Riffs N Rants

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

Johnny and Michael remember the doomed Titan and analyze the who, what, when , where, and of course- why? Extreme tourism has entered the chatroom. PLUS- our Top 3 Nautical Adventure Movies of all time and a look at some major changes to the podcast moving forward.

Johnny and Michael stare into the abyss at a burgeoning crime story almost too heinous to believe. PLUS- we jump the gun and dive head first into a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the movie JAWS. With musical selections by Jane's Addiction, David Lee Roth, and Led Zeppelin- presented for historical and critical context.

Lions and Tigers and Bears got nothin' on adults dressing up as fluffy critters with animated libidos! Johnny and Michael dive into the convoluted concept of Furries and why they're on Florida's endangered species list. PLUS...Hello Fresh monkeys around with unfair simian labor practices! With musical selections by The New York Dolls, The Kinks, and Amy Winehouse. (for critical and historical review)