John and Duchess open on a festive note, with song parodies and playful banter between the co-hosts, including references to their Social media, Discord, and ongoing merch promotions. The conversation quickly veers into the world of podcasting drama, with John recounting chaos in the "dabbleverse" and Duchess serving as a judge on the 'Shitty Song of the Year' qualifiers, swapping stories about AI-generated music and the importance of originality in covers. Listeners are then pulled into heavier topics: the legitimacy of news online, voter fraud, the fallout from social media policies, and the ongoing culture wars. The duo critiques the spread of viral fake news, such as the debunked tale of a thief’s family suing a charging station after a fatal accident, and urges listeners to verify their sources. They lampoon public ignorance with a segment on naming continents and debate whether either could pass a GED exam after years out of school. Later, the episode takes on political grifting, immigration, and systemic fraud in Minnesota, with John railing against officials and corrupt politicians while Duchess questions the integrity of current voting systems. The hosts discuss threats faced by public figures, particularly in podcasting, drawing on the example of Tim Pool, and muse on the chilling ease with which violence is incited online. Humor returns with punchy listener voicemails and racy jokes, then wraps up with calls for common sense, skepticism, and staying connected to the show week to week. It’s an irreverent blend of outrage, laughs, and critical takes, classic Boomer Bunker from start to finish. Festive holiday intro and song parodies Podcasting drama in the dabbleverse Judging the 'Shitty Song of the Year' qualifiers AI-generated music and originality in covers Fake news stories and social media misinformation Naming continents and public ignorance Struggles with GED-level algebra and education College credit requirements and real ID concerns Gambling, point spreads, and NFL controversy European Union’s Digital Services Act and free speech Political grifting, immigration, and Minnesota fraud Voter ID issues, election integrity, and driver's licenses Tim Pool's podcast threats and podcasting safety Incitement of violence and culture wars Listener voicemails, dark jokes, and show banter Merch promos, social media links, and community engagement Join us Monday and Thursdays at 6:30 pm Eastern for our live stream on the following platforms: https://www.youtube.com/@theboomerbunker https://www.twitch.tv/theboomerbunker https://rumble.com/c/BoomerBunker Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/boomer_bunker Join our Discord : https://discord.gg/nYwz8e8Wwr Voice Mail Number: (856) 477-1935 Get a Boomer Bunker Mug: HorribleDesigns.com
