The LNBE Podcast

Mike talks about disappearing from the podcast, getting laid off, going back to bartending, and burning out harder than he expected — physically, mentally, and emotionally. He reflects on why service work takes more than people realize, how burnout followed him home, and what changed when he moved in with his girlfriend and had to confront how much of himself he was giving away before he ever walked through the door.

This isn’t a big comeback or a rebrand — just some context, some honesty, and a slight return.

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Mike runs his mouth about bartending idiots, swollen glands, and a wedding trip to Dayton, Ohio that made him rethink what “bad” really means. From diagnosing himself faster than hospital staff to arguing with customers who think cranberry juice belongs in a dirty martini, Mike’s first episode back since July is full of stories, sarcasm, and self-awareness.

Between late-night shifts, ER visits, and small-town adventures that felt straight out of a crime documentary, he realizes things could always be worse — and that might actually be the point.

It’s a brutally honest, darkly funny comeback packed with perspective, punchlines, and just enough chaos to remind you that even when life’s a mess… it’s still pretty damn good.

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Mike runs his mouth about restaurant chaos, bartending doubles, and the fine line between being the “fun bartender” and tanking everyone’s tips. He shares a Father’s Day work saga, a vodka Sprite that tasted like jet fuel, and a moment that proved people actually do notice when you make a good drink. Also featuring commentary on bar dynamics, dating while working nights, and why one server might be crying in the walk-in.

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Mike runs his mouth about why Taylor Swift is more pop product than pop pioneer—and gives overdue flowers to the artists who actually changed the game. From the Beatles’ studio experiments to Hendrix’s chaos, from Sabbath’s darkness to Van Halen’s speed, this episode breaks down the legacy of rock, the hypocrisy of censorship, and the double standards baked into music history. Also featuring: Axl Rose’s sex tape, Miley’s VMA twerk, and why Greta Van Fleet needs to chill.

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Mike runs his mouth about the girl he once swiped left on—only to end up dating her after a coworker’s girls’ night out, a spontaneous shift, and a whole string of wild coincidences. From misjudging her on Bumble to realizing the timing might’ve been divine, this one’s all about fate, dating apps, and why real-life connections still hit harder than a swipe ever could.

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Mike runs his mouth about the chaos of restaurant bartending, from misordered fish sandwiches to wine snobs and beer guy brain fog. This week’s episode dives into the differences between dive bars and dine-in service, adjusting to a new system without losing your edge, and why sometimes growth feels more like a slow crawl than a glow-up.

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Mike runs his mouth about the bands you forgot you loved, the covers that hit harder than the originals, and why glam, grunge, and post-grunge all deserve a second listen. From 3 Doors Down and Nickelback to Emphatic, Black Stone Cherry, and rock covers of Adele — it’s a chaotic tribute to riffs, nostalgia, and the anthems that still slap.

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Mike runs his mouth about why broken men keep getting glamorized, how red flags get mistaken for romance, and the real predators who skate by because they’ve got talent, charm, or a clean-cut image. From Joe Goldberg to Wade Wilson to Justin Tucker, it’s a look at how danger gets ignored, excuses get made, and why the line between fantasy and reality keeps getting blurred.

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Mike runs his mouth about almost starting an OnlyFans, getting a bartending job at the last second, and why divine timing might just be God’s way of saying “I got you, bro.”

From getting humbled by a POS system to being reassured by a cheesecake-loving grandma, this one's a short but packed update on new beginnings, faith, and learning drinks by pattern (but not Excel formulas).

If you've ever felt stuck or uncertain, this one’s for you.

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