This Podcast Is. Uncalled For

01/12/2026

Kind of appropriate that this trailer released today, as it's the 10 year anniversary of Señor Stan (con el corazón de perro) screwing St. Louis. And, yes, Kroenke has (and continues to) done more damage to the NFL than the future Mrs. Travis Kelce.

When you compare the behavior of two billionaires involved with the sport of American football and legitimately ask which one has done more harm to the game: the singer supporting her football playing boyfriend, or the owner who lied a team out of town for no good reason. From our episode Discussion...

01/12/2026

Unfortunate anniversary today. New episode Friday on public media.

01/09/2026

Here is today's episode on climate change, green energy, and recycled material of these topics being discussed 13 years ago. I completely forgot that CAFOs (and their associated pig-crap geysers) were part of the original discussion, but we've added it because Google took down the original Sunflower Brew post for that episode and we want to have it available to listeners.

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 t...

01/09/2026

Climate change episode today

01/09/2026

This is the sixth and final part of our NaPodPoMo series!

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 wi...

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