THE SONIC BOOMERS

After more than 5 months away from our Church and our singing positions we have returned under the "new normal." We share our thoughts on a variety of related issues.

After 36 years of living in a very urban environment and enduring all that came with it, we finally have moved to the suburbs and are loving it. We share our experience with you this week!

Last week's show on sexual misconduct allegations against modern liturgical composer David Haas struck a resonating chord with the church/music community. We share the responses with you this week!

Chances are you don't know his name but if yo're a church goer you have sung his songs,,,many of his songs. His music is being banned in churches and dioceses across the country. Here's where we stand as a couple engaged in music ministry. 

In this episode, we have two practicing witches in the studio.. Michelle and Niki. No cauldrons...Just a lot of fun!

Another one of our popular list shows! This week, our favorite actors, actresses and movies. See how we compare with YOUR favorites,

At the request of a loyal listener, we added one more toy company and 3 more toys to our list of great classic toys and toy makers. Listen and see if you had these toys and agree with us! Please subscribe and like our podcast!

The Etch-A-Sketch, Mr. Machine, The Frisbee, Hula-Hoop, Slip N' Slide. Toy makers like Remco, Hasbro, Marx and the ever popular Wham-O. No iPhone, no tablets. Cheap, simple toys that were the work of genius and kept us happy to the point that there are cherished memories. Join us for this walk down the memory lane of toys.

We really had a ball talking TV games shows with an expert in the genre, Mike Barker. Join us for theis fun and interesting episode. Some cool behind the scenes stuff too!

In a painfully personal podcast, Pete and Maureen share the last legal prejudice in America. A prejudice that cuts across all racial, religious and socioeconomic strata. A prejudice they themselves have experienced. Perhaps you have too.  Contains explicit language.

With the arrival of warmer weather and the looming start of official Summer next week, Pete and Maureen share about summers and vacations gone by. Listen with your favorite, refreshing summer drink! Please subscribe and share. Write us peteandmaureenpodcast@yahoo.com

This week, we offer a salute the the teachers and remember the teachers who inspired us during our school days back at the little red schoolhouse to which we walked a mile uphill, both ways, in the snow.

Pete and Mo dish about the 5 excursion choices..One of which isn't even a excursion! Places to see, things to do, staying safe.

This week, our cruisin' couple opines about Carnival, Celebrity and Norwegian Cruise lines.

It's time to think about summer vacations! We think cruising is the most thing you can do. Regardless of your age, there's a cruise for you and your budget. This week's show is "Cruising 101" where we talk about some of the FUNdamentals you need to know.

This week we talk about what "normal" means to us and share our view on what life after the pandemic will be like. Please write us at peteandmaureenpodcast@yahoo.com. You can also leave us voice mail about the show on the Anchor.fm platform. We're seeking suggestions for future podcasts and this week, we are experimenting with a shorter podcast. Reach out!

Maureen's faith is unshakable. Pete's is day to day. Both believe in God but Pete's unsure about some things. You can respond to them at peteandmaureenpodcast@yahoo.com Warning: Some of Pete's comments are very frank.

The dynamic duo share their observations on things they've seen on TV commercials that seem to make no sense. Pete sounds off on a few other things too wit his usual calm demeanor.

Pete and Maureen and hunkered down in their new home, missing their diners and restaurants, friends and social life. Will this new normal make us all abnormal? Spend a half hour with us and your favorite beverage. The liquor stores are open...for now. We're just "BSing" Corona virus style.

Pete is crazy out of his mind about aggressive drivers. He has a plan to balance the state budget on the backs of these drivers. Maureen (the one who isn't crazy) is skeptical. Hilarity ensues.

Pete and Maureen read some of the more hilarious TripAdvisor reviews of diners in their soon-to-be new neighborhood. These are actual reviews written by people who wanted to get it off their chest, Music added for dramatic effect.

Cleaning out our home (as we prepare to move), we found some treasures buried amid the boxed and bins!

AFTER WE LEFT THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, WE FOUND A NEW AND BETTER SPIRITUAL HOME. THIS WEEK, WE TELL YOU WHERE WE WENT, WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT IT AND THE FUNNY STORY OF HOW WE FOUND IT!

"Cradle Catholics" for 59 years, we decided it was time to go. We haven't looked back. This week we'll share our story. Write us at peteandmaureenpodcast@yahoo.com 

 Pete and Maureen will be off to their new location in a month or so. In this episode, they reflect on their favorite area diners and what made them so special.