The Nightly Rant

Mike opens the show by discussing how much they like Firehouse Subs. He subscribed to the emails but usually ignored most of them. However, he opens the Firehouse Subs emails because they often advertise new food items. Recently, they saw an ad for a Triple Deck sandwich that was only available from March 27-April 2. Mike tried to order it through the app, but it wasn't working. So he and Torya decided to go to the store and ask about it. He said they didn't have the sandwich when they asked the employee. Despite seeing the ad, the employee said they did not have it. Mike was confused and saw a poster of the sandwich in the back room.

After further inquiry, Mike realized that the sandwich was made from two other sandwiches already on the store's menu, meaning the ingredients were already available. This revelation caused Mike to find the situation humorous, and they joked about it with their friend. They then talked about their newest friend, Douglas, whom they call Dougie or Doug.

Douglas J. Dog is a 20-pound terrier-poodle mix who is very affectionate and loves to be petted. He was rescued from a shelter, and his owners immediately noticed that he seemed grateful for their kindness and was affectionate. They were curious if he was only being affectionate because they rescued him or if this was his true personality. To find out, they invited a friend over. Doug immediately climbed into her lap and leaned on her. She expressed a desire to take him home with her, proving that Doug's affection was genuine and not only because he was rescued.

Timestamps

0:01:57 Summary of Firehouse Subs Experience

0:03:54 Conversation between Mike and Torya Regarding Humorous New Friend Douglas J Dog

0:07:39 Conversation Summary: Understanding Our Foster Dog's Personality and Behavior

0:11:50 Conversation Summary: Bonding with a New Dog and Health Updates

0:13:30 Conversation Summary: Taking Care of a Sick Dog

Mike opened the conversation with the topic of the baseball season, which he was excited about. Mike and Torya discussed their weekend, which was filled with activities. They attended a gig of a friend filling in for a guitar player. The band was so good, that they forgot about the rude people at the venue. The drummer was particularly good and should be given his skill level.

They planned to take a lift to the concert, but the app said it would cost $97. They usually used Lyft because it was cheaper, but they also noticed that their problem drivers were always with Uber. They also recalled a time when they had a driver who smoked a joint right before they got in the car.

They discuss their experiences taking Uber and Lyft rides in the past. During holidays, they noticed that the prices would increase drastically. They also had trouble getting drivers during the pandemic. Uber was around 20% more expensive than usual, while Lyft was 500% more expensive. 

On Saturday, they did their usual morning routine with their dogs, giving them extra love since they would be alone for a while.

The conversation transitions to talk about how they had tickets to a baseball game and a football game on the same weekend. They couldn't use the tickets to the football game, so they posted them on Reddit and gave them away for free. The couple then went to their baseball games for the weekend, but one of the games got rained out. To warm up, they then went to a nearby infrared sauna. The couple appreciated the opportunity to give away their tickets, and the person who used them had a great time.

Timestamps

0:00:15

Heading: "Exploring Baseball Season and a Weekend of Fun with Mike and Torya"

0:02:59

Conversation Summary: Concert and Taking an Uber

0:04:28

Conversation Summary: Uber vs. Lyft Ride Experiences

0:06:11

Heading: Reflection on Major League Baseball Weekend in Las Vegas

0:10:27

Perspire Studio: A Review of the Tivoli Village Location of Perspired

0:13:41

Heading: Benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy

0:15:31

Conversation Summary: Exploring the Benefits of a Sauna and a Busy Weekend

0:17:03

Heading: Explaining Affinity for the Colorado Rockies

0:18:33

Conversation on Baseball Teams in the Western Conference

Mike and Torya open the episode discussing a pet project that they have been working on. They are not making money yet, but it has been a great outlet for creativity. For example, they discuss doing a TikTok dance with Mike, who has purple hair. The conversation then discusses social media drama and how it can be like high school sometimes. Mike then mentions that they found memes to add fun to the project.

Torya and Mike start discussing a Reddit post written by a 29-year-old female who has not had contact with her father since she was eleven. Her father divorced her mother when she was ten and chose to prioritize his new family and stepson over her and her brother. When they asked when he would visit, he would say he was busy. Torya then suggests limiting her interruptions to three total, which Mike agrees to. They then discuss the fact that the writer of the Reddit post writes like a deranged eight-year-old, and Torya will try to correct her writing as she reads it.

The conversation was about a woman who her father had abandoned at the age of 11, and 18 years later had been contacted by her father's stepson asking her to help pay his medical bills. The woman was angry at her father for abandoning her and her brother, not paying child support, and refusing to pay his medical bills. She also told the stepson that he should be using the unpaid child support to cover his father's bills and that his father had lost the right to be her father when he dropped them. Her mother suggested that she could help her father, but the woman refused and told her mother that the father had put out nothing and would return nothing. Ultimately, Torya concluded that the father and the stepson were assholes.

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00:15 "Exploring Society Through Satire: A Conversation with Mike and Torya"

0:02:52 Conversation Summary: Exploring Social Media Drama and Creative Outlets

0:05:01 Conversation Between Torya and Mike Regarding an Unhinged Eight Year Old's Writing

0:06:49 Analysis of a Father-Daughter Relationship After Divorce

0:10:39 Conversation Summary: Reaping What You Sow

0:12:19 Conversation on Family Dynamics and Respectful Treatment

0:16:55 Conversation on Parental Discipline and Values

0:18:51 Conversation Summary: A Discussion on Parenting Styles and Growing Up

In this episode, Mike and Torya are joined by Allison Fyre to discuss the effects of social media on mental health.

Mike opens the show by welcoming Colin Hughes, today's guest. Colin is an advocate for suicide prevention. He was led down that path after his granddaughter committed suicide less than a year ago. Colin shares his grief. He shares his story of finding someone who taught him how to prevent suicide best. He shares that information with the audience.

Mike opens the show discussing the XFL and the Rock.

Torya says the Rock should have appeared for a Vegas game and she is upset that he didn't.

This has Mike mentioning the newest adventure for Yogi's Podcast Network--the YouTube channel "What Happens in Vegas"

Mike gives a brief promo for "What Happens in Vegas"

The two then discuss their first XFL experience in Las Vegas.

They find some good and some bad about the experience but appreciate the effort being put forth by the XFL organization.

Mike opens the show saying Toray failed them that day.

Apparently she knew of a road closure and didn't speak up.

This leads to a long discussion about how people they encounter do some dumb things. Examples include people driving down the safety lane on the highway to get around traffic, only to cause more traffic.

Mike opens the show discussing their "neighbors" being in the news.

Nellis Air Force Base (the neighbors) was involved in the China spy balloon issue.

They then transition to a long discussion about how people just don't bother to read the articles any longer.

The show opens with Mike and Torya discussing how many young people have dropped dead for unknown reasons lately.

Mike then introduces their guest, Aron Kumar. Aron is a podcaster from India.

Arun wants to set the record straight on people’s opinion of India.

They begin discussing scammers and how they are always associated with India by people on the internet. 

Arun gives his opinion of the scammers and how they are constantly associated with India.

Las Vegas has been quite the adventure for Mike and Torya. In this episode, they discuss flying rocks, mountains, Boulder City, cold weather, and much more. You should check it out!