The Talking Friendship with Mike D Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Mike brings on two of his favorite people and friends of the pod (Todd Pretty from Season 1 Episode 1 and Tim Rechtien from Season 1 Episode 5) for the third "point fiver" of Season 2 and the topic is best 80s action/adventure movies.  What ensues is a scholarly debate on classic cinema and a laugh fest best not missed.  Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Ema...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 8 of Season 2 Mike welcomes his undergrad and north side of Chicago friend Eric Metz to the podcast where they discuss the Breeze/breezin’, what life was like in the city of Chicago in the 2000s, Eric’s first home purchase, the origin of the nickname Mike Jones/Jonesy for Mike D, and Mike offers Eric and his wife Kathryn a public apology for missing their wedding. Follo...

Send us Fan Mail In Season 2 Episode 7 Mike welcomes his two favorite nephews (and also friends), Jack and Nolan Tate, into the podcast studio for a gripping and hard hitting conversation on friendship, food, activities, occupational dreams, bicycle riding, and answering the immortal question: Go Blue or Go Green?  Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendsh...

Send us Fan Mail Mike kicks off the second “Point Fiver” of season 2.  This one involves Season 1 Episode 4 guest John Baker and Mike’s shared tradition known as “Cleaning to the Beat” and the best music to support this wonderful activity. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod:  0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Epis...

Send us Fan Mail In Season 2 Episode 6 Mike welcomes one of the more solid friends he’s ever made named Eric Lemieur into the Virtual Podcast Studio where they discuss a Disney-esque flag football team known as the Raiders, Buddy Bubner, the Vox and the Miyagi Proud Face. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod:  0:30...

Send us Fan Mail In Season 2 Episode 5 Mike welcomes a good friend, and sports media savant, named Chris Duprey into the virtual podcast studio for a freewheeling conversation that touches on several topics the world needs right now, including friendship. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod:  0:30: Mike welcomes l...

Send us Fan Mail In Episode 4 of Season 2 (the second one involving a Brian) Mike welcomes his old law school chum (who’s definitely NOT a chump) Brian Pandya to the podcast where they discuss living in the Lawyers Club, dressing up for dinner on Sundays, and the infamous 916 Mary. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the...

Send us Fan Mail Mike kicks off the first “point fiver” of Season 2.  This one focuses on songs Mike and his contemporaries used to slow dance to (largely at school dances) in middle school and high school during the 1990s. Full disclosure: some of you may have also slow danced to these songs and if so we hope the memories they bring back are joyful.  They certainly are for Mike D.   Follow the po...

Send us Fan Mail In Season 2 Episode 3 Mike welcomes his fellow left-handed friend Brian Hayden (host of the @findyourventure podcast) into the virtual podcast studio for a rousing conversation about friendship and many other key life topics. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod:  0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to S...

Send us Fan Mail In Season 2 Episode 2 Mike welcomes one of his all time favorite people to shoot the breeze with (as the kids say) into the Virtual Podcast Studio: Zach Williams (@zwilliams23 on Twitter). Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod:  0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 2. 2:00: Mike corrects the err...

Send us Fan Mail In the Season 2 Premier Mike talks about what listeners can expect for this season, gives the listeners an update on what’s been going on with the Podcast and him, talks about his five favorite movies that feature women kicking butt career wise and then welcomes Amy Pretty as Episode 1’s guest. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@g...

Send us Fan Mail In the Season 1 Finale Mike reflects on the first season of this podcast, discusses his love of St. Patrick's Day as well as Irish music and brings on the plastics king of the Midwest, his dear friend Brock Steere. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod:  0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode...

Send us Fan Mail Mike brings on two of his favorite people and friends of the pod (Todd Pretty from Episode 1 and Tim Rechtien from Episode 5) for the third "point fiver" of Season 1 and the topic is best 80s movie comedies.  What ensues is a scholarly debate on classic cinema and a laugh fest best not missed.  Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfr...

Send us Fan Mail Mike corrects two embarrassingly large errors from Episode 10 (the Rob Thomas episode), one of which involves an apology to John Baker’s dog Jimmy, pays tribute to the Michigan Wolverine Men’s Basketball Team for winning the Big Ten Championship, and brings on one his favorite people and friends Tim Horvath to discuss the famed Park Colony Tennis and Swim Club in Allen Park, MI, t...

Send us Fan Mail Mike corrects a major error about Episode 9 guest Andrew Bauer’s work history, discusses what in March he’s excited about (it involves both basketball and Ireland), and brings on a titan of Ann Arbor friendship, Rob Thomas, for a friendship spar fest definitely worth a listen. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key momen...

Send us Fan Mail Mike talks about the feedback he’s been receiving about the podcast as well as his deep love of the Wu-Tang Clan’s music and then welcomes his LLF (life long friend) Andrew Bauer to the podcast to talk about law school, horse costumes, bowling leagues, and fist bumping. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from...

Send us Fan Mail Mike corrects a major error about Episode 7 guest Kelly Worman’s legal career, discusses his favorite TV shows and music to listen to while cooking, and brings on his dear friend Heide Cygan for spirited conversation about life and friendship (and Beaumont’s bar in Chicago). Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments...

Send us Fan Mail Mike talks one of his favorite topics for the second "point fiver" of Season 1: Inspiration.  But not just inspiration in general but specifically inspiration through the lens of sports speeches.  Be warned: if you listen to this episode you will likely be inspired to do something amazing. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriends...

Send us Fan Mail Mike teases the next “Point Fiver” episode while also talking about the movie The Dig and the show Last Tango in Halifax and then welcomes his good buddy Kelly Worman to the podcast where they discuss such topics as forming a weightlifting society, Mike's even keel nature on the basketball court and how Kelly invented the male hairstyle "frosted tips". Follow the po...

Send us Fan Mail Mike celebrates a milestone for the podcast, corrects a few embarrassing mistakes, reviews the new Jazmine Sullivan album and welcomes the top graphic designer in Washtenaw County (and his good, good friend) Casey Frushour to the podcast where they talk the beauty of 7 minute phone calls, running 1 mile, and an amazing best man speech. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmike...

Send us Fan Mail Mike quickly checks in on Michigan Basketball, discusses his newfound baking talent, and goes over his top 5 random moments of Season 3 of the TV Show Cobra Kai before welcoming legal titan (and dear friend) Tim Rechtien to the podcast. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod:  0:30: Mike welcomes lis...

Send us Fan Mail Mike reviews the Netflix show “Lupin” and then welcomes his dear old friend John Baker to the podcast. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod:  0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 4 1:00: Mike talks about how he stays so on top of communications from listeners 2:50: Mike plugs the Netflix show L...

Send us Fan Mail Mike kicks off the first “point fiver” which is a new episode format.  This one focuses around Mike’s love of music and Mike discusses his top 10 favorite songs of 2020. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod:  0:30: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 3.5 and explains what a “point fiver” episode is....

Send us Fan Mail Mike gives an update on the Ann Arbor dining scene and then welcomes his good friend (and realtor) Megan Mazurek to the podcast for an upbeat convo on their friendship. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod:  0:45: Mike welcomes listeners to Episode 3 1:30: Mike discusses a milestone for the podcast...

Send us Fan Mail Mike talks about the intro, transition, and outro music in the podcast, gives an update on the Ann Arbor dining scene and then welcomes his good friend Ryan Lewin from Chicago to the podcast for a raucous conversation on their friendship. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @friendsofmiked Email the podcast at talkingfriendship@gmail.com Key moments from the pod:  1:00: Corrections fro...