Mitch Wonders

Boredom used to be an opportunity - let's see what we can come up with today, remember? But today, we live in a culture built around certainty, comfort, and control — we’ve engineered so much of life to avoid discomfort. Ben (a good pal from Kentucky) and I discuss today and try to remind us that not all value comes from control — some of it comes from the uncontrolled, the uncertain, the unex...

Biohacking is the practice of using science, technology, and lifestyle changes to "hack" your own biology for improved performance and longevity. While biohacking can offer legitimate health insights, the industry is also rife with individuals who have used its language to promote unproven, deceptive, or even dangerous "secrets." We'll discuss both - the unproven and the &q...

There’s a moment — and I don’t know exactly when it happens—but there’s a moment when time stops being something you measure…and starts being something you can hear. So the question is — What are you going to do once you hear it? Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor...

Last year around Christmas, my son and I were driving around Austin… and we kept seeing these Waymo cars everywhere. City streets. Side roads. Out where you don’t expect much of anything. At first I thought—maybe I’m just noticing them more. Or maybe it's just Austin. It's not. Bigger picture? This isn’t about cars or removing the need for humans. This is about how much of our lives we’re...

My son and I went back and put it to the test—you don’t have to spend $80 to drink good bourbon. We ran three bottles under $30 head-to-head—and they still hold up. If you’re chasing labels instead of value, you might want to hear this. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world wit...

I'm gonna sit down with an old buddy, John, today. Working together in heavy equipment manufacturing, John and I spent years making decisions that affected people, operations, and outcomes. In this episode, we look back at some of those calls — what we saw at the time, what we missed, and how they actually played out. No theory, just how it went. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets l...

We like to think we’re in charge. We build cities, make plans, argue about the future like we’ve got a say in how all this plays out. Then you look at something like Yellowstone… and it reminds you — we’re not running the show. Not even close. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s w...

Tennyson wrote that in springtime a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love. Spring has a way of stirring things up, awakening things whether we like it or not. Sometimes people decide it’s safer to protect their peace and keep life small — Mitch isn’t so sure that’s wisdom. This week’s Field Manual entry is simple: maybe let that baggage go… we ain’t dead yet. From pondering AI and the “new n...

I’ve been wondering, and we’ll discuss, not for the first time, that the EV market will not be the dominant, world saving segment of the automotive industry in the United States. They'll have a niche, but not what was projected. From pondering AI and the “new normal,” to ghost stories in the Grand Canyon, to wondering what “living your best life” really means, Mitch invites guests and listener...

I admit, I'm kind of jumping out of my skin with the anticipation of NASA collaborating with Space X and others to send people back to the moon, and then on to Mars. It seems like a given, we're gonna do it. Yes. Technically, scientifically, and financially, the United States has the capability to send humans to Mars. But..why? And how doe the new Artemis program compare with Apollo? SO MU...

If you’re anything like me you’re getting fed up with the plethora of "impactful" financial information coming at you and you just want someone to bundle it up, tell me what’s important, and let you move on with your day. This week we do that, and touch on some common financial things that you can actually make sense of. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions....

So Buckle Up, Champ! I heard someone say once that by 60 you’ve got the wisdom of three 20-year-olds. I don’t know if that math works… but I do know this — at some point in life, you know too much to keep playing small, regardless of your age. Feedback link: https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3    Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curiou...

Part one of a three part series! Testosterone has become one of those topics that shows up everywhere—on podcasts, in ads, YouTube popups—and it’s usually framed as something that’s either broken or urgently needs fixing. We'll be the judges of that! Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look a...

I haven’t done this in a long time, not since episode 1. Going it alone. Enough has changed in the last eight months that it feels kind of dishonest in some way not to pause and take a look around, kind of reassess where the heck I am. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with...

The street didn’t raise us — it just gave us a place to be raised. If the place itself was the virtue, it would’ve worked for everyone. We remember how it looked because that’s easy. What mattered was expectation and consequence. Today, Mitch, Holly, and DT take a look back at the streets that raised them. Memories? A few. Lessons? Many. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big que...

I hit the retirement trail in 2025. Yeah, it’s good. Damn good, some days. But retirement didn’t flip a switch that told me to shut it down and kick it, I think you know me better. Retirement doesn’t lower the bar. It hands you the bar and asks where you’re going to set it. This week, The Professor and I discuss a few good points about this mixed paradigm. (great word)

I wake up wondering. Every day. If nothing else, it’s wondering what’s for breakfast today. One of my parents was from Chicago, the other from Illinois farm country, so I grew up with a big spectrum. And dammit, as the middle child of 9, it can be a fight for survival! But it seems, today, kinda having grown up, like so much more... Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s bigquestions...

The holidays always add a few pounds, and we wanted to takea look at what the real numbers show and how it affects us all. We also wanted to offer a plan for getting back on track without turning it into punishment. Take the advice if you like, but don’t be too hard on yourself. And put the fork down. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a crank...

New Year’s resolutions started as ancient promises, not self-improvement chores — and somewhere along the way, we lost the plot. In this episode, Mitch and special guest Angie trace how resolutions changed over time and get into how we went from meaning it to quitting it. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a...

Mitch brings in two experts on Germany, it's culture, and how it ties in with Texas today. These two, retired and current US military, spent years in Germany and have visited me in Texas! Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you...

Nothing says Christmas like a Texas Throwdown! I get two pals together to discuss our top 4 Christmas movies of all time. What they didn't know? There would be a surprise guest and this would turn into a scored Top 4 throwdown! Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with hum...

Heading into the last few days of 2025, I got to wondering. What, really, are the most important numbers in a person’s lifetime. I called in my buddy Dan, from PA, to help me out. From pondering AI and the “new normal,” to ghost stories inthe Grand Canyon, to wondering what “living your best life” really means, Mitch invites guests and listeners alike to sit down, swap stories, and wrestle with th...

Do we really value the integrity of a game played by skilled athletes, or are we willing to let on-line gambling and the leagues chase every last dollar at the expense of everything that makes sports worth watching in the first place? Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with...

For just the second episode ever, Mitch hands off the mic. This time for a special visit with his son. Having both achieved career milestones, we talk jobs, people, food, and the choices we made. And what we'd tell our younger selves if we only knew! Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look a...

The full quote is "Be where you are, otherwise you will miss your life" by - hold on to your hats - Buddha. But it speaks to the topic of people seeming to prefer to see things on their phones, computers, or big screens. That’s watching life, not living it. And anyone who prefers that should not consider this as me offering a negative point of view on your choices, but rather – a challenge . I'm j...