This Podcast Is... Uncalled For

No, not the Sesame Street Muppet and not the band that gave us "Another Brick in the Wall." In this context, Elmo was a mannequin and Pink Floyd a plastic flamingo. And both were present during Mike's first year at Boy Scout Camp in 1990.

In this episode, we talk with Tom Gregory, the owner of Soda City Pinup in South Carolina. We talk about the similarities of pin-up art and burlesque, and how it can be used to empower women. Tom's website: http://sodacitypinup.com

From Tom: "Anyone who signs up for my Bombshell Club on my website will receive a free copy of my ebook The Art of Being Seen."

Lisa Woolery joins us on the podcast to talk about adjusting to life in the Kansas City area, including what to do when a deer is injured on your lawn and the difference between KCI and MCI (they're the exact same place). Lisa's website: thewidowscomeback.com

The third and final part of our "Uncalled For in the Summertime" series that we recorded during the summer of 2026.

Mike Hall is an Iowa-based musician and composer who does a lot of film compositions. He was kind enough to join us to talk about music and film.

Part 2 of our "Uncalled For in the Summertime" audio series from summer 2026.

Morgan Piercy is a therapist based in the Kansas City area. She was kind enough to come on the podcast to talk about Christian nationalism, the dangers it represents, and how to break from its control. She even talked about her own history with the Christian nationalist movement. Morgan's links: morganpiercy.com deconstructionkc.com

In summer 2026, Mike did a series of Facebook shorts called "Uncalled For in the Summertime." You can hear them in this three-parter.

Once again, Torry Holt got screwed out of his rightful place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As did the late LC Greenwood and a handful of other names that come to mind (none of them being Lester Hayes). Mike definitely has some Thoughts on this.

LaShaun Pryor joins us from outside of Oklahoma City to talk about the Sooner State Party, a third party in Oklahoma looking to find a middle ground. To find out more, go to soonerstateparty.org