The Mick & Pat Show

Send us Fan Mail A wool-wrapped humanoid that cleans your kitchen, answers the door, and remembers your routines sounds like a dream—until you realize much of the “intelligence” is a person in a VR headset training it from afar. We dive into Neo’s carefully staged reveal and the Wall Street Journal’s hands-on, separating slick marketing from what the robot can actually do, and why teleoperation is...

Send us Fan Mail Sirens, shouting, and a trigger pulled in under a second. We start with the Minnesota shooting involving an ICE agent and a protest scene that escalated into tragedy, unpacking why “legally justified” might not always mean “necessary” and how stress, tunnel vision, and training gaps can turn a chaotic minute into a lifetime of fallout.  Then we widen the lens to Venezuela, where a...

Send us Fan Mail A library full of cameras, a beachfront standoff—small failures and big ones keep pointing to the same problem: trust breaks when institutions won’t act or won’t show their work. We start with a story about losing hours of recording and end up confronting how evidence can go missing when it matters most. The Brown University shooting is described as a targeted assassination in a c...

Send us Fan Mail A stripped hillside can change a life more than a broken wall. That’s the image that frames our conversation as Dean returns from Jamaica’s mountain communities and walks us through the quiet disaster most headlines missed: fruit trees leveled, tin roofs torn, and families suddenly cut off from the food they used to pick outside their doors. We talk about what disappears when the...

Send us Fan Mail The night goes quiet when the snow starts to fall—until the trees begin to crack. We open with the 2003 Colorado blizzard that sealed doors and turned roofs into playgrounds, then jump to the eerie 2021 freeze where waterlogged branches snapped like glass and crushed cars in the street. There’s levity too. A quick, honest take on Predator: Badlands—surprisingly fun, PG-13 cleverne...

Send us Fan Mail A spider-filled garage sets the tone, but the chill arrives when we revisit a body-cam moment from the Chris Watts case that feels impossibly exact. As a neighbor tries to pull up security footage, the app crashes into a National Geographic ad: a fetus in the womb, an eruption, a skull in oil. We walk through that nine-second cascade with clear eyes—no hype, no ghoulish delight—as...

Send us Fan Mail The gear you carry should earn its place, and sometimes that truth shows up the hard way. We open with a CRKT Provoke that went from ocean-rusted and over-torqued to brand-new after a painfully honest warranty claim—no lecture, just a fix. From there, we dig into how value really works in everyday carry: why affordable tools you won’t lose might beat luxury blades you will, and wh...

Send us Fan Mail The assassination of Charlie Kirk has forced many to confront uncomfortable questions about violence, justice, and faith in America today. This raw, unfiltered conversation explores the profound emotional impact such events have on us as individuals and as a society. When political violence strikes, the natural human impulse toward vengeance collides with deeper spiritual teaching...

Send us Fan Mail The assassination of Charlie Kirk marks a dark moment in American political discourse, where words were met with bullets rather than debate. In this raw, emotional episode recorded just hours after the shooting, we process our shock and grief while examining the disturbing implications for free speech and democracy. The tragedy at Utah Valley University wasn't just the murder...

Send us Fan Mail When discussing the Jeffrey Epstein case, a palpable frustration emerges over what appears to be systemic protection of powerful figures at the expense of victims. The hosts articulate what many Americans feel—a growing disillusionment with institutions that seem increasingly unwilling to pursue justice when it might implicate the elite. This isn't merely conspiracy theorizin...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when expectations and reality collide? In this compelling episode of Brews and Reviews, Mick and Pat dive into the deceptively named "Zombie Ice" from Three Floyds Brewery and the surprisingly un-zombie-like film "28 Years Later." The journey begins with skepticism as the hosts confront a beer whose name screams "gas station Four Loko" bu...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens when gun culture meets 80s synth wave aesthetics? Our conversation kicks off with deep dives into custom firearm builds, the psychological differences between "range toys" and last-stand defensive weapons, and the surprisingly satisfying art of spray painting guns in neon retro patterns.  The world seems perpetually on fire, and we're trac...

Send us Fan Mail What does war truly feel like from the inside? Forget everything Hollywood has taught you and prepare for "Warfare," Alex Garland's groundbreaking, unflinching immersion into modern combat that will forever change how you think about war films. In 2006 Ramadi, a routine surveillance mission for a Navy SEAL team transforms into a desperate fight for survival when an...

Send us Fan Mail Richard High, a detective with Buffalo's Special Victims Unit known online as "Angry Cops," has uncovered something deeply disturbing: officials at Buffalo Public School district are allegedly obstructing police investigations into child abuse, sexual assault, and attempted kidnappings. When teachers and staff learn about these incidents, they're being instruct...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when your emergency response training suddenly feels all too real? We recently participated in a "Stop the Bleed" tactical medical training for our church security team, and the results were eye-opening, humbling, and occasionally terrifying. The stark difference between watching YouTube tutorials and facing a simulated active shooter scenario became immedia...

Send us Fan Mail What begins as a historical Western confession soon morphs into a blood-soaked supernatural tale in Stephen Graham Jones's masterpiece "The Buffalo Hunter Hunter." This story spans generations, following three narrators whose lives intertwine across time—Etsy Bukarn, a modern-day academic; her ancestor Arthur Bukarn, a Lutheran pastor in 1912 Montana; and Good Stab,...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered what happens when two friends share their most embarrassing health stories over exotic craft beers? This episode takes an unexpectedly hilarious and illuminating journey through the challenges of adult life, from medical mysteries to cultural observations. The conversation begins with a tasting of Trve Brewing's "See the Moon" mixed culture ale – a bee...

Send us Fan Mail The wind carries the stench of blood as we dive into Mörk Borg, a doom-laden RPG where survival is merely postponing the inevitable. Join Pat and Bryant as they create bizarre characters and embark on a grim one-shot adventure called "The Devil's Tomb." Pat's character Vaughn, a fallen noble with a magical sword that openly despises him, pairs with Brian's...

Send us Fan Mail When a medical professional warns against using tourniquets, it raises an alarming question: are outdated ideas still being taught in modern first aid? This episode dives into life-saving medical techniques, revealing the stark contradiction between current tactical medicine and what some healthcare workers still believe. Your hosts share details about upcoming emergency medical t...

Send us Fan Mail We take a deep dive into the heated confrontation between President Trump, Senator Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky that unfolded at the White House, exploring the complexities of diplomatic communication and peace negotiations. • Exploring the realities of the Ukraine-Russia war, now in its third year with devastating casualties on both sides • Breaking down what makes a p...

Send us Fan Mail Remember when comment sections were places of camaraderie rather than battlefields? When passionate hobbyists would write 3,000-word forum posts about their experiences, and strangers would genuinely engage with them? The internet has transformed dramatically, and not necessarily for the better. In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the increasingly popular "Dead Inte...

Send us Fan Mail What's really worth carrying in your emergency medical kit? We've gathered a firefighter paramedic and police officer to cut through the marketing hype and break down what actually saves lives. From tourniquets and wound packing to chest seals and specialized equipment, our guests provide candid assessments based on years of real-world emergency experience. You'll d...

Send us Fan Mail Few things are more humbling than watching yourself "die" repeatedly during tactical training. That's exactly what happened when we gathered a group of friends for an intensive Close Quarters Battle (CQB) course at our headquarters. The first and most crucial lesson we learned? Thresholds kill. Those doorways, windows, and transitions between spaces are where most o...

Send us Fan Mail In a compelling exploration of the Israel-Palestine conflict, we dissect the current events surrounding Gaza and the significant implications of recent statements made by prominent figures like Trump. The episode begins with heartfelt listener engagement, acknowledging current discussions while emphasizing the critical nature of grounding our debates in historical context and huma...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this episode as we delve into the remarkable journey of transitioning into the exciting yet challenging world of our thirties! We kick things off with some light-hearted anecdotes, including a comical fall I took while walking my excited canine companion through the snowy landscape. Those slips and trips remind us that despite aging, we can still embrace adventure. As w...