Rik and that Michele Chick

Cats in Need, Backstage Scenes, and Should Family Intervene?

A real-life conversation about family, friendship, and everything in between. From whether you’re actually obligated to help your siblings, to navigating relationships, boundaries, and the messy reality of everyday life, nothing is off limits. We also dive into the unexpected stuff—celebrity podcasts taking over the world, backstage etiquette and awkward meet-and-greets, and the strange questions that come up when you start really thinking about how people behave in different spaces. One minute it’s family dynamics and personal responsibility, the next it’s debating why every celebrity suddenly has a microphone. It’s honest, unfiltered, and often funny in a very “did we just say that out loud?” kind of way. We share stories, opinions, and conversations that bounce from serious life questions to completely random observations that somehow still matter. At its core, it’s about figuring life out as you go—relationships, responsibility, expectations, and all the chaos in between.

Knee Deep, Cheap Seats, and Rich People Conceit

Welcome to Rik and that Michele Chick, where everyday life somehow turns into a series of questionable decisions, unexpected news, and opinions nobody asked for—but everyone gets anyway. In this episode, we’re knee-deep in it all: medical updates that don’t go as planned, credit gaps that derail big milestones, helicopter complaints from people who definitely should know better, Pawchella legal drama, empty concert arenas, fast food going seatless, and the general feeling that everything is slightly (or very) off. Rik also wrestles with his usual existential concerns—aging, competence, and whether he’s accidentally living life on “hard mode”—while Michele tries to keep the whole thing from completely spiraling. It’s messy, it’s funny, it’s a little too real, and somehow it still makes sense by the end… kind of.

MySpace Dates, Subscription Gate & Mormon Fate

In this episode, Rik and Michele bounce from the absurd to the oddly relatable, starting with a MySpace-era blast from the past that somehow turned into a questionable date. Michele also shares why she keeps noticing a strange pull toward Mormon culture (and “cult-adjacent” rabbit holes she definitely didn’t mean to fall into), while TikTok’s latest Scientology trend proves the algorithm has no chill. Meanwhile, Rik’s convinced he’s found termites—until the truth turns out to be something far more annoying and much smaller. Add in dermatologist visits, the never-ending subscription economy, overly enthusiastic Instagram likers, and the ongoing struggle to find honest repair people, and you’ve got a week that feels like chaos with a Wi-Fi connection. It’s part nostalgia, part conspiracy-lite, and fully fueled by everyday life going slightly off the rails.

From Doctor Stress to Drug Guess, DMV Mess and Trolls Obsessed

In this episode, Rik and Michele bounce between absolute everyday chaos and the kind of stories you can’t believe are real. Michele shares why a recent call from the doctor left her in tears, and things take a sharp turn when her brother starts questioning which one of her kids might be heading down the wrong path. Meanwhile, Rik recounts his latest adventure at the DMV—and they both take a moment to call out the loudest corner of the internet: the keyboard trolls. It’s part family chaos and part public service announcement, all wrapped into one conversation.

Legally Byte, Lightening Strikes & Moonwalk Hype

This week on Rik and that Michele Chick, we’re diving headfirst into chaos—just the way we like it. From Reese Witherspoon catching heat over her AI stance to wondering if the political world is gearing up for another Trump-style wildcard, nothing is off the table. Then we moonwalk into the buzz around the upcoming Michael—will it be a thriller… or leave us asking questions? It’s AI drama, GOP speculation, and pop culture nostalgia all wrapped in sarcasm, side-eyes, and a few laughs you probably shouldn’t admit to.