In this episode, a tense personal encounter with local police serves as a springboard for a broader critique of government overreach and libertarian anarchy. The conversation quickly shifts to science fiction and the theoretical limits of human engineering, exploring concepts like Dyson spheres, anti-gravity technology, and the possibility of secret lunar bases. This naturally transitions into a discussion on UAP disclosure, anomalies like Skinwalker Ranch, and the theory that the military slowly filters highly advanced technology—such as brain-computer interfaces and directional sonic weapons—down into the public sphere over decades.

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Miles wears the wrong shoes to the Ren Faire and deals with ye olde mud while Bob eats Indian food for the first time and gets a stye in his eye.

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Bob gets surrounded by Josh Gates look-alikes at a Josh Gates appearance, while Miles gets served nachos from Harry Potter in the deep suburbs of Chicago.

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Miles tells a political pollster that his wife has passed away, while Bob skates through a convenience-store wedding party.

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Salida UFO Footage 1995

In this episode of Mondo Freako, host Bob LeMent is joined by Houston Pierce, creator of the interview-based podcast 1,000 Crazy Questions, to discuss paranormal trivia and the infamous 1995 Salida, Colorado UFO footage. Houston participates in a high-stakes trivia quiz testing his knowledge of the legendary daylight sighting recorded by resident Tim Edwards after being alerted by his six-year-old daughter. Despite missteps on cigar-shaped craft classifications and missing out on final points, Houston defends his choices with sharp wit and skepticism.

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Bob and Miles meet for dinner at TikTok influencer Judy’s Kitchen in Galesburg, IL, for an impromptu gathering.

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Miles experiences reality differently than his wife, while Bob goes out to eat in his own section at the restaurant.

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Ozark Howler

In this episode of Mondo Freako, host Bob LeMent welcomes Jeff Ponder to discuss his newly rebranded hockey show, Hockey Night in St. Louis, following a 15-year run with Let’s Go Blues Radio. Ponder shares insights into covering local and regional hockey, including unique segments dedicated to beer leagues and St. Louis natives playing across professional and collegiate circuits. The conversation then shifts into a deep dive on Missouri folklore as Ponder takes on a five-question trivia quiz about the legendary Ozark Howler, scoring a respectable 60% by relying on his knowledge of regional geography an...

Bob jets back from San Antonio and has a few interesting experiences, while Miles cuts to the front of the seniors’ line at the pharmacy.

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Miles enjoys his BK breakfast a little too much, while Bob deals with a hungover repairman.

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Bob meets his friends for lunch and gets the worst lunch pitch ever, while Miles has a very non-conversational chiropractor visit. GAMES, like old-school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/CPj_fLbu5xo Bob meets his friends for lunch and gets the worst lunch pitch ever, while Miles has a very non-conversational chiropractor visit. Bad AI Transcript Like a measuring cup? Mm-hmm. Are you measuring what you're eating, or is...

This Week On this episode of LeMent Tonight, host Bob LeMent welcomes Las Vegas comedian, bartender, and street musician Steve K. for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on navigating the comedy world. Steve opens with a self-deprecating monologue touching on getting older, the indignities of open mics, and feeling like an outsider in entertainment. The discussion quickly pivots into an honest dive into Steve’s 20-year obsession with stand-up, where Bob challenges Steve’s tendency to get trapped in his own head and hyper-focus on local scene politics. Offering tough-love mentorship, Bob encourages him to stop obsessing over peer validation, lean into...

Miles plumbs around and finds out at the local big-box hardware store, while Bob is trying to figure out what Miles is up to. GAMES, like old-school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KybzZT8qwn4 Miles plumbs around and find out at the local big-box hardware store, while Bob is trying to figure out what Miles it up to. Bad AI Transcript Whoa, balloon. Hello? Hey, I got...

Bob fixes the dryer, really, while Miles gives his work neighbor a Rorschach test. GAMES, like old-school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/AM-WcL92ULc Bob fixes the dryer, really, while Miles gives his work neighbor a Rorschach test. Bad AI Transcript There you go. There you go. Thank you. Hey, everyone. This is Jebediah Yoder singing your favorite rap hits. This week, I will sing Up In Here by...

Miles gets a back rub for his sore arm at the chiropractor's while Bob can't believe how old everyone looks. GAMES, like old school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/6IeXljXyIu4 Bob gets his stupidity outed on speakerphone while Miles singing gets him in more trouble than he expected. Bad AI Transcript Nobody knows where things are going to happen. You'll never find a love quite like mine. Hey everyone...

Bob gets his stupidity outed on speakerphone while Miles singing gets him in more trouble than he expected. GAMES, like old school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/z9aVX4krunU Bob gets his stupidity outed on speakerphone while Miles singing gets him in more trouble than he expected. Bad AI Transcript Hello. I don't have enough TP. at war with racism, terrorism, and most importantly also this is miles...

Altamaha-ha On this episode of Mondo Freako, the host welcomes guest Julian (host of the Not Enough Questions podcast) for an episode exploring Georgia’s celebrated river cryptid, the Altamahaha—affectionately known as "Alti." After kicking things off with a debate on the horrors of Atlanta traffic and a 5-question trivia quiz, the discussion shifts to the lore surrounding the 20- to 30-foot serpentine creature said to haunt the brackish marshes near Darien in McIntosh County. Deeply rooted in indigenous Muscogee Creek and Yamasee oral histories, Alti is often described as a river-dwelling, plesiosaur-like beast with a snout resembling an alli...

This Week In this episode of LeMent Tonight, host Bob interviews Southern California stand-up comedian John Liu, exploring his background as a first-generation Filipino-Chinese American and his journey in comedy. The conversation touches on John's day job as an auditor—which he deliberately keeps separate from his stand-up routines—as well as his experiences performing across the United States and internationally in Taiwan and the Philippines. After playing a lighthearted improv game where John offers intentionally terrible advice for dating and dinner parties, the discussion shifts to his love for cooking traditional Filipino dishes like adobo and kare-kare, followed by refl...

Miles tries out the door-to-door bug salesperson's hoverboard, while Bob has a nice leisurely lunch and ends up in a gas station parking lot. GAMES, like old school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/vXxfPh12Ixc Miles tries out the door-to-door bug salesperson's hoverboard, while Bob has a nice leisurely lunch and ends up in a gas station parking lot. Bad AI Transcript If you stop me up, I'll never...

This Week In this high-energy episode of LeMent Tonight, host Bob sits down with digital marketer, podcaster, and comedy enthusiast Jeff Ponder for an engaging deep dive into brand building, content strategy, and workplace hilarity. Known for founding the long-running Let's Go Blues Radio, Jeff draws from his dual background in e-commerce marketing and media production to drop actionable wisdom for aspiring creators. From defining a distinct personal "hook"—whether you are a stand-up comic or a cartoon cat—to leveraging daily engagement and strategic collaborations, Jeff outlines what it truly takes to break through the noise in today’s media...

Bob fears for his life while crossing a bridge, while Miles closes in on his life's goal of 85 Bears autographs. GAMES, like old school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/FjfGhjv-Xjc Bob fears for his life while crossing a bridge, while Miles closes in on his life's goal of 85 Bears autographs. Bad AI Transcript around here do do do do do do do do What is the issue? you're muted...

The Intriguing Chad from titfos.com Bob and Chad discuss Chad’s book and longstanding website, The Incredibly True Facts of Space, an eccentric collection of short stories, surreal lists, and abstract poetry. After reading snippets featuring alien trivia and a "Dracula telethon," the pair embark on a broad, nostalgic discussion spanning early retail jobs, retro adding machines, vintage calculators, classic Canadian children's television, and the short-lived Sid and Marty Krofft theme park. As the chat wanders into early tech culture, road trip memories, and AI hallucinations, Bob pitches an idea for a modern workplace comedy set in a dispensary, pr...

Miles tries to have lunch while being gassed out by his wife and Desiree, while Bob wonders why there are so many wasps around this summer. GAMES, like old school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/Mg8PmZ9o5Ko Miles tries to have lunch while being gassed out by his wife and Desiree, while Bob wonders why there are so many wasps around this summer. Bad AI Transcript Do...

Bob gets chastised for trying to buy Miles a hat, while Miles starts his weekend singing at 7 am. GAMES, like old school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/8iQ-ezco4u8 Bob gets chastised for trying to buy Miles a hat, while Miles starts his weekend singing at 7 am. Bad AI Transcript Just you inferring something. I don't think that that's anything real. I think it's got everything to do with...

Miles gets caught in the drama at the checkout, while Bob sings the praises of homegrown produce. GAMES, like old school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/E3JFkRUfi18 Miles gets caught in the drama at the checkout, while Bob sings the praises of homegrown produce. Bad AI Transcript Live streaming, Fuse City, Jerry. Bob had sex with Candy here. And why are the M&M's in his head? In...

Celebrity Ghost Encounters Get ready to strap in for a wildly unpredictable episode of Mondo Freako! Host Bob LeMent sits down with Michael Gardner (host of Savage Unfiltered) for a hilarious, spine-chilling conversation that goes from zero to paranormal real quick. After kicking things off with a laugh-out-loud Johnny Cash trivia quiz that Michael completely bombs, the show takes a dark, gripping turn. Forget the Hollywood theatrics you see on Netflix—Michael is delivering an exclusive, firsthand account of a terrifying, true ghost encounter that left him scared cashless in the heart of Music City. While working as a movie ex...

Bob goes to see a mansion and then leads a rescue, while Miles ignores the signs and ends up deep in the mud. GAMES, like old school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/-1lcSSl_kgE Bob goes to see a mansion and then leads a rescue, while Miles ignores the signs and ends up deep in the mud. Bad AI Transcript The sound of summer. Hey, everyone. Miles Pytle...

Bob has to set the record straight about a college conversation, while Miles downplays his family's curse. GAMES, like old school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtu.be/9mGagGxpMTA Bob has to set the record straight about a college conversation, while Miles downplays his family's curse. Bad AI Transcript That's what she would want. You know, I don't want that to happen, but you know sure and Finally This is like like...

Miles tries to eat more than his meal, while Bob has some issues with the restaurant's cleaning equipment. GAMES, like old school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/BABrCYf5Kz0 Miles tries to eat more than his meal, while Bob has some issues with the restaurant's cleaning equipment. Bad AI Transcript is on it's on it's on like you'll never believe it's ever been on before Thank you. Hey everyone...

The St. Clair Incident Bob welcomes his "new best friend" and fellow podcaster, Jeff Ponder, host of The Pondcast: Conversations That Go Nowhere. After a quick chat about Jeff’s background in St. Louis sports broadcasting and his show's unique premise—which uses a random topic generator to force guests to think quickly on their feet—the duo dives into Bob's preferred domain: the unexplained. Jeff opts to take a blind trivia challenge regarding the episode's central topic, performing respectably by leaning on his St. Louis roots and intuition. The core of the discussion focuses on the infamous January 5, 2000, St. Clair...

This Week Comedian Grace Yao appeared as a guest on LeMent Tonight, sharing her experiences growing up as a first-generation Canadian-American and attending a strict all-girls Catholic high school. She hilariously compared her time at St. Agnes Academy to a prison sentence, joking about the intense guilt instilled by the nuns and the "speakeasy" vibe of the confession booths. Yao also opened up about her relationship with her traditional Chinese mother, who initially tried to raise her as a boy because she wanted a son. She joked that she eventually managed to "buy off" her mother's persistent guilt and stalking...

Bob has a terrible time travelling during the World Cup, while Miles takes us back to a simpler time where a 10-year-old could see celebrities in Dallas on their own. GAMES, like old school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/g7455VoOB28 Bob has a terrible time travelling during the World Cup, while Miles takes us back to a simpler time where a 10-year-old could see celebrities in Dallas on...

Miles gets jealous as Bob describes a freebie that he did not share. GAMES, like old school games, play a few with the Static Radio twist here - https://www.staticradio.com/category/games/ _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/jdhH8apWoZE Miles gets jealous as Bob describes a freebie that he did not share. Bad AI Transcript Who knows what they're getting down on? They're getting down on life. What do you think about that? Get down on it. Get down on it. Bye. get down...

The Minotaur In this episode of the Mondo Freako podcast, host Bob LeMent interviews movie reviewer and podcaster Houston Pierce, whose own show, A Thousand Crazy Questions, is currently on hiatus until the fall. The episode kicks off with a seven-question trivia quiz on the Minotaur from Greek mythology. To both of their surprises, Houston achieves a perfect score, correctly identifying details such as the Minotaur's parents, its given name Asterion, Daedalus as the designer of the labyrinth, and the tragic mistake Theseus made with his ship's sails upon returning to Athens. Following the quiz, the conversation shifts into a...

Bob gets irritated about a high school scam site, while Miles drags his elderly mother to all the sites in Christmas. Special Bonus Game this week - https://www.staticradio.com/baked-game/index.html _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/2zZ5uASCyzQ Bob gets irritated about a high school scam site, while Miles drags his elderly mother to all the sites in Christmas. Bad AI Transcript Yes, Huey Lewis and Gwyneth Paltrow duet. You would be great in the sequel. Yeah. We'll be doing it together. Oh...

Miles takes the family out to eat at Chicken Conundrum and is shocked by the prices, while Bob stays home and vegetates for the Memorial Holiday. _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/4LM33VOJ1m8 Miles takes the family out to eat at Chicken Conundrum and is shocked by the prices, while Bob stays home and vegetates for the Memorial Holiday. Bad AI Transcript Yes, Huey Lewis and Gwyneth Paltrow duet. You would be great in the sequel. Yeah. We'll be doing it together. Oh, yeah. Hey...

This Week On the latest episode of LeMent Tonight, host Bob LeMent sits down with Ted the Impressionist, an alt-comedy performer specializing in rapid-fire, absurdist impressions of animals, ghosts, and vegetables, such as a cat pretending to be a microwave and a squash with bad taste. Eschewing standard 2020s observational humor, Ted describes his act as clean, accessible, and designed to generate comic tension through sheer presentation rather than classic punchlines. Ted discusses the grind of breaking through the industry's "chicken-and-egg" experience barrier, sharing how he continuously experiments with his act much like Thomas Edison or Shakespeare borrowing from his...

Miles hangs out with the famous and unhinged, while Bob has an interesting dinner on the Riverwalk. _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/2aj6xyZjGOI Bob endures a teeth cleaning that becomes rather suspect, while Miles gets bad news about his sister, but not that bad. Bad AI Transcript Magma in my eyes. In my eyes. Okay. Addict. Transportation kills. Hey, everyone smiles. Girls aren't them. See you later. Girls aren't them. Have a tater. I can't imagine Simon Le Bon saying have a tater. He was...

The Midnight Citizen Mike is a multifaceted individual with diverse skills, including writer, filmmaker, actor, podcaster, and teacher. Join us as we catch up with what the heck Mike is doing now that he ended his long running show, the Midnight Citizen. The Midnight Citizen Mikes Bonfire https://youtube.com/live/7rqqxArqXig

Bob endures a teeth cleaning that becomes rather suspect, while Miles gets bad news about his sister, but not that bad. _ultp_btn_ic_right_circle_line_ultp_btn_ic_end_Subscribe Random Show Click Below https://youtube.com/live/2q5jIg_041Y Bob endures a teeth cleaning that becomes rather suspect, while Miles gets bad news about his sister, but not that bad. Bad AI Transcript Live streaming, Miles. Are you ready to be live streaming, my friend? Somebody stop! What kind of stupid-ass voice is that? I don't know. I just came up with it. You sound like...