Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee: Recent Episodes
Ron Placone
Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is an audio-segment hosted by comedian Ron Placone. The segment runs between 2-4 minutes in length and features a humorous and satirical perspective on current events, politics and social issues.
The word ‘hipster’ isn’t hip anymore, a topless New York City Book Club returns for the summer and China will have salaried porn watchdogs censoring the Internet?
Rick Perry speaks on the Clayton Lockett botched execution, the GOP wants to educate Millennials about the 90s and why are schools looking to roll back healthy meal requirements?
Rick Santorum claims Obama’s campaign feared him, Amazon opens their warehouse for public tours and Wal-Mart is getting into auto insurance?
Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher are going to be in the new Star Wars movie, new poll indicates trouble for Democrats in the Midterms, and how can garlic potentially help save the planet?
Corporate sponsors are fleeing from the Los Angeles Clippers, an Ottawa teenager sets the world record for completing a Rubik’s Cube one-handed, and Harrisburg, PA woman Frances Merlina turns 105-years-old. What’s her secret?
Supreme Court ruled that Police can rely on anonymous 911 tips to stop and search someone, a family is suing a New Jersey school district over “under God” in the Pledge of Allegiance, and Netflix will be raising prices on consumers, remember when we said losing Net Neutrality was bad?
The KKK forms a neighborhood watch group in Pennsylvania, the kid that got kicked in the head by the train conductor could be making big money, and the number one selling book on Amazon may be surprising.
GOP as the iPhone Party, Gwen Stefani to replace Christina Aguilera on the Voice, Justice Scalia speaks to Law School Students, and an Earth Day thumb!
Fox News’ host Eric Bolling suggests eliminating the minimum wage and labor laws, St. John does away with free Wi-Fi on City Buses, meanwhile in the United States Koch-backed initiatives are killing rapid bus transit growth in Tennessee.
The Westboro Baptist Church heads to Alaska, and a woman writes Prudence about an odd Anniversary present.
Congress ticks off global leaders form around the world, Social Conservatives are looking to make divorce harder, and the United States Navy explores a new fuel source in seawater?
San Francisco Baskin Robbins’ worker is accused of selling pot behind the counter, a new scientific experiment regarding camel farts, and who’s angry over Stephen Colbert getting the Late Show? Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com
The House is in no hurry to pass the unemployment extension, Kansas Republican finds equal pay for women condescending, and Chick-Fil-A CEO backpedals on Gay Marriage? Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com
Tyson recalls over 75,000 pounds of their product, George W. Bush holds his first art exhibit, and neo-Nazis use Sesame Street’s Cookie Monster to recruit children? Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com
Obama weighs in on Paul Ryan’s budget, there are talks of raising the legal drinking age in Canada and the Supreme Court rules in favor of the almighty dollar. Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com
Michael Stipe will induct Nirvana into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame, the Koch Brothers’ new ACA ad, and Paul Ryan’s budget, oh my! Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2014/04/01/paul-ryan-budget/7153195/
Fox News complains about the historical accuracy of Noah, a German politician compares Putin to Hitler and why is there a warrant for Pat Boone’s arrest? Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/putin-hitler-german-finance-minister-schuble-compares-crimea-invasion-nazi-takeover-sudetenland-1442756 http://www.contactmusic.com/story/judge-issues-arrest-warrant-for-pat-boone_4132829
Tennessee is busy pushing for cursive writing and “religious liberty,” and Fox News has their own version of “March Madness.” Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com http://www.npr.org/2014/03/25/294385146/the-writings-on-the-wall-for-cursive-unless-lawmakers-can-save-it http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/03/26/aclu-tennessee-religious-freedom-law-would-turn-public-schools-into-sunday-schools/ http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/03/26/fox-mocks-obama-with-bizarre-constitutional-madness-tournament-abortion-won/
National Journal says the media is not to blame for elections lasting longer, a new species of Praying Mantis is named after Al Gore, and “The Learning Channel” is bringing back the show “Sex Sent Me to the ER.” Thoughts, Rants & Cold Coffee is a news segment by Ron Placone. http://www.ronplacone.com
Creationist Ray Comfort criticizes Cosmos, an audio recording from the 19th Century of Robert Green Ingersoll is gaining heavier Internet circulation, and a man in Halifax was put in a mental hospital for giving people money?
GOP’s alternative to the Affordable Care Act helps insurance companies, Film School Rejects claims it’s time to bring back the Muppet Show, and Bill Hemmer compares the missing plane to Noah’s Ark.
Reince Priebus is reshaping the RNC, the Southern Baptist Convention is looking to do away with terms that “oppress” the unborn, and why is KISS mad at the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame?
Cancer specialist recommends nudity and coffee for a longer life, the NYPD has discovered using Stop and Frisk less has helped their popularity, and John McCain calls Russia a gas station?
Oklahoma State House warns of the dangers of tongue piercing, a Michigan woman bites off part of her boyfriend’s ear, and President Obama gets to view Game of Thrones before the public?? Not Fair!
Fox News’ Howard Kurtz calls out Stephen Colbert, the guy who had sex with a Hot Pocket gives suggestions, and autographed copies of Mein Kampf sell for nearly $65,000.
GOP candidate says masturbation is Satan’s plan to erase the Church, marijuana is making its way into weddings and Rush Limbaugh is mad at…Girl Scouts??
AZ Governor Jan Brewer strikes down Arizona’s Anti-Gay bill, a school child in Texas brings a beer to school, and a court ruling in California allows police to conduct warrantless home searches?
A spelling competition in Missouri ends in a tie after 60 rounds, Disney’s Magic Kingdom significantly raises admission prices, and Arizona’s Anti-Gay bill.
Kristen Powers says Fox News has gotten her out of her liberal bubble, Christine O’Donnell claims she’s a victim of the IRS, and Tennessee lawmakers propose an Anti-Sex week bill amidst outrage over sex week happening at the University of Tennessee.
The bass player from 3 Doors Down gets a DUI, A lawyer is suing Paramount Pictures over “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and an update on the spanking bill in Kansas.
New study shows a positive correlation between crime rates and Wal-Mart, Joe Biden refers to an airport as a third world country, and top NFL prospect Michael Sam comes out as gay.
Funeral and casket displays are now setting up in Malls, Clay Aiken is running for Congress, and Brigham Young compares masturbation to warfare.
A new study on legalized medical marijuana and suicide, Paul Begala on Fox News and RadioShack will be closing 500 stores nationwide.
John Elway on being Republican, Super Bowl 48 was the most watched televised event in US history and why does SNL makes fun of Republicans more?
A Chris Christie aid resigns amidst state subpoena on the bridge scandal, Bill O’Reilly interviews Obama before the Super Bowl, and some people were offended by the Coca-Cola commercial?
Obama says some large companies are committed to helping with joblessness, Anthony Weiner offers Congressman Grimm advice and Rand Paul wants guns in post offices.
Tucker Carlson claims the losers in the Obama economy are men, Sen. Jeff Session quotes Lady Gaga as evidence for dangers of marijuana, and a classic radio station in Denver bans Seattle music for the week.
Sen. John McCain calls Richard Sherman a ‘loudmouth,’ a self-published author makes 30K a month on Bigfoot Erotica, and the government is spying on those opposed to what?
Lindsay Lohan’s new movie, CPAC 2014 speakers, and Barbara Bush on Bill Clinton? Why is that in the news?
Justin Bieber’s odd addiction, Elisabeth Hasselbeck misrepresents Ann Coulter, and Florida is looking to loosen the Stand Your Ground law?
Obama says weed’s no more dangerous than alcohol, Jennifer Lawrence gets asked to prom, and Amazon knows what you want before you buy it?
Rep. Louie Gohmert has a critique of the judges who struck down same-sex marriage bans, a customer in Wal-Mart catches a bird who has been eating inside the store, and Hollywood’s making a romantic movie based on what novel?!
Republicans and Democrats agree on a spending bill, Oklahoma declares same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional and what’s everyone’s favorite drive-time song?
An info-graphic chart reveals how many peer-reviewed authors as of recent deny man-made global warming, Pamela Anderson is re-marrying ex-husband Rick Solomon, Fox News on Obamacare, and more!
Brilliant insights on the Chris Christie bridge scandal, Paul Ryan on poverty and Pope Francis is picking up hitchhikers?
The Chris Christie scandal continues and he’s got options, Pope Francis wants more priests trained in exorcisms, and are Juggalos a gang?
Seahawks’ fans raise money to help Marshawn Lynch, Fox News reveals the truth about baby carrots, and New York sees the first openly Pastafarian politician sworn into office.
Is the NSA spying on Congress? How did George HW and Barbara Bush celebrate their 69th Wedding Anniversary? What is the War on the War on Poverty?
Mitt Romney reminisces on Fox News Sunday, the United States is seeing record-cold temperatures, and the CNN show Crossfire takes a poll on whether or not marijuana should be legalized nationwide.
Tila Tequila posted a controversial photo, there’s a new budget compromise to avoid a Government shutdown, and the Kentucky doctor that couldn’t handle electronic records.
Oklahoma statehouse steps may have a new monument, a 14-year-old girl in China runs away from home for an odd reason, and a conservative activist attempts to name a mountain peak after Ronald Reagan.
MC Hammer owes back taxes, Indian Minister in charge of secure e-mail policy uses Hotmail, and 50 Shades of Grey launches a lingerie line.
Bill O’Reilly launches his new War on Christmas, CNN President says they’re getting away from news, and Kayne West wants to be the Obama of clothing?
A new Star Wars theory is circulating the blogosphere, the American Family Association wants to boycott Radio Shack and Scott Walker comes up with arguably the worst gift idea ever.
Fox News attacked Pope Francis for his capitalism critique, Obamacare is being blamed for Alabama’s loss to Auburn and Hobby Lobby wants religious exemptions?
Chicago may ban e-cigarettes, JC Penney leads the way in shoplifting and a new study about Americans’ habits on Black Friday.
Lawmakers who voted against same-sex marriage in Hawaii receive coal, problems at Bud Light, and the Global Index indicates the world’s most youthful city.
Economists claim the US may be in a permanent slump, Kayne West speaks at Harvard, and the Arcade Fire is enforcing a dress code at their shows?
A man trades Kansas City Chiefs’ tickets for an engagement ring, University of Texas students cancel the illegal immigrant game and McDonald’s releases a bogus monthly budget guide.
Justin Bieber channels literature, the Cleveland Browns’ trophy found in a garage, and what will be the new hot button issue for the GOP?
John Moffitt of the Denver Broncos cites reading Noam Chomsky as one of the reasons he quit football, Rand Paul uses footnotes, and a Kansas City Christian Rescue Mission bans the local atheist group from volunteering at the annual Thanksgiving event.
Kellogg’s apologizes for their Tweet on feeding the hungry if they get retweets, an artist in California makes animal sculptures entirely from pipe cleaners, and this famous actor refuses Twitter!
Obama now travels with a portable tent, Table 6 in Anchorage has an odd way of garnishing a Bloody Mary, and a performance artist in Moscow shocks tourists.
A fight broke out at a Chuck E Cheese in Chicago, a travel company that specializes in vacations for toys, and Fox News criticizes the apparent US zombie obsession.
Lebron James wants to play in the NFL, the buying power of $100 in 1557, and the newest sandwich craze in Japan.
A high school in Texas suspends a student for taking the SAT, divorce cakes, and a course charges fees to be homeless?
Nine in ten travelers don’t want reclining seats on planes, Bill O’Reilly compares ACA to a young girl attending a dance with a vicious motorcycle gang, and Miley Cyrus on the Michele Bachmann role.
A college professor who films under students’ skirts, a congressional staffer in Missouri leaves a gun in the restroom and the Pope sends mixed messages.
Howard Schultz doesn’t want guns at Starbucks, George Zimmerman goes AWOL, and are popular bathroom wipes clogging our toilets?
A mom gets a DUI picking up her kid from elementary school, Madonna has a penis bong and GWAR petitions to play the Super Bowl.
Obama continues a media blitz on Syria, Liberty Counsel’s Matt Barber admits his homophobia is all about making money, and a man in Florida tries to fool police by eating a receipt.
The Justice Department is declassifying portions of some secret orders, Rush Limbaugh is writing a children’s book that includes time traveling, and Bruno Mars is booked for the Super Bowl.
A new study on the amount of men that get their genitals caught in their zipper, the AP mixes up their songwriters, and which US City is no longer issuing birth or death certificates?
Barack Obama invites John McCain to promote military intervention, Fox News is reporting on bedbugs and a mental health clinic has an award for free rehab based on Breaking Bad.
Hospitals are treating Internet addictions, a man steal 200 bicycle seats from women and who are the new extremists according to the Department of Defense?
Pat Robertson claims gay people deliberately spread AIDS, Kentucky students dislike Michelle Obama’s lunch program and does Fox News mogul Roger Ailes have something to fear?
Donald Trump with another Obama quip, Tea Party activists are calling it Boehner Care, and McDonald’s is launching a new product.
Noam Chomsky and Sarah Palin agree on something, a Michigan cop-turned-author on American neighborhoods and budget cuts to the Forest Service.
A massive lightning storm in San Francisco, Bill O’Reilly goes on vacation and an odd ad from Creationists.
Rock musician Danzig calls Democrats fascists, Chris Christie on homosexuality and a student at Ball State wins a semester of free tuition.
Online training company Mindflash develops software that forces you to pay attention, Fox Entertainment bails on the Hillary Clinton mini-series, and WikiLeaks publishes some new information.
Fox News provides insight on sugary drinks, a Best Buy Geek Squad investigates a little bit too far and a teacher in Capetown gives a student an interesting piercing education.
Barack Obama teams up with Congress to gain the public’s trust, an odd strategy, A Ryan Air stewardess gets punched in the face, and people are naming their children after Game of Thrones characters but the main choice is surprising.
A family flees the US because of its “interference with religion,” a study shows abused puppies get more sympathy than abused humans and Mississippi police are on the prowl to arrest a certain type of Satanist.
The first test-tube burger is unveiled, it’s national Stop on Red week and the GOP actually takes issue with corporate powers?
A professor that hates grammar, Pamela Anderson is renting out her mansion, and what do voters think of first when they hear Chris Christie?
A college student didn’t realize Kurt Cobain was dead, Marion County, Florida is going to be limiting their billboard business and actress Aubrey Plaza describes her masturbation scene.
CNN on Belly-Flops, the Man of Steel Sequel and a Georgia man takes a loaded gun to the Empire State Building.
Detroit, a man in West Virginia tries to steal a baby alligator and which region in the US gives the most speeding tickets?
A horse that hates corporatism, a burglar in Tennessee that steals human ashes and the supposed George Zimmerman rescue.
A Biologist saves a 375 pound Black Bear, Purdue University President tries to ban Howard Zinn and Hot Pockets want to appeal to foodies.
Edward Snowden gets nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, a restaurant closes its doors for good as customers are dining, and Radio Shack is sprucing up its image.
The NAACP receives massive support for their online petition calling on the DOJ to prosecute George Zimmerman, House approves the smallest NASA budget since the 80s, and Denver’s pot tax would make it tougher on pot growers than oil and gas moguls.
Elizabeth Hasselbeck leaves the View, ABC has confirmed that we shouldn’t eat cat poop, and a food expert on Yahoo learns that fish and animals were alive at one point in time. This is your media America, enjoy
Monster Lobsters, huge high school parties, and Rush Limbaugh calling the kettle black, oh my!
Restore the Fourth holds protests across the US, a Washington Post study analyzes Fox News and is Florida trying to ban computers and smartphones?
Sarah Palin’s back on Fox News with a new party, the European Parliament is looking into the US bugging EU offices, and which children’s books were banned in the US?