Open Mike Podcast

Open Mike Podcast Episode #34

This episode gets real. We dive into the good, the bad, and the complicated sides of the internet’s creation — how it’s transformed communication, opportunity, and connection… while also opening the door to new dangers and unintended consequences. We unpack: * The rise of online gaming — community, addiction, and digital identity * The challenges of keeping kids safe in an always-connected world * The responsibility of parents, platforms, and policy Then we turn to the recent developments surrounding Jeffrey Epstein and the broader questions they raise about power, accountability, and the role the internet plays in exposing (or concealing) truth. It’s an honest conversation about technology, culture, protection, and responsibility in the digital age. No scripts. No filters. Just real dialogue. It’s real. It’s raw. It’s Open Mike.

Open Mike Podcast Episode #33

This episode dives into the recent injustices making headlines and the deeper issues behind them. We talk about accountability, empathy, and why calling out wrongdoing shouldn’t depend on political affiliation, identity, or which “side” someone is on. This conversation challenges the idea of selective outrage and asks what it really looks like to stand for justice in a divided nation. We discuss the responsibility we all share to speak up, listen, and hold each other to the same standard — especially when it’s uncomfortable. This episode isn’t about blame. It’s about honesty, consistency, and finding a way forward together.

Open Mike Podcast Episode #32

The Open Mike Podcast is BACK! After taking a 2 month break, we're finally returning with a fresh episode and a lot to talk about. In this episode, I dive into my experiences as a Spark delivery drive, the realities of t he job, what customers should know, and honest advice for anyone thinking about getting into Spark or gig work in general. We also break down this weekend's NFL playoff matchups, share predictions, and talk about life, routine, a nd getting back into the flow after time away. It's good to be back. Let's get into it.

Open Mike Podcast Episode #31

In Episode 31, we’re getting into that holiday headspace — talking about when people actually start decorating for Christmas. Is it right after Halloween, or do we show Thanksgiving some respect first? Mike takes a trip down memory lane, remembering what Christmas felt like as a kid — the lights, the sounds, the magic — and how those memories hit different now that we’re grown. We also take a serious moment to reflect on the recent passing of an NFL player and the importance of mental health — a reminder that even those who seem to have it all might be fighting battles we can’t see. And of course, we wrap it all up with the Open Mike Mailbag — your stories, your laughs, and your takes. So grab your hot cocoa, plug in those lights, and let’s get festive… in our own chaotic way.

Open Mike Podcast Episode #30

We welcome back Trigo Norman this week for a hilarious round of Are you Smarter Than A 5th Graders. Conclusion?.....Well, you'll have to give it a listen to find out!! Don't watch this episode if you do not want to laugh, or scratch your head or be overwhelmed by the answers to some of these questions. As always great fun and great laughs on the Open Mike Podcast!