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Update - We Have Moved! 1:21

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We are now available under the branding "The Bridgehead with Jonathon Van Maren" where new interviews and content are being released regularly. We invite you to join us there as we continue to provide cutting edge commentary and interviews as we navigate our post-Christian Age.You can find links to the new channel on various podcast apps by clickin…

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The True Story of Possum Trot | Bishop W. C. Martin 25:56

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Jonathon Van Maren sits down with Bishop W.C. Martin, as he shares the incredible true story of Possum Trot, a small town in East Texas. Yes, the Sound of Hope is based on a true story!They discuss how Bishop Martin's small congregation in East Texas sparked a nation-wide conversation about foster care and adoption, and led to the movie "The Sound …

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I FEEL GREAT! LET'S HAVE SURGERY...AGAIN 29:30

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Johnny updates us on his vocal cord situation, Jamie Foxx sightings in Chicago & JB’s last sighting on the WGN TV Morning News! Hopefully, Brandmeier, Dick Vitale, and the leader of the Hells Angels have nothing in common. Job discussions lead to Bo Diddley’s rock solid advice, and finally after “waiting a year”, Buzz has something he “wants to con…

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The Gino Memorial Showcast 51:43

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JB and Buzz say goodbye to their old pal Gino Giovannetti, playing back some of the most memorable cuts that Gino was involved in…Including : Colin Jost from SNL Weekend Update in studio as Gino asks COLIN to review and read his jokes-- it does not go well! Gino meets his idol Gale Sayers in a bar. A beautiful story -until it we "sullied it"! Gino …

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How Johnny B Ended Up In Cincinnati to Get Vocal Surgery!! 36:42

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Baby if you've ever wondered, whatever became of me- How Johnny B ended up in Cincinnati for vocal cord surgery!! Plus, Johnny B meets a crazy patient, Constipation, JB’s Wisconsin pilot test, and moving to Camp Lejeune! Brandmeier and family get robbed in broad daylight in a hotel lobby in Chicago!!! and his sunroof explodes for no reason!…

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Episode 50 - Living In The Future 1:26:34

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In this last episode of the season, Jorianne the Coffee Psychic predicts the future of the show! JB & Buzz discuss some news from the week, talk to a listener live on a plane (with no unruly passengers in sight), listen to your voicemails, and more. Plus, from the Brandmeier Archives: Billy Crystal’s random calls and a special summer kick-off bonus…

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Episode 49 – “It's a Bad Business Plan, but a Lot of Fun” 1:03:39

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JB hears listeners’ offers for a new studio space, Buzz reports that the Chinese are on Mars, we talk about Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, who bought himself a boat that needs a boat, and more. Plus, from the Brandmeier archives: in honor of Conan’s final shows and CNN’s “The Story of Late Night,” Conan O’Brien and Ed McMahon live in studio.…

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Episode 48 - Bear Down 48:18

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We talk about airplane passengers gone mad, why the Carters “ain’t no hobbits” in their viral photo with the Bidens, the national chicken shortage, and more. JB dials Wisconsin to try and convince people that Aaron Rodgers has been traded to the Chicago Bears. And speaking of the Bears, Chicago Tribune sports writer Dan Wiederer joins us to talk ab…

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Episode 47 – Crank Yankin’ It 1:00:45

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The rental car crisis and possible gas shortage has JB heading to truck driving school, JB is asked to speak at a former mayor’s funeral and Buzz thinks there’s “money to be made” in it, we talk with a bowler who put his father’s ashes in his ball – and bowled a perfect game! Buzz prepares for the end of the world with his new stiletto knife. Plus:…

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Episode 46 - Be Kind, Rewind 1:07:15

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We talk with the star of Netflix’s “The Last Blockbuster,” pay tribute to the oldest living American, and discuss the man who yanked a bobcat off his wife! Voicemails lead to an instant request from the archives – that time a listener interviewed “douchebag” Meatloaf. In honor of Earth Day, Johnny remembers his love calls to the tree where environm…

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Episode 45 - Mack Attack 1:11:30

3+ y ago1:11:30

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UK broadcaster Graham Mack on why more than 100,000 people complained about the wall-to-wall coverage of “cheeky” Prince Philip’s death, the theft of the world’s largest rabbit, and why some pubs have banned Johnny’s favorite London drink. Thanks to a listener, Buzz remembers an R-rated experience he had on a plane. Plus: Johnny wants a life coach,…

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Episode 44 – Hyper Rooster & Harry Beaver 1:13:45

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Our man Gino reports on gunshots that interrupted his drinking, we try to find out why a 12-foot rooster statue was stolen from a Wisconsin restaurant, Buzz considers joining a rally to protect invading beavers, we talk with a listener stuck in Kuwait because of COVID, and more. Plus: we celebrate Cheap Trick’s 20th new album with a flashback inter…

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Episode 43 – Think About It 1:02:45

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Aunt Marcia is the new Alexa; the April Fools’ Day call you can’t stop repeating; Easter egg hunts gone bad; Johnny talks about the passing of his mother-in-law Millie and the Six Degrees of Buzz; Chris Rock has the answer to all the gun violence; So long, civility! We read tweets about bad airplane behavior. Plus, from the Brandmeier Archives, a s…

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Episode 42 - Piece of Sh*t Show 1:16:10

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We talk about the “skyrocketing” catalytic converter thefts (turns out Buzz wasn’t the only one!), angry Americans in the news (“why are we fighting??”), NOT screaming on roller coasters, why Three Dog Night should be in the HOF, and more. Piers Morgan got a record number of complaints for his Meghan Markle comments, but was it as many as Adam Sand…

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Episode 41 - Catalytic Cancel Culture 1:16:29

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Buzz’s stolen catalytic converter is worth more than the stimulus check! The cancel culture continues, from Dr. Seuss to a Chicago sportscaster – are Irish jokes next to go? The Royals’ “two-hour trashathon” with Oprah makes Piers Morgan “boil over.” JB watches the Woody Allen HBO doc “Allen v. Farrow” – is it a pick to click? Dolly Parton is “the …

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Episode 40 – Baked Wind & Grumble Soup 1:17:06

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There's a "big story" out of Johnny's hometown of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and we got an exclusive interview. Tom Brady takes on his haters; JB takes on the daughter of the Lombardi Trophy silversmith who’s ticked off at Brady for tossing it. Stink about it – a man is caught crapping in cars. Movie/TV show picks to caaa-lick and a Brandmeier intervie…

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Episode 39 - Cold Weather, Hot Love, & Cheese 1:31:28

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The ultimate lounge singer Richard Cheese Zooms in to talk about his role in Kristen Wiig’s new movie “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.” Hustler magazine founder Larry Flynt died – hear the Brandmeier interview that had national media calling and The Loop apologizing. We remember finding former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks a job. Stupid cold …

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Episode 38 – Now Apologize! (Breaking Buzz) 1:13:06

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Buzz wants to apologize. Johnny wants to start smoking pot. Tony Bennett in the news has us remembering the good old days. Screech is dead; Danny Bonaduce is not. The Movie Man loves boobs, but not Denzel’s new movie. A flashback with Steve Carell, star of “The Office” (the most-streamed show in 2020). Plus: Elon Musk’s wired up monkey, coyote armo…

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Episode 37 – Tuna Talk 1:20:39

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Buzz has a pre-show rant about his current living situation. Subway’s tuna sandwich allegedly doesn’t have any tuna in it. Larry King is still dead – was he frozen? A Chicago man who got national attention for helping out ex-cons has a new idea. In honor of the Brady/Mahomes Super Bowl, audio from the archives feat. JB catching a pass from Bart Sta…

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Episode 36 - 2021 & Still Havin' Fun 1:20:00

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We talk about the presidential pardon spree, Bernie Sanders in a cocoon at the inauguration, Hot Pockets’ recall, and more. We remember Larry King, Hank Aaron, and Tommy Lasorda. Plus: our friend Russ Leatherman, aka the iconic Mr. Moviefone, finally picks up HIS phone and goes off on “full-blown A-hole” Ellen “Degenerate”, why he can’t return to c…

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Episode 35 – One More Day for Johnny 1:35:00

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The last episode of the year is here! JB and Buzz weigh in on some headlines from the week, read your emails, and reflect on the ride that’s been The Sh*t Show. Plus: it’s a semi-holiday special with classics from the archives (toy store calls, Santa live, and Johnny’s mom Hanky), a sneak peek inside a Brandmeier Christmas party, and more. Also, “D…

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Episode 34 – Common Nonsense 1:27:53

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Warning: This week’s episode is not recommended for children or horses. Buzz really loves The Great on Hulu. JB talks to a psychic who talked to Joe Biden’s dogs. We examine Rudy Giuliani’s public farts. Lou Holtz has the Medal of Freedom and JB has his neck brace. Will the Tiger King be pardoned? Cher saved the world’s loneliest elephant and airli…

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Episode 33 – For Entertaining, Not Complaining 1:23:38

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JB sees an ad in the radio trades and gets his airchecks ready to go, plus puts his Misinformation Line skills to work. Mike Tyson is back and ripped, a tow truck driver refuses to help a Biden supporter, a kid busts his mom for drunk driving, and Wolfgang Van Halen pays tribute to his dad. A call to a listener with one arm and no legs should make …

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Episode 32 – The Twilight Zone 1:35:42

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Topics include moving to the Ozarks for 10 grand, drunk Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa, and more. We call a guy who knows a guy to find him a job and wish the world’s oldest midget a happy birthday. The Good Outdoorsman Eddie Abler talks to a woman who fought a deer with her bare hands. And from The Brandmeier Archives: “Jeopardy!” host Al…

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Episode 31 – Two Dogs & A Wife 1:19:54

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Sh*t Show merch is here – and there’s a wine to go with it! JB calls on the jobs that LinkedIn suggests for him. We talk Johnny Depp’s turd trial and more talking headlines. A listener finds dead bodies at work and another remembers an old show character (well, well, well). Plus: The Doobie Brothers are finally in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and…

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Episode 30 – Halloween Hangover 1:24:56

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We play our classic celebrity wake-up call to the late Sean Connery, discuss the hot new pandemic trend — living in a van (DOWN BY THE RIVER!) — and Costco’s monkey problem. A bar owner who’s ticked off at the latest shutdown is on the line. We review a Netflix doc – the octopus is not our teacher! – and more.…

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Episode 29 – Johnny the Monkey 1:32:46

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A listener complains about the show’s length. LinkedIn has suggestions for JB’s next gig – selling flying squirrels isn’t one of them. More mishaps in broadcasting: Troy Aikman mocks flyovers and Jeffrey Toobin masturbates on a Zoom call. Plus: Wa wa wee wa – Borat is back! And so is the original Borat/Brandmeier interview.…

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Episode 28 – Life Is a Rock & Radio Rolled Me 1:39:28

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JB & Buzz (aka Judge Mental) discuss the new “politically correct” world of broadcasting – the tweets and talk of fired radio guys, Bill Burr’s SNL monologue, and the renaming of the Eskimo Pie. Also, David Crosby’s “meh” memorial for Eddie Van Halen, the only 3 places in America without COVID, and Eddie Abler’s report on fishing boat caskets. Plus…

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Episode 27 – Radio Flashback With Eddie Van Halen and more 1:59:22

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RIP Eddie Van Halen – from the archives, we play the full, unedited Brandmeier/Van Halen studio interview. Other topics include sh*t stories in the news, a CNN anchor ambushed by raccoons, a man who found a brain in Wisconsin, and the ongoing mask debate. Plus: A roadie comments on Buzz’s plan for ONE billionaire to save live music and we get back …

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Episode 26 – “A Tad More Professional” 1:43:27

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Johnny’s perturbed by a listener who questions his professionalism. We talk about how the NFL’s brought back a sense of normalcy and hope the season continues, our pal Weird Al takes on that debate, and more. Bored at home during the pandemic? Teach your dog to talk (we call a guy who’s working on it) or do what Johnny does - call tech support and …

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Episode 25 – Havin’ Fun With My Radar Gun 2:23:06

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JB gets pulled over by a police officer who’s a fan of the Moo Moo song. From the archives, conversations with the late Hall of Fame running back Gale Sayers and Sylvester Stallone’s mother Jackie. Calling one billionaire – Buzz wants you to save live music clubs – and a guy in Milwaukee wants us all to save the Taco Bell Mexican pizza.…

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Episode 24 – What Ever Happened to Crazy?! 1:37:54

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Some news you can lose: a TikTok star explains how to get free food from restaurants, a YouTuber poops on Nancy Pelosi’s driveway, a dentist gets time for performing surgery while on a hoverboard, Senator Chuck Schumer does stand-up, and more. Plus: Big Ten is back, Chris Rock’s on Fargo, and one of our listeners is a hero.…

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Episode 23 – Baby, Don’t Light My Fire 2:10:58

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A California wildfire was caused by a gender reveal party – we talk to the woman who started the trend (not the fire!). A guy on a mission to have boneless wings removed from menus calls in. We get ready for some football…with Liberace?! And Johnny wonders…are we all just army ants going in circles with COVID info?…

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Episode 22 – Salute to Super Dave 1:58:35

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A salute to Super Dave: Actor and comedian Bob Einstein, aka Super Dave Osborne and Marty Funkhouser on Curb Your Enthusiasm, was one of our all-time favorite guests. He passed away while we were gone and we never got to pay proper tribute, so this episode is our salute to Super Dave! He called in whenever he felt like it and would jump into the co…

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Episode 21 - Bison, Bikers, & Buzzisms 1:55:58

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A bison ripped a biker chick’s pants off at Sturgis - we talk to the woman who caught the whole thing on video. We discuss the My Pillow Guy’s cure for COVID, the NBA announcer suspended for accidentally tweeting the N-word, the MLB announcer fired for an anti-gay slur, and more. The world record holder for most words spelled backwards in one minut…

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Episode 20 – Stay Home Numbnuts! 1:57:50

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Jim Belushi joins us to talk about his pot farm & new show “Growing Belushi”. The Italian duo who did the song “Stay Home You Sonnomabetch” give us a taste of it live. Johnny gets political (about scrotum frogs in Lake Titicaca), talks about Smash Mouth going crazy at the Sturgis Biker Rally, and has some sound advice for MLB broadcasts with no cro…

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Episode 19 – There Goes My Show 2:12:24

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An R-rated voicemail almost takes the show in an ugly direction. Listener “Mike the Trucker” wants JB to teach him how to sing Kenny Chesney’s “There Goes My Life” for his daughter’s wedding. With the Sturgis motorcycle rally happening this week, JB remembers trying to join Hells Angels with founder Sonny Barger. Buzz is annoyed by news reporters w…

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Episode 18 – The $12,000 Car Wash 2:14:58

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We talk to some people in the news: Lynn from Lake Geneva questions Chicago’s plans to fine people who don’t quarantine after visiting Wisconsin and Richard from Austin explains how he caught his Uber Eats driver eating his chicken wings. JB warns against car washes with tracks after getting stuck in one and crushing his car. We play some quick req…

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Episode 17 – London Calling 2:09:17

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We chat with our favorite mate across the pond, U.K. radio personality Graham Mack, about the latest news out of Britain and more. In this week’s edition of Don’t Call Us, We’ll Call You, L.A. listener Sean spills stories from his job cleaning celebrities’ carpets. JB dials up “bear whisperer” Steve Searles after hearing he lost his job due to the …

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Episode 16 – Don’t Robocall Us, We’ll Call You 1:52:10

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JB & Buzz remember Charlie Daniels and have a séance with Dead Harry Caray to talk about the upcoming baseball season. JB plays the robocalls he’s been getting and calls one back. We try to learn from animal attack stories in the news, follow-up with Sergio (the listener we eavesdropped on in Episode 13) and Anita Tequila (the waitress at Buzz’s fa…

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Episode 15 – Buffett All Day 49:04

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Jimmy Buffett: After some trouble connecting via Zoom, Jimmy Buffett joins the show from his quarantine in “dry dock.” He talks about his latest album Life on the Flip Side, from the notes he got from Paul McCartney to the stories behind the songs Cussin’ Island, Hey, That’s My Wave, and Johnny’s favorite, Book on the Shelf (which also made Buzz “w…

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Episode 14 – Excuse Me Señor, Do You Have Any Hats? 1:37:55

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The Archives: Johnny and Buzz remember (or try to remember) bits from the Brandmeier Show archives requested by listeners. This episode features celebrity wake-up calls to Danny Glover and Ray Charles, acting with Oprah, “Harry Caray” and “Jerry Lewis” doing scenes from Pulp Fiction, music from John Fogerty and Eddie Money, JB Scambos gone bad, tha…

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Episode 13 – Anita Tequila 2:11:15

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Chicago restaurants reopened on June 26 – Buzz was too nervous to call and find out if his favorite Mexican restaurant was still in business, so he asked Johnny to do it. He did, and met Anita, the most excited waitress ever. We discuss how masks are dividing Americans, eavesdrop on a listener, catch a few stories before they fall through the crack…

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Episode 12 – Come On Get Happy 2:31:05

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JB and Buzz talk about the crazy new NBA rules. JB reads emails from Everywhere, USA, including Utah, where he couldn’t get a drink without a “sponsor.” According to a new poll, America’s unhappy, a sheriff’s unhappy when she can’t get an Egg McMuffin, a listener’s unhappy with Johnny, and some are still unhappy with Nickelback! In honor of Father’…

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Episode 17: Throwaway culture, economic liberalism, and new strategies for the pro-life movement 1:00:45

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Jonathon Van Maren and Charles Camosy discuss social conservatism, liberal economics, and how a fresh approach to pro-life and pro-family policy could help the pro-life movement reduce the abortion debate.Av Jonathon Van Maren

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Episode 16: Trudeau's big failure, churches reopen, and civil war in the media 34:05

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In this week's episode of The Culture Wars, Jonathon Van Maren takes a look at the failure of Justin Trudeau's Liberals to secure a seat on the UN Security Council, how lobbying got churches to reopen again in Ontario, and the woke purges wracking the liberal mainstream media.Av Jonathon Van Maren

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Episode 11 – A Brouhaha 2:47:17

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From a kangaroo on the loose in Wisconsin to toxic toads in Florida, we dial for news and talk to the people in the week’s most non-breaking stories. COVID can’t stop, won’t stop Michigan’s notorious boat party: JB reads about the “Jobbie Nooner” and Jimmy Mac teaches us how to use the word “brouhaha”. Plus: “Where Are They Now?” with Don Gorske, w…

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Episode 10 – What’s Up With That 2:49:18

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Friend of the show, Leon from Leon’s Hair Affair in South Central L.A., talks about meeting JB during the Rodney King riots and the difference between then and now. Restroom Kit inventor Bill calls to defend his toilet paper. JB gives the radio biz a winning new format. Eddie Abler’s got something for you if you like to drink and fish at the same t…

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Episode 15: Why I think Leslyn Lewis is the best choice for next leader of the Conservative Party 26:45

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Many people have been asking me what my take is on the Conservative Party of Canada leadership race. In this episode, I take a look at the race and explain why I'm supporting Leslyn Lewis.Av Jonathon Van Maren

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Episode 9 – Motivational Monday 1:35:19

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Johnny and Buzz share their advice for 2020 graduates (with some help from the mob). Summer road trip prep with the inventors of The Restroom Kit. Meet the man with “the voice of an angel”, YouTube star/life coach Buff Correll. Plus, your calls, emails, and more!

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