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Mr. Windy's Running On Empty Podcast

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Charles Gary Shaw is Mr. Windy, and he can’t seem to catch a break. Crabber, Shrimper, Man of the Sea, Mr. Windy chronicles the life and times of a man Running On Empty. Host Gentry Thomas, along with Jay Yandle, tries their might to steer Mr. Windy’s ship into safe harbor. It’s a daily struggle having a Mr. Windy, and now you can have one too, from a distance, in limited doses. Join the podcast Running On Empty With Mr. Windy on The Podcast Playground or wherever you pod.

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  1. Charlie Diamond's Running On Jet Fuel - Last Show - OK Bye.

    After six unpredictable years, hundreds of episodes, and more chaos than a hurricane on the high seas, Charlie Diamond’s (formerly Mr. Windy) legendary show crashes to earth in spectacular fashion. In this explosive episode, once known as Running on Empty and reborn as Running on Jet Fuel…

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  2. Mr. Windy Becomes Charlie Diamond After Navajo Mystery and Diamond Drama.

    Charles “Mr. Windy” Shaw is camped out at the famed Miners Camp near the Crater of Diamonds, gearing up to strike it rich. With heartfelt thanks to Phil and Joseph at Murfreesboro Ace Hardware for their ongoing support, Charlie’s new digs are top-notch, with hot showers, a clean potty, and a…

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  3. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Update On His Diamond-Finding Adventure.

    In this episode of "Running On Empty," Windy is on a quest to find diamonds in Arkansas. The show begins with Windy at a motel, where he interacts with Cindy, a desk agent who shares her passion for the area and its diamond mining opportunities. Cindy explains that the local diamond mine is not a...

  4. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Diamonds, Dry Counties & Mr. Windy’s Wild Hunt

    In this episode of Running on Empty, Mr. Windy heads to Murfreesboro, Arkansas, chasing the dream of striking it rich at the Crater of Diamonds State Park. Joined by guests Phil and Joseph, from Murfreesboro Ace Hardware, dive into the gritty details of diamond hunting, from hauling a gorilla…

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  5. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Meltdown, Leave Town Blues

    On this wild episode of Mr. Windy's Running On Empty Podcast, travel prep spirals into chaos as Mr. Windy stresses over digital bus tickets, charging his phone, and Arkansas marijuana laws. Windy is balancing nerves, money issues, and family drama. Something about chickens, eggs, and baseball.…

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  6. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Bus Stop Chaos and a Pocket Full of Dreams

    Mr. Windy is finally leaving Michigan, and this time, he’s not looking back! The legend of Running On Empty is climbing aboard the Greyhound and rolling his way toward destiny: mining for diamonds at the Great Crater of Diamonds in Arkansas. Fans across the country are already plotting ambushes…

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  7. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Mad as Hell and Ain't Gonna Take it Anymore!

    Mr. Windy is mad as hell and ain't gonna take it anymore. And you know what that means—time to leave the UP, and Mr. Windy needs a ride to his next adventure. Who's game? Must like chickens, cigarette smoke, whiskey, and, well, Mr. Windy. Keep listening to learn the location of Mr. Windy's next dig.

  8. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Blocked, Broke, and Barely Hanging On

    Mr. Windy checks in from Michigan with stories of unexpected travel costs, strained ties with former radio colleagues, and the daily grind of living with Buck and Jill. From raising chickens to wrestling with finances and family struggles with addiction, this episode delivers Mr. Windy’s…

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  9. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Nuclear Tensions and Chickens.

    In this episode, Mr. Windy talks about the escalating tensions between the United States, Russia, and China, sparked by recent military maneuvers, including Donald Trump's order to deploy two nuclear-armed Trident submarines off the coast of Russia. That's Try-Dent, like the chewing gum. Mr Windy...

  10. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Some People Don't Approve Of My Lifestyle

    Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Season 5, Episode 35. It's hard to believe that the Mr. Windy podcast is still on the air and doing surprisingly well. Mr Windy hasn't changed much over the years; he still has his drink in one hand and his chaser in the other. Still smoking the good ones and the…

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  11. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Counting Chickens & Eating Crow

    Mr. Windy’s back, and this week he’s got feathers in his cap, and maybe a little egg on his face. After a classic Mr. Windy blunder, he’s eating crow (not chicken), and now there’s a hen on the lam. With 25 hens supposed to be in the coop, it’s time to round up some young helpers to see if the...

  12. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - All That's Left is a Band of Gold

    This week on Mr. Windy’s Running On Empty, Charles Gary Shaw, Crabber, Shrimper, and Man of the Sea, a.k.a. Man of the Van, returns with another unfiltered dispatch from his unpredictable life. Mr. Windy kicks things off with updates from his backyard: the garden’s growing, the chickens are...

  13. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Omelette and Finster's Defeat!

    This week on Mr. Windy's Running On Empty, the epic feud between Omelette and Finster rages on with no signs of truce. Mr. Windy doesn't hold back, calling out their soft hands and claiming they couldn't record a song even if their lives depended on it - they've already lost. Feeling the sting of...

  14. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Omelette and Finster Diss Track

    Wow! Mr. Windy's Diss Track is Savage. OK!! A "diss track" is a song that aims to attack or disparage another person verbally, often stemming from an existing feud or conflict. Mr. Windy's Diss Track is for Omelette and Finster on WKLT in Northern Travers City, Michigan! OK BYE.

  15. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - I got dis new sowng, riiight? (hiccup)

    (hiccup) Oh maaan, lissten up, ev'rybuddy... (burp) (hiccup) I got dis new sowng, riiight? (hiccup) An' it's like, ev'rybody looooves it, man... (slurring) They're all sayin', "Dude, dis sowng is awsum!" (hiccup) An' I'm like, "Yeeeah, I know, riiight?" (stammering) Cuz it's got, like, da bes'...

  16. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Tumble Weed is Packing' up and Leaving?

    Tumble Weed is itching to be on the road again. Northern Michigan in the rearview? Packin' up and leaving? Well, Summertime is close, ok I'll Stay. Wow! Charles Gets F'ed everyday and twice on Sunday. Let's get RB's Funny Little Starfish Man.

  17. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - I F'd Up! I Was Wrong, But So What!

    After 5 Seasons of Mr. Windy's Running On Empty Podcast, Charles Faces The Music in Front Of God and Country. Mr. Windy Now Knows The Power Of The Lord. Mr. Windy Is Now Free! Free from Racism, Free From Hate, Free From Procrastination and Self-Sabotage. Free From Abusing Drugs and Alcohol, well...

  18. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Mr. Windy Comes Out.

    Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Mr. Windy Comes Out In The End. In the beginning, Charles must decide between fleeing to Florida or standing his ground in Northern Michigan. In between Mr Windy loses weight by giving up beer, shoveling snow and you know what.

  19. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Mr. Windy Talks To God.

    The Almighty Steals Mr. Windy's Tshirt Idea and Will Not Pay Up. Jesus Christ! NO! God. GENTRY OR YANDLE WHOEVER IS PUTTIN MY SHOW OUT STOP IT WITH THE SHENANIGANS AND BAFOONARY I'M TRYIN' TO DO A SERIOUS BROADCAST. I THINK YOURE FU(%ING WITH ME, TRYIN TO CATCH ME DOIN, ANYTHING. THERES PEOPLE...

  20. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Cabin Fever

    HEY HEY HEY SCUMBAG! I'M ON MY ELBOWS, I'M BEN DOVER. IT'S SNOWING HERE. I'M NOT GOING TO LIE. I NEED SCREWS IN MY BACK TO DO THIS DAMN SHOW. HEY, I AM BACK ON MY ELBOWS, WATCH THIS! OH YEA! I'M IN BED. DO MY SHOW IN MY BED. OK MAN! OK THANK YOU GENTRY THOMAS AND CHINY DINGY JAY YANDLE.

  21. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - 2025 And Still Alive

    I TOLD YOU MY PODCAST IS STILL ON FEATURING ME MR WINDY ON THE PODCAST PLAYGROUND. NOT ROSS LIMBAUGH, NOT HOWARD STERN ME MR WINDY A HAPPY "SINGLE" MAN LIVING ALONE. AND IF I FEEL LIKE DANCING I DO.

  22. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - "Getting Pounded"

    Snow continues for Mr. Windy in the snowbelt of Northern Michigan. Highs in the low 30's. New Digs. Same Ole Charles, Biting the hand that feeds him. DON'T RITE ANYTHING FLOWERY HERE JUST PUT OUT MY SHOW AND TELMY FANS HOW TO LISTEN SO I AM #1 ON THE PODCAST PLAYGROUND PODCAST CHANNEL..

  23. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - 5 Minutes Of Funk

    Charles Gary Shaw is Mr. Windy and he can’t seem to catch a break. Crabber, Shrimper, Man of the Sea, Mr. Windy chronicles the life and times of a man Running On Empty. Host Gentry Thomas along with Jay Yandle, try their might to steer Mr. Windy’s ship into safe harbor. It’s a daily struggle…

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  24. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Expedition with a 7 Foot Woman

    An ex·cur·sion is a noun. It means: a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity. "an excursion to Mount Etna" An expedition is a noun. It means: a journey or excursion undertaken for a specific purpose or the group of persons making such a journey. Now the 7 foot…

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  25. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Diamonds In The Rough

    Diamonds are a girl's best friend, and Mr. Windy's kinda cute. Like an armadillo that's been hit by a car but didn't die. DON'T WRITE A BUNCH OF FLOWERY SHIT ABOUT ME AND MY SHOW. YOU TELL EVERYONE IF THEY KNOW ME LISTEN. IF YOU DON'T KNOW ME, JUST LISTEN. STOP. PLAY. YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN. I GOT…

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  26. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Winter Is Coming

    Winter is coming on fast in Northern Michigan, We South Bound And Down, The Plantation, Reservation, Radio Station in Sunny Florida, Here We Come. I KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE GENTRY. HAVE MY SOFT FEATHERY PILLOW READY WHEN I GET THERE & MY $500 BLAZER FROM GABE'S, AND MY HIGH DOLLAR BED AND BOX OF...

  27. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Off The Wagon At Last

    That no drinkin' didn't last long. SEE WHAT HAPPENED WAS I MOVED FROM MY SAFE SPACE SHIP BACK TO THE WOODS, THE WOODS WERE COOL FOR DRINKIN' AND SMOKING THEN THERE WAS THIS BOY, A YOUNG BOY. I HAD TO MOVE AGAIN DOWN TRAIL TO A NEW CAMP, A PEOPLE CAMP, DO YOU KNOW WHAT A POEPLE CAMP IS BOYS AND...

  28. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Divine Intervention

    Turns out God has been touching Mr. Windy all along. This was not some big showy miracle, just an ordinary public display of God’s mercy, Mr. Windy was walking to the liquor store as usual when... I WILL TELL THE STORY, AND LISTEN TO MY RADIO SHOW ON PODCAST NOT FM I WILL CUS SOCIALLY, AND HEY NO...

  29. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Burning Man

    Mr. Windy is The Burning Man, all Summer Long in Northern Michigan.

  30. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - No Phones, No Fuel, No Pets

    THIS AIN'T NO WORK OF FICTION. THIS IN NON-FICTION! NAMES, PLACES, AND INCIDENTS ARE NOT MY IMAGINATION OR USED FICTITIOUSLY ALL ARE REAL PEOPLE, LIVING OR DEAD. LOCATIONS, EVENTS, ALL REAL, NO BULLS#!T! NO COINCIDEDANCE. HASHTAG #ITTAKESONE

  31. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - The Biggest Loser

    Mr. Windy is The BIGGEST Loser today. The Agony of Defeat is clear for Charles, Oh' but Mr. Windy will blame his NIKE Air Max's for the spongy start, and he's not the "come-from-behind" kind of guy. WAIT, AM I ON SOME KIND OF TRACK TEAM OR ARE YOU F-STERS TRYING TO GET A PICTURE OF ME NUDE?

  32. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - I Whipped Them ALL!

    Introducing "Chick Wings"! Baby Chicken Wings from Baby Chickens, Chick Wings. NOT WINGS FOR GIRLS! Baby Chicken Chicks. Winner, Winner Baby Chicken Dinner. Let us all just slow down and forget why we're here, and listen to my show. NO HARD FEELINGS, I hope I see you again, not never.

  33. Running On Empty - Mr. Windy's Going To Jail!

    That's it! The jig is up! Time to pay the piper. AHH 3 HOTS AND A COT. LOL Charles comes clean on Jail, The Hospital, The Bird, The Jug of Piss, blah, blah, blah...

  34. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - I Have A Driver's License!

    Mr Windy is back, and still Running On Empty. LIFE'S NOT BAD HERE IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN, I GOT FISH STICKS AND RAMIN, PROPANE, AND A LAZY BOY HERE IN MY VAN, AND YES, I HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE. AND YES, I'M HAPPY. Charles talks about President's Day and the British Royals.

  35. Mr. Windy - My Recent Stay at the Amityville Horror House.

    Running on Empty with Mr. Windy. - My Recent Stay at the Amityville Horror House.

  36. Mr. Windy "James" at 16

    Single-digit temperatures are moving through Northern Michigan, and Mr. Windy is toughing it out in his van. He has 2 hoodies so he'll be ok. Mr. Windy ain't no sissy! HEY1 LEAVE ME SOME COMMENTS ON MY SHOW! OK, BYE.

  37. Mr. Windy - I Need You Now, or I Could Use You Now.

    Running On Empty with Mr. Windy. YOU PEOPLE JUST DON'T UNDER STAN, LIFE IN THE VAN, DODGEIN' THE MAN, GET IT WHEN YOU CAN, BEER CAN, BROKE FAN, SNOWMAN! I'M GOING TO BUILD A SNOWMAN!!! HOT DAMN!

  38. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - The Frozen Upper Middle

    As if the frozen North couldn't get any worse, Mr. Windy's heater broke. Damn near caught the camper on fire. 5 Day's No Heat. And who comes to the rescue? Find out on this Episode of Running On Empty with Mr. Windy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  39. Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Igloo® Pride

    So Charles has built himself an igloo, a snow house, or a snow hut/van. Got robbed for Thanksgiving, swindled really, and didn't even get kissed. Digging out from 10 feet of snow, Mr. Windy finds himself running out of smokes, whiskey, and cash. With only 20 days to retirement, will he make it?…

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  40. Mr. Windy Running On Empty - 300,000 Fans Can't Be Wrong.

    OK Campers! The chickens are all dead. The garden is dead. Stay in the frozen north or migrate to Florida like a bird. WELL, HERE'S A BIRD FOR YOU! AND YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE. WHAT ON EARTH WOULD OVER 1/2 A MILLION PEOPLE BE LISTING TO THIS FOR? I DON'T FRICKIN' KNOW. JUST KEEP THAT COIN COMMIN'.…

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  41. Mr Windy Running on Empty - Turn Yourself In!

    Mr. Windy has been on the lamb for over a year. Don't you think it's time to turn yourself in? Clear your name, and return to being a contributing member of society. Well there's a tale of wisdom and woe as to why he ain't going to jail, ain't gettin' fined, don't need no friends, chickens,...

  42. Mr. Windy Running on Empty - I Worked at Hooters 10 Years

    LISTEN TO ME. LISTENER ADVISORY IS SUGGESTED. I AM GOING ON RETIREMENT. I WORKED AT HOOTERS 10 YEARS. TURKEYS, TURKEYS, TURKEYS. PURPLE HEAD MUSHROOMS & LGBTQ, N, A, I + . I'M Bi. Ok Bye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  43. Mr. Windy - Worst Show Ever.

    THIS SHOW IS FU@#IN' BAD, BUT IT ALL GENTRYS FAULT!, I'M GONNA LIVE TIL 2065. HOW CAN I DO A SHOW WITH NO HEADPHONES? NO MICROPHONE? NO BEER, NO SMOKES? GENTRY'S GOT A FANCY STUDIO. I'M A MASTER GARDENER, AND I HAVE 50 TOMATOES. HEY! DON'T LISTEN! FUG. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

  44. Mr. Windy - Running From The Law

    Well, well, well, Mr. Windy has busted out of the Veterans Re-education Camp and is one the lamb in a secret location. (listen close, he says where he is) Reports say Charles has dialed it back and is doing good. Listening to him spin his tale tells a different story, a dark story. Windy's dark...

  45. Dances With Windy

    In this, the latest installment of Running On Empty with Mr. Windy, Charles Shaw Show, broadcast, podcast, we find our hero on his boat, in Florida, just pissing over this side of life, drinkin' a warm beer, clammin'. No more, no more. Mr. Windy is in charge, the Captain, a man in charge of......

  46. Mr. Windy's Running on Whisky

    So, Charles called in to do a show, he said blah blah blah. Same old Mr. Windy "Can't sail a ship on yesterday's wind" Bullshit. Caution: Listening to the Mr. Windy Podcast can cause some of his crazy to rub off on you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  47. Under The Thumb

    Mr. Windy find himself once again under the thumb of the man. This time the Feds got him in the VRQ (Veterans Restoration Quarters). And they payin' him too much, so much he gone crazy. So this show is brought to you by Double Tree by Hilton, hilton.com and all that. Hurricane Charles is...

  48. Mr Windy comes clean... speaks from Veterans Homeless Center

    Mr. Windy finally records a show after 1.5 year hiatus. He address all the allegations and we find out that Mr. Windy claims he is in the money living at a homeless shelter in North Carolina. Please be aware that the subjects discussed can be sensitive to some viewers. Listener discretion is...

  49. Mr. Windy Running On Empty - Negative Ghost Rider

    Here she blows, another installment of The Mr, Windy Show Running On Empty. From Multi-Thousandair to $46 Mr Windy has cast the net for a small boat, camper, some back yard space... or maybe a Cash App plea. Don't miss an episode of the saga Subscribe, LIKE and comment wherever you get your...

  50. Running On Empty With Mr. Windy - SNAFU

    SITUATION NORMAL ALL FUCKED UP. - VACATION? ROTFLMFAO I'LL GET YOU MY PRETTY! AND YOUR LITTLE DOG TOO. BITHC! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY, PARTICIPATION MAY VARY. Support the show: https://cash.app/$mrwindy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See...

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Charles Gary Shaw is Mr. Windy, and he can’t seem to catch a break. Crabber, Shrimper, Man of the Sea, Mr. Windy chronicles the life and times of a man Running On Empty. Host Gentry Thomas, along with Jay Yandle, tries their might to steer Mr. Windy’s ship into safe harbor. It’s a daily struggle having a Mr. Windy, and now you can have one too, from a distance, in limited doses. Join the podcast Running On Empty With Mr. Windy on The Podcast Playground or wherever you pod.

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