Today we are joined by Erik Murray, one of 11 Democratic candidates for the US Senate in Kansas. We talk about the issues in this race, as well as issues with state policies and the local party establishment. Erik's campaign site: https://www.erikforkansas.com

To avoid any confusion: Sun Tzu is not a style of Kung Fu, but the legendary author of the ancient Chinese classic The Art of War. This episode is also the finale for Season 10.

Today we interview Kansas City area horror writer Stacy Walsh. We talk about the KC horror scene and how her writing could translate to film. Check out Stacy's work at authorstacywalsh.com

Today we're joined by Gerry Strain, a Scottish football expert with lots of skin in the beautiful game. We talk about the World Cup, the historic significance of Aston Villa winning the Europa League title, the monopoly of Celtic and Rangers in Scottish football, and comparisons to American sports.

Congratulations to the Louisville Kings on winning United Bowl 3!

We'll be back next year. Not sure it will be on this feed.

United Bowl 3: Louisville 27, DC 20

Yes, Mike is ordained through the Universal Life Church, which offers online ordination. No, he doesn't do weddings. Today's Thoughts episode explores the idea of priesthood and why Mike doesn't do weddings.

United Bowl 3 is set! Playoffs: DC 28, Orlando 22 Louisville 29, St. Louis 20 United Bowl 3: Saturday, June 13 - DC vs. Louisville

Today's episode is a special one with the FIFA World Cup starting soon!

Our guest today is David Chimbaza, a British sports professional and big association football (or what we Yanks call soccer) fan. We talk about the World Cup and the differences between English football and American sports. (David is a Manchester United fan, but we won't hold it against him.)

Mike's guest today is his chess co-worker Jason Ward. They talk about chess, being tall men (Jason is 7 foot tall), geek culture, celebrities, and the fact he was (until recently) neighbors with some dude named Travis. Must listen for the Swifties.

It's playoffs time!!

Week 10:

Dallas 20, St. Louis 16 Houston 26, Birmingham 13 Orlando 29, DC 23 Louisville 42, Columbus 27

Playoffs:

Sunday, June 7 - DC vs. Orlando in Columbus; Louisville at St. Louis