The Ugly Quacking Duck

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We chase a week of strange headlines and real-world signals: a refined profile of Jupiter, an xAI–SpaceX shuffle, a calm stretch in quakes, and a noisy sun that toys with radios and GPS. We end with a clear correction on HF time-signal frequencies and how to use them well.

• value for value model and why we keep it free
• Jupiter’s refined equatorial profile and what it m...

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We jump from Muhammad Ali’s new Forever stamp to a sprawling, grounded look at sleep and heart health, flattening “peanut butter” pay raises, quake counts, solar noise, and a deep dive into decades of deportation policy and its street‑level impact. Humor softens the edges, but we stay with the data and ask what incentives and priorities truly drive outcomes.

• Ali’s stamp as ...

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What starts as a light check-in—cats underfoot and a brief tease of winter sun—quickly widens into a tour of stories that feel equal parts surreal and sobering. We talk Greenland’s odd brush with U.S. history, revisit a polarizing moment from last January to explore how headlines shape our empathy, and compare two very different space sagas: a swift medical evacuation that brought a c...

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A wobbly start turns into a grounded reset as we talk gear that finally fits, habits that hold past week one, and why spring might be the better time to declare a new year. We add a curious wellness gadget, fresh nutrition rules, earthquakes, and space weather to round it out.

• brief hiatus, illness, and a recommitment to weekly recording
• the SM58 journey and finding a...

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We track seven‑day earthquake patterns through late fall, compare them with past years, and pause on Japan and Alaska’s big shocks. Then we unpack the “last penny” story, store rounding, and how value‑for‑value keeps this show free.

• value‑for‑value model, why we avoid paywalls
• recording month cadence and how we frame seven‑day stats
• late‑season rise in total qua...

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Two hosts weigh the trade-offs between safety, free speech, and privacy as governments and platforms push age verification and broader controls. We trace the ripple effects into podcasting, immigration enforcement, and streaming power plays, then end with a hopeful story of teen innovation.

• value for value model and open access
• switching to Reaper for lean, independen...

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This Episode recorded and rendered on Reaper DAW.

Hit play on a cozy, candid ride through creative tinkering, 80s nostalgia, and the kind of gratitude that only grows after a hard season. We start in the studio where we stress-test a new workflow, recording in Reaper and Audacity at the same time to chase better sound without risking the show. That practical look at tools and trade-off...

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A simple question sets the tone: what are you thankful for? We lean into the heart of Thanksgiving with real talk about gratitude, grief, and the quiet kind of joy that shows up even when life feels thin. From travel prayers to table rituals, we trace the holiday’s roots across cultures and the way harvest traditions still whisper to us now. Faith makes an appearance, not as a lecture...

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Sunshine after a brush with snow set the tone for a free-ranging ride that starts local and climbs straight into orbit. We celebrate 25 years of continuous life aboard the International Space Station, tip our caps to Mir’s overlooked legacy, and swap stories about chasing auroras sparked by double CMEs. A quick quake roundup keeps us grounded, while a candid update on an AI hosting gl...

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We riff on a week where the cloud stumbles, storms hit hard, bugs fight bugs, and cars promise “eyes off” driving by 2028. Along the way, we share schedule changes, shout out listeners, and ask for feedback on sound and topics.

• Amazon cloud outage impacts across work, social, and gaming
• Insect drops to stop screwworm devastation
• Hurricane Melissa’s toll on Jamai...

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Two friends trade notes on weird weather, Star Trek reboots, and a wave of new chips while weighing the hidden costs of AI and the shrinking right to repair. We share a shoutout to a student podcast, ask for feedback on our audio, and invite support through value for value.

• value for value model and keeping content open
• mic setup, room sound, and listener feedback

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We trade outrage for honesty as we riff on AI hype, de-extinction headlines, and a hard history lesson that still warns us today. Humor breaks the tension, but the heart is clear—value-for-value, open access, and treating people with care.

• value-for-value model and why we keep content free
• status of the earthquake reports and why feedback matters
• the AI “actress...

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Bruce and Sunny explore the recent failed rapture predictions and what they reveal about biblical teachings on endurance versus escape, then examine the eroding distinction between freedom of speech and free speech in America.

• Biblical analysis of recent rapture predictions and why date-setting contradicts scripture
• Discussion of how Christians are called to endure tr...

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When tragedy strikes our communities, how do we respond? Do we fall into patterns of anger and division, or can we find a path toward healing and understanding? This deeply reflective episode tackles the challenging emotional landscape following recent high-profile events that have dominated headlines.

The hosts courageously step into difficult territory, examining how our im...

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The moment Bruce steps away from the microphone, Sunny seizes his chance to commandeer episode 122 of the Ugly Quacking Duck Podcast. What follows is a heartwarming blend of family banter, youthful entrepreneurship, and our signature look at global events through a small-town Midwestern lens.

Young Lily joins us with exciting news about "Slime & Shine," her upco...

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We're recording from our Midwest studio in Mount Vernon, Illinois on Labor Day weekend. The beautiful weather continues with low humidity and pleasant temperatures, though we're starting to see dry conditions affecting the landscape.

• Bruce shares a recorded conversation with AI about whether the Large Hadron Collider could create timeline shifts
• Discussion a...

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Bruce and Sunny share stories from around the world while delivering their signature blend of news, personal anecdotes, and thought-provoking perspectives that mainstream media often overlooks.

• Bruce recounts his week-long struggle with audio equipment issues that ended with a simple settings adjustment
• Discussion of a 112-year-old church being relocated in Kiruna, Sw...

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Bruce and Sonny dive into the viral story about the "3I Atlas" alleged alien probe that's making headlines across major news networks and social media platforms in 2025.

• Hot weather comparison between Southern Illinois (94°F, feels like 106°F) and Phoenix, Arizona (88°F)
• Extensive coverage of the "3I Atlas" object that scientists claim might b...

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Sonny and Bruce explore fascinating wildlife conservation technologies including robot bunnies deployed in Florida to catch pythons and radioactive isotopes being added to rhino horns to catch poachers.

• Robot bunnies in Florida give off heat signatures to attract pythons, with researchers planning to add scent attractants
• The " Rhisotope Project " in South A...