Riffs N Rants

It's time for America's favorite pastime- BEANBALL! Michael and Johnny discuss the continuing trend of baseball batters getting hit by pitches. It's on the rise and showing no signs of slowing down. PLUS...sometimes an act is TOO tough to follow, and we call out our top 3 Hollywood offenders! ALSO- oh Cam- you've said too much. With musical selections by The Lemonheads, The Who, and The Climax Blues Band!

Johnny Teflon flies solo again and zeroes in on charities gone bad- expect the unexpected. PLUS a timely visit from Professor Snuff and the "Doctor Is Incognito" talking about the absence off class in the classroom. With musical selections by 10cc, Pink Floyd, and Jethro Tull.

There's trouble in the House of Mouse and rumbling on Space Mountain as Disney discovers politics is a horrible ride. PLUS "The Slap Heard 'Round The World' provides more fallout than an atom bomb. Truth IS stranger than fiction. With musical selections by The Beastie Boys, Will Smith, and the Foo Fighters.

Witness the unravelling of a dictatorship before our very eyes as Putin hears the hounds. It's only a matter of time now. PLUS- the Riffs N Rants Players present Rumplestiltskin....a timely tale of greed and comeuppance! Possibly the most amazing segment we've ever done. Featuring musical selections by The Interrupters, Blondie, and John Stewart w/Stevie Nicks. Enjoy!

Let's take a break from reality and talk about the adventure of treasure hunting! Modern technology has made finding that big score easier than ever!! PLUS Johnny and Michael discuss their Top 3 treasure-hunting movies of all time with some surprising "fanboy" moments! Featuring musical selections by The Who, Billy Joel, and They Might Be Giants.

Before the Biden's SOTU speech was in the kitty, the catcalls ensued. What's up with the lack of political decorum these days? PLUS- Our top 3 speeches that left us speechless and the lost art of masterful oration. With musical selections by Adam & The Ants, The Talking Heads, & Wings.

A different take on the invasion of Ukraine- for once we miss that good old fashioned war coverage cable news was made for. The first "smartphone" war. ALSO- fly the unfriendly skies, where you can get a $5 can of soda and a beating by a drunken passenger. PLUS- Johnny's movie gem of the week! Featuring musical selections by The Beatles, Big Audio Dynamite, and Ozzy Osbourne.

Michael Sean Lee goes scorched-earth on Tik Tok and the emerging narrative that it's putting our youth at risk. PLUS Johnny takes the Olympics to task for being bloated and irrelevant. With musical selections by Queen, Van Halen, and ACDC.

Riffs N Rants reaches the 100 episode milestone! Celebrate with us as we induct the 2021 class into the Big Boom Radio HOF, plus Johnny and Michael hand out the 3rd Annual POS Awards, and the new "Good Guy" award. A super-sized 90 minute party! With musical selections by Bill Haley and his Comets, The Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, U2, and Soundgarden.

Michael and Johnny delve into the trend of people quitting their jobs....because what happens AFTER that is such a mystery. PLUS Johnny takes a stand on the Rogan/Young/Spotify debacle before free speech is thrown into the volcano. With musical selections by The Sex Pistols, The Police, and Tenacious D.