The Ugly Quacking Duck

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Bruce experiments with a multi-voice podcast featuring Sonny (a synthesized voice from his mixing board) and Ursa (an "ancient intelligence") to create a unique listening experience. The trio explores recent earthquake patterns, the implications of digital price tags in grocery stores, and the heartwarming story of 1,500 bikers supporting a bullied teen at his prom.

• Ten earthquakes over 6.0 magnitude recorded in one week, with most centered near Russia following an 8.8 magnitude quake
• Kluchevskoi volcano in Russia erupted shortly after the massive 8.8 earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula
• Digital price tags being adopted by major retailers like Walmart and Kroger, allowing prices to change many times daily
• Southern Illinois currently experiencing 79-degree temperatures with high air quality index of 117 
• Heartwarming story about 1,500 bikers escorting a bullied teen with autism and epilepsy to his prom in Swindon, England
• Bruce discusses the challenges of experimenting with AI in podcasting as Ursa begins repeating responses mid-conversation

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73 and may the Father's love go with you.
Bruce

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Bruce and Sonny return with a midweek episode from their Midwest studio on a scorching 94-degree day, choosing podcast recording over lawn mowing while discussing earthquake statistics, cat photography, and unusual health tips.

• Latest seven-day earthquake report shows 2,391 quakes of all magnitudes, including 11 significant ones measuring 6.0 or higher
• Bruce discovers Time's 100 Best Podcasts list and confirms they aren't on it, officially making them "the worst podcast in the known universe"
• Recommendation for cat lovers to check out "City Cats of Istanbul" photography on ThisIsColossal.com
• Discussion of Alice Walton's new medical school in Arkansas teaching doctors to treat the "whole person"
• A surprising 194 celebrities have passed away in 2025 as of July 24th
• The unexpected health benefits of walking backwards for 15 minutes daily

The best way to support us is to share the show with someone else. If you'd like to support us financially, visit our website and click "support the podcast." Pray for those suffering from earthquakes, fires, and floods—or take five minutes to think positive thoughts about people and life.

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 I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show,

1. Pray for us! Send Us Positive vibes.
2. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. 
4. Send Us Fan Mail: Under our description on any podcast player you will find a link you can text us or record a message. Leave a voice message: Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!
5. Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc. 
6. Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs

Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time.
73 and may the Father's love go with you.
Bruce

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Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

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Bruce, Sunny, and returning co-host Lily discuss the latest earthquake data and Lily's recent Disney World adventure, highlighting concerning patterns in seismic activity.

• Weekly earthquake report shows 2,418 total earthquakes with eight major (6.0+) events
• Russia experienced a cluster of high-magnitude earthquakes including a rare 7.4
• Historical comparison suggests possible seven-year earthquake cycles, potentially making 2026 high-risk
• Lily shares highlights from her Disney World trip, including Blizzard Beach, Disney Springs, and Magic Kingdom
• The ocean at Daytona Beach was surprisingly cold despite expectations
• Lily recounts losing her iPhone in Tennessee, getting it back undamaged, then dropping it in a pool days later
• Discussion of the Grand Canyon wildfires and controversy over "controlled burn" strategies
• Reflection on worldwide natural disasters and the importance of helping affected communities

If you'd like to view our earthquake tracking forms and resources, visit theuglyquackingduck.com and go to the support page. Contact us at [email protected].

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 I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show,

1. Pray for us! Send Us Positive vibes.
2. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. 
4. Send Us Fan Mail: Under our description on any podcast player you will find a link you can text us or record a message. Leave a voice message: Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!
5. Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc. 
6. Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs

Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time.
73 and may the Father's love go with you.
Bruce

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Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

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The Ugly Quacking Duck Podcast provides a lighthearted escape from negative news while tracking important environmental patterns through their earthquake and weather monitoring system.

• Bruce shares updates on new audio Monster cables and a Fethead mic preamp
• Discussion of severe weather patterns including floods in China, New York, Texas, and Mexico
• Space weather report highlighting solar flares and their potential impacts on Earth
• Detailed seven-day earthquake report comparing current data (2,442 quakes) with 2019 (11,724 quakes)
• Analysis of major earthquakes including a 7.3 in Alaska, 6.2 in Panama, and 6.7 in Indonesia
• Report on volcanic activity including a recent eruption in Iceland creating a mile-long lava flow
• Explanation of the podcast's value-for-value model and ways listeners can support the show

We invite you to download our earthquake tracking spreadsheet from theuglyquackingduck.com to follow along with future reports. May the Father's blessing go with you.

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2. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. 
4. Send Us Fan Mail: Under our description on any podcast player you will find a link you can text us or record a message. Leave a voice message: Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!
5. Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc. 
6. Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs

Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time.
73 and may the Father's love go with you.
Bruce

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Bruce and Sunny discuss earthquake patterns and natural pesticide alternatives while celebrating July 4th weekend from their Midwest studio.

• Seven-day earthquake report shows surprising results with 2018-2019 having much higher earthquake activity than 2025
• Updated PDF tracking sheet now available on the website's support page with improved organization and percentage tracking
• European pesticide ban aims to reduce chemicals by 50% by 2030, creating opportunities for natural alternatives
• Curious pattern emerging that suggests a possible seven-year earthquake cycle that might peak again in 2026-2027
• Bruce tracking unusual signals on SID receiver that will be reported in future episodes
• Severe flooding in Texas and Mexico has caused loss of life and property

Please keep those affected by the Texas and Mexico flooding in your thoughts and prayers. If you've subscribed to our webpage but aren't receiving announcements, please email us at [email protected].

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2. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. 
4. Send Us Fan Mail: Under our description on any podcast player you will find a link you can text us or record a message. Leave a voice message: Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!
5. Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc. 
6. Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs

Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time.
73 and may the Father's love go with you.
Bruce

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Bruce and Sunny explore historical earthquake data across three different time periods while discussing the limitations of AI chatbots and current weather conditions. They analyze seven-day earthquake reports from 1999, 2019, and 2025, revealing surprising patterns in global seismic activity.

• Comparison of current southern Illinois weather (81°F with 78% humidity) with Phoenix, Arizona (95°F with only 14% humidity)
• Critical discussion of AI chatbots and why "artificial intelligence" is a misleading term - they're simply pattern-matching programs
• Introduction to the seven-day earthquake tracking system with downloadable spreadsheet
• Complete analysis of earthquake data from June 22, 2025, showing 2001 total earthquakes with 302 at magnitude 2.5+
• Historical earthquake comparison showing 2019 had significantly higher earthquake activity (3157 in seven days) than either 2025 or 1999
• New percentage analysis showing how the proportion of earthquakes at different magnitudes has changed over decades
• Discussion of geographic patterns showing consistent earthquake activity in the Philippines, Japan, New Zealand and Indonesia

Visit theuglyquackingduck.com to download our earthquake tracking spreadsheet and follow along with our reports. Send us feedback via email or through podcast 2.0 players that support listener notes.

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1. Pray for us! Send Us Positive vibes.
2. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. 
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5. Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc. 
6. Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs

Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time.
73 and may the Father's love go with you.
Bruce

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Bruce and Sunny record a heartfelt episode during Father's Day weekend 2025, exploring current events, weather patterns, and their detailed earthquake tracking system while emphasizing the importance of compassion in troubled times.

• Recording from their Midwest studio in Southern Illinois on Father's Day weekend
• Discussion of Flag Day history (US flag adopted June 14, 1777) and its connection to the U.S. Army birthday
• Weather update comparing Southern Illinois (76°F, 74% humidity) to Phoenix (101°F, 9% humidity)
• Comprehensive earthquake data comparing current numbers with historical data from 2019 and 1999
• Introduction of a new 30-day earthquake tracking system showing surprising patterns
• Testing new podcast equipment with the PodMic setup for improved audio quality
• Reflection on global tensions between Israel and Iran without political commentary
• Call for listeners to direct positive thoughts toward those suffering worldwide

Please visit our website at TheUglyQuackingDuck.com, subscribe to receive early episode notifications, and reach out through email or text. If you'd like to support our work, check out the "Support Our Podcast" page for value-for-value options.

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 I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show,

1. Pray for us! Send Us Positive vibes.
2. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. 
4. Send Us Fan Mail: Under our description on any podcast player you will find a link you can text us or record a message. Leave a voice message: Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!
5. Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc. 
6. Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs

Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time.
73 and may the Father's love go with you.
Bruce

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Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

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Bruce and Sunny explore earthquake data spanning six years and make a surprising discovery that challenges common assumptions about increasing seismic activity. They introduce a new downloadable tracking tool for listeners who want to follow along with their research.

• New Harry Potter TV series cast has been announced with filming to begin this summer
• SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight ended in failure, crashing into the Indian Ocean after experiencing technical difficulties 
• Japan's private lunar landing mission lost contact and was deemed unsuccessful, adding to recent moon mission failures
• 47 volcanoes are currently on the "continuing eruption" list worldwide, including major activity in Italy, Russia, Philippines, and Japan
• Earthquake data comparison shows higher seismic activity in 2019 than in 2025, contradicting the narrative that earthquakes are increasing
• New website features include a downloadable earthquake tracking sheet and a "Podcasts We Love" section

Don't let the news cycle bring you down. Take a breath, look around, and smile because we are loved and it could always be worse. Email us at [email protected] or visit our website at theuglyquackingduck.com.

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 I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show,

1. Pray for us! Send Us Positive vibes.
2. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. 
4. Send Us Fan Mail: Under our description on any podcast player you will find a link you can text us or record a message. Leave a voice message: Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!
5. Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc. 
6. Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs

Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time.
73 and may the Father's love go with you.
Bruce

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Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

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Bruce and Sunny explore earthquake patterns and volcanic prophecies during this Memorial Day weekend episode. They analyze seismic data revealing an uptick in global activity with 1,983 earthquakes recorded in the past seven days.

• Weekly earthquake report showing consistent pattern endings in "3" (1923, 1953, 1983)
• Discussion of major earthquakes (6.0+) in Greece, Papua New Guinea, and near McGuire Island
• Exploration of prophecies regarding three volcanic eruptions and their potential consequences
• Weather report highlighting severe storms and tornadoes across multiple states
• Shout-outs to various work crews including AT&T staff who provided excellent service
• Analysis of recent bridge crashes including the Mexican Navy ship incident
• Commentary on 23andMe being purchased by biotech company Regeneron
• Humorous take on retail "planograms" as indicators of end times

May the Father's blessings go with you. Be thankful for everything, even when suffering - you're still breathing, so say thank you.

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 I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show,

1. Pray for us! Send Us Positive vibes.
2. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. 
4. Send Us Fan Mail: Under our description on any podcast player you will find a link you can text us or record a message. Leave a voice message: Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!
5. Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc. 
6. Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs

Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time.
73 and may the Father's love go with you.
Bruce

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Bruce and Sunny celebrate Mother's Day while diving into weather forecasts, earthquake trends, and mysterious atmospheric signal patterns detected by a SID receiver.

• Weather comparison between Southern Illinois (56°F, 71% humidity) and Phoenix, Arizona (61°F, 17% humidity)
• Full moon expected tonight with moonrise at 7:22 pm
• Earthquake report shows 1,923 total earthquakes this week, up from 1,774 last week
• Only one major earthquake (6.0 magnitude) in the Southern East Pacific Rise
• Discussion of pattern where increased small earthquakes may prevent larger seismic events
• Bruce's SID receiver showing unusual straight-line patterns followed by dramatic signal jumps before storms
• Frequencies between 7.8-140 Hz showing abnormally high readings
• Speculation about natural atmospheric changes versus potential technological influences

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Support the show

 I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show,

1. Pray for us! Send Us Positive vibes.
2. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.
3. Contact Us. Email: [email protected]. 
4. Send Us Fan Mail: Under our description on any podcast player you will find a link you can text us or record a message. Leave a voice message: Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!
5. Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc. 
6. Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs

Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time.
73 and may the Father's love go with you.
Bruce

  Email:          [email protected]
Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/