The Derek and Mike Podcast

The Derek and Mike Podcast

A Zen Buddhist and a Punk Rocker walk into a studio... Sounds like the beginning of a joke but, it's actually the basis of this podcast. Long-time friends, Derek and Mike, have been diving into deep, open and honest conversations about anything and everything for decades. Now, these 2 dedicated Dads are putting their views on life, parenting and a good deal of immature humor into a weekly show where no topic is off the table. It's The Derek and Mike Podcast.

Episodes

October 28, 2024 68 mins

Derek and Mike are joined by the legendary joke-master Rick Finger! Unfortunately, his jokes aren't funny this time. We discuss the worst smells in the world, tire shop business models, restaurants that don't take reservations, family war stories, team mentality, open-mindedness, Derek's blackmail letter and AI intellectual property rights.



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Derek and Mike discuss the balance of being willing to help but not being a doormat at work, leadership, teamwork, awkward annual reviews, managing expectations, zen, stoicism and AI.



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October 5, 2024 40 mins

Derek and Mike discuss their experiences with a new recording platform, share stories about coaching their kids in sports, particularly T-ball, and reflect on the importance of keeping score in youth sports. They also touch on the differences in children's behavior in public versus at home, and share insights from work conferences, including the drinking culture that can sometimes lead to trouble. The conversation wraps up with som...

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September 18, 2024 72 mins
Derek and Mike discuss California wildfires, keeping kids busy indoors, carwash subscriptions, 6 point truck turns, grocery shopping, cherries, tipping and requesting anybody but that waiter.    Connect with the DAM Podcast X/twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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September 5, 2024 60 mins
Derek and Mike discuss the pride of watching your kid get an award, child frugality, mosquito bite spectrum, chiggers, Laotian restaurant cat rescue, Peter the hero, time boxing, Tim Ferriss, fear setting, book fairs, black widow story and Derek gets a new family member.    Connect with the DAM Podcast X/twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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August 27, 2024 97 mins
Derek and Mike are joined by Ron, John, Chris and Dennis for a backwoods birthday bash at Plan B Tennessee.  The audio quality isn't great but the company is.  We discuss the lengend of the Moth Man, bat moths, which cigars are best, not working at Cask N Cleaver, citronella bouquets, embarrassing stories, Mike's Tennessee family history, ordering door dash in the woods, the void left by Toys R Us, liquid lunch breaks with Chris, g...
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April 17, 2024 64 mins
055 Derek Quick Thumbs Derek and Mike discuss springs ants eradicating the human race, asshole mosquitos, iphone butt dials, Derek quick thumbs, the awkwardness of kids saying insulting things, parents crippling kids with stupidity, Derek's bank account password, chiggers, questing and the best meat. Connect with the DAM Podcast X/twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmike website: derekandmike.com Subscribe/follow ...
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March 1, 2024 62 mins
Derek and Mike discuss the X transition, Green Burrito, is Tennessee the "South", racist stuff, going vegan for a week, fasting, habits, explaining Han Solo to a 5 year old and tv keyboards.  Connect with the DAM Podcast X/twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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August 6, 2023 78 mins
Derek and Mike discuss demographics, UAPs, Tom Delong, how McAfee sucks, viruses, korean birthdays, banking, stoicism and zen, drinking water, DNA programming and evolution.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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July 6, 2023 76 mins
Derek and Mike discuss Friends shirts, the Mandela effect, the downside of talking Star Wars, the Monopoly man, crunchy peanut butter, visiting the Mission Inn, Orville Wright, space trips, energy cartels, Gladis Blanca and dolphin rape.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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June 26, 2023 81 mins
Derek and Mike are live and in person...in a hotel! We discuss how cool it is to be in the same room, skinny bitch beer, spying on Brent, Derek's hair, the red head pact, exploring sexuality, double standards, how to smoke weed on the dl, doing comedy, the performing high, life benefits of improv, good and bad Uber drivers.    Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com  ...
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June 4, 2023 74 mins
Derek and Mike discuss doing 50 episodes, sleevelessness, Booze, Beer & Wine, kid food, Derek's famous spaghetti sauce, digging a hole to America, using chatGPT for work and how it will kill us all, kids lost in Amazon and prisoner moms.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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May 20, 2023 70 mins
Derek and Mike discuss what to buy, subterranean homes, buying dinosaurs, asteroids vs meteors, funny news stories, not funny chatGPT and stuff that stinks.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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April 2, 2023 72 mins
Derek and Mike welcome Rick Fingerz to the podcast and discuss Will Smith, St Paddy's day, hunting, Tennessee weed, drug decriminalization experiments, MAPs, best homeless destinations, societal breakdown and a little lighthearted racism.   Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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March 11, 2023 65 mins
Derek and Mike discuss burning bush, smoking crack, ChatGPT, stupid natural humans, conspiracy stuff, if evil exists, murder for meat, Derek's fear of turkeys, Neuralink and horseshoe crab longevity.   Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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February 19, 2023 62 mins
Derek and Mike discuss expired food, raising chickens and the hilarity & seriousness of ChatGPT.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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February 12, 2023 71 mins
Derek and Mike discuss the state of our union, WWIII, causing earthquakes, the China balloon, fighter pilots, Mike's Mustang, the Border house, balancing stuff on foreheads, generational differences and shooting rockets at the feds.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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February 5, 2023 66 mins
Derek and Mike discuss pricey coolers, collar poppin', fancy pants, fowl felonies, food-related racism, keto diet, stoicism, lidar, 5G and earbuds.   Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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July 9, 2022 108 mins
Derek and Mike discuss our 2-month hiatus, sushi strategy, hot sauce, choosing the right preschool, gardening in TN vs CA, vinegar, tattoos and abortion.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!
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May 17, 2022 118 mins
Derek and Mike sit down with Cowboy Mounted Shooter and retired Army Ranger, Drew Wallace. Drew's story is an incredible blend of thrill-seeking, patriotism and family.  He shares his philosophy and approach to the intense sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting, what motivated him to serve his country as an Army Ranger and how his family motivates and inspires him to compete.   Follow Drew on Instagram: @therangercowboy Learn more about ...
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