Ep. 235: X Marks the Simulation
Tonyβs first full day off school? Spent in a music-fueled frenzy until 4AM! Meanwhile, Mike earned a day off and soaked in the Denver Art Museum like a classy gent. π¨π§
We talk:
Album update: first song done β , live shows coming π€, and 10 unreleased tracks dropping all summer long βοΈ
Korean soap operas are WILD right now. Trust us.
Pigeon-guided missiles. Yes, that was real. π¦π£
The weird and ancient origins of the symbol βxβ
Radiation exposure and why you might glow with curiosity
Could we ever run out of music? Not if math has anything to say about it πΆπ
Simulation theory: Are we all just Sims with better graphics?
Swearing: Every culture does it. Letβs f***ing talk about why.
Tonyβs debate-watching confession and a Graham Hancock vs. Flint Dibble showdown π§ π₯
Elon vs. Trump: Beef of the Billionaires
AI musicians⦠is Tony out of a job soon?
That Japanese soldier who never stopped fighting the war. For real.
Why maps are lying to us
Aerogel. LOOK. IT. UP.
And quantum mechanics makes a strong case thatβ¦ weβre probably in a simulation.
Cheers!
m&t
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Ep. 235 β X Marks the Simulation
Tonyβs first full day off school? Spent in a music-fueled frenzy until 4AM! Meanwhile, Mike earned a day off and soaked in the Denver Art Museum like a classy gent. π¨π§
We talk:
Album update: first song done β , live shows coming π€, and 10 unreleased tracks dropping all summer long βοΈ
Korean soap operas are WILD right now. Trust us.
Pigeon-guided missiles. Yes, that was real. π¦π£
The weird and ancient origins of the symbol βxβ
Radiation exposure and why you might glow with curiosity
Could we ever run out of music? Not if math has anything to say about it πΆπ
Simulation theory: Are we all just Sims with better graphics?
Swearing: Every culture does it. Letβs f***ing talk about why.
Tonyβs debate-watching confession and a Graham Hancock vs. Flint Dibble showdown π§ π₯
Elon vs. Trump: Beef of the Billionaires
AI musicians⦠is Tony out of a job soon?
That Japanese soldier who never stopped fighting the war. For real.
Why maps are lying to us
Aerogel. LOOK. IT. UP.
And quantum mechanics makes a strong case thatβ¦ weβre probably in a simulation.
Cheers!
m&t
#SimulationTheory #NewMusic #PigeonBombs #TonyDollar #DenverArtMuseum #QuantumWeirdness #KoreanDramaLife #AlbumInProgress #HistoryNerds #SwearingIsUniversal #MikeAndTonyShow
Episode 232: The Box of Tickets: A Journey Through Time (and Lawn Poop)
This week, Mike busted out his legendary Box of Tickets β a treasure trove heβs kept nearly his whole life β and took us on a hilarious, nostalgic, and occasionally weird trip through time.
We sift through everything:
π’ Six Flags Elitch Gardens, 2001 (Mike was 19, Tony was 21 β peak awkwardness)
πΎ Remember Y2K panic? Yeah, we went there.
πΆ A concert from just last February popped up β ancient history, obviously.
π» Ghost stories in old buildings.
π University of Denver hockey games from 1995?!
π¬ Watching Spawn in the theater back in the day.
Oh β and Tony tells the absolutely insane story about the time his roommate invited homeless people insideβ¦ and one of them left a surprise on the front lawn. Youβll want to hear this one.
Buckle up for a memory-fueled ride with laughs, stories, and a dash of lawn chaos.
Cheers!
m&t
Episode 232: The Box of Tickets: A Journey Through Time (and Lawn Poop)
This week, Mike busted out his legendary Box of Tickets β a treasure trove heβs kept nearly his whole life β and took us on a hilarious, nostalgic, and occasionally weird trip through time.
We sift through everything:
π’ Six Flags Elitch Gardens, 2001 (Mike was 19, Tony was 21 β peak awkwardness)
πΎ Remember Y2K panic? Yeah, we went there.
πΆ A concert from just last February popped up β ancient history, obviously.
π» Ghost stories in old buildings.
π University of Denver hockey games from 1995?!
π¬ Watching Spawn in the theater back in the day.
Oh β and Tony tells the absolutely insane story about the time his roommate invited homeless people insideβ¦ and one of them left a surprise on the front lawn. Youβll want to hear this one.
Buckle up for a memory-fueled ride with laughs, stories, and a dash of lawn chaos.
Cheers!
m&t
Episode 230: Murder, Music, and a 43,000-Year-Old Shrub
This week, Mike announces his latest side hustle: custom 3D-printed guitar picksβbecause what every musician needs is a pick made by a guy who loathes geese. Meanwhile, Tony is officially back in the music game with an album dropping this fall and plans to hit the stage again (watch out, Denver!).
We go deep on TikTok drumming prodigies, ancient nightmare fuel like 5-foot scorpions and 42-foot snakes, and the terrifyingly casual way psychopaths and sociopaths roam the world. Also: how many people actually get away with murder? Seems like probably a lot.
Then itβs Gorilla vs. Humanβa cultural moment we couldnβt ignore. We each take a side, and no, itβs not the one youβd expect. Plus: a 43,000-year-old shrub in Tanzania thatβs still kicking, and a breakdown of the personality differences between Pan troglodytes and Pan paniscus (aka: aggressive war chimps vs peaceful sexual chimps). Trippy stuff!
Itβs chaos. Itβs curious. Itβs The Mike and Tony Show.
Cheers!
m&t
PS
Weβll be trying some new intro music over the next several weeks. Hit us up in the comments if you hear one you like.
Episode 230: Murder, Music, and a 43,000 Year-Old-Shrub
This week, Mike announces his latest side hustle: custom 3D-printed guitar picksβbecause what every musician needs is a pick made by a guy who loathes geese. Meanwhile, Tony is officially back in the music game with an album dropping this fall and plans to hit the stage again (watch out, Denver!).
We go deep on TikTok drumming prodigies, ancient nightmare fuel like 5-foot scorpions and 42-foot snakes, and the terrifyingly casual way psychopaths and sociopaths roam the world. Also: how many people actually get away with murder? Seems like probably a lot.
Then itβs Gorilla vs. Humanβa cultural moment we couldnβt ignore. We each take a side, and no, itβs not the one youβd expect. Plus: a 43,000-year-old shrub in Tanzania thatβs still kicking, and a breakdown of the personality differences between Pan troglodytes and Pan paniscus (aka: aggressive war chimps vs peaceful sexual chimps). Trippy stuff!
Itβs chaos. Itβs curious. Itβs The Mike and Tony Show.
Cheers!
m&t
PS
Weβll be trying some new intro music over the next several weeks. Hit us up in the comments if you hear one you like.
Episode 220 - From Beater Cars to Big Questions
Mike is back in the studio! This week, we take a nostalgic ride down memory lane, reflecting on The Mike and Tony Showβs humble beginningsβfrom recording in a basement that looked like a crime scene to our now-finished studio. We catch up on some wild stories, like past guest Francisco Espinoza tearing his bicep and waiting two days to see a doctor (ouch!).
We also dive into the glory days of driving total junkersβMikeβs infamous little blue hatchback 323, a car that was given to him for free and then stolen three times, plus the terrifying car crash he somehow walked away from. Tony shares his teenage driving fail, sliding into an intersection and stalling out. Good times!
But itβs not all laughsβwe get into the phases of parenthood, how life changes as your kids grow, and ponder some deep stuff: why are so many powerful people into dark, twisted things? Whatβs the nature of existence? How do planets bloom with life? And how many forms of life could exist out there in the infinite universe?
Itβs a wild ride of stories, laughs, and big questionsβdonβt miss it!
Cheers!
m&t
Episode 220 - From Beater Cars to Big Questions
Mike is back in the studio! This week, we take a nostalgic ride down memory lane, reflecting on The Mike and Tony Showβs humble beginningsβfrom recording in a basement that looked like a crime scene to our now-finished studio. We catch up on some wild stories, like past guest Francisco Espinoza tearing his bicep and waiting two days to see a doctor (ouch!).
We also dive into the glory days of driving total junkersβMikeβs infamous little blue hatchback 323, a car that was given to him for free and then stolen three times, plus the terrifying car crash he somehow walked away from. Tony shares his teenage driving fail, sliding into an intersection and stalling out. Good times!
But itβs not all laughsβwe get into the phases of parenthood, how life changes as your kids grow, and ponder some deep stuff: why are so many powerful people into dark, twisted things? Whatβs the nature of existence? How do planets bloom with life? And how many forms of life could exist out there in the infinite universe?
Itβs a wild ride of stories, laughs, and big questionsβdonβt miss it!
Cheers!
m&t
Episode 218: Terrell Matheny β Filmmaking, Sliders, and a Mushroom Bar Adventure
In this episode, we sit down with Terrell Matheny to discuss his upcoming film Bipolar 3, set to release on January 25, along with its original soundtrack. Terrell shares the unique process behind his directorial debut, which was shot over four months without a script, relying instead on a coaching approach to guide the actors.
We also dive into his latest business venture, Slide and Sliders, and his insights on independent filmmaking. Along the way, Terrell entertains us with personal anecdotes about dating, drinking, and a hilarious story involving a mushroom bar at a show.
The conversation spans the challenges of staying relevant in the music industry, the balance between creative pursuits and family life, and the nostalgia of retro tech like car phones and Sega Channel. Terrellβs candid humor and storytelling make this an episode you wonβt want to miss!
Bipolar 3 and its soundtrack will be available on Amazon Music starting January 25. Tune in for a mix of laughs, insights, and inspiration!
Cheers!
m&t
Episode 218: Terrell Matheny β Filmmaking, Sliders, and a Mushroom Bar Adventure
In this episode, we sit down with Terrell Matheny to discuss his upcoming film Bipolar 3, set to release on January 25, along with its original soundtrack. Terrell shares the unique process behind his directorial debut, which was shot over four months without a script, relying instead on a coaching approach to guide the actors.
We also dive into his latest business venture, Slide and Sliders, and his insights on independent filmmaking. Along the way, Terrell entertains us with personal anecdotes about dating, drinking, and a hilarious story involving a mushroom bar at a show.
The conversation spans the challenges of staying relevant in the music industry, the balance between creative pursuits and family life, and the nostalgia of retro tech like car phones and Sega Channel. Terrellβs candid humor and storytelling make this an episode you wonβt want to miss!
Bipolar 3 and its soundtrack will be available on Amazon Music starting January 25. Tune in for a mix of laughs, insights, and inspiration!
Cheers!
m&t
Episode 207: Mark the Couch Guy, life, universe, discipline, dreams, Maroon Bells, Diddy, Fun Facts
Episode 207: Mark the Couch Guy, life, universe, discipline, dreams, Maroon Bells, Diddy, Fun Facts
After an unplanned 3-week hiatus, weβre back! We sat down with Mark the Couch Guy to talk about life, the universe, and everything. We caught up on what Mark the Couch Guy has been up to and covered a plethora of topics including working out, discipline, the dream all young men have of slam dunking a basketball, facing your fears, Mike forgetting to take pictures when he was on stage with one of his favorite artists while in Vegas, hiking Maroon Bells, the Diddy ordeal, scary movies, Fun Facts, and much, much more!
Cheers!
m&t
After an unplanned 3-week hiatus, weβre back! We sat down with Mark the Couch Guy to talk about life, the universe, and everything. We caught up on what Mark the Couch Guy has been up to and covered a plethora of topics including working out, discipline, the dream all young men have of slam dunking a basketball, facing your fears, Mike forgetting to take pictures when he was on stage with one of his favorite artists while in Vegas, hiking Maroon Bells, the Diddy ordeal, scary movies, Fun Facts, and much, much more!
Cheers!
m&t
Episode 184 - Gabriel "Gabs" Sandoval
This week we sat down with CrossFit gym owner, Gabriel βGabsβ Sandoval to talk obesity, access to healthy foods, food deserts, health and fitness, exercise, sleep hygiene, work/life balance, CrossFit (...obviously), the Off the Couch podcast, Drake, Kid Cudi, Fun Facts, and much, much more!
Cheers!
m&t
Episode 183
The Mike and Tony Show: Episode 183
We sat down on a super gusty Saturday morning to talk life, the universe, and everything. We covered going to see Ronny Chieng live, opening day at Coors Field, poop horror stories, drinking early in the morning, Tony getting lost in downtown Denver, vacations, coyotes, fun facts, and we stuck the landing at the end with a very uncomfortable conversation about catheters! What more could you ask for. Just two regular dudes who love conversation.
Cheers!
m&t
Episode 182
Episode 182 3/30/24
We sat down on a beautiful, sunny Saturday morning the day before Easter to catch up! We talked spring cleaning, fishing, pedicures, cold plunges, limb lengthening, average male height, traveling, running speeds, Easter, candy, shitty work weeks, fun facts, and much, much more!
Enjoy!
m&t
Episode 181 - Tyler Stanfield
One of our favorite guests who very quickly became a regular on TMTS, the talented songwriter, Tyler Stanfield, joined us in the studio for a Saturday morning podcast to kick off spring break! We talked about Spotify, Scissors and Scotch, acoustic music, Rob Blackedge, cleaning shoes & hats, rough experiences performing live, and much much more. Tyler also shared his experiences being diagnosed with vocal chord paresis and having to take 6-12 months away from performing. Always a good time when Tyler stops by. Go and check out his most recent release, βSheβs Fireβ on Spotify and all music platforms.
Cheers!
m&t
Episode 180 - Dan Leahy
After two days of non-stop snowfall, we sat down for an early Saturday morning podcast with our good friend, Dan Leahy of CU Boulder. We talked about kids maturing, growing pains, Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson, beard trimming, education, brain studies, dry sauna, insurance policies, coffee, Steve Bartlett, and much, much more!
m&t
Episode 179 - Dean Wilson
We sat down the great Dean Wilson who was originally on Episode 63 many years ago. Dean Wilson is a native to Denver, Colorado, where has been actively involved in the local music scene. He completed a degree in Classical Music Composition with Guitar Emphasis and Choral Concentration at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Recently, he has been creating some truly unique paintings and brought a couple into the studio. In this episode he talked a lot about what it was like growing up in a family-run funeral home. Crazy stories! Couch guy also joined us in studio this week and told a shocking story about Third Bridge here in Colorado. An absolutely fascinating conversation!
Enjoy!
m&t
Episode 178 - Katy Davidson
It's been ten years since personal trainer Katy Davidson graced the Mike and Tony studio. It was great to catch up and we covered a long list of topics including, duck liver, nutrition, heart rate training zones, sleep, breast implants, Katy's experience with Breast Implant Syndrome, and much much more. Katy has a wide depth of knowledge in health and fitness and was incredibly interesting to talk to.
Enjoy!
m&t
Episode 177 - Kevin & Julia Rossi
We sat down on a Friday night to talk with the design & build husband/wife team behind Grey Domain: Kevin and Julia Rossi! Grey Domain is a unique home renovation company that focuses on building authentic relationships with clients and local businesses in order to bring tailored home renovations to each and every client. We had a great time getting to know these to good-hearted people and covered a plethora of topics including Grey Domainβs origin story, serving the community, sleep health, mushroom coffee, work-life balance, Kevinβs background in law enforcement, and much, much more!
Cheers!
m&t
We sat down on a Friday night to talk with the design & build husband/wife team behind Grey Domain: Kevin and Julia Rossi! Grey Domain is a unique home renovation company that focuses on building authentic relationships with clients and local businesses in order to bring tailored home renovations to each and every client. We had a great time getting to know these to good-hearted people and covered a plethora of topics including Grey Domainβs origin story, serving the community, sleep health, mushroom coffee, work-life balance, Kevinβs background in law enforcement, and much, much more!
Cheers!
m&t
Episode 176
Another snow-covered Saturday morning as we sat down in the studio with plenty to talk about! We covered mental health, the importance of sleep, space, the Chiefs parade shooting, Alexei Navalny, how Mike is doing with Lent, fun facts, and much, much more! Enjoy!
m&t
Episode 175
Another snowy, cold Saturday. No guest this week as we dove into health, the upcoming election, the lunisolar calendar, the FDA, Bernie Sanders, RFK, teaching, the perfect age, Chinese New Year, and Tony found out for the first time that Mike speaks Spanish! How is this possible? Tune in and be a fly on the wall. Just two dudes talking about everyday stuff. Enjoy!
Cheers!
m&t
Episode 174 - Fat Trak
It was a cold and rainy Friday night, but we were comfortable and dry inside the podcast studio. We sat down with top-notch hip hop producer, Fat Trak. We learned there is much more to the man than his incredible music. We discussed math, music production, music engineering, teaching music to the youth, Trak's plan to build a mobile recording studio, his mentors, Jesus, and much, much more!
Enjoy!
m&t
Episode 173 - Bri Bonato
This week we sat down with Bri Bonato, owner of the clothing company Serenity Forte. Bri shared how her inspiration for the clothing line came largely from experiences she had out in nature. We dove into a variety of topics including God, the Bible, spirituality, religion, aliens, discipline, and much, much more!
Another week, another podcast. Hope you enjoy!
Cheers!
m&t
This week we sat down with Bri Bonato, owner of the clothing company Serenity Forte. Bri shared how her inspiration for the clothing line came largely from experiences she had out in nature. We dove into a variety of topics including God, the Bible, spirituality, religion, aliens, discipline, and much, much more!
Another week, another podcast. Hope you enjoy!
Cheers!
m&t
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Episode 172
Mark the couch guy was in the studio this week and we covered a plethora of topics including, mental health, therapy, mushroom coffee, William Dafoe, Fly Fishing, New York Rats, Village Inn, Fantanas, sleep and, much much more! Enjoy!
m&t
The Mike and Tony Show - Episode 172
Mark the couch guy was in the studio this week and we covered a plethora of topics including, mental health, therapy, mushroom coffee, William Dafoe, Fly Fishing, New York Rats, Village Inn, Fantanas, sleep and, much much more! Enjoy!
m&t
Episode 171 - Joe Dub
We sat down with our good friend, Joe Dub on a frigid Colorado Friday night. Itβs been about a year since Joe Dub last joined us so we had a lot to talk about. We covered volcanoes, pets, fender benders, giraffes giving birth, aliens, human lifespans, eyesight, Seinfeld, and much, much more! Get yourself a warm beverage, get comfortable, and tune on in.
Cheers!
m&t
We sat down with our good friend, Joe Dub on a frigid Colorado Friday night. Itβs been about a year since Joe Dub last joined us so we had a lot to talk about. We covered volcanoes, pets, fender benders, giraffes giving birth, aliens, human lifespans, eyesight, Seinfeld, and much, much more! Get yourself a warm beverage, get comfortable, and tune on in.
Cheers!
m&t