Ron shares a hilarious family vacation story from an Alaska cruise in the early 2000s that became legendary for all the unexpected characters and unforgettable moments along the way.

The adventure begins with a special inland excursion to a remote fish hatchery, reached by bush plane. During the flight, Ron, his brother-in-law, and his young son meet an eccentric gentleman from Palo Alto, California. The man's unusually serious demeanor and distinctive voice strike Ron's son as endlessly funny, leading to nonstop imitations for the remainder of the trip.

Upon arriving at the hatchery, the group is treated to an incredible sight: multiple black bears feasting on the seasonal salmon run. While enjoying the spectacle, Ron chats with the hatchery owner and guide. Their conversation is interrupted by a tourist who appears dressed for a luxury ski resort rather than the Alaskan wilderness. The disgruntled visitor loudly complains that the bears are "not wild enough." The owner, clearly astonished, responds that the bears are very much wild—they're simply too busy devouring salmon to pay attention to tourists!

But the biggest adventure comes after the cruise ends in Anchorage. Determined to create his own off-the-beaten-path excursion, Ron secretly tells his son—careful not to alarm his in-laws—that local newspapers recently reported bear attacks in the area they're about to visit. "This is going to be really wild," he promises.

At a nearby forest park, father and son encounter a man stepping out of a pickup truck looking as though he'd walked straight out of an adventure movie. He wears a rugged explorer's hat, carries a large handgun on his belt, and has a shotgun slung across his back. Curious, Ron asks why he's carrying so much firepower. The man replies matter-of-factly, "Nobody goes into this forest without being armed."

At that point, Ron and his son decide their homemade wilderness excursion has probably gone far enough.

It's another classic Boomers on the Edge tale—filled with colorful characters, questionable decisions, and just enough bear-related excitement to make for a story that still gets laughs years later.

• Boomer rating: Below the Edge.

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The world of Boomers on the Edge takes a mystical and hilarious detour in this unforgettable episode. Join Kenn and Ron as Ron recounts his adventure into Hollywood during the 2010s, when his longtime passion for screenwriting led him to a Pitchfest—where aspiring creators pitch movie ideas directly to entertainment industry insiders.

A screenwriter for more than 13 years, Ron arrived armed with three wildly original concepts:

• Business Casual – A comedy about an adventurous 1980s computer sales team using unconventional tactics to drag America’s corporate dinosaurs into the PC revolution.
• Spirit Medical – Heart transplant patients in Chicago begin experiencing disturbing visions and memories tied to their donor organs… all traced back to Spirit Medical, a Detroit hospital abandoned for over 40 years.
• Rut World – In a bizarre future where human mating cycles mimic deer, elk, and moose, Max Austin must fight to survive the government-sponsored annual spectacle known as “The Rut.”

But pitching high-concept ideas in Hollywood isn’t easy—especially when you’re a Michigander explaining “rut” to confused executives or trying to convince them that ghostly donor hearts make perfect thriller material. With help from his son, Ron navigates the chaos of the pitches, cultural misunderstandings, and surreal reactions, creating one of the most legendary stories in Boomers on the Edge history.

Funny, chaotic, and wonderfully offbeat, this episode is a classic Boomers on the Edge adventure you won’t want to miss.

• Boomer rating: Under the Edge.

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What’s a 1970s household without a family dog—and one with a serious attitude? In this hilarious episode, guest host Randy shares the story of Pepper, the family’s scrappy little terrier who seemed to have a lifelong grudge against Randy’s dad… and made sure everyone knew it.

Looking a bit like Toto from The Wizard of Oz, Pepper may have been small, but he had a big personality and a mischievous streak. While Dad never cared much for the dog, Pepper appeared to return the feeling—with a daily campaign of revenge that was equal parts funny and disgusting:

• Turning Dad’s bathroom towel into his favorite target.
• Leaving mysterious wet surprises on Dad’s side of the bed.
• Constantly finding new ways to torment the man of the house.

As the years went by, Pepper proved nearly indestructible, surviving one unbelievable close call after another—from getting accidentally slammed in the front door to being swept away in the rushing water of a busted backyard pool. Somehow, Pepper always bounced back.

Living an incredible 19 years, Pepper became a legend in his own right. And even at the end, the jokes didn’t stop—when the “Bud’s” asked if one of Dad’s “special towels” was buried with Pepper as a memorial.

A laugh-out-loud story of family, pets, and classic 1970s mischief—another unforgettable episode of Boomers on the Edge.

• Adult themes and humor.
• Boomer rating: On the Edge.

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In the 1970s, young boys often looked up to larger-than-life action heroes like Rocky—but guest host Randy’s legendary friend Butchy may have taken “tough guy” culture to another level. In this episode, Randy shares hilarious and unforgettable stories about a friend who embodied the fearless, reckless, and wildly entertaining spirit of a true 1970s kid.

Always chasing danger, excitement, and a little neighborhood fame, Butchy’s adventures often blurred the line between toughness and total chaos:

• A harmless round of ding-dong-ditch ends with Butchy getting hit by a car and breaking his ribs—then secretly getting patched up by Randy with medical tape because he was too scared to tell his dad.
• Inspired by Rocky, Butchy insists Randy punch him in the stomach to “toughen him up.”
• In a high school football game, Butchy catches a pass, barrels into the goalpost, gets knocked out… and somehow never drops the ball.
• Hoping to impress the girls, he dyes his hair blonde without reading the directions—and ends up with bright green hair.
• After building a gas-powered go-kart from discarded parts, Butchy ignores Randy’s warning that the steering works backwards… with predictably disastrous results.

Through humor, mishaps, and a lot of bruises, Randy paints a fond portrait of a loyal friend who may have been the ultimate tough guy—or maybe just the ultimate 1970s daredevil.

Another classic, laugh-out-loud story from Boomers on the Edge.

• Boomer rating: Under the Edge.

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Ron has a reputation—and not the subtle kind. Around the Buds, he’s practically known as a human lightning rod, with more close calls than most people would believe. In this episode, he shares one story that didn’t just describe lightning… it proved his point in real time.

While out of town on a rainy business trip, Ron finds himself at dinner, entertaining colleagues with his greatest hits: lightning striking his house, his car, his Sea-Doo—even near misses that came a little too close for comfort. It’s a full lineup of unbelievable encounters.

Not everyone’s buying it.

The Vice President at the table finally calls it out—flatly dismissing the stories as impossible, joking that no one could have that many run-ins with lightning. The table laughs, and the stories wrap up as just that… stories.

Until later that night.

As the storm continues, a manager pulls a car up to the restaurant entrance so the VP can make a quick dash without getting soaked. She runs out the door—and suddenly, BOOM. A massive crack of lightning strikes so close it startles everyone. The VP screams, and just like that, Ron’s stories don’t seem so far-fetched anymore.

By the next morning, the tone has completely changed. The VP recounts the moment to the team with a new perspective:

“Okay… I believe.”

And just like that, another legendary tale is added to the Boomers on the Edge archives.

• Adult themes and language.
• Boomer rating: On the Edge.

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Guest host Randy, a single Boomer navigating the modern dating world, shares how the Buds—have a knack for unintentionally sabotaging his romantic evenings.

Randy has one firm rule on dates: no phone ringer. He keeps things polite and distraction-free, with only the vibration setting on—just in case one of his adult kids needs him in an emergency.

But one night at dinner, his phone won’t stop buzzing. It’s Kenn. Randy ignores it at first… then again… and again. Finally, trying to save face, he excuses himself and tells his date that, given his medical background, the call might be urgent—possibly someone needing expert guidance during a procedure.

Sounds impressive—until he answers.

On the other end, Kenn casually explains that he and Ray are out deer hunting and need Randy to walk them through field dressing their “patient.”

At that moment, the illusion shatters. The “emergency” isn’t exactly what Randy’s date had in mind—and it quickly becomes clear this is not a human medical situation.

Needless to say, the date doesn’t quite recover.

Another well-intentioned (but perfectly timed) interruption from the Buds—and another unforgettable dating disaster. Classic Boomers on the Edge: equal parts outrageous and hilarious.

• Boomer rating: Under the Edge

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In the 1990s, as Boomers settled into parenthood, everyday life came with its fair share of chaos—and comedy. In this episode, Kenn shares a story that perfectly captures both.

After noticing a neighborhood kid picking on his son, Kenn pulls him aside and gives some blunt, old-school advice: if the bully doesn’t stop, he has permission to punch him in the nose. Not exactly textbook parenting—but very on brand.

A few days later, while chatting with a group of moms as the kids play nearby, Kenn spots the same bully causing trouble again—this time smacking kids with a piece of rubber tubing. Suddenly, a loud scream cuts through the air. The bully is crying.

Kenn rushes over, expecting the worst, and asks his son what happened. His son, looking a bit sheepish, simply says: “I roared.”

Confused at first, Kenn quickly realizes—his son didn’t throw a punch. He scared the bully off by roaring like a lion.

Seizing the moment, Kenn rallies all the kids to roar together, turning it into a lesson: you don’t always have to fight back—you can stand your ground in other ways. Meanwhile, he can’t help but enjoy watching the bully get a taste of his own medicine.

Just another unconventional—and unforgettable—parenting moment from Boomers on the Edge.

• Boomer rating: Under the Edge.

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Kenn and Ron take things back to the 1970s with another round of unforgettable high school track stories—this time featuring a mix of pranks, poor decisions, and plenty of laughs.

The first tale centers on a classic locker room prank: someone secretly slipped hair-removal cream into a teammate’s varsity jacket sleeves. The result? One very confused (and suddenly very smooth-armed) athlete. To this day, the culprit remains a mystery.

The second story shifts to a dedicated—but slightly over-the-top—long-distance runner who swore by using extra-strength warming ointments to battle the cold. Despite constant warnings from teammates to go easy, he didn’t hold back. During one two-mile race, things took a painful turn when the ointment made its way into his eyes. What followed was a chaotic attempt to finish the race while half-blinded, yelling, and tearing up—earning more laughs than sympathy from the sidelines.

From harmless pranks to questionable race-day decisions, these stories capture the wild, anything-goes spirit of 1970s high school sports.

Another nostalgic—and hilarious—installment from Boomers on the Edge.

• Boomers rating: Under the Edge.

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