Mike & Jon Got It Going On: Recent Episodes
Mike & Jon
In 2022, a crack commando unit made up of broadcasters Mike Marino & Jon King was sent to radio prison by a military court for a crime they didn't commit. They promptly escaped from a maximum security unemployment office to the podcast underground. Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune.
We get into HarbaughGate with Rich Perlberg for The Less You Know, then discuss the rhino ban in Oceola Township (no, really) and wrap it up with 24 hours of live car chases.
We recapped Tuesday's election and the latest in the saga of Jerome Kowalski, before getting serious with Susan (aka Cougar) about butt-leaking fluids, remote troubles and Bachelor Party.
We rocked it out with Kevin Rogers (Lonny) and Kylie Scarpace (Sherrie) from Community Theatre of Howell’s “Rock of Ages”, checked out dead celebrity bank accounts and then patiently waited for the last word from Bonnie.
We discussed Harold P (for parody) with Howell High School Drama Teacher and Senior Nathan Hull from the upcoming production of "Puffs", then got ready to scream atJD for Toss Back Trivia with a Halloween twist. We also bid farewell to our good friend George McFly, who fortunately died before Jon talked about his planned mansculpting.
Denise Pollicella from the Coalition to Stop the Latson PUD stopped by to explain the group's opposition to a planned development near I-96 and Latson Road. Then we talked about the big Wolverine/Spartan rivalry with Rich Perlberg, who even though he bleeds Maize & Blue, isn't so sure of a win. We learned about Barbie Botox and got the last word from Bonnie Runyan.
Cougar was back for a Friday the 13th podcast featuring a live werewolf (which turned out to be Jon without a shirt), then it was on to business as we welcomed Laura Sauer, the Interim Executive Director at The Arc Livingston & Board President Steve Sadler, talking about the Holiday Gala & Fashion Show coming up on November 16th. Then we get out the 76 Trombones and welcome Steve Heslip, who plays Harold Hill in the Pinckney Players "The Music Man".
Team Rewind, Cultura & Miggy's Swan Song. We started off with Rob Smith of Brighton who was able to make his Type 2 diabetes go into remission with the help of Team Rewind. Then we chatted with Nicole Matthews-Creech of the Livingston Diversity Council about the Cultura event in Downtown Howell on Saturday, October 7th. Rich Perlberg joined us to put the final years of future Hall of Fame Miguel Cabrera in perspective and we went looking for the Lost Ark with JD in Toss Back Trivia.
It's a "special" covid edition as Typhoid Jon goes solo via Zoom and talks with Nikki Moor about the upcoming Steve Moor Memorial #walkfortheRED on Saturday, October 15 at Howell High School. Moor, a Lieutenant with the Howell Fire Department, passed away in 2022 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His wife Nikki discusses the astounding fact that cancer is the top cause of death for firefighters and how the event benefits firefighters like Steve. Jon and Nikki also recall the man that Steve was and the legacy he has left behind.
We spoke with Life Coach Lisa Rigato about her role in helping people establish the best pathway for tapping into their talents and strengths and how the pandemic proved to be an unexpected boost for her business.
We spoke with Nicole Colley from the Livingston County Walk to End Alzheimer's as we get ready for Walk Day on 9/30/23 in Downtown Howell.
We had to stay on our toes to riff with Cristian LaBar from the Community Theatre of Howell's Improv troop (and keep from barfing at the mention of vomit cheese). Then we talked about the school board shenanigans in Brighton Area Schools with Rich Perlberg before blowing out. the candles for Bonnie's birthday.
We were joined by Keith Jones & Katy Urban of FlexTech High School who discussed how their students responded with positivity to bigoted graffiti that greeted them on the first day of school. Then we talked politics (shocker) with Rich Perlberg and discussed how a possible Senate matchup between Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin and then hit the gridiron with JD for Toss Back Trivia.
We went over the latest on Thursday's tornado near Williamston, then got the lowdown from Michael Besom who plays Governor Von Richterhenkenpflichtgetruber (say that three times fast) in Desperate Measures at The Dio before Jon ascotted his way to another victory in Toss Back Trivia.
We were live at El Arbol Taqueria as we talked with Owner/Chef Steve Pilon & Brighton DDA Chairman Tim Corrigan about the finishing up of Phase One of the Brighton Streetscape Project. Then we chatted with Jill Jack as she returns to Livingston County for some shows and then got a dose of Howell Melons during JD's Toss Back Trivia.
Jeff Minock from the Coach Minock Varsity Club Foundation stopped by to talk about their beer tent fundraiser on August 19th at the Howell Eagles Club, but not before we played with our new remote control camera (well, Jon did before Mike took it away). Then we drank some Lions Koolaid with Rich Perlberg, got pink with Barbie envy during JD's Tossback Trivia and got a Greta Van Fleet review from Susan. And of course, we let Bonnie Runyan have the final word.
We spoke with Raechel Harris from Cooper and Binkley Jewelers about their toy fundraising drive through August to benefit kids at Mott Children's Hospital and Bronson Hospital. Snazzy was the word of the day (at least for Jon) as they talked newspaper boycotts with Rich Perlberg, Animal House with JD for Toss Back Trivia and what's the latest at Torch 180. Then we ended with the final word from Bonnie, who decided to pick up this week. LOL
It was a Total Cluster Fudge as we spoke with Alisa Shakespeare on her decision to close her Downtown Brighton location with some pointed words about the Streetscape Project. Then we hosted Nicole Colley and Jean Barnas from the Alzheimer's Association about the latest drug breakthroughs and treatment options as we head toward the #WalkToEndALZ on 9/30/23. We knew much less about Jim Harbaugh's reported suspension after speaking with Rich Perlberg and then ran a two-minute drill on JD's Toss-Back Trivia.
One-eyed Jon commiserated (whined?) about getting old before Larry Prout Jr., and his mom Kathy, joined us to talk about the Larry Jr. 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run. Then we brought in Steve DeBruyne from The Dio Theatre in Pinckney to discuss their latest production - “Desperate Measures” before musician Steve Schulte told us all about the 2nd annual Concert for Ukraine on 7/28 in Brighton. Oh, and we talked Fake Elector Indictments w/ Rich Perlberg.
We kicked off our inaugural weekly podcast from RE/MAX Platinum, as Jordan Genso joined us to talk real estate and stinky basements. We got a live report from War Correspondent Rich Perlberg at the Hotel Doherty in Clare and then zoomed to a deluxe apartment in the sky with JD's Tossback Trivia before giving Bonnie Runyan the Last Word.
We made the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT about moving to a new location with a weekly format. Then we got into Miles for Smiles and finished out with Dracula at CTH.
We revved up for the 4th of July with a very special entry on the Torch 180 July menu (Hint - It's Mike & Jon's Got It Going On Nachos!). We also caught up with GG Bonnie Runyan and lathered up with Hellman's.
We coughed our way to a discussion about air quality with Rich Perlberg in the Less You Know, got scientific with Pop Rocks and then got a visit from our mascot Rocky.
We coughed our way to a discussion about air quality with Rich Perlberg in the Less You Know, got scientific with Pop Rocks and then got a visit from our mascot Rocky.
It was a Cougar Wednesday as we jogged into The Running Lab with Ken Larscheid, and then discussed WD-40, Charles Bronson rom coms, Pickleball and pooping with Mike Tyson.
We got lit up for 4th of July trivia with JD's Toss Back Trivia, got the lowdown on Indian pudding and pondered the Pilgrim belt buckle centerfold.
It was a Cougarless Monday as we talked hot rods and 1989 Camrys with Mike Leffert from St. John the Baptist Church in Howell who are putting on their Classic Car Show on July 15, recalled hand signs from our radio days and decided that collecting celebrity hair is just weird.
As we head into Balloonfest Weekend, we went up, up and away in a beautiful balloon with Bonnie Runyan, talked Open Mic Day at Torch 180 with Rhonda Callahan and got crumbs all over the place on Pecan Sandie Day.
We went hands-free with Rich Perlberg on the new cell phone law, talked about embarrassing purchases and then finished with an eclair on Donut Day.
We talked Backpacks for Kids with Robin Schutz from Great Start Livingston (and tried not to get into the paste), decided that the best form of camping is staying in a hotel and the took a selfie on Selfie Day, although Mike refused to participate, making it a self-selfie.
We got an AI Ashley update during our Dio Theatre Entertainment Break, went to the fake Sports Hall of Fame with JD's Toss Back Trivia and then discussed Dad Bod Ken.
We sauntered into a conversation with Mark Howell about Fund A Life's "Drive to Survive", got the lowdown on Micro Wrestling, dirty radishes and debated Garfield versus Puss N' Boots.
We chatted up Mac Hawes from Great Harvest Bread Company in Brighton and were relieved to hear his feelings about raisins matched ours, got the Bunco update from Bonnie, diagnosed Torch 180's food truck problem (not really) and then had a false ending.
We met AI Ashley, the lame robotic DJ, as we delved into the world of Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the creative arts, talked about stinky, dirty cars and tried to picture The Boss in his tighty-whities.
We announced the results of the Rules Committee before all hell broke loose and we learned hidden King family secrets, pondered the use of raisins and Sir Mick-a-Lot.
We headed to Room 11 for Sweathog Toss Back Trivia, but not before pre-gaming with Eight is Enough references. Then we discussed garlic press usage before promoting our GIGO Team for the Walk to End Alzheiner's.
We broke out the mallets and hopped on the ponies as we chatted with Emmalyn Wheaton with the Detroit Polo Club about the Hartland Polo Classic. Then Susan (aka Cougar) gave us a review of what she said was 90 minutes of pure bliss before we speculated about filibuster pee breaks.
We watched Lindsay walk, made Bonnie swear and talked Fun in the Ville with Rhonda from Torch 180.
It was a true Boomer Cringefest as we bitched about new-fangled car fobs, debated what constitutes distracted driving and recalled the days of making our own ice cream. Then we got a surprise call from Cougar about the Less We Knew.
We had an impromptu duck join the show before bellying up to the Cheers bar. We hyped the GIGO Walk Team for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Then we finished by going commando.
We talked quality beer with JD in Toss Back Trivia before shifting gears to roast our beans with Nick Rouech of MiBlendCoffee.com. Then we got the White House YoYo report before whipping out the Tony Weiner podcast.
We chatted up Steve DeBruyne from The Dio about their upcoming production of Lost in Yonkers, then we heard from Cougar about her tool with attachments that made her happy. After we pulled ourselves out of the gutter, we imagined a reboot of the Six Million Dollar Man with a bionic walker.
The equipment was a bit hungover after our big night at Eternity Brewing, then we were on the fritz with Cristian Labor from the CTH Improv Group as they get set to do a show Saturday at the Historic Howell Theater and we finished up imagining what a fight with Paul McCartney might look like.
We lifted a glass of Mike & Jon ale at Eternity Brewing in Howell for Mike & Jon Night to benefit the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Our special guests included Rebecca Foster, Nick Proctor, Tim Robinson, Rich Perlberg, Nicole Colley, Jordan Genso & many more!!
We heard from Captain Tom Kiurski of the Brighton Area Fire Authority as he gets set to retire after 43 years in the fire service, the last ten as Lead Instructor of the Howell Schools Fire Academy. He was joined by Mike Witt, who helped launch the academy back in 2012.
It was a Cougar Monday on a Tuesday, we had a Strange Brew with JD for Toss Back Trivia and then whipped out the fire snake for our Two Cent History Lesson.
It was a show of multi-syllable words, including some choice swear words about the weather, chatted with Bonnie Runyan about her reunion banquet and then got the delicious word on Torch 180's June menu.
We got the beat as we talked with Steven Vimr about the upcoming Drum Circle at CUUB in Brighton, took a slow roller to first with Rich Perlberg and the Tigers dilemma on how to (or how not to) play Miggy in his final year and then brown-bagged it on National Wine Day.
We got into some taco talk with Steve Pilon from El Arbol in Downtown Brighton, learned about Finley Breeze and broke the news of Kraft's new cheese slice wrapper.
It was a Cinderella story for Mike in Toss Back Trivia, then we took a walk from our desk before deciding to say 'Nevermind' to Nirvana.
Ethan Whitesell from Eternity Brewing gave us the lowdown on the Mike & Jon Ale they'll be serving on June 1st, then it was to corn nuggets, ball wash and hiding from our wives.
We unveiled the winner of the Mike & Jon Brew poll, talked class reunions with Bonnie Runyan, got artistic with Rhonda from Torch 180 and then got serenaded by Susan (aka Cougar) doing her best Marilyn Monroe imitation.
We grabbed our Werther's Original and reminisced about the 1980s, talked about age limits for elected leaders with Rich Perlberg and were decidedly against a name change for the Weinermobile.
We got bookish with Jeri Kay Thomas from Two Dandelions Bookstore, decried the end of cash, whipped out our beer poll and then reminisced about our table of crap.
It was Shakespeare for everyone as we headed Back to School in Toss Back Trivia, got a bit too familiar with a tree and speculated about what to grow on our backs.
We talked with Amy Jarvis about the 2nd Annual Maison Z. Wilkinson Golf Scramble, got the latest results in our Beer Poll for Eternity Brewing and then celebrated Season 4 with a hooker vending machine.
We paid the ransom to unlock our beer poll, got some wooden spoon tips from Great Grandma Bonnie Runyan, talked about the Open Mic at Torch 180 with Rhonda Callahan and then headed to scrapyard for the gates to Strawberry Fields.
We donned some scrubs and talked with Trinity Health Livingston President John O'Malley about the new hospital under construction in Brighton (and got the final word on a birthing center), then we donned our robes to chat SCOTUS ethics (or lack thereof) with Rich Perlberg. Also, Mike contemplated getting the junk in his trunk organized.
We got cultured with Carly Leisk from Culture Beer & Cheese in Brighton, hit the hills which were alive for the Community Theatre of Howell's production of The Sound of Music and then crunched into some Chum Chips.
After managing to actually start on time, we took an unplanned trip to Frostbite Falls courtesy of JD's Toss Back Trivia, mourned our lost socks and then pondered the benefits of a smart (ass) toilet seat.
After a rusty restart, we chatted with Larry Prout Jr. about his upcoming fundraiser for the Courage Fund, git a Heavenly review from Susan (aka Cougar) and then speculated about casting for a sequel to Pam and Tommy Lee's BIG movie debut.
It was Cinco de Nerdo on the podcast as we contemplated hot beer, old fashioned games and then headed down to Dick Rowe.
We got some heavy breathing in on Star Wars Day, talked about the Hartland Schools millage election with Rich Perlberg and dreamed up our million dollar idea of driverless ice cream trucks.
We got fired up for Captain's on Main in Brighton, got in (and out) of our lucky underwear and then were Addicted to Chaka Khan's Love.
We flashed back to Fast Times at Ridgemont Hight with JD's Toss Back Trivia, got the latest update on the Mike & Jon Brew from Eternity Brewing and then heard from Jon's Velcro Fly.
It's a Cougar Monday as we got a GIGO Garage Door lesson from Mike Witt with Firehouse Doors, we had to talk Mike down from his Hazelnut High and Jon got rebuked for fingering the guitar.
We talked shrubs with card shark Bonnie Runyan, unveiled our new online poll to pick the special ingredients for the Mike & Jon Brew and then got tangled up in Hair.
We hopped on the Lakelands Trail with John Calvert, worked to get the poll up for Mike & Jon Night at Eternity Brewing and then had Cougar (aka Susan) pop up to check out the newly tidied up studio.
We talked with Anna Oginsky from the Brighton Light House about the upcoming Women's Wellness Advance on May 19th, then followed up with the ladies point of view of the GIGO studio and finally splashed on some Jalopnik and recalled the first. kiss.
We had to turn it up to 11 as we started off a bit low but then kicked it into gear with Spinal Tap Toss Back Trivia and then worried about cutting off our pinky toe on Mani-Pedi Day.
We randomly selected the winner of Jordan Genso's garbage pickup team contest, got a crappy review from Susan (aka Cougar), looked under the hood of a Lingenfelter EV classic and got warm with pigs in a blanket.
We caught up with Lindsay Rowe from Rustic Marine who is planning a fire safety event next month in Hartland, we spilled the hops on the Mike & Jon Night at Eternity Brewing to benefit the Alzheimer's Association and then chatted with everyone's favorite GGBR - Bonnie Runyan.
It was a Lighting Round with Rich Perlberg and The Less You Know as we discussed the Hartland schools racial harassment lawsuit, Livingston County declaring itself a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary and open bar brawling by state GOP leaders. In other words, a typical Thursday.
Despite starting the day with a literal pile of dog doo, we got a RAW talk with local author Darci Hannah who will be speaking Thursday at the Howell Carnegie District Library, and then worried about catching a case of ChuckDuryea.
We went to Mother's Bar for an "About Last Night" challenge during JD's Toss Back Trivia, Jon talked about being de-caned and then let out an "Uh Oh" for Der Kommissar.
We crept "Into the Woods" with some of the cast from Scranton Middle School, got a dude review from Susan (aka Cougar) and then debated the ratio of gurgling neck wounds to hot love scenes on Game of Thrones.
We were dazzled by Mark Howell with Fund a Life, as he talked up the Spring Bling Raffle and a chance to win a $10,000 shopping spree at Cooper & Binkley Jewelers! We basked in the afterglow of the Torch 180 gala and the cookies that Jon "borrowed" before chatting up our favorite great-grandma - Bonnie Runyan.
We chatted up Rich Perlberg about legislation allowing automatic traffic cameras and whether they invite a slippery slope of government intrusion. We got lippy about implants and were less than crystal clear about Crystal Pepsi.
We chatted up Rhonda Callahan about the Golden Raffle Tickets still available for their big Gala event, rocked it out with our favorite band Young & Crippen before completely sliding off the rails with fake Unicorns.
We talked through our Gillis Jealousy Syndrome, got Shaggy with JD during Toss Back Trivia and then decided to avoid the Wang Wine.
We took a chance on Howell High School's production of Mamma Mia with Ally Johnson & Ella Stocker, got brotherly on Sibling Day and hopped aboard the Titanic for its maiden voyage.
We brewed up a conversation with Ethan Whitesell from Eternity Brewing in Howell as they take the Pure Michigan concept local, try and dig out out some cards for Bonnie and then celebrate the 80th birthday of LSD.
We chatted about the national pastime with Rich Perlberg - No, not baseball. Trump's indictment of course. Does it help, does it hurt? And of course, we learn less, especially when we fall down the Pecker and Wiener rabbit hole.
We touched base with Lindsay Rowe, whose family home was devastated by fire and then burglary, but who remains optimistic and thankful for the community's support.
We were live on location for the Alzheimer's Association Leadership Breakfast at Crystal Gardens, as we talked with Susan (aka Cougar) about her connection to the disease, as well as Event Co-Chair Sandie Cortez, who shared some of her family's personal story dealing with this tragic disease and how the association helps to fund not only research =, but also provide resources for caregivers. Cousin Jeff also pooped in to do a Live Toss Back Trivia.
We chat up Max Muncie from LaFontaine Automotive about their U Can-Cer Vive raffle for a mint condition 1975 Ford Bronco, discuss the true meaning of 'Ish", get a Cougar review of Colleen Cambridge's latest murder mystery and then learn when NOT to go "pinky's out"
We got the latest on the Torch 180 Gala, talked Pinochle with Bonnie Runyan and Engleberted our Humperdink.
We waxed nostalgic with Rich Perlberg on Tigers Opening Day, talked up the winner, winner chicken dinner deal from The Dio and tweezed out what borrow most from their wives.
We got an update from Leticia Spagnuolo on Justice for Pearl, did a little begging and learned the difference between K of C and KFC.
We chat up the Alzheimer's Association Leadership Breakfast coming up on April 4 at Crystal Gardens. We head for the Vegas Strip with JD's Toss Back Trivia before sending ourselves off with a Tik Tok Ta Ta.
Cougar ukulele's us into a Monday as we chatted with Steve DeBruyne from The Dio in Pinckney as they get ready for a second run of their award-winning production of Rent. Then it was on to Juggs and Werthers.
We got an update on the Rowe Family as they recover from a devastating fire and get a helping hand from John Cueter at Brighton Ford. Then we chatted with Bonnie about cane etiquette and talked with Rhonda about the (almost) sold out Spring Gala.
We talked about the dirty word in politics - compromise - following the censure of a local GOP lawmaker for voting with dEMoCRats! Jon also reinforced he's a complete nerd with his (excessive) mentions of James Traficant. Then Mike gave us lessons in how to skip and why that just doesn't look right when an adult does it.
We learned about the Hospital Busy Boxes put together by students at Parker Middle School, discussed the wedgie and then contemplated alternate uses for corn starch.
We revisit our Wild Game Dinner interview before heading off to Fantasy Island with JD's Toss back Trivia. Then we eject Yogi Bear at supersonic speeds.
We time travel to post-WWII Paris with Colleen Gleason as we discuss her latest Colleen Cambridge creation - "Mastering the Art of French Murder" as well as her induction to the Brighton Women's History Roll of Honor. Cougar reviews her blending experience while Jon assures everyone he's not passing gas when he shifts in his chair.
We corn our beef for St. Patty’s Day as we check in with the Great Bonnie Runyan. Then get a Masquerade Gala update from Rhonda at Torch 180 as we try and decide how best to mask up for the event, coming up April 13 at Mt. Brighton.
We get the latest on the Rowe family from Rustic Marine as they recover from the devastating fire on Monday. Then Cougar calls in with a singing critique, we got toilet placement tips from Jordan Genso and fail to launch our liquid fueled “rocket”
We got an update on the Hartland family behind Rustic Marine and how they're coping after a fire destroyed their home, celebrated the big win by the Brighton High School Boys Swim Team and then learned a lot less about Right to Work with Rich Perlberg.
We highlighted efforts to help the family behind Rustic Marine of Hartland after a devastating fire, took a (less than) three hour tour of Gilligan's Island during JD's Toss Back Trivia and then Jon got grabby.
Just another Cougar Monday, as we lay hands on Susan’s very cool undergarments, get an Academy Awards rundown and then find out who the original Uncle Sam is.
We learned why a cat in a bag is a bad deal for the cat, all the while looking at the open Senate seat in Michigan with Rich Perlberg and The Less You Know and who might be a GOP contender against Elissa Slotkin. Then we ran our two-minute drill as Jon’s battery ran low.
We talk with cast members from “Tuck Everlasting” presented by The Community Theatre of Howell, but not before Jon shakes his pill bottle as he ponders the ratio of pain to pain meds and then we Turn Back Time on Cher’s “costume”.
We’re back in Jon’s Rehab Studio we recall the days of Slam Books, try and Escape from Snake Pliskin in JD’s Toss Back Trivia and consider the need for Presidential egg containers.
We’re on location in Jon’s living room this week as he recuperates from knee surgery. We talked ‘Guys & Dolls’ with Brighton Musical Theater’s Josh Holowicki and then played with Susan’s electric kitty.
Jon re-lived his Oscar Goldman days, we spoke with local poet Isabella Mansfield and hitched our bicycles to Led Zeppelin.
It’s just another Cougar Monday as we dance with digital babies, hear from Tim Robinson that three inches makes all the difference and recall how that wasn’t nearly enough for Tommy Lee.
Jon gets a bit fresh with Cougar’s cutout, we burp some Tupperware with Bonnie Runyan, dodge curveballs with Rhonda from Torch 180 and then finger-gun it with Issac.
Mike was on remote via the icy tundra of his dark, powerless house while Jon held down the fort in the well-lit, comfortably warm GIGO studios. In the meantime, we remembered Santana's attack on The Alamo before he picked up his 8 Grammys.
We poked, rubbed and beat the meat with world renowned non-steak expert Rebecca Foster, got multi-level marketed by Susan, aka Cougar, and then learned about Adam Ant getting fired.
It's a Fat Tuesday tradition as we call The Pinckney Bakery and get the low-down on what is and isn't popular when it comes to Paczki, then we head to Stalag 13 for JD's Toss Back Trivia and close it out with a little Brain Salad Surgery.
We spoke with Jack DeWitt of Howell, who is organizing a fundraiser on 3/17 for FARA, the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance. Get details at - https://give.curefa.org/event/100-days-til-summer/e459735 We also covered liver spots, embarrassing middle names and what celebrity body parts we would like to have.
While Jon’s stressed out getting ready for his stress test, we learn the miracles of sesame oil from Bonnie and get prepped for the Torch 180 Gala.
We tried to make some sense out of the MSU tragedy with Rich Perlberg, discussed the ins and outs of Disney’s Lightning Lanes and skinny dipping and then had a surprise visit by Nelson.
We remembered the Maine, connected some brain cells to finally remember a local quartet and then tried to hook up with a online fan...or a bot.
We opened up the GIGO Line and much like Taylor Swift, we were swamped with callers for our Valentines Day cash giveaway. JD’s Toss Back Trivia got a bit stinky and we closed it out with a Live Chat trivia question.
We explored what Michigan’s official aroma might be, pondered being Tom Brady’s wingman, learned the damn DA love story from Bonnie Runyan and then got the peanut butter pancake update from Rhonda at Torch 180.
We explored what Michigan’s official aroma might be, pondered being Tom Brady’s wingman, learned the damn DA love story from Bonnie Runyan and then got the peanut butter pancake update from Rhonda at Torch 180.
It was a Bing, Bam, Boom Groundhog Day as we chat with LETS Deputy Director Adam Baranski about Equity Day (but not before we learn about his bike shorts and bourbon podcast) and then chat about the totally non-controversial topic of race in America with Rich Perlberg and the get Wilde, as in Lynn Wilde of Wilde Theatre. It was wild. 😆
We gave away $500 in Visa gift cards courtesy of Firehouse Doors (and chatted with Kim Witt), then we “solicited” details on the 33rd Annual Walk for Warmth before closing out the show with our Kung Fu Grip.
We cruised into Puetro Vallarta with JD’s Toss Back Trivia, discussed common office mistakes and made sure to call out Mr. Mooney.
It’s Cougar Monday as we learn the mystery behind Community Theatre of Howell’s production of “Murder on the Orient Express”, enjoy calling everyone a jackhammer and get a cut-out Susan.
It was a Friday Free-For-All as we got flushed about Howell’s new crapper, talked books by the bag with Bonnie Runyan and then masqueraded with Rhonda from Torch 180.
We learned more (or less) about book banning with Rich Perlberg, got some Instant Karma(n) and then played pepper with the Octomom.
We got wild with details from Lakeside Heating & Cooling’s Tom Salisbury about their Wild Game Dinner to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. then we shoveled through a snow day before learning what husbands aren’t trusted to do.
We chatted with Tonya Defever from The Giving Barn and then got cerealized with Cousin Jeff on Toss Back Trivia and then ended with the sexy M&M “controversy”
We chatted with Jane Cullen from Orchards Children’s Services about their foster program, got a nice-smelling review from Susan, aka Cougar, and learned what substances each of us ate as children.
We debut the new GIGO phone line while checking in with the Great Bonnie Runyan, fly high with Torch 180 and lose our keys as we navigate men/women stereotypes.
We dive into the TikTok controversy with Rich Perlberg, get a stalker call from Cougar and recall our Golden Archery days.
We celebrated our longtime friend Dorothy Adkins, and then got over the Wednesday hump with food porn, a very bad Winnie the Pooh and found out who you lie to.
We start off in the doghouse before learning the Facts of Life (and Edna’s Edibles) with JD and then go Wiggle on Wiggle to close it out.
We badda bing, badda boom through Cougar Monday with engagement confessions, pee-assist devices and centerfold staples.
We survived Friday the 13th, but not before we issued a Carp Alert, took a peak in our listeners’ bedrooms, learned that Jon is ready to bunt away any robbers and checked in with The Great Bonnie Runyan.
We learned what men can't live without, talked population growth with Rich Perlberg and determined it is unlikely an Indian restaurant is coming to Iosco Township and then wondered aloud about kissing Ginger.
We go international with our Madrid correspondent, try and figure out the art of flirting and then bleach our eyes after imagining King Charles and his tighty whities.
Jon got Scooby Doo’d by Mike in Toss Back Trivia, found out what makes us shy and old guys “hanging out” in the locker room.
It's Cougar Monday, as we talked mini-Galaga, peeing for points and double-album faves.
We talked with Jordan Dick, co-founder of the Mororsports Gateway Howell racetrack that will begin construction next week and then violated the spirt of The Less You Know w/ Rich Perlberg when we learned more about the nature of football in the wake of Monday’s tragic injury of Damar Hamlin.
We Run Silent, Run Deep for the first seven minutes on our Livestream. Fortunately, we've edited that out here. From there we introduce JD's Toss Back Trivia, chat with Jeremy in LA about our "Glorious Trainwreck" and just basically try to get through a Monday on a Tuesday.
We tackle the age old question; Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? We also count our blessings for your support in 2022 and look toward 2023.
We discuss adult toys as we drunkenly put up the Christmas Tree and then learn way less about THE BIG STORM with Rich Perlberg before coming up with a GIGO Haiku.
Untangling the holiday lights as we prepare for the WINTERSNOWMAGGEDON, buckle up for the Pilgrims, praise our Founding Forefathers like Hamilton and Jefferson (well, George Hamilton and George Jefferson, but we digress) and then recreate the historic meeting between Elvis & Nixon.
We bid farewell to Uncle Bill as School the Fools graduates into the history books. Speaking of which, Mike & Jon discuss their idea for "Maybe History" as we ponder Sacagawea as the first snowboarder in history.
We talk with Nikki Moor about Salvation Army bell ringing, name the GIGO Holiday Giveaway Grand Prize winner, tell scary tales of porta-potties and then Google hard candies, Thriller and the Green Giant.
We try not to get run over by the Lions bandwagon with Tim Robinson, explore the potpourri mystery with Bonnie Runyan, go cookie crazy with Rhonda from Torch 180 and then marvel at the great "ka-chunk" of Pink Floyd 8-tracks.
We recount the recount with Rich Perlberg, avoid the mistletoe, hide from carolers, and then get snazzy.
The one and only Heywood Banks joins us for some high-tech holiday merriment. We discuss the legend of Jamie Todd Reuben and then harken back to those glorious days of the Sears catalog.
Comfortable dating habits lead to a $100 giveaway, then we ponder old pants before getting our nuts cracked on School the Fools.
We talk up the final week to enter Mike & Jon's GIGO Holiday Giveaway, try and avoid drinking the Lions Kool-Aid, ponder the difference between hot chocolate and hot cocoa and learn that Mike fluffs the grass.
We go to other side of the sun in the debate over solar power in Conway and Cohoctah townships, talk with GGB (Great Grandma Bonnie Runyan) and then salivate over a donut burger at Torch 180.
We try and shed light on a proposed solar power project in Conway Township, learn a LOT less about Herschel Walker and get angry at ice cream.
We break out our new night lights for Page 1 of ishkadoodle, then we talk with a local woman about her pal Bindi the Butterfly before wondering about aviation rage.
We tried to solve a pinecone potpourri mystery before jumping into the 31 flavors of School the Fools, Then we refute (translation - try and start) rumors surrounding Jon King and Mariah Carey.
We draw the winner of our $1,000 cash giveaway, whose mother swore an oath under penalty of podcast perjury. We talked with Anne Rennie from the Livingston County United Way on Matching Money Monday, Mike got spicy with cinnamon and we told Potsie to sit on his recount.
We reveal our location at Fowlerville's Christmas in the Ville to register for $1,000 cash, go giveaway crazy, grab a walking taco and create our credo.
We go in circles with Rich Perlberg and The Less You Know about roundabouts, feel our age with Bad Bunny and bum a smoke off the Chairman of the Board.
We answered the age old question of how many licks it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll Toostie Pop and found out what Jon's bathroom smells like.
We talk with Howell artist Kat McButterfly about her awesome window decorations at area businesses and organizations, reminisce about the days of cereal and salute Admiral Byrd.
We get details on Fowlerville's Christmas in the Ville, Cougar's back with a review of Sir Elton, we plan our musical for Washington Crossing the Delaware and get catty about Peter Criss.
We get details on Fowlerville's Christmas in the Ville, Cougar's back with a review of Sir Elton, we plan our musical for Washington Crossing the Delaware and get catty about Peter Criss.
We preview the Wolverines vs. Hairless Nuts game with Rich Perlberg, get Spammed and then flake out on Thanksgiving potatoes.
We explore our Betty Rubble fetish, learn during School the Fools that everyone who lives in Ohio is going to die (someday) and find out what people really do with their pool tables.
We kickoff our Holiday Giveaway with Cooper & Binkley Jewelers, prepare for the new Mike & Jon hopper, contemplate Fred & Ethel's bedroom and bang our way to naming rights for the studio.
Manipulating holes, cranberry relish and the history of dips (no, not us). As always on a Friday, we chat up the Great Bonnie Runyan and check in with Rhonda Callahan at Torch 180.
We learn less with Rich Perlberg about the new Democratic majority in Lansing, or what we call The New Blue Review, detail our Christmas Cash giveaway and then get into the bedonkadonk.
We got into a "Really Big Shoo" with Steve Schulte, buttoned it up for Button Day and donned our Coke-bottle glasses to look ahead to our $1,000 cash giveaway.
We get theatrical about "Little Women" at The Dio, Jon copied off Mike to win School the Fools and we dig deep into some juicy bundts.
We got details on the Brighton School of Ballet's performance of The Nutcracker after Mike flashed his wad, and then Cougar said she is NOT a Girl Named Sue. Also - Slap Fighting!
Gas pump delays, Jackets of the 80s and the Great Bonnie Runyan with advice for hunters PLUS a $100 giveaway courtesy of Firehouse Doors!
We discuss with Rich Perlberg how the polls predicting a Red Wave were instead greeted with a light drizzle, quietly learn about renovations at the Brighton District Library and learn what 220 has to do with the average woman.
We have a post-election breakdown, debate a Chuck Todd-Butch Patrick ticket for 2024 and learn WAY too much about Jon's backseat.
It's a Bing, Bang, Boom Friday as we get play-by-play on Morning Joe from Tim Robinson, get crafty with the tech-challenged Bonnie Runyan and talk food (and challenges) with Rhonda Callahan from Torch 180.
A computer calamity, the power of endorsements (or lack thereof), Brighton's pot millage and a cornhole controversy.
Cookies, monsters and underwear PLUS details on how you can win a $100 Visa gift card courtesy of Firehouse Doors!
The Mike & Jon Newsletter, doing it backwards and we billboard our NEW billboard on M-59.
The Halloween Edition. We start with Les Nessman's news, go to the broadcast cemetery with Mike's tombstone and Who You Gonna Call? - Susan, aka Cougar, of course!
Longtime Howell community leader Steve Manor has announced he is in hospice with terminal cancer. GIGO News' Jon King talked with him about his more than 55 years in the community, including more than 30 years as a public school educator and 23 years on Howell City Council as well as his involvement with the Livingston Diversity Council.
We talk the Hard Knock Lions (again) w/ Tim Robinson, learn the Legend of lay Down Loner Bonnie Runyan and drool over the new Torch 180 menu w/ Rhonda Callahan.
We talk the BIG GAME with Rich Perlberg, the Smackdown in Weedtown with Jerry Millen and search for that fishnet photo. Yeah, you know the one. Well, Jon does.
We crank call our way into a Grooving Room, chat about Christmas in the 'Ville and then try and decide what Halloween characters we'll dress like. (And no, it won't be Laurel & Hardy!)
Adult Trunk-or-Treat, taking a dump in Salem and fumbling through School the Fools with Uncle Bill.
We talk about the Arc Livingston Fall Fashion Show on Cougar Monday, draw the winner for the Firehouse Doors giveaway, sing about bologna and get a Log Cabin review.
Mike bounces on his ball while we talk with Tim Robinson about the Brighton vs. Belleville showdown in high school football, get some notes from Bonnie Runyan and then check in with Rhonda at Torch 180.
We discuss the new Trinity Health Livingston hospital, Brighton's marijuana ballot initiative and resolve a dispute with the exclusive Mike & Jon Pop-o-Matic.
We gumbo it up on the stability ball, debate how to say PFAS, and talk up Brock Meader's "11th Heavenly Birthday".
We go cookie crazy (well, Jon does), discuss NOT pooping in public, get schooled by Uncle Bill on a massive scale and nail down that Alaska purchase.
Another Cougar Monday as we document our documentary, take a Mulligan on even thinking about touching the guitar, and get cheese on that rat's pizza.
We get the lowdown on the Howell-Brighton football game from Tim Robinson, talk technology with Bonnie Runyan, Spiderman is 60 and we wonder if he's using Spiagra and then we close out with Torch 180 and a preview of Market Day.
We talk with Jerry Millen about BrightonTruth.com, ride the rails with Rich Perlberg & pick out a thermos for you.
We talk up the Trivia Night for the Severe Weather Network, dating apps for the suddenly single, the origin of the cheeseburger and our tribute to Murder, She Wrote.
We get the Big Zero from Uncle Bill, get rude when we visit people's houses and discuss our extensive knowledge of southern cuisine, which basically consists of KFC.
It's Cougar Monday with Susan as we get details on the Livingston Land Conservancy's "Land n the Horizon" fundraiser, Jon regales his Cleary Homecoming and adventures in the Cougar Den before we get drunk on dog brew.
It's Cougar Monday with Susan as we get details on the Livingston Land Conservancy's "Land n the Horizon" fundraiser, Jon regales his Cleary Homecoming and adventures in the Cougar Den before we get drunk on dog brew.
We talk high school sports with the Seasoned Tim Robinson, spread some crap with Bonnie Runyan, get the latest from Rhonda at Torch 180, recall the days of bubble beards and then spell out stuff on our calculators.
We talk high school sports with the Seasoned Tim Robinson, spread some crap with Bonnie Runyan, get the latest from Rhonda at Torch 180, recall the days of bubble beards and then spell out stuff on our calculators.
We discuss what NOT to put on your garden, improvise with the Improv CTH crew about their show Saturday and ponder The Who's "final" tour, now in its 40th year.
Skinny Guy & Fat Guy talk about the Brighton Area Fire Authority Open House, Schools the Fools with Cousin Jeff and the Jamie Hendrix Experience.
We get details on the Larry Prout Jr. Courage Fund, the Torch 180 Afterglow (with taste test), Jon's mustache misadventures and keep rocking with Cougar, who is looking to leave a guitar.
We habló about International Podcast Day, discuss Howell Homecoming with Tim Robinson (well kind of), got crafty with the great Bonnie Runyan and learned about the battle of the audio engineers.
We talk local school board races with "Flash" Perlberg, lose a tooth biting into Biscotti and then lose our minds trying to open up a bottle of Tylenol.
The honor and bravery of Lt. Steve Moor, we celebrate craft beers (not to be confused with crap beer) and Jon hits the Fireball. Indeed.
We substitute with Cousin Jeff for School the Fools, agree that floor cookies are just fine and solve the JFK assassination.
Banging the table with Cougar, learning of the Legend of Johnny Weedseed and finding humor in cancer with Comedian Karen Mills and the Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance.
We explore how Livingston County uses duct tape, we discuss Hartland Eagles football with Tim Robinson (and how NOT to report local sports) caught up with Bonnie Runyan and then got Glowdown on the Torch 180 5k Glow Run.
We get juiced with Rich Perlberg, Jon listens like a man and we ponder the bedroom antics of Chris Gaines.
We get details on the fundraising challenge for The Severe Weather Network of Livingston County, generated a discussion on generators and then imagined the versus Snoop Dylan merch challenge.
We get IT from Uncle Bill during School the Fools, discuss electric ranges and our own version of channel surfing.
We learn about Oliver's Stones, chat with the daughter of Brighton's mayor in the 80s (who just happens to also be Susan - aka Cougar!) and take steps toward a new intro for the Two Cent History Lesson.
We celebrate our Sesquicentennial episode, we hop in a Crapo convertible and whip our first date underwear.
We celebrate our Sesquicentennial episode, we hop in a Crapo convertible and whip our first date underwear.
We go duck hunting (rabbit hunting!) with Tony Amato from The Wilde Theatre, get Royally Screwed with Rich Perlberg & got a little tongue on Linguini Day.
We talk with Dan and Anna Oginsky about their new All Heart Garage in Brighton, but not before we get on the school bus and then dive into cherry stems and push-up bras.
Cougar is loose in the studio while we talk with Elizabeth Hauptman of Brighton about her invite to the White House. Then we get schooled on Caddyshack while we celebrate Scooby Doo.
We rise to the occasion on Wonderful Weirdo Day, speculating about Charles in Charge of England, a drive-thru podcast and hot dog juice.
We beat a dead horse with Rich Perlberg, learn about Lady Chatterly's Lover and get a pass on Pardon Day.
Wearing ketchup-stained clothes, searching for the meaning of C.H.I. and going for a perfect(ly awful) score on School the Fools.
Bingo brownies, Marathon bars and workplace manners. Along the way we talked up #WalkForTheRed140 #DenimAndDiamonds #WalkToEndAlz #SmokingJazzBBQBlues and #Torch180
Ignoring alarms, secret rings and space cops. Jon details his Cooper & Binkley adventure, we speculate that Homer Simpson must work for Tribar, Rich Perlberg expands on the Big Ten while Tim Robinson revels in press box buffets.
Power outages, male prostitutes & soggy grass. And along the way, we also highlighted the Livingston County Walk to End Alzheimer's, LACASA's Denim & Diamonds and Under the Radar comes to Brighton.
Tales of U of M tailgating, we preview high school football's kickoff & Mike uses a dog to fend off Jon when he tries to kiss and make-up.
Weinies in beer, phobias and then we went way back to our chat with Dick the Weather Guy who didn't want his chickens living in sin.
We puncture the myth of suggested donations, iron out our trivia answer, get spongy with School the Fools and then whip out our chain wallets.
Susan (aka Cougar) joins us in the studio, Jon debates the gurgling neck wound potential of HBO's House of the Dragon prequel, and then we ride the Bear Market with Bob Laura from Synergos Financial.
Calm down crybaby becomes our new mantra, farmer's tan versus rednecks, and we double the BS on the menu at Torch 180
We start with a Scan Disc error, Jon gets comfortable in the dog house and we pop The Pill.
We whip out our nipples to prove a couple of points, chat with the Merry Wives of Windsor and then investigated the Vanessa Hudgens scandal 15 years after the fact (and then erased our browsing history)
We get in an early morning curse, knock knock our way through Schools the Fools and then honor Elvis by contemplating his final visit to the throne.
Jon tells Mike to call himself, we pay the Rent with Steve DeBruyne from The Dio, hop on board the GIGO truck and then ponder inappropriate songs.
We talk with Julie Moss, whose Ironman finish line crawl has become synonymous with determination and a will to succeed, then throw a flag on football in Fowlerville and try to enjoy some Melon ice cream (well Jon at least)
We chat up the Hard Knock Lions with Rich Perlberg, discuss dating dont's for guys and air our dirty Facebook laundry.
It's a Toss Back Tuesday with a time trip to the mid-90s, taste out some names and then go Second Bananas on Veep Day.
We talk about the poisoning of the Huron River with Daniel Brown from the Huron River Watershed Council, plus sneaky zucchinis and how to offset killer hot dogs.
We talked with Coach Minock about the upcoming Beer Tent fundraiser, got into the 3rd person with Bonnie Runyan and Got It Glowing On with Torch 180.
We propose a Melon Fez and demand to know "Who the hell is Frank Sample and does he support IPAs?"
We confront the fake Mike & Jon page, learn about a new study to try and lessen Huron River flooding and have Putty whisper sweet whatever in our ears.
Birthday boy Jon swims for Love Island, we get schooled on dead celebrities and define the perfect ice cream sandwich.
We had a Cougar loose in the studio, learned that size DOES matter, called out for Alexa and tried to figure out the difference between 1819 or 1918.
Party in the AV Room with Bonnie Runyan and we put the double BS onto the Torch 180 menu.
We go off-frame, figure out how to get directions, learned less about the upcoming primary and then Jon gets chastised by Mike after mixing ketchup with his Meatloaf.
Wayback Wednesday with our buddy from Fowlerville, forgetting what we needed at the store, sucking ink and trying to catch a Wild Hare.
We harken back to the days of Pistons-teal, await the arrival of the swine at the Fowlerville Family Fair, create a new reality series called "Kitchen Island" and then don our PJs for School the Fools.
Adult carousels, our mascot Rocky makes an appearance, Hot Fudge comin' at ya now and we get the latest from the Salvation Army of Livingston County.
Breck girls, peeing in the shower, ice cream trucks, getting hot with Bonnie Runyan and glowing with Torch 180.
We flip our ring fingers, spit out the idea of a Velvetini & try and pronounce Pinckney.
We went Wayback Wednesday with our friend from Fowlerville, get spotlighted by DPTV and learn about the upcoming Miles for Smiles 5k/10k.
Cell phone dinner trays, ZotZ juice and more than we ever wanted to know about Cricket.
We continue the Summer Splash Party on location at Uptown Coffeehouse in Downtown Howell with espresso shots for everyone!
We weed-whack the nose hair, get our under carriage washed and then give birth to a conversation about Livingston County's newest hospital.
We unveiled details on Mike & Jon's Wet T-shirt Contest (wink,wink), contemplate becoming bus drivers, discuss renting a hot seat and then get serious discussing Justice for Pearl.
We got stuffed into a paper bag by Uncle Bill, planned how to dunk Mike during the Taste of Brighton (and give you a chance for a $300 gift card to Copper & Binkley Jewelers) and then heard Jon's sad Oscar Goldman story.
We continue the Summer Splash Party, chew on straws, check in with a local 7-11 on 7-11 Day and wonder if Barbie has an eating disorder.
Driving w/ Miss Bonnie, chocolate dreams with Rhonda from Torch 180 and Potsy for President.
We kick off Season Two with deep discussions about nougat and Splenda. Then we dive into the GOP race for county commission with Rich Perlberg and The Less You Know.
It's episode 100 and we celebrate with Renee Chodkowski, aka The Great Foodini! We also preview the Summer Splash Party on July 9th at the Howell Theater and double down on trivia double guessing.
We debuted our Summer Splash Party movie trailer, talked about peeing in the pool with Bonnie Runyan and Mike offered up his Simply Bacon masterpiece to Torch 180.
We learned less on Picturegate with Rich Perlberg, Flipped the Fluke with Mermaid Molly Cunningham (also got the scoop on merverts) and then jump-started the end of the podcast.
We talked up the July 9th Summer Splash Party (not to be confused with Splash Too), Jon detailed why he had a lump in his pants the day he proposed, we took a Quantum Leap into the Hamburg Township Historical Museum and Mike went old-school with a handwritten 2-Cent History Lesson.
Moondust and cockroaches, adult mermaid parties and hot vibrato...uh...neck massagers. Yeah...neck massagers.
We learned more about Michigan Career and Technical Institute and their new partnership with Torch 180 (and angled to get a podcasting apprenticeship), left dishes in the proverbial sink and then hopped on the tractor with TV inventor Philo Farnsworth.
Jon's tallywacker trouble, mermaiding & foul-mouth Bonnie tried to get Mike to give up Jiff.
Mike was jonesing for Jiff, the Less You Know with Rich Perlberg delved into the Jan. 6th hearings & the "oroni" scandal and then we talked with Deputy Howell Fire Chief Jamil Czubenko about their upcoming millage.
We started with a walk-in, got the latest on the St. John The Baptist Car Show, nailed down the first name in Sax and tried to get Nature Boy on the line.
We dig into Howell's Master Plan and then get into Zagnut bars, parachuting women and zeptoseconds.
We got details on the July 9th Summer Splash Party at the Howell Theater, then hit the links for the Kensington Valley Annual Chamber Cup & learned what we didn't want to know about hot dogs.
We swapped construction woes with Bonnie Runyan, discussed the things we buy and don't use and got instructed on instruction manuals.
We talk guns, insurrection, inflation (and gizzards) with Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, learn details on efforts to help Livingston County's homeless population and then bemoan the state of Detroit sports with Rich Perlberg.
We talk up the 7th Annual Vehicle to a Better Future, unveil the Kingenfelter Collection and recall our Towne Club days.
A little ditty about Jack in a can, enjoying Zamfir while on hold, a very heated Schools the Fools and determining the origin of cockpits.
We get inside the Pizza Box in Fowlerville, learn more about the Drive to Survive, talk about men in g-strings and Jon tried to stop staring at himself.
One the road (again!) - this time at the Grand Reopening of Torch 180 in Fowlerville, courtesy of The Pizza Box.
The show is on the road at Howell Nutrition with a live appearance from Bonnie Runyan, the new rap group Shake & A Tea and we reminisce about Zingers.
10-year-old bras, The Less You Know about Mike Detmer (the better) and the shocking revelation about white chocolate.
We welcome our huge new Cohoctah audience, talked about the new play at The Dio and the best way to eat a jelly-filled doughnut.
We closed out HostaGate, got mugged, learned more than we ever wanted to know about the letter H and debuted new Mike & Jon merch.
The great Farmer's Market Wipeout with an hosta apology, Jon jilted at the border and a stoned Mitch McConnell.
The Less You Know discusses less GOP gubernatorial candidates, details on the Block Party to EndAlz, soup for hats & re-imagining The Jeffersons poolside.
Shakespeare for everybody, Jon's ready for Country Time lemonade, plus squirt guns and GI Joes,
Full-blown Joe Broni, insights into Special Education with Howell's AJ Dokey, we tech talk with Bonnie Runyan and then catch up with Rhonda at Torch 180.
We talked with Rich Perlberg about the latest Moms for Liberty nonsense, checked in with Howell art teacher Susan Schmoekel, reminisced about swirlies and compared lawn mowing tips.
We talked with MEA Vice President Chandra Madafferi about the future of teaching, spoke with Michelle Spisz of Fowlerville about her Great Uncle and his sacrifice in WW2, imagined Mike driving his car into Jon's pool and then dried off by marking Towel Day.
After a pre-show pee, we got into mathematical methods with Howell High math teacher Jeff Klapper, checked out Jon's nice cans and clean recreational appendage while we got down and dirty with Uncle Bill's Schools the Fools.
We talked education innovation with Jay McDowell, learned the value of Cliff's Notes, and found out where Jon keeps his mattress.
Did a few laps with Challenger Elementary Phys Ed teacher Jayne Williams, got garage sale tips from Bonnie Runyan, caught up with Rhonda at Torch 180 and then revealed why you should avoid the spaghetti sauce if Jon is your "chef"
Podcast pup Rocky joined us while we talked to Parker Middle School Band Teacher Jeff Stimson. Also, Jon almost got obscene as he imitated rolling down a car window.
We dug into a mid-Michigan true crime story with Freelance Journalist Todd Heywood, caught up with Howell teacher Kaitlynn Krull, did some dress code remembrances and learned how Thin-Lipped King shaves.
We lay out our Josten Ring Resale Racket, learn all there is to know about upper lip caterpillars and hit the low notes on sexy tuba players.
We had a visit from Wilford Brimley, chatted about the Block Party to #EndAlz, indulged our inner old fogie, had a Marty party and couldn't get the taste of Spam out of our mouths.
We marked our last podcast with Jon's mustache, discussed lucky underwear and intimate toys, got spooky for Friday the 13th and learned an attitude lesson from Bonnie Runyan.
We got dramatic with Howell High School Drama Teacher Amanda Malo, learned less than we wanted about Melissa Gilbert and celebrated our anniversary with Uncle Bill.
We went back to 4th Grade & Schoolhouse Rock with Hutchings Elementary teacher Regan Urban, got Drowsy with Madison LeMieux from Community Theatre of Howell and indulged our green thumb with Jerry Millen of The Greenhouse.
We met Grand Master King, talked about clearing our criminal records with Howell Librarian Holly Ward Lamb and said 'Hola!' to Howell Spanish teacher Brian Riordan,
We talked about Cocoa the dog, Maragrita Mandy from Ladies Night Out, caught up with Howell teacher Carly Braschler, checked in with Bonnie Runyan and got the latest from Rhonda at Torch 180.
We smoothly transitioned from abortions to the Opera House, learned about Freedom River & appreciated another Howell teacher .
We sang some low notes with Howell High School Choir Director Brendan Closz, celebrated May4th in School the Fools, introduced our podcast partners "Mock and Copy" and voted on the best nude Perrine.
We were ghosted by a teacher (but still appreciated it), ran out of tape, talked about the A-Hole Club For Men and finally got a trivia winner.
We salute teachers, circled around our trivia answer and then had to rewind before talking about wieners.
Battle of the BHS choirs, Bonnie Runyan gave us sage advice about teaching kids to save and we hyped our marquee appearance.
Jon went to the trivia woodshed, we got an update on the upcoming Maison Wilkinson Golf Scramble and got schooled on gummies with Uncle Bill.
We updated the Dash for the Stache, talked organs, Death Star smells and BJ Thomas brought tears to our eyes.
Jon cracked up Mike, we help to unveil Sunny's on the Corner in Brighton & explained how to undress a HoHo.
We got Hotter Than Hell, Mike went to the backlot, we began qualifying for our Cooper & Binkley Mother's Day giveaway and Bonnie Runyan wants to get on Facebook. Oh, and we hit Episode 50!
We debuted our new theme, showed off our new bling, got some motherly advice from Author Lisa Rigato & talked Pee with Perlberg.
We took Charity Bicycles for a spin, Mike walked fast with a clipboard, broke into the tequila with Uncle Bill and then closed it out with a real tongue lashing.
We put a fork in our trivia, had Bob Laura talk us off the inflationary ledge, discussed the new EmmonKay fashion and fragrance line and mentioned penile fracture.
We got the lowdown on Howell High School's Rock of Ages, Mike's mom called with a reminder to shut the fridge doors and we officially ended Lent with a stale cookie.
We donned our overalls for the Howell Farmer's Market, and then talked rubbers and candy.
We talked Walk for Warmth with a longtime Howell guy, chatted about rebranding with Rich Perlberg and revealed our trivia answer.
We talked biking, asked whether Tom Hanks can sing and Uncle Bill schooled us in jellies versus jams.
Mike & Jon whip out the answer to their trivia question before seeing in the dark with their new Night Light from McNightlights.com and then harass Mr. Julie on the "To Do" list that didn't get done.
We unveiled "The Mustache Challenge", talked with local card shark Bonnie Runyan and got the latest from Torch 180.
We huff WD40 (on accident), strike out on Opening Day with Rich Perlberg & get an impromptu Elton John review from Mr. Julie's wife.
We sparkled with our newest supporter, Cooper & Binkley Jewelers, had a fascinating chat with Nicole Colley about this year's Livingston County Walk to End Alzheimer's and we talked about dead dogs.
We found out that Birds Aren't Real via Tim Robinson, discussed the newest additions to the House of GIGO Basement Fall Fashion Line with Nicole from Spirit of Livingston, Jon hit the buzzer-beater on School the Fools and then we beat the crock out of Betty Crocker.
We pounded our meat in French, got some timely tax tips and and discussed the new Basement of GIGO Fashion Line.
We got into the Body Butter, talked about the controversy over a feud on Lake Chemung and discussed divisions within the GOP and whether Democrats even have a shot of winning in Livingston County on The Less You Know with Rich Perlberg.
We got the 411 on the 420 in Brighton with Jerry Millen from The Greenhouse and talked about Jon's long pink one with a tassle on the end and then we met the Dogs of GIGO.
We talked with a local Cougar, chatted about Buyer's Remorse & broke out our new fashion line.
We talk about the Slap Heard Around the World, chat up Liz Gentry Welch with the Livingston County United Way about their Earth Day Challenge Scavenger Hunt, Jon gets love getaway advice from the Harry S. Truman of Livingston County and we debut our latest addition to the show.
We delve into the wreath scandal, get in the gutter with David Moan from "Guttenberg: The Musical", talk with Michigan Troubadour Neil Woodward about the Concert 4Ukraine, catch up with Harry S. Truman of Livingston County and get the party platter from Rhonda at Torch 180.
We talked about missing melons and city managers, then learned about Ladies of the Lights before disclosing the secret location of free Mike & Jon merch.
We talked orange balls, chicken campers, bleeped Jon and got schooled in cha-cha Chia pets.
We mastered (?) Heardle, talked trash with Julie Cribley from Recycle Livingston (and her husband - Mr. Julie) before Jon almost choked to death. Unfortunately for his "fans", he survived.
We compared ourselves to Waldorf & Statler from The Muppets, chatted with Steve Schulte about the upcoming Concert 4Ukraine and finished strong as Jon reminisced about hanging with The Hansons. Oh, and Jon ejected Mike for his unbearably bad joke about bears.
We started with a dose of Coughin' & Hackin' with Tim Robinson before getting last minute details (including the Irish twerk) on Saturday's St. Patty's Day Parade in Pinckney. We then caught up with Rhonda at Torch 180 for another lunch giveaway and then teased our big reveal.
We talked to Bonnie (on the day we were actually supposed to) and then chatted with Brooke Studebaker who is one of the participants in Howell Senior Survivor. In between, Jon stormed out of the show, but not before waving his big pencil.
We called Bonnie when we weren't supposed to, and then we spoke with Bob Laura from Synergos Financial (who we were supposed to talk to) who debunked the crock-pot savings theory and then enlightened us about the state of the economy and how we can deal with inflation and rising prices. Then we wrapped up the show with a substitute teacher on School the Fools.
A real GOAT announced he was coming out of retirement before we talked high school sports (including debate!) with Tim Robinson. Then we had a fascinating conversation with former Press & Argus Editor Rich Perlberg about the future of media and journalism. We closed out the show with Jon going back-to-back in School the Fools.
We chatted with Cristian LaBar (She's the Lady with All the Answers), made some bread (not the money kind) and Mike wondered "What happened to the booze and the cookies?"
It's Fowlerville Friday as we talk about The Pizza Box and then connect with Rhonda Callahan from Torch 180, who are now sponsoring our weekly Lunch for Two giveaway! In between, we congratulate the winners of some local media awards.
GIGO News started us off before we nerded out with Amber Cowles from The Upkeep Games in Howell. We also offered a delicious salute to the inventor of Entenmann cakes.
From GIGO News to "F to K Day", we then talked with Trevor Brooks at Eternity Brewing in Howell before Uncle Bill joined us for School the Fools.
We followed GIGO News with a discussion about kidnapper's girlfriends (or lack thereof) and then Tim Robinson mused about the possibility of cute women bringing beer to his living room. (He might also have mentioned some sports stuff) And our Community Spotlight focused on an upcoming fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis.
We followed GIGO News with a discussion about kidnapper's girlfriends (or lack thereof) and then Tim Robinson mused about the possibility of cute women bringing beer to his living room. (He might also have mentioned some sports stuff) And our Community Spotlight focused on an upcoming fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis.
GIGO News started us off before we chatted with State Wrestling Champion Sabrina Nauss of Brighton. We also learned about the Livingston Pet Pantry and had an in-depth discussion about peeing in the pool.
GIGO News starts us off before we roll Tim Robinson out of bed - several times - and then we talk about how Jon's bins are the cleanest in the neighborhood thanks to Michigan Sani Bins.
GIGO News starts us off before we talked with Brighton's Elizabeth Hauptman of Mom's Clean Air and her son Oscar about their recent EPA testimony. Then we caught up Mike Witt from Firehouse Doors on the strategies to deal with door shortages before Jon reminisced about the 20-Minute Workout.
GIGO News featured a competition pitting Brighton against some hayseed town in Indiana, before we re-gifted some Journey tix, talked with Susie Tennyson about the upcoming Pinckney St. Patty's Day Parade and then caught up with Uncle Bill for School the Fools.
GIGO News debuts (Hey, that rhymes!), we call the Pinckney Bakery on this Fat Tuesday, roll Tim Robinson out of bed and onto the NASCAR track, talk with Lt. Tom Kiurski with the Howell Fire Academy and even sneak in a 2-cent History Lesson.
Mike & Jon delete their cookies (well two of them), rejoice at the return of their beloved lunchbox collection, talk with Lucas Vetter about the LUCAS effort and then reveal the reason for Levi's rivets.
It's a Double Robinson Friday as we talk high school sports with Tim Robinson and then the Howell High School Alumni Baseball Game (and Hollywood lore) with Rich Robinson. Plus nuts and colonoscopies.
Mike and Jon talked about Jon not sharing his chips, crappy Livingston County roads, the community group Fight for Livingston and Laura Mandernack tried to teach us Zumba. She tried.
We talked wet masks with Lynne Wilde from A Wilde Theatre, played School the Fools with Uncle Bill, 2-Cent History and got the lowdown on the Aperol Girls.
We get into the Juwan Howard controversy, wake up a dude, talk Howell history, Boobie Bouncers, tattoos and TikTok.
We talked with our Sports Ace Tim Robinson about high school basketball, hockey, cheerleading and the Matthew Stafford dive tournament. Then we hooked up with Steven Bearden about Thursday night's benefit concert in Howell. Plus more of our usual juvenile behavior.
Episode 5 - 2/17/22
We provided a wake-up service for some of our listeners (message us if you'd like to get woken up Friday - LOL) and then we spoke with Ellie Stark, who is playing Dorothy in the Brighton High School Musical Theater's production of The Wizard of Oz.