Sept. 5, 2025

Under the Influence | 348

Show Notes

In this raucous, freewheeling episode of Boomer Bunker, John Jamingo, Duchess, and producer Mike gather for their 348th ride on the podcast rollercoaster—this time, with a little extra fuel from Jamingo's old-fashioned drinks.

It all starts with the crew poking fun at disorganized podcasting and the joys (and pitfalls) of podcast merch, before diving headlong into pet peeves about dog owners who treat public parks like off-leash bathrooms. Jamingo’s Jersey-style rant about "dog parents" sparks a debate about public cleanliness, with a dash of humor from both Duchess and chat participants.

The tone shifts to the viral gynecologist office scandal, where office staff shared insensitive photos of patients’ exam table aftermath on social media. The hosts dissect the outrage, appropriate consequences, and whether public shame fits the crime, mixing genuine concern with their trademark irreverence.

Listeners are treated to classic Bunker banter—recaps, inside jokes, and fiery commentary about sex-for-rent scandals, dating trends like “Shrekking,” and the wild dynamics of modern relationships. Duchess and Jamingo swap hilarious (and cringe-worthy) stories about mismatched couples, questionable Craigslist ads, and the complicated calculus of physical attraction versus personality.

Social commentary takes center stage in segments examining political grandstanding, the vaccine debate, AI-generated Trump speeches, and viral internet phenomena. The trio gleefully roasts hypocritical positions, from flag-burning perspectives to meltdown TikToks and clueless Apple Pay users.

Sports fans get a dose of old-school smack talk as the crew closes out with football picks, Eagles fever, and a little trash talk—before landing on heartfelt thanks to their lively community.