# The Big Chill

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Podcast: [ROAD RAGE 101](https://stenobird.com/podcast/road-rage-101-5574937)
Published: 2026-06-29T15:50:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-weatherd-view.captivate.fm/episode/the-big-chill
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## Resource

Colokum Craft Coffee Use the Promo Code [WSMG15] For 15% of any purchase through June 2026 Boomer Bunker Dischord Become a Bunker Dweller 580 The Big Chill NATIONAL DAY: National Waffle Iron Day — Make waffles for breakfast, lunch, or dessert (sweet or savory). BIRTHDAY: Gary Busey (born 1944) — Actor known for The Buddy Holly Story and eccentric persona. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 2007 — Apple released the first iPhone, revolutionizing smartphones and technology. ------- WAFFLES From ancient Greece to Nike running shoes, waffles have a surprisingly rich history. Discover how a simple breakfast food evolved over two thousand years and even inspired one of the most famous athletic shoes ever made. ------- A NEW APPLE ARISES When Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone in 2007, it permanently changed technology, business, and everyday life. We examine how one device transformed communication, created the App Economy, and reshaped the global economy. ------- THE BIG CHILL New York City's proposed rent freeze has reignited debate over affordable housing. Does freezing rents truly help tenants, or does it discourage new housing, delay maintenance, and reduce future rental availability? We examine both the immediate benefits and the long-term tradeoffs. ------- SHOW CREDITS: Thank you to my co-host, Ken Madden of MaddK Studio Audio credits and Producer Jason Radosevich Horrible Designs Cast: Kate the Duchess of NJ and John Jamingo of the Boomer Bunker Aaron of I had to Say it Boomer Bob of the Boomer Bob Show Supporters: Steve McShane of the Razor Wire News Josh Roberts from New Hampshire and you can always leave a comment by email: bruce@weatherdsoul.com

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