Off The Back Porch, Episode 26 (Oct. 3rd)

Published

11 months ago

October 3, 2025

Grant Merrill

Against our better judgment, we let Sandy & Boomer back to the podcast for this week’s episode:

• Lucky mistake at the Piggly Wiggly

• Sandy explains why he doesn’t wear a “WWJD” braclet

• This Week’s Special Guest: The brand new President & CEO of the El Dorado – Union County Chamber of Commerce, Steven Jones!

• A very mean squirrel in California

• A rare find at the Arkansas Crater of Diamonds!

• Sandy schools Boomer on who Mr. Beast is! (But did you die?)

• Sandy & Boomer realize that their on-air stunts probably would get them cancelled in today’s culture

• Sandy says the world has taken a turn for the weird when he finds himself agreeing with Bill Maher

• Boomer tells about a man who put his cell phone in a lock box for 30 days to see if he could survive

• Sandy & Boomer discuss the search for the next headcoach of the Arkansas Razorback Football team

• This week’s Florida Man took on a new career as a “repo man”

• Sandy explains to one of his children that if he gets kidnapped, there will be no ransom being paid

• In this week’s game of “Drunk, High, or Stupid,” Sandy & Boomer discuss a man who is scared of heights, trying to steal a helicopter

• Boomer attempts to interpret dreams, Sandy wants to know if he should wear pants in these dreams

• What’s happening around the area? Sandy & Boomer give you the latest update

• Sandy tells Boomer that his two rounds of golf in the SHARE Tournament left a lot to be desired. All of this & more in the latest episode of, “Off The Back Porch, with Sandy & Boomer!”

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SENATOR TOM COTTON IN UNION COUNTY TODAY

Published

1 week ago

August 27, 2026

Sandy Sanford

EL DORADO, AR – Arkansas’ Junior U.S. Senator, Tom Cotton (R-Russellville) made a quick stop in Union County this morning, stopping at the Lawson Volunteer Fire Department and personally thanking the first responders whose quick and tireless work, extinguished the Pine Tree Road Wildfire. The fire, which has been recorded as the largest in the State of Arkansas in more than 60 years, devoured nearly 2,300 acres of woodlands. “Not a single Arkansan lost their life, not one single home fell to the ground either.” Cotton said, in his statement to the crowd on hand for the private ceremony. Cotton also said the miraculous statistics were not just an answer to prayer but a testament to the leadership of local officials and the courage of the first responders.

In addition to the first responders and county officials, Senator Cotton took a moment to thank the congregation of Lawson Baptist Church and their pastor, Don Travis. He thanked them collectively for, “aiding in the response efforts by offering up their facilities for all of you who were fighting the fire.” For the full speech, you can see the video attached to this story.

After the speech, the ceremonies moved inside where the Senator then handed official recognition awards to those parties he had previously thanked.

Award being given to Pro Med Ambulance

Award given to Union County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Bruce Goff

Pastor Don Travis of Lawson Baptist Church

Union County Judge Mike Loftin accepted recognition on behalf of the Union County Road Crews and a second award made by the Senator to the County Judge for his efforts in leading and coordinating the response

Union County Sheriff Charlie Phillips, along with administration from the Sheriff’s Office, accepted the award on behalf of the Sheriff’s Department Employees who assisted in the fire response.

The Lawson / Urbana Fire Department accepted an award for the all of the volunteer firemen who worked around the clock.

The whole group posed for one big picture

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Off The Back Porch – Episode 72 w/ Special Guest, Mark Day

Published

1 week ago

August 27, 2026

Sandy Sanford

EL DORADO, AR – Sandy & Boomer welcome to the big couch, Mark Day for his second appearance Off The Back Porch!

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Off The Back Porch – Episode 71 w/ Special Guest Jim Andrews

Published

3 weeks ago

August 18, 2026

Sandy Sanford

EL DORADO, AR – From the South Arkansas Now studios, incoming State Representative Jim Andrews joins Sandy & Boomer Off the Back Porch!

• Also Boomer learns how to clear his TikTok algorithim.

• A young lady from South Arkansas moved to the Austin area and has found herself adapting easily

• You know you’re at a different birthday party, when you show up at the 6 year old’s party to find two kegs, a full bar with 2 bartenders

• What does it mean to settle (in a relationship)

• One viewer messages the show with an ugly note

All of this and more on this week’s episode of Off The Back Porch!

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Off The Back Porch – Episode 70, w/ special guest Kent Harrell

Published

4 weeks ago

August 11, 2026

Sandy Sanford

El Dorado, AR – Joining Sandy & Boomer this week is Union County Republican Party Chairman, Kent Harrell. The guys discuss a wide range of topics, including life in the 1980’s, conspiracy theories, politics, sports, and much more!