Riffs N Rants

por Johnny Teflon

Historia de la música Política

Temporada 6

Episode 147 - The Following Is A Public Lip Service Announcement

Do this, don't do that, and never mind why. Michael and Johnny express their disappointment with those crafty play-on-words devices known as public service slogans. PLUS let's talk about all those mother's out there...for Mothers Day!!! With musical selections by Queen, 3 Dog Night, and Fountains Of Wayne.

Episode 146 - Wham Bam Thank You Glam!

Michael and Johnny delve into the study of the Anti-Hero: origins, examples, and their enduring popularity. Sometimes, the good guys wear black. PLUS- the boys focus on a oft-overlooked niche of Rock N Roll- the Glam years! With musical selections by T Rex, The Sweet, and David Bowie.

Episode 145 - To 4 Day Or NOT To 4 Day, That Is The Question

Working hard vs hardly working- the age-old debate is back in the news as proponents of the shorter work week wake up from their siestas to preach the virtues of work-life balance. PLUS Johnny and Michael share their Top 3 Worst Bosses EVER. With musical selections by Huey Lewis and the News, The Rolling Stones, and The Clash.

Episode 144 - Nature vs Nurture vs Nike

Transgenderism is corporate America's latest market niche. Anheuser-Busch and Nike pour themselves a tall cool glass of divisiveness, but with a significant difference. PLUS we acknowledge the toughest women of all time and use the term "broad" with affection. With musical selections by INXS, The Runaways, and Hole.

Episode 143 - The Devil On The Deep Blue Sea

Johnny Teflon's yelling at clouds and he's got a bone to pick with the Cruise Industry. PLUS- multiple nations have their sites set on the moon- but what time is it up there and what are the Top 10 things we can expect to see up there once man starts leaving his dirty socks around. With musical selections by Johnny Rivers, The Beach Boys, and the Bloodshots.

Episode 142 - Groovy

This time around we're ALL about the 1970's! Johnny and Michael discuss the odd geopolitical and social parallels between now and the 197os. PLUS- Let's dive headfirst into the phenomenon of the 70's known as the variety show- especially those set to music! With musical selections by Ram Jam, Vanity Fair, Jay Ferguson, and Blues Image.

Episode 141 - Deus Ex Machina

It's a whole lotta Michael Sean Lee as he helms this episode of technological mayhem. A.I. takes center stage as the current science-spawned boogieman. PLUS - it's youth gone mild as the Luddites just say NO to social media. With musical selections by Styx, The Dandy Warhols, and Nine Inch Nails.

Episode 140 - Pardon Me Boy, Is That The Vinyl Chloride Choo Choo?

Don't let the glib title fool you- the boys go after Norfolk Southern and the total shitshow that is the derailment in East Palestine OH. PLUS- CNN sours on Don Lemon and his views on women cognitive tests for the elderly in power. With musical selections by John Mellencamp, R.E.M., and Nathaniel Rateliff.

Episode 137 - Burnt Up On Re-Entry

It's time to play "Where Are They Now?" as we catch up with some of our former subjects after their 15 minutes of fame have passed. ALSO- there's always been a certain camaraderie amongst astronauts and cosmonauts but as the space race heats up, will all that get blown out the airlock? With musical selections by Sweet, Queen, Muse, and David Crosby.

Episode 136 - How To Get Into Heaven, Tonight at 11.

Johnny and Michael rail against the infusion of religion into Fox News. They're not kidding anyone. PLUS- Nothing to fear except , well -everything. Our Top 3 irrational fears. With musical selections by Genesis, Johnny Cash, Blue Oyster Cult, and Jeff Beck.

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