Best Mike And Darin Podcasts (2025)

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The Metrics That Matter: Whoop Founder Will Ahmed On Why Most People Get Fitness Wrong, Why Recovery Beats Intensity, & The Science of Human Potential 2:02:31

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Will Ahmed is the founder and CEO of Whoop, the wearable device that's quietly revolutionizing how elite athletes and everyday people optimize their bodies. This conversation explores Will’s journey from overtrained college athlete to building a multibillion-dollar company by cracking the recovery code. We discuss heart rate variability, why Michae…

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IDS #264 - I Think Devo Gave Me Pinkeye 50:01

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Send us a text Holy Crap! After last week's dismal episode, Mike and Darin have bounced back with a real banger!! Mike tells you everything you want to know about goat yoga and Darin thinks DEVO gave him pinkeye. Plus, Darin confuses a prairie dog for a rabbit, Sheets is the best gas station ever to eat a hot meal and important news about our annou…

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Explore the Superpowers of Music Festivals With Scott Crabtree 27:32

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This week, host Paula Felps chats with Scott Crabtree, chief happiness officer at Happy Brain Science, about the surprising science behind music festivals. In this energizing episode, you’ll discover how live music fires up your brain with feel-good chemicals, why dancing helps bust stress and boost memory, and how festivals foster powerful connect…

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World Champion John John Florence On The Mindset of Elite Sport, Walking Away At His Peak & Why True Mastery Begins With Surrender 1:48:55

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John John Florence is a three-time World Surf League Champion and one of the most naturally gifted surfers of his generation. This conversation explores John John's decision to step away from competition at his peak. We discuss his evolution from forcing outcomes to allowing flow, why mastery begins with surrendering control, and transforming press…

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136: Roaming Road Spirits: From Liquor Store Owner to Rum Bottler with Mike Gilmore 1:34:48

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Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. In this episode, we sat down with Mike Gilmore, founder of Roaming Road Spirits, to go behind the scenes at one of the newest inde…

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Gut Health Compilation: Leading Experts On Fiber, Inflammation, Cancer Survival, & How Your Gut Predicts Your Future Health 1:10:53

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Leading microbiome researchers Will Bulsiewicz, Tim Spector, and Robynne Chutkan share discoveries that are rewriting health science. This compilation explores how 5 grams of fiber can boost cancer survival by 30%, why tumors have their own microbiomes, and how 70% of your immune system lives in your gut. We discuss why depression is an inflammator…

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IDS #263 - Two Guys Five Cups 44:05

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Send us a text Everybody's allowed to have an off night... right? This is probably the worst episode since the really early days. If you want your money back we understand. We won't actually give you a refund... we just understand. Thanks for listening Stay til the end for a preview of next week when we talk about the DEVO concert! #DEVO #TUNACASSE…

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Get Your Summer Reading Prescription With Emely Rumble 30:53

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This week on Live Happy Now, host Paula Felps sits down with Emely Rumble — licensed clinical social worker, bibliopsychotherapist, and author of Bibliotherapy in the Bronx — to explore the healing power of stories. Emely shares how fiction, poetry, and even children’s books can help us reflect, process emotions, and build empathy in ways tradition…

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The Science Of Happiness: Dr. Laurie Santos Shares Evidence-Based Tools For Genuine Joy, Why We Chase The Wrong Things & What Actually Creates Well-Being 2:30:07

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Dr. Laurie Santos is a renowned psychology professor at Yale University and creator of the most popular course in Yale's history: "Psychology and the Good Life." This conversation explores why our intuitions about happiness are spectacularly wrong and the mental health crisis plaguing young people. We discuss how our brains mislead us about well-be…

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IDS #262 - How To Crash A Frat Party 55:21

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Send us a text This week on Irritable Dad Syndrome... Darin made friends with some bikers while celebrating his 55th birthday! Mike tells an exhilarating story from the vault about the time he rushed a fraternity. And Darin needs a 12 step program to help him get over his addiction to yacht rock. Phone the neighbors and wake the kids... they won't …

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Unlock the Hidden Power of Dreams, PhD 27:40

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Dreams aren’t just fleeting images; they’re powerful tools for transformation. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Bonnie Buckner, PhD, founder of the International Institute for Dreaming and Imagery®, to explore how dreams can unlock creativity, solve life’s toughest challenges, and help us live with greater purpose. As an expert in creativ…

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Ethan Suplee On Shedding 300 Pounds, Ditching Drugs & What It Really Takes To Transform Your Life 2:19:33

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Ethan Suplee is a renowned actor known for My Name is Earl, American History X, and The Wolf of Wall Street. This conversation explores the intersection of trauma, food addiction, and the false narratives of transformation. We discuss Ethan's journey through multiple relapses, the psychology behind sustainable change, and why "diet and exercise" is…

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135: Revealing the Identity of Our First Ever Single Cask Release (and Why We Picked It) 51:40

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Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. It's finally time — we're revealing which rum we will be releasing for the Rumcast Single Cask Project (and our release date goal)…

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ROLL ON: Embracing Stillness, Recovering From Surgery & Going Slow To Go Slow 1:26:49

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Roll On returns! Brace yourselves! Adam Skolnick and I catch up on spinal fusion surgery, going slow to go slow, and what happens when the universe finally gets your attention. On tap: recovery realizations, walking very slowly, and the wild idea that maybe you're enough without all the doing. We dive into LA's current chaos, maintaining humanity, …

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Presbyterian Soup – ARP, PCA, NAPARC, GA & Synods 44:37

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Darin and George explain the Biblical and Practical Basis for Presbyterian annual Business meetings, as the ARP's Annual Synod was just last week, the RPCNA's is this week, and the PCA's is next week.

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…Let’s Talk Healthcare Equity Investing with Dan Matviyenko, Portfolio Manager with Jennison 33:34

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Dan Matviyenko, Healthcare Portfolio Manager at Jennison, offers insights and strategies on navigating the complex and dynamic landscape of healthcare equity investing. Laurie Chan, PGIM’s U.S. Head of Alternative Solutions, and Daniel explore healthcare equity, focusing on macroeconomic forces, supply chain vulnerabilities due to trade tensions, t…

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IDS #261 - Hannah The Robot Roofer 1:04:22

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Send us a text On this episode, Mike went to see AC/DC and was very impressed with the concession stand. Darin had a female robot try to sell him a new roof And stay to the end... you'll hear Lash Out! The new song by Darin's son Jacob's band Dream Flood. IT'S A BANGER!! #AC/DC #JONSTEWART #DREAMFLOOD #LASHOUT Support the show Thank you so much for…

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Bringing Back Summer Fun With Mike Rucker, PhD 23:44

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Summer officially begins on June 20, and that’s the perfect time to bring back Live Happy’s Summer of Fun! We’ve teamed up with organizational psychologist Mike Rucker, PhD, to offer a free eight-week email course based on the principles of his book, The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life. In this episode, he explains…

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A Skeptic’s Guide To Meditation: Bob Roth On The Science & Extreme Benefits of Transcendental Meditation 1:52:12

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Bob Roth is one of America's most experienced meditation teachers and executive director of The David Lynch Foundation. This conversation explores the intersection of ancient transcendence and modern necessity. We discuss Bob's 50+ year practice, David Lynch's final words about happiness, the neuroscience of "effortless meditation," and why accessi…

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IDS #260 - An Ample Amount of Lugnuts 57:07

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Send us a text This week, Darin attempted to find David Letterman at the Indy 500, Mike has no idea what goes on at a wine tasting and we met a Chick Fil A employee who has a serious memory problem. Speaking of memory problems, Mike had no idea Darin was coming over to record this episode which makes this episode all the more entertaining. Oh, and …

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Reclaim Your Personal Strength With Anne Marie Chaker 24:33

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When we talk about becoming strong women, we’re often not talking about something physical. But this week’s guest explains how reclaiming our physical power can also build our inner strength. Anne Marie Chaker is a veteran journalist and professional bodybuilder who discovered the connection between strength training and inner transformation. In he…

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Dr. Matthew Nagra Makes The Ultimate Case For A Plant-Based Diet: Busting Nutrition Myths Around Seed Oils, Soy, Protein, & More 2:21:33

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Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Vancouver-based naturopathic doctor and nutrition researcher who tackles misinformation around diet and nutrition on social media. This conversation dismantles nutrition's most malevolent misconceptions—from seed oil hysteria to carnivore evangelism. We explore how tribal allegiances have replaced science, why plant proteins …

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134: Behind the Blends at Black Tot Rum with Head Blender Oliver Chilton 1:34:44

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Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. In this episode, we sat down with Oliver Chilton, the head blender at Black Tot Rum, to nerd out on all things blending—from their…

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From The Vault: Darin Olien On Fatal Conveniences 2:21:26

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Darin Olien is a wellness expert and protagonist of Netflix's "Down to Earth" with Zac Efron. This conversation explores the hidden dangers lurking in everyday products we assume are safe, from deodorant and dental floss to clothing and cleaning supplies. We discuss Darin's book "Fatal Conveniences," the toxic chemicals in our environment, why regu…

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IDS #259 - Excuse Me While I Masticate 48:38

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Send us a text Did Mike really masticate while Darin watched? Did Darin really watch an eclipse through the hole of a Cheezit? Did Mike's wife really publicly ask if he bought drugs on the internet? Did Darin's wife really agree to air her attempt to impersonate Beavis and Butthead? The answer to these questions and more on this week's Irritable Da…

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Building a World Where We All Belong (and Get Along) with Anu Gupta 32:30

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In a time of deep division and unease, overcoming our loneliness and uncertainty is a massive challenge. This week, award-winning author, educator, lawyer, scientist, and meditation teacher Anu Gupta sits down with host Paula Felps to explain how — and where — we can start. His best-selling book, Breaking Bias: Where Stereotypes and Prejudices Come…

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Walking As Medicine: Craig Mod’s 300-Miles On Foot, Japan's Philosophy Of Enough, & The Profound Power Of Undistracted Presence 2:52:21

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Craig Mod is an artist, author, and photographer who has lived in Japan for 25 years, chronicling the country through thousands of miles of recent solo walks. We explore walking as inner cartography—a practice that transforms attention into meaning. We discuss Craig's journey from his best friend's murder in Connecticut to finding home in Tokyo, th…

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Festive Chaos: How Zac Barnes fosters a unique supporter identity at Real Salt Lake 30:09

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Zac Barnes is a long-time RSL supporter, having been an active part of RSL, Royals, and Monarchs supporters groups over the years. In 2022 he joined RSL staff to become to the Supporter Liaison, where focuses on bridging the gap between supporters and the club to help build the soccer supporter culture in Utah. I had the pleasure of sitting down wi…

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IDS #258 - Don't Forget Your Mop 43:59

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Send us a text Mike is afraid to take fiber. After you hear what's on the warning label you might be afraid of it too Did Darin seriously call a nice lady a bonehead? We explain why there was some confusion. Plus a new song about our new Pope and why Mike's college buddy brought a mop to his final exam. After you listen to this episode, you'll wann…

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Rewriting the Rules of Mental Health With Dominic Lawson 26:55

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As we wrap up mental health awareness month, it’s a great time to talk with someone who is literally changing how we talk about mental health. This week, host Paula Felps is joined by Dominic Lawson, an accomplished, award-winning podcaster whose new show, Mental Health Rewritten, is tackling stigmatized mental health topics head-on. By taking on i…

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133: The Rumcast 2025 Hot List: The Top 20(ish) Buzziest Bottles (and Upcoming Releases) of the Year 1:33:09

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Did you know you can support The Rumcast on Patreon now and get bonus episodes, happy hours, and more? You can! Head to patreon.com/therumcast to check it out. You can watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. In this episode, we attempted a new mid-year exercise — picking 10 bottles each we think are the most talked about / anticipated r…

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Working It Out With Mike Birbiglia: Comedy & Creativity, Podcasting & The Pope 1:26:31

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Mike Birbiglia is a master storyteller, acclaimed comedian, and the creative force behind Netflix specials including "The Old Man & the Pool" and his newest, "The Good Life." This conversation explores the quiet architecture of story—how to shape it, live it, and share it in a way that matters. We talk about finding empathy for the parents who coul…

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From The Vault: Neuroscientist Matthew Walker On Why Sleep Is Your Superpower 3:06:59

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Dr. Matthew Walker is a world-renowned neuroscientist, sleep expert, and the bestselling author of “Why We Sleep.” In this conversation, we explore sleep not as a passive state, but as the biological foundation of life itself—the platform from which wakefulness emerges. We dive into the architecture of sleep, its vital role in immune function, dise…

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IDS #257 - Throwing Muppets Off The Building 50:41

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Send us a text Mike and Darin are ready to go on Conan O'Brien's podcast, all they gotta do now is wait for the invitation. In the meantime, Mike has something he seriously wants everybody to stop doing while dining at Chick Fil A and Darin has good advice on how to keep door to door salespeople away. Finally, people who say you can't do things any…

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How to Create an Unstoppable Brain With Dr. Kyra Bobinet 30:48

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Our brains are incredibly powerful, and the trick is to learn how to make them work for us, not against us. This week, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. Kyra Bobinet, a physician, public health leader, and behavior change designer whose work focuses on how to build optimal health for a more fulfilling life. Her new book, Unstoppable Brain: The Ne…

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...Let’s Talk Mexican Industrial Real Estate with Enrique Lavín, Head of PGIM Latin America 16:54

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Enrique Lavín provides critical insights into investing in Mexican industrial real estate by leveraging his market expertise and corporate finance/risk-opportunity background. Laurie Chan, PGIM’s Head of Alternative Investments, speaks with Enrique about the resilience of the Mexican Industrial Real Estate sector amidst U.S. trade volatility, nears…

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Olympic Coach Stuart McMillan On The Science Of Speed, Unlocking Your Body's True Potential & Why Sprinting Is The Ultimate Human Activity 2:04:13

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Stuart McMillan is an elite track and field coach who has guided 70+ Olympians to over 30 medals across nine Olympic Games. As CEO of ALTIS, a global leader in sports education, he's revolutionized how we understand human movement. This conversation is an exploration of speed—not just as a metric, but as a kind of alchemy. At the heart of Stuart's …

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The Blessing of Elders 39:40

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Fresh back from the Gospel Reformation Network Ruling Elder Conference, Darin and George discuss the blessing that Elders are to the Church of Jesus Christ.

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Remembering Ed Pink featuring Frank Honsowetz 57:32

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Hidden Horsepower: Remembering Ed PinkIn this special tribute episode of Hidden Horsepower, hosts Keith Jones, Director of Technical Sales for Total Seal Piston Rings, and Joe Castello welcome Frank Honsowetz, former President and General Manager of Ed Pink Racing Engines, to reflect on the extraordinary life and legacy of legendary engine builder …

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IDS #256 - The Great Cinco De Mayo Couple's Quarrel Of 2025 42:48

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Send us a text Mike had his 50th Birthday party and boy was it a Hoot! Darin found out what it's like to be Superman And a husband was done listening to his wife complaining. You won't believe what he told her inside a Mexican restaurant. It's a story you'll pass down for generations to come Plus getting political with straws and unconventional way…