When His Fire Stick Side Hustle Ended Up on Grady Judd’s Radar.

A side hustle at a flea market turns into something nobody saw coming. Luis Vazquez says he was just trying to make extra money during COVID, selling modified Fire Sticks, like countless others at the time. What followed was a full law enforcement operation, a public press conference, and a mugshot that went viral nationwide. In this episode, Bubba breaks down how a low-level side hustle escalated into a major police sting, why Sheriff Grady Judd’s office took such a hard public stance, and how the entire case ultimately fell apart. If you follow true crime stories, law enforcement takedowns, or the kind of real-world crime narratives popularized by creators like Matt Cox, this story checks every box. It raises real questions about selective enforcement, public pressure, and how fast a normal working guy can get caught up in something much bigger than he ever imagined. Listen to the full story and decide for yourself what really happened here.

It’s Bubba the Love Sponge® like you’ve never heard him, fresh outta Chicago on B96 WBBW “The Rhythm of the City.” It’s No Panties Thursday, the phone lines are blazing, and Bubba’s running the board old-school style with pure Clem energy. From outrageous listener calls to his tongue-in-cheek “official apology” to anyone over 18 (yeah, fetuses, lights out!), this classic aircheck is one for the archives. Bubba B96-style raw, reckless, and radio gold.

Bubba unleashes a brand-new parody classic as John Byrd takes the mic for “Oh Gene – The Gene Lasker Parody Song,” a hilarious musical tribute that’s already earning its spot on the next Bubba the Love Sponge® Show CD. From the first note to the final laugh, this one’s pure Bubba Army gold, packed with inside jokes, garage grit, and a little Lasker love. Don’t miss the debut of “Oh Gene – The Gene Lasker Parody Song,”

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show kicks off with a killer roofing deal, then dives straight into the wildest news stories making the rounds. Bubba and the crew unpack a disturbing online exploitation ring where a woman allegedly posed as a teen, a high school teacher’s guilty plea in a student misconduct case, and a shocking viral video from a care facility that’s got everyone talking. It’s classic BTLS, dark headlines, big opinions, and Bubba’s no-filter take on the stories no one else wants to touch.

Bubba and the crew slow things down to check in on Tees’s family as Rosie battles serious health issues ahead of her 80th birthday. From there, the conversation shifts gears to hard news: Tom Homan’s Minneapolis ICE operation and how his hands-on approach helped local authorities stabilize enforcement while cutting agent numbers. Bubba opens up about accountability in law enforcement, border failures, and the rising fentanyl crisis gripping the country. It’s one of those BTLS moments where real life, politics, and raw honesty collide.

Bubba fires up Friday with a loaded show covering everything from Horn Blasters hitting a million YouTube subs to Sydney Sweeney setting off headlines with her new lingerie line. The crew dives into the Horn Blasters promo plan Matt Heller’s linking up with Gene Lasker for a full horn kit install and content drop and gets real about immigration bottlenecks hitting seasonal labor and local businesses. Plus, Bubba drops the hammer on live show logistics after John Byrd’s performance gets cut short and even sneaks in a Tom Brady coaching rumor to wrap it all up. #BubbaArmy

It’s full throttle in the BRN (Bubba Radio Network) garage as Bubba, Lasker, Bobby, and Gene team up to bring the legendary “Cream Machine” back to life before the Winter Nationals. From TIG welding and trickle chargers to a fresh flat-black Bubba Army paint job, the crew lays out the game plan to get this beast road-ready and podcast-capable in just two weeks. Bubba also previews plans for an on-site, four-stool podcast setup complete with cameras, lighting, and generator power, proving once again that when the Army rolls out, it rolls heavy.

The Bubba the Love Sponge® Show takes an unexpected turn when Bubba starts raving about a shockingly hot woman living in his mom’s retirement community, instantly triggering calls for a full Lummy Investigates mission. The crew imagines Lummy going undercover among golf carts, gossip circles, and poolside happy hours to track down the mystery smoke show without getting banned from the property. Between laughter, bad ideas, and way too much over‑planning, Bubba builds a new running bit around whether Lummy can charm the residents, get the scoop, and bring the Bubba Army the visual evidence they all want.