Mike On Much Podcast

Mike and Max congratulate Shane on his fifth wedding anniversary which leads to an inside look at Shane's writing process when it comes to notes of love. They discuss the recent “Jeopardy!” debacle involving Mike Richards and his abrupt exit as host, they also discuss a podcast exploring reports that the CIA had a hand in writing the international hit “Winds Of Change” to help end the Cold War.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane look back on Arkells spectacular 3 night stand at Bud Stage, Larry David's delight at being uninvited from Barrack Obama's 60th birthday party, and awkward social interactions with celebs.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the lead up to Arkells three night stand at Budweiser Stage with Mike and Shane making personal requests for the set list. They also break down  new Toronto Raptors guard Goran Dragic's controversial comments, how pro athletes perceive Toronto, and Quentin Tarantino's declaration that he'll never buy his mother a house.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss Arkells fast approaching three night stand at Budweiser Stage and Max's “get fit quick” plan. They also examine MLB etiquette, a lovable Blue Jays roster, and reports that Ibizan authorities will hire foreigners to infiltrate and expose non-vaxed beach parties in an attempt to combat the pandemic. Finally, a special guest joins for Shane's surprise.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane talk about Mike's NBA Draft Party, Shane's notable absence, their thoughts on the Raptors surprising selection, their favourite Olympians, Kyrie Irving publicity slamming his new signature shoe with Nike, and the habitual nature of looking at your phone when out with friends.Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane get loose with a late-night pod recording where they discuss a wide variety of topics including past vacations, future vacations, ageing gracefully, the effect preparations for the Budweiser Stage shows is having on Max's brain, hook-ups in Olympic Village, a slight wobble in the moon's rotation threatening coastal cities, and the movie Zola.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss a rare in-person hang at Max's place in Toronto, the exciting announcement of Arkells' multi-show extravaganza at Budweiser Stage in August, and the emotion surrounding the Euro 2020 Final. Lastly, Shane surprises the guys with a delightfully unexpected guest for a game show to determine who knows Shane best.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the power professional athletes wield in modern sports as well as marijuana being prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency. Then, they welcome DJ and Producer Felix Cartal to talk about songwriting, his viral sensation "Banned From The Gucci Store", similarities between the punk and DJ scenes, and his new record, “Expensive Sounds For Nice People”. Finally, Shane continues his quest for a boys weekend away and runs into some trouble at the bank.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane welcome feature guest Matthew Wildcat (Member of Ermineskin Cree Nation and Assistant Professor in Political Science and Native Studies at the University of Alberta) to discuss Indigenous education in Canada, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, the effectiveness of Land Acknowledgments, and more. Also, Max reports in from his current trip with the Canadian Men's Basketball team in Victoria, B.C. and Shane brings in a surprise guest to pitch the guys on a podcasting trip. Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane contemplate  the concept of lotteries and their own personal level of participation. Then, they welcome feature guest and lead singer of The Zolas, Zach Gray. They talk about The Zolas' new album “Come Back To Life”, a magical night Zach & Max shared at SXSW, Minnesota hockey hair, and high school improv. Finally, Shane digs deeper on Max's recent cottage excursion.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the challenges of online dialogue in comment sections, social media burnout, and cottage guest etiquette.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max and Shane welcome Maître Fromager of Cheese Boutique, Afrim Pristine, to talk about his new Food Network show “Cheese: A Love Story,” the history of Toronto's Cheese Boutique, and a professional assessment of what the guys favourite cheese's say about them. They also discuss Arkells winning Group of the Year at the 2021 Juno Awards and a questionable new Puma shoe.Produced in association with Much Studios. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the horrific discovery of unmarked graves of 215 indigenous children on the grounds of a former Residential School in Kamloops, British Columbia. They also discuss Naomi Osaka's decision to pull out of the French Open, an unfortunate outcome for Toronto Maple Leafs fans, and Bo Burnham's sensational new comedy special.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane welcome back good friend of the pod Matt Unsworth (The Heist Podcast) to talk about living vaccinated life in L.A., youthful memories of street scuffles & high school parties, and an international incident involving a plane heist and the arrest of a journalist.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike and Max are joined by member of Arkells, Hamilton restauranteur, and all around swell guy, Nick Dika, to discuss the highlights and challenges of co-owning a bar with Max. Order a spiked juice from Odds, put your feet up, and hit play.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss Elon Musk on SNL, amateur sleuthing, and a challenging stint of volunteer work for Max. Then, they welcome feature guest Kayla Grey, the Host and Co-Executive Producer of TSN's new show “The Shift” to talk about her journey through broadcasting, the perils of social media, and executing her vision for the “The Shift” premiering Thursday on all TSN platforms.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max and Shane discuss the recent split of Bill and Melinda Gates & their unusual marriage arrangement. Then they welcome feature guest and author Amanda Ripley to discuss her book “High Conflict: Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out” (31:00). And finally, Shane delivers a surprise guest to hash out a past betrayal.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the burden of life's responsibilities, the hits and misses of the 2021 Academy Awards, and they take a look back at unfortunate personal fashion choices.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane are joined by fellow Champagne Boy Sean Dawson to talk Real Estate insanity, the state of footy, his insight on living with all three members of the pod, and the unpopular Team Canada Olympic Jackets.Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mike, Max, and Shane discuss the power of Max's voice on Twitter, their thoughts on writing personal memoirs, and friction involving a throwback photo featuring Rami Malek and Rachel Bilson. Then, feature guest Jon Batiste joins the pod to talk about his new album “We Are,” work ethic, advice from Will Smith, and an Oscar nomination for his work on the soundtrack to “Soul."Produced in association with Much Studios.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.