This Podcast Is... Uncalled For
This Podcast Is… Uncalled For is a podcast hosted and produced by Mike Czerniewski This podcast is largely an interview-based podcast that (1) explores different aspects of the host's life so far, and (2) introduces the audience to some very interesting people.
Episodes
Today we are joined by Erik Murray, one of 11 Democratic candidates for the US Senate in Kansas. We talk about the issues in this race, as well as issues with state policies and the local party establishment.
Erik's campaign site:
https://www.erikforkansas.com
To avoid any confusion: Sun Tzu is not a style of Kung Fu, but the legendary author of the ancient Chinese classic The Art of War.
This episode is also the finale for Season 10.
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
We've made it to 200 episodes!!!
Thank you to everyone who appeared on the podcast and supported us over the years!!
Program breakdown:
- AI Generated Review of the Podcast (demonstrating why we won't be using AI to produce content for the podcast)
- Mike's 2026 tournament picks (they're garbage - and we got a surprise visit from Chris Hurt)
- Our special "bagel session" with Chris Hurt
- Review of the movie "Network" with Amy Bell (n...
One more week! One more playoff spot to fill!
Week 9:
Orlando 27, DC 19
Columbus 36, Birmingham 29
Louisville 37, Dallas 23
St. Louis 21, Houston 15
Week 10:
Friday, May 29 - Dallas at St. Louis
Saturday, May 30 - Houston at Birmingham
Sunday, May 31 - Orlando at DC; Louisville at Columbus
Playoffs: Orlando, St. Louis, and DC are in!
Louisville and Birmingham are still alive for that ...
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.
Welcome to Week 7! We're back to a more detailed episode this week, with a review of Week 6, some season stats, news on United Bowl 3, and a preview of Week 7
Week 6:
St. Louis 16, Louisville 3
Columbus 24, Houston 17
DC 24, Dallas 6
Birmingham 20, Orlando 17
Week 7:
Friday, May 8 - Columbus at St. Louis
Saturday, May 9 - Louisville at DC; Dallas at Birmingham
Sunday, May 10 - Or...
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.
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