WDYM What Do You Mean?
Episodes
106 episodes
Having the Blues with Hamilton Football!
A 40-3 loss will make any fan see red, especially in a town where Friday Night Lights and Hamilton Big Blue football are stitched into the local identity. We take the emotion seriously, then we slow it down and ask a harder question: are we jud...
Hamilton vs Badin in Review 2026!
The first Friday night of the season is supposed to feel like hope. Then you pull into a brand new $15 million stadium, you hear a modern fight song coming off guitars, and you watch the other team make an entrance like they’re headlining a pay...
The Art of Firing!
We come back after a long break with a new video setup, then pivot from gaming choices to the real-life choices managers hate making. We tell stories from Chipotle and a senior facility kitchen that reveal how empathy, anger and staffing pressu...
Joining the Air Force!
Why do we still go to Popeyes? Michael walks in craving spicy chicken and walks out with a bigger question: why do we tolerate broken systems when the payoff is only sometimes worth it? The story starts with missing tea, long waits, and t...
Its time for a FBS Playoff Shake-Up
A perfect Ohio finish and a messy national picture collide as we break down Olentangy Orange’s 15–0 march to the Division I championship, Hamilton High’s gritty season with real upside, and a college football playoff field that has fans shaking...
Episode 100!!!
A hundred episodes later, the mic feels different—steadier, sharper, and a lot more honest. We look back at the spark that started during lockdown, then walk through the five episodes that shaped WDYM. It’s a reel of the show’s heart: music, ev...
The Sphere with the Backstreet Boys
A vacation can change your taste, but Vegas changed our soundtrack. What started as an anniversary trip and a Backstreet Boys treat for Destini turned into a full-scale conversion at the Sphere—20,000 people in white, a Millennium theme reimagi...
When Politics Turns Deadly: The Charlie Kirk Assassination
The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk has ripped open America's deepest wounds, exposing the raw nerve endings of our political divisions and raising urgent questions about violence, responsibility, and our shared future. What happens when...
Eating the Loss: Finding Power in Football Defeat
Ohio high school football kicked off last week with the seventh meeting between Hamilton and Badin, a crosstown rivalry that has become a showcase for our city. Despite Hamilton's talent and momentum from last year's win, Badin secured their fi...
The Proper Channels of dealing with YPs
Ever wonder what happens when podcast opportunity knocks but uses the wrong doorbell? Michael Gillespie opens this episode with a cautionary tale about business opportunities that don't follow proper channels. Despite tempting collaboration off...
The Bizarre Patients of Senior Living!
Have you ever wondered what really happens at senior facilities? In this raw and uncensored episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the bizarre, hilarious, and sometimes disturbing realities of working in senior healthcare.From my arch...
Family, Loyalty, and Bacon Sandwiches: My Life Working with the Boss Lady
Five seemingly innocent traits can transform your coworker from just another colleague into something far more formidable—a workplace "mob boss." Drawing from his experiences with the enigmatic Cole, Michael Gillespie unveils how ordinary workp...
When Your Dad's Friend Isn't Wearing Pants (Read it on Reddit 8)
Michael Gillespie dives into six wild Reddit relationship stories and offers his unfiltered advice on everything from extreme weight gain to suspicious houseguests.• A husband struggling with his wife's 500-pound weight gain and how it'...
What Do You Mean, John Cena Just Went Heel ?
A dynamic episode highlighting John Cena's significant heel turn in WWE, discussing its implications for the wrestling community and engaging storytelling. Michael shares personal experiences in gaming, fitness, and the intricacies of friendshi...
When Common Sense Goes Missing!
Picture this: navigating a workforce where common sense feels like a mythical creature and personal hygiene is an afterthought. Welcome to the WDYM podcast, where I, your host, unravel the quirks and frustrations of managing a younger generatio...
The Moyes Effect
Everton's season takes a dramatic turn as they rise from the brink of relegation, embodying resilience and determination driven by the return of David Moyes. The club secures key wins against top rivals while navigating injuries and a revival i...
THE Ohio State playoff run to a Championship!
Ohio State's path to the national championship was nothing short of a rollercoaster ride, and we're here to dissect every twist and turn. Have you ever wondered what it takes to rebound from a heartbreaking loss to a fierce rival like Michigan ...
WDYM it's 2025? Here's what happen in 2024
What if life's unpredictability could teach us invaluable lessons about gratitude, resilience, and passion? Hi! its me Michael Gillespie, we embark on a journey through the whirlwind of 2024. I recount the emotional rollercoaster of witnessing ...
The Quiet Before the Storm....
What happens when the political tides take an unexpected turn? Kamala Harris stepping into the spotlight as the Democratic nominee has certainly stirred the political pot, and we're here to unpack this surprise with you. I'm Michael Gillespie, ...
Ride the Rollercoaster of Premier League Passion (Episode 1 of the Red Toffees)
What does it mean to truly support a football club through thick and thin? We promise to give you a heartfelt exploration on this episode of the WDYM podcast, where the Red Toffee Show takes you into the heart of Premier League football. I'm Mi...
Reliving the Glory: Hamilton vs. Badin Revisited (1980-2023)
Rewind to the epic battles of Ohio's high school football scene as we journey through the intense rivalry between Hamilton and Badin. Ever wondered how a mere merger of Hamilton's Garfield and Taft high schools in the 1980s could set the stage ...
Through the Years with Mo.
Have you ever wondered how a friendship can shape your entire life? Join me, Michael Gillespie, on "What Do You Mean?" as I recount the incredible journey of friendship with my longtime friend, Maurice, or Mo. From our days at the Central YMCA ...
What in the Republican is Going On????
What if the choice between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump is more unsettling than ever? In this gripping episode of the WDYM podcast, we critically dissect recent debates and the tumultuous state of our political landscap...
Food Truck and "Dreams"
Tune in to the vibrant premiere of Season 3 of the WDYM podcast as we kick things off with a celebratory shoutout to Pride Month. We dive into the historical significance of the Stonewall Riots of 1969, discussing why it's crucial to know our h...
