Best Basement Lounge Podcasts (2025)

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Designing Homes That Stay Strong When It Counts 46:58

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16d ago46:58

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00:00 Welcome back 01:09 Storm chaser cocktail 04:05 Passive house wildfire 10:37 Resilience vs durability 15:23 Designing for hazards 22:35 Durable cold climate details 28:54 Resilience and equity 33:52 How buildings learn 38:56 Future ready services 43:04 Outboard module ideaBy Chris Briley and Phil Kaplan

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Stop Scope Creep with One Meeting 1:00:32

2M ago1:00:32

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00:00 Welcome & scope creep defined 02:02 Cocktail: Classic Bramble 05:51 Why projects grow beyond plan 09:38 Program exercise: rooms, office & garage 14:45 Square footage reality check 17:40 Basements & garages aren’t “free” 21:54 Program–budget method (checklists & meetings) 28:33 Contingency & finish tiers 38:58 Fork in the road: cut scope or ra…

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Build Tight, Ventilate Right: Don't Be an Airhole 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

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00:00 Intro & Cocktail of the Day 02:42 What We Mean by “Airhole” 08:05 Why Air Sealing Matters 14:47 Ventilation vs. Infiltration 21:19 Building Science in Action 36:31 Common Air Sealing Mistakes 42:50 Tools and Techniques 50:04 Audience Q&A and Wrap-upBy Chris Briley and Phil Kaplan

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Don’t Let Your Basement Suck (Heat, Money, or Air) 57:45

4M ago57:45

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00:00:00 Intro & setup 00:00:53 Cocktail: Whiskey Sour (recipe + dry shake) 00:06:50 Basements: the "free room" myth 00:08:48 When a basement makes sense 00:10:47 Concrete & embodied carbon reality check 00:13:52 Phil’s numbers: foundations vs CO₂e 00:19:09 Water 101: drains, dimple mat, daylight 00:22:21 Insulation: outside vs inside 00:27:16 Slab…

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Farewell...Kinda 1:56

2+ y ago1:56

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The Basement Lounge has reached its end. But you can follow us over to The Three Mikes podcast now! And follow us on Instagram: @thethreemikes - Follow The Three Mikes on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike "Vander" Vanderveen - @vanderdyt Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net…

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Rabbit T*tties 45:12

2+ y ago45:12

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Who had the better Space Jam movie: MJ or Lebron? - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike "Vander" Vanderveen - @vanderdyt Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.netBy Mike Shea

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Sidewall To Sidewall 38:59

2+ y ago38:59

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We're all over the place this week. Talking about licking crack, diving deep, and Bam Margera. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.netBy Mike Shea

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Wieners & Snitches 47:52

2+ y ago47:52

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Silly names, UFOs, & mouthy drug dealers. REMEMBER: This show is coming to an end on July 6th. Follow our new show, The Three Mikes, which will premier on July 21. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike "Vander" Vanderveen - @vanderdyt Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.n…

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Stories From the Road 35:45

2+ y ago35:45

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Shea & Vander are back from some time on the road, and they have a bunch of stories to share! - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells Mike "Vander" Vanderveen - @vanderdyt - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.netBy Mike Shea

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We Met the Cousin 34:21

2+ y ago34:21

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One of us has a cousin that's a professional comedian, and the other two finally met the cousin. How did it go? You'll have to listen to find out! - Follow The Three Mikes on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells Mike "Vander" Vanderveen - @vanderdyt - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net Mentioned …

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We're Back! 48:35

2+ y ago48:35

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The Three Mikes are back from a week off, and we're getting right back into our nonsense! Mike Wells' workout routine Mike Shea saw Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Vander's lawyer says he "forcibly requested" that money - Follow The Three Mikes on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells Vander - @vanderdyt - Check out our website…

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Interviewing Mike Wells 59:36

2+ y ago59:36

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The first time Mike Wells & Mike Shea came together was when he was interviewed on the first iteration of this podcast. Now things are coming full circle as he's interviewed again as part of The Three Mikes. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tb…

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Interviewing Mike Shea 1:04:08

2+ y ago1:04:08

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Now it's time to interview the guy who's usually asking the questions and learn a little more about where Mike Shea got his start in comedy & what hard lessons he's had to learn in almost two decades of comedy. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www…

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Interviewing Mike "Vander" Vanderveen 1:23:10

2+ y ago1:23:10

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As we count down to the Three Mikes and a Mic comedy show, we'd like you to get to know each of us a little better. So let's start with the new guys! - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net Mentioned in this episode: This show is sponsored…

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Opening Day & Indictments 38:27

2+ y ago38:27

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It's a whirlwind of topics on this episode! This week, the Mikes talk about: MLB Opening Day & New Rules Shea had a date, and wrote some jokes about it Kid Rock sucks at shooting Al Capone had syphalis Trump's indictment - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: h…

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How Does This Keep Happening? 30:32

3y ago30:32

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Another shooting. Lovely... Mike Wells is out this week, but our buddy Vander is back again to fill in! We talk about: The shooting in Nashville Shea's got a date Being pro-sex work patronage - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net Mention…

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Shea Hates Improv 25:43

3y ago25:43

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Shea thinks that Improv is just using comedy to hold an audience hostage. This week, the Mikes talk about: Season 3 of Ted Lasso has arrived! Shazam! Fury of the Gods isn't doing well at the box office. Is improv actually funny? Or are people just scared. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check ou…

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Missionary Sex - Yay or Nay? 36:49

3y ago36:49

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Vander is back again, and he's still into the tried-and-true method of bumpin' uglies. This week, Mike & Mike (and Mike) talk about: Local comedy update Ted Lasso Missionary Sex - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net Mentioned in this epi…

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Train Wrecks & Drag Shows (feat. Vander) 59:44

3y ago59:44

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Our buddy Mike "Vander" Vanderveen is back in the studio with us as we return from a long break! This week, Mike & Mike (& Mike) talk about: Another train wreck in Ohio Drag Shows vs. Gun Legislation How Vander got arrested - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff…

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The Ohio Train Derailment 34:33

3y ago34:33

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No, the train incident isn't anywhere near us. But it's affecting a LOT of people, and it feels like NOBODY is talking about it. This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Train crash & chemical disaster in northeaster Ohio The shooting at the University of Michigan Wells reacts to the Ted Lasso Season 3 trailer The Flash is coming and it looks...good? - F…

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Hobbits. Balloons. UFOs. Oh My! 32:34

3y ago32:34

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Not entirely sure how we got on...any of these topics, really. This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Hobbits Balloons UFOs I mean...it's all in the title. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net Mentioned in this episode: This show is sponsor…

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We Had Bad Weekends 30:19

3y ago30:19

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Food poisoning & football...both of us had bad weekends. But we also watched some kick ass TV in the process. This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Mike Shea can't catch a break. Mike Wells had to watch his team lose. We love The Last of Us. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for…

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Who Dey? 43:05

3y ago43:05

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You already know what we're talking about. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net Mentioned in this episode: This show is sponsored by Doughp! Get $5 off your order at checkout using the code "TBL05" when you visit https://www.tblpod.net/…

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Two Weeks Later 42:10

3y ago42:10

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We had to take a couple of weeks off while Shea had the 'rona. But we're back! This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Beating Covid...again Jeremy Renner & Damar Hamlin The scary part of CPR - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net Mentioned in…

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!!!Episode 100!!! 1:29:53

3y ago1:29:53

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We've officially recorded 100 episodes together! What special thing do we have planned? You'll have to listen to find out! - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net Mentioned in this episode: This show is sponsored by Doughp! Get $5 off your…

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Mike Wells Is a F**king Delight 27:53

3y ago27:53

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We promise you, he's a very nice person...no matter what he says on stage. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net Mentioned in this episode: This show is sponsored by Doughp! Get $5 off your order at checkout using the code "TBL05" when y…

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Avatar 2 Doesn't Have a Chance 23:32

3y ago23:32

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There's simply no way it makes enough money. Also, Jennifer Lawrence said some dumb s**t. Oh, and why do we constantly chase orgasms? - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.netBy The Basement Lounge

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Surprise Breaking News 48:19

3y ago48:19

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So Kanye said some stuff... Oh, and we find out Kirstie Alley died live on the air. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.netBy The Basement Lounge

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F**k FIFA 45:17

3y ago45:17

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They make the mob look magnanimous. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.netBy The Basement Lounge

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RIP Kevin Conroy, Chadwick Boseman, & The Red Wave 46:05

3y ago46:05

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Talking about a lot of death this week. We lost Kevin Conroy (the voice of Batman), we reflect on Chadwick Boseman as we review 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever', and the GOP didn't exactly take over like they thought they would. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun …

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Walmart Nostalgia 48:45

3y ago48:45

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We're reminiscing about the years we spent working for one of the biggest retail chains in the world! - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.netBy Mike Shea

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DC Making Moves 33:40

3y ago33:40

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With the release of 'Black Adam' it looks like WBD and DC are making some power moves. Also, Ted Cruz got flipped off at a baseball game. Plus, did you know Zack Snyder had a plan for more Justice League movies? - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://ww…

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Down In My Plums 37:31

3y ago37:31

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That's where I can feel it. Way down there. Down in my plums. This week, Mike & Mike talk about: WB is making moves. James Corden is a dick. I can feel it down in my plums... - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net…

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Comics Dodging Beers 37:40

3y ago37:40

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Comedian Ariel Elias dodged a beer & chugged it in retaliation. Now the whole country is taking notice. This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Ariel Elias' famous heckler moment Kanye hates Jews RIP Angela Lansbury Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.t…

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Parents & Nudity 35:30

3y ago35:30

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Oh yeah...this one gets weird. Where were YOU when you saw your first nude scene...with your parents?!? - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.netBy Mike Shea

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Dealing With Death 42:55

3+ y ago42:55

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At what point are you able to make peace with the potential death of a loved one? Also, HOLY SHIT DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE IS HAPPENING! - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.netBy Mike Shea

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How Do You Wipe? 53:10

3+ y ago53:10

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No, seriously, we want to know. This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Methods of wiping Stupid celebrity news The importance of evolving your craft Dating in 2022 - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net…

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D23 Trailers & News 36:26

3+ y ago36:26

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Last week, Disney held their D23 convention where a lot of new trailers and news was dropped. This week, Mike & Mike talk about: D23 Trailers D23 News - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net…

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Prince vs. Jacko 41:31

3+ y ago41:31

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Who was the bigger musical influence: Prince or Michael Jackson? - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.netBy Mike Shea

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The Wrong F-Word 33:44

3+ y ago33:44

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We're rejoined by our buddy Mike "Vander" Vanderveen who was recently disqualified from a comedy competition for saying the wrong F-word. Also, the White House is finally implementing some form of student loan forgiveness. And we try to guess which muppet is the most hung. This week, the three Mikes talk about: Comedy competition rules Student loan…

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Streaming The Night Away 30:55

3+ y ago30:55

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We're getting all caught up on Stranger Things, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon...just...all of it! - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.netBy Mike Shea

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Ezra Miller's (kinda) Apology 37:17

3+ y ago37:17

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Ezra Miller (or, rather, their publicist) has released an apology (of sorts) in regards to their recent behavior. Plus, Trump's Mar-A-Lago resort was searched by the FBI. Also, can you beleive South Park has been going for 25 years?!? This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Ezra Miller's apology Trump's FBI raid South Park's 25th anniversary - Follow Mi…

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Chappelle Bought a Building 53:19

3+ y ago53:19

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Mike & Mike welcome on special guests Jesse Nutt and Jeff Alan! Dave Chappelle is now the owner of the building that houses Wiley's Comedy Club in Downtown Dayton. How does that make us feel? - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net…

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The Clown & The Candyman 44:53

3+ y ago44:53

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Mike Wells has been checking out a true crime podcast that might surprise you. Plus, Mike Shea just had an awesome show and at awesome venue out of town. Also, is Jimmy Carr the best there ever was when it comes to handling hecklers? This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Mike Wells' new favorite podcast. Mike Shea's recent comedy trip. Jimmy Carr vs. …

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Three Mikes 32:37

3+ y ago32:37

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On this week's show, Mike & Mike welcome special guest Mike "Vander" Vanderveen to the studio to talk about: Vander's time in prison His early days of doing comedy Having birthdays on holidays - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net…

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Highland Park 1:31:49

3+ y ago1:31:49

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***THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED ON MONDAY, JULY 4TH 2022 AT 4:30PM ET.*** - We learned of the tragic events in Highland Park, IL in real time at the beginning of our recording session. All other plans for the episode went out the window. These are our unfiltered & unedited thoughts and feelings as they develop in real time from the moment we learned a…

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Current Events, Part 2 42:01

3+ y ago42:01

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This week, there was so much to talk about, we decided to break it into two parts. On this episode, we continue the conversation about all the crazy stuff going on in the last week. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net…

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Current Events, Part 1 33:38

3+ y ago33:38

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This week, there was so much to talk about, we decided to break it into two parts. On this special Part 1 episode, we go into detail about the bombshell testimony at the January 6th Commission. - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: https://www.tblpod.net…

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Mike Wells' First Father's Day 31:58

3+ y ago31:58

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Mike Wells got to have his first Father's Day. Plus, he reminices about his days in martial arts. Also, this weekend is the Fireworks Comedy Competition at Wiley's Comedy Club. This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Mike Wells' first ever Father's Day ...and his martial arts background Upcoming comedy competition - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike S…

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The Hearings 40:12

3+ y ago40:12

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The January 6th Hearings are well underway. Plus, Amber Heard continues to show her true colors. This week, Mike & Mike talk about: Revelations from the January 6th Hearings Amber Heard's first interview since the verdict - Follow Mike & Mike on Twitter: Mike Shea - @mrmikeshea Mike Wells - @mikewtfwells - Check out our website for more fun stuff: …