Monday, December 25, 2023

Christmas 2023 Livestream - BONUS!


Merry Christmas!!

Mike gives you an update on all things Season 7 as well as some extracurricular stuff.


Check out this episode!

Lolita Fashion


When you run a panel discussion at an anime convention and invite an audience member up to discuss what's on her mind.

From our episode Discussion on Anime Culture (live from Sausomecon)


Check out this episode!

Monday, December 18, 2023

LA Doesn't Care About Football


When your actor friend is asked about how Los Angeles is as a football town - and confirms your long-held belief that it's not.

From our first episode with Adam McKeith


Check out this episode!

Monday, December 11, 2023

Is Paid a Genre?


When your new actor friend is asked about what genre of film she'd like to act in.

From our episode with Jamie Morrow


Check out this episode!

Friday, December 8, 2023

Where the Players Dwell - The Official Podcast Drinking Game


I thought I told you that we won't stop...

We wrap up Season 6 of the podcast with a fun drinking game based on the podcast.  So, feel free to play along!

Please drink responsibly.  Don't drink if you're underage.  Don't drink and drive.  If you have an alcohol problem, don't drink.


Check out this episode!

Monday, December 4, 2023

How Caroline Met Mike


When your favorite person describes how you first met.

From our episode with Caroline Baehner


Check out this episode!

Monday, November 27, 2023

Hans (Allegedly) Stuck Stuff Up His Own A@#


When you comment on cheating in chess and the disgusting alleged method a certain grandmaster may or may not have used - and it makes you think of the very first episode of South Park.

From our episode Thoughts on Cheating (Niemann Edition)


Check out this episode!

Friday, November 24, 2023

Steve Williams In Memoriam


In this episode, we remember local actor and comedian Steve Williams, who passed away in 2023.  Steve was a friend of Mike's, and today we remember the good times.


Check out this episode!

Monday, November 20, 2023

Great for the Football Chants


What happens when you and a sports fan from across the globe have a shared hatred of a certain sports team owner AND that fan learns the owner's full name.

From our very famous #KroenkeOut episode


Check out this episode!

Monday, November 13, 2023

Faceless People


When your guest talks about everything that is wrong with a local political party (that you both happen to belong to).

 

From our Virtual Fringe episode with Amy Bell


Check out this episode!

Friday, November 10, 2023

Daniel John Carey


We're pleased to have writer and ex-Mormon Daniel John Carey on the podcast to talk about his experience with the LDS Church.


Check out this episode!

Monday, November 6, 2023

Cthulhu Worship


When you're playing a board game and summon a certain Elder God.

From our Smash Up playthrough episode


Check out this episode!

Monday, October 30, 2023

We're a Crazy People


When you are astonished by how many feature films your guest has already done.

From our Virtual Fringe episode with Patrick Poe


Check out this episode!

Friday, October 27, 2023

Carl Fletcher


Carl Fletcher is the latest Shawnee Mission West alum to join us on the podcast, calling in from southern Oregon.  Carl (aka Big C) was on the football team with Mike and was the first guest on the podcast to play on Mike's Ski Dogs intramural basketball team.  Here Mike and Carl catch up and talk about life.


Check out this episode!

Monday, October 23, 2023

The Story of Capoeira


When you want to talk with your guest about martial arts and the style you choose to talk about more closely resembles dancing than fighting.

 

From our Virtual Fringe episode with Dan Handley


Check out this episode!

Monday, October 16, 2023

The Best F@#$ing Potatoes


When you join the US Navy in the Delayed Entry Program and the recruiters tell you what NOT to do on Thanksgiving.

 

From our most downloaded episode, Stories That Would Otherwise Be Left Untold


Check out this episode!

Friday, October 13, 2023

God (ArrivalKC)


We're actually not being blasphemous with today's episode.  Today's guest goes by God.  He is a local rapper and filmmaker with a lot to say.


Check out this episode!

Monday, October 9, 2023

And the Dog Takes You Back Home


What happens when you just drive by a well-known bar that caters to dog owners.

 

From our episode with Conrado Salazar.


Check out this episode!

Friday, September 29, 2023

Chess Notation Lesson


In June 2023, Mike was asked to give a lesson on chess notation to his fellow chess instructors.  With everyone's consent beforehand, he recorded the lesson for the podcast - and now you get to listen to it.


Check out this episode!

Friday, September 15, 2023

Discussion on Gig Economy


Both Mike and Braden participate in the "gig economy."  When they're not doing the podcast, they're either bringing your food to you or coming to give you a ride to wherever you want to go.  Today, they share their thoughts on working these part-time needs-based jobs.


Check out this episode!

Friday, September 1, 2023

Friday, August 18, 2023

Thoughts on Lung Cancer Research


Today Mike shares his thoughts on lung cancer and efforts to fund its research.  Mike has had two mentors in his life battle this disease, one of whom passed away from it.

If you can, please donate to any charity that deals with lung cancer and its research.  We recommend giving your donation to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation:

http://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/


Check out this episode!

Friday, August 4, 2023

East West Transit Public Meeting


It's truly a great time to be a Kansas Citian.  This public meeting is the second round for a study on an east-west transit corridor in Midtown Kansas City, one that may be a new streetcar line. 

You can learn more about the study and the proposed route at:

eastwesttransit.org


Check out this episode!

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Bonus: Mike's UMKC 20 Year Special


20 years ago, Mike earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).  20 years later, the university hired a firm to contact alumni - Mike included - and ask about their experiences for a (very expensive) anniversary project.  Thankfully, they offered the audio to Mike for free, so instead of having to pay over $100 for the opportunity to listen to it, we give you this bonus episode.

Also, Go Roos!


Check out this episode!

Friday, July 21, 2023

Royals Downtown Ballpark Public Meeting


We're tackling citizen journalism today as our intrepid host attended public meetings for the Kansas City Royals' proposed Downtown ballpark district.

 

To find out more about the Royals' project, go to kcballparkdistrict.com


Check out this episode!

Friday, July 7, 2023

Sam Tady


In this episode, we interview Kansas City filmmaker Sam Tady.  Mike did college student video with him, and Braden worked with him as well.  Expect a very fun conversation.


Check out this episode!

Friday, June 23, 2023

Episode 100! (with Brian Boye)


We've made it to 100 episodes, so let's have some fun!  Brian Boye returns to celebrate with us.  We answer voicemails and do some podcast trivia.  There is a little bonus at the end that you don't want to miss.


Check out this episode!

Friday, June 9, 2023

Thoughts on Cheating - Niemann Edition


The Niemann chess cheating scandal (and subsequent lawsuit) provided our intrepid host an opportunity to talk about cheating.


Check out this episode!

Friday, May 26, 2023

Celebrity Mount Rushmores


Our first discussion among co-hosts.  Mike and Braden go over the celebrities - living or dead - who most influenced them on their life paths.


Check out this episode!

Friday, May 19, 2023

Bonus: NFL Draft and XFL


We have a Bonus episode for you!

The NFL Draft was recently held in Kansas City.  Mike attended, and Braden met a few fans while doing Uber.

In today's episode, they both talk about their experiences.  Mike quizzes Braden on the NFL's alignment.  There is also some XFL talk.


Check out this episode!

Friday, May 12, 2023

Thoughts on Gaki no Tsukai


Mike is a big fan of Japanese comedy, specifically the long-running (yet YouTube-kinda-scarce) variety show Gaki no Tsukai.  Today he talks about it and why he likes it so much.

 

 

 

今夜が山田


Check out this episode!

Friday, April 28, 2023

Thoughts on Media Bias (Or Lack Thereof)


We hear it all the time from conservatives in America: the media has a liberal bias.  Our intrepid host, a self-described progressive who has worked in media, is here to tell you that that is nonsense - and why.


Check out this episode!

Friday, April 14, 2023

Danny Fhantum and King Dari


Today's interview is with Danny Fhantum and King Dari, who - along with our intrepid new co-host Braden - form the rap group Faded Mercury.

The outro music for this episode is their song "Fight," and is used with permission from the artists.


Check out this episode!

Friday, March 31, 2023

Introducing Braden Shryock


We now have a co-host!!

Braden Shryock is the newest member of our podcast family, and will be popping in from time to time with discussions and guest interviews.

Today, this being his first episode, we're getting to know Braden.


Check out this episode!

Friday, March 17, 2023

Potpourri of Thoughts


We're at the start of Season 6!!

Today, Mike revisits a few Thoughts from previous episodes, and add his thoughts on a couple of other topics - and a couple of major corrections.


Check out this episode!

Friday, January 13, 2023

Amy Bell (Fringe Show)


Amy Bell is a two-time former candidate for the Kansas House of Representatives, a political activist, and co-host of the podcast These Are Bad Movies.  Amy comes on to talk about her history with running for office as well as her issues with local political leadership.

Part of our 2022 KC Virtual Fringe program


Check out this episode!