Best Podcast Episodes About Mike Rugnetta
Everything podcasters are saying about Mike Rugnetta — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 25, 2026 – 32 episodes
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“That's crazy. Follow-up question on how you and Mike communicate, though. How does that go down? Is it Mike like, hey, I was thinking this, or you going, hey, Mike, I need a second opinion on this. Let's talk about it. No. we had the interview. We were both kind of blown away. Cain was talking about it so openly. And Cain said, I've never talked about this. It happens. Mike had a conversation with somebody else close to us. And that somebody else said, hey, you're good. You're not going to like, …”
“That's crazy. Follow-up question on how you and Mike communicate, though. How does that go down? Is it Mike like, hey, I was thinking this, or you going, hey, Mike, I need a second opinion on this. Let's talk about it. No. we had the interview. We were both kind of blown away. Cain was talking about it so openly. And Cain said, I've never talked about this. It happens. Mike had a conversation with somebody else close to us. And that somebody else said, hey, you're good. You're not going to like, you didn't do anything wrong. But this person is known to be litigious. That's scary. And again, a lawsuit itself for the sake of a lawsuit is not going to threaten me because I have the money to hire a lawyer and have lawyers to fight it. It sucks to have to pay it, but I'm not going to be bullied. But it was just for – it just didn't feel like it …”
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In this hilarious segment, Bobby shares a wild story about being served papers by a cab driver named Eddie Garcia, who mistakenly thought he was involved in a hit-and-run. The absurdity of the situation, combined with Bobby's comedic timing and the banter with Eddie, makes for a laugh-out-loud moment that highlights the ridiculousness of legal threats in the music industry.
“I'm boss. These are all baseball cards. Later that afternoon, Mike and I went up into the attic to look for some old pictures and things. Where do you think yours are? Wait, what's this one? At one point, my mom came up to help. She started telling me about a weekend channeling workshop she gave a few years ago. She said that channeling is not some secret gift that even my brother Mike had channeled once. Mike channeled? Mike channeled very well. Is that hereditary? I thought channeling skips a generation. No, …”
“I'm boss. These are all baseball cards. Later that afternoon, Mike and I went up into the attic to look for some old pictures and things. Where do you think yours are? Wait, what's this one? At one point, my mom came up to help. She started telling me about a weekend channeling workshop she gave a few years ago. She said that channeling is not some secret gift that even my brother Mike had channeled once. Mike channeled? Mike channeled very well. Is that hereditary? I thought channeling skips a generation. No, I don't. My experience is that anybody can learn how to channel. As I said, it's like playing basketball. Doing it is easy. Doing it well is hard. Davey, Dad was channeling, Dave. Dad was channeling? No. True. Dad was channeling. You're pulling my... You a Yankee We had 20 people here on about 18 of them and ended up channeling by the end of the …”
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In a heartwarming and comedic segment from 'This American Life', a son discovers his father's unexpected talent for channeling while reminiscing about family dynamics. The father humorously channels a character named Munga, leading to a delightful interaction that becomes a cherished memory for the son. This lighthearted exploration of family experiences showcases the unique ways loved ones connect and entertain each other.
“Christian says, hey, I'll do whatever you want to do. then Mike goes back and tells Angelina they're saying your name along with Christian. And I think if Christian says, hey, you know, I got to stick with the numbers. Does Mike White ultimately come for him at the next vote to say that, hey, Christian, you stabbed us in the back? I don't know. Not if he tells Mike. Yeah, I don't think so. My read was that Mike White was open to the idea of voting Angelina if it came to that. Right. Like, I don't want to do …”
“Christian says, hey, I'll do whatever you want to do. then Mike goes back and tells Angelina they're saying your name along with Christian. And I think if Christian says, hey, you know, I got to stick with the numbers. Does Mike White ultimately come for him at the next vote to say that, hey, Christian, you stabbed us in the back? I don't know. Not if he tells Mike. Yeah, I don't think so. My read was that Mike White was open to the idea of voting Angelina if it came to that. Right. Like, I don't want to do it. I'm going to fight for Angelina. But if Christian looks me in the eye and says, Mike, we're doing Angelina tonight. I think Mike would have jumped on board and wouldn't have necessarily had hard feelings for Christian. So it, there was a world where he could have gotten out rather clean from the, at vote. And I mean, we can, we have to talk …”
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Ozzy's approach in Survivor 50 raises eyebrows as he believes that voting out Angelina will secure his position as Mike White's top ally. However, this strategy lacks subtlety and risks alienating White, who may feel betrayed by Ozzy's move. The dynamics of their pre-existing relationship add complexity to Ozzy's decision-making, showcasing the intricate social game at play.
“… you a fake plan and got you to vote for Stephanie? But I really thought that you would come in and say, hey, Christian, you know what? You took out Mike. That's it. Stephanie, Ozzie, let's go. This guy is not trustworthy. So I really thought that you would have gone for Christian at this vote. How did you decide to work with Christian again? Well, I did try that. So I exhausted all the options. I tried to work with Ozzy and Stephanie. I tried to really capitalize on the fact that like Ozzy was so scorned. and I'm like, Ozzy, you cannot trust those guys. Like, you know what I mean? Like, I …”
“How did you go from that to ultimately making the decision to then work with Christian on a vote where he actually was selling you a fake plan and got you to vote for Stephanie? But I really thought that you would come in and say, hey, Christian, you know what? You took out Mike. That's it. Stephanie, Ozzie, let's go. This guy is not trustworthy. So I really thought that you would have gone for Christian at this vote. How did you decide to work with Christian again? Well, I did try that. So I exhausted all the options. I tried to work with Ozzy and Stephanie. I tried to really capitalize on the fact that like Ozzy was so scorned. and I'm like, Ozzy, you cannot trust those guys. Like, you know what I mean? Like, I forgave Ozzy for voting for me. I was like, you didn't know, you're fine. I was like, let's get Christian out. Like, that was what I was trying to do the next day. We did not see it, unfortunately. But that was plan A. There didn't seem to be a ton of legs with that. Ozzy has, Ozzy is, he's, he is an honest guy, I feel. And so it was easy for me to read …”
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In Survivor 50, a shocking betrayal unfolds as Christian convinces a player to vote out Mike, leading to unexpected alliances. Despite initial plans to target Christian, the player finds herself swayed by Emily's emotional manipulation, revealing the intricate dynamics of trust in the game. This moment highlights the complexity of strategy and loyalty in reality TV.
“Yeah, and I think you're probably right that she just felt a comfort level with Christian. You know, they probably said like, well, Mike was coming from for Emily. Emily's my number one ally. It's not about you, Angelina. Like I wanted to break up the David versus Goliath three. This is great for us now. We're both like freed from the shadow of Mike White. And, and, um, you know, here in this group where like, she has been against Stephanie or Stephanie's been against her and, you know, she doesn't necessarily have anything with Ozzy. And also remember Angelina and Emily had …”
“Yeah, and I think you're probably right that she just felt a comfort level with Christian. You know, they probably said like, well, Mike was coming from for Emily. Emily's my number one ally. It's not about you, Angelina. Like I wanted to break up the David versus Goliath three. This is great for us now. We're both like freed from the shadow of Mike White. And, and, um, you know, here in this group where like, she has been against Stephanie or Stephanie's been against her and, you know, she doesn't necessarily have anything with Ozzy. And also remember Angelina and Emily had this like bonding moment right at the merge, right? Where like they were like hugging and weeping and, you know, suddenly like Emily had found her true alliance. And, you know, last episode, Angelina voted against Emily. But like maybe there's still that sense of like maybe Emily comes back to her and is like, hey, this time let's really do it. You …”
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Emily's gameplay in Survivor 50 is surprisingly effective, as she builds alliances and strengthens her position despite being perceived as a threat. Her relationship with Christian serves as a 'nerd shield,' allowing her to maneuver strategically while maintaining connections with other players like Ozzy. This dynamic showcases how her actions, often misunderstood, have consistently improved her standing in the game.
“… somebody to help. I want somebody that sees the numbers, worries about them just as much as I do, and puts an action plan together with... With me. Mike? I failed her in that aspect. I agree with her. Keep going. I can't excuse myself with the whole idea of like, oh, I work with numbers on an everyday basis and therefore I don't want. No, this is our life that we're talking about here. And not just ours, our son's life. So I hear you. What do you think of these numbers when you see them? I want to vomit. Why? Because it's a presentation of the runway we have. And if we're a plane, we're about …”
“… Oh, so what are we doing here? I can definitely cut costs. It's just very difficult. if I don't have my teammate on the same page with me. The happy wife, happy life guy? Yes. Okay. So tell them. Tell them what you want. I want a teammate. I want somebody to help. I want somebody that sees the numbers, worries about them just as much as I do, and puts an action plan together with... With me. Mike? I failed her in that aspect. I agree with her. Keep going. I can't excuse myself with the whole idea of like, oh, I work with numbers on an everyday basis and therefore I don't want. No, this is our life that we're talking about here. And not just ours, our son's life. So I hear you. What do you think of these numbers when you see them? I want to vomit. Why? Because it's a presentation of the runway we have. And if we're a plane, we're about to crash. Yes. We don't have enough time to take off. And what do you feel when you look at those numbers? Right now, if you looked at my heart rate, I'm feeling pretty fast. Yeah. Tell me what's going on. What are you feeling? Like something needs to change, like yesterday. Are you feeling alarmed, worried, embarrassed? Embarrassed. Disappointed in …”
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Mike and Lina finally confront the shocking reality of their debt, revealing they owe over $750,000—seven times what they initially thought. As Mike grapples with feelings of embarrassment and disappointment, he acknowledges the urgency for change, realizing their financial situation is far more dire than he ever admitted. This moment of clarity marks a turning point for the couple as they seek to become teammates in their financial journey.
“Good luck. All right. Last one. Save America Act. This is where all their attention is. Mike Lee. This is Mike Lee's tweet. Now he's warning about what will happen with the Save America Act. He says, past Save America, bad things could happen if we don't. Horrible things like this. Downward point. Now, I looked at this for a while, and a couple things kind of really jumped out. Glaring problems here. One is Jasmine Krongning. What is Krongning? Do you know what that is? I have no idea. Someone's got to explain that to me. It's just …”
“Good luck. All right. Last one. Save America Act. This is where all their attention is. Mike Lee. This is Mike Lee's tweet. Now he's warning about what will happen with the Save America Act. He says, past Save America, bad things could happen if we don't. Horrible things like this. Downward point. Now, I looked at this for a while, and a couple things kind of really jumped out. Glaring problems here. One is Jasmine Krongning. What is Krongning? Do you know what that is? I have no idea. Someone's got to explain that to me. It's just confusing me. Is this AI? What are we looking at here? No, just zoom in on Zoran Mamdani. Can we zoom in a little bit on Zoran? Let's zoom in. That is not Zoran Mamdani. some other guy that is not so wrong no that's not him come on that's not anybody i recognize that's not like they took some other maybe it is but i don't know who it would be okay so …”
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Mike Lee warns that if the Save America Act doesn't pass, dire consequences could follow for the GOP. He highlights the absurdity of a confusing AI graphic and the urgency behind the act, which aims to prevent Democrats from gaining power in the upcoming elections. This reveals the precarious state of Trump's popularity and the looming threat of chaos in the political landscape.
“… a Bobbycast. What? I was pausing for a reaction from Watchbox. Yeah, I'm waiting for somebody to react. Well, no, but she's only here on a weekend. Mike, would you want her to come up on a weekend? For Snooki? Mike's like, I'd rather not. Saturday. She has a huge following. I know. I know. I know. I know. Have you talked to her? No, I've never. Just on the phone. Lungeboxes yelled at her in a kind way. Yeah. I'm going to say, ask about Friday. I would do Snooki as a Bobbycast. We have Mike Rowe that same day. you know micro dirty jobs yeah dirty jobs his name is mike oh what's his name micro …”
“I just got offered Snooki for a Bobbycast. What? I was pausing for a reaction from Watchbox. Yeah, I'm waiting for somebody to react. Well, no, but she's only here on a weekend. Mike, would you want her to come up on a weekend? For Snooki? Mike's like, I'd rather not. Saturday. She has a huge following. I know. I know. I know. I know. Have you talked to her? No, I've never. Just on the phone. Lungeboxes yelled at her in a kind way. Yeah. I'm going to say, ask about Friday. I would do Snooki as a Bobbycast. We have Mike Rowe that same day. you know micro dirty jobs yeah dirty jobs his name is mike oh what's his name micro micro okay i thought you said micro like micro machines oh yeah no not micro he's got a nickname like that that's cool mike roe who does dirty jobs um yeah all right uh thank you amy for your tell me something good are that yours yeah your ring got it yeah uh eddie so i was telling you guys my mother-in-law's in town my father-in-law's in town and …”
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Eddie shares the hilarious relief of having his in-laws babysit while he and his wife finally get a date night. The comedic timing of his excitement, alongside the unexpected mention of Snooki, adds a layer of absurdity to the segment, making it both relatable and funny.
“… They're already waiting for your request. So I went back, requested two teams. They gave me one, and that team was a team led by a guy named Mike Goodenbow. Fantastic guy. You know, sniper recce mentality to the nth degree. Funny, common sense guy, warrior. I knew him. Yeah, great guy. He was killed in action as a contractor after he retired. but uh worked with him over there did you fucking amazing guy yeah really uh and you know just to bring him up it takes up you got to personalize it now go to back to what that thing on ukraine you know 1.25 million of those guys dead and you know …”
“… at bagger and cooped up dying to get the fuck out of there and i know for a fact that if you request a couple teams from the commander he's almost assuredly gonna give them to you I go well can you can we work it from both Then he goes, I already started. They're already waiting for your request. So I went back, requested two teams. They gave me one, and that team was a team led by a guy named Mike Goodenbow. Fantastic guy. You know, sniper recce mentality to the nth degree. Funny, common sense guy, warrior. I knew him. Yeah, great guy. He was killed in action as a contractor after he retired. but uh worked with him over there did you fucking amazing guy yeah really uh and you know just to bring him up it takes up you got to personalize it now go to back to what that thing on ukraine you know 1.25 million of those guys dead and you know goody's dead and uh you know there's a number other guys so when you know we had the debacle of the pullout from afghanistan you know it like to me it dishonored all those guys who made all those sacrifices um but anyway good he was out there so we were set uh we moved in one team used atvs uh two teams we did vehicle drop off they walked in uh and …”
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In a gripping account from the podcast featuring retired Delta Force commander Pete Blaber, he reveals how intelligence led to a successful operation against Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan. Blaber shares the critical decisions made during a pivotal battle, highlighting the importance of situational awareness and communication between military leaders on the ground.
“… boy already? We're not going to talk about tall. Frame. We're talking about weight. His frame is actually creating a fullback. For real, it might be Mike Alston. Mike Alston is probably my favorite football player. Could he be the last fullback? The game is going to change so much. I don't know if he'll reach the height. He could bring back the fullback. fucking cincinnatus charlie boy republicus republicus could be the final fullback damn he a unit yeah he fucking stout bro He got a dome dude He got a Jones build Oh wow Oh my God He's a hardy boy. That's a guy who punches metal for fun. He's …”
“… be fat in three weeks. I'll hurt my shoulder. Is this not the best he's looked in a while? I'll hurt my shoulder. I don't really pay attention. I don't see him enough. You should see Spade's son is jacked. He's an enormous dude. How tall is this boy already? We're not going to talk about tall. Frame. We're talking about weight. His frame is actually creating a fullback. For real, it might be Mike Alston. Mike Alston is probably my favorite football player. Could he be the last fullback? The game is going to change so much. I don't know if he'll reach the height. He could bring back the fullback. fucking cincinnatus charlie boy republicus republicus could be the final fullback damn he a unit yeah he fucking stout bro He got a dome dude He got a Jones build Oh wow Oh my God He's a hardy boy. That's a guy who punches metal for fun. He's holding his arms down. His arms are opening up.”
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In a hilarious exchange, the guys discuss the absurdity of modern fitness supplements and the potential return of the fullback in football, led by a 'unit' of a player. The banter about one player's impressive build and the quirky comparisons to historical figures keep the laughs rolling, especially when they joke about him being the last of his kind. It's a perfect blend of sports analysis and comedy that makes you chuckle.
“… to pick that up one of these days. I got to clean Micah's makeshift bedroom out and turn that into my office. Oh, does he know that? No, but I mean, Mike doesn't stay here anyways. He doesn't anymore? I think he stays in there. When was the last time Mike stayed here? He stays in Fargo. Are you talking about at the farm or here? At the farm. I think he stays there more than you would think. It's probably been a couple months since I've showed up at the farm, like 9 10 o'clock and mike never stays there for some context we have like four different offices over at our farm shop and one of them …”
“… someone pulls in a muddy truck and then it gets dirty. And like it just everything around here is messy. And I I feel like there's so much more just random stuff everywhere. Shit everywhere, including your stuff out of Jack's office. Yeah, I got to pick that up one of these days. I got to clean Micah's makeshift bedroom out and turn that into my office. Oh, does he know that? No, but I mean, Mike doesn't stay here anyways. He doesn't anymore? I think he stays in there. When was the last time Mike stayed here? He stays in Fargo. Are you talking about at the farm or here? At the farm. I think he stays there more than you would think. It's probably been a couple months since I've showed up at the farm, like 9 10 o'clock and mike never stays there for some context we have like four different offices over at our farm shop and one of them just got converted into like a bunk room so there's two bunk beds in it or there's one bunk bed two beds in it i thought he stayed there he used to a lot more but since the wedding not not much anymore he's gotta go the old dog's gotta go home yeah yeah that'd be a good spot for you though ken that's where i'm planning on i just gotta take the …”
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After a messy mishap in the kitchen, a group of friends finds humor in their chaotic cleaning routine. The discussion reveals their struggle with maintaining cleanliness in shared spaces, leading to a surprising plan to convert a bunk room into an office. Amidst the laughter, they contemplate how to balance organization with their unpredictable living situation.
“… It's despicable. And look, I think there also is a good chance that Tucker Carson and I will get looked at by the FBI with more scrutiny than Mike Huckabee will for that. now look I don't know if Huckabee cleared that I don't know what the gain was there but you know Pollard was a spy against the United States of America and whatever a deal was cut and he got in that he ended up going back to Israel but in my opinion as an intelligence officer and a veteran and as an American there's no reason why our ambassador are the president's representative in Israel should be meeting with him what …”
“It's despicable. It's despicable. And look, I think there also is a good chance that Tucker Carson and I will get looked at by the FBI with more scrutiny than Mike Huckabee will for that. now look I don't know if Huckabee cleared that I don't know what the gain was there but you know Pollard was a spy against the United States of America and whatever a deal was cut and he got in that he ended up going back to Israel but in my opinion as an intelligence officer and a veteran and as an American there's no reason why our ambassador are the president's representative in Israel should be meeting with him what do you think of so first of all I mean again I'm trying of tap dance here. But for me, how do you do that and not get fired? I just don't get it. How do you do that, not get fired, you get defended by the White House, by the president, his most recent interview with Tucker Carlson. I mean, I'm curious for your view. I mean, maybe it is genuine …”
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Joe Kent, a former Trump administration official, reveals his decision not to pursue a future in politics despite speculation. He emphasizes his fulfillment in serving his country through military service rather than seeking political office, stating he has no desire to run again after two unsuccessful congressional campaigns. This candid admission sheds light on the pressures and realities of political aspirations.
“… I don't know what, oh, the, uh, front of office sports. And so these are the photos of the two of them together. So there are these photos. There's Mike and Diana. She, okay. The athletic is what she is, who she writes for. That's why I was like the Atlantic. I was like, no, it's not that it's, it's the athletic. Apparently they were being shopped around. Um, an anonymous tipster sent the photos to TMZ asking for four figures. Are these photos worth four figures? Okay, so this is them at a resort. They're out by the pool. This is them like holding hands and hugging. This has to be a private …”
“… her husband or his wife could have hired like a private detective to look into this? Maybe there were some suspicions. Here, let's go through the other photos that have come out. I'm going to do a screen share from Instagram. Um, this is from FOS. I don't know what, oh, the, uh, front of office sports. And so these are the photos of the two of them together. So there are these photos. There's Mike and Diana. She, okay. The athletic is what she is, who she writes for. That's why I was like the Atlantic. I was like, no, it's not that it's, it's the athletic. Apparently they were being shopped around. Um, an anonymous tipster sent the photos to TMZ asking for four figures. Are these photos worth four figures? Okay, so this is them at a resort. They're out by the pool. This is them like holding hands and hugging. This has to be a private detective. Verbelle has called the story laughable and the interaction's innocent because this was just them hanging out and then there was them at the bar. So it says photographs the Patriots head coach Mike Verbell and NFL insider Diana Rossini hanging out at an adult only Arizona resort were shopped around before they were ultimately published by …”
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The controversy involving Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini is likely fueled by a private investigator hired to publicly shame them, rather than genuine public interest.
“Yeah. Yeah. And time travel. I am fully on board with Mike Masters' thesis that time travel could be a part of it. Sure. So Mike Masters, anthropologist, says the greys are. He says that, yeah, he's looking at it. He's a physical anthropologist, and he's looking at it more from the standpoint of morphology of greys, that for all kinds of reasons, they look like what we might evolve into. um i'm less persuaded by that argument he's he's of the school of thought that you know extraterrestrials are going …”
“Yeah. Yeah. And time travel. I am fully on board with Mike Masters' thesis that time travel could be a part of it. Sure. So Mike Masters, anthropologist, says the greys are. He says that, yeah, he's looking at it. He's a physical anthropologist, and he's looking at it more from the standpoint of morphology of greys, that for all kinds of reasons, they look like what we might evolve into. um i'm less persuaded by that argument he's he's of the school of thought that you know extraterrestrials are going to look like everything they're not going to be humanoid um i kind of disagree with that i think that that convergent evolution is going to result in humanoids everywhere and so that's the copernican principle that's interesting that that that life no matter where it evolves is going to take sort of the same course same course Not life, but …”
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In this segment, anthropologist Eric Wargo discusses the intriguing idea that time travel might be linked to UFO phenomena. He explores the potential evolution of humanoid beings across the universe, challenging the notion that extraterrestrials will look vastly different from us. Wargo's insights suggest that if time travel is possible, it may already exist, opening up fascinating implications for our understanding of life beyond Earth.
“… to somebody. It's a movie. I so want to see the Project I'll marry him. Oh, yeah, me too. Just getting the baby to the movies right now. I know. Mike gave it a five out of five. Great. You're going to love it. Movie Mike said, but I have to wait six, eight weeks or so. It'll be a long time, yeah. Really? Did you watch anything, Movie Mike? I watched a movie called Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice. Terrible movie title. Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice? Yeah. It's Vince Vaughn and James Marsden. They're in a love triangle, and there's a time machine. oh i was i was out at the beginning you …”
“Jana Kramer's in it. And it's based on a true story of this woman that was terribly gaslit by her husband. It's crazy that this story actually happened to somebody. It's a movie. I so want to see the Project I'll marry him. Oh, yeah, me too. Just getting the baby to the movies right now. I know. Mike gave it a five out of five. Great. You're going to love it. Movie Mike said, but I have to wait six, eight weeks or so. It'll be a long time, yeah. Really? Did you watch anything, Movie Mike? I watched a movie called Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice. Terrible movie title. Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice? Yeah. It's Vince Vaughn and James Marsden. They're in a love triangle, and there's a time machine. oh i was i was out at the beginning you say time machine it's kind of like a generic action movie and they're like how can we make this movie better let's throw it a time machine that works uh did you like it it's pretty good i give it 3.5 out of 5 time machines lunchbox you watch anything no i didn't watch anything just a lot of basketball that's good basketball morgan yeah i also watched …”
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In a hilarious critique of a movie titled 'Mike and Nick and Nick and Alice,' the hosts can't help but laugh at the absurdity of its premise—a love triangle featuring a time machine! With one host giving it a surprisingly low rating of two and a half clones, the banter about the movie's ridiculousness and the confusion over its title makes for a comedic gem.
“When the takeover did happen after a while, Boski came and argued with Mike that Mike's responsible for him doing this. Mike says, wait a minute, you know, what are you talking about? And he goes, I wouldn't have bought this if it wasn't for you. You're responsible for my losses. And Mike's doing 46 other things. Boski is not a client that's doing a lot of business with him. And to get off the phone, mistakenly one day, he said, look, you lose any money on this, I'll make it up to you. Okay, that's what I said. If you …”
“When the takeover did happen after a while, Boski came and argued with Mike that Mike's responsible for him doing this. Mike says, wait a minute, you know, what are you talking about? And he goes, I wouldn't have bought this if it wasn't for you. You're responsible for my losses. And Mike's doing 46 other things. Boski is not a client that's doing a lot of business with him. And to get off the phone, mistakenly one day, he said, look, you lose any money on this, I'll make it up to you. Okay, that's what I said. If you lose money, I'll make it up to you. And I'd say, how, why, where? Okay. So what I cled to, which had never been subject to a prosecution before or since, and you'll figure out why in a second, is he said, well, technically, I guess you could make an argument that since the 13D is supposed to disclose everybody who has an interest in the stock that …”
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Michael Milken's 2020 pardon by President Trump was a significant moment, acknowledging his controversial past and contributions to finance and philanthropy. His defense lawyer revealed that Milken's legal troubles stemmed from unprecedented interpretations of the law, which ultimately resulted in minimal economic impact. This pardon not only cleared Milken's name but also highlighted the complexities of government power in legal matters.
“Mike joined the company right before Pete's group at KKR bought it. The acquisition was the first time he'd ever heard of KKR. He had no impression of the company or Pete or private equity at all before that. And from the beginning, KKR gave all the GSI workers equity and remembered to tell the workers about it. Mike definitely got the memo. It's ownership. And how does that feel? It feels awesome. I think it gives everybody here when they go to …”
“Mike joined the company right before Pete's group at KKR bought it. The acquisition was the first time he'd ever heard of KKR. He had no impression of the company or Pete or private equity at all before that. And from the beginning, KKR gave all the GSI workers equity and remembered to tell the workers about it. Mike definitely got the memo. It's ownership. And how does that feel? It feels awesome. I think it gives everybody here when they go to work every day, It gives them a little edge and it gives them something that they know that they're working hard for. It's not just going to a nine to five. This is a this is a job that you just really, truly feel a part of. And it changes how you show up. Absolutely, it does. I think that's just what makes us want to hit our numbers, because as long …”
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For Mike, being given equity in his company transformed his work experience from just a job to a sense of ownership and pride. When KKR sold the company, he received a life-changing payout of $195,000, plus additional bonuses for his continued service. This experiment in worker ownership not only motivated him but also altered his relationship with the company forever.
“Bad tee shot. just you know spinning his club walking up doing his just idiosyncratic jordan here he comes had to move a tv truck and he and he and mikey they're looking at it they talked for about 90 seconds over this like window he's like i see it you know it's the only option mikey it's the only option i gotta go here so he steps up over the ball for a layup by the way like a iron out and so he and he's like it's right there you know but there's just one branch and i can get it by i think it's going to be under that and just this whole conversation's happening in front of like 40 people is …”
“Bad tee shot. just you know spinning his club walking up doing his just idiosyncratic jordan here he comes had to move a tv truck and he and he and mikey they're looking at it they talked for about 90 seconds over this like window he's like i see it you know it's the only option mikey it's the only option i gotta go here so he steps up over the ball for a layup by the way like a iron out and so he and he's like it's right there you know but there's just one branch and i can get it by i think it's going to be under that and just this whole conversation's happening in front of like 40 people is awesome so he's about to he's about to hit it it's very tense because i you know michael was i think i get you okay you know i see the window too uh sure enough like a rifle crack rings out brooks just plays from like up and it was his honor but i think the two of them were so locked in they didn't even check and jordan steps off he's like well i …”
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Jordan Spieth's performance at Augusta reveals a stark contrast to his past greatness, reminiscent of a once-great musician now out of touch. Despite hitting impressive shots, his putting woes leave him frustrated and unable to convert opportunities, symbolizing a loss of his former magic. The discussion compares Spieth's current struggles to Mike Posner's music, highlighting how both seem to chase a fading brilliance.
“Mike, we have a lot of ground to cover today. Yes, we do. Because the floodgates have opened. The floodgates have opened. You know, during Donald Trump's first term, he had a very, very high turnover rate, a famously high turnover rate that everybody would commentate on. You know, every single week he's firing somebody. Scaramucci was in there for 11 days or so, and his turnover rate was massively high. In Trump's second term, I will admit he's …”
“Mike, we have a lot of ground to cover today. Yes, we do. Because the floodgates have opened. The floodgates have opened. You know, during Donald Trump's first term, he had a very, very high turnover rate, a famously high turnover rate that everybody would commentate on. You know, every single week he's firing somebody. Scaramucci was in there for 11 days or so, and his turnover rate was massively high. In Trump's second term, I will admit he's tried to keep that down. Now, he fired a bunch of civil servants during the first year. He purged a bunch of institutions of people who are veterans. So in a sense, he was having a high turnover right there. But he's kind of kept his gang of stooges together, unfortunately, until the past few weeks. There is a house of cards collapsing. The floodgates …”
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Donald Trump's recent wave of firings signals his growing panic as approval ratings plummet to 32%. This includes dismissals like Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem, who were let go not for opposing Trump but for making him look bad. As his cabinet crumbles, the question remains: is Trump realizing he's the problem?
“… Danny G. Let's start in New Mexico with Alan. What up, Alan? I just wanted to, you guys halfway stole my, stole what I was going to say, but it's Mike Tyson with Tyson Chicken. That's good, yeah. Hey, it's Mike Tyson. I love chicken strips. It's a different Tyson, but I still love it. Hey, it's Mike Tyson. Don't confuse me with Tyson's Chicken, but I still love it. That's so funny, dude. Yeah, or even Tyson Fury. How about Tyson Fury, right? Yeah. It should happen. All right, let's go to Sactown. Sacramento, Steve. Yo, what up, Steve? Hey, guys. The biggest missed one of all time was …”
“We'll take a few phone calls and start playing some games, giving away some prizes. Who do we got? Danny G. Let's start in New Mexico with Alan. What up, Alan? I just wanted to, you guys halfway stole my, stole what I was going to say, but it's Mike Tyson with Tyson Chicken. That's good, yeah. Hey, it's Mike Tyson. I love chicken strips. It's a different Tyson, but I still love it. Hey, it's Mike Tyson. Don't confuse me with Tyson's Chicken, but I still love it. That's so funny, dude. Yeah, or even Tyson Fury. How about Tyson Fury, right? Yeah. It should happen. All right, let's go to Sactown. Sacramento, Steve. Yo, what up, Steve? Hey, guys. The biggest missed one of all time was Rice-A-Roni. Back in the 80s, Rice-A-Roni was extremely popular, and their slogan was Rice-A-Roni, the San Francisco treat. There was a player who caught the ball in San Francisco called Jerry Rice. Man, it was made in heaven. Yeah. Yeah, why are you talking to me like I'm Bruce Pearl? I know who Jerry Rice is. I'm a 49ers fan. Lifetime supply of …”
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Imagine Mike Tyson endorsing Tyson Chicken or Jerry Rice promoting Rice-A-Roni! In this lively segment, listeners share their hilarious ideas for sports endorsements that never happened, highlighting the missed opportunities in branding. From Tyson's chicken love to Rice-A-Roni's perfect pairing with a 49ers legend, these ideas spark laughter and nostalgia.
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