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This week, I'm flying solo and diving back into the wild world of TikTok! 🤖 AI Robots Are Getting Smarter – Are robots coming for our jobs? Well, chefs might be safe for now, but apparently some of these robots have figured out how to snap their fingers. We're making progress, I guess! 🪙 Trump's New $1 Coin – Yep, we're talking about the new Trump dollar coin and I've got some thoughts. 💃 TikTo...

This week on the More Donut Podcast, Tammy joins me for an open, honest, and sometimes very personal conversation about what life has been like for her as a gay woman. We talk about how old she was when she first realized she was attracted to women, what was going through her mind growing up, and what happened when she finally told her family. Tammy opens up about her relationships, love, dating,...

This week, Sheila joins me for a brutally funny and honest conversation about dating after 50. Where do single people even meet anymore? Dating apps? Bars? The grocery store? And if the grocery store really is an option, exactly how are you supposed to know whether somebody is shopping for dinner or hoping to get asked out? We talk about why dating seems so much harder now, why some guys get so da...

This week on More Donut Podcast, I’m flying solo and diving into the TikToks that made me stop scrolling and say, “Okay, we need to talk about this.” We get into men letting their women drive — does it actually say anything about the man? Then we tackle the bigger question: does the man need to be the leader of the household, and is that really what women want? Then things get political. We talk a...

This week on the More Donut Podcast, I sit down with my little brother and go back to where we came from. We talk about growing up poor in a rough neighborhood, living in an abusive home, and what it was like having a stepfather who wasn't always kind to us. We remember some of the kids we grew up with, the trouble around the neighborhood, and the experiences that shaped both of us in different wa...

This week on the More Donut Podcast, we pull up a seat on what Ken officially named the “Pod Casting Couch” and bounce through some of the stories and questions that caught our attention this week. We compare the American work week with life in Norway and ask whether Americans are simply working too damn much. We get into policing and whether officers in the U.S. need more training, then talk abou...

Halloween is coming, so this week we’re talking horror movies — the ones we love, the ones we don’t, and whether there are any scary movies we just flat-out can’t stand. We take a deeper look at It Follows and the strange, often misunderstood Halloween III: Season of the Witch, plus a few other horror favorites that find their way into the conversation. We also wander into a little politics along...

Sometimes life doesn't give you a plan. You just have to figure it out as you go. In this episode, I sit down with a young mother navigating motherhood, raising a teenage son, divorce, and the uncertainty of starting over. We talk about what it's like to wonder if you'll ever find love again, learning who you are when a relationship ends, and trying to build a new life when you don't really know w...

Today on the More Donut Podcast, I sit down with my dad and talk about his life—the good parts, the hard parts, and the mistakes that helped shape the man and father he became. We go back to growing up on Main Street, becoming a father when he was still just a kid himself, and being sent to Vietnam. We talk about what it was like coming home from war and trying to figure out how to be a husband, a...

In this episode of the More Donut Podcast , we talk about what happens when life doesn’t go according to some perfectly laid-out plan—and how sometimes that turns out to be a good thing. We talk about becoming a teenage mother, trying to figure out what you’re supposed to do with your life, and eventually finding a successful career in teaching and getting to make a living doing something you genu...

What does it really mean to be Wiccan in today's world? In this episode, I sit down with a practicing Wiccan to separate fact from fiction. We talk about the Salem Witch Trials, the history of witches, and why so many misconceptions still exist today. We also dive into what it was like for her to tell friends, family, and even her husband about her beliefs, the stereotypes she's faced, and what sh...

In this episode of More Donut Podcast, we tackle one of the toughest—and most important—subjects we've ever discussed. We talk honestly about how a few bad decisions can completely change the course of a person's life. From DUIs and drug addiction to loss, grief, and the life-altering consequences that follow, we explore how quickly everything can change. But this isn't just a conversation about m...

This week on the More Donut Podcast, we dive into some of the most infamous murder cases in Ohio history, with a special focus on the Dayton area and the stories that continue to fascinate true crime fans decades later. From high-profile investigations to shocking crimes that made national headlines, we explore what happened, why these cases captured the public's attention, and the lasting impact...

This week on the More Donut Podcast, we're all over the map—in the best way possible. We kick things off by talking about an incredible weekend camping with lifelong friends, the memories that keep bringing us back year after year, and a camp cooking competition that had everyone convinced they were the campground's next master chef. Then we switch gears and dive into the upcoming Little House on...

This week on the More Donut Podcast, I flew solo for the first time and covered a little bit of everything from one of the busiest weekends of the year. I talked about what it's like working through the holiday weekend while everyone else is out celebrating, and shared my thoughts on the new Supergirl movie, its opening at the box office, and whether superhero movies are starting to lose some of t...

America is 250 years old! What makes the United States so special, and where can we still improve? In this special Independence Day episode of the More Donut Podcast, we're celebrating America's 250th birthday—which also happens to be my birthday! We take an honest look at what makes living in America incredible, from the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy to the everyday things that make this co...

This week on the More Donut Podcast, we cover a little bit of everything—from the excitement of FIFA fans discovering America to the question of whether we'd ever want to live our lives over again. We talk about soccer fans from around the world experiencing the United States for the first time, falling in love with American food, huge portions, local restaurants, and our incredible craft beer sce...

In this episode of the More Donut Podcast, we reflect on the remarkable life and legacy of Ted Turner and the impact he had on media, sports, and business. We discuss his bold vision in creating the world's first 24-hour news network, building what became CNN, and how his willingness to take risks changed television forever. We also dive into the sports teams Turner owned, his larger-than-life per...

In this episode of More Donut Podcast, we sit down with an old friend and take a trip back through the neighborhood where we grew up. We share stories from childhood, talk about how life has changed over the years, and reflect on the friendships that shaped us. We also dive into her passion for animals, from working at a veterinary office to raising and showing horses. She shares what it's like li...

In this episode, we dive into one of life's greatest adventures: fatherhood. We share honest conversations about being a single dad, the challenges that come with divorce, and what those changes can look like through the eyes of young children. We talk about the difficult moments, the lessons learned along the way, and why being a father remains one of the most rewarding experiences imaginable. Fr...

Tonight’s episode is a full dive into everything pop culture. We talked about the glory days of going to movie theaters, why movie clubs used to be the best way to spend a weekend, and our favorite action and superhero movies growing up. From giant blockbuster releases to arguing over which comic book movie still holds up today, this one was packed with nostalgia. We also got into video games, Xbo...

This episode of the More Donut Podcast is all about friendship, memories, and the traditions that keep us coming back. We talk about our annual fishing trip — a tradition we’ve kept alive for over 40 years — and the stories, laughs, and brotherhood that have come with it along the way. From reminiscing about how life was different back in the day to sharing some of our favorite camp memories, this...

This episode of the More Donut Podcast goes deep into what life was really like growing up in the late 70s and 80s — from the way Halloween used to feel like a major event, to how friendships slowly drift apart as life moves on. We talk about the reality of staying married for 40+ years, working brutal long-hour jobs, and what retirement actually feels like after decades of grinding. The conversat...

In this episode, we dive into a series of unsettling stories surrounding scientists who have died or gone missing under unusual circumstances. Are these cases connected, or simply tragic coincidences? We explore the ongoing UAP controversy, the theories that have emerged around it, and why some believe there may be more beneath the surface. At the same time, we take a step back to talk about the h...

Ken and I met up with three of Ken's friends for a birthday trip to Mississippi and what a birthday it was. Friends were made, drinks were drank and the weekend was full of firsts. New Orleans some how becomes a plot point and I end up not being able to handle the nights festivities.