Episode 248: Reggae Roots, Weed Clouds, and Potato Murders

September 27, 2025 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Conversational, Denver, Family, Life, Music, Podcast

Saturday morning vibes and the podcast table is BACK, baby. The studio feels right again.

We kick things off with a reggae report: John Brown’s Body + Giant Walking Robots = one of the best shows we’ve seen in ages. The openers were solid for a young band, but when the headliners hit the stage? Thirty years of experience slapped you right in the face. So rootsy, so groovy, and one of the best bass players Tony has ever heard. Meanwhile, the weed was next-level nuclear. Mike and Tony were absolutely barbecued. About 40% of the patio was passing joints around like candy, and only one person had a cigarette. Times have changed.

Of course, guns came up again—cue the internet comment section meltdown. But the real bombshell? Tony’s new album finally has a release date: November 7th. After three cover/name changes, Huckleberry Surprise is locked in stone. He explains what it’s like recording brand-new songs versus ones you’ve played for years. Possible live release party? Maybe solo acoustic with some guest artists. Stay tuned.

Tony also resurrected his “doomed” Facebook page after nearly a year of hacker hell, thanks to one random phone prompt that actually worked. Miracles exist.

We round things out with:

Tony’s traumatic paper route story (toxin exposure is real, people).
A horrifying tale of an entire family wiped out by… potatoes?!
And astronauts, who apparently live inside a time warp.

It’s a weird one, folks. Pour some coffee, spark one if that’s your lane, and buckle up.

Cheers!

m&t

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Episode 247: From Football Fields to Front Yards

September 21, 2025 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Life, Podcast

It’s a Sunday morning pod — mark that one on your bingo card! This week Mike and Tony kick things off with Bears vs. Cowboys (house divided, anyone?) before spiraling into everything from fantasy football to why Curry haters need to relax. We question the sanity of planting grass in the first place, wonder how the FCC is still a thing, and ask why Jimmy Kimmel is suddenly everywhere.

Other detours include:

AI videos and the friend who can’t tell they’re fake 🤖
Tony battling Colorado hills on a regular bike while his wife zooms past on an e-bike 🚴‍♂️⚡
Urban sprawl, Vegas in the desert, and whether the plains will all be gone someday 🌆
Reggae’s deep love of artwork 🎨🎶
The teachers who shaped us (both the worst and the secretly awesome ones) 🍎
Mike’s epic 97 sleep score and the secret behind it 😴

It’s classic Mike & Tony: football, philosophy, and just enough nonsense to get you through your Sunday.

Cheers!

m&t

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Episode 217: Kendrick Kennedy - Fitness, Passion, and German Perspectives

January 11, 2025 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Denver, Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Kendrick Kennedy for an inspiring and entertaining conversation covering a little bit of everything! Kendrick shares his journey of starting a gym, his experiences growing up in Germany, and how those formative years shaped his passion for athletics and coaching.

We dive into comparisons between life in Germany and the U.S.—from “the German Stare” to public transportation—and swap some hilarious old stories from when Mike and Tony worked together. Kendrick also shares practical fitness tips for busy middle-aged dads, including simple ways to get more active, the benefits of cold plunges, and the importance of sleep.

But that’s not all—we touch on California living, smoking cigarettes, gym culture, music, and so much more. Whether you’re looking for a laugh, some motivation, or actionable advice to improve your health, this episode has it all!

Tune in for a great mix of wisdom, humor, and inspiration.

Cheers!

m&t