Join us on this fresh episode of Road Ramble Radio for all the latest vibes from the road!

First up: an heartwarming update on little Punch the monkey—the adorable orphaned macaque who's gone viral from Japan. We dive into the big changes at Chuck's house and how this tiny primate, once clinging to his plush orangutan pal, is now navigating life thousands of miles away in a Japanese zoo troop.

Then, we tackle the big question: Can soda actually be healthy? Pepsi just dropped their game-changing Pepsi Prebiotic Cola—packing prebiotic fiber for gut health. Is this the start of a healthier cola era, or just clever marketing? We break it down.

And finally, pure hockey glory: Both the U.S. men's and women's teams struck gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics! The men's team clinched an epic 2-1 overtime thriller against Canada (first men's gold in 46 years!), leaving our neighbors to the north fuming and Americans absolutely buzzing. We celebrate the wins and soak in the rivalry.

All that, plus more road ramblings and good times—tune in now to Road Ramble Radio! 🚗🎙️

Rev up for a fresh episode of Road Ramble Radio! We kick things off with the hot controversy shaking up the Winter Olympics: both Team Canada's men's and women's curling squads are under fire for allegedly breaking the rules with that sneaky 'extra little touch' on the stone—think double-touching the granite after release. Clips are blowing up online, tempers are flaring (profanity included), and fans are divided. Have you caught the drama? Should the Olympic committee crack down harder? We dive in and share our take.

Then, get ready for some serious heart-melting cuteness: an adorable baby Japanese macaque, rejected by his own mom right after birth, is stealing hearts worldwide. Zookeepers stepped up big time—hand-raising him and even giving him a cuddly orangutan plush as a surrogate 'mom'—and now he's starting to bond with the troop. It's the feel-good animal story you didn't know you needed!

Of course, no week is complete without a classic Florida twist. This time, a bold thief hits up a meat market, raids the cash drawer... but wait for the punchline—turns out the real heist involved stuffing high-end steaks and brisket down his pants for a 'fancy dinner' getaway. Only in Florida, folks!

All that, plus more wild stories, laughs, and road-trip vibes. Tune in now to Road Ramble Radio—your weekly escape on wheels!"

Dive into a whale of a tale on this episode of Road Ramble Radio!

Chuck kicks things off with some fascinating whale stories that'll hook you right away. He dives deep into the real-life horror that inspired Herman Melville's classic Moby-Dick—the infamous 1820 sinking of the whaleship Essex by a vengeful sperm whale. But there's a darker chapter to this saga that Melville mostly left out... and Chuck isn't shying away from it. Prepare for chills on the high seas!

Then we surface back on dry land: Lent has officially begun (Ash Wednesday just hit!), and with the call to abstain from meat on Fridays (and certain other days), the age-old question returns—what do you do when you're craving protein but the rules say no burgers or bacon? Chuck weighs in with his take on navigating those meatless meals without losing your mind.

All that, plus the usual off-the-cuff ramblin' and hot takes you love. Hit play and join Chuck for the ride—it's going to be epic!