The Ugly Quacking Duck

Bruce
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Welcome to the worst podcast in the unknown universe! Conspiracies, what is that? We will try to cover a little out of the way news, earthquakes, and have some fun. All while convincing you we are the worst podcast. We hope you will  join us often.   Check us out at -- https://theuglyquackingduck.com

  1. APR 17

    Are We In For A Wild Ride, Or Not?

    Send us Fan Mail Are we headed for a “wild ride” this year, or just the usual chaos with a new label? We kick things off from our hidden studio in Southern Illinois with the kind of talk everyone can relate to: spring weather that can’t make up its mind. Then we zoom out to the big climate headline driving the conversation, as NOAA signals the La Nina pattern has ended and El Nino may develop later this year. We unpack what that shift can mean in real terms, including the possibility of a stronger warming pattern, hotter seasons, and ripple effects that could shape hurricane season in both the Atlantic and Pacific.    After that, we run a fast, listener-friendly “weather around the world” check. You’ll hear current conditions like humidity, wind, pressure, and air quality from places like Phoenix, Spokane, Australia, and a surprise stop in Beijing. That Beijing report hits differently, with unhealthy air quality and low visibility that make you appreciate clean air in a new way.    We also drop our seven-day earthquake report with totals across magnitudes, call out a notable 5.7 near Silver Springs, Nevada, and share why even a “low week” still deserves attention. Then we pivot into space weather: a coronal hole facing Earth could send high-speed solar wind our way with potential G2 geomagnetic storms, lining up with dark new-moon skies for aurora viewing. We even shout out a photo that captures Starlink satellites in the same frame, raising a real question about how much is too much. We wrap with a Supreme Court ruling on internet providers and piracy, plus ways to support the show. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us what the weather is doing where you are. Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.Pray for us.Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc.Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs.  “Support the Podcast”Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time. 73 and may the Father's love go with you. Bruce   Email:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

    29 min

  2. APR 12

    They Got It Off The Ground!

    Send us Fan Mail We trade heavy headlines for curiosity, jokes, and a live countdown vibe as we track Artemis II’s return and ask why space footage still feels oddly limited. We also share a new way to contact us, then wrap with weather, and earthquakes. • Easter weekend catch-up and keeping things light  • LiFePO4 battery plans for cleaner ham radio power  • Buzzsprout fan mail update with new voicemail option  • Quick talk on EVE Online and not boring non-players  • Artemis II splashdown watch and why still photos feel strange  • Clips and claims about fakes, leaks, and AI confusion  • Fusion propulsion news and what it could change  • Saturn’s 285 confirmed moons and Jupiter’s 101  • Weather check for Mount Vernon, Spokane, Phoenix, and Australia Plains  • Seven-day earthquake totals and why we treat it as a snapshot  Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.Pray for us.Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc.Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs.  “Support the Podcast”Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time. 73 and may the Father's love go with you. Bruce   Email:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

    52 min

  3. MAR 27

    Who Pays When AI Eats The Grid

    Send us Fan Mail We start with laughs and a quick mic experiment, then get serious with storm warnings and a weather check from Illinois to Australia to Phoenix. From robot tennis to rising power bills, we connect everyday life to the fast-growing demands of AI and data centers, then close with an earthquake report and a prayer. • our “secret studio” setup and switching between microphones • Midwest severe weather risk and why we watch the warnings closely • weather snapshots from Mount Vernon, Spokane, Australia Plains, and Phoenix • humidity, air quality, and sinus struggles tied to seasonal conditions • humanoid robot tennis and what fast AI decision-making looks like • a brief tribute to Chuck Norris • electric bills, summer rates, and concerns about smart meters • data centers, AI workloads, and what they could mean for grid demand • JLL projections and why the infrastructure buildout may change costs • seven-day earthquake totals and major 6.0+ events Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.Pray for us.Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc.Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs.  “Support the Podcast”Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time. 73 and may the Father's love go with you. Bruce   Email:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

    48 min

  4. MAR 23

    Are Days Longer?

    Send us Fan Mail A flooded Hawaii, a string of 6.0+ earthquakes, and a headline claiming Earth’s days are getting longer might sound like three unrelated stories, but to us they all point to the same question: how do you stay grounded when the world feels noisy and unstable? We start where we always do, with a little humor from our hidden Southern Illinois studio and some straight talk about what we do and why. We also clear the air on AI in podcasting. We’ll use AI for practical tasks like an automated transcript and the occasional voice intro, but we’re not handing over the heart of the show to a tool. The goal is still human: perspective, a reason to smile, and something useful to carry into your week. Then we dig into a weather report that spans Hawaii’s flooding concerns and quick comparisons across Spokane, Phoenix, and Australia, including humidity, air quality, and why your exact location can make “the temperature” feel totally different. From there, we talk earthquakes with weekly stats, recent big events, and the one takeaway we keep repeating: you can’t predict everything, but you can prepare without living in fear. We also react to the viral-style science framing around Earth’s rotation slowing by milliseconds per century, and we end on a surprisingly fun note with USPS lowrider stamps that celebrate classic custom car culture. If you like curious conversation, practical preparedness, and a little levity with your news, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a quick review. What part of the show made you stop and think? Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.Pray for us.Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc.Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs.  “Support the Podcast”Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time. 73 and may the Father's love go with you. Bruce   Email:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

    46 min

  5. MAR 14

    Moon Rocks Taste Better When Sunny Runs The Board

    Send us Fan Mail We jump from a NASA Artemis moon-launch update to Friday the 13th history, then flip the superstition into a reminder to be grateful you made it through. Along the way we share weather snapshots, storm and war concerns we’re praying over, a childlike joy story, why smell matters for health, and the weird emotional crash that can follow a big creative win.  • catching up from our Southern Illinois studio and talking shop on projects going sideways  • rebuilding the garage ham radio setup and dealing with computer memory issues  • reacting to NASA Artemis launch timing and the reality of delays  • tracing Friday the 13th superstition through Christian history, Norse myth, and the Knights Templar  • reframing “bad luck” as survival and perspective  • running quick Weather Channel check-ins across Illinois, Spokane, Australia, and Phoenix  • asking listeners to reach out through the website, email, or the podcast player text link  • sharing tornado aftermath updates and urging awareness and prayer  • reflecting on Iran strikes and keeping a bigger spiritual view of life  • reading a story about an imaginary snowball fight and choosing joy on purpose  • discussing loss of smell as a health signal and a quality-of-life issue after COVID  • unpacking “creative hangover” and the post-project emotional drop  • closing with earthquakes, sunspots, solar wind, and aurora watch notes  Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.Pray for us.Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc.Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs.  “Support the Podcast”Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time. 73 and may the Father's love go with you. Bruce   Email:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

    58 min

  6. MAR 7

    Did Illinois Really Make It To Number One

    Send us Fan Mail Sunshine in Southern Illinois sparks a tour through weather, taxes, jargon, quakes, space delays, and a curious alien wager, anchored by a value-for-value spirit and real-world honesty. We balance humor with care, naming what matters and praying for those in harm’s way. • local spring weather, yard prep, and listener weather checks • Illinois topping tax burden rankings and what that means • corporate jargon we hate and how it harms clarity • studio authenticity, open windows, and new listener guide to episode 138 • earthquake counts, regional patterns, and solar activity • Middle East tensions, human cost, and a prayer for mercy • NASA Artemis delays, engineering humility, and new targets • the “insider bet” on aliens and what markets really measure • closing thanks and how to support the show Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.Pray for us.Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc.Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs.  “Support the Podcast”Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time. 73 and may the Father's love go with you. Bruce   Email:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

    42 min

  7. FEB 28

    The Fire Horse

    Send us Fan Mail Start with a smile and stay for the substance—we pair the spark of the Fire Horse year with a hands-on guide to listening smarter, supporting freely, and joining a community that talks back. We kick off with the Chinese zodiac, comparing traits for Tiger, Rat, Snake, and Dragon and unpacking what cultural archetypes offer beyond fortune-cookie fate. The result is a grounded take on identity and timing, with a dash of humor and a nod to global celebrations. From there, we get practical. We walk through how podcast 2.0 apps make following easier, auto-downloads safer for commutes, and feedback faster with built-in messaging and boosts. You’ll hear exactly where to find our episodes, how to send a quick text or voice note, and simple ways to support through Buy Me a Tea, PayPal, sats on Lightning, or Cash App. Our site ties it together with early posts, photos, and a SpeakPipe button that turns a hello into something we can share on-air. We also deliver a crisp seven-day earthquake report: totals across magnitudes, a trio of 6.0+ events including a 7.1 near Malaysia, and context along the seismically active arcs. Then we look up—sunspots are rebounding, a recent CME points to a likely G1 geomagnetic storm, and radio conditions are shifting in ways hams and skywatchers will notice. On the spacefront, Artemis slips again, but there’s a bright human touch: NASA now lets astronauts bring smartphones to the station, promising more personal photos and video from orbit. If you value open shows without paywalls, this one’s for you. Follow on your favorite player, try a podcast 2.0 app for extra features, share the episode with a friend, and send us a message or boost to shape what we explore next. Your voice fuels the flock—subscribe, leave a review, and tell us your zodiac sign and why it fits. Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.Pray for us.Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc.Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs.  “Support the Podcast”Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time. 73 and may the Father's love go with you. Bruce   Email:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

    42 min

  8. FEB 18

    Look Blue Skies and Banned Coffee

    Send us Fan Mail What if an armadillo called your winter, coffee once got you killed, and the sun decided to take a rare, welcome nap? We thread those stories into a lively tour of weather risk, history’s stranger turns, and the science of a sky so blue it feels unreal. Kicking off with Bee Cave Bob’s forecast, we break down a classic severe setup—warm, moist air pulling north, a cold intrusion sharpening the line, and the mid-continent primed for thunderstorms and possible tornadoes. We keep it practical with clear safety steps you can use tonight: monitor local alerts, plan shelter, and treat timing windows seriously. Then we pour a hot cup of perspective. Coffee wasn’t always comfort; it was controversy. From Mecca’s 1511 crackdown to Ottoman death penalties, Sweden’s odd medical trials, and Frederick the Great’s coffee monopoly, authorities kept trying to shut down the brew and the conversations it sparked. Coffee houses doubled as early social networks where news spread and power got questioned. That’s the real thread: community forms where people meet, and rulers fear what they can’t script. We round out with a concise quake briefing—why magnitude six quakes earn attention even in a quieter week—and a rare calm sun. With few sunspots, only B-class flares, and modest solar flux, radio conditions steady and the noise floor dips. It’s a reminder that space weather shapes our tech in subtle ways. Finally, we chase the world’s bluest sky to high, dry, low-aerosol places like Antarctica, where humidity and particulates don’t wash out color. Cleaner air, deeper blue—simple physics with a stunning payoff. Join us for a ride that blends forecasts, field notes, and a little mischief. If you enjoy open podcasts powered by listeners, share the show, send a note, and help the flock grow. Subscribe, rate, and leave a review so others can find us—and tell us your boldest weather call or the bluest sky you’ve ever seen. Support the show  I hope you enjoy the show!  If you find value in our show, Come back, and tell a friend. Sharing the podcast with someone is a very good way for us to grow.Pray for us.Contact Us. Email: theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com. Text us: On a podcast 2.0 player you will find a link under the episode description. Leave a voice message: On our “Comment” page there is a link to record your voice. Just letting us know you are out there listening is a big boost!Help us with ideas, technology, art work, etc.Support us financially. The equipment, the Podcast hosting, the web page all costs.  “Support the Podcast”Anyway you can support us is very much appreciated! Thank You. Until Next time. 73 and may the Father's love go with you. Bruce   Email:          theuglyquackingduck@gmail.com Website:     https://theuglyquackingduck.com/

    32 min
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Welcome to the worst podcast in the unknown universe! Conspiracies, what is that? We will try to cover a little out of the way news, earthquakes, and have some fun. All while convincing you we are the worst podcast. We hope you will  join us often.   Check us out at -- https://theuglyquackingduck.com

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  • Creator
    Bruce
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    144
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Ugly Quacking Duck
  • Show Website
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