Manning the Mic Podcast hosted by Ted Manning and Pat Connell features two life-long friends who bring their every day discussions of politics, current events, sports, video games, movies, and so much more to podcast form.
On this episode of Manning The Mic, Bret Speicher sits in once again and discusses everything that’s going on in the world from sports and current events to video games and movies. With no filter the discussion includes topics centered around the NFL such as the Washington Redskins name-change, what it means for other sports teams, and Desean Jackson's Anti-Semetic Social Media post. They also discuss the new Madden NFL game coming out, should politics be discussed on Sports media shows like Sportscenter, and the boys give their review on the Musical "Hamilton". "You'll Be Back" - King George III "Probably"
On this episode of Manning The Mic, Bret Speicher sits in and discusses everything that’s going on in the world from sports and current events to video games and movies. With no filter the discussion includes topics centered around the NFL such as the current COVID-19 Pandemic and its impact on the game. Heads up you may get an earful of colourful language or topics in the show. This episode is not for the faint hearted or easily offended however, if you want honest, open discussions about current affairs then you are listening to the right show. Hope you all enjoy this straight talking, engaging episode of Manning The Mic. 0 – 37 Introduction1.24 – 2.21 - Ted Manning introduces his guest host Bret.2.22 – 5.28 - Ted discusses his interest in radio and film and his struggle with math in College.5.30 – 6.35 - Slimming down for the army6.55 – 7.30 - Bret teases Ted he needs a tv in his bedroom.8.06 – 9.54 - Bret discusses his 100-mile challenge for Veteran Suicide Awareness and introduces himself a little more.10.54 – 11.40 - Should I do a Podcast?11.41 – 14.33 – Not discussing Politics.16.15 – 33.54 – Indianapolis Colts and the NFL.33.55 – 35.14 – Smoking on the field.35.15 – 37.26 – Five wide receivers.38.14 – 44.44 – Impact of COVID-19 on the NFL.44.45 – 49.46 – Video game The Last of Us discussion of Transgender character.49.51 – 53.22 – Blackface Racism.53.33 – 56.00 – #Me Too (Guilty Until Proven Innocent Generation).56.01 – 59.15 – Millennials, social media and instant gratification.59.16 – 1.08.38 – Accusations.1.08.39 – 1.12.40 - Trusting the system.1.13.38 – 1.20.05 – Movies / TV shows you would recommend.1.20.12 – 1.39.02 – Movie review of The Hunt.1.39.06 – 1.50.18 – Discussion of upcoming movie The Outpost and how The military is represented in the movies.1.50.20 – 1.52. 43 – Acknowledgements, promotion and end credits.