At The Mic Show (with Keith Malinak)

What counts as a sport, and how do we define a sport in today’s culture?

In this episode of At The Mic with Keith Malinak, Keith is joined by Zeynep Yenisey to explore the debate around what qualifies as a sport. From tennis health benefits, including research suggesting it can add years to your life, to the ongoing cornhole debate, the conversation examines where the line between real sports and recreational games actually exists.

As the discussion unfolds, the idea of defining a sport becomes more complicated. Some activities require endurance, discipline, and measurable skill, while others blur the line between competition and casual entertainment.

Beyond sports, the episode also explores viral stories, cultural commentary, ticketing controversies, and the growing influence of AI-generated music and technology on everyday life.

If you’ve ever wondered what counts as a sport, how to define a sport, or where modern sports culture is heading, this episode offers a thoughtful and engaging breakdown of the debate.

If anything good came out of COVID Era madness and the destruction its 'vaccines' brought us is that many began to ask questions about the vaccine industry, the medical/pharmaceutical company connections, and ultimately what was best for their children.

Time for a deep dive with Dr. Jennifer Margulis.

In this episode of At The Mic: The conversation explores vaccine schedules, parental decision-making, informed consent, and how adverse event data is collected and understood. Dr. Margulis breaks down how VAERS works, what it captures, and where confusion or disagreement can arise when interpreting the data.

This episode focuses on understanding the systems, ingredients, and data behind vaccine safety discussions without oversimplifying the complexity.

🔗 Guest:

Dr. Jennifer Margulis – https://www.jennifermargulis.net

FISA surveillance isn’t what most people think it is. FBI whistleblower Steve Friend joins Keith Malinak to explain how FISA surveillance, counterintelligence operations, and internal FBI pressure actually shape decisions behind the scenes.

From FBI misconduct and government overreach to national security threats involving China, bio labs, and Operation Box Cutter, this episode breaks down how surveillance tools are used, how they’re justified, and where the system begins to protect itself. What starts as an inside look at FBI operations quickly expands into a deeper examination of intelligence power, political influence, and real-world investigations that don’t always match the public narrative.

This deep dive explores FISA authority, FBI surveillance methods, data collection, counterintelligence strategy, and the broader implications for privacy, accountability, and national security in the United States.

CHAPTERS:

• 00:00 FBI Whistleblower Reveals the Truth
• 03:15 How the FBI Actually Operates
• 07:30 When Investigations Become “Find a Crime”
• 12:45 Promotions, Power, and Internal Pressure
• 20:00 Bio Labs Inside the United States
• 28:30 China and National Security Risks
• 36:00 Operation Box Cutter and Fentanyl Pipeline
• 45:30 The Epstein Case Questions
• 55:00 Government Overreach and Self-Protection
• 1:00:00 FISA Surveillance Explained
• 1:07:30 How Data Collection Really Works
• 1:15:00 Counterintelligence and Political Influence
• 1:30:00 The January 6 Pipe Bomber Mystery
• 1:45:00 AI, Surveillance, and What Comes Next

Jeff Fisher, better known as Jeffy from Blaze Media, built his radio career through chaos, arrests, odd jobs, and on-air mistakes that somehow didn’t take him out.

On this Throwback Tuesday edition of At The Mic with Keith Malinak, Keith sits down with Jeffy for a conversation that lives in the tension between things going wrong and somehow working anyway. From strange jobs to on-air mistakes, the path to radio isn’t polished, but it is real, and that’s exactly what makes it stick.

Chapters:

• 00:00 The Guest Who “Shouldn’t Work”… But Does
• 02:30 Born Into Farm Life… and Something Already Feels Off
• 06:15 The Escape Plan That Wasn’t Supposed to Happen
• 10:45 The Job That Ended Because of One Open Mic
• 15:30 Horse Stalls, Head Shops, and Strange Side Hustles
• 21:00 Demolition Work, Jackhammers, and Starting From Nothing
• 27:45 The Moment Radio Became the Only Option
• 33:30 When It Almost Fell Apart (and Somehow Didn’t)
• 41:15 Family, Football, and the Side of Life You Don’t See On-Air
• 49:30 The Real Secret… It Was Never a Plan

How many bad decisions away are you from accidentally finding your career?

Modern dating expectations are changing, especially for introverts navigating confidence, personality, and effort in relationships. Why does showing effort sometimes feel like a mistake in today’s dating culture?

On At The Mic: Friday Happy Hour, Keith Malinak is joined by Rebecca Mistereggen and Brad Staggs to break down the contradictions in modern dating. What starts as a conversation about introverts and dating quickly expands into cultural differences, social expectations, and the unspoken rules that shape relationships today.

From Norwegian humor to everyday relationship dynamics, the discussion highlights how dating advice often conflicts with real-world behavior. The result is a conversation that feels familiar, unpredictable, and revealing about how people actually connect.

Are you being yourself, or adapting to expectations you never agreed to?

The archaeological evidence of Jesus is stronger and more detailed than most people realize. In this Thursday Deep Dive, Keith Malinak is joined by Dr. Jeremiah Johnston to examine the historical Jesus through archaeology, science, and documented evidence.

From the Shroud of Turin to the Sudarium of Oviedo, this episode explores the physical artifacts connected to the crucifixion and resurrection. Through forensic blood analysis, burial traditions, and ancient historical records, the conversation reveals how modern science continues to engage with one of history’s most debated events.

Dr. Jeremiah Johnston brings decades of research as a historical Jesus scholar, offering insight into how archaeology, science, and recorded history intersect in ways often overlooked.

This is Part 1 of an ongoing deep dive into the historical and archaeological case for Jesus Christ.

April Fool’s Day origins aren’t as clear as they seem. The history behind April Fool’s Day is filled with contradictions, missing explanations, and theories that don’t fully add up.

On this episode of At The Mic: Wednesday Wild Card, Keith Malinak explores the strange and uncertain history of April Fool’s Day, from early calendar changes to cultural traditions that evolved without a clear origin. What starts as a simple question quickly turns into something deeper.

As the conversation unfolds, the focus expands beyond the holiday itself. Keith connects the idea of accepted traditions to broader themes, including how information is shaped, how narratives form, and how easily assumptions can go unquestioned.

This episode blends historical curiosity with cultural commentary, challenging listeners to rethink what they accept as fact and why.

Be honest… how many things do you believe without ever questioning where they came from?

Hilary Kennedy talks UFC, media life, and a condition that prevents her from visualizing memories. What starts as a casual interview turns into something much deeper than expected.

Back on March 13th in 2020 media Personality Hilary Kennedy sat down with Keith Malinak for what begins as a relaxed conversation about her journey through media, growing up in Dallas, and her unexpected passion for UFC. But as the discussion unfolds, it shifts into something far more revealing.

What starts with broadcasting and hobbies gradually opens the door to how she actually processes the world, including a condition called aphantasia that prevents her from visualizing memories. As the conversation deepens, it raises questions about how memory, identity, and experience shape the way we live.

This Tuesday Throwback episode revisits one of our most interesting conversations from the At The Mic archive.

In this episode:

• Hilary Kennedy’s journey from Dallas to media personality
• Her unexpected obsession with UFC and competitive sports
• Aphantasia and what it means to experience memory differently
• Balancing motherhood with a fast-paced media career
• Unique hobbies, sports cards, and personal insights

What if you couldn’t replay your memories… would your life feel the same, or completely different?

Follow At The Mic with Keith Malinak over at the official website ATMSHOW.COM for more conversations that challenge how you think, remember, and see the world.

We started with a stranded shark… and ended up questioning everything.

What begins as lighthearted animal videos quickly spirals into something much bigger. At what point does helping become interfering? And are animals acting on instinct… or something else entirely?

On this episode of At The Mic with Keith Malinak, Keith is joined by Birthday Boy Brad Staggs and Rebecca Mistereggen for a Friday Happy Hour that goes completely off the rails. What starts as laughs turns into debates about wildlife, human behavior, ancient mysteries, and the strange things we might not fully understand.

Things escalate fast.

Antarctica pyramids, UFO sightings, and government secrets keep showing up in the same conversations… coincidence, or something we’re not supposed to connect?

In this special Barfly 10 edition of At The Mic Thursday Deep Dive, Keith Malinak is joined by Brad Staggs and Kelly Smith for a wide-ranging conversation exploring conspiracy theories, UFO encounters, and unexplained mysteries.

From Antarctica pyramids and ancient civilizations to UFO disclosure, MK Ultra, and high-profile conspiracy theories, the discussion moves through ideas that continue to surface across culture and media. As the conversation unfolds, patterns begin to emerge — raising questions about what’s coincidence, what’s connected, and why these topics persist.

This episode isn’t about proving what’s true or false. It’s about asking better questions.

Topics include:

• Antarctica pyramids and ancient structures
• UFO sightings and government disclosure
• MK Ultra and historical conspiracy theories
• Kurt Cobain theories and unexplained events
• The psychology behind belief and skepticism

If this episode makes you question what you think you know, follow the podcast and join the conversation.