The Ugly Quacking Duck

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

Podcasting since 2021 • 145 episodes

The Ugly Quacking Duck

Latest Episodes

Did You Know We Have an Itch

We bounce from podcasting wins to weird headlines, trying to keep things funny while still taking real disasters seriously. We talk through what made us laugh this week, what made us worry, and why we keep choosing positive words anyway. <...

May 01, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 145 • 49:10

Are We In For A Wild Ride, Or Not?

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 w...

April 17, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 144 • 28:53

They Got It Off The Ground!

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.• E...

April 11, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 143 • 51:30

Who Pays When AI Eats The Grid

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...

March 27, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 142 • 47:38

Are Days Longer?

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...

March 23, 2026 • Season 5 • Episode 141 • 45:44

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