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Comedians Mike Burns and trusty sidekick Mike Bridenstine share their own intimate life stories as well as discussing power moves in the world of food, sports, entertainment, and pop culture in this weekly, cult driven podcast. Recorded in beautiful Saginaw, MI. Subscribe for a better life, daddy. Mike Burns is an author, creator of the Twitter account @dadboner, former writer for Mtv's Ridiculousness, stand up comic, host and head writer for Playstation Vue, Andy Kaufman Award finalist, writer for Vice Magazine, WWE YouTube head writer, a prestigious Just For Laughs "new face", children's clothing designer, art director, fashion buyer, bartender, football fan, avid bad golfer, current social media director, and fiercely loyal friend. Mike lives in Saginaw, MI where he's just a guy happily sitting at the end of the bar screaming at the Detroit Lions game.

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    • May 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h AVG DURATION
    • 261 EPISODES

    5 from 607 ratings Listeners of POWER MOVES with Mike Burns that love the show mention: gnarly, power moves, mike burns, lookin forward, daddies, piled, entry level, brido, brooks wheelan, tortoise, thang, listening to power, doin', kush, grooves, brooks', groceries, someone needs, cool dudes, taco bell.


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    The POWER MOVES with Mike Burns podcast is an absolute gem in the podcasting world. With Mike Burns and Gnarly Zack at the helm, this show delivers non-stop laughter and entertainment. The chemistry between the hosts is incredible, making it feel like you're hanging out with a group of friends rather than just listening to a podcast. The banter and jokes flow effortlessly, keeping you engaged and entertained for hours on end.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the diverse range of topics covered. From fast food fisticuffs to television, music, beer, comedy, sports, and more, there's something for everyone. The hosts have a knack for finding the humor in everyday situations and sharing hilarious anecdotes that will leave you in stitches. It's a breath of fresh air in the podcasting landscape.

    Another standout aspect is the sense of community that surrounds the show. Mike and Gnarly truly value their listeners and engage with them regularly. They read listener stories on-air, give shoutouts to fans, and even have a Patreon where fans can access exclusive content and participate in giveaways. This level of interaction creates a strong bond between hosts and listeners and fosters a feeling of being part of a larger Power Moves family.

    The only downside to this podcast is that it can sometimes veer into crude humor territory. While many listeners appreciate this aspect of the show, it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Some jokes or topics may be off-putting or offensive to certain individuals. However, if you have a penchant for raunchy humor, you'll likely find nothing but joy in every episode.

    In conclusion, The POWER MOVES with Mike Burns podcast is an absolute must-listen for anyone looking for an enjoyable escape from reality. Whether you're on a road trip or just need something to brighten your day, this show delivers laughs aplenty. With its witty banter, diverse topics, and strong sense of community, it's no wonder why this podcast has gained such a dedicated following. Give it a listen and join the Power Moves family today!



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    Latest episodes from POWER MOVES with Mike Burns

    240 - The Original and Best POWER MOVES

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 49:00


    Accept no substitutes. There can only be one POWER MOVES. Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys.

    239 - Everybody Hates Raymond's Wife

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 50:53


    I don't understand why they can't leave Raymond alone. In real life, that guy would've needed to be hammered at all times just to make life tolerable. Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys.

    238 - Tape Your Camera

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 56:00


    It's like I turn more into an old man every day. Oh, wait. That's how it works. Goddamnit. Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys.

    237 - They're Out of Chicken

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 57:16


    See, we didn't forget about you. Just had some holiday delays. Power Moves on a Tuesday? Strange times we're living in, you guys.

    236 - The Measters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 68:12


    Here's some Monday medicine. Hope you have a lovely week. Do the best you can. Your friend, -Mike

    235 - Brooks Wheelan Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 70:39


    Catch up with Brooks and his ongoing adventures in this special reunion episode. Watch Brooks' full length comedy special, Alive in Alaska, on YouTube Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys.

    234 - Charles Bojackson with K4RDS Bonus

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 139:43


    Hey kids, around the 47 minute mark, we decided to tag on EP 103 of K4RDS for all to enjoy. If you've never heard an episode, buckle up buttercups and I'm sorry for anything I say on there in advance. Whether rain, shine, or something terribly bad happening to one of us, these serialized episodes always come out weekly. Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys. 103 episodes of K4RDS for supporters of the program

    233 - Cutie Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 69:12


    Can't live at the beach forever I guess. Sad. Still, it's nice to be home.  Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys.

    232 - Adios, Del Boca Vista

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 71:13


    I don't want to go back to the cold, hard streets of Saginaw yet, but I confirmed a bar crawl for St. Paddy's Saturday with Mrs. & Mr. Snowman, and scheduled a haircut with Rachel, so I'll feel a nice connection and flow during reentry.  See you when I retire again next year, Alabama. Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys.   Subscribe for 101 episodes of K4RDS

    231 - 41 Dollar Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 55:45


    Episode brought to you by Dickswingerz, an exciting new video series for adults. I can hardly enjoy these beers. Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys.   Support this show by subscribing for K4RDS, now celebrating episode 100.

    230 - Temu Stone Cold

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 44:45


    May go insane here. No way to know. Theme song by Dealbreaker New K4RDS if you like spicy: 99 Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys.

    229 - Sideways & Shoved up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 56:29


    Enjoy this episode for Taco Night! Make 'em Salad Style. Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys. Patreon for K4RDS  

    228 - Aisle of Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 77:05


    The Aisle of Shame is a great idea. Does anyone know someone who works up the ladder at Target? Seems like an easy sell. I'll want to coordinate of course, for a small fee. Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys.   Theme song by Dealbreaker: Dealbreaker on Spotify K4RDS ep 097 for supporters of the program

    227 - 227

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 68:43


    Join Sandra, Lester, Brenda, Calvin, Rose, Pearl, and Mary, on a very special episode of 227. New neighbor, Karl4Real, who's a huge asshole, shoots off his dick in the stairwell with a gun he stole from Calvin. The 227 gang rallies to save Karl's sad, blown off crank. Can Sandra somehow suck a peener back ON? Tune in for the shocking conclusion. Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys. Subscribe for K4RDS if you can handle it Listen to our friends Dealbreaker on Spotify

    226 - Tall Cans in Parking Lots

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 74:43


    And we're back! New look for 2025, with the same level of class and sophistication you've come to know and love. Enjoy! If there are any problems with this, you'll find out why later in the show. Happy Friday to ya, you guys. Dealbreaker on Spotify Dealbreaker on IG: @1800dealbreaker Logo Design on IG: @quitealright K4RDS for supporters of the program

    225 - 2024 Christmas Unspectacular feat. Karl4Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 61:35


    Brought to you by Miss Piggy's Honey Baked Ham Store. Blessings, gratitude, and Merry Christmas, you guys.  

    224 - C.C. Waterback

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 72:54


    Here's something to make your Monday more tolerable.  And if you f*cks with it, don't sleep on the new K4RDS ep we recorded very successfully on Friday night, you guys.

    223 - MJ, Gibby, & Donnie Baseball

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 52:00


    Are those some of my favorite athletes just because I like the number 23? No way to know. I just had to look up how to spell "athlete" due to behavior on the K4RDS program.  Enjoy! Happy Friday to ya, you guys.

    222 - It's Loaded Too feat. Karl4Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 70:05


    We talk the Tyson fight, uhhhh...Snowman in an office job? And some other stuff? No way to know. You'll find out. And look at that, on a Thursday! Can you imagine? Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys.   K4RDS: 087  

    221 - Brother, You are Going Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 60:57


    I say it's ep 220, but it's 221. Give me a break it's been a minute. This really goes off the rails. I have no idea what we talked about. Pretty sure it's entertaining though, you guys.   New K4RDS for supporters  

    Classic Episode: The Ballad of Hot Tub Johnny feat. Gnarly Zack

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 28:10


    Karl4Real encouraged me to post another best of PM for Gnar, and return to our regularly scheduled episode next week. I agree. Gnarly always got a a little more run on the Pmail, and these were always so shockingly fun. Sit back and relax with your best bud and a few High Lifes on this classic episode from August 20, 2019. For supporters, the new K4RDS 085 is LIVE. Happy 'Ween, you guys.

    "Gnarly" Zack Maurin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024 44:28


    Recorded May 22, 2019. Thank you, Gnarly.

    220 - Dave's Spaghetti with a Difference feat. Karl4Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024 63:24


    In this issue: Snowman voice, day steak, Life Alert, INXS, Venmo @pizzanachos69, lion's mane, Toilet's death betting odds, clogged toilet home remedy, Temple of the Dog, and other stuff. Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys.    

    219 - The Neighborhood A**hole feat. Karl4Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2024 71:49


    It's Chili Season and 'Ween and Fall and it's all happening. All I got. Enjoy the program! Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys.   K4RDS  

    218 - That's My Baby feat. Karl4Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2024 65:50


    "Meet Me Half Way" is a song by American singer Kenny Loggins written by Giorgio Moroder and Tom Whitlock for the film Over the Top. It also appears on Loggins' sixth studio album, Back to Avalon. I completely forgot I had a small role as the scumbag bartender in a scripted Yacht Rock spinoff with the pilot focusing on Giorgio Moroder. That obviously never made it to air. This will make more sense after you listen to the program. Really lookin' forward to the weekend, you guys. K4RDS

    217 - Parking Lot Pee Pees & Other Delights feat. Karl4Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 62:52


    Well would ya look at that, we kept our word and came back for another show right away.  Feelin' SO responsible. Man. Happy Friday to ya, you guys.   Listen to all 80 episodes of K4RDS

    216 - Hope You Had a Neat Summer feat. Karl4Real

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2024 69:41


    "We back up."   K4RDS for riders

    215 - Too Fat for T-Shirt feat. Mike Bridenstine

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 71:39


    We're back with your boy! Such a nice cap after the death of Kark4Real, the hiring of Box, and the rehiring of undead Karl4Real on the K4RDS program. Showing gratitude to have brothers I love so dearly, even if I hate them sometimes. Bless you Daddies!

    214 - First Class Zicam Cocaine feat. Gnarly Zack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 55:15


    Gnar returns for a fabulous pre-Memorial Day ep to send you off to glory. It's a great hang. Be safe, with the heat of a thousand suns. Thanks for ridin'! Love, Mike  (This show is meant to be a bumper to the K4RDS ep I record a few hours later after golf league with Karl 4 Real if you're into that: patreon.com/powermoveswithmikeburns. NBD.)  

    213 - Prison Wine feat. Gnarly Zack

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 59:27


    It's time to get caught up with ol' Gnar in Texas. Big surprise: he's chillin'. New episode 058 of K4RDS for supporters The Infamous by Mobb Deep piece Happy Friday to ya, you guys.

    212 - Just the Fitness Tips

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 73:37


    I love how Brido and I make a normal effort to be healthier, then immediately act like we're Jack LaLanne. I just had 3 margs and 10 slices of honey ham for dinner. Gotta put in the effort, but health can't an "all the time" thing. Oh god I might be turning into him, you guys.

    211 - White Pancakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 92:33


    Brido returns for another outrageous edition of whatever it is we do here. Happ 'Ster, you guys! Listen to all 54 episodes of K4RDS for subscribers

    210 - I Got in That Inner Circle and Made the Bed Stink feat. Brido

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 103:02


    Well this goes from a mostly sweet and innocent conversation to going WAY off the rails several times. Please cancel us so we get famous.  I love this episode though. Proud of it. Bless you Daddies! K4RDS EPISODE 50 FOR PAYTCH SUBS

    209 - Tito's & Soda with Two Cherries feat. Gnarly Zack

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 60:46


    You want it, you got it. Gnarly returns for casual conversation and a great hang.  Get in here! Bless you Daddies. NEW Episode 048 of K4RDS

    208 - Cowboy Song featuring Gnarly Zack

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 61:51


    Let's check in with our beloved friend, Gnarly Zack in Texas, shall we? Yes, we shall. Crack a Lone Star and enjoy. Happy Friday to ya, you guys. -Mike   Seriously though, "Cowboy Song" is my favorite song of all time. Sometimes it's "Lost for Words" by Pink Floyd and sometimes it's "Route" by Son Volt and sometimes it's "Kick Down the Doors" by The Professionals and sometimes it's "Play a Train Song" by Todd Snider and sometimes it's "Bring It on Home to Me" by Sam Cooke (but specifically the live version from The Harlem Square Club). Currently it's "Cowboy Song".  Anyway, here's a great live version from Phil & the boys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdjq8xDnzuM

    207 - Happy New Year, Daddy!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 92:09


    I have no idea where this conversation begins or ends. It's a strange thing. I think Brido and I could just have never ending converstion about anything until exhaustion sets in. Bless you Daddies and have a safe NYE. -Mike New Extended K4RDS with Toilet in the Hospital LIVE Update

    206 - If Gyro What I Mean featuring Brido

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2023 85:31


    Brido returns after a hectic travel schedule and the holidays into the loving arms of Power Moves for a beautiful chat. Sit back and enjoy.  Happy Friday to ya, you guys.

    205 - Perfection featuring Brido

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2023 67:50


    Here's a fun episode for your Friday. Very loose and conversational. Satisfying, if you will. Get in here. Happy Friday to ya, you guys. Venmo: @pizzanachos69 Insta: @pizzanachos60   

    204 - Is You Clean featuring Brido

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 79:30


    Brido returns from his book tour for a smorgasboard of an episode to rival Old Country Buffet. Let 'er rip tater chip. Enjoy! Listen to K4RDS!

    203 - The Perfect Amount of Wrong featuring author: Brido

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 76:55


    Mike Bridenstine and have a candid conversation aboout behind the scenes comedy and complications from his new book I'm in a bunch, available now: The Perfect Amount of Wrong: The Rise of Alt Comedy on Chicago's North Side New K4RDS on Friday! -Bless you Daddies

    202 - What's Up Pigs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 66:33


    And we're back. Missed us? Hope you had a neat summer. Brido has been busy workshopping some new questionable catchphrases. Please enjoy this brand new episode featuring your favorite two professional knuckleheads saying a bunch of crap they probably shouldn't. Thanks for ridin'. Happy Friday to ya, you guys. Order Brido's book! Listen to Karl's K4RDS

    201 - Turtle Magazine featuring Brido

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2023 92:17


    Brido and I are back for an XL episode that's all over the place. It's very good and you'll like it alot. If you don't, I don't know what to tell you. K4RDS episode 015 is wild. Click here for the newest weekly offering. Happy Friday to ya, you guys.

    200 - The Milkman, The Paperboy, and VHS Porno Boxes featuring Brido

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2023 84:37


    Brido joins for the 200th episode spectacular which is pretty much just a regular show, but it is a really good one. I can tell it's a "really good one" when I think to myself after, "I hope no family members or loved ones listen to this. Ever." Blessings. Thanks for ridin'. Sincerely.  -Mike PS: I fixed the audio on ep 199. PPS: I guess those dick tuck swimsuits allegedly don't come in kids' sizes. Yet.  LISTEN TO KARL'S CARDS EP 012

    199 - Hey, What Are You Gonna Do featuring Brido

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 66:28


    Brido returns to discuss how there isn't anything to talk about in pop culture anymore than we talk about it for an hour. Success! Enjoy! Episode 010 of Karl's Cards featuring Karl4Real brought to you by 6Head Productions

    198 - Gentlemen Good Boys featuring Brido

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 80:56


    Brido returns to reflect on how we don't do anything really bad anymore and if it's possibly having a negative effect on the content showcased within this program. Enjoy! Raw dog bonus ep: Karl's Cards featuring co-host Karl4Real. K4R says this is his last episode because I cut it off early but we'll just rip off the format with another person if he quits. Happy Friday to ya, you guys. -Mike    

    197 - Return of The Gnarly

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 54:02


    Gnarly Zack gets back in the hot seat to talk his engagement, rock n roll chef life, and consensual romantic assault. Get your ears on this glorious return. Listen to Karl's Cards ep 008: So Steamed, now Enjoy! -Mike

    196 - Chunky Soup Andy Warhol featuring Brido

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 69:10


    Brido joins for a chat on a lovely spring day here in beautiful Saginaw, MI. Plus, strap in for a special appearance from Hollywood macho man, comedian *Caleb Hotchkiss. *The statements and opinions of Mr. Hotchkiss are his own and are not shared by the Power Moves with Mike Burns podcast or its associates. Check out the new Karl's Cards featuring Karl4Real

    195 - Ding Dong Ya'll featuring Brido

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 58:04


    Brido returns for a chill hang. I know. I missed him too. Enjoy!

    194 - Burnin' Up in the Snow featuring Brooks Wheelan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2023 51:57


    Your old pal Brooks checks in with the program to talk about almost blowing himself up along with a 4 million dollar cabin while trapped in a recent mountain blizzard. Enjoy! Check out the new episode of Karl's Cards featuring Karl4Real

    193 - Still Plenty Degenerate featuring CJ Sullivan

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 73:53


    Comedian and dear friend CJ Sullivan joins the show to discuss his squirrel problem, child care, March Madness, and other stuff. Listen to him on "Bottom Line Bombs" and "Blackout Diaries" anywhere you can listen to a podcast. Note: Patreon will be delayed a day so we can bring you an episode of "Karl's Cards" featuring Karl4Real that he insists is "loaded".

    192 - Over Half Way to Dead featuring Brido

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 74:26


    I return from the south to the loving arms of Saginaw, Michigan and Power Moves. Brido joins for a beautiful reunion and brotherly reflection.  Bless you Daddies. Enjoy! Bonus content with details of Brido and I being real disaster people

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