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The Bums kick off the head-end of S3:E0078 with NCAAM Final Four hijinks; Lucy coins a new March term; Caitlin Clark is one woman wrecking crew — becoming a national sports celebrity (and rightfully so, and also, it’s about fucking time); MLB’s opening day starts on a positive note for both Chicago teams; Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is sent to the showers for not having eyes in the back of his head (or for gaslighting the ump, we can’t tell); ….and it’s with great pleasure….; Basketball Hall of Fame inductees are reviewed in a speed round — and not all of them are shoe ins; in NFL news, what the actual fuck is going on with the Baltimore Ravens, and separately, why can’t Lamar Jackson get paid (Rocky has a hypothesis); Washington’s NFL franchise is on the sales block to determine who flicks piece of shit Daniel Snyder off the gridiron; and close with a angling scandal for the ages.

The tail-end begins with quiet and solemn reflection in the wake of yet “another school shooting”; Rocky’s new medicine cabinet is fancier than a Canadian tuxedo; the Bums dive into another epic beer review with Downers Grove, Illinois-based Goldfinger Brewing’s “Original Lager” (5.2% ABV), an “unobtrusive, crisp, light, yet flavorful” creation with malt and noble hop flavors that impress; Rocky has acquired a blind Whiskey tasting kit to test the palates of Eddie and Paddy; the biggest, fattest, most racist piece of shit just got himself indicted (no tears); and close with Eddie hating on Florida with a passion, following their latest embarrassment (getting tough to keep track).  This and more cussing and outrageous opinions than most of you can afford. 

Recorded on March 30th, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA. 

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The Bums start part one of S3:E0077 with a March Madness update (whole lot of shaking going on); the Big Ten continues its long traditional of being overrated, only to whimper out of the NCAA tourney; Ed “Itchy Culo” Cooley is shown the door (sans fanfare or respect), and St. Rick “The Vampire” Pitino gets a new St. Job; talk turns to NFL trades, free agency and draft prep — as the Detroit Lions have made enough solid moves to be picked by some as NFC North Champs in 2023; the NHL and the Chicago BlackEyeHawks are in deep shit again, this time taking sides with xenophobic, Russian players (WTAF); and close with a “piece” on former Golf Channel host Holly Sonders, who is pimping of a new venture — a Topless Sports League (yes, really). 

Part two begins with another Intergalactically famous beer review by way of Normal, IL and a creation from Destihl Brewery, “Dead Head IPA” (6.9% ABV), an American IPA — ”Like the bold colors & patterns of a tie-dye shirt, this West Coast-style IPA is bursting with psychedelic hoppy & fruity aromas swirling with abundant American hop flavor & bitterness and a vintage malt backdrop”, and apt description of this tasty West Coast IPA that is likely to sneak up on you if you’re not careful; the Bums issue a rare correction on the topic of Ales & Lagers; Rocky snags some migratory rainbow trout on a frigid river in Michigan; the Bums review a Netflix docuseries (Eddie coins a new term); Rocky’s iPhone captures some unplanned audio, the results are kinda funny; Swiss watch makerTag Huer has some work to do (magnets are not your friend); and close with a discussion of Chicago’s construction season, pushing some of commuters to the rails.   All of this, and our usual nonsense. 

Recorded on March 23rd, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA. 

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art Uno of S3:E0076 jumps into the deep end of the March Madness pool with a special  IDNKT edition , entitled “Who Ya Got?” — let the Madness ensue; the Chicago Bears are poised to have a monster of the midway draft and FA year; respect to former Vikings head coach Bud “Spring Chicken” Grant —who shockingly expired, at the ripe age of 95; high jump royalty and OSU Beaver,  Dick “The Flop” Fosbury passes at 76; NBA player Ja “Not Smart” Morant is skating on thin ice, and the cross road is coming up quick; and unsurprisingly, the new MLB baseball rules ‘suck-a-bag-of-you-know-whats’ (just saying).

Part Dos pops with a beer review showcasing a creation from Art History Brewing in Geneva, IL, ‘Bauhaus’ (5.2% ABV ), very crisp and drinkable German-style Pilsner with Tettnang hops; the Bums discuss why Chinese sanctions are en vogue, in the wake of Tik Tok’s blatant privacy violations, et al.; the utter collapse of former rich guy Alex Murdaugh who is guilty as fuck for killing his wife, asshole kid (who killed his friend’s girlfriend), and who quite possibly did the same for his loyal house keeper — rightfully gets life; January 6, Fox, FOIA are discussed; and in other “WTF News”, Mexican Cartels are apparently now issuing apologies (yes, really); and close with a bon voyage to 1970s TV show character Tony Baretta, aka Robert Blake who recently passed, aged 89.  All of this grandeur and a little static (thanks for your patience)!  Get some!

Recorded on March 16th, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA. 

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The Bums return to the rail yard for S2:E0075 after a few weeks on furlough, starting the top with a Super Bowl 57 retrospective and review; the inaugural Bums NFL Playoff Challenge has itself a winner;  the NFL’s head coaching appointments are whiter than cow’s milk; Philly sets a record by way of the the “L column”; Eddie postulates why “Te Amo Ayo” isn’t a t-shirt; Paddy makes his case for why Patrick Kane just may be the best U.S. NHL player (also, adios Kaner); student athletes are handing guns around in Bama like candy — Paddy has some words.

The bottom unit kicks off with another dope ass Bums double beer review, with Chicago’s Old Irving Brewing’s Cinnamon Prost, a white stout (7% ABV) that tastes like residual milk from Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal—and Cambridge, MA-based Lamplighter Brewing’s Deja Vu, a witbier ale with lavender, pink peppercorn, orange peel and corriander (4.8% ABV);  Rocky has a bad travel air travel experience courtesy of UAL; Paddy takes Barcelona by storm --the Iberian peninsula has changed forever.   More debauchery.  More nonsense. 

Recorded on March 2nd, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA. 

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The Bums stumble into S3:E0074 with Super Bowl week hijinks, including a generally acceptable accounting preview of the Bums NFL Playoff Challenge; the Bums final picks are submitted, live and on-air; Rocky has had it ‘up to here’ with the Kelce brothers and their mother (enough already); NFL HOF results are underwhelming — including a few surprises (who?); find out which future HOFer gets a 2nd MVP; NY Giant’s head coach Brian “Canuck” Daboll snatches Coach of the Year honors; old man Brady may GOAT his way into the announcers booth at the expense of better talent; Brent “Dick Pic” Favor goes on the offensive as a last bitch (sic) effort to save his hillbilly ass; Arizona’s Waste Management free-for-all is chronicled; NBA news is covered including LeBron “Cry Baby” James passing Kareem, Kyrie gonna Kyrie (best of luck Dallas); KD moves to the land of cacti; Paddy and Rocky both get shitty ass picks for their Super Bowl pool; and close in a wave of hope for Rocky’s Northwestern Wildcats — who’re exceeding expectations.

On the backside, the Bums review a creation from Asian-inspired BiXi Beer in Chicago with ‘Vibe Shift’ (8% ABV), an American IPA chock full of Eureka, El Dorado, and Strata hops — accurately described as “dangerously smooth” — goes down too easy; the Bums discuss Mississippi ((circa-1970s) and their manipulation of iconic TV program Sesame Street (proving once again why MS is literally ‘the asshole of America’); Paddy’s head is going to pop clean off if he hears The Doobie Brothers masterpiece ‘Another Park, Another (fucking) Sunday’ on a loop; Paddy’s distain for Christmas is only topped by his neighbors who leave their fucking Christmas lights up through mid -February — and counting; a serious discussion ensues involving the trend of selfish pricks who record people getting their asses whooped to boost their social media — a workshop on privacy and accountability; Rocky discusses the ChatGPT wave in technology; before Paddy closes with a Valentine’s Day edition of IDNKT.   All of this grandeur is free of charge, so you better get some now before the Bums start paying you to listen. 

Recorded on February 10th, 2023 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 for S3:E0073, with a review of NFL Conference Playoff Sunday and a preview of Super Bowl Cincuenta y Siete with a series of “firsts” in Super Bowl history; the Bums playoff challenge tightens another notch in the race for a “free dinner”, as Rocky clings to a lead thinner than a Communion wafer and Paddy makes a late comeback; a review of coaching hires —headlined by Sean Payton’s reentry into NFL coaching in Mile High territory; TB12 announces another retirement (yawns); Philly Eagle’s OL Josh Sills wins dirtbag medal by catching rape and kidnapping charges; Arian Foster is listening to Joe Rogan too often with his claim that the NFL is rigged (scripted WWF style); Nick Bosa isn’t  squeaky clean; FFL last place punishments are getting increasingly more creative; RIP to Chicago BlackEyeHawks legend Bobby “The Golden Jet” — as his legacy has two diametrically opposed chapters (one good and one bad); and wrap with a quick chat around NBA headlines (including LeBron watch and ‘the suck’ that is the Bulls).   

The suffix edition kicks off with a back-to-back “double booze” review (liver’s beware), starting with Lamp Lighter Brewing’s ‘Werewolves of Cambridge’ (7.2% ABV), an approachable, smooth English Pale Malt Porter that smacks with toffee, coffee and caramel (thanks McD!!)— followed by a review of ‘Drumchameau’, a Pinot Noir Cask single pot Irish single malt — that presents as a bit grainy, flavored with honey and vanilla — similar to a traditional Japanese whiskey; Eddie gets his heavy metal fix while being price gouged at the hands of Chicago’s Radius venue in China Town; RIP to Shirley Williams of “Laverne and Shirley” TV fame — rendering Lenny the last stooge standing; the Bums go day drinking with Paddy’s Big East pals (2 out of 10 dentists approve);  the classic movie “The Sting” holds up over time (kinda sorta); and nobody on the planet is happy with the Rock and Roll HOF nominees (zero stars, do not recommend).   All this without the sharp stick in the eye.

Recorded on February 2nd, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.  

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The Bums return with S3:E0072 as the front chapter begins with Rocky recapping the B.O.M. podcast for 2022, by the numbers; the road to the Super Bowl narrows with an overview of the NFL Divisional Playoff series; Eddie tallies up the Bums playoff challenge with Rocky clinging to a razor slim lead heading into Conference championship weekend; Good guy J.J. Watt hangs up his cleats with clear line of sight of the HOF; spring MLB season is creeping up on us; legendary shot caller Pat Hughes wins a Ford Frick award; the Bums are unaminously unimpressed with HOF nominees Crime Dog and Scott Rolen (who?); the pale hose brass were sold damaged goods as defective pitcher Steve Cleving wins scumbag of the week honors; wife slapper Dana White extends his brand of white trash sports with SLAP, and the Bums are none too impressed.

The rear chapter cracks off with a double review of beer and booze; McD comes through with another creation from New England’s Trillium Brewing with Aerial Roots, a Corn India Pale Ale (7% ABV) — with a sweet nose and a bitter finish; and Paddy splurges Irish style with an 18-year old Jameson whiskey that is smoother than seal shit on a glacier — with caramel and vanilla flavors and zero burn; the Bums bid adieu to WXRT radio legend Lin Brehmer who lost his fight with cancer (RIP); Eddie asks tough questions around gun control in schools (not for the faint of heart); serial toddler NFH loses his sole-source phone during a field trip to the House of Blues in Chicago; Eddie sees a Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac (well, kinda); and Paddy lets his GMC Acadia go into the cold dark night after more than a decade of faithful service.  All of this and foul language to last a lifetime.

Recorded on January 26th, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.  

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After a short hibernation, the Bums are back in the rail yard with S2:E0071 (and gusto).   The Primo edition is an NFL, end of season wrap up extravaganza; the Bears have the worst (record) and the first (overall draft pick) - now we wait; Britney sprung from the gulag; welcome Kevin Warren, Bears new prez; Lovie gets hosed (again); Eddie throws down a playoff challenge; Peyton Hillis saves his kids in a drowning incident— and gets touched up; TCU gets blown like a …. well, they got blown out; Absolute Legend and Lunchbox God, Pele, is no more, RIP; World Cup review; befofre ending with a news of Pale Hoser Liam Hendricks’ diagnosis of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. 

The Second edition begins with a quick Holiday post mortem, complete with our patented liver damaging regimen due to holiday celebrations and spirits; On the road in FL, Eddie suffers through the world’s worst Bloody Mary ; The State of Illinois sacks ups on gun reform (AR Nazi - “No assault weapons for you!!”); early 2023 RIP Notables — the wives tale “deaths come in threes” and a trend (Lisa Marie Presley, Charles White and Jeff Beck) - can you spot the trend?; Jeremey Renner added to health watch due to snowcat induced injuries; and Paddy close like a hurricane with a USMNT expose highlighting the soccer parent poison.  All of this and quite possibly more ramblings than you can stomach.  

Recorded on January 12th, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.  

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The front of S2:E0070 bumps offs with a recap of what is a wild and crazy NFL season; the Bears injury bite is hard and firm; Eddie eats navy and maize flavored crow as Jim F. Harbaugh responds to criticism with a bit of traction in the Big10; jellyfish have a firmer spin than the NCAA, as they fine Michigan State a pittance fine ($100K) following their donnybrook in the Ann Arbor tunnel; sports washing by way of Qatari death march is discussed; as the front closes with another Paddy ‘IDNKT’ segment focused on the USA vs. Netherlands World Cup match.

The back half begins with another infamous (and inverted) beer review, as the Bums sample Lamp Lighter Brewing’s “The Upside Down” (ABV 8%), a dark saison ale that smacks with carmel malts and rye, and spice, pepper and toffee finishes (thanks to McD); the Holiday season is upon us, and our respective livers and other vulnerable organs (stay tuned to see if the Bums survive); cute robot maker Boston Dynamics isn’t as harmless as we thought; Eddie is keen on the Disney+ series “Andor”, as well as Apple TV’s “Slow Horses” series (Season 2 dropping); an “I had to chuckle” story; as the back closes with a look-ahead to Rocky’s ‘Weed Rules’ segment.

All of this and a bunch of swearing. 

Recorded on December 3rd, 2022 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters, Paddy’s Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL USA.  

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The ol’ 69er pops off with a review of the nutty ass NFL season we’re experiencing; the Bears get thoroughly hosed (again) as JF1 puts up record numbers on the ground; Packers are a hot mess (and also, fuck the Packers); Reich gets a reckoning as pink slips are handed out like jelly shots at a frat house; Arlington Heights Bears; Daniel Synder hanging on by a tread; belated congrats to the cheating Astros, Dusty gets a ring; Bron Bron has a boo boo, the Lakers are cooked like a goose on Christmas, as part one closes with a Paddy Files follow-up.

The flip side of S2:E006 starts sudsy with another world famous beer review with Trillium Brewing’s Deciduous Autumn lager (ABV 5.2%); Eddie hits the road to Champaign, Illinois for Padres Dias; Eddie is over the moon with a choice find at a thrift shop; the Bums discuss gravy futures heading into Turkey Day, and with talk of Rocky’s fence succumbing to a wind storm.   All this and a bag of chips (1 per person).

Recorded on November 21, 2022 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters, Paddy’s Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL USA.