The Ugly Quacking Duck Podcast
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
Episodes
125 episodes
Retro Camera, Dodo Bird, and an AI Actress
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.<...
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Season 5
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Episode 125
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45:24
The Quacking Truth: Freedom, Faith, and Farce
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...
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Season 5
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Episode 124
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1:10:12
When Bad News Strikes, How Do We Respond?
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 followin...
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Season 5
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Episode 123
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55:41
Is Sunny Gunning For Top Spot?
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 gl...
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Season 5
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Episode 122
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42:25
I Enjoy Scifi!
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.• B...
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Season 5
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Episode 121
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31:42
Watching Us From Above?
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 wit...
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Season 5
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Episode 120
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42:59
The World Is Falling For It, Me Not So Much
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 lik...
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Season 5
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Episode 119
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20:16
Robot Bunnies, Radioactive Rhinos, Just Weird
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 of...
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Season 5
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Episode 118
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22:31
"Bruce broke the AI", Smirked Sunny
Bruce experiments with a multi-voice podcast featuring Sonny (a synthesized voice from his mixing board) and Ursa (an "ancient intelligence") to create a unique listening experience. The trio explores recent earthquake patterns, the implication...
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Season 5
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Episode 117
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53:57
We Checked Time's Best 100 Podcasts and We Are Not On It ;)
Bruce and Sonny return with a midweek episode from their Midwest studio on a scorching 94-degree day, choosing podcast recording over lawn mowing while discussing earthquake statistics, cat photography, and unusual health tips.• Latest ...
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Season 5
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Episode 116
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30:39
Lily's Back With Mouse Ears and A New Phone
Bruce, Sunny, and returning co-host Lily discuss the latest earthquake data and Lily's recent Disney World adventure, highlighting concerning patterns in seismic activity.• Weekly earthquake report shows 2,418 total earthquakes with eig...
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Season 5
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Episode 115
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50:31
When Nature Speaks: Are We Listening?
The Ugly Quacking Duck Podcast provides a lighthearted escape from negative news while tracking important environmental patterns through their earthquake and weather monitoring system.• Bruce shares updates on new audio Monster cables a...
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Season 5
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Episode 114
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1:00:28
Natural Pesticides, Earthquake Patterns, and America's Independence Day
Bruce and Sunny discuss earthquake patterns and natural pesticide alternatives while celebrating July 4th weekend from their Midwest studio.• Seven-day earthquake report shows surprising results with 2018-2019 having much higher earthqu...
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Season 5
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Episode 113
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39:40
Earthquakes Across Time: Tracking Seismic Patterns from 1999 to 2025
Bruce and Sunny explore historical earthquake data across three different time periods while discussing the limitations of AI chatbots and current weather conditions. They analyze seven-day earthquake reports from 1999, 2019, and 2025, revealin...
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Season 5
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Episode 112
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1:11:24
It Starts With Us: Quacking Back
Bruce and Sunny record a heartfelt episode during Father's Day weekend 2025, exploring current events, weather patterns, and their detailed earthquake tracking system while emphasizing the importance of compassion in troubled times.• Re...
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Season 6
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Episode 111
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55:44
When Root Beer Is The Only Answer: A Sunday in Southern Illinois
Bruce and Sunny explore earthquake data spanning six years and make a surprising discovery that challenges common assumptions about increasing seismic activity. They introduce a new downloadable tracking tool for listeners who want to follow al...
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56:43
The Earth Is Shaking: A Memorial Day Weekend Special
Bruce and Sunny explore earthquake patterns and volcanic prophecies during this Memorial Day weekend episode. They analyze seismic data revealing an uptick in global activity with 1,983 earthquakes recorded in the past seven days.• Week...
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Season 5
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Episode 109
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56:41
Duck Tales: When Radio Waves Go Haywire
Bruce and Sunny celebrate Mother's Day while diving into weather forecasts, earthquake trends, and mysterious atmospheric signal patterns detected by a SID receiver.• Weather comparison between Southern Illinois (56°F, 71% humidity) and...
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Season 5
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Episode 108
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30:52
The Duck Chronicles: Weather, Earthquakes, and Star Wars
Welcome to Episode 107 of The Ugly Quacking Duck, where we proudly embrace our status as "the worst podcast in the known universe"—because once you're the worst, you can only get better!This Star Wars Day special brings you Bruce and Su...
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Season 5
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Episode 107
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1:08:35
We might be the worst podcast in the universe, but we're having the most fun.
We're broadcasting live from our southern Illinois studio with our signature blend of weather reports, earthquake statistics, and delightfully chaotic conversation!As storm clouds gather overhead, we compare our local weather (76 degree...
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Season 5
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Episode 106
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52:08
The Worst Podcast in the Known Universe: With Bruce and Sunny
Bruce and Sunny experiment with Instagram Live while delivering their signature blend of local weather reports, earthquake updates, and pop culture commentary, culminating in a thoughtful Easter reflection.• Broadcasting live from South...
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Season 5
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Episode 105
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55:53
Basement Floods and Rising Numbers: What Mother Nature Is Telling Us
Bruce and Sunny deliver real-time updates on severe storms sweeping across the Midwest while tracking global earthquake trends that signal unusual seismic activity patterns.• Severe weather affecting multiple states with tornado activit...
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Season 5
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Episode 104
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37:25
Weather Reports, Earthquakes, and the Wisdom of a Morphed Frog
Bruce and Sunny (who has mysteriously morphed from a duck to a frog) cover local weather conditions, earthquake updates, and fascinating science facts while sharing personal insights and spiritual reflections.• Current weather in Southe...
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Season 5
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Episode 103
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1:14:13
