The Ugly Quacking Duck

Around The Bend We Go!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1759881/fan_mail/new] A robot gets sworn in as a monk, NASA supposedly drops 12,000 Artemis II photos that are strangely hard to track down, and scientists argue over how fast the universe is expanding. That’s the kind of headline mix we can’t ignore, so we talk it through the only way we know how: one topic at a time, with questions, a little humor, and a strong urge to separate facts from hype.  Before the “crazy news,” we catch up on the real world stuff that shapes everything else: allergies, mowing season, and a full ham radio update from the backyard. Bruce breaks down an HF antenna rebuild attempt, why noise can ruin an otherwise decent SWR reading, and why an off center fed dipole can be a practical win when conditions get frustrating. We also nerd out on podcast audio, including SM58 mic tweaks, EQ adjustments, and a windscreen experiment aimed at a deeper, cleaner sound.  Then we get to our earthquake report and weather check, share a new baseline method for tracking weekly seismic activity, and talk simple preparedness like keeping extra water and food on hand. We close with infrasound research that may explain paranormal experiences, reactions to UFO file releases, and concerns about data centers and the bigger AI infrastructure buildout, plus a reminder to stay prayerful and positive even when the news feels heavy.  If any of this hits a nerve, listen through, share the episode with a friend, and leave us a review or message so we know what you want us to dig into next. Support the show [https://theuglyquackingduck.com/support-our-podcast/]  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, 1. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow. 2. Pray for us. 3. Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. 4.  Send us Fan Mail: Under our description you will find a link you can text us or record a message. It is so easy a duck can do it. 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.  “Support the Podcast” [https://theuglyquackingduck.com/support-our-podcast/] 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:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

Did You Know We Have an Itch

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1759881/fan_mail/new] We bounce from podcasting wins to weird headlines, trying to keep things funny while still taking real disasters seriously. We talk through what made us laugh this week, what made us worry, and why we keep choosing positive words anyway.  • Sunny’s BuzzCast call-in getting featured and why that felt so good  • Buzzsprout voice memo feature and how listeners can use it  • Reactions to the proposed triumphal arch in Washington, DC and the pushback  • Seven-day earthquake report and the 7.4 quake in Japan  • Why prayer and positive thinking matter after disaster  • The penny disappearing, rounding at businesses, and what banks want next  • Why the nickel may be more expensive than the penny to mint  • Mars Curiosity rover photos of “dragon scale” rocks and the space skepticism angle  • Tornado outbreaks, storm damage, and staying kind when things get rough  • Quick weather checks for China, Southern Illinois, Spokane, Phoenix, and Australia Plains  We'd just like to ask you to go to our webpage, or if you don't want to do that, go up to our details and click on that link and leave us a voicemail or a text message and tell us how you're doing.  Support the show [https://theuglyquackingduck.com/support-our-podcast/]  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, 1. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow. 2. Pray for us. 3. Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. 4.  Send us Fan Mail: Under our description you will find a link you can text us or record a message. It is so easy a duck can do it. 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.  “Support the Podcast” [https://theuglyquackingduck.com/support-our-podcast/] 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:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

Are We In For A Wild Ride, Or Not?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1759881/fan_mail/new] Are we headed for a “wild ride” this year, or just the usual chaos with a new label? We kick things off from our hidden studio in Southern Illinois with the kind of talk everyone can relate to: spring weather that can’t make up its mind. Then we zoom out to the big climate headline driving the conversation, as NOAA signals the La Nina pattern has ended and El Nino may develop later this year. We unpack what that shift can mean in real terms, including the possibility of a stronger warming pattern, hotter seasons, and ripple effects that could shape hurricane season in both the Atlantic and Pacific.    After that, we run a fast, listener-friendly “weather around the world” check. You’ll hear current conditions like humidity, wind, pressure, and air quality from places like Phoenix, Spokane, Australia, and a surprise stop in Beijing. That Beijing report hits differently, with unhealthy air quality and low visibility that make you appreciate clean air in a new way.    We also drop our seven-day earthquake report with totals across magnitudes, call out a notable 5.7 near Silver Springs, Nevada, and share why even a “low week” still deserves attention. Then we pivot into space weather: a coronal hole facing Earth could send high-speed solar wind our way with potential G2 geomagnetic storms, lining up with dark new-moon skies for aurora viewing. We even shout out a photo that captures Starlink satellites in the same frame, raising a real question about how much is too much. We wrap with a Supreme Court ruling on internet providers and piracy, plus ways to support the show. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us what the weather is doing where you are. Support the show [https://theuglyquackingduck.com/support-our-podcast/]  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, 1. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow. 2. Pray for us. 3. Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. 4.  Send us Fan Mail: Under our description you will find a link you can text us or record a message. It is so easy a duck can do it. 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.  “Support the Podcast” [https://theuglyquackingduck.com/support-our-podcast/] 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:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

They Got It Off The Ground!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1759881/fan_mail/new] We trade heavy headlines for curiosity, jokes, and a live countdown vibe as we track Artemis II’s return and ask why space footage still feels oddly limited. We also share a new way to contact us, then wrap with weather, and earthquakes. • Easter weekend catch-up and keeping things light  • LiFePO4 battery plans for cleaner ham radio power  • Buzzsprout fan mail update with new voicemail option  • Quick talk on EVE Online and not boring non-players  • Artemis II splashdown watch and why still photos feel strange  • Clips and claims about fakes, leaks, and AI confusion  • Fusion propulsion news and what it could change  • Saturn’s 285 confirmed moons and Jupiter’s 101  • Weather check for Mount Vernon, Spokane, Phoenix, and Australia Plains  • Seven-day earthquake totals and why we treat it as a snapshot  Support the show [https://theuglyquackingduck.com/support-our-podcast/]  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, 1. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow. 2. Pray for us. 3. Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. 4.  Send us Fan Mail: Under our description you will find a link you can text us or record a message. It is so easy a duck can do it. 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.  “Support the Podcast” [https://theuglyquackingduck.com/support-our-podcast/] 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:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

Who Pays When AI Eats The Grid

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1759881/fan_mail/new] We start with laughs and a quick mic experiment, then get serious with storm warnings and a weather check from Illinois to Australia to Phoenix. From robot tennis to rising power bills, we connect everyday life to the fast-growing demands of AI and data centers, then close with an earthquake report and a prayer. • our “secret studio” setup and switching between microphones • Midwest severe weather risk and why we watch the warnings closely • weather snapshots from Mount Vernon, Spokane, Australia Plains, and Phoenix • humidity, air quality, and sinus struggles tied to seasonal conditions • humanoid robot tennis and what fast AI decision-making looks like • a brief tribute to Chuck Norris • electric bills, summer rates, and concerns about smart meters • data centers, AI workloads, and what they could mean for grid demand • JLL projections and why the infrastructure buildout may change costs • seven-day earthquake totals and major 6.0+ events Support the show [https://theuglyquackingduck.com/support-our-podcast/]  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, 1. Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow. 2. Pray for us. 3. Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. 4.  Send us Fan Mail: Under our description you will find a link you can text us or record a message. It is so easy a duck can do it. 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.  “Support the Podcast” [https://theuglyquackingduck.com/support-our-podcast/] 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:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/