-by-play mic; Paddy recalls the class of 2024 College Basketball All Name team from memory; apparently Dwayne Wade pictures and likenesses cannot be found (bronzed proof exists); and WNBA coaches are dropping like bad habits on January 2nd. 

The bottom rope bounces in with another intergalactically famous beer review, as Peoria IL’s Industry Brewing Co. crushes their rendition of a West Coast IPA, “I Know The Owner” (ABV 6.2%) — featuring  Centennial, Cascade, and Amarillo hops that deliver a slightly bitter taste, a citrus / pine hop profile behind an American barley malt; the Boston tracksuit chronicles are reviewed, starring Paddy’s canary yellow get-up; Mayor BranDumb gives a Southside rapper 2 Keys (and an arrest); a rare dime is spotlit (change, gross); McKinley Park’s neighbor signage is weak AF; a Zambony discussion; mad respect for actor/dancer Teri Garr; and People Magazine is in hot water with the Bums.   Candy and Beer go together like witches and broomsticks, just saying.

Recorded on October 31st, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle’s Nest’ in Chicago, IL USA.

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The Bums are back with a vengeance with the front page of S4:E0117!   An NFL Week 6 recap ensues, recounting action from Jets dysfunction (Saleh launched and Devante acquired); Dallas and Jerry Jones stubbornness; NHL news rings in a new season for the Chicago Blackhawks with opening night festivities; the NHL’s first female coach has arrived in the form of Jessica Campbell; in NCAAF news, the Ducks pull a rule change move on the crusty cape of Buddy Ryan; the MLB playoffs are in full effect, as Eddie mined a grand salami stat for the ages; the gross ass Chicago White Sox may be hiring Two Men and a Guitar; Embiid drew a line in the PTO sand, and well, fuck him. 

The back page commences with another universally accredited beer review, courtesy of Fargo, ND’s Drekker Brewing Co.’s “Super Mega Lager” , which is not super or mega — but a decent, and slightly sweet low ABV lager (color and clarity that is reminiscent of a Bud or Coors Light); mead and cider booze is somewhat played out or too narrow of a field; Temperance Brewing may be no more; Atlantic Brewing turned over their entire line-up in 6-months (validation on the back of RZ); Rocky teetering the booze amongst a culling (twice annually); the United Center has a history; West Loop is a whole new thing — lessons abound — along with concrete trucks; Gregorian Irish architecture on full display; the ViTri (viagra triangle) will not die; potential heresy on the horizon; Lucy’s new whip - Swiss Miss (may have a Ferris Bueller moment).  All of this grandeur and some tough talk.  Don’t miss it!   Oh, and nobody almost died this time.

Recorded on October 17th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle’s Nest’ in Chicago, IL USA.

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The Bums go back-to-back-to-back (3 weeks in a row) — with another al fresco edition, as part one of Episode 0116 starts out with a bang, the size and shape of an umbrella (hear it for yourself) ; NFL Week 4 is chronicled, as the Bears eek out a win on the wings of strong D and running plays (novel concept); Anti-vaxxer Captain Cousins ran the gauntlet (again); Mike Evans becomes the Buco’s all-time leading scorer; the Chiefs are winning hurt; embattled Raider Davonte “Leaving Las Vegas” Adams has a “hamstring” (a.k.a. a “couchstring”); the NFL North may very well be the best division in Pro Football (yeah, we said it); Chad Ochenta y Cinco’s latest publicity stunt might cost him a hospital visit at the hands of The Beast; the MLB Playoffs have begun, as the Brewers whimper out and the Dodgers may have hit a wall; NHL phenom Connor Bedard is glued to the ice (when the steel to his skates aren’t hidden); and FanDuel has become lost in a sea of degenerate gambling sites.

Part two starts with a star-spangled beer review featuring “True Evel” (ABV 4.8%), a production from Normal, IL’s Destihl Brewery -- a light drinking American Blonde Ale honoring stunt performer Evel Knievel (this ABA is not as good as jumping Caesar’s Palace on a motorcycle, but it’ll do — and the can is dope AF); when chicks leave the nest, sometimes the rooster pays the price; the Happy Trails list is longer than Tito Jackson’s curls (pouring out lots of booze); James “Hall of Fame Humanitarian” Carter cracks the century mark with a unique legacy; Tesla recalls it’s electronic dumpster on wheels for the fifth time in less than a year; Eddie is a stadium reneger; Eddie’s SIMS segment is either make-up or warpaint; and close with a Bear Brisket experience — Rocky style.   Get some before the Bums increase our rates due to hazard pay and insurance cost increases.

Recorded on October 4th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle’s Nest’ in Chicago, IL USA.

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The Bums have gone back-to-back with recordings!  Two times is a coincidence, three times is a trend — cross your fingers.   The prologue starts with a break-down on the unbearable Bears from NFL Week 3; when is too much NFL too much (overlapping MNF, we’re looking at you); Dan Campbell repo update —  proving once again how much teenagers suck; bad week to be a former NFL QB, with Future Felon Brent Favor getting  and former Vice Tommy Kramer diagnosed with dementia; White Sox baseball fans are on low alert; Pirates are unethical and cheap; Aaron Judge is having himself one for the books; Paddy throw down a Trout-flavored IDNKT; Chicagoan Derrick Rose hangs up his Jordans; more stupid “sports” are appearing like flies on shit (Hobby Horse and Speed Puzzling Championships are highlighted); and wrap with thoughts on the WNBA and CC’s impact.

The epilogue begins with another dope ass beer view, at the hands of super-fan McD (btw, welcome home) and the Atlantic Brewing Company with “Bar Harbor Pale Ale” (ABV 5.1%), a solid and easy drinking pale ale with malty tones from Maine grown grains, brewed with Saaz and Hallertau hops; it’s that time of year when pumpkin spice takes another 3-fist face punch; Eddie’s after-show field trip to meet the Denver boys at Reggie’s in Chicago; Rocky changes his mobile phone number — a reverse life hack and cautionary tale; Oakland is  now a wasteland, wrapped in an echo chamber; Bums anniversary lotto by the numbers; Netflix streaming previews of ‘Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story’ (strap in), and ‘Mr. McMahon’ (there is early hope); and close with an early morning movie PSA/review/actor run-down from ‘Expendables 3’.   Get some before the streak is broken (not that one Pale Hose fans).

Recorded on September 26th, 2024 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA. 

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The Bums wrap up summer hours, and get back in front of the mic with S4:E0114, where the top knot starts with a recap of NFL action through the first two weeks; Rocky discusses the cultural problems and refusals of Chicago Bears ownership and management; Dan Campbell forced to pull up stakes amongst death threats (pro tip: take the fucking points); in NCCAF chatter, NIU catching lightening in a beer bottle, UCO is riding our last nerve, along with Neon; UT vs. UM is game of the week; MLB updates include some amazing individual contributions at the hands of Shohei and Judge; the MLB playoff picture begins to take shape; and Paddy waxes poetic with another IDNKT segment on baseball.

The ponytail pops off with a Hall of Fame edition of the Bums intergalactically famous beer review, with Russian River Brewing Company’s “Pliny the Elder” (ABV 8%) — a nearly perfect Double IPA choke full of Amarillo, Centennial, CTZ, and Simcoe hops resulting in an incredibly  well balanced taste with plenty of bitterness; hats off to RRBC and their hat tip to the scholar, historian, officer, writer, and Roman Naturalist- Pliny the Elder (who purportedly perished while rescuing people during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. — Pliny has also rescued the Bums thirst for HoF beer; HUGE thanks to “V the Younger” for going over the road to fetch us some freshy Pliny (not all heroes wear capes); the flag flying game of Chicago’s Mexican community is en fuego; talk turns to travelogues from Rocky (Cabo) and Paddy (smitten with the mitten); drama within Perry Ferrel’s musical act ‘Jane’s Retraction’ is unsurprising but a bummer nonetheless; another Paddy Report is chronicled on the topic of Smoke/CO detectors; and end with a bird watching diatribe.   Summer is over, and the Bums have dusted off their lunch pails — we’re so back.

Recorded on September 19th, 2024 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.  

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The Bums are back in the rail yard with S4:E0113, as the primera half jumps headlong into NFL Football, thank christ, martyrs and all the saints — finally; The Chicago Bears are featured in this year’s ‘Hard Knocks’ series on Max, and it’s pretty dope; Rocky runs the Bears 2024 roster and dev squad gauntlet; NCAA Football is also among us, and FSU has an itchy culo (already…lol); quick Summer Olympics highlights crap; and close, under protest, to provide a Chicago MLB “update” (like critiquing shits in an outhouse). 

The seconda half is chocked full of useless, meaningless prattling-on; not one but two universally famous beer/liquor reviews, with “Free Bird” from Begelye, a very tasty and light American Pale Ale (5.6% ABV), complimented by Jameson’s “Crested” Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey (40% ABV), smooth with a bit of dryness — high marks; the bums bid a hearty arrivederci to Smoque Steak in Chicago; Eddie finds out about uninvited guests the hard way; Rocky solves a 3-year old puzzle with an appliance; streaming reviews of Apple’s Bad Monkey and Trial Four (Sean Ellis story) on Netflix; Rocky updates on a Cabo swan song trip, and dual citizenship; Michigan Travel guide and alibis are chronicled, before close the back door with another Paddy Report (Caili, Chicago 1B deficit, Vermont’s dialect is wonky).  More drivel than you can shake a stick at, and we know how to shake some fucking sticks.  Get some while it’s fresh. 

Recorded on August 29th, 2024 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.  

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The Bums are back in the rail yard with Season 4, Episode 0112, the upper deck is wrought with some good ol’ fashioned bitch-n-moaning about MLB’s droopy All Star Game, and uniforms uglier than Fred Sanford’s sister-in-law; Paddy takes stock in MLB draft 1st rounders heading to Chicago; shifting to pigskin news, Rocky covers Bears rookie contract Ts&Cs; Brandon Aiyuk wants to take his ball and leave; and review a new Netflix series, “Receiver” featuring 4 of the best ball catchers the NFL has to offer.

The lower unit is abuzz with another majestic beer review, showcasing another creation from Hammond’s 18th Street Brewing with “Here Comes the Reaper” (ABV 6.2%), a low-sugar IPA that gets your attention fast but drinks and looks light (more cowbell); Rocky’s AirConFuckingDitioning trials and tribulations are chronicled; the Bums feature two travelogues — with Fontana, WI (the fake house chapters) and Paddy’s adventures in and around the great state of Maine; the Bums bid adieu to six souls — Richard Simmons, Shelly Duvall, Shannon Doherty, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Bob Newhart and Joe Jellybean Bryant; and end with a baby Paddy rant that kinda stinks.   Summer is moving too fast, so slow down and get you some Bums.

Recorded on July 18th, 2024 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.  

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The Bums are back in the rail yard with Season 4, Episode 0111 -- having lost not one but two podcast episodes at the hands of a missing “micro” SD card (not called “micro” for nothing); nonetheless, we’re back in the game with the first half jumping into HOCKEY — that’s right — NHL HOCKEY — as the Panthers avoid disaster; NHL draft highlights (Russians are finally wanted for something); the NBA draft wraps up as the Chicago Bulls get a home boy with championship basketball blood in his veins (courtesy of Lithuania); the U.S. college teams have lost their mojo as Europe makes it’s presence felt; Paddy drops a great IDNKT segment—Father and Son edition; the Summer Olympics are close at hand, but without modern western, modern conveniences (green-lessness is imported); and the Chicago Cubs erase more history with the disappearance of staple buildings/signage (Eamus Catuli Non Semper).

The back half pops off with another universally famous beer review, as Mikerphone Brewing from Elk Grove Village, IL kicks out ‘Hey Mambo, Hey Mambo Italiano’ (ABV 5.0) a super crisp, Italian style Pilsner that would nicely pair with pizza (go figure); Chicago’s mayor Brandumb is in hot water again; Rocky’s collection of golf shoes expands by one (at the hands of his lovely wife); the Galena tapes are reviewed during Father’s Day escapades; Rocky and Paddy chase golf course ghosts; and close with a Riot Fest locale relo.   Better get some now, before Eddie and Rocky lose another episode.  

Recorded on June 26th, 2024 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.  

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The Bums kick off the rootftop with a Valhalla bond card dissertation (PGA player edition) with S4:E0110; Caitlin Clark is a role model, but can’t escape asshole criticism — simply for being white and straight (WTF); the White Sox and Orioles clash with a debatable and stinky “interference” call; the north siders are stringing together fewer hits than Right Said Fred; emergent NFL broadcaster is awarded an Emmy and a designation for assignment in the same period to make room for TB12; Austin Maddox has a firm grasp on Scum Bag of the Week/Month honors; Netflix reboots an ESPN 30-for-30 gem, “Broke” — a must watch for anyone entering the job market; and close the top with what feels like the end of college sports as we know it. 

The lower half jumps out with another intergalactically famous beer review, at the hands of a creation from 18th Street Brewing’s, “Best Patio Pils”  (ABV 4.9%), a ‘decent’ Pilsner style lager with Columbus and Saaz hops; while epic beer maker Lagunitas is shutting down brewing operations at Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood location (thanks Heineken); Eddie and Rocky find a secret squirrel “baby lounge” at Chicago’s Salt Shed during a recent show featuring Bad Religion and Social Distortion; the Bums answer the question: What do Red Lobster, Bill Romanowski and Antonio Brown all have in common; Paddy gets super salty (by way of an outlier / QA fail); the Bums lament “No More, No Mow May” (eyes rolling —save the bees); and end with a Paddy Report on a new moniker for scumbag criminals.   Tune in to get a glimpse of awesomeness, it’s all we have. 

Recorded on May 24th, 2024 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters, Paddy’s Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL  

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After a short lapse, the Bums are back in the rail yard with S4:E109, where the top knot kicks off with an 2024 NFL Draft report card and schedule review; rebounded with playoff NBA action reviews; the oldest living former MLB player, Art Shallock hits 100 years old, powered by martinis; Paddy “only” needs 48 pale hose wins to cash-in; Sherzer has ump fever on the wings of Angel Hernandez; NFL “kicker” Harrison Butler is a neanderthal Opus Dei extremist (good luck with that); and close the first half with a warning — Don’t Fuck with Augusta (or HoF green jackets).

The ponytail kicks off with another world famous Bums beer review, this time with a creation from Crown Point, IN’s very own Off Square Brewing and “Veranda Weather” (6.5% ABV), a decent IPA that is on the lighter side with a nice, vanilla finish; two live music reviews are recounted with Stiff Little Fingers at Chicago’s Metro, and Devo at Chicago’s Riviera venue; garage sale season is upon us; Paddy gifts Eddie his cache of crooked sticks; the Oracle of Cupertino helps people find their way; Rocky’s new 100 volume set is available, entitled “Times I Was Right and Nobody Listened”; the universe lost another good one (respect Denver Dave); and close with another Paddy report — ‘Wake up NYC and Chicago’.   Grab all of this grandeur by the tail, before it’s too late.  

Recorded on May 16th, 2024 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters, Paddy’s Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL