HOAs — they’re supposed to keep neighborhoods looking great, protect property values, and make everyone good neighbors. But sometimes, the rules, the neighbors, and a little too much free time create the perfect recipe for craziness!

And as you might expect, the Buds have a few HOA stories that prove you can’t make this stuff up.

Kenn kicks things off with a winter hockey story that goes from wholesome family fun to a full-blown neighborhood emergency. When he hosts his son’s hockey team for practice on a neighborhood pond, he builds a small fire using a wax log in a mini grill enclosure to keep the boys warm.

Sounds harmless, right?

Not to one of the HOA’s self-appointed neighborhood spies! Before long, the real police and fire department are called to investigate the pizza-sized “fire.” Kenn is not a happy guy, and this story proves that sometimes the biggest neighborhood threat isn’t the weather — it’s the neighbors!

Ron takes the other side of the HOA debate, explaining why these organizations can actually serve a purpose. He tells the story of his friend Eugene, who moves into an exclusive community and decides his lawn would look better with one-foot-tall dandelions!

To help Eugene understand the importance of being a good neighbor, Ron shares a news story about a homeowner who took backyard decorations to a whole new level with an obscene, eight-foot pink statue.

Yes, you read that right!

From neighborhood spies and miniature “fires” to out-of-control lawns and outrageous backyard statues, this episode has everything you love about Boomers on the Edge.

You have to hear it to believe it!

Another fun time with Kenn and Ron on Boomers on the Edge — where everyday life turns into stories you couldn’t make up if you tried!

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

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When lightning strikes your house, things can get a little… possessed!

One stormy night, Ron’s home became the scene of a full-blown paranormal event—or at least that’s how it seemed after lightning struck the house.

Ron has a knack for attracting lightning, and once again, he’s here to tell the tale of one crazy evening when his house appeared to have a mind of its own.

What followed was a never-ending parade of eerie sights and unexplained sounds:

· A microwave oven flashing a spark that looked suspiciously like a hand reaching out from the other side!

· A garage door that seemed to have a mind of its own!

· An answering machine that suddenly started speaking in foreign tongues!

Was Ron’s house possessed, or was it just a very bad night for electrical equipment?

In the spirit of Halloween, join the Buds for another hilarious and spooky personal story from Boomers on the Edge—where sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction, and a lightning strike can turn an ordinary night into a haunted house!

• Boomer rating: Under the Edge.

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The Buds’ police stories continue in the second installment of Police Encounters—and once again, what should have been routine traffic stops turn into stories only the Boomers could tell!

Ron recalls getting caught speeding and making the questionable decision to pull into a daycare drop-off lane, hoping the police officer traveling in the opposite direction hadn’t noticed. Spoiler alert: he noticed—and he wasn’t amused.

Then Kenn shares an unbelievable story about sitting peacefully at a stoplight when a spider suddenly drops from his visor and lands on his nose. Startled, Kenn accidentally hits the gas instead of the brake, setting off a chain reaction that results in a multi-car accident.

But Kenn’s friendly, positive, and courteous conversation with the responding officer takes an unexpected turn. They discover they have several friends in common, and somehow Kenn manages to talk his way out of a ticket. The officer’s explanation? He couldn’t give a ticket to “practically a family member!”

Two more police encounters, two unbelievable stories, and plenty of Boomer-style humor.

Just another day on the edge with Boomers on the Edge!

• Boomer rating: Under the Edge.

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In the spirit of the 1980s classic America’s Funniest Home Videos, Boomers on the Edge presents Boomers’ Funniest Home Audio—a collection of hilarious stories about accidental mishaps, bad decisions, and the moments when things go spectacularly wrong.

Kenn kicks things off with a legendary high-school-era story about a local athlete known for his incredible strength and manliness. One day, he decides to show off his skills by splitting wood with a double-edged axe in the backyard. Everything seems fine—until the axe catches the clothesline, comes flying back, and finds its way directly to his forehead. Not exactly the outcome he had in mind!

Ron then shares three unforgettable stories about Eugene, a man whose adventures around vehicles seemed to produce one mishap after another:

• The Battery Replacement – When Eugene’s SUV battery dies, he figures a boat battery might do the trick. What he forgets is that the battery’s terminals stick up too high. When he closes the hood, they make contact—and the result is an unexpected explosion!
• The Boat Trailer – While towing a boat, Eugene makes a left turn and suddenly realizes the trailer has other plans. Instead of following the vehicle, it continues straight ahead!
• Reverse Driving – When Eugene’s transmission gives out, he discovers the only way to get home is to drive in reverse—for miles, with traffic. What could possibly go wrong?

This first installment of Boomers’ Funniest Home Audio is just the beginning. Get ready for more crazy stories, accidental mishaps, questionable decisions, and pure Boomer mayhem.

Another entertaining episode of Boomers on the Edge—because sometimes the funniest stories are the ones that really happened!

• Boomer rating: Under the Edge.

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When Kenn bought his first home in the 1980s, he quickly discovered that homeownership came with a lot more than a mortgage. Unfortunately, business school—and growing up—had done little to prepare him for the realities of home maintenance!

In this episode of Boomers on the Edge, Kenn shares three hilarious stories of learning the hard way:

• The Auto Shut-Off Valve Faucet – Kenn’s wife asks him to fix a leaky bathroom faucet. Unable to find the shut-off valve under the sink, Kenn assumes these “new homes” must have an automatic shut-off system. He loosens the faucet—and suddenly, a geyser shoots toward the ceiling!
• Phone Extensions and Electricity – Before cell phones, Kenn decides he needs a phone extension in his finished basement. While working on the phone line, he uses his teeth as a wire stripper, forgetting that phone lines carry a small electrical charge. The result? A shocking experience that sends Kenn screaming—and nearly flying across the room!
• The Sump Pump and the Flood – After a major storm, water begins backing up in Kenn’s basement and the sump pump refuses to turn on. He grabs a small bucket and starts bailing water by hand. Then his neighbor asks the obvious question: “Did you check the fuse?” Sometimes the solution is a lot simpler than the problem!

Three unforgettable home-maintenance disasters, one very inexperienced homeowner, and plenty of laughs.

Another hilarious trip down memory lane on Boomers on the Edge!

• Boomer rating: On the Edge.

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A lifetime as Boomers has resulted in more than a few encounters with the police. All minor traffic offenses, of course—but in true Boomers on the Edge fashion, the stories are anything but ordinary!

Ron kicks things off with a story from the 1980s involving a multi-million-dollar business proposal that had to be delivered across town. Back then, proposals weren’t emailed—they were printed, bound, and delivered the old-fashioned way. After delays from the pricing committee, Ron finds himself printing the proposal at the last minute and attempting to make a 60-minute drive in, well… 45 minutes!

The result? A run-in with the police followed by a hilarious court appearance that has become legendary.

Then Kenn shares two of his many police encounters. First, there’s the time he decides that at 2:00 AM, with practically nobody on the road, it might be perfectly reasonable to drive down the middle of a divided highway instead of, you know, his actual lane.

What could possibly go wrong?

In his second story, Kenn gets pulled over and becomes so nervous that when the officer asks for his driver’s license, he accidentally hands him his credit card instead. His two teenage children sitting in the backseat? They erupt in laughter.

Just a few of the many unforgettable Boomers on the Edge Police Encounters!

And these stories are only the beginning. The police encounters continue in our next episode, Police Encounters 2!

More unbelievable stories, questionable decisions, and plenty of laughs from Boomers on the Edge.

• Boomer rating: Under the Edge.

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Ron shares another classic 1980s business trip that quickly goes off the rails.

While attending training in Atlanta, Ron's buddy Andy convinces him they have to visit the notorious Big Daddy's Plantation Bar. With no rental car and too cheap to take a taxi, they decide riding MARTA across Atlanta is a great idea. What could possibly go wrong?

The bar is everything they hoped for—until Andy disappears into the crowd and later reappears drunk with two women from Sweden who offer to drive them back to the train station.

If you've listened to Boomers on the Edge, you know that's when the real adventure begins.

A supermarket stop, a handgun discovered in the glove compartment, getting thrown out of the car, a late-night MARTA ride through Atlanta, and an intimidating stranger demanding money all combine to make this one unforgettable night.

Against all odds, Ron and Andy make it back safely—barely.

Just another perfectly normal evening on Boomers on the Edge!

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• Boomer rating: On the Edge.

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The University of Michigan recently announced a new pass/fail grading system for incoming freshmen, saying the goal is to help first-year students acclimate to the demands of college and let intrinsic motivation guide their academic journey.

That gets Kenn and Ron thinking: What happened to the way Boomers learned to deal with pressure?

Kenn remembers his parents paying him a dollar for every A in elementary school—but being concerned when he brought home a bad citizenship grade.

Ron looks back at being a college freshman in 1977, when 18 was still the legal drinking age and nobody was worried about creating an “easy on-ramp” to college life.

The Boomers didn’t get participation trophies, pass/fail grades, or much of a transition period. You showed up, figured it out, dealt with the pressure—and sometimes you succeeded and sometimes you failed.

So is today’s approach better for students, or are we simply raising a generation that is less prepared to deal with failure and pressure?

Another Boomers on the Edge comparison of how things were then… and how they are today.

• Boomer rating: Under the Edge.

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