Tell Me What You Know

On the first episode of the second season of TMWYK, we start off with a conversation on Kamikaze. Meaning “Divine Wind” in Japanese, these Special Attack Units were responsible for more than 4900 casualties and 34 sunken ships in WWII. Like a bee that dies after having stung, these pilots were set on trading their lives in an effort to turn the tide in the war. And then, we’re talking about joggin...

On this episode, we are capping off a full year of Tell Me What You Know. On our 52nd episode, we are going to do a little trivia game to see how much the Michaels have learned about these topics. Stick around for 20 fun questions about the range of topics covered in season 1. See you next week for the start of season 2.

On today’s episode of TMWYK, we’re breaking out our tinfoil hats and doing our best Alex Jones impressions for some conspiracy theory talk. Just what exactly is lurking below the Denver International Airport? Is that giant blue mustang actually just art, or is it a vessel for one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse? What is the rationale behind including a nazi alien in a mural about children o...

On today’s episode of TMWYK, we start off with a tribute to legendary folk singer-songwriter, John Prine. Learn about the career of the  Mayfield Illinois mailman turned lyrical legend. John passed away from Coronavirus on April 7th, but left fans of his music with generations of material with which they will remember him. Hope the afterlife is grand, John. And then, we’re pushing up our glasses a...

On today’s episode of TMWYK, we’re hanging out with Nitro, Jazz, Malibu and the rest of our American Gladiator friends. Learn about the hit early 90’s tv show competition that pitted contender against contender against gladiator. It truly is a story of Roids, Rage and Redemption. And then, we’re talking about Hazard Pay, the extra money you get for doing a job that could get you hooked, impaled, o...

On this episode of TMWYK, we’re kicking it off with a conversation on the Great Outdoor Games. Once upon a time, ESPN showcased the finest outdoorsmen and women the world had to offer in a series of events, like Log Rolling, Tree Topping, Sporting Dog Big Air. Join us as we fondly remember the short-lived outdoors olympic games. And then, we’re brightening your day with a story of a billionaire wh...

On this episode of TMWYK, we’re trying our best not to be cranky olds while talking about the Gen Z’ers and their newfangled TikTok Technology. Vine can never be replaced, IMO, but TikTok is doing its best to fill that void. You’ll be shocked to learn how much some 17 year old from Pennsylvania can earn just by recording a 15-second video clip to their phone. And then, we’re freshening up and talk...

On today’s episode of TMWYK, we’re bringing you all a couple of topics to hopefully help you forget about Big Rona for a bit. With traditional sports being hashtag cancelled for the foreseeable future, we give a run down on an alternative that you can watch during your quarantine: eSports. We’ll discuss a few of the top games and gamers, and go into prize money and viewer counts that are pretty as...

Bill Polian joins the podcast to discuss alternative football leagues including the XFL as well as officiating in the NFL and how rule changes and instant replay have affected the football product on the field.

On this episode of TMWYK we’re Shamrock’n and rollin’ right into everyone’s favorite March holiday: St. Paddy’s Day. Get your green clothes out and find yer pot of gold. Learn about traditions and celebrations as we continue to foster negative stereotypes. And then, where there’s smoke, there’s fire and hopefully a firefighter. From urban to rural, we’re talking firefighters. These brave men and w...

On this episode of TMWYK, we’re jumping into leap day talks. From the wacky early Romans to Caesar to Pope Gregory, learn about the history and science that built the calendar we know today, and find out about two rebels at Johns Hopkins who want to change the makeup of the calendar once again! And then, we’re talking about one of the most popular and most played games of all time Tetris. This gam...

On Today’s episode of TMWYK, we’re kicking it off with a little XFL talk. We dive into the genesis of the league and it’s failure in 2001, and follow up with its resurgence this year. There is once again a winning football team in Washington, DC. And then, we’re putting your ears in a podcast Vice and not stopping until you hit subscribe. Yes, we’re talking about torture. This medieval practice is...

On this Tell Me More episode of Tell Me What You Know, we are joined by Pete Marra to continue our discussion on The Cat Wars. Pete is the Director of the Georgetown Environment Initiative and the author of The Cat Wars. His research and writing was the source of my information on this topic when I covered it in episode 38, in case you missed it, so I am very excited to chat with him. For those wh...

On today’s episode of TMWYK we’re talkin’ bout Furries. Get a glimpse into this often-misunderstood subculture of anthropomorphic animal fans. It’s not just a fetish (for mos tof them). Then, we’re triangulating your position. Technically we’re trilaterating your position. We’re talking about Global Positioning Systems or GPS. How do they work? When was it created? Does it work better if you hold...

On this episode of Tell Me What You Know, things get trippy. The conversation starts with Miracle Berries, nature’s little tastebud confuser. Pop one of these in your mouth and send your taste buds on a ride. Anything sour is suddenly sweet. And then, we’re waking up at 3am, doing all our chores, baking a turkey, and trying not to murder anyone. Yes, we’re sleepwalking. This parasomnia disorder is...

On this 'Tell Me More' episode, we have a top 1000 birder in the nation and friend of the podcast Robert Mocko. Mocko has been chasing birds his entire life and offers us a glimpse into this niche culture. We’re excited to learn A LOT more about this healthy hobby that he says can be rewarding even as you drive around a busy city. You just have to look up. This is Tell Me What You Know.

On today’s episode of Tell Me What You Know, we’re discussing Chinese New Year. Learn about the different zodiac signs associated with certain years (Michael #1 is a dragon, not a big deal), as well as traditions and observances celebrated by over 1/6th of the Earth’s population. And then we’re going viral. Not the type of viral that we want this podcast episode to do but the microscopic organisms...

Welcome to a ‘Tell Me More’ Episode of Tell Me What You Know. Today we’re racing back to the Cannonball Run with the man responsible for a resurgence of Cannonball Run interest, Ed Bolian. Ed Bolian set the Cannonball Record in 2013 with a time of 28 hours and 50 minutes, a time that required averaging a speed of 100 miles per hour across the whole country. Crazy still as that is, the record has s...

On Today’s Episode of Tell Me What You Know, we’re talkin’ about heists. We learn about some of the strangest heists ever carried out, that give new meaning to the birds and the bees. And then, we’re jumping into and running from one of the scariest of natural disasters, Tsunamis. We’ll learn about what causes these giant walls of water that move inland and just keep coming. This is a scary topic...

In the 38th episode of TMWYK, Michael #1 dives into the high stakes world of competitive spelling. It’s a short career that ends in 8th grade but it’s such a high stress environment, I’m sure we’ll discover learning to spell rare French words meaning ‘tassels worn by generals on the losing side of a battle’ causes forms of CTE. Then, Michael #2 takes you into ‘Cat Wars’. Many will be shocked to fi...

In the 37th episode of TMWYK, we go back 100 years to the Roarin' Twenties. Learn about flappers, prohibition, the Harlem Renaissance and organized crime. We also draw a couple of comparisons to this fresh decade that has just began. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Get out your binoculars for the second half of the episode, because we're going bird watching. Learn about a hobb...

In the first episode of 2020, we're talking K-pop and game shows. Learn about the music genre that's been riding the Korean Wave and taking the world by storm, one pre-teen kid at a time. We take a look at these idolized groups and even listen to a few of their songs. I gotta say, some of them are pretty catchy. In the second half of the show, we jump into the world of game shows. We cover everyth...

On Episode 35 of TMWYK, the gang gabs about Therapy Animals and the losing your hair. In Part 1, learn about the distinctions between Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals. You'll never guess which animal an Arizona Man was able to get approved as an ESA. After halftime, we take a look at the world of baldness. Learn about the causes and whether or not you may be vulnerable to going bald....

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the two scrooges at TMWYK. In the 34th installment of the show, we're celebrating our inaugural Christmas spectacular. Pour a glass of eggnog, open an extra day or two on your advent calendar, and enjoy our ramblings about Christmas music and movies. If you're feeling really brave, go ahead and queue up "The Christmas Shoes" on your preferred music streaming...

On the 33rd episode of TMWYK, we're talking about two things that can spruce up any party: whiskey and karaoke. Learn about the intricacies and subtle differences between scotch, Irish whiskey, and American whiskey from someone who has done one whiskey tasting in their lifetime. Maybe take a few shots before beginning the episode. In the second half, Michael #2 walks us through the history of Kara...