Best Big Chungus Podcasts (2025)

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Long Lake campers dub large gray squirrel 'Big Chungus' 15:43

27d ago15:43

15:43

During the week of July 8, 2025, we enjoy reports of snapping turtles, abnormally large squirrels, and oddly-named mushrooms. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Asters and goldenrods predominate in late July 24:17

2h ago24:17

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During the Phenology Report for the week of July 29, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers the "end of the firsts," asters and more.By Charlie Mitchell

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Kids name slime molds 'Gemma' and 'Pudding' 15:50

2h ago15:50

15:50

During the week of July 29, 2025, we enjoy reports from Long Lake Conservation Center, Kathleen in Brainerd and more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Jennifer Barr

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Guard Frequency Episode 524 | Fix Your Shite

7d ago

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Cits and Civs, Captains and Commanders, you’re tuned to episode 524 of Guard Frequency — the best damn space game podcast ever! This episode was recorded on Friday, July 25 and released for streaming and download on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at GuardFrequency.com [Download this episode](Right click, Save As…) This Week’s Schedule Links & The […]…

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How does the DNR predict where forest fires will flare up? 18:22

7d ago18:22

18:22

Travis Verdegan, fire predictive services coordinator, discusses how the DNR makes forest fire decisions. The "Fire in MN forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

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Northern Minnesota enjoys a season of natural abundance 17:23

11d ago17:23

17:23

During the Phenology Report for the week of July 22, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer covers wild food, young eagles, and dashing damselflies.By Charlie Mitchell

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Would you push your friend into a bog if they were being annoying? 16:18

12d ago16:18

16:18

During the week of July 22, 2025, we enjoy reports from Upward Bound participants exploring a bog and many more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Nothing To See Here, Folks! 1:06:33

16d ago1:06:33

1:06:33

Gordon is joined by friend of the pod, James, to discuss the recent heel-turn the Trump administration has performed in regards to the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and client list - from giving binders proudly proclaiming they were only the first of many such documents, to claiming not only do those documents not exist, but you're a "bad pe…

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How to avoid water hemlock, the most poisonous plant in North America 16:39

18d ago16:39

16:39

During the Phenology Report for July 15, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer gives a color-coded guide to July wildflowers and discusses the dangers of water hemlock.By Charlie Mitchell

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How insects impact MN wildfires: Calculating risk and finding solutions 18:42

20d ago18:42

18:42

Brian Schwingle, MN DNR forest health program coordinator, discusses how invasive species impact wildfires. The "Fire in MN forests" series is produced by Mark Jacobs.

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Bell Museum summer campers investigate bog life 10:10

20d ago10:10

10:10

During the week of July 15, 2025, we enjoy reports of groundhogs, damselflies, and adventures in the bog. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Deer flies really bug phenologist John Latimer 22:09

24d ago22:09

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During the Phenology Report for the week of July 8, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer welcomes high summer and threatens the lives of encroaching deer flies.By Charlie Mitchell

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John Latimer previews a joyful July outdoors 16:37

1M ago16:37

16:37

During the Phenology Report for the week of July 1, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer previews the summer month ahead: fledging eagles, ripe raspberries, and more!By Charlie Mitchell

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Feisty Northern Flickers face off 9:06

1M ago9:06

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During the week of July 1, 2025, we hear about an interloping merganser, a woodpecker display, and much more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Guard Frequency Episode 523 | Chonky Boi Chungus Mark 2

1M ago

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Cits and Civs, Captains and Commanders, you’re tuned to episode 523 of Guard Frequency — the best damn space game podcast ever! This episode was recorded on Friday, June 27 and released for streaming and download on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at GuardFrequency.com [Download this episode](Right click, Save As…) This Week’s Schedule Links & The […]…

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Achtung! After Dark - Not So Wholesome Chungus 1:07:47

1M ago1:07:47

1:07:47

Gargoyles, Sperm Whales, Dead Cows, Poppy Farms, Feet. These and many other weird and, frankly, gross topics are discussed. Gohn also talks about flowers and Gordon talks about horses, and then we have to talk about sucking brazil nuts. This episode was released early for our generous subscribers. If you’d like this early access, as well as other e…

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Wildflowers, housecats, and me: Heliotropic plants (and animals) of MN 19:02

1M ago19:02

19:02

During the Phenology Report for the week of June 24, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer introduces a new vocabulary word (heliotropic) and stops to smell the wild roses.By Charlie Mitchell

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Kids celebrate getting outside, leaving their electronics behind 18:44

1M ago18:44

18:44

During the week of June 24, 2025, kids from St. Louis Park to Mesabi tell us why they love being outside. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Why do lady's slippers bloom earlier in Canada than in Minnesota? 18:59

2M ago18:59

18:59

In the phenology report for June 17, 2025, KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses nesting turtles and how northern plants adapt to a short summer season.By Charlie Mitchell

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Minnesota Midweek Madness 56:31

2M ago56:31

56:31

Gordon and friend of the pod, James, discuss the recent shooting of two Minnesota state congress critters - who did it? Why? Does anyone even care? Considering everything else that's going on in the world right now, probably not. But that's okay because they talk about that too! This episode was released early for our generous subscribers. If you’d…

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Summer campers delight in dragonflies 18:02

2M ago18:02

18:02

During the week of June 17, 2025, we examine dragonflies, strawberries, and the Pennington Bog. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Guard Frequency Episode 522 | Sphincter-Clenching Shades of Brown

2M ago

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Cits and Civs, Captains and Commanders, you’re tuned to episode 522 of Guard Frequency — the best damn space game podcast ever! This episode was recorded on Friday, June 13 and released for streaming and download on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at GuardFrequency.com [Download this episode](Right click, Save As…) This Week’s Schedule Links & The […]…

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Warm June weather draws out vibrant birds and butterflies 15:56

2M ago15:56

15:56

Pam Perry, retired DNR biologist, stopped by on June 10, 2025, to chat with our staff phenologist, John Latimer, about the colorful and charismatic critters of June.

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Spring ephemerals give way to June-blooming wildflowers 21:17

2M ago21:17

21:17

During the Phenology Report for the week of June 10, 2025, Staff Phenologist John Latimer discusses wildflowers, fruit trees, and life in the bog.By Charlie Mitchell

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Why are young woodpeckers so loud? 10:42

2M ago10:42

10:42

During the week of June 10, 2025, we received 4 reports covering Pileated Woodpeckers, wild strawberries, and more. Staff phenologist John Latimer responds.By Charlie Mitchell

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Two Loaded Magazines (Explicit) 59:36

2M ago59:36

59:36

Gordon and Rick (of "The Smoke Pit") discuss the ongoing riots in Los Angeles, giving hot takes and predictions of an ongoing situation that will likely be stale by the time you listen to this episode - but you should listen anyway, because Rick is on, and we all like Rick. We'll give an update when things change. This episode is uncensored because…

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‘Chasing Wildflowers’ serves as a guide for MN Wildflowers 15:43

2M ago15:43

15:43

Author Phyllis Root and photographer Kelly Povo have a new book, “Chasing Wildflowers,” highlighting wildflower treasures in out-of-the-way places. They joined the “KAXE Morning Show” to talk about the project.By Andrew Dziengel

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Guard Frequency Episode 521 | Hands On Sticks, Grinding Out Worms

2M ago

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Cits and Civs, Captains and Commanders, you’re tuned to episode 521 of Guard Frequency — the best damn space game podcast ever! This episode was recorded on Friday, May 30 and released for streaming and download on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at GuardFrequency.com [Download this episode](Right click, Save As…) This Week’s Schedule Links & The […]…

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Achtung! After Dark - Magnus Has Got The Biggest Balls Of All 1:29:54

2M ago1:29:54

1:29:54

A full panel, Gordon, Magnus, Courier, Ruckus, and special guest Rusty talk about ugly women, twitter drama, democrat retardation, video game crafting recipes, and why you should pay a visit to Magnus' big balls. Check out The Coeur d’Alene 31: Injustice Unmasked – An Amerikaner Exclusive Documentary: https://odysee.com/@Amerikaner:f/CDA31-Injustic…

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Big Beautiful Bodcast 2:04:35

2M ago2:04:35

2:04:35

Gordon and friend of the pod, Magnus, spend two hours talking about a variety of recent events, and still only manage to get through half of their prep. They cover the recent fracas between Trump and South Africa's Ramaphosa, give updates on both based Shiloh Hendrix and Karmello Anthony, and then finally finish off with Trump's BIG. BEAUTIFUL. BIL…

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Woke Midwest Pope (?) 1:03:06

2M ago1:03:06

1:03:06

Gordon is joined by Lightning Patriot (of "The Washington Report") and Mario (of "The Daily Decade"), two pious Catholics, to talk about the new Pope, Leo XIV. A man of rather uncertain racial heritage, from the Midwestern city of Chicago, and the first American Pope ever. Given that he is the successor to the notoriously liberal Pope Francis, is t…

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Guard Frequency Episode 520 | Blades for Sale

3M ago

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Cits and Civs, Captains and Commanders, you’re tuned to episode 520 of Guard Frequency — the best damn space game podcast ever! This episode was recorded on Friday, May 16 and released for streaming and download on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at GuardFrequency.com [Download this episode](Right click, Save As…) This Week’s Schedule Links & The […]…

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Welcome The Boer, Welcome The Farmer 1:05:10

3M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Gordon and friend of the pod, James, discuss the recent admission of White refugees from South Africa into the United States, and the hornet nest of anti-White resentment it kicked up from the libtard element. The conversation expands to the recent anti-Immigrant stance taken up by the Prime Minister of the UK, and the broader racial trends in the …

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Washington's Best Kept Secret: The Community Relations Service (Explicit) 2:35:41

3M ago2:35:41

2:35:41

Gordon and Magnus are joined by Jon and R.A.T.T.S. (of "Star Destroyer Chimera") to discuss a shadowy government organization dating back to the so-called "Civil Rights Movement," dedicated to blackmailing and manipulating White victims of racial violence. What is the Community Relations Service, and just how deep does its anti-White influence spre…

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Guard Frequency Episode 519 | It’s So Big, They Call It A Bridge

3M ago

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Cits and Civs, Captains and Commanders, you’re tuned to episode 519 of Guard Frequency — the best damn space game podcast ever! This episode was recorded on Friday, May 2 and released for streaming and download on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at GuardFrequency.com [Download this episode](Right click, Save As…) This Week’s Schedule Links & The […]…

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