The Ugly Quacking Duck

Send us Fan Mail What if you could witness firsthand the unforgettable journey of celebrating a 94th birthday amidst the aftermath of devastating tornadoes? On this episode of the Ugly Quacking Duck podcast, join us as we recount our heartfelt trip to Arkansas to honor my mom’s incredible milestone. We navigate through a series of intense weather events, marked by destructive tornadoes that wreake...

Send us Fan Mail Every Memorial Day, we're reminded of the profound courage and sacrifice our soldiers and their families have offered for the sake of our nation's liberty. This episode is a humble THANK YOU  for their lives and the sacrifices their families still give. Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Pray for us! Send Us Positive vibes. Come...

Send us Fan Mail As the cicadas serenaded us and the question of whether that buzz was from a Harley or an insect lingered in the air, SUnny and I couldn't help but laugh at the sheer unpredictability of recording outdoors. This week's podcast is a spirited blend of nature's music and the warmth of shared stories as we prepare to take a short break to celebrate my mom's birthda...

Send us Fan Mail When the everyday hum of life crescendos into the unexpected noise of summer, Sunny and I, decide it's time to fine-tune our setup and bring in a new microphone to the Ugly Quacking Duck studio. Our latest episode includes a harrowing tale of a roadway near-miss.  We also share our experiences with this week's weather. Shifting gears to a celebratory vibe, we honor Mothe...

Send us Fan Mail May the 4th be with you as you join us for an episode filled with the purring and laughter that only a gaggle of new kittens can bring. Ever had one of those days where everything technical that could go wrong did? Well, we  had an epic battle with the podcasting gremlin.  If you're curious about the change to our podcast's  voice, we've did some mic changing, cable...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes Mother Nature decides to throw a curveball, and this week she certainly kept us on our toes with her unpredictable whims.  Join  Sunny and  me (Bruce) as we talk about the storms in Oklahoma . We take a moment to recognize the behind-the-scenes technical gremlins attacking our sound. Seems to be  doing so for a couple of weeks. But it's not just the laughs that sust...

Send us Fan Mail Hailey, back on the podcast for a third time. Then, as if drawn into a secret world, we recall the silence of the recent solar eclipse – a celestial spectacle that left us and many others in total awe. Our stroll down the lane of extraordinary events wouldn't be complete without a laugh over the thought of a five-year-long song, and we even unearth the truth about that 48-hou...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we're skipping the small talk and getting straight to the Richter scale revelations. We discuss why the latest stats on earthquakes might surprise you, including a notable decrease in activity and a spotlight on significant shakes from Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. But it's not all serious - we'll keep you smiling and informed as we share thes...

Send us Fan Mail Ever been fooled by a sun-basked thermometer into thinking it's shorts weather, only to step outside and get a brisk reality check?  Been there done that.  We introduced four adorable, patterned kittens into our midst. Between sips of hot cocoa from Seven Brew. We deliver laughs with a tale of two men and their mythical steeds. Shifting gears, we peer into the seismic shifts...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what happens when old friends and a sparkling new voice unite for a Good Friday giggle? This special holiday episode is bursting with Easter cheer as I, Bruce, along with Sunny, and our effervescent guest Lily, reconvene to share a pocket-sized update on our lives and podcasting escapades. We're keeping it breezy with a five-minute frolic through our re...

Send us Fan Mail Remember that time I mistakenly called Bruce "Brooke" and we all had a good laugh? Well, Bruce and I are back at the mic, and this time we're inviting you on a spirited journey through the podcast universe, complete with a charming nod to Lily's "Enjoying Being Human" as she prepares to unleash new episodes over her spring break. But it's the all...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by the rollercoaster of seasonal weather or the ever-evolving tech in your life? Well, imagine that feeling magnifying when it comes to the emotional weight of pedestrian tragedies in our community. In our latest Ugly Cracking Duck episode, we kindle the Valentine's Day spirit, discussing the importance of cherishing our loved ones eve...

Send us Fan Mail Sunshine and fog aren't usually mentioned in the same breath, but Sunny and I,  found ourselves chuckling over the peculiar mix as we kicked off Season 5, Episode 2 of the Ugly Quacking Duck podcast. This time around, I recount my latest quest to fix an outdoor antenna, which turned into a saga worth a sitcom episode. And just when you thought music couldn't get any more...

Send us Fan Mail This is our Season 5 Episode 1. in 2024. Here we are again. Wow a new year and this month is already half way gone. It is crazy how fast it goes by. Sunny joined me again. I let him do the intro to the show. He did a great job! I had listened to a podcast by Buzz Cast the other day. They were talking about what made podcasting special. It attraction and simplicity. The podcast too...

Send us Fan Mail Well here we are at the end of another year. It is Christmas time and shortly afterwards will be the beginning of a new year. Wow, it has flown by. Sunny , Lily, and I got together and we talked a bit. It had been awhile since we had been together. Our schedules have been hard to make plans. Where there is a will the will be a way. We have put together soundbites from our previous...

Send us Fan Mail Sunny and I had a sit down and a good discuss of our future plans for the podcast.  I looked over an outline on how to start a podcast. We used it to review the podcast and look for things we could improve on. I really enjoy making the podcast and the people we have met, however my time scheduling has change. I want to fine tune the podcast to make it more efficient when producing...

Send us Fan Mail Rearranged the studio and couldn't wait to get some sort of audio recorded.  Sunny was in a very weird mood.  Hope you all are having a good November. Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Pray for us! Send Us Positive vibes. Come back, and tell a friend . Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow. Contact Us. Em...

Send us Fan Mail I started this episode on Wednesday the 18th and didn't get back to finishing it till Saturday evening. I am sure you have had that happen to you before. The sad thing is the extra time didn't allow me any more opportunity to put together a more robust episode. Mamma said there would be days like that. LOL.   Stretching one day into three did allow me to get the job done...

Send us Fan Mail It is all about the sound? Maybe not. I purchased a new microphone and it was delivered today.  I have been using a Rode NT1 . It works great, however it is rather large. I have been eyeing the Lewitt LCT 240pro microphone for some time. It was a bit smaller and the people that used it sounded good on it. I finally broke down and purchased one of them.  This episode is about testi...

Send us Fan Mail Guess who showed up on her day off from school. That's right, "Lily"! We took a few minutes and said hello fall and goodbye September. We covered a few bits of news that came across my computer. We covered the last 7 day count of earthquakes. Oh we must not forget that we called in Sunny also. It was a fun 30 minutes. Glad to have Lily and Sunny back on this episode...

Send us Fan Mail Hey, How is it going? Sunny and I did an episode before I headed off to work.  The week is zipping by and the weekend has came. We are in the middle of September and it will be over in a blink of an eye. Are we having fun yet? Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Pray for us! Send Us Positive vibes. Come back, and tell a friend . Sharing the...

Send us Fan Mail  Hello and Join me for a moment on this Sunday. I have a request for prayer. There has been a major earthquakes and many more smaller ones. There is still the case of the fire in Maui and other places around the world. Let us prayer for all the people in and around these occurrences.  Thank You!  Needing Prayer?     email me at :  theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Support the show  I...

Send us Fan Mail Wow, Can you believe we are at the end of August. Crazy! Sunny and I wanted to say bye to August.  Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Pray for us! Send Us Positive vibes. Come back, and tell a friend . Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow. Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com.  Send Us Fan Mail: Un...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of The Ugly Quacking Duck Podcast. This episode we spend a few minutes talking about the new school year. Hope you are all adjusting to the new schedules and the demands of the fall school year.   We bring you chapter 2 of our Scifi story. If you enjoy the story so far let us know. Hope everyone is doing well. Stay positive.  To the people of Maui, our p...

Send us Fan Mail Hello All. It is that time again. You or someone you know is probably getting ready to start school. We know some the started on Friday 8/11/23. Many more will be starting the next week. Lily and Sunny and myself had a little chat before school begins again.  I am glad you are joining us. Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Pray for us! Sen...