Riffs N Rants

Michael Sean Lee dislikes social media, and this time sets his sights on Tik Tok- bastion of entertainment snippets, skits, and SPYING? PLUS....Johnny and Michael battle it out on a new segment known as "Know More Lyrics". Featuring musical selections by Rancid, The J. Geils Band, and The Rolling Stones.

The worm has turned and it looks like big business is spurning prophets for profits. Johnny and Michael examine the turning of the tide and the possible end to woke culture. PLUS another scintillating episode of Lyrically Speaking- 80's Edition. With musical selections by The Beatles, Tenacious D, and Jane's Addiction.

Johnny takes us to school on global thermonuclear war. PLUS Johnny and Michael discuss activism and the "wrong execution of the right idea". Sometimes less is more and these are some of the best of the worst. With musical selections by the Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Blondie, and The Spin Doctors.

Let's take a break from reality and talk about the adventure of treasure hunting! Modern technology has made finding that big score easier than ever!! PLUS Johnny and Michael discuss their Top 3 treasure-hunting movies of all time with some surprising "fanboy" moments! Featuring musical selections by The Who, Billy Joel, and They Might Be Giants.

Michael and Johnny talk voting rights and political one upmanship. PLUS we talk about a new take on super-heroics courtesy of Peacemaker and The Boys. Featuring musical selections from the Dead Kennedys, Kid Rock, and Meat Loaf.

Johnny and Michael discuss the legacy of the "Insurrection" and how conflicting partisan narratives muddy the waters. ALSO - China's lament: Lots of Space, but a bit Musky. Featuring musical selections by Pink Floyd, David Bowie, and the late Ronnie Spector.

Michael Sean Lee drives the bus to crazyville- and Hollywood's growing obsession with treating the 1980's like the 1880's. PLUS...BIRDS ARE REAL...aren't they? With musical selections by the Police, Bruce Springsteen, and Steve Miller.

Johnny and Michael go back to the Big 80's and look at things thru the lens of Woke culture. And then we kick puppies. No really- 80's pop culture was a scary place and we break down some things that just wouldn't fly today.. PLUS our Top Albums of the 80's! Featuring music by Gary Numan, The Cars, and INXS.

Johnny and MSL discuss the trials and tribulations of justice in America, by way of the cherubic vigilante, Kyle Rittenhouse. PLUS we look fondly on famous judges of stage and screen- because they're SO much more entertaining than the real thing- or at least less obnoxious. Featuring music by Johnny Cash, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Warren Zevon.

Johnny and MSL tackle big time sports in a big time way- pointing fingers and throwing zingers. PLUS...Lyrically Speaking goes back to the 80's....PLUS 2 special goodbyes from the broadcasting community.

Catching that post-election Crimson Wave! Michael and Johnny trade notes on the surprising upsets from Tuesday...and discuss some causes and effects on the big picture. PLUS- superhero movies that need to be made NOW- when we need them the most.

Michael and Johnny discuss the nuances of the tragic shooting on the set of "Rust". PLUS we flex our full nerd plumage as we discuss the pros and cons of Dune Part One. Spicy!

Johnny & Michael discuss the recent spate of sexual retconning going on in DC Comics. SPOILER: The only villains here are the accountants. PLUS our favorite Hollywood movies about macabre mysteries and salacious scandals!

Johnny is joined by Andy and Jon for the sequel no one knew they needed until they got hungry. More musings on the best and worst fast food options out there. PLUS some of the worst fast food mascots ever AND building the ultimate combo meal.

Love might be blind but it ain't free, especially when you love your pet. Pet ownership is surging and the business of pet ownership is booming - be it a dog, a cat, or a monkey-tailed skink. PLUS another soul-satisfying installment of Fool Of The Week.

Johnny and Michael talk vaccination mandates - and fairness versus facts. It's time to go along to get along. PLUS- our favorite band names of all time...PLUS a legend calls it a day.

Michael Sean Lee thumbs his nose at the social media hit squads and goes after Facebook. There's a lot of skeletons in their virtual cloud. ALSO..we prep for family gathering season with a segment on famous families who just can't get along.

The boys drone on about drones and the video-game approach to war that makes 3rd world countries hate us so much. PLUS...How DARE you be pretty in the age of woke!, and the merits of coming in second.

What's the next step for the economy and the American worker? Johnny and Michael discuss the symptoms pointing towards, potentially, a much bigger problem. PLUS a 70's staple returns and another highly competitive round of "Lyrically Speaking"!

Johnny flies solo and reports on America's obsession with "True Crime". ALSO a timely visit from Professor Snuff and a rant on the new Texas gun law, All this and 4 top shelf gems!

There's hell to pay in Afghanistan and Johnny don't like it one bit. PLUS the boys wax philosophically on what the Rolling Stones mean to them and the passing of Charlie Watts. All with some great Stones songs too!

The boys discuss "Survivors Burnout" and take a stand for the hospitality industry. PLUS another episode of Fool Of The Week and an incredulous reaction to a bi-sexual bird.

Johnny flies solo once again to bring you rants on the unwashed and unvaccinated. ALSO another installment of Fool Of The Week and Johnny's Way-To-Early Superbowl predictions.

Johnny is joined by Andy and Jon James to discuss the magical world of fast food- top hits, top misses, and long-lost favorites t we'd love to see again. PLUS- our favorite fast food commercials of all time! All this an a lot of good music too!

Live sports just ain't what they used to be. Dodging foul balls has been replaced by other projectiles, like cups of beer or bullets. PLUS- the guys listen to their inner voices and decide whether to tolerate the unvaccinated.