BMMS 3-13-26

March 13, 2026

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The Better Business Bureau's Pay-for-Play Problem and Other Morning Show Topics

The Big Mad Morning Show spent a significant portion of their March 13 episode dissecting the Better Business Bureau's credibility after news broke that Bucky's had received an F rating. The hosts walked through how the BBB actually works—and why its ratings may not mean what listeners think they mean.

How the BBB Actually Works

The hosts explained that the Better Business Bureau is not a government agency but a private organization that operates on a membership model. Businesses can pay approximately $425 per year for accreditation, which gives them a small bonus to their score. The rating system considers complaint history, time in business, transparent business practices, licensing, and advertising issues. Older businesses generally score higher because longevity implies stability, and high-risk industries can start with a lower baseline.

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What you'll learn

1 (00:04) **Show Open & Housekeeping** - Hosts Corbin, Lindsay, and Gimpy kick off the show with station info, contest details, and the day's topic: worst smell ever.
2 (05:43) **Bucky's F Rating from the BBB** - The hosts discuss the viral news that Bucky's received an F rating from the Better Business Bureau.
3 (23:12) **News Quickies** - A rapid-fire segment of headlines, both local and bizarre.
4 (32:21) **Worst Smell Ever: Caller Stories** - The hosts take calls and texts for the "worst smell" contest, leading to graphic and personal stories.
5 (49:57) **Gimpy's Four by Four** - Gimpy presents a short news segment covering four stories.
6 (54:03) **Taser Time Trivia** - The hosts quiz each other with pre-written questions; wrong answers earn a shock from a taser.
7 (72:33) **Willy Nilly** - Open segment where the hosts take calls and texts on any topic.

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Show Notes

HAPPY FRIGGIN' "A" FRIDAY!!! Bucee's Is In Trouble, Australian's Banned Things, We Gave You Beer For The Worst Smell Ever, Tazer Time Trivia, & Wiilly Nilly!!!