This Podcast Is... Uncalled For

When your guest talks about the healing effects of simply taking off your clothes.

From our episode with Kerry Kott

When your guest goes a little bit off topic and talks about a rap battle he was judging.

From our St. Archuleta's Day episode

Thanks to New Heights for bringing this fun little test to our attention. Like the younger Kelce brother, our intrepid host is a self-avowed picky eater. So, we're going to test how picky he really is.

When your guest talks about their love for Settlers of Catan and ways to make an interesting variant.

From our episode with the cast of Bi Spy

When you and your guest - both former Boy Scouts - talk about summer camp, rifle shooting, and accidentally shooting the clothes line holding all of the targets up at the range.

From our episode with Jeff Polaschek

College realignment (specifically at the NCAA Division I level) is getting ridiculous. It's effectively put one major conference (the Pac-12) into a coma, from which it will be relegated to mid-major status; and will likely be killing off another conference, the WAC (Western Athletic Conference). Mike (whose alma mater was at one time a school in the WAC) reads a few articles on the subject and shares his thoughts. Update: On July 1, 2026, the WAC will cease to exist, being replaced by the United Athletic Conference (UAC).

When you learn about what they do at the entry level of burlesque.

From our Fringe episode with Meghan Spencer

When your discussion turns to hockey and you're wondering if someone who grew up in a Toronto Maple Leafs house could support their biggest rival, the Montreal Canadiens - or, as hockey fans know them, the Habs.

From our episode with Brody Otway

Mike talks about his experience volunteering at Kansas City's Planet Comicon in March 2025. Mike did two days there - one day shooting video, and one day helping out with the board gaming area.

When you compare a chess variant to a board game expansion - not in a favorable way.

From our episode with Dalton Chavez