The Mick & Pat Show
Hey, Kin! Welcome to "The Mick & Pat Show," your home for candid discussions that explore the many layers of life's tapestry. We're Mick and Pat, two guys who are a lot like you—balancing work, family, and the complexities of modern existence.
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Who Are We? We're two modest guys incredibly fortunate to have life partners who find our idiosyncrasies endearing. Mick enjoys the analytical side of things—like diving deep into data sets and puzzling out complex policies. Pat, on the other hand, revels in life's big questions and spiritual intricacies, often finding solace and wonder in philosophy and faith.
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What Do We Discuss? Our podcast serves up a rich menu of topics, from probing political debates and the latest in AI to crisp beer reviews and deep dives into pop culture. We're not shy about fatherhood, relationships, and the human experience either—expect the raw and the real.
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Why Listen to Us? Think of us as the friends you didn't know you needed. We deliver the goods: no-nonsense conversations laced with insight, debate, and of course, laughs by the barrelful.
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Where Can You Find Us? We're broadcasting to all major podcast platforms from a hidden valley in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.
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When Do We Air? New episodes drop like hotcakes every Tuesday morning, ensuring your week starts off with substance (and maybe a little nonsense).
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Got a burning question or a beer you want reviewed? Don't hesitate to reach out.
Pull up a chair, tap into our conversations, and let's make sense of this wild ride called life together.
Episodes
149 episodes
My Robot Did The Dishes And Maybe Stole My Gun
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 sta...
From Minnesota To Caracas: Power, Policing, And Consequence
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 s...
When Assimilation Fades, Polarization Rushes In
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 ...
Storms, Roots, And Resilience: Jamaica After The Hurricane
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,...
Whiteout Memories
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...
Halloween 2025: The Weight Of A Soul
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:...
Rusted Blades and Red Rocks
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...
Navigating Faith, Vengeance, and Media Manipulation
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 indivi...
Is This Who We've Become?
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 w...
The Mick & Pat Show - Who Killed Truth?
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...
Brews N' Reviews - 28 Years Later; Zombie Ice
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 Mick & Pat Show - When Silhouettes Are All That Remain
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 sur...
Brews N' Reviews - Warfare; Back in the Day
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....
The Mick & Pat Show - When Systems Fail
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,...
The Mick & Pat Show - EDC and TCCC Training Review
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 ...
Dog-Eared Dialogues - The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
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 a...
The Mick & Pat Show - Life's Weird Thumb
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...
The Mick & Pat Show - MÖRK BORG
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...
The Mick & Pat Show - Signal Leaks and Splinter Cells
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 be...
The Mick & Pat Show - Lives on the Line
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.•...
The Mick & Pat Show - The Internet is Dead
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 transform...
The Mick & Pat Show - Med Kit Break Down
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...
The Mick & Pat Show - Thresholds Will Get You Killed
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 ...
The Mick & Pat Show - What is Gaza's Future?
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 ...
The Mick & Pat Show - Mick's Old As Hale
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 exc...