Kate and Silent John | 405

Kate and Silent John | 405

From Boomer Bunker by John Jamingo and The Duchess

April 14, 2026 · 1h 48m · Episode 405

About this episode

The episode features discussions on Eric Swalwell's political troubles, a humorous take on Trump and the Pope's social media feud, and personal anecdotes from Kate's hiking experience and John's first viewing of Clerks 2.

Eric Swalwell's political career may be over, the Pope and Trump are beefing on Truth Social, and somehow, John managed to stay quiet long enough for Kate to carry the whole damn show. Episode 405 is messy, loud, and absolutely on brand — which means it's exactly what you came for. The Duchess hiked 20 miles through the wilderness, John finally watched Clerks 2, and somewhere in between all of that, Trump started arguing with Jesus. Segment Breakdown: Duchess Does the Mammoth March — Kate completed a 20-mile hike with a thousand strangers, earned a patch, and came back with blisters the size of small countries. The hotel cost her more than the hike. She has thoughts. Eric Swalwell's Very Bad Weekend — Sexual assault allegations drop the same week Swalwell announces his gubernatorial run. The guy who demanded everyone believe accusers during Kavanaugh somehow thinks the rules don't apply to him now. John and Kate dig in — and then Swalwell resigns mid-show. Trump vs. The Pope (and Jesus) — The Pope says pray for peace. Trump fires back on Truth Social. John delivers an extended Trump impression that somehow involves Jesus getting dressed down for not helping with the Iranian mines…

People in this episode

Host: John

Guest: Kate

Topics covered

  • politics
  • comedy
  • current events
  • pop culture
  • personal stories

Keywords

  • Eric Swalwell
  • Trump
  • The Pope
  • Clerks 2
  • hiking
  • politics
  • comedy
  • Truth Social
  • LGBTQ+
  • personal stories

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Clerks 2

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