In Episode 6 of Season 3 Mike welcomes his friend of many passions and interests, Lance Havelka, onto the podcast. The guys hit on a range of topics, including their time in Los Angeles, what drew them both back to the Detroit area and their love of the Motor City along with some of its more underrated establishments. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E6 1:45: Mike comes cle...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 6
In S3E5 Mike welcomes his musical good buddy James Park onto the podcast where they discuss their mutual love of college hoops, music, the performance art form that is pub trivia and then take a deep (dish) dive on one of their favorite forms of sustenance: pizza. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E5 featuring Mike’s good buddy James Park. 1:30: Mike corrects a major pronunc...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Mike kicks off another classic music-based “Point Fiver” where he discusses one of his favorite kinds of songs: songs based off of other songs aka cover songs aka cover jams. PPW (Poor Pronunciation Warning): Mike attempts to speak Italian and Cantonese in this episode. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @friendsofmiked Email the podcast with any questions or requests at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Please subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, Amazon or wherever you get your ...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In Episode 4 of Season 3 Mike welcomes his all around solid (and financially savvy) friend Nick Hopwood onto the podcast to discuss travel mishaps around sporting events, a truly epic roaad trip to Miami, FL for the Orange Bowl and their favorite movies involving finance/the markets and why they're each amazing films. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E featuring Mike’s good...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In Episode 3 of Season 3 Mike welcomes top notch Englishman and dear friend Ian Haynes onto the Podcast for an international discussion of philosophy, soccer/football, music, refreshments and of course, friendship. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E3 featuring Mike’s good friend Ian Haynes. 1:30: Mike corrects a major omission from S3E1’s discussion of Park Ave in Allen Par...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Mike kicks off the first “Point Fiver” of season 3. This one involves Season 1 Episode 2 guest Ryan Lewin and Mike’s shared love of the band Bleachers and their catalog of catchy, heartfelt and inspirational pop-rock/indie-pop/amazing jams. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 2.5 2:00: Mike comes clean on a mistake from the previous episode (S3E2 featuring Nick Kacher) a...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 49 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In Episode 2 of Season 3 Mike welcomes long time friend and trained wrestler Nick Kacher to the podcast to discuss a myriad of non-controversial but still edgy topics like nicknames, rollerblading in Ohio and wrestling. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3EE featuring Mike’s good friend Nick Kacher 1:45: Mike teases the next episode of the podcast, which will be a Point Fiver!...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 55 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In the Season 3 Premier Mike welcomes his sister (and friend) Colleen Tate onto the podcast for a heartfelt and hilarious conversation about growing up down the hall from each other and of course friendship. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S3E1 featuring Mike’s younger sister Colleen Tate. 1:35: Mike then introduces the plan for Season 3. 3:40: Mike then goes on to NOT corre...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Mike kicks off a special off-season “point fiver” where he both gives an off-season update on his extremely exciting life, including on the high points that happened since the summer of 2021, touches on the plan for Season 3 and then discusses his top 10 favorite songs from 2021. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @friendsofmiked Email the podcast with any questions or requests at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Please subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google, Amazon or wherever you...
Mar 13, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In the Season 2 Finale (Episode 10) Mike welcomes his old dorm and college friend Bill Alexander into the virtual podcast studio for a rousing conversation about friendship and many other key life topics. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Season 2 Episode 10, the Season 2 Finale. 2:45: Mike corrects a few embarrassingly large mistakes from some recent episodes, including messi...
Sep 09, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In Episode 9.5.5 of Season 2 Mike talks 2021 NFL football, with a focus on the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears with two dear friends: Season 2 Episode 2 Guest Zach Williams and first time guest Mike Cygan. The level of NFL knowledge in this episide is immense (as is the friendship on display!). Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E9.5.5 featuring Mike’s good friends Zach Willi...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In Episode 9.5 of Season 2 Mike leads another Point Fiver, this time on the topic of college football, his beloved University of Michigan Wolverines, and, of course, friendship. Joining Mike for this spirited conversation are two top notch Wolverines (and friends): Season 1 Episode 11 Guest Tim Horvath (@timhorvath on Twitter) as well as first time guest Chad Massey (@cmassey99 on Twitter). Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moment...
Aug 28, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In Episode 9 of Season 2 Mike welcomes his old friend from McLain Ave Kyle Urek to the podcast where they discuss little league baseball diamonds and ice cream traditions, an amazing math teacher & their love of snacks. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E9 featuring Kyle Urek. 2:30: Mike celebrates another MAJOR milestone for the podcast, which includes crossing the 2.5K...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Mike brings on two of his favorite people and friends of the pod (Todd Pretty from Season 1 Episode 1 and Tim Rechtien from Season 1 Episode 5) for the third "point fiver" of Season 2 and the topic is best 80s action/adventure movies. What ensues is a scholarly debate on classic cinema and a laugh fest best not missed. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 8.5 of Season 2....
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In Episode 8 of Season 2 Mike welcomes his undergrad and north side of Chicago friend Eric Metz to the podcast where they discuss the Breeze/breezin’, what life was like in the city of Chicago in the 2000s, Eric’s first home purchase, the origin of the nickname Mike Jones/Jonesy for Mike D, and Mike offers Eric and his wife Kathryn a public apology for missing their wedding. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: ...
Aug 11, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In Season 2 Episode 7 Mike welcomes his two favorite nephews (and also friends), Jack and Nolan Tate, into the podcast studio for a gripping and hard hitting conversation on friendship, food, activities, occupational dreams, bicycle riding, and answering the immortal question: Go Blue or Go Green? Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E7. 2:00: Mike then owns up to some correcti...
Aug 04, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Mike kicks off the second “Point Fiver” of season 2. This one involves Season 1 Episode 4 guest John Baker and Mike’s shared tradition known as “Cleaning to the Beat” and the best music to support this wonderful activity. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 6.5. 1:30: Mike corrects two major errors from S2E6 (the Eric Lemieur episode), including one mistake that was a lo...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In Season 2 Episode 6 Mike welcomes one of the more solid friends he’s ever made named Eric Lemieur into the Virtual Podcast Studio where they discuss a Disney-esque flag football team known as the Raiders, Buddy Bubner, the Vox and the Miyagi Proud Face. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E6. 1:50: Mike teases the next Point Fiver of Season 2 which is coming as episode 6.5. ...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In Season 2 Episode 5 Mike welcomes a good friend, and sports media savant, named Chris Duprey into the virtual podcast studio for a freewheeling conversation that touches on several topics the world needs right now, including friendship. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E5 (Season 2 Episode 5). 1:30: Mike goes over corrections from some recent episodes and it’s an embarras...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In Episode 4 of Season 2 (the second one involving a Brian) Mike welcomes his old law school chum (who’s definitely NOT a chump) Brian Pandya to the podcast where they discuss living in the Lawyers Club, dressing up for dinner on Sundays, and the infamous 916 Mary. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E4 featuring Mike’s good friend Brian Pandya. 2:00: Mike celebrates a couple ...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Mike kicks off the first “point fiver” of Season 2. This one focuses on songs Mike and his contemporaries used to slow dance to (largely at school dances) in middle school and high school during the 1990s. Full disclosure: some of you may have also slow danced to these songs and if so we hope the memories they bring back are joyful. They certainly are for Mike D. Follow the podcast on Twitter at @friendsofmiked Email the podcast with any questions or requests at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key m...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In Season 2 Episode 3 Mike welcomes his fellow left-handed friend Brian Hayden (host of the @findyourventure podcast) into the virtual podcast studio for a rousing conversation about friendship and many other key life topics. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S2E3 (Season 2 Episode 3). 1:50: MIke officially announces the first “Point Fiver” of Season 2 which drops as Episode 3...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 3
In Season 2 Episode 2 Mike welcomes one of his all time favorite people to shoot the breeze with (as the kids say) into the Virtual Podcast Studio: Zach Williams (@zwilliams23 on Twitter). Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 2. 2:00: Mike corrects the errors/mistakes from the Season 2 Premier with Amy Pretty. Spoiler alert: it’s a short segment. 2:50: Mike talks about wh...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In the Season 2 Premier Mike talks about what listeners can expect for this season, gives the listeners an update on what’s been going on with the Podcast and him, talks about his five favorite movies that feature women kicking butt career wise and then welcomes Amy Pretty as Episode 1’s guest. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Season 2 Episode 1. 1:45: Mike encourages listene...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In the Season 1 Finale Mike reflects on the first season of this podcast, discusses his love of St. Patrick's Day as well as Irish music and brings on the plastics king of the Midwest, his dear friend Brock Steere. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 12. 1:30: Mike endorses Episode 3 guest Megan Mazurek’s realtor skillz. 2:40: Mike goes over the corrections from Episodes...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Mike brings on two of his favorite people and friends of the pod (Todd Pretty from Episode 1 and Tim Rechtien from Episode 5) for the third "point fiver" of Season 1 and the topic is best 80s movie comedies. What ensues is a scholarly debate on classic cinema and a laugh fest best not missed. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 11.5. 0.45: Mike explains why comedies of t...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Mike corrects two embarrassingly large errors from Episode 10 (the Rob Thomas episode), one of which involves an apology to John Baker’s dog Jimmy, pays tribute to the Michigan Wolverine Men’s Basketball Team for winning the Big Ten Championship, and brings on one his favorite people and friends Tim Horvath to discuss the famed Park Colony Tennis and Swim Club in Allen Park, MI, the art of tailgating and singing daylight karaoke. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast a...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Mike corrects a major error about Episode 9 guest Andrew Bauer’s work history, discusses what in March he’s excited about (it involves both basketball and Ireland), and brings on a titan of Ann Arbor friendship, Rob Thomas, for a friendship spar fest definitely worth a listen. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 10 1:35: Corrections from Season 1 Episode 9 (the Andrew Ba...
Mar 03, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Mike talks about the feedback he’s been receiving about the podcast as well as his deep love of the Wu-Tang Clan’s music and then welcomes his LLF (life long friend) Andrew Bauer to the podcast to talk about law school, horse costumes, bowling leagues, and fist bumping. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes the listeners to Episode 9 2:30: Mike goes through corrections to Episode 8 (the Heide ...
Feb 24, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Mike corrects a major error about Episode 7 guest Kelly Worman’s legal career, discusses his favorite TV shows and music to listen to while cooking, and brings on his dear friend Heide Cygan for spirited conversation about life and friendship (and Beaumont’s bar in Chicago). Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod: 0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 8 2:00: Corrections from Season 1 Episode 7 (the Kelly Worman...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
