Best Mike Ham Podcasts (2025)

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Non-isode 3:51

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No normal episode of Three Bean Salad this week (we're away until June). Join our PATREON for ad-free episodes and bonus episodes: www.patreon.com/threebeansalad TOUR TICKETS: https://littlewander.co.uk/tours/three-bean-salad-podcast/By Three Bean Salad

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How an Oyster Truck Became Maplewood’s Hottest Restaurant 54:17

2d ago54:17

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Send us a text In this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, host Mike Ham sits down with Matthew Chappina, chef and founder of Perla Oyster Bar in Maplewood, New Jersey. What began as a mobile oyster truck has evolved into one of New Jersey’s most talked-about new restaurants, known for its raw bar, creative small plates, and vibrant atmosph…

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#511-Ye Banished Privateers, Truth Balls, and Skippy the Squirrel 1:24:31

3d ago1:24:31

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Arrr you ready for another wild week? This week, we are joined by Björn "Bellows" Malmos, a founding member of the Swedish pirate themed band, Ye Banished Privateers. Björn does just about everything from vocals to accordion, to harmonica, to various percussion. The band has transformed their live show into an amazing display of pirate songs, histo…

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Ep. 179 - TacCon25 AAR - Master IDC - Goodbye For Now.... 1:17:46

9d ago1:17:46

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This show is a tough one... Eric and Aaron thank their biggest supporters and announce that they will be putting the show on hiatus indefinitely. AAR for Aaron's TacCon 2025 attendance. AAR for Eric's Rangemaster Master Instructor Development Class in FL. If you’re not signed up for the upcoming 3rd Annual Combatives Summit, what are you waiting fo…

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Surf Ninjas: A Great Bad Movie 1:15:04

9d ago1:15:04

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Kwan-tsu, dudes! We dive headfirst into the glorious absurdity of Surf Ninjas, dissecting its goofiest fight scenes, strangest dialogue choices, and baffling plot twists. As a bonus, we let AI take the reins to continue the story—because, clearly, the world needs more Surf Ninjas chaos. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/fullslicepodcast Full Slice Podca…

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Fifth Wednesday back in 10 minutes transmission 18:09

8d ago18:09

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No normal episode of Three Bean Salad this week (it's a five Wednesday April and we will only do four Wednesday episodes in a month out of respect for all that is holy) Join our PATREON for ad-free episodes and a monthly bonus episode: www.patreon.com/threebeansalad Merch now available here: www.threebeansaladshop.com Get in touch: threebeansaladpo…

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Reality Suite: From Dirty Napkin Dreams to Rocking Stages Worldwide 33:51

9d ago33:51

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Send us a text On this episode of Greetings From the Garden State, powered by the New Jersey Lottery, Mike Ham heads to Angry Papa Entertainment in Wallington, NJ to sit down with the powerhouse rock band Reality Suite — Kimmii Heart, Brian King, Joe Padula, and Jeff Luke. They dive into the band's Jersey roots, their evolution over the past decade…

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#510-The Great Throwdini, Pope Pajamas, and the Defense of Ye' 1:26:23

10d ago1:26:23

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Would you wear Jeffrey Dahmer's glasses? Could you throw knives and not hit a spinning, moving human target? Well, we know a guy can do both. Dr. David Adamovich was a professor of physiology, and at the age of 50, decided to change his career. He became the Great Throwdini, a knife thrower with over 40 world records to his name. We find out about …

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The Renaissance 1:05:11

15d ago1:05:11

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George is a native of Stockport, birthplace of The Renaissance, and so it is little wonder he has chosen that very topic for this week’s episode. Are we on the cusp of another renaissance? Might we be better of with a de-renaissance to make everything simpler just for a bit. It’s chunky fodder to be sure so why not let the beans mince it down smoot…

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What It Takes: Mikie Sherrill’s Story from Helicopters to the Statehouse 42:53

16d ago42:53

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Send us a text On this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, I sit down with Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill for an honest, wide-ranging conversation that covers everything from her time in the Navy to her decision to run for governor of New Jersey. What We Cover: Finding Her Way to Jersey Mikie shares how she settled in Montclair over 15 years …

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#509-The Bomb Chica, Sun Ham, and Space-Hab 1:41:48

17d ago1:41:48

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Shenanigans are really swell, stupid banter and a big story to tell (Side effects of Shenanigans include questioning the choices in your life). This week’s show gives the sweet and talented Deanna Colón. This singer and entertainer has performed with and for Diana Ross and Patti Labelle, been on America’s Got Talent & Masterchef, and been in commer…

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New Jersey Lottery Million Dollar Replay 2025 36:51

21d ago36:51

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Send us a text We’re back in Atlantic City for one of the most electric events of the year—the Million Dollar Replay at the Golden Nugget, hosted by the New Jersey Lottery. In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a day full of second chances, big energy, and even bigger prize money. We kick things off with a breakdown of how Million Dollar…

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Crushin' Turdies: Nintendo Switch 2 1:05:42

24d ago1:05:42

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Switch 2 hype is real! We look back at the original's success, then dissect the new features and controversies of its successor. Next, a nostalgic dive into our past gaming loves. Finally, we'll explore why the gaming market, originally aimed for children, is now dominated by adults. Our Links: https://linktr.ee/fullslicepodcast Full Slice Podcast …

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Language 59:43

24d ago59:43

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Ella from Cambridge but currently in Cuba has offered up language as this week’s topic. Could she have known that the beans would not only take on this crucial subject with rigour and courage but they would use actual language to do so!!! With thanks to our editor Laura Grimshaw. Join our PATREON for ad-free episodes and bonus/video episodes: www.p…

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Beyond the Covers: How Hickory is Rewriting the NJ Music Scene 26:11

25d ago26:11

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Send us a text In this week’s episode of Greetings From the Garden State, host Mike Ham is joined by the full lineup of Hickory, a rising New Jersey folk-rock band that’s quickly carving out a name for themselves across the state and beyond. What started as a few friends trading GarageBand tracks during downtime has grown into a six-piece powerhous…

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#508- Cazzy Louis Cereghino, Tiny Strippers, and VerbaMania 2:44:02

24d ago2:44:02

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Slam, Dah Duh Duh, Dah Duh Duh! The podcast is revving up for WrestleMania this week and in honor of this we are joined by Cazzey Louis Cereghino. Along with his writing, music, and stunt work, Cazzey who played Bruiser Brody in the Iron Claw. We chat on his multifaceted career, doing wrestling work in the movie, and what is was like have Danny Dev…

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Ham Salad 58:57

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You will no doubt have a strong opinion on ham. It has been a muse to poets, a justification for war lords, a promise between lovers. It is mankind’s cornerstone. But ham salad? That’s something many of us have never truly got to grips with in theory or practice. Thanks then to Michigan-based wildcard Douglas for giving the beans this urgently need…

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Sandwiches That Hit Different: Inside Dutch’s Sandwich Shop in Montclair 54:49

1M ago54:49

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Send us a text This week, Mike heads to Church Street in Montclair to sit down with Amir Kamal, the man behind Dutch’s Sandwich Shop — one of the most talked-about sandwich spots in New Jersey. What started as a late-night idea and a tribute to Amir’s dog, Dutch, has grown into a full-blown destination for people who take their breakfast sandwiches…

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#507- Nothing More, Garage Hot Tubs, and "Beautiful Tariffs" 1:30:57

1M ago1:30:57

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Listeners are always saying there is "nothing more" irritating then the Verbal Shenanigans Podcast. However, today, Daniel Oliver, bassist of Nothing More, joins us on the show. We delve into the DIY history of the band, the growth of Nothing More, the band's current tour with Disturbed, what it's like to build insane stage contraptions, and the ba…

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Episode 59 - The Zwift Education of Michael van den Ham 1:25:35

1M ago1:25:35

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American Mike and Canadian Michael hug it out after their chance encounter in the Zwift comments section. Michael shares his experiences racing on Zwift, helps speculate if the Coggan chart is dead, and gets some helpful pointers from Cycling Expert Kevin. He also provides a coach's assessment of the famed 30 for 30 workout plan. Nowhere Fast is a …

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Ep. 178 - Chris Lapre and John Valentine - Ben Stoeger and Matt Pranka Class AAR 1:25:31

1M ago1:25:31

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This show we have Chris Lapre and John Valentine to do an AAR of the Ben Stoeger and Matt Pranka Pistol and Carbine classes they attended recently. If you’re not signed up for the upcoming 3rd Annual Combatives Summit, what are you waiting for?! Get signed up for one of the most impactful events of your life...literally. 24-26 October 2025 https://…

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The Rise and Ruin of Enron 1:00:49

1M ago1:00:49

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Explore the rise and fall of Enron, the energy giant whose deceptive accounting practices led to one of the largest corporate scandals in U.S. history. We delve into the history and uncover the corruption. Then we end with another edition of "AI Theater" where Phil wears a creepy mask and we discover how ~family~ brought Enron to its knees. Confuse…

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Festivals 1:00:49

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It’s Helen of Bristol’s turn to feed the bean machine this week which has led to the topic being festivals. Of course there’s a festival for bloody everything these days and they’re not like they used to be even the ones that didn’t exist previously probably but you can’t even say that in public most likely and so and so forth. With thanks to our e…

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Jackpots, Pork Roll & Jersey Pride with Jim Carey of the NJ Lottery 34:43

1M ago34:43

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Send us a text On this episode of Greetings from the Garden State, host Mike Ham takes the show on the road to the New Jersey Lottery headquarters for a deep-dive conversation with Executive Director Jim Carey. Powered by the New Jersey Lottery, this episode explores the games, events, and community impact of one of the state's most recognizable in…

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#506- Jonathan Schultz, The Shady Tax Man, and Robot P. Coltrane 1:45:59

1M ago1:45:59

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You might listen to our interviews for big names, fun moments, and inspirational stories…today, it's just about robots beating the crap out of each other. Battlebots builder and engineer, Jonathan Schultz, talks about team Huge. We chat about the work and design of his machine, the ups and downs of battle, and the competition of killing another rob…

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The Vikings 1:00:00

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Evidence that Vikings used toothpicks has been found in Eastern Sweden according to Big Archaeology. And who would dare to disagree with them, let alone needlessly argue the toss just for the sake of it? The beans, that’s who. Maybe be these so called ‘toothpicks’ were in fact used to score games of Nordic cribbage? Maybe they were used to stop com…

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Special Forum: NJ Gubernatorial Candidates Talk Business, Equity & The Future 2:15:58

2M ago2:15:58

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Send us a text In this special edition of Greetings From the Garden State, host Mike Ham broadcasts live from NJIT for a groundbreaking gubernatorial candidate forum presented by the New Jersey Diverse Business Advisory Council. Seven of the nine candidates vying to be New Jersey’s next governor sit down to address some of the most pressing issues …

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#505- Bryan Seely, Monroe Meat, and The Religious Screen Door 1:44:51

2M ago1:44:51

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You ever think about wiretapping the United States Secret Service and the FBI? No? Well, this week's guest did just that, and went on to be successful because of it. Bryan Seely is a world famous ethical hacker, former marine, author, and key note speaker who has helped numerous companies fix cyber security issues. Bryan is hilarious, engaging, and…

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Episode 58 - Mike is the Watt King Now 1:06:51

2M ago1:06:51

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You've heard our Watt King of the Week segment, but what if one of us ... became the Watt King? Mike made a bunch of people mad with his patented coffee stop and then potentially started an international incident. Kevin tried a Peloton ride, to hilarious effect. And is Zwift dead? Is this the end of Nowhere Fast? Nowhere Fast is a member of the Wid…

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Flirt Like a Victorian 1:03:51

2M ago1:03:51

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Spring has sprung, and so has the chaos of dating! So lets reminisce about our awkward dating years! Kyle’s bold fashion choices and legendary skateboard wipeouts, Tyler’s undefeated streak of missed signals, and Phil’s first oh-so-safe-and-legit online love. ❤️ Then, we time-travel to the absurdity of Victorian courtship (spoiler: everything was g…

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Gardening 1:07:24

2M ago1:07:24

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What are the beans really but gardeners of knowledge? For the benefit of all mankind they nurture the seeds of data, strip away the weeds of untruth and, from time to time, obscure everything in a great steaming pile of donkey shit. Thank you then to Matt from Chester-upon-Bremen for choosing the highly apposite topic of gardening for this week’s p…

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Spreading Love & Good Vibes with Patty C 33:59

2M ago33:59

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Send us a text In this episode of Greetings From the Garden State, we sit down with New Jersey singer-songwriter Patty C to talk about his music journey, collaborations, and latest projects. Broadcasting from the home studio at Radio Garden State HQ, we crack open a Spreading Love American Light Lager from Twin Lights Brewing—Patty’s very own beer!…

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#504 - Jojo Garza, Heaven's Waiting Room, and Guinea Pig Cuisine 1:44:51

2M ago1:44:51

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How far is heaven you ask? Feels pretty far when you are working with Mike for 12 years. However, today, we bring another Grammy award winner on the show. Jojo Garza, singer and bassist, of the Los Lonely Boys, joins us for a fantastic interview where we break down his early years playing with his father, the huge success of "Heaven", winning a Gra…

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