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THE SONIC BOOMERS
Entertaining. Informing. Inspiring. Pete and Maureen dish about a wide variety of topics. Push play and hear what you've been missing!
Episodes
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Episode 52 "Love Is In the Air"
Pete and Maureen share their love story, including a few racy moments. Letters from our fans.
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Episode 51 Ancestry DNA WTF! Be Careful What You Wish For.....
Before you spit into that tube and submit your DNA, listen to Pete's experience!
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Episode 50 Jeopardy. Alex is Gone. Now What?
As Jeopardy begins the "post Alex Trebek" era, fans ponder the future of the show. Our game show expert, Mike Barker shares some inside tidbits about Ken…
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Episode 49: Our Nearly 40 Years of Music Ministry
A behind the scenes look at the other side of Pete and Maureen.
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Episode 48: D.I.Y. Triumphs and Epic Fails
Pete should NEVER be allowed access to paint, paint brushes, plaster, ladders or power tools.
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Episode 47: Great Places to Drive.....And Not Drive
Driving seems to be less enjoyable these days. There are a few places we still enjoy and others we don't recommend. Listen,
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Episode 46: Good Eats
Are diners and restaurants that are a hit with us and a few that we're not sure about.
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EPISODE 45: AND THEY SAID IT WOULDN'T LAST!
Off the top of our heads, often from someplace else, always right from our heart. The one year anniversary of the podcast from our home to yours!
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Episode 44: Presenting Our Favorite Music Groups...... and Why
Fleetwood Mac? The Beatles? We present our personal faves and why. See how we stack up against your favorites!
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EPISODE 43: HAPPY PLUCKIN' THANKSGIVING
Start Thanksgiving Week with a laugh and some good memories.
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Episode 42: Pete's Crazy Dream
Could too much Merlot have brought this on? Pete has a dream and takes Mo along for the ride.
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EPISODE 41 CAN YOU GIVE YOUR FAMILY TOO MUCH CHURCH?
We've been involved in the Church, in many different aspects, over the last 44 years. Our children want nothing to do with it. It's their choice, we respect it…
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EPISODE 40: THE HALLOWEEN EPISODE. LISTEN, IF YOU DARE.
Who doesn't love Halloween! This week, we have some spooky fun bringing back Halloween memories.
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EPISODE 39 THE PEOPLE THAT ARE RUINING FACEBOOK. ARE YOU ONE OF THEM???
We love Facebook and we're not ashamed to say it. At it's best it's a great way to stay in touch with friends and family and re-establish friendships with…
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Episode 38 Discovering Cool Things You Didn't Know...... Or Did You?
A whole bunch of cool and interesting facts about a lot of stuff. Use these to astound and impress your friends. You're welcome. LOL
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EPISODE 37 : "WOULDA-COULDA-SHOUDA"
Life is full of reflective moments based on what we WOULD have done, COULD have done and SHOULD have done. This we we share our thoughts on that with you…
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EPISODE 36; "THE MAMBYPAMBFICATION OF AMERICA".
American has produced a generation of self entitled mamby pambies. The "everybody gets a trophy" generation is raising their brood now.... and the genie is out…
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EPISODE 35; Hoarding Shows!
Maureen loves those TV hoarding shows but they make Pete apoplectic.
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EPISODE 34: REMEMBERING 9-11
Just as people remember where they were and what they were doing when JFK was assassinated or when man first walked on the moon, so, too, do we remember that…
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EPISODE 33 "MOM AND DAD.... I'M GAY."
One day, a terrified, nervous son or daughter may come out to you with these words. What you say or do in the next 15 seconds will make all the difference in…
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EPISODE 32: WORDS OF ADVICE
This week, we share some of that "sage" advice that was given to our by our parents. Some of it was good advice, some of it wasn't, some of it wasn't very…
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EPISODE 31 RETURNING TO OUR CHURCH AND MUSIC MINISTRY IN 'THE NEW NORMAL."
After more than 5 months away from our Church and our singing positions we have returned under the "new normal." We share our thoughts on a variety of related…
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Our New Life In the Suburbs
After 36 years of living in a very urban environment and enduring all that came with it, we finally have moved to the suburbs and are loving it. We share our…
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LISTENER FEEDBACK FROM LAST WEEK'S "DAVID HAAS" EPISODE
Last week's show on sexual misconduct allegations against modern liturgical composer David Haas struck a resonating chord with the church/music community. We…
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DAVID HAAS; ANOTHER CHURCH CAREER ENDS IN SCANDAL
Chances are you don't know his name but if yo're a church goer you have sung his songs,,,many of his songs. His music is being banned in churches and dioceses…
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Wicca, Witchcraft and Witches
In this episode, we have two practicing witches in the studio.. Michelle and Niki. No cauldrons...Just a lot of fun!
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OUR FAVORITE ACTORS, ACTRESSES AND MOVIES
Another one of our popular list shows! This week, our favorite actors, actresses and movies. See how we compare with YOUR favorites,
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More Toys and Toy Makers.............By Request!
At the request of a loyal listener, we added one more toy company and 3 more toys to our list of great classic toys and toy makers. Listen and see if you had…
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THE TOYS WE GREW UP WITH AND THE ONES WE WISH WE HAD.
The Etch-A-Sketch, Mr. Machine, The Frisbee, Hula-Hoop, Slip N' Slide. Toy makers like Remco, Hasbro, Marx and the ever popular Wham-O. No iPhone, no tablets…
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TV GAME SHOWS WITH MIKE BARKER
We really had a ball talking TV games shows with an expert in the genre, Mike Barker. Join us for theis fun and interesting episode. Some cool behind the…
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THE LAST LEGAL PREJUDICE IN AMERICA
In a painfully personal podcast, Pete and Maureen share the last legal prejudice in America. A prejudice that cuts across all racial, religious and…
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The Summer Memories Episode
With the arrival of warmer weather and the looming start of official Summer next week, Pete and Maureen share about summers and vacations gone by. Listen with…
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EPISODE 20: A SALUTE TO TEACHERS
This week, we offer a salute the the teachers and remember the teachers who inspired us during our school days back at the little red schoolhouse to which we…
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EPISODE 19: CRUISING PART 3 THE EXCURSIONS
Pete and Mo dish about the 5 excursion choices..One of which isn't even a excursion! Places to see, things to do, staying safe.
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EPISODE 18 CRUISING PART 2: IMPRESSIONS OF THE CRUISE LINES WE'VE EXPERIENCED.....SO FAR
This week, our cruisin' couple opines about Carnival, Celebrity and Norwegian Cruise lines.
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CRUISING 101
It's time to think about summer vacations! We think cruising is the most thing you can do. Regardless of your age, there's a cruise for you and your budget…
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EPISODE 16: WHAT THE "NEW NORMAL" WILL BE...AS WE SEE IT..
This week we talk about what "normal" means to us and share our view on what life after the pandemic will be like. Please write us at…
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EPISODE 15" HAS THE CORONA VIRUS PANDEMIC SHAKEN YOUR FAITH IN GOD?"
Maureen's faith is unshakable. Pete's is day to day. Both believe in God but Pete's unsure about some things. You can respond to them at…
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EPISODE 14: THINGS THAT MAKE US GO "HUH??"
The dynamic duo share their observations on things they've seen on TV commercials that seem to make no sense. Pete sounds off on a few other things too wit his…
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CORONA VIRUS EDITION
Pete and Maureen and hunkered down in their new home, missing their diners and restaurants, friends and social life. Will this new normal make us all abnormal?…
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EPISODE 12 THE AGGRESSIVE AUTOMOTIVE ACT OF 2020
Pete is crazy out of his mind about aggressive drivers. He has a plan to balance the state budget on the backs of these drivers. Maureen (the one who isn't…
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EPISODE 11
Pete and Maureen read some of the more hilarious TripAdvisor reviews of diners in their soon-to-be new neighborhood. These are actual reviews written by people…
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EPISODE 10 "ARRGH! WE'VE FOUND "BURIED TREASURE."
Cleaning out our home (as we prepare to move), we found some treasures buried amid the boxed and bins!
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EPISODE 9: A NEW AND BETTER WAY OF CATHOLICISM
AFTER WE LEFT THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, WE FOUND A NEW AND BETTER SPIRITUAL HOME. THIS WEEK, WE TELL YOU WHERE WE WENT, WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT IT AND THE FUNNY…
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EPISODE 8: WHY WE LEFT THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
"Cradle Catholics" for 59 years, we decided it was time to go. We haven't looked back. This week we'll share our story. Write us at…
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EPISODE 7: REVIEWING OUR FAVORITE DINERS BEFORE WE GO..
Pete and Maureen will be off to their new location in a month or so. In this episode, they reflect on their favorite area diners and what made them so special.
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EPISODE 6: OUR WHIRLWIND REAL ESTATE WEEKEND
In the last episode, Pete and Maureen mentioned that their home, for the last 35 years, was being listed for sale. This less than "HGTV Perfect" home sold in…
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EPISODE 5 OUR FAVORITE RESTAURANTS
This week, Pete and Maureen dish about their favorite restaurants. Dish? Restaurants? See what we did with that???
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Episode 4: HGTV Friend or Foe
Who doesn't love the HGTV Superstars of home design, house flipping and real estate? If you're just a viewer, you are safe. If you are selling a home, there's…
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Episode 3: Our Favorite Holiday Movies, TV Shows and Song
What is YOUR favorite holiday movie or TV show? Magoo? A Wonderful Life? Pete and Maureen dish on theirs. Did your fave make their list?
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Episode #2 Christmas Memories
Pete and Maureen share Christmas memories of their youth. Pete recommends what he thinks is the BEST Christmas tree ever. You may (and probably will) disagree.
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Mixing It Up With Pete and Maureen Episode 1 "Whats Everyone So Mad About."
Be gentle with us! We're podcast virgins! This week, Pete asks why people are so angry. We also spend some time wondering what has happened to the English…