Me, Mikeself and I

Happy belated St. Paddy's Day ladies and gentleman. I hope each and every one of you had a wonderful time and are recovering from you hangovers. In this episode I talk about my experience performing a stand up comedy show on St. Patrick's day eight years ago, and how I vowed never to do it again. We talk about the movie Logan and how you need to approach the stage as Wolverine. Podcast of the day is 'Why I Write'.

Topics Include: Comedy, St. Patrick's Day, St. Paddy's Day, Trump, billboard, Logan, Wolverine, Hugh Jackman, X-Men, Why I Write, Stand Up, Sacramento, Comic, Waza Jiu Jitsu, Chet Jackson, story, funny, Mike Betancourt

Just do your job. That's it. When you are paid to do a job, just do it. Drama free, no whining, no complaining, just work. And if you hate that job, find another one that will make you happy. In this episode I talk about my experience with a floor guy that I hired. You would think that he was getting an academy award for all the drama he put me and my wife through. 

Podcast of the day: Missing Richard Simmons.

If you want your house painted or baseboards done the right way contact Junior from Painterz.

Topics Include: Comedy, Sacramento, stand up, standup, funny, ted dibiase, million dollar man, job, work, missing richard simmons, wwe, wrestling, jiu jitsu, northern california, punchline, Mike Betancourt

Well let's start from the top. Today I talk about Donald Trumps wonderful hour and seventeen minute press conference.. ughhhh Don't worry I didn't really talk about his press conference for an hour. I also talk about how Elizabeth Warren was silenced as she read words from Coretta Scott King.. nice job congress way to be supportive during black history month. I know there is a lot weighing down on our shoulders.. but relax Michael Bolton liked one of my Tweets. By the way go see Michael Boltons Big Sexy Valentine's Day Special on Netflix. Podcast of the Day" Joe Rogan Experience.

Topics Include: Comedy, Stand up, Michael Bolton, Netflix, Joe Rogan, Podcast, Sacramento, Roast, Donald Trump, Nuclear, Twitter, Coretta Scott King, Elizabeth Warren, Comic, Mike Betancourt

February is a stacked month. We got Super Bowl, President's Day, Lincoln's Birthday, on TOP of Black history month. Not to mention, it's the shortest month of the year. Is there something wrong with this picture? Absolutely! There's everything wrong with February. It's a marketing machine that forces us to celebrate holidays that we don't want. We don't want Lady Gaga at the Super Bowl. We don't want to celebrate Valentine's Day. And we want Black history to be a part of American history. Period. You should learn from that, Sean Spicer. 

Your mother, your sister, your daughter, your niece, your girlfriend, your wife and to some, your mistress all deserve the same respect as men. It's time for men to take a step down and have women take charge of this planet. It's called Mother Earth for a reason. So take over ladies and march forward.

In this episode I talk about my experience at the Women's March, I talk about the education secretary nominee, Betsy DeVos - 2+2 is not 3 Betsy and answer a question properly. Just listen and you will understand why I am so angry with her. Don't forget, my podcast of the day: "2 Dumb 2 Tame" with Mia Pinchoff.

So men, man up and listen to this episode. Women, multitask and share this episode with everyone you know.

Topics include: women's march, women's rights, betsy devos, gun violence, education, future madam president, donald trump, podcast, comedy, funny, Mike Betancourt, Sacramento, Stand Up

Are you mad about Mariah Carey's performance? Are you mad about Ronda Rousey losing in 43 seconds? Are you mad that Flint, MI doesn't have clean water? If you are mad about the first two and not the third, you're a Kardashian.

Happy New Year and welcome back #MMites, I've missed you! I hope each and every one of you had a great Christmas/Holiday/break/whatever-you-want-to-call-it time off. If you read the paragraph above, then you already know what I am going to be talking about in this episode - except the Kardashians. You will laugh from beginning to end. And notice I have never, ever said that in any episode until now.

Did I set the bar for 2017?  You're damn right! So enjoy the beginning of the end of Me, Mikeself & I. Next year, I'll have a great comeback. And everyone loves a comeback story.

Topics include: greed, Mariah Carey, Ronda Rousey, Gordon Gekko, money, Bret Hart, The Hitman, Flint, Michigan, Detroit, comedy, Call of Duty, Activion, Infinity Ward, New Years Eve, Christmas, holidays, relatives, books, reading, podcast, alcoholism, Wall Street, Mike Betancourt

We take freedom for granted and we don't actually realize how free we really are. Sure we might be fighting for our rights. We might be fighting for our livelihood, but we have the freedom to fight. In this episode I talk about a movie that I was in called "Don't Shoot! I'm The Guitar Man" a true Story about rock and roll legend, Buzzy Martin, who dedicated his time to teach the prisoners of San Quentin music. As I read Buzzy's book and the script my eyes were opened and the precious gift of freedom is what we need to take care of.

I also talk about the Podcast of the Day which is "Barley and Me" with comedian Ben Rice, a wonderful podcast about beer. Do I need to explain more?

In case you were wondering who made my theme song, it was created by Mike Glyphix Abdelmessih who will be coming out with some phenomenal beats for some promising artists. To see his work, go to his Instagram account @shubrawi. 

And finally, I want to thank Wacist Webb (who isn't a racist and thinks racism is wack) for being my producer today. You can also listen to him on the Videogame BANG! podcast.

Topics include: San Quentin, racism, freedom, prison, acting, podcast, comedy, beer, Alan Thicke, celebrities, celebrity, death, conversation, Florence Henderson, 2016, funny, insomnia

The holiday season is finally here.. and no I'm not going to take a dump on this or ridicule the meaning of Christmas.. I actually love the Christmas Season, minus the shopping, plus drinks and holiday movies equals happy Mike. In this episode I talk about what my favorite holiday movies are... Die Hard, enough said. I also talk about how actor/comedian Ryan Boyd and comedian/veteran Isaac Ames took it upon themselves to drive to Standing Rock and be one of the many on the front lines protecting the Sioux Tribe.

These two guys are local heroes and we should follow in their footsteps. Whatever you need to do to get involved, get involved. Dont worry about Donald Trump taking our rights away, Just act like Kevin McCallister from Home Alone and protect your rights with a bb gun, some paint cans, and a tarantula. 

Isaac Ames: Facebook.com/isaacamescomedy

Ryan Boyd: Facebook.com/ryan.boyd.5608

And for up to date news on what's happening at Standing Rock: http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org/

Topics Include: Christmas, Die Hard, Home Alone, Standing Rock, Alan Rickman, Veterans of Standing Rock, Mike Betancourt, Comedy, stand-up, Krampus, Santa Claus, Scrooge, Thanksgiving, Comedian, Sacramento, Sioux Tribe, Pipeline, It's a Wonderful Life, Miracle on 34th Street, West Clark Jr.

Trump.. Hillary.. Millennials and Protesting.. What do they all have in common? They are not harnessing their energy to protect Standing Rock. If you have been living under a rock the past few months, I don't blame you, but you need to know whats going on with Standing Rock. There is a pipeline being drilled into their fresh water supply. Over 17 million people will be effected by this. This is important, this is what we need to focus on. You can hear my rant as I make fun of all the stuff I said in the beginning. I also talk about the history of Thanksgiving, how we should unite with Native Americans and also be F'n thankful for what we have.

To get involved and help support Standing Rock:http://standingrock.org/

Call the Whitehouse (During Business Hours) (202) 456-1111 Or an e-mail at whitehouse.gov/contact

Topics Include: Trump, Obama, Hillary Clinton, Standing Rock, Protest, President, White house, Thanksgiving, Native Americans, Pipeline, Grateful, Mike Betancourt, Comedy, Stand Up, Sacramento

Who is Bishop Bullwinkle? He is the man who created a song called,"Hell Naw.. To the Naw Naw Naw". This is the song you want to listen to when you see B.S. coming from a mile away.. like this years election. I'm so glad that this election as almost done, over, and out of our heads for another four years. We need to focus on better things like the Chicago Cubs, Standing Rock, and Batman: Return of the Caped Crusader. 

Having these in your life is whats important. And ignore my Heath Ledger interview.. it flatlined faster than you can say "Why so Serious?!"

Topics Include: Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, Election, America, United States, Bishop Bullwinkle, Chicago Cubs, Standing Rock, Pipeline, Nodapl, politics, comedy, stand up, Sacramento, Mike Betancourt, podcast, Wrestling, WWE, Lucha Underground, Survivor Series, Hardly Heroes, Batman 66, Joker, Heath Ledger