343: Dr. John Delony—A Beer, Some Nachos, and a Barstool
343: A Beer, Some Nachos, and a Barstool with Dr. John Delony The bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of the Dr. John Delony Show chats about the crisis of confidence that comes from living in a post-expert world, the dangers of certainty, the choices we can make to live a non-anxious life, and how sharing nachos and beer with good friends can help. John's book is Building a Non-Anxious Life
5 Sep 20231h 23min
342: Kevin O'Connor—Apple Juice and Saltines
This Old House's Kevin O'Connor talks about the serendipitous non-audition audition that landed him a job on the longest-running how-to show on TV, what it was like to embed with Team Rubicon to film his new Roku show, what masculinity really looks like, and how to treat a razor wound.
29 Aug 20231h 12min
341: Coffee with Mom—I Don't Know How to Arrange My Nickels with Peggy Rowe
America's grandmother shares more of her signature wit and charm while discussing her husband's cataract surgery recovery including a grueling eye drop schedule, the difference between an astigmatism and a stigmatism, forgetting your keys, the pros and cons of high stakes poker and Mahjongg, the meaning of PIE, and Lou Carter's song If I Had a Nose Full of Nickels. Strap in for another coffee with mom.
24 Aug 202351min
340: Dr. Rahul Seth—My Happy Place is the Operating Room
The otolaryngologist and facial reconstructive surgeon that fixed Mike's nose talks about how prevalent deviated septums are, how he prepares for a 12-hour surgery, and the bicycle accident that nearly ended his surgical career. Mentioned in this episode are Dr. Seth's practice GoldenStatePlasticSurgery.com and Episode 262: Let's Talk About Septums and Scrotums with James Nestor
22 Aug 20231h 11min
339: Nick Schiffer—Will A.I. Build Your House
Nick is a custom homebuilder and skilled trades advocate who founded NS Builders and hosts the Modern Craftsman podcast. He talks skilled trades, the labor shortage, and the ancient dilemma of juggling quality, schedule, and price.
15 Aug 20231h 14min
338: NEW STORY—It Might Be Worth Remembering
The past is what we choose to forget. History is what we choose to remember.
10 Aug 202311min
337: Chad Pregracke—America's Hardest Working Garbage Man
The founder of Living Lands and Waters talks about how his do-goodery removed over 13 million pounds of garbage from America's waterways, how he's turning discarded plastics into durable pallets, and why his volunteers refer to his flagship as the "Love Barge."
8 Aug 20231h 8min
336: Nick Gillespie—A Perfectly Reasonable Chat
The Libertarian journalist and editor-at-large at Reason interviews Mike at FreedomFest 2023. The two discuss a myriad of topics, including skilled trades, workforce participation, and the state of education.
1 Aug 20231h 32min
