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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 14th, 2024 at B.O.M. northwest headquarters ‘The Eagle’s Nest’ in Chicago, IL USA.

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.

After a short hibernation, the Bums are back in the rail yard with S2:E0071 (and gusto).   The Primo edition is an NFL, end of season wrap up extravaganza; the Bears have the worst (record) and the first (overall draft pick) - now we wait; Britney sprung from the gulag; welcome Kevin Warren, Bears new prez; Lovie gets hosed (again); Eddie throws down a playoff challenge; Peyton Hillis saves his kids in a drowning incident— and gets touched up; TCU gets blown like a …. well, they got blown out; Absolute Legend and Lunchbox God, Pele, is no more, RIP; World Cup review; befofre ending with a news of Pale Hoser Liam Hendricks’ diagnosis of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. The Second edition begins with a quick Holiday post mortem, complete with our patented liver damaging regimen due to holiday celebrations and spirits; On the road in FL, Eddie suffers through the world’s worst Bloody Mary ; The State of Illinois sacks ups on gun reform (AR Nazi - “No assault weapons for you!!”); early 2023 RIP Notables — the wives tale “deaths come in threes” and a trend (Lisa Marie Presley, Charles White and Jeff Beck) - can you spot the trend?; Jeremey Renner added to health watch due to snowcat induced injuries; and Paddy close like a hurricane with a USMNT expose highlighting the soccer parent poison.  All of this and quite possibly more ramblings than you can stomach.  Recorded on January 12th, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums return with S3:E0072 as the front chapter begins with Rocky recapping the B.O.M. podcast for 2022, by the numbers; the road to the Super Bowl narrows with an overview of the NFL Divisional Playoff series; Eddie tallies up the Bums playoff challenge with Rocky clinging to a razor slim lead heading into Conference championship weekend; Good guy J.J. Watt hangs up his cleats with clear line of sight of the HOF; spring MLB season is creeping up on us; legendary shot caller Pat Hughes wins a Ford Frick award; the Bums are unaminously unimpressed with HOF nominees Crime Dog and Scott Rolen (who?); the pale hose brass were sold damaged goods as defective pitcher Steve Cleving wins scumbag of the week honors; wife slapper Dana White extends his brand of white trash sports with SLAP, and the Bums are none too impressed.The rear chapter cracks off with a double review of beer and booze; McD comes through with another creation from New England’s Trillium Brewing with Aerial Roots, a Corn India Pale Ale (7% ABV) — with a sweet nose and a bitter finish; and Paddy splurges Irish style with an 18-year old Jameson whiskey that is smoother than seal shit on a glacier — with caramel and vanilla flavors and zero burn; the Bums bid adieu to WXRT radio legend Lin Brehmer who lost his fight with cancer (RIP); Eddie asks tough questions around gun control in schools (not for the faint of heart); serial toddler NFH loses his sole-source phone during a field trip to the House of Blues in Chicago; Eddie sees a Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac (well, kinda); and Paddy lets his GMC Acadia go into the cold dark night after more than a decade of faithful service.  All of this and foul language to last a lifetime.Recorded on January 26th, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums are back in the rail yard for S3:E0073, with a review of NFL Conference Playoff Sunday and a preview of Super Bowl Cincuenta y Siete with a series of “firsts” in Super Bowl history; the Bums playoff challenge tightens another notch in the race for a “free dinner”, as Rocky clings to a lead thinner than a Communion wafer and Paddy makes a late comeback; a review of coaching hires —headlined by Sean Payton’s reentry into NFL coaching in Mile High territory; TB12 announces another retirement (yawns); Philly Eagle’s OL Josh Sills wins dirtbag medal by catching rape and kidnapping charges; Arian Foster is listening to Joe Rogan too often with his claim that the NFL is rigged (scripted WWF style); Nick Bosa isn’t  squeaky clean; FFL last place punishments are getting increasingly more creative; RIP to Chicago BlackEyeHawks legend Bobby “The Golden Jet” — as his legacy has two diametrically opposed chapters (one good and one bad); and wrap with a quick chat around NBA headlines (including LeBron watch and ‘the suck’ that is the Bulls).   The suffix edition kicks off with a back-to-back “double booze” review (liver’s beware), starting with Lamp Lighter Brewing’s ‘Werewolves of Cambridge’ (7.2% ABV), an approachable, smooth English Pale Malt Porter that smacks with toffee, coffee and caramel (thanks McD!!)— followed by a review of ‘Drumchameau’, a Pinot Noir Cask single pot Irish single malt — that presents as a bit grainy, flavored with honey and vanilla — similar to a traditional Japanese whiskey; Eddie gets his heavy metal fix while being price gouged at the hands of Chicago’s Radius venue in China Town; RIP to Shirley Williams of “Laverne and Shirley” TV fame — rendering Lenny the last stooge standing; the Bums go day drinking with Paddy’s Big East pals (2 out of 10 dentists approve);  the classic movie “The Sting” holds up over time (kinda sorta); and nobody on the planet is happy with the Rock and Roll HOF nominees (zero stars, do not recommend).   All this without the sharp stick in the eye.Recorded on February 2nd, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums stumble into S3:E0074 with Super Bowl week hijinks, including a generally acceptable accounting preview of the Bums NFL Playoff Challenge; the Bums final picks are submitted, live and on-air; Rocky has had it ‘up to here’ with the Kelce brothers and their mother (enough already); NFL HOF results are underwhelming — including a few surprises (who?); find out which future HOFer gets a 2nd MVP; NY Giant’s head coach Brian “Canuck” Daboll snatches Coach of the Year honors; old man Brady may GOAT his way into the announcers booth at the expense of better talent; Brent “Dick Pic” Favor goes on the offensive as a last bitch (sic) effort to save his hillbilly ass; Arizona’s Waste Management free-for-all is chronicled; NBA news is covered including LeBron “Cry Baby” James passing Kareem, Kyrie gonna Kyrie (best of luck Dallas); KD moves to the land of cacti; Paddy and Rocky both get shitty ass picks for their Super Bowl pool; and close in a wave of hope for Rocky’s Northwestern Wildcats — who’re exceeding expectations.On the backside, the Bums review a creation from Asian-inspired BiXi Beer in Chicago with ‘Vibe Shift’ (8% ABV), an American IPA chock full of Eureka, El Dorado, and Strata hops — accurately described as “dangerously smooth” — goes down too easy; the Bums discuss Mississippi ((circa-1970s) and their manipulation of iconic TV program Sesame Street (proving once again why MS is literally ‘the asshole of America’); Paddy’s head is going to pop clean off if he hears The Doobie Brothers masterpiece ‘Another Park, Another (fucking) Sunday’ on a loop; Paddy’s distain for Christmas is only topped by his neighbors who leave their fucking Christmas lights up through mid -February — and counting; a serious discussion ensues involving the trend of selfish pricks who record people getting their asses whooped to boost their social media — a workshop on privacy and accountability; Rocky discusses the ChatGPT wave in technology; before Paddy closes with a Valentine’s Day edition of IDNKT.   All of this grandeur is free of charge, so you better get some now before the Bums start paying you to listen. Recorded on February 10th, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums return to the rail yard for S2:E0075 after a few weeks on furlough, starting the top with a Super Bowl 57 retrospective and review; the inaugural Bums NFL Playoff Challenge has itself a winner;  the NFL’s head coaching appointments are whiter than cow’s milk; Philly sets a record by way of the the “L column”; Eddie postulates why “Te Amo Ayo” isn’t a t-shirt; Paddy makes his case for why Patrick Kane just may be the best U.S. NHL player (also, adios Kaner); student athletes are handing guns around in Bama like candy — Paddy has some words.The bottom unit kicks off with another dope ass Bums double beer review, with Chicago’s Old Irving Brewing’s Cinnamon Prost, a white stout (7% ABV) that tastes like residual milk from Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal—and Cambridge, MA-based Lamplighter Brewing’s Deja Vu, a witbier ale with lavender, pink peppercorn, orange peel and corriander (4.8% ABV);  Rocky has a bad travel air travel experience courtesy of UAL; Paddy takes Barcelona by storm --the Iberian peninsula has changed forever.   More debauchery.  More nonsense. Recorded on March 2nd, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.

art Uno of S3:E0076 jumps into the deep end of the March Madness pool with a special  IDNKT edition , entitled “Who Ya Got?” — let the Madness ensue; the Chicago Bears are poised to have a monster of the midway draft and FA year; respect to former Vikings head coach Bud “Spring Chicken” Grant —who shockingly expired, at the ripe age of 95; high jump royalty and OSU Beaver,  Dick “The Flop” Fosbury passes at 76; NBA player Ja “Not Smart” Morant is skating on thin ice, and the cross road is coming up quick; and unsurprisingly, the new MLB baseball rules ‘suck-a-bag-of-you-know-whats’ (just saying).Part Dos pops with a beer review showcasing a creation from Art History Brewing in Geneva, IL, ‘Bauhaus’ (5.2% ABV ), very crisp and drinkable German-style Pilsner with Tettnang hops; the Bums discuss why Chinese sanctions are en vogue, in the wake of Tik Tok’s blatant privacy violations, et al.; the utter collapse of former rich guy Alex Murdaugh who is guilty as fuck for killing his wife, asshole kid (who killed his friend’s girlfriend), and who quite possibly did the same for his loyal house keeper — rightfully gets life; January 6, Fox, FOIA are discussed; and in other “WTF News”, Mexican Cartels are apparently now issuing apologies (yes, really); and close with a bon voyage to 1970s TV show character Tony Baretta, aka Robert Blake who recently passed, aged 89.  All of this grandeur and a little static (thanks for your patience)!  Get some!Recorded on March 16th, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ in Chicago, IL USA.

The Bums start part one of S3:E0077 with a March Madness update (whole lot of shaking going on); the Big Ten continues its long traditional of being overrated, only to whimper out of the NCAA tourney; Ed “Itchy Culo” Cooley is shown the door (sans fanfare or respect), and St. Rick “The Vampire” Pitino gets a new St. Job; talk turns to NFL trades, free agency and draft prep — as the Detroit Lions have made enough solid moves to be picked by some as NFC North Champs in 2023; the NHL and the Chicago BlackEyeHawks are in deep shit again, this time taking sides with xenophobic, Russian players (WTAF); and close with a “piece” on former Golf Channel host Holly Sonders, who is pimping of a new venture — a Topless Sports League (yes, really). Part two begins with another Intergalactically famous beer review by way of Normal, IL and a creation from Destihl Brewery, “Dead Head IPA” (6.9% ABV), an American IPA — ”Like the bold colors & patterns of a tie-dye shirt, this West Coast-style IPA is bursting with psychedelic hoppy & fruity aromas swirling with abundant American hop flavor & bitterness and a vintage malt backdrop”, and apt description of this tasty West Coast IPA that is likely to sneak up on you if you’re not careful; the Bums issue a rare correction on the topic of Ales & Lagers; Rocky snags some migratory rainbow trout on a frigid river in Michigan; the Bums review a Netflix docuseries (Eddie coins a new term); Rocky’s iPhone captures some unplanned audio, the results are kinda funny; Swiss watch makerTag Huer has some work to do (magnets are not your friend); and close with a discussion of Chicago’s construction season, pushing some of commuters to the rails.   All of this, and our usual nonsense. Recorded on March 23rd, 2023 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters ‘East Bunker’ 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.

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 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 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 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.