Best Tim Merry Podcasts (2025)

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Day 22 - Merry Moinmas from Rocko's Swim-Up Bar! (feat. Meaghan Strickland as Carol the Lawyer Mermaid and Tim Lamphier as Tom the Pizza Delivery Guy) 57:54

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7d ago57:54

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The castaways spend a long lunch break with Carol, a lawyer (and mermaid ) who is concerned about a very serious case. Luckily, delivery guy Tom, a Lothario with a penchant for arson, provides some distraction. And pizza. Of a sort, anyhow. It's really not his fault - it's her regular Tony's Pizza order. Carol is performed by Meaghan Strickland Mea…

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451: Meredith Olson—Better Education Now 1:33:03

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Meredith Olson is president of Vela, a nonprofit that funds everyday entrepreneurs who are ditching the traditional school model in favor of something a little more… flexible. Vela doesn’t run schools—it supports people creating their own. From homeschool co-ops to microschools in living rooms and libraries, Vela empowers parents, students, and ent…

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PvI#101: Co-Hostery: Season Five Premiere with Mark and Mary 54:15

6d ago54:15

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It is a new era, a new dawn, a new beginning, with a new font of improv wisdom in the form of Merry Mary Hynes, whom you’ve met, and in turn a fresh challenge for Mark to engage in philosophy tutoring with a brilliant but free-from-academic-philosophy-training partner. Sponsor: Get 15% off at MasterClass.com/IMPROV. We start off with some improv to…

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450: Elaine Culotti—California is in Real Trouble 1:32:27

9d ago1:32:27

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Serial entrepreneur, lipstick farmer, and season 2 undercover billionaire Elaine Culotti unleashes a no-holds-barred critique of California’s downward spiral. From endless red tape and anti-business policies to the sluggish response to the Palisades fire, Elaine argues that leadership under Gavin Newsom has been nothing short of disastrous. She doe…

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184. Loose Ends 36:06

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Tim and Ted devote time to some housekeeping, addressing a few loose ends from previous episodes that need resolving in order for them to move on with their lives, escape from the dungeon, and take Tep Talk to the next level. Plus, what you need to know about the upcoming update to the alarm app! Also, addressing the Gen Z Stare.Support Tep Talk: w…

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449: Theo Von—A Troubled White 1:34:52

15d ago1:34:52

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Comedian, podcaster, and self-described “troubled white” Theo Von joins the party for a candid discussion about the bone he found on his way to the studio, what he was manifesting during the Lion’s Portal, and why he loves ‘Merica. There’s a little wrestling, a little recovery, and lot of talk of a new Mike and Theo Antique Road Show-type show feat…

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PvI#100: Maximizing Turtle Revenue w/ Tim Sniffen and Anthony LeBlanc 50:10

19d ago50:10

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It’s our season finale, and the end of Bill’s regular participation on the show. You may wish to weep, but let your tears be of joy as well as reminiscence. We are re-joined by two of our favorite improv guests for a Team Play episode to talk ship of Theseus, philosophy vs. mythology vs. video games, Renaissance contemporaries, long-lived turtles, …

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183. Rebirth 43:44

21d ago43:44

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Tim and Ted are back and so excited to share with you the good news! In this final episode of Tep Talk, they discuss their summer break/imprisonment and how it gave them a new L on L, as well as some of the latest news in the world of Elon Musk and Tesla.By Tech Talk

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Day 21 - The Boy(s) In The Bubble 47:55

21d ago47:55

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Jason details a bit more of his past working in television. Well, it was early streaming actually, and even then, it never made it "to air". And Bradney takes a trip. No, sorry, that's not exactly right. Bradney trips. Or maybe...it really happened. "Real" is so dang tricky in this whole situation. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by emai…

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448: Sheree Utash—It’s Only the Best School in America 1:15:39

30d ago1:15:39

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Mike chats with Dr. Sheree Utash, Ed.D., president of WSU Tech and a national leader in workforce education. They talk about how she reinvented a community college into a national model for workforce development, her role in taking Mike’s S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and shaping it into the mikeroweWORKS curriculum, and why she believes skilled trades are key…

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PvI#99: Philosophy of Humor w/ Nessa Voss 53:14

1M ago53:14

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Nessa teaches philosophy at Lone Star Community College and writes on the philosophy of humor. We’ve amazingly never had an episode specifically about this, so we thought we should get this on the table before we wrap our season (and Bill’s regular participation) and reach 100 episodes. We go through the main theories (superiority, incongruity/surp…

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Day 20 - Desperately Seeking Sue's Son (feat. Carly Strait as Sue) 47:48

1M ago47:48

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Of all the islands for a stressed out mom to somehow wind up on, this one has got to be the least helpful. That being said, while bellicose (but self-described as "warm") Sue is ultimately looking for her troubled teenage son, she does manage to find some good, drug-free sleep in the end. So there is that. Sue Pelosi is performed by Carly Strait Ca…

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447: Tommy Mello—The Secret Sauce is the Grind 1:36:03

1M ago1:36:03

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Tommy Mello founded A1 Garage Door Service—a 100 million-plus-dollar business. Tommy shares how he went from reselling Bowflex, cleaning pools, and painting garage doors to building one of the largest home service companies in the country. He talks about the hustle, the screw-ups, and the systems that helped him scale, including his no-nonsense app…

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446: Nick Searcy—Justify This 1:22:42

1M ago1:22:42

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Actor, director, and pseudo-troublemaker Nick Searcy is back! Nick recounts what he saw at the Capitol on January 6 and why he made Capital Punishment and its sequel, The War on Truth. Also discussed is Nick’s unfiltered memoir, Justify This: A Career Without Compromise, where he shares stories from his long career in Hollywood, and a new project a…

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PvI#98: Ragnarocking 55:58

1M ago55:58

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Recorded back in June, posting now as we near the end of our season and Bill’s tenure on the show, this episode now bleeds with dramatic irony. Mark and Bill discuss how to give a good speech, AI in academics, and we have a tear-stained visit to Empty Street. Though the Everything is Alive improv podcast has featured many an inanimate object, we do…

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Day 19 - On The Road 45:58

2M ago45:58

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Jason and Bradney finally get away for a bit. Well, sorta. And if their road trips are any indication, they're not doing so great... You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at our website: www.cartoonislandpod.com & Instagram, where we visualize everything: @c…

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445: Coffee with Mom—They Had Their Way with My Right Hip 1:08:10

2M ago1:08:10

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America’s Grandmother stops by to discuss the haunting melody of Adagio for Strings, dropping one’s phone in the toilet, and Peggy’s handsy masseuse. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors PureTalk.com/Rowe Get a Samsung Galaxy A36 for FREE with a $35 qualifying plan. TrumanBoot.com Use code MIKE for 15% off. SkillsUSA.org/mike Join the skilled trade m…

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PvI#97: Peep Dome Pets w/ Merry Mary Hynes 1:01:22

2M ago1:01:22

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LA comedienne and Second City faculty member Mary (whom you no doubt already met in the Prelude to this episode), joins us to act out a pet sitting job interview, talk about sharing our public spaces with animals, and finally return to Empty Street to see if we can get some animal action going in the convenient mart/Taco Bell/Subway. In the post-ga…

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Prelude to PvI#97: Meet Merry Mary Hynes 13:08

2M ago13:08

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What do you do when Bill doesn’t show up to the recording? You record for a bit anyway and get to know the guest! Meet Mary. Here’s her website.By Mark Linsenmayer

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Day 18 - Cowabummer, Dude (feat. George C. Owens as Dring, of Mind Body Soul Rescue) 57:01

2M ago57:01

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The new empty nesters, Jason and Bradney, barely have time to consider their new status before they are confronted with a very particular sort of rescue operation. Enter Dring from Mind Body Soul Rescue. And though Dring claims there's no test, this is it - this is the thing that tests Jason's patience. Finally. Dring is performed by George C. Owen…

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444: Jack Teetor—Blind Faith to Blind Logic 1:14:46

2M ago1:14:46

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Filmmaker Jack Teetor joins to discuss his new documentary, Blind Logic, about his granduncle, Ralph Teetor, who revolutionized the automotive industry. From inventing cruise control to influencing the development of the automatic transmission, Ralph was an automotive visionary, which is ironic since he did all that while being blind since childhoo…

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182. Under Heavy Manners 40:14

2M ago40:14

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A visit from an old friend leads to some exciting news, information and gossip in the world of Tep Talk that will take Tim and Ted out of commission for a while. Also, the best way to go down with the ship, free music video ideas for Corey, and the power of bullying. Tep Talk will be back soon!Support Tep Talk: www.Patreon.com/TechTalkPod…

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443: Rick Perry—The Fight of a Lifetime 1:52:44

2M ago1:52:44

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Former Texas Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry stops by to talk about two things most folks wouldn't expect in the same sentence—AI data farms and psychedelic therapy. Perry breaks down why the Lone Star State is set to become a digital powerhouse for AI server farms and what that means for energy, jobs, and infrastructure. Then the con…

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PvI#96: We Allege Humor w/ Mark Schiff and Daniel Lobell 55:37

3M ago55:37

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Mark Schiff is a legendary stand-up (watch him on Carson) who currently podcasts with friend-of-PEL and philosophy enthusiast, Daniel Lobell (check out his YouTube channel) as We Think It’s Funny. These gents join Mark and Bill to talk about stand-up vs. improv (hear our prior treatment of the topic), comedy LPs, waterless urinals, bad press, the p…

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Day 17 - Baby on Board 53:29

3M ago53:29

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Just when Bradney thinks they're gonna have a break from unexpected guests today, Jason gets an adorable reminder of what he's left behind. Or so he claims. You can contact Subjects Jason and Bradney by email at - [email protected]. Make sure to follow the show and come visit us at our website: www.cartoonislandpod.com & Instagram, where we …

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442: Salena Zito—America's Journalist 1:38:20

3M ago1:38:20

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Salena Zito is a prolific author, award-winning reporter, and our great friend. No one knows the heartland like Salena, and she’s here to discuss the future of AI and the energy needed to pursue it, the sudden resurgence of interest in the skilled trades and how Pennsylvania is helping lead the way, and her brand-new book, Butler: The Untold Story …

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PvI#95: The Techucational Edge w/ Khafiz and Nicholas from Invasive Thoughts 1:04:25

3M ago1:04:25

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Khafiz Kerimov (philosophy guy) and Nicholas Bellinson (literature guy) both teach at (and co-commute to) St. John’s College in Annapolis, and they channeled the educational style of that school into a new podcast called Invasive Thoughts. They join Mark and Bill to talk about various educational technologies, teacher-student relations, circle-draw…

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Day 16 - Love Island (feat. Charlie James as Chris from Tampa) 59:25

3M ago59:25

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Love is complicated. Dating even more so. Jason and Bradney do their best to help a new stranger, who by the way, just woke up there with them on this morning. Spoiler alert - they aren't great at helping Chris from Tampa. Chris from Tampa is performed by Charlie James. Charlie James is a comedian who has made videos for Funny Or Die and written fo…

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441: Jillian Michaels—Keeping It (Very) Real 1:26:02

3M ago1:26:02

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Jillian Michaels is a renowned fitness expert, television personality, podcaster, and bestselling author known most for her role on The Biggest Loser. She has built a global brand around health, wellness, and personal empowerment through fitness. Big thanks to our terrific sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe Post a job for FREE. K12.com/ROWE Find a tuit…

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7.19: Stillness in Motion: A Journey Through Season Seven 51:45

3M ago51:45

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In the final episode of Season 7, Tim and Tuesday are re-joined by Dr. Gabrielle Donnelly and Gian Paul Ganzoni, where they all reflect on their season’s journey, diving into themes of courageous leadership, nature as a guide, and the power of community. These four powerhouses explore the tension between speed and stillness, the need for self-care,…

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PvI#94: Storifying Philosophy w/ Kolby Granville 1:01:24

3M ago1:01:24

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Kolby is the founder/editor of After Dinner Conversations, which curates short stories about philosophy. He’s also been a “producer” of improv shows. We talk about what makes a story philosophical, Kolby tells some stories, and we run some scenes about teleporter shenanigans and guidance counseling. Finally, Kolby (fictionally) makes an INDECENT PR…

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181. WWDC25: It's Goo 42:57

3M ago42:57

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It's Apple's biggest night: WWDC 2025. Tim and Ted go through this year's announcement with a fine toothed C, discussing some of Tim Cook's most exciting, and demonic, innovations yet. But first, addressing the swirl of nasty rumors and gossip surrounding Elon's departure from government. Also, further adventures in founding.Support Tep Talk: www.p…

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440: David Mamet—Whore That I Am 1:37:58

3M ago1:37:58

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Arguably America’s greatest living playwright, David Mamet, drops by to discuss movies, theater, philosophy, and his new book, The Disenlightenment: Politics, Horror, and Entertainment, in which he offers sharp insights into American culture, politics, and the art of storytelling. WARNING: THIS EPISODE IS MARKED EXPLICIT as the language gets quite …

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439: Codie Sanchez Wants to Make You Financially Free 1:32:32

4M ago1:32:32

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New York Times bestselling author Codie Sanchez has a background working in finance but gave up Wall Street for Main Street. She is a blue-collar entrepreneur and investor known for buying and growing “boring” cash-flow businesses like laundromats and car washes. She founded Contrarian Thinking to help others achieve financial freedom through uncon…