BMMS 8-7-26

August 7, 2026

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A Fungus Among Us, Birthday Stories, and the Morning Show Circus

The hosts of the Big Mad Morning Show are rattling through a Friday episode when they land on a genuinely unsettling piece of news: a deadly superbug called Candida auris has been confirmed in 23 states. First identified in Japan in 2009 and then in the US in 2016, this fungus can burrow deep into hair follicles, rewire the immune system, and transform human skin into what one researcher described as "the perfect nest for infection." Some strains are resistant to all major classes of antifungal medications, which is why the CDC has labeled it an "urgent antimicrobial resistance threat."

The Fungus That Hides in Plain Sight

The conversation about Candida auris reveals something genuinely creepy about how this pathogen operates. For most people with healthy immune systems, the fungus isn't dangerous—they can harbor it unknowingly and pass it to others without ever showing symptoms. It can survive silently on the skin for months. The danger comes when it reaches deeper tissues in medically vulnerable people, particularly in healthcare settings like hospitals and nursing homes where it's primarily transmitted.

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1 (03:13) **Show Open and Birthday Kickoff** - The hosts welcome listeners, introduce the day's themes (Gimpy's birthday, Taser Time Trivia, Willy-Nilly), and set up the call-in/text-in lines.
2 (05:33) **Deadly Fungus Outbreak: Candida Auris** - The hosts discuss a news story about a drug-resistant fungus spreading across 23 states, comparing it to the fictional "Cordyceps" fungus from *The Last of Us*.
3 (14:52) **Dying Scenarios & Communication** - The hosts debate which is worse: dying from a fungus or being unable to communicate a medical problem, using the discussion to explore mental anguish and physical therapy.
4 (17:00) **Gimpy's Birthday Celebration** - Gimpy describes his low-key birthday celebrations, including his tequila-drinking habits and plans for the weekend, which include a trip to Lady Godivas.
5 (19:56) **News Quickies** - The hosts run through a rapid-fire list of bizarre and funny news headlines, reacting with humor and skepticism.
6 (27:42) **Clergy & Mandated Reporting** - The hosts react to a headline that the Arizona Supreme Court ruled clergy are not required to report child abuse revealed during confession, sparking a debate on moral and legal obligations.
7 (30:38) **Listener Birthday Stories** - The hosts take calls and read texts from listeners sharing their most memorable birthday experiences, ranging from sad to hilarious.

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Show Notes

HAPPY FRIGGIN' "A" FRIDAY & HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIMPY!!!! There's A Fungus Amung Us, News Quickies...Headlines Only, Tazer Time Trivia, We Gave You A GC To Get Beer For Your Most Memorable Birthday, & Willy Nilly!!!