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Geeks Speak Louder Than NerdsGeeks Speak: Superman (2025) w/ Guest Nick OrtbergWelcome back to Geeks Speak Louder Than Nerds! This week Nick and Mike recap the 1st theatrical entry in the DCU (depending on if you count The Suicide Squad), James Gunn's ‘Superman!'Joining the guys this week is a friend of Mike, Nick Ortberg! Together they recap the new film, pick an MVP, and discuss something else they are Geekin' Out about!For more updates and engaging discussions, connect with uson Blue Sky at GeeksSpeakLouder.BSKY.social. Join our Facebook group. Follow us on X under '@GeeksSpeakLoud.' And, if you want to fo...2025-07-171h 54
A Filmversation with Mike and NickBleak Week 2025 - Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom and more!Send us a textNick descends upon Mike's hometown to celebrate his favourite time of year: Bleak Week! A festival started in Los Angeles, now expanded to other states, brought Nick across state lines to attend the festival in Portland Oregon at the Hollywood Theatre. Along with colleague of the show, Jackie, the group discusses their different bleak week exposures with heavy emphasis on the shared experience of Pier Paolo Pasolini's infamous Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom. The questions extend broader asking what the definition of bleakness is and what that means to you. To no o...2025-07-111h 06
A Filmversation with Mike and NickFernGully: The Last Rainforest & The Land Before TimeSend us a textGo back in time with Filmversation. A time of innocence and beginnings. A time of earnestness and naivete. Go back to your youth.Mike discusses his early memories of saving the rainforest and Nick is flabbergasted by Tim Curry's unhinged performance. Nick waxes poetic about The Land Before Time and Mike tells Nick about the savage butchery the film suffered behind the scenes.In a time of increasing turmoil, it's nice to go back to the films of our youth.2025-04-1059 min
A Filmversation with Mike and NickBest of 2024Send us a text2024 was quite the year. Some people, like Nick, think this was the best year in film in almost a decade. Mike snubs and surprises Nick with some of his picks while Nick continues to make Mike watch movies no one has heard of. The pair detail their top five of the year with the some added honourable mentions. The moment you've been waiting for, the presiding experts in film finally tell you which movies were actually the best of 2024.2025-03-132h 15
I Read Comic BooksNick's Magical CrimesMike, Nick, and Danny were LIVE on Twitch! Mike shows off his new tattoo, we threaten to change the podcast, and Nick accuses Mike of being a Star Trek superfan.Note: There were some MINOR audio glitches with Nick's audio this week. Apologies!Check out Zona del Male: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dgw-zonadelmale1/zona-del-male-a-folk-horror-anthologyTHE IRCB ZINE "TOTALLY NOT A CULT" IS FUNDED! Get a copy before the Kickstarter ends: https://ircb.fyi/zineTimestamps:00:00:00 - Start/Last Week in Comics00:02:51 - SENTINELS #1-500:13:03 - Dust to Dust #1-300:24:46...2025-03-1252 min
A Filmversation with Mike and NickA Lineage In Blood - Nosferatu Cries and WhispersSend us a textMike and Nick are joined by good friend, Jackie. The three dive into Robert Eggers' newest iteration of Nosferatu. They examine one of its predecessors and direct influences, Ingmar Bergman's Cries and Whispers. With Jackie's help, the gang dives into the nuance and experience of the films' colours, shadows, and psychosexuality. Find out why Mike thinks these are the same movie and which Ozu movie Cries and Whispers reminds Nick of.2025-02-131h 25
A Filmversation with Mike and NickAndrei Tarkovsky - Andrei Rublev (1966)Send us a textNick leads Mike to the monumental film that is Andrei Rublev. Tarkovsky uses the 15th-century Russian icon painter to explore theology amidst a world of medieval hardship. Nick dives into the religiosity of the film and the challenges the movie presents for atheists. The pair discuss how some of Tarkovsky's most famous motifs make their first fully realized appearance in this, his second film.2024-09-192h 05
A Filmversation with Mike and NickIngmar Bergman - Summer with MonikaSend us a textMike and Nick revisit Bergman's Summer lens through one of the director's first big "hits" : Summer with Monika. The pair explore themes of isolation, youth, and escaping society. Nick comments how he thinks this is the cinematic answer to all romantically ambiguous endings in film. The pair contrast American attitudes at the time toward sex with Sweden's. And finally, Nick is aghast with Mike's defense of Monika.2024-09-061h 10
A Filmversation with Mike and NickFantasia & Fantasia 2000Send us a textMike and Nick dive into 1940's Disney animation peak, Fantasia. Mike's held Fantasia in high regard for some time, while this is Nick's first exposure to the animated wonder. Find out how captivating Nick found the 64-year old animated symphony and if it still holds up. The pair decide to examine how it compares to the end of the century went Disney brought back the novel idea for a more modern iteration. Does the latest offering match or surpass the original. Are the pessimists about 2000 right? This is a special episode for Nick...2024-05-231h 16
A Filmversation with Mike and Nick2023 Review - Part TwoSend us a textThe conclusion of Mike and Nick's 2023 top 10 lists. Mike fights for his picks and Nick continues to love films no one else saw. Find out the very very best of 2023 according to FILMVERSATION.2024-03-211h 31
A Filmversation with Mike and NickKelly Reichardt - First Cow & Showing UpSend us a textMike and Nick review Kelly Reichardt's last two films: First Cow and Showing Up.Kelly Reichardt is a major cinematic voice in today's film landscape. She creates nuanced work with texture and insight. Nick fawns over the Capitalist critiques of First Cow and Mike praises Showing Up. Listen to find out how Reichardt's talents consistently show up in her films while offering something very unique in each one.2024-02-221h 20
A Filmversation with Mike and NickIn the Mood for AmourSend us a textHappy Valentine's Day! Mike and Nick shoot their Cupid's arrow at each other with two top romance films. Mike aims at Nick with seductive music and vibrant colours in Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love (2000). Nick takes an alternative approach by depressing Mike into loving him with Michael Haneke's Amour (2012). Enjoy the compare and contrast exercise around two of the most romantic, but starkly different, films of all time.2024-02-141h 14
A Filmversation with Mike and NickIngmar Bergman - To Joy (1950)Send us a textMike and Nick continue their journey through Bergman's filmography. Bergman enters the 50's with his story following a couple who met in the orchestra and navigate all the drama that ensues in their lives. Nick calls this film Bergman's "great foreshadowing." Find out why in this episode.2024-02-011h 10A Filmversation with Mike and NickThe Cabinet of Dr. CaligariSend us a textHappy Halloween!Our good friend Jackie joins Mike and Nick to look at one of the most legendary horror films: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.It's a new watch for Mikeand Jackie and a beloved classic for Nick. Find out if the gang thinks the strange geometry of German Expressionism is as jaw droppingly fascinating as Nick.2023-11-031h 18
A Filmversation with Mike and Nick12 Angry Men meet A Few Good MenSend us a textHosts, Mike and Nick, are joined by good friend Dave to discuss two films focused on... men: Sidney Lumet's 12 Angry Men (1957) and Rob Reiner's A Few Good Men (1992).The group discusses the power of each film's dialogue and how convincing the drama is. Does 12 Angry Men live up its reputation? Can Mike and Nick handle the truth?2023-06-151h 15
A Filmversation with Mike and NickA Ship to India - Ingmar BergmanSend us a textMike and Nick continue their journey through Ingmar Bergman's filmography. How does the second earliest film in the Criterion boxset stack up against the previous film and his greater body of work?For dedicated listeners, tune in to hear Nick's shocking opinion.2023-05-1949 minA Filmversation with Mike and NickBeau Is AfraidSend us a textMike and Nick take a critical look at Ari Aster's newest film, Beau is Afraid. The three hour paranoiac epic takes ambition to new heights. Does one of Mike's favourite modern directors rise to the occasion? Find out how the duo feels about one of this year's most divisive films.2023-05-111h 22
A Filmversation with Mike and NickEO & Au Hasard BalthazarSend us a textNick finally gets Mike to watch the new donkey movie, EO: a new interpretation of an old classic they both love: Au Hasard Balthazar. Two special guests join the hosts: Jackie and Ryan. The group talks interpretation of EO and the barrier to entry to Bresson's minimalist directing style. Does EO deserve a place on the Mount Rushmore of film donkeys?2023-04-1459 min
A Filmversation with Mike and NickIngmar Bergman - CrisisSend us a textMike and Nick crack open their Bergman boxsets and start from the beginning. Ingmar Bergman's first film, Crisis, explores the turmoil of a young girl's life as she moves from home to home. Topics of discussion include Mike and Nick's respective familiarity with the director and how his first work compares to the type of work the director would later be best known for.2023-03-101h 00
Capability AmplifierComing Up For Air With Nick SonnenbergHow Teams Can Leverage Systems + Tools to Stop Drowning in WorkDo you ever feel like you’re DROWNING in work with no light at the end of the tunnel?Like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get it all done without losing your mind?Then you’re going to love Mike's guest today. His name is Nick Sonnenberg, and he’s the author of the brand new, #1 selling book, "Come Up for Air."Nick is an operational efficiency expert who's worked with some of...2023-02-2747 minA Filmversation with Mike and Nick2022 Film Year in ReviewSend us a textMike and Nick cover 8 films they thought summarized the year well. They also list their personal top 10's.2023-02-232h 28
Mike DropActive-Duty Green Beret Amputee Nick Lavery | Mike Ritland Podcast Episode 126Nick Lavery is an Active-Duty U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret. He's a six-foot-six warrior through and through, with a thorough list of awards that includes the Silver Star, three Purple Hearts, two Bronze stars, the Special Operations Command Excalibur Award, and more. He's also considered the first Green Beret to return to combat as an above the knee amputee - a record-setter with a flair for sacrifice, determination, and selflessness. Rest assured, Nick recalls exactly how he lost his leg, in an engagement so shocking that it's only counter may be the moments that immediately followed...2023-02-133h 17
A Filmversation with Mike and NickOrson Welles - Chimes at Midnight & The TrialSend us a textMike and Nick take a look at two less obvious Orson Welles' films: The Trial (1962) and Chimes at Midnight (1965). The two consider Welles' legacy. What did he have going for him and what was against him?2023-02-091h 27
A Filmversation with Mike and NickSight & Sound - Jeanne DielmanSend us a textMike and Nick take a look at the newest edition of Sight & Sound's best film list. Are the changes drastic?They watch and review the new #1: Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles (1975 - Chantal Akerman). Does this deserve the number one spot?2023-01-051h 34
A Filmversation with Mike and NickRuben Östlund - Force Majeure & Triangle of SadnessSend us a textMike and Nick discuss one of film's recent sensations: Ruben Östlund. His black comedy Force Majeure made waves when it came out and his most recent Triangle of Sadness seems to have garnered a following as well. The hosts dive into what makes his comedy and situational awkwardness work and how much fun they enjoy his films.2022-12-161h 11
A Filmversation with Mike and NickJean-Luc Godard - Band of Outsiders & The Image BookSend us a textMike and Nick explore one of the French New Wave's most prominent directors: Jean-Luc Godard. Their journey examines the bookends of his career with an earlier work: Band of Outsiders and his last work: The Image Book. The hosts examine his contribution to cinema along with his stylings and what he may have tried to say with something more experimental.2022-12-021h 21
A Filmversation with Mike and NickAkira - Angel's EggSend us a textMike and Nick tackle two respected anime that have left their fingerprints on media forever. Akira (1988) takes us to Neo Tokyo and changes the landscape of pop culture forever. Angel's Egg (1985) is Mamoru Oshii's lesser known master work that delves into a crisis of faith.2022-10-271h 25
A Filmversation with Mike and NickHäxan & The NorthmanSend us a textMike and Nick look at two films on tail ends of the century. They start with Häxan from 1922 and end with The Northman from 2022. A century of film. Is it better now or then? What do these films do that others don't?2022-10-131h 20
A Filmversation with Mike and NickAlain Resnais - Hiroshima Mon Amour & Last Year at MarienbadSend us a textMike and Nick delve into one of the enigmatic filmmakers of the French New Wave.Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959) and Last Year at Marienbad (1961) both use imaginative techniques to explore memory and reality. Find out what the duo has to say about these two films and the filmmaker.2022-09-291h 30
Stuck on VikingsEpisode 4 - "Saints across the Pond"Mike and Nick talk about everything from last weeks game against the lions and focus in on this weeks upcoming game in London against the Saints!2022-09-2838 min
The Mindset and Self-Mastery ShowBattling Negative Self Talk And The Story From Being Adopted To Becoming An Attorney With Mike BassettIn this episode, Nick speaks with Mike Bassett about how he was fortunate enough to be adopted by a loving family and was fortunate enough to know his birth mom. But every young child takes things personally, and Mike thought his mom’s actions reflected on him and his behaviors, creating childhood trauma. It’s that childhood trauma that hurts the inner child, which creates that self-negative talk.
Self-negative talk and bad thoughts can destroy a person. Mike knew that it was up to him to work on healing that inner child so he could live his best life and not...2022-09-2247 min
Something's Bruin PodcastSomething's Bruin Episode 8: ThunderstruckWelcome back to the Something's Bruin Podcast! On this week's episode the guys talk Captain's Practice, a David Pastrnak extension and picked an all-time favorite NHL player lineup! Andrew, Nick and Mike also answered a DM regarding Fabian Lysell and what his expectations should be heading into the season. Would it be smart of the Bruins to bring him to Boston and is he even ready for that? Tune in to find out!
As always, enjoy the show and please consider giving us a 5-Star Rating and a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify Podcasts! Thank you for listening and...2022-09-191h 49
A Filmversation with Mike and NickJordan Peele - Get Out - NopeSend us a textMike and Nick discuss Jordan Peele's first and most recent films.2022-09-151h 36
The Redneck Reality Check ShowS2E2 There is a show in here somewhere,... Right?In this episode Mike and Nick discuss various topics as per usual. So as always get some popcorn sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night when we go to dinner in our process of getting...2022-09-1359 min
A Filmversation with Mike and NickMad God - Fantastic PlanetSend us a textMike and Nick take a look at a pair of films specializing in visual techniques. This year's Mad God offers a look at the practical effects god, Phil Tippett, behind the director's chair. Paired with René Laloux's dazzling 1973 Fantastic Planet.2022-08-251h 13
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I BrandsNick Moran (New Stack Ventures) - Going from podcast to syndicate to fund, how he’s investing in founders outside major markets and the state of the current VC marketOur guest today is Nick Moran, General Partner of New Stack Ventures. New Stack's mission is to invest in the Outsiders. Nick is also the host of The Full Ratchet. We discuss why he’s bearish about Web 3 short term, how he thinks about deploying capital in this current market and how he thinks about long-term sustainability of a company when he invests. Without further ado, here’s Nick.
Some of the questions I ask:
You’re long Web 3, but during the short term you aren’t investing in it. Mind explaining your reasoning?
How have you seen...2022-08-2534 min
The Nick Elston ShowThe Nick Elston Show - 5.0 - Episode 5 - Mike and PennyHey everyone and welcome to The Nick Elston Show!Nick Elston (www.nickelston.com) is a leading Inspirational Speaker, Transformational Speaking Coach & Founder of Forging People ‘Transformation Through Speaking’ (www.forgingpeople.com) - empowering, inspiring and educating people to step up, find their voice & truly be heard in life, in education, in leadership, in influencing & in business.The Nick Elston Show brings you the people who inspire, motivate, educate & engage in all walks of life - sharing their insights & experiences honestly, unfiltered & off script!This week, in the 5th episode of Season 5, Nick speaks to t...2022-08-2240 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowSeason 2 Trailer #2Mike and Nick were doing some light and audio testing for the upcoming season, and decided to make another "trailer" for you. The Rednecks will return in just under 2 weeks with the 1st live TikTok recording of the show on Monday August 29th and then the podcast will be uploaded to Anchor and YouTube on the 30th. So as always get some popcorn sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask...2022-08-1618 min
A Filmversation with Mike and NickCrimes of the Future - VideodromeSend us a textMike and Nick return after a long hiatus to link the new and the old. Reviewing and thinking about Cronenberg's newest offering and seeing how far he's come with his latest film, Crimes of the Future. Does the wizard of body horror still have it? Find out on this episode.2022-08-111h 14The Redneck Reality Check ShowSeason 2 TrailerIn this episode Mike and Nick discuss the upcoming new season of The Redneck Reality Check Show. So as always get some popcorn sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night when we go to dinner i...2022-08-0908 min
The Nick Elston ShowThe Nick Elston Show - 4.0 - Episode 17 - Mike JonesHey everyone and welcome to The Nick Elston Show - sponsored by Forging People!Nick Elston is a leading Inspirational Speaker, creator of Award Winning Mental Health Engagement, a Transformational Speaking Coach & Founder of Forging People - empowering, inspiring and educating people to step up, find their voice & truly be heard in life, in education, in leadership, in influencing & in business.The Nick Elston Show brings you the people who inspire, motivate, educate & engage in all walks of life - sharing their insights & experiences honestly, unfiltered & off script!This week, in the 17th & final...2022-06-2048 min
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I BrandsNick Saltarelli (Mid-Day Squares) - How he built a passionate audience, why his family decided to found a chocolate company, and their approach to contentOur guest today is Nick Saltarelli one of the Co-founders of Mid-Day Squares. Mid-Day Squares is the first functional chocolate bar. Nick founded the company with his wife, Leslie and brother-in-law Jake. We discuss how and why his family wanted to start a chocolate company, why they decided to vertically integrate instead of outsourcing manufacturing, their combination of marrying content with a CPG and much more. Without further ado, here’s Nick.
And there you have it. I hope you all enjoyed Nick’s story of how and why he started Mid-Day Squares.
Did you always want...2022-05-0338 min
The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 27 The Season FinaleIn this episode Mike and Nick look over the last season, to see if "Build Back Better" is really better in the last 7 and half months. They also discuss some new things going on, and finally talk about some changes in the next season. So as always get some popcorn sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks w...2022-04-191h 02The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 26 Hunter is going to jail, probably.In this episode Mike and Nick discuss, the possible upcoming indictment of Hunter Biden. As well as several other topics as per usual. So as always get some popcorn sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday n...2022-04-1253 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 25 The Southern Ocean, huh, who knewIn this episode Mike and Nick discuss, that they were this many years, or days really, old when they learned about the Southern Ocean. They also discuss several other topics as per usual. So as always get some popcorn sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, j...2022-04-0559 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 24 Forget to RememberIn this episode, Mike and Nick talk about various topics as per usual. So get your popcorn sit back and enjoy the show. As always we will see ya when we see ya. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night when...2022-03-291h 00The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 23 Wait...the bio labs are who's?In this episode Mike and Nick discuss the recent Russian findings as to who the bio labs in Ukraine belong to. We also discuss sever other things as per usual. So as always get your popcorn and sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever y...2022-03-1553 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 22 But who is bullying who???In this episode Mike and Nick flip the script on last weeks episode about the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and tell a possible other side to it. So as always get your popcorn and sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford t...2022-03-0854 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 21 Weakness leads to BullyingIn this episode Mike and Nick discuss what's going on in Ukraine. So sit back, get your popcorn and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night when we go to dinner in our process of getting ready for t...2022-03-0151 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 20 The Erosion of MenIn this episode. I was a very busy week for Nick at his job, and because of that Mike and Nick were unable to meet this week. So they had recorded this episode in late fall of 2021 for just such a circumstance. So in this episode the guys discuss a topic of the erosion of men in todays world. So get your popcorn and sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it as...2022-02-2358 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 19 Here we go again! Is Ukraine the next Afghanistan?In this episode Mike and Nick talk about a several topics as usual. So grab your popcorn and sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night when we go to dinner in our process of getting...2022-02-1559 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 18 But it's not, but if it wasIn this episode Mike and Nick discuss a variety of topics and even get a little heated with each other. So get your popcorn and sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night when we go t...2022-02-081h 23The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 17 Us Just Talkin'In this episode Mike and Nick try something a little different and new. No outline, to try something for next season and to be more natural. So get your popcorn, sit back, enjoy the show, and see if it works out for them or do they make total fools of themselves. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There i...2022-02-011h 01The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 16 Back from our extended Christmas breakIn this episode after their Christmas break, Mike and Nick discuss several different topics as usual. So sit back get your popcorn and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night when we go to dinner in our process...2022-01-251h 05The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 15 Merry Christmas! We said what we said!!!In this episode Mike and Nick discuss a variety of topics as per usual. So sit back get your Granny's fruit cake and some spiked eggnog, and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night when we go to d...2021-12-2257 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 14 Jussie Guilty on 5 of 6 countsIn this episode Mike and Nick talk about the Jussie Smollett verdict, as well as couple other things. So sit back grab your popcorn and enjoy the show. As always we will see ya when we see ya. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. T...2021-12-1555 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 13 A Truly Redneck Topicin this episode Mike and Nick discuss a few current events, and then move on to out Truly Redneck Topic. So please sit back and enjoy the show, and as always we will see ya, when we see ya. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to...2021-12-071h 10The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 12 MSNBC Got Kicked OutAs always in this episode Mike and Nick discuss a verity of topics. So sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night when we go to dinner in our process of getting ready for the show...2021-11-231h 00The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 11 Where's Gavin???In this episode Mike and Nick discuss several topics as usual. So sit back and enjoy the show.As always we'll see ya when we see ya! We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night when we go to dinner in our...2021-11-171h 06The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 10 Truth, Justice, & The American WayIn this episbode Mike and Nick, talk about several topics, and in a rare moment Nick gets pretty heated and worked up in this one. So sit back and enjoy the show, and as always we'll see you when we see you. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you c...2021-11-0958 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 9 A little bit, of alotIn this episode, Mike and Nick discuss a several topics. So Sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night when we go to dinner in our process of getting ready for the show and what not...2021-11-021h 10The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 8 Trump and Fluffy walk into a bar.Welcome back! In this episode Mike and Nick discuss their recent trip to The Save America Rally in Des Moines, IA and going to see Fluffy at in Chicago. So get your popcorn sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to d...2021-10-261h 02The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 7 Let's Go BrandonIn this episode Mike and Nick talk about several topics. They talk about their upcoming trip to the Save America Rally in Des Moines, IA. and again several other things. So sit back, get your popcorn and listen to the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can...2021-10-1259 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 6 A little more about us.In this episode Mike and Nick interview each other, to give you the listeners a better idea of who we are. So as always get your popcorn and sit back and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night w...2021-10-051h 04The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 5 How to be a dictator 101Welcome back friends! This week Mike and Nick discuss various topics going on in the political area, from Biden taking on Police, the Press Secretary kicking the press out of a press conference, to various other topics. So sit get your popcorn and sit back and enjoy! We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 5 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and...2021-09-2856 minThe Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 4 A little of this, and a little of that.In this episode Mike and Nick discuss a little of this, and a little of that. Sit back grab your popcorn and enjoy the show. We also talk about the Venmo challenge. what is that you are asking? Well we have seen these TikTok post about the Venmo challenge, and what it does is it ask our followers to donate what you can if anything, from .25 cents to 25 bucks what ever it maybe. There is no minimum and no maximum, just whatever you can afford to donate. Then on Monday night when we go to dinner in our process of g...2021-09-211h 18The Redneck Reality Check ShowEpisode 1 The Sh#t ShowWelcome to the first official episode of The Redneck Reality Check Show. In this episode Mike and Nick will discuss the SH#T show that our country is in the middle of here at home in the U.S., and the absolute SH#T show that is going on in Afghanistan. To the family and friends of our fallen HEROES are thought and prayers go out to you! To the troops that gave the ultimate sacrifice, Thank you Heros! So sit back and enjoy our first podcast show ever, and remember we are new to this and it can only g...2021-08-311h 01
Press 1 For NickMike Goldsby - Chief Entrepreneurship Officer at Ball State University [Entrepreneurship]Mike Goldsby talks about the correlation between fitness and entrepreneurship, the importance of walking in your customers shoes, and why Walt Disney was obsessed over quality. Join the Press 1 For Nick community on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/press-1-for-nick or visit https://press1fornick.com/podcast/. Last, you can also find all the book recommendations, here. #innovation #technology #customerexperience2021-02-1638 min
Press 1 For NickMike Jones - Senior Director - Customer Care at The Home Depot [Customer Service]Mike talks about Contact Center, Center of Excellence, and stresses the importance of separating yourself from the competition by driving loyalty and creating a seamless experience. Join the Press 1 For Nick community on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/press-1-for-nick or visit https://press1fornick.com/podcast/ #customerexperience #customerservice #press1fornick2021-01-2628 min
MIXTAPES WITH MIKEMIXTAPES WITH MIKE: NICK HELMFOLLOW MIXTAPES WITH MIKE ON INSTAGRAMhttps://instagram.com/mixtapeswithmikepodcast?igshid=1lpb6xhncha8uFollow Nick Helmhttps://www.nick-helm.co.uk Nick Helms Mixtape on Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/mixtapes-with-mike-nick-helm/pl.u-EdAVR7Ys88NMzNick Helms Mixtape on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/1d4DgU4Da71ivuKx3zbcn4?si=qRD8C0GzSzS6potM8LOHrg Stand Up 4:00 Thunder Blinded By the Sun 4:38 The SeahorsesI Never Cry 3:45 Alice Cooper Mankind 3:29 Pearl Ja...2020-09-281h 22A Filmversation with Mike and NickBlack Girl - Touki BoukiSend us a textMike and Nick celebrate Black art in their humble way by reviewing two films from Senegal: 1966 - Ousmane Sembène's Black Girl & 1973 - Djibril Diop Mambéty's Touki Bouki.2020-08-251h 14
Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I BrandsNick Mindel (Amberstone) - Differences Between Trends and Fads, The Opportunity He Saw Investing In Consumer Brands, Why He's Bullish On Founders Located In Secondary MarketsOur guest today is Nick Mindel, Partner at Amberstone. Amberstone invests at the early stages in entrepreneurs building breakthrough consumer companies. Some of their investments include Daily Harvest, Juneshine, Bev and Honey Mama's. Previously, Nick worked at Piper Sandler and a co-founder of Trail Post Ventures. Thank you Justin Gordon for the introduction!A book that he recommends that inspired him personally is A River Runs Through It by Norman Maclean. A book that inspired him professionally is Principles by Ray Dalio. A series that he's thoroughly enjoyed is The Red Rising Series by...2020-07-3039 min
BEASTDADThe New Abnormal - Working from HomeIn BEASTDAD #21, Mike and Nick explore "the new abnormal" and working from home in this career-focused episode. While working from home definitely has its perks, there are lots of new situations that must be grappled with. These include navigating online meetings, being a leader among teams who are isolated and stressed, and the ever-vanishing separation between home and work. We also spend a fair bit of time anticipating "the future of work" - especially its effects on things like sales, employee performance, workplace quality of life, and the newly displaced workforce that is reeling from the economic impact of the...2020-06-1052 min
BEASTDADLeave, so you can come back!You can’t have a comeback if you don’t leave first! In Beastdad #20, Mike & Nick return after a break to debrief on the impact of COVID-19 on their health, goals, and experiences. For many of us, the social and psychological impact of COVID-19 has been severe - even if we didn’t get it. The impact to our careers, social life, mental health, and general way of life can’t be understated. When all the daily essentials and simple pleasures of life are suddenly taken away - what is to be done? In this episode, we laboured to find the pos...2020-06-021h 02A Filmversation with Mike and NickThe Rocketeer - Only Angels Have WingsSend us a textMike and Nick are joined by their good friend Dave, an expert in blockbuster Hollywood films. He shares his love for Joe Johnston's The Rocketeer (1991). Leaning into the high flying theatrics, the group discusses Howard Hawks' Only Angels Have Wings (1939). Themes discussed in this episode include Heroism, Aviation, and Gender Roles.2020-06-021h 53
BEASTDADThe "Dad Look"In BEASTDAD 19, Mike and Nick analyze the “dad look”. In this episode, we look at grooming and dress in the context of career, play, and fitness. Should you wear that sleeveless Metallica T-Shirt to the company BBQ? Should you join a start-up so you can wear a hoodie at work? Should you shave? What is moisturizer and how is it different from hand sanitizer?Most people have an idea of what a “dad” looks like - and this episode is all about breaking down barriers and addressing stigma for dads who have not transitioned to wearing white...2020-04-051h 00
BEASTDADPutting Food on the TableYES CHEF. Dads have become more involved in the kitchen than ever before. In BEASTDAD 18, Mike and Nick discuss their very different approaches to buying and preparing food for their families. Mike’s is pragmatic and spartan, while Nick’s is technical and extravagant. New dads often play the part of hunter AND gatherer, so this episode focuses on transitioning from restaurants to home cooking, dietary needs, food spending, saving time in the kitchen, and essential kitchen tools to make cooking easier/better/faster. And steak. Lots of steak. And some whiskey. Shout at us at beastdadmode@gmail.com, or follow u...2020-03-1555 min
BEASTDAD3 Kinds of Friends - Fatherhood & Social LifeFriendship can be complicated. In BEASTDAD 17, we try to simplify it - simple men that we are. Friendships and relationships obviously change over time, but becoming a dad will generally mark a major change in your social life. Aside from the obvious (e.g. partying all night becomes less frequent - hopefully), many new dads are surprised by how suddenly and dramatically relationships can change when a baby first arrives on the scene. Things can be particularly tough if you're the first dad in your social group, and your buddies don't know how to react. What do you mean you...2020-03-0154 min
BEASTDADC.A.N.O.E TRIP - The "Big 5" of PersonalityIn Episode 16 of the BEASTDAD Podcast, Mike and Nick take the “Big 5” Personality test to explore personality and fatherhood, using Dr. Jordan Peterson’s online assessment tool - available at understandmyself.com. "C.A.N.O.E" represents the Big 5 personality traits: Conscientiousness, Agreeability, Neuroticism, Openness, and Extroversion. It is considered to be one of the best self-assessment tools, and is really useful for understanding individual strengths and development areas - which can be a major asset in goal development and execution. Want to take the test yourself? please use our promo...2020-02-1756 minA Filmversation with Mike and NickSatantango - Gemini ManSend us a textA tale of two cinematic journeys. Mike caught the 2019 Gemini Man in theatres with the special High Frame Rate. Nick dedicated an entire day to see a special screening of Bela Tarr's seven and a half hour Sátántangó in theatre. The two share their thoughts, loves, and struggles.2020-02-171h 08
BEASTDADNewborn Knowledge!Season 2 of BEASTDAD starts with an examination of life with your new roommate! In "Newborn Knowledge" Mike and Nick explore the first few months as a new dad, with emphasis on the tactics that most people don't tell you about - probably because they were too sleep-deprived to document them! Starting with the delirium of childbirth, we discuss "blob to biped", guest management and pushy visitors, logistics (parking, the driving nerves, public transportation), your living environment, the climate, feedings, sleep training, and much more - all the stuff we wish we knew in the beginning.2020-01-211h 00
BEASTDADGoals, Milestones, & BeasthoodNew year, new decade, same beast! In the Season Finale of BEASTDAD, Mike and Nick explore goals, refinements, successes, and the ever-perfecting process that is the Beastdad project. As dads who want it all - or, at least SOME of it all - we explore what worked (and what didn't) since launching the podcast. In many ways, we also launched ourselves - hopefully we all don't burn up on reentry to the atmosphere! In Goals, Milestones, & Beasthood, we discuss the pitfalls of new year's resolutions, overcoming introversion, pulling more than you push, choosing be...2020-01-0843 minA Filmversation with Mike and NickStalker - AlienSend us a textMike and Nick head to the Zone and explore the depth of Tarkovsky's 1979 Stalker. They pair the cerebral epic with a shot of claustrophobic space horror in Ridley Scott's 1979 Alien.2020-01-081h 30
BEASTDADOld New Art: Fatherhood and Creative InfluencesWhen we’re not working on ourselves or looking after our families, we’re probably enjoying ART:music, books, movies, etc. In “Old New Art”, Mike & Nick explore the evolution of their openness to new forms of creative expression, observing new tastes, interests, and inspirations as they progress through fatherhood. Sharing art with children is also explored, along with discovering new art, and revisiting old influences. New artistic influences drive and revive creative impulses, which definitely includes the BEASTDAD podcast itself. We hope you enjoy this one. Feel free to connect with us at beastdadm...2019-12-2358 min
BEASTDADMerry BeastmasMerry Beastmas! In BEASTDAD 10, Mike and Nick explore the most blunderful time of the year. The stresses of the holiday season can be hard on dads and the families they support. Increased demands on time will impact workouts, increased social obligations mean increased junk food, increased vacation time means increased pressure to get your increased duties done at an increased rate (increased everything!). In our first "Christmas Special" we throw routine out winter's window into the merciless cold and move into survival mode. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Joyous "month" to you and your families!Conn...2019-12-0649 min
BEASTDADGood SportsSports! In BEASTDAD 9, Mike and Nick discuss the influence and importance of sports in health, social life, career, family time, and children’s development. Through their experiences as participants and observers, Mike and Nick explore being older than everyone in the NFL, athletes setting examples, sportsmanship, and the value of always knowing what happens on Sunday. Check us out at beastdad.com and @beastdadmode on "the instagram"!2019-11-2048 min
BEASTDADThe cost of doing businessCareer vs. Childcare! In BEASTDAD 8, Mike and Nick discuss the end of parental leave, and the major childcare options: Stay-at-home parent ("Homemaker"), Daycare, and "Hybrid".For a lot of new dads, the cost of childcare can come as a shock - so assessing options, finances, and lifestyle is important. With special emphasis on career, this episode explores: "getting on the list" for daycare, becoming a trophy husband, and combining childcare with a home business (not as easy as it sounds), and more!Shout at us: beastdadmode@gmail.com, or @beastdadmode on "the instagram"!2019-11-1555 minA Filmversation with Mike and NickOzu - Tokyo Story & An Autumn AfternoonSend us a textMike and Nick explore legendary filmmaker Yasujirō Ozu's 1953 Tokyo Story and 1962 An Autumn Afternoon. While the duo discusses various themes such as family and marriage, they also discuss fundamentals to Ozu's style and what makes him such a special director. Join this pair of cinephiles for what Nick has dubbed their most special episode to date.2019-11-151h 21
BEASTDADDad StrengthIn BEASTDAD 6, Mike and Nick explore "Dad Strength" and strategies to achieve and maintain it in the face of increasing time pressures. Babies have a lot of equipment, and it usually your job to carry it. Recognizing that multiple trips to the car is a sucker deal, this episode focuses on physical strength building in the context of exercise or die (incentive), gravity is free (home workouts), earning your beer (accountability), and working with your family to prioritize physical fitness.2019-10-211h 03A Filmversation with Mike and NickEvil Dead II JigokuSend us a textMike and Nick travel to bloody hell on this episode exploring how gore affects the genre. They tackle one classic, Sam Raimi's Evil Dead II (1987) and one not-so-well known flick, Nobuo Nakagawa's Jigoku (1960). Join us for our second episode for the Halloween season.2019-10-1857 min
BEASTDADTravel & The Art of ExploreHaving wee ones shouldn't prevent you from seeing the world and having new adventures! In this episode, Mike and Nick discuss travelling with infants, toddlers, and children. Drawing on personal experiences, hard lessons learned, and strategy from The Art of War, this episode of BEASTDAD explores minimizing costs and risk, while maximizing enjoyment and efficiency when travelling with children. 2019-10-1158 minA Filmversation with Mike and NickAudition - A Girl Walks Home Alone at NightSend us a textMike and Nick discuss Takashi Miike's 1999 Audition and Ana Lily Amirpour's 2014 A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night. This is the first Halloween-themed double feature from your friends Mike and Nick. They'll focus on consequence, age, animals, and hash out the debate if either of these films are feminist!2019-10-011h 13
BEASTDADTime, Routine, RhythmIt is fall, and many of us are settling into new routines. In this episode of BEASTDAD, Mike and Nick explore strategies and approaches to routine development so you can have the week you want - every week, by consolidating the most valuable resource for BEASTDADS: Time. 2019-09-3056 min
BEASTDADBeast GoalsEpisode 2: Beast goals! In this episode of BEASTDAD, Mike and Nick explore their goals within the Beastdad Pillars (health, career, growth, social, and experiences). Using the “SMART” strategy for goal development, Mike and Nick discuss earning your beers, no-cost workouts, babies on a plane, the death of “someday” and more. Check us out at beastdad.com and @beastdadmode on instagram!2019-09-1846 min
BEASTDADAuthenticityEpisode 3: Authenticity! In the third BEASTDAD episode, Mike and Nick grapple with modeling authenticity for their kids, friends, colleagues, and selves, discussing authenticity in the context of careers, social life, and personal goals. Join them as they explore fighting your friends, new “safe spaces”, the value of screwing up on a goal, and more. Check us out at beastdad.com and @beastdadmode on ‘the instagram’!2019-09-1840 minA Filmversation with Mike and NickApocalypse Now - Killer of SheepSend us a textMike and Nick delve deep into escapism and its various forms in this fascinating episode exploring two of cinema's gems: Apocalypse Now and the criminally underseen Killer of Sheep.2019-07-2357 minA Filmversation with Mike and NickSeventh Seal - Bogus JourneySend us a textMike and Nick pair two unlikely choices to offer a new and more interesting episode for listeners! Today's features are Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal and Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey. They keep it upbeat with the conversation of Death, Purpose, and Destiny. Join these two budding cinephiles as they try to answer life's important questions through film.2019-05-181h 23A Filmversation with Mike and NickThe Host - Memories of MurderSend us a textMike and Nick explore Obsession and South Korean culture in two films by Bong Joon-ho. What can we say about obsession when a girl goes missing during a monster attack? What does obsession do to a person when you're stuck with a seemingly unsolvable case? How does Bong Joon-ho examine South Korean culture through his camera lens?2019-04-181h 08A Filmversation with Mike and NickBirth - Under the SkinSend us a textMike and Nick dig deep beneath the surface of two films by Jonathan Glazer: Birth and Under the Skin. How is identity examined? What does it mean to be lonely? How do these these affect our place in the world? We hope you'll join us for this filmversation and find it as rewarding as we did!2019-03-221h 14
A Filmversation with Mike and Nick2018 RecapSend us a textMike and Nick give an overview of 2018 films with a focus on different themes. They highlighted the ways different films tied into themes like Impending Doom, Desire, Perspective, Generational Differences, and Class Division. Join two film fans as they dig a little deeper into the films they loved this past year.2019-02-191h 53