The Derek and Mike Podcast

018 Bolting Hollyweird

Derek and Mike discuss graffiti, explaining raving lunatics to your kid, bolting before COVID, teaching kids to trust their instincts, avoiding gossip, racist homophobic Egyptian improv guy, continuing to use dated language from childhood that's no longer "PC", removing confederate statues, regression in filmmaking,  being good & shitty, how rules don't apply to Kottonmouth Kings and Dave Chappelle, Christian hypocracy, government control and news from around the world. 

017 With Friends Like These Why Eat Enemies

Derek and Mike discuss potty training, Big Diaper, getting the same news from different sources, mass media common denominators, genocide, the christmas morning bombing in Nashville, racial diversity among serial killers, murder shows, drinking pee while lost at sea, James Franco's acting, cannibalism and what happens when we die. 

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016 DAM Book Show 01

Derek and Mike recommend and discuss a few of their favorite books.

015 Mexican Bottle Rockets

Derek and Mike discuss being shocked by good customer service, the psychological sales game, a pivotal person in both our lives, how Derek got Mike his first real job, penis on the homepage, the pooping skateboarding cat, crazy fun punk show days, Bussin Steve, being thankful for getting beat up, old photo tar pits, almost killing a Federale with a bottle rocket on Rosarito beach, later sleeping on that same beach because Mike's girlfriend sucked, discovering we could drink on Pacific beach and calling off work, spontaneous flip-flip shopping, the joy of great friendships, the loss of a great friendship, pronouncing foreign words with proper accent or going 'bro'.

014 Fertile Ground For Reflection

Derek and Mike discuss suicide, death as a motivator, top 5 death bed regrets, the importance of working less, feeling bad about making others feel bad, good friends, voicemails - to leave or not to leave, the meaning of happiness, stoicism, Mark Twain's best work, time machine beers, Mike's inappropriate gift, why Caesar was murdered and Derek's birthday plans. 

013 Bunnies and Life

Derek and Mike discuss how bunnies can help you appreciate life in the moment, breathing out anxiety, the efficiency of the Japanese language, how a song can transport you to a place or time, the magnetism of people who are comfortable, cutting kids hair, smartass kids, loving music I don't like, how to find new music and Derek's euphoric dream. 

012 Thanks COVID

Derek and Mike discuss downtime and grabbing your phone, window or aisle seats, armrest wars and giving it up to the middle guy, vacation rentals, renting and using heavy equipment, donuts, hotel coffee pots, food, more food, gardening with kids, differences of having boys and girls and what's for lunch. 

011 You Are The Product

Derek and Mike discuss dumping facebook, how to avoid data collection, not needing to be friends forever, how Derek believes in astronomical stuff, birthdays, why gmail is free, requiring a sales pitch for buying a candy bar and where is the best place to be homeless.

010 Tennesseans Love Arbys

Derek and Mike discuss the trap of asking people how they're doing, Mike's nanny problems, Grimace, CnC (our Cheers), fake IDs, choosing a style and being tribal, eavesdropping, good Ramen and how much Tennesseans love Arbys.

009 Signature Statements

Derek and Mike discuss email signatures and their hidden meaning, "reply all" mishaps, what motivates you at work and office politics.