Mike Explores

Mike Explores

There are so many topics out there that we know nothing about, GGR Editor-In-Chief Mike Lunsford hope to learn as much as he can about them in this interview-based podcast.

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June 21, 2026 • 42 mins
Mike goes solo and discusses "Hulk Hogan: Real American" a 4-part mini-series on Netflix that delves into the highs and lows of the most iconic wrestler of all time.
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Mike is joined by fellow GGR editor MC Brooks to discuss their thoughts on "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier" after a recent rewatch that coincides with the 5 year anniversary of its release.
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February 17, 2026 • 61 mins
Part 2 of our "Stranger Things" discuss with Ulysses E Campbell and Holly Jordan. In the second episode, the trio delve more into the messaging of the show as a whole and it's lasting impact on pop culture.
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February 8, 2026 • 23 mins
Normally, “Mike Explores” is all about exploring the world around us. In this episode, Mike tells a story about experiencing hate first-hand and how bad things sometimes bring out the best in people.
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January 18, 2026 • 69 mins
With the series finale in the books, Mike has GGR regular Ulysses E Campbell of Fantastic Forum and Fed Con’s own Holly Jordan to discuss the impact of “Stranger Things” and what they thought of the finale. The three had so much to talk about, this is a 2 part episode!
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November 6, 2025 • 44 mins
Mike has Megan Savannah Lehr on again to discuss more details on TTRPGs and the duo set the stage for some TTRPG podcast action for the future!
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July 1, 2025 • 78 mins
Mike is joined by special guest Lindsay Jaworski to discuss their mutual love of Paul Reubens and the documentary "Pee-wee As Himself."
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Mike is joined by fellow GGR podcaster MC Brooks for a podcast team up: "Overflow on the Mic." The duo discuss the series finale of "You" and discuss points of the entire series.
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April 2, 2025 • 41 mins
Mike finally takes the leap into the complex world of TTRPGs (Table Top Role Playing Games). He is joined by friend of GGR, Megan Savannah Lehr who guides Mike through the basics.
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August 6, 2023 • 78 mins
Mike sits down and has a conversation with William B.J. Robinson, one of the co-hosts of the "Fed Con" podcast here on GGR. Get to know all about BJ's hosting roles on PBS, his international stage show, his love of music and more!
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December 11, 2022 • 50 mins
Mike is joined by guest Joshua Schwadron, CEO of Mighty. He leads “a team of social workers, lawyers, data scientists, engineers, and more on a mission to build a better way to help people after an accident.” Their goal? To help people overcome the tactics and complexity of personal injury law. Make sure you check them out at mighty.com
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October 9, 2022 • 51 mins
Mike catches up with human rights lawyer and advocate Qasim Rashid to discuss his work in politics, his growing social media fame, the current legal climate of the U.S. and more.
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September 25, 2021 • 104 mins
There’s a lot of misinformation and disinformation surrounding Covid-19, the vaccines and essentially anything involving the current pandemic affecting the globe. Mike and Jess bring in an expert, Dr. Stephanie Petzing, to dispel these rumors, conspiracy theories and other falsehoods with the only thing that can fight them: facts.
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March 7, 2021 • 83 mins
Mike and Jess interview Lisa and Jacqueline of Eat Pray Britney, a podcast that discusses the details of Britney Spears’ strange legal situation.
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February 14, 2021 • 77 mins
Mike has an interview with Derek Grant, a former member of the Church of Scientology. They discuss his experiences growing up in the church, what he learned after leaving and how things are changing in the 21st century for the church.
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February 5, 2021 • 80 mins
The last episode of Mike on the Mic/First episode of Mike Explores features a team of podcasting sisters, Amanda and Lindsay Jaworski who host a show called “Hey Lady.” Listen to Mike discuss inclusivity, feminism, pizza, sandwiches, and so much more!
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Mike interviews Virginia congressional candidate Qasim Rashid. They discuss the issues our country and Virginia is dealing with but also some of Qasim's favorite coffee spots, board games, MCU movies and his love of Star Trek and Star Wars.
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September 1, 2020 • 39 mins
Mike has a conversation with fellow podcaster Lee Delaney of "Curiosity Cake" about how he got started, what it's like being interested in everything, and how he got into podcasting. Make sure you check out Curiosity Cake at www.curiositycake.co.uk plus you can find Curiosity Cake on Twitter as well!
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June 15, 2020 • 63 mins
Mike and special guest co-host Ulysses E. Campbell get a sit-down interview with the Virginia House of Delegates Representative Joshua Cole of the 28th District. They discuss the current political climate, Delegate Cole’s main focuses in office, racism, the Confederate flag and statues littered across our country and some geeky and nerdy things as well.
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June 13, 2020 • 39 mins
Mike interviews independent filmmaker August Aguilar about his films, comics, and other media projects.
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