Tread With Me
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsWelcome to the political podcast for non-political people. On "Tread With Me", Mitch Wills & Justin Coughlin, two best friends with wildly different views on politics, will break down the latest news in politics, sports, and pop culture "average Joe" style. New episodes every Friday. Come tread with us!
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Episodes
Mental Health Check-In
May 07, 2021 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBAfter a few weeks away from your ear-holes due to bouts with COVID and some pesky wisdom teeth, we're back and slowing things down to check in with everyone's mental health. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, so please take the time to look after yourself and your loved ones! Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 Mental Health First Aid Mental Health America's Tool Kit
Conspiracy Theories (Part 2)
April 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBIn the second episode of our series on conspiracy theories, we dive into the JFK assassination, the moon landing, and Area 51.
Conspiracy Theories (Part 1)
April 02, 2021 05:53 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBIn the first episode of our series on conspiracy theories, we dive into a bit of history, why we think conspiracy theories happen, and wax poetic on the root causes. Plus, we talk a bit about the NCAA Final Four and why the NCAA can go kick rocks.
We're Back! A Podcaster's Story
March 26, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44 MBFirst off, we'll send a $25 Amazon gift card to the first person who lets us know what the episode title is referencing :) Secondly, WE'RE BACK! After a couple of weeks off for reasons we touch on in the episode, we talk about the recent shootings in America, gun control, mental health, March Madness, and Justin's sperm count... You don't want to miss this one.
Suess Suess Suessudio
March 05, 2021 05:42 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBThe guys discuss stimulus, Dr. Suess, post-pandemic plans, and why people without kids just can't seem to catch a break.
Yeah, it’s a Political Party in the USA! (Part 3)
February 26, 2021 09:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBIn our final episode on political parties in the United States, the guys discuss ways that we can move BEYOND the two-party system. RadioLab's 'Tweak the Vote': https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/tweak-vote
Yeah, it’s a Political Party in the USA! (Part 2)
February 19, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBIn Part 2 of our three-part series on political parties in the United States, we dive a bit more into the history and makeup of our current parties: the Republican & Democratic.
Yeah, it’s a Political Party in the USA! (Part 1)
February 12, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBIn Part 1 of 3 of our series on political parties in the United States, we dive into the history of political parties, how some of them died, others survived, and how it shapes our current political landscape (1:49). Plus, we create our very own political parties and share our initial party platforms (39:08). You know, just in case we buck this whole two-party system thing and y'all are looking for a party to join…
Future of the GOP
February 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBNew year, new Tread With Me. The first episode in our official 2021 reformat features the guys' thoughts on where the GOP is right now, and where the party is heading in the future.
Welcome, Folks...To The Biden Administration!
January 22, 2021 03:03 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBIt took 23 episodes for Tread With Me to use a 'Hamilton' reference for an episode title, but we finally did it! In our 'Michael Jordan' episode, we have another fireside chat about the inauguration, Biden's executive orders, Doordash & Chipotle, Census counting, Presidential pardons, conspiracy theories, NFL championship weekend, and more!
Lameduck Fireside Chat
January 14, 2021 23:18 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBWe're in the midst of the busiest lame-duck period in American history and we need to talk it out a bit. So crack a cold one, grab a seat next to the fire, and join us for a classic fireside chat where we just talk and see where the conversation goes!
Insurrection After Election Ruins Our Erection
January 08, 2021 00:21 - 1 hour - 55 MBThe boys give their reactions to the pro-Trump extremists storming the Capitol on Wednesday.
Holiday Extravaganza!
December 24, 2020 09:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBWelcome to the first annual Tread With Me Holiday Special! In this episode, the guys chat about their favorite Christmas songs (0:55), their favorite Christmas movies (19:16), and end things with some of their Holiday traditions and what Christmas means to them (44:07). Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays, everyone!
INTERLUDE - Jason Derulo Episode Pt. 2
December 18, 2020 08:53 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBMitch is on Jason Derulo duty this week, flyin' solo. He kicks off the show with a news update on the Electoral College vote for Joe Biden, Bill Barr resigning, COVID-19 vaccines, Dr. Jill Biden, Jen O'Malley Dillon, and the Russian hacks (2:55), talks about the future of the show in a post-2020 Election world (41:52), and ends the show with the Week 15 NFL picks (55:02).
And you must be the Monopoly guy!
December 11, 2020 05:14 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThe guys settle in for a hefty conversation about the COVID vaccine, the Trump campaign and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's latest attempt to overturn the election results, and the Jane Mayer report about Dianne Feinstein (0:55), then they tell Mark Zuckerberg "Do not pass GO! Do not collect $200!" because of the Federal Trade Commission and more than 40 states accusing Facebook of being an illegal monopoly (32:45), and end the show with their Week 14 NFL picks (47:04). Episode Homewor...
Justin's Return (feat. Coop Dawg)
December 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBJustin makes his long-awaited return to the pod and welcomes little baby Carter Coughlin to the Tread With Me family with a very special guest (0:55), the guys have a freestyle conversation about recent developments in the political world (5:59), keep the freestyle jamz going with a random conversation about sports in the pandemic (36:16), and end the episode with a little preview about exciting things to come (54:36).
Thanksgiving Blessings
November 26, 2020 07:27 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MBThe guys have some incredibly exciting news to share with you about why Mitch is hosting solo this week (0:55), Mitch gets into a quick update on the news of the week (5:48), waxes poetic on the Thanksgiving holiday (18:21), shares his top 5 favorite Christmas albums to help everyone start getting into the holiday spirit (27:28), and tosses a giant, rank bag of soup at Black Friday (51:01) Things to check out from the episode: "Will Trump Burn the Evidence?" - Jill Lepore
Cadillac Coup de Trump
November 13, 2020 06:33 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBEzra Klein Show - "The crisis isn't Trump. It's the Republican Party" Uncle Ricos: Ted Lasso Pen15 The Queen's Gambit The Great Pottery Throwdown Chappelle's Show The Mandalorian Season 2 Upload The Trial of the Chicago 7 On The Rocks Boys State Bad Education I'm Thinking of Ending Things Palm Springs "A Promised Land" - Barack Obama "The Folly and the Glory" - Tim Weiner Binge Mode
2020 Election Special - Part Deux
November 06, 2020 06:35 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBThe guys break down the most recent developments in the 2020 Presidental election (0:55), give their Week 9 NFL picks (34:25), and close it out with their first-ever "Tread With Me: After Hours" segment where Mitch provides his swan song thoughts (for now) on the 2020 Presidential Election (44:30)
2020 Election Special - Part 1
November 04, 2020 07:47 - 51 minutes - 46.7 MBThe guys break down the 2020 Election and try not to lose their minds...
Farewell to the Election Cycle From Hell
October 30, 2020 06:20 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBIn their last episode before Election Day 2020, the guys bid adieu to the election cycle from hell by breaking down the final stage of the presidential race (0:55), go in-depth on their final thoughts about the state of the country pre-election and where we go from here (26:59), give their Week 8 NFL picks (1:02:15), and toss some gigantic, bulbous, noxious bags of soup at the LA Dodgers and people who don't comprehend song lyrics (1:10:38).
Rudy's Tuck Rule
October 23, 2020 08:58 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBThe guys break down the last (finally!!!) Presidential debate (0:55), discuss Rudy Giuliani and Mitch McConnell's not-so-great-week (43:15) and get into their Week 7 NFL Picks (1:08:07).
The One Where They Talk About The Electoral College
October 20, 2020 06:11 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBThe guys kick this episode off with their feelings about the election being only two weeks away (0:55), FINALLY do a deep dive into the Electoral College (15:43), and toss some big, steamy, stanky, moist bags of soup at Foxconn, Jeffrey Toobin, and a random couple in a hotel (56:46). Electoral College resources: "Why We Need the Electoral College" - Tara Ross Safeguard: An Electoral College Story "Taming the Electoral College" - Robert W. Bennett "Presidential Elections and Majority...
Talkin' Policy? In This Economy?!
October 16, 2020 06:27 - 1 hour - 57.7 MBThe boys put their nerd pants on and talk some policy implications in the 2020 election (0:55), put on a show during their Uncle Ricos that you DO NOT want to miss (32:11), and close out the week with their Week 6 NFL picks (50:29). Uncle Ricos: Hubie Halloween Ash Vs. Evil Dead Haunting of Hill House / Haunting of Bly Manor You're Wrong About Jagged Little Pill Nick Lutsko Twitter Gremlins QAnon Song I Wanna Be at the RNC President Trump, We Need to Know
Senate Hearings From Mos Eisley Cantina
October 13, 2020 06:30 - 1 hour - 60 MBThe guys take the show off-galaxy and record their first episode from the cantina in the Mos Eisley spaceport. John Kennedy would be so proud! They discuss the first day of the Senate confirmation hearings for Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court (0:55), break down some of the latest polls for the Presidental Election (27:36), talk about the Lincoln Project and Republicans disowning Trump (41:50), and toss a big, steamy, smelly, disgusting Bag of Soup at all of the Lebro...
Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Veep
October 09, 2020 06:40 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBIn this jammed-pack episode, the guys break down the VP debate (0:55), discuss the craziness of Donald Trump testing positive for COVID (32:49), provide some Uncle Ricos for the week (59:50), give their Week 5 NFL picks (1:09:03), and toss around some bags of soup (1:20:58). Donald Trump is an immortal alien? This is the craziest conspiracy theory of the week. Uncle Ricos: "'The Coal Industry is Back’, Trump Proclaimed. It Wasn’t." - Eric Lipton "A citizen’s guide to defending democrac...
All work and no play makes Trump a Proud Boy
October 02, 2020 06:15 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MBThe guys dive into their feelings about the first presidential debate (0:55), discuss the potential impact of the debate on the election (25:02), give their Week 4 NFL picks (36:00), and end the week with some positive vibes (47:00). BTS Article: https://variety.com/2020/music/asia/bts-fans-army-music-industry-1234786977/
What is this? Amateur hour?!
September 25, 2020 08:38 - 1 hour - 100 MBThe guys record their first episode in person together and, of course, run into some technical difficulties because they're dumb-dumbs. You're going to hear some echos in this episode because it's been a while since we have seen each other and we sat too close so our microphones picked up some extra noise :) But we discuss the Supreme Court battle, the Breonna Taylor Grand Jury decision, Netflix's 'The Social Dilemma', our Week 3 NFL picks, and our Bags of Soup for the week!
Emergency Podcast: Long Live RBG
September 19, 2020 02:48 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe guys share their reactions to the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Turd Mentality
September 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBJustin & Mitch kick this week's show off with a celebration of the Denver Nuggets beating the LA Clippers to advance to the NBA Western Conference Finals (0:55), discuss the pros and cons of the Abraham Accords announced by the White House this week (5:44), break down Trump's 'herd mentality' from the ABC News town hall (15:27), weigh in on the shooting of two LA sheriff deputies (21:53), touch on the horrific ICE Whistleblower complaint (40:00), chat about the Netflix 'Cuties' controversy ...
What About Bob?
September 11, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBThe guys begin the show this week with a somber reflection on the 19th anniversary of 9/11, discuss the bombshell report from The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg on Trump calling military members "suckers" and "losers" (4:54), break down ANOTHER bombshell report from Bob Woodward on Trump intentionally playing down COVID-19 (23:21), kick off Week 1 of the NFL season with their can't-miss bets (44:37), and end the show with some righteous indignation by sharing their 'Bags of Soup' of the week (5...
State of the 2020 Election
September 07, 2020 06:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBSURPRISE! Happy Labor Day! To celebrate, now that we're in the post-Labor Day home stretch of the 2020 election, we're dropping our first ever bonus episode where we break down the current state of the election. Put your nerd pants on and join us as we break down the latest polls in the Presidential Race (1:32), discuss our gut feelings on the race (8:23), and dive deep into down-ballot Senate races in Arizona, Colorado, Texas, and more (21:26). Are you ready to vote? Make sure your voice ...
Trump Slaps the (Soup) Bag
September 04, 2020 05:01 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBIn the second episode of your new favorite political podcast, the guys talk about the tragic passing of Chadwick Boseman (0:55), slap the Franzia (or Campbell) bag with President Trump (7:31), touch on recent developments in Kenosha and Portland (23:50), dive into some sports updates including an NFL preview (48:44), and introduce a new segment called Bags of Soup (1:11:55). You DO NOT want to miss this one.
Welcome to Tread With Me!
August 28, 2020 14:45 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBIn the very first episode of Tread With Me, the guys introduce what to expect from the show (1:03), do a deep dive into their personal beliefs (7:22), talk about the historic protests for racial justice (27:46), have a surprising conversation about the COVID-19 pandemic (51:22), and wrap up the RNC and DNC (1:01:38).
Trailer
August 21, 2020 16:15 - 56 seconds - 888 KBWelcome to Tread With Me, a new podcast where regular folks can have civil conversations about politics without all of the hate that's dividing us. First episode dropping 8/28/20. Come tread with us!