The Derek and Mike Podcast

Derek and Mike are joined by the legendary joke-master Rick Finger! Unfortunately, his jokes aren't funny this time. We discuss the worst smells in the world, tire shop business models, restaurants that don't take reservations, family war stories, team mentality, open-mindedness, Derek's blackmail letter and AI intellectual property rights. Connect with the DAM Podcast X/twitter: @derekandmikepod...

Derek and Mike discuss the balance of being willing to help but not being a doormat at work, leadership, teamwork, awkward annual reviews, managing expectations, zen, stoicism and AI. Connect with the DAM Podcast X/twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmike website: derekandmike.com Subscribe/follow the podcast. Grazie! Keywords: professional growth, teamwork, leadership, self-reflection,...

Derek and Mike discuss their experiences with a new recording platform, share stories about coaching their kids in sports, particularly T-ball, and reflect on the importance of keeping score in youth sports. They also touch on the differences in children's behavior in public versus at home, and share insights from work conferences, including the drinking culture that can sometimes lead to trouble....

Derek and Mike discuss California wildfires, keeping kids busy indoors, carwash subscriptions, 6 point truck turns, grocery shopping, cherries, tipping and requesting anybody but that waiter.    Connect with the DAM Podcast X/twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike discuss the pride of watching your kid get an award, child frugality, mosquito bite spectrum, chiggers, Laotian restaurant cat rescue, Peter the hero, time boxing, Tim Ferriss, fear setting, book fairs, black widow story and Derek gets a new family member.    Connect with the DAM Podcast X/twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow...

Derek and Mike are joined by Ron, John, Chris and Dennis for a backwoods birthday bash at Plan B Tennessee.  The audio quality isn't great but the company is.  We discuss the lengend of the Moth Man, bat moths, which cigars are best, not working at Cask N Cleaver, citronella bouquets, embarrassing stories, Mike's Tennessee family history, ordering door dash in the woods, the void left by Toys R Us...

055 Derek Quick Thumbs Derek and Mike discuss springs ants eradicating the human race, asshole mosquitos, iphone butt dials, Derek quick thumbs, the awkwardness of kids saying insulting things, parents crippling kids with stupidity, Derek's bank account password, chiggers, questing and the best meat. Connect with the DAM Podcast X/twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmike website: derekan...

Derek and Mike discuss the X transition, Green Burrito, is Tennessee the "South", racist stuff, going vegan for a week, fasting, habits, explaining Han Solo to a 5 year old and tv keyboards.  Connect with the DAM Podcast X/twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike discuss demographics, UAPs, Tom Delong, how McAfee sucks, viruses, korean birthdays, banking, stoicism and zen, drinking water, DNA programming and evolution.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike discuss Friends shirts, the Mandela effect, the downside of talking Star Wars, the Monopoly man, crunchy peanut butter, visiting the Mission Inn, Orville Wright, space trips, energy cartels, Gladis Blanca and dolphin rape.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike are live and in person...in a hotel! We discuss how cool it is to be in the same room, skinny bitch beer, spying on Brent, Derek's hair, the red head pact, exploring sexuality, double standards, how to smoke weed on the dl, doing comedy, the performing high, life benefits of improv, good and bad Uber drivers.    Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @dere...

Derek and Mike discuss doing 50 episodes, sleevelessness, Booze, Beer & Wine, kid food, Derek's famous spaghetti sauce, digging a hole to America, using chatGPT for work and how it will kill us all, kids lost in Amazon and prisoner moms.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike discuss what to buy, subterranean homes, buying dinosaurs, asteroids vs meteors, funny news stories, not funny chatGPT and stuff that stinks.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike welcome Rick Fingerz to the podcast and discuss Will Smith, St Paddy's day, hunting, Tennessee weed, drug decriminalization experiments, MAPs, best homeless destinations, societal breakdown and a little lighthearted racism.   Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike discuss burning bush, smoking crack, ChatGPT, stupid natural humans, conspiracy stuff, if evil exists, murder for meat, Derek's fear of turkeys, Neuralink and horseshoe crab longevity.   Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike discuss expired food, raising chickens and the hilarity & seriousness of ChatGPT.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike discuss the state of our union, WWIII, causing earthquakes, the China balloon, fighter pilots, Mike's Mustang, the Border house, balancing stuff on foreheads, generational differences and shooting rockets at the feds.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike discuss pricey coolers, collar poppin', fancy pants, fowl felonies, food-related racism, keto diet, stoicism, lidar, 5G and earbuds.   Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike discuss our 2-month hiatus, sushi strategy, hot sauce, choosing the right preschool, gardening in TN vs CA, vinegar, tattoos and abortion.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike sit down with Cowboy Mounted Shooter and retired Army Ranger, Drew Wallace. Drew's story is an incredible blend of thrill-seeking, patriotism and family.  He shares his philosophy and approach to the intense sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting, what motivated him to serve his country as an Army Ranger and how his family motivates and inspires him to compete.   Follow Drew on Instagram:...

Derek and Mike sit down with Rachel Lance - a biomedical engineer, blast-injury specialist and author. Rachel’s book, In the Waves: My Quest to Solve the Mystery of a Civil War Submarine, is not only a brilliant and well-researched historical account of the confederate submarine HL Hunley but, also, a deep dive (pun intended) into her scientific process of testing multiple theories surrounding the...

Derek and Mike discuss Will Smith's punishment, dropping atomic bombs on Japan, Winston Churchill, maritime warfare, our admiration of people who serve in the military, were Greek warriors gay, powerful pervs, revisionist hisory, propaghanda, double standards, the lost cause narrative and seeking truth.    Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: dere...

Derek and Mike discuss smoke detectors, Taylor Hawkins, dogs and crying. Ricky Fingerz joins the podcast to discuss his beloved Bills, Carrot Top, Las Vegas, the Will Smith Oscars slap, open relationships, getting decked and a few jokes.  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmikewebsite: derekandmike.com   Subscribe/follow the podcast.   Grazie!

Derek and Mike are joined by Tim Sullivan - Tech entrepreneur and founder of ActivePDF as well as a former employer and mentor to both of us. We discuss building a successful tech company, leadership, fun stories from working together, selling the company and enjoying retirement.   Follow Tim on Twitter: @WatchTimTweet  Connect with the DAM Podcast twitter: @derekandmikepod instagram: @derekandmik...

Derek and Mike are joined by David Nester - a professional drum tech & drummer who has toured all over the world with many incredible acts, including; Korn, Rob Zombie, and Marilyn Manson. While on tour with Greta Van Fleet, David sits down with us to discuss the daily life and work of a drum tech, living on the road, his favorite cities, thoughts on the music industry and tips on how to become a...