On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew promotes the upcoming Night of a Thousand race at Ocala Speedway, including increased purses and expected competitors. They also review a disputed WNBA fan interaction involving A’ja Wilson and Sophie Cunningham, debating fan conduct, player accountability, and league enforcement, before covering a shooting investigation in Savannah.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew asks listeners to boost Bubba Army YouTube views and subscriptions to close September with a record month. They promote upcoming Bubba Army and Lasker merchandise, preview the Night of a Thousand racing event, and announce a Deadly Intentions episode examining alleged inaccuracies in Netflix’s Lizzie Borden series.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew discusses Netflix’s Lizzie Borden series, including its violent reenactments, Victorian-era trial dynamics and forensic questions for a future podcast segment. They also voice support for Jon Gruden’s potential return to football and reflect on career gatekeeping, radio-industry double standards and the show’s syndication partners.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew focuses on the reported doxxing of holdout juror Michael Desrondville and the legal backlash surrounding his public identification. They discuss a proposed bar complaint, possible defamation claims, and a motion to conduct a forensic inspection of the juror’s phone, while also promoting Get-A-Box, DrinkLick, and recent podcast collaborations.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew introduces a complementary Bubba logo for future shirts, hats, and sweatshirts, then breaks down the Bears–Eagles game and the lasting impact of Warren Sapp’s hit on Chad Clifton. They also react to viral runaway-semi footage and discuss the threats and legal fallout facing a widely publicized holdout juror.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew examines Warren Sapp’s federal lawsuit over alleged wrongful trespass and First Amendment violations at municipal offices. They review text exchanges, prior incidents, and the legal questions around warnings, trespass duration, and disputed facts, while stressing that any surveillance footage before Sapp began recording could determine the case.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew examines the Lindsay Clancy mistrial through the lens of juror privacy, media scrutiny, and the treatment of the reported holdout juror. They also discuss questionnaire review, the cost and logistics of a retrial, plea-negotiation pressure, and the broader debate over mental-state defenses, culpability, and punishment.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates public-order rules, New York City taxation and city-owned grocery proposals, along with the broader differences between socialism and market-based policy. They also discuss mail-in voting safeguards, a police use-of-force incident, and Madonna’s VMA performance.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew questions NFL fines for simulated beer-chugging touchdown celebrations and criticizes what they see as inconsistent league discipline amid heavy alcohol advertising. They also discuss AI’s potential economic and existential risks, including self-preserving systems, regulation, global competition, and the challenge of maintaining human control over advanced technology.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew recaps NFL and college-football weekend results, including concerns about the Buccaneers, Todd Bowles and Baker Mayfield’s thumb injury. They also debate USC’s response to Desmond Stevens’ hit on Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, including suspensions, NIL penalties and player-accountability proposals.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates an NFL fine for a 49ers touchdown celebration and questions the league's consistency in enforcement. They also examine Sunny Hostin’s disputed claim about serving as a holdout juror in a notorious murder case, discuss true-crime stories, and announce upcoming Lasker shirts and Bubba Army Alpha 27 merchandise.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene Lasker takes a mock kindergarten learning test and earns a passing score. The crew then discusses reported dengue activity across the Tampa Bay area, mosquito-control efforts, and a caller’s firsthand account of a severe dengue-like illness.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew revisits the extreme Bubba Saw stunt segments and considers a safer, planned revival. They also discuss developments involving the Lindsay Clancy holdout juror, reported Starbucks closures, and a Largo meth-lab incident that sent first responders to the hospital.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew promotes Gene Lasker’s Facebook page and the latest Deadly Intentions episode about the CIA leak. They also discuss Tuttle’s Monsters Live appearance, audience donations, communication about outside gigs, and memorable high-risk stunt segments from the show’s past.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew discusses a Charlotte County woman’s bestiality-related arrest and debates the allegations and evidence described in police reports. They also help a nursing-home caller find a legal-resource contact and preview reports of lawsuits and a mental-health crisis involving Carrot Top.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Buccaneers legend and USF Athletics COO Derek Brooks reflects on his path from Florida State to Tampa Bay, his leadership alongside teammates such as Warren Sapp, and the evolution of NFL preparation and recovery. He also shares updates on USF’s new stadium, premium-suite demand, community work and the Bulls’ ambitions for the future.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew discusses a Pinellas County plastic surgeon’s murder conviction and the strategic risks of a bench trial. They also recount concerns about FBI 302 reports, depositions, and invoking the Fifth during the Hogan/Gawker litigation, then examine allegations that a male escort used a wealthy widow’s money for extensive cosmetic procedures.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew discusses Darrell Waltrip’s frontotemporal degeneration diagnosis and how Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s death accelerated major NASCAR safety improvements, including HANS devices, molded seats, soft walls and crumple zones. They also cover quarterback injuries, Chris Spatola’s sudden death and other sports-world updates.

div:has(>div>div[data-workflow-final-text])+div>div>div:not(.mt-2)>[data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3"> [data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3 group/final-text" data-workflow-final-text=""> *:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reacts to reports that preschool children may have received “sleepy stickers” containing melatonin, magnesium and botanicals without parental consent. They discuss child safety concerns, parent-led efforts to identify affected students, and potential consequences for those involved, alongside local fundraising news and political commentary.

div:has(>div>div[data-workflow-final-text])+div>div>div:not(.mt-2)>[data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3"> [data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3 group/final-text" data-workflow-final-text=""> *:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew shares updates on the free Bub Army app relaunch, studio audio adjustments and Walker’s birthday plans. The conversation then shifts to Trump’s UN remarks, media-access disputes, Iran negotiations, fuel-price pressures and wider geopolitical tensions involving Cuba, Mexico and Ukraine.

div:has(>div>div[data-workflow-final-text])+div>div>div:not(.mt-2)>[data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3"> [data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3 group/final-text" data-workflow-final-text=""> *:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew discusses allegations in the Jenna Strobel triple-homicide case, possible motives and the legal questions surrounding it. They also address fentanyl-laced pills, overdose risks, Trump’s UN remarks on Iran and concerns raised about immigration and national security.

div:has(>div>div[data-workflow-final-text])+div>div>div:not(.mt-2)>[data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3"> [data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3 group/final-text" data-workflow-final-text=""> *:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew turns “dexterity” into a new Gene Lasker word-of-the-day bit, discusses Alexa and AI privacy concerns, and plans to grow Gene’s Facebook presence through more Coben Productions videos. They also review the Rays’ AL East clinch, playoff format and Gene’s Florida-man social-media persona.

div:has(>div>div[data-workflow-final-text])+div>div>div:not(.mt-2)>[data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3"> [data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3 group/final-text" data-workflow-final-text=""> *:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates the political and economic fallout of U.S. actions involving Iran, including the impact of fuel prices and the midterms. They also take listener calls, reject abusive comments, discuss a reported death involving former Fox staffer Jen Eckert, and cover allegations and a reported mental-health hospitalization involving Carrot Top.

div:has(>div>div[data-workflow-final-text])+div>div>div:not(.mt-2)>[data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3"> [data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3 group/final-text" data-workflow-final-text=""> *:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew examines the reported exclusion of CNN, MSNBC and Politico from White House press access, the First Amendment questions it raises and the media coalition that responded in protest. They also discuss the political consequences of the dispute and a host’s candid concerns about burnout, online hostility and scaling back.

div:has(>div>div[data-workflow-final-text])+div>div>div:not(.mt-2)>[data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3"> [data-workflow-items]]:-mt-3 group/final-text" data-workflow-final-text=""> *:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates Nike’s recent marketing decisions, controversial campaigns and their claimed effect on the company’s market value and customer loyalty. They also examine the importance of Jordan Brand, athlete endorsements, and Nike’s challenge of refocusing on sports performance.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down Jackson Dart’s reported MCL sprain, the mechanics of knee injuries and why limited preseason contact may contribute to early-season setbacks. They also discuss the Rays’ playoff push, the growing influence of high-school NIL money and debates surrounding sports-betting advertising, social media and postnatal-care policy.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates reported White House media restrictions, the Iran conflict’s effect on fuel prices and the potential consequences for the midterms. The conversation also covers the Steven Tyler civil case, allegations involving a Miami-Dade teacher, and broader concerns about child safety, parenting, and social media influence.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew discusses a reported funeral home mix-up involving the wrong body and an alleged erroneous cremation, then debates accountability and organ donation practices. The conversation also covers personal preferences for cremation, urns, mausoleums, and the costs of planning a funeral.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew recaps college football and NFL results, then debates the reported White House media-access restrictions and their political impact. The conversation also examines rising fuel costs, pressure on household and farm budgets, oil-company accountability, and the legal fallout from the Lindsay Clancy mistrial.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew weighs a possible Bubba Army-branded firearm giveaway against concerns about legal compliance, transfers, state restrictions, logistics, and audience reaction. With no decision on the gun proposal, the team plans to review a prototype and further details while moving ahead with the exclusive watch prize for this year’s BARP.

On this Bonus Bubba episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew discusses unverified claims involving alleged celebrity “freakoff” parties and debates what evidence would be needed to substantiate them. The conversation also includes personal party stories, questions about witness credibility, and concerns over speculation involving the ages of the little people.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene Lasker takes on more first-grade trivia as the crew tracks his score and turns the wrong answers into an on-air comedy bit. The show also highlights the remarkable academic achievements of 10-year-old SAT standout Joe, alongside sponsor messages from Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel and Drinklick.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew promotes upcoming Covington Farm Barn events and sponsors before revisiting Tony Stewart and Joey Logano racing drama. They also discuss unverified claims about celebrity parties, stress the need to corroborate allegations, and preview an Are You Smarter Than a First Grader? game.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reviews chat-moderation standards, platform reach, and the short-form video strategy fueling stronger digital performance. They also discuss BubbaArmyHQ memberships, Deadly Intentions growth, mosquito-control efforts around the studio, and a difficult conversation about AI-generated sexual content involving minors.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks about Scag zero-turn mower features, maintenance, and dealer relationships, as well as Red Line oil recommendations for high-performance engines. They also celebrate growing viewership for Deadly Intentions and discuss NFL broadcast history, scheduling, and current football storylines.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew discusses JanieCakes’ loneliness, social life, and desire for companionship. The conversation turns into a humorous debate over family boundaries, dating at an older age, and the possibility of turning her search for a companion into a JanieCakes YouTube dating-game segment. JanieCakes and Boo Boo The Dating Game.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates whether a hot dog counts as a sandwich, discusses Bubba’s eventual retirement plans, and shares stories about difficult celebrity interviews. They also promote show sponsors and break down the Packers’ coaching, play-calling, and offensive line issues.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew celebrates the new garage-studio renovation while looking back at the severe rat problem at the former Nassau building. They recount the damage, traps, pest-control frustrations, and the decision to switch exterminators.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew corrects a mistaken report about a Trump national address, examines the alleged Sid Jawahar Ponzi scheme involving Travis Kelce, and discusses the recovery challenges victims can face. They also break down rising airline fuel costs, potential holiday flight disruptions, and commentary on Jelly Roll.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew finalizes production plans for the Alpha volume 27 fragrance, Lasker shirts, and a limited-run Bubba Army special-logo shirt. They also focus on combining shipments to lower customer costs and debate prize options, pricing, and compliance considerations for BARP 2028.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba recounts an old story about hosting a visiting television newswoman, taking her out around town, and realizing they wanted very different things from the relationship. The weekend ends with an argument over travel plans and a ride to the airport.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew promotes Strange Clouds, Lick Energy, and Bubba Army HQ before putting Gene Lasker through a live grade-school trivia challenge. As Gene misses several second-grade questions, the quiz drops to first-grade level for plenty of on-air laughs.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew promotes annual Bubba Army HQ membership credits, locks in BARP hotel and shuttle plans, and previews an exclusive watch for Bubba Army royalty. They also discuss Gene Lasker’s new Scag mower, a cautionary encounter with a Waymo vehicle, and current-events commentary.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew clears out Alpha 26 cologne, previews the redesigned Alpha 27 bottle and Savage-inspired fragrance, and plans new limited-edition Bubba Army merchandise. They also discuss bundled shipping, BubbaArmyHQ membership benefits, and the upcoming free mobile app launch.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene Lasker joins the crew to discuss the revamped studio, record personal video messages for Dr. Diaco and his brother, celebrate a last-minute contest qualification, and weigh the legal and reputational risks of a proposed Bubba Army-branded gun project.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew discusses allegations surrounding a Massachusetts family’s custody dispute involving a school, state child-services officials and a teenager’s gender-related care. The conversation also covers parental-rights concerns, a proposed Bubba Army custom-gun promotion and emotionally difficult child-custody incidents.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down Tesla’s latest Roadster claims, compares its promised performance with hypercars, Top Fuel dragsters and the McMurtry fan car, and discusses licensing and upgrading classic OJ interview footage for documentary use.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks Bell Racing helmets and safety gear, debates age limits for public office, and reacts to rising fuel prices, inflation, and the broader impact on housing, insurance, and everyday costs.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew plans its upcoming Covington Farm Barn event, including the hotel, shuttle, tent setup, and production logistics. They also preview an exclusive 45mm commemorative watch, announce plans to launch Alpha 27, clear out Alpha 26, and promote the growing Deadly Intentions podcast.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew covers a bizarre repeat-offender arrest, a disturbing Costa Rica field trip case, international prison questions, and California’s debate over whether registered sex offenders should be eligible to run for public office.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew examines the fallout from the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, including the public backlash against the lone holdout juror, questions about evidence handling and juror conduct and the debate over sequestration, a retrial and possible plea negotiations.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks Lummy’s nearly-new Ford F-150, reacts to reports surrounding Hayden Panettiere’s death, and weighs in on jury doxxing. They also break down a dramatic restaurant intervention that stopped an alleged shooting and a Florida DUI case involving children near dangerous wetlands.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down the NFL’s opening weekend, questions the Packers and Browns and talks Deshaun Watson’s costly Cleveland future. They also recap Bubba 199, explain how Bella’s corn-cob emergency unfolded, and preview the Bubba Army HQ audio download and app.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Jean Lasker takes on another round of elementary-school trivia with no chat, no earbuds and no lifelines after the show’s cheating controversy.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew focuses on the lone holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy case and his dramatic demonstration in the deliberation room using an exercise band and a water bottle. The conversation explores how his insistence on a unanimous verdict shaped the mistrial and ignited debate over the evidence, jury dynamics, and criminal responsibility.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba 199, streaming live tonight at 8 PM Eastern on Twitch and Rumble, plus the 15% “Bubba” discount at DrinkLick.com.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with powerful listener memories, a 2,977-drone tribute, and archival audio from their original live coverage. They also promote Bubba 199, supporter incentives, and the Morgan Exteriors referral portal.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and shares memories from the day’s live radio coverage. They also promote Deadly Intentions, discuss racing safety and Bell helmets, and break down the huge crowds, prize money, and business behind Eldora Speedway’s World 100.

On this Bonus Bubba episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Barry Melrose’s death sparks a sobering and darkly funny conversation as Bubba and Brian dig into BMI, health statistics, and life-expectancy estimates. After running the numbers, Bubba jokingly arrives at a grim prediction: “Bubba dies tonight at 7:30.”

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reacts to the RNC in Dallas, debates Texas politics and federal marijuana policy, revisits the Lindsay Clancy mistrial and weighs the futures of Tony Romo, Trump, Tucker Carlson and the MAGA movement.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew examines the Lindsay Clancy mistrial through the lone holdout juror’s perspective, debates the evidence and postpartum-psychosis defense, and discusses the intense media attention, safety concerns, and legal issues surrounding the case.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reacts to a bakery’s social-media backlash, debates political appearances at a USF football game and breaks down a chaotic Daytona Beach DUI video, along with rising grocery prices and a proposed $5,000-per-adult promise.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew picks the winning Alpha 27 fragrance, gives a Bubba Army hockey jersey inventory update, and promotes a new Deadly Intentions episode before confronting the escalating whiteboard feud between Dan and Brian.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene takes on the “Is He Smarter Than a Second Grader?” quiz with his chat, lifelines, and potential cheating devices shut down. Can he escape second grade, or does geography, history, and general knowledge keep him there?

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew promotes Rocktoberfest in Crystal River, highlights limited-run Bubba Army hockey jerseys and reacts to bizarre news stories from Indiana and Egypt.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew digs into the Lindsay Clancy jury deadlock, weighing the postpartum-psychosis defense against prosecutors’ claims of planning and premeditation while debating forensic testimony, retrial costs and the case’s polarizing public reaction.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew examines the partial collapse of Tampa’s historic Jackson House, revisits Bubba’s 2014 attempt to purchase and restore the landmark, and questions how years of fines, funding, and political delays shaped its fate.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew unveils a limited-run embroidered Bubba Army hockey jersey, talks about fast-selling Lasker shirt restocks, and promotes Friday night’s BARP event on Rumble and Twitch.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, the lone holdout juror, defense attorney Kevin Reddington’s public comments, and the emergency appeal challenging the case’s next steps.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew examines the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, debates the postpartum psychosis defense, and discusses the legal, medical, and community factors shaping one of the most divisive cases in the news.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew previews the NFL season opener, breaks down Week 1 matchups and streaming coverage, debates the challenges of the Sydney international game and gives its outlook on the Buccaneers, the Rays and controversial college-football officiating.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tightens up game-show timing, pushes the final BARP fundraiser and previews exclusive commemorative watch designs for qualifying Bubba Army supporters. They also discuss Dr. Dan filling in, the Lindsay Clancy mistrial, and other news topics.

On this best-of episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Jabberjaw details allegations involving the MJ Morning Show, including her firing after an Obama rally, phone calls allegedly forwarded to her family, unpaid work concerns, and other claims of workplace misconduct. The old crew discusses preserving evidence and potential legal follow-up.

On this best-of episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, former Clear Channel intern Jabberjaw shares allegations about her time working for MJ, including covering transcription work tied to a lawsuit, her firing, unpaid-hours concerns, phone-line-forwarding claims, and the legal questions raised by the on-air discussion.

On this best-of episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the old crew plans a charity auction for Tampa Bay Rays playoff tickets, breaks down Oregon State’s upset of USC, and reacts to the Washington Mutual collapse and Wall Street bailout debate.

On this Best of episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the old crew revisits Tampa radio rivalries, rails against the proposed Wall Street bailout, talks sponsor partnerships, and gives away TNA wrestling and Cheech & Chong tickets. #BestofBubba

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew investigates Jean Lasker’s alleged earpiece-assisted cheating during the third-grade quiz.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks about persistent online trolls and reacts to a Florida Walmart parking-lot shooting ruled justified under Stand Your Ground.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates an employer-backed immigration amnesty proposal that offers long-term undocumented workers a path to registration, background checks, and legal work status, while pushing tougher enforcement against those who refuse to comply.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reacts to Jelly Roll’s controversial Jimmy Kimmel guest-host monologue, the reported fan backlash and the difficult position it created with his country-music audience and industry peers.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down Colorado’s dramatic finish against Georgia Tech, promotes the new Deadly Intentions true-crime podcast, and dives into the tense jury deliberations in the Lindsay Clancy trial.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba answers Three Questions Thursday about living to 90, his most memorable celebrity interviews, and whether he’d return to terrestrial radio or choose personal revenge instead.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba talks radio rivalries, the Pledge of Allegiance in schools and the Lindsay Clancy case.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reacts to a viral reparations debate, talks music-trivia games and weighs in on Tony Romo’s legal trouble—before turning to concerns about jury safety in the Lindsay Clancy case. Listen to more episodes at BubbaTheLoveSponge.com

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew promotes Lick Energy, previews a 15% Bubba discount at DrinkLick.com, and urges listeners to request it at local stores. They also talk Volkswagen Tiguans, car-shopping deals, and the latest Wheel of Fortune announcer controversy. Visit Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel at: https://www.vwofwc.com/

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew looks back at Brian’s two-day run as fill-in host, breaking down the pressure of live radio, last-minute guest cancellations, missing clips, production curveballs, and why the team believes he could be ready to host again.

Gene Lasker steps up for a hilarious third-grade quiz as the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show crew fires off questions about science, nature, space, and everyday knowledge. Can Gene pass the test, or will he be sent back to second grade?

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew promotes Rocktoberfest in Crystal River and debates the legal and moral fallout surrounding the killing of Charlie Kirk.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew examines the Lindsay Clancy trial, the jury deadlock, first-degree murder standards, the insanity defense and the courtroom tension surrounding the case.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks GPC Cabling, PTSD and disability debates, addictive foods, a viral restaurant complaint, Miley’s rebrand, the White House ballroom expansion and the Lindsay Clancy jury deadlock.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks Bubba Army merch, NFL roster moves, BARP fundraising, a lightning scare and Bubba’s lawn-mowing dispute with his neighbor Harold.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba revisits his Indiana roots, early radio chaos, viral moments, and the unapologetic style that built his morning show legacy.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down a violent Times Square knife attack, plans the Bubba 199 event, and weighs in on the Lindsay Clancy case.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew announces the Lick Energy partnership, reacts to the Tupac murder verdict, and discusses the tragic collapse of a young college football player.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reacts to Bubba’s painful ramp fall while loading equipment, debates whether to air the security footage, and talks about wild wedding setups and hurricane barriers.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew revamps merch pricing, allocates limited Bubba Army watches for clients, and plans a new Dr. Dan and Brian podcast.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates NBC and Kristen Welker, FCC power, free speech, and the line between media criticism and government overreach. Dr. Dan flips his wig, and Bubba breaks out the fun on Bill Clinton, George Bush, Ross Perot, and Rush Limbaugh.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down an alleged fake NFL star who used dating apps, staged luxury and bogus investments to scam women out of $1.3 million.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks Tucker Carlson’s political shift, debates nuclear deterrence, and lays out the strategy for Deadly Intentions on YouTube, Spotify, and HQ.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates Trump’s clash with NBC and Kristen Welker, FCC power, free speech and the line between media criticism and government overreach.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba recounts airport security chaos, Southwest seating drama, a Hertz rental surprise, and a thrilling Warsaw football win.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, comedian Lisa Lampanelli talks about Florida dates, her weight-loss journey, wild stories, and an HBO pilot that could start filming in January.

On this classic episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reacts to Hillsborough firefighters caught watching porn on county computers and debates discipline, public records and job performance.

On this special throwback episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba raves about a built-in shower tanning and infrared panel as the crew jokes about his dangerous dream bathroom setup.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene Lasker spins a tale of a wild fight with Bubba. Hotel room damage and sweet revenge.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew explores Spain's massive tomato fight, Italy's orange-throwing chaos, and Japan's wild crying baby sumo tradition.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tears into a Universal Yum box from Korea, tasting spicy snacks, honey butter pretzels, peach gummies, and plenty of surprises.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks youth sports drama, risky gas station pills and Three Question Thursday before Gene recalls a wild fight with Bubba.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Babyface takes feedback on hosting, reacts to voicemails from Bubba and Dan, remembers Tim Curry, and investigates bizarre fan-sent dog treats.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates concert ticket prices, plans viral Cane Corso videos, works through phone line chaos, and takes calls from the Bubba Army.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, former show favorite 25 returns to relive legendary stunts, share what life is like now, and get invited to the Bubba Army Royalty Party.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene explains the powder coating business, major client jobs, and training the next generation before sharing brutal burn and racing crash-survival stories.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, co-host Brian "The Babyface" Motroni and the crew talk about Dr. Dan crashing into a parked trailer, Gene’s massive Cane Corsos, and frustrating vet visits that spark a search for better care.

On this bonus episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Dan goes full morning zoo keeper, pre-mocking Brian "Babyface" Matroni's hosting skills. Jay surprised everyone by showing up at the Clem Compound unannounced, and he witnessed Dr. Dan's deranged behavior.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tackles a viral question about men, divorce risks, family court, single parenthood, and the changing battle of the sexes.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew plans an exclusive BARP commemorative watch, then dives into the Lindsay Clancy trial, expert testimony and courtroom fallout.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew replaces the BARP ring with an exclusive commemorative watch, debating Rolex-inspired styles, colors, sizes, and limited production plans.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew celebrates Deadly Intentions reaching 16,000 views, talks YouTube monetization, merch fulfillment, studio life and future guest plans.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Dr. Dan Diaco gets blindsided by Brian "The Babyface" Motroni [Top Personal Injury Attorney in Tampa, FL] landing the hosting gig, sparking a heated debate over vacation coverage, co-host plans, and who really runs the show.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew examines Lindsay Clancy’s million-dollar defense fund, courthouse supporters, medical records, and the debate over criminal responsibility.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew works out a Dan and Brian co-host plan, tackles audio problems, and dives into a heated WNBA debate.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks about Babyface hosting changes, Deshaun Watson's Cleveland drama, WNBA controversy, and a shocking Kentucky criminal case.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates ocean animal trivia, breaks down a monster preseason field goal and talks luxury suite etiquette, merch shipping and computer chaos.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene Lasker faces elementary school questions in a wild trivia showdown as the crew, chat, and countdown clock put his fourth-grade knowledge to the test.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew announces the 2026 Bubba Army Hall of Fame class, celebrates supporters, and discusses gold and silver as a hedge against debt concerns.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene takes on the trivia challenge, chat assist sparks chaos and the crew reveals the latest Bubba Army Hall of Fame inductees.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew unveils limited Gene Lasker shirts, talks about a potential Lick Energy partnership, and puts the Scag Windstorm blower in the spotlight.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew weighs Bubba Army Hall of Fame picks, revisits legendary radio stunts and reacts to troubling celebrity news.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Baby Face Brian Motroni hosts a new 3-Question Thursday! And the questions get tough. Family drama, love and loss, and Bubba's Greatest Regrets.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates Sophie Cunningham’s criticism of WNBA leadership, player salaries, competitive fairness and the league’s direction.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Three Question Thursday brings family stories, a costly Super Bowl hotel venture and candid regrets about difficult staffing decisions.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew weighs Joe The Supermark’s long history against allegations of misconduct and decides Hall of Famers will vote on his induction.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks about Vita Vea’s new deal, Baker Mayfield’s future, NFL tight ends, Notre Dame football, and old school radio memories.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene Lasker plays "Are You Smarter Than a 4th Grader. Bubba realizes he is not much smarter. Maybe we should be playing "Are You Smarter Than a Monkey, or a Dog, or a 4-year-old. https://bubbathelovesponge.com/

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates Joe The Supermark’s Hall of Fame case before Bubba and Gene relive a powerful Mopar motor and late-model racing run.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates Joe The Supermark’s Hall of Fame case before Bubba and Gene relive a powerful Mopar motor and late-model racing run.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates Tony Romo's TV future, explains play-by-play versus color commentary, and puts Gene to the test with a fourth-grade quiz.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene breaks down a costly race motor failure, the crew plans a Ford F450 intake install, and Bubba sounds off on Terminix over a termite nightmare. https://bubbathelovesponge.com/   https://www.terminix.com/

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reacts to a disturbing Maricopa County Medical Examiner break-in, the arrest, legal consequences, and the impact on affected families.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down Dan's Spirit Airlines clash, a chilling 911 call, and the Lindsay Clancy case, including evidence, defenses, and TikTok theories.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew digs into Pasco's switch from Flock to Axon cameras, license plate tracking, data retention, and growing concerns over surveillance.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew plans the 2026 Hall of Fame class, talks bust production and podcast deadlines, then weighs in on drone warfare and a Virginia State shooting.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene Lasker takes the fourth-grade trivia challenge. Listen and learn: Are you smarter than a 4th Grader?  More episodes of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show are at https://bubbathelovesponge.com/

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates celebrity death reports, reacts to a wild courtroom showdown, and salutes a teacher who quit rather than change a student's grades.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reacts to a disturbing Popeyes chicken video, debates AI relationships, shares a college move story, and weighs in on headline-grabbing criminal cases.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks Dutton Ranch and Lioness, reacts to celebrity news, and dives into concerns over AI, Hollywood culture, and the wildest corners of the internet.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew maps out Danny's football training, including track, catching drills, and a JUGS machine, then talks about back pain, scar recovery, and a possible move to a later digital show.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew break down Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, + a naval expert’s warning, and Charlotte road rage. Hear more episodes at https://bubbathelovesponge.com/

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tackles Pat McAfee’s Patriot Games controversy, listens to the viral audio, checks on catastrophic Indiana flooding, and struggles to spell Kosciusko.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba tells the wild story of Mike Tyson showing up at his sister’s Vegas wedding, remembers sprint car racing, and talks silver, gold, and Legacy Coins.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene reveals his massive cable bill as the crew breaks down Get a Box, Dutton Ranch, studio tech problems, and whether chat can help him survive fourth-grade trivia.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down the alleged Iran threat that reportedly forced Trump into a catering truck in Turkey, then dives into gold, silver, oil, and the wild world of commodity futures.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew follows the money behind a possible 10 billion NBA expansion fee, the Lakers sale, hedge fund ownership, and why the next team could reset the entire sports market.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew goes deep on the Rays’ loaded farm system, star contracts, postseason push, and new stadium vision, then checks in on Diddy’s reported prison fight.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reacts to Caroline Leavitt’s White House exit, digs into Iran and the global economy, then takes on Minnesota politics, media, comedy, and culture.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Gene Lasker steps up to prove he is smarter than a 5th Grader. Bubba hammers him with 5th-grade questions only a Teacher could answer. Gene holds his own vs Bubba in full "Game Show" mode. What will happen? Will Gene be promoted to 6th grade, or relegated to the 4th Grade? New rule. Listen to past episodes on Bubbathelovesponge.com.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tackles ICE’s proposed electrified gloves, alarming Boeing 737 MAX crack inspections, Bryce Harper’s gambling ad controversy, and a fatal Costco parking lot case.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down Caitlin Clark backing Stephanie White after Fever fans turned on their coach, the hard foul that sparked it all, online trolls, and Gene Lasker’s latest test.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew digs into Pete Rossini’s explosive Iran theory involving China, Russia, oil, and the dollar, plus a disturbing Pinellas deputy case and a heated WNBA debate.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tackles loud snoring after weight loss, broken noses, possible sleep apnea, and a wild discussion about tongue anchor surgery amid studio chaos and laughs.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down Brad Pitt ending seven years of sobriety and why moderation is not as easy as it sounds. Hear Past Episodes at Bubbathelovesponge.com

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba sounds off on Howard 101, Alex Cooper, Conan O'Brien, Kevin Hart, and Mel Robbins as Sirius XM searches for its next in-car superstar. Hear Past Episodes at Bubbathelovesponge.com

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down the Strait of Hormuz standoff, Iranian pressure, oil prices, sanctions and what happens if talks fail. Hear Past Episodes at Bubbathelovesponge.com

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Pete Rossini joins the crew for a deep dive into Iran petro dollars and U.S. power before Brad Pitt and the Massachusetts abortion law enter the mix. Hear Past Episodes at Bubbathelovesponge.com

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks stitches and track work, then dives into TV delays, Iran, and a wild Stanley Cup memorial idea. Hear Past Episodes at Bubbathelovesponge.com

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks baseball playoff races and Golden Gloves, reacts to allegations in the Smokey Robinson lawsuit, and swaps wild stories about caring for Baby and Hootie the goats.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew exposes coordinated reports that labeled Dan's accidental bike injury violent, knocking out replays and super chats while the show doubles down on digital independence.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Dan updates his forearm injury before the crew dives into Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, To Catch a Predator, and Caitlin Clark WNBA controversy.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Dan recounts a brutal bike crash into a trailer blocking the lane, the serious forearm injury, helmet impact, and the fight over permits, liability, and recovery.

In this episode, Gene Lasker’s latest fifth-grader showdown. Is Gene Lasker Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Rain shares the good news that her breast cancer surgery delivered clear margins, then the crew gets into first-class upgrades, TSA luggage chaos, airline etiquette, and the Miss North Carolina USA title controversy.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew digs into Abdul El Sayed’s narrow Michigan primary win, the DSA’s rising influence, Seattle policing and Minneapolis fraud allegations, Zohran Mamdani’s city grocery plan, Vivek Ramaswamy’s appeal, and Gene Lasker’s latest fifth grader showdown.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks health testing and weight loss, reacts to Perez Hilton’s reported mental health crisis, and dives into the escalating Fauci contempt fight, his recovered government phone, pandemic policy debate, and the legal questions surrounding his pardon.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew unveils watches, jerseys, knives, shirts, and Alpha 27, tackles Hall of Fame nominees and a Mushroom Mitch chat meltdown, then weighs in on Carl Rimi at Side Splitters and the Sophie Cunningham WNBA controversy.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba,  Brian "The Baby Face" Motroni, and Lummy crack up over reinstating their classic white trash, Hispanic, and African American theme songs, argue about risky new Asian and Muslim riffs, trace the goofy origin of the boobly track, and sort through which old sounders survived on the button bar in today’s copyright minefield.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew chop it up with comedian Carl Remy about his South Florida roots, 30 years in stand-up and wild cruise ship gigs, his indie thriller I Possessed, and Midlife College pilot grind, shaky social media game, and his Side Splitters Wesley Chapel shows they're lining up to crash.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates bringing back old-school racial theme songs and cleans up the button bar, then breaks down Tony Romo’s DUI stop with bodycam details, legal what-ifs, and CBS fallout, before lining up comedian Carl from Side Splitters and a quick DSA politics riff.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew chops up public versus private school life and why good public schools toughen kids up, then breaks down the National Mall reflecting pool fiasco, the former Olympian arrest, contractor and no bid drama, Trump DOJ politics, and a few quick international headlines.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down a spicy co-host popularity poll, shouts out fan donations, swaps bowling scores and parenting stories, dives into Tampa Bay Rays trade moves and catcher debates, and hits Deadly Intentions podcast updates plus Weinstein and Diddy sentencing talk.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew mixes sponsor reads, Iran and Trump talk, and a blunt Polk County pastor crime report, urging listeners to contact deputies and seek HIV testing.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew pushes the new $10 Bubba Army app, ties it to listener credit and BARP savings, and riffs on Clay Travis, money lessons, and a WNBA debate.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew riffs on Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, Perez Hilton’s livestream, and the Guthrie kidnapping ransom case, mixing blunt banter, news reactions, and nonstop back and forth.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tackles sound effects, instant replay setup, YouTube polls, merch shirts, and live chat fixes while sorting out archive edits, copyright limits, and tighter podcast pacing.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tracks Trump’s latest Iran strike pause, weighs gas prices, Hormuz, and midterm politics, and briefly covers the Mexico livestream killing and impeachment chatter.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks about the Video Killed the Radio Star rollout, breaks down the Eugene police force video and lawsuit, and hits royal gossip, Weinstein talk, and gun responsibility.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tracks Bubba Army donations toward the $2,000 cutoff, weighs Aaron Rodgers headlines, and dives into heated COVID and Tony Fauci talk, with a quick look at oil profits.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew shares wild studio memories, Tony Stewart and Kevin Ward racing talk, pet and monkey stories, and fresh merch updates, plus blunt WNBA commentary.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew weighs Trump’s claim that an Iran deal is nearly done, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, oil price swings, and the risks of more strikes versus diplomacy.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reacts to a shocking funeral home scandal, a Red Baron pizza with 50 toppings, and an 81-year-old French woman’s trip to Senegal to marry a 24-year-old.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down a jet ski crash video, MLB luxury tax and Dodgers spending, then dives into Iran, ceasefires, and WNBA coach messaging.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tackles studio cleanup, camera issues, and engineering upgrades while laying out new chat rules, exclusive member content like at-home videos and Goat Report, and plans for edgy internet-only streams.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tears into a sandbar arrest, the infamous acorn shooting incident, and the Lake City cane case, while hammering police accountability, de-escalation, and the fallout from bad calls

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tears into Fauci’s awards and COVID record, debates masks and lockdowns, revisits Dr. Dan’s treatment fight and platform bans, and weighs the toll on businesses, athletes, and everyday life

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew plugs Crystal River Harley-Davidson offers, pushes limited Bubba Army merch, dives into big oil profits and political fallout, and reacts to a theft case, fake IDs, and a viral threat claim

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew pushes the 2000-dollar fundraising deadline, plans a last-minute Bubble 199 event, breaks down shoe inventory, shares a wild roadside rescue story, and highlights school supply drive efforts and podcast growth updates

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks about animals on TV, a New York legal mess, and media strategy for RAV. The discussion also covers reaction videos, mugshot publicity, and upcoming appearances.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew mixes campaign planning, a fair tax pitch, immigration and abortion hypotheticals, and radio strategy with the usual off-the-cuff banter and celebrity chatter.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks about Brian Matroni’s new puppy Jojo, from the adoption story and meaningful name to potty training, post-surgery care, pool safety, and life with the other dogs.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, golf talk turns to simulators, caddies, club tech, and the grind of getting better. The crew breaks down driver spin, smash factor, and why one great shot keeps golfers coming back.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew covers the Ottawa County mass murder suicide, reacts to the J.P. Morgan Chase misconduct claims, and mixes in sponsor chatter, platform updates, and emotional on-air commentary.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew explains wrestling lingo, reacts to Iran missile attacks and U.S. response talk, debates FCC broadcast rules, and tears into the University of Minnesota paper doll controversy.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew covers Tampa awning powder-coating work, rips into Caitlin Clark's media coverage, reacts to ICE and protest violence, and debates Gaza, schools, and broader cultural flashpoints.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew digs into Deadly Intentions releases, Pete’s Iran and oil currency analysis, U.S. debt and China’s influence, plus lawn care chatter, YouTube goals, and Bubba Army support.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew hits the Ilhan Omar money probe, the Somali childcare fraud mess, and Deadly Intentions growth, with sharp commentary, promo talk, and studio banter.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tears into COVID origins, vaccine injury claims, censorship, and legal accountability, while arguing over Fauci, RFK, and who should answer for it all.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down Vita Vea trade buzz, Kyle Shanahan’s crash recovery, Tony Romo’s OWI arrest, and hair transplant talk before roasting scrubs in public.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Dr. Dan breaks down the Florida surgeon case, the anatomy behind liver versus spleen, the arrest fallout, and the show’s 2B.TV rollout.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew pushes the new Jay Diaco documentary, digs into California gun law updates, and riffs on a homicide case, DUI arrests, and TikTok murder drama.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks flossing and gum care, a Miami Secret Service arrest, oil and Iran tensions, plus political hot takes and a wild rescue story.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew hypes Deadly Intentions, breaks down super speeder laws, reacts to the Seattle shooting, and talks Glock switches, LeBron, and Anne Hathaway.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew dig into wave pool costs, concrete driveway math, Tour de France bike talk, Ocala Speedway track prep, and a wild Cambodia call-in.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, the ransom notes, Bitcoin demands, and proof-of-life questions, then swings into Ohio child neglect, an Oklahoma abuse case, and diner dine-and-dash chaos.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew pushes Deadly Intentions' growth with Pete Rossini, new thumbnails and intros, then dives into U.S.-Iran tensions, oil price worries, and some heated behind-the-scenes banter.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down the Madison police shooting footage, debates the officer's response, reacts to the panther-in-the-liquor-store story, and works through sponsor mentions, donations, and listener support.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew maps BARP (Bubba Army Royalty Party) festivities at Covington Farm Barn, taps Glowbug for planning and insurance, pushes Video Killed the Radio Star on Tubi, and updates Deadly Intentions while tackling staffing, editing, and vendor ties.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks Tesla Robotaxi rides in Tampa with real-world reactions, pushes the Deadly Intentions podcast rollout, and previews a packed Ocala Speedway race night with sponsors and tight points battles.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, a powerful caller shares her breast cancer diagnosis as Dr Dan breaks down surgery options, reconstruction, and timing, while the crew mixes in political talk and classic radio stories.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew dives into Courtney Stodden allegations and a controversial Jason Alexander sketch, debates legality and accountability, plus Lizzo swimsuit headlines, Brooke Shields history, and Caitlin Clark WNBA drama.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down a failed attempt to gift Shohei Ohtani a rare glove, stories from a Phillies trip, Deadly Intentions launch details, and how a last-minute tractor rental saved race day operations.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reacts to a summer streaming ad, breaks down violent crime stories and police bodycam footage, and fires off blunt commentary on politics, behavior, and accountability. It’s fast, chaotic, and packed with the kind of unfiltered talk-radio energy the show is known for.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba launches Deadly Intentions, talks weekly drops and Gary Cantrell’s edit duties, then turns a Jersey Mike’s receipt into a full-blown inflation rant before breaking down a DUI stop, field sobriety testing, and whether the cop should have cut the woman any slack.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba pushes Sunbelt Rentals’ Tools for Schools drive, weighs the viral Philly train fight and ESPN’s layoffs, then digs into Pat McAfee’s digital playbook, Gary Cantrell and RET’s growth work, and the crew’s plan to turn the cream machine into a rolling podcast studio.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba breaks down the King’s Royal, maps out the cream machine’s mobile studio build, wrestles with fat man dunk shoe shipping, and hypes the surprise Tubi return of Video Killed the Radio Star plus the launch of Deadly Intentions.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew break down frame by frame a warrant raid where cops smash windows and confront Willie with a gun still in his hand, argue over commands, compliance and whether dropping the gun would have saved him, swap their own traffic stop gun stories, and sit with the guilt and lifelong mental weight a cleared shooting still dumps on an officer and both families.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew go deep on back-to-back U.S. strikes on Iranian command centers, missile and drone launch sites and ships, argue over bunker-busting nukes, 18 American deaths, cheap drone wars, Strait of Hormuz choke points, and whether Desert Storm-style infrastructure hits and NATO pipelines could finally break Tehran’s leverage.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew react to sluggish SummerSlam ticket sales in a 73000-seat stadium, kick around Tom Brady and Chris Hemsworth dream cameos, map out a wild Brady run-in with Logan Paul, and argue if celebrity gimmicks can rescue WWE’s missing white hot star problem.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew compare Kelly Slater’s Surf Ranch monster barrel with DSRT’s Wavegarden high-volume sets, break down 100 million dollar surf park costs, TopGolf-style party wave business models, and daydream about dropping a Florida wave pool in Orlando or Wesley Chapel.

On this Bonus Bubba episode, we play 3 questions with Brian "The Babyface" Motroni @BabyfaceLaw. Bubba explains what would become of him if he were stranded on a desert island with no power, internet, or anything. #BubbaArmy

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew bounce from Iran maps, Saudi power and the Strait of Hormuz to grisly Indiana cannibal cases, survival cannibalism hypotheticals and kuru brain talk, argue over who would be eaten first versus pricey Australian Wagyu, then react to Andrew and Tristan Tate being grabbed by U S Marshals in Miami on rape, trafficking and child image charges ahead of British extradition, with plenty of dark joking about loyalty tests and killing Bubba for a payday.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and Gina from Hunter Law plug prenups, divorce and injury help, riff on a filthy deserted island three item fantasy, get real about radio mentors, wild shock jock stunts they now regret in the cancel culture era, and dissect a Nashville school resource officer sex on duty scandal with suspensions, pensions and public outrage over how light the consequences seem.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba breaks down Josh Kerr’s 3 minute 42 second world record mile, swaps old lineman mile and bleacher run war stories, confesses to cheating his 16 eight fasting window with Pringles and peanut butter bread, laughs through a 1395 calorie Burger King triple stats breakdown, and spotlights a viral non verbal autistic trick shot baller lighting up Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba fixes an AC drain, shreds mower blades on hidden debris, sends MerchCrick and a four-wheeler on goat area cleanup duty, flexes sold-out Bubba Army watches, and rants about the Rays’ blown chances, home and road splits, and watching Messi and World Cup drama.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge Show, Bubba raves over how luscious Lummy's hair is and how big he is, questioning him on when he was his biggest and baddest. "How cool would it be to be as big as Lummy?" Bubba cried. Bubba also relives the panic-filled MRI where he "Pushed The Button"!! And Bubba Buried Alive & TikTok's plan to dig out of a grave.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba plugs Crystal Harley Davidson’s Bubba Army summer swag deals, reacts to two Hillsborough deputies shot in the face and neck but expected to recover, salutes Sergeant Bashner returning fire, walks through the Bubba The Love Sponge® Foundation cutting checks for fallen officers’ families, brainstorms new bowling, golf, skeet, and hockey fundraisers, and lines up Gene Lasker Smarter than a Fifth Grader with Morgan Exterior and Sunbelt Rental backing next week.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba breaks down why CNN, ABC, and NBC passed on airing the president’s latest address while CBS jumped in late, lays out what the FCC actually requires with EAS tests, public service hours, and EOE files, explains that no rule forces networks to carry a presidential speech and that yanking licenses over politics would blow up the First Amendment, then riffs on ratings, lost commercial breaks, polarized audiences, China interference claims, and how skipping the speech may backfire by turning networks into martyrs in the news cycle.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba shouts out Rollo at Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel for used truck deals, swaps high mileage truck war stories, relives a panic filled MRI and bogus buried alive TikTok hacks, then breaks down a Georgia vibrator beach arrest that spiraled into online shaming and suicide, vents about soft on crime Baltimore beat downs versus indecency busts, and wraps with Eldora Kings Royal sprint car heroics from Kyle Larson, Rico Abreu, and David Gravel.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba pushes limited Bubba Army UV shirts and straw hats, jokes about mom’s sun damage and cousin crushes, maps out tilling a soaked dirt track for next Saturday’s races, lays plans for Gene Lasker’s dirt return and a $2000 to win independent 360 sprint show, and riffs on Kai Trump’s Fox and Friends moment and networks ghosting the president.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and Lee from Creative Loafing plug Bolts Brew Fest at Benchmark International Arena with VIP locker room tours, shot skis, ice luges, brew buses and Dennis Phillips beers, hype Creative Loafing’s employee-owned newsroom, Best of the Bay voting, and their Breaking Brews charity collab with Channelside Brewing funding public records work.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba tears into lazy “hey” texts, promises clearer messages, tunes up podcast mic etiquette and Kick streaming with Gary, then dives into the Save Act fight over mail-in ballots, strict ID, in-person re-registration, and how tougher rules could freeze out voters next cycle.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew rip into Flock Safety plate readers, drone and facial recognition dragnets, DUI stop games, Tampa and St Pete contracts, Patriot Act-style overreach, city council fights, and how both parties could be pushed to shut this surveillance down.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba unveils the new Bubba Army HQ app beta, breaks down grunt email sign-ups, $9.99 yearly and sergeant $5.99 tiers, CarPlay and Android Auto streaming, archive access, known logo and crash bugs, and why only a few trusted testers get early access.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba fields a caller who rips Jelly Roll while hyping his comeback and the Deadly Intentions podcast, then the crew has some fun with a Ned radio star skit and Flash Back to a Best of Bubba vacuum-cleaner sex story that keeps everyone cracking up.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba breaks down the renewed U.S. naval blockade of Iran, precision strikes on coastal and energy targets, deadly attacks on civilian ships, and the impact of rising oil prices and pump shock on listeners at home.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba rallies the Bubba Army for a huge school supply drive with Sunbelt Rental and the Boys & Girls Club, pushing for 400000 items, shouting out local branches and sponsors, and honoring a late friend with a mental health reminder.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates uterus transplants for transgender women, grills a UCLA hearing clip, breaks down Tampa radio history, laughs at a pole dancing sprinkler flood, and salutes a listener's hard drive donation.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba breaks down Gene Lasker’s gargoyle gate and triple-fence security, pitches a troll-hater listener podcast, rants about MLB All-Star injury risk, and laughs through a wild viral VR reaction clip.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew dive into Bunny XO and Jelly Roll’s messy divorce, break down her deleted podcast, Jelly signing over a six-million-dollar estate, the Dylan Wolf club make-out at Jelly’s bar, and vent about forgotten early support and celebrity glow-ups.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew break down the Biddeford, Maine ICE shooting, question deadly force over a circling Kia with no body cam footage, compare it to a Houston raid, talk enforcement quotas, furious locals, and weave in Steps Towing plugs and trademark train horn chaos.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba tells wild teenage vacuum sex stories, breaks down a Florida man busted for public vacuum freakouts, then dives into Flock license plate spy cameras, wrongful investigations, civil liberties fears, and calls to push back on mass surveillance.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew unveil the Deadly Intentions true crime lineup, from Gilgo Beach and the Golden State Killer to cartels and Dahmer, shout out Gary and Lamy on documentary-style YouTube builds, and riff on parasailing deaths, Airbnb chaos, and soft-on-crime prosecutors.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba sits down with Lana Turner to unpack her raw Ralphie May documentary Come What May, from festival runs and VOD hopes to family struggles, addiction battles, big-name comics, and the emotional truth behind the laughter.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew break down U.S. strikes on 140 Iranian targets, Iran hitting cargo ships and claiming to shut Hormuz, NATO and China's reactions, oil price spikes, and what this escalating crisis means back home.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew reflects on the passing of Donkey Teeth, shares memories, addresses critics, unveils plans for the Bubba Army app beta, announces new podcast launches, and explores remote recording ideas with the cream machine.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba recaps preparations for Lana Turner’s Ralphie May documentary interview, apologizes for botched screening links, breaks down Ralphie’s rise, surgery, and addiction battles, and veers into boozy grill talk, tornado scares, and wild legal dog-bite stories.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gene Lasker grabs the mic for wild karaoke moments while the crew throws a full-on birthday bash for Lummy, mixing on-air singing, inside jokes, listener love, and classic Bubba chaos.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew erupts over the Supreme Court’s 6-to-3 trans sports decision, breaks down the West Virginia Becky Pepper Jackson case and which states can still ban trans girls from girls' teams, torches California’s stance, and dives into raw stories about teen transitions, medical motives, schools, teachers, and parental rights.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down a shocking Fort Wayne arson story, debates WNBA rankings and Caitlin Clark drama, tees up an Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader game with Gene, celebrates donors and birthdays, and dives into a wild gender identity riff.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew locks in Brian Kilmeade segment timing and tour stops, plans the Covington Farm Barn concert with VIP tables, tackles stubborn mower repairs, and riffs on wild news stories and aviation chaos.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew battles a last-second internet outage, breaks down backup connection plans, locks in barp event logistics and deadlines, and dives into merch tracking, donor thresholds, and past accountability lessons.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, It's Baby Face's 3 Question Thursday! And WOW! Bubba reveals a multi-generational German Thanksgiving dressing tradition and live cooking plans, swaps wild threesome stats and stories, then gets real as he breaks down his ratings-scandal regret and how it pushed him to build a stronger digital empire.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew confronts a sketchy AI impersonation of Gene Lasker, locks in Brian and Gene’s upcoming hosting plans and conduct rules, and breaks down the Tyler Robinson video hearing and fair trial concerns.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew mixes 4th of July condo stories, GPz Cabling talk, Air Force One logistics, and sharp political debate about Iran, security, and military options.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew debates Bubble Army playing-card roles and the ace controversy, reviews insane card-dealing skills, handles compound cleanup chaos, talks merch, and breaks down the new Tampa Bay Rays stadium plans.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down Bubba Army HQ app beta plans, tester assignments, and site glitches while reviewing social growth numbers, photo updates, and sharing stories about a wedding and a rescue cat named Bubba.

On this episode of The Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba confesses his Ophidiophobia and claims it's not a measure of his masculinity. It's cultural conditioning, Bubba says. Many people, regardless of gender, suffer from the same thing. It's not an irrational phobia like ophidiophobia. Gene Lasker says he might have the Opa-hido-phobia as well. Hear more podcast episodes at https://bubbathelovesponge.com/

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba revisits Andrew Gillum's razor-thin loss and messy legal troubles, unloads on the Caitlin Clark flagrant foul and WNBA race talk, and torches viral Walmart POTS videos while arguing over woke sympathy culture and real medical struggles.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew surprise a loyal listener who lost his job with a refunded Bubba Army watch, rally around caller Joe as he battles health and housing problems, swap heartfelt merch thank yous, and dive into fiery talk on socialism and reparations.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba breaks down the Epic Fury clash with Iran, debates bunker buster hits, oil fields and power grid strikes, control of the Strait of Hormuz, soaring gas prices at home, and hardline moves against Iranian leaders and nukes.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba plugs Advanced Film Solutions window tint, unveils limited Bubba Army playing cards and watches, locks in the face card roster, maps out a studio declutter with new cameras, and teases a Video Killed the Radio Star documentary drop with snake and train horn stories.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew goes down one of the wildest medical rabbit holes yet: could Bubba actually have a baby via uterus transplant? Using a viral TikTok explainer as the springboard, Dr. Dan walks everyone through the real science of uterine transplantation, how surgeons can implant a donor uterus into someone who doesn’t have one, what it would take for a trans woman or genetic male to carry a pregnancy, and why C‑section delivery is central to these experimental procedures. What starts as a bit (“Bubba in stirrups”) turns into a serious breakdown of where the frontier of fertility medicine is headed, including emerging ethical debates over whether trans women should eventually be included in uterus transplant trials and what “playing God” really means in an era of IVF, organ donation, and advanced reproductive technology. The panel balances blunt humor with genuine curiosity, arguing about blood‑vessel challenges, hormone requirements, and why some scientists are confident we’ll see a genetic male successfully carry a baby via transplanted uterus in the not‑too‑distant future. If you’ve ever wondered whether the idea of a “Bubba baby” is just shock‑jock fantasy or a glimpse of what’s coming, this episode delivers both laughs and legit information about an experimental procedure that’s already producing live births and could someday rewrite who gets to experience pregnancy. Hear more episodes at https://bubbathelovesponge.com/

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba plugs Crystal Harley Davidson deals, then dives into cartel logistics with a former federal inmate, breaks down the Flores El Chapo connection, and unloads on outrageous child neglect and a pregnant mom with an older partner.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew dive into COVID vaccine worries, side effects, and heated skepticism as Dr Dan breaks down his personal COVID treatment cocktail and plans to run it past a panel of doctors.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba grills Trump's Walmart beef price cuts, cattle costs, and wholesale math, then unloads on a View host over American flag white supremacy claims, Chicago crime stats rising, democratic socialists, and an Erica Kirk courtroom tease.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew roast brutal stadium heat and dream up shade sails, USB chargers, and better food while locking in new Bubba Army UV fishing shirts, hockey jerseys, cards, slides, shoes, and travel hacks for die-hard fans.

Fresh off the Fourth of July weekend, Bubba and the Crew are back and not holding back. They break down CBS’s bizarre 250th anniversary celebration, complete with a head-scratching opera performance leading into Donald Trump’s late-night speech, and why the whole thing missed the mark. From what should’ve been an epic, all-American moment to what actually aired, the guys imagine how Kid Rock, Snoop Dogg, or some real red-blooded rock anthems could’ve turned it into must-see TV instead of a full-blown flop. Hashtag: epicfail.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew dives into Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ultra-locked-down MSG wedding, big-money IVF and surrogacy talk, Caitlin Clark’s rough WNBA treatment, a wild North Charleston July Fourth riot, and Charlie’s possible St. Pete mayor run.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew tear through the Bubba Army Amazon storefront, yanking awkward adult gadgets while hanging on to hilariously discounted pumps and a trusty Hitachi, then hype fresh merch like 100 new hockey jerseys, backpacks, Lasker shirts, and Bubba Army Bicycle playing cards, all while riffing on Joey Chestnut’s 66‑dog Mustard Belt feast and the wild FIFA twist that wipes Folarin Balogun’s red card so he can suit up against Belgium in a controversy‑drenched World Cup showdown.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew break down their low‑key post‑Fourth of July weekend, from clearing out the old Nassau Studios and spotting rogue watermelons to Outback Bloomin’ Onion cravings and the Rays’ streaky collapse, then unload on CBS’s disastrous 250th bash with a baffling opera singer, a rough Smashing Pumpkins set from the Coliseum, and affiliates bailing before Donald Trump’s late‑night speech, while imagining how Kid Rock, Snoop, or real American rock anthems could have made the president’s pre‑fireworks moment actually feel epic.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew swap war stories about brutal IV sticks, anesthesia fog, and post‑op pee tests, dig into one host’s scary sky‑high hemoglobin and how repeated double red cell donations and careful timing between Quest lab draws keep him in the safe zone, then wander through Central America geography to a listener hanging on Costa Rica’s Guanacaste peninsula before arguing over NBC versus CBS Fourth of July coverage and what a multi‑million‑dollar Macy’s New York fireworks marathon really costs.

Bubba The Love Sponge® fires up a raw, no-holds-barred best-of pull from the vault as Hulk Hogan sits in for a fully uncensored ride with the Bubba Army. From outrageous locker room stories and behind-the-scenes WWE drama to personal confessions Bubba and Hogan usually only share off-air, this compilation cuts out the fluff and leaves in every explosive moment. If you’ve ever wondered what really happened during Hogan’s darkest days, his wildest side hustles, and the friendship-tested chaos that followed, this “Hulk Hogan Uncensored” special puts it all on the table.

In this "Bonus Bubba" episode, Bubba lays out his plan to quit terrestrial radio and focus on online content. After sharing his plan with Brian "Babyface" Motronie, things go to sh!t. Watch for Bubba's "Eat a Hot Dog & Drink Some Kool-Aid" videos, coming soon to social media. Kool-Aid products are registered trademarks owned by Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC (a Kraft Heinz subsidiary).

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba gives a heartfelt plug to family business Semi‑autoglass and its windshield and window repair crew, then veers into raw, sometimes explicit talk about chasing women and messy DMs, before opening up about how Erica and a tight circle of Bubba Army supporters helped him survive living in a 31‑foot trailer, make Tom Bean’s $25,000 Twitch visual gamble, and turn the show into a mostly digital, financially self‑sufficient beast.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew roast and rave over Skag mowers for Lummy, weighing Turf Tiger, Liberty Z, and V‑Ride stand‑on options, then pivot into loud NBA roster talk from Larry Bird and Dennis Rodman stories to Walker Kessler vs Wemby, and cap it off plotting a VIP Colorado football weekend with flights, Frontier fares, and behind‑the‑scenes access.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew cooks up a wild Food For Thought bit with on‑mic chewing and trivia, breaks down Folarin Balogun’s controversial World Cup red card and Belgium fallout, and raves over Rays slugger Junior Caminero’s six‑game home run tear and looming mega contract.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba breaks down a costly septic system scare and the unconventional plan to stop clogs using a bidet, thin toilet paper, and strict bathroom rules, plus stories about house chaos, travel, and gambling antics.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba torches today’s pump prices with regular gas around $3.80 and diesel near $4.55 compared to last year’s $2.75 and $3.72 while oil futures sit near $68 a barrel, breaks down how rack rates, station markups, and fat big-oil quarterly profits play into it, walks through state by state approval numbers for President Trump and his social posts demanding retailers drop gas to $2.50, and mixes in local shop hookups, convenience store loss-leader games, Pro Shocks bike talk, and a quick detour into Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding buzz.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba locks in a pre-order plan for Damascus 68-layer Japanese steak knives around the $249 mark, explains how Bubba Army watches, shoes, and knife buys all stack toward a $2,000 September 15 merch goal, shouts out local heavy hitters like Crystal River Harley, Fenderworks, Steps Towing, Morgan Exterior, Livestr, and Sunbelt, breaks down dropping ten grand into Harley upgrades, and opens the door for listeners to send approved Bubba Army photos to the show while making it clear trolls and explicit AI nonsense aren’t getting on air.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba talks studio fixes and falling soundproofing, tweaks a new Gene Lasker T-shirt design and debates premium Japanese Damascus steak knives for Bubba Army merch, then delivers a raw, heartfelt message to 13 year old Braden about congenital kidney disease, upcoming surgery, dropping the tough guy act, and appreciating his single dad New York Greg, all while laying down new garage bathroom poop rules for the boys.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba rides through the Missing Parts charity run helping amputee bikers get carbon-fiber fittings while raising close to six figures, breaks down big-pack Harley riding, overheating and braking tricks, then tees up Gene Lasker NASCAR-style shirts, slides, tactical bags, and high-end kitchen knives, and maps out the new Pete and Bubba true-crime drops plus daily reaction clips with trivia as the Bubba Army content machine ramps up.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba breaks down Caitlin Clark’s sick shooting, ball-handling, and “lost art” passing, points out where she still needs work on defense, mid-range, and core strength, then dives into how she’s blown up WNBA attendance, salaries, and TV visibility, the messy drama with Angel Reese and other stars, race and media narratives swirling around her, league leadership and officiating failures, and why her impact feels a lot like the old Larry Bird and Magic Johnson era for hoops fans.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba talks abs, surfing stamina, and Dan’s big sleep apnea turnaround with a dental mouthpiece, kicks around building a family-run law and patent wing with Bella, Trey, and Danny, unloads on Pride politics, Israel, Gaza, and APAC infighting, breaks down Caitlin Clark’s WNBA boom and backlash, and answers listener questions about the “Get a box” streaming hookup that kills cable bills.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba unveils a new true-crime podcast push with Gilgo Beach killer Rex Heuermann and the Golden State Killer as the first deep dives, introduces “Break It Down with Pete” featuring a cartel-seasoned expert who spent 25 years in federal prison, maps out a weekly slate of daily one-minute reaction clips, Lummy food reviews, a Thursday sports show, Friday entertainment, body-cam breakdowns, and guest interviews, and walks through Monday recording runs, Gary’s AI-driven edit work, Pete’s probation and GPS travel approvals, and IRS headache constraints while promising a packed new Bubba Army content pipeline.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba unloads on Iran with bunker-buster talk, wiping out nuclear sites, mosquito boats, mines, and drones to lock down the Strait of Hormuz, then breaks down shaky ceasefire politics, sells the Bubba Army podcast table to Paper-Tow Willie, and tells a brutal multi–kidney stone story that somehow turns into a roller-coaster and motorcycle vibration cure.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba rips into New York Democratic primary upsets and the party’s hard-left drift, breaks down Jimmy Kimmel’s summer guest host lineup from Tiffany Haddish and Jelly Roll to Rosie O’Donnell and Megyn Kelly, argues over 2020 election claims and John Bolton’s plea deal, then gets raw on a viral surrogacy case placing a newborn with a registered sex offender and calls out the system that let it happen.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba dives into reports that 50 0 legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. is staring down massive lawsuits, IRS liens, and foreclosure debts, picks apart claims he lost around $170 million against more than a billion in career earnings, walks through his insane Bugatti, LaFerrari, Pagani, and Rolls-Royce collection, and breaks down how distressed sales, bad handlers, and alleged Showtime and advisor fraud could turn “Money” Mayweather’s cars, watches, and jewelry into pennies on the dollar.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba puts the custom Bubba Army podcasting table up for grabs and checks in on watch and UV shirt merch, then unloads on Supergirl’s weak $38 million domestic and $68 million global opening, a pricey $170 million budget, lukewarm 56% Rotten Tomatoes and B minus CinemaScore scores, sparse theater crowds, and why casting, “woke” marketing, and missing teen romance helped doom the DC reboot, before briefly pivoting to fresh drone and missile strike headlines.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba recaps the Emerald Coast Harley-Davidson Fort Walton Beach ride, battles brutal Zoom echo and headset issues with Jay and Macho Man, sorts out hotel billing and IHG points confusion, tackles a heated YouTube subscriber complaint over recurring $5 charges, and shouts out MerchCrick grinding through Tyler Clem shirt orders while lining up new videos, canned water, and Omni drinks for the next round of Bubba Army content.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba plugs a one-day Crystal Harley used-bike blowout, breaks down brutal details in the Charlotte child-abuse death of six-year-old Dominique Moody, dives into a wild Tampa Largo robbery case with an alleged NFL link, and debates welfare, SNAP struggles, and panhandling hustle stories.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba checks out Bubba Army pickup mud flaps and schemes new truck merch, dreams up a wild trailer-loading race with junk trucks, then breaks down a disturbing Springfield, Illinois body-cam shooting and the Bill Maher police-shooting stats debate

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba unloads on a heated showdown over whether biological men can get pregnant, tears into a medical witness ducking yes or no answers, then breaks down wild Knicks championship riots in New York City, smashed buses, arrests, and police response.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba breaks down AC/DC’s Back in Black era and Bon Scott to Brian Johnson, rips the WNBA over the Caitlin Clark flagrant foul drama, juggles mobile car detailing at the Clem compound, and torches a local anti-military tattoo shop.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba rips into a Chicago daycare fraud case and its 48 month federal hit, brags on owning 36 terabytes of A and B side Bubba Army HQ archives with YouTube subs climbing from under 50K toward 150K, shouts out Volkswagen and SteelSupplements sponsors and gifted memberships, and wanders into edgy fetish talk that sparks a request for legal consent research around relationships with adults with intellectual disabilities.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew jumps from 48 team World Cup ticket shock and spotless Japanese fans at MetLife to St. Pete mayoral hopeful Charlie, Pride Month and school culture wars, homeless and teen takeover crackdowns, and Nick’s high-tech 3D printing startup with Ford family ties and a proud dad doctorate shout-out.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew break down South Beach World Cup tourism, blast crude futures sliding from April’s 115 high to around 70 while pump prices stay near 3.80, rage about big oil gouging, and weave in Bank of America fraud hassles and near sell-out Tyler Clem merch.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba wrangles last-minute studio and Facebook chaos, plots new gates and goat cams at the Clem Compound, hustles Tyler Clem shirts and Bubba Army watches out of a packed merch trailer, and tees up John Morgan’s Common Ground party interview along with raises for the crew.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba spotlights the three-day Missing Parts charity ride, aiming to top last year’s 90K with 1,000 bikes as they fund 10K dollar adaptive conversions, partner with VAMP, auction a high-end golf cart, and get amputee riders back in the wind.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew rips into Congress’ Iran war powers vote, argues over pulling out or “ending it today,” and connects nuclear strike talk, NATO frustration, Strait of Hormuz fears, and jumpy oil prices to fed‑up voters across both parties.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba unloads on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson after a brutal Father’s Day weekend with roughly 40 people shot and the death count climbing from eight toward a dozen, shreds the mayor’s focus on slavery task forces and “historic racist policies” while bodies are dropping every five hours, and hammers him over claims that cops are told to stand down, a rumored 150 officer personal security detail while the city is 2,000 officers short, and a tense presser where reporter William J Kelly gets shut down trying to ask why federal help, ICE, and real policing aren’t on the table, all while weaving in Chicago war zone stats, YouTube market talk, and a few side jabs at national pundits fanning the race bait fire.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba gets sentimental retelling Tyler’s birth story and celebrating his 24th, shows off the #58 late model shirts he’s about to dump online to claw back cash after the Race Ranch bankruptcy, rips through SteelSupplements’ Omni energy, Vital canned water, jerky and Hard AF with a Bubba10 hookup, and maps a six hour Camry run to Fort Walton Beach for the Emerald Coast Harley VIP party and Missing Parts Ride while juggling Zoom links for Gus and Justin Nunley, goat side parking plans, and which high mileage beater to leave at home.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba laughs and winces as little Walker now prefers shooting pucks through everyone else’s legs, swaps big money garage stories about a Porsche Carrera GT bought near sticker that’s now worth multiple millions, then breaks down Idaho’s new firing squad protocol with five scoped .308 Daniel Defense rifles, blindfold options, and a two minute second volley window, before unloading on red light camera vendors that make mailing notarized forms harder than just paying the ticket, and tying automated fines and Chicago’s “40 shot eight killed” weekends into a bigger rant about bad leadership, community policing cuts, and why locals still brag on Chief Holloway in St Pete.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and Dr Dan tear into a listener’s “moldy” saline explants, explaining how sterile saline itself doesn’t grow mold, why bad technique or contaminated fill can leave nasty looking debris and biofilm on 15 year old implants, and when it makes sense to yank the implants, strip the capsule, and wait months before deciding on replacements, then pivot to the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping twist with FBI notes that reportedly said she was dead by day six, crypto ransom demands, doorbell video, and DNA still in the lab while they question who sat on the “she’s dead” note, how much NBC and the family gained from extended ratings and sympathy, and whether playing the Austin Metcalf 911 call and other commentary risks turning a tragedy into reality TV.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba reacts to the UK prime minister’s shock resignation, riffs on royal and Elon Musk money, tears into a brutal moped beatdown where bystanders just film, unloads on retail chaos from locked Black hair products to Walmart grab and runs and a Starbucks worker fired after fighting off a fake gun robbery, defends a local taco joint from a “white restaurant culture” review, and promises the new Bubba Army app beta in days so listeners stuck with a glitchy old stream can slide over to YouTube, X, Facebook, or Rumble until the upgrade lands.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and Dr Dan break down the “70H” gas station morphine scare, from Florida yanking 23,000 packs and pushing it toward Schedule I to how the kratom derived 7 hydroxy mitragynine inside hits opioid receptors even harder than morphine, what Narcan and the studio AED can actually do if someone drops, who gets sued when a kid overdoses, and why those sketchy counter pills can hook you in weeks, before veering into kidney stone horror stories, Flomax saves, and a few Omni and Get A Box plugs between bubblegum and poppy seed dressing tangents.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew wade into the Nicole Arbor versus Jelly Roll and BunnyXO mess, from 2012 blackballing claims and a March 1 Nashville police report to alleged hush money, trafficking accusations, and Bunny’s own sister calling her out, then break down the Cosplay Christians diss track, a May 18 Tennessee divorce filing that might be real or just a PR and asset play, and what all of it could do to Jelly Roll’s hard sold Christian redemption image.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew tear into newly declassified ODNI documents that accuse Anthony Fauci of steering intel on a Wuhan lab leak while funding risky bat coronavirus work, rage over doctors and analysts who say they were punished for pushing ivermectin, hydroxychloroquine, and early COVID “cocktails,” and question vaccine testing, mandates, and legal immunity as they walk through Kyle Busch’s shocking pneumonia and sepsis death, NASCAR’s trackside medical calls, and what accountability should look like after the pandemic.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew torch the new NIL arms race with rosters like Texas, Miami, Oregon, LSU, and Ohio State pushing north of forty million, individual kids “valued” at up to ten million, and smaller schools like USF and Purdue stuck in the twenty to thirty million tier, then kick around salary cap style fixes, booster loopholes, transfer portal churn, and super conference breakaway fears before veering into a jaw dropping viral three point sniper clip, a hopeful new pancreatic cancer drug story, and one more rant about Iran “deal or no deal” theater.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba battles a rogue Windows update before cracking open new Omni cans from Steel Supplements, torches Tampa’s city hall over Jackson House politics and Alex Stein’s million view viral clip, swaps Diaco boob job war stories with Dr Dan, celebrates a Father’s Day reconnection with his 24 year old racing son, and breaks down the Submariner style limited run Bubba Army watch that’s already 75 percent sold and due in by August 1.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and Lummy accuse Gene in the caper of erasing the Best Of White Board. As White Board Gate unfolds, Gene Lasker Flips Out!  Film at 11! ((( ***   The views and opinions of Gene Lasker,  turns out, ARE the views and opinions of our advertisers and this radio station.    ***)))    We hereby apologize to Mr. Lasker for the accusations regarding Whiteboard Gate.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba salutes his guys at Sunbelt Rental while Birdman checks in with a new lawn gig and truck, then pivots to breaking reports of Hezbollah killing IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon, fresh Israeli retaliation, and what that means for already shaky Iran ceasefire talks as they drag Stephen A, McAfee, Tucker, Trump, and J D Vance into the mix, argue over Black Hawk price tags, and finish by lighting up trolls over a Gene Lasker Hitler gripe with a profanity laced call in challenge.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba rides a massive Gene Lasker fueled donor wave while chasing 2,000 live viewers and 1,000 thumbs, lays out plans to drop spicy language hot mic clips in back to back breaks, digs into courtroom audio and 13 year detective work for a new Gilgo Beach serial killer podcast, and hypes the Emerald Coast Harley Missing Parts charity ride with thousands of bikes, VIP parties, Twitch chat wars, and a whole lot of algorithm gaming.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba runs down Bubba Army merch mania as Fat Man Dunk shoes and slides finally start shipping, teases limited two tone and stainless watches going to pre sale, walks through Erica’s no hassle fixes on busted cologne bottles, and lays out the $9.99 one time Bubba Army app hitting by mid July to fix CarPlay and streaming while debuting a new tactical bag, Lasker NASCAR shirts, and plans for Covington Farm Barn and Bubba Raceway Park.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba works his way back into little Walker’s good graces with hockey stick hijinks and a homemade cupcake after the infamous butt grab meltdown, quietly admits to off air news that brought him to tears, geeks out over YouTube thumbs and Google ad tweaks, brags on his Toyo and Fenderworks hookups, debates Crystal Harley versus Tampa, and reluctantly signs on as Saturday only assistant coach for a six under baseball squad.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba admits he once caught crabs from a dirty girl from Terre Haute, or from letting his junk touch sketchy public toilets, Babyface pitches a Bubba Army pecker sheath for bathroom battlefield protection, they argue if you really need to wash your penis after you poop, and field a wild poop caper call from a guy who went in with absolutely no protection.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba shows off the new spotless glass walled studio and Hall of Fame bust wall, breaks down wild World Cup scenes from beer drained Scottish hordes to tidy Japanese superfans plus Messi hat tricks and aging Ronaldo, and ropes Tuttle into a recurring state of the tournament role while juggling Fox clip permissions, shoe shuffle rug rules, and keeping six radio stations and the podcast humming at once.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba pumps up Crystal River Harley’s June 27 one day used bike blowout and brags on their service and new studio glass, then dives into Jelly Roll’s rumored separation, open marriage receipts, and money talk before a caller drops a horrific Pinellas foster parent abuse story that Bubba vows to dig into, all wrapped in bowling scores and loose lane chatter.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba gets put on the spot for Three Question Thursday, from Sizzlers at the Boys Club and a beloved childhood “Wowie” blanket, to his proudest Howard 101 years selling out 4,600 seat arenas, before getting real about Manson’s genius, past bad blood, and whether it’s finally time to reach out for apologies, short form parodies, and maybe one last legendary run together.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba reopens the studio poop caper, zeroing in on Dan with hot mic timestamps, missed DNA samples, and bathroom blowout war stories, while the crew scrambles late World Cup highlight files to Gary, worries about Fox copyright strikes on YouTube, and somehow ends up inventing a public toilet “penis sheath” in the name of hygiene and comedy.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, it’s pure Gene Lasker chaos as Bubba swings between wanting to kick him out or kiss him, rides the emotional rollercoaster of a fan favorite who brings in donations while spiking his blood pressure, and crowns Lasker a full-blown radio hero.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba pushes the “Get a Box” one-time streaming fix as the ultimate Father’s Day cable killer, trades wild caller stories about cutting $800 bills, then teases the new Bubba Army app, body cam podcast drops, merch moves, open relationship blowback, and brutal Florida predator stings.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba sounds off on Buccaneers rookie Rubin Bain Jr paying homage to Warren Sapp’s 99, breaks down a Denver school board vote firing teacher Jennifer Honka, then dives into horrifying child rape and trafficking stories, raging over light bonds and demanding the harshest punishment imaginable.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba walks through the full Jussie Smollett saga from the 2019 “attack” and dropped charges to the special prosecutor, conviction, and 2024 Illinois Supreme Court reversal, then riffs on Chicago’s burning cross park stunt, free speech lines, and who really pays when politics and publicity collide.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba fumes over Alex Stein leaving his battered Crown Vic on the lot before a blacktop reseal, hammers out strict rules for Alex’s Canadian film crew, and scrambles last-minute studio glass and podcast upgrades to protect his turf.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew crack each other up comparing Belgian and pitbull personalities, telling stories about training Bella’s new moves, and turning dog butt‑sniff greetings, goat dominance dry‑humping, and mock dog fight trash talk into a wild lesson on how humans really size each other up.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba fires off a Getabox spot before diving into how packed Ray J nights and two huge Kanye West shows could pump $60–80 million into Tampa, then the guys break down Elon Musk’s SpaceX IPO trillionaire status, thousands of new millionaires, and why big time entrepreneurs and risky bets ripple through blue collar wallets and local startups.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Brian Kilmeade breaks down the Iran deal, Israel’s strikes, and Trump era politics, then pivots into why radio beats TV for real talk, his Pensacola stage show, and his October book, plus old school UFC stories and World Cup predictions.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew map out their Fort Walton Beach Missing Parts motorcycle ride, dig into Operation Resolute Justice and military death row, break down a Florida Innocence Project case, and unload on Jelly Roll and Bunny XO’s high-profile split and podcast money moves.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Dr. Dan dives into plastic surgery secrets, facelifts, rhinoplasty, and hair restoration while Bubba and the crew mix in wild pet stories, off-the-rails humor, and real talk on knee pain treatments and injections.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew react to a viral claim that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson allegedly dropped $200,000 for a hush hush one night hookup in Miami, only to have the woman blast it all over the internet anyway, sparking a filthy roundtable on NDAs, prostitution, and how fast you’d sic cops, lawyers, and even the IRS on somebody who cashes that kind of check then starts doing podcasts about it.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew go heavy on true crime, starting with Staten Island monster babysitter Gloria Fields finally taking a plea for the 2016 torture murder and sexual abuse of 17 month old Anthony Delgado and getting 23 years to life as the judge calls it one of the worst cases he’s ever seen while the family applauds and the guys argue whether that sentence is anywhere near enough and why you never leave a baby with some random sitter. From there they break down brutal new bodycam of Pasadena cops screwing around with their guns in a parking garage until one “joking” officer actually shoots his buddy in the shoulder, debating if union muscle and retraining can save his badge when the number one rule is you never point at anything you don’t intend to shoot, then plunge into a sick Alabama bunker sex trafficking ring where kids as young as three were drugged, bound, raped, and even forced into animal abuse as mom Rebecca Brewer flips to testify on the rest of the crew, sparking raw talk about plea deals, prison justice, and how any parent is supposed to trust childcare in a world with people like this walking around.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew bounce from World Cup sticker shock and 48 team chaos to raving about Japanese fans who stay after matches with blue trash bags cleaning seats while American crowds leave war zones behind, then slide into St Pete drama backing mayoral hopeful Charlie, talking Rays stadium futures, and wanting a sit down with Police Chief Anthony Holloway to keep the city from turning into teen takeover central. Along the way, they rip through Long Beach and Clearwater flash mob stories that cost restaurants ten grand nights, trade raw homeless on the doorstep tales, argue Pride Month and trans focused school lessons for sixth graders, and cap it off with a tease of a wild new 3D printing startup one of their own just joined that claims it can remake manufacturing from the ground up.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew lock onto a fiery Hill hearing where a doctor refuses to simply say whether a biological man can get pregnant, sparking a long brawl over sex versus gender, chromosomes, abortion drug safety stats, and whether science or “woke” politics is driving policy, with the panel roasting the witness as a corporate health pawn and demanding women be treated as a protected biological class. Then they whip over to Manhattan to torch the Knicks championship street chaos, running down shootings, stabbings, burnt buses, trashed cop cars, and crushed businesses while calling for mounted cops and paddy wagons instead of TikTok mobs, before closing with a quick look at crude dropping into the low 80s, what that should mean for gas, and why rolling electric might be the only sane way to dodge the pump for now.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew break down the Trump White House UFC spectacle that got shoved behind a Paramount Plus paywall, from the bald eagle on the falconer’s glove and Blue Angels style flyover that still gave them goosebumps to the copyright headaches that keep them from rolling real fight clips, then swing local to rave about the seven rink Advent Health skating complex, Zamboni geek talk, kids’ $250 learn to skate programs, and an NHL alumni charity game before unpacking the wild Davis Islands saga where a Tampa homeowner drops roughly 1.25 million on a guest house, pool, and pickleball court only to land in jail over easements, demolition threats, and a city that signed the permits then turned on him, all capped with quick hits on CBS news shakeups, Knicks finally winning a title again, and word that former NFL star Aldon Smith has died.

On this Bonus Bubba episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba takes an "L" on the glass order from Nick the gun guy. Should we just bail out for Gene’s glass hookup or a quick plexi workaround? As much as we hate to say it... Gene Lasket was right.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba kicks things off riding for Crystal Harley Davidson with deals, free helmet hooks for the Bubba Army, and weekend party plugs before turning the mics toward Rainy, a loyal listener and Oklahoma realtor fighting through scary health stuff, wrapping her in love, old show clips, and an open invite for the Army to have her back. From there the crew fires up Fox and Gutfeld sound bites to torch what they see as race baiting from Capitol Hill over the Carmelo Anthony case and new reparations pushes from Summer Lee and Jasmine Crockett, drop a Johnny Clem Civil War ancestry flex into the middle of the argument, then swing global with nightly U S strikes on Iran, rumors that the Supreme Leader and JD Vance are closing in on a Strait of Hormuz and uranium rollback deal, and how mid eighty dollar oil and a bouncing Dow show the market is betting this thing might actually get wrapped up soon.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew zero in on a Jacksonville Instagram clown they say is race baiting off the Frisco stabbing, try to call him live, and threaten to turn his page over to cops, then react in disgust to a viral clip of little girls savagely beating another kid and stuffing dirt in her eyes while they hammer parents, daycares, and summer camps for chasing clicks instead of control. From there they tear into a Florida sex offender case where Abel Gabla racks up around forty probation violations yet still walks out just days before allegedly assaulting a ten year old, and circle back to the Carmelo Anthony verdict, arguing over an all white jury, community responsibility to actually show up for jury duty, and how soft judges, weak probation, and hands off crowd control are letting flash mobs, sports riots, and kid on kid beatdowns spin out of control.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew go off over a viral Jacksonville clip of a 24 year old white guy getting stomped and kicked in the head outside a corner store while attackers yell “Black Lives Matter,” demanding Harris County and Crimestoppers nail every kid in those videos and calling out the death threats now aimed at the victim and his girlfriend. They roll into fresh mayhem out of a St. Louis area trampoline park where hundreds of teens turn family night into a rock throwing knife carrying brawl, arguing that clout chasing and absentee parenting are driving this mess, mix in a quick update on John Gruden’s appeal against the NFL and a 22 hour veteran suicide prevention event, and promise to keep airing every new assault video and name that surfaces until somebody in charge actually starts locking these people up.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba rallies the crew to get the brand new podcast studio dialed in for Monday’s 10 30 debut with Pete and a weekly true crime series featuring a former fed inmate, fussing over the new table height, mic runs, and lighting while plotting how to showcase the engineering rack on camera. On the back end they vent about a stalled tempered glass order from Nick the gun guy, weigh bailing out for Gene’s glass hookup or a quick plexi workaround, talk mini split remotes to keep the gear from cooking, hunt down the legendary big red button and a mystery gray trailer full of junk, and squeeze in shoutouts to Strange Clouds, UFC on the White House lawn, Stonewater, and Chaos Racing before the clock runs out.

On this episode of The Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Poopgate runs amok with accusations and declarations by show staff, "I Don't Poop Here!” The investigation as to who left dried splatter all over the poolside studio bathroom concludes with a suspect, and plans for a confrontation are carefully laid out. Listen to more podcast episodes at BubbaTheLoveSponge.com

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew tear into a Texas murder case where 18 year old Carmelo Anthony gets 35 years after a trial run in front of what ends up an all white jury, arguing over Batson challenges, plea deals the family may have passed on, and whether a white kid would have seen the same hammer, then spin out to bigger culture war flashpoints from a Washington public defender showing up to court in giant prosthetic boobs and a New York City plan to drop $15 million on gender affirming care, to Bill Gates being dragged before Congress over Epstein ties, mixing legal shop talk, race and sentencing rants, and clown show big city politics with their usual sideways jokes and courtroom what ifs.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew light into a Washington state girls’ wrestling story where a mom says her daughter got groped by a trans male opponent the school never clearly disclosed, tying it to track and swimming cases and blasting “woke” rules that ignore safety, then pivot to the Middle East to chew on reports that U.S. forces unleashed Operation Epic Fury with Tomahawks and jet strikes on IRGC targets near Tehran, argue over whether top commanders were really hit, game out Strait of Hormuz choke point strategy and Iran’s nuclear play, and riff on how Clinton style centrism, Schwarzenegger style pragmatism, and today’s polarized politics might shape the war, the midterms, and whether the president keeps bombing if Tehran won’t sign a deal.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew rave about a lakeside lunch at Stone Water in Land O’ Lakes, crushing dollar wings, poké nachos, and a massive double chocolate cake before diving into Patrick Mahomes’ record shattering half billion dollar extension and what that money really looks like, then they turn the spotlight on Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers, arguing over whether Tampa should pay him like a top guy or blow it up and rebuild while they bounce through last night’s baseball drama, Nick Fortes’ hose behind the plate, a brutal Spurs finals collapse, and old school stories about Charles Barkley and Dennis Rodman.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew break down wild Knicks Spurs footage of fans pelting players on a New York street, ripping arena and NYPD security and pitching gated Sally Ports and ten foot fences to keep multimillion dollar athletes from getting smoked, then spin it back home for “Poopgate” as they investigate who left dried splatter all over the poolside studio bathroom, lay out new shoe shuffle and red carpet runner rules to keep driveway gravel off the floors, argue over kids going back to school in early August and what they’re allowed to watch on YouTube, and wrap with contract talk, fan base trash rankings, and plotting a Monday showdown with the suspected bathroom bandit.

On this bonus episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba reports that an Iranian drone shot down a U.S. Apache near the Strait of Hormuz, rolling news clips about bunker buster and Tomahawk strikes, and a first-of-its-kind rescue using an unmanned sea drone.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew juggle a gut wrenching caller story about a 2018 Florida murder and a botched autopsy with a fiery breakdown of reports that an Iranian drone shot down a U.S. Apache near the Strait of Hormuz, rolling news clips about bunker buster and Tomahawk strikes, a first of its kind rescue using an unmanned sea drone, and heated calls for overwhelming U.S. air power, before pivoting to national crime headlines out of Charlotte and a knife wielding train menace to rip into judges, competency rulings, and a justice system that keeps turning violent repeat offenders back loose on the street.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew laser in on the Hogan death timeline, ripping apart how a July 24 passing, August 4 embalming, and August 16 private autopsy can still be sold as “clean tox,” and arguing that once a body’s pumped full of embalming fluid weeks later, any believable drug screen is basically out the window. They hammer Clearwater PD for first saying there was no inside video or blood and then changing their story, point out that on-scene caregiver McCamey is caught on camera talking about narcotics that somehow never shows up anywhere in the 72-page report, and torch the medical examiner’s early natural causes call while vowing to keep bringing out new witnesses and leads that cops never bothered to chase.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew field fiery calls about Scientology’s grip on downtown Clearwater, from maps showing church-controlled blocks and harbor access to fears of how dangerous critics say the organization can be. On air they lay out their security mindset, hint at a “nuclear bomb” of vetted info they’re building with ex member podcaster Aaron from Growing Up In Scientology, and then pivot back into the Hogan case, grilling why an ME skipped a full autopsy, what a 72 page report and private exam really say about toxicology, and how much is still missing from the public record.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0" data-renderer="lm"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba runs through his wild radio climb from Terre Haute to Chicago high rises and finally Tampa, then shifts into studio clean freak mode with red-carpet rugs, no-shoe rules, and custom slides at the door while reliving the days of a $1,500-a-month saltwater aquarium that nearly wrecked his foundation. He takes calls, shouting out Erica’s lightning-fast merch crew, walks a listener through the Bubba Crunch Captain Crunch chicken recipe, and teases fresh Bubba Army gear from Fatman Dunk 4 shoes and UV fishing shirts to a stainless Bubba watch styled like a Daytona but priced around sixty-nine bucks instead of five hundred.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba riffs on a brutal tale of a guy getting his testicles crushed between two boards as Dr. Dan Diaco, resident penis and ball doctor, breaks down what really happens when your nuts get smashed, Lummy remembers nailing his coach in the jewels, Bubba grills Dan on full testicle removal versus repair, and the boys end up debating who would actually sign up for a pair of fake balls. Hear more podcast episodes at BubbaTheLoveSponge.com

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew react to the Clearwater PD report finally spelling out a phrenic nerve injury tied to Hulk Hogan’s neck surgery, matching what the show and Brooke have been saying all along, break down how an on scene therapist and the medical examiner both reference that nerve, and flag sketchy missing pill counts and med bag discrepancies they plan to hammer when Jay jumps back in to open up section 17.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew tear into the Hulk Hogan death investigation, grilling Clearwater Fire’s limited CPR and drug report, the missing blood draws and toxicology, District 6 bailing on a real-time autopsy, and home health oversight by Dr. Fitzgerald, then pivot to what a civil team can actually do next from locking down surveillance hard drives and hospital charts to probing malpractice, sketchy estate moves, and nearly $900k in alleged bookkeeping embezzlement.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew dig back into the 72 page Clearwater PD report on Hulk Hogan’s death, lining up Detective Bieber’s surveillance synopsis with written statements to question who really gave Terry Balea his night and morning meds, whether the nurses ever slipped off to the bathroom like they told cops, and exactly when he stopped breathing in that 8 am window as Sky and the OT scramble, all while flagging key pages for Jay to help dissect when he joins later.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba brags on the Fresh Start Studios looking showroom ready after hauling out nearly 18,000 pounds of junk, talks naming rights and new syndication heat, then the crew dives into Dr. Dan’s upcoming breast aug patient logistics, wild testicle injury repair stories, prescription sticker shock and GoodRx hacks, thundering Dimebag Darrell amp stacks on the third floor, and even a 6.1 Cuban earthquake that rattled Florida.

Bubba and the crew take a moment to celebrate a huge victory as longtime Howard Stern Show co-host Robin Quivers announces she is officially cancer-free after a nearly 14-year battle with stage 3 endometrial cancer. Robin told listeners the news felt like “winning the lottery,” and Bubba gives her the respect she’s earned for fighting one of the toughest battles imaginable. The guys also rewind to one of radio’s most unexpected rivalries, Robin’s bold claim that she could take Bubba on the track. From her competitive spirit to her run in the 2007 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, the crew relives “The Racing Challenge” and what made that era so unforgettable. Hear past episodes of the Bubba The Love Sponge Show at BubbaTheLoveSponge.com

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew drill into the privately ordered autopsy in Terry Balea’s death, calling out District 6’s decision to pass on the case, zero toxicology or blood draws, a three week delay before Dr. Schultz’s “natural causes” finding, DEA pill checks that don’t match the unanswered med questions, surprise revelations about prior neck and aortic valve surgeries, and what those investigative gaps could mean going forward.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew pore over a 72 page police report on Terry Balea’s 2025 death, questioning redacted meds, missing or murky tox screens, Narcan use, surveillance video that never hit evidence, a prescribing doctor signing the death certificate, and what Brooke can do legally with records, PDMP pulls, and possible wrongful death angles.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba rants about nonstop teen takeovers, cancelled festivals, and viral kid-on-kid beatdowns, pushing hard for hammering parents with fines, warrants, and even jail while the crew juggles gritty studio cleanup talk, rubber floor drama, and live mic checks.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba recaps the big Nassau Street Studios move, unloading years of gear, gym equipment, and even safes while shouting out Rose and Spot Cleaning Service for a massive deep clean, then the crew breaks down a scary Brewers beanball, concussion checks, and a flamethrower pitcher pumping triple-digit gas.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tackles swirling questions about Hulk Hogan, estate concerns, stolen money, the shady family doctor, reported intimidation by the Scientologists, and the controversy over the missing autopsy as speculation and opinion fuel a heated discussion.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew dives into shocking teacher misconduct cases, online safety concerns for parents, studio security and location talk, plus audience milestone updates, sponsor shoutouts, and future radio plans.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew jumps straight from Morgan Exteriors deals into heated talk about Israel, Lebanon, Hezbollah, drones, ceasefire drama, and growing security concerns, with plenty of blunt opinions and on-air debate throughout.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down teen takeovers hitting Clearwater and beyond, praises parents for turning in suspects, debates law enforcement tactics, and shares blunt advice on safer summer choices and community accountability.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down the wild final laps of the Indy 500, talks Missing Parts Ride plans, local business shout-outs, comedy boundaries, Pride month debates, and plenty of classic Bubba-style neighborhood stories.

Alex Stein is on his way to Tampa with a documentary film crew in tow, hoping to get a solid set of Deacko's for his girlfriend, "What's her name?" Alex thinks he's staying at Bubba's house!? We'll just see about that. Alexander Stein is an American comedian and YouTuber known for disrupting local government meetings and confronting politicians and other individuals. - YouTube.com/@AlexStein99

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Alex Stein's Tampa trip plans take center stage as the crew debates studio lodging, documentary crews, borrowed rides, and a surprisingly serious conversation about health concerns, doctors, and getting checked out.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down jury selection rules, debates the controversy around a Texas homicide trial jury, talks media reactions and representation concerns, and mixes in headlines about Congress and overseas conflict.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew hashes out Alex Stein crashing at the studio apartment, move-out chaos, guest room drama, code complaints, airport headaches, and the wild history behind living above the old studios.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew gives a behind-the-scenes look at the new studio buildout, including wiring headaches, glass installation drama, AC battles, moving-day logistics, and the final push to get the new setup fully operational.

According to Bubba's Breakdown of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Acronym, Bubba's Bi-Sexual B (Bisexual): People who are attracted to more than one gender.  Gene Lasker is a + + (Plus): A symbol to represent the infinite variety of other identities, such as pansexual, non-binary, or gender-fluid, that are not specifically represented by the letters.  More episodes of the Bubba The Love Sponge Show® are at Bubbathelovesponge.com

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew tackles breaking international conflict updates, a deadly Daytona Beach Shores crash investigation, behind-the-scenes show chaos, and plans to talk with Brooke Hogan about growing personal concerns and controversy.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew unpacks the LGBTQ+ acronym and discusses identities, inclusivity, and cultural terms, mixing personal opinions, humor, confusion, and candid reactions into a conversation fueled by the show's signature banter.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba opens up about dieting, weigh-ins, and studio cleanup while tackling a heated controversy involving Seth. Brian calls in to correct the record, clear up claims about financial support, and help bring the drama to a close.

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-6a1d8e68-b454-83ea-857e-41a612d39087-0" data-turn-id-container="request-6a1d8e68-b454-83ea-857e-41a612d39087-0" data-testid="conversation-turn-18" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba shares his latest weight loss progress, studio cleanup chaos, and clears up facts surrounding the Seth Kushner dispute while thanking crew members helping move mountains behind the scenes.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down a brutal Baytown, Texas school stabbing over a missing $21 vape pen, then dives into wild teen takeover chaos on Clearwater Beach, debating failed parenting, school accountability, police response, and how communities can actually prevent this stuff from spiraling.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew rave about the Getabox Mini as a cable-killer for local channels nationwide with a big Father’s Day discount, then break down a wild Butler County story where a husband uses a Kubota excavator to rip apart his home during a marital blowup.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks surprise Omaha Steaks deliveries, solar financing horror stories, heartfelt listener calls praising Dr. Dan, studio cleanout chaos, merch giveaways, and behind-the-scenes moves as the team clears out old spaces.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew celebrates Dr. Dan’s birthday, launches the new Break It Down Bubba segment, talks about caller medical questions, fake ID stories, marijuana debates, team scheduling, and the show’s music catalog hitting Amazon Music.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down Jackson Dart introducing Trump, locker room fallout with teammates, sports and politics mixing on the field, plus heated takes on Iran, military power, and foreign policy drama.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew fine-tunes the studio setup, talks camera and audio upgrades, debates loyalty after fallout with a former team member, fields an iodine question from callers, and reflects on friendship versus business.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba gives his side of the fallout with former co-host Seth, addresses tensions surrounding the Blizzard project, discusses behind-the-scenes business conflicts, and explains why longtime boundaries and loyalties reached a breaking point.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Bubba breaks down a septic disaster, smart toilet obsessions, bidet life changes, clogged drains, and household fixes before diving into heated debates over politics, fairness in sports, and culture wars.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down explosive hot-mic allegations involving a Washington baseball staffer, questions about player promotion and fan data practices, and what the fallout could mean for Trevor Williams, the team, and sports culture.

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id="request-WEB:f9aab2b4-1f97-4c93-9d15-b24fbcd0ee66-2" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:f9aab2b4-1f97-4c93-9d15-b24fbcd0ee66-2" data-testid="conversation-turn-6" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn="assistant"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks Hall of Famers, Caitlin Hatley updates, and efforts to bring Brent back while sharing stories about Bubba Army events and venue plans. Plus, they weigh in on ceasefire headlines, rising fuel costs, and inflation concerns.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, the crew talks about the Packers car, Cadillac projects, and hitting 100,000 YouTube subscribers, while reacting to undercover footage discussed with Alex Stein involving allegations about a Washington baseball staffer and player promotion.

On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Brooke Hogan calls in to talk about unanswered questions surrounding Hulk Hogan’s death and communication with authorities. The crew also tackles merch account fraud, streaming issues, trucker calls, and the usual off-the-rails banter.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba The Love Sponge® Show, Gus Tractors plugs Landscape Appreciation Day with free food, one-day deals, and a 3 to 6 p.m. stop at the Mary Esther store on Highway 98 West. Gus also explains how Emerald Coast Harley turned 160 million social views into a 23 to 24 percent transaction bump, while breaking down SkillBridge hiring, big-brand inventory, and the events helping grow both businesses.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, hosts dissect the leaked Will Levis sex tape and Gia Dutty's follower surge from 60,000 to 328,000 despite cybersecurity scrubbing efforts, then break down E. Jean Carroll's $83.3M judgment against Trump, separating the defamation award from the $5M sexual assault claim enabled by New York's 2022 Adult Survivors Act lookback window. Legal funding debate heats up over undisclosed Democratic donors backing Carroll's case, with hosts comparing it to Peter Thiel financing Hulk Hogan v. Gawker and clarifying that omissions in deposition depend on how questions were asked. IRGC tensions spike with no Iran deal in sight, spiking diesel prices and threatening to cancel trucking and racing events.

On this episode of The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba talks about firing Seth Kushner after a month of on-camera mocking and disrespectful gestures, throat slashes, fake gun-to-head motions, and asks Gary and Lummy for a 30-day montage documenting 14 to 15 incidents to protect the show. The decision was painful, driven more by hurt than anger, with Bubba emphasizing he won't tolerate public attacks that harm the brand. Brian reveals longstanding personal and business ties with the departed co-host Seth, including family connections and thousands of dollars in shared revenue from card breaks, but pledges to stop collaboration if Seth publicly harms the show or uses Bubba's platform against him. Both agree that the on-air conversation cleared the air, with Brian affirming loyalty while supporting Seth's income through limited Blizzard podcast work. Bubba highlights digital success in sustaining payroll where FM competitors struggle, claims Tampa's biggest radio-name status, and reflects on past scandals that limited mainstream opportunities while celebrating kidney stone relief and a finished studio move.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show marks Bubba's 40th anniversary in radio, tracing back to April 1, 1986, when Carrie Gray discovered him at Jubilation nightclub and brought him on-air for an April Fool's promotion at 103 PFR/Power 103. College dropout from Indiana State, working as a bouncer and frying chicken for Indian Acres catering, Bubba butchered weather and lasted only two breaks in his first session, but became Carrie's intern and driver for $100 a week, handling phones, errands, station vehicle runs, and promotions. Overnight and weekend shifts (midnight to 6:00 AM, then 7:00 PM to midnight) built a small following, while mobile DJ gigs at $25 per hour (three-hour minimums) hauling equipment added roughly $175 weekly. Scary Carrie coined "Bubba the Love Sponge" on-air after a sorority appearance despite his objections, and the memorable nickname stuck. Program director Beth Surrett promoted him to 7:00 PM to midnight after consultant Tom Collins found name recognition at Honey Creek Square Mall in a survey, with general manager Tony Clark offering the initial paid intern role. Tragic losses: Carrie Gray died after a 2017 car crash revealed brain cancer, Beth Surrett passed away on October 27, 2023, Tony Clark died roughly ten years ago, and Tom Collins cannot be located. Bubba credits these four for launching his career, plans to locate Tom Collins to verify survey details, and declines listener call-ins for favorite memories while requesting that old embarrassing clips be avoided.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show blasts alleged large-scale childcare fraud in California and Minnesota involving illegitimate operators with only PO boxes or vans collecting substantial monthly payments from a $450 million federal appropriation, with ties referenced to Ilhan Omar and the Somali community. New York policy fallout: IRS data show 892 companies and $47 billion in lost income fleeing the state, while the "Fix the City" initiative proposes transferring neglected buildings to nonprofits and fining landlords for code violations even without a financial default. Hosts debate billionaire tax proposals and the current top income tax rate near 39%, countering with a plan to abolish the IRS and replace income tax with an 18% national sales tax that excludes essentials like education, food, and medical care, while taxing luxury purchases. Corruption examples: An Illinois Park Department employee charged $800 helicopter ride for a prom on a government card, and the DOJ alleges paying homeless people to register to vote in California. Major indictment: Black Lives Matter executive faces 25-count federal charges for allegedly diverting over $3 million in bail funds for vacations, properties, and shopping, with a potential lengthy prison sentence. Tech praise: Amazon, Tesla, Microsoft lauded as brilliant innovators (Bezos, Musk, Buffett) who transformed consumer shopping and returns, plus calls to ban Congressional stock trading, citing Nancy Pelosi's conflicts.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show covers studio insulation upgrades via Chris Hensley from Gale Insulation (Rumble listener), plus plans to salvage $15,000 worth of red soundproof walls for repurposing in gyms if new tenants remove them. Dan Marino jersey heading to Daniel Rose for listing, expected to fetch a couple thousand per Seth, with hosts photographing memorabilia in a trailer while debating Dolphins legends (Griese, Mercury Morris, Shula). Trump urges allies to police the Strait of Hormuz themselves and threatens Iran's infrastructure amid regime change uncertainty and questions over who U.S. negotiators are engaging. Gas crisis hits hard: national average tops $4, Florida $4.16, Nevada $4.92, California near $6, Indianapolis diesel at $7.46, with families cutting dining budgets for ramen and Hamburger Helper while hosts warn pump prices must stay near $2.99 to $3.05 for political survival. Federal judge halts White House East Wing construction for 14 days amid a debate over private funding versus congressional approval, with hosts noting future-president benefits similar to Air Force One redesigns but acknowledging legal and historical preservation concerns.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show recaps a marathon overnight trip to Indiana for a 1934 Ford high-boy packing a 396 big-block, 12-bolt rear end, wishbone suspension, drop axle, and a single four-barrel carb, with plans for dual quads or a tunnel-ram upgrade. Cash deal closed around 8:00 AM after a 19-hour drive departing Friday at 1:00 PM, loading the car, and returning by 1:00 AM, with the buyer admitting he didn't sleep and saw things on the road. Restoration starts soon: owner will disassemble for upholstery, windows, and a full rebuild, plus a new frame buy for flipping cars. Road trip war stories: Chattanooga rest stops, driver fatigue tactics, coasting in neutral through heavy traffic, and pulling a nervous co-driver off the wheel after missed exits late at night. Crew nostalgia: Tuesday wrenching nights at the shop with three sprint cars in rotation, meals, and memories of Eddie the upholstery guy who died by suicide, Jody with wild banquet stories involving Joe Melnik, and community racers like Lasker, Sammy Rodriguez, Kenny Adams, Taylor Andrews, and Red Stauffer. LA high-speed pursuit deep dive: April 8 dashcam and bodycam footage shows crash, suspect allegedly reaching for waistband, officers surrounding the vehicle, and fatal shooting when firearm presented. Participants debate shot counts, claims of 38 LAPD rounds and 3 to 6 from the suspect, with two firearms seized (9mm and .357 Magnum). Compliance advice emphasized: hands up, communicate if armed, and avoid sudden moves to reduce the risk of a shooting. The passenger survived and was taken into custody. Damaged police vehicles likely sold to Copart salvage with motors, transmissions, rear ends, doors, wheels, and lights stripped for resale, potentially netting roughly $10,000 profit per totaled unit. Airbags deployed, vehicles total loss, weapons booked into evidence.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show updates the new Diaco Law Studios move with the buildout substantially complete, including cabinetry (repurposed Corian previously worth roughly $30,000), rack installation on recessed casters rated for 1,400 pounds each, allowing rollback access, and glass delivery expected soon for the rack area. The podcasting area and Macho Man's workspace remain in progress, with plans to move the weights and add insulation (reusing the red walls or R-37 batts) above his zone. Microphone levels and headphone setups adjusted for clean desk aesthetics with bundled wiring. Old building cleanup hits 10,200 pounds of junk removed across seven dumpster loads so far, targeting nine total, with Bobby and Live Fast collecting the remaining two containers today and Aaron covering dumpster costs. Backpack blower prepped for final tidying to leave the space pristine for the landlord. Temporary horn solution: Lasker lent a Milwaukee air horn and charger until the permanent installation, with plans to retrieve the portable horns and disconnect the under-stage airline connections at the old location. Attic-mounted mini-window unit provides cooling for equipment with minimal noise. New housekeeping rules enforced: mics in broadcasting position, headphones neat, keyboards and mice aligned, and post-it notes replaced by three 5x14 dry-erase boards from John at Precision Laser for Bubba, Gene, and Jean's stations. Team chat stays open until Monday for sign-ups and questions. Major props to Bob, Macho/Greg, Lasker, and Aaron for heavy lifting, wiring, and funding cleanup. Bubba is replacing Aaron's tire after potential nicking during cleanup. The Alexa device is still packed and needs retrieval, plus the Ocala Speedway commercial needs to be cut and delivered the same day.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show features Brooke Hogan discussing her struggle to obtain her father's autopsy after the case was mysteriously reopened months post-death, with hosts questioning why a private physician signed the time of death instead of a medical examiner and alleging the case stayed open to block FOIA access. Rapid embalming and cremation followed, yet records were reportedly altered afterward despite cremation, with speculative claims about institutional influence. Family war: Brooke reports that her brother Nick controls memorabilia and WrestleMania invitations, blocking her access to boots, belts, and keepsakes for her twins, leaving her with only one friend-gifted t-shirt. She describes broken estate promises from her father after stepping back from leadership roles, with hosts citing alleged Gawker and Cox settlement distributions, including a claimed 40% to Linda. Documentary backlash: Brooke slams the Netflix film for a surface-level narrative that buried her and others while omitting abuse allegations and complex family history, swaying public opinion with archival favorable clips. Internet harassment persists when she posts photos of colleagues. Professional pivot: BB Designs relocates to Florida with completed St. Pete, Palm Harbor, and Tampa projects; targets fewer high-end jobs; pursues casting on HGTV's "Rock the Block" after prior rejections; and plans to return to music while raising newborn twins post-C-section. Hosts invite Brooke and her partner to the studio for future projects.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show tackles studio insulation upgrades with Chris Hensley from Gale Insulation (Bubba Army listener), who is spraying closed-cell foam, while $15,000 worth of red soundproofing panels may stay or be sold, along with Dan Marino jerseys expected to fetch a couple of grand through Daniel Rose listings. Gas price crisis: national average tops $4; Florida at $4.16; Nevada at $4.92; California near $6; Indianapolis diesel at $7.46; and one caller spent $288 to fill a tank as families cut dining budgets. Trump urges allies to police the Strait of Hormuz themselves amid conflict driving global oil spikes, promising a resolution in two to three weeks, but hosts express skepticism. Federal judge orders 14-day halt on White House East Wing construction amid debate over private funding versus congressional approval, while hosts push the "Let's fix us" slogan, prioritizing domestic issues over foreign interventions. Dolphins nostalgia: Marino's 17-year career, Bob Griese's championships, Mercury Morris, the running back, and legendary coach Don Shula fuel banter with listener challenges on name recall. Listener engagement: $20 super chat acknowledged; Atlanta and Indianapolis callers share fuel pain; BubbaArmyHQ.com promoted for on-demand access.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show celebrates Kurt Morgan (Candle's stepfather) and his Morgan Exteriors empire, which grew from storm cleanup to a multimillion-dollar home services company offering windows, kitchens, and bathrooms, as a major sponsor. Kurt's No. 14 sprint car finished second at the Little 500 in Anderson, Indiana, while he jets around the country with his 410 asphalt sprint car after stepping back from daily operations. Hosts break down one of the greatest Indy 500 finishes ever: Rosenquist executed a final-lap outside pass at roughly 230 mph using slingshot draft mechanics, staying inches from the lead car and overtaking in the final yards during a one-lap shootout. Technical deep dive covers IndyCar's sealed leased engines from Chevy or Honda costing $1.5 to $2 million per year with manufacturer-controlled adjustments and telemetry-based warranties, plus side-drafting tactics, clean air downforce advantages, and high-speed risks where lifting causes weight transfer and rear slides while marbles off the racing groove kill grip like wet grass. Heart-wrenching tribute moments: Kurt Busch laid eight flowers for his late brother Kyle Busch before the race, NASCAR president Steve O'Donnell offered support to Samantha and Brexton, taps played during the ceremony, and a lap 18 scoring tower tribute had hosts in tears. Gary Cantrell drove 10 hours for a Tuesday-to-Sunday visit with a log cabin tour featuring high ceilings, a large kitchen, and joking references to personal spaces. Alex Stein's TikTok reveals a Miami date night with a new romantic interest, hitting Taco Bell, McDonald's, and 7-Eleven for pizza, marking his first on-camera acknowledgment of a relationship.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show debuts its fifth Tampa studio location with a "fresh start" broadcast from the new facility, built by the team working daily since May 15 with help from Macho, New York Greg, Bob Cook, Merchkirk, Travis, Jacob, Gary, Sunbelt Rental, and Rent Pro, who put in hours until 9:00 PM before opening day. Live troubleshooting during the first minutes as engineer Macho fixes audio issues on YouTube and Rumble based on chat feedback, addressing microphone routing, hot-mic problems, red light/cough-button glitches, and level/reverb adjustments while hosts refresh streams. Studio finishing touches ahead: a tempered-glass rack enclosure for wide shots, a podcast table setup to the left with matching chairs and additional mics, a horn-blaster system with a compressor positioned above the studio (away from Macho, who dislikes loud horns), and camera framing optimization. Chat opened for launch day only with Lemmy moderating, Jay expected in the studio soon, and a members-only after-show planned with Lummy and Bubba. The landlord granted extra time to clear and clean the previous building. Devastating news segment: NASCAR champion Kyle Busch dies at 41, the most winning driver across the Cup, Xfinity, and Truck series, with roughly 234 to 235 combined wins. Timeline of tragic decline: two weeks of symptoms he thought were a sinus infection, a radio request for the team doctor after a race, a recent Dover win shortly before collapse, and fainting at the Chevrolet Performance Center simulator. Medical expert explains pneumonia progressed to sepsis with bacteremia and systemic inflammation, causing rapid deterioration even in healthy athletes; initial speculation about pulmonary embolism and DVT from frequent private flying is discussed, with chest X-ray evidence revealing pneumonia and ruling out embolism. Hosts play sensitive radio/audio clips of Kyle requesting a doctor and the 911 response context at the Chevrolet facility.

On this Best of the Bubba The Love Sponge Show®, Bubba receives a phone call that completely catches him off guard. The call brings unexpected news that will change his life forever. Watch as Bubba navigates through a range of emotions and tries to come to terms with the shocking news. This video is a rollercoaster of emotions that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Don't miss out on this gripping story of unexpected twists and turns.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson called into the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show in 2002 — right as The Scorpion King hit theaters — and dropped one of the most revealing early-career interviews he ever gave. In this full conversation, Rock talks about: • Filming The Scorpion King and screening it with his parents • How Hulk Hogan reacted to Rock’s performance • The wild crowd reaction at WrestleMania 18 and why that match changed his life • His transition from WWE megastar to Hollywood leading man • Early details on Hel Dorado (later The Rundown) • His schedule, his family, and his roots growing up in Tampa • Jericho, RVD, Howard Stern drama, and how he handled the spotlight • Being labeled the “next big action hero” and how he felt about the pressure This is a rare snapshot of The Rock before he became the biggest global star on Earth — authentic, hungry, and fully in that early-2000s grind. If you’re a fan of The Rock, Hulk Hogan, WWF/WWE history, or early Hollywood Rock, this is a must-watch time capsule.

On this Best of Bubba The Love Sponge Show® episode, HOWARD REALLY RIPS BUBBA!!!!

On this Best of Bubba The Love Sponge Show® episode, Tuddle is back from the Not So Funny Farm! But his first day back on air doesn't go as planned, and he catches some major heat.

On this Best of Bubba The Love Sponge Show® episode, former Co-Host Seth Kushner took exception to Bubba's thoughts several things

In this Best of Bubba The Love Sponge Show® episode, Bubba talks to comedian, YouTuber, and political satirist Alex Stein. Known for his confrontational and comedic antics at local government meetings. Ales hosts the show Prime Time with Alex Stein on Glenn Beck's Blaze Media network. Plus, Bubba breaks down all of Fozzy's current Clem-isms and calls Momma Sponge, Janie Cakes, on her 69th Birthday.    Hear past podcast episodes at BubbaTheLoveSponge.com

Orlando Davis was arrested for a DUI in 2023, though the charge was ultimately reduced to reckless driving. However, there is no public record or reliable report of "shock jock" Bubba the Love Sponge® cracking on him regarding the incident.  Oh no? Listen to this Best of Bubba The Love Sponge® Show episode.   A timeline of the key details: The Arrest: On July 22, 2023, the Wild 94.1 morning host (legally named Arlandal Davis) was arrested in Tampa following a 2:00 a.m. car crash at North Dale Mabry Highway and West Kennedy Boulevard. Police reported he ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle, resulting in property damage and minor injuries. He was booked on one count of DUI with property damage or physical injury. The Resolution: In May 2024, Orlando addressed the incident on-air, sharing that he had fallen asleep at the wheel. With the help of legal counsel and community service, his charge was downgraded to reckless driving, and the case was officially closed. Bubba the Love Sponge® did not publicly "crack" on Orlando over the matter, as radio stations in the market typically steer clear of intensely attacking rival hosts over personal legal issues unless there is a long-standing personal feud.   Hear past podcast episodes at BubbaTheLoveSponge.com

In this Clem-Classic collection, “radio poison” Tuddle meets loose cannon Gene Lasker live in the studio for the first time, and the tension is instant Bubba Army lore. Awkward introductions turn into verbal jabs, Lasker stories, and Bubba stirring the pot the only way he knows how. Then it’s all in for the infamous Blue Crab Coffin Challenge, as Tuddle climbs into a box filled with live blue crabs on-air, trying to earn his full-time spot on the show. From the failed Rat Coffin Challenge fallout to Tuddle’s desperate bid for redemption, this episode is wall‑to‑wall chaos, pain, and classic BTLS humiliation.

On this "Best of" episode of Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Lummy is in the hospital after the 1 chip challenge.

Join the millions of listeners tuning in to the nationally syndicated Bubba the Love Sponge® Show airing Monday through Friday from 6-10 am EST. Hosted by the infamous Bubba the Love Sponge®, this show is known for its outrageous humor, celebrity interviews, and controversial topics. With a loyal fan base and a reputation for pushing the boundaries, Bubba and his crew never fail to entertain. Today's show includes pot-smoking grandmas. #BubbaArmy

Join the millions of listeners tuning in to the nationally syndicated Bubba the Love Sponge® Show airing Monday through Friday from 6-10 am EST. Hosted by the infamous Bubba the Love Sponge®, this show is known for its outrageous humor, celebrity interviews, and controversial topics. With a loyal fan base and a reputation for pushing the boundaries, Bubba and his crew never fail to entertain. Today's show includes rat milkshakes.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show broadcasts live amid moving chaos as the 40-foot gray trailer blocks access to the container and shed, forcing urgent logistics planning on the final studio day. Host schedules a 10:00 coordination meeting with Lummi, Lasker, Macho Man, New York Greg, and crew to finalize the move plan, with immediate action to contact Steps (Todd) around 10:00 to 10:15 to relocate the gray trailer using a short-wheelbase truck for tight maneuvering. Shed rotation crisis: doors must face containers before removal next week, requiring Moffat/forklift access and PVC tubing jacking to protect the base, but Merch Crick's positioning may block equipment. Parking nightmare: insufficient lot space for dump trailers, merch trailers, and trucks prompts orders to move civilian cars to the street or the AAA lot next door, with volunteers pulling vehicles during breaks, and Merch Crick told to remove their truck immediately after showtime. Equipment debates: box truck staged outside until space clears, dump trailer kept for one final loaded run, and concerns about towing capacity for heavy trailers. Host stresses avoiding last-minute curveballs while on-air and instructs no non-emergency texts, emphasizing not abusing Todd/Steps' favors and "pulling our own weight." Off-topic fun: NFL schedule release videos showing teams trolling each other reviewed, plus Memphis Police bodycam shooting breakdown from February, with the suspect captured by U.S. Marshals. Multiple donation shout-outs and final sign-off notes as one of the studio's last shows wraps, with the microphone cutoff imminent.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show tackles practical goat care at the new outdoor location, where Lummi hauls 5 to 10 gallons of water multiple times weekly, now solved with an automatic waterer from Chaos Racing, and plans to use copper wire or sheets in buckets as antibacterial measures while ensuring goats don't ingest the metal. A CBS Evening News clip from Taiwan/Beijing sparks fascination with China's ultra-clean cities, pervasive camera surveillance (a driver is ticketed via phone after two minutes of illegal parking), AI-powered convenience stores, and humanoid Galbot robots handling pharmacy orders at scale. Travel talk: Americans can visit China but may need negative COVID tests if unvaccinated, with hosts warning about strict enforcement and legal risks for certain remarks under heavy surveillance. Mormon temples exist in Shanghai and Hong Kong, and intrigue surrounds visiting Chinese Outlaw motorcycle chapters alongside international club presence in Australia, Russia, and England. Geopolitical reality check: hosts slam Trump administration claims about crippling Iran's missile capabilities, citing reports that roughly 60% of missiles survived joint US-Israeli strikes, fueling skepticism of official narratives and calls for continued pressure instead of misinformation. Trump's China diplomacy was positioned as seeking a "first among equals" perception during his visit. Rat problems at warehouse locations raise Hantavirus concerns from droppings, prompting cat relocation for control and emotional anecdotes about confronting people who harmed animals. Superchats acknowledged, including Gene Lasker's ice cream fund, as the crew continues transitioning from previous production locations.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show digs into the Fresno County Board of Supervisors voting down a proposal to designate public libraries as LGBTQ safe spaces, with hosts arguing libraries should stay neutral and serve all demographics, including black, white, Puerto Rican, gay, and straight patrons, without promoting any particular agenda. Drag performer and substitute teacher Morrigana testified in favor, citing mental health support and 30 to 40% queer youth in the Central Valley who rely on libraries for warmth beyond books, but hosts rejected libraries becoming advocacy spaces. Cultural firestorm: Charles Barkley criticized "shoving" LGBTQ pride into sports and media, echoing resistance to overt displays in leagues and broadcasts despite LGBTQ participation. Hosts debate societal homophobia claims versus perception of overpromotion in public institutions, touching on locker room dynamics and acceptance versus branding. Supreme Court unanimously rules freight brokers liable for negligently hiring unsafe truck drivers after a crash, holding companies accountable for underbidding and cutting corners, including employing illegal immigrants as drivers. Brief note: California prisoners get $200 iPads. The show opens with donor shout-outs, McDonald's order delays, kidney stone updates, and pool confusion anecdotes, plus Alexa defining LGBTQ live on air, with a hot-mic segment teed up later.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show broadcasts its final episode from the studio occupied since January 2012 as crews actively tear down equipment, disconnect furniture, and cut wires around the hosts. New York Greg, Merch Crick, Lummy, and Motch load the dump trailer while the team reflects on roughly 14 to 15 years of history in the space. Bubba celebrates passing his kidney stone and heads straight to the doctor post-show, with son Tyler and fiancée arriving at 1:00 PM to help with the move alongside Big Red. Gary Cantrell earns major props for editing and distribution work that drove the recent Linda Hogan clip to roughly 400,000 Facebook views and 750 on X, proving the team's social media momentum. The new facility gets its official name: Bubba Compound Studios, beating out other contenders. Epic nostalgia trip through past studio locations (Gandy/98 Rock, Lemon Street/Sirius XM eras) and legendary stunts including eating placenta, rat milkshakes, fire crashes, bear feeding on honeycomb shirts with the animal rearing up on cue, the hog at Gandy spectacle, M80 pranks on staff, and Howard Stern's jealous visit during peak times. Team appreciation flows for those with no agendas and pure dedication, plus a shoutout to a crew member recovering from a recent hospital scare. Moving day continues immediately after sign-off with the Bubba Compound reveal coming around the Tuesday after Memorial Day.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show breaks down President Trump's high-stakes Beijing summit with President Xi, joined by Marco Rubio (who entered China under the transliterated name "Marco Liu" to bypass sanctions), Elon Musk, and Nvidia's Jensen Huang for two days of talks covering trade, Taiwan, Iran, and agriculture. Hosts dissect the diplomatic chess move allowing Rubio entry despite prior Chinese sanctions over his Uyghur human rights criticism. Deep dive into alleged Chinese abuses of the Turkic Muslim Uyghur minority, with timelines tracing awareness from 2014 through the early 2020s and international genocide allegations. Geopolitical flashpoints: Xi's warning to "don't mess with Taiwan," U.S. pressure on China to withdraw support from Iran (including logistics and supplies), pending $25B Taiwan arms deal, and debates over China and Russia backing Tehran. Espionage concerns and global power comparisons (economics vs. military) are explored. Caller recommends booking ex-CIA whistleblower John Kiriakou via Danny Jones after the studio move wraps in roughly three weeks. Get a Box V6 promo with code "Bubba" for $25 off (voice control, surround sound); Bubba Army HQ membership tiers at $6.99 streaming and $9.99 downloads with legacy archives. Chat locked to boost revenue and viewer counts, phone lines briefly open for rare live calls.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show dives into explosive 2028 presidential polling with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leading Democrats at 26% while Marco Rubio dominates Republicans at 45.4% ahead of J.D. Vance and Ron DeSantis. Behind the scenes planning kicks off as the crew debates substitute hosts for the August time off, with Babyface and Brian emerging as top candidates who'll get 15 to 20 minute board training and advance notice for coverage alongside best-of episode mixes. COVID origins controversy reignites with CIA whistleblower claims about Fauci cover-ups, pandemic simulation exercises from 2012 through 2019, and fierce debate over lab leak theories versus natural origin. Callers share heartbreaking personal pandemic losses while hosts blast censorship of ivermectin and alternative treatments, linking restrictions to Big Pharma's emergency vaccine authorization push and Operation Warp Speed liability protections. Affordable Care Act dissection: pre-existing condition coverage praised as essential, but consensus that the law needs bipartisan fixes instead of full repeal. Tulsi Gabbard's CIA office activity sparks intelligence agency authority questions and MKUltra mind control experiment flashbacks from 1953 to 1973. Fireman Steve calls in from I-75, wishing luck on the studio move; listener support via PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App keeps the Bubba Army rolling.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show throws the phone lines open and welcomes longtime caller Pedro, who shares heartbreaking news of glioblastoma recurrence after his June 2025 diagnosis. Hosts and listeners rally with emotional support and medical leads, including Optivo treatment, to discuss with doctors on Monday, plus a promise to check in for updates in two weeks. Big announcement: new studio construction starts tomorrow with a reveal planned around the Tuesday after Memorial Day. Archiving news: Gino and the team continue uploading classic Cox and SiriusXM shows to BubbaArmyHQ.com for subscribers bingeing decades of content. Spirit Airlines bankruptcy breakdown: 60 of 90 leased planes repossessed, 30 up for sale, employees scrambling for rehires. Five Guys closures hit Tampa (East County Line Road), Tracy, Bakersfield, Naperville, Dubuque, and Lincoln as rising prices drive workers away. Phone lines stay open with a strict no-nonsense policy and no screener; hosts are ready to hang up fast.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show opens with a quick kidney stone update (still stuck, still painful) before diving into classic pre-internet urban legends like Rod Stewart's stomach-pump story and the Mikey from Life cereal Pop Rocks myth, debating how rumors spread nationwide via phone and word of mouth. Then comes the main event: an epic 1997 Vegas trip with Tampa betting legend Champagne Joe, who rolled with bank bags full of cash, comped MGM suites with butler service, placed $1,000 roulette bets and $100 slot pulls, and walked away with roughly $100k profit. Hosts break down casino comp mechanics (how pit bosses track average bets and hours played), gambling tax laws then versus now (offsetting losses dollar-for-dollar vs. today's limits), and Joe's preference for carrying cash in checked bags to dodge reporting. Plans to track down Champagne Joe via Warren at the Dollhouse and the Cuban Domino's Club for a future podcast episode, plus promises to reveal the trip's wildest party stories next time.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show preps listeners for a massive investigative sports story dropping Monday via James O'Keefe Media Group, with a live reaction show Tuesday where the crew will confront those caught on tape. Deep dive into Shiloh Sanders' shocking $11.8M civil judgment and bankruptcy filing tied to a school security incident, plus what it means for his draft stock and Deion's family. Heated debate over Tucker Carlson clip ownership, fair use battles, and Sebastian Gorka calling media figures domestic terrorists. Iran tensions, $5 gas in Dallas, and Spirit Airlines shutting down over energy costs. Plus: Netflix Cowboys documentary reveals Jerry Jones' ego problem, Seattle franchise sale struggles, and classic stories about Hulk Hogan restoring a 1968 Charger with Gene Lasker. Alex joins us next week for the big reveal.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show kicks off with heartwarming goat stories before diving into a jaw-dropping claim: one AI-generated persona made $43,000 in just 30 days using four video files and a MacBook running Claude AI, with a top fan spending nearly $2,000. Hosts get fired up about replicating the model with green screens and multiple AI performers, sparking talk of quitting day jobs to "print money." Then it's straight into explosive political commentary as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson faces brutal press questions about race-based hiring, defunding police, and developer contracts. Plus: Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan flee New York for Texas, and a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader allegedly hires a 14-piece marching band to stalk her ex for nine days. Catch all episodes on-demand at BubbaArmyHQ.com.

The Bubba Show tackles skyrocketing commodity prices and fertilizer payment defaults before diving into a shocking Harris Teeter parking lot stabbing of a pregnant woman, an arrested suspect named in Florida. Hosts react to viral courtroom videos where tough judges reject plea deals and hand down 25-year sentences for violent crimes and sex offenses. Personal stories of armed self-defense, a Tractor Supply hero manager, and why situational awareness matters more than ever. Plus: Alex Stein joins at 9:15, and the crew promises to deliver a care package to a loyal listener.

Bubba the Love Sponge® battles a kidney stone lodged in his urethra while orchestrating a studio move with a hard June 15 deadline, weighing whether to tough it out with fluids and track-day vibration or let Dr. Dan numb him up and run a scope to yank it, as the crew maps out Saturday's heavy lift: Bobby hauling containers and scrapping two, Todd bringing a low-boy for the 133-inch shed, mounting fresh tires on the worn-out merch trailer before dragging it past AC units and water pipes, renting a box trailer with a lift gate for stage gear and counters, and trying to sell the Daryl amps to Dean Guitars so they don't have to move them, all while salvaging fifteen years of copper, fireproof drywall, and high-end soundproofing from the old build.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew revisits the Larry Nassar fallout and Michigan State’s roughly five hundred million dollar settlement with 332 survivors, then rips into fresh USA Gymnastics headlines about coach Sean Gardner pleading guilty in Mississippi to three counts of sexual exploitation of children after secretly filming girls as young as six changing at the gym, before turning to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd’s “Polk Around and Find Out” human trafficking sting that nabbed Tampa MAGA fitness influencer Craig Long as one of 266 arrests after he allegedly offered a hundred bucks to an undercover decoy posing as a sex worker and sparking a fiery debate over entrapment, charging decisions, and how far stings should go.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew dives into a suspected Clearwater cover up around a high profile death, asking why the autopsy still is not public ten months later, why the decedent’s own doctor Gerald Fitzgerald supposedly did the postmortem instead of an independent medical examiner, and why the daughter Brooke has to sign an NDA just to see how her dad died, as legal counsel offers to review any nondisclosure, urges her to keep formally pressing the city for records, and pushes for a truly outside forensic pathologist from somewhere like Orlando or Hillsborough to go over whatever Clearwater and the Church of Scientology might be trying to keep out of the light.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew spins George Carlin clips about labels like people of color, African American, Native American, and Indian into a rant on modern identity politics and cancel culture, tears into a sick viral video of teen girls beating a mom while a kid gets kicked in the head and demands cops and prosecutors actually chase these kids down, rips Warren Sapp over his Hollywood City Hall records stunt and June court date as they talk about how a guy who made around sixty million in the NFL is now burning his legacy arguing with clerks, and runs through a growing stack of teacher sex bust headlines while tossing in hot takes on Iran and nukes before the break.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba tells the story of his latest three week kidney stone nightmare after a lifetime of 14 to 16 stones, from fainting at a dealership and ending up in the ER with IV narcotics, CT scans, and an eleven millimeter rock years ago to now feeling a seven or eight millimeter stone stuck in his urethra, peeing coffee colored urine with a split stream, and trying to flush it with insane amounts of alkaline water while the in studio doctors explain exactly how the kidney to bladder plumbing works and what it would look like for a urologist like Dr Mark to numb the tip and go in with a grabber if it does not pass on its own in the next day.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down the insane Frontier Airlines disaster in Denver where a man jumped a perimeter fence, ran onto the runway, was struck and at least partially sucked into an A321 engine on takeoff to LA, forcing the pilot to abort at rotation, stomp the brakes, blow the slides, and get 231 people off the jet while Denver Fire knocked down an engine fire and a dozen passengers ended up with minor injuries. They then react to brutal Florida crash and teen takeover videos, including a Tampa Curtis Hixon Park “takeover” that ended with 22 arrests in about 15 minutes after cops rolled in with bikes, patrol units, and air support, and they go off on parents, phones, and why kids feel emboldened to film beatdowns instead of fearing consequences.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew picks apart Donald Trump’s tense Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool presser where he told ABC’s Rachel Scott “you probably don’t see dirt, but I do” while bragging about pulling 11 or 12 truckloads of filth out and fixing what he says was a disgusting, algae covered pool that cost tens of millions to renovate under Obama, arguing that his underlying point about cleanup and wasteful past spending is legit but the way he personalized the “dirt” line at a Black reporter handed critics easy ammo to call him racist instead of talking about the actual work being done.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew tears into Antonio Brown's wild TikTok bed livestream asking his girlfriend about having another kid while already juggling seven children with four women, breaks down Warren Sapp getting court ordered to report twice a week and banned from Hollywood City Hall's records division after his confrontational public auditor stunt, hawks Dimebag Darrell amps at studio quality pricing after rejecting a lowball thousand dollar offer, and dives deep into JP Peterson's reporting on the Tampa Bay Rays stadium mess where new ownership is willing to drop over a billion dollars while the city council drags its feet even as the team leads the AL on an 81 million dollar payroll.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew celebrates Titus O'Neil and the Bullard Family Foundation teaming up with Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel to surprise single mom Chanel Barrett with a donated car for her lupus battle and three kids, breaks down their combined AM FM and digital audience reach after running into listeners all Mother's Day weekend at Cracker Barrel and Busch Gardens, debates whether T ball rings or trophies are better for kids and how much it costs to sponsor a youth team, and rips into Warren Sapp's latest arrest and messy behavior compared to guys like Derek Brooks and Ronde Barber who stayed classy after football.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew digs into the Mike Vrabel and reporter alleged affair story with fresh TMZ clips, boating photos, pregnancy timeline debate, and a viral AI generated image from Gary that hit 500,000 views, while monitoring for any legal notice on the Victor Hedman coverage, ripping a San Francisco judge for cutting loose a guy who shoved an elderly man, and swapping Gen X corporal punishment war stories about getting paddled in school.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba calls out a co-host mid-segment for coming to air unprepared with no visuals, walks through why the show requires full sourcing and images sent to the board ahead of time, then takes over two stories live a North Carolina substitute teacher facing decades for sleeping with a 15-year-old and a massive SSRI lawsuit over permanent sexual side effects while explaining exactly how segments need to be owned, prepped, and executed so the show doesn't look fly-by-night.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew and former player Steve break down how Victor Hedman’s roughly 50‑game “personal/mental health” absence and new four‑year, $8‑million‑per‑year, full no‑trade‑clause deal affect the Lightning’s leadership, playoff results, and media coverage as they openly question whether fans deserve clearer answers about what really happened in the Vancouver game.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew keeps hammering the Victor Hedman story, pointing out that the Lightning’s captain only suited up for 33 games in a brutal, injury‑and‑mental‑health season, then stepped away while still sitting on an $8‑million‑a‑year deal that works out to roughly $97,000 a night if you spread it over 82 games. They walk through how his absence changed Tampa Bay’s chances against Montreal, read X/Twitter backlash and Canadian beat‑writer criticism, talk about having two or three off‑air sources behind the infidelity chatter, and even game out what happens if a 770 notice or legal letter shows up, including a lawyer‑vetted on‑air apology they’re ready to roll if somebody proves they crossed the line.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew riffs on the latest Jeffrey Epstein document drops and all the missing‑camera, suicide‑note conspiracy junk before locking in a limited‑run Bubba Army hockey sweater: a black No. 64 “Clem” captain’s jersey with white matching front and back numbers, thick fabric, and sewn‑on letters for hardcore fans only. They talk through making it a pre‑order‑only drop with a few dozen to a few hundred pieces, tiered pricing that starts in the low‑$70s and tops out around $89.99, and a YouTube poll that shows enough die‑hards ready to buy to green‑light final tweaks and get manufacturing quotes for a launch.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew digs into a reported one‑page U.S. proposal to Iran that would set up 30 days of talks over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington easing its naval blockade only if Tehran lifts its chokehold on shipping lanes. They connect that negotiation window to the pain at the pump, citing oil around $90 a barrel amid recent spikes well into the $110–$120 range and a U.S. gas average in the mid‑$4s, and argue that even the hint of a deal could cool futures after weeks of war‑driven price surges. From there, they walk through fresh reports of U.S. forces firing on and disabling an Iranian‑flagged tanker trying to break the blockade and sinking small attack boats under Trump’s “Project Freedom” escort mission, questioning how much Iranian nuclear material is really left and whether bunker‑buster runs have ever fully erased the program. Between updates, they hammer the politics: Trump warning he’ll “eliminate” Iranian boats that test the cordon, allies like the UAE and Saudis potentially sweetening a deal, and the reality that until someone can look into the camera and say the Hormuz crisis is “done,” markets, voters, and gas prices are all going to stay on edge.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down a federal grand jury indictment accusing Melissa Catherine Guthrow of running a “scheme and artifice to defraud” Hulk Hogan–linked accounts out of at least $883,774.26 between 2017 and 2021, walking through six charged wire transfers and what it could mean for estate managers like Terry McCoy and others around Hogan if prosecutors start squeezing for cooperation. They then pivot back to Tampa Bay Lightning captain Victor Hedman’s own words about stepping away for mental‑health reasons after the Vancouver “final straw,” analyzing his press‑conference answers, nervous body language, years of therapy, and support from teammates while arguing local media still ducked basic follow‑ups about what really happened that night, even as they acknowledge the importance of NHL mental‑health resources and the reality that depression and burnout can wreck a season.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew spends nearly the whole segment on Victor Hedman’s season, hammering the Tampa Bay Lightning for how they handled his late‑season absence and asking whether “mental health and personal reasons” really explain why their $9‑million‑a‑year captain disappeared for roughly 50 games, including the entire playoff run. They play off his exit presser about needing to be a “better husband and dad,” point out that he was officially scratched as an “illness” in Vancouver after already missing long stretches with an elbow issue, and argue that for a franchise that’s been a Cup contender for a decade, the C has an obligation to show up, face hard questions, and be transparent with fans instead of hiding behind vague injury labels while mental‑health support programs like the NHLPA’s First Line and the league’s player‑assistance system exist to help guys who are legitimately struggling.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba plugs Big Gus Tractor & Equipment in Mary Esther for Mahindra, Scag, Toro, Kioti, JCB, and more, talks up their discounts for vets and first responders, and shouts out Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel for big new and used inventory with aggressive finance deals. He then lays out the full Missing Parts Ride weekend at Emerald Coast Harley VIP party Friday, charity ride Saturday, pool and post‑parties, and Sunday ride with registration running through EmeraldCoastHD.com to help amputees get back on bikes, and sketches plans to bring Justin “Danger” Nunley and a Canadian creator to both the ride and May 30, August 8, September 26, and October 3 race nights where they’ll run heat races, 20‑lap features, and a 10‑lap Crown Vic grudge shootout alongside Tyler’s return to the track.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba bangs the drum for Tyler Clem Racing, telling listeners to hit his son’s Facebook page with its roughly 11,000 followers and reminding everyone he’ll be back at the local track for a May 30 show where Bubba may call the shots from the infield. The crew then unloads on a horrifying U.S. monkey‑torture ring where 11 people were indicted for paying a minor in Indonesia to mutilate monkeys on camera, ties that into the infamous orangutan “Pony” sex‑slave story, and closes with Candace Owens’ explosive release of Charlie Kirk text messages about divorce and fearing he’d be killed, plus a tease that Bubba is digging through public records on a fresh Hulk Hogan–adjacent arrest before he goes nuclear on air.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba shows off the studio’s rock‑and‑roll history with stories about in‑studio sets from bands like Night Ranger and Colin Hay, talks up the high‑end board and Dimebag Darrell amp stacks on the stage, and decides to post 20‑second demo clips and list the collectible Dean/Dime gear on Facebook Marketplace along with a plug for Fourth‑Gen Roof’s $1,000‑off new roof deal. He rips through gubernatorial politics and why he wants a far more aggressive line on Iran, opens up about reconnecting with Tyler and locking in a May 30 race where Tyler will run both 602 and 604 late models while asking the Bubba Army to juice his Tyler Clem Racing socials, kicks around an NHL star’s mental‑health absence and messy trade/cheating rumors, and ends on an emotional, furious reaction to an orangutan sexual‑abuse case he calls one of the worst stories he’s ever read.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew locks in Matt Cox as executive producer on a new spin‑off podcast once the downsized studio space is ready, settles on a tweaked Lasker Unleashed logo, and talks about replacing lost programming with three new shows, including a stand‑alone YouTube channel separate from the Bubba Army feed. They then walk through Arlington police bodycam footage from the 2017 Tavis Crane shooting and the city’s $1.9 million settlement, blast what they see as politically driven payouts and “woke” school and religious accommodations, and promise deeper digs into Minnesota’s massive “Feeding Our Future” child‑nutrition fraud case and the politicians they think looked the other way.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba riffs with the crew about how listeners can support the show and teases upcoming content and collabs, including a sit‑down with con‑man‑turned‑true‑crime‑host Matt Cox and some new add‑on content ideas. They kick around listener questions from the Lasker emails, joke about finding hair in food and how Dan and Lasker would react, and float a future segment built around a Chicago mayoral critic that Bubba tells the team to track down.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew tears into extreme plastic surgery horror stories, talking about hydrogel injections, busted ribs, complications, and one person who says they’ve burned through around $300,000 chasing a look. They pivot into the escalating Iran war around the Strait of Hormuz and argue for a much harder, more visible U.S. military response and messaging, rant about how flat American patriotism feels compared with Canadian crowds, and finish by blasting a New York mayor’s pro‑Islam remarks in a speech clip while questioning where the line is on separation of church and state.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba talks through studio logistics and even where to stash the horn upstairs, then pivots into kidney‑stone war stories, stress over the move, and how much longer he can keep grinding this schedule. He riffs on OnlyFans freak‑money stories, plugs Ian Langen’s “Video Killed The Radio Star” Hogan documentary and a how‑to promo guide he wants pinned on The Bubba Army Facebook page, and lays out hard truths about staff, Seth’s role, the Operation Pigmentation fallout, and what a scaled‑back future for the show might look like.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down how brutal gas and diesel prices have gotten and compares that to what it really costs to charge a Tesla and run it per mile in 2026. Bubba then lays out plans to keep the Crown Vic as the dependable daily, gut the legendary cream machine and drop about $5,000 in electronics to turn it into a mobile podcast studio for events instead of selling it, and talks through the stress of downsizing into a smaller on‑property studio while still dealing with a stubborn kidney stone.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew tees off on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over sanctuary‑city policies, race‑based hiring claims, reparations talk, and what they see as ducking real questions on crime and accountability. They work in a live read for the Getabox mini‑box offer with promo code “Bubba” for $25 off, tease some disturbing voicemails they plan to air at the end of the show, and remind listeners they can catch every segment on demand at BubbaArmyHQ.com.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew unloads on President Trump’s threats toward late‑night comedians, walking through why the First Amendment and decades of case law make it almost impossible to yank TV or radio licenses just because hosts roast the president. They dig into the old FCC fairness doctrine and how Reagan-era deregulation helped launch partisan talk radio superstars like Rush Limbaugh, then argue that instead of trying to weaponize regulators against comics, the president should be fixing wars and fuel prices while comedians keep doing what they do best: protected political jokes that are nowhere near obscenity or incitement.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew decides to make their massive archive of Hulk Hogan call‑ins a top project, digging out old segments where Hogan weighed in on everything from controversial remarks to OJ and planning to spin those calls into standalone videos and content runs. They pivot to a heated breakdown of a New York knife attack where the mayor visited the hospitalized attacker instead of centering the wounded cop, argue over how broken the mental‑health and policing system is, then rip through a rapid‑fire news stack on Spirit Airlines suddenly shutting down, viral outrage over a luxury F1 hot dog that can run around $100–$150 in Miami, and fresh Trump–Iran maneuvering that they promise to keep hammering in upcoming segments.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew breaks down the insane costs and VIP flexing around Formula 1’s Miami weekend, dives into how DRS, hybrid batteries, and pit strategy actually swing races, then shifts to Bubba’s own world with his kid stacking wins in sprint and crate cars and a big May 30 show at Ocala Speedway that he’s set to promote and run. They walk through the exact May 18–26 plan to move the studio and gym gear and be back on the air by May 26, detour into a brutal baseball beanball and likely facial fractures, and close with a long, salty postmortem on the Tampa Bay Lightning’s latest playoff flameout and whether a highly paid captain who can’t stay on the ice needs to go.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba hangs with Nunley and Gus to pump Emerald Coast Harley’s spring fling and bike fest, sending listeners to EmeraldCoastHD.com to check out the packed new and pre-owned lineup and event vendors in Fort Walton Beach. He also talks about fall plans to come back with guests for track time and racing, swaps Mahindra versus John Deere war stories about PTO pull and RPMs, and promises to keep supporting Gus and the dealership when they fire it up again later this year.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba opens with stories from the biker world, remembering old‑school outlaw Gene’s circle and the passing of chapter boss “Sidewalk” while talking about how tight the bike community really is. He then shifts into war room mode on Iran, blasting stalled talks as oil rips past wartime highs with the Strait of Hormuz choked off, Iran’s economy in free fall, and calls for hypersonics and B‑1 runs instead of more “limbo” ceasefires that keep shipping and leadership questions hanging over the region. The crew closes by reacting to Britney Spears’ latest DUI case near Ventura County, weighing how rehab, treatment, and first‑offense rules might help her in court while still ripping the decision to drive under the influence.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba shouts out Crystal Harley’s Military Appreciation and Hero Cash deals, then dives back into the Greg Biffle story, reacting to new warrants and reports that friends of the late NASCAR driver may have looted cash, collectibles, and even laundered charity money after his fatal plane crash. He and the crew also tear into the FCC’s history of indecency fines and license threats, warning that using Kimmel’s Melania joke as a pretext to squeeze ABC stations is a dangerous throwback to the Howard Stern era that could chill every broadcaster who depends on edgy comedy and advertiser dollars to survive.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba shouts out donors, lines up a meme drop for future merch, and promises to sign and ship custom shoes while the crew geeks out over 7-foot-9 transfer Olivier Rioux, leaving Florida for UC Irvine and finally getting real minutes. They tear into a substitute teacher who called herself a “million-dollar prostitute” and allegedly grabbed a student, swap bad-cop stories, dissect new DOJ footage of the White House Correspondents’ shooting suspect scouting the Hilton, and tease a follow-up report naming a woman in the sick burglary and fraud spree that hit Greg Biffle’s home after his fatal plane crash.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew light up the Carnival overconsumption verdict, where a woman downed around 14–15 tequila shots across multiple bars and still walked away with a $300,000 judgment, arguing the cruise line should appeal before every drunk tries the same play. They dive into the torture murder of 24-year-old trans man Sam Nordquist with five plus suspects, a Florida “Dexter” wannabe accused of dismembering a sex offender and keeping DNA slides as trophies, and a grim story of NASCAR driver Greg Biffle’s family dying in a private plane crash, only to have their home hit by what looks like an insider-fed burglary and fraud spree.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew game out a Tampa mayoral run built on grassroots votes instead of PAC money, walking through 2027 election turnout math, a roughly $6,400 qualifying nut, and Bob Buckhorn’s million-plus war chest as the establishment hurdle to beat. They pitch a Jackson House announcement with pro bono legal clinics and a museum downstairs, slam career politicians and old “six-foot rule” era policies, and zero in on East Tampa and Sulfur Springs door-knocking as the path to 13,000 first-round votes and a real runoff shot.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew torch the FCC’s unprecedented early review of eight ABC station licenses over Jimmy Kimmel’s “expectant widow” Melania joke, walking through how license revocations have not happened since the 1969 WLBT case and why Hustler v. Falwell style parody is still protected speech that would likely win on appeal all the way to the Supreme Court. They close by turning to Iran’s bloody protest crackdowns, executions, and massacres, arguing the U.S. should help with intel, arms, and comms but stay away from boots on the ground before it turns into another forever war.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew react to a Tampa News Force parody piece clowning the show while reminding listeners that the outlet is basically a tiny local satire shop grinding out sketches and live shows. They pivot into BTS mania after three sold-out nights at Raymond James Stadium, riff on light stick crowds and insane stadium money, and swap nicotine and Zyn pouch stories as Bubba admits kidney stone pain and drowsiness have him flirting with driving while too tired to be safe.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba wants to know who is really running Iran after recent strikes, how the Strait of Hormuz slowdown and war-risk insurance pullouts are choking global oil, and Gene wants biometric cards at the border to track every crossing. He and the crew unload on a horrific case of a 33-year-old teacher who admitted having sex with a barely-teen student and giving birth to his child, calling for max prison time while wrapping the segment with blunt talk about China pressure, parole boards, and how broken the system looks.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba hypes the new documentary Video Killed the Radio Star, climbing as high as number 10 on Apple, while plugging its release on Amazon Prime and Apple TV and teasing a possible three-part re-edit. He rallies the Bubba Army to drop Facebook testimonials on the featured post, talks about a big surge in followers, and lines up outreach to the Hodge twins to get Bob on their show to tell the real story behind the tape and who actually got paid.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba pushes new Bubba Army store drops and old-school memorabilia while breaking down Shannon Sharpe’s sponsorship and legacy-TV fallout, then digs into Hulk Hogan’s stories about sleazy Hollywood producers, cheap movie money, and why he bailed back to wrestling. The crew slides into a raw, funny, and uncomfortable talk about religion, sin, last-minute salvation, and who is headed upstairs or downstairs, with kidney stone pain getting worked in as a preview of hell before Bubba reminds everyone it is all just words on the radio and promises more after the break.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba fights through another brutal kidney stone episode while the crew talks Shannon Elizabeth’s reported million-plus first week on OnlyFans and how to hide Bubba archives behind a paywall, then dives into Jonathan Hay’s disturbing allegations against Diddy, the mogul’s aggressive legal denial, Nathan Chasing Horse’s 37-years-to-life sex-crimes sentence, and a local Vrabel-linked sports mess.

Bubba opens with a Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel spot and admits he is riding high just to survive brutal kidney stone pain on air, weighing an ER trip against grinding through for the Bubba Army. He trades racing and quarter midget war stories about dangerous stunts kids might copy, then reads the latest on stalled Iran-U.S. talks, a hard naval blockade, and shipping frozen in the Strait of Hormuz before signing off with listener shout-outs and donations.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew dig into the Cole Thomas Allen assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, laying out the three federal charges, the shotgun and knives he brought, and how a Secret Service vest stopped a bullet aimed at President Trump’s detail. From there, they spiral into polls showing more young Americans now see political violence as “acceptable sometimes,” swap Idiocracy references, and argue when you are legally clear to shoot an intruder who storms your house while your family is inside.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew tear into Jimmy Kimmel’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner skit where he called Melania Trump an “expectant widow,” debating whether it is hateful rhetoric or roast comedy while Trump and the First Lady publicly demand ABC fire him and “take a stand.”

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba limps through another kidney stone flare-up while the crew reacts to WWE cutting 20-plus names post WrestleMania, including Bo Dallas, Zelina Vega, and Kairi Sane, and wonders what it means for the future of the business. They break down wild viewer fight clips, torch an Oxford biochemistry lecturer’s sloppy on-camera presentation, and question media standards after the latest Jimmy Kimmel controversy.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew break down NFL Draft picks, grades, and roster needs before turning to fresh searches at Jeffrey Epstein’s remote New Mexico Zorro Ranch and growing anger over still-hidden files. They then question a Florida double-murder response tied to a Vero Beach library shooting, slam local transparency around a controversial Hogan autopsy and alleged cover-ups, and wrap by backing a local political candidate while steering listeners to BubbaArmyHQ.com for on-demand replay.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew rip into Bubba Wallace’s role in a massive Talladega-style multi-car wreck sparked by a Ross Chastain bump, then pivot to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner attack, where 31-year-old Cole Allen allegedly charged a security checkpoint, shot a Secret Service officer in the vest, and reignited the fight to finish Trump’s on-premise White House ballroom for tighter event security.

Bubba geeks out on SCAG gear from Tiger Cat II decks to the EVZ electric zero turn, then dives into the new harassment lawsuit rocking MrBeast’s production company and an 8–1 Supreme Court decision nuking Colorado’s conversion therapy ban, before lining up Dr. Dan’s next on-air short story, “Where’s My Penis?”.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba powers through the show while passing a kidney stone on pain meds, recaps a huge Bubba 199 weekend, and walks listeners through Dan’s emergency laser surgery for a detached retina and nerve-racking 9 a.m. follow-up, before breaking down NFL Draft drama from Diego Pavia going undrafted to Fernando Mendoza’s rise and touching on a mass shooting near Indiana University.

As the birthday stream rolls on, the focus shifts to what’s next. The crew digs into payment issues, merch logistics, and the upcoming studio relocation while laying the groundwork for the next big Bubba 199 qualifier event. Plans for the September 11th event are starting to take shape, including travel logistics, hotels, and campground details. Plus, Lummy steps in to help fans resolve donation issues as the show balances business, chaos, and the Bubba Army experience.

The Bubba Army shows up BIG for the birthday edition of Bubba 199. The crew runs a full live operation, juggling donations across PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Twitch, and Rumble while giving nonstop fan shoutouts and qualifiers. Behind the scenes, things get real as delayed payments, fraud flags, and platform hiccups start stacking up mid-show. It’s a mix of high-energy fan engagement and live troubleshooting as Bubba and the crew keep the show rolling.

On this episode of The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba fans the flames of the Epstein Files Explosion. 3.5 Million Pages, Power, and the Truth They Don’t Want Out. The crew dives headfirst into the growing controversy surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files and the explosive questions nobody in power seems eager to answer. With reports claiming up to 3.5 million pages of documents still under wraps, Bubba and the guys break down what this could mean, who might be protected, and why trust in the system continues to erode. The conversation heats up around the political fallout, including talk of potential clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell and what that could signal behind the scenes. They also get into the latest from House Oversight, possible subpoenas, and whether accountability is actually coming, or if this is just more smoke and mirrors. Throughout it all, one thing stays front and center: the voices of survivors and the demand for full transparency. It’s raw, unfiltered, and exactly the kind of conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.  Check out the new and improved https://bubbaarmyhq.com/

Bubba plugs upcoming Bubba 199 events, then tears into David Lee Roth’s rough live vocals while stacking him up against Sammy Hagar’s stats and stage game before diving into a jaw-dropping federal case where a 10-year-old was allegedly taken to Cuba for gender-related surgery in an international parental kidnapping fight, with an IVF lab mix-up story thrown in for extra chaos.

Bubba and the crew break down a wild, live-streamed street fight where hair-pulling teens end up in cuffs and deputies are documenting injuries, then zero in on a controversial takedown that got one deputy fired and possibly staring down civil rights heat. They chew over 300k plus views on the viral clip, argue whether the force went too far, and riff on how Stormy Daniels, Ellen memes, and social media clout culture are warping how kids act when cops show up.

Bubba rides a wave of fresh donations and a viral Brooke Hogan interview that explodes the show’s socials, then walks listeners through plans for Bubba trading cards and a full tech glow-up at the new studio with pro cameras, ceiling lights, and a giant video wall, aiming for a June move-in. In the middle of it all, the crew scrambles to save Merchcrick and her dog after a diesel tank mishap, pulling off a fast tow-truck rescue while Gene lines up future help and Macho hunts engineers to untangle wiring and dial in the control room.

Bubba and the crew torch the new Hulk Hogan documentary as a fluff piece that whitewashes the real story, raging over how Brooke, Jen, Pete, and years of hands-on caregiving got minimized or erased while messy details about affairs, pills, and Hogan’s final days were glossed over as propaganda.

Bubba fires up a new promo, paying out $100 Bubba Army store gift certificates to the top five 15–30 second testimonial videos sent to show@BubbaArmyHQ.com, then shifts into full war room mode, breaking down the U.S. naval blockade on Iran, blown out infrastructure, and whether Israel and the U.S. are gearing up for coordinated strikes if leaders do not pull the trigger by Tuesday.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> Bubba mixes birthday shout-outs and donations with a rare on-air retraction to Ty J over a bad Buccaneers “White House” tie-in, then dives into the horrifying Tesla trunk murder case around singer David and missing teen Celeste Rivas while worrying about wildfire, drought, and fireworks getting shut down across a bone-dry Southeast.

Bubba fires up the Bubba Army with donation shoutouts, plans for Macho Man to 3D scan Hall of Fame busts, and fresh calls for fan pics and testimonial videos to BubbaArmyPix and show@BubbaArmyHQ.com. He then rips into a Hogan “fluff job” doc ahead of guest Steven Oleksy, reacts to a bizarre MLB ball-in-the-jersey play, a sketchy tiger circus collapse, and scary near-miss aviation reports that have him side-eyeing air travel. #BubbaArmy!

Bubba and the crew go full world tour in this one, swapping stories about life on the road, high roller nights at Mar-a-Lago, and how much it really costs to eat and party inside Trump’s Florida palace. They circle back to the brutal assault on TPUSA reporter Savannah Hernandez at an anti-ICE protest, tracking how the FBI and DOJ are now involved and what that says about political street fights in 2026. From there, it is pure geopolitics as they chew on Russia flirting with a return to dollar oil deals, the future of the petrodollar, and how that ties into Iran war talks, airstrikes, and the nightmare nuclear what-if scenarios everyone pretends not to game out. Bubba then pivots into the Alex Jones legal wreckage, Rex Jones’ next moves, and a wild 2024 what if where Tucker Carlson jumps into the race with Tulsi Gabbard on the ticket, complete with hot takes on who that would steal votes from and how war politics could decide everything.

Bubba goes into full promo mode with a GetABox minis deal, pumping the promo code Bubba and spelling out how listeners can score free minis while stacking credits for the show. He doubles down on marching orders for the crew to keep ripping short clips and viral reels for the Bubba Army Facebook page so the best on-air moments keep bouncing around social. From there, he unloads on a new Netflix-style Hulk Hogan documentary for scrubbing key pieces of the sex tape saga, calling out what was left out and why that version of the story feels like a half-truth at best. Things then shift to a viral fishing ramp meltdown where an older woman grabs rods and sparks a screaming, borderline physical mess on the dock as Bubba and the boys replay every bad decision in the clip. The segment closes with Bubba circling back to Iran, chewing on who is really in charge, what the next negotiation moves might be, and how fast tense talks could flip into something much hotter on the ground.

Bubba goes transparent with the Bubba Army, breaking down exactly why co-host Seth is off the show for good. He walks through the pattern of checked out vibes, negative on-camera gestures, and a final headphone-throwing blowup that forced his hand. Bubba owns past attempts to accommodate Seth, admits the move leaves a hole in the lineup, and makes it clear he would rather run lighter on talent than drag dead weight on a live show.

Bubba and the crew turn the mics on themselves, laying out new rules for the next Bubba the Love Sponge Show studio: mandatory quick cleaning sessions and a stripped-down podcast area that stays uncluttered and camera-ready, rather than looking like a storage unit exploded. The plan is simple: everybody grabs a rag, everybody does their part, and the new room is designed from day one to look tight on video, not like old Bubba chaos. In between sponsor hits and neighborhood stories, Bubba locks in on Barp, announcing that Truly Yours Event Planning is handling the details at The Barn at Covington Farm so the party actually runs like a real event, not a radio stunt held together with duct tape and prayers. He talks lodging, layout, and how this lakefront barn spot is set up to be the Bubba Army’s big yearly family reunion. The toughest part of the segment is Bubba making it official that the show is moving forward without Seth Kushner, citing checked-out body language on camera, thrown headphones, and what he sees as flat-out disrespect for the audience and the brand. He spells out what he expects from anyone on the couch or behind a mic and makes clear that if you cannot be locked in on video, you cannot be in the room. It was a sad day. Gene Lasker is going to miss his friend. They wrap by dragging NASCAR race control over what they call another late race caution mess, vowing to pull race clips and RTP Sports breakdowns to prove how a questionable yellow flipped the finish and helped the wrong driver. It is part staff meeting, part party pitch, and part stock-car conspiracy rant, all stamped with classic Bubba blunt-force honesty.

Bubba and the crew lock onto a New Jersey police bodycam DWI stop from November 4, 2023, walking through how the case played out from the roadside questions to the courtroom, including the April 25 full upload date and a January 24, 2024, guilty plea that left the driver on the hook for fines and penalties. They use the clip to torch what they see as a growing trend of younger drivers talking slick, arguing every step, and turning simple stops into viral showdowns instead of just taking the test, signing the ticket, and going home. Then the show jumps to Tampa International Airport, where a TSA screening turns into a scene after a passenger refuses to let a male agent complete a pat-down, digs in on his “rights,” and ends up in handcuffs, missing his flight. Bubba walks through how TSA protocol works, how long agents and supervisors waited before calling the police, and what actually happens once you cross the line from complaining traveler to trespassing suspect on federal property. Between the two clips, the crew keeps circling the same theme: you can hate the rules and still have to play by them if you want to keep your license, catch your flight, and avoid walking away in cuffs.

Bubba and the crew lock in on the Iran ceasefire deadline, drilling into the two-week pause that is supposed to end around 8 p.m. Eastern on April 22 and what it means if talks stall or collapse. They argue that endless extensions make the White House look weak, toss around intel figures like roughly 900 pounds of enriched uranium on the table, and lay out a menu of “surgical” options from hitting power plants and key bridges to a focused leadership strike, all while warning about human shields and the brutal math of civilian risk. The show leans into the tech side too, with Bubba breaking down the Navy’s HELIOS laser system now riding on a destroyer off Iran’s coast, explaining how it can fry cheap 20,000 dollar drones for about five bucks a shot instead of burning 3 to 12 million dollar missiles every time something pops up on radar. They talk range, weather limits, ship power demands, and how precisely directed energy could let the US take out drone swarms or even specific ship sections while trying to spare nearby civilians. In the final stretch, the crew pivots from war zones to runways, sounding off about commercial aviation safety, creeping automation in the cockpit, short-staffed air traffic control, and a run of near-miss stories that have flyers questioning just how tight the system really is. The whole block feels like Bubba’s version of a classified briefing, with barstool hypotheticals about what the US actually does the minute the ceasefire clock hits zero.

Bubba kicks off with sponsor love for Crystal Harley-Davidson, running through riding academy plugs, financing perks, and website promos before the show takes a hard left into real-time drama. A simmering on-air clash with co-host Seth boils over when Seth reacts, slams his headphones, and walks out of the studio, forcing Bubba to address it live in front of the audience. In a tense, unfiltered monologue, Bubba apologizes for how some sensitive topics were handled, but makes it crystal clear that visible sulking, eye rolling, and checked out body language on camera are not acceptable if you want a mic on The Bubba the Love Sponge Show. He reminds everyone that he has the final say on who stays, sends Seth home for the day, and tells listeners he will clear the room, call Seth from the studio, and decide whether Seth still has a future on the show. Godspeed Seth. Along the way, Bubba thanks the Bubba Army for donations and support tied to a potential studio move and relocation timeline, stressing that the people who back the show deserve a fully locked-in crew, not on-air meltdowns. It is raw behind-the-scenes power struggle meets live radio, with Bubba promising the audience they will know how the Seth call plays out.

Bubba and the crew zero in on the Iran war pause, breaking down the two-week ceasefire that kicked in around April 8 and is set to expire on April 22, while they wrestle with the fact that even the feds and media are fuzzy about the exact hour it actually ends, thanks to time zones and vague announcements. The guys debate what happens the minute the clock runs out and how much trust anyone should have in ceasefire lines when both sides have already been accused of violations. From there, the show gets local and raw with a deadly DUI crash allegedly involving a prominent coach’s grandson, reacting to reports of a .11 reading, a six-figure bond, and questions about how long it took to test him and whether his last name bought him softer handling than a random kid would get. Bubba hammers home the idea that a rideshare would have been cheaper than a ruined life, and wonders out loud whether justice really hits everyone the same way when powerful families are involved. The segment then shifts to a viral protest clip out of Minneapolis, where a Turning Point USA journalist says she was beaten while filming an anti-ICE rally, with the FBI now reviewing the case as local authorities confirm arrests for attacking a journalist and a deputy, plus an obstruction with force charge. That launches a wider rant on wokeness, social media mob behavior, and even a British policing story, ending with the crew arguing that courts should ditch the Zoom-era looseness and snap back to more formal, old-school courtroom procedures.

Bubba and the crew go deep on a brutal Connecticut abuse case where a 32-year-old man, reportedly held captive by his stepmother for about 20 years, set his room on fire so firefighters would finally find him, telling rescuers he was hungry all day, every day, and just wanted his freedom. The guys react to reports that he weighed only about 68 pounds at 5 feet 9 and that the stepmother now faces a stack of felony charges, including assault, kidnapping-style offenses, and unlawful restraint, with a bond set in the hundreds of thousands. From there, the show jumps into a wild NBA gambling scandal, breaking down how former player and coach Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a mafia-linked betting probe that allegedly used inside info about injuries and rigged poker games to cheat victims out of more than 7 million dollars, with Chauncey Billups pleading not guilty in the same web of cases. Bubba and the boys chew on what it means for the league, the locker room, and fans who thought the games were clean. The segment turns even darker with news that former Gettysburg mayor Chad Carr has been arrested in Texas on multiple child sex crime warrants out of Pennsylvania, including felony sexual assault and charges tied to sexual depictions of a child, as more alleged victims come forward. The crew closes with a rapid-fire local crime roundup featuring fresh homicides, shootings, long cold cases suddenly cracked, and an arms trafficking bust, promising to keep the true crime barrage going after the break.

Bubba and the crew roll into the segment with quick real-life updates, including Dan’s surgery schedule and how it affects his time on the show, before diving into psychedelics talk centered on ibogaine and its reported power to knock down opioid withdrawal and cravings. They kick around claims of sky-high effectiveness while pointing out that drugs like ibogaine are still tied up in old-school Schedule 1 rules and red tape, even as new research and policy interest start to build. The conversation then zooms out to Joe Rogan’s growing political pull, including his role standing alongside President Trump as the White House pushes an executive order to fast-track psychedelic research and loosen some of the federal brakes that have been on for decades. From there, Bubba shifts into a heated breakdown of the viral Carnival cruise overserving case, where a passenger who slammed roughly 14 tequila shots in under nine hours, despite a 15 drinks per day limit, walked away with a 300,000 dollar verdict after a brutal fall. Bubba and the boys hammer the line between personal responsibility and corporate liability, ripping into the lawsuit and the lawyers while still acknowledging Carnival’s policies and the jury's actual decision. They close by teasing a big clarification on the latest draft rumor, stressing on air that there is no new mandatory draft while promising to explain the real procedural change after the break.

Bubba and the crew fire up a spoof commercial break with the debut of the fake multivitamin Danital, complete with ridiculous ingredients, over-the-top slogans, and the team agreeing it is the kind of bit that belongs on the show. They roll right into busting Dan’s chops for falling asleep on air, framing it as perfect radio fodder even while admitting it looks bad when a guy is literally out cold with the mics hot. From there, the tone turns serious as the show dives into the latest tension around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, reacting to reports of speedboats firing on tankers, Indian flagged ships coming under fire, and India summoning the Iranian ambassador after the attacks. Bubba and the boys question mixed messages about ceasefires and negotiations, and argue that tougher US moves, like blockades or strikes, may be the only language Iran understands. They wrap by quickly touching on upcoming Bubba 199 plans and even confirming a Bubba Army jacket sale to a listener in Riverview, blending merch business with world crisis talk in classic show fashion. Do you want this segment copy to lean more toward newsy or more toward over-the-top shock radio in future drafts?

Bubba and the crew go all in on the viral butthole sunning trend, clowning the supposed wellness benefits while hammering the real risks like brutal burns, cancer concerns, and herpes flare-ups that doctors warn about. The segment turns into a mix of health skepticism and juvenile humor as they talk about people literally pointing their backside at the sun for a so-called energy boost. From there, it is a full-throttle WrestleMania 42 debrief, with the weekend’s biggest matches, retirements, and entrances getting dissected, including major moments from the Las Vegas stadium show and how the broadcast was jammed with commercials and copyright limitations that annoyed hardcore fans. Bubba and the boys argue about finishes, big spots, and what WWE might be setting up next after a packed two-night card. The mics stay hot, with sidebars about EJ Johnson and over-the-top celebrity behavior, giving the whole episode a reality-TV vibe as they swap stories and react. It is loose, ridiculous, and unfiltered talk radio energy from start to finish.

Bubba fires up another high-energy segment with a major push for Bubba Army testimonial videos, offering $100 gift cards to the top five submissions and already teasing early entries. Seth Kushner gets tapped to produce pro-level testimonials as the promo machine for Video Killed the Radio Star ramps up. Then the show takes a hard turn into headline chaos. Bubba reacts to the breaking news about Tiger Woods, involving legal trouble, prescription concerns, and a crash that has everyone questioning what really happened. The conversation gets serious fast as the crew weighs impairment, accountability, and fallout. Things stay intense with discussion around Savannah Guthrie’s emotional plea tied to her missing mother, as Bubba and the crew debate timelines, outcomes, and the harsh realities behind the case.

Bubba and the crew kick things off with a push for listener testimonial videos, laying out how to submit 15 to 30-second clips for a shot at Bubba Army gift cards. Then the show pivots hard into a heated breakdown of rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran. From talk of naval blockades and carrier groups to speculation about a possible Tuesday morning strike, Bubba dives deep into military posture, political pressure, and what happens if nothing is done. The conversation gets intense with debate over timing, global optics, and the risk of escalation, plus chatter about a temporary Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and what it could mean behind the scenes.

Bubba goes full throttle, rallying the Bubba Army with two major calls to action. First, he dives into a wild stack of throwback photos while building out a nonstop rotating picture wall and wants YOUR pics in the mix. Send your best Bubba Army moments to BubbaArmyPix@gmail.com and get featured on the show’s live feed. Then things shift into promo mode as Bubba pushes the documentary Video Killed the Radio Star. He’s calling on listeners to follow the film’s Facebook page and submit quick 15 to 30 second testimonial videos. The top submissions score Bubba Army store gift cards. #BoWoW

Bubba time turns into a hunt for hidden gold as the crew gets ready for a Covington Farm Barn meetup to test internet, eyeball camping options, and lock in how to turn the property into a full Bubba Army playground for the next big event. In the middle of the planning, Bubba uncovers a stash of old trading cards and an AJ Hawk-signed jersey, tapping Seth to appraise the cards while he slaps a buy-it-now tag on the jersey, with a backup plan to spin it into a raffle if it does not move. The nostalgia run keeps going when he digs up long-forgotten Howard 100 News discs full of classic interviews and decides to review and edit the best bits for air, then starts pulling personal photos for scanning so the studio’s rotating picture wall can finally show off deeper cuts from the Bubba archive.

Bubba time turns into a full-on money and mayhem meeting as the crew maps out a new Bubba Army store game plan: high-end items hit the site as buy-it-now for a week, then, if they don’t move, get thrown into a raffle with 50–60 paid slots at roughly 12 to 20 bucks a ticket and bonus entries for bigger spenders. They start spitballing killer fundraiser experiences like lunch with Bubba or a one-day studio intern pass you can actually win, then slide over to show business, deciding to roll hot-mic audio of a violent incident and stretch the coverage into the next broadcast to really let the audience chew on it. From there, it gets spicy and political as they hammer term limits and age caps for lawmakers and judges, call for real transparency on politicians’ investments and post-office lobbying, and cite eye-popping campaign numbers like Omar steering 56 percent of one cycle’s spending, nearly 2.9 million dollars, to her husband’s firm as Exhibit A in how the game gets rigged.

Bubba time drifts from the casino floor to the Persian Gulf as the crew breaks down why cruise ship and tribal casinos can tighten slot payouts and police themselves under looser rules than Vegas, raising ugly questions about fairness, detention, and what really happens when you get in trouble on a ship or tribal land. They zoom out to the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz crisis, discussing how tensions between the Houthis and Iran have choked traffic, why even Chinese tankers are being turned back or threading the needle under sanctions, and how fragile global shipping still is despite a recent high-profile Chinese ship slipping through. Bú tài hǎo. From there, the conversation pivots to Saudi Arabia, revisiting the Jamal Khashoggi killing and ongoing US business and political ties, then debating Dave Chappelle’s decision to cash in on a multimillion-dollar Saudi gig while blasting critics who say comics and athletes are selling out by taking Middle Eastern money.

Bubba time turns into full Barp war-room mode as the crew finally locks in Covington Farm as the official three-night Barp venue, ditching the private house idea over security and doxxing fears and leaning into 40 acres of controlled chaos instead. They map out the play: Hyatt Regency Wesley Chapel as the host hotel, a promo code for the Bubba Army, room blocks for staff, and shuttle buses running often enough that nobody is stranded in a parking lot wondering where the party went. Between lining up preferred vendors, catering, bartenders, DJs, and even discussing on-site RV hookups for talent riders, the show keeps circling back to how to make Barp feel big but still tight and safe for about 200 people. Then the mood shifts as Bubba unloads on online trolls and public haters, using old-school music-industry metaphors and the latest Ruby Rose and Katy Perry headlines to riff on fame, backlash, and why building something special always seems to invite people to tear it down.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba vents about merch second‑guessing even as Bubba Army gear quietly performs, with sleep‑set bundles around twenty bucks and one run of shoes landing as a top seller, before pivoting into golf‑nerd mode to break down the Masters Champions Dinner tradition where the reigning winner picks up a six‑figure tab that can include a wine bill north of fifty grand like Rory McIlroy’s recent spread. From there, the crew talks endorsement math and logo politics on tour, then dives into local playoff buzz around the Lightning’s seeding, Vezina and Hart chatter, and betting angles. The back half of the show locks onto the Tampa Bay Rays’ massive new ballpark and mixed‑use proposal in West Tampa, a roughly 2.3‑billion‑dollar project with the team pledging over 1.2 billion while Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa wrangle over how to stack as much as a billion in public money, redevelopment upside, lawsuit risks over tax diversions, and what it all means for nearby property values and the threat of relocation if the deal dies. Bubba also unloads about being stuck in IRS phone hell over tax bills, then closes on growing government scrutiny of sports media, talking about federal and FCC questions over the NFL’s cozy streaming deals, whether putting too many games behind paywalls could blow up the league’s antitrust shield, and how that kind of regulatory pressure might spill into broader media and press‑freedom concerns.

*:first-child]:mt-0 [&_>*:last-child]:mb-0"> On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew works through a wild I‑275 road‑rage video near the Sunshine Skyway, where a drunk driver sideswipes another truck and ends up held at gunpoint in the middle of the interstate as bystanders film, with everyone stressing that FHP wants people calling 911 or *FHP instead of jumping into armed hero mode themselves. Between live reads for Getabox’s one‑time $25‑off “Bubba” deal and Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel’s big inventory and financing push, they roll into a rapid‑fire myth‑debunking session on everything from Pluto’s “planet” status, George Washington’s teeth, Van Gogh’s ear, and Thanksgiving stories to chameleons, water on other planets, Salem witch lore, and the five‑second rule. The show closes on breaking news that Ruby Rose has accused Katy Perry of sexually assaulting her at a Melbourne nightclub back in 2010, with Victoria Police’s sexual offenses unit confirming they’re investigating the historical allegation while Perry’s camp publicly denies it.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew digs into the outrage over the early parole of Autumn Cordellioné (formerly Jonathan Richardson), convicted in 2002 of strangling 11‑month‑old Faith Lee, after learning she quietly returned to Evansville nearly 30 years early with no advance notice to local prosecutors or police. They walk through Indiana’s new HB1250, which now forces the Department of Correction to give sheriffs, prosecutors, and police chiefs at least seven days’ notice before releasing serious violent felons, and argue that taxpayers should not be footing the bill for gender‑affirming surgery for someone with that kind of record. From there the conversation widens out to stalled negotiations and ceasefire talks with Iran and fears that every delay gives Tehran more time to push its uranium program toward a weapon, before shifting to President Trump’s now‑deleted Truth Social graphic that showed him in a Jesus‑like healing pose after publicly blasting Pope Leo XIV, along with a staged‑looking White House DoorDash bit promoting his “big beautiful bill” on tips that the hosts rip as self‑aggrandizing and inauthentic.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew talk frankly about how brutal the cuts in terrestrial radio have become and why so many ex‑hosts are spinning up niche podcasts to keep some income flowing while big stations slash salaries and staff. They pivot to Florida power player John Morgan, breaking down his decision not to run for governor and instead dangle a 100,000 dollar prize for whoever names his new third political party, then use a simple seconds‑to‑years comparison and stacks of 100 dollar bills to show just how massive the gap is between a millionaire and a billionaire. The show closes on the fallout from Dianna Russini’s resignation at The Athletic after viral photos with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, with the gang worrying about what it means for journalistic standards when reporters’ personal relationships and access start to blur into their beat. Listen to past podcast episodes at https://bubbathelovesponge.com/

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba talks frankly about how much the show leans on listener support, shouting out donors like Johnny Costica and noting days when the aftershow actually beats the main show on contributions, while also wrestling with how aggressive they should be about asking for money. The crew checks in on Gene’s weight journey as he nudges down from the mid‑240s toward a 230 target, then turns to his Facebook habit of posting AI‑generated photos that include his grandkids, raising red flags about those images ending up in public training datasets and urging him to loosen his privacy settings so all followers can see regular posts instead. They close with a tasty local plug for Clearwater Egg & Poultry, hyping a weekend deal of about 55 wings for 19 dollars plus a free dozen eggs at their 1975 Carroll Street location and pointing listeners to ClearwaterEgg.com for full details. Listen to past podcast episodes at https://bubbathelovesponge.com/

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew can’t stop roasting Dan for dozing off on air, replaying how long he was out, how it looked on camera, and what it says about being “show ready” when the mics are hot. Between sponsor mentions, Bubba dives into the Bahamas boat drama, walking through dueling news reports about late-night dinghy runs, a missing wife, an ignition key fob that supposedly went overboard, and the strange fact that there is still no body, while everyone questions how plausible the husband’s story really is. They zoom out to talk about crime and tourism warnings in the Bahamas and why unregulated watercraft and sketchy excursions keep landing in US travel advisories, before deciding to park the boat talk and tease a political resignation and the next news run in the following segment.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew zoom in on Trump’s Iran war posting spree, talking about the constant stream of Truth Social memes and even an edited image of him in doctor scrubs, and asking whether hammering out roughly 18 posts a day is starting to make him look unhinged to some of his own base. They dig into the growing rift on the right as long‑time pundits and pro‑Trump voices turn critical over the war, before pivoting to Pope Leo XIV’s calls for peace and his rebuke of threats to “obliterate” Iran, with Bubba’s camp arguing you can push back on the Pope’s Iran comments without apologizing for wanting a harder line. The episode closes on the water with a look at U.S. moves around the Strait of Hormuz, Navy destroyers clearing Iranian mines, a blockade aimed at ships paying Tehran, and empty tankers repositioning, and what all that could mean for crude prices, escalation risk, and whether pressure at sea will actually change Iran’s behavior.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba plugs the last‑chance pre‑sale for Fat Man Dunks 4s and Bubba Army slides, then shifts into legal reality checks about how blowing up someone’s phone after they block you can slide into harassment or stalking territory and land you in real trouble. The crew walks through the disturbing case of former Florida bail bondsman Russell Moncrief, who prosecutors say coerced women into sex for bond money and who just took a no‑contest racketeering plea that is expected to bring prison time plus years of probation. From there, they unpack breaking footage out of Israel showing around 60 Palestinians packed into a garbage truck in an apparent smuggling attempt, raising questions about who organized it, whether weapons were involved, and what happens when that many detainees hit the system at once. The segment wraps with a local story about a teacher pleading guilty to improper relationships with students and possibly walking with deferred probation and fines, and a round of cultural commentary on when it is fair game to go after religious leaders like the Pope in political fights.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew pivot from a Volkswagen of Wesley Chapel promo and a Weinstein anecdote into a real‑world tech warning, unpacking fresh NSA and FBI alerts about foreign hackers quietly hijacking home and small‑office routers and urging listeners to lock down firmware, passwords, and backups instead of ever paying ransomware demands. From there they tell the story of ChatGPT butchering the winner of the NHRA Arizona Nationals while they were watching the race on FS1, then zoom out to a bigger fight over AI safety as Florida’s attorney general opens an investigation into OpenAI after a campus shooting, with the gang arguing about whether chatbots should stay anonymous and private or quietly tip off authorities when users hammer them with obviously dangerous queries.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew pivot from a Weinstein story into a full AI rant after ChatGPT confidently spat out the wrong winner for the NHRA Arizona Nationals while they were literally watching the FS1 broadcast. They use that screwup as a launchpad to talk about much darker risks, asking what happens when AI stops just getting box scores wrong and starts handing out how‑to instructions for shootings or other crimes, and whether there should be a point where a chatbot quietly flags law enforcement instead of staying neutral. The conversation pulls in Florida’s new investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT over an alleged role in planning a deadly Florida State University shooting, then dives into a heated back‑and‑forth over warrants, anonymity, and whether protecting user privacy is worth the risk of letting obviously dangerous queries go unreported, before Bubba wraps by steering listeners to BubbaArmyHQ.com to sign up and listen on demand.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew swap family stories about Catholic confirmation weekends, from classes and sponsors to a quick add‑on rite that tacked just a few minutes onto Sunday mass before everyone split a low‑key dinner bill. They pivot into the dark side of short‑term rentals, talking about hosts getting wrecked by destructive guests, news reports on high‑priced BDSM‑themed Airbnbs, and growing worries over some listings being tied to trafficking and violent crime. The show closes on pop culture as they react to Justin Bieber’s stripped‑down Coachella headliner, weighing whether a mostly laptop‑and‑YouTube‑driven set was a cool, intimate comeback or one of the laziest big‑money festival performances fans have ever seen.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew stay locked on the Strait of Hormuz crisis, tying spiking fuel, grocery, and transportation costs in the US to a stalled war halfway around the world and 21 hours of failed talks led by Vice President J D Vance that ended with Iran refusing America’s nuclear demands. They tear into Trump’s vow to blockade Iranian ports and “interdict” ships that pay Tehran, weigh what a full shutdown of the Strait would do to global trade and gas prices, and debate how far the US should go in striking nuclear sites or other targets now that Iran’s navy, air force, and missiles look battered but still dangerous. The show also digs into Iran’s new wave of AI-generated Lego-style propaganda roasting Trump and Israel, asking how viral meme videos shape public anger and escalation, and closes with blunt talk about Americans’ patience, leadership stamina, and whether it is time to double down, cut a deal, or risk letting the whole situation spiral.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew move from griping about taxes, tools, and the state of the studio into a serious look at the Iran mess, talking about oil blasting past 105 dollars a barrel, the risk of a long‑term shipping chokehold in the Strait of Hormuz, and what mines, small‑boat attacks, and blockade talk really mean for the U.S. Navy on the water. They wrestle with a bigger question, too, debating whether American leadership and public stamina are up for a drawn‑out conflict, what happens to gas prices and regular people if this drags on, and where the tipping point might be for a country that feels one bad decision away from spinning out.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew go deep on the Iran crisis, breaking down the difference between criminal and civil burdens of proof, how lawyers stage visuals and voice for juries, and what those standards mean as pundits argue over whether targeting bridges and power plants could cross the line into war crimes. They walk through the harrowing 48‑hour rescue of an F‑15E crew member shot down over Iran, talk about how a survival beacon and massive CSAR effort finally got him home, and pull apart President Trump’s ticking‑clock threats to “turn the lights out and drop the bridges” if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, weighing how long the war, gas prices, and global shipping disruptions can go before they become a political disaster. Along the way, they compare this operation to Desert Storm and past hostage missions, argue over whether civilian infrastructure should ever be on the table, and debate what a ceasefire and denuclearization deal would have to look like for the U.S. and its allies to claim a real win.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew obsess over T‑ball highlight clips of a kid named Walker, breaking down his over‑the‑top showboating, how parents and coaches are handling it, and whether they should crash a game or even slap their name on a youth team just for the chaos. Then the tone shifts as they dig into Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 50‑month sentence and ongoing appeal, discussing how judges use acquitted conduct at sentencing, what the appellate panel challenged in court, and whether any of it is likely to change Diddy’s projected April 2028 release date.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba starts with a heavy call from Pedro, who updates the crew on brain cancer surgery, a recent seizure that sent him to the hospital, and the Nazilam nasal spray he now keeps close by to shut down future episodes. From there, the show pivots into a crash course on the 25th Amendment, walking through its sections, past uses, and how today’s toxic politics make pulling that constitutional ripcord almost impossible, while also riffing on presidential behavior, media access, and why Bubba is sitting out the Channel 5 Hunter Biden Carnival Tour even as it racks up subscribers. The back half gets loud and smoky with a breakdown of a brutal motorcycle crash video and what likely caused the fireball, plus Bubba’s own story of catching fire in a sprint car and plans to bring a rebuilt ride back to Lake City in two weeks, before closing on talk of the Buccaneers and Rays hunting roughly a billion in stadium money.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba and the crew kick things off with a legal ID and a local nightmare at 41 and Dale Mabry, breaking down a sketchy railroad merge where a front‑wheel‑drive car winds up stuck on the tracks and in a ditch. From there, they lean into the show’s horn obsession, talking through fresh train‑style horn installs from Hornblasters for Iggy, Lasker, and more, and lining up Gene’s next appointment while swapping road‑rage and honk‑happy stories. Between promos for Bubba Army merch and a looming pre‑sale cutoff, the gang drops riding tips for bikers, checks the morning board on crude, gas, gold, and silver, then dives into a fiery debate over Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, nukes, and missile talks, tying it all to shifting media takes, chatter about the 25th Amendment.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, the crew rolls from a Getabox spot and Crystal Harley-Davidson’s April 23–26 Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall event into billionaire gossip, breaking down David Geffen’s uncontested divorce from much-younger husband David Armstrong,  a no‑prenup split with lawsuits over alleged grooming, drugs, and hidden money that settled quietly despite a roughly $9.2–9.3 billion fortune on the line. Bubba and the gang kick around whether they’d trade a relationship for a hypothetical $250 million payout, then close on politics as they hammer Pam Bondi for refusing to appear at a House Oversight Epstein deposition and speculate about how long her subpoena will hang over her while she’s reportedly back in Tampa.

On this episode of the Bubba the Love Sponge® Show, Bubba tees up a live interview with Packers receiver Christian Watson, then gets derailed by a simpler mystery: a missing jug of 20‑weight oil that has Merch Creek digging through packed gear and promising to text back once she finds it. While she hunts, the crew pushes Rumble listeners to follow and subscribe, keeps a live eye on crude prices sliding from around $119 down into the low $90s, riffs on Trump and Tucker Carlson’s latest Iran‑related posts, and breaks down a tabloid story about a model allegedly bankrolled by a guy named Byron as a jumping‑off point to unpack the whole “bimbofication” aesthetic before steering listeners to BubbaArmyHQ.com for archived shows and the next segment.