This Podcast Is. Uncalled For

01/03/2026

We don't know why Libsyn won't automatically publish these anymore, so we're having to do it ourselves. Go figure.

Anyway, here is our Season 10 premiere - and our 25K unique download celebration (we're now at over 27K - this was recorded shortly after reaching 25k).

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

01/02/2026

New episode today: 25K Download Special!

12/31/2025

Part 5 of NaPodPoMo!

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...

12/31/2025

Planning for the 200th episode is about to begin - and you can play a part in it!

If you're in the Kansas City area and have helped out with the podcast, you are especially encouraged to help out - by selecting a date and time at the link provided for us to hold an in-person meeting (with a Zoom option for those who can't attend in person). We'll get the meeting scheduled based on everyone's input.

This Podcast Is... Uncalled For is about to record its official 200th episode! And we need to start planning for it soon. Because I envision this being a complex episode with multiple segments, I feel we need to have a sit-down meeting and plan this out. The episode is due for release on Friday, May...

12/28/2025

The final playlist for our NaPodPoMo videos!! Most are public now. The rest will be made public tomorrow!

Videos recorded during National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) 2025. The audio will be used for the podcast's six NaPodPoMo episodes.

12/28/2025

12/27/2025

Outside of Episode 200, Season 10 is now complete!

Here is the final release schedule. Every Friday starting in January.

January 2 - 25K Downloads Special!
January 9 - Thoughts on Climate Change and Green Energy (with Sunflower Brew Revisited - Zack Pistora)
January 16 - Thoughts on the Defunding of Public Media
January 23 - Linda Eastburn (author and intuitive, based in Springfield, Missouri)
January 30 - Monica McKitterick (nurse and health expert based near Austin, Texas; Duke alumna)

February 6 - Ethnic Festival
February 13 - The Return of the Falafel Fatwa (Mackris v. O'Reilly)
February 20 - Prager U Test for Oklahoma Teachers (I took it so you don't have to - and it's a bunch of BS)
February 27 - Deepti M. Kannapan (transit expert based in LA; called in from Chicago)

March 6 - Matthew Adams (Democratic candidate for a California state legislative seat outside of Sacramento)
March 13 - Thoughts on Political Violence
March 20 - Discussion on Political Violence with Terrence
March 27 - 7 Part Long-Form Challenge (a scaled down Fortnight Challenge)

April 3 - Tamara Usman (energy healer currently based in Honduras; longtime friend of Mike)
April 10 - Emily E. Finke (opera singer based in Florida)
April 17 - The Networks Solo Playthrough
April 24 - Main Street Extension Opening (yeah, we know - old news)

May 1 - Mandy Alexis (motivational speaker and former addict; Canadian expat calling in from Nicaragua)
May 8 - Chris Eveland (Canadian guitarist)
May 15 - Natanya Ruth (health expert, writer, and yoga coach out of Massachusetts)
May 22 - Kat Anna (Canadian expert on men's health and wellness)
May 29 - EPISODE 200!! - Keep your eyes on this page for more details as they come

June 5 - Jason Ward (co-worker of Mike's at the chess club; one-time neighbor to some guy named Travis)
June 12 - Thoughts on Weddings and ULC Ordination
June 19 - Stacy Walsh (writer based in the KC metro area)
June 26 (season finale) - Thoughts on Sun Tzu and The Art of War

12/27/2025

For the next couple of weeks, our feed will be busy!

Mondays: New Clips Trailers (now through March)

Wednesdays: NaPodPoMo episodes

Fridays: Season 10 episodes (through June)

12/24/2025

Part 4 of our NaPodPoMo series:

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...

12/18/2025

Another preview for Season 10!

12/17/2025

Part 3 of our NaPodPoMo series is now out!

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...

12/14/2025

9 seasons published so far, with the 10th on the way and still in the works. What are the most downloaded episodes per season?

I'm also going to put the links in for each episode that has yet to get to 200 downloads, so they need love.

Season 1: Stories Untold 1 (season finale) (most downloaded episode of the entire podcast)
Season 2: Stories Untold 2 (season finale)
Season 3: Brian Boye (Fringe Show) (season premier)
Season 4:
Season 5: Caroline Baehner
Season 6: Carl Fletcher
https://uncalledforpod.libsyn.com/carl-fletcher
Season 7: St. Archuleta's Day
https://uncalledforpod.libsyn.com/saint-archuletas-day-special-with-dale-valor-pat-lamb-and-adam-mckeith
Season 8: Thoughts on the Cube Rule of Food
https://uncalledforpod.libsyn.com/thoughts-on-the-cube-rule-of-food
Season 9: Discussion on 2024 Presidential Results
https://uncalledforpod.libsyn.com/discussion-on-2024-elections-with-andrew-rainey

Let's give these episodes some more love!

Apologies to the rest of the world for our bad electoral decisions in 2024. In light of the disaster that was the 2024 election cycle, Friend of the Podcast Andrew Rainey returns to discuss with Mike what happened.