Episodes

  • 432: Gene Simmons—The Sun Never Sets on Planet Cool
    Apr 17 2025

    The multilingual, bass-thumping, capitalist dives into what made him fall in love with America, his unforgettable first job involving prosthetic testes, and the etymology of the word a**hole. It’s a free-wheeling discussion from Moses to Superman and everything in between.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • 431: David Bahnsen—Poor Smart and Desperate
    Apr 8 2025

    David Bahnsen is the founder, managing partner, and chief investment officer of The Bahnsen Group, which manages over seven billion dollars in assets. He’s also a podcaster, author, and Christian intellectual. His book, Full Time: Work and the Meaning of Life, is simpatico with Mike’s S.W.E.A.T. pledge.

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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 430: Enrico Colantoni—The Balls on this Guy!
    Mar 25 2025

    Award-winning actor and old friend Rico drops by for a hysterical, if not irreverent, hang with Mike and Chuck, friends he’s had for 40+ years. There is laughter; there are tears, and there is laughter that turns into tears. Warning: Don’t listen while drinking coffee in front of a computer.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • 429: Gary Sinise—The Importance of Showing Up
    Mar 18 2025

    The multi-award-winning actor, chronic philanthropist, and all-around outstanding human drops by to talk about his son, Mac Sinise, who sadly passed away January 5, 2024. Gary shares Mac’s story and the musical compositions he left behind, all of which can be found on Resurrection & Revival parts 1 and 2, which are available on vinyl here. The three music videos mentioned during the episode are Arctic Circles by Mac Sinise, Shenandoah (author unknown), and The Rise by Mac Sinise.

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • 428: Mike Albrecht—Got Wood?
    Mar 11 2025

    As a logger and forester, Mike Albrecht knows a lot about wood. He is the two-time president of the American Loggers Council, and he’s on a mission to reintroduce America to one of its most abundant and reliable renewable resources—wood. Mike also speaks to how we can better manage our forests to prevent wildfires.

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • 427: Carlos Whittaker—How Fast is Godspeed?
    Feb 25 2025

    Carlos spent seven weeks without any screens—no phone, no computer, no TV. His newest book, Reconnected, documents that journey filled with monks, Amish, a bobcat, and lots of self-discovery.

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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 426: Tim Allen Loves the Ballet
    Feb 18 2025

    It’s a compelling hang with the iconic comedian, actor, and renaissance man who takes a deep dive on a myriad of topics, including philosophy, physics, and fire prevention. His new sitcom, Shifting Gears, can be seen on ABC Wednesdays at 8PM.

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    2 hrs and 12 mins
  • 425: Darrell Lester—The Eight Letter F Word
    Feb 11 2025

    Former vice president of marketing at Publishers Clearing House, Darrell Lester, tells the inside story of how PCH started as a mom & pop shop, meteorically rose to one of the most beloved companies in America, and then was nearly destroyed by bad press and lawsuits because of greed. Darrell witnessed it all and chronicled it in his book, Downfall of an Icon: The True Story of Publishers Clearing House.

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    1 hr and 36 mins
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