Pure Opelka

Two-Minute Drill: Context matters! Is the MSM smearing Kayla Moore by telling half of the story?

December 12, 2017 12:29 - 2 minutes - 3.76 MB

Mike noticed CNN and MSNBC playing a clip of Roy Moore's wife, Kayla from a Monday night campaign rally...However, the news networks are selectively editing the clip and it appears to change the meaning. Listen and decide for yourself.

Two-Minute Drill: Catholic college pressured to 'tone down' Christmas on campus

December 12, 2017 00:44 - 2 minutes - 4.83 MB

Mike was beside himself when he heard Loyola University was being pressured by a tiny fraction of students to tone down Christmas.

The NYC Terror Attack, Alabama Senate race update with Wendy Patrick, and more

December 11, 2017 18:49 - 39 minutes - 73.7 MB

Mike takes on the topics of the day...starting with the NYC Terror Attack. Our friend, Dr. Wendy Patrick, PhD talks about the Alabama senate seat and the terror attack in NYC. Mike shares an inspiring message from a college coach. And, an irritating 10 question list a snowflake wants asked before you date someone.

Prime Cut: Set Rogen is a Jack-wagon AND a genius

December 10, 2017 23:29 - 3 minutes - 5.89 MB

Hollywood's Seth Rogen has a new movie coming out this week...but, he's pulling out of scheduled interviews at Sirius XM because the company has hired Steve Bannon. Mike thinks Rogen's a jack wagon...but, he also sees the pothead as a genius.

Two Minute Drill: 'Art Punk Hillary' painting triggers security alert in Miami

December 10, 2017 22:54 - 1 minute - 3.05 MB

A painting depicting Hillary Clinton as a pink-haired punk caused a stir at a Miami art show...even before it was taken out of the crate and mounted on the wall. Image source: Twitter

'Pure Opelka': Don't applaud Lindsey Vonn's injury, Mike's Alabama Senate prediction and more

December 10, 2017 20:17 - 17 minutes - 31.6 MB

Yes, it's Sunday...but...there's so much going on, we could not stop Mike, Topics: Lindsey Vonn's injury and people who are happy about it The Alabama Senate race -- Mike makes a prediction Who paid the $450 million for the last DaVinci painting? Seth Rogen's protest of Steve Bannon being rehired at Sirius XM is both stupid and brilliant in Mike's estimation. Rogen image: YouTube

Two-Minute Drill: New! Improved! "The 12 Scandals of Christmas" is back...with more scandals!

December 10, 2017 18:24 - 3 minutes - 5.7 MB

The newest Christmas classic is growing and growing...ICYMI last week, our friend, Drew Steele from 92-5 Fox in Ft Myers, FL has added some additional scandals to the song. (And, we're thinking there are even more in the works.) Enjoy and please share with your friends.

Prime Cut: The Supermarket Guru teaches us about tequila! (And, bone broth too.)

December 08, 2017 21:28 - 8 minutes - 12.9 MB

What do you know about the tequila you're drinking? Do you know the three different varieties? They are, plata, reposado and añejo tequila. Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert gave Mike a class in the magical Mexican liquor. Phil shares secrets about tequila...including a way to get good tequila for a great price. Did you know the Jose Cuervo Gold was only golden colored because it's HALF corn syrup? Did you know there's a tequila made just for sipping...like an after dinner drink? Image: wiki...

Friday Podcast: Food, Folks and Fun (Plus a little politics)

December 08, 2017 17:17 - 47 minutes - 87.7 MB

Friday's show opens with Mike sharing his favorite moments from Thursday... Plus, President Trump is now giving a huge endorsement to Roy Moore...why now? Mike thinks he knows. (And the MSM is not covering this.) What kind of tequila should you be drinking??? Phil Lempert the Supermarket Guru knows! And, we have a bunch of strange news to share.

Two-Minute Drill: 'Snowflake' on Skiis? Olympian Lindsey Vonn says she won't visit White House

December 08, 2017 10:33 - 2 minutes - 4.37 MB

Lindsey Vonn, one of the greatest skiers in history has told the world she won't visit the White House with the USA Olympic team. Why? President Trump. Mike explains and calls out the "offendinista." Image: Twitter @LV_Foundation

Two-Minute Drill: Offendinistas attack Ivanka Trump for being a mom, doing mom things.

December 07, 2017 21:03 - 1 minute - 3.35 MB

The self-righteous offended class (aka Offendinistas) were all fired up after Ivanka Trump posted a picture of herself...being a mom and doing mom things. Mike sets them straight in this quick and easy two-minute drill.

Prime Cut: Here's how the push to boot Franken achieved critical mass and what it means to the GOP

December 07, 2017 20:42 - 6 minutes - 10.8 MB

Mike reviews the rapid rush to remove Al Franken from the U.S. Senate. How it happened so quickly and why Bernie Sanders is using it to call for Donald Trump to resign. What this move, made a united Democratic party means to the GOP.

Prime Cut: Franken's Farewell takes shots at Trump, the GOP & gives a strong hint of his replacement

December 07, 2017 20:18 - 9 minutes - 15.6 MB

Mike breaks down soon-to-be ex-Senator Al Franken's farewell speech.

Franken resigns...eventually, slimes Trump and GOP on the way out. Plus, an Offendinista update

December 07, 2017 18:24 - 33 minutes - 61.3 MB

Franken's "resignation" is covered...plus are the upcoming Olympics in danger? Why is one skier already saying she won't go to the White House? Ivanka Trump's parenting is mocked on the internet And, we remember Pearl Harbor.

Two-Minute Drill - Should American athletes avoid winters games? Skier Lindsey Vonn slams Trump

December 07, 2017 13:07 - 2 minutes - 3.91 MB

A quick post on the upcoming Olympic games in South Korea. Ambassador Nikki Haley tells Fox News there's an "open question" about our athletes participating. Also, skier Lindsey Vonn says she would reject a White House visit if she wins a gold medal.

Prime Cut: Dr. Jorge on the 'Cheese Diet' -- does it work? And, a California fire update

December 07, 2017 11:18 - 5 minutes - 8.56 MB

Dr. Jorge is in Los Angeles and gives us a fire update after his weekly Wellness Wednesday segment which includes the doctor's evaluation of the latest fad diet -- the Cheese Diet. Can you eat lots of cheese and lose weight? Need to know more? Visit drjorge.com

Two-Minute Drill: "Resist-Mas" is here. Happy Unhappiness! Ps. Hillary lost.

December 06, 2017 22:22 - 1 minute - 3.36 MB

SMH...

Bannon slams Romney for Mormon mission work, has amnesia over Trump's deferments to avoid Vietnam

December 06, 2017 21:36 - 4 minutes - 7.32 MB

Tuesday night, Steve Bannon headlined a rally for Roy Moore in Fairhope, AL. His focus seemed to be on anyone and anything other than the candidate. Mike thought Bannon's attacks on Mitt Romney and his family were coming from a strange place...like an anti-Mormon place.

Erick Stakelbeck on the U.S. embassy move to Jerusalem? Why it matters, what it means

December 06, 2017 18:02 - 9 minutes - 14.5 MB

Mike was confused about the embassy move from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. What does it mean? Why does it matter? Erick Stakelbeck joined Mike to sort it all out. Image: Twitter

Conyers' Crown to be handed down? (NO!), Why Jerusalem is important, The Cheese Diet

December 06, 2017 17:50 - 38 minutes - 70.6 MB

Erick Stakelbeck explains the Jerusalem embassy issue. Mike uses Conyers and Dinged to make the case for Term Limits. Dr. Jorge talks about the new Cheese Diet...is it a good idea? Of course a history lesson and your word of the day are included

Two-Minute Drill: Michigan Monarchy? More proof we need term limits NOW!

December 06, 2017 13:57 - 2 minutes - 3.98 MB

The "retirement" of John Conyers and his pitch for his son to replace him irritated Mike. The state of Michigan seems to have a problem with politicians hanging around forever... Mike explains the Dingell Seat.

Prime Cut: TheBlaze.com's Kate Scanlon on SCOTUS hearing the Gay Wedding Cake case

December 05, 2017 22:47 - 7 minutes - 12 MB

Mike welcomed Kate Scanlon from TheBlaze.com to discuss opening day of the Supreme Court hearing the appeal of the Colorado cake bakers who refused to make a custom cake for a gay wedding. Photo shows Mike's guest with internet sensation, Ken Bone.

Prime Cut: The Bermuda Triangle -- old sailor's tale, real problem or alien kidnap point

December 05, 2017 18:07 - 7 minutes - 12.7 MB

Dec 5 is the anniversary of a major incident in the Bermuda Triangle. The US lost six planes that day...is the area cursed or is this just happenstance? Mike shares his near-death experience from 2012 when a plane carrying Glenn Beck almost went down over the Bermuda Triangle.

Conyers (not resigning) RETIRED, SCOTUS and the "gay cake" case, Plus the Bermuda Triangle

December 05, 2017 15:41 - 34 minutes - 63.2 MB

As we were loading up the podcast, Congressman John Conyers announced his retirement from the House -- he also endorsed his son, John Conyers III. TheBlaze.com's Kate Scanlon talks about the Supreme Court and the case of the Denver bakers who would not make a cake for a gay wedding. AND - is the Bermuda Triangle a real thing? Mike shares a story of his near-death experience in the area.

Two Minute Drill: "The 12 Scandals of Christmas"

December 05, 2017 15:12 - 2 minutes - 3.9 MB

Mike's radio pal, Drew Steele of Daybreak heard on WFSX, 92-5 Fox News radio in Ft Myers, Florida sent us this clever work-in-progress. Enjoy the first half of the "12 Scandals of Christmas!" Share with your friends and check out Drew's musings, Mon-From from 5-9am on 92-5, WFSX.

Prime Cut: Stupid, smelly and just plain "crappy" news

December 05, 2017 09:39 - 3 minutes - 6.18 MB

Take a break from all the serious news to hear some of the silly headlines of the day.

Is this 'Communist Playbook' allegedly from 1919 the script being used by today's Progressives?

December 04, 2017 21:43 - 5 minutes - 9.08 MB

On Sunday, actorJames Woods posted a tweet featuring a 1975 newspaper article featuring a reprint of a 1919 plan from the Communist Revolution. While snopes.com claims the story is fake...it sure sounds a lot like what has happened to America as progressivism has crept into our nation.

Could Trump's tweets cause him legal problems? Lawyer Wendy Patrick breaks it down for us.

December 04, 2017 21:23 - 7 minutes - 12.2 MB

President Trump's tweets from this past weekend are making many on the left get crazy. Mike spoke with lawyer, Wendy Patrick to understand the possible implications of the Trump tweets in the middle of an investigation.

Trump fires at media over Flynn's plea -- Will his tweets bring legal woes? The Communist Playbook!

December 04, 2017 17:19 - 29 minutes - 55 MB

Before flying to Utah this morning, President Trump gave reporters a brief statement on how he perceives the FBI's handling of the Michael Flynn case. Attorney/Author Wendy Patrick explains Trump's tweets and how they may or may change the probe into the Russian interference. Mike breaks down the "Progressives Playbook" -- you'll be surprised to see how far along their plan has gone.

Two Minute Drill: Wisconsin jails mom for 6 months because she cursed out her 14-yr-old son!

December 04, 2017 02:06 - 1 minute - 3.68 MB

Mike cannot believe a Wisconsin court has sentenced a 44-yr-old mother to six months in jail for swearing at her 14-yr-old son.

Dr. Jorge explains: The eye-eating parasite, Should you get a flu shot? Hope for opioid addicts?

December 02, 2017 12:11 - 11 minutes - 17.2 MB

Dr. Jorge explains: The eye-eating parasite, Should you get a flu shot? Hope for opioid addicts? by Mike Opelka

The Supermarket Guru rates a new potato chip, soft biscotti & explains why nuts are the new "gold."

December 01, 2017 22:22 - 11 minutes - 17.7 MB

He's back! Supermarket Guru Phil Lempert joins Mike to discuss a potato chip fried in almond oil, a new soft biscotti and explain why nuts are being stolen by the truckload in California.

Prime Cut: Billy Hallowell talks "Mary Magdalene," and more in this Friday Faithlift segment

December 01, 2017 21:48 - 13 minutes - 20.8 MB

FaithWire.com's Billy Hallowell joined Mike for a discussion about faith-related stories and one Christmas Lay-a-way payoff story with a 100 year history. Enjoy!

Flynn's Guilty, Kate's Killer is Not...plus a Friday FaithLift, the Eye-Eating Parasite and more!

December 01, 2017 19:08 - 54 minutes - 100 MB

A loaded show on Friday 12-1. Mike breaks down his concerns with the General Flynn plea deal. What should we know about the horrible "not guilty" verdict in the murder of Kate Steinle? FaithWire's Billy Hallowell joins us for a Friday Faithlift. Dr. Jorge talks about the eye-eating parasite, the flu shot's lack of effectiveness and a possible monthly shot to help opioid addicts. The Supermarket Guru - Phil Lempert has some new food reviews and some warnings about food inspections!

Two-Minute Drill: Which is smarter--your dog or your cat? World AIDS Day - how to help & save money.

December 01, 2017 14:16 - 2 minutes - 3.89 MB

Science is speaking...telling us which domestic animal is smarter. What do you think? Are dogs or cats smarter? Vote on this #VitalQuestion poll -- on Mike's Twitter account (@stuntbrain). Plus - a holiday shopping tip that saves you money and helps fight the HIV-AIDS pandemic.

MSNBC's Hate Church: Joe & Mika sound like the angry liberal version of Jim & Tammy Fae

November 30, 2017 22:23 - 8 minutes - 14.6 MB

Remember Jim and Tammy Fae Baker? They were televangelists... Mike views the Morning Joe couple as the Progressive, modern liberal of the Bakers...only, they are promoting the Church of Hating Donald Trump. With the GOP tax reform moving ahead, Mike noticed MSNBC's attacks on President Trump shifting a bit...the closer the bill gets to passing, the angrier Mika and Joe become.

NFL Caves to Kaepernick's Social Justice Warriors -- Offers $90-100 mil 'Ransom'

November 30, 2017 22:06 - 3 minutes - 6.7 MB

The NFL has announced plans to put up between $90-100 million to fund a seven-year effort to target "social justice" issues. Mike's not pleased...in fact, he sees a parallel to the extortion tactics often associated with Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton.

Naked tag in a Nazi gas chamber, Ivanka accused of plagiarizing HERSELF, and dumb American tourists

November 30, 2017 21:29 - 7 minutes - 13.5 MB

Mike shared some dumb news...including Newsweek Magazine's idiotic attack on Ivanka Trump.

TAX UPDATE and Sex, Lies, Apologies and more. Pelosi wants Conyers out, Mika & Joe = Jim & Tammy?

November 30, 2017 18:03 - 41 minutes - 76.7 MB

Yes, there's news about the tax reform bill...but, there are also several updates to the various sexual harassment stories. AND -- Mike sees MSNBC's Morning Joe becoming the Progressive Church of the Poison Mind with Joe and Mika taking on the roles of liberal televangelists...the Jim and Tammy Fae of the liberal politicians.

Two Minute Drill: Philly wants to ban bulletproof glass in stores -- for a HIDEOUS reason

November 30, 2017 14:03 - 2 minutes - 3.68 MB

A Philadelphia city councilwoman wants convenience stores to take down bulletproof glass because...it makes people feel bad. That's not the real reason...Mike delivers a miniature rant and an explanation as to WHY this elected official wants to make store owners less safe.

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