Free Ride Friday

Free Ride Friday

Colokum Craft Coffee [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/colockumcraft-coffee] Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker-dischord] Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/aaron-kickstarter] Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 564 Free Ride Friday National Day: National Moonshine Day — A nod to homemade spirits and American distilling history (enjoy responsibly). Birthday: Mark Wahlberg (born 1971) — Actor and producer (The Departed, Ted, Boogie Nights). This Day in History: 968 — Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles moments after winning the California Democratic primary. ---- Free Ride (Fox News) Knoebels Amusement Resort opened July 4, 1926, celebrates its centennial this year. In an era of pricey theme parks and gated admission, one Pennsylvania amusement park is still letting guests in for free. Knoebels opened its doors on July 4, 1926 — and will celebrate its 100th anniversary this year, as the nation celebrates America's semiquincentennial. Park owner Brian Knoebel, 52, recently told PA Local he had to "had to pinky-swear" to never change the free-admission model. "It's who we are," he said. "It’s that traditional park." ----- Getting Screwed (Not the Bee 8/25 and AP News 6/26) U.S. reports first human-infected screwworm case. It was a Guatemalan migrant. The New World screwworm fly has reached south Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Wednesday, the first time in decades that the parasite with flesh-eating larvae has threatened the nation’s cattle industry and only the third time it’s appeared in the U.S. in that time. Screwworms are nasty little buggers. The screwworm fly uses mammalian hosts to facilitate its disgusting lifestyle; females "lay 250 - 500 eggs in the exposed flesh of warm-blooded animals. The larvae hatch and burrow into the surrounding tissue as they feed." ----- Why? Because! That’s Why… (Fox 2 News) Why it's taking so long to count California primary votes? State election officials are expected to learn sometime on Thursday exactly how many votes still need to be counted in the California primary election, as well as how long the process could take. According to Ballot Tracker, approximately 6.5 million ballots have been counted so far out of 23 million registered voters in California. Because it could take several days or even weeks to finish counting all the remaining votes, the vote totals in the race for California governor remain relatively unchanged. ---- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/maddk-studio] Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/horrible-designs] Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker] Aaron of I had to Say it [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/i-had-to-say-it] Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bob] Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0 [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/misanthrope-radio-2-0] Cody the Beard as the Last Word. Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/razor-wire-news] Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com [bruce@weatherdsoul.com]

The Pratt Pack

Colokum Craft Coffee [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/colockumcraft-coffee] Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker-dischord] Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/aaron-kickstarter] Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 563 The Pratt Pack DATE: June 4th 2026 National Day: National Old Maids Day (or Old Maids’ Day) — A lighthearted (and sometimes controversial) nod to single women and independence. Birthday: Bruce Dern (born 1936) — Veteran actor with a long career in films like Nebraska and The Hateful Eight. This Day in History: 1989 — Tiananmen Square Massacre: Chinese troops cleared prodemocracy protesters in Beijing, resul􀆟ng in hundreds to thousands of deaths. Pra􀆩 Pack (New York Post) Celebri􀆟es, poli􀆟cal power brokers, business leaders and community ac􀆟vists packed a West Los Angeles restaurant Tuesday night to rally behind Spencer Pra􀆩. Entry into Pra􀆩’s elec􀆟on night watch party at Don Antonio’s Mexican restaurant was the most sought-gathering in Los Angeles a􀅌er his surge into second spot behind Mayor Karen Bass. The guest list ranged from Los Angeles District A􀆩orney Nathan Hochman and former LAPD chief Charlie Beck to prominent business leaders and Hollywood stars such as Jenny McCarthy, Adam Carolla and dancer Valen􀆟n Chmerkovsyiy, Music industry legend David Foster was there, as was Hot Mics host Billy Bush, as well as Brodie Jenner and Jus􀆟ne Bateman. The creator behind the now-iconic AI-generated campaign anthem and music video, “Saca la Basura,” for Spencer Pra􀆩’s 2026 mayoral campaign, Adrian Alvarez. Lemon Aid (Not the Bee) In a shock to absolutely no one, Minnesota con􀆟nues to be a na􀆟onal embarrassment. While the feds have done their diligence and charged 39 of the ac􀆟vists who stormed Ci􀆟es Church in St. Paul back in January, including Don Lemon who did us all a favor and recorded his crimes, the City of St. Paul has declined to do anything to the rioters. They won't even call them rioters. The St. Paul City A􀆩orney's Office reviewed the incident a􀅌er dozens of people were arrested for entering Ci􀆟es Church on Jan. 18 to protest against Pastor David Easterwood, saying he held a local leadership posi􀆟on with Immigra􀆟on and Customs Enforcement. Among the people arrested were journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon, as well as a􀆩orney and ac􀆟vist Nekima Levy Armstrong. 'Our office has a legal and ethical obliga􀆟on to file charges only when the available evidence establishes probable cause and supports a reasonable likelihood of convic􀆟on beyond a reasonable doubt,' the St. Paul City A􀆩orney's Office said in a statement Tuesday. 'Following a careful evalua􀆟on of the video footage, inves􀆟ga􀆟ve reports, and other available materials, prosecutors determined that the current evidence is insufficient to meet that standard for criminal charges under Minnesota state statutes.' ICE Block (Fox News) New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE on Wednesday of denying her access to Delaney Hall, a Newark immigra􀆟on deten􀆟on facility that has become the focus of lawsuits, protests and allega􀆟ons of unsafe, as scru􀆟ny intensifies over allega􀆟ons of unsafe condi􀆟ons inside the center. "ICE is denying me entry to Delaney Hall — raising serious ques􀆟ons about what is happening behind its walls," Sherrill wrote on X. A DHS spokesperson said that detainees are provided three meals a day, clean water, clothing, bedding, showers, soap and other basic necessi􀆟es. Sherrill has also faced cri􀆟cism from Newark officials, ac􀆟vists and law-enforcement supporters over her response to demonstra􀆟ons outside the facility. ---- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/maddk-studio] Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/horrible-designs] Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker] Aaron of I had to Say it [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/i-had-to-say-it] Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bob] Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0 [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/misanthrope-radio-2-0] Cody the Beard as the Last Word. Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/razor-wire-news] Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com [bruce@weatherdsoul.com]

Your Cheatin' Heart

Colokum Craft Coffee [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/colockumcraft-coffee] Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker-dischord] Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/aaron-kickstarter] Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 562 Your Cheatin' Heart NATIONAL DAY: National Egg Day — A salute to one of the most versatile foods in America and a perfect excuse for breakfast discussions. BIRTHDAY: Suzi Quatro (1950–Still Living) — Rock musician and pioneer for women in rock. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2002 — The first American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson, began the journey to stardom. --- VOTE BLUE AND THE OPEN PRIMARY SYSTEM As California's gubernatorial primary concludes, Democratic activists are encouraging strategic voting to boost billionaire Tom Steyer and prevent Republican Steve Hilton from advancing to the November election. The effort highlights growing debate over California's top-two primary system, where the two highest vote-getters advance regardless of party affiliation. YOUR CHEATIN' HEART International research examining infidelity trends shows men generally report higher rates of cheating than women, although the gap has narrowed significantly in many Western nations. Researchers cite changing social norms, economic independence, technology, and evolving relationship expectations as contributing factors. ROBINSON EATS CROWES Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson faced criticism after stopping a crowd's "USA" chant during a recent performance and calling some audience members ignorant. The exchange sparked debate among fans about patriotism, live entertainment, artist-audience relationships, and the role politics should play at concerts. ---- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/maddk-studio] Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/horrible-designs] Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker] Aaron of I had to Say it [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/i-had-to-say-it] Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bob] Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0 [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/misanthrope-radio-2-0] Cody the Beard as the Last Word. Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/razor-wire-news] Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com [bruce@weatherdsoul.com]

Life Pool

Colokum Craft Coffee [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/colockumcraft-coffee] Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker-dischord] Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/aaron-kickstarter] Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 561 Life Pool NATIONAL DAY: National Rocky Road Day Rocky Road has been around since the Great Depression and was supposedly named because life itself was a little rocky at the time. Chocolate ice cream, marshmallows, and nuts somehow became one of America's favorite comfort foods. The real question for the audience: Is Rocky Road actually anyone's first choice, or is it simply the flavor that survives because everybody respects it but nobody orders it? BIRTHDAY: Jerry Mathers (1948–Still Living) — Actor best known as Beaver Cleaver on Leave It to Beaver. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1983 — Mario Bros. Released in Arcades Before Mario became Nintendo's global mascot, he was just a plumber running through sewer pipes with his brother Luigi. The arcade release of *Mario Bros.* helped launch one of the most successful entertainment franchises in history. More than forty years later, Mario remains recognizable around the world. It's amazing to think a simple arcade game became movies, toys, theme parks, and a multi-billion-dollar brand. The discussion angle: what video game from your childhood consumed the most quarters? ---- BLEED LEAVE The latest workplace battle coming out of Washington centers on what some Democratic lawmakers are calling "economic violence." Representatives Yassamin Ansari, Adelita Grijalva, and Rashida Tlaib are backing the Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act, which would provide up to 12 paid days off annually for reproductive health issues. The proposal covers severe menstrual pain, menopause symptoms, miscarriages, abortions, vasectomies, biopsies, and other reproductive-related medical situations. The phrase "economic violence" is what immediately grabbed headlines. Supporters argue that many women face legitimate medical issues that force them to choose between their health and a paycheck. Critics argue that the proposal raises questions about workplace fairness, hiring practices, costs to employers, and whether businesses would quietly become less likely to hire women if additional mandated leave becomes law. This is one of those stories that instantly splits people into camps. One side sees compassion and modern healthcare protections. The other sees another expanding mandate placed on employers already struggling with labor costs. The bigger Road Rage 101 discussion might be whether America has reached a point where every hardship becomes a government leave category. At what point does workplace flexibility become impossible to manage? And at the same time, how many people are working through legitimate medical issues because they simply cannot afford not to? CALIFORNIA PRIMARY DAY IN THE SUN California heads into primary day with one of the most unpredictable governor's races the state has seen in years. With Gavin Newsom term-limited, voters are sorting through a crowded field that includes former U.S. Attorney General Xavier Becerra, billionaire Tom Steyer, Republican Steve Hilton, former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Representative Katie Porter, Matt Mahan, and several others. Polls have shown Becerra, Steyer, and Hilton clustered near the top, creating uncertainty about who will advance under California's top-two primary system. Because the two highest vote-getters move on regardless of party affiliation, both Democrats and Republicans are watching turnout carefully. One of the biggest stories isn't necessarily the candidates themselves but the amount of money flooding into the race. Tech billionaires, political action committees, labor organizations, and advocacy groups are pouring massive resources into California politics. California often acts as a political laboratory for the country, meaning the issues debated today could become national debates tomorrow. For Road Rage 101, the bigger conversation may be voter fatigue. California voters are dealing with housing costs, insurance concerns, homelessness, public safety debates, and economic pressures. The question becomes whether voters are choosing a vision for the future or simply voting against what they are tired of seeing right now. LIFE POOL Every year somebody creates a celebrity death list, a bingo card, or what people jokingly call a "life pool." It sounds morbid, but the public remains fascinated by tracking the famous people we lose each year. In 2026 the list has already become surprisingly long, including names such as James Van Der Beek, Robert Duvall, Eric Dane, Catherine O'Hara, Chuck Norris, Neil Sedaka, Jesse Jackson, and others. Part of the fascination comes from generational reality. Many of the actors, musicians, athletes, and public figures who defined the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and even the 1990s are reaching ages where losses become more common. Every major death becomes a reminder not only of the individual but of a specific period in American culture. The interesting discussion angle isn't celebrity gossip. It's how people process memory through famous faces. Someone hears a celebrity died and suddenly they're remembering a movie theater from 1987, a television show from childhood, or a concert from decades ago. These stories often become conversations about our own lives rather than the celebrity's life. It's one of the few news topics where people from completely different political and cultural backgrounds can stop arguing for a minute and simply remember where they were when those people mattered. SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/maddk-studio] Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/horrible-designs] Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker] Aaron of I had to Say it [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/i-had-to-say-it] Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bob] Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0 [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/misanthrope-radio-2-0] Cody the Beard as the Last Word. Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/razor-wire-news] Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com [bruce@weatherdsoul.com]

Vacation Hangover

Colokum Craft Coffee [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/colockumcraft-coffee] Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker-dischord] Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/aaron-kickstarter] Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 560 Vacation Hangover NATIONAL DAYS: SAY SOMETHING NICE DAY, GAME SHOW DAY, GO BAREFOOT DAY, OLIVE DAY, NAIL POLISH DAY, PEN PAL DAY, HEIMLICH MANEUVER DAY BIRTHDAY: MORGAN FREEMAN (89), MARILYN MONROE (100) 1962, ANDY GRIFFITH (100) 2012, HEIDI KLUM (53), ALANIS MORISSETTE (52), AMY SCHUMER (45) THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 1980: TED TUNERS CNN HITS THE AIRWAVES, 1967 THE BEATLES RELASE SGT PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND, 1638 THE PILGRIMS EXPERIENCED THE EARTHMOBE (1ST EVER EARTHQUAKE RECORED IN COLONIAL AMERICAN HISTORY) 50 WEIRDEST ROAD SIDE ATTRACTIONS (fiftygrande.com) Alabama (Boomer Bob): The Unclaimed Baggage Center-Scottsboro, Alabama- This massive 50,000-square-foot store is the only place in the US where unclaimed luggage from airlines and other transit sources is given a second life Arizona (Mcshane): The Thing- Bowlin’s Travel Center near Dragoon, Arizona- filled with bizarre artifacts, historical oddities, and alien lore. It’s not until the final room The Thing, a mummy-like figure on display California (Bruce): Chandelier Drive-Thru Tree- Leggett, California- This towering coast redwood tree stands about 276 feet tall and has a carved tunnel at its base, allowing cars to drive through its hollowed center, there are two other drive through trees on Highway 101, but this is the southernmost Illinois (Aaron): World’s Largest Catsup Bottle- Collinsville, Illinois- Towering at 170 feet tall, this structure resembles a giant bottle of ketchup and can hold up to 100,000 gallons of water, a water tower built in 1949 for the G.S. Suppiger Company, bottlers of the popular Brooks Catsup Kentucky (Sam and Cody): World’s Tallest Three-Story Building- Paris, Kentucky- on the corner of 8th and Main Streets in downtown, is recognized by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! as the world’s tallest three-story building Minnesota (Producer Jason): Jolly Green Giant Statue- Blue Earth, Minnesota- At 55.5 feet tall (or more than 60, if you include the elevated base he stands upon), the statue of a shamrock-colored man dressed in a leafy toga stands tall New Hampshire (Josh): The USS Albacore- Portsmouth, New Hampshire- Originally an experimental submarine operated by the Navy, The USS Albacore was built to test and develop advanced hydrodynamic designs during the Cold War era New Jersey (John and Duchess): Lucy the Elephant- Margate City, New Jersey- Built in 1881, this six-story tall, wood and tin elephant was originally a marketing gimmick to attract real estate buyers, Lucy the Elephant served as a restaurant, a business office, a cottage, and a tavern North Dakota (Teresa): The Enchanted Highway- 32-mile stretch between Gladstone and Regent, North Dakota, is home to a series of enormous sculptures, each designed and crafted by local artist Gary Greff. Texas (Jose): Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum- San Antonio, Texas-This toilet seat-themed museum was the brainchild of Barney Smith, a retired master plumber with an eye for creativity and a penchant for the unconventional. Over the course of several decades, he turned more than 1,000 discarded toilet seats into canvases for his eclectic art Washington (Mr Coffee Bill): Big Red Wagon-Spokane, Washington- “The Childhood Express,” has been a landmark in Spokane’s Riverfront Park since 1990, this giant replica of a Radio Flyer wagon is 12 feet tall and stretches 27 feet long Wisconsin (Ken): Al Johnson’s Goats on the Roof- Door County, Wisconsin- Swedish pancakes topped with lingonberries and the goats that live on the restaurant’s grass-covered roof. The story goes that Johnson’s friend Wink Larson put a goat named Oscar on the restaurant’s roof as part of a birthday gag one year and a tradition was born ---- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/maddk-studio] Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/horrible-designs] Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bunker] Aaron of I had to Say it [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/i-had-to-say-it] Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/boomer-bob] Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0 [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/misanthrope-radio-2-0] Cody the Beard as the Last Word. Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News [https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/razor-wire-news] Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com [bruce@weatherdsoul.com]