Episodes
Tracks, Cracks & Political Hacks: How Sinkholes & Smog Battles Transf…
What does it take to build a subway under one of the most car-obsessed, earthquake-prone, politically tangled cities on Earth? Turns out: a lot of explosions, a few sinkholes, and an almost heroic tolerance for bad faith. Phi...
WILL THEY LAUGH IN RUSSIA? How to Be Funny Anywhere with Comedy Exper…
What do a Moscow sitcom and a Romanian punchline have in common? John Vorhaus has probably written both. A comedy writer, author, and globe-trotting laugh merchant, John has spent decades teaching the world to be funny — incl...
Dead Playwrights, Live Audiences: Some Stories Still Need a Room
House lights down. Phones down. There's a human on stage — and apparently, that still matters. Turns out the wild, improbable comeback of live theater is being led by the generation everyone assumed was glued to a screen. Nik...
Far out! Man’s biggest leap yet, and the new space race to the Moon’s…
The Moon is having a moment — and Phil and Ted are all over it. Space journalist and author Leonard David joins the show to unpack Artemis 11's triumph, space travelers returning forever changed, NASA's earthly headaches and ...
Rhymes, Rhythm, and the Motor City: Poet M.L. Liebler's Detroit
M. L. Liebler is an internationally recognized Detroit poet, university professor, literary arts activist, and arts organizer. M.L. blends his poetry with music, collaborating with Al Kooper, Country Joe, and Charles Bukowski...
Monkeys on My Back: Debbie Kasper's hilarious story of surviving stan…
Emmy-nominated comedy writer and comedian Debbie Kasper talks about her one-woman show, Monkeys on My Back and Everywhere Else — part confession booth, part stand-up set, and 100% unforgettable. Debbie takes us on a wild ride...
John Goodman - Sexy Boomer Show's 100th Guest
Phil and Ted celebrate their 100th episode with special guest actor John Goodman, who was also the first Sexy Boomer Show guest. They discuss their 30-year friendships and John's amazing career, from working with the Coen Bro...
America’s New Authoritarianism - What to know and How to Resist.
Authoritarianism is reshaping our society and the world, and we can't afford to ignore it. UCLA's Edward Dunbar, a leading expert on authoritarianism, hate crimes, and the darker aspects of political power, uncovers how the T...
Feeding the Forgotten: Hunger and Hope for Boomers in Affluent L.A. a…
Attention Sexy boomers feeling lonely and a little hungry! There are angels among us. With Trump's cuts to SNAP and inflation, older adults are financially squeezed across the country, even in affluent areas of Los Angeles. K...
They Drove Him Insane: UFOs, Orbs and Obsession -The Dirty Operation …
The Cover-Up Wasn't About UFOs — It Was About You Believing in Them Phil and Ted take a fun dive into the deep end of the enigmatic world of UFOs and UAPs, joined by paranormal investigative author Greg Bishop. Together, they...
The Last American President? Analyzing Trump's Ties to Russia, Iran a…
Phil and Ted welcome back Thom Hartmann to tackle a U.S. legacy of rigged elections, unprecedented political and financial corruption, and the dangerous collusion of oligarchs, billionaires, and foreign actors shaping the fat...
The Wild Journey of Ben Vaughn : From a One-String Guitar to Hollywoo…
On this lively episode of the Sexy Boomer Show, hosts Ted Bonnitt and Phil Proctor welcome the multitalented musician, producer, and radio personality Ben Vaughn. You may know Ben as the composer behind the iconic "Third Rock...
Separating Church and Hate with John Fugelsang
John Fugelsang was raised in a contemporary Christian household with traditional values of love and compassion, while observing the growth of the conservative Christian movement, starting with Jerry Falwell. In his book "The ...
The Mommies' Accidental TV Stardom
"The Mommies" (Carol Christensen & Marilyn Kentz) hilariously spill the beans (and chili) on their accidental rocket ride from a suburban cul-de-sac to Hollywood TV sitcom and talk show stardom, and the perks that came with i...
Whitley Strieber describes his encounters with Non-Human Entities
Phil and Ted welcome acclaimed horror fiction author Whitley Strieber (“The Wolfen" and "The Hunger”), best known for his groundbreaking book "Communion," which recounts his encounters with non-human entities that changed the...
Stand-up Comic Wendy Liebman
Phil and Ted welcome the delightful standup comedy veteran Wendy Liebman for a lively, laugh-filled conversation. From her early days in Boston and a serendipitous comedy class to performing on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Kimmel, Leno, and more.The trio dives into the art of joke-writi…