Best Mike Sommer Podcasts (2025)

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S2 Ep1030: Bill Kristol: Creepy and Wrong 49:46

12h ago49:46

49:46

The Trump administration keeps showing it's sooo tough on immigration that it deported three U.S. citizen children, arrested the wife of a member of the Coast Guard because her visa expired, and perp-walked an allegedly immigrant-concealing Wisconsin judge in handcuffs—instead of showing her the kind of deference Trump received over the course of h…

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Cruisin' with Kendra Sommer: Igniting Global Car Culture with Tenacious Flair and Unstoppable Drive 56:11

21h ago56:11

56:11

Kendra Sommer is in an On-Air Personality at Cruisin With Kendra and CEO at CWK Media. A dynamic and influential figure in the automotive and marine industries, blending her journalism roots with entrepreneurial ventures. Her work through CWK Media and "Cruisin' with Kendra" continues to shape car culture & promote industry engagement worldwide suc…

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S2 Ep1029: Beto O'Rourke: Never Lose Hope 1:00:12

3d ago1:00:12

1:00:12

Since this country's founding, we have been tested. And the Americans before us somehow stood up and fought the good fight. We can't be the generation that loses it all 249 years into this experiment. But that doesn't mean we can't laugh about the stupid clowns—like Trump showing once again that he has no idea how tariffs work. Plus, RFK's dangerou…

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S2 Ep1028: Cory Booker: A National Crisis and a Global Crisis 52:41

4d ago52:41

52:41

Donald Trump is trying to foist the worst peace deal in the last 100 years on Ukraine, as he gets repeatedly played by foreign leaders on the world stage. At home, he's turned JFK's "Ask not" upside down to 'Ask what you can do for Donald Trump.' But when will the cowardly law firms or CEOs groveling for a tariff exemption stand up for patriotism, …

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The Diamond King 28:39

5d ago28:39

28:39

After two years of work, The Diamond King releases to the public on April 25, 2025. The documentary tells the story of Dick Perez, the artist behind the Donruss Diamond Kings, Hall of Fame Heroes, and the classic Hall of Fame postcards. In this episode I interview Marq Evans, the film maker behind the movie and Dick Perez himself. Check out TheDiam…

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3609 - Mike Siegel 2:12:10

5d ago2:12:10

2:12:10

Shooting to thrill with Mike Siegel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S2 Ep1027: Jonathan Rauch: Focus On the Corruption 57:12

6d ago57:12

57:12

Trump may be brilliant at assaulting us with his daily distractions, but Democrats need to relentlessly target his corruption because that may be his weak spot. He is running the government in a pre-modern way—like it's his own personal piggy bank. And he has replaced rules-oriented bureaucrats with mostly incompetent loyalists who are only there t…

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S2 Ep1026: Michael Steele: Your Voice Matters 1:00:00

6d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Trump and the people around him are trying to weaken our constitutional protections like due process. But the administration is getting rattled, because people see that the Abrego Garcia story is not about the man, but our rights, and because people keep protesting. We have to keep gumming up the works. Meanwhile, why aren't the Chamber of Commerce…

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36H - Siobhan Murphy 21:25

7d ago21:25

21:25

Camping is creepy, and other notes from Jimmy's brief foray into Boy Scouts. Then, after another foreign Oreo taste-test, it's time to experience the iron soda from Scotland that nobody asked for -- especially Siobhan! To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and inclu…

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Sculpting Speed, Crafting Dreams: Miranda Rumfelt’s Trailblazing Journey as a GM Design’s Clay Sculptor and MR Design’s Custom Parts Visionary 1:13:01

7d ago1:13:01

1:13:01

Miranda Rumfelt is a trailblazer in the automotive world, proudly standing as the only female owner of a custom vehicle design business in metro Detroit. Born and raised in The Motor City, her passion for American Muscle cars was ignited at a young age by her family of "wrenchers." From tagging along with her father Kevin, to car shows and racetrac…

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S2 Ep1025: Bill Kristol: Hegseth Keeps Proving his Unfitness 52:16

7d ago52:16

52:16

Republican senators could have insisted on someone who was even minimally competent to run our military, but because of their spinelessness, we've now got a SecDef who can't resist texting top secret war plans. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court shows it doesn't trust the Trump administration, and judges on lower federal courts have stopped believing wha…

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S2 Ep1024: Anne Applebaum: Everything Is a Game to Trump 48:32

10d ago48:32

48:32

Sen. Van Hollen showed that Congress actually does have agency, and a federal judge finally scorched the administration in crystal-clear language about how it's violating the essence of our constitutional republic. But the White House is just treating the whole Abrego Garcia affair like it's a joke. Meanwhile, Trump is elevating his own businesses …

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"Trust the Plan" - An Interview with Andrew Sommer, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Bassist 33:15

11d ago33:15

33:15

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Bassist Andrew Sommer. Andrew is in his second season as a bassist in the Chicago Symphony, after spending 4 years as Principal of the Richmond Symphony. He shares his story about growing up among musician parents, with his mom as his earliest music teacher, his dad paving the way as a bassist …

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S2 Ep1023: Ben Wittes: Sorry, We Still Have Due Process 56:52

12d ago56:52

56:52

The White House is doubling down on justifying its extra-judicial actions around Abrego Garcia by trying to incriminate him in the court of public opinion. But the government still can't pluck people off an American street and send them to a concentration camp without due process. Plus, Judge Boasberg is not letting Stephen Miller off the hook for …

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3608 - Oliver Pardo 2:06:30

12d ago2:06:30

2:06:30

Following footsteps with Oliver Pardo. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S2 Ep1022: Stephanie Ruhle: Only Trump Is Happy 50:37

12d ago50:37

50:37

Manufacturing orders are down, stocks are down, and mortgage rates are up. But Trump and his family are wealthier than they've ever been. He's got his Ponzi-like crypto scheme, his meme coin, and a boatload of big money types showing up at Mar-a-Lago trying to curry favors from him for some cold, hard cash. Meanwhile, Trump is play-acting like he h…

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S2 Ep1021: Josh Barro: Total Idiocy 1:13:04

13d ago1:13:04

1:13:04

Trump & company want to turn us into Taiwan circa 1985. But the brilliant minds behind the idea of intentionally weakening the dollar are prioritizing making America a good place to manufacture rather than a good place to live. If the administration stays on this track, this country will have lower incomes, higher inflation, and weaker buying power…

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36G - J.B. Ball 22:46

14d ago22:46

22:46

How much is a KISS bobblehead worth in 2025? NNF investigates! Then, J.B. Ball describes how a famous comedian dragged him to one of of Tampa, Florida's more infamous strip clubs. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every w…

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S2 Ep1020: Bill Kristol: Staring Down the Barrel 46:19

14d ago46:19

46:19

We are here: Trump is openly defying the Supreme Court while sitting side-by-side with a Latin American strongman who openly mocked our judicial system from inside the Oval Office. Trump so badly wants his one-man rule and Republicans keep helping him, while corporate America keeps trying to get on his good side. Meanwhile, the intimidation is chil…

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S2 Ep1019: David Frum: It's Too Late to Stop the Pain 51:44

18d ago51:44

51:44

Trump has effectively imposed a trade embargo on China, which means that after the inventory runs out, American retail will soon dry up. And since Europeans are already bypassing U.S. military contractors to beef up their defense spending —El Salvador is our only ally now— Trump is likely to do something desperate, like firing the Fed chair or seiz…

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AI-Powered CIO: Secrets to Winning the Data War with John Ayers 41:12

18d ago41:12

41:12

In this episode of the Heartbeat Podcast, host Mike Sommer sits down with John Ayers, a seasoned expert in customer experience, AI-driven personalization, and digital business transformation. John takes us through his fascinating career—from the rise of desktop publishing and MP3s to mobile responsiveness and the AI boom—sharing hard-earned lessons…

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S2 Ep1018: Andrew Weissmann and Patrick Gaspard: Naked Corruption 1:19:08

18d ago1:19:08

1:19:08

Just before he paused the tariffs on Wednesday, an unusual spike in activity on the S&P 500 prompted speculation that Trump was orchestrating an insider trading scheme. After the markets closed, he joked with *the* Charles Schwab about how the financier had made $2.5 billion in trades that day. Meanwhile, Trump ordered the DOJ to investigate two fo…

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3607 - Isaac Hirsch 2:21:25

19d ago2:21:25

2:21:25

Buzzing in with Isaac Hirsch. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S2 Ep1017: Catherine Rampell: Trump's Tariffmageddon 1:20:09

19d ago1:20:09

1:20:09

The White House is pumping out a lot of happy talk about countries wanting to make deals over the tariffs, but the tumult Trump has created has spread to the bond market. And that may be a sign that he has people so spooked about the U.S. economy that our Treasuries are no longer seen as a safe bet. Meanwhile, China has a lot of leverage here and m…

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S2 Ep1016: Jonathan Cohn and Mark Lilla: Lobotomizing America 1:07:18

20d ago1:07:18

1:07:18

When it comes to biomedical research, America is already great. We are the world's leader in the field. But the Trump administration is gutting research and innovation on things like cancer, Alzheimer's, and arthritis—and the amputation of our scientific expertise under RFK, Jr. has been about as thoughtful as the tariffs rollout. Meanwhile, when i…

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#67 - You CAN Build Muscle Without Bulking - Geoffrey Verity Schofield 32:26

21d ago32:26

32:26

Can you build muscle at maintenance? What's the best body fat percentage for growing bigger the fastest? Why Daniel believes maingaining is a smart choice. The optimal way to workout at maintenance calories. Geoffrey Verity Schofield makes a strong argument for the benefits of bulking. This podcast will give you confidence on bulking, cutting and m…

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36F - Caitlin Frain 22:00

21d ago22:00

22:00

The gang receives a gift in the mail, but can't figure out what it is or how it works. Then, Caitlin reveals that she married a jock! To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every week, video of every episode, plus a monthly bo…

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S2 Ep1015: Bill Kristol: The High Cost of Stupidity 56:59

21d ago56:59

56:59

Part of the reason for the market bloodbath is because the finance wizzes didn't factor in that Trump would actually do the truly moronic thing he kept saying he would. Their shock over his recklessness is intensifying the crash. Meanwhile, a trio of administration fools trying to defend the tariffs—Lutnick, Bessent, and Hassett—showed there is no …

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World Class Automotive Photographer Josh Sweeney Knows to Make a Living you Have to Shoot for Details 54:48

22d ago54:48

54:48

Josh Sweeney may not quite be a household name to many, but his work is certainly known by most in the industry. He’s a world class automotive photographer who has provided images of some of the greatest events and shows around the world. Chances are if you pick up a publication, auction brochure of simply surf the net for the finest automobile exa…

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I Tried Live Selling? 13:59

24d ago13:59

13:59

I did it, I tried live selling on DibDitCards.com. Ivan Lovgren @watchthebreaks and Cary from American Arbitrage finally convinced me to give live selling a try. In this episode I discuss how my first few shows went! I also discuss my process of doing some “spring cleaning” in my eBay store. If you want to check out DibDit cards on the District mar…

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S2 Ep1014: Adam Kinzinger: Mortal Damage to the American Empire 53:21

24d ago53:21

53:21

It's been great to live in America since World War II, but Trump is in the process of blowing up that whole order. Even Canada is looking to lead a new alliance, because how can other countries trust us after voters put the stupidest convicted American back in charge? And never forget that Russia is not on the tariff list—despite the fact that the …

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"The 21st Century Cellist" - An Interview with Cellist Mike Block, New England Conservatory Cello Faculty 38:10

25d ago38:10

38:10

The Cello Sherpa Podcast Host, Joel Dallow, interviews Cellist Mike Block. Mike shares about his incredible multi faceted life working not just as a cellist who walks around on stage while playing, but also as a singer, composer, and educator. He also shares how he found success on such a non traditional classical music path, why he was motivated t…

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S2 Ep1013: Mallory McMorrow and Tracy Alloway: A Self-Inflicted Crisis 1:06:42

25d ago1:06:42

1:06:42

The market plunge is just pure Trump chaos, and perfectly matches his record as a businessman. From his numerous bankruptcies and many failures—including his airline, his casinos, his university, his water, and his steaks—he's been running one long con. And the supposedly smart people who should have known better put him back in power, somehow thin…

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The Human Side of Tech: Unpacking AI-Driven Transformation and Cultural Alignment with Glen Stoffel 33:16

26d ago33:16

33:16

In this episode of the Heartbeat podcast, hosted by Mike Sommer, Glen Stoffel, Chief Strategy Officer at Moon Nox and co-founder of Camp4, delves into AI-driven transformation and the irreplaceable human elements in tech leadership. The discussion centers on professional services in tech, generative AI's role in boosting productivity, and the neces…

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3606 - Bryan Cook 2:32:25

26d ago2:32:25

2:32:25

Having a lot of moxie with Bryan Cook. For more information on The North Coast Rape Crisis Team and to donate, please visit https://ncrct.org/Gala/. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S2 Ep1012: Sam Stein: Elon Is Toxic 54:37

27d ago54:37

54:37

Musk was so high on his own supply that he thought he and his money were magic—but Wisconsin voters turned out in droves to prove to him just how toxic his brand and DOGE are. Meanwhile, the Dem base is looking highly engaged as they keep showing up for special elections in numbers Republicans used to deliver in off-cycle races. Plus, Cory Booker's…

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S2 Ep1011: Susan Rice: This Is Bloody Serious 1:06:12

27d ago1:06:12

1:06:12

The administration admits it mistakenly sent a Maryland father with protected status to the Salvadoran penal colony—but at the same time, it says the federal courts have no jurisdiction over him because he is now in a foreign country. If some of us have no due process, that opens the door to none of us having due process. Meanwhile, Trump's adminis…

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36E - Rashawn Nadine Scott 23:00

28d ago23:00

23:00

Jimmy takes a trip to Amoeba Records, but are his old CDs and records worth any money? Then, Rashawn is unwittingly roped into the Expired Lady Gaga Oreo Taste Test. To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every week, video of …

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S2 Ep1010: Bill Kristol: Stiffen Your Spines, Democrats 48:31

28d ago48:31

48:31

If Joe Rogan is the voice in the wilderness on the disappearing of migrants to El Salvador, then the Democratic leadership really needs to rethink its cautiousness. Meanwhile, the Bluffer-in-Chief is musing about a third term and Elon seems to be skirting the law in Wisconsin over an election he claims will determine the fate of civilization. Plus,…

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Sprint Car Racer Abby Hohlbein Has Big Dreams, Big Goals and The Heart of a Champion to Surpass All of Them 56:31

29d ago56:31

56:31

Abby Hohlbein is a 410-sprint racer who, when not carving up the dirt or the track, is assisting students with disabilities in the classroom, chasing a little white ball around the links, and preparing for college with an amazing major in Motorsports Marketing and Management. Not one to shy away from hard work or getting her hands dirty in the shop…

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S2 Ep1009: Amanda Carpenter: Daddy? No, Manny Trump 58:52

1M ago58:52

58:52

Trump is siccing the thought police on the Smithsonian, he's got an FBI task force set up to protect Elon's car company, and he's turning random tattoos into gang insignia—unless they're on Pete Hegseth. Meanwhile, Greenlanders did not come to play, Elise Stefanik gets benched, the DOJ won't do its real job, and next week's elections are making Rep…

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S2 Ep1008: Jon Lovett: A Worst Case Scenario Comes Into View 1:00:56

1M ago1:00:56

1:00:56

Trump so far is not delivering on his promised spike in deportations, but he is creating a permission structure where we lock up people without due process in a foreign gulag—and where masked, plainclothes officers in unmarked cars can grab an international student off the street because of her speech. Meanwhile, a Rolex-wearing Kristi Noem is shoo…

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Failing Forward & Building Resilient IT Teams with Tim Winders 38:55

1M ago38:55

38:55

🎧 In this episode of The Heartbeat Podcast, host Mike Sommer sits down with Tim Winders, Associate VP of IT and Deputy CIO at Purdue University. With over 30 years in higher ed IT, Tim shares lessons from leading major initiatives—like the IT centralization across Purdue campuses and unifying Purdue Northwest. He dives into how tech can truly trans…

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3605 - The Gang 2:31:30

1M ago2:31:30

2:31:30

Being of service with Jimmy and the boys. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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S2 Ep1008: Michael Weiss, Ben Smith, and Annie Karni: Radioactively Stupid 1:00:13

1M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

No matter how hard Republicans try to spin the sharing of top secret military attack plans on an insecure app, the colossal f***up of an administration that claimed it was rooting out incompetence is plain on its face. And while Jeffrey Goldberg told Tim Tuesday that he was mulling over releasing the Signal messages, he went ahead and did so after …

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S2 Ep1007: Jeffrey Goldberg and Peter Wehner: What's Going on with Our National Security? 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Senior members of Trump's Cabinet got caught sharing attack plans—down to details of who they were planning to kill, and with what kind of weapons, while also wishing Godspeed to our soldiers—and now they'll say anything to get out of the jam they put themselves in. Also, JD Vance openly questioned the judgement of the president in front of those v…

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36D - Ron Placone 23:30

1M ago23:30

23:30

It's the remix to Eliot's cackling, hot and fresh out the kitchen. Then, Ron walks the gang through his signature Italian dish and settles the score on how to pronounce "San Pedro." To hear the full episode, head over to nevernotfunny.com and sign up for a Platinum subscription. Plans start at $6/month and include a second full-length episode every…

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S2 Ep1006: Live from Phoenix 42:36

1M ago42:36

42:36

Bill Kristol joined Tim Saturday in Arizona to rip the atrocious behavior of our government—depriving even lawful Venezuelan migrants of due process, and shipping them off to a mega-prison in San Salvador where they may be being tortured. Any Democratic politician failing to speak out on this is wrong politically, morally, and ethically. Meanwhile,…

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Ginger Baker Rust was Raised in Her Small Missouri Hometown with A Love Of Everything fast 1:07:21

1M ago1:07:21

1:07:21

From Late night clandestine back road races to a chance meeting with one of the sport’s most well-known names in the sport, Ginger has truly done it all. From the business of motorsports, she has been seated on both sides of the business desk when it comes to sponsorship money. A woman who puts her money where her mouth is, this purveyor of action …

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S2 Ep1005: Michael Lewis: Government Workers Aren't the Corrupt Ones 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Trump loves to complain about the deep state while Elon claims he's rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse with all his mass firings. But DOGE should be looking higher up the food chain to target the graft: for example, the South African immigrant whose car company would not have gotten off the ground without the taxpayer money he still collects. In c…

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