Episode 261: Rubber Bullets, Comment Sections, and Playoff Dreams

January 18, 2026 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Life, Podcast, Politics, Sports

Tony wipes out on his bike (he’s fine… mostly), we realize our old hair and clothing choices were objectively wild, and then things take a turn. We talk real division in the country, ICE, rubber bullets, questionable vetting, and Trump continuing to say things that feel like Mad Libs gone wrong. Tony is officially undefeated in the comment section and is (probably) retiring before it gets ugly.

From there it’s Bears vs. Rams, brutal Chicago cold, and why Tony is weirdly at peace no matter how this season ends (Mike remains emotionally trapped as a Cowboys fan - Thank God for Duke!). We break down playoff predictions, elite defenses (Denver 👀), and why birds breathing is honestly one of nature’s strangest flexes. Plus: Rogan talk, Nuggets praise, an overpriced but elite new basketball, a Kidgee shoutout, and a WOOT WOOT for next week’s guests Michael Patti and Cameron Schuyler.

Chaos. Sports. Science. Growth. Kind of. 🎙️🏈🦅

Cheers!

m&t

Episode 260: Bars, Brains & Bipolar — A Real One with Terrell Matheny

January 11, 2026 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Family, Life, Music, Podcast, Politics

This week we sit down with Terrell Matheny — entertainer, rapper, singer, actor, filmmaker, and all-around creative Swiss Army knife. And instead of just doing the usual highlight-reel interview, Terrell keeps it real… like really real.

We talk about:
• The grind behind being multi-talented (and why it’s both a blessing and a curse)
• Creativity, identity, and what happens when your brain never hits the off switch
• Mental health, bipolar disorder, and why honesty beats pretending you’re “fine”
• The difference between chasing validation and chasing purpose
• And how turning pain into art can be both healing and terrifying

There are laughs, heavy moments, thoughtful pauses, and the kind of honesty you don’t always get when the mics are on — but we got it anyway.

No fake hype. No polished PR answers. Just a genuine conversation with someone who isn’t afraid to talk about the messy stuff and the magic.

Hit play, get comfortable, and ride with us on this one.
🎧🔥

Cheers!

m&t

Episode 258: Legos, Linguistics, and the Second Brain

December 28, 2025 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Family, Life, Music, Podcast, Politics, Sports

It’s a post-Christmas pod, and things go exactly where you’d expect… and then way off the rails.

Mike spends a couple days deathly ill, Tony defends his lifelong love of Legos (especially space sets, because obviously), and we debate whether Voltron is an actual word people use in everyday conversation. From Transformers nostalgia to the strangely fascinating world of arm wrestling—how do these tiny dudes keep beating absolute giants?!

We also dig into Colorado accents (yes, they’re real), the linguistic clues that force Tony to finally admit his California roots, and why Colorado speech is flatter, calmer, and less dramatic than the rest of the country. Then we react to the wild TikTok comments we’ve been getting lately—some shockingly helpful (there is a connection between Amelia Earhart and coconut crabs 👀), others just doing classic troll things.

The conversation bounces through teaching during Covid, the absurdity of “civilized” rules of war, people who get away with murder (hard pass), crows vs. ravens beefing in the wild, the absolutely mind-blowing idea that your gut was your first brain, a reality check on Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul, and we wrap with New Year’s resolutions—organization for Mike, more cooking for Tony.

It’s weird, funny, thoughtful, and exactly what a post-holiday episode should be.

Cheers!

m&t

EPISODE 250: Love, Lightning, and Dinosaur Poop 💩⚡️❤️

October 11, 2025 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Family, Life, Podcast, Politics

EPISODE 250: Love, Lightning, and Dinosaur Poop 💩⚡️❤️

Two hundred and fifty episodes. Can you believe that? Somewhere between Tony’s new e-bike obsession, Mike’s refusal to buy anything for himself, and yet another internet comment section meltdown — we somehow built a whole community.

This week, our favorite middle aged dads cover everything from UFC knockouts and wrongly imprisoned heroes to fossilized dinosaur dumps and the Oxford study that claims falling in love costs you two close friends (which honestly explains a lot). Tony flexes his 90 WPM typing skills and announces his brand new teacher podcast, Teacher Thought Lab, while Mike questions why humans walk upright and have thumbs like we’re better than everyone else.

Also discussed: dogs vs. cats, the history of e-bikes (you won’t believe how old this idea is), the wildest salesman alive, and how teaching is one of the hardest jobs on Earth.

By the end, we come to the shocking realization that after 250 episodes… the whole point of this podcast might just be LOVE.

Thanks for all your support!

Cheers,

m&t

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Episode 249 – The Princess, the Pea & Giant Walking Robots

October 04, 2025 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Family, Life, Music, Podcast, Politics

What happens when reggae jam bands, sleep disorders, and mouthwash conspiracies collide?
Mike and Tony unpack a wild week featuring Giant Walking Robots—a live show so funky it practically needed its own gravitational field. Tony reveals more about his upcoming album Huckleberry Surprise (dropping Nov 7 with a release party at Hangar 61 @ Peña Station 🍓), complete with secret acoustic guests, food trucks, and enough merch to clothe a small village.

Meanwhile, Mike’s sleep system has him living like royalty: one sheet, four pillows, zero tolerance for imperfection. The guys debate Listerine stroke rumors (?!), Tony’s fear of mystery infections, and why House MD taught us nothing useful about actual medicine.

Also: backyard hoops, childhood clarinets, band-nerd swagger, social-media beauty myths, and the eternal question—is The Rock really 6’5”?

Buckle up, friends, this was a fun one!

Cheers!

m&t

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Episode 246: Fantasy Teams, Deadly Fish, and Brett Michaels’ Wig

September 13, 2025 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Life, Music, Podcast, Politics

This week on The Mike & Tony Show, Joe Dub slides back into the lineup — at this point he’s less “guest” and more “house band.” Together, the three of us prove that patience is for losers as Tony wakes up one morning and realizes he has not one… not two… but FIVE fantasy football teams. Because if you’re gonna lose, might as well do it five different ways.

We also talk about the Charlie Kirk shooting. People can’t wait half a second before getting political — let the man’s family breathe. Dude was a dad, a husband, a human. Period.

Then we step right into America’s dark greatest hits album: more school shootings. It’s like the one export we never wanted. We’re not anti-gun, but we do the math (badly, probably) on whether owning one really saves your life.

Other ridiculousness includes:

Eating puffer fish: AKA “Russian Roulette with chopsticks.”
How many people had to die for us to get sushi-level confidence in that dish?
Banana Laffy Taffy: turns out it’s based on a banana that doesn’t even exist anymore. That’s some ghost fruit flavoring.
Chips that taste exactly like a taco — sour cream, lettuce, the whole freakin’ thing. Society might be doomed, but at least snack science is thriving.
Brett Michaels’ hair: is it real, or is it Party City chic? Mike’s calling BS.

Fun Facts:

The odds of you being born are 1 in 400 trillion. Congrats, you beat the cosmic lottery just to listen to us.
Apple could literally buy Disney with the pocket change under its couch cushions.
Music makes you smarter, Hawaii has never hit zero degrees, and apparently women notice other women’s pretty faces way more than men do. Who knew?

This one’s part nonsense, part existential crisis, and all Colorado dad-energy (plus Joe Dub holding us down). Grab your Laffy Taffy and buckle up.

Cheers!
m&t

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Episode 245 – Baron Von Pearce & the First Snow Bet ❄️

September 06, 2025 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Conversational, Podcast, Denver, Politics

Mike’s daughter scored big for her birthday—ear piercing plans included—until nerves struck at the last second. So naturally, Mike volunteered to pierce… something first. Enter Baron Von Pearce. 😂

From guessing Colorado’s first snow (native Coloradans, place your bets!) to blind spots we all carry through life, this episode slides between laughter, teaching chaos, and a little too much “woo woo” from Tony. We talk favorite seasons, rear-wheel drive Camaros in the snow, and whether stress really links to cancer (Wim Hof, anyone?).

Plus:

Mike knows EVERYONE. Seriously.
The madness of middle school classrooms (teachers know that one period).
Why fighting never ends well.
Trump dictator talk (Tony rants, Mike stays grounded).
Mike’s video game wisdom drop.
Tony’s knee, plantar fasciitis, and his dunking dream at 46. 🏀

It’s a mix of ridiculous, real, and reflective—the exact recipe we live for.

#PodcastLife #ComedyPodcast #ColoradoLife #FirstSnow #DadLife #MiddleSchoolTeacher #LifeLessons #MikeKnowsEveryone #BasketballDreams #WooWoo

Episode 244 – Bugs, Toes & A Guy Living in the Walls

August 23, 2025 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Family, Life, Podcast, Politics

This one starts with spiders (giant ones… and duct tape??), but quickly unravels into a whole mess of stories about bugs, people secretly living in walls, and even a woman discovered squatting in the attic of a major supermarket for over a year. What is happening out there?!

From there, we dive into all things body maintenance: Mike’s new obsession with the sauna/cold plunge life at 212 Performance Gym (and Tony maybe electrocutes himself with a DIY freezer plunge 😬), to the surprises of actually tracking body composition, to the glory of hitting 15k steps a day thanks to New Balance and, yes, ChatGPT. Oh, and somehow pedicurists, long toes, and bloody toe disasters get thrown into the mix. You’ve been warned.

We also hit some nostalgia—growing up in the 80s and 90s when boredom was a skill, sneaking home late was terrifying, and we weren’t glued to two screens at once. Sprinkle in some ruthless roasting of Mike’s feet pics, a little political heat, and a rundown of America’s most dangerous cities, and you’ve got yourself a classic Mike & Tony ride: hilarious, random, and just a little terrifying.

Cheers!

m&t

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Ep. 235: X Marks the Simulation

June 07, 2025 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Family, Life, Podcast, Politics, Sports

Tony’s 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. 🎨🎧

We talk:

Album update: first song done ✅, live shows coming 🎤, and 10 unreleased tracks dropping all summer long ☀️
Korean soap operas are WILD right now. Trust us.
Pigeon-guided missiles. Yes, that was real. 🐦💣
The weird and ancient origins of the symbol “x”
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 🎶📊
Simulation theory: Are we all just Sims with better graphics?
Swearing: Every culture does it. Let’s f***ing talk about why.
Tony’s debate-watching confession and a Graham Hancock vs. Flint Dibble showdown 🧠💥
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 that… we’re probably in a simulation.

Cheers!

m&t

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#SimulationTheory #NewMusic #PigeonBombs #TonyDollar #DenverArtMuseum #QuantumWeirdness #KoreanDramaLife #AlbumInProgress #HistoryNerds #SwearingIsUniversal #MikeAndTonyShow

Episode 226: "Rooted in Reality"

April 12, 2025 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Community, Conversational, Podcast, Politics

Episode 226: “Rooted in Reality”

In this episode, we sit down with Staff Sargeant Lacy McDonald and Raven for a deep and wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from food sustainability to the state of education in America. Lacy shares powerful insights from his work with The Big Green Dow and Kimbal Musk, and reflects on the impact he’s had—and continues to have—on the people around him. Raven takes us into her world of homesteading in Humboldt, California, offering a unique perspective on living closer to the earth and questioning the fragility of modern society.

We explore what it means to live without modern luxuries, the importance of knowing where your food comes from, and the glaring lack of Black men in education. Along the way, we confront our own missteps—apologizing for getting duped by misinformation about ancient structures—and talk about the broader issue of how social media can distort the truth. We also touch on recent political headlines, including Trump’s alarming comments about a potential third term, and return to a central theme: the importance of learning and staying grounded in what’s real.

This episode is a thoughtful reminder of the power of intentional living, honest conversation, and critical thinking.

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Cheers!

m&t

Note:

Unfortunately, due to some technical glitches, the video for this episode was lost. Our sincere apologies.

Episode 207: Mark the Couch Guy, life, universe, discipline, dreams, Maroon Bells, Diddy, Fun Facts

October 20, 2024 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Life, Music, Podcast, Politics, Sports

Episode 207: Mark the Couch Guy, life, universe, discipline, dreams, Maroon Bells, Diddy, Fun Facts

After an unplanned 3-week hiatus, we’re 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 176

February 17, 2024 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Country, Denver, Entertainment, Family, Life, MMA, Podcast, Politics

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

February 10, 2024 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Family, Life, Music, Podcast, Politics, Sports

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 146

April 16, 2023 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Art, College, Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Family, Life, MMA, Music, Politics, Podcast, Power Lifting, Sports, Strongman

Dan Leahy joined us for a long and caffeine-filled conversation! We talked about what it's like working with Deion Sanders, the brutal car crash he was in when he was younger, cold brew, Deion Sanders Jr.'s music, and much, much more! Cheers! m&t

Episode 144

March 04, 2023 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Art, Body Building, Boxing, Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Dating, Denver, Entertainment, Life, MMA, Music, Podcast, Politics, Power Lifting, Sports

It was the first Friday of March and we did what we do! Our guest was sick so Mark joined us and we covered a lot. We talked body building, diet, nutrition, cell phones, dating, the Jake Paul vs. Tommy Fury fight, dating back in the day, a SECOND cocaine story from Mark, the story of Mike's genius "kissing box" halloween costume, and much, much more! Cheers! m&t

Episode 136

December 20, 2022 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Community, Conversational, Country, Denver, Entertainment, Family, Life, Music, Podcast, Politics, Sports

Meghan Clarisse

We talked with Denver folk-rock-country singer/songwriter and performer, Meghan Clarisse on a cold Saturday night! We talked about how Meghan got her start in music, her goals for music and life, her best and worst experiences on stage, and much more. We, of course, covered Fun Facts and News. Mark the Couch Guy joined us and took us into deep water a few times! We covered the World Cup, lead in dark chocolate, the Club Q mass shooting, Tom Brady, and lots more. Happy Holidays friends! We’re taking next week off for Christmas, but we’ll be back soon.

Cheers!

m&t

Episode 134

December 19, 2022 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Conversational, Community, Denver, Entertainment, Life, Music, Podcast, Politics

We sat down on a cold Sunday evening for the 134th time to shoot the shit. Just a bunch of #boringboystuff according to Mike’s daughter… HA! Well, she’s not exactly wrong.

This week we talked consciousness, the shooting in Colorado Springs, guns, illness, marijuana, psychedelics, Ticket Master, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, business, and much more. Happy Thanksgiving folks! Until next week…

m&t

Episode 132

December 19, 2022 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Family, Life, Podcast, Politics

Mike and Tony are back at it again! We’re bringing back Fun Facts, News, and guests, but tonight we just sat down and got caught up. And man have we missed a lot! We talked about Tony's brain surgery for a subdural hematoma, Mike's trip to Greece, how times have changed since The Mike and Tony Show started in 2014, and much, much more. Just two dudes shootin the shit. Lessssgo!

m&t

Episode 117

December 19, 2022 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Colorado, Comedy, Conversational, Denver, Politics

It’s 2021 and we are back at it. We have a lot to catch up on and we’re just getting started. The world has become a pretty wild place and we have to start talking about it.

If you have a topic you want us to discuss, or a guest you’d love to hear, let us know in the comments.

Enjoy!

m&t

Episode 108 - Part 2

December 19, 2022 by Mike & Tony Pearce & Dollar in Body Building, Colorado, Comedy, Community, Conversational, Denver, Entertainment, Family, Life, Podcast, Politics

We’ve lost count of the number of days we’ve been quarantined for COVID19 and felt it was time for a podcast. This was another two-parter so buckle up. Tony’s dad was in the studio with Tony. Mike phoned in remotely, and we connected remotely with a few friends. Fran joined us at the top of the show and later, Tony’s sister and husband, both of whom are currently recovering from the Coronavirus, called in as well. It was a weird but interesting one. Times are weird my friends.

We hope this gives you something to do while on lockdown.

Cheers!

m&t