No Hair, All Heart

Welcome to the debut reading where Mookie Spitz launches his bold new project: a serialized audio journey through his sci-fi novel Jonnie Fazoolie & the Transfinite Reality Engine. Kicking things off is "Alice Unchained," a mythic, metaphysical origin story that introduces Alice—not a woman, not a machine, but a self-aware cosmic force birthed from entropy and isolation. Trapped in t...

Mookie Spitz channels the spirit of 1997 Jeff Bezos to deliver a blistering, emotional manifesto on creative vision, long-term commitment, and the brutal reality of going all-in on a dream.  Bezos once warned shareholders that Amazon wouldn’t make a dime for years — and he meant it. That bold, unapologetic stance is the launchpad for Mookie’s own journey: the obsessive drive to finish his magnum o...

What do you get when a dopamine-deficient bald guy, a stack of manuscript pages, and an accidental reader with a doctorate walk into a podcast? You get this wild, heartfelt, and brutally honest episode of No Hair, All Heart —where Mookie Spitz, writer, ranter, and recovering bullshit artist, opens up about the creation of his latest science fiction novel: Jonnie Fazoolie and the Transfinite Realit...

Mookie Spitz talks to Max Ripps, a guitarist, drummer, park ranger, and millennial-zoomer hybrid about the contradictions of life as a 20-something in the post-everything era. From guerrilla basement shows in Philly to civil service pride, Max opens up about the pressures of self-producing music in the digital age, the burnout that comes with it, and why real-world connection is more important tha...

From bombed Budapest to a basement bookseller, from barking toddlers to Olympic legends—host Mookie Spitz takes you on a brutally honest, hilariously self-aware journey through the strange, loud, and deeply personal story behind his nickname. Born Michael George Spitz, raised in a house of silence, and rechristened with a name that literally means “noisy little dog,” Mookie wrestles with identity,...

In one of his most vulnerable episodes yet, Mookie Spitz peels back the layers of fatherhood, failure, and forgiveness. What happens when being the “fun dad” isn’t enough? When love, laughter, and laissez-faire parenting leave cracks that only the discipline of the U.S. Marine Corps can mend? Mookie shares the raw, bittersweet story of watching his older son — once entitled and video game obsessed...

Host Mookie Spitz welcomes Mandi Zucker, Executive Director of End of Life Choices New York, for an open conversation about something we and our families all face, the end of life. Together, they dive into how the American healthcare system traditionally handles dying, and why so many families are left feeling powerless, overwhelmed, and heartbroken — until now. Mandi shares her organization'...

Bald host and seasoned bloviator Mookie Spitz sits down with longtime friend and fellow dad Lee Kantz for an honest, humorous, and deeply human conversation about what it means to parent in the modern world — especially when your child is neurodivergent, your politics are exhausted, and your hairline packed up two decades ago. Lee, a digital marketing pro by day and passionate advocate by heart, s...

Writer and host Mookie Spitz takes us behind the scenes of his transformative novella, Greg’s Gift . His postscript is a deep dive into the emotional, creative, and technical breakthroughs that made this project a personal milestone. Mookie discusses the moment he truly found his writer’s voice after years of blogging, experimenting, and grinding away at the craft. Inspired by literary giants like...

Join your bald host Mookie Spitz as he dives into an autobiographical tale of woe and mischief in Chicago during the spring of '97 — a time of espresso, filterless Camels, edgy living, and an unexpected knock at the door. Meet Greg, a sweaty, paranoid neighborhood drug dealer who thrusts a mysterious gym bag into Mookie's hands before vanishing, only to catapult Our Hero into a chaotic,...

Welcome to the second part of Mookie's autobiographical novella where Our Hero and the fabulously chaotic Alexa dive headfirst into the bag left by their neighborhood drug dealer — and discover a surreal mashup of hard drugs and heartbreak. What starts as paranoia quickly turns into a wild cocktail of nostalgia, ketamine, and unexpected passion. As Mookie navigates his spontaneous romance wit...

In the third part of Mookie's autobiographical novella, the chaos crescendoes as Our Hero finally connects with Greg, but not before being consumed by a whirlwind of cultural appropriation, personal revelations, and a growing desperation to reclaim his independence. As Alexa morphs from lover to squatter in a lace-and-lasagna fever dream, Mookie grapples with childhood trauma, romantic dysfun...

In the final part of his autobiographical novella, Mookie finally hands off Greg's gift, infamous duffel bag — but not before a chaotic drug exchange on a live movie set, a dream visit from his dead mother, and a deep dive into generational trauma. As the entire house of cards and bag of drugs implodes, Our Hero reflects on a his chaotic life— from his meth-fueled love triangle to a haunting...

Do you believe in ghosts? For the longest time I didn't, until I had no choice after experiencing deja vu, premonitions -- and my father's ghost. Here I tell that story, ruminate about what that means given my belief in science, and offer the chance for you to tell your own story, as I'm eager to hear more of these strange and alluring tales... Inspirational Blog https://medium.com/...

Welcome to "From Horny to Heartbroken," the second of my two-part Sexless Marriage Story! Based on a popular Medium blog post, I continue where I left off, with the added twist of finally meeting someone who shakes up the sexlessness. Millions of couples endure similar hardships, so I hope that exposing my own vulnerabilities can help others release and overcome their own. My sexless sto...

Saying "Sorry" is an expected part of civilized society, but is that necessarily the case? How often is an apology an excuse, and even if warranted, does it do more harm than good? Here your bald host, Mookie Spitz, shares two terrible apologies, and illustrates how the road to Hell is indeed paved with apologetic intentions...  The Inspirational Blog https://medium.com/@mookiespitz/the-...

Welcome to "From Sperm Bank to Vasectomy," the first of my two-part Sexless Marriage Story! Based on a popular Medium blog post, I tell the tale of not getting any tail, but without resentment or regret. Millions of couples endure similar hardships, so I hope that exposing my own vulnerabilities can help others release and overcome their own. My sexless story is also pretty damn funny, l...

Survivors and perpetrators of the Holocaust are dying, and with them all direct experiences and memories.  As the child of survivors, podcast host Mookie Spitz explores his cross-generational trauma, and the urgent need to remember and understand the Holocaust. He draws from three scholars—Christopher Browning’s theory of circumstance, Daniel Goldhagen’s argument for ideology, and Saul Friedlander...

Abuse is a team sport, so here are a few techniques to stop playing the narcissist's game. I cover the origin of the word and "condition," discuss the implications of being victimized, and offer 10 steps to personal freedom -- all centered around taking control of one's own life through personal accountability and action.  Inspirational blog post:  https://medium.com/@mookiespi...

Have you ever slept with a famous person? Do you know anyone who has? What do Kevin Bacon and Eddie Van Halen have in common? In this podcast I explore the connections between people, and tell a wonderfully salacious celebrity sex story that riffs on these links, and resonates with a celebration of appreciation... Inspirational blog: https://mookiespitz.medium.com/the-joy-of-showing-gratitude-5298...

Celebrities embody the pinnacle of human happiness, right? Or at least they should: fame, wealth, access, positive reinforcement in every way, everywhere they go. Then why do so many suffer from addiction, mental and physical issues, and even end their own lives? I consider the contradictions, and wonder what it means for our definition of "the good life"...  The Bourdain / Chappelle pos...

The oldest trope is to somehow journey into the past and give our younger self advice that we could then presumably use to make our future life better -- begging the question of whose life we're talking about: theirs? ours? in that universe? or our own? Ignoring the time travel paradox, I indulge this trite technique to tell a story of one wild and crazy evening in high school, and the mornin...

A casual conversation with a friend triggered the realization that I've strived to be the father I wish that I had, in turn encouraging me to share this story about my parents. We all deal with childhood traumas -- obsessing about them can paralyze us, while ruminating about them and working through them can be a healthy catharsis. Here I tell part of my story, hoping that by sharing it we ca...

Relationships are as varied and complex as the people who engage in them. That often makes knowing where you stand with a lover confusing. Yet no matter how calm or chaotic a romance seems, how your mate defines you defines your entire interaction with them. Here we take a look at how this plays out. Whether you like or not, accept it or not, your lover has a mental and emotional characterization...

Shot down over Budapest the summer of 1944, the first American my father ever saw, in the flesh, outside of Hollywood movies, was a young bombadier captured and tortured by the Gestapo. I retell the story through the lens of our current debate over what constitutes a "true American," and how we see ourselves and the world in 2025 and beyond...  Inspirational blog post on Medium: https://...