Puddy’s Podcast

One year. Twelve months. 52 weeks of Puddy’s Podcast! This week, I celebrate the one-year anniversary by looking back at how and where I started, everything that’s happened along the way, and why I stuck with it. I also get a little personal about missing being part of something bigger than myself after years of being part of a relationship, a team, and a locker room. Plus, old deleted pi...

This week on Puddy’s Podcast, it’s been a stressful few weeks, so I finally took a break and watched Coyote vs. Acme—and absolutely loved it! Meanwhile, I’ve been very worried about my brother’s cat while he’s been in the hospital and rehab, took a trip to Brooklyn to see a great production of Don Juan that deserves an Off-Broadway run, and wondered why financial l...

This week I look back on 9/11, 25 years later, and share why September 10th holds special meaning to me. Plus, my Broadway luck strikes again, a wild dream featuring Megan Thee Stallion, 408 days of being single, are the Grand Theft Auto cops about to make the game less fun, MapQuest takes a stand, a tragic passing in the wrestling world, and serious warnings about AI potentially threatening humanity...

This week is basically me asking, “Why are women so intimidated by me having female friends?” while simultaneously admitting I donated to a charity because the woman collecting money was cute. Add in car trouble that thankfully wasn’t car trouble, taking on more family responsibilities, the latest in the Lindsey Clancy case, my Curb Your Enthusiasm conundrum, the hate for female Sup...

This week, I remember the legacies of Dolly Parton and Tim Curry, talk Tuesday karaoke with AJ and the 1,000th episode of Big Brother, and dive into two very strange dreams—one featuring my ex and another where I somehow survive a collapsing Las Vegas casino by apparently respawning. I also discuss the Lindsay Clancy trial and the difficult questions surrounding mental illness and responsibility. Basically, my subconscious is...

This week, I follow up on the meatloaf with more cooking adventures, including nearly eating an entire dish of baked ziti, some questionable chicken combinations, and the realization that I apparently can’t even get laid in my dreams. I also talk about finally finishing my dentist treatments, Garth Brooks’ tour, Rosie O’Donnell hosting Jimmy Kimmel, a flat tire, the long-awaited Coy...

This week I make my own meatloaf with a few missing ingredients—and somehow it turns out delicious. , work ruining my time off, which is finally getting me motivated to update my resume, and the painful dentist appointment I’m already dreading. I also share some feel-good stories, including Rippin’ Rosie, the surfing dog who took home four first-place awards, and the return of profe...

This week, I’m dealing with another painful trip to the dentist, awkwardly stepping in front of the camera for my first social media video, and some old feelings stirred up by SummerSlam. I also talk about my upcoming doctor’s appointment, drinking less after leaning on it a little too much over the past year, and a few stories that reminded me just how incredible—and fragile—life can be. Plus, a groundbreak...

This week, I step outside my comfort zone in more ways than one—trying guacamole and a bison burger, returning to a karaoke bar I swore I'd never visit again, and reflecting on just how much I've changed over the past year. I also share some surprising dating app adventures, an exciting medical discovery that could be life-changing, a hopeful cancer research breakthrough, and a few unexpected s...

One year after my world was turned upside down, I look back on the healing journey that inspired me to start this podcast and reflect on just how much life has changed over the past 12 months. I'm looking back on a healing journey that somehow feels like it flew by while also lasting a lifetime. I talk about how much I've changed, the headaches caused by my new laptop's audio issues, my mom finally h...

In this week's episode, I share an update on my second round of dental treatment that didn't go as smoothly as the first, the story of a driver who apparently thinks stop signs are optional and hit my car just two blocks from home, and why I seem to get stuffed up every time I sit down to record. I also talk about debating whether to start making TikTok videos to build my confidence, the frustrations...

This week, I celebrate the Fourth of July at a BBQ, deal with one headache after another—from a $300 phone repair to a confusing parking ticket—and share my experience at a Mets game where I somehow kept ending up on TV. I also give an update on my dental journey, talk about a guitar gadget that was a total dud, reflect on a quote from The Bear that really hit home, realize just how fast ...

This week, I share a fun night out seeing Toy Story 5 and enjoying a great meal, reflect on the retirement concert of one of my favorite artists and the memories it brought back, and recap my annual medical appointments—including one unexpected mishap. I also talk about upcoming dental work and the confidence boost I'm hoping it brings, an inspiring act of kindness for a New York taxi driver, m...

This week, I talk about treating myself to a new laptop after finding a deal that was too good to pass up, and why a trip to the dentist actually left me feeling happy. I open up about almost sending my ex a bouquet of flowers and the internal battle that convinced me not to, finding comfort in words that were never spoken, and realizing it's time to start working on my social anxiety. Plus, an unexp...

This week is a celebration of champions and new beginnings! I talk about the Knicks' incredible championship run and parade, making it through a difficult anniversary weekend, and taking the show on the road to Collectors Boutique. Hear from BCW owner Anthony Cole about the company's future, Ruthie Jay on what's next for her, and World Champion Dainja issuing a challenge to Darius Carter. Plus, a sur...

This week is a mix of sports, reflection, and random observations. I talk about getting through what would have been my anniversary weekend with the help of friends, wonder whether modern dating expectations are a little one-sided, share a strange encounter with an all-white bird outside my office window, and take on a new paint-by-number project of Citi Field. Plus, I react to an incredible medical ...

This week, a couple of unexpected dating app moments spark a surprising question: who is Michael J. Puddy now? After 33 weeks of working through heartbreak and healing behind the microphone, I reflect on what comes next when that chapter starts to close. I also talk about how the ending of Euphoria unexpectedly got me thinking about faith, the simple joy of ice cream birthday cake, a rare Knicks win ...

This week, I talk about how much can change in just one week as I navigate old emotions while catching up with a friend, building LEGO sets, and reflecting on relationships. I also dive into the new LEGO Batman game, the strange accuracy (and inaccuracy) of tarot card readings, a rough stretch of acid reflux and sleepless nights, a random  karaoke night in the city, the Keke Palmer and Sean Evan...

This week I talk about grief, dreams that reopen old wounds, and the strange feeling of being pulled backward when you’re trying to move forward. I also get into finding comfort in Broadway soundtracks at work, internet toxicity over local news, a promising breakthrough in bowel cancer treatment, kids helping save bald eagle habitats, and the emotional end of Stephen Colbert’s run at the ...