Mike on Much Podcast
318 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 45 ratingsHosted by Mike Veerman, a seasoned writer, director, and producer, the "Mike On Much" podcast features tales of camaraderie and conversations with creative figures from the world of music, film and television. The series is co-produced by Max Kerman, lead singer of the Hamilton-based, six-time JUNO Award-winning group Arkells, and also features a dessert segment with pop culture aficionado Shane Cunningham from This Family Tree Podcast.
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Episodes
HOLIDAY TREAT - FUEDS
December 28, 2019 22:19 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBMike On Much year end holiday wrap up! 6 pods in 6 days discussing some of our favourite music, TV shows, & movies from 2019 as well as the years biggest disappointments and surprises. Produced in association with Much Studios.
HOLIDAY TREAT - FEUDS
December 28, 2019 22:19 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBMike On Much year end holiday wrap up! 6 pods in 6 days discussing some of our favourite music, TV shows, & movies from 2019 as well as the years biggest disappointments and surprises. Produced in association with Much Studios.
HOLIDAY TREAT - MUSIC
December 27, 2019 20:52 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBMike On Much year end holiday wrap up! 6 pods in 6 days discussing some of our favourite music, TV shows, & movies from 2019 as well as the years biggest disappointments and surprises. Produced in association with Much Studios.
HOLIDAY TREAT - TV/MOVIES
December 26, 2019 16:45 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBMike On Much year end holiday wrap up! 6 pods in 6 days discussing some of our favourite music, TV shows, & movies from 2019 as well as the years biggest disappointments and surprises. Produced in association with Much Studios.
"Needless To Say I'm Not Weighing Myself Right Now"
December 23, 2019 18:28 - 45 minutes - 41.4 MBMike, Max and Shane talk about Burger King giving out free Impossible Whoppers to people waiting in airports due to delayed flights, a toilet designed to increase productivity at the office and Kumail Nanjiani’s recent body transformation. Produced in association with Much Studios.
"Pour A Little Liquor For The LRT"
December 19, 2019 19:18 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBMike, Max and Shane talk about the recent announcement that the city of Hamilton will no longer go ahead with plans to install an LRT system, Kawhi’s celebrated return to Toronto, Mike receives a gift from his brother that leaves him stunned, John Frusciante returning to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Taylor Swift’s star studded birthday. Produced in associtation with Much Studios.
"Do We Want That Many Little Shanes Running Around?"
December 13, 2019 21:48 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBMike, Max, and Shane welcome good friend of the pod, “The Nut” to join for a very special episode as Dr. Librach and his colleague Sergey of CReATe Fertility Centre go through the results of Shane and The Nut’s official sperm counts. Produced in association with Much Studios.
Tom Power (#133)
December 12, 2019 22:34 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBMike, Max, and Shane welcome Tom Power (CBC Radio 1’s “q”) to sit in on the pod where they discuss growing up in Newfoundland, the art of interviewing, and the majestic power of Celine Dion performing live. Produced in association with Much Studios.
"Dancing To Coldplay In The Living Room"
December 06, 2019 04:23 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBMike, Max and Shane recap Max’s surprise birthday party in Toronto, Olivia Jade’s return to YouTube, a polarizing Peloton commercial, Mark McGrath on Cameo, and Shane offering his own direct messaging social media services. Produced in association with Much Studios.
"Nobody Wants To Get Poop Thrown On Them"
November 30, 2019 23:34 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn honour of Max’s birthday today, we’re dropping a weekend pod!! Mike and Shane recap a night out with old work friends, Shane takes the next step in his plan to have his sperm count tested, then the gang discusses a Toronto man accused of dumping feces on unsuspecting victims, and an Obama endorsed Vox article offering advice on how to navigate conversations with people who have opposing political views. Produced in association with Much Studios.
"The Plot Thickens"
November 27, 2019 02:05 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBMike, Max, and Shane discuss a secret Grey Cup party in Hamilton, challenges facing the newspaper industry, the subscription based services they personally pay for, and a Vanity Fair feature describing the downfall of WeWork co-founder Adam Neumann. Produced in association with Much Studios.
"You Want To Sue Everybody"
November 25, 2019 17:08 - 1 hour - 64.3 MBMike, Max, and Shane share stories of being fired from past jobs in light of Mike Babcock’s dismissal as head coach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Then they discuss Elon Musk’s hilarious unveiling of his Cybertruck, singer Sam Hunt’s recent DUI, Scooter Braun’s message for Taylor swift, and the health benefits of consuming breast milk and human sperm. Produced in association with Much Studios.
"Slippery Slope, Max."
November 20, 2019 19:52 - 58 minutes - 54 MBMike, Max, and Shane confront accusations of Max lip-syncing at an Arkells show in Peterborough, Harry Styles on SNL, Taylor Swift’s fight for the right to perform her own music, and rapper T.I.’s questionable parenting methods. Produced in association with Much Studios.
"Ego Delight"
November 14, 2019 17:45 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBMike, Max and Shane talk about movies with subtitles, how to combat the winter blues, the new Sonic the Hedgehog trailer, an Instagram account devoted to exposing other users who aren’t “acting their wage” and etiquette surrounding talking to your ride share drivers. Produced in association with Much Studios.
"This Is A Simulated Reality"
November 12, 2019 20:48 - 1 hour - 68 MBMike, Max, and Shane catch up on their weekends and then discuss the controversy surrounding inflammatory comments and subsequent dismissal of long-time “Hockey Night in Canada” host Don Cherry, Elizabeth Warren’s aggressive tax plan, and a school in the UK offering image retouching on students class photos. Produced in association with Much Studios.
Jay Onrait (#132)
November 07, 2019 17:13 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBMike, Max, and Shane welcome the incomparable Jay Onrait (SC with Jay&Dan, Anchorboy, Number Two) to sit in for a full episode of the pod where Jay describes growing up in the Prairies, his love of David Letterman, and his path through a remarkable career in broadcasting. Then, the group discusses reports of a 4 day work week at Microsoft Japan boosting productivity, and the backlash surrounding championship teams visiting the White House. Produced in association with Much Studios.
"Business Gets Done At The Spa!"
November 05, 2019 21:32 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBMike & Shane welcome Max home from a weekend of shows in Banff. Max shares bitter sweet memories of his dearly departed friend, Dr. Barbara Tatham. Then the gang discusses Jane Fonda’s recent arrests for climate change activism and cell phones being banned in class rooms. Produced in association with Much Studios.
"I'll Nap Anywhere And I Have the Money To Do It"
October 31, 2019 19:03 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MBMike, Max and Shane discuss workplace confidence, lucid dreaming, a viral photo from a wedding in California, and a story reporting 1.5 million packages delivered daily in NYC. Produced in association with Much Studios.
Haviah Mighty (#131)
October 30, 2019 18:49 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBMike, Max, and Shane discuss flu season, physical ailments, George Harrison interviews from 1979, and Arkells recent show in Halifax (00:00:38). Then, Mike & Max sit down with 2019 Polaris Prize winner Haviah Mighty to discuss her musical upbringing, work ethic, and the evolution of her stage show (00:24:47). Finally, Shane and the gang take a look at Kanye’s new record (00:49:58). Catch Haviah Mighty on tour this fall. For dates and tickets visit haviahmighty.ca Produced in association wit...
"You're Hangry Man"
October 25, 2019 18:05 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBMike, Max, and Shane talk about the night an NBA championship banner was raised in Toronto, Joe Rogan’s 3 hour interview with Edward Snowden, and accusations of copyright infringement when it comes to song writing. Produced in association with Much Studios.
“Sometimes You’re Not Pinging And Ponging. You’re just Ponging.”
October 24, 2019 00:29 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBMike and Shane catch up with Max who has temporarily returned from the road. They discuss Max’s experience at a recent Tegan and Sara show, Mike Posner trekking across America, and an article in The Hollywood Reporter about Jared Leto’s aversion to the new Joker movie. Produced in association with Much Studios.
"All News Is Good News"
October 15, 2019 19:55 - 54 minutes - 50.2 MBMike, Max and Shane spend Canadian Thanksgiving recording a pod at Max’s place in Hamilton where they’re joined by brother Greg to discuss roommates, voting, YouTubers, Elizabeth Warren’s headline grabbing Facebook ad, and Shane’s future as a political consultant. Produced in association with Much Digital Studios.
“Don’t Let Greg Control Your Life"
October 11, 2019 19:05 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBMike and Shane have Max on the phone from Delaware to talk about birthday celebrations (1:30), social media noise surrounding the new film “Joker” and their thoughts on the film itself, including some spoilers (11:14), and lastly they discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding China and the NBA (45:17). Produced in association with Much Digital Studios.
"My Rap Group Just Started Performing In Pizza Pizza Jackets"
October 02, 2019 17:50 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MBMike, Max and Shane welcome Artistic Producer of Nuit Blanche and friend of the pod Umbereen Inayet to talk about Toronto’s annual overnight art exhibition (00:22). Then, the gang talks about new A.I. being used to conduct job interviews (28:29), a YouTuber who crashed a Paris Fashion Week runway show (39:42), and getting their sperm counts tested (55:24). Produced in association with Much Digital Studios.
"I Do Think I Have Super Sperm"
October 01, 2019 00:46 - 53 minutes - 49 MBShane shares big news off the top. Then, in a Podcast first, Mike, Max and Shane perform an impromptu rap from lyrics sent in by a listener. They also discuss exaggerating on resumes, Aaron Carter’s recent behaviour online, and face tattoos. Produced in association with Much Digital Studios.
“It’s Like A Warm Blanky To Me”
September 26, 2019 00:57 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBMike, Max, and Shane discuss reaching out to commenters when faced with social media backlash, Mike & Max’s morning hang at a Toronto Raptors practice, Michelle Williams' Emmys acceptance speech & what goes into a great speech, and finally Shane shares the details of his experience competing in an epic NBA Jam tournament. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios.
“Steve Aoki’s Throwing A Cake In Your Face”
September 23, 2019 02:26 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBMike, Max and Shane reunite upon Max’s return from LA. They discuss Cirque Du Soleil, DJ sets, the latest Justin Trudeau scandal, and Rolling Stone’s interview with Taylor Swift. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios.
The Pedestal Podcast: Titanic with Chloe Wilde
September 20, 2019 19:33 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In the final episode of season two, we jump if you jump with the 1997 James Cameron romantic epic TITANIC. We’re joined by special guest Chloe Wilde (eTalk, Healthy is Hot Podcast) who first recounts why seeing this movie with her mom traumatized her as a kid (6:10). We then begin the case for keeping it on the pedestal with some love for Kathy Bates and Victor Garber (14:54) and James Horner’s celebrated score (17:46...
"Make Fun Of Bert And I'm Out Of Here"
September 19, 2019 21:22 - 1 hour - 61 MBWith Max tied up in LA, Mike and Shane welcome good friend of the pod Matt Unsworth (Heist Podcast) to take the third chair. They share industry stories, reminisce about their time working together, discuss the recent hiring and firing of former SNL cast member Shane Gillis, and finally answer the age old question: Leo or Brad? Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios.
The Pedestal Podcast: Napoleon Dynamite
September 14, 2019 04:31 - 1 hour - 69 MBALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In this episode, we make all of your wildest dreams come true with the 2004 indie cult comedy NAPOLEON DYNAMITE After Pops defends seeing it NINE times in movie theatres (4:52), we begin the case for keeping it on the pedestal with a discussion about comedy auteurs and if Jared Hess is truly one of them (16:15). We talk about why Kip rules (22:37), Pops posits that there’s a lot more plot going on than meets the eye (...
You’re Even More Broke When You Have 2 Homes
September 14, 2019 00:29 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBMax calls Mike and Shane from LA to discuss Instagram story etiquette, the Toronto International Film Festival, Bill Burr’s latest special, and Shane’s trip to Las Vegas. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios.
Hey, That’s Shawn Mendes!
September 11, 2019 16:29 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBMike, Max, and Shane discuss TIFF, Scarlett Johansson & questionable casting practices, Lana Del Ray & criticism in art, Dave Chappelle’s latest stand up special, and protesting Chick-fil-A. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios.
Is The Integrity Of Burning Man Ruined Now?
September 04, 2019 20:02 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBMike, Max and Shane reconvene after the long weekend to discuss DJ Flume’s on stage antics at Burning Man, Canadian NBA Players declining to play for the national team, Ariana Grande suing Forever 21, and Pete Davidson dating Margaret Qualley. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios.
The Pedestal Podcast: He Got Game
August 30, 2019 18:39 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In this episode, we cross you to the left and take you back to the right with the 1998 Spike Lee joint HE GOT GAME. After both Shane and Mike disclose the legitimate cameos they have in two other massive basketball movies (8:04), we begin the case for keeping it on the pedestal with Shane’s big reveal of what he now thinks of Ray Allen’s performance (11:54). We get into Spike Lee’s unique style as a director (25:13), ...
"This Is Painful For Me To Listen To"
August 30, 2019 14:03 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBMike, Max and Shane talk about a 4-way birthday party they attended this week, Shaquille O’Neal’s animation contest, a potential malfunction with sex robots that could lead to fatal strangulation for users, and finally the gang tackles some more listener questions. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios.
“Was He Big In The 80's?”
August 27, 2019 20:25 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBMike, Max and Shane discuss Taylor Swift’s new album, Taylor’s plan to re-record her entire back catalog, Eddie Murphy’s return to SNL, and listener questions. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios.
The Pedestal Podcast: Big Fish
August 23, 2019 13:49 - 1 hour - 63.7 MBALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In our final Personal Pedestal episode of season 2, we’re living in a fairy tale with the 2003 Tim Burton fantasy comedy BIG FISH. Mike explains why this movie is on his own personal pedestal, and what it was like to try and hold back his tears watching it alone in a movie theatre (6:10). After a deep dive into our thoughts on Tim Burton’s career (11:45), we begin the case for putting it on the pedestal with the movie...
“We’ve Landed, Let’s Execute The Plan”
August 22, 2019 15:54 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBMike, Max and Shane discuss Conan O’Brien on the cover of Variety representing the new wave of podcasters, “blue checkmark” status, recent criticism of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry for flying private while advocating environmental consciousness, and finally Shane shares a harrowing tale of confusion and potential fraud during his family vacation in Jamaica. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios.
The Pedestal Podcast: Misery
August 16, 2019 15:42 - 1 hour - 75.7 MBALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In our second Personal Pedestal episode, we’re your number one fan with the 1990 adaptation of the Stephen King horror novel MISERY. Pops explains why this movie is on his own personal pedestal, and how he’s been a devout Stephen King superfan since childhood (2:56). We then begin the case for putting it on the pedestal with the tour de force performance of Kathy Bates (8:37). We talk about the iconic sledgehammer sce...
"The Wool Is Being Pulled Over Your Eyes"
August 15, 2019 20:12 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MBMike, Max and Shane talk conspiracy theories, cancel culture, and are pleasantly surprised when three-time Olympic gold medalist and friend of the Pod, Tessa Virtue unexpectedly pops in to say hi to the gang. Produced in Association with Much Digital Studios.
Jessie Gaskell and Mike Sweeney (#130)
August 13, 2019 20:56 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThe whole gang is back after technical difficulties corrupted all but 11 minutes of the most recent podcast. Mike, Max, Shane are joined by Mike’s brother Greg as they attempt to recreate the magic from their lost episode with tales of high school friendship and poor wedding outfit choices. Then Mike and Shane sit down with featured guests and Conan O’Brien writers Jessie Gaskell & Mike Sweeney (Inside Conan: An important Hollywood Podcast) to talk about the path to comedy writing, working fo...
The Pedestal Podcast: The Rules of Attraction
August 09, 2019 15:54 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In our first ever Personal Pedestal episode, we’re emotional vampires with the 2002 Roger Avary black comedy THE RULES OF ATTRACTION. Shane explains why this movie is on his own personal pedestal, and why it made him think Roger Avary was a superior director to Quentin Tarantino (8:36). We then begin the case for putting it on the pedestal with the kinds of risks Avary took that we had never seen before (13:42). We gush ...
The Pedestal Podcast- Terminator 2: Judgement Day
August 04, 2019 12:19 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBALL TEN EPISODES OF THE THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In this episode, we need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle with the 1991 Arnold Schwarzenegger action blockbuster TERMINATOR 2: JUDGEMENT DAY. After Pops divulges all the different ways this movie traumatized him in his youth (7:13), we begin the case for keeping it on the pedestal with discussing what makes James Cameron such a prolific director (12:01). We debate how “sexy” Arnold is in this movie (17:30...
The JFL Montreal Special
July 30, 2019 21:55 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBMax returns from Europe for the annual JFL recap episode!! Mike and Shane walk Max through their always eventful weekend at the greatest comedy festival on the planet.
The Pedestal Podcast: Ghost with Matt Unsworth
July 26, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In this episode, we’re hungry for your touch with the 1990 Patrick Swayze romantic thriller GHOST. We’re joined by our very first guest, Hollywood screenwriter Matt Unsworth (Happy Together, Heist Podcast) as we first recollect how scary the demons were for us as kids (7:22). We then begin the case for keeping it on the pedestal with all things Whoopi (12:14). We all debate whether it’s worth going crazy for Swayze (18:09)...
Did You Do Ecstasy or Not?
July 24, 2019 10:40 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBMike and Shane have Max on the phone from Amsterdam to discuss the tedium of commuting, swearing in front of babies, German techno clubs, Aziz Ansari, the "Cats" trailer, and the appropriate punishment for food lickers.
The Pedestal Podcast - The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!
July 19, 2019 14:18 - 1 hour - 56.6 MBALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In this episode, we just got our beavers stuffed with the 1988 Leslie Neilson screwball comedy THE NAKED GUN: FROM THE FILES OF POLICE SQUAD! After reminiscing over the days of VHS vs Beta (4:08), we begin the case for keeping it on the pedestal with Pops lauding its use of constant little jokes over the big ones (7:12). We dive into the continuing comedic brilliance of Leslie Neilson (19:19), delve into our favorite scene...
“Everyone Likes Spaghetti or Pierogies”
July 19, 2019 00:36 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MBMax calls in from Portugal with a “working vacation” update, the gang addresses the seldom discussed “terms of agreement” associated with the new FaceApp craze sweeping Instagram, and Shane asks if "I was joking" is ever a valid excuse.
The Pedestal Podcast: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
July 12, 2019 13:19 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBALL TEN EPISODES OF THE PEDESTAL PODCAST SEASON 2 ARE NOW AVAILABLE In the first episode of season two, we strike hard and fade away with the 1990 radical action classic TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES. After sharing the different impacts karate class had on our childhoods (5:24) and who our favorite Ninja Turtle was (8:50), we begin the case for keeping it on the pedestal with how well the look of the turtles themselves have held up over the years (13:10). We debate Casey Jones’ claustroph...
"Extinct But Not Forgotten"
July 10, 2019 19:42 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBMike, Max and Shane talk about Max’s evening at the J.Lo concert, why Dominoes changed Shane’s opinion on restaurants giving away free stuff, Marc Maron’s recent criticism of Hamilton, movie theatres choosing to show a new pro-life film, predictions for who will win this season of The Bachelorette, and they give advice to listeners who wrote in.