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Bruce Magee

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S3 · E54
Yesterday · 54 min
XCountry XDresser
The New WSMG WEBSITE We have a New Website!!! Duchess Top Host Let's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIO Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 54 XCountry XDresser NATIONAL DAY: National No Bra Day — Breast cancer awareness observance. BIRTHDAY: Marie Osmond (born 1959) — Singer and TV personality; turns 67. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2021 — William Shatner, at age 90, became the oldest person to reach space on a Blue Origin flight. ------- BROWN SHIRT BARBIE? (NEW YORK POST) Has Barbie joined the Third Reich, or are people seeing things? A CVS shopper sparked an online uproar after spotting what she believed were Nazi salutes on the packaging of a gymnast-themed Barbie doll. Background figures with raised arms prompted boycott calls against Mattel, while others insisted they were simply cheering spectators. ------- JERRY’S GAZA JAB (NOT THE BEE) Jerry Seinfeld turned a pro-Palestinian heckler's interruption into an unexpected punchline. Seinfeld sarcastically declared his support for the accusations being shouted at him, then joked that he'd send the protester's ticket money to Israel. Seconds later, he changed his mind and said he'd keep the money himself. Another heckler discovers that interrupting a professional comedian can backfire spectacularly. ------- CROSS COUNTRY CROSSDRESSER (FOX NEWS / OUTKICK) A transgender runner at Washington's Camas High School switched from the boys' cross-country team to the girls' team midseason, sparking objections from competing athletes and parents. After winning one varsity meet and placing second at another invitational, the runner finished 39th out of 135 at an October 10 race. Washington's athletic rules permit the switch, but parents disagree over fairness, inclusion and competitive opportunities. ------ SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E53
Monday · 54 min
FAFO FEATURING THE LION KING
The New WSMG WEBSITE We have a New Website!!! Duchess Top Host Let's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIO Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 53 FAFO FEATURING THE LION KING NATIONAL DAY: Columbus Day — U.S. federal holiday (second Monday in October) marking Columbus’s 1492 arrival in the Americas. BIRTHDAY: Hugh Jackman (born 1968) — Actor (X-Men, The Greatest Showman); turns 58. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1990 — South Dakota became the first state to officially rename Columbus Day as Native American Day. ----- FAFO FEATURING THE LION KING (NEW YORK POST) A visit to England's Yorkshire Wildlife Park ended in tragedy when a man climbed into a Siberian tiger enclosure and was mauled to death. Witnesses say he'd been dancing with earbuds in and posing for pictures with the tiger shortly before entering its territory. The tiger, named Altai, was unharmed and won't be euthanized. Police are investigating why the man entered the enclosure. Apparently, the Lion King wasn't taking visitors! ----- DIDDY DOESN’T GET THAT ANYMORE (NEW YORK POST) Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly losing some of his VIP prison privileges after allegations of contraband and special treatment at New Jersey's Fort Dix federal prison. The 56-year-old music mogul reportedly lost 41 days of good-conduct credit over disruptive behavior involving an unauthorized cellphone. His projected release has been pushed back, proving that even behind bars, celebrity status doesn't guarantee the royal treatment. ----- LAND OF THE FREE? (FOX NEWS) Maine lobsterman Frank Thompson is fighting a government-mandated GPS device that tracks his fishing boat, even during personal trips. The fifth-generation fisherman argues the requirement violates his Fourth Amendment privacy rights. The Supreme Court declined to hear his appeal, leaving a lower-court ruling intact. Regulators say tracking protects fisheries and endangered whales, but Thompson insists the fight for his freedom isn't over. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E52
Friday · 59 min
THE STRIP GRIFT
The New WSMG WEBSITE We have a New Website!!! Duchess Top Host Let's Help the Duchess blow the Lemon-aid stand and get famous on IHEART RADIO Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 52 THE STRIP GRIFT NATIONAL DAY: World Egg Day — Second Friday in October; scrambled, fried, or decorated. BIRTHDAY: Jackson Browne (born 1948) — Singer-songwriter; turns 78. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1967 — Che Guevara was executed in Bolivia. ----- THE STRIP GRIFT (NEW YORK POST) What happens in Vegas apparently doesn’t stay in Vegas—it lands you in jail! Two phony showgirls, Jennifer Ortiz and Magdellena Romero, allegedly attacked North Carolina tourists outside Planet Hollywood after receiving a $20 photo tip. Police say the women demanded up to $180, and one tourist was struck more than 22 times, including with a high-heeled boot. Both women face battery charges, while Ortiz faces an additional fraud charge. ----- MOMMY MOMMY DON’T STAB ME MOMMY (FOX NEWS) A horrifying scene in Northlake, Texas, where 37-year-old Holly Leeann Flores allegedly stabbed her 3-year-old child, 10-month-old baby and husband inside their home. Police responding to an early-morning 911 call found both children with chest wounds. All three victims were hospitalized and are expected to recover. Flores faces two counts of attempted capital murder involving children under 10 and an aggravated assault charge. ----- MUST SEE TV (FOX NEWS) The Pentagon says the December 3 firing-squad execution of convicted Fort Hood mass murderer Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed. The former Army major killed 13 people and wounded 32 in the November 5, 2009 massacre. Convicted and sentenced to death in 2013, Hasan could become the first person executed by the U.S. military since 1961. Officials confirmed plans for the broadcast but say viewing details will follow. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E51
Thursday · 59 min
DIET DRINKS AS GOOD AS WATER?
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 51 DIET DRINKS AS GOOD AS WATER? NATIONAL DAY: National Fluffernutter Day — Peanut butter and Marshmallow Fluff on white bread. BIRTHDAY: Sigourney Weaver (born 1949) — Alien and Avatar; turns 77. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1945 — Raytheon filed a patent tied to the microwave oven. ----- DIET DRINKS AS GOOD AS WATER? (FOX NEWS) Put down that bottle of water and grab a Diet Coke? A two-year study involving 493 adults found that people consuming artificially sweetened beverages lost about 10.6 pounds, compared with 8.2 pounds for water drinkers. Researchers found no meaningful weight-loss disadvantage from diet drinks, although both groups participated in weight-management programs. Is diet soda finally getting a clean bill of health? ----- JIHADI MALL ATTACK! (NOT THE BEE) The FBI arrested 18-year-old Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud of Minnesota after uncovering an alleged ISIS-inspired mass-shooting plot targeting the Mall of America. Investigators say he planned to attack an October 24 cultural celebration, potentially killing dozens. Undercover agents supplied an inoperable AK-47 and ammunition before arresting him October 6. Federal terrorism-related charges have been filed. ----- FROM HERE TO ETENITY (NEW YORK POST) Patricia Krenwinkel, 78, a convicted member of Charles Manson’s murderous cult, has received her third parole recommendation after roughly 56 years behind bars. Convicted in the infamous 1969 Tate-LaBianca murders, Krenwinkel previously had parole decisions reversed twice by Governor Gavin Newsom. Now California must decide again whether one of America’s most notorious killers should ever walk free. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E50
October 7 · 58 min
PLANET X! WHERE THE SERPICONIANS LIVE
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 50 PLANET X! WHERE THE SERPICONIANS LIVE NATIONAL DAY: National Forgiveness & Happiness Day — Let go of a grudge, or at least try. BIRTHDAY: Simon Cowell (born 1959) — American Idol and America’s Got Talent; turns 67. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2023 — Hamas led an attack from Gaza that killed about 1,200 people in Israel and took more than 240 hostages, starting the Israel-Hamas war. ----- PLANET X! WHERE THE SERPICONIANS LIVE (NOT THE BEE) Astronomers hunting the hypothetical Planet Nine have identified promising far-infrared candidates in old IRAS and AKARI sky-survey data. Researchers are looking for an extremely distant object moving slowly beyond Neptune, potentially hundreds of times farther from the Sun than Earth. But nobody has discovered Planet Nine yet—which means the Serpiconians remain safely hypothetical too. ----- QUARTZ QUANDRY (NEW YORK POST) California regulators are moving toward banning fabrication of engineered stone containing more than 1% crystalline silica after hundreds of countertop workers developed silicosis, an incurable lung disease caused by inhaling silica dust. More than 30 California stone workers have reportedly died. The target isn't your installed countertop—it's the hazardous cutting, grinding and polishing of high-silica engineered stone. ----- NO MORE HANDOUTS (FOX NEWS) A 15-year-old student in Lens, France, lost his hand and part of his lower arm when a police crowd-control grenade exploded during nationwide school protests. Authorities say roughly 200–250 students were confronting police; one account says the teen picked up the grenade before it exploded, although the exact circumstances remain under investigation. The student survived. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E49
October 6 · 48 min
CHICK-FIL-A SAYS “NO AI FOR YOU”
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 49 CHICK-FIL-A SAYS “NO AI FOR YOU” NATIONAL DAY: National Taco Day — First Tuesday in October; the big taco holiday. BIRTHDAY: Tony Dungy (born 1955) — Super Bowl-winning coach and Hall of Famer; turns 71. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1926 — Babe Ruth hit three home runs in one World Series game. ----- CHICK-FIL-A SAYS “NO AI FOR YOU” (NOT THE BEE) While fast-food rivals experiment with AI taking drive-thru orders, Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy says his chain won't replace that human interaction with technology. Cathy calls the company's approach “human plus”: AI and other technology can work behind the scenes, but the person taking your drive-thru order stays a person because Chick-fil-A considers hospitality part of the product. ----- TRUMP’S FORT HOOD FIRING (NEW YORK POST) President Trump has approved Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recommendation to execute former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan by firing squad. Hasan was sentenced to death for the 2009 Fort Hood attack that killed 13 people and wounded more than 30. The Army secretary must still set the time and place, and Hasan can pursue additional federal court challenges. ----- BOMBER BLUNDERS BUST BRITS (GROUND NEWS) The U.S. pulled its deployed bombers from RAF Fairford back to American bases following security concerns surrounding a suspected terror plot near the British base. Six people were arrested and later released on bail as investigators examine possible foreign-state involvement. President Trump says threats prompted the withdrawal, while Iran denies involvement. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E48
October 5 · 52 min
JED YORK FINED
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 48 JED YORK FINED NATIONAL DAY: Global James Bond Day — Marks the 1962 London premiere of Dr. No. BIRTHDAY: Steve Miller (born 1943) — Steve Miller Band; turns 83. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2011 — Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died at 56. ----- JED YORK FINED $500K FOR TRYING TO SPEND $160; MASTERCLASS IN BAD ROI (KTVU) 49ers owner Jed York has been suspended six games and fined $500,000 by the NFL for violating its Personal Conduct Policy after his August arrest in Ohio. York pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. Police seized $160 during the arrest, later directed to a human-trafficking task force as part of his plea agreement. ----- CONGRATULATIONS, SEATTLE: YOUR LOCAL BARISTA NOW HAS A MASTER'S DEGREE AND NO PLACE TO WORK (FOX NEWS) Seattle’s minimum wage rises to $22.14 an hour on Jan. 1, 2027 as the city faces a strained business environment. Fox reports 450 restaurants closed in the first half of 2025, job postings across the metro fell 35% from February 2020 to October 2025, and some employers say even applicants with master’s degrees are seeking barista jobs. ----- GOOD NEWS: THE 'NOTES OF MUSHROOM' IN YOUR COFFEE AREN'T FROM A FANCY NEW BEAN BLEND (FOX NEWS) Could your coffee maker be growing something besides your morning brew? Two-time U.S. Barista Champion Heather Perry says mold and bacteria are actually a low concern for most home brewers. The bigger culprit is old coffee oils, stains and mineral buildup that can wreck flavor—especially in the carafe, grinder and machines using hard water. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E47
October 2 · 53 min
THE PRICE IS NOT RIGHT
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 47 THE PRICE IS NOT RIGHT NATIONAL DAY: World Smile Day — First Friday in October; created by smiley-face designer Harvey Ball. BIRTHDAY: Lorraine Bracco (born 1954) — Goodfellas, The Sopranos; turns 72. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1950 — Charles Schulz’s Peanuts comic strip debuted in seven newspapers. ----- THE PRICE IS NOT RIGHT (NEW YORK POST) McDonald’s is using an AI-assisted pricing system that analyzes transaction data and helps recommend restaurant-specific menu prices, including estimates of what local customers are willing to pay. Franchisees officially retain final pricing authority, but some operators say they feel pressure to follow the recommendations—raising questions about how far algorithm-driven pricing could eventually go. ----- BRISKET BUMMER (FOX NEWS) Butter’s BBQ in Sinton, Texas, has pulled brisket from its regular menu after years of rising beef costs. Owner Andrew Soto says brisket had grown to more than 70% of the restaurant’s grocery expenses. Another $1-per-pound wholesale increase pushed the price he calculated he’d need to charge customers to roughly $51 per pound—up from about $37. ----- NO SOLUTION EXECUTION (NEW YORK POST) Tennessee’s attempt to execute death-row inmate Christa Pike did not kill her. Reports say Pike received two syringes of pentobarbital but remained alive and was heard snoring before being transported to an outside medical facility. Pike, 50, was sentenced to death for the 1995 murder of 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer. Gov. Bill Lee ordered a review of the failed execution. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E46
October 1 · 58 min
STERN WARNING
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 46 STERN WARNING NATIONAL DAY: National Homemade Cookies Day — Bake from scratch, not the bag. BIRTHDAY: Julie Andrews (born 1935) — Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music; turns 91. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1971 — Walt Disney World opened in Florida. ----- HOWARD GIVES STERN WARNING (FOX NEWS) Howard Stern used a Tuesday guest spot on Jimmy Kimmel Live in Brooklyn to warn ABC it will have “hell to pay” if something “goes wrong” with Kimmel’s show. Stern said he had heard rumors, called Kimmel unmatched in company loyalty for years of unpaid upfronts and charity events, and got the crowd cheering. ABC earlier dismissed cancellation reports as “speculative.” Kimmel’s deal runs through May 2027; the show just hit 4,000 episodes. ----- AMERICA ON TRIAL (NOT THE BEE) Gallup now finds 43% of Americans view socialism positively, the first time that rating has cleared 40% in the poll’s history since 2010. Capitalism still leads at 55%, free enterprise at 77%, small business at 95%. The latest jump came from independents, 37% last year to 45% now. Adults 18–34 rate socialism over capitalism, 57% to 43%. Democrats sit at 65%; Republicans stay under 15%. ----- TACO TURMOIL (NEW YORK POST) Santa Clarita cleaning-company owner Francesca Ortega went viral after video showed her berating taco vendors in Spanish, calling one a “stinky old woman” and threatening ICE. She says one-star reviews wrecked the 10-year business she built. After critic Ricardo Morales messaged her, she switched her Google business listing to his number, sending his phone a nationwide flood of angry calls and texts. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E45
September 30 · 59 min
STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 45 STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT NATIONAL DAY: International Podcast Day — For hosts, listeners, and the audio boom. BIRTHDAY: Barry Williams, 72 — Greg Brady on The Brady Bunch THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1955 — Actor James Dean died in a car crash in California at age 24. ----- STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT (NEW YORK POST) NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani told Jimmy Kimmel the secret to his friendly bond with President Trump is a shared love of New York and the Sunnyside Yards project, a proposed Queens rail-yard platform for 12,000 homes. He texts Trump “from time to time” about it, but when Kimmel asked for a live selfie to send, he said no: “I love housing more.” ----- NANCY’S NEW NOTE (GROUND NEWS) Investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case say they’re reviewing a new possible ransom note and trying to determine whether it’s credible. The 84-year-old mother of Today anchor Savannah Guthrie was reported missing from her Tucson home Feb. 1. Officials haven’t said what the note says or how it surfaced, and no arrests have been made. Two earlier notes were released in July. ----- AFFORDABLE HOLLYWOOD BUNGALO (NEW YORK POST) A 1933 Laurel Canyon property at 1856 Jewett Drive hit the market at $849,000, billed as the cheapest listing in the Hollywood Hills. You get two houses on one 2,366-square-foot lot: a bungalow with a stone fireplace plus a separate unit down an outdoor staircase. The agent pitches “canyon living from a bygone era.” Median Hills list prices run roughly $1.8–$1.9 million. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E44
September 29 · 50 min
Migration Invasion
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 44 Migration Invasion NATIONAL DAY: National Coffee Day — The year’s biggest caffeine holiday; many chains run deals. BIRTHDAY: Jerry Lee Lewis (born 1935) — Rock ’n’ roll pioneer. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1982 — The first deaths in the Chicago Tylenol cyanide poisonings were reported. ----- MIGRATION INVASION (NOT THE BEE) A migrant caravan called “Fe y Esperanza” left San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on Sept. 20 and moved north through Guatemala into Mexico. Reporting put the group at more than 600 by Sept. 28. U.S. Border Patrol says it is tracking the caravan with international partners and warns that illegal entrants will be apprehended, prosecuted and removed. ----- WINNER WHOOPIN' (FOX NEWS / OUTKICK) NASCAR rising star Corey Heim finished second in the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville after late contact with Treyten Lapcevich. After more contact following the checkered flag, members of Lapcevich’s team confronted Heim near Martinsville’s famous hot-dog stand, where video shows punches being thrown before police escorted Heim away. ----- CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' LEAVIN' (NEW YORK POST) A relocation consultant specializing in rural and off-grid properties says 80% of his current clients are Californians looking toward Idaho and Montana, with many seeking acreage, self-sufficiency and security features. The 80% figure describes his own clientele—not California migration as a whole—but it opens a bigger conversation about why some residents want out. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E43
September 28 · 59 min
PREMIUM MY ASS!
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 43 PREMIUM MY ASS! NATIONAL DAY: National Drink Beer Day — Sample a brew, visit a taproom, or toast with friends. BIRTHDAY: Confucius (born 551 BCE) — Chinese philosopher whose teachings shaped East Asian culture. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1928 — Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. ----- PREMIUM MY ASS! (FOX NEWS) KFC is testing a radically different 'Open House' restaurant in McKinney, Texas, with breakfast, table service, premium drinks, expanded seating and new experiences as part of its 'Kentucky Fried comeback.' KFC says the goal is a fast-casual experience without the fast-casual price tag. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E42
September 25 · 57 min
I Asked for it!
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 42 I Asked for it! NATIONAL DAY: National Daughter’s Day — A day to celebrate daughters and the girls in your life. BIRTHDAY: Christopher Reeve (born 1952) — Actor who played Superman. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1981 — Sandra Day O’Connor was sworn in as the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court. ----- I IDENTIFY! (NEW YORK POST) Philadelphia teacher and activist Hannah Gann has admitted she lied for years about being Palestinian and Black. Gann says she is actually a white woman from a privileged background and acknowledged using "half-truths and obfuscations" that became outright lies. Activists who worked alongside her confronted Gann about her background and have since severed ties with her. ----- J CREW OVERRULED (NEW YORK POST) Texas defense attorney Mariah Medina says a Bexar County judge publicly criticized the sleeveless gray J.Crew shift dress she wore to court, calling it inappropriate and asking whether she had a blazer in her car. Medina says the dress complied with posted rules and had previously been worn in court without objection. The dispute has since turned into a viral courtroom-dress-code debate. ----- AMY! WHAT YOU GONNA DO... (NEW YORK POST) Amy's Kitchen is closing its Santa Rosa manufacturing plant and shifting production to facilities in Oregon and Idaho. About 207 Santa Rosa jobs are affected, while companywide manufacturing cuts total roughly 260 positions when reductions in Idaho are included. Amy's says the restructuring is intended to simplify its manufacturing network; its corporate headquarters will remain in Petaluma, California. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host and audio producer: John JamingoBoomer Bunker My other co-hosts: Ken Madden and Boomer Bob The cast of characters: The Duchess of New Jersey Sam (Cody's mom) Cody Lorenzo and occasionally Flo (Lorenzo's motha) and a big Thank You to all my Supporters: Aaron I had to Say it The Duchess of New Jersey Boomer Bunker Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E41
September 24 · 56 min
UTTERLY RIDICULOUS
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 41 UTTERLY RIDICULOUS UTTERLY RIDICULOUS (FOX BUSINESS) After more than a century of smiling, The Laughing Cow suddenly isn't laughing. Select Creamy Original packages now feature the famous red cow wearing a serious expression alongside a QR code and the message “We need to talk.” Bel Brands says the change is temporary and part of a mystery campaign, with an explanation coming soon. ----- MASKED MUNCHERS REVOLT (NOT THE BEE) Last Ditch Bar in Greenfield, Massachusetts, required patrons to wear KN-95 masks or better—until struggling finances helped prompt a decision to make Saturday nights mask-optional. The change triggered hundreds of comments, accusations of ableism and even a call for the venue to be firebombed. The bar apologized, only to face another backlash because its apology lacked alt-text. ----- CAN’T HACK IT (NEW YORK POST) A young California man once described as a hacking prodigy has reportedly been arrested years later in connection with an alleged antisemitic graffiti spree. The New York Post published the report September 23, but independent details remain limited this morning, so the allegations should be treated as allegations unless additional law-enforcement information becomes available. ----- XSHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio 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 Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E40
September 23 · 1 hr 7 min
Corn Liquor
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 40 Corn Liquor NATIONAL DAY: Redhead Appreciation Day — Celebrates red hair and the people who have it. BIRTHDAY: Ray Charles (born 1930) — Soul and R&B legend (“Georgia on My Mind”). THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1889 — Nintendo was founded in Kyoto as a playing-card company. ----- CORN LIQUOR! (FOX NEWS) Ohio brewery owner and former aerospace engineer John Ream wants to make small amounts of distilled spirits at home, but a federal restriction dating to 1868 stands in his way. After losing his challenge in the Sixth Circuit, Ream is asking the Supreme Court to take the case. Another federal appeals court reached a different conclusion in a separate challenge, giving the justices a potential constitutional showdown. ----- NORTHWEST EMPTY NEST (NOT THE BEE) Reporter Katie Daviscourt investigated more than 20 Seattle-area Somali-run daycare locations receiving public childcare funding and reported finding little or no evidence of children at many of the addresses she visited. She estimates more than $5 million in taxpayer funding is connected to the locations examined. Her observations raise oversight questions, but they do not by themselves establish that the operators committed fraud. ----- MAD MAN MAMDANI (NEW YORK POST) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is again calling Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a "war criminal" and saying he wants Netanyahu arrested when he visits New York for the UN General Assembly. Mamdani acknowledges that he doesn't personally have the authority to make such an arrest. Netanyahu rejects the allegations and says he will use his UN appearance to defend Israel's conduct. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio 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 Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E39
September 22 · 1 hr 1 min
I GOT NUTHIN'
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 39 I GOT NUTHIN' NATIONAL DAY: Hobbit Day — Celebrates Bilbo and Frodo Baggins’ shared birthday from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth. BIRTHDAY: Joan Jett (born 1958) — Rock singer and guitarist (“I Love Rock ’n’ Roll”). THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1994 — The sitcom Friends premiered on NBC. ----- I GOT NUTHIN' (NOT THE BEE) An Episcopal priest is drawing attention after describing what she told a dying man who asked what happens after death: essentially, we don't know. She framed uncertainty as pastoral honesty rather than offering certainty about heaven or the afterlife. The viral reaction centers on an obvious question: if you're a Christian priest comforting someone at the end of his life, is “we don't know” really the best you've got? ----- KELSEY/SWIFT THE AMERICA'S TEAM (NEW YORK POST) Travis Kelce hauled in a 13-yard touchdown against Indianapolis, and Taylor Swift celebrated by pointing emphatically at her wedding ring and reportedly shouting, “That's my husband!” The newlyweds married July 3, and Swift's celebration quickly became another viral Chiefs moment as Kelce scored his first touchdown of the season. ----- WHO'S NEXT!? (FOX NEWS) After the House moved to restrict congressional stock purchases, Rep. Young Kim is targeting another potential path to self-enrichment: earmarks that could indirectly increase the value of property or other financial interests held by lawmakers or their families. Her proposed resolution would expand disclosure requirements when members request earmarks that could financially benefit them indirectly. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio 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 Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E38
September 21 · 52 min
ACCESS DENIED
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 38 ACCESS DENIED NATIONAL DAY: Earth, Wind & Fire Day — Celebrates the band's classic September and its unforgettable lyric, “the 21st night of September.” BIRTHDAY: BILL MURRAY — (76) Actor and comedian beloved for Caddyshack, Stripes, Ghostbusters and Groundhog Day. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL DEBUTS — ABC launched Monday Night Football with the Cleveland Browns defeating the New York Jets 31–21. ----- ACCESS DENIED (KTVU) Reporters from CNN, MS NOW and Politico were denied access to the White House Saturday after President Trump announced the outlets were banned over coverage he called “fake news.” CNN’s Betsy Klein, MS NOW’s Akayla Gardner and Politico’s Cheyenne Haslett were turned away and had credentials disabled or confiscated. The outlets say they’ll defend their First Amendment rights. ----- 200K BURGER (FOX BUSINESS) Want fries with that $200K salary? In-N-Out confirms its store managers now earn more than $200,000 a year on average. The company credits a philosophy dating back to founders Harry and Esther Snyder: treat employees like family, pay above-normal wages and create opportunities to grow. Managers also average more than 15 years with the burger chain. ----- TOSSING SALAD (FOX NEWS) Hoboken’s Tim Donohue tried a modern-day “Super Size Me” experiment by eating exclusively from Sweetgreen for 25 days. The 27-year-old lost nine pounds and reported more energy—but said the financial and logistical costs made the diet unsustainable. When it was finally over, he celebrated with cheese pizza…and discovered his newly adjusted stomach wasn't nearly as excited as he was. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio 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 Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E37
September 18 · 1 hr 4 min
THE DAY…THE MUSIC….DIED
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 37 THE DAY…THE MUSIC….DIED NATIONAL DAY: National Preparedness Month — September encourages Americans to prepare their homes and families for emergencies and disasters. BIRTHDAY: JAMES GANDOLFINI — (1961–2013) Emmy-winning actor forever identified with mob boss Tony Soprano on HBO's The Sopranos. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1983 — KISS TAKES OFF THE MAKEUP — KISS appeared on MTV without its trademark makeup for the first time, revealing the band members' faces to millions of fans. ----- THE DAY…THE MUSIC….DIED (FOX NEWS) Ed Sheeran is facing growing backlash after Macklemore was removed from his Loop Tour following his pro-Palestinian remarks. Four supporting acts have since dropped out, an Irish radio station pulled Sheeran’s music for the “foreseeable future,” and protest groups are targeting his Sept. 19 Philadelphia concert. Sheeran says the removal was the promoters’ and venues’ decision—not his. ----- GEN Z FLEE! (NEW YORK POST) Gen Z is saying goodbye to the Big Apple. A Redfin analysis of 2024 Census data found New York had the nation’s largest Gen Z net outflow—29,554 people ages 19–27. Many aren’t going far: 9,284 moved from New York to Philadelphia, where the typical home sells for roughly $309,000 versus $832,000 in New York. ----- A BURGLER’S GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY (NOT THE BEE) A San Diego burglar picked a house with possibly the world’s friendliest security system: Nash, a 90-pound Golden Retriever. After the intruder climbed a ladder into a second-story window, Nash didn’t attack—he repeatedly brought the stranger toys to play with. The intruder allegedly ate from the refrigerator and took a nap before police arrested him in the backyard. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio 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 Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E36
September 17 · 56 min
TICK TICK TICK
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 36 TICK TICK TICK NATIONAL DAY: National Voter Registration. BIRTHDAY: DAVID SOUL — (1943–2024) Actor and singer best remembered as Detective Ken “Hutch” Hutchinson on the 1970s hit Starsky & Hutch THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1991 — GUNS N' ROSES RELEASES USE YOUR ILLUSION — The band simultaneously released Use Your Illusion I and II, one of rock's most ambitious double-album launches. ----- TICK TICK TICK (CNN) The clock may be ticking at 60 Minutes. The season premiere drew about 7.9 million viewers, down roughly 21% from last year's opener and reportedly the show's weakest season premiere in more than 25 years. The ratings arrive after a major CBS shakeup under Bari Weiss, with new executive producer Nick Bilton and several prominent departures. ----- HASTA LA VISTA, BABY (THE GUARDIAN) AI leaders are sounding alarms straight out of Terminator. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that within 6-12 months AI agents could potentially create a persistent botnet capable of attacking huge portions of the internet. Other experts say that's wildly overstated, while Anthropic researcher Evan Hubinger puts the chance of AI-driven human extinction above 10% within a decade. ----- JELLY REDEMPTION (FOX NEWS) Jelly Roll says he's accomplished virtually everything he dreamed of in music - Grammys, ACMs, CMAs and Grand Ole Opry membership - and now he's asking what God wants him to do next. The singer says that if the answer is working at a homeless shelter in Paducah, Kentucky, he'd leave music behind and fans might never see him again. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio 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 Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com
S3 · E35
September 16 · 53 min
RUNNING WINNER
Colokum Craft Coffee USE THE PROMO CODE "WSMG15" FOR 15% OFF YOUR COFFEE PURCHASE Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 35 RUNNING WINNER NATIONAL DAY: National Play-Doh Day — Celebrates the childhood modeling compound that originally began life as a wallpaper cleaner. BIRTHDAY: AMY POEHLER — (55) Comedian and actress known for Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recreation and the Inside Out films. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1959 — XEROX 914 DEMONSTRATED — The first successful plain-paper commercial photocopier was publicly demonstrated, revolutionizing office copying. ----- RUNNING WINNER (FOX NEWS / OUTKICK) Australian HYROX athlete Joanna Wietrzyk won the Beijing competition in 1:01:23 despite suffering a very visible gastrointestinal emergency during the race. The 24-year-old kept going, finished first, and later summed it up: “a win is a win.” HYROX acknowledged the incident and said it is reviewing how its biocontaminant and medical procedures were applied. ----- FALSE FLOCKING DOXING (FOX NEWS) Lindsey Brooke Isaacs spent 13 days in jail after investigators focused on her black Dodge Durango following a deadly Florida crash. A Flock license-plate camera recorded her vehicle about three miles from the crash roughly two minutes beforehand. Prosecutors later dropped all eight felony charges, and another woman was arrested. Flock says its camera data actually pointed away from Isaacs and that the problem was how investigators interpreted the information. Isaacs has filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit. ----- STRONGER AND STRONGER (ABC7 NEWS) San Francisco officials say cychlorphine, a newly circulating synthetic opioid they describe as more powerful than fentanyl, was found in the system of a 16-year-old who died from an overdose. Four suspects were arrested after an investigation that police say also produced three firearms and more than 20,000 counterfeit pills. Officials say existing test strips cannot detect cychlorphine and are calling for California lawmakers to specifically add the drug to the state's controlled-substance laws. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio 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 Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@wsmgmedia.com

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