The Mikie Show

Sounds Like Aliens But It’s Not

January 26, 2012

See that little play arrow just below? If you click on that you’ll hear a sound that could be interpreted to be the sounds of an alien invasion or perhaps aliens just talking with each other. Maybe they’re talking with each other about invading. We’ll never know because it’s not the sound of aliens at all, just trying to fool you. But, really, it might have been, if I wanted to lie.

But no, there’s no more lying around here. We’ve been up at all hours of the night getting a new episode of The Mikie Show ready to invade your computer! No, that’s a lie, we don’t invade, we entertain, there’s a difference! So let’s all stand up and click the only meaningful phrase in the second sentence of this paragraph and we’ll march together for truth and upright propulsion!

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The Mikie Show Fantasy Camp

January 19, 2012

Yes, you read that correctly, we are now offering a week of incredible fun at the new Mikie Show Fantasy Camp! Each morning you’ll be greeted by Mikie himself and then head for a full day of activities, including picking pistachio nuts! All that and more for a lot less thank you think!

Alright, we all know none of that is true. There is no Mikie Show Fantasy Camp. Speaking of fantasy, I’ve been fantasizing about the next episode of the show and, guess what, my dreams will come true! Just not until next Wednesday. See you then with Episode Forty-Seven, The Tale Of The Deadly Horn. Oops, did it again. I mean, see you then with wonderful, regular episode forty-seven!

Thanks for your support!

We’re Back!

January 11, 2012

Yes, we’ve reverse flown the coop. After a sweet holiday break, we’re back in the studio. No, don’t cue that zombie music, this is the good kind of “we’re back.” Yes, we had a wonderful time lolling about the house, moving from room to room, occasionally stepping outside, what could be more fun!

But now it’s time to return to the thing that makes us all happy around here, a new episo… hold on, there’s something we have to straighten out first.

See that post down there—two posts down, just below the toast. Yeah, well, in paragraph one, we mention the new show coming January 10th. We meant to say January 11th. January 10th is when the show is actually finished but contractual agreements require us to post the show on Wednesday.

Okay, that’s not true. We just misread the date in our little cal software. Oy. So we blew that one. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Wait, today is January 11th. Hey, that means we’ve posted the show. Holy cow, it’s posted! Yes, just click the action phrase in the previous sentence and travel to the return of The Mikie Show, where everything happens on time!

Tweet Post

January 05, 2012

Bet you thought that said wheat toast, right? Me, too. Anyway, here goes:

The new year has arrived! We had a good time, there were beverages involved!

Hope you had a good holiday, too. New show next week!

Holiday Break Time

December 15, 2011

It’s that time of year. We’re taking a holiday break. We’ll be posting and tweeting, but we won’t have a new show until January 10th.

I know, what are you supposed to do in the interim? How can you possibly survive without a new Mikie Show for so long! Well, we’ve made it easy for you.

Let’s go back and listen to some past shows!

Ever wonder about a day in the life of a District Attorney? Got that (episode 19). How about the producer of REM and Nirvana? Got that, too (episode 10). How about a worm farmer or a mathematician? Those would be episodes 18 and 26, respectively. Oh, there’s so much more. We’ve got ghostwriters (32) and mining truck drivers (9) and screenwriters (4) and behaviorists (36). A newspaperman (35) and a Mars explorerist! That’s not a word but it’s what she does! (episode 43).

Like Roller Derby? Check out episode 41! Naturopaths your thing? (31) How about musicians (7, 22, 37, 44) or dancers (40, 34, 27).

Let’s not forget graphologists (6) or DJists (1), gardeners (2), sound designers (8), Olympic athletes (11), firefighters (15), educators (30, 45), documentarian/humanitarian (28, 33). Psychotherapist? Forget about it, baby (5, 20, 29, 42), airline pilot (12). Like the movies? Check out a costume designer (3). Then there’s charitable works (14), anthropologists (23, 38), philosophers (16), shoemakers (17), actors (21) and a B&B operator who also does many other things (13). Why not relax with a Cold War warrior tonight (39) or a toy store proprietor (24)? Like trees? Number 25 is for you!

Wait, that’s every show. I’m goin’ for it!

And as a bonus, every episode features original music and our host, Mikie, bringing you the latest news, quizzes (just think, now you’ll get every one right) and other guests you’ve come to love. Yes, we’ll all be there, we’re always there, just a click away. Phew, that is one long post. Talk soon, thanks for your support!

Scientists Discover Another Amazing Planet!

December 07, 2011

That’s right, scientists have yet to confirm this but it appears the new planet’s core is made up of pure dark chocolate surrounded by a creamy custard mantle and finally a tasty milk chocolate crust! We’re sending a satellite to it tomorrow.

Alright, that’s something I just made up. There is no chocolate planet, but I wish there were, don’t you?

Speaking of chocolate, we have something that’s almost as good: a brand new episode of The Mikie Show! Yes, another chapter of our little experiment has been baking at 350 for thirty minutes and is ready to serve. Just click on the best treat in the first paragraph and satisfy that sweet-tooth!

Behind The Scenes Seven!

November 30, 2011

Yes, it’s another edition of Behind The Scenes at The Mikie Show!

Let’s start with the most recent episode, number forty-four, Gordon. Look at the list of tags at the bottom of the post. There’s all sorts of items relating to the show’s content but wait, what’s that, right after Steely Dan—suction cups? When did we talk suction cups? And look, it’s there again further up in the “More on topics discussed in this episode… ” list, suction cups. What gives?

It turns out suction cups do appear in that episode but you have to really listen closely to hear it. They come up at the end of The News segment, about 5:57 in. The newscaster has finished the news and he needs to take a commercial break. Here’s the transcript of the last sentence of the newscast: “… and now, how about a word from our sponsor: float on down to Fred’s Beds where you’ll find the latest in suction cup technology…” There it is! It’s fading out so you might have to turn it up, but it’s there.

One more: in the last few episodes (starting with number 41, Sarah) we’ve given an extra clue to the sound quiz, hidden in the tags list. If you’ve already listened to those episodes and remember the quiz, check those lists, you’ll find a clue, promise. If you haven’t listened to those episodes, check the list while you listen to the quiz, you just might get a little help.

Okay, see you next week with a new show!

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 23, 2011

Just want to wish you all a joyous Thanksgiving. A day of gratitude, friends, family, food, what a concept! Plus there’s often pets and jovial conversation and pitter patter. Count me in! We’ll have a new show ready December 7th. Hope you can make it!

Wait, I finally did it. The sentences of this post alternate between period and exclamation point!

There’s More Rocks Than You Think!

November 17, 2011

It’s true, if you try to imagine all the rocks you can think of, you would be incorrect.  Why? Well, just read that headline up there and you’ll understand (I can wait).

Now aren’t you dying to know how many there really are? No? Me neither, it’s not really something I think about. You see, I’ve been busy thinking about the newest episode of The Mikie Show now just a point and click away!

That’s right, just click the wondering word in the first sentence of this post to go where counting doesn’t matter!

Unseen!

November 10, 2011

There’s something in those hills up there. It’s lurking just out of sight. We might just make it out if we can slide in a bit closer, that’s it, keep going, careful not to be seen. There, see it, right there on the left?

OMG, I see it! What is that?

There’s nothing there, actually, but we thought it might be fun to write a little dialogue. That’s the point around here. Try to have a little fun. Like in that paragraph above, notice the reference to hills? Well, look carefully at the photo, see any hills? Neither do I.

So life at The Mikie Show is all about that. Let’s have some fun making stuff up. You never know, we might hit on something.

I swear there’s a hill in that photo, just there on the left…

We’ll see you next week with a brand new show!

Now’s The Time!

November 03, 2011

And it always will be. Now is always a time, you see, and therefore can never be anything less than what it is, which is now.

Relax, it happens to the best of us. I just had a mental lapse, that’s all. I get confused. But there’s no confusion in the next paragraph!

Yes, everything is clear down here in paragraph three. We get right to the point. Which is…

It’s time for a new episode of The Mikie Show! Nothing confusing about that! So why put it off? There’s no time like the present I say. Just click the first compelling word in the second sentence of this post to get twenty-eight minutes of time well spent!

Thanks!

October 27, 2011

I wanted to share a pic of the states where folks are listening to our show. I think it’s thirty-two in all. Whoever you are, we want to say thank you!

Just to show our appreciation, here’s a new rebus to solve!

I guess you noticed there’s no show this week. But just think, with The Mikie Show, you get to choose which rerun you want to hear! There’s forty-two chances of hitting on a half-hour of top-notch on-demand entertainment! Hey, that was the first time I’ve used four hyphenated words in a sentence. It’s earth-shattering!

It’s not earth-shattering!

But listening to The Mikie Show can be. See you next week with a new show!

2+2=3

October 22, 2011

Wow, that’s so wrong. It’s a mistake.

Speaking of mistakes, we made a wee boo-boo here. Yep, we accidentally posted the audio for episode twenty-nine in the post for episode twenty. This meant that when you clicked or downloaded episode twenty, you actually got episode twenty-nine. This is sad but there’s a bright side: we’ve fixed it! And now you can go back to episode twenty and listen to the proper file!

Speaking of episodes, the next one will arrive November 2nd. I know, only one show in October, but this will give you more time for pumpkin carving!

Conflicted

October 13, 2011

I’m wondering, should I be glad or sad that I don’t have to select one of these hats before I start each day? Could go either way.

But when it comes to first rate entertainment, there’s only one way to go: straight to a new episode of The Mikie Show! Just click the option word in the first sentence, and you’ll scoot off to a world where hats don’t matter!

This Week Is Next!

October 05, 2011

Isn’t that exciting! Now, does anybody out there know what that means, because I’m having a bit of trouble.

Alright, I’ll fess up, I know what it means. October is a long month, Wednesday-wise (we usually post shows every other Wednesday), meaning instead of this week, today, our next show will be posted next week, on the twelfth, hey that’s the twelfth night, ya get it, sorry, where was I?

Oh yes, meaning. There’s an extra week in October, at least how we count weeks, so if you were expecting a show tonight, sorry, it will actually be posted a week from now, that’s it, that’s what it means.

So tune in next week (which is really this week) for a full accounting of episode 42!
Now I’m going to say the word twelfth a bunch, just for fun.