The Nightly Rant

Mike opens the show by describing the coincidence of seeing tonight’s guest’s book on Amazon not long ago. Mike introduces tonight’s guests, The Therapy Twins; Joan and Jane. 

J&J define psychiatric entertainers and why they pursued this path of podcasting to break the stigma of mental health. Conversation then leads to therapy and the stigma around it. 

Torya informs Joan and Jane that mental health care isn’t covered in universal health care in Canada.  This fires the conversation about mental health and substance abuse, and Mike asks The Therapy Twins what can be done in a society like this to break the ice and help people understand that we need mental health services. 

Discussion leads to why people are so afraid to go to therapy, Jane adds some personal feedback from a client, and Mike and Torya talk about their own experiences. 

Joan and Jane explain why they both came out as professionals with mental illnesses and why they wrote their book.

You can find Therapy Twins, Joan & Jane, on all social media @therapytwins. You can find their book on Amazon, and it’s currently for free. Their EBook “Under The Hood” is on kindle and on amazon.uk as well. 

Mike opens the show by introducing and visually describing tonight’s guest, Jordan Lam, in a banana suit. Jordan is the host of Jordan Mode, where he interviews people in a banana suits.

Jordan explains how AND why he got started with the banana suit. Mike then expresses his opinion on the banana suit. 

Mike introduces Jordan to a regular segment of TNR, which is called, Am I The Asshole (AITA). Torya reads out this episode's AITA scenario. Jordan explains his answer and opinion on who the asshole is. Mike adds his opinion, and Torya provides a family example of mutual understanding. 

Torya reads out some eye-rolling comments from the AITA post on Reddit.

Jordan tells listeners where they can find him. The podcast Jordan Mode can be found on all podcast platforms; Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify, Youtube, Listen to Notes, Anchor, Player FM, Audible, PodChaser, and more. 

Mike opens the show by discussing his credit scores, what they learned, and the importance of on-time payments. 

Conversation leads to ranting about Biden and his announcement to cancel student loan debt, Mike tells us how he feels. 

Torya and Mike describe the politicians as idiots and clowns.

They conclude with the opinion that forgiving student loan debt is bad. 

Mike opens with an introduction to tonight’s guest, Jerry Bumpskey from The Bumpskey Show. Tonight’s guest will be able to answer what it’s like to be a pioneer in an industry that got huge but somehow no one knows who he is.

Jerry talks about how he started up and his background story in starting a radio station. Jerry explains how he met the first person on the internet, Rick Siegel. He was the guy Microsoft would send all the software to.

Jerry and Mike discuss their kids not listening to their own shows. Conversation then leads to Jerry explaining the type of artists he plays and what he gets out of his show. 

Jerry taught himself animation and is starting a new website. Jerry tells Mike and Torya a funny story about a band he was recording in 2000. 

You can find Jerry on makemylife.com ,thebumpskeyshow.com. bumpskeytv.com You can find the show on IHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Deezer and more. 

Show opens with Mike and Torya talking about the inevitable, and the topic of defunding the police. People are running from cities that have defunded the police. Mike and Torya discuss.

Conversation leads to discussing young police workers, 19-20 years olds, handling situations like domestic violence, homeless situations, mental health issues, violent criminals, street violence etc. The issue of training. 

Mike and Torya talk about the LAPD. Torya calls Los Angeles, America’s butthole. 

Torya rants about the squatters in the properties she manages in LA. 

Discussion returns to the topic of the police, and also the comparison to police in Canada.

Mike opens the show talking about the influx of guests they’ve had. Today’s guest is Dave Smith, Podcaster and Comedian. 

Dave Smith introduces a third podcast he’s starting, Story Time with Dave. They discuss how they make time for podcast recordings. 

Conversation leads to talking about US President Joe Biden and his predecessors. 

Torya introduces an AITA scenario for Mike and Dave. Dave and Mike discuss their opinion on who the asshole is.

Torya introduces AITA scenario #2. Opinions are discussed. 

Mike discusses how he calms CEO Yogi when he is aggressive. The conversation then circles back to AITA scenario #2. 

All 3 discuss parenting and consequences after behavior. Torya wraps up the show by adding her opinion to AITA scenario #2.

On all podcast platforms, you can find Dave at And Another Thing with Dave, Dave Smith Absurd Comedy. Dave’s new podcast is Story Time with Dave. You can reach him at andanotherthingwithdave@gmail 

Mike opens the show explaining he’s had it up to his ears with people. Mike and Torya are done with the people running the country. They discuss this. 

Mike brings up their political party idea: ‘consistency party’. They discuss being caucus. The conversation leads to the future voting and Torya’s ability to vote. 

Mike and Torya rant about healthcare and politicians. 

Torya is ranting more than Mike tonight. Mike talks about the governments and individual states ‘emergency responses’ to CV19. This leads to Torya ranting about mask mandates. 

Mike sums up why he can’t stand most people. 

The show opens with Torya ranting about democrats and the delivery truck driver shortage. Mike joins in. 

Mike and Torya laugh about bumper stickers, which leads to the discussion of democracy being under attack. 

Mike and Torya discuss an experience in which Torya was attacked in conversation by weird people and was saved by a stranger. 

Conversation leads to Joe Biden, political parties and ponies. 

Torya rants about Gavin Newsom.

The show introduces this episode's guest, Brian from Your Favorite Blockhead Podcast (podcast showcased on Yogi’s Podcast Network). He provides his theme song.

Mike and Brian want to talk about different a-holes. Torya has a new AITA scenario for Mike and Brian and reads it to them. Mike and Brian discuss the scenario and their opinions about who the asshole is. 

Brian leads this conversation by explaining an MMA fight and a stamp comment he made and why he doesn’t make them very often. Brian talks about MMA. Mike leads this conversation to Jake Paul, who has started a career in fighting. Brian discusses Jake’s matchups and his entrance to fighting on YouTube. 

Torya adds her opinion regarding the first AITA scenario. Torya reads out a SECOND AITA scenario. All 3 all chose the same asshole.

The conversation leads to Australia and then Brian’s 300th podcast.

The episode opens with a new AITA (Am I The Asshole). Torya reads out the AITA scenario, and Mike and Torya discuss and agree on their opinions.

Torya reads some comments from the AITA post that don’t agree. Torya impersonates Judge Judy and discusses what Judge Judy’s perspective would be in this scenario. 

They continue to discuss the AITA scenario and then discuss Mike's similar experience. 

Mike makes fun of Torya. 

Mike summarizes their opinions from the AITA.