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Lessons With Mike

Mike rambles on incoherently about various topics, with a rotating panel of guests.
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Episodes

Bad People And Salads

In this episode we read and discuss 4 stories from the “am I the asshole” subreddit. The stories here focus on scenarios involving salad.

Jun 03, 202437 minSeason 7Ep. 4

“Where We Began” by Ashley Lawless

In this episode I speak with Ashley Lawless about her new book “Where We Began”, we talk about the writing and publishing process, inspiration, and other such things

Jun 03, 202425 minSeason 6Ep. 5

Marsupial Duck Takeover

In this epsiode, antother AI story is read. In this story Donald Trump declares that the duck is actually a marsupial. This leads to a hostile duck takeover. Jason voices Donald Trump, Drew voices a Pentecostal minister, Kayla is here as well.

Jun 03, 202421 minSeason 5Ep. 26

Jason’s Magical Girlfriend

In this episode of AI stories, Mike, Drew, and Jason meet a girl named Sarah who has an unusual power and is being hunted by a dark force. With Kayla’s help, can the group keep Sarah safe?

Jun 03, 202441 minSeason 5Ep. 23

Haunted Buidlings (And More)

In this episode the idea was to discuss some famous haunted buildings, but the conversation quickly fractured into a number of topics, such as weed, taxes, and more.

Jun 03, 202443 minSeason 6Ep. 12

My Boyfriend Wants A Dog, Should I Leave Him?

Mike, Landon, Hannah, and Sydney give advice. Should you tell your sister your mother is dying?? Should you leave your partner because they want a dog?? And more!

Jun 03, 202427 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Lost In The Uwharrie

Mike, Zack, and Jesse discuss their time in the Uwharrie. (Apologies for some shaky audio cuts for this episode)

Jun 03, 202425 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Hiking The Appalachian Trial

Mike talks with Anna about her experience with Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Jun 03, 202436 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Finding Forgiveness At The Local Arbys

In this episode of AI generated stories, Mike, Drew, Jason, and Kayla are hanging out at the local Arby’s when a series of strange things happen. There’s a chicken, a businessman, and fiery tempers. But in the end, the group learns about the power of forgiveness.

Jun 02, 202420 minSeason 5Ep. 21

And Then What Happened?

In this episode Drew shares his first AI produced story. For this story Drew kept asking the AI “and then what happened” and focused on not directing the story in any specific way.

Jun 02, 202442 minSeason 5Ep. 18

Taylor Swift the Pineapple God

Mike reads an AI generated story to Drew, Kayla, and Jason. The story is about how a Taylor Swift song about pineapples leads to a cult takeover of the planet

Jun 02, 202424 minSeason 5Ep. 7

A Vague Understanding Of Happiness

Mike, Zack, and Jonathan try to respond to 3 letters from the app “Sincerely”. These letters are all vaguely related to the concept of happiness. Zack is busy playing rocket league and later Tetris during this discussion.

Jun 02, 202416 minSeason 5Ep. 4

The Creative Process Leads To Harambe

Mike forces Jonathan, Zack, and Jesse to write a story based on a writing prompt. Afterwards, they write a story containing the best elements of each story. This story turns into something about Harambe

Jun 02, 202426 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Pee If You Read Minds??

Mike, Landon, and Hannah, play “Will you press the button” Turn things to gold? Fire powers fueled by ghost peppers? Ability to read minds but you have to pee every time you do?? And more!

Jun 02, 202426 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Milk At A Wedding

Mike, Bradley, Hannah, Jess, and Jason, discuss more “AITA” stories. One is about a man wondering if it was wrong to drink milk at a wedding

Jun 02, 202437 minSeason 2Ep. 13

A Pokédex For Women

Mike, Bradley, Hannah, Jason, and Jess, discuss stories from the “Am I The Asshole” subreddit. One story involves a man making a “Pokédex” for various women he went on dates with.

Jun 02, 202430 minSeason 2Ep. 11

All Hail The Jello King

In this episode, I share an AI story with Drew and Jason. In this story, a mysterious llama and crystal are involved. Jason becomes the jello king and goes mad with power.

May 31, 202439 minSeason 5Ep. 30

The Moose Queen Vs Capitalism

This episode is a reading of an audio drama/fictional narrative called “The Moose Queen Vs Capitalism” this story was partially generated by an AI. This story is not meant to taken as a serious critique of society

May 31, 202420 minSeason 6Ep. 7

War Elephants Are Bad

Mike and Drew discuss why using elephants in war is a not good idea

May 31, 202443 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Farming For Nukes

Mike and Drew discuss the 1961 "Nuclear Mishap"

May 31, 202438 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Pyramids And Schemes

In this episode it’s about round of reading stories from the Am I The Asshole subreddit. Reddit is always a good time. My guests today are Tiny, Kayla, Jason, and Drew. The theme is Pyramids. Either the physical kind or the scheme kind. Along the way we share thoughts on human intelligence, the education system, ancient aliens theory, and more! Come join the fun

May 31, 202426 minSeason 7Ep. 12

An Abundance Of Coconut Milk (Ask Reddit Adventure)

In this episode I read and discuss ask Reddit questions with Kayla, Drew, Jason, and Tiny! One question centers on an abundance of coconut milk. And we have a roaring debate on honesty Vs loyalty

May 31, 202427 min

All My Friends Are Boring!?

Mike, Zack, and Jesse go over stories from the app “Sincerely” A common theme of these stories is that time goes by fast. One story features a character who laments not having a best friend, as all of their friends are boring.

May 08, 202435 min
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