Riffs N Rants

This episode leads off with a very special editorial from Johnny Teflon. Then we dive into Americas recent obsession with sending absolute clowns to represent us in ALL levels of government. PLUS- it's time for another Halftime extravaganza! The boys discuss their favorite halftime show, who they'd like to see someday, and what they'd do with the ultimate gift from the NFL. Featuring musical selections by Alice Cooper, Peter Gabriel, and U2.

It's time to play "Where Are They Now?" as we catch up with some of our former subjects after their 15 minutes of fame have passed. ALSO- there's always been a certain camaraderie amongst astronauts and cosmonauts but as the space race heats up, will all that get blown out the airlock? With musical selections by Sweet, Queen, Muse, and David Crosby.

Johnny and Michael rail against the infusion of religion into Fox News. They're not kidding anyone. PLUS- Nothing to fear except , well -everything. Our Top 3 irrational fears. With musical selections by Genesis, Johnny Cash, Blue Oyster Cult, and Jeff Beck.

Johnny and Michael refuse to play ball by the rules of the goodwill police. We examine the inherent violence in our favorite sports and the hypocrisy of outrage when things go south. PLUS....Woke on the way out? A new survey by the NY Times seems to suggest it. Lots of coarse language in this one. With musical selections by Snap!, RUSH, The English Beat, and Depeche Mode.

Johnny and Michael resolve to bestow knowledge and advice to those who don't deserve it AND we celebrate years end with our respective Bugaboos. With musical selectioms by JD McPherson, The Who, Days Of The New, and a bonus track featuring Monte Python.

In our annual Christmas episode, the Riffs N Rants Players present "The Gift of the Magi", a timeless classic re-imagined for our purposes! PLUS our Top 3 Non-Traditional Christmas Movies! With musical selections by Billy Squier, The Royal Guardsmen, Adam Sandler, and The Kinks.

The world is watching the World Cup!!! Well, except for our hosts who are too consumed by the underlying scandals, sycophants, and slavery going on in full swing in order to bring this bloated spectacle to life. Wait...SLAVERY? PLUS we look at obscure sports from around the world we'd like to see here in the good 'ol USA. With musical selections by the James Gang, Stealer's Wheel, Beck, and Dean Martin.

Volume 5 of our funniest stuff over the last few months- including Rumpelstiltskin, Professor Snuff, and Karens! Enjoy! With musical selections by the George Baker Selection and The Rolling Stones.

The boys tackle the "true crime" genre and ponder the effects of murder as entertainment, and the inevitable emergence of copycat crimes. PLUS...the death of the voice of Batman sparks a conversation on those who've portrayed the Dark Knight on screens both big and small. With musical selections by Monster Magnet, The Talking Heads, and Prince.

Is that chill in the air due to Autumn or the "Cold Civil War"? Johnny and Michael rant on the current state of incivility in this country and whether it's likely to end or escalate. PLUS...handing out amnesty to the Covid Power Trust - yes or no? With musical selections by Billy Joel, Morrissey, and Social Distortion.