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The Nightly RantThe Emotional Intelligence of a MushroomEpisode Summary:In the latest engaging episode of "The Nightly Rant," co-hosts Mike and Torya deliver an eclectic mix of topics with their characteristic wit and sarcasm. The show grips the listener with friendly banter and dives into seemingly trivial yet thought-provoking questions, underscoring the show's ability to turn the mundane into hilarity.The episode covers a broad range of discussions, from Reddit's absurd inquiries like the appearance of RTC buses in sunlight to personal tales of family visits and the normalcy of everyday life challenges. The conversation's flow is as unpredictable as it is...
2024-03-0121 minThe Nightly RantMental Health CrisisMike and Torya started the show by saying how ranty Mike was when Torya only wanted to take a nap. Then Mike shares the story about Payoneer and how they will feel his wrath.Then Mike introduce the guest for today’s show, Tim McCarthy, a mental health advocate, suicide attempt survivor, and the host of the podcast, 20TIMinutes. Mike loved the name of the podcast, and Tim says it is easy to come up with the name when his friends came up with the name. Then Mike asked what got him into being a men...
2021-12-0332 minThe Nightly RantAnother AITA About FoodMike opens the show by saying how lucky he is with his life. He can live his life as much as he has, he has 4 amazing kids, 1 failed marriage, and now this marriage which to be honest he couldn’t ask for a better marriage if he designed it himself from the scratch. Like if he went to a subway of marriages, he could not create a better one than this one. He’s also proud of all of his children in different ways. They all have their own things and he’s proud of them. Then they ta...
2021-10-0825 minThe Nightly RantAITA for Bringing Food to a BBQTorya opens the show by asking what Mike thinks about the situation where you bring your own food to your mother in law’s BBQ party because you have a food allergy. Mike believes the asshole in the story was the mother-in-law because, let’s be real, whether you believe in food allergy or not. It’s safer to trust the word of that person. Whether you believe they exist or not. You can’t just dismiss that fact.She then tells a story about one person she knows that her mother-in-law didn’t believe she was lactose in...
2021-09-2411 minThe Nightly RantAge Gap RelationshipsMike opens by discussing an article where the author dated a man twice her age.Torya says face masks have stopped her and Mike from being stared at.They discuss why society is biased against age gap relationships.They discuss all the ways it affects their life.They ask for emails saying how people feel about age gap relationships — info@yogispodcastnetwork.com
2020-11-2019 minThe Nightly RantSave the WallabiesMike opens by saying he went to see Evander at the dog trainer. They explain where Evander came from.A discussion ensues about Evander’s behaviorHow is the word “herb” pronounced? This leads to a discussion of how words are spelled.They discuss an item they saw on Shark Tank and how dumb it is. Somehow this leads to a discussion about how partners just communicate with each other.Mike discusses Ash moving to Australia.she can’t leave home because the smoke is affecting her breathing.This leads to...
2020-01-3122 minThe Nightly RantYoure Fired (Part 2)Part 1 is located at https://YogisPodcastNetwork.com/tnr275. Please give it a listen.
Part 2 opens with Mke recapping Authentic Anger and what it means. Mike explains what he means by Authentic Anger (or intellectual anger).
Mike says that he has a son who is a sophomore in high school and he uses words to the extreme. He says it so many times that you want to kill him. Most times his son doesn't even know what the word means. Mike says he would rather that happen at home than in public.
Mike again...
2019-09-0632 min
The Nightly RantInternet TrollsMike opens the show talking about a bunch of belongings from a homeless person.
Mike brings up the guy who talks to himself at Starbucks.
They have a discussion about trolls.
Torya opines on who she thinks is “Rosa Cruz”
Mike discusses how he votes based on your thinking on an issue.
If you've had an experience with a troll, contact us at info@yogispodcastnetwork.com
Mike discusses a message he sent to a former guest, Jackson Horn.
2019-04-2232 min
The Nightly RantGreat News for the New YearIt is the first day of 2019 and Mike and Torya are excited. They discuss how the ending of 2018 was. They discuss being very close to being homeless. Mike says that's what upsets him about people who blame homeless people for not having a home. He says that a client owed them close to $10,000 and hadn't paid.
Mike discusses the change in The Web Scientists and how it is going to be split up into multiple different companies. He says he hasn't had to write much code in the past year or so. He is going to become...
2019-01-0140 min
The Nightly RantA Zoo UpdateToday's episode is all about The Zoo.
Mike says that Olive hasn't changed much. Torya claims Olive has gotten much sweeter. Mike says Olive still hates him. Torya reminds him that Olive trusts him and Mike says that trust and hate are different.
Yogi has been trained to walk off leash. He loves his freedom. Mike says that now Yogi takes advantage of no leash by sniffing certain plants forever. Yogi still has separation anxiety. He doesn't like when anyone leaves.
Pretty Girl is much more friendly. She plays with Olive. They romp a...
2018-04-0322 min
The Nightly RantFrist Amendment Rights ExercisedIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss Mike's trip to the Board of Supervisors meeting and the things he heard being said. He explains he supports their right to free speech.
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2018-03-2830 min
The Nightly RantI don't know, you pick!In this episode, Mike and Torya discuss people like Torya who can never make up their minds on things. They talk about how frustrating it can be to go to dinner with someone like this.
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2018-03-2721 min
The Nightly RantCalifornia's Sanctuary City Law - Part 2In this episode, Mike and Torya discuss their recent visited the Los Alamitos City Council meeting where the council was voting to opt out of California's Sanctuary state law. What happened was crazy.
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2018-03-2135 min
The Nightly RantCalifornia's Sanctuary State Law-Part 1In this episode, Mike and Torya discuss their recent visited the Los Alamitos City Council meeting where the council was voting to opt out of California's Sanctuary state law. What happened was crazy. http://yogispodcastnetwork.com
2018-03-2031 min
The Nightly RantThe Return of the Pope of All Websites!In this episode, Mike and Torya discuss their recent social media interaction with the Pope of All Websites. They analyze narcissistic people as well in this raucous episode.
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2018-03-1722 min
The Nightly RantCostco Complaint #3In this episode, Mike and Torya discuss their trip to Costco, March Madness and awesome clients. This one is one for the record books!
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2018-03-1622 min
The Nightly RantCareer Day and Hiring the InexperiencedIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss their trip to career day at Santa Monica High School. This leads to a discussion about the philosophy around hiring inexperienced people.
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2018-03-1425 min
The Nightly RantGetting personal with Mike and ToryaIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss personal things about themselves that they want to share with the audience. This is your chance to get to know them better.
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2018-03-1347 min
The Nightly RantWe are the underdogIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss the trials and tribulations they've faced the past week and how that is going to translate into an election night victory.
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2018-03-1019 min
The Nightly RantWe don't like people with no characterIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss people who damage a car and then don't leave a note. This leads to a discussion about character and touches on many parts of life.
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2018-03-0927 min
The Nightly RantI don't remember what I called youIn this episode, Mike and Torya go back to the old days and spend some time talking about their respective days. They talk about their latest show. Finally, they announced the details of their 100th episode contest.
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2018-03-0816 min
The Nightly RantPizza from The Nightly Rant perspectiveIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss their ratings of the various pizza places they've tried together. They then explain these ratings and discuss what makes a pizza good in their perspective.
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2018-03-0631 min
The Nightly RantJust follow the damned rules!It honestly drives Mike crazy when people don't follow the rules set up by society for their behavior in public places. Torya calls him "sticklery" because he is a stickler for people following the rules.
Mike recounts a situation he had while taking kids to school. Torya explains that the crossing guard assaulted Mike's vehicle. Mike is angry that the crossing guard is instructing people to violate the rules set up by the school itself. Mike then explains that he decided to make up his own rules at one point and dropped Mitchell off at the curb...
2018-03-0325 min
The Nightly RantTNR64:Not everyone wants to live in a parking lotIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss the irritating people who think they are entitled to any whim that crosses their mind. The discussion leads into people looking for work who think they should dictate the terms of the interview.
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2018-03-0229 min
The Nightly RantTNR63:The Rules Don't Apply to MeIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss the a familiar theme to them -- people who think the rules don't apply to them. The discussion touches on why people behave the way they do. You won't believe this one!
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2018-03-0131 min
The Nightly RantTNR62-See something,say somethingIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss the one positive coming from the Parkland, FL shootings is that kids are now reporting threats they used to ignore and this will make the schools much safer.
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2018-02-2829 min
The Nightly RantTNR61-We cut the cord!In this episode, Mike and Torya discuss how they finally cut the cord and got rid of cable TV. They discuss how they approached the change systematically and how happy they are to be saving a lot of money. http://yogispodcastnetwork.com
2018-02-2723 min
The Nightly RantTNRSS01:Todd SpitzerIn this episode, Mike and Torya present the first Supervisor Saturday Edition of The Nightly Rant and they roast Supervisor Todd Spitzer. http://yogispodcastnetwork.com
2018-02-2507 min
The Nightly RantTNR60:Cats aren't that smartIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss the cats in the zoo and where they love to hang out now. They go on to discuss an issue with DHL on a shipment to Canada.
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2018-02-2420 min
The Nightly Rant59:Elevated Health is the future of medicineIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss the junior high cross country championships. They then go into a discussion of their doctor, Matthew Abinante and Elevated Health.
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2018-02-2330 min
The Nightly RantTNR58: Where do you think they take a dump?In this episode, Mike and Torya discuss the aftermath of the first day of the homeless moving from the riverbed and the absolutely heartless and mean comments made on social media.
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2018-02-2230 min
The Nightly RantTNR57:The Santa Ana Riverbed Homeless CampIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss their visit to the Santa Ana Riverbed homeless encampment. They talk about what impressed them and what made them upset. They talk all about what happened during their visit.
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2018-02-2130 min
The Nightly RantTNR56:It is funny because it isIn this episode, Mike and Torya Anaheim Council Member Kris Murray and her hypocritical stance on the homeless issue. They talk about the fact that a decision was finally made--after a Federal judge forced one to be made. Supervisor Saturday is announced. http://yogispodcastnetwork.com
2018-02-2019 min
The Nightly RantTNR55:He is a fastcist!In this episode, Mike and Torya discuss the the free market, business infested with cockaroaches, businesses who can survive a poor customer service experience and guinea pigs. You never know what you are going to hear!
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2018-02-1724 min
The Nightly RantTNR54-Tide pods are yummyIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss the epidemic of people eating Tide pods. They give their opinion on what type of person would ever put one of those in their mouth. They compare it to other things from the past that are similar. http://yogispodcastnetwork.com
2018-02-1631 min
The Nightly RantTNR53-Are people delusional?In this episode, Mike and Torya discuss gun control laws and what needs to change to avoid shootings like the one in Florida. This eventually leads to a discussion of why kids act the way they do.
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2018-02-1522 min
The Nightly RantTNR52-This has been a rough 12 monthsIn this episode, Mike and Torya discuss the difficulties they've encountered the past 12 months and how they've made changes to improve their situation tremendously. http://yogispodcastnetwork.com
2018-02-1439 min
The Nightly Rant49:Why are you growling Yog Dog?Internet scammers are getting to be a bigger and bigger problem. How do people fall for these scams? They are always so obviously a scammer. Mike and Torya discuss their interactions with online scammers and how they have dealt with them. This is a fun discussion that everyone who uses the internet should be listening to. You even get to hear Yogi growl!
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2018-02-1023 min
The Nightly Rant50:We made it to 50 episodes!In this episode, Mike and Torya discuss making it to the 50th episode. They then talk about strategies to avoid looking like an idiot on social media, the fact that kids today don't watch much television, Torya's first NHL game, and funny YouTube videos.
Show Notes:
The Nightly Rant hits 50 episodes! (0:45)
Mike tells a joke that he has seen going around on Facebook (2:39)
Scammers on the internet taking over your computer? (5:25)
Torya taught her mother to use Snopes (6:42)
Why you should Google search missing children posts before r...
2018-02-0935 min