Road Rage 101: Over!!!

Colokum Craft Coffee Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller Aaron Kickstarter Help Aaron with his Spicy Kickstarter 533 Road Rage 101: Over!!! NATIONAL DAY: NATIONAL TAX DAY BIRTHDAY: NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV (1894–1971) – FORMER PREMIER OF THE SOVIET UNION THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2013 – BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING SHOCKS THE NATION --- ENERGY DRINK TRAGEDY A family claims their teenage daughter died after consuming excessive amounts of energy drinks, raising concerns about caffeine intake and the lack of regulation around high-stimulant beverages marketed to young consumers. Health experts have long warned about the dangers of overconsumption, especially in smaller or more vulnerable individuals. This is the dark side of convenience culture—energy in a can with no real guardrails. At some point, responsibility has to land somewhere between the companies selling it and the people consuming it… but tragedies like this make it clear the warnings aren’t cutting through. --- MAN BURSTS INTO FLAMES A man near a San Bernardino County mall reportedly burst into flames, prompting emergency response and investigation into the cause. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the incident was accidental, intentional, or related to an external factor. When something this bizarre happens, speculation fills the vacuum fast. But before the internet turns it into everything from conspiracy to meme, the reality is usually far more grounded—and often far more troubling. --- WHEN THE WORLD EATS Meal times vary widely across cultures. In the United States, breakfast is typically between 6–9 AM, lunch around 11 AM–1 PM, and dinner between 5–7 PM. In Spain, lunch can stretch from 2–4 PM with dinner as late as 9–11 PM. In parts of Latin America and Europe, a midday meal remains the largest of the day, while countries like Japan often emphasize lighter, balanced meals spread throughout the day. These patterns reflect work schedules, climate, and cultural priorities rather than biological necessity. “Normal” is just what you grew up with. The clock says 6 PM dinner in one country and 10 PM in another—and both think the other is crazy. Turns out, humans didn’t standardize time for eating… we just built routines around the lives we’re living. ----- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of theBoomer Bunker Aaron of I had to Say it Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show Lorenzo from Misanthrope Radio 2.0 Cody the Beard as the Last Word. Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: [email protected]