Sorry Sir, Disney Doesn't Acccept American Express

Suez Canal Caper

S2 • E3 — The Suez Canal Caper What happens when a determined dad in Cairo decides he’sgoing to surprise his son aboard a 900‑foot U.S. container ship… in the middleof the night… in the Red Sea? In this episode, Mike pulls off one of hisboldest adventures yet: a clandestine 1:30 a.m. boarding of the M/V Cyprene, a full transit of the SuezCanal, and a daring mid‑voyage extraction before the ship reaches theMediterranean. Along the way: Navy submarines in the dark, Egyptian Armyreenactments, the chaos of canal convoys, and a tattoo shop in Singapore thatonly opens when it feels like it. Plus — this week’s trivia answer reveals thesurprising connection between the Suez Canal and one of America’s most iconicmonuments.

Never Heard That Story

In this episode Mike Salutes Memorial Day and shares a harrowing story of Naval history and heroism that his family never knew before his Dad's passing in March. He also teases an upcoming story about a crashed B-17 heading for England in 1942 and is now on display in the National WWII museum in New Orleans. His Uncle was on that plane.

30 Feet - not 30 Meters..........

S2 E1 30 feet, not 30 meters…… Description A simple measurement error turns a 30‑foot dive tower into a 90‑foot monster— and suddenly Mike is the only one crazy enough to climb it. In this season‑openingepisode, Mike takes you behind the scenes of Everland’s massive waterparkproject in South Korea, where lifeguard shortages, cultural curveballs, and astunt team in over their heads collide with one unforgettable moment ofleadership… and gravity. From jetski mayhem on the Han River to a visa dash through Tokyo, this is astory about problem‑solving under pressure, earning trust the hard way, andstepping off a platform you never meant to stand on. Plus: this episode’s EPCOT trivia challenge — and a closing joke that provesMike is still Mike, even after a 90‑foot drop

Don't Swim With Shamu!

Podcast Description — Season 1, Episode 15: Don’t Swim Shamu A quiet July morning at SeaWorld Orlando turns into one ofthe most unforgettable moments of Mike Patrick’s career. In this grippingbackstage story, Mike—then Director of Operations—recounts the shockingdiscovery of a man who hid in the park overnight and attempted to swim withTilikum, SeaWorld’s largest and most unpredictable killer whale. From the first frantic radio call to the delicate recoveryoperation that unfolded as the park prepared to open, Mike walks listenersthrough every detail of that extraordinary morning. Along the way, he tracesTilikum’s turbulent history—from his capture in Iceland to the tragedies atSealand of the Pacific, to the unprecedented airborne transfer that brought himto Orlando. This episode blends operational insight, human tragedy, andthe complex legacy of one of the most famous orcas in the world. And as always,Mike closes with a trivia twist that connects SeaWorld’s origins to the birthof the modern waterpark industry. A tense, emotional, and unforgettable chapter in the real‑worldstories behind the parks we think we know.

Sorry Sir, Disney Doesn't Acccept American Express

S1 E14 –Sorry Sir, Disney Doesn’t Take American Express (Podcast Description)   Afurious hotel guest. A rejected American Express card. A crowded dining room.And watching it all from the next table… Dick Nunis himself. In thisepisode, Mike takes listeners back to 1974 and his early days at theContemporary Resort, where a simple credit‑card policy turns into a full‑blownguest meltdown — right under the gaze of Walt Disney World’s most intimidatingexecutive. What follows is a masterclass in staying calm, thinking fast, andsurviving the kind of high‑pressure moment that could make or break a youngcast member’s career. Alongthe way, Mike shares what it was really like to be a night manager in the earlyyears of WDW: the pagers, the shoplifters, the bathtub floods, the counterfeitbills, and the constant scramble to keep thousands of guests happy before cellphones, computers, or even a reliable credit‑card system existed. Plus,this episode’s trivia challenge uncovers a massive design flaw at the ContemporaryHotel — one that led to fire alarms, evacuations, and guests being treated forheadaches and asthma… all because of a decision that “should have beenobvious.” It’s astory about problem‑solving under pressure, Disney history you’ve never heardbefore, and the kind of behind‑the‑scenes moment that shaped the future ofMike’s career. Ifyou’ve ever wondered what really happens when a guest blows up in front ofDisney leadership… this is the episode.