The Eric and Mike Podcast

The Eric and Mike Podcast

After 15 years of waking up Central Florida with absurd antics, off-the-wall games, and just the right amount of chaos, Eric and Mike—former hosts of The Big Max Morning Show on Max 98.3 FM—are back and louder than ever with The Eric and Mike Podcast! These two radio renegades have traded the studio clock for total freedom, diving headfirst into Polk County headlines, nostalgic storytelling, and all the weirdness Florida has to offer—now with zero FCC oversight (you’ve been warned). Eric Michaels, the long-running morning show host and program director with a voice as smooth as buttered lightning, teams up once again with Mike Lee—a standup comedian and comedy club owner (yes, really)—whose brain is basically a grab bag of puns, dad jokes, and unsolicited trivia. Whether they’re playing games, chatting with Sheriff Grady Judd, or just roasting each other for sport, The Eric and Mike Podcast is like your favorite breakfast sandwich: messy, comforting, and guaranteed to start your day with a laugh.

Episodes

November 21, 2025 26 mins

In this special Thanksgiving episode, we sit down with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd for a wide-ranging conversation you won’t want to miss. We dive into the adrenaline-filled world of high-speed police chases, the split-second decisions deputies have to make, and why Sheriff Judd believes i...

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After 15 years of waking up Central Florida with absurd antics, off-the-wall games, and just the right amount of chaos, Eric and Mike—former hosts of The Big Max Morning Show on Max 98.3 FM—are back and louder than ever with The Eric and Mike Podcast! These two radio renegades have traded the studio clock for total freed...
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October 20, 2025 47 mins

Eric and Mike sit down for lunch at Mojo Federal in Downtown Lakeland! On the docket: Hooters for Mayor! Mike's Announcing High School Football games now? Eric got a new car, and Mike is not too happy with Downtown Winter Haven's progress in promoting First Fridays. 

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In this special Las Vegas episode, Mike goes behind the scenes at the World Series of Comedy, recorded right on the casino floor at The Strat on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. He’s joined by Thursday night’s winners, comedians Ben Frank and Elyssa Phillips, along with Read more

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September 3, 2025 74 mins

Recorded in front of a live audience at Laugh Out Lounge in Winter Haven, FL, this episode is packed with laughs, hot takes, and improv chaos. Eric and Mike dive into current events—including the “controversy” over the Cracker Barrel logo and Taylor Swift’s engagement to Travis Kelce—before playing the fan-favorite game Name That Tomb. The night ...

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Eric and Mike sit down with the one and only Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd to talk about the chaos on Lake Winterset and why ICE might want to stop stealing his deputies before he blows a gasket. They also cover a brand-new gun safety course straight from the Sheriff’s office — because Florida never runs out of wild stories or firearm lessons...

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August 11, 2025 47 mins

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In this episode, Eric and Mike explain that Online poker is fun. Poker played over the internet, what...

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Eric and Mike Talk to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd about a long list of stuff, i.e., some funny stuff, some general warning stuff, as well as the quote of the year, "Damn! - That was fast!"

Thank you for listening to Grady Judd's "Did Ya Hear Me!?" - Damn! - That was fast!

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Eric and Mike meet for lunch at The Peach House in Downtown Lakeland, FL, for this episode. Join them as they discuss today's top stories, and they're looking for suggestions! What do you think the next step for "Eric and Mike Save the World" should be? 
 
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June 26, 2025 43 mins

Mike finally made some much-needed upgrades to his house. The boys discuss recent news and share amusing stories. Thanks for listening.

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June 26, 2025 58 mins
Eric and Mike have some big news! And they’re sharing with you a live show recorded at Laugh Out Lounge in Winter Haven, FL.  Thanks for listening.
 
 
 
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Eric and Mike take a trip to the Polk County Sheriff's Office to speak with none other Sheriff Grady Judd. Things are going well here in Polk County, but the Osceola County Sheriff has some "splainin'" to do. 

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June 10, 2025 52 mins

Eric and Mike head to Uncle Nick's Italian Deli in Lakeland to record Episode 20 with some awesome food and great people! 

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Eric and Mike meet at Laugh Out Lounge for what was supposed to be the first "Sack Lunch" show, but turned into just the two of them having a quiet but very interesting conversation. 

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May 23, 2025 46 mins

Eric and Mike do a show from the shores of Lake Roy in Winter Haven with none other than THE wakeboard coach, Dave Briscoe!

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Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd chats with Eric and Mike about the multiple shootings that have occurred over the last several weeks. He ends on a positive note about the technology that helps shape law enforcement in today's world. 

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Eric and Mike host another Live Show at Laugh Out Lounge! Check it out! 

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April 23, 2025 35 mins

Eric and Mike meet up at Palace Pizza in Downtown Lakeland to discuss the latest news and views! 

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April 15, 2025 52 mins

Eric and Mike are live again at Laugh Out Lounge, Winter Haven's Premiere Comedy Club, and they're dishing up the latest on recent headlines with their unique take on everything news worthy. 

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Things are wild in Polk County, Florida! But luckily we have Sheriff Grady Judd to help keep it "wrangled in". Hear about some of the most crazy criminals on the planet in this episode of Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd's "Did Ya Hear Me!?". 

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