Bums of Manarchy

Send us a textThe Bums hiccup their way into the rail yard with S5:E128, with late spring playoff updates before whipping into horse racing talk with Preakness horseplay; the Cubs general status is reviewed alongside their fast start (don't bet the farm quite yet); the Chicago Bears stadium “updates” are starting to chap my ass — fucking pick a place and start working a shovel; former hard ass NFL head coach Bill “Pedo” Belichick has his hands full; chatter turns to WNBA and budding image problems; and close with ice house news, as the Chicago Blackhawks hire a new skipper (and we're not impressed).  The second half launches into a inter-gallatically famous beer review that features a creation from Pilot Project Brewing and its house brand, Brewer's Kitchen — and their recently launched (in time for Wrigley Field opening day on April 1) beer the “Ivy Climber” (ABV 5.0%), a solid pale ale with supposed scents of candied orange, melon, and a hint of honeysuckle; talk turns to the respectfully dead, as the Bums bid adieu to pro-power drinker and actor George “Norm” Wendt, as well as billionaire, Indianapolis Colt's NFL franchise owner Jim “Rehab” Irsay; Rocky and Eddie visit Chicago's Metro on a school night — and it was worth the stretch; finally some good fucking news — the United States Reserve has announced plans to halt production of the U.S. penny (another step closer to snuffing out all nasty, filthy loose change throughout America); and close with some general bitching about Chicago's weather over the latest holiday weekend (like, wtaf).   The first listener who accurately guesses the number of Paddy's hiccups will get some B.O.M. swag. Recorded on May 23rd, 2025 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA. 

Send us a textAfter a LOOOOOONG hiatus, the Bums are back in the rail yard with S5:E0127; the first half starts with excuses involving said hiatus, as talk quickly turns to the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby and betting updates; followed by Chicago Bears football chatter, featuring their newest employees —and their never ending journey to fucking nowhere (stadium “update”); Shedeur Sanders draft capital slides down the board like a shuffleboard puck, before finally getting name-called by the hapless Cleveland Browns in Round 5; Quinn “Noodle Arm” Ewers gets similar treatment, sliding down to Round 7 en route to the dice rolling Miami Dolphins — now we wait; NBA playoff highlights are recounted with road teams reigning supreme early on, followed by a breeze by of NHL playoff action; the top wraps as Orange Hitler posthumously pardons Pete “Not a Good Human” Rose.The second half starts with another inter-universally famous beer review, with a rare (if ever) lager out of Munster, IN's 3 Floyd's Brewing, Deluxe Lager (ABV 4.5%), a lighter-style American adjunct lager created with locally sourced Hoosier corn grits, making this devil a gulpable, easy drinker; the greatest city in the world lands itself a new leader, as the man in the big white hat, Pope Leo the 14th, finds himself some white smoke (and predictably, the memes are on fucking point); Eddie discovers gold in Jameson's Triple Triple, a special edition Potato eater whiskey that is triple distilled, triple casked in three types of vessels (bourbon, sherry and Malga wine) — making this winner a smooth sipper with toffee, fudge, vanilla, chestnut and dark chocolate aromas; talk turns to Paddy's walkabout across the southeast USA (known by some as Pat Kerowac) who shares his travelogue trials and tribulations before planting in Florida's Santa Maria island; Rocky has his own Florida adventures including a visit to the Keys for Tarpon Camp with renowned fishing guide Chris “Uber” Raines; and wraps up with a medley of deceased well knowns that include: Big George Foreman (the Original), NY Dolls frontman David “Buster Poindexter” Johansen, Richard “Shogun” Chamberlain, Val “Method Actor” Kilmer, and former White Sox outfielder Chet “Jehovah's Witness” Lemon.  Get some while it's fresh, and before the Internet crashes podcasting platforms across the northern Hemisphere.Recorded on May 8th, 2025 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA. 

Send us a textThe Bums are back in the rail yard with S5:E0126, where the top knot starts with some Super Bowl mop up work on the wings of the Pheagles D; the Sharpe brothers become the first brothers inducted into the HOF; NFH rejoices at Eli's first ballot snub; the stupid Packers press to eliminate the Tush Push; Paddy walks the NFL Players Association's team report card; as College Basketball heats up, early talk of snoozers and losers; the Big Ten's hypocrisy is alive and well; talk turns to MLB as Wade Boggs rings the cancer recovery bell, while Bobby Jenks simultaneously fights for his life among the Portuguese; the Cubbies Cactus League record is tops (meaninglessness notwithstanding); the Cubs sign a Wilding — who joins a roster that reads like an owl farm (who.. who… who…); the NY Yankees shelf Steinbrenner's infamous, 49-y/o beard ban; a What's In A Name segment ensues, and wrap as the Bums celebrate Diana “White Mamba”Taurasi's as she hangs up her sports bra as a possible GOAT.The ponytail swings in with another inter-gallatically famous beer review, featuring Chicago's own Old Irving Brewing —and their St. Irish Red Ale, “Lucky Linny” (ABV 6.0%) — with enough flavor and bitterness to bring a smile to leprechaun face's everywhere; respect to Gene Hackman, his classical pianist wife Betsy Arakawa, and one of three family dogs who perished in the desert, shrouded in a cloud of intrigue and mystery; the Apple ecosystem adds a new device for the dearly departed; fire and carbon monoxide detectors have a rigged shelf life that only one family member can address; another Chef Report features Eddie's new paella rig; Rocky cracks the code on how to double his bowling score in a single day; a Paddy report laments a loan for the ages, and close with a shout-out to a Southwest Airlines pilot for doing the lord's work.  Catch up with us before Daylight Savings Time fucks up your internal clock.Recorded on February 28th, 2025 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL.  

Send us a textThe Bums return to the rail yard with S5:E0125, bidding adieu to the Chicago Bear's matriarch, Lady Virginia McCaskey (RIP) with a Paddy IDNKT installment; a uninspired discussion around the Super Bowl (nobody gives a shit); an MLB ump gets suspended for stupidity and as he doesn't comprehend the meaning of zero tolerance; PGA's bad boy event, the PHX Open ensues; NBA legend Pat “Trademarked” Riley makes a few deals, while Buckets heads to the Dubs; Bulls make “a move”, boomerang style (too stupid to insult); and College Basketball coach Mike Woodson is a dead man walking in Indiana.The back half jumps straight into another special beer review edition, showcasing Athletic Brewing Co.'s “Free Wave” (ABV: .5%), the Bums enthusiasm is palpable, diving head first into this N/A ““Hazy IPA”” (in double quotes for a reason); Rocky's eyes are stuck to the screen like glue with a new Netflix docuseries that he eventually identifies as, “Vietnam: The War That Changed America”; Rocky installs a new 60 incher in the Eagle's Nest, and makes the Bums play a guessing game that sinks them; Eddie has a new SIMS topic - rules of the road edition; MJ's son needs the services of ‘Duey, Cheetham & Howe' (sic);  Paddy makes an inaugural visit to the neighborhood's new private Pickle Ball club — and finds a new category to hate on.   The “beer review” is worth the stretch.  Get it. Recorded on February 6th, 2025 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL. 

Send us a textThe Bums are back in the rail yard for S5:0124, smacking the top half with Chicago Bears coaching picks; NFL Playoff finales and Super Bowl look ahead assessment; the Kansas City Refs are a on a terror (rolls eyes); Olin “Crazy Eyes Killer” Kruetz hired by Bears as new O-line coach (kinda); Justin “Tugger” Tucker - recent grad from  DeShaun Watson Charm School - is another massage predator; Buckeyes man-handles the Irish to win the College Football Championship; Vandy's freshman scoring record busted again; with spring around the corner talk turns to baseball and the Hall of Fame holdout(s) who should be punched in the face; Yankees bake sale fails to cover payroll; NBA trade season starts with a head scratcher; Jimmy “Drama” Butler is weird; TGL Golf not really real; and close with NCAA soccer farm systems being a thing.The second half zings into another infamous beer review with a collaboration with Chicago's Old Irving Brewing's and San Francisco's Barebottle Brewing Company with “Overland Flyer” (ABV 5.9%), a West Coast Pilsner brewed with a lager grain bill, dry-hopped.  It features Citra, Nectaron, & Sabro buds, fermented with a clean lager yeast; presents as crisp and hop-forward, especially for a pilsner (well done); Rocky nearly crys over spilt bloodies — and it goes as you'd expect; The band The Band lost its final living member (sad emoji face); Eddie fingers a 10 pounder and Rocky is on shovel duty; another Chow Report installment bakes with Trumer Tap y Cinco Rabanitos; Rocky's Vegas streak is intact; singing the Brown People Blues; something's amiss with signage Chicago's Empty Bottle; and close as Paddy gives Netflix series ‘Night Agent' a once over.   Bums of Manarchy, here it comes, better fresh — t-shirts for everyone.Recorded on February 2nd, 2025 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL

Send us a textIn the immortal voice of Jim Mora, the phrase “playoffs?!” , echos throughout S5:E0123; the Bolt's leg doesn't know the fucking rules, D Henry may be the new beast mode; Aaron Glenn gifts the Rams a blueprint, the KC Refs struggle but “somehow” eek out another win (again); the Mo Town Lions have lost their mojo; Jerry Jones is a moron (again), Deshaun Watson shits the bed (again) as karma does it's job; talk turns JV, with PSU stinking up the joint, ND overrated, UT play calls raise eyebrows; Predicto resurfaces in time for the playoffs much to Paddy's dismay; former pro boxer Iran Barkley's nephew is pretty fucking good; the Cubs HOF list includes Derrek Lee and Cheating Sammy Sosa; and end with a gem of a story featuring former tosser, Greg Maddux, who plunked Benito Santiago in 1987 to earn himself a trip to the minors.The echoing continues but with another intergalactically famous beer review, with “Kräusen” (4.6% ABV), another rock solid creation from Art History Brewing - this cold filtered American lager is smooth and medium bodied; Snoop is in the dog house (permanently); the Bums introduce a new segment, Chow Time, where the Bums provide dynamite food and restaurant reviews; Eddie does some wake and baking; RIP to David Lynch and Bob “Just A Bit Outside” Uecker; tick tock Tik Tok is on the clock; more douche bag Philly Egles fans learn a valuable life lesson; and Paddy covers in infallible way to boost book sales by 54,273,200%.  Get it while it's fresh….or at least unspoiled.Recorded on January 19th, 2025 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL  

Send us a textThe Bums are back in the rail yard with an Episode 0122, ringing in Season 5, as the prologue begins with an NFL regular season re-cap and playoff preview chatter; update on the Chicago Bears are open try-outs (yes, even you can apply, because every other person who can spell football are being considered); the Lion's D puts on a clinic, as the ViQueens have no answers; Black Monday vacancies are discussed (no real surprises); something must be in the water in Dade County Florida — between Jimmy Butler and nut job Tyreak Hill (sic), and also fuck Tyreak; Rick Bayless' stupid brother is in hot, misogynistic-flavored water; College football updates discussed as the Buckeyes roll and UGA shits the bed, and close with a D1.5 shout-out to North Dakota State University's dynasty.The epilogue kicks off with a liver shiver, as the Bums review a creation from Athletic Brewing Co. with “Upside Dawn” (ABV

Send us a textThe Bums are back in the rail yard for the last Season 4 episode; things get spicy with an NFL update/recap; the Bears aren't worth discussing; Atlanta makes a move; the Chargers find very rare air; a special guest (Michigander and Lions fan—Uber!) graces the Bums with a surprise appearance, just in time to punch Bears fans in the face; Woody “Madden” Johnson is clinically ignorant; an NCAAF update chronicles IU's sunken battleship with one bad play; F.U. to SMU; UT advances (NFH on cloud 10); the Buckeyes roll, and **checks notes** yes, Lane Kiffin is still a fucking jackass; talk shifts to hoops, as Xavier's RPI is worth some chatter; Cody Bellinger packs his bag of balls en route to the Bronx, while the White Sox stupidly shorten their stadium name; the Bums pour one out for Ricky “Ricky is the Man of Steal” Henderson; NBA's Emerites Cup is the leagues best kept secret since the Wheel of Fortune had an entire week of NFL players as contestants; and tech giant Apple launches their own Sports app.The backside hits hard with another five-star booze review, featuring Galena Cider Co.'s “Hard Landing” (ABV 4.9%), a dry and drinkable hard cider made in Galena, IL; a Christmas miracle forms in the shape of a unique, booze-flavored proposal for the ages; the Chicago Tribune  hits rock bottom as billing scams and failed cancellations drive subscribers to the brink of madness; Paddy follows the best practice for holiday shopping; and close as the Bums bid 2024 adieu and usher in a new era, aptly named “Fat Wars”.   Get the season closer while it's hotter than Rocky's grill on game day!Recorded on December 22nd, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

Send us a textThe Bums are off and bumming with S4:E0120, popping off with a seasonal NFL recap; the Bears are categorically awful, lots to discuss including a first; the Niner's Super Bowl hangover won't go away; the KC Swifts/Refs continue their 1 possession domination; Dan Campbell continues his streak of stupid play calls (that will cost him another Super Bowl appearance); Mark Gastineau wants to murder Brett Favre; meanwhile Panthers WR Xavier Legette is legit eating dumpster diving racoons; in NCAAF news, the Blue shocks the Shoe; UNC gets an amazing coach and his teenaged girlfriend; the Netflix platform made suckers of everyone; respect to Bob “Butter Bean” Love; MLB talk shifts to the Chicago Pale Hose — the duality of Sox part deus; the Mets outbid the Yankees (at least they can beat them at something); every swinging dick better place 1st ballot HoF votes for Ichiro; Dick Allen and Dave “The Cobra” Parker make the short list; and close with some bad news on Ryno's health (ugh).The back half ushers in another other-worldly beer review at the hands of a new favorite, Art History Brewing — the team from Galena, IL conjured up a hit with “Lincoln Highway” (ABV 5.8), a rock fucking solid American Pale Ale; Rocky laments the trials and tribulations of living in 100-year old homes (washer/dryer in the basement edition); Fast Fighting is a marriage saving phenomenon; mouth putty is a thing; toy maker Mattel apparently does not have a QA department; Taylor Swift is a better billionaire and proves it; another Paddy report recounts his recent trip to the Allstate Arena; voting residency rules are apparently unclear; and close with a Holiday season preview.   Get some while it's stale enough to responsibly consume.Recorded on December 12th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

Send us a textThe Bums are back in the rail yard for S4:E0119, where the prologue dives headlong into NFL updates and the Chicago Bears clown show; Jaquan Brisker is beyond concussed (IR), Thomas Brown takes the OC controls, Caleb Williams is outplayed by… well, almost everyone, the Bears notoriously slow starts on offensive (numbers don't lie), and Packer week isn't hitting like the ol' days; QB journeyman Derek Carr is the first to 31; the KC Swifts put misogynistic asshole Harrison Butker on IR (karma police working OT); talk turns to NCAAF with IU cracking the Top 10 (but have they played ANYONE… crickets), latest Top 4 incudes Ohio State (not THE, just OS), Ducks, Horns and Penn State; baseball and the Cubs bid adieu to the Professor, Ian Happ gets gold hardware; pugilism is set for an epic embarrassment, with Iron Mike set to dance with serial douche bag Jake “Can't Read” Paul (aka. Dancing With The Stars); Eddie casts on eye on Kaner and Conor at the United Center; and Paddy lights up Geno Auriemma like Chevy Chase's house in Christmas Vacation (nobody, and I mean nobody, puts Caitlin in the corner). The epilogue predictably includes another multi-universal beer review, this time at the hands Batavia IL's pride, Energy City Brewing and their “Batisserie Chocolate Caliente” (ABV 10%), a delicious Imperial milk stout with chocolate, habanero & cinnamon (and maybe burnt marshmallow if you close your eyes); Old Irving Brewing's seasonal line of Krampus sells our in a matter of hours (Festivus gods are pleased); Rocky rolls through a B.O.M. quarterly business review and a stat spotting update; discussion turns to post-election social media trends including the death of Twitter (fuck Elon Musk, I'll never call it “x”) and the emergent BlueSky app; Rocky tries his hand at emulating Paddy's IDKNT segment with a send off, celebrating absolute legend Quincy Jones (and 11 fast facts); the weather in Chicago is changing how we dress and pay utility bills; Paddy's Notes include a tutorial on what happens when you're stupid and get hooked by the PoPo; and close with a new trend of Blue Women who are shaving their heads and striking coitus.  All of this majesty while enduring election hangovers of the Nth degree.  Get some before Rocky is deported. Recorded on November 14th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

Send us a textThe Bums gather in the rail yard on Hell Night with S4:E0118, jumping off the top rope with an NFL weekly recap; the hapless Bears get kicked in the balls by the Commies (so much for bye week benefits); Dan Campbell is a gambler's juggernaut; Anthony “Sleepy” Richardson can fuck right off; Horse Face A-A-Ron is hazed for drinking pepper laced water to “recover”; a World Series recap ensues featuring a pour out for Fernando Venezuela, the Yanks dodged a record-setting opportunity and a couple of NY fans should be cuffed and stuffed; the historically awful Chicago White Sox hire “Venable the Vulnerable” as their new skipper (yawns); Bob Costas hangs up his play-by-play mic; Paddy recalls the class of 2024 College Basketball All Name team from memory; apparently Dwayne Wade pictures and likenesses cannot be found (bronzed proof exists); and WNBA coaches are dropping like bad habits on January 2nd. The bottom rope bounces in with another intergalactically famous beer review, as Peoria IL's Industry Brewing Co. crushes their rendition of a West Coast IPA, “I Know The Owner” (ABV 6.2%) — featuring  Centennial, Cascade, and Amarillo hops that deliver a slightly bitter taste, a citrus / pine hop profile behind an American barley malt; the Boston tracksuit chronicles are reviewed, starring Paddy's canary yellow get-up; Mayor BranDumb gives a Southside rapper 2 Keys (and an arrest); a rare dime is spotlit (change, gross); McKinley Park's neighbor signage is weak AF; a Zambony discussion; mad respect for actor/dancer Teri Garr; and People Magazine is in hot water with the Bums.   Candy and Beer go together like witches and broomsticks, just saying.Recorded on October 31st, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

Send us a textThe Bums are back with a vengeance with the front page of S4:E0117!   An NFL Week 6 recap ensues, recounting action from Jets dysfunction (Saleh launched and Devante acquired); Dallas and Jerry Jones stubbornness; NHL news rings in a new season for the Chicago Blackhawks with opening night festivities; the NHL's first female coach has arrived in the form of Jessica Campbell; in NCAAF news, the Ducks pull a rule change move on the crusty cape of Buddy Ryan; the MLB playoffs are in full effect, as Eddie mined a grand salami stat for the ages; the gross ass Chicago White Sox may be hiring Two Men and a Guitar; Embiid drew a line in the PTO sand, and well, fuck him. The back page commences with another universally accredited beer review, courtesy of Fargo, ND's Drekker Brewing Co.'s “Super Mega Lager” , which is not super or mega — but a decent, and slightly sweet low ABV lager (color and clarity that is reminiscent of a Bud or Coors Light); mead and cider booze is somewhat played out or too narrow of a field; Temperance Brewing may be no more; Atlantic Brewing turned over their entire line-up in 6-months (validation on the back of RZ); Rocky teetering the booze amongst a culling (twice annually); the United Center has a history; West Loop is a whole new thing — lessons abound — along with concrete trucks; Gregorian Irish architecture on full display; the ViTri (viagra triangle) will not die; potential heresy on the horizon; Lucy's new whip - Swiss Miss (may have a Ferris Bueller moment).  All of this grandeur and some tough talk.  Don't miss it!   Oh, and nobody almost died this time.Recorded on October 17th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

Send us a textThe Bums go back-to-back-to-back (3 weeks in a row) — with another al fresco edition, as part one of Episode 0116 starts out with a bang, the size and shape of an umbrella (hear it for yourself) ; NFL Week 4 is chronicled, as the Bears eek out a win on the wings of strong D and running plays (novel concept); Anti-vaxxer Captain Cousins ran the gauntlet (again); Mike Evans becomes the Buco's all-time leading scorer; the Chiefs are winning hurt; embattled Raider Davonte “Leaving Las Vegas” Adams has a “hamstring” (a.k.a. a “couchstring”); the NFL North may very well be the best division in Pro Football (yeah, we said it); Chad Ochenta y Cinco's latest publicity stunt might cost him a hospital visit at the hands of The Beast; the MLB Playoffs have begun, as the Brewers whimper out and the Dodgers may have hit a wall; NHL phenom Connor Bedard is glued to the ice (when the steel to his skates aren't hidden); and FanDuel has become lost in a sea of degenerate gambling sites.Part two starts with a star-spangled beer review featuring “True Evel” (ABV 4.8%), a production from Normal, IL's Destihl Brewery -- a light drinking American Blonde Ale honoring stunt performer Evel Knievel (this ABA is not as good as jumping Caesar's Palace on a motorcycle, but it'll do — and the can is dope AF); when chicks leave the nest, sometimes the rooster pays the price; the Happy Trails list is longer than Tito Jackson's curls (pouring out lots of booze); James “Hall of Fame Humanitarian” Carter cracks the century mark with a unique legacy; Tesla recalls it's electronic dumpster on wheels for the fifth time in less than a year; Eddie is a stadium reneger; Eddie's SIMS segment is either make-up or warpaint; and close with a Bear Brisket experience — Rocky style.   Get some before the Bums increase our rates due to hazard pay and insurance cost increases.Recorded on October 4th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums have gone back-to-back with recordings!  Two times is a coincidence, three times is a trend — cross your fingers.   The prologue starts with a break-down on the unbearable Bears from NFL Week 3; when is too much NFL too much (overlapping MNF, we're looking at you); Dan Campbell repo update —  proving once again how much teenagers suck; bad week to be a former NFL QB, with Future Felon Brent Favor getting  and former Vice Tommy Kramer diagnosed with dementia; White Sox baseball fans are on low alert; Pirates are unethical and cheap; Aaron Judge is having himself one for the books; Paddy throw down a Trout-flavored IDNKT; Chicagoan Derrick Rose hangs up his Jordans; more stupid “sports” are appearing like flies on shit (Hobby Horse and Speed Puzzling Championships are highlighted); and wrap with thoughts on the WNBA and CC's impact.The epilogue begins with another dope ass beer view, at the hands of super-fan McD (btw, welcome home) and the Atlantic Brewing Company with “Bar Harbor Pale Ale” (ABV 5.1%), a solid and easy drinking pale ale with malty tones from Maine grown grains, brewed with Saaz and Hallertau hops; it's that time of year when pumpkin spice takes another 3-fist face punch; Eddie's after-show field trip to meet the Denver boys at Reggie's in Chicago; Rocky changes his mobile phone number — a reverse life hack and cautionary tale; Oakland is  now a wasteland, wrapped in an echo chamber; Bums anniversary lotto by the numbers; Netflix streaming previews of ‘Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story' (strap in), and ‘Mr. McMahon' (there is early hope); and close with an early morning movie PSA/review/actor run-down from ‘Expendables 3'.   Get some before the streak is broken (not that one Pale Hose fans).Recorded on September 26th, 2024 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA. 

The Bums wrap up summer hours, and get back in front of the mic with S4:E0114, where the top knot starts with a recap of NFL action through the first two weeks; Rocky discusses the cultural problems and refusals of Chicago Bears ownership and management; Dan Campbell forced to pull up stakes amongst death threats (pro tip: take the fucking points); in NCCAF chatter, NIU catching lightening in a beer bottle, UCO is riding our last nerve, along with Neon; UT vs. UM is game of the week; MLB updates include some amazing individual contributions at the hands of Shohei and Judge; the MLB playoff picture begins to take shape; and Paddy waxes poetic with another IDNKT segment on baseball.The ponytail pops off with a Hall of Fame edition of the Bums intergalactically famous beer review, with Russian River Brewing Company's “Pliny the Elder” (ABV 8%) — a nearly perfect Double IPA choke full of Amarillo, Centennial, CTZ, and Simcoe hops resulting in an incredibly  well balanced taste with plenty of bitterness; hats off to RRBC and their hat tip to the scholar, historian, officer, writer, and Roman Naturalist- Pliny the Elder (who purportedly perished while rescuing people during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. — Pliny has also rescued the Bums thirst for HoF beer; HUGE thanks to “V the Younger” for going over the road to fetch us some freshy Pliny (not all heroes wear capes); the flag flying game of Chicago's Mexican community is en fuego; talk turns to travelogues from Rocky (Cabo) and Paddy (smitten with the mitten); drama within Perry Ferrel's musical act ‘Jane's Retraction' is unsurprising but a bummer nonetheless; another Paddy Report is chronicled on the topic of Smoke/CO detectors; and end with a bird watching diatribe.   Summer is over, and the Bums have dusted off their lunch pails — we're so back.Recorded on September 19th, 2024 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA.  

The Bums are back in the rail yard with S4:E0113, as the primera half jumps headlong into NFL Football, thank christ, martyrs and all the saints — finally; The Chicago Bears are featured in this year's ‘Hard Knocks' series on Max, and it's pretty dope; Rocky runs the Bears 2024 roster and dev squad gauntlet; NCAA Football is also among us, and FSU has an itchy culo (already…lol); quick Summer Olympics highlights crap; and close, under protest, to provide a Chicago MLB “update” (like critiquing shits in an outhouse). The seconda half is chocked full of useless, meaningless prattling-on; not one but two universally famous beer/liquor reviews, with “Free Bird” from Begelye, a very tasty and light American Pale Ale (5.6% ABV), complimented by Jameson's “Crested” Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey (40% ABV), smooth with a bit of dryness — high marks; the bums bid a hearty arrivederci to Smoque Steak in Chicago; Eddie finds out about uninvited guests the hard way; Rocky solves a 3-year old puzzle with an appliance; streaming reviews of Apple's Bad Monkey and Trial Four (Sean Ellis story) on Netflix; Rocky updates on a Cabo swan song trip, and dual citizenship; Michigan Travel guide and alibis are chronicled, before close the back door with another Paddy Report (Caili, Chicago 1B deficit, Vermont's dialect is wonky).  More drivel than you can shake a stick at, and we know how to shake some fucking sticks.  Get some while it's fresh. Recorded on August 29th, 2024 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA.  

The Bums are back in the rail yard with Season 4, Episode 0112, the upper deck is wrought with some good ol' fashioned bitch-n-moaning about MLB's droopy All Star Game, and uniforms uglier than Fred Sanford's sister-in-law; Paddy takes stock in MLB draft 1st rounders heading to Chicago; shifting to pigskin news, Rocky covers Bears rookie contract Ts&Cs; Brandon Aiyuk wants to take his ball and leave; and review a new Netflix series, “Receiver” featuring 4 of the best ball catchers the NFL has to offer.The lower unit is abuzz with another majestic beer review, showcasing another creation from Hammond's 18th Street Brewing with “Here Comes the Reaper” (ABV 6.2%), a low-sugar IPA that gets your attention fast but drinks and looks light (more cowbell); Rocky's AirConFuckingDitioning trials and tribulations are chronicled; the Bums feature two travelogues — with Fontana, WI (the fake house chapters) and Paddy's adventures in and around the great state of Maine; the Bums bid adieu to six souls — Richard Simmons, Shelly Duvall, Shannon Doherty, Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Bob Newhart and Joe Jellybean Bryant; and end with a baby Paddy rant that kinda stinks.   Summer is moving too fast, so slow down and get you some Bums.Recorded on July 18th, 2024 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA.  

The Bums are back in the rail yard with Season 4, Episode 0111 -- having lost not one but two podcast episodes at the hands of a missing “micro” SD card (not called “micro” for nothing); nonetheless, we're back in the game with the first half jumping into HOCKEY — that's right — NHL HOCKEY — as the Panthers avoid disaster; NHL draft highlights (Russians are finally wanted for something); the NBA draft wraps up as the Chicago Bulls get a home boy with championship basketball blood in his veins (courtesy of Lithuania); the U.S. college teams have lost their mojo as Europe makes it's presence felt; Paddy drops a great IDNKT segment—Father and Son edition; the Summer Olympics are close at hand, but without modern western, modern conveniences (green-lessness is imported); and the Chicago Cubs erase more history with the disappearance of staple buildings/signage (Eamus Catuli Non Semper).The back half pops off with another universally famous beer review, as Mikerphone Brewing from Elk Grove Village, IL kicks out ‘Hey Mambo, Hey Mambo Italiano' (ABV 5.0) a super crisp, Italian style Pilsner that would nicely pair with pizza (go figure); Chicago's mayor Brandumb is in hot water again; Rocky's collection of golf shoes expands by one (at the hands of his lovely wife); the Galena tapes are reviewed during Father's Day escapades; Rocky and Paddy chase golf course ghosts; and close with a Riot Fest locale relo.   Better get some now, before Eddie and Rocky lose another episode.  Recorded on June 26th, 2024 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA.  

The Bums kick off the rootftop with a Valhalla bond card dissertation (PGA player edition) with S4:E0110; Caitlin Clark is a role model, but can't escape asshole criticism — simply for being white and straight (WTF); the White Sox and Orioles clash with a debatable and stinky “interference” call; the north siders are stringing together fewer hits than Right Said Fred; emergent NFL broadcaster is awarded an Emmy and a designation for assignment in the same period to make room for TB12; Austin Maddox has a firm grasp on Scum Bag of the Week/Month honors; Netflix reboots an ESPN 30-for-30 gem, “Broke” — a must watch for anyone entering the job market; and close the top with what feels like the end of college sports as we know it. The lower half jumps out with another intergalactically famous beer review, at the hands of a creation from 18th Street Brewing's, “Best Patio Pils”  (ABV 4.9%), a ‘decent' Pilsner style lager with Columbus and Saaz hops; while epic beer maker Lagunitas is shutting down brewing operations at Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood location (thanks Heineken); Eddie and Rocky find a secret squirrel “baby lounge” at Chicago's Salt Shed during a recent show featuring Bad Religion and Social Distortion; the Bums answer the question: What do Red Lobster, Bill Romanowski and Antonio Brown all have in common; Paddy gets super salty (by way of an outlier / QA fail); the Bums lament “No More, No Mow May” (eyes rolling —save the bees); and end with a Paddy Report on a new moniker for scumbag criminals.   Tune in to get a glimpse of awesomeness, it's all we have. Recorded on May 24th, 2024 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL  

After a short lapse, the Bums are back in the rail yard with S4:E109, where the top knot kicks off with an 2024 NFL Draft report card and schedule review; rebounded with playoff NBA action reviews; the oldest living former MLB player, Art Shallock hits 100 years old, powered by martinis; Paddy “only” needs 48 pale hose wins to cash-in; Sherzer has ump fever on the wings of Angel Hernandez; NFL “kicker” Harrison Butler is a neanderthal Opus Dei extremist (good luck with that); and close the first half with a warning — Don't Fuck with Augusta (or HoF green jackets).The ponytail kicks off with another world famous Bums beer review, this time with a creation from Crown Point, IN's very own Off Square Brewing and “Veranda Weather” (6.5% ABV), a decent IPA that is on the lighter side with a nice, vanilla finish; two live music reviews are recounted with Stiff Little Fingers at Chicago's Metro, and Devo at Chicago's Riviera venue; garage sale season is upon us; Paddy gifts Eddie his cache of crooked sticks; the Oracle of Cupertino helps people find their way; Rocky's new 100 volume set is available, entitled “Times I Was Right and Nobody Listened”; the universe lost another good one (respect Denver Dave); and close with another Paddy report — ‘Wake up NYC and Chicago'.   Grab all of this grandeur by the tail, before it's too late.  Recorded on May 16th, 2024 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL 

The Bums are back in the rail yard with S4:E0108, a special live edition, featuring Round 1 of the 20204 NFL Draft (fucking finally, draft mocks are dead - long live 2025 draft mocks); the hapless Chicago Bears get their #1 guy in Caleb “No Punting Whatsoever” Williams, book-ended with #9 over-all pick Romeo Odzune, a dynamic WR who is joining an elite cohort w/ the Bears; the death of “Da Bears” and the 1985 Bears Super Bowl (yeah, we said it); lip-flapping shifts to Chicago's lakefront and billionaire Bears ownership's ridiculous funding plan for an indoor stadium (on the backs of Chi tax-payers), backed by Mayor BranDumb, who is completely ignoring the infrastructure and commuting issues dogging Solider Field since inception (dumb); a brief review of NBA playoffs including a bevy of game-impacting missed calls; a brief mention of NHL hockey playoffs—only because we are contractually obligated; NY Yankees' skipper Aaron Boone gets ejected 5 pitches into a game for checking his nails (watch the replay); and end part 1 with mucho bemoaning of the Chicago WhiteSux.The half-back immediately runs into another interstellar beer review — but first Le Sarge gets a shoutout for his contribution that went the way of the cutting room floor last week (Two Bros); Eddie pops another crowler from ByWay Brewing in Hammond, IN, with “ChiPA” (6.5% ABV), an “ok” American IPA that starts good but falls flat on the finish; Rocky is in line to become a media influencer with a follow-up to “Loose Change” (ref: Episode 0065); in this week's travelogue corner, two trips are featured (Eddie heads to Ireland and Scotland, while Rocky takes on Savannah, GA); the Paddy Report canvases a Minnesota-flavored waste of taxpayer time and money; and ends with a respectful strumming to the late, great Dicky Betts.  Recorded on April 25th, 2024 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL

The Bums are back in action with S4:0107, a special, shortened edition; talk starts with closing  the books on March Madness, as the Huskies go back-to-back; Arkansas has a new Boss Hog for their NCAA Men's Basketball program; ladies NCAA finals outdraw the men on the wings of Caitlin Clark; the NFL bans the drag tackle and continues to neuter kickoffs; the NFL gives the NBA a Yule log style gift; Adam Silver's bang bang hammer is discussed; WNBA draftee Bayou Barbie heads to the Chi; talk turns to gambling, as Shohei Me The Money is showcased; the Bums begrudgingly talk MLB baseball with early season smack talk; Paddy places a long-shot bet of a life-time; before the Bums close with a short roasting of Expired Juice.   Due to a technical issue, our listening audience gets twice the pleasure with only half the content.  Recorded on April 19th, 2024 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL USA.  

The Bums are back in action with S4:E106, where the top half begins with NFL free agency criticism and chatter; the Justin Fields watch continues(d); former NFL head coach Jon “Chucky” Gruden joins ELF's Milano team as an “adviser”; sculptors in L.A. need auto-correct, as Kobe's statue is riddled with typos; opening day MLB action will be upon us shortly; Dylan Cease finds himself in San Diego; March Madness bracket shenanigans are here (and the Bums approve); and close the top half with news from DePaul, who've signed Chris Holtman as their new grease board engineer.The bottom half starts with a glass half full with Hammond, IN-based Byway Brewing Company's creation —“Mustang” (ABV 7%), a smooth and drinkable stout with a roasted coffee, dark chocolate lean-in, which could be described as ‘medium-bodied' with flashes of cherries, vanilla, and sweet roasted malt (rock solid); the Bums are fed TF up with pop diva Madonna, and her embarrassing overtures and plastic surgeries aimed at chasing the fountain of youth (ridiculous); A-A-Ron “Equine Face” Rodgers is being courted as a U.S. Veep hopeful by yet another self-centered douchebag (best of luck); the Paddy Report returns with a look into infamous motto, ‘Duty, Honor, Country'; talk turns to tech, as the Bums ponder the Feds proposed ban on Tik Tok — meanwhile, kids in Texas are getting AR-15s for their third or fourth birthdays (nothing to see here); and close with a choreography lesson on how to clap (yeah, this is what soceity has devolved into…dumb asses who need help clapping).  All of this splendor, book-ended by naughty language and hot takes — get some before we are cancelled.Recorded on March 9th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums are back in the rail yard with S4:E0105 and special guest, ‘Dr. Jack' (aka ‘Dentist to the Stars') — following intros, the four stooges waste no time yucking it up with a ‘bums style' retirement party for good ol' #7 of Chicago Blackhawks fame; despite a scrappy start, Connor Bedard is home-schooled by the greatest U.S. NHL player in league history; the Cubbies bring home their starting center fielder, Cody B; talk turns to the National Pig Skin Lottery (more commonly known as the NFL Draft), where everyone is tired AF of listening to dumbasses guessing at who goes where; NFL draft prospect Tyler “Texas Shortbus” Owens doesn't believe in outer space or planets (not a misprint); Bears free agency news and rumors are covered like a Beatles song; NFL pen pal Peter King hangs up his Smith Corona; in another embarrassing move, the Denver Broncos are burning money like recreational weed with the release of washout Russell “Dang” Wilson (welcome to Pittsburgh); former Bear placekicker, Robbie “Good As” Gould, is making his bones as a head coach; Caitlin Clark busts Pistol Pete Maravich's NCAA scoring record open like a fucking walnut (she is special); DeMar DeRozan is the NBA's Minute Man; incredible sportsmanship is the silver lining to a swimmingly stupid ACC rule; Mike Tyson is going to hospitalize Jake Paul; and the first half closes with a surprisingly agreeable quote from Nick Saban (again, not a misprint).The flop kicks off with a double, ‘Dr. Jack' inspired beer review that features two creations from Downers Grove, IL's Goldfinger Brewing Company — Goldfinger Pils (ABV 4.9%), a delicious German-style pilsner with pumped up hops with a small bite that finishes smoothly with hints of herbs and honey, and continues with Goldfinger Vienna-style Lager (ABV 5.5%), a rock solid, medium-bodied lager that is both complex (double decoction brewed with Czech Saaz hops) and crushable (light and balanced); Larry David's bestie, Richard Lewis, sadly expires — making us chuckle until the very end; talk turns to a $1 billion gift; an exceedingly ignorant mom loses a disability case due to…. tree throwing; emerging Netflix TV series “The Gentleman” is discussed; before closing with a new Paddy Report segment, and a review from a recent Steely Dan/Eagles concert!!  They can't all be gems, but this one is Dr. Jack assisted — so check it out while it's fresh!Recorded on March 9th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums go back-to-back with S4:E0104 — as the front end jumps into Spring-time with a pitchers and catchers report; the NBA All Star game is a steaming pile of crap, and even the legends can't inspire improvement; Rick “The Dick” Pitino is a raging asshole who cannot resist the urge to bite the hand that feeds him; the Bears hire a very well qualified assistant coach in J. King; Rocky has worn down the Bums with pro JF1 peer pressure; only 2 Bears WRs scored six last season (yes, really); the Miracle on Ice is old AF and we are still here for it (minus Riz); Paddy thinks he has empty sports watching pockets until September, but finds some shoots of life. The back end zips into another beer review, featuring “Wolverine Premium Lager” (4.7% ABV) from Wolverine State Brewing Co. in Ann Arbor, MI, which is super light and crushable (not a winter beer); Rocky's airline travel escapades include a new experience, in chains; Paddy is hazed by neighbors who think he's dead in the wake of Chicago's winter hibernation; another SIMS edition drops, featuring contemporary media and watch groups who require ZERO facts to report serious news; and close, as a wolverine storm of twenty-somethings infiltrates Chez McKee (and running is the best option).  Listen in, as Rocky's road weary attitude is on full display (queue the “old man shouting at clouds” meme).Recorded on February 22nd, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums are rip roaring into S4:E0103 !!!   The prologue cracks off with Super Bowl results and rhetoric; Eddie wins the Bums NFL Playoff Challenge (two years running); tragedy strikes KC (we cannot have any nice things); the Bears hire themselves a new OC (we shall see); former Bear Greg Olsen is search-and-replaced by TB12; Harbaugh bolts to the Bolts, while the heir apparent is apparent; the NFL is shamed with more disgusting behavior as CTE-related trauma is ignored; the “Wasted Management” golf tourney in the desert is reviewed; pitchers and catchers report for duty (mercifully filling a void); Jackie Robinson's statue is inched (people are the worst edition); Vince “McDick” McMahon is etched into the Mt. Rushmore of douchebags; and close the top with a Caitlin Clark update.The epilogue dips, per usual, with another dope ass beer review, featuring a creation from Arbor Brewing in Ypsilanti, MI - “Euchre” (5.2% ABV) — a high holder hops pilsner that scratches all kinds of itches; Rocky provides a Bums State of the Union with an assumptive goal setting look back; Orange Hitler needs $500M (maybe Tay Tay Swift can peel a few off from her wad); Rocky's Five Seasons of Narcos in review; Valentine's Day is dumb; a SIMS edition bemoaning Chicago's “rat hole” extravaganza; Apple's Slow Horses is legit AF; one cannot spell CUNT without TUCker carlsoN (we dare you to try); and end with more of Eddie's well curated 1970 move genre reviews.   Winter is long, the Bums podcast is short — let's split the difference.   Get some.  Recorded on February 16th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums are back in the rail yard  with S4:E0102, and the people rejoiced; things heat up on the front half with an NFL review/preview — playoff edition; NFL commush Roger Baddell takes another step backwards with a bid to scoop up troubled media firm, ESPN; Jim Irsay is this close to being found dead on the road side; Rocky bemoans a marriage between Kliff Kingsbury and “Me Guy” Caleb Williams in Chicago; college footballer Cam McCormick may very well earn himself a pension; while Chicago MLB baseball fans are running out of sharp sticks to poke the Cubs and Sox into doing something (anything) in the off season; the rumor mill suggest the Pale Hose could move the circus to Clark and Roosevelt (to what end); MLB Hall of Famers do their bidding — featuring Joe Mauer and Adrián Beltré as hopefuls; and close with the owner of the NY Knicks and Rangers (and the new “Sphere” in Sin City) joins the likes of Harry Weinstein as a criminally ill butthole.The second half ushers in another majestic beer review with a production from Temperance Brewing — “Escapist” (6.7% ABV), an IPA with a nice nose, but a lot of oils on the finish (long, lingering tongue); Chicago is hit between the eyes with an arctic wave - no bien; Eddie's youngest takes Dublin, Ireland by storm; it turns out that electric cars need anti-freeze after all; Paddy drops a rant focused on people who are speed challenged; and close as the Bums lament venture capitalism, and bust ups of Sports Illustrated and Anchor Steam brewing.  Get it while it's hot, well, at least lukewarm.Recorded on January 19th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums roll into the first half of Season 4, Episode 101 with talk of the Junior Varsity (college) football National Championship — to the victors go the spoils; senior golf tour prospect Nick Saban retires from JV football; Kalen DeBoer is next in line; Halas Hall cleans house with several well-earned dimissals, and will the fucking Bears please build a stadium, for all that is holy;; the Bums NFL Playoff Challenge (yes, Playoffs) returns; Black Monday by the numbers, with surprises and trivia; fuck the NFL and it's stupid Commissioner —and their PPV debut; Cubs get some Busch and new pitcher who hails from the Land of the Rising Sun; the Blackhawks get a new goon; Genny Tacos sees ‘a Connor' at her first NHL game; and close with a segment on Tiger “Shoeless” Woods, who is no longer affiliated with the Greek Goddess of Victory shoe company, w/ a bonus IDNKT.The second half delivers yet another infamous beer review with Chicago's Maplewood Brewing and their Juicy Pants (7% ABV), a New England, hazy IPA with terrific flavor—juicy as reported but without a sugary taste—high-marks; respect to actor Lacey Underall and soccer's own Franz Beckenbauer; Rocky is done with ESPN, ushering in The Athletic era; the Bums get a read on Pat McAfee (p.s. Karen Rodgers can go screw herself); Johns Hopkins releases a “privileged” hit list (yes, really); and close with a Paddy Don't Do That — in a Word Wars bout.  All of this value—without having to navigate any click-throughs or pay anyone $5.99 per month.  Get some while it's fresh, and while it's still free. Recorded on January 12th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.  

Bust out the fancy beer and liquor, as the Bums ring in the New Year with Episode 100 (and the crowd rejoiced)!!  On the front nine, the Paddy Files have turned up missing, along with our NFL picks; the Bums wrap up NFL chatter heading dead into the final week of regular season play; the Bears year-in-review and prognostications are flowing like wine; draft preview chatter; Denver's brass tells ‘Mr. Unlimited' to stuff it in his a**, as Payton is playing King Dick; David Tepper's infamy reigns on, as he learned nothing in Pittsburgh with the Rooneys; other notable NFL bits-and-bobs; a College Football National Championship preview, featuring M and Dub; ladies trying to get beads in the French Quarter; Dodgers are spending like cross-faded, drunken sailors (atrocious post-season track record notwithstanding); Draymond is acting “a thug”;  and close with NBA Game Ball Gate, featuring the bitch ass skipper of the Pacers, Rick Carlisle.The thing about intergalatically famous beer reviews, is they never get old; as was the case with the Bums first beer review for 2024; Old Irving Brewing in Chicago, IL get the nod to help celebrate the New Year and the Bums of Monarchy's 100th Episode — showcasing a Barrel-Aged Champurrado Krampus (2022), an Imperial, Double Milk stout with a whopping 14% ABV — oh mama, get your Mexican chocolate on; Karen Rodgers is inexplicably picking conspiracy theory bones with Jimmy Kimmel; perennial stand up comics, Dave Chappelle and Ricky Gervais are under the rainbow microscope once again; Paddy tells tales from Marco Island, FL; the Holiday season has put a strain on the Bums' livers; RIP to half of Starskey & Hutch; Apple TV has a major hit with Slow Horses series, led by hilarious front-man, Jackson Lamb; and close with a 100th-episode salute.  Our massive, global listener following hasn't gotten to our heads yet, so talk to us while the getting is good.  All of this majesty, mixed with a tiny dose of static.Recorded on January 5th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

SEASON FINALE!!!The Bums are back in the railyard with S3:E99, after a 3 week layoff; the front starts with an MLB winter meetings update (or lack there of in Chicago); Soto heads to the Big Apple, Ohtani sweepstakes in full swing, the Chicago White Sox could be heading to Nashville; Paddy dishes up a mini-IDNKT focused on MLB HOFers meeting “3s” criterion; Jason Benetti is in the news again and it's not super cool; Rocky not happy with both Jon “Cat Food” Rahm and Roger “Killing the NFL” Goodell; the Bums navigate NFL review/previews; the Steelers suck, the Bears all time scoring leader hangs up his spikes; this week in shitty, rich, white guys features Jim Isray and Davide Tepper; the NCAAF “playoffs” discussed; nix the Heisman award; nobody on the planet can explain the NBA tourney; Detroit Pistons looking to break a record; Zion is in love with beignets; and close with everyone loving them some Pop.The second half sounds off with another interstellar beer review, with a kick ass Pilsner, “Sarka” (ABV 4.8%) from Nashville's Jackalope Brewing — this American Czech pils is crisper than early morning air in January; Rocky reviews his Traeger ‘double birds' creation; Hall & Oates wishing they were back in the 1980s; RIP to Roslyn, Ryan, Norman and Henry (hot down there huh); Eddie and Rocky reprise their trip to Nashville; the story of the Three Dumb College Presidents; a review of the new ‘Bye, Bye Barry' documentary; and close with a rare sighting of Paddy tears — at the hands of a fucking TV commercial no less.   Closing out Season 3 with a bang — get some while 2023 lasts.Recorded on December 8th, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums record a special (and rare) ‘Sunday edition' episode, where Part 1 spouts off with NFL review & preview updates, along with a tally of who's winning and who's losing the Bums NFL Challenge; Stroud wasting no time kicking ass and taking names, Joshy McDonald getting nothing but bile from Raiders; a Fedex Fred connection; how TF is Carson “Noodle Arm” Wentz back in the league (yes, injuries, but come on) —why not bring in Colin K while you're at it; who TF is David Tepper; Ground control to Major Dobbs is a thing; Bagent (I can't remember his first name) is a “good” QB2-3, ala Kyle Orton; talk turns to MLB, where the Cubs steal Craig Counsell from the Brewers —and Mets (haha); thanks Grandpa Rossie;  the White Sox alienation of their fans feels nearly completed; will the Big Ten have the stones to suspend Harbaugh; Blue making idle threats; can't spell suck without USC; a proper FU to TAMU ensues, before the top half closes with someone named Jimbo getting PAID.Part 2 re-ignites with another intergalactically famous Beer Review, with Detroit, MI's Eastern Market ‘Elephant Juice' (7.2% ABV) a hazy IPA; Paddy visits University of Michigan for his swan song at Parent's Weekend, oh boy; Eddie reviews his pilgrimage to St. Loo to hear Tallica-flavored metal; add ‘Badass' to the list of movies to avoid like a rash in your crotch; and prior to sign-off—the Bums meet their contemporaries from Canada, with Guy, Colin and Yukon.  More ranting and raving than most rational people can handle.  Bring a helmet.Recorded on November 12th, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA.

Tune-in to the Bums for S3:0097, where the front jumps right into our weekly NFL review/preview; the Commies trade DE Montez Sweat to the Bears for a second rounder; CB Jaylon Johnson put his toe in the FA water (too cold); more ethics issues with Bears coaches; ViQueens replace old man Cousins with young buck Josh Dobbs from the Cards; the Las Vegas Raiders clean house, purportedly at the hands of pastry; talk turns to the MLB Fall Classic with Bochy props and a “holy trinity of rings from three teams”; the Padres have some dough issues; respect to hockey semi-pro Adam Johnson who expires on the ice; speaking of Ice, Michigan head coach John Harbaugh is skating all over it; and close with NBA chatter that includes a season beginning tourney (a first).The back pops off with technology problems at the hands of Rocky's clean shaven face, before commencing with another critically proclaimed beer review — featuring “Cosmo” (5.0% ABV) from Noon Whistle Brewing in Lombard, IL, a crushable American Pale Ale that is well carbonated and bitter  with tones of mango (high marks); Paddy visits Old Irving Brewing, sampling not-yet-released Krampus Rye and Almond Joy creations; the Bums bid adieu to Matthew “Bing” Perry, Bobby “The Bully” Knight and Richard “Bull” Moll; Rocky witnesses the circle of life — Cooper hawk edition; Eddie reviews a super-natural thriller movie, “Talk to Me”; Rocky gets his Federal tax return check (suitable for framing, and that's about fucking it); eye spy a mint 1970 Jeep Wagoner; and close with an X-shaped punch in Elon's face.   Don't miss this episode, because if you do there will be be zero reprecussions. Recorded on November 2nd, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums are huddled around the campfire with part 1 of S3:E0096, as NFL pick results read like a fucking murder scene; NFL in review/preview commences; a “lefty” mini-IDNKT segment ensures; Michigan steals more signs than Denver teenagers at mile marker 420 (and nobody is getting into trouble); East Lansing is a hot mess; the “Big Ten” is more like the “Shitty Fourteen”; Phillies fans tried to buyout Dbacks ticket reserve (alas, to no avail); Dusty “In Busty We Trusty” Baker hangs up his toothpicks; Coach Bochy makes a bold move; Craig “Ape Hanger” Kimbrel is cooked; Bryce Harper is all hat and no cattle; Giants get a new skip; and close with a speed round that covers Flag Football in the Olympics (penny pitching is next), the Chicago Bulls had a players meeting (yes, already — 1 game in); and the NHL reverses their ignorant LGBTQ policies.Part 2 heats up with another infamous beer review, featuring “A Light in the Black” (5.5% ABV), a German Pilsner style beer brewed by WarPigs Brewing USA in Munster, IN — rock solid flavor with some bite; Chicago's Metropolitan Brewing is on the ropes with several open cuts; Apple surprisingly cancels Jon Stewart's new TV show over China / AI politics; Eddie brings a K.C. posse to Toons with another NFL guest bar review; Dwayne “The White Rock” Johnson get the Sammy Sosa treatment in Paris; RIP to Shaft; Rocky's Infinite War vs. the Rats; and Paddy gives Beckham's Netflix biopic two green thumbs up.   Producer's note:  the Bums recording was not our first stop.Recorded on October 27th, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums are back in they railyard for S3:E0095 (a milestone is cleared), where Primera parte starts with some tough love aimed at the National Homophone League (aka the league where Russian sensitivities come before the moral majority) —in order words, fuck the NHL for not supporting everyone in their fan base — a Rocky diatribe; the wonders of technology in the ad space are discussed; Week 6 NFL highlights commence, featuring the Bears regression and JF1's bum digit; the hapless J.E.T.S. send the Pheagles into the loss column; the Niners are mortal; coaches should be put on performance plans in Dallas and San Diego; Sean McVay is selfish; Big Ten NCAA Football announcers gargle with Harbaugh's nuts for 3 hours every Saturday, even though Big Blue is in trouble again; ESPN is desperate and will hire any old scumbag; Chicago's “Toons” (a notorious Kanas City Chiefs sport bar) will be taken over this weekend by Eddie and hangers on; a quick MLB postseason update; Kim Ng has the courage of a lion and needs to be recognized by a quality franchise (not you Boston); and close with a dick punch to Sconnie taxpayers at the hands of the Brew Screw.Segunda parte pops off with a double feature, Chicago beer review, featuring a creation from Case Humilde Brewing's, “Piñata” (ABV 7%), a BRU-1 and citra brewed Hazy Pineapple IPA that is loaded with tropical goodness but isn't too sweet — high marks; the second feature comes from Cruz Blanca Brewpub, with “Palm Shade” (ABV 5.8%), a notably thinner Hazy IPA featuring a bubbly head and tropical fruits (purportedly pineapple and mango) — asi asi; Rocky chronicles his weekend in Grand Rapids to cheer on GVSU's football team, as they clobbered arch rival Ferris State — and the bourbon flowith from thy cup; Paddy navigates the politics of Chicago's jury duty responsibility; Amazon green lights anything, including piss powered drinks; America's Industrialized Prison policy isn't fooling anyone; RIP to Paulie (Burt Young) and Christmas Snow (Susanne Somers); Eddie compares and contrasts panhandler technique; and the Carolina Reaper is unseated by Twitter Pepper.   All of this grandeur minus any and all filters.Recorded on October 19th, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA.

The railyard is aglow for S3:E0094, where the first part begins with a salute to Connor Bedard's christening as an NHL player and as a Chicago Blackhawk; DJ “S'Moore” gets OPOTW honors for the first time in a long time; George Kittle's t-shirt is fucking awesome, so the NoFunLeague will fine him; Mr. Jefferson (J.J.) in on the pine for the ViQueen's pillow fight with the Bears; MLB playoff discussion ensues with Creed's WUM relevance, a Texas baseball battle is brewing; Sam's Dbacks have a chance to propel, and Philly has a chance to do likewise; in NHL news, the Conor era has begun; Sin City's Golden Knights know how the fuck to raise a banner; ESPN Hockey caller Barry Melrose is off-air due to health complications (thoughts and prayers); NCAAF is fucked, exhibit A is USC vs. ND as a “rivalry game”; and the Bums close with a fuck you to NCAA's Men's Basketball lay down on Rock Chalk's piece of shit coach -- opinions are our own.The flop shot kicks it with another intergalactically famous beer review, featuring WarPig Brewing's “Foggy Geezer“ (6.8% ABV), an amazing hazy with citrus and tropical hops; based in Muenster, IN, WarPigs was born from a collaboration project with 3 Floyds and Copenhagen-based Mikkeller Brewery, but are now an indy; the Middle East is a complete shit show, and it's about goddamn time to dust off the fucking history books again —because apparently the world has a short memory on the complex relationship between Europe, Israel and Palestine; in this month's issue of The IAN, there is a picture of the new Guinness OpenGate brewery in Chicago, but no story — the Bums ask, WTF; the annual 'House Temperature Wars' have officially kicked off as fall weather is upon us (Eddie's policy seems suspect); the Bums community news rag includes a cartoon featuring stupid assholes, who don't understand basic sprinkler etiquette; and end with a proper Paddy rant involving people fucking with our food (pickle marketeers, we're fucking looking at you, like directly at you).   All this glory and much more without any taxes or fees.  Recorded on October 11th, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums podcast under the stars (well, under the Boeing 767s) with an inaugural outdoor edition , S3:E0093; the opening half starts with an homage to Mr. Illinois, otherwise known as Dick Butkus, may he rest in peace (Paddy style); JF1 and DJ “3” S'Moore have career days for the lowly Bears; Chase “Playfool” is banished to the Miami Fins; Eddie, JL and Rocky represent Old Irving at Delilah's (a well documented Buffalo Bills bar) — fun and controlled chaos ensues; the Milwaukee Brewers shit the bed in epic style; Clay Kershaw cannot perform in the post-season (generational talent notwithstanding); the Bums forecast World Series probables; an NCAA Football recap ensues as NFH's Long Horns messed with the bull; Rocky and Paddy throw down a Ryder Cup IDNKT segment, featuring the American's chumpy play and subsequent lose; and close with a shout-out to Jimmy Butler's new look.The closing half commences, following a timely rain dance, and yet another amaze-balls beer review with “Basement Party” (ABV 4.9%),  a creation from Evanston, IL-based Temperance Brewing — an American lager that is smooth and well balanced (very drinkable); the Bums discuss who TF Duane Keith "Keefe D" Davis is and what he allegedly did; Eddie has no compunction doubling down on Domino's; Rocky puts on his science hat with an oily IDNKT segment; Eddie reprises his Stone In My Shoe (S.I.M.S.) segment on the topic of migrant kids playing in traffic; Rocky has his work visa approved to visit the suburbs and NFH (guess what happens); the Bums and JL enjoy Leg Day Part Deus; Eddie continues his streak of 1970s film reviews — showcasing the goods of Britt Eklund in Wicker Man; Rocky treats Eddie to an early birthday gift featuring Dave Chappelle.   Get some---all the fun you can handle, bitches. Recorded on October 8th, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA.  

The Bums are back in the railyard with S3: E0092, beggining Part 1 with a contractually obligated Chicago Bears synopsis for Week 3; bemoaning the dumpster fire at Halas Hall commences and is becoming an art form; followed by a gauntlet run of Week 3 NFL highlights, both pre and post; Broadway Joe pipes off on the Jets and QB Zach Wilson; talk shifts to MLB and the absence of the Cubs or Sox in it--and a general update on baseball; Kyle “Frankenstein” Schwarber has weird stats; the Milwaukee Bucks make good NBA fodder and may have guaranteed themselves a legit shot at another ring; and close with a war room on freshly ousted, and thoroughly disgraced former Bears DC, Mel “Misconduct” Tucker.  Nothing but consistent, Part 2 starts with another universally famous beer review; the Bums review Mikerphone Brewing's “Solo” (6.5% ABV) creation, a double dry-hopped India Pale Ale with pronounced Citra Hops (beloved by Eddie and Paddy); JL and “nearly-100%” Irishman, Paddy, visits the new Guinness brewpub in Chicago; the Bums play a new game (Guess the Flavor); Oscar Meyer is doing stuff; our neighbor “Petey” is loud as fuck (No. Really.  He's shockingly loud.), an example is offered; Eddie has been inhaling 70's movies with an impressive run, and discovered some NSFW trends; and close with respect paid to David McCallum and Brooks Robinson.  Get some here.  Fresh drivel.Recorded on September 28th, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL USA.

The railyard is abuzz with NFL Week 1 performance reviews and Week 2 forecasts, as the Bums lead off S3:E0090, depressed and embarrassed by the unkindest of cuts -- by the Chicago Bears franchise (yes, again); the gauntlet is run with expert analysis; respect offered to Mike Williams, mortally wounded at the hands of an I beam;  “There once was a man named Tucker, who's  seriously a dumb motherfucker" —a contemporary limerick; the Bums spend a bit of time spooling NCAAF musings as Coach Prime stays in the spotlight by once again, putting up; and close the top with a discussion around A-Rat, and how he allegedly ratted out members of his doping cohort.The caboose kicks off with another award worthy beer review, featuring an amazing creation by Elmhurst, IL's Phase Three Brewing with “Pixel Density mini” (ABV 4.5%), a citrus forward ‘baby hazy' IPA with plenty of juice without the sugar overload, throttled down as Eddie says, “for the kids table”; the Bums pay respect to those affected by natural disasters in Morocco and Libya; a lesson in post-9/11 respectful behavior is apparently necessary; Rocky has Traeger fever, and it's a bad case; an 18-lb. brisketsaurus is harmed in the process; Denver boys take Riot Fest by storm; the Bums offer TV/movie recommendations; and Paddy strolls the Chicago's newest riverwalk on the northwest side to close out E0091.  Get some Bums while it's reasonably fresh and marginally appealing. Recorded on September 14th, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums “rise again”, two weeks in a row, with S3:E0090!  Part 1 pops off with NFL Week 1 predictions, with some live TNF commentary; the Bums are planning a Chicago bar gauntlet featuring three non-Bear NFL bars (Toons, Delilah's and Lions bar TBC); Joe “Cool” Burrow gets a mega-deal - a quarter billion over cinco; Travis Kelce on the shelf with a hyperextended knee; Nick Bosa rings the bell on big deal of his own in SFO; fantasy football is rusty, so what's next; TCU, LSU and Clemson are kaboomed, and Neon Deion Sanders (aka Coach Prime) gets it fucking done, and who knew he had his own song; the post-season Cubs watch continue, alongside other MLB notables including why Julio Arias got “cuffed-and-stuffed” (again); and close the first half with Danny Wirtz' anointment. Part two features yet another intergalactically famous beer review, with “Sunny Afternoon” from Begyle Brewing, an American Pale Ale with a nose of tropical fruits, lemon, and grass give way to a juicy, smooth beer; RIP respect went out to Bob Barker and Jimmy Buffett; Rocky comes down with a case of Traeger fever; airline hijinks are running, rampantly; Burning Man puts it's money where its mouth is; Lucy and company drag Eddie onto the dreaded pickleball bandwagon; and Paddy's lovely wife has a rough day.   Get all of this grandeur before the Bears are no longer going to the Super Bowl this year.Recorded on September 7th, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums return to the railyard after summer break with S3:E0089, leading off the top-of-the order with MLB updates; Cubbies are contending, while the White Sox are covered in a fine mist of shit with a new, JV GM and give concealed carry a new meaning; Baltimore O's announcer is suspended for a dumb-ass reason; talks shift to pro football, as the Bums ponder the Bears fate and a run-down of their 53-man roster; Nebraska's women's volleyball team set a record; tennis phenom Coco Gauff self-advocates (rightly); women's World Cup honors goes to the Spaniards despite their mouthy manager and mother; the NCAA is shuffling the deck chairs of the Titanic.The Bums lead-off the bottom-of-the order with a proper send-off for St. Flannigan of Paddy; another amazeballs beer review commences with Half Acre Brewing's “Green Torch” (ABV 4.5%), a light, crisp lime lager (read: Mexican beer); AB InBev sheds a chunk of their craft beer portfolio (mostly good riddance) to Canadian weed & beer shop, TilRay; the Bums review Netflix' Johnny Football docu-mental — proof positive that Johnny Manziel is a lazy, entitled, selfish and weak-minded POS (all opinions are our own — and they are never wrong); Rocky and family head behind the cheddar curtain for a weekend wedding extravaganza; Paddy throws down a IHAP/IDNKT edition based on JBP's latest pen stroke to re-tool the Illinois state flag; and end with a ghost story, Eddie style.   Get some before the leaves turn and the Bums aggresively lament pumpkin fucking spice.Recorded on August 31st, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL USA.  

The Bums are back with S3:E0088 —Polish Trout.  The top knot kicks off with a MLB trade deadline recap; the Bums stumble upon some goofy ass player names: the Chicago Cubs had been on a terror that helped them set an MLB record (don't get too excited); well wishes all around for Bronny James, who's laid up with a cardiac health issue (wishing for a speedy recovery); Paddy drops a micro-IDNKT segment focused on the Chicago Bulls team logo; Miles “Mizzard” Mikolas eats a live lizard on the baseball diamond; Jim Harbaugh is in hot water but gets out without as much as a first degree burn; the NCAA's Big Ten Conference is turning into a fucking joke with news breaking on the latest expansion (now a coast-to-coast super conference); Rocky not happy (very) with any of this college level, junior varsity bullshit; an update from Evanston as the student lawsuits pile up, and a former U.S. Attorney General, Loretta Lynch, is commissioned to help unfuck Northwestern's situation; Packer's CEO Mark Murphy has an itchy culo; Preseason NFL football is amongst us, and future HOFer, Demarcus Ware, sings the National anthem —with gusto; new Chicago Bear middle linebacker Tre Edmunds is legit; Rocky finds a knockout sports documentary on Max (formerly known as HBO) — a biopioc named “Golden Boy”, featuring boxing legend Oscar De LeHoya.The ponytail kicks off with a proposed podcast name change (in the wake of all the Barbie hoo ha) — and nobody is biting; the Bums instigate another superhuman beer review with Ben River Brewing's “Jalapeño Pepper Ale” (4.8% ABV), a wheat ale infused with over 150 pounds of peppers in every batch; you can tell it's jalapeño infused before, during and after; Rocky's charcoal grilling exploits continue with another round of BBQ'd beef short ribs, and a backup plan featuring polish rainbow trout; the Bums recount a litany of recent passings that include Rocky Wirtz, Sinead O'Conner, Randy Meisner, Paul Rubens (and not ONE fucking “C-lister” was recognized); Orange Hitler is indicted yet again; the Bums discuss the reality of Chinese Sun Bears; and close with a salute to birthday bum, Paddy, with a unique funeral-style celebration.   Intrigued? Interested?  Bored?   We got you.   Don't fuck around and find out that you've missed something.  Tune in!Recorded on August 3rd, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL USA.  

The Bums are back in the rail yard with Parte Uno of S3:E0087, “La Cucaracha”, Rocky finds another stupid way to gamble — Romba Pool; Wimbledon's courte paume winners are reviewed (but if you expect us to know their names, you will be sorely disappointed); Northwestern University is a hot fucking mess, as President Shills responds with a whimper; NFL RBs are going the way of Dodo birds and Tasmanian tigers, extinct; JF1 is still unproven, doesn't crack the Top 10 QB list; MLB's beast in the east is discussed; and Johnny Bench steps on his dick. Parte Dos begins with another under-the-top beer review, with a creation from Alarmist Brewing in Chicago, IL, “Chupalagra” (ABV 4.4%), a Mexican lager inspired beer that presents as light, simple, crisp, and white bready( and maybe a bit of lime) — super clobberable; the Bums discuss Meta's latest social media launch, Threads, and how it's different than Twitter and other social platforms; Northwestern's Medill journalism students win the Bums coveted “Corazón de León” award; Eddie enjoys a ‘basic brunch' with this bride — well, eventually he does (we get the good, the bad and the stupid); a revisit of 1990's film classics, Eddie-style; and close with an homage to crooner and humanist, Anthony Dominic Bennett.  All of this and not one god damn thing more, so get it while it's fresh.Recorded on July 21st, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL USA. 

The Bums return from summer vacation unhurt and ready to rock-n-roll with S3:E0086 — AND welcome another special guest, Kenny (who is without question the youngest looking retiree we've put eyes on); Part One starts with a somber reminder that absolutely fucking nothing is sacred, as Pat “Fitzy” Fitzgerald shits where he eats alongside baseball HC, Jim Foster (and it doesn't taste good for Northwestern University fans, especially Rocky) — the Wildcats athletic department ‘shit show' is chronicled as Evanston is on suicide watch; talk turns to MLB with some chatter around the All Star game and its adjacent circus acts; Wrigley Field has a crack at the 2025 ASG festivities (Kenny is making us all go if it happens); the Cincy Reds are on a terror, led by a parade of rookies; Elly-lectric De La Cruz lights up the MLB like a Clark Griswold Christmas tree; the NHL is squinting to see the light of morality and equality -- favoring serial xenophobes in Russia over America, and it's not a good look; Lonzo is Donezo in the NBAzo, as the Bulls successfully navigate insurance waters; the first half ends with discussion around the delusional mind of Huggy Bear Huggins — who simply refuses to hang up his alcohol drenched, hillbilly clipboard.The back half rolls in with a special booze review edition, as Kenny treats the Bums to a special brand of tequila, with a Reposado creation from Black-owned brand, ‘Jon Basil', a premium blend of Highland and Lowland agave, which is double distilled then rested for nine months — the outcome is impressively awesome with vanilla tones with zero burn — Jon Basil's project is 100% Bums approved and certified; the Bums bid adieu, farewell and anchors away to the oldest craft brewery, Anchor Steam (effectively run to ground by it's parent company, Sapporo); the Bums review their recent roadtrip to the Wolverine state, fueled by fun, sun, booze, cigars and euchre; Eddie may or may not have run over a rat (the forensic report is pending); Kenny and the Bums bemoan the anger of Mother Nature, who is getting a little shitty with us lately.   All of this majesty and a peek into KennyLand.   Get some while it's fresh!Recorded on July 13th, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters, Paddy's Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL USA. 

Just before taking Summer Break, the Bums pop off the top half of S3:E0085 with a review of the NBA Draft (in real-time); the fate of JAa is laid out, Eddie thinks Zion is a bust-o-la; the Phoenix Suns are on a mission; Scottie Pippen cannot get much stupider, but he's doing literally everything in his power to set a new benchmark for idiots everywhere to follow; Las Vegas Golden Knights are Gold AF (amazing run) — also, fuck the NHL, who have no spine on the topic of LBQTA+; Cubs and Sox — buy vs. sell (a game we love playing every year as we march closer to the MLB All Star Break); MLB skippers on the hot seat; the Lance Lynn DFA watch includes an epic strikeout performance that results in a loss (of course); the PGA fucks up royally; Tiger Woods kid Charlie is a straight up baller, and end with an unfortunate farewell to Huggy Bear.The back half is chock full of wonderment, starting with a world famous beer review as the Bums review a 6 Row Keller pilsner lager, “The Cut” (ABV 4.6%) from Seedz Brewery in Union Pier, MI — a super light and crushable creation; America's top beer producer (by sales volume) get knocked off the hill, the Bums review Father's Day dinner at a new Chicago restaurant, which may be the city's best / most unique steak house — Smoque Steak; Eddie discovers an 8th wonder of the world (and it's a new cocktail); the Bums and JL enjoy a memorable field trip to Wrigley to watch the Dead & Company's farewell tour (no holds barred); notable deaths are reviewed to include Tina “Outlived Ike” Turner, American novelist Cormack McCarthy, and Teddy K rides the hell express by way of a Super Max prison; the curse of the Titanic rolls on, as rich fuckers die a terrible death; Eddie's daughter learns some valuable life lessons (the hard way); and close with a micro-IDNKT segment featuring retiree Pat “In Jeopardy” Sajak.   Roughly an hour and half of ramblings, assembled and not curated for your listening enjoyment.   Get some while it's kinda fresh.Recorded June 22nd, 2023 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.  

The Bums start the top of S3:E0084 with a special guest, McD, flown in fresh from Boston to help us fuck some shit up; McD rolls through his “most hated” major sports teams across pro and NCAA sports; an NBA Finals update ensues on the heels of a Joker infused performance by the Nuggets; Udonis Haslem finds himself in rare air (find out why); a recent Chicago Sox game puts on pitching error clinic (shittiest 2-1 win in modern times); history isn't kind for the White Sox either, as the Bums discuss Andy Hawkins “No no, No”; Frank Vogel heads to the Suns; the Chicago Bears org engage the city of Naperville and Mayor Brandon as pawns; Jay Mohihan may be the most hated figure in pro sports for a few beats, as the PGA-T and LIV golf disgustingly merge; and sports caller Samantha Rivera's showcases her stiff arm during the NHL playoffs, which is modeled after Derrick Henry's version.The second wave commences, as special guest McD navigates a gauntlet of universal-class beer review showcasing Phase 3 Brewing's “Hellas” (5.5% ABV — by way ofLake Villa, IL) a self-titled German-style Helles lager that is crispy with just enough bitterness; followed by an awesome creation from Brooklyn's own Other Half Brewing with “Cream of Broccoli” (ABV 7.9%), a double dry hopped imperial oat cream IPA that has a super consistent flavor with hints of mango, pineapple and grapefruit; McD compares the brewery landscape in Boston vs. Chicago; Paddy gets shoulder deep into the ass of Lululemon's CEO (for good reason; dummy of the month honors); Rocky's beloved PK360 charcoal grill is put to the test with prime beef short ribs on the menu (pared up with Eddie's new invention: Merck's cheese double-baked potatoes) — and the results were fuckfastically amazing; Paddy spots a disturbing trend in vehicle colors — and it has to stop.  All of this —and McD's flow— are all on display, so don't fuck up and miss out. Recorded June 8th, 2023 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.  

The Bums are back in the rail yard with another artful dodger, as S3:E0082 heads directly into NBA corner (‘Playoff Edition'); Eddie coins the phrase, “To The Spurs Go The Victor' as San Antonio cashes-in with the NBA Draft's golden ticket; NBA coaching feels like a Mayan drought with so much blood letting; new coaches befall Philly and Mo Town; Ja Morante is a certified master at fucking up (Eddie is having none of it); broadcast bro Pat McAfee has a new boss (sans Bar Stool); Eddie and Rocky take a field trip to Wrigley's bleachers on a warm, pleasant Tuesday night (squinting to find even a flutter of social awareness); the AL East is Beast; Paddy, well, there is no other way to say it, Paddy tears the Chicago White Sox outfit a new asshole (no seriously); the AL East is a Beast; Chicago baseball is not a powerhouse (Paddy confirms, with gusto); Tom “Goat” Brady loves him some press releases; NHL Great Patrick Kane touched up (speedy recovery); Paddy's hate train has a good head of steam, as the Bums run the major pro and college sports “hate gauntlet” (tune in to see who hates who and why).On the flop, the Bums jump right into the thick of another universally renowned beer review, with a creation from Hidden Hand Brewery in Naperville, IL, “The 77” (ABV 4%), a light American Lager reminiscent of Old Style (but not quite “as good”); The 77 is sold as an homage to Chicago forged together as a collection of 77 communities; drinks a little thin, even compared to Lacrosse, WI's beloved Dog Style (sic); some nut job Hilton Hotel employee get pinched for toe sucking (yeah, you read that right); Eddie's backyard is a little hoppy; Riot Fest line-up is revealed; the Bums plan a concept series visit to historic Wrigley Field —with the Dead (a related ‘Dead' IDNKT forthcoming); Martha Stewart getting it done; and Paddy has nothing but fury for helicopters.  All this baloney and nothing to show for it.  Listen anyway, we're funny.  Recorded June 1st, 2023 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA. 

The Bums hit pay dirt two-weeks in a row with S3:E0082, pulling on the top knot with a walk of the Chicago Bears 2023 freshly minted schedule, along with an 11-points of light fact extravaganza; the Bums' long-standing NHL/Chicago BlackeyeHawks embargo may be coming to an end, as the BeHs have a generational shot-on-goal in their #1 draft pick; the Pale Hose are finally snuffing out the injury bug to win a few games; Willson Contreas re-enters hollowed ground at 1060 W. Addison, but not as a catcher, and not with Cubbies; Huggy “Cracker Ass” Bear keeps it classy in West Virginia with another stupid, non-PC tirade; Bama's athletic department is in deep, maroon-colored shit; Paddy assigns the Bums some homework to chronicle our most hated franchises (Top 3) in each major sport category — some layups expected as well as some surprises; the curious case of Max Araiza keeps getting weirder; RIP to members of the sporting cemetery as Vida Blue and Danny Crum pass on to the other side.The ponytail chapter flows with another glorious beer review, this time at the hands of Upland Brewing in Bloomington, IN, featuring “Campside” (5.4% ABV), a crisp, subtly bitter pale ale with a balanced malt character; Camp Lucy coins another memory making moniker; all the fucking poli-crooks are getting indicted; an interpretation of “Next thing you know, we won't be able to call it the White House”; Rocky re-Wires; and close with an interesting take The Bud Light Wars by way of Boystown.  All of this and immeasurable value — don't miss out.Recorded May 11th, 2023 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums are back in the rail yard with S3:E0081 and a special guest, “JL” from Chicago's Old Irving Brewing; the front starts with a warm welcome, and a dive into the 2023 NFL draft, showcasing the Bears crop of picks; Arlington Heights braces for the wrecking ball; A-A-Ron Rodgers finds a new way to get attention; a quick bemoaning of Chicago MLB ensues; slugger Matt “Mash” Mervis was called up to Wrigley; JL helps the Bums navigate the NBA Playoff status, including the stinkers (Bucks, Dubs) and favs Nuggets and Heat; NHL Playoff breeze by as the Avalanche and Bruins duck out early; tragedy ensues at Churchill Downs due to a rash of injuries leading to euthanasia and mysterious deaths (yikes); and close with a bon voyage to Murphy's Bleacher's owner and daughter of the original owner, Beth Murphy (aged 69) - respect. The back ‘nine' kicks off with another infamous beer review, showcasing Hopewell Brewing Co.'s “Lil Buddy” (4.2% ABV) an 8 ounce light lager that can be micro-dosed by itself in its wee little can  or with a Bloody Mary, etc ; the Bums of Manarchy podcast has surpassed 2,000 downloads; a review of three passings and one is not like the others; Rocky shares a travelogue on Asheville, NC; Ms. O gets the lambskin, while the KY Wildcats get a really good one; Paddy has a blast in grocery aisle; and a local restaurant, Hearth and Crust, is “badged over” as Buena Terra, and it's excellentee!   All of this plus a fourth knucklehead.  Get some.  Recorded May 4th, 2023 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA. 

The Bums usher in the front half of S3:E0080 with a new mascot (Bohdi the Bum) and an NBA playoff rundown; the Greek Freak has a wonky back; nobody outside of Orange County is pulling for the Lakers; Draymond draws a playoff edition suspension for Game 3 based on sins of the past; as talk turns to MLB, the Cubbies have a solid circus tour out west and remain above .500; the Pale Hose injury bug continues to bite (someone is getting fired); good guy Liam kicks cancer right in the dick; Sherzer gets a little vacation; Sin City is eyeballing a new sporting tenant; NFL updates as the Bears plan to add an upcharge to ticket prices to escape the absolute shithole that is Solider Field (and the Bums are A-OK with that); galactically stupid NFL players get busted gambling (against clear cut rules) and the suspensions and cuts run deep; Commie fans are dreaming of better times as Dan “Shit Bag” Snyder is on the verge on making billions; Mike Tidwell is next in our sights; and the close as the Bums pause their NHL ban with a Jonathan Toews send off.The back half of the mullet is flowing with another infamous beer review, featuring Bartlett, IL's More Brewing Company, with “Villa Pils” (4.8% ABV), a German-style pilsner that is crisper than More's brew house construction planning (we're still waiting); Chicago is set for a mid/major perfect storm of traffic chaos between the Kennedy Expressway's 3-year construction fiasco, a multi-year NASCAR racing commitment that conflicts with the Taste of Chicago, and the Democratic National Convention; Paddy returns from the wars in FLA (and his liver is exhausted); the Bums cover the “states” of 4/20 with the latest from DISA compliance firm on MJ legality; the Bums bid adieu to Mad Magazine's Al Jaffee (102 y/o) and ‘bit actor'/super Italian Frank Vallelonga Jr. (80 y/o) is found dead from a cocaine and fentanyl O.D. (his Pops played Carmen Lip in the Sopranos); Elon “Snake Oil Salesman” Musk chalks up another praised failure as Starship self-explodes; and close with a brief look at the HBO's still viperous “Succession” series.  The Bums have lots to say, so listen TF up. Recorded April 21st, 2023 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.  

The “rooter” of E3:S0079 kicks off with a fresh point of view, as the Bums are back where it all started — the Eagle's Nest; March Fatness comes to a merciful end (we're a little less skinny and a little more dehydrated);LSU (NCAAW) and UConn (NCAAM) for respective crown fittings; women's ratings boon is discussed; a new “blue blood” emerges; Coach “Bayou Barbie” Mulkey makes history, dressed like a tiger stripped clown; Paddy drops another IDKNT installment  on how Jim Nantz is building an HOF career; early POVs on MLB's historic start; and unfortunately, BarStool Sports is moving its HQ to the Windy City, Rocky isn't happy.The “tooter” starts with another amazeballs beer review with Phoenix, Arizona based SanTan Brewing Company's “Winter Warmer”, an Old English Strong Ale (9.5% ABV), a “Santa Annual Tradition” creation, spiced with 10 Ibs. of Fresh Ginger — interesting; TN's elected officials are racist AF (WTAF); Chicago gets a new, young mayor, BraJohn, as the city braces for impact (good, bad or indifferent); ignorant MAGATs invent another xenophobic movement; Kid Rock remains an asshole hiiljack (not taking questions on this one); Netflix review of ‘Wrapped up Waco”; the “Old Irish Ass Kicker” is mulled over; and closes with a Paddy's Home Alone, bachelor's dinner.   Oh boy.   Strap you helmet people. Recorded, April 7th, 2023 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle's Nest' in Chicago, IL USA.  

The Bums kick off the head-end of S3:E0078 with NCAAM Final Four hijinks; Lucy coins a new March term; Caitlin Clark is one woman wrecking crew — becoming a national sports celebrity (and rightfully so, and also, it's about fucking time); MLB's opening day starts on a positive note for both Chicago teams; Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto is sent to the showers for not having eyes in the back of his head (or for gaslighting the ump, we can't tell); ….and it's with great pleasure….; Basketball Hall of Fame inductees are reviewed in a speed round — and not all of them are shoe ins; in NFL news, what the actual fuck is going on with the Baltimore Ravens, and separately, why can't Lamar Jackson get paid (Rocky has a hypothesis); Washington's NFL franchise is on the sales block to determine who flicks piece of shit Daniel Snyder off the gridiron; and close with a angling scandal for the ages.The tail-end begins with quiet and solemn reflection in the wake of yet “another school shooting”; Rocky's new medicine cabinet is fancier than a Canadian tuxedo; the Bums dive into another epic beer review with Downers Grove, Illinois-based Goldfinger Brewing's “Original Lager” (5.2% ABV), an “unobtrusive, crisp, light, yet flavorful” creation with malt and noble hop flavors that impress; Rocky has acquired a blind Whiskey tasting kit to test the palates of Eddie and Paddy; the biggest, fattest, most racist piece of shit just got himself indicted (no tears); and close with Eddie hating on Florida with a passion, following their latest embarrassment (getting tough to keep track).  This and more cussing and outrageous opinions than most of you can afford. Recorded on March 30th, 2023 at B.O.M.'s global headquarters ‘East Bunker' in Chicago, IL USA.