Mr. Windy checks in from Michigan with stories of unexpected travel costs, strained ties with former radio colleagues, and the daily grind of living with Buck and Jill. From raising chickens to wrestling with finances and family struggles with addiction, this episode delivers Mr. Windy’s trademark mix of raw honesty, humor, and chaos.

Thanks for listening to Mr. Windy's Running On Empty, season 5 episode 37 - "Blocked, Broke, and Barely Hanging On."

In this episode, Mr. Windy talks about the escalating tensions between the United States, Russia, and China, sparked by recent military maneuvers, including Donald Trump's order to deploy two nuclear-armed Trident submarines off the coast of Russia. That's Try-Dent, like the chewing gum. Mr Windy is calling this a potential for war, highlighting Russia's struggles in Ukraine and the implications of China's military ambitions regarding Taiwan. It's unbelievable! Mr. Windy goes on and on and on. Charles talks about the historical context of global conflicts and the current geopolitical landscape, emphasizing the risks of being drawn into multiple wars simultaneously. Then BAM! The conversation shifts to Mr. Windy's personal experiences, including a recent incident where a chicken hawk attacked my flock of Rhode Island Reds. War I TELL YOU! Charles is frustrated about wildlife regulations and the challenges of protecting my chickens, drawing parallels between my backyard struggles and the larger geopolitical issues at play. #WorldNews with Mr Windy. Live From My Backyard.

Mr. Windy's Running On Empty - Season 5, Episode 35. It's hard to believe that the Mr. Windy podcast is still on the air and doing surprisingly well. Mr Windy hasn't changed much over the years; he still has his drink in one hand and his chaser in the other. Still smoking the good ones and the bad ones. Still scratchin' around on thin ice, still running on empty. HEY AND YOU KNOW WHAT F YOU TOO! HOW BOUT THAT? LIKE MY LIFE STYLE NOW? YOU C GUZZLIN PETR LEACHH!