This Podcast Is... Uncalled For

Our guest today is Deepti M. Kannapan, who is a public transit advocate from Los Angeles.  We talk about how to improve transit in communities that currently don't have good transit.

As the uncle of school children in the State of Oklahoma, Mike is quite offended by what the powers-that-be in that state are forcing on the kids in their public schools - that the Bible be taught in public school; that the lies of J6 be taught as fact; and that teachers coming to the Sooner State from elsewhere (specifically New York or California) take a test from an unaccredited right-wing YouTube channel posing as a "university." As a public service, and in the interest of torturing himself, Mike takes the test - and you get to hear his reaction in real time.

It's one of Mike's favorite all-time political media stories - Bill O'Reilly sexually harassing one of his producers and confusing loofahs with falafels.  Well, it resurfaced in recent years, and you better believe "We'll do it LIVE!"

Mike attended the annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival in Kansas City - on a day that proves Ichiro Suzuki's favorite English expression is indeed true.  He describes his experience there, including a run-in with a Friend of the Podcast.

Today we talk with Monica McKitterick, a health and wellness expert in central Texas.  Our discussion includes the health benefits of getting enough sleep, reducing stress, and our shared love of Duke basketball (she's a Duke grad).

Today we interview Linda Eastburn, a real estate investor and intuitive from Springfield, MO.  We have an interesting discussion on intuition.

Congress recently voted to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the umbrella funding apparatus for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) - the primary public media outlets in the United States. Mike, who interned at Kansas City's PBS station, has some thoughts on this. Support your local public media outlets!

Conservatives clearly have it out for efforts to fix climate change and transitioning to green energy (think wind and solar).  Mike reads a few articles on the subject, then revisits a Sunflower Brew episode on environmental issues.  (This in response to Google recently and intentionally taking down the Blogspot post on this specific episode - and only this specific episode.)

This is the sixth and final of six episodes compiling materials from our participation in National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) in November 2025. Included in this episode: Gotta Get Gas DoorDash Comedy of Errors Becoming a Monty Python Gumby Children of the Circle QuikTrip Thanksgiving Complete with Square Pie Libsyn 5 Orientation Call Summary Easily the Most Expensive DoorDash Item Ever (Crab Legs) Pre-Tournament Check-In Hospital Anniversary Part 1 Hospital Anniversary Part 2 Final Thank You

We did it!!  25,000 Unique Downloads for the entire podcast!  Let's keep up the good work!!!

This is the fifth of six episodes compiling materials from our participation in National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) in November 2025. Included in this episode: 2025 Apple Podcast Rankings What's That Damn Squeaking Noise?! Streetcar to Planet Anime Planet Anime, I Am In You! KC Artwork at Bartle Hall The 670 Trench (Soon to be Tunnel with a Park On Top) My History with the Number 22 Reset Your Boards! (And How to Do It) Talking with the Nieces and Nephew Thoughts on Every MLB Team Mall Santa Season Driving the Streetcar(ish) 7 - Green Line Lake Remembrance (Special Thank You to Kristen for Telling Me About This Place) Thoughts on Every NHL Team (Plus 4 from the Past) The Squeaking Noise Part 2 Terry Bradshaw's Late Apology to St. Louis Car's in the Shop (First Attempt) Car's in the Shop (Second Attempt) Car's Out of the Shop

This is the fourth of six episodes compiling materials from our participation in National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) in November 2025. Included in this episode: Plaza Stop on the KC Streetcar Getting on the Streetcar Union Station Pit Stop Not Welcome in P&L Post-Planet Anime Training Legend of Asia Food Pron 2 and Preview for Loneliness Vladivostok Backhand Thoughts on Loneliness A Lot of People in OP are Really F@#$ing Stupid Regarding Royals' Stadium Feeling the Pinch of Donnie's Tariff Nonsense International Men's Day (Didn't Know It Was a Thing) Too Tired for IFC International Men's Day and Donnie's War on Transit The Car's GPS No Longer Wants to Work Sumimasen, High Society SHIKOKU! SHIKOKU!!  (And the Proper Pronunciation of Karaoke)

This is the third of six episodes compiling materials from our participation in National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) in November 2025. Included in this episode: Being a Fan of New Heights (Non-Debut of Daniel) Happy Veterans Day to Those Who Celebrate Chess Club Office Tour Dalton Chavez 3-Timers Club Morning View at Delta Woods Legend of Asia Food Pron My Official Response to the Prager U Letter Chess Thoughts Including Duolingo and Cheating (Kramnik Edition) Disgusting Sandwich Food Pron Cardboard Corner Food Pron Smash Up Grand Tour BriAnne Friesen 3-Timers Club Musings in (and Barely Surviving) South KC They're Killing Libsyn 4?! Climbing That Frickin' Hill St. Louis Bread (aka Panera) Food Pron

This is the second of six episodes compiling materials from our participation in National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) in November 2025. Included in this episode: Driving the Streetcar(ish) 4 - 18th and Vine 1 Driving the Streetcar(ish) 5 - 18th and Vine 2 Pedestrians Rant - USE THE CROSSWALKS THE RIGHT WAY! Article in Favor of Washington Square Park Stadium Happy ThanksRibbing! DoorDash Thoughts Einstein Bagels Food Pron Driving the Streetcar(ish) 6 - 18th and Vine Redo Thanks to Randy Marsh Son of a B@#$h Welcome to the Nelson Donnie's Tariffs and Commanders Football Visiting the Dentist Agnostic Beverages Ramen, Ratings, Democratic Defections? United Kansas Party

This is the first of six episodes compiling materials from our participation in National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) in November 2025. Included in this episode: Driving the Streetcar 1 - Main Street Extension Driving the Streetcar 2 - Starter Line, Riverfront, NorthRail Dias de los Muertos; Ex-Mormon Experience (Adios Nelson) Last Possible Minute Requests Shoutout to Jared; Screw the NFL; UFL Changes Appearing on Other Podcasts Kansas Christian Election Day Vlog 1 (Screw You Heley) Election Day Vlog 2 (Screw You Heley) Yes, I Do Have To Get Up That Early Certain Days Driving the Streetcar(ish) 3 - East-West Line (39th/Linwood)

Thanks to New Heights for bringing this fun little test to our attention.  Like the younger Kelce brother, our intrepid host is a self-avowed picky eater.  So, we're going to test how picky he really is.

College realignment (specifically at the NCAA Division I level) is getting ridiculous.  It's effectively put one major conference (the Pac-12) into a coma, from which it will be relegated to mid-major status; and will likely be killing off another conference, the WAC (Western Athletic Conference).  Mike (whose alma mater was at one time a school in the WAC) reads a few articles on the subject and shares his thoughts. Update: On July 1, 2026, the WAC will cease to exist, being replaced by the United Athletic Conference (UAC).

Mike talks about his experience volunteering at Kansas City's Planet Comicon in March 2025.  Mike did two days there - one day shooting video, and one day helping out with the board gaming area.

Today we're joined by Richie Wolfe, local filmmaker and writer who did a bicycle tour of the US.  He was also Mike's boss doing student media at JCCC.  He recently wrote a book on his travels. Richie's book is called "Home Is Where the Heart Lands: How Pedaling for 5 Months Brought Me Closer to Home."  You can find it at Richie's website: https://www.wolfesdenwriting.com/

Health and fitness expert Robin O'Grady joins us from Calgary for an enjoyable discussion.