B.O.M. - Episode 0138 - Auld Sod

Send us Fan MailThe Bums are back in the rail yard with another masterpiece (nobody is going to challenge us) with Episode S5:E0138 — and all of this following a nearly 1-month break; the Chicago Bears are keeping pace in the NFC North, and are still Trade Deadline buyers; mental health awareness check-in, as we lose former Dallas Cowboy, Marshawn Kneeland to suicide (ugh); Junior Varsity  (college) football is recounted , including a chat around former Wildcats HC, Patty Fitz (we should start a pool to see where he lands); Rocky witnesses a piece of Connor Bedard history at the UC, which means that Chicago Blackhawks hockey is kinda back; talk turns to euro-stepping and the Chicago Bulls respectable start — including a 24-point comeback; and close with a stories of gambling involving NBA players and unnamed mafiosos.The flip side kicks off with a double booze review, starting with “Cannonball Kolsch” tangerine touched kolsch (ABV 4.8%) from BuckleDown Brewing in Lyons, IL (get your passport), and ending with a special treat — courtesy of Paddy — “Ten Year Old Distillery Edition” single pot still Irish Whiskey from Redbreast (only gettable on the green rock), reeking of butterscotch that will knock your socks off; a fan request (Hop and Rude Dude) of the shittiest old school beers - the Bums rise up and deliver; Irish Paddy is in potato heaven during his visit to the mother land — another travelogue installment ensues; a rare, midday movie surprise experience is recounted; the Bums Halloween costumes on point, and close with a warm welcome to Bums Nation.  Pro tip: Nuzzle up with the Bums this winter, it’s about to get cold AF.  Feel the heat. Recorded on November 6th, 2025 at B.O.M.’s global headquarters, Paddy’s Southside Cave, in Chicago, IL.