Mitcz & His Dad

From there, Dad delves into a theory that in the era of Mad Men, people were happier. Mitcz argues “…yeah, for rich white men” and a discussion about racism, sexism, class warfare, welfare, and rich vs poor ensues. Dad once again wishes Mitcz would stop worrying about such things, as he considers it a futile effort. Mitcz disagrees, and wraps it up with how that all relates to his desire to be a full-time stand-up comedian.

Dad talks about having received and halfway read his new Columbus book, then asks Mitcz how the dating world is going. Mitcz launches into a brief update on how his latest comedy gigs have gone and how it relates to comedy at large before Dad wonders why he went that route after a question about Mitcz’s dating life. From there, a number of subjects arise that focus around comedy, women, and dating.

Dad wants to talk about what he considers the greatest human being who ever lived – Christopher Columbus (which is how Mitcz got his middle name) – and Mitcz asks a few questions, references the controversy of Columbus, and plans are made for a future episode dedicated to the subject. From there, Mitcz & Dad discuss the latest advances in renewable natural energy and move on to web-based technology (Mitcz already knows about it and uses a rival tech) and we finish with a discussion about TV of today and a memory of TV’s earlier days where televised events had higher than 80% of the market at a time.

Dad notices Mitcz has NOT yet returned to the mohawk, before they move on to a brief discussion about Mitcz having had his debit card stolen via cloning. From there, they discuss movies and Dad mentions Ryan O’Neal, leading Mitcz into a story about a secret movie he’s never allowed to show anyone that features Ryan O’Neal. Dad gets curious about technology, which leads Mitcz on a number of geeky tangents that illuminate the situation regarding Apple, Google, Microsoft and more.

Mitcz expresses his desire to go back to his mohawk, at least for a little while, and Dad launches into another lengthy anti-mohawk rant. The conversation moves onto the popularity of the Harry Potter films, then back to hairstyles (and “breakup season”) yet again. From there, Dad discusses books and the number of ridiculous cuts from a bad connection on Dad’s side leads to a discussion on how terrible AT&T is.

In a rare twist, this episode is about the same topic the whole way through. Mitcz and his Dad discuss movies, actors, actresses, why “no nudity policy” actresses are dumb, why Charlie Sheen is overrated, why Mitcz can’t stand Westerns, and so much more.

Dad talks about his recent trip to Mississippi and the nostalgia that ensued when visiting places he used to frequent when he lived there with Mitcz’s mom, then we talk about the Casey Anthony case. Mitcz relates another weird legal case he read about recently, after explaining why the Casey Anthony trial only seems “weird” on the surface. Finally, Mitcz asks Dad a life/philosophy question about jobs, dreams, mediocrity, and explains why being a recurring character on a TV commercial is the worst job in the world.

Mitcz talks about waking up too early twice this morning, leading to Dad talking about early-awakenings in his life and a brief discussion of his sleepwalking problems when Mitcz was a child. After that, Dad discusses his love for stats and his idea for new sports statistics — and becomes one of the few times Mitcz joins in on a sports discussion. After some talk of sports & stats in their childhood, Dad talks about his 2nd viewing of Inception. From there, it leads into a discussion of movies in general, Mitcz’s disdain for Jon Travolta, and eventually Dad questioning the hotness of certain actresses, which Mitcz vehemently disagrees with.

Finally an episode without Skype issues! In this episode, Dad comments yet again on Mitcz’s hair, then he takes shots at Boston (and their lifestyle), which leads to a discussion about Harvard and higher education. Mitcz and Dad disagree about the importance of college in our current society, and there’s some life lessons (about fulfilling one’s dreams) to choose from at the end.

Another belated post on account of having to splice to fix Skype issues – so, again, the title gives a good overview.

We had some Skype issues, and it took me awhile to splice it all together. I don’t remember it well enough to describe this episode, but the title gives a good overview.

Warning : Mitcz cries during this episode, and you might also. Dad starts out discussing disappointment with people around him, and talks about a relative he’s particularly proud of, which leads Mitcz to discuss his own issues with his Dad seeming hard to please. Dad then reads an obituary Mitcz wrote for his grandfather (Dad’s dad), that Mitcz didn’t remember writing, and it’s an emotional moment (even Dad chokes up a few times). Afterwards, the conversation moves onto Dad’s hopes for Mitcz as an actor and/or comedian, and a discussion of the art of acting. The last part of the podcast becomes a discussion of Political Correctness and Mitcz calls Dad a racist.

Dad starts off with a discussion about a new energy-related regulation being tossed around and wonders “Who Are These People?”, and there’s a brief discussion of government, corporations and hippies. Dad mentions some stock tips and gives a few basics on how to pick them, then asks Mitcz to tell him a detailed account of his last date, leading to Mitcz explaining the phenomenon of “Breakup Season”.

This week’s episode starts with Mitcz explaining why comedians are, by nature, self-loathing and/or outside the mainstream. That leads into Dad talking about how he became who he is, based on his childhood and Mitcz doing much the same. A political conversation ensues, where Mitcz gets frustrated for being painted into a corner, and it ends much where it began – Mitcz and self-loathing.

Naturally, we begin by discussing the big news about Obama’s successful orders to assassinate Bin Laden, Dad talks about what Obama should say in his next speech, and we move on to discussions of the Royal Wedding. Finally, we wrap up with a few stories from our relatives that have a sense of spookiness to them.

A somewhat serious episode this time around – we start off with brief discussion of Easter, and of course a brief religious conversation follows, then Dad rants about cellphones while Mitcz tries to defend the utility of text messages. Finally, Dad asks about Mitcz’s 5-year plan and his hope for Mitcz in his crazy Hollywood life.

Mitcz asks Dad about a tricky article on stock markets, which moves into a brief discussion of our economy. After that is a discussion on solar energy and how it will be used to power 500K homes that are planned for Abu Dhabi, and why Mitcz fears construction projects out there. Dad talks about how he “proposed” to Mitcz’s mom, and of course… there’s a Sopranos discussion.

Mitcz and Dad talk about the newest member of their family (hello Greyson!), have a discussion about goals, moviestars, a general disdain for “behind the scenes” and the cult-worship of Hollywood icons, and then move on to stories about the modern dating scene.

Mitcz shaved the hawk, Dad talks about a pizza shop that stole our name, there’s much family talk, Dad gets philosophical about a quote from his favorite book “Moby Dick”, and there’s more Sopranos discussion.

Dad discusses some of his favorite food restaurants and recipes, and a discussion of New Orleans and America’s lost cities ensues.

Dad starts off the episode discussing one of his favorite episodes of The Sopranos, then talks about his knowledge of women’s fashion. Mitcz and his Dad get into a brief discussion about welfare and disability payments. Mitcz then relates news about having entered a contest to win a date with Adam Carolla’s “news girl” Alison Rosen, and why he was rejected. Dad thinks Mitcz had a fighting chance had it not been for Adam’s pushing her to reject him, but maintains that Mitcz needs to drop his “weird look” and his life will improve immeasurably.

Mitcz and his Dad briefly discuss the disaster in Japan, but quickly move on to a very optimistic conversation about hopes for the future, technology, and where we’re going as a planetary culture. Surprisingly, the topic stays on-point for most of the episode.

Mitcz and his Dad discuss Dad’s favorite movies that have been released since 1978 (the year Mitcz was born), some of their favorite (and least-favorite) actors, and while yet another religious discussion ensues, Mitcz finally explains what he believes in (Naturalistic Pantheism) and why.

This week, Mitcz & his dad pretty much stick to the topic of modern-day movies and moviemaking, how media has changed, where it might go in the future, and a few sidenotes about the Hollywood Machine. They also make their Oscar predictions.

Mitcz & Dad discuss Valentine’s Day, Mitcz’s not-so-pleasant VDay memories, Dad’s being voted “King of Valentine’s” as a youth, and the discussion moves into political, social, and.. Mitcz wants to leave this world. Insanity ensues.

Mitcz & His Dad discuss the documentary “Catfish”, Mitcz gives his own related experiences, Dad talks about his love for movies, and a discussion about lies and deception in the dating world.

Dad discusses the upcoming Super Bowl in his hometown, discussions of sports, then videogames. Dad explains his “Beat everyone in the world at 5 things” theory. The final half-hour is an eye-opening exploration into life, goals, changes and more. It could be the best discussion throughout the series thus far.

Dad sees a woman who looks like a 20 y/o version of Mitcz’s late mom, which leads Mitcz to wonder about similarities in personalities & looks across the world, they discuss their mothers and weird dreams they had, there’s a brief religious conversation, Dad discusses Hitler & Magicians, some new dicta are laid down (and Dad found out “dictums” isn’t the correct term), and more whackiness ensues.

Mitcz and his Dad discuss the Golden Globes, Robert DeNiro, Dad’s love (and Mitcz’s disdain) of Tom Cruise, Scientology, Mitcz discusses a new venture and they discuss some crazy German supermarket in Dad’s hometown.

Today, Mitcz’s dad talks about “pods” of comfort around his house, Mitcz talks about his adult magazine troubles as a child while Dad wonders the effect on his adulthood, there’s a discussion of classic films & books, we discuss the benefit of being nice to cops, and Mitcz warns Dad about mean people on YouTube when Dad discusses a new idea he has for a show of his own.

Dad explains the various types of cousins and how they’re determined, Mitcz & His dad discuss some things from Mitcz’s childhood, Mitcz explains how he dropped sports and started smoking in his teens, and Dad hates Angelina Jolie.

Mitcz & Dad discuss Xmas 2010, “Bimbos”, Christmases they’ve had in the past, The New Year, and Dad tells us about a WSJ article on the Boring Enthusiasts Club in England.

Mitcz and his Dad his discuss Julian Assange & Wikileaks, Mitcz explains why he doesn’t like Romeo & Juliet, they both move on to discussions of small situations that made a big impact over time, dating, a series of political dictums, and a discussion on the future of our society.

Mitcz broadcasts from a hotel due to a fire in his building, Dad tells us about what’s “dead to him”, we discuss some kinky stuff, a LOT of science stuff, and Dad explains why Arlington, TX should be the new capital.

In this week’s episode, Mitcz & Dad talk about Big Gulp accidents, Thanksgiving, WikiLeaks and the INTERPOL investigation of Julian Assange, Concerts, and perhaps most importantly : Dad gives us a history lesson and inside look into the world of mob-run gambling and bookies.

This was supposed to be a “bonus” episode to make up for Episode 2’s shorter format, but it’s long enough to stand on its own and it could be our best episode yet. In this episode, Mitcz discusses his most recent comedy performance, we discuss comedy in general, Dad gives his “Top 7” TV shows, we get into a lengthy discussion about Dexter and the terrible Miami PD, and there’s some jokes about male anatomy regarding Jim Morrison’s possible posthumous pardon for alleged indecency.

Dad talks about the latest innovation in taco shells, then we move on to a discussion of the Crystal Cathedral closing, followed by a discussion on groups and red/blue states, the media, and celebrity encounters in LA. Mitcz tells a story about a bad joke.

Topics covered (in order) include.. What’s Dad do? Some sports stuff George Bush’s Book signing California politics U.S. Politics Bottled Water An embarrassing story about Mitcz’s lack of geography knowledge Italians, and lineage and pride Religion The Sopranos “Bad People” Dad did “something bad” Mitcz’s family “Good People”