Mind of Micah

Read: Americans might never come back to the office, how Twitter is leading the charge

October 09, 2020 12:42 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

35% of the American workforce is now working from home, up from 2% before the pandemic. What does this mean for the future of American life, and how is twitter leading the way? That's what we're exploring in today's Read of the Week. Check out the Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ Read the piece: https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/10/01/twitter-work-from-home/?arc404=true&utm_campaign=wp_post_most&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_most...

Mailbag: Best Gameday Foods

October 05, 2020 11:06 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Micah goes to the mailbag to answer one question about the best foods for watching sports. He also talks about air fryers. It's electric. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ Get a 100% deposit bonus at MyBookie with CODE: MICAH

Interview w/ "Whistleblower" creator Tim Livingston, Pt. 2

September 29, 2020 11:05 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Micah is joined by journalist Tim Livingston to talk about his new buzz-worthy podcast, "Whistleblower." It's an amazing story and production about the NBA betting scandal involving referee Tim Donaghey. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/

Interview w/ "Whistleblower" creator Tim Livingston, Pt. 1

September 28, 2020 11:04 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MB

Micah is joined by journalist Tim Livingston to talk about his new buzz-worthy podcast, "Whistleblower." It's an amazing story and production about the NBA betting scandal involving referee Tim Donaghey. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ Check back tomorrow for part 2.

Micah's Mailbag: What's the perfect karaoke song?

September 24, 2020 11:05 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Micah is back to answer one of the world's most important questions: what is the perfect karaoke song? Call the hotline: 800.392.6344 Subscribe to the Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/

Read: A neighbor asked for a tomato. This is where the story gets weird.

September 21, 2020 11:06 - 8 minutes - 7.92 MB

Micah is back with a wild Read of the Week. Make sure to stay to the end. Subscribe to the Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ Use code MICAH at MyBookie and double your first deposit.

The Micah Interview: Kayla Haby, The Bitchin' Chef

September 17, 2020 11:05 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MB

Kayla Haby joins Micah to talk about her new project, The Bitchin' Chef. They talk about her style in the kitchen, why she started a blog, and Whataburger. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ Use promo: MICAH at mybookie to double your first deposit. Check out Kayla: thebitchinchef.com https://www.instagram.com/thebitchinchef/

Mailbag; Why are our politics so divisive?

September 14, 2020 11:05 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

Micah goes to the hotline to discuss this moment in our national politics. He gets into the history of media, gerrymandering, and the importance of pragmatists. Call the hotline and ask your own question: 800.392.6344 Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/

Read Part 5: The Wildest Insurance Fraud Scheme Texas Has Ever Seen

September 11, 2020 11:05 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Micah is back with another multi-part Read of the Week. Over a decade, Theodore Robert Wright III destroyed cars, yachts, and planes. That was only the half of it. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com/ Read the piece: www.texasmonthly.com/articles/it-was-never-enough/

Read Part 4: The Wildest Insurance Fraud Scheme Texas Has Ever Seen

September 10, 2020 15:23 - 7 minutes - 6.69 MB

Micah is back with another multi-part Read of the Week. Over a decade, Theodore Robert Wright III destroyed cars, yachts, and planes. That was only the half of it. We'll be back tomorrow with the conclusion of the story. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com/ Read the piece: www.texasmonthly.com/articles/it-was-never-enough/

Read Part 3: The Wildest Insurance Fraud Scheme Texas Has Ever Seen

September 09, 2020 11:04 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

Micah is back with another multi-part Read of the Week. Over a decade, Theodore Robert Wright III destroyed cars, yachts, and planes. That was only the half of it. We'll be back tomorrow with part 4. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com/ Read the piece: www.texasmonthly.com/articles/it-was-never-enough/

Read Part 2: The Wildest Insurance Fraud Scheme Texas Has Ever Seen

September 08, 2020 17:06 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

Micah is back with another multi-part Read of the Week. Over a decade, Theodore Robert Wright III destroyed cars, yachts, and planes. That was only the half of it. We'll be back tomorrow with part 3. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com/ Read the piece: www.texasmonthly.com/articles/it-was-never-enough/

Read of the Week: The Wildest Insurance Fraud Scheme Texas Has Ever Seen

September 07, 2020 11:05 - 11 minutes - 11 MB

Micah is back with another multi-part Read of the Week. Over a decade, Theodore Robert Wright III destroyed cars, yachts, and planes. That was only the half of it. We'll be back tomorrow with part 2. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ Read the piece: https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/it-was-never-enough/

Read of the Week: How America fell into a great coin shortage

September 03, 2020 11:05 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Micah returns to talk about the coin shortage of 2020 and discusses his theories on what's happening. Subscribe to the Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ Read it: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2020/09/01/coin-shortage-pandemic/

Beef of the Week: A Conversation w/ Nomad Grills Co-Founders

September 01, 2020 11:05 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Just in time for Labor Day Weekend, Micah talks to John and Cam of Nomad Grills. They talk about their unique product, the R&D process, and some tips for the big grilling weekend. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter here: micahwiener.substack.com/ Check out Nomad Grills: https://nomadgrills.com/

Read: Inside the emotional 48 hours that saved the NBA's bubble

August 29, 2020 11:05 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Walkouts, conflict, frustration and, ultimately, resolutions characterized this unprecedented time in sports history. And that’s all after the players have been sequestered in the Disney bubble, following strict health guidelines and focusing on competition for more than seven weeks. This is how the NBA nearly lost its postseason but managed to find some common ground, come together and move on in a matter of two days. Subscribe to the Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.subs...

Read: Can You Hack the Jeopardy! Buzzer?

August 27, 2020 17:30 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

Micah's back with a new Read of the Week about Jeopardy!, the timeless American trivia competition show. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ Double your deposit bonus at mybookie.ag with promocode: MICAH Read it: https://www.vulture.com/2020/08/how-does-the-jeopardy-buzzer-work-jeopardy-book-excerpt.html

Micah's Mailbag: How to bridge the political gap

August 24, 2020 11:05 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MB

It's the return of the mailbag. We're talking about America's political divide and how we listen to opposing voices. Subscribe to the newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ Call the hotline and ask your question: 800.392.6344

Raed Pt. 4: The revealing & disturbing story of America, told through 20 years of reality dating

August 21, 2020 11:05

In part four of this mutli-part series, we discuss how American society and culture have been shaped by 20 years of reality dating TV shows. Subscribe to the Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com/ Read it: www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertai…/?arc404=true

Read Pt. 4: The revealing & disturbing story of America, told through 20 years of reality dating

August 21, 2020 11:05 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

In part four of this mutli-part series, we discuss how American society and culture have been shaped by 20 years of reality dating TV shows. Subscribe to the Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com/ Read it: www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertai…/?arc404=true

Read Pt. 3: The revealing & disturbing story of America, told through 20 years of reality dating

August 20, 2020 11:05 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

In part four of this mutli-part series, we discuss how American society and culture have been shaped by 20 years of reality dating TV shows. Subscribe to the Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com/ We're back tomorrow with part 4. Read it: www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertai…/?arc404=true

Read Pt. 2: The revealing & disturbing story of America told through 20 years of reality dating show

August 19, 2020 11:05 - 9 minutes - 9.08 MB

In part two of this mutli-part series, we discuss how American society and culture have been shaped by 20 years of reality dating TV shows. Subscribe to the Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ We're back tomorrow with part 3. Read it: https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/08/05/reality-tv-dating-shows-history/?arc404=true

Read Pt. 1: The revealing and disturbing story of America, told through 20 years of reality dating

August 19, 2020 03:38 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB

In part one of this mutli-part series, we discuss how American society and culture have been shaped by 20 years of reality dating TV shows. Subscribe to the Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com/ We're back tomorrow with part 2. Read it: www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertai…/?arc404=true

Read: The revealing and disturbing story of America, told through 20 years of reality dating shows

August 18, 2020 17:23

In part one of this mutli-part series, we discuss how American society and culture have been shaped by 20 years of reality dating TV shows. Subscribe to the Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ We're back tomorrow with part 2. Read it: https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/08/05/reality-tv-dating-shows-history/?arc404=true

Beef of the Week: A Conversation W/ Rec Teq's Jody Flanagan

August 13, 2020 11:05 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Micah is joined by Jody Flanagan of Rec Teq Grills to discuss the growth of the company and their product line. Plus, they discuss whether making barbecue with a pellet smoker is cheating. Subscribe to the Read of the Week newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ Call the hotline: 800.392.6344

Read Pt. 2: Inside the NBA bubble's unofficial wine club

August 11, 2020 11:05 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

NBA players are stuck in a bubble for weeks, and they are importing wine all the time. This piece from ESPN takes you inside the bubble's unofficial wine club. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: micahwiener.substack.com/ Call the hotline: 800.392.6344

Read Pt. 1: Inside the NBA bubble's unofficial wine club

August 10, 2020 11:05 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

NBA players are stuck in a bubble for weeks, and they are importing wine all the time. This piece from ESPN takes you inside the bubble's unofficial wine club. Subscribe to Micah's Read of the Week Newsletter: https://micahwiener.substack.com/ Call the hotline: 800.392.6344 Check back tomorrow for part 2. Read it: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/page/nbareturn29599276/inside-nba-bubble-unofficial-wine-club

Read Pt. 5: How Nespresso's coffee revolution got ground down

August 08, 2020 11:05 - 8 minutes - 7.57 MB

This week's read is a fascinating story about product innovation, brand building, extremely petty corporate executives, environmental and ethical responsibilities, and George Clooney. SUBSCRIBE TO MICAH'S NEW READ OF THE WEEK NEWSLETTER: https://micahwiener.substack.com/p/micahs-read-of-the-week-vol-1 The rest of the story is coming the rest of the week. Read it: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jul/14/nespresso-coffee-capsule-pods-branding-clooney-nestle-recycling-environment

Read Pt. 4: How Nespresso's coffee revolution got ground down

August 07, 2020 11:05 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MB

This week's read is a fascinating story about product innovation, brand building, extremely petty corporate executives, environmental and ethical responsibilities, and George Clooney. SUBSCRIBE TO MICAH'S NEW READ OF THE WEEK NEWSLETTER: https://micahwiener.substack.com/p/micahs-read-of-the-week-vol-1 The rest of the story is coming the rest of the week. Read it: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jul/14/nespresso-coffee-capsule-pods-branding-clooney-nestle-recycling-environment

Read Pt. 3: How Nespresso's coffee revolution got ground down

August 06, 2020 11:05 - 10 minutes - 10 MB

This week's read is a fascinating story about product innovation, brand building, extremely petty corporate executives, environmental and ethical responsibilities, and George Clooney. SUBSCRIBE TO MICAH'S NEW READ OF THE WEEK NEWSLETTER: https://micahwiener.substack.com/p/micahs-read-of-the-week-vol-1 The rest of the story is coming the rest of the week. Read it: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jul/14/nespresso-coffee-capsule-pods-branding-clooney-nestle-recycling-environment

Read Pt. 2: How Nespresso's coffee revolution got ground down

August 05, 2020 11:05 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

This week's read is a fascinating story about product innovation, brand building, extremely petty corporate executives, environmental and ethical responsibilities, and George Clooney. SUBSCRIBE TO MICAH'S NEW READ OF THE WEEK NEWSLETTER: https://micahwiener.substack.com/p/micahs-read-of-the-week-vol-1 The rest of the story is coming the rest of the week. Read it: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jul/14/nespresso-coffee-capsule-pods-branding-clooney-nestle-recycling-environment

Read Pt. 1: How Nespresso's coffee revolution got ground down

August 04, 2020 11:05 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

This week's read is a fascinating story about product innovation, brand building, extremely petty corporate executives, environmental and ethical responsibilities, and George Clooney. SUBSCRIBE TO MICAH'S NEW READ OF THE WEEK NEWSLETTER: https://micahwiener.substack.com/p/micahs-read-of-the-week-vol-1 Parts 2-5 coming the rest of the week. Read it: https://www.theguardian.com/food/2020/jul/14/nespresso-coffee-capsule-pods-branding-clooney-nestle-recycling-environment

Micah's Mailbag: What happens to college towns after the pandemic?

August 03, 2020 11:05 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Micah is back to answer your questions, this time about the pandemic's impact on college towns and college life. SUBSCRIBE TO MICAH'S NEW WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, PLEASE: https://micahwiener.substack.com/p/welcome-to-micahs-read-of-the-week Call the hotline and ask a question: 800.392.6344

Read Pt. 4: The true story of the heartthrob prince of Qatar and his time at USC

July 30, 2020 11:05 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

In Part 4 of a multi-part story, Micah shares the tale of a Qatari prince who "attended" USC. It's wild. Check back tomorrow for the next chapter. Or read the whole thing now: www.latimes.com/california/story/…rince-usc-ucla-la Call the hotline: 800.392.6344

Read Pt. 3: The true story of the heartthrob prince of Qatar and his time at USC

July 29, 2020 11:05 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MB

In Part 3 of a multi-part story, Micah shares the tale of a Qatari prince who "attended" USC. It's wild. Check back tomorrow for the next chapter. Or read the whole thing now: www.latimes.com/california/story/…rince-usc-ucla-la Call the hotline: 800.392.6344

Read Pt. 2: The true story of the heartthrob prince of Qatar and his time at USC

July 28, 2020 11:05 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

In Part 2 of a multi-part story, Micah shares the tale of a Qatari prince who "attended" USC. It's wild. Check back tomorrow for the next chapter. Or read the whole thing now: www.latimes.com/california/story/…rince-usc-ucla-la Call the hotline: 800.392.6344

Read: The true story of the heartthrob prince of Qatar and his time at USC

July 27, 2020 11:04 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MB

In Part 1 of a multi-part story, Micah shares the tale of a Qatari prince who "attended" USC. It's wild. Check back tomorrow for the next chapter. Or read the whole thing now: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-07-16/qatar-prince-usc-ucla-la Call the hotline: 800.392.6344

Beef of the Week: Steak Grilling w/ Nils Wilde, Founder & CEO Otto Wilde Grills

July 24, 2020 13:56 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

This may be my favorite Mind of Micah episode ever. Nils Wilde joins Micah from Germany to discuss how to best cook steak and the Otto Wilde Grill. We discuss Nils' design (and perpetual redesign) process for this revolutionary product (not spon). It's a product discussion that reaches far beyond the world of cooking devises. I think you'll really enjoy it. And if you do, please share this episode with a friend or co-worker. Learn more about Otto Grills: https://www.ottogrills.com/ Call ou...

Read: The New Rules of Dating

July 21, 2020 15:57 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Daiting is hard and awkward, and especially now during the pandemic. Please stay to the end of the story, you don't want to miss it. Call the hotline: 800.392.6344 Read it: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/18/at-home/coronavirus-pandemic-dating.html

Odds and Ends: Ellen, DC Football Team, Foxsports.com

July 20, 2020 17:07 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Micah talks on some random subjects: The Ellen Show, the story behind the story about the DC football team, and the return of the written word to foxsports.com. We'll be back later this week. Check out the return of Tight and High to Back Door Cover. Listen to today's Kornheiser show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tony-kornheiser-show/id1148650883

Mailbag + Micah Recommends

July 13, 2020 11:05 - 24 minutes - 22.2 MB

It's the return of Micah's Mailbag. Plus, Micah offers a new segment featuring his top suggestions. Call the hotline: 800.392.6344 Micah's Recommendations: Leon Bridges "Sweeter" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQOABLDwegA Portland Place couple who confronted protesters have a long history of not backing down: https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/portland-place-couple-who-confronted-protesters-have-a-long-history-of-not-backing-down/article_281d9989-373e-53c3-abcb-ecd0225dd287.html...

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