Shows
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on College Realignment and the Death of the WAC - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForCollege 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).
2025-09-1925 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on Volunteering at Planet Comicon 2025 - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike 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.
2025-09-0540 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForRichie Wolfe - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday we're joined by Richie Wolfe, local filmmaker and writer who did a bicycle tour of the US. He was also Mike's boss doing student media at JCCC. He recently wrote a book on his travels. Richie's book is called "Home Is Where the Heart Lands: How Pedaling for 5 Months Brought Me Closer to Home." You can find it at Richie's website: https://www.wolfesdenwriting.com/
2025-08-2227 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike Quotes Taylor SwiftWhen you quote the biggest pop star in the world - as she starts spending time in your area. Yes, we're Swifties here. From our Fringe episode with George M. Dean
2025-08-1801 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForHow is Mike Not in Prison For This Clip?When your guest hails from Palestine and you have a few things to say about genocide and the state of the world right now - things that could potentially get you thrown in prison. From our Fringe episode with Samantha Salem
2025-07-2102 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on Games on Wil Wheaton's TableTop (Snowed In 2025) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForPart of our Snowed In 2025 series. Mike credits Wil Wheaton's TableTop for helping to get him into the board gaming hobby. Today, we go over all of the games played on the show, whether or not Mike has played them, and which games from the list he likes.
2025-06-2723 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTale of the 24 Year Old Midget - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWhat do Webelos Scouts, nuclear power plants, and bald eagles all have in common? This 30+ year old tale that Mike will be sharing with us in today's episode of the podcast.
2025-05-3016 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForHanna Rogers - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike sits down with Hanna Rogers, a local model who served in the US Army and is also looking at getting into acting. We recorded this at a coffee shop, so please excuse the background noise.
2025-05-1617 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForUnofficial Fan Lounge - UFL 2025 Season Week 7The playoffs are in sight. In addition to looking forward to Week 7, we look at how the teams' fan bases rank (at least how Mike sees it). Week 6 Results: St. Louis 12, Arlington 6 Houston 21, Memphis 20 Michigan 38, DC 14 Birmingham 26, San Antonio 3 Week 7 Friday, May 9 - DC at San Antonio Saturday, May 10 - Michigan at Arlington Sunday, May 11 - Houston at Birmingham Sunday, May 11 - St. Louis at Memphis
2025-05-0812 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForUnofficial Fan Lounge - UFL 2025 Season Week 6We are at the halfway point of the season. In addition to looking forward to Week 5, we look at power rankings, attendance, and how good (or bad) Mike's picks have been. Week 5 Results: Memphis 24, Birmingham 20 St. Louis 32, Michigan 27 DC 37, Arlington 33 Houston 27, San Antonio 3 Week 6 Friday, May 2 - Arlington at St. Louis Saturday, May 3 - Memphis at Houston Sunday, May 4 - DC at Michigan Sunday, May 4 - San Antonio at Birmingham
2025-05-0120 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForSeason 9 Potpourri - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWe're back for Season 9!!! Mike starts us off with an update on his car troubles, and talks about a few other subjects.
2025-04-1833 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled For2025 Basketball Tourney Picks - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIt's Tournament Time again!! Mike has his picks ready! Think you can beat Mike? Enter our Yahoo tournament pool and submit your picks before the first tip-off on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Winner will be invited to do an episode of the podcast! Click here to enter!
2025-03-1720 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForDiscussion on 2024 Elections with Andrew Rainey - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForApologies to the rest of the world for our bad electoral decisions in 2024. In light of the disaster that was the 2024 election cycle, Friend of the Podcast Andrew Rainey returns to discuss with Mike what happened.
2025-01-201h 24
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWhich Gaki no Tsukai Character Are You Quiz - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike takes another online quiz, this one to determine which member of Gaki no Tsukai he's most like. You can take the quiz at: https://us.idyllic.app/quiz/gudo6j0w25-which-gaki-no-tsukai-character-are-you
2024-11-2215 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on the Cube Rule of Food - This Podcast Is... Uncalled For"A taco's a sandwich?! A f@#$in' burrito's a sandwich?!" - Jason Kelce Someone took the question of whether or not hot dogs and Pop Tarts are sandwiches and made up something called the Cube Rule of Food. Mike takes a look at this thing so you don't have to. cuberule.com
2024-11-1531 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForDiscussion on Pet Names (Don't Call Me Darling!) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday Mike and Heather engage in a discussion on pet names - words like "babe" and "darling" - and when (or if) it's okay to use those words. Word to the wise: unless you're in a committed relationship with Mike, don't use these words.
2024-11-0835 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForSugar Creek Slavic Fest - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIt makes sense that someone of Slavic ancestry would want to check out a festival devoted to Pan-Slavic culture. Mike (half-Polish) talks about his experience at such a festival.
2024-11-0124 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThe Special Happy Birthday SongHappy birthday to our intrepid host and producer! Created using Suno.com The lyrics are the actual camp song lyrics, as remembered by Mike
2024-09-2802 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForBi Spy (Fringe Adjacent) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIn the "Fringe Adjacent" portion of our Fringe program, Mike sits down with the team behind the Fringe play Bi Spy - Chris Cole (actor/director), Jen Raines (actor/co-writer) and Bob Raines (actor/Jen's father) join us to talk about their production.
2024-09-2738 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled For2024 KC Fringe Tech Rehearsal (Fringe Adjacent) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThis is what a Fringe Festival tech rehearsal is like. Mike and Heather use the opportunity to talk about the 2024 KC Fringe program - and car troubles.
2024-09-2049 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForGeorge M. Dean 3-Peat (Fringe Show) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForGeorge M. Dean has joined the Three Timers Club with his appearance in this episode. This is also George's first appearance in person with Mike - both of the previous episodes have been remotely recorded.
2024-09-0658 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike Pole with Terrence Hayes (Fringe Show) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWe are joined in this Fringe episode by game designer Mike Pole. Joining us about halfway through the episode is co-host Terrence Hayes (whom you may recall from #KroenkeOut Denver Edition).
2024-08-3059 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled For2024 KC Fringe Festival Preview 1 - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForOur first preview for our program at the KC Fringe Festival! For tickets: https://kcfringe.org/2024-shows/this-podcast-is-uncalled-for/ Program Information: Venue: Independence Boulevard Christian Church, 606 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64124 Show Times and Scheduled to Appear: Saturday, July 20 at 10:30 pm - Meghan Spencer Sunday, July 21 at 7:30 pm - Brian Boye (3-peat) Wednesday, July 24 at 7:30 pm - co-host Terrence Hayes and Mike Pole Thursday, July 25 at 6 pm - Joe Heyen and George M. Dean (3-peat for George) Saturday, July 27 at 6 pm - Samantha Salem and T...
2024-07-0102 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForDo You WANT to be Oakland?! - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThis is Mike's response to the failed stadium vote in early April 2024.
2024-06-2835 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMarnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio (Ted Lasso) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForAs has been established on the podcast before, Mike was briefly in high school with Ted Lasso actor Jason Sudeikis, and also knew the coach who inspired the character. Marnie and Nick are writing a book on the show, and Mike was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to share what he knows on the subject - and so much more. We also bring back for reference parts of our famous #KroenkeOut episode and our interview with Jeff Polaschek.
2024-05-3146 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForFringe Festival Performance Workshop SummaryMike participated in a workshop on performance in preparation for the 2024 KC Fringe Festival. He talks about the experience.
2024-05-2416 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled For5 Love Languages Test - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIn our February 14 special our friend Pat Lamb suggested the book 5 Love Languages. Turns out there's also a test. Which of the five fits Mike best?
2024-05-1017 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on #ProRelForUSA Part 2 - US Open Cup Edition - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIn today's follow up on #ProRelForUSA in American soccer, Mike (rather angrily, actually) reads some articles and tweets on Major League Soccer giving the middle finger to the US equivalent of the FA Cup.
2024-05-0349 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike "Cheating" at This or ThatWhen you and your buddies do a This-or-That style game and you bend the rules - and you're drunk. From our first episode with Lucas Stoneking and Daniel Rains
2024-04-2902 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForBrody Otway (Fandoms Podcast) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike had the privilege of first joining Brody's podcast - Fandoms with Brody Otway - to talk about being a Trekkie. Brody returned the favor and this episode of the podcast is the result.
2024-04-2624 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForXFL-USFL Merger Discussion - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIf you have been living under a rock since before September, the two major spring football leagues - the XFL and the USFL - have merged. Mike (a St. Louis BattleHawks fan) and Jered discuss.
2024-03-2926 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTrevor Adamson - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTrevor is a former Bernie Sanders campaign staff member who came on to talk about the potential dangers of the 2024 election cycle, what we as citizens can do to save democracy, and shares a very relevant fact about what happened in Mike's 2016 State Senate race.
2024-03-0536 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForBonus Episode - Royals to East Crossroads? - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIn this bonus episode of the podcast, we finally have a site for the Kansas City Royals future Downtown ballpark district. Whatever happened to East Village or even North KC? Mike shares his thoughts on this.
2024-02-2328 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForBONUS: New Year's 2024 SpecialHappy New Year! Mike has some very important updates to share with everyone.
2024-01-0322 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForChristmas 2023 Livestream - BONUS! - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMerry Christmas!! Mike gives you an update on all things Season 7 as well as some extracurricular stuff.
2023-12-2638 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForHow Caroline Met MikeWhen your favorite person describes how you first met. From our episode with Caroline Baehner
2023-12-0403 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForSteve Williams In Memoriam - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIn this episode, we remember local actor and comedian Steve Williams, who passed away in 2023. Steve was a friend of Mike's, and today we remember the good times.
2023-11-2419 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForCarl Fletcher - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForCarl Fletcher is the latest Shawnee Mission West alum to join us on the podcast, calling in from southern Oregon. Carl (aka Big C) was on the football team with Mike and was the first guest on the podcast to play on Mike's Ski Dogs intramural basketball team. Here Mike and Carl catch up and talk about life.
2023-10-2741 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForChess Notation Lesson - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIn June 2023, Mike was asked to give a lesson on chess notation to his fellow chess instructors. With everyone's consent beforehand, he recorded the lesson for the podcast - and now you get to listen to it.
2023-09-2925 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForDiscussion on Gig Economy - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForBoth Mike and Braden participate in the "gig economy." When they're not doing the podcast, they're either bringing your food to you or coming to give you a ride to wherever you want to go. Today, they share their thoughts on working these part-time needs-based jobs.
2023-09-1546 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForDiscussion on Gun Violence - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForGun violence is a real problem in the United States. Mike and Braden discuss.
2023-09-0154 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on Lung Cancer Research - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday Mike shares his thoughts on lung cancer and efforts to fund its research. Mike has had two mentors in his life battle this disease, one of whom passed away from it. If you can, please donate to any charity that deals with lung cancer and its research. We recommend giving your donation to the Lung Cancer Research Foundation: http://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/
2023-08-1832 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForBonus: Mike's UMKC 20 Year Special - This Podcast Is... Uncalled For20 years ago, Mike earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). 20 years later, the university hired a firm to contact alumni - Mike included - and ask about their experiences for a (very expensive) anniversary project. Thankfully, they offered the audio to Mike for free, so instead of having to pay over $100 for the opportunity to listen to it, we give you this bonus episode. Also, Go Roos!
2023-08-0110 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForSam Tady - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIn this episode, we interview Kansas City filmmaker Sam Tady. Mike did college student video with him, and Braden worked with him as well. Expect a very fun conversation.
2023-07-0759 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForCelebrity Mount Rushmores - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForOur first discussion among co-hosts. Mike and Braden go over the celebrities - living or dead - who most influenced them on their life paths.
2023-05-2642 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForBonus: NFL Draft and XFL - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWe have a Bonus episode for you! The NFL Draft was recently held in Kansas City. Mike attended, and Braden met a few fans while doing Uber. In today's episode, they both talk about their experiences. Mike quizzes Braden on the NFL's alignment. There is also some XFL talk.
2023-05-1955 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on Gaki no Tsukai - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike is a big fan of Japanese comedy, specifically the long-running (yet YouTube-kinda-scarce) variety show Gaki no Tsukai. Today he talks about it and why he likes it so much. 今夜が山田
2023-05-1235 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForPotpourri of Thoughts - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWe're at the start of Season 6!! Today, Mike revisits a few Thoughts from previous episodes, and add his thoughts on a couple of other topics - and a couple of major corrections.
2023-03-1725 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForJeff Polaschek - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForOur guest this episode is former Thulium/Anything But Joey drummer Jeff Polaschek. Jeff and Mike go way back - since second grade. We catch up on what's going on, as well as reminisce about high school and being in Scouts.
2022-10-2133 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on Healthier Eating (The DASH Diet) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForOur intrepid host has high blood pressure and was placed on a heart healthy diet called the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet. Mike reads some articles and shares his thoughts on this new way of eating.
2022-09-0925 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForJustin Pemberton - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWe welcome Justin Pemberton to the podcast. Justin is a sports fan and sports radio host. He is also a former co-worker with Mike in student media, and was the winner of our 2022 tournament bracket pool.
2022-08-261h 19
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForBill Butts (Sausomecon) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWhile at Sausomecon, Mike ran into a school friend - anime voice actor Bill Butts. Included in this episode is a panel on diversity in anime that Bill did (apologies in advance for the quality of that part of the episode).
2022-08-1220 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForLet's Discuss Anime Culture (Sausomecon) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike managed to get a panel at Sausomecon 2022 and invited convention goers - many in cosplay - to talk about their fandoms in anime and how it's shaped their lives. Mike also talks about his own experience with anime.
2022-07-2942 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForCaroline Baehner - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday we have one of Mike's favorite people, the very talented Caroline Baehner, on the podcast.
2022-06-0330 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled For10K Downloads Livestream - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWelcome to Season 5 of This Podcast Is... Uncalled For! Which happens to coincide with our reaching 10,000 downloads for the entire podcast. Today, we remember someone important to the podcast's history and talk about Mike's recent trip to the hospital (he'll be fine, folks).
2022-05-2044 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on Losing One's Faith - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIn the Season 4 finale, Mike talks about how he lost his faith, how 9/11 played a role in it, and how a recent social media exchange brought these thoughts to the surface for this edition of the podcast.
2022-04-0221 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForSunflower Brew Retrospective - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIn 2012, Mike started down the podcasting path when he was asked to help produce Sunflower Brew, a podcast on Kansas politics and craft beers. In this episode, Mike revisits the podcast that started it all with some of his favorite moments - and how it led to the naming of this particular podcast.
2022-02-181h 08
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on Cars and Public Transit - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWe have a real problem here in America. We've become way too car dependent and need to start transitioning to more environmentally - and less costly - alternatives like public transit. In this episode, Mike talks about a recent (and very costly) experience with auto repair and laments the lack of reliable public transit in the Kansas City metro area.
2022-02-0427 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForJeffrey Johnson - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday's interview is with Jeffrey Johnson, who Mike first worked with in 2016 on rap videos. They talk today about those experiences and how they helped shape their lives today.
2022-01-2127 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on the NFL and St. Louis Part 2 - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForOn July 12, 2021 a flood of details came out from the St. Louis v. NFL lawsuit - all of which are bad for the NFL. Mike reads a few articles and tweets on the subject, and provides his own thoughts. We are fully aware that this is coming out at about the same time the lawsuit is scheduled to go to trial.
2022-01-0732 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForBonus: St. Louis v. NFL Settlement - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWe have a follow-up on our Thoughts on the NFL and St. Louis episode scheduled for release in January, just days before the St. Louis v. NFL lawsuit was scheduled to go to trial. Today, the two parties settled the lawsuit for $790 million (insert 7-9 joke here). Mike has thoughts on this that need to be shared right away, hence this bonus episode. He also has recommendations of NFL teams to support and which ones to avoid (and a few businesses as well).
2021-11-2532 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForRick Daniels - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForLife experience, hard-nosed cop work, antique phone books and threats of prison sex? That's what we talk about when we have veteran actor Rick Daniels (from Mike's own Tales from the Interim Net) on the podcast.
2021-11-121h 45
This Podcast Is... Uncalled For9 Axes Political Test - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForLast season Mike took the 8 Values political test on the podcast. This time he takes a sister test, the 9 Axes test. https://9axes.github.io/
2021-10-1516 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForSki's 2021 Tourney Picks (or Screw Oral Roberts!) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTo kick off Season 4, Mike shares his process for picking his 2021 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament bracket. Highly recommended for those outside of the Tulsa area.
2021-08-0633 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled For8 Values Political Test - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike takes the 8 Values Political Test. To take it yourself, please go to: https://8values.github.io
2021-03-1917 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on Guardian Angels - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday we remember the souls of those who have passed on, yet still watch over our podcast. Also, Mike shares a drink recipe - do not attempt if you are under the local drinking age.
2021-03-0535 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTwilight Imperium Playthrough - Part 3 - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike and a few buddies play the epic science fiction board game Twilight Imperium. Part 3 of 3
2021-02-192h 22
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTwilight Imperium Playthrough - Part 2 - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike and a few buddies play the epic science fiction board game Twilight Imperium. Part 2 of 3
2021-02-052h 32
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTwilight Imperium Playthrough - Part 1 - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike and a few buddies play the epic science fiction board game Twilight Imperium. Part 1 of 3
2021-01-221h 17
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTop 20 South Park Episodes - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike loves South Park. So much so that he put together this top 20 list of his favorite adventures of Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny.
2021-01-0823 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWendy Davis Revisited - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday we re-cycle the audio from a 2015 speech by former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis - a speech that Mike was asked to film for YouTube (for free, it should be pointed out). You can still see the video on Mike's YouTube channel in its entirety - youtube.com/skidawg22
2020-12-1145 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForLauren Lindsay - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday's episode is an interview with Lauren Lindsay, a creative who - like Mike - is on the autism spectrum. We talk about what that means and how it affects us.
2020-11-1333 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForSarmila Venkoba Sah - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday we interview Sarmila Venkoba Sah, who is a recent college graduate - and worked with Mike as a chess instructor.
2020-10-3023 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTop 10 Colleges - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday we finally reveal Mike's top 10 list of colleges. All of the schools on this list are NCAA Division I schools, and some of them may surprise you.
2020-10-0217 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForKC Fringe Q&A - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike participates in a Q&A session for the 2020 Kansas City Fringe Festival. Ashley Helm asks the questions for our intrepid host to answer. Reposted here with permission from KC Fringe for non-profit use.
2020-09-1830 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForBrian Boye (Fringe Show) - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThanks to the Kansas City Fringe Festival for the opportunity to submit this as part of the 2020 digital festival. Today's interview is with Kansas City filmmaker Brian Boye. One of Mike's film friends, Mike has helped Brian on a number of his film projects.
2020-08-071h 07
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForStories Untold 2 - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWe end Season 2 of This Podcast Is... Uncalled For the same way we ended Season 1, with stories that Mike would not likely get to share on the podcast.
2020-04-2714 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on Being a Trekkie - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike talks about his love of Star Trek, goes through a few top 10 lists, and gives a list of his favorite Trek episodes.
2020-04-1347 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForGeorge M. Dean - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday's interview is with actor/singer/artist George Dean, who worked with Mike for an episode of Tales from the Interim Net.
2020-03-3031 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForChris Lyman - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday's guest is Chris Lyman, actor, chef, and all-around creative person. We talk about his time working with Mike on a web series, his current endeavors, and other stuff.
2020-03-1640 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled For1000 Unique Downloads Livestream - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForHappy 1,000 Unique Downloads! Mike gives a shout out to our listeners, shares a Top 10 list, and tells some stories.
2020-03-0221 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForPodcast Editing Seminar - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForOn January 9, 2020, Mike gave a seminar on editing podcasts to the Kansas City Podcasters Meetup group (of which he is co-organizer). He recorded the audio from that seminar, and it is now part of the podcast.
2020-02-1755 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForAndrew Rainey - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForAndrew Rainey is a Bernie Sanders volunteer who helped Mike with his failed 2016 Kansas Senate campaign. He talked with Mike on today's podcast about that campaign, specifically the March 2016 Democratic caucus.
2020-02-0347 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on the 2016 Election - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike shares his thoughts on what happened during the 2016 election cycle, specifically his failed race for the Kansas Senate.
2020-01-2045 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTour of Kansas City - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForA few years ago, one of Mike's film friends made a short film "Tour of Kansas City." The film serves as a great reference for Mike to kick off this podcast tour of Kansas City. Let's (bleep)ing do this.
2020-01-0636 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForJered Feldman - This Podcast Is... Uncalled For.Today is the first phone interview of the podcast, with Mike's old high school friend Jered Feldman. Jered and Mike share a few experiences from high school: they met in Coach Campbell's geometry class and also participated in football and NJROTC. Today, they talk about those experiences and more.
2019-12-2335 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTop 10 Movies - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForMike gives his list of Top 10 movies of all time. Warning: This episode contains an Aristocrats joke. You have been warned!
2019-12-0920 min
2019-11-2906 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled For500 Unique Downloads Livestream - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIn celebration of reaching 500 unique downloads, we did a livestream. Well, here is that livestream's audio: - Mike recites the lyrics of the "Special Happy Birthday" song for his niece - Mike's Top 10 Podcasts (that he hasn't done work on) - Random 12 questions
2019-11-2836 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForLucas Stoneking and Daniel Rains - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThe drinking episode of the podcast has finally arrived! (It's also our longest to date.) Mike's guests tonight are Lucas Stoneking and Daniel Rains, both of whom worked with Mike at Silpada Designs. Moderate consumption of alcohol is involved. Kids, please do not try this at home and/or if you're under 21.
2019-11-251h 26
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWhy I Am (Now) A Cards Fan - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIn this post-St. Louis NFL world, Mike is still struggling to even watch football, but did ultimately settle on a new team to pull for - the Arizona Cardinals. Today, we revisit the Winning Side Coaches podcast to when Mike and "Controversy" Keith Lott looked at every single NFL team to see which ones would be a good fit for the long-suffering former St. Louis NFL fan.
2019-11-1150 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForGhost Stories - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForHappy Halloween!!! In today's Halloween special, Mike tells the stories of the Ghost of Pawnee and Captain John Dunn.
2019-10-3112 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForStories That Would Otherwise Be Left Untold - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForWe end season 1 of This Podcast Is... Uncalled For with five stories that Mike would love to tell but will likely never come up with podcast guests. These include: the origin of the "best f@#$ing potatoes," what to do if you have a problem with a drill instructor, why Mike will never run for President, the "dude on wet" story, and why Mike is not allowed in the southside of Tulsa.
2019-09-1312 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForAdvertisement for Mike's Media ServicesIn addition to producing and hosting This Podcast Is... Uncalled For, Mike Czerniewski is also a freelance videographer and podcasting consultant.
2019-07-2000 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTy Gephardt - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTy Gephardt has had a lot of life experiences similar to Mike's - and has helped Mike out on a few occasions. Among these experiences: interning at KCPT, getting involved in geek culture, and something Mike is ready to come clean about in podcast format.
2019-07-1927 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForThoughts on the NFL and St. Louis - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForIntroducing our "Thoughts" episodes - basically solo talks about topics that are not easy to discuss in an interview format, yet are an important part of Mike's life story. Mike was a HUGE St. Louis football fan - until that fateful day in January 2016 when the team was ripped out of town for no good reason. Thanks to Mike's previous podcast, Winning Side Coaches, we are able to revisit this topic - one that has already been mentioned many times on this podcast.
2019-07-1237 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForSmash Up Playthrough with BriAnne Friesen - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForSmash Up by Paul Peterson is Mike's favorite board game. How does it play? Mike and fellow Smash Head BriAnne Friesen demonstrate pitting Cthulhu worshiping Samurai with Ghostly Clerics.
2019-06-2856 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTim Crippen - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForTim Crippen was Mike's primary co-host on the Winning Side Coaches podcast. Before that, they worked together at Silpada Designs. On today's episode, Mike and Tim talk about their time working together, both at the company and on the podcast.
2019-06-0748 min
This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForAdam McKeith - This Podcast Is... Uncalled ForToday, we interview Adam McKeith, a Los Angeles based actor who got his start in Kansas City. Adam plays Det. Vaughn Anderson in Mike's sci-fi web series Tales from the Interim Net. Adam is also an avid sports fan and talks about a few sports related stories, including whether or not LA is a good football town. We also talk about how Mike got into film.
2019-05-3149 min
Winning Side CoachesEpisode 251 - NASL v. USSF UpdateMike takes a moment to discuss NASL v. USSF, now in the appellate courts. #ProRelForUSA #GulatiOut #Wynalda4USSF
2017-11-1513 min