Sparring in the Ring: Recent Episodes
MacDonald Garber Broadcasting
Join Mikey and intern Brendan from 1045 BOBfm as they cover an assortment of subjects and topics from differing opinions.
Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Mikey and Brendan debate over which is more entertaining, professional sports, or college.
With Halloween over, Mikey and Brendan talk about costumes and if there are some inappropriate costumes that shouldn't be used for Halloween.
Mikey and Brendan dicuss Mcdonald's new happy meals for adults and if that's a good thing, or if it is a weird addition.
Mikey and Brendan talk about Tom Brady's Divorce who who they are siding with in the feud.
Mikey and Brendan discuss streaming services and how they are beginning to cost more than cable.
With the death of Queen Elizabeth, Mikey and Brendan debate over who would be the American royal family if there was one.
Mikey and Brendan talk about the new horror movie that is set to release in October with a familiar bear that many people know and love: Winnie the Pooh.
Mikey and Brendan debate over if dogs need to wear sunscreen when they are outside in the sun.
Mikey and Brendan debate over what is seen as bad and what is fine to do while flying on a plane.
Mikey and Brendan discuss an interaction that happened at a local festival in which Brendan came face to face with an individual that has caused Brendan to be labeled a creep by Mikey.
Mikey and Brendan discuss if Trigger Warnings should be put at the beginning of shows and movies or if that is not an appropriate thing to do.
Mikey and Brendan talk about their favorite summer activities along with a special guest, Roxane
Going along with their recent conversations about food, Mikey and Brendan tackle what is the ultimate summer food? They also have a surprise guest join them during this episode!
Mikey and Brendan talk about Brendan's new experience being on dating apps, trying to find someone.
Mikey and Brendan discuss if they avoid the tourism that occurs in Northern Michigan, or if they embrace it and join n on the fun.
With carnival and festival season in full swing in Northern Michigan, Brendan and Mikey discuss their opinions on if they will ride the rides that are always found and these events.
Mikey and Brendan give their opinions on the news that Elon Musk is buying the social media platform Twitter.
Mikey and Brendan talk about video games and if they are a waste of time, or if they could possibly be starting to become a way of making a living.
Brendan talks with 4 Mancelona Varsity Baseball players, Trace Miller, Jason Naumcheff, Jason Kihn, and Jacob Watson
Brendan and Mikey talk about the Trout Fest and different ideas they have to make it an even better festival this year, including stunts done by Brendan himself.
It's March and that means it's the NCAA tournament. Mikey and Brendan talk about their brackets and if it's something that they even do.
Mikey and Brendan debate over if Brendan has what it takes to coach the track and field team at a local high school.
Mikey and Brendan talk about McDonald's secret menu that is being promoted and how it's not as cool as the advertising makes it seem.
Mikey and Brendan talk about the new adult Build a Bears that are now available with Valentine's day just passed.
Brendan heard about a news reporter who didn't like the new M&M changes coming to the candy mascots. Mikey and Brendan discuss if the reporter is right, or if they are taking it to a level it should go to.
Mikey and Brendan discuss if either of them made new years resolutions at the beginning of 2022 and, almost a month into the new year, if they have managed to keep their resolutions.
Mikey and Brendan hash out their 2022 predictions. Some of their predictions match up, but others are a bit wild.
Mikey and Brendan talk about Taco Bell's Taco sandwich which they believe to be overhyped.
Living in Northern Michigan both Mikey and Brendan experience 'Snowbirds'. People who stay in Northern Michigan in the summer and then flock down to Florida to escape Michigan winters. In this week's episodes, Mikey and Brendan discuss their opinions on these types of people.
Mikey and Brendan discuss what they both do for New Years. Do they go out for the night? Or do they stay in?
Mikey and Brendan discuss when is the right time to ruin Christmas for Children and tell them the truth about a certain man in a red suit. Brendan tells the story of how he discovered the truth.
Following last week's episode about Brendan spending money on his girlfriend for a weekend getaway, Mikey questions how much he spends during the holiday season.
Mikey and Brendan talk about the time Brendan spent a lot of money on his girlfriend for a weekend getaway. Mikey thinks it's ridiculous the amount of money spent, Brendan doesn't even know how much he ended up spending on her.
Mikey and Brendan have their producer Karin join them for this episode to talk about the podcast and what it's like being the producer of their podcast.
Mikey and Brendan discuss the best way to cook the turkey for Thanksgiving. There is also a sneak preview of next week's episode that includes their producer, Karin!
An episode about Mikey wanting Brendan's help to get a PS5 goes wildly off the rails and they are left questioning what exactly they sparred about. Was it them not agreeing to the PlayStation, or Brendan's inability to say what he does in his free time?
Mikey has been finding himself listening to more country music than normal and he finds that he actually kind of likes it. He's not sure if that makes him lame and decides to ask Brendan if liking country music is a lame thing.
Mikey and Brendan discuss if the movie or book is better. Brendan can't figure out which side he really is, while Mikey knows his stance firmly.
Mikey and Brendan discuss different types of costumes and what could be considered insensitive.
Mikey and Brendan talk about the band KISS and the possibility that they could be demons.
In previous episodes, Mikey and Brendan have discussed future robots. In this episode, they tackle Amazon's new robot Astro and debate over if such a robot would be helpful or not in their lives.
Brendan and Mikey talk about binge-watching shows and if that is a good way to watch things. Brendan can't help his binge-watching ways, but Mikey isn't too sure that is the best way to watch things.
Mikey and Brendan debate over if robots are going to take over the world, or if they will be helpful to the world as they are beginning to be created.
Mikey and Brendan talk about an experience that Mikey had while staying at an Air BnB and debate over if it is OK if the Air BnB host stay in the rental house with you during your stay or if it's just weird.
In a previous episode, Mikey and Brendan talked about spending money on hobbies. In this episode, the topic is revised, but this time talking about spending money on things that they like and if there is a limit on how much should be spent on one's self.
Mikey and Brendan talk about a instance while they were in Vegas when Brendan tipped their waitress over $100. Mikey thinks he only tipped well because of her looks, but Brendan attempts to defend himself by justifying the large tip.
Mikey and Brendan are back from their Vegas trip. A trip that Brendan invited himself on and was a key episode for this podcast. The two recap all the interesting things they did on the trip and answer the question on if Brendan's presence ruined it or not.
Mikey and Brendan debate over who they think would be a better president: Tom Bradey or The Rock. Brendan is a long-time super fan of Bradey and has some conflicts over who he believes would be better, while Mikey does everything he can to push Brendan's buttons.
Mikey and Brendan debate over if square pizza is superior to triangle pizza. Having grown up near Detroit, Michigan, Mikey believes square slices of pizza are superior over triangle while Brendan doesn't see it the same way.
Mikey and Brendan talk about their opinions on living forever while also finding connections between Star Wars and the Bible. There is also a possibility that we are all robots.
Mikey and Brendan discuss an incident that happened at work where a fellow co-worker helped themselves to food that Brendan had brought to work. Brendan doesn't like the idea of people eating his food without permission. Mikey doesn't see a problem with it, as Brendan didn't have his name on the food in question.
In this episode, Brendan takes a deep dive into biology and tries to convince Mikey that the chicken or the egg came first while also trying to convince the listener that he knows basic biology.
Mikey and Brendan get a bit serious in this episode as they talk about the negative effects that smartphones have on people's lives.
Mikey tries to convince Brendan that he should sign up to be on Joe Exotic's upcoming dating show. Brendan isn't as convincible as Mike thought he would be.
Brendan recently revisted a show from his childhood to see if it was still as good as he remembers. He found it to be less exciting as what he remembers it as. Mikey thinks that it wasn't a good idea for Brendan to even think about watching shows from childhood and never plans to. Brendan doesn't think that should be the case.
Mikey and Brendan debate over swimming and how Mikey doesn't like swimming in anything but his own pool. Brendan thinks it's weird and has some thoughts on it.
Mikey and Brendan talk about an upcoming Vegas trip that Mikey is going on with his best friend for his bachelor party. A trip that Brendan has decided to invite himself to without first asking if he could come. So now a bachelor party of 2 has one extra and Mikey isn't sure how to feel about this new situation.
Mikey and Brendan discuss their opinions on fireworks during the summer and if they are becoming more of a nuisance than enjoyable.
Mikey and Brendan debate over McDonald's mascot Grimace and their own ideas of what the company could do with their mascot if he were to return and have a more adult audience.
After debating if aliens are real in a previous episode, Mikey and Brendan turn their attention to the paranormal where they debate if ghosts are real. Mikey doesn't believe they are, while Brendan is a bit more skeptical on the matter.
Mikey and Brendan discuss Mikey's decision to cash out his 401k and instead invest his money into cryptocurrencies. Brendan isn't too sure about the idea, but Mikey believes that he will end up with more money once he retires by investing, rather than a normal 401k.
With recent news talking about alien existence that could be out there, Mikey and Brendan decide to debate their own stances on if aliens really truly exist.
Brendan thinks he has figured out the secret to getting to Mars: Himself. He believes that sending unqualified people like himself will help further the mission to Mars for the next 10 years. Mikey thinks he's full of it and doesn't understand Brendan's thinking and hopes debating about it will help him see Brendan's point of view.
Mikey has a wedding coming up and the groom is wanting to do some extra things on the day of the wedding before the main event. Mikey isn't sure he wants to participate but Brendan doesn't see the issue.
Mikey and Brendan debate over Mikey's adamant hatred for cruises even though he's never been on one. Brendan thinks he should at least go on one at least once, while Mikey is very adamant he will never take one ever.
Mikey and Brendan debate over Brendan's dirty dishes that he leaves in the sink of the office. Brendan says it's not a problem, but both Mikey and returning guest Mike Misico believe that he needs to start washing his dishes more to keep the cleaning lady happy.
Brendan tells Mikey and returning special guest Mike Misico about a middle school wrestling match he competed in. During this match, Brendan was faced with a decision and Mikey doesn't think he made the right call.
Mikey and Brendan debate over Mikey's belief that Brendan would make a perfect wrestler, something Brendan himself doesn't see. Featuring special guest to the show, Mike Misico.
Mikey and Brendan debate over sports betting and if it's something that can be enjoyable or if it takes the fun out of sports.
With the news of the 90s show 'Rugrats' being rebooted, Mikey and Brendan hash out their opinions on if TV shows they grew up with should be rebooted and, if they are, how the reboots should be done.
Mikey and Brendan debate over the age-old question: Which type of chicken wing is better? Bone-in, or boneless?
Mikey and Brendan discuss how Brendan doesn't have a strong backbone and can't seem to say no to anyone about anything. Mikey thinks it's a problem that will cost him problems and a lot of money in the future, but Brendan doesn't know how to fix it.
Mikey and Brendan discuss how some listeners of their morning show believe that Brendan seems to always be bullied on air. They debate over if it really is bullying, or if it is a way to get Brendan thicker skin in the radio industry.
Mikey and Brendan discuss legacies and if certain types of legacies will last, or if some famous people will have their legacies forgotten in the next 100 years.
Mikey and Brendan debate over if the prequel Star Wars movie, The Phantom Menace, is an important movie to watch in regards to the overall story, or if it's a movie you can skip.
Mikey and Brendan debate over Brendan's overuse of swearing. An issue that has ended with him getting a talking to from the bosses in recent weeks. Mikey thinks that he needs to just stop, while Brendan isn't so sure it's as easy of a fix as Mikey thinks it is.
Mikey and Brendan discuss their differences in hobbies and how they spend their money on them.
Mikey and Brendan debate over the consistent battle that occurs in the morning between Brendan and his morning alarm--a battle that Mikey believes never goes the way it should.
Mikey and Brendan spar on the topic of Brendan's clear path towards being a creep as a form of intervention.
Mikey and Brendan discuss an awkward encounter that happened in the studio caused by Mikey forgetting someone from his past, with Brendan only making the situation more awkward. Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Brendan gave Mikey a strange gift for Christmas. In this episode, they discuss what they should do with the gift. Music: Say You Will by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com