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Table Talk with Rookie's Family

115 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 317 ratings

By day, "The Rookie" is the producer/sidekick of Garage Logic with Joe Soucheray on 1500 ESPN - one of the longest running, most successful radio shows in the Twin Cities. By night, he's Matt Michalski - one part of an entertaining family of six. Join the Michalski family for an audio place at their homemade dinner table. Table Talk discusses life events, including family ups and downs. Table Talk with Rookie's family will make you think, laugh and probably make you cry. It's just that real.

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Episodes

The Family Podcast Returns From The State Fair!!

September 02, 2022 18:42 - 39 minutes

Check out who is back! Table Talk Returns with all family members and some added significant others, chatting about what they are up to and reminiscing about their Fair memories! They have been away for awhile, but are back today!!!

It's an All Family Reunion!!! Everyone Present and Accounted For!! Must Listen!!

November 21, 2021 22:41 - 31 minutes

It's an All Family Reunion!!! Everyone Present and Accounted For!! Must Listen!!

Sophia has a night to remember, Um...The Toy Hall of Fame's inductees/Disliked Thanksgiving Foods

November 14, 2021 19:58 - 48 minutes

Sophia has a night to remember, Um...The Toy Hall of Fame's inductees/Disliked Thanksgiving Foods

What is Astroworld? Mom gets out of character mad at a store! Rookie's in trouble for his Covid item.

November 07, 2021 18:12 - 51 minutes

What is Astroworld? Mom gets out of character mad at a store! Rookie's in trouble for his Covid item.

A Halloween twist to the podcast as we make it through the night at home!

October 31, 2021 22:43 - 28 minutes

Present members make up a list of questions for another family member to answer about themselves! Have a Halloween listen!!

Rookie's looking for a career change? Snack Trends the year everyone was born/Kids Halloween bit from 20 years ago!

October 22, 2021 18:31 - 53 minutes

Rookie's looking for a career change? Snack Trends the year everyone was born/Kids Halloween bit from 20 years ago with Morghanne Q E Wolff Slattery! Very Cute!!!

Find out what item of clothing again once made Rookie uncomfortable buying for his wife~

October 17, 2021 21:46 - 54 minutes

Find out what item of clothing again once made Rookie uncomfortable buying for his wife~ See how the kids react to his nice gesture. Ruthless!!

A Tragic event happened in Saint Paul Saturday night and Maclaren was on site to witness the saddness.

October 10, 2021 20:36 - 31 minutes

A shooting at Truck Park in Saint Paul happened on Saturday night. Maclaren escaped injury, but was ten feet away from the unfortunate action. Caution: Some tears ahead~

Matthew Jr Details how he pulled off his proposal in Boston to Hailey!

October 03, 2021 15:38 - 44 minutes

Matthew Jr Details how he pulled off his proposal in Boston to Hailey!

Where did the Cheeseburger originate? Will Americans ever get back to the office? Football Rivalries and How to properly cut your grass!!

September 19, 2021 15:43 - 1 hour

Where did the Cheeseburger originate? Will Americans ever get back to the office? Football Rivalries and How to properly cut your grass!!

State Fair Wrap up-9/11 Bday for Maclaren-Matthew stuck in an elevator-Gabe has questions about record players

September 12, 2021 15:16 - 44 minutes

State Fair Wrap up-9/11 Bday for Maclaren-Matthew stuck in an elevator-Gabe has questions about record players

Two Dogs with snakes and the shocker game at the state fair!!

September 03, 2021 20:02 - 49 minutes

Two Dogs with snakes and the shocker game at the state fair!!

Live from the state fair! We welcome the families behind Spiral candles and Andy's Grill!

August 27, 2021 21:10 - 58 minutes

Live from the state fair! We welcome the families behind Spiral candles and Andy's Grill!

Hurricane Henri update from Matthew Jr/Top Divorce Jobs/Dad Prank calls Gabe at work

August 22, 2021 17:43 - 43 minutes

What task brings Matthew Jr out in the hurricane like winds of New England? What are the top divorce jobs currently? Lottery wins are 'timely'! Dad places a prank call to Gabe while at work and does not get the information he requested. See you this Friday at 2PM! The Garage Logic Booth right next to channel 5!

Are signatures a thing of the past? Quick book review, how dads can embarrass kids, not getting the shot could cost you, literally!

August 15, 2021 16:49 - 54 minutes

Are signatures a thing of the past? Quick book review, how dads can embarrass kids, not getting the shot could cost you, literally!

What would you give up to continue working remotely? What do guys 1st notice about girls?

August 08, 2021 17:56 - 1 hour

New items from the state fair, do we really need dishes that are more healthy? An announcement from mom about Table Talk's appearance at the MN State Fair~

Gymnastics, forced vaccinations, what your shoes say about you, Y2k & the seven deadly sins!

August 01, 2021 16:09 - 54 minutes

Gymnastics, forced vaccinations, what your shoes say about you, Y2k & the seven deadly sins!

What is with the Olympics? A bad dog or bad owner? Is Britney crazy? Phia's Stylish, Gabe falls in a ditch!

July 25, 2021 16:31 - 55 minutes

What is with the Olympics? A bad dog or bad owner? Is Britney crazy? Phia's Stylish, Gabe falls in a ditch!

With the studio now open, Rookie's family gets back on the Podcast horse!!

July 18, 2021 16:19 - 47 minutes

The pandemic had shut down studio access for Table Talk. Now that it is reopened, the dysfunction can continue. Catch up with the family to see what is new!

Rookie's family is back! Where were they??? Find out by listening right now!!

February 21, 2021 17:08 - 42 minutes

Yes we are back! Catch up on all of our activities and what is new in the family!

A Christmas Miracle! Table Talk is back! No Description, take a chance. You know that you cannot resist!

December 18, 2020 01:37 - 47 minutes

A Christmas Miracle! Table Talk is back! No Description, take a chance. You know that you cannot resist!

A Table Talk Family Reunion!!! All Present and Accounted For Today

October 04, 2020 16:04 - 44 minutes

The entire family sits together in person at the homemade dining room table to chat about the family dog, how they have tickets to the State Fair drive thru, how Dad proposed to Mom (or did he?). Halloween costumes and the President getting Covid-19. Laid back fun show.

Oh boy! Don't miss this one!! Kids go after Rookie for being uninformed~

September 20, 2020 21:20 - 41 minutes

The kids take a stab at Rookie for not knowing current events. What their current events are, might surprise you! The Vikings disappoint again, the Emmy's are going to be interesting, and politics at work, make Gabe nervous. What a family!!!

The Whole family is back!! A Labor Day Podcast!

September 08, 2020 00:21 - 40 minutes

Yep! It's all over the map with all family members present. Masks, back to school, How many rocks grow??? Take a chance......

ROOKIE SOLO!! NO OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS WOULD PARTICIPATE~

September 04, 2020 22:57 - 23 minutes

EVEN THOUGH THERE WERE THREE MEMBERS SITTING ON THEIR 'DUFFS' IN THE LIVING ROOM, THEY WOULD NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE LATEST. AS A RESULT, ROOKIE WENT ABOUT IT SOLO. CURRENT EVENTS, AND NONSTOP CHATTER, PLUS THE STUPID DOG AND HIS NONSTOP BARKING. UGH!!!!

This one is all over the map!! A tribute to Boston and its best and worst~ Matthew Jr and Hailey make an appearance right at the table!!

August 09, 2020 23:16 - 41 minutes

This one is all over the map!! A tribute to Boston and its best and worst~ Matthew Jr and Hailey make an appearance right at the table!!

Masks galore everywhere!!! Kids are gaining weight during quarantine, Mom and Dad celebrate 27 years of marriage. Mom provides names for what? Curb Your Enthusiasm and Grey's Anatomy. For Target, it's Halloween in July!!

July 26, 2020 23:22 - 33 minutes

Masks galore everywhere!!! Kids are gaining weight during quarantine, Mom and Dad celebrate 27 years of marriage. Mom provides names for what? Curb Your Enthusiasm and Grey's Anatomy. For Target, it's Halloween in July!!

Cayenne pepper in coffee? Girls trip to Grand Marais and how Sophia thinks tuna shows up.......

July 20, 2020 23:01 - 37 minutes

Also the family weighs in on the Washington Redskins controversy and what are the top concerns during quarantine~

It is Hot!!!! Power at the house?? $$$$$$Cool down with some reviews, are masks driving you crazy? FL man builds home from jail cell, The kids all left mom and dad alone for the 4th~

July 08, 2020 23:01 - 33 minutes

It is Hot!!!! Power at the house?? $$$$$$Cool down with some reviews, are masks driving you crazy? FL man builds home from jail cell, The kids all left mom and dad alone for the 4th~

Early release for your drive up to the cabin! Happy 4th of July from us!!!

July 02, 2020 13:40 - 44 minutes

We decided to record an early episode so people have a little something to listen to while you escape 'to the lake'........

The Family is finally back!!! After taking a couple weeks off the family gets back on the Podcast horse!!!

June 28, 2020 14:12 - 39 minutes

The Family is finally back!!! After taking a couple weeks off the family gets back on the Podcast horse!!! Is 'Master Bedroom' racist??? some reviews from listeners and Sophia learns what day it is today!!!!

What is a 'Divorce Salad'? Find out how it all went down~

June 07, 2020 15:10 - 47 minutes

The Family gathers around the table once more during quarantine to discuss the events of the day. Eating habits, what is high and low risk for getting together. The power of Dave Portnoy's pizza reviews, Sophia on how to preserve food, Gabe wreaking havoc on the family, and oh yea, the 'Divorce Salad'

The Curfew, Coronavirus & Some Surprises!

May 31, 2020 16:24 - 52 minutes

Civil unrest has the family on edge overnights. Coronavirus has affected an isolated member of the family. Matthew surprises Mom by popping in this week. Major water trouble at the house, leads to a major leak and plumbing bill. It's not all dark and dreary. The future is bright....someday~

Rainy days and Mondays never get us down!

May 17, 2020 16:24 - 58 minutes - 68.7 MB

The family gathers in the living room instead of the table, to be more comfortable. Maclaren gives a little game quiz, Dad mentions a possible change for Major League Baseball, work in the yard becomes almost deadly, mom picks another MN gem for the bucket list that would be fun after all of this. Matthew wonders about wearing gloves. Sophia? Well, you can try to decide what she is talking about~

The Mother's Day Podcast! What does mom get on her special day?: Chaos!!!

May 10, 2020 18:05 - 45 minutes

The entire family gathers to chat about the current state of everything during shutdown. What does opening up even mean? What is fair to these small businesses that are treading water? Dad finds a mother's parenting moment that is charming and real. Mom finds top ten travel destinations to 'do' in MN. Sophia comes up with....well, something Sophia. Matthew's surprises mom with, well some real chaos as we close out the show. Very Raw and Real!!! Happy Mother's Day Moms!!!!!

So we were a little late this week......just one day so lay off!!

May 05, 2020 00:01 - 31 minutes

It was just so gorgeous outside on Sunday, we decided to putt off our Family Podcast duties just one day. Also new this week, we moved from the table to the living room, couches and comfy chairs and all. Sophia has a surprise endorsement that catches uss all of guard! WHOA!!!

Podcast #75! Tik Tok A Fortnight concert, Huh? The NFL Draft, Summer Drinks

April 26, 2020 15:23 - 53 minutes

Many different topics covered and a small spat on the air between Maclaren and Sophia about helping out in the garden. The NFL Draft went on as planned, but will there even be a season? Hockey? Baseball? What exactly is Tik Tok? Sophia provides some summer drink suggestions for the backyard quarantine~

It's All About the Masks!! Mom becomes a Super Seamstress making masks for all!!

April 19, 2020 15:41 - 41 minutes

Mom is very busy making masks and Dad is busy reviewing different types online. Not only is the economy being threatened by Covid-19, Higher learning institutions may be changed forever. What video games are the kids playing and what about mom and dad's favorites? Sophia provides the recipe for an immunity shot in the morning~

The Family Quarantine Podcast is back! Easter Sunday Snow-In!

April 12, 2020 21:01 - 44 minutes

Easter Sunday and we are not only quarantined, but we are snowed in! See how the family tensions are playing out, because they are!! COVID-19 thoughts and frustrations and looking ahead to some relief. WOW! A lot to pack in for an unconventional Easter~ Hallelujah!!!!

What happens when Rookie tries shopping at Victoria's Secret?! - Day 14 of Quarantine

March 29, 2020 22:14 - 32 minutes

The family learns what a "dead pool" is, talks about the terrible experience of shopping in Victoria's Secret, and takes bets on the end of quarantine date.

BONUS EPISODE: Hide and seek in the house?! - Day 13 of Quarantine

March 28, 2020 16:03 - 27 minutes

Now going on 2 weeks in quarantine, we recap our family game of hide and seek, the new Netflix show Tiger King, and discuss whether or not this is the "new normal".

Rookie and Maclaren encounter a COUGHING MAN in the grocery store - Day 7 of Quarantine

March 22, 2020 16:55 - 42 minutes

Update on what it's like to be quarantined as a family of 6, recap on the most recent grocery store trip that included a coughing man, and a comprehensive guide on what to read, watch, and binge during quarantine.

BONUS EPISODE: Day 5 of Quarantine - Top 3 things to do while quarantined

March 20, 2020 23:21 - 31 minutes

Check in on the family for an update on day 5 of Corona quarantine. Top 3 things to do while quarantined and a toilet paper stockpile update.

BONUS EPISODE: Day 4 of Quarantine - Things are getting testy...

March 19, 2020 22:54 - 23 minutes

Listen in to hear how the Corona quarantine is going in the household. Current status of the toilet paper stock, running out of activities, and find who has been having daily meltdowns .

Banned from the Podcast Studio the Podcast Family sets the Dining Room table where it all started!

March 15, 2020 16:42 - 54 minutes

Banned from the Podcast Studio the Podcast Family sets the Dining Room table where it all started! We did miss out on our scheduled Auto Show appearance and were banned from visiting the studio due to the Coronavirus situation, so we decided to invite Escape With Us Vacations travel agency owners, Maria and Theresa to discuss travel fears and why you should always use a travel agent. Great Listen~

Dad reveals how long he was a sworn in Federal Officer. The Coronavirus is very real~

March 08, 2020 05:00 - 44 minutes

Dad reveals how long he was a sworn in Federal Officer, and explains where he was last week. The Coronavirus is very real. Family members differ on how the family should be prepared and what level of concern the world should have. Good news from Maclaren on the release of a 2020 MN Hockey Hair Video~

Mask wearing: What up with that? Leap Year is confusing/Beer for Lent diet/Music for your dog~

March 01, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes

The Family chats about the current state of the Coronavirus and what wearing a mask really does for you. I't not what you think. Music for your dogs is a new trend. What is with Leap Year? A man goes on a Lenten diet of Beer!!! This episode will not be as funny: Sophia is absent~

Dad throws a pledge envelope in the basket at church w/ an I.O.U for $1 Million bad karma??

February 23, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes

Dad throws a pledge envelope in the basket at church w/ an I.O.U for $1 Million bad karma?? 1980 Olympic memories~does it mean anything for the kids? Greatest fears and Good Vibes from Sophia!

Are Grammar Rules a thing of the past?

February 16, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour

Listen as we debate if ghosts, aliens, and "other beings" are real, the lady who found her lost mix tape, Matthew's alarm clock madness, grammar rules, and what happens when you recline your seat on flights these days!

Pretty Good replay from a year ago! 4th grade geometry test and best movies of the 90's!

February 10, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes

A couple family members were down for the count and with the big snow event, the family decided to take Sunday off and entertain you all with a best of from last February. More Oscar reviews on the next Family Podcast~ We promise!!!