Former Navy SEAL and bestselling author, Jack Carr talks writing, grit, and how his desire to “never miss an opportunity to make someone’s day” led to the serendipitous circumstances that got his first novel into the hands of Chris Pratt.
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 261
Dairy Farmer Dirty Jobbers Sue and Mike McCloskey school Mike and Chuck on the finer points of animal husbandry, the science of better milk, and how no-till and eutrophication is bringing them ever closer to becoming an environmentally net zero farm.
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 260
Rick Beato drops by to talk Everything Music; his dinner with Joni Mitchell, his interview with Sting, and the TWO weddings where he sat next to Mike at a time when Mike was couch surfing.
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 259
This week’s special guest is YOU gentle listener as Mike answers your questions about Freddy’s whereabouts, Mike’s desired super-power, and the joy of singing jingles.
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 258
President and CEO of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression a.k.a. FIRE, Greg Lukianoff discusses free speech vs hate speech, Safetyism vs Safety Third, and the Coddling of the American Mind.
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 257
Former Green Beret and CEO of Black Rifle Coffee Company Evan Hafer talks combat, coffee, and what it’s like to take a blast of bear spray in the face… on purpose.
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 256
After Mike reprises The Man Behind the Microphone, a story about the most influential sportscaster of all time, he chats with that man’s eldest son about his dad’s fondness for frugality and trepidation of taxes – SPOILER ALERT – it’s Michael Reagan.
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 255
Robert Kiyosaki talks about how he voluntarily got into Vietnam, how he almost got kicked out, and why he wrote his Capitalist Manifesto to combat Marx’s manifesto.
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 254
After reading a short Memorial Day mystery called Visiting Hours Mike speaks with Bill Whittle about the protocols of Arlington National Cemetery, the price of freedom, and the need for gratitude.
May 30, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 253
Luke Mickelson talks about how his charity Sleep in Heavenly Peace skyrocketed after appearing on Returning The Favor and his mission to make sure every child has a bed to sleep in.
May 24, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 252
Three-time NHRA Funny Car Champ and farmer/rancher, Matt Hagan discusses artificial insemination, human waste as fertilizer, and what it’s like to be inside of an 11,000 horsepower funny car when it explodes.
May 17, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 251
Staff Genealogist for Sons of the American Revolution, Jessie Hagan forgoes his Derby party to school Mike and Chuck on their revolutionary lineage, why it matters, and why Knobel is a fitting name for Mike’s whiskey.
May 10, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 250
Two-time NYT bestselling author, Peggy Rowe stops by to discuss her upcoming third book, how not to tape your students to a chair, and what it’s like to give your best friend’s eulogy.
May 03, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 249
Adam Carolla talks frankly about growing up invisible, his podcasting leap of faith, and how he brought his construction work ethic to comedy.
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 248
Master podcaster and chronicler of Hardcore History, Dan Carlin joins the conversation to discuss his process, the war in Ukraine, and the pitfalls of judging yesterday's events with today's values.
Apr 19, 2022•2 hr 22 min•Ep. 247
Mike and Chuck go guestless to talk Australian DJs, Satan’s pool, killing iguanas, and everything else that fills the squares on Mike’s calendar.
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 246
Bloody do-gooder and Returning The Favor alum, Katie Hughes of GirlsBuild.org talks curiosity, confidence, and how a broken toaster changed the course of her life.
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 245
Celebrity fitness trainer and unapologetic carnivore, Vinnie Tortorich talks diet, hormones, and why he has a beef with the fake-meat industry.
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 244
Dave Ramsey joins Mike to discuss his documentary, Borrowed Future; How Student Loans Are Killing the American Dream, the pitfalls of three easy payments, and why great BBQ never comes from a microwave.
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 243
Owl Vans owner, John Willenborg talks about the six, six-figure welding jobs he has open, his stint on season 2 of The Apprentice, and the difficulty in telling his white-collar parents that he wanted to leave Berkley to weld.
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 242
Scott Flansburg, aka the Human Calculator, makes a repeat appearance to bring breaking news on his quest for truth regarding the real origins of basketball.
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 241
Today’s guest is Spanky Taylor, whose company does fan management and threat assessment for high profile celebrities. Oh yeah, and she broke her billion-year contract and escaped Scientology.
Feb 28, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 240
Former Secret Service Agent Clint Hill, with his wife and writing partner, Lisa McCubbin Hill, discuss Clint’s service to five presidents including JFK and that fateful day in Dallas on November 22, 1963.
Feb 21, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 239
President and Professor of Historical Theology at Westminster Theological Seminary, Dr. Peter Lillback dissects Episode 124: At the Crossroads and literally schools Mike and Chuck.
Feb 15, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 238
Brian Kilmeade, the utility player of FOX News, chats with Mike about Lincoln and Douglass, Rogan and Spotify, Johns Hopkins and how we all want our lives back.
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 237
Journalist Salena Zito drops by to discuss the dignity of work, the populist movement, the censorship culture, and why she refers to Mike as her brother from another mother.
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 236
Mike's parents drop by to give him an update on their recent bout with COVID. Spoiler Alert: They're fine.
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 235
The Aquatic Indiana Jones, Jeremiah Sullivan, drops by to discuss art, Science, risk, and the joy of embracing the idiom Safety Third.
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 234
Mike and Jay talk for an hour. Hilarity ensues.
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 233
Mike rings in the new year with a case of Covid. Chuck has questions.
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 232