Mind of Micah
610 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsMicah Wiener brings his unique viewpoint, soothing voice, and controversial opinions to the masses. Enjoy.
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Read, Pt. 2: Welcome to the Church of Bitcoin
July 27, 2021 00:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBThousands gathered in Miami to talk about the OG cryptocurrency — but instead of your typical finance conference, it had the feeling of a fringe religious event. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com We're back tomorrow with part 3. Read the piece: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/bitcoin-conference-miami-religious-church-1194744/
Texas & OU to the SEC + realignment madness w/ Curry
July 23, 2021 18:09 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBIt's time for another Back Door Cover simulcast to talk about the seemingly major changes happening in college athletics. There's a lot of moving pieces and they are all very interesting. Subscribe to Back Door Cover: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-door-cover/id1150173141 Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
NBA Finals Reaction
July 21, 2021 13:10 - 17 minutes - 16 MBFor the first time in 50 years, the Milwaukee Bucks are NBA Champions. In this very special Mind of Micah/Back Door Cover simulcast, Micah shares his thoughts on the series, the clincher, and what it all means. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com For more sports talk and conversation, subscribe to Back Door Cover: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-door-cover/id1150173141 We're back later this week.
Read, Pt. 4: The invisible addiction: is it time to give up caffeine?
July 16, 2021 10:03 - 10 minutes - 9.61 MBCaffeine makes us more energetic, efficient, and faster. But we have become so dependent that we need it just to get to our baseline Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
Read, Pt. 3: The invisible addiction: is it time to give up caffeine?
July 15, 2021 10:04 - 8 minutes - 7.73 MBCaffeine makes us more energetic, efficient, and faster. But we have become so dependent that we need it just to get to our baseline Part 4 coming tomorrow. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
Read, Pt. 2: The invisible addiction: is it time to give up caffeine?
July 14, 2021 12:48 - 7 minutes - 6.93 MBCaffeine makes us more energetic, efficient and faster. But we have become so dependent that we need it just to get to our baseline Part 3 coming soon. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
Read: The invisible addiction: is it time to give up caffeine?
July 13, 2021 16:02 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBCaffeine makes us more energetic, efficient and faster. But we have become so dependent that we need it just to get to our baseline We're back tomorrow with part 2. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
Top Chef Talk: Finale + Controversy
July 07, 2021 13:03 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBMicah is back with Brad to break down the finale of "Top Chef: Portland." The guys also discuss the controversy around the season and the winner. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
Read, Pt. 3: THE GREAT WINGS RUSH
June 29, 2021 10:03 - 8 minutes - 8.04 MBTO SEE THE FUTURE OF FOOD DELIVERY, JUST LOOK AT CHICKEN WINGS. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week: micahwiener.substack.com
Read, Pt. 2: THE GREAT WINGS RUSH
June 28, 2021 10:03 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBTO SEE THE FUTURE OF FOOD DELIVERY, JUST LOOK AT CHICKEN WINGS. Come back tomorrow for the conclusion of the story. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week: micahwiener.substack.com
Read: THE GREAT WINGS RUSH
June 25, 2021 15:56 - 10 minutes - 9.88 MBTO SEE THE FUTURE OF FOOD DELIVERY, JUST LOOK AT CHICKEN WINGS. Come back Monday for more of the story. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week: micahwiener.substack.com
Read, Pt. 5: THE PODCASTING HYPE HOUSE FROM HELL
June 17, 2021 10:03 - 10 minutes - 9.62 MBHow China’s biggest audio platform funded one man’s frat boy dreams. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
Read, Pt. 4: THE PODCASTING HYPE HOUSE FROM HELL
June 16, 2021 10:05 - 8 minutes - 8.15 MBHow China’s biggest audio platform funded one man’s frat boy dreams. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com We'll be back tomorrow with part 5.
Read, Pt. 3: THE PODCASTING HYPE HOUSE FROM HELL
June 15, 2021 10:03 - 9 minutes - 9.1 MBHow China’s biggest audio platform funded one man’s frat boy dreams. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com We'll be back tomorrow with part 4.
Read, Pt. 2: THE PODCASTING HYPE HOUSE FROM HELL
June 14, 2021 10:03 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBHow China’s biggest audio platform funded one man’s frat boy dreams. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com We'll be back tomorrow with part 3.
Read: THE PODCASTING HYPE HOUSE FROM HELL
June 12, 2021 14:10 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBHow China’s biggest audio platform funded one man’s frat boy dreams. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com We'll be back with part 2.
Top Chef Talk: Episodes 9 & 10
June 05, 2021 10:05 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBBrad and Micah are back to catch up on all of the action in Top Chef Portland. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week: micahwiener.substack.com
Read, Pt. 2: Houston’s Most Fireworks-Prone Lawyers Face Off in the Deshaun Watson Cases
June 03, 2021 10:03 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBTony Buzbee, who is representing the plaintiffs, and Rusty Hardin, who is defending the Texans quarterback, are trying to navigate deftly in the #MeToo era. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/…buzbee-hardin/
Read: Houston’s Most Fireworks-Prone Lawyers Face Off in the Deshaun Watson Cases
June 02, 2021 10:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBTony Buzbee, who is representing the plaintiffs, and Rusty Hardin, who is defending the Texans quarterback, are trying to navigate deftly in the #MeToo era. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Check back tomorrow for part 2. Read it: https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/deshaun-watson-cases-buzbee-hardin/
Read, Pt. 3: Shaquille O’Neal’s recruitment was from another time
May 27, 2021 10:03 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBRead of the Week is back with the unbelievable story of the recruitment of Shaq. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: theathletic.com/2561725/2021/05/1…search_query=shaq
Read, Pt. 2: Shaquille O’Neal’s recruitment was from another time
May 26, 2021 10:04 - 7 minutes - 7.09 MBRead of the Week is back with the unbelievable story of the recruitment of Shaq. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Check back tomorrow for part 3. Read it: theathletic.com/2561725/2021/05/1…search_query=shaq
Read: ‘I had never seen anything like him’: Shaquille O’Neal’s recruitment was from another time
May 25, 2021 10:03 - 10 minutes - 9.82 MBRead of the Week is back with the unbelievable story of the recruitment of Shaq. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Check back tomorrow for part 2. Read it: https://theathletic.com/2561725/2021/05/11/i-had-never-seen-anything-like-him-shaquille-oneals-recruitment-was-from-another-time-inside-an-extraordinary-arrival/?article_source=search&search_query=shaq
Top Chef Talk, Portland: Episode 7
May 15, 2021 16:02 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBMicah is back to discuss episode 7 of Top Chef, Portland. Subscribe to the newsletter and tell a friend: micahwiener.substack.com
Top Chef Talk, Portland: Ep. 5 & 6
May 10, 2021 10:05 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBBrad joins Micah to get caught up on the last two episodes of Top Chef. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
ROTW, Pt. 3: The End of Kimye’s Wild Ride
May 06, 2021 10:04 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MBShe thought he was an artistic genius. He wanted to “dip her ass in gold.” And now it’s over. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: www.vulture.com/article/kim-karda…west-divorce.html
ROTW, Pt. 2: The End of Kimye’s Wild Ride
May 05, 2021 10:02 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBShe thought he was an artistic genius. He wanted to “dip her ass in gold.” And now it’s over. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week: micahwiener.substack.com Check back tomorrow for part 3. Read it: https://www.vulture.com/article/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-divorce.html
ROTW: The End of Kimye’s Wild Ride
May 04, 2021 10:05 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBShe thought he was an artistic genius. He wanted to “dip her ass in gold.” And now it’s over. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week: micahwiener.substack.com Check back tomorrow for part 2. Read it: https://www.vulture.com/article/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-divorce.html
ROTW: Frozen Margarita History + Recipes w/ Brad Kee
April 30, 2021 15:59 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBBrad Kee joins Micah to talk about frozen margaritas. Cheers. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Recipe: https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/how-to-make-a-frozen-margarita/?utm_source=Texas+Monthly&utm_campaign=a40c4b1918-TM+This+Week+4-17-21&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_92f99d7313-a40c4b1918-53274607 Read it: https://www.texasmonthly.com/food/fifty-years-ago-a-texan-changed-happy-hour-forever/?utm_source=Texas+Monthly&utm_campaign=a40c4b1918-TM+This+We...
Top Chef Talk, Portland Eps. 3 & 4
April 23, 2021 18:56 - 28 minutes - 26 MBMicah is joined by Brad Kee to talk about Top Chef: Portland. They break down episodes 3 & 4. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
Read, Pt.3: Coach, broadcaster, esports icon: Inside the legacy of John Madden
April 21, 2021 10:02 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MBRead of the Week: Coach, broadcaster, esports icon: Inside the legacy of John MaddenAs John Madden turns 85, those who know him best share the stories that capture how he changed the sports we watch, how we watch them and how our kids -- and their kids -- will learn football. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/312…legacy-john-madden
Read, Pt. 2: Coach, broadcaster, esports icon: Inside the legacy of John Madden
April 20, 2021 10:05 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBAs John Madden turns 85, those who know him best share the stories that capture how he changed the sports we watch, how we watch them and how our kids -- and their kids -- will learn football. Check back tomorrow for part 3. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31215567/coach-broadcaster-esports-icon-legacy-john-madden
Read of the Week: Coach, broadcaster, esports icon: Inside the legacy of John Madden
April 19, 2021 10:02 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBAs John Madden turns 85, those who know him best share the stories that capture how he changed the sports we watch, how we watch them and how our kids -- and their kids -- will learn football. Check back tomorrow for part 2. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31215567/coach-broadcaster-esports-icon-legacy-john-madden
John Duda joins Micah for a conversation, Pt. 3
April 14, 2021 10:03 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBJohn Duda joins Micah to talk about his work conversations about podcasting, sparkling water, and more. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week: micahwiener.substack.com
John Duda joins Micah for a conversation, Pt. 2
April 13, 2021 10:03 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBJohn Duda joins Micah to talk about reality TV, Matt's El Rancho, and more. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
John Duda joins Micah for a conversation
April 12, 2021 10:02 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBJohn Duda joins Micah to talk about seltzer water and a bunch of other stuff. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
Top Chef Talk, Portland Ep.2 w/ Brad Kee
April 10, 2021 15:19 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBMicah is back to break down the first two episodes of Top Chef Portland. We'll be back to break down each week's show. Subscribe to the newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
Read: The End of Tesla’s Dominance May Be Closer Than It Appears
March 31, 2021 13:01 - 9 minutes - 9.13 MBElon Musk’s upstart still rules, but traditional automakers are catching up fast. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-24/tesla-tsla-and-elon-musk-s-dominance-is-threatened-by-volkswagen
Read, Pt 2: The Story Behind the Frozen Margarita Machine
March 26, 2021 15:08 - 9 minutes - 8.88 MBHow Texas restaurateur Mariano Martinez revolutionized the classic cocktail. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: gardenandgun.com/articles/the-sou…rgarita-machine/
Read: The Story Behind the Frozen Margarita Machine
March 24, 2021 10:01 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBHow Texas restaurateur Mariano Martinez revolutionized the classic cocktail. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: https://gardenandgun.com/articles/the-southern-story-behind-the-frozen-margarita-machine/
Read: How to Fail Horribly and Repeatedly in College Football and Stay Employed Forever
March 16, 2021 09:05 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBMicah is back to talk about the business of college sports. You'll enjoy it. We're back with more later this week. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: https://slate.com/culture/2021/03/les-miles-jeff-long-kansas-whoops.html
Micah's Grammy Preview
March 12, 2021 10:05 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBJust in time for the weekend, Micah previews his favorite award show: The Grammys. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
Read: How to Read a Room Service Menu Like an NBA Veteran
March 08, 2021 11:04 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBMicah returns to discuss the ins and outs of the hotel room service menu. Subscribe to Micah's newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: https://www.theringer.com/nba/2021/3/2/22302804/how-to-read-a-room-service-menu-like-an-nba-veteran
Read Pt.4: Trump Hotel Employees Reveal What It Was Really Like Catering to the Right Wing Elite
March 04, 2021 11:05 - 8 minutes - 7.37 MBFour years' worth of stories about VIP visits and grooming protocols, palm-greasing, rotten vegetables, and that time they lost Steve Mnuchin’s coat. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: www.washingtonian.com/2021/02/19/tru…ht-wing-elite/
Read Pt.3: Trump Hotel Employees Reveal What It Was Really Like Catering to the Right Wing Elite
March 03, 2021 11:04 - 10 minutes - 9.16 MBFour years' worth of stories about VIP visits and grooming protocols, palm-greasing, rotten vegetables, and that time they lost Steve Mnuchin’s coat. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Part 4 coming tomorrow. Read it: www.washingtonian.com/2021/02/19/tru…ht-wing-elite/
Read Pt.2: Trump Hotel Employees Reveal What It Was Really Like Catering to the Right Wing Elite
March 02, 2021 11:05 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBFour years' worth of stories about VIP visits and grooming protocols, palm-greasing, rotten vegetables, and that time they lost Steve Mnuchin’s coat. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Part 3 coming tomorrow. Read it: https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/02/19/trump-hotel-employees-tell-all-what-it-was-really-like-serving-right-wing-elite/
Read: Trump Hotel Employees Reveal What It Was Really Like Catering to the Right Wing Elite
March 01, 2021 11:03 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBFour years' worth of stories about VIP visits and grooming protocols, palm-greasing, rotten vegetables, and that time they lost Steve Mnuchin’s coat. Subscribe to Micah's Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com Part 2 coming tomorrow. Read it: https://www.washingtonian.com/2021/02/19/trump-hotel-employees-tell-all-what-it-was-really-like-serving-right-wing-elite/
Read, Pt.2: COVID-19 Cases Are Dropping Fast. Why?
February 26, 2021 11:04 - 8 minutes - 8.08 MBPerhaps the tide has turned. Why? Four reasons: social distancing, seasonality, seroprevalence, and shots. SUBSCRIBE TO MICAH'S NEWSLETTER: micahwiener.substack.com Read it: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/02/why-covid-19-cases-are-falling-so-fast/618041/
Read: COVID-19 Cases Are Dropping Fast. Why?
February 25, 2021 11:04 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBPerhaps the tide has turned. Why? Four reasons: social distancing, seasonality, seroprevalence, and shots. SUBSCRIBE TO MICAH'S NEWSLETTER: micahwiener.substack.com We're back with part 2 tomorrow. Read it: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/02/why-covid-19-cases-are-falling-so-fast/618041/
Micah's thoughts on Ted Cruz and the Texas crisis
February 23, 2021 11:04 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBAfter a historic week of storms and power outages, Micah returns to take aim at our elected leaders, specifically Ted Cruz. Check back later this week for some non-political content. I promise. Subscribe to the newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com
Update
February 19, 2021 13:55 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MBMicah returns for a quick update regarding the events of the last week (and the lack of content). Subscribe now to Micah's Newsletter and get all the updates Monday. We will be back next week.