Have we forgotten how to behave around each other?

Somewhere between smartphones, speakerphones, social media, texting and treating every public space like our living room, our unwritten “social contract” may have taken a serious hit.

On this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English and Travis Dale sit down with nationally recognized etiquette expert Maralee McKee, founder of The Etiquette School of America, to talk about what modern manners actually look like.

And no, this isn’t an hour about which fork you’re supposed to use.

Maralee explains why etiquette is really about respect, confidence, boundaries and making other people feel comfortable. We get into airplane etiquette, texting your boss, social media trolls, first impressions, speakerphones in public, crying babies, reclining seats, bad handshakes, teenagers, apologies, “brutal honesty” and whether “bless your heart” is actually polite… or Southern warfare.

We also answer some questions people apparently still need answered:

Who gets the airplane armrest?

Can you recline your seat?

What do you do when somebody takes their shoes off on a plane?

How do you escape a conversation without being rude?

Should you tell somebody they smell?

Is “I’m sorry you were offended” actually an apology?

And has technology made us forget how to interact with actual human beings?

Maralee also shares the remarkable personal story that led her to etiquette and how learning these skills helped her go from feeling like she didn’t belong in any room to knowing she could belong in every room.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Manners Maketh the Man… Maybe
00:30 Meet Maralee McKee
03:38 How Chick-fil-A Teaches Courtesy
07:35 Maralee’s Remarkable Story
12:18 Etiquette Isn’t About Fancy Rules
13:59 Has America Forgotten How to Behave?
15:01 We Lost the Social Contract
19:45 Airplane Etiquette Gets Complicated
24:18 Who Gets the Middle Armrest?
25:06 Can You Recline Your Seat?
26:30 Phones in Movie Theaters
28:24 Should We Dress Better to Fly?
29:46 Why First Impressions Matter
35:41 The Right Way to Shake Hands
37:35 Has the Internet Destroyed Manners?
39:43 Texting Etiquette Everyone Should Know
43:29 How to Escape a Conversation Politely
44:26 Etiquette Is Really About Boundaries
50:03 Cancelling Plans by Text
51:04 Speakerphone Etiquette
53:22 Raising Kids With Better Manners
59:48 Manners or Manipulation
1:01:40 “I’m Just Being Brutally Honest”
1:02:36 What Makes a Real Apology?
1:04:01 The Truth About “Bless Your Heart”
1:04:48 “Sorry You Were Offended” Isn’t an Apology
1:05:42 Etiquette Lightning Round
1:09:03 Learn More From Maralee

RESOURCES

The Etiquette School of America
https://etiquetteschoolofamerica.com/

Manners That Matter for Moms: The Essential Book of Life Skills for Your Kids
https://etiquetteschoolofamerica.com/about-my-book/

What’s one thing people do in public that you consider unforgivably rude?

Speakerphones? Bare feet on airplanes? Phones in movie theaters? Someone who won’t stop talking?

Tell us in the comments.

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OPINIONish… Everybody’s Got One.™

You don’t accidentally climb Mount Everest… and you probably don’t accidentally build the life you really want either.

So are you living on purpose… or just drifting?

Former U.S. Army Ranger and leadership expert Kirk Weisler joins Mitch English and Travis Dale for a funny, fast-moving conversation about intentional living, commitment, identity and what separates people who actually shape their lives from those who simply react to them.

Why is motivation overrated? Why can the phrase “I have to” quietly work against you? And what happens when your goals stop being things you hope to do and start becoming part of who you are?

Kirk breaks down how intention can change your health, relationships, family culture and leadership. He also explains why consistency beats the occasional burst of motivation, how simple daily reminders can pull you back when life knocks you off course, and why the language you use with yourself matters more than you may realize.

Then things get very OPINIONish.

Kirk reveals the story behind Walkie Talkie Socks, mismatched socks designed to turn intention into accountability and conversation.

Plus, Mitch, Travis and Kirk play ACCIDENT OR INTENTION?, uncovering the bizarre origins of Viagra, Play-Doh, Post-it Notes, Teflon, potato chips and more.

And before it’s over, Mitch makes a very real commitment of his own.

So what’s one thing in YOUR life you need to become more intentional about?

Watch. Listen. Then stop drifting.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 INTENTION… or “In Tents?”
01:03 Why Intention Changes Everything
03:17 What Does Intentional Living Actually Mean?
05:21 Excellence Doesn’t Happen by Accident
07:33 Turning Goals Into Non-Negotiables
09:56 How to Stop Drifting Through Life
12:13 Why You Can’t Motivate Other People
15:02 Forget Motivation — Choose Commitment
17:26 The Words You Use Matter
19:52 How to Get Back on Track
21:51 Becoming a More Intentional Parent
24:03 Building an Intentional Family Culture
26:24 The 6 F’s for Living With Intention
28:36 Why Kirk Wears Mismatched Socks
33:19 What Are You Stepping Into Today?
35:42 How Your Energy Affects Other People
40:13 When the Student Is Ready…
42:19 Creating an Intentional Workplace Culture
44:48 What Great Leaders Do Differently
49:09 Building a Culture of Safety
50:53 How to Become More Intentional Tomorrow
52:41 Change the Story You Tell Yourself
55:03 The Dog Poop Initiative
57:24 ACCIDENT OR INTENTION?
1:02:40 RAPID FIRE with Kirk Weisler
1:04:27 Mitch Makes a Personal Commitment

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OPINIONish on WRESTLING: Struggles, Suplexes and Second-Chances

What happens when the cheering stops, the injuries pile up and the person behind the wrestling character has to fight for his life? Former WCW and WWE superstar Marc Mero joins us for a brutally honest, surprisingly funny conversation about addiction, redemption and finding a purpose far beyond the ring.

Marc shares how he went from a 30-year-old struggling with cocaine addiction to becoming Johnny B. Badd, a three-time WCW World Television Champion and one of wrestling’s most unforgettable personalities. He also opens up about losing friends, challenging the wrestling industry’s culture of drug abuse and spending the past 20 years inspiring students around the world.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why failure may be an unavoidable stop on the road to success
• What professional wrestling was really like during the industry’s wildest era
• How writing down your goals and appreciating the people in your life can change your future

Marc also tells incredible stories about Dusty Rhodes, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Carter, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin and the wonderfully awkward moment he had to tell his Brooklyn father he was becoming a flamboyant wrestler inspired by Little Richard.

And because inspiration can only carry us so far, Marc helps Mitch, Travis and Matt discover their professional wrestling identities during Ring Name Roulette. Beware the Notorious Costco Membership Enforcer.

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He mocked her for being "the bottom of the barrel." Then the internet had to decide who gets canceled by the end of the episode. 😳

On this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English and Travis Dale dig into cancel culture — Harvey Weinstein, Diddy, Bill Cosby, Kevin Spacey, and more, plus who's actually mounted a real comeback (looking at you, James Gunn) and who never should have been forgiven in the first place. Joined by Gen Z guest Brooke Marsh from Daily Flash, we play "Outrage Time Machine" — reading real celebrity scandals from decades past with zero context to see if they'd survive in 2026.

Is cancel culture accountability in action, or has it gone too far? Can you separate the art from the artist? And does an apology even matter anymore? We get into all of it — and by the end, someone on this panel gets canceled for real.

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00:00 Introduction to Cancel Culture

02:53 Generational Perspectives on Cancel Culture

05:49 Defining Cancel Culture

09:06 Famous Falls from Grace

12:00 The Role of Race in Cancel Culture

14:47 The Impact of the Me Too Movement

18:09 Women in Cancel Culture

21:04 The Evolution of Comedy and Cancel Culture

23:50 Separating Art from the Artist

26:56 Controversial Figures and Their Comebacks

28:30 The Fallout of Public Incidents

32:06 Navigating the Landscape of Cancel Culture

37:00 The Role of Apologies in Redemption

42:03 The Evolution of Celebrity Scandals

46:11 Outrage Time Machine: A Look Back at Scandals

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What REALLY happened behind the scenes of USA Up All Night? How did Rhonda Shear go from beauty queen to stand-up comic, Hollywood actress, entrepreneur, and one of the most recognizable faces in late-night television?

In this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English and Travis Dale sit down with the legendary Rhonda Shear for a hilarious, revealing, and surprisingly inspiring conversation that covers everything from Hollywood in the ’80s and ’90s to building a multi-million-dollar business from the ground up.

Rhonda shares never-before-heard stories about:
• The creation of her iconic USA Up All Night character
• Working with Gilbert Gottfried, Mel Brooks, Bob Hope, Joan Rivers, George Burns and more
• Why Hollywood tried to put her in a box… and why she refused
• The truth about the Playboy Mansion and Hugh Hefner
• Her unforgettable role in Spaceballs
• How a second chance with her teenage sweetheart led to a 25-year marriage and business partnership
• The incredible success of the Ahh Bra and building one of television’s biggest direct-to-consumer brands
• Launching the new Up All Night Network on Roku
• The B-movies she actually starred in… and the ones we completely made up!

Plus… Rhonda helps us judge a round of “B-Movie or BS?”, we pitch ridiculous TV show ideas to her new network, and somehow end up discussing everything from The Villages to monster movies.

Whether you grew up watching USA Up All Night, love cult movies, enjoy behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, or just appreciate someone who’s reinvented herself again and again, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Watch. Laugh. Subscribe. Because EVERYBODY’S GOT ONE!™

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:00 Meeting the legendary Rhonda Shear
04:45 Why USA Up All Night became a cultural phenomenon
11:10 Breaking Hollywood stereotypes
18:40 Behind the scenes of USA Up All Night
30:15 Owning the “Up All Night” brand
35:30 Reuniting with her first love after 26 years
47:20 Playboy, Hollywood & the truth behind the headlines
1:05:00 Building the Ahh Bra empire
1:18:30 Life as an entrepreneur
1:26:00 Spaceballs, Mel Brooks & Hollywood memories
1:36:15 The new Up All Night Network on Roku
1:44:30 Pitching TV shows to Rhonda
1:54:00 B-Movie or BS?
2:00:00 Final thoughts

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In this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English and Travis Dale from Critics.com review Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic, The Odyssey. They break down the film’s massive scale, standout performances, IMAX presentation, and how this modern adaptation of Homer’s classic story delivers on the big-screen experience.From the cast to the storytelling, they discuss what makes this version of Odysseus’s journey feel both familiar and fresh, while also comparing it to other adaptations and the emotional power of the homecoming storyline. If you’re wondering whether The Odyssey is worth seeing in theaters, this episode gives you the full review.

00:00 – Intro and first reactions to The Odyssey

00:22 – Mitch and Travis set up the review

00:51 – Christopher Nolan’s epic vision

01:19 – Big-scale filmmaking and practical production

01:36 – Front-row screening experience

02:05 – 70mm and IMAX discussion

03:05 – Why it’s worth seeing in theaters

03:29 – Adapting Homer’s classic story

04:18 – Matt Damon as Odysseus

04:47 – Supporting cast and standout performances

05:13 – Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway

05:42 – The shroud, the suitors, and the story structure

06:10 – Calypso, flashbacks, and the return home

06:37 – Trojan horse and major story beats 07:31 – Familiar scenes from the epic

07:59 – Comparing The Odyssey to The Return

08:28 – Homecoming, revenge, and emotional payoff

09:18 – Side quests and story pacing

09:47 – The dog scene and emotional impact

10:17 – Casting conversation and controversy

10:45 – Final thoughts and star rating

11:13 – Emotional urgency and Nolan’s score style

12:04 – Why the film still works as a theatrical experience

12:21 – Closing thoughts

Whether you’re a Christopher Nolan fan, a mythology lover, or just want to know if The Odyssey lives up to the hype, this episode covers everything you need to know.

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Mitch and Travis bring some class to the show this week... sort of. They're joined by Therapist Deanne Schulz-Perry for a deep (and hilarious) dive into pop psychology: what's real, what's overused, and what's just someone being a jerk. From narcissism and gaslighting to OCD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, Deanne breaks down the actual clinical criteria behind the terms everyone throws around online... then the guys put her through a rapid-fire round of "Narcissist or Just a Jerk?" that gets out of hand fast.

Deanne also talks about how AI is changing therapy, why therapists need boundaries too, and how accurate (or not) shows like Shrinking, The Sopranos, and Good Will Hunting really are.

Guest: Deanne Schulz-Perry, Therapist
Website: http://www.dialdownworry.com

CHAPTERS
0:00 Cold open + wardrobe talk
3:00 Meet Deanne Schulz-Perry
7:00 Psychedelics, EMDR, and ketamine therapy
11:00 Why men avoid therapy (and why they shouldn't)
14:00 Pop psychology and social media's misuse of terms
16:00 What actually makes someone a narcissist
20:00 Gaslighting, explained
22:00 Red flag or repeat pattern? The four-divorce case
25:00 Secondary trauma: a therapist's hardest part of the job
29:00 Grading Hollywood: Shrinking, Sopranos, Good Will Hunting
34:00 Boundaries, dual relationships, and "girlfriend wisdom"
38:00 Feeling vs. thinking: the real goal of therapy
43:00 Institutionalization and disorders on screen
47:00 OCD, explained (and Mitch gets diagnosed... kind of)
50:00 Bipolar disorder vs. normal ups and downs
53:00 Anxiety, phobias, and panic attacks
57:00 Borderline personality disorder and the "Maternal Instinct" case
63:00 Is AI replacing therapy?
67:00 GAME: Narcissist or Just a Jerk?
75:00 Shopping carts, speakerphones, and other jerk behavior
78:00 Where to find Deanne + goodbyes

#OPINIONish #MitchEnglish #TravisDale #Narcissist #Therapy #MentalHealth #Psychology #Gaslighting #PopPsychology #Podcast #TherapistReacts #NarcissistOrJustAJerk

OPINIONish: Spielberg's "Disclosure Day" Review

Travis Dale from http://www.critticks.com reviews the film and tells you if it's worth watching...

Spielberg returns to alien territory with "Disclosure Day," starring Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, and Colin Firth, scored by John Williams. We break down Blunt's demanding performance, Firth's chilling villain turn, and whether the film's message about empathy got in the way of the thrills. Plus, our final score out of 5 stars.

Is this Spielberg's best in years, or his most divisive misfire yet? Watch and decide for yourself.

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If aliens are real, this episode may be the reason they keep flying past Earth.

On this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English, Travis Dale, and special guest Matt Doolittle dive headfirst into aliens, UFOs, UAPs, government document dumps, alien movies, conspiracy theories, abductions, Men in Black, E.T., Disclosure Day, Spielberg, the pyramids, ocean aliens, lizard people, and whether Matt may or may not have personally seen a UFO on his honeymoon.

From Close Encounters and Independence Day to Arrival, Fire in the Sky, The Abyss, Star Wars, Contact, Predator, Alien, and Killer Klowns from Outer Space, the guys break down why alien stories still fascinate us, scare us, and occasionally make us question Matt’s drink package.

In this episode:

Alien life and whether we are alone in the universe
UFO sightings, UAP reports, and government disclosures
Matt’s alleged UFO sighting in the Mediterranean
Why aliens might be hiding in the ocean
The best alien movies of all time
Spielberg’s alien legacy, from E.T. to Disclosure Day
Peaceful aliens versus hostile aliens
Alien abductions, Fire in the Sky, and sleep paralysis
Ancient aliens, pyramids, and lost technology
Grays, Nordics, reptilians, insectoids, and other alien types
Why humans may not be ready for full disclosure
The Pale Blue Dot and what space says about us

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00:00 Alien cold open
01:20 The Men in Black look
03:10 Why we’re talking aliens
04:25 Matt Doolittle joins the alien investigation
06:20 Space Camp, astronauts, and alien movie love
08:40 E.T., Universal, and alien movie nostalgia
11:00 What does space smell like?
13:10 Government UFO and UAP document dumps
16:00 The “floating burrito” UFO photo
18:00 Do Americans believe in aliens?
19:25 Matt’s Mediterranean UFO sighting
24:00 Spielberg’s Disclosure Day review
31:00 Peaceful aliens vs. hostile aliens
35:10 Religion, aliens, and the meaning of disclosure
39:00 Arrival, Contact, and the Pale Blue Dot
45:00 Did aliens help build the pyramids?
50:00 What do aliens actually look like?
55:20 Alien abductions and Fire in the Sky
59:30 Sleep paralysis, Coast to Coast AM, and UFO stories
1:03:00 Choosing your alien type
1:05:00 The Men in Black memory wipe ending

Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale_Blue_Dot_(book)

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Ready to revisit Hollywood’s biggest summer blockbusters?

From legendary movie stars and billion-dollar franchises to unforgettable theater experiences and epic box office flops, the Boys from OPINIONish crew dives into everything we love (and love to debate) about the movies.

From Star Wars and E.T. to Top Gun: Maverick, Marvel, horror films, streaming, and the future of Hollywood, this episode is packed with nostalgia, laughs, and plenty of opinions.

In this episode:

• The greatest summer blockbuster movies of all time
• Are movie stars still as powerful as they used to be?
• Why Tom Cruise may be the last true Hollywood superstar
• How streaming changed the movie business forever
• Marvel, franchises, and sequel fatigue
• Why horror movies continue to dominate theaters
• The biggest box office hits… and the biggest bombs
• Classic movies we’ll never stop watching
• Movie theater etiquette and why people need to put their phones away

Chapters
00:00 Welcome & Summer Blockbusters
00:45 Why Summer Movies Matter
02:20 The Rise of Streaming
05:20 Biggest Summer Releases
10:40 Are Movie Stars Disappearing?
15:52 Hollywood’s Biggest Box Office Stars
20:20 Franchises vs. Original Movies
24:25 Why Horror Movies Win
27:44 The Movies That Defined Our Childhood
31:43 Movie Theater Etiquette
33:40 Are Theaters Worth the Cost?
37:16 The Highest-Grossing Movies Ever
41:37 Hollywood’s Biggest Flops
45:54 Franchise Fatigue
47:02 Favorite Movies of All Time
50:03 The Future of Hollywood
55:31 Final Thoughts

If you’re a fan of blockbuster movies, classic films, movie trivia, Hollywood history, streaming, Marvel, Star Wars, Tom Cruise, James Cameron, or simply love talking movies, this episode is for you.

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