Bubba the Love Sponge® Show

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BTLS | 9AM TH. May 28 - Gus Turned 160 Million Views Into Tractor and Harley Sales May 28, 2026

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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.

BTLS | 8AM TH. May 28 - Will Levis Tape, Carroll's $83M & Diesel Pain May 28, 2026

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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.

BTLS | 7AM TH. May 28 - Firing Hurt More Than Anger & Brian's Loyalty Pledge May 28, 2026

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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.

BTLS | 6AM TH. May 28 - 40 Years in Radio: Carrie Gray's Discovery & Who Made Bubba May 28, 2026

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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.

BTLS | 9AM Wed. May 27 - Minnesota Fraud, NYC Corporate Exodus & BLM Indictment May 27, 2026

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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.

BTLS | 8AM Wed. May 27 - Hormuz Standoff, $6 Gas & Marino Jersey for Sale May 27, 2026

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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.

BTLS | 7AM Wed. May 27 - Run for a '34 High-Boy, Crew Memories & LA Pursuit Shootout May 27, 2026

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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.

BTLS | 6AM Wed. May 27 - Diaco Law Studios Setup: Horns & 10,200 Pounds of Junk Out May 27, 2026

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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.

BTLS | 9AM Tue. May 26 - Brooke Hogan: Autopsy Stonewalled, Estate Fight & Netflix Buried the Truth May 27, 2026

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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.

BTLS | 8AM Tue. May 26 - Gas Hits $6, Hormuz Standoff & Marino Memorabilia For Sale May 27, 2026

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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.

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