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Hold the Mic
Political Commentary and Analysis by Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman ryanshead.substack.com
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MLK Day & America’s Dark Reality 🌍 | Hold the Mic Ep. 45 22.01.2025 2:38:32
Send us a text Join Ryan Shead, Ian Sherman, and special guest Christian Ortiz for Episode 45 of "Hold The Mic," the weekly show where facts matter more than feelings. This week, the bearded middle-aged fathers dig deep into MLK Day, America’s dark political reality, and the challenges the nation faces during another Trump Presidency. Broadcast from New York City, and Arizona, Ryan and I...
January 19th and Supreme Court Upholds Tiktok Ban | Special Guest: Saadia Mirza | Ep. 44 19.01.2025 2:37:09
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Trump Sentencing and California Fires | Ep. 43 11.01.2025 1:32:04
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Hold the Mic SEASON 2 PREMIERE | Election Certification | Ep. 42 07.01.2025 1:40:07
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Election Reactions and Season Finale with Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman | Ep. 41 12.11.2024 2:09:04
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Election Results LIVE with Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman | Hold the Mic SPECIAL EDITION 12.11.2024 2:58:46
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Trump Making Threats and Puerto Rican Garbage Five Days Out...Again | Ep. 40 04.11.2024 1:21:31
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Musk and Putin Midnight Chats with Kamala Surging | Ep. 39 27.10.2024 1:41:35
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Sponsor Spotlight: Christian Ortiz with Mod Atlas Media and Justice AI 25.10.2024 1:08:07
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Judge Chutkan Unseals Evidence While Trump Dances | Ep. 37 20.10.2024 1:09:10
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Sitting Down With Frontline Reproductive Freedom Action Founding Director Sarah Higginbotham 17.10.2024 56:42
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Obama Rallies As Trump Rambles, The End is Near | Ep. 36 13.10.2024 57:15
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Jack Smith Bombshell, Port Strike, Tulsa Massacre and VP Debate | Ep. 35 05.10.2024 1:23:35
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
The Fall of NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Donald Trump's New Grifts | Ep. 34 30.09.2024 1:36:26
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Paging all 'Black Nazi' and Trump Supporters --- It's Game Over | Ep. 33 21.09.2024 1:29:32
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Debate Reactions and Loomer vs Taylor Greene MMA Fight | Ep. 32 14.09.2024 1:27:52
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Donald Trump Visits Arlington and Kamala Gives First Interview | Ep. 31 31.08.2024 1:22:04
Send us a text "Hold The Mic" is a weekly show that dives into current political and social events. Hosted by Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, bearded middle-aged fathers with a knack for engaging commentary. This week's episode tackles Trump's Arlington Cemetery blunder. Broadcasting from Detroit and New York City, these longtime friends explore America's pressing issues, fro...
RFK Jr. Drops Out: Chaos Agent Exposed! | Ep. 30 24.08.2024 1:50:18
Send us a text Join Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman, the bearded middle-aged fathers, on the 30th episode of "Hold The Mic," a weekly show delivering insightful commentary surrounding current political and social events. From New York City to Arizona, these longtime friends share their perspectives on breaking news, like the recent withdrawal of RFK Jr. from the race, and the ensuing politic...
Election Denying Accountability and State of the Country | Ep. 29 17.08.2024 2:05:32
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Rittenhouse Dumps Trump, Russia Prisoner Swap and Misgendering Olympians | Ep. 28 03.08.2024 50:03
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
How it Started and Where We're Going | Ep. 27 27.07.2024 36:04
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Kamala In, Netanyahu Speech, and Secret Service Fallout | Special Edition 25.07.2024 1:09:39
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
10 Worst States in America - Guess Who Runs Every Single Them? | Ep. 26 20.07.2024 34:06
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Trump Assassination and VP Pick Reactions | Special Edition 16.07.2024 1:13:40
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
Biden Interview, AOC Impeachments and the Black Caucus | Ep. 25 13.07.2024 1:51:22
Send us a text Hold The Mic is a weekly show hosted by high school classmates Ryan Shead and Ian Sherman that provides commentary surrounding current political and social events. Ryan and Ian grew up together in Detroit during the 90's and 2000's. While Ian lives in New York City and Ryan in Arizona, these two are never far from home. Tune in Fridays at 8pm EST and 5pm PST to hear what...
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