My First Rodeo Podcast

Send us Fan Mail The business of comedy is on tap as we dive into the hilarious and unpredictable world of club ownership with guest Fred Pozin, the long time owner of The Comedy Zone.  We talk about the unique demands of comedians, from quirky rider requests, working with SNL comics and the rises and falls of comedy careers.  Fred shares captivating stories of working with legendary comedians, na...

Send us Fan Mail Today on the Podcast we have Congressman Aaron Bean, a rising star in Florida politics.  We reflect on Aaron's journey from being the youngest mayor in Fernandina Beach history to his current role as a U.S. Congressman.  They discuss Aaron's approach to politics, his unique use of humor, and his commitment to serving his constituents.  Aaron shares insights on the challe...

Send us Fan Mail Ezra Freeman is a viral social media influencer and so much more. An actress, a tv star and a brand ambassador! She wraps them all into a bundle of energy and authenticity that is inspiring.  Learn about what makes her tick, what inspires her, how the world rewards her positivity and her amazing story of finding her birth family in the Country of Georgia after being trapped at sea...

Send us Fan Mail Michael Siegel is a familiar face from the stage, memorable commercials and the big screen, including cult classic Killer Klowns From Outer Space.  Mike and Michael talk about their “first rodeo” together - the national tour of Camelot in the early 80’s, and Siegel’s many first rodeos since including comedy, circus, and immersive theater.     @freedtolaugh on IG

Send us Fan Mail Mohamedou Ould Slahi was taken from his home in Mauritania, imprisoned and tortured for over 14 years in Guantanamo Bay and Jordan, wrongfully suspected of being the mastermind of the September 11 attacks on the United States.  He was ultimately exonerated and went on to publish his account in Guantanamo Diary and to have his story told in the Hollywood Blockbuster, “the Mauritani...

Send us Fan Mail Mike and guest co-host Nik Patel chat with sports super agent Jim Tanner about breaking into the industry, managing the careers of basketball greats like Grant Hill, Dominique Wilkins, Tim Duncan, Ray Allen, Jeremy Lin, and Ja Morant, the changing industry, E-sports, and the value of not being star struck.   @freedtolaugh on IG

Send us Fan Mail Mike pays tribute to his father, Allan B. Freed, and then sits down with the Honorable Scott D. Makar - appellate court judge, former solicitor general and legal scholar. Scott details his first argument before the U.S. Supreme Court.  They cover the reputation of the judiciary, the politicization of the courts and why it’s important to know how your judge thinks.  @freedtolaugh o...

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Guest Host Chaz Miranda get to hang with one of the most successful Clean Comics working today — Drybar Comedy sensation Danny Johnson. Danny shares his first comedy stories, his audition for Last Comic Standing and why he loves doing voice overs and commercials.  @freedtolaugh on IG

Send us Fan Mail Mike and guest host Chaz Miranda sit down with Billy O’Connor to talk about his comedy career and everything that preceded it including working with the mob, Joe Pesci, getting sober, surviving 911, and his successful book projects.  @freedtolaugh on IG

Send us Fan Mail  NBA Hall of Famer, (7'2")  Artis Gilmore -- "The Gentle Giant" - "The A Train" -- joins Mike and Guest Host and Comic Jenn Weeks.  They talk about his amazing college career with the Cinderella Story Jacksonville University Dolphins who played the NCAA Championship Game against UCLA; his front-seat view to racism in the South coming through the Civil...

Send us Fan Mail Tony Nominated Broadway actor -- Brad Oscar -- joins Mike and Guest Host and Comic Jenn Weeks.   Brad shares behind-the-scenes stories of his path to stardom, including The Producers, Something Rotten, Spam Alot, Mel Brooks, The Tony's and how his first acting experiences in Rockville Maryland, and his regular trips to see Broadway shows,  laid the foundation for his ultimate...

Send us Fan Mail Join Mike and guest host Comedian Jpaw as they chat with Garrett Scantling - decathlete, Olympian, and world record setter.   They talk Olympic Village, University of Georgia, the NFL with the Falcons and the Jags, and transitioning to coaching! @freedtolaugh on IG

Send us Fan Mail Emmy nominated producer Frank Pace personifies Hollywood. He’s an old school TV producer with almost 1,000 episodes of your favorite TV credits to his name: Murphy Brown, Night Court, George Lopez, Suddenly Susan, Head of The Class and more! Comedian Jenn Weeks joins Mike to get behind the scenes insights from one of Hollywoods most prolific and connected producers. @freedtolaugh...

Send us Fan Mail Listeners said they wanted more Liv and Mike Banter. So here  you go!  No guest this week. Get to know Mike and Liv as they talk about the 2023 Oscar’s, their favorite shows as kids, teacher crushes, why Liv was a “bad bad girl,” Liv’s dislike of hair brushes,  Don Irrera’s roast of Mike and more.  @freedtolaugh on IG

Send us Fan Mail Liv and Mike get a chance to talk with Nancy Hollander about her life work representing defendants in the toughest of cases and how surreal it was to have Jodie Foster play her in the Hollywood blockbuster The Mauritanian.  @freedtolaugh on IG

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Liv talk first rodeos with the head of the Innocence Project or California who has walked 38 innocents out of prison. They chat about his first exoneration, playing rock n roll in prison and what it was like to have Greg Kinnear portray him in the Brian Banks movie - a great movie about an exoneree who went on to sign an NFL contract.  @freedtolaugh on IG

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Liv chat with country Music Recording Artist Reed Foley. They talk first show, first hit and Reed’s love of Disney World. Plus Liv shares more about her Weiner Dog cause listeners can never get enough. Yee haw.  @freedtolaugh on IG

Send us Fan Mail This week we sit down with close friend Dr. Ali Chahlavi to talk about his first rodeo.  Dr. Ali tells us what its like when your first rodeo has all the pressure and consequences of brain surgery!  Ali Chahlavi, MD, FAANS, provides personalized, compassionate neurosurgery care at Ascension Medical Group St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a board-certified neurosurgeon...

Send us Fan Mail This week we have family in the building, Mike's Cousin Andy joins us to talk about his first rodeo.   Andy's voice has been the signature of Tampa Rays radio for the last 19 years, previously his radio career has featured work with the Pawtucket Red Sox, the Trenton Thunder, and the St. Lucie Mets in minor league baseball. He also did radio broadcasts for Providence Col...

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Olivia sit down with former NFL Superstar, Johnny Rembert, Jr.,    Johnny played for the New England Patriots for ten seasons, before that playing at Clemson.  He shares some wild stories of his time playing in the NFL! @freedtolaugh on IG

Send us Fan Mail This week Mike and Olivia interview Stacey Newman, a boss lady and role model to all. Stacey is a producer for major networks including Warner Brothers, CNBC, HLN and produced the Nancy Grace show on CNN for nearly a decade. Stacey shares her insight on working with tough people and making it in a competitive industry. @freedtolaugh on IG

Send us Fan Mail This week Mike and Olivia interview Sheriff Nat Glover who is a pioneer in leadership locally in Jacksonville. He was the first African American Sheriff since the reconstruction. He shares with us his first hand experience in the Ax Handle Saturday and as the first FBI trained hostage negotiator. @freedtolaugh on IG

Send us Fan Mail This week Mike and Olivia interview Attorney Robert Billott, an internationally recognized environmental attorney who won the battle against DuPont, which led to multiple books, articles, songs, documentaries and even a movie “Dark Waters” feat. Mark Ruffalo, inspired by Billotts Story. @freedtolaugh on IG

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