After reading chapter four of his book, Mike and Chuck discuss the real reason that so many Americans no longer believe people who sound certain - including journalists, politicians, scientists, doctors, professors, and yes… even narrators.
Jan 05, 2021•36 min•Ep. 181
After Mike shares chapter three of his book he gives a spirited defense of the critical art of salesmanship, during which Chuck accuses him of being a sellout, and the two navigate the precarious world of commercial television vs commercials.
Dec 15, 2020•49 min•Ep. 180
After listening to chapter two of the best-selling book, The Way I Heard It, Mike and Chuck discuss three catastrophes and the role booze played in each of them, the joys of sharing shots with famous people, why Mike is NOT hosting one of the longest running TV shows in America, and the perils of primetime pixelated vomit.
Dec 08, 2020•42 min•Ep. 179
After reading the first chapter of his best-selling book, Mike has a candid, conversation with his producer, Chuck, about the origins of this podcast, the impact of singing old songs with old veterans, and his personal aversion to all things "earnest."
Dec 01, 2020•49 min•Ep. 178
Mike sits down with his producer Chuck for a candid conversation about the future of The Way I Heard it. Whiskey is sipped, decisions are made, life goes on.
Nov 26, 2020•15 min•Ep. 177
Mike takes a deep dive into episode 159 and the controversy surrounding a quote that was challenged by Billy Martin Jr., son of the late great baseball manager, Billy Martin. SPOILER ALERT: If you have not yet heard episode 159 this episode will spoil it for you.
Nov 10, 2020•13 min•Ep. 176
A spooky tale of an ordained minister and a demonic possession.
Oct 27, 2020•12 min•Ep. 175
Bill waited until the crowd had gathered on his property... and then he shot them all.
Oct 20, 2020•6 min•Ep. 174
When you have a family this big, you're guaranteed an occasional visit…
Oct 06, 2020•7 min•Ep. 173
With the war in full bloom all eyes were on the president — would he or wouldn't he launch?
Oct 01, 2020•7 min•Ep. 172
And that was good news for the naked burglar.
Sep 22, 2020•8 min•Ep. 171
Especially those with a pre-existing condition…
Sep 15, 2020•8 min•Ep. 170
That was particularly hard to find.
Sep 08, 2020•7 min•Ep. 169
Call her what you will--the lady had vision.
Aug 18, 2020•9 min•Ep. 168
And Jerry knew that he desperately needed to get to a meeting.
Aug 12, 2020•9 min•Ep. 167
Seriously, her cakes were downright repulsive!
Aug 04, 2020•10 min•Ep. 166
A real toe-tapper that no one could escape.
Jul 28, 2020•7 min•Ep. 165
Sometimes, you simply have to draw one.
Jul 21, 2020•8 min•Ep. 164
But did he really have to eat bull testicles to prove it?
Jul 07, 2020•9 min•Ep. 163
In honor of Independence Day, Mike chews up the scenery with a recitation of what may be the most important speech ever delivered, by the man historians call "The Forgotten Founder."
Jul 04, 2020•14 min•Ep. 162
A helicopter filled with evacuees tries to get off the ground as the shooting intensifies. What could possibly go wrong?
Jun 23, 2020•6 min•Ep. 161
This architect enjoyed a good challenge. But this one nearly broke him...
Jun 16, 2020•12 min•Ep. 160
So too, was the man who got in his way.
Jun 09, 2020•10 min•Ep. 159
The kid had a head for numbers.
May 12, 2020•13 min•Ep. 158
What he did was unspeakably brave. So why then, did no one speak of it?
May 05, 2020•20 min•Ep. 157
They built a lot of bridges. Perhaps, one too many...
Apr 14, 2020•14 min•Ep. 156
He only had the one hit...but boy, was it a wonder!
Apr 07, 2020•16 min•Ep. 155
Mike was the keynote speaker at the last large gathering in the United States before the country officially closed for business. His job? Shaking hands--with over a hundred thousand people. Now, after three weeks of self-isolation, he'd like to tell you about it. And then, read a very funny story from his mom's new book.
Mar 31, 2020•21 min•Ep. 154
The player loved to play... but on this particular occasion--he chose the wrong playmate.
Mar 17, 2020•9 min•Ep. 153
Or did they...
Mar 10, 2020•14 min•Ep. 152
