Riffs N Rants

Johnny and Michael discuss the new bars set for entertainment, and how when truth is stranger than fiction, themeparks and summer blockbusters just don't cut it anymore. PLUS - it's a jungle out there trying to cancel an Amazon membership...and the FTC has heard the drums.

Johnny and Michael remember the doomed Titan and analyze the who, what, when , where, and of course- why? Extreme tourism has entered the chatroom. PLUS- our Top 3 Nautical Adventure Movies of all time and a look at some major changes to the podcast moving forward.

Johnny and Michael stare into the abyss at a burgeoning crime story almost too heinous to believe. PLUS- we jump the gun and dive head first into a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the movie JAWS. With musical selections by Jane's Addiction, David Lee Roth, and Led Zeppelin- presented for historical and critical context.

Lions and Tigers and Bears got nothin' on adults dressing up as fluffy critters with animated libidos! Johnny and Michael dive into the convoluted concept of Furries and why they're on Florida's endangered species list. PLUS...Hello Fresh monkeys around with unfair simian labor practices! With musical selections by The New York Dolls, The Kinks, and Amy Winehouse. (for critical and historical revi...

It's the return of the Riffs N Rants Players, with new cast-member Suzie Q! From the same maniacs who brought you Rumpelstiltskin and The Gift of the Magi. A modern twist on a classic tale of the Haves, Have Nots, and Gonna Gets. PLUS....a timely visit from Professor Snuff and his enchanting daughter Sigmunda! With musical selections by the Beatles, Urge Overkill, and Edwin Collins (presented for...

Do this, don't do that, and never mind why. Michael and Johnny express their disappointment with those crafty play-on-words devices known as public service slogans. PLUS let's talk about all those mother's out there...for Mothers Day!!! With musical selections by Queen, 3 Dog Night, and Fountains Of Wayne.

Michael and Johnny delve into the study of the Anti-Hero: origins, examples, and their enduring popularity. Sometimes, the good guys wear black. PLUS- the boys focus on a oft-overlooked niche of Rock N Roll- the Glam years! With musical selections by T Rex, The Sweet, and David Bowie.

Working hard vs hardly working- the age-old debate is back in the news as proponents of the shorter work week wake up from their siestas to preach the virtues of work-life balance. PLUS Johnny and Michael share their Top 3 Worst Bosses EVER. With musical selections by Huey Lewis and the News, The Rolling Stones, and The Clash.

Transgenderism is corporate America's latest market niche. Anheuser-Busch and Nike pour themselves a tall cool glass of divisiveness, but with a significant difference. PLUS we acknowledge the toughest women of all time and use the term "broad" with affection. With musical selections by INXS, The Runaways, and Hole.

Johnny Teflon's yelling at clouds and he's got a bone to pick with the Cruise Industry. PLUS- multiple nations have their sites set on the moon- but what time is it up there and what are the Top 10 things we can expect to see up there once man starts leaving his dirty socks around. With musical selections by Johnny Rivers, The Beach Boys, and the Bloodshots.

This time around we're ALL about the 1970's! Johnny and Michael discuss the odd geopolitical and social parallels between now and the 197os. PLUS- Let's dive headfirst into the phenomenon of the 70's known as the variety show- especially those set to music! With musical selections by Ram Jam, Vanity Fair, Jay Ferguson, and Blues Image.

It's a whole lotta Michael Sean Lee as he helms this episode of technological mayhem. A.I. takes center stage as the current science-spawned boogieman. PLUS - it's youth gone mild as the Luddites just say NO to social media. With musical selections by Styx, The Dandy Warhols, and Nine Inch Nails.

Don't let the glib title fool you- the boys go after Norfolk Southern and the total shitshow that is the derailment in East Palestine OH. PLUS- CNN sours on Don Lemon and his views on women cognitive tests for the elderly in power. With musical selections by John Mellencamp, R.E.M., and Nathaniel Rateliff.

It's time to play "Where Are They Now?" as we catch up with some of our former subjects after their 15 minutes of fame have passed. ALSO- there's always been a certain camaraderie amongst astronauts and cosmonauts but as the space race heats up, will all that get blown out the airlock? With musical selections by Sweet, Queen, Muse, and David Crosby.

Johnny and Michael rail against the infusion of religion into Fox News. They're not kidding anyone. PLUS- Nothing to fear except , well -everything. Our Top 3 irrational fears. With musical selections by Genesis, Johnny Cash, Blue Oyster Cult, and Jeff Beck.

Johnny and Michael refuse to play ball by the rules of the goodwill police. We examine the inherent violence in our favorite sports and the hypocrisy of outrage when things go south. PLUS....Woke on the way out? A new survey by the NY Times seems to suggest it. Lots of coarse language in this one. With musical selections by Snap!, RUSH, The English Beat, and Depeche Mode.

In our annual Christmas episode, the Riffs N Rants Players present "The Gift of the Magi", a timeless classic re-imagined for our purposes! PLUS our Top 3 Non-Traditional Christmas Movies! With musical selections by Billy Squier, The Royal Guardsmen, Adam Sandler, and The Kinks.

The world is watching the World Cup!!! Well, except for our hosts who are too consumed by the underlying scandals, sycophants, and slavery going on in full swing in order to bring this bloated spectacle to life. Wait...SLAVERY? PLUS we look at obscure sports from around the world we'd like to see here in the good 'ol USA. With musical selections by the James Gang, Stealer's Wheel, Beck, and Dean M...

Volume 5 of our funniest stuff over the last few months- including Rumpelstiltskin, Professor Snuff, and Karens! Enjoy! With musical selections by the George Baker Selection and The Rolling Stones.

Is that chill in the air due to Autumn or the "Cold Civil War"? Johnny and Michael rant on the current state of incivility in this country and whether it's likely to end or escalate. PLUS...handing out amnesty to the Covid Power Trust - yes or no? With musical selections by Billy Joel, Morrissey, and Social Distortion.

What used to take a village now takes a committee....Johnny and Michael discuss the ongoing tug-of-war involving raising our children. The local school board has snatched a seat at the dinner table and it wants to talk about your day. PLUS- twice the pride, double the fall as we discuss homespun celebrities who flew too close to the sun. With musical selections by Pat Benatar, The Offspring, The D...

Johnny and Michael discuss the ongoing "Flash Bang" epidemic of Eco-Terrorism sweeping the globe. A cautionary tale about destroying the achievements of man in order to save his future. PLUS- our take on the Pumpkin Spice Conspiracy! PLUS PLUS our most terrifying movies of all time! Happy Halloween! With musical selections by The Fixx, The Doors, and Robert Gordon.

Johnny and Michael deep dive into the psychological phenomenon known as "Karenism". What it is, what it does, and why the hell it's out of control. PLUS our favorite Karens of stage and screen! With musical selections by Elton John, David Bowie, and the B-52's.

Johnny and Michael lament the long lost Saturday morning entertainment of their youth. PLUS...the lost art of the comic strip and the ramifications the death of print has on a time-tested weekend ritual. With musical selections by The Aquabats, The Ramones, and Sublime.

The boys examine the treasure trove of fantasy programming taking place between House of the Dragon and Rings of Power- and why each show succeeds, faulters, or simply brings out the inner nerd in all of us. PLUS our Top 3 Sword & Sorcery movies of all time, and a farewell to the Queen. With musical selections by Aldo Nova, Led Zeppelin, and ABBA.