We’re kicking off the new year asking the big question: What are we even doing in 2026? And very on brand for us, the forecast is… slightly messy.

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When Mike and his daughter sat down to record the podcast, everything was going great—until the computer completely crashed. Instead of calling it quits, Mike grabbed his phone and turned their nightly before-bed chats into the new recording studio. This episode takes you behind the scenes of their unexpected pivot, the sweetest conversations that came out of it, and how a tech fail turned into one of the most genuine moments they’ve ever shared on the pod.

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Mike’s son Milo is this week’s HOST! Dreaming of becoming a YouTuber, he takes over the show and interviews his dad. Along the way, he shares what he really thinks about having a dad on the radio and discovers something very special about the story behind his name.

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Mike’s co-host for the week had a scheduling mix-up, so he decided to start a new segment called “ChatGPT Therapist” — a filterless, slightly messy, and no-holds-barred answer to all your questions! The first question is a deep dive into MIKE.

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On this week’s Slightly Messy Show, Mike and his cohost Miranda dive into Michigan’s surprising shift in favorite candies, uncover a Butterfinger conspiracy, and debate the gross candies people secretly love

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