Thanksgiving: a holiday built on myths, massacres, and PR spin so strong it convinced us all to eat dry-ass turkey every year. In this special episode of The Mikey Podcast, I rip apart the sanitized history, share what I’m thankful for (like TikTok bans and colonial keggers), and dish out a heaping serving of truth with a side of sarcasm. You’ll never look at Thanksgiving the same way again.

Show Notes/Highlights

Intro

Thanksgiving: a holiday built on myths, massacres, and a PR campaign convincing us to eat turkey every year.

What’s coming up: gratitude, Aftershock updates, political chaos, and the messy truth about Thanksgiving.

Gratitude Segment

Family Gratitude

Political Gratitude

Podcast Gratitude

Aftershock Gratitude

Thanksgiving History Debunked

Pilgrims weren’t saints—they were religious separatists with bad attitudes.

The so-called “First Thanksgiving”: a chaotic, gun-filled rager mistaken for an attack by the Wampanoag.

The real menu: venison, shellfish, and whatever plants didn’t kill you. No turkey or pie.

Thanksgiving’s Evolution

How Abraham Lincoln used Thanksgiving to unite a divided nation.

How Sarah Josepha Hale and Reverend Alexander Young turned it into the cozy holiday we know today.

Closing Thoughts

Thanksgiving isn’t about the past—it’s about surviving the present chaos.

Eat, drink, try not to kill your relatives, and maybe keep the party vibes alive with some 1621-style shenanigans.

Stay safe, stay weird, and question everything.

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Welcome to Freeloader Friday! It's a pre-Thanksgiving bash packed with random facts, WTF news, and all the stuffing (or stovetop drama) you could ever want. Mikey and Lara go head-to-head on the ultimate Thanksgiving side dish debate, reveal shocking Black Friday truths, and uncover a naked crawlspace squatter. Plus, WTF news delivers everything from Florida scams to Thailand’s creepiest tree. We even squeeze in Metal Monday on a Friday!

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00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Freeloader Friday! Mikey and Lara set the Thanksgiving mood.

03:10 - Random Facts: Did you know Thanksgiving leftovers birthed TV dinners? Plus, turkeys are basically mood rings.

09:35 - Thanksgiving Family Fights: Why dads and grandmas are statistically the most likely to piss you off during Thanksgiving dinner.

13:20 - Side Dish Showdown: The ultimate debate—mashed potatoes vs. stuffing—and the most hated Thanksgiving sides revealed.

21:00 - Brown Friday: The truth about the busiest day for plumbers and Sacramento’s poop crisis ranking.

25:45 - WTF News:

37:50 - Metal Monday (on a Friday): AI-generated Thanksgiving-themed death metal and the hilarity of deciphering unintelligible screams.

48:20 - Throwback Roast: Lara digs into a “That Damn Show” Thanksgiving-themed roast of Mikey, complete with a serial killer comparison.

52:15 - Wrap-Up: Final thoughts, shout-outs, and a reminder to question everything.

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Jay Leno’s had another accident, and this time, it’s got conspiracy theorists buzzing. What’s the deal with the mysterious “Black Eye Club”? From Illuminati initiations to reptilian aliens, I’m diving headfirst into the weirdest rabbit hole yet. Plus, a lineup of famous faces (and bruises) you won’t believe. Coincidence or conspiracy? it’s going to get wild.

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The media’s smear machine is in overdrive, cranking out headline after headline about RFK Jr. since Trump tapped him as Secretary of Health and Human Services. They want you to believe he’s a tinfoil-hat-wearing lunatic, but today, we’re shredding their Top 10 Dumbest Claims and exposing the truth. From vaccines and WiFi to fluoride and Fauci, we’ll cut through the BS and reveal what RFK Jr. actually stands for: accountability, transparency, and a healthier, freer America.

Stick around to find out why the media is so terrified of this guy—and why you should be stoked he’s in the game.

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Today, we’re talking about a plan that could actually matter to you—Trump’s new DOGE project, aka the Department of Government Efficiency. It’s a watchdog initiative run by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to root out waste, torch deadweight spending, and turn this bloated government monster into something that works for us, not against us. From studying yoga for goats to maintaining empty buildings, we’re uncovering the insane ways your money is burned. Buckle up as we break it all down.

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Get ready for a raw, uncensored dive into CARB – California’s own “Cash Assault Redistribution Bureau.”

Today, Mikey breaks down the reality behind CARB's Low Carbon Fuel Standard, exposing how these unelected bureaucrats are pushing up fuel prices and making it even harder for working-class Californians.

Hold onto your wallets and tune in as Mikey rips into CARB’s twisted priorities, questioning if it’s about clean air or just more cash.

Support independent media and join the fight against CARB’s nonsense on this unapologetic episode of The Mikey Podcast!

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Join the award-winning Mikey Podcast as we unpack the explosive comeback of Donald Trump, who returned to the Oval Office with both the electoral and popular vote in hand. This is a seismic shift in the political landscape, marking a monumental red wave with Republicans sweeping both the Senate and potentially the House. Dive into what this means for America, the media's role in the narrative, and the powerhouse team of key players standing beside Trump, from Elon Musk to Tulsi Gabbard. Discover how independent media is shaping the conversation in a world where mainstream news is losing trust. It's not just politics—it's about the resurgence of the American spirit. Let’s break it all down and see where we’re headed next.

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This episode takes on the high-stakes drama surrounding the election, questioning if this “most important election of our lifetime” narrative is real or just another fear tactic. I’m here to break down the policies, the promises, and the reality behind the headlines. From Trump and Harris’s positions on issues like the economy, social programs, and the border, to the media’s quick-fade on Trump’s assassination attempts, this episode goes beyond the political fluff to get real about what’s at stake.

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#ElectionDay #TrumpVsHarris #Vote2024 #TheMikeyPodcast #IndependentMedia #RealTalk #PolicyNotPersonality #FearCycle #UnfilteredTruth #QuestionEverything #BeyondTheSpin #ElectionDayReality

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Welcome to another episode of The Mikey Podcast Live! Dive into the latest WTF news, laugh at wild Florida man antics, and gear up for hilarious Christmas debates.

We break down the week’s weirdest stories, from tattooed rooftop penises to the heated debate over Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving.

Plus, we explore top random facts you didn’t know you needed, give our takes on political topics, and wrap it all up with some good ol' Freeloader Friday fun!

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Just when we thought election season couldn’t get any crazier, a new DoD directive quietly drops, and it’s got some wild implications for every American.

Directive 5240.01 outlines when the military can use lethal force on U.S. soil—and the timing’s suspicious as hell. In this episode, we’re breaking it all down, digging into what it really means, and how this could play out in the coming days.

Stay informed, support independent voices, and tune in for the truth the mainstream isn’t telling you.

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