Bonus episode for the week! Every wrestling fan should listen to this one. Michael Spencer is a young man who combines heart, intelligence and commitment. While building a promising wrestling career throughout North Carolina, he serves our country in the US Army National Guard. You also get to hear my rambling, old man advice as Michael talks about returning to school in the near future. You will see this guy on your TV in the future, and he deserves it.

Dr. Kate Maloney is the Deputy Chief Medical Examiner of Erie County, New York. She brings intelligence and compassion to a difficult job. There's more to it than what we see on popular TV crime dramas. She has insights into the health crises of addiction and suicide, and shares with us how important good communication can be in understanding death and in aiding families who have lost a loved one. I learned a ton, and so will you!

This week, Dr. Ian Abbey, adjunct professor at Sam Houston State University, joins the Mike Kane Cast to talk about pirates. It's good stuff. We learn about the motivations, social arrangements, and often frightening behavior of these men (and women!) of the sea. You can contact Dr. Abbey on LinkedIn.

Curtis Cole is an honest good guy. A dad and a professional. Oh yeah, and he can wrestle a bit. The Rocky Mountain Pro champion stops by the podcast to talk skateboarding, fatherhood, Pennsylvania, teaching at the Mercury Pro Wrestling Academy in Golden, CO, and the excellence of Matt Yaden and Vince Russo. Rocky Mountain Pro is creating new content on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/rockymountainpro. Their show CHARGED is appearing on KCDOTV3, starting Sun June 3rd at 4pm MT.

New Series. Michael Kane Gets Physical - Episode 1. TURN THE VOLUME UP. Look, I'm fat. Let's not talk around it. I have diabetes. I used to be very strong, and now I am not. Every Sunday, I want to share my journey as I try using diet, sleep, medicine and exercise to lose fat, build muscle and try to kick this exhaustion and illness. Share your thoughts and well-wishes. 

Timmy Danger is one bright dude who has done it all. He can make you laugh. He can make you mad. He can make you think. Never boring. He's a master of DIY professional wrestling. He talks Richmond Lucha Libre, Ohio Valley Wrestling, Progressive Liberals, confidence and rolling up your sleeves. Timmy has transitioned from an amazing manager to the ring, and tours across the East Coast. While he's at it, he's doing some promoting. This is a master storyteller, even if he is a Yankees fan. Check this out on iTunes, Android and mikekanecast.libsyn.com. Leave a review and tell a friend! You can find Timmy @timmydanger on IG, Twitter and Facebook. Don't forget to see Timmy Danger in Richmond, VA at Pure Pro Wrestling on May 25th at the Hofheimer Building, 2818-B West Broad Street, 7 pm door 8 pm bell time.

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Amazing. UFC Legend Dan "The Beast" Severn joins the podcast. He shares wisdom and experience that he has acquired over decades as an amateur and professional wrestler, a coach, a cage fighter and a father. He is a wonderful man and a font of knowledge. Listen to this one all the way through, as there is something for everyone here. You can find Dan at www.dansevern.com! Share this with a friend!

Jimmy Thompson is 24 years old, and has packed more living into that time frame than most of us do in 50 years. We talk jazz and opera, overcoming obstacles, and transitioning to pro wrestling. We shout out Danny Cage and Brutal Bob Evans, talk about Jimmy's inspirations in wrestling, and even a bit about how our heroes sometimes fail us. It is touching. Jimmy is a smart guy and you can see his growth. Check out his body transformation on Instagram @work_fatboy_work

This is an interview where I learned a lot. So much helpful marketing advice in here. Plus, a great comeback story. Shawn is a man to watch in wrestling.

We talk booking, promoting, announcing, advertising, trying to make everybody happy (you can't), and much more. I felt like I was talking to an old friend, even though it was the first time we had spoken. Great guy, great episode.

This episode is very cool. I talked to Oh My The Moon bass player Zack Tretheway. Zack is also working on a novel and a literary magazine. I do not know when he sleeps. He has great insight into the creative process and a love for Boston sports. This has a very Boston feel, but applies to everybody. Check out Oh My The Moon at ohmythemoon.bandcamp.com, and Zack's magazine work at lostboston.wordpress.com