This Podcast Is... Uncalled For

Today we interview Kansas City area horror writer Stacy Walsh.  We talk about the KC horror scene and how her writing could translate to film.

Check out Stacy's work at authorstacywalsh.com

Today we're joined by Gerry Strain, a Scottish football expert with lots of skin in the beautiful game.  We talk about the World Cup, the historic significance of Aston Villa winning the Europa League title, the monopoly of Celtic and Rangers in Scottish football, and comparisons to American sports.

Congratulations to the Louisville Kings on winning United Bowl 3!

We'll be back next year.  Not sure it will be on this feed.

United Bowl 3:
Louisville 27, DC 20

Yes, Mike is ordained through the Universal Life Church, which offers online ordination.

No, he doesn't do weddings.

Today's Thoughts episode explores the idea of priesthood and why Mike doesn't do weddings.

United Bowl 3 is set!

Playoffs:

DC 28, Orlando 22
Louisville 29, St. Louis 20

United Bowl 3:
Saturday, June 13 - DC vs. Louisville

Today's episode is a special one with the FIFA World Cup starting soon!

Our guest today is David Chimbaza, a British sports professional and big association football (or what we Yanks call soccer) fan.  We talk about the World Cup and the differences between English football and American sports.  (David is a Manchester United fan, but we won't hold it against him.)

Mike's guest today is his chess co-worker Jason Ward.  They talk about chess, being tall men (Jason is 7 foot tall), geek culture, celebrities, and the fact he was (until recently) neighbors with some dude named Travis.  Must listen for the Swifties.

It's playoffs time!!

Week 10:

Dallas 20, St. Louis 16
Houston 26, Birmingham 13
Orlando 29, DC 23
Louisville 42, Columbus 27

Playoffs:

Sunday, June 7 - DC vs. Orlando in Columbus; Louisville at St. Louis

Mike had the opportunity to attend the opening of the Riverfront Extension of the KC Streetcar system.  And... he was on the second streetcar out of the brand new stop!  We'll share our recording of the ceremony as well as Mike's experience on the line.

Today's guest is Kat Anna, a Polish-Canadian men's health expert.  You'll love this conversation.

Check out Kat's work at menneedlovetoo.org

We're almost there, and one team has clinched!

Week 8:

Orlando 31, Dallas 24
Louisville 33, DC 30
Houston 23, St. Louis 16
Birmingham 14, Columbus 3

Week 9:

Friday, May 22 - DC at Orlando
Saturday, May 23 - Birmingham at Columbus
Sunday, May 24 - Dallas at Louisville; St. Louis at Houston

We are joined in this episode by Natanya Ruth, a health and wellness specialist, yoga instructor, and author.

Check out her work at natanyaruth.com

7 down, 3 to go.

Shoutout to the BattleHawks for honoring the Greatest Show on Turf Rams!!

Week 7:

St. Louis 31, Columbus 20
Louisville 30, DC 13
Birmingham 21, Dallas 17 (OT)
Orlando 24, Houston 23

Week 8:

Friday, May 15 - Orlando vs. Dallas at Fort Hood, TX
Saturday, May 16 - DC at Louisville; Houston at St. Louis
Sunday, May 17 - Columbus at Birmingham

We are joined in today's episode by Canadian guitarist and musician Chris Eveland.

It's finally happening!!

Part 1 is about the Kansas City city council okaying $600 million to develop Washington Square Park and Crown Center as a ballpark district for the Royals.

Part 2 is about the official team announcement that the Royals are, indeed, moving Downtown - to Crown Center!

Expect the new ballpark to be open by 2031.

Mandy Alexis is a Canadian expat living in Nicaragua at the time of this recording.  She was on to talk about her story with addiction and finding ways to recover and being human.  Truly interesting discussion.