Mike on Much Podcast

By Mike Veerman

Arts TV & Film Music

What's Mike on Much Podcast about?

Hosted by seasoned writer, director, and producer Mike Veerman, and co-produced by Max Kerman, lead singer of the four-time JUNO Award-winning rock band Arkells, THE MIKE ON MUCH PODCAST features long-form interviews with compelling cultural figures from the world of music, comedy, acting, and writing.

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05.29.2020

Recorded on Monday May 25, the gang talks about the massive crowd hanging at Trinity Bellwood’s park in Toronto despite social distancing mandates, the recent contract controversy surrounding the Call Her Daddy podcast/Barstool Sports and lastly, JK Rowling announcing she ...

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05.29.2020 "Ball Isn't Really Life; Loblaws Is Life" Recorded on Monday May 25, the gang talks about the massive crowd hanging at Trinity Bellwood’s park in Toronto despite social distancing mandates, the recent contract controversy surrounding the Call Her Daddy podcast/Barstool Sports and lastly, JK Rowling announcing she ...
05.23.2020 "Take Back The Wink" The gang talks about the prospect of handshakes disappearing forever, theoretical celebrity spokespeople for their respective industries and Robert Pattinson’s recent feature in GQ. Produced in association with Much Studios.
05.14.2020 "Mixed Sex Party" The gang celebrates Shane’s birthday with drinks and memories of birthdays past. They talk about controversy surrounding Alison Roman, how they feel about their own first names, and who has a the best chance of survival on a desert island ...
05.07.2020 "A Mosquito Will F%#k You Over And Over And Over" The gang lets loose with a spirited Max leading an unconventional grace. They talk about where they would quarantine if they could choose, foreign social norms they wish were practiced in Canada, and finally Murder Hornets, Bees, and tales of ...
05.02.2020 "I'm Rodman, People Just Love Me Right?" Mike, Max and Shane recap the Canadian television event “Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble” with Max giving a behind the scenes look at Arkells moving contribution. They also share their thoughts on “The Last Dance,” what it would be like to ...
04.26.2020 Mail Bag Episode 2 Mike, Max and Shane answer listener questions covering zoom call advice, youthful anecdotes, anti-social-distancing protestors, and more! Send in your questions to mikeonmuch@gmail.com for next weeks Mail Bag. Produced in association with Much Studios.
04.24.2020 "Do You Normally Have Baths? Mike, Max and Shane talk about performances from the “One World: Together at Home” concert event, a recent column in The New York Times criticizing how millennials have handled the Covid-19 crisis and past movies and music they would consider ...
04.17.2020 Mail Bag Episode 1 Mike, Max and Shane answer listener questions about good quarantine habits, the handwritten lyrics of “Hey Jude” being sold for $900,000 and more! Send in your questions to mikeonmuch@gmail.com for next weeks Mail Bag. Produced in association with Much Studios.
04.15.2020 "I Have A Better Kitchen Than Tom Hanks" Mike, Max, and Shane talk about letting loose at a virtual birthday party for friend of the pod ‘The Nut’, thoughts on ‘Saturday Night Live At Home’, and Tom Brady’s recent interview with Howard Stern. Produced in association with Much ...
04.08.2020 "Shane's Not Hotter Than Tyler C." Mike, Max, and Shane dicuss the savvy roll out of Drake’s latest hit, “Toosie Slide,” they breakdown quarantine sensation “Tiger King,” and lastly, they answer listener questions. Produced in association with Much Studios.
03.31.2020 "You're The Only Guy That Could Find A Full Time Job In The Midst Of A Global Pandemic" Mike, Max, and Shane connect by phone as they remain indoors. They discuss Arkells “Flatten The Curve Music Class” and answer listener questions covering The Bachelor, musicians deciding whether to release or hold back new music, when sports may return, ...
03.24.2020 “Celebrities Have A Lot More Time On Their Hands” Mike, Max, and Shane touch base from their homes as they lock down for the foreseeable future. They discuss a viral video initiated by Gal Gadot of various celebrities singing “Imagine” by John Lennon, what content they’ve found entertaining on ...
03.17.2020 "It's Time... To Come Home" Mike, Max and Shane all call in for the first time in pod history during social-distancing precautions due to the coronavirus outbreak. They talk about how the virus has impacted their lives in the past week and give a few ...
03.06.2020 "Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes" Mike, Max and Shane discuss reaction to the Coronavirus outbreak and how they’re preparing for different scenarios. Then they discuss the recent results of Super Tuesday and why certain candidates resonate with voters. Produced in association with Much Studios.
03.01.2020 "Typically, I'm The Big Shot In The Room" Mike, Max and Shane regroup after a big week for camp Arkells with the release of their new single “Years In The Making” and the announcement of their giant summer stadium show “The Rally.” Produced in association with Much Studios.
02.21.2020 Did He Ever Get The Cucumbers? Mike and Shane have Max on the phone from L.A to discuss his time there, the response to the Enneagram personality test, and reaction to the NBA All-Star Game’s modified format.
02.08.2020 "Am I Your Mentor? Are You My Mentor?" Mike calls in from a family vacation in Mexico to hear the guys talk about Max’s time on the Toronto Maple Leafs mentor’s trip with friend of the pod and Leafs GM, Kyle Dubas. Then, Shane assesses everyone’s personality based ...
01.30.2020 Kobe Mike, Max, and Shane reflect on the legacy Kobe Bryant leaves behind after a tragic helicopter crash took the lives of Kobe, his daughter Gianna, and seven others. Produced in association with Much Studios.
01.21.2020 "How Do You Think, Physically, You Look In A Cotton Jersey?" Mike, Max, and Shane extensively break down the results of their participation in the Raptors Republic 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. They also discuss the recent cheating scandal and subsequent firings that have plagued the Houston Astros and finally, they ...
01.16.2020 “You Would Lose Four Years Of Your Prime But You Would Come Back Very Famous” Mike, Max, and Shane recap a night spent in Buffalo for their friend Julian’s diaper party featuring a special performance by a Blink 182 cover band. Then they discuss Maple Leaf Foods CEO Michael McCain who spoke out about the ...
01.09.2020 "The More Guys You Get Together In A Room, The Dumber Everyone Becomes." Welcome to 2020! Mike, Max, and Shane are back and ready to go after an eventful holiday break where Mike felt a connection with the people of Ireland and Shane visited the Magic Kingdom. They discuss the 77th Golden Globe ...
12.31.2019 HOLIDAY TREAT - LIFE HACKS Mike On Much year end holiday wrap up! 6 pods in 6 days discussing some of our favourite music, TV shows, & movies from 2019 as well as the years biggest disappointments and surprises. Produced in association with Much Studios.
12.30.2019 HOLIDAY TREAT - BIGGEST SURPRISES Mike On Much year end holiday wrap up! 6 pods in 6 days discussing some of our favourite music, TV shows, & movies from 2019 as well as the years biggest disappointments and surprises. Produced in association with Much Studios.
12.29.2019 HOLIDAY TREAT - BIGGEST LET DOWNS Mike On Much year end holiday wrap up! 6 pods in 6 days discussing some of our favourite music, TV shows, & movies from 2019 as well as the years biggest disappointments and surprises. Produced in association with Much Studios.
12.28.2019 HOLIDAY TREAT - FEUDS Mike On Much year end holiday wrap up! 6 pods in 6 days discussing some of our favourite music, TV shows, & movies from 2019 as well as the years biggest disappointments and surprises. Produced in association with Much Studios.
12.27.2019 HOLIDAY TREAT - MUSIC Mike On Much year end holiday wrap up! 6 pods in 6 days discussing some of our favourite music, TV Shows, & movies from 2019 as well as the years biggest disappointments and surprises. Produced in association with Much Studios.
12.26.2019 HOLIDAY TREAT - TV/MOVIES Mike On Much year end holiday wrap up! 6 pods in 6 days discussing some of our favourite music, TV shows, & movies from 2019 as well as the years biggest disappointments and surprises. Produced in association with Much Studios.
12.23.2019 "Needless To Say I'm Not Weighing Myself Right Now" Mike, Max and Shane talk about Burger King giving out free Impossible Whoppers to people waiting in airports due to delayed flights, a toilet designed to increase productivity at the office and Kumail Nanjiani’s recent body transformation. Produced in association ...
12.19.2019 "Pour A Little Liquor For The LRT" Mike, Max and Shane talk about the recent announcement that the city of Hamilton will no longer go ahead with plans to install an LRT system, Kawhi’s celebrated return to Toronto, Mike receives a gift from his brother that leaves ...
12.13.2019 "Do We Want That Many Little Shanes Running Around?" Mike, Max, and Shane welcome good friend of the pod, “The Nut” to join for a very special episode as Dr. Librach and his colleague Sergey of CReATe Fertility Centre go through the results of Shane and The Nut’s official ...
12.12.2019 Tom Power (#133) Mike, Max, and Shane welcome Tom Power (CBC Radio 1’s “q”) to sit in on the pod where they discuss growing up in Newfoundland, the art of interviewing, and the majestic power of Celine Dion performing live. Produced in association ...
12.06.2019 "Dancing To Coldplay In The Living Room" Mike, Max and Shane recap Max’s surprise birthday party in Toronto, Olivia Jade’s return to YouTube, a polarizing Peloton commercial, Mark McGrath on Cameo, and Shane offering his own direct messaging social media services. Produced in association with Much Studios.
11.30.2019 "Nobody Wants To Get Poop Thrown On Them" In honour of Max’s birthday today, we’re dropping a weekend pod!! Mike and Shane recap a night out with old work friends, Shane takes the next step in his plan to have his sperm count tested, then the gang discusses ...
11.27.2019 "The Plot Thickens" Mike, Max, and Shane discuss a secret Grey Cup party in Hamilton, challenges facing the newspaper industry, the subscription based services they personally pay for, and a Vanity Fair feature describing the downfall of WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann. Produced in ...
11.25.2019 "You Want To Sue Everybody" Mike, Max, and Shane share stories of being fired from past jobs in light of Mike Babcock’s dismissal as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then they discuss Elon Musk’s hilarious unveiling of his Cybertruck, singer Sam Hunt’s recent ...
11.20.2019 "Slippery Slope, Max." Mike, Max, and Shane confront accusations of Max lip-syncing at an Arkells show in Peterborough, Harry Styles on SNL, Taylor Swift’s fight for the right to perform her own music, and rapper T.I.’s questionable parenting methods. Produced in association with ...
11.14.2019 "Ego Delight" Mike, Max and Shane talk about movies with subtitles, how to combat the winter blues, the new Sonic the Hedgehog trailer, an Instagram account devoted to exposing other users who aren’t “acting their wage” and etiquette surrounding talking to your ...
11.12.2019 "This Is A Simulated Reality" Mike, Max, and Shane catch up on their weekends and then discuss the controversy surrounding inflammatory comments and subsequent dismissal of long-time “Hockey Night in Canada” host Don Cherry, Elizabeth Warren’s aggressive tax plan, and a school in the UK ...
11.07.2019 Jay Onrait (#132) Mike, Max, and Shane welcome the incomparable Jay Onrait (SC with Jay&Dan, Anchorboy, Number Two) to sit in for a full episode of the pod where Jay describes growing up in the Prairies, his love of David Letterman, and his ...
11.05.2019 "Business Gets Done At The Spa!" Mike & Shane welcome Max home from a weekend of shows in Banff. Max shares bitter sweet memories of his dearly departed friend, Dr. Barbara Tatham. Then the gang discusses Jane Fonda’s recent arrests for climate change activism and cell ...
10.31.2019 "I'll Nap Anywhere And I Have the Money To Do It" Mike, Max and Shane discuss workplace confidence, lucid dreaming, a viral photo from a wedding in California, and a story reporting 1.5 million packages delivered daily in NYC. Produced in association with Much Studios.
10.30.2019 Haviah Mighty (#131) Mike, Max, and Shane discuss flu season, physical ailments, George Harrison interviews from 1979, and Arkells recent show in Halifax (00:00:38). Then, Mike & Max sit down with 2019 Polaris Prize winner Haviah Mighty to discuss her musical upbringing, work ...
10.25.2019 "You're Hangry Man" Mike, Max, and Shane talk about the night an NBA championship banner was raised in Toronto, Joe Rogan’s 3 hour interview with Edward Snowden, and accusations of copyright infringement when it comes to song writing. Produced in association with Much ...
10.24.2019 “Sometimes You’re Not Pinging And Ponging. You’re just Ponging.” Mike and Shane catch up with Max who has temporarily returned from the road. They discuss Max’s experience at a recent Tegan and Sara show, Mike Posner trekking across America, and an article in The Hollywood Reporter about Jared Leto’s ...
10.15.2019 "All News Is Good News" Mike, Max and Shane spend Canadian Thanksgiving recording a pod at Max’s place in Hamilton where they’re joined by brother Greg to discuss roommates, voting, YouTubers, Elizabeth Warren’s headline grabbing Facebook ad, and Shane’s future as a political consultant. Produced ...
10.11.2019 “Don’t Let Greg Control Your Life" Mike and Shane have Max on the phone from Delaware to talk about birthday celebrations (1:30), social media noise surrounding the new film “Joker” and their thoughts on the film itself, including some spoilers (11:14), and lastly they discuss the ...
10.02.2019 "My Rap Group Just Started Performing In Pizza Pizza Jackets" Mike, Max and Shane welcome Artistic Producer of Nuit Blanche and friend of the pod Umbereen Inayet to talk about Toronto’s annual overnight art exhibition (00:22). Then, the gang talks about new A.I. being used to conduct job interviews (28:29), ...
10.01.2019 "I Do Think I Have Super Sperm" Shane shares big news off the top. Then, in a Podcast first, Mike, Max and Shane perform an impromptu rap from lyrics sent in by a listener. They also discuss exaggerating on resumes, Aaron Carter’s recent behaviour online, and face ...
09.26.2019 “It’s Like A Warm Blanky To Me” Mike, Max, and Shane discuss reaching out to commenters when faced with social media backlash, Mike & Max’s morning hang at a Toronto Raptors practice, Michelle Williams' Emmys acceptance speech & what goes into a great speech, and finally Shane ...
09.23.2019 “Steve Aoki’s Throwing A Cake In Your Face” Mike, Max and Shane reunite upon Max’s return from LA. They discuss Cirque Du Soleil, DJ sets, the latest Justin Trudeau scandal, and Rolling Stone’s interview with Taylor Swift. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios.

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