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Colokum Craft Coffee
461 Festivus for the Rest of Us
NATIONAL DAYS:
FESTIVUS
BIRTHDAYS:
Susan Lucci (1946-Still Living) - Actress who played Erica Kane on All My Children.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
1913 - President Wilson signed legislation to create the Federal Reserve System.
DAILY HEADLINE:
“HERE’S JOHNNY!”
A new book reveals that Johnny Carson quietly kept a Tonight Show ban list — and it included major names like Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres, William Shatner, Carl Sagan, Dana Carvey, Orson Welles, Jerry Lewis, and even original host Steve Allen.
William Shatner reportedly broke multiple unwritten Carson rules in one appearance. Carl Sagan corrected Carson on air — twice — while discussing Halley’s Comet. Dana Carvey’s sketch portraying Carson as out of touch didn’t help his cause either.
Long before cancel culture had a name, Johnny Carson simply closed the door — and kept it shut
DAILY COMMENTARY:
“ONE MILE PER HOUR”
A recent article highlights how traffic laws in some jurisdictions allow drivers to be cited for exceeding the speed limit by as little as one mile per hour. While most police departments have historically allowed a buffer, the reality is that many speed laws are written as absolute limits — meaning even a single mile over the posted speed can technically be a violation.
This isn’t a nationwide crackdown, but it is a reminder of how much discretion exists in enforcement and how easily everyday driving habits can suddenly become ticket-worthy. The discussion isn’t about reckless driving — it’s about how strict interpretations of the law collide with real-world behavior, and how quickly “everyone does it” can turn into “everyone’s liable".
FEATURE OF THE DAY:
“KANSAS CITY CHIEFS MOVING TO…KANSAS CITY?”
The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t “moving cities” — they’re playing chicken with state lines. After Missouri voters rejected a stadium tax extension, Kansas wasted no time waving incentive money and pointing to open land near the Kansas Speedway as a shiny alternative. Same metro area, same fan base, different politicians holding the checkbook.
This isn’t about geography or loyalty — it’s about leverage. The Chiefs are reminding Missouri that professional sports teams don’t negotiate with sentiment, they negotiate with dollars. Meanwhile, fans are left watching elected officials argue over tax structures while pretending this is about civic pride.
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SHOW CREDITS:
Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio
Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs
Cast:
Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker
Aaron of I had to Say it
Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show
Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0
Cody the Beard as the Last Word.
Supporters:
Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News
Josh Roberts from New Hampshire
and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]
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By Bruce MageeColokum Craft Coffee
461 Festivus for the Rest of Us
NATIONAL DAYS:
FESTIVUS
BIRTHDAYS:
Susan Lucci (1946-Still Living) - Actress who played Erica Kane on All My Children.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
1913 - President Wilson signed legislation to create the Federal Reserve System.
DAILY HEADLINE:
“HERE’S JOHNNY!”
A new book reveals that Johnny Carson quietly kept a Tonight Show ban list — and it included major names like Jay Leno, Ellen DeGeneres, William Shatner, Carl Sagan, Dana Carvey, Orson Welles, Jerry Lewis, and even original host Steve Allen.
William Shatner reportedly broke multiple unwritten Carson rules in one appearance. Carl Sagan corrected Carson on air — twice — while discussing Halley’s Comet. Dana Carvey’s sketch portraying Carson as out of touch didn’t help his cause either.
Long before cancel culture had a name, Johnny Carson simply closed the door — and kept it shut
DAILY COMMENTARY:
“ONE MILE PER HOUR”
A recent article highlights how traffic laws in some jurisdictions allow drivers to be cited for exceeding the speed limit by as little as one mile per hour. While most police departments have historically allowed a buffer, the reality is that many speed laws are written as absolute limits — meaning even a single mile over the posted speed can technically be a violation.
This isn’t a nationwide crackdown, but it is a reminder of how much discretion exists in enforcement and how easily everyday driving habits can suddenly become ticket-worthy. The discussion isn’t about reckless driving — it’s about how strict interpretations of the law collide with real-world behavior, and how quickly “everyone does it” can turn into “everyone’s liable".
FEATURE OF THE DAY:
“KANSAS CITY CHIEFS MOVING TO…KANSAS CITY?”
The Kansas City Chiefs aren’t “moving cities” — they’re playing chicken with state lines. After Missouri voters rejected a stadium tax extension, Kansas wasted no time waving incentive money and pointing to open land near the Kansas Speedway as a shiny alternative. Same metro area, same fan base, different politicians holding the checkbook.
This isn’t about geography or loyalty — it’s about leverage. The Chiefs are reminding Missouri that professional sports teams don’t negotiate with sentiment, they negotiate with dollars. Meanwhile, fans are left watching elected officials argue over tax structures while pretending this is about civic pride.
---
SHOW CREDITS:
Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio
Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs
Cast:
Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker
Aaron of I had to Say it
Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show
Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0
Cody the Beard as the Last Word.
Supporters:
Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News
Josh Roberts from New Hampshire
and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]