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This week, Ashley talks about the deadliest aviation accident in Greek history. Then, Lacey talks about a case involving a body found in a storage bin. Finally, Ashley destroys our memory of the Home Alone house. Not to fear, she cheers us up with her own wacky story.Have a wacky story of your very own?Please email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comYou may now join us on Patreon or buy us a cocktail.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review.
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This week, Lacey talks about a tragic plane ride. Then, Ashley discusses a case about a man duping his caregiver and a casino machine malfunction that resulted in a very unhappy gambler.Have a wacky story of your very own?Please email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comYou may now join us on Patreon or buy us a cocktail.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They talk about Teen Tarot Card Reading and how prayer can ward off New Age practices.
Ryan Lavoie and Tom Peavy have Brant Daughtry rejoin the show for the first hour, give updates on the World Cup and MLB All Star game, and have a sprite themed wacky Wednesday! 1st Hour: 1:00 - Intro 2:52 - Brant Daughtry rejoins the show! 2nd Hour: 50:07 - World cup semifinal update 56:49 - Phone Call 1:19:46 - NIL Players Era Tip times announced 1:29:16 - MLB All Star Game Recap 3rd Hour: 1:36:52 - Wacky Wednesday
Producer Josh has snagged another surprise guest for Matt to talk to this week. Who could it be?!?!
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This week, Ashley talks about a married couple who were surprised when they found their birth mother. Lacey reads a few more write-ins, and Ashley talks about her own wacky pool situation. Have a wacky story of your very own?Please email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comYou may now join us on Patreon or buy us a cocktail.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! Sue shares a testimony of someone who has left the New Age practices. Listeners call and text in with their questions.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! Sue shares a testimony of someone who has left the New Age practices. Listeners call and text in with their questions.
Another week, another surprise guest for Matt to strike up a conversation with. Who will it be this week?
Text the show! Today's billionaires aren't just building companies—they're negotiating taxpayer-funded business plans before they break ground.Welcome to another Wacky Wednesday, where we examine one of the strangest shifts in modern capitalism: the rise of the Welfare Baron.Once upon a time, entrepreneurs risked their own money. Today, many of America's largest corporations begin negotiations by asking taxpayers to finance roads, utilities, tax abatements, infrastructure, and incentives before investing themselves.Some call it economic development.Others call it corporate welfare.In this episode we break down: The difference between being pro-business and pro-market How the Robber Barons became today's Welfare Barons Why taxpayers have become America's newest venture capitalists How public risk became private profit Why this trend should concern conservatives, liberals, and everyone in between This isn't an attack on business.It's a defense of competition.Because capitalism only works when businesses compete—not when governments negotiate the bill on their behalf.New episodes every week:• Monologue Monday • Wacky Wednesday • Freedom Friday • Satire Saturday • Sequel SundayChapters00:00 — Why Today's Billionaires Negotiate First 00:29 — Pro-Business vs. Pro-Market 03:47 — Meet the Welfare Baron 07:35 — From Robber Barons to Welfare Barons 12:13 — When Taxpayers Took the Risk 18:49 — How Modern Incentive Deals Work 21:24 — Public Risk, Private Reward 26:09 — Is This Still Capitalism? 27:06 — Competition vs. Corporate Favoritism 31:50 — Who Really Pays? 34:58 — History Is Repeating Itself 38:40 — America's New Welfare EconomyHashtags#CommonSense #WackyWednesday #CorporateWelfare #Capitalism #FreeMarkets #Taxpayer #EconomicDevelopment #Competition #Politics #Business
Ashley talks about how an injury turned someone into a savant. Then, Lacey reads some wacky write-ins!Have a wacky story of your very own?Please email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comYou may now join us on Patreon or buy us a cocktail.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review.
It's bit week! Joey brings in a random guest to talk with Connor and Mike.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams welcomes Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They discuss the dangers of AI, if Shakespeare is appropriate for 4th graders, and whether dream analysis is ok.
Ryan Lavoie and Tom Peavy talk about Auburn Football's newest signee, bring you the biggest stories out of NBA Free Agency, and have a soda themed Wacky Wednesday for you! Enjoy! 1st Hour: 1:00 - Intro 4:54 - Auburn Recruiting Commitment 22:34 - Phone Calls 2nd Hour: 51:51 - NBA Free Agency 1:25:12 - World Cup Talk 3rd Hour: 1:35:51 - Wacky Wednesday
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams welcomes Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They discuss the dangers of AI, if Shakespeare is appropriate for 4th graders, and whether dream analysis is ok.
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This week we bring in another surprise guest for everyone to talk to and its someone very familiar to our audience.
Text the show! We hear constantly that representation matters.But who gets represented—and who decides?In this episode, Chad examines the growing gap between the rhetoric of diversity and the reality of political decision-making. Using Portland, congressional districts, party primaries, and several recent political examples, he explores whether modern identity politics is driven by principle or by power.The conversation also tackles:• Portland's unique political culture• The difference between representing voters versus demographic groups• Why legislative maps have become political battlegrounds• The Winsome Sears debate• Internal party gatekeeping• California as a case study in selective representation• Why consistency matters more than slogansWhether you agree or disagree, the goal remains the same:Read the fine print. Think critically. Verify everything.Chapters00:00 The Promise of Protection: A Tragic Reality01:22 The Political Landscape: A Personal Reflection02:48 The Big Tent: A Call for Common Sense07:12 Portland: The Cathedral of Diversity11:44 The Contradiction of Diversity in Portland15:52 The Celebration Machine: A Political Analysis22:05 Winsome Sears: A Case of Selective Representation27:30 Defining Representation: A Complex Concept29:06 The Representation War: Maps and Boundaries32:03 Candidates vs. Districts: The Real Choice34:53 Internal Party Dynamics: Who Gets Chosen?39:41 The Promise of Protection: A Case Study in California43:12 Double Standards in Political Representation49:24 The Hypocrisy of Diversity: A Call for Authenticity54:58 Trust but Verify: The True Measure of DiversityIf you enjoy thoughtful political analysis that challenges assumptions from every direction, please follow the show and share the episode.
This week, we're chatting about a cult along the Appalachian Trail and a deadly gender reveal party. Have a wacky story of your very own?Please email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comYou may now join us on Patreon or buy us a cocktail.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review.
On today's mailbag episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday!
On today's mailbag episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday!
Producer Josh has arranged another surprise guest for Matt to talk to.
Everybody Got What They Wanted. You Got the Bill. | Wacky WednesdayWhat if some of the affordability crisis is actually the accumulated cost of government trying to engineer preferred outcomes?A bizarre California story involving utility contractor certifications sent Chad down a rabbit hole involving:• Stadium subsidies• Hollywood tax credits• AI data center welfare• Supplier diversity programs• The hidden cost of incentivesEvery story raised the same question:Did it improve quality?Did it lower costs?Did it save time?New episodes weekly.CHAPTERS00:00 California Wants to Know If Your Electrician Is Gay04:45 Quality, Cost, Time10:00 The Certification Economy18:30 You Paid for the Stadium28:00 Hollywood's Favorite Producer Is You34:30 Data Center Welfare42:00 Exceptions or Examples?45:00 Closing Thoughts#ChadLaw#CommonSense#WackyWednesday#Economics#Politics
This week, we're chatting about a priest who thinks UFOs are demons, a horrible surrogate situation, dynamite in a window, and finally, suing over mashed potatoes.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They talk about political conspiracy theories and how they can affect the government and the family.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They talk about political conspiracy theories and how they can affect the government and the family.
Every generation has them.People who aren't actually responsible for outcomes but seem determined to supervise everyone else's lives.This week's Wacky Wednesday explores the growing influence of America's self-appointed hall monitors.From media personalities attempting to manage public life, to institutions losing touch with common sense, to cultural figures abandoning the responsibilities they claim to champion, Chad Law examines the difference between authority and responsibility.The central question:Who put you in charge?And the larger lesson:America doesn't need more hall monitors.America needs more builders.TopicsUFC Freedom 250 controversyStephen A. Smith and TrumpNotre Dame H-1B hiring debateFetterman and political hypocrisyAmerica 250 celebrationsCulture and stewardshipBuilders vs. monitors
This week, Ashley's discussing a case involving a python and about the removal of organs. Then, Lacey gives an update on Jodi Sue Huisentruit, an American TV news anchor who worked for KIMT in Mason City, Iowa. Have a wacky story of your very own?Please email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comYou may now join us on Patreon or buy us a cocktail.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They talk about whether aliens are demons and how to interpret the New Age practices in our culture today.
JJ Jackson, Tom Peavy, Ethan Stubbs and Connor Knight recap the World Cup friendly match at Jordan-Hare, have interviews w/ Cole Pinkston and Lindsey Crosby, take some phone calls, and have a Wacky Wednesday segment to end it! 1st Hour: 0:00 - Intro 3:28 - World Cup Friendly in Auburn recap 19:47 - Birthdays in Sports 26:12 - Interview w/ Cole Pinkston 2nd Hour: 50:15 - NBA Finals Game 4 preview 1:00:17 - Interview w/ Lindsey Crosby 1:14:56 - Stella Artois Perfect Pour Play of the Game 1:23:30 - Brendan Sorsby Texas Tech AD statement 3rd Hour: 1:34:06 - Phone Call 1:45:35 - Wacky Wednesday 2:05:45 - Phone Calls
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They talk about whether aliens are demons and how to interpret the New Age practices in our culture today.
It is Wacky Guest Wednesday here on Middays with Matt, and we get a call from one of our friends over in Central Nebraska, Tyler Cavalli!
California voted.Turnout came in higher than expected.Yet many of the results looked remarkably familiar.Karen Bass survived. Xavier Becerra rose. Tom Steyer spent a fortune and still couldn't break through.So what happened?In this episode, Chad explores a new theory: California may be shifting from Democrat vs. Republican to Public vs. Private. A state where the status quo itself has become a political constituency.This is a conversation about incentives, coalition building, turnout, unions, nonprofits, government growth, and why the future may belong to whoever can build the biggest tent.
This week, Ashley's discussing a case about how a firefighter killed over the movie Fireproof, and she shares a horrific local goose story. Lacey reads some recent write-ins. Keep 'em coming!Have a wacky story of your very own?Please email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comYou may now join us on Patreon or buy us a cocktail.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review.
On today's prerecorded episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They highlight how practices like yoga, Reiki, and divination are often justified by misinterpreting Scripture. They stress the importance of understanding the Bible through the teachings of the Catholic Church and share personal testimonies of conversion from these worldviews.
Ryan Lavoie and Tom Peavy preview the Auburn Super Regional v Ole Miss, discuss the change to the CFP schedule, game one of the NBA Finals, and the crew joins in for a Wacky Wednesday! 1st Hour: 1:00 - Intro 6:34 - Auburn Super regional preview 22:35 - Phone Calls 2nd Hour: 53:50 - CFP Schedule 1:00:30 - Interview w/ Andy Burtram 1:24:32 - Toms Super Regional predictions 1:26:50 - NBA Finals 3rd Hour: 1:37:35 - Wacky Wednesday - Hot Sauce
On today's prerecorded episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They highlight how practices like yoga, Reiki, and divination are often justified by misinterpreting Scripture. They stress the importance of understanding the Bible through the teachings of the Catholic Church and share personal testimonies of conversion from these worldviews.
Producer Josh delivers yet another wacky guest for Matt to talk to. Today, it's a fellow member of the Usher Media Family.
This week, Ashley's discussing a case about how a firefighter killed over the movie Fireproof, and she shares a horrific local goose story. Lacey reads some recent write-ins. Keep 'em coming!Have a wacky story of your very own?Please email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comYou may now join us on Patreon or buy us a cocktail.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review.
Tonight on Common Sense with Chad Law:Has MAGA started drifting from conservative principles into emotional politics?This is one of the most nuanced and uncomfortable conversations we've had on the show.We break down:• The Jan 6 compensation fund controversy• Why conservatives must defend equal standards• Trump's IRS lawsuit• Emotional conservatism• The legal system, MDLs, and due process• Why Scott Jennings getting uncomfortable matters• “Trump as America's Grandpa”• Reagan, restraint, and political disciplineThis is NOT an anti-Trump episode.It's a conversation about how movements survive without becoming fandoms.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They talk about the St. Michael Prayer, vision boards, dream catchers, and the different types of holy water.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They talk about the St. Michael Prayer, vision boards, dream catchers, and the different types of holy water.
Producer Josh has lined up another surprise guest for Matt to interview - who will it be this week?!
This week we're talking about a case of botulism, how a coma can feel like reality, and a tragedy at an AirBNB.Have a wacky story of your very own?Please email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comYou may now join us on Patreon or buy us a cocktail.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They talk about the dangers of reiki and yoga and we should not participate in them/
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams is joined by Sue Brinkmann for Wacky Wednesday! They talk about the dangers of reiki and yoga and we should not participate in them.
This week, we're talking about how FaceTune affected a missing persons case, a man who was turned away at jail, and how a figurine caused a death (or murder).Have a wacky story of your very own?Please email us at unitedstatesofmurder@gmail.comYou may now join us on Patreon or buy us a cocktail.Be sure to subscribe on Apple and leave a review.
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