BMMS 5-14-26

The Big Mad Morning Show blends practical etiquette advice, host personal stories, news items, conspiracy discussions, and pop culture lists into a loose morning radio format. Topics range from illness behavior rules to a detailed account of poison ivy complications, AI-driven Bigfoot analysis, proposals for moving New Orleans, and rankings of non-horror villains, with a closing look at suggested romantic gestures.

Illness etiquette rules

The hosts review guidelines from an illness expert prompted by recent ship-based illness spread. Key points include notifying friends of emerging symptoms before plans and letting them decide whether to proceed, informing others of recent recovery even without current symptoms, and asking about health only when hosting events or facing personal vulnerabilities. They note these steps add friction to normal interactions, such as checking guests at children's birthday parties or family gatherings. Hosts observe that many skip the notification step and either cancel outright or attend while minimizing their condition, often attributing symptoms to allergies instead. Work policies receive brief attention, with acknowledgment that paid sick days exist but cultural pressure and financial needs frequently override them. One host reports stockpiling dozens of unused sick days, using them mainly for family matters rather than personal illness.