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Host Mike Sency is known for his various podcast and comedy show appearances, using his military background, he specializes in dark humor and storytelling. He is a mental health advocate and outspoken about online military "catfishing" scams. He has serve

Mike Sency


    • Jan 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES

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    The Stand By... podcast hosted by Mike is an absolute delight for anyone in search of genuine laughter and real-life stories. With no scripts or pretentiousness, Mike and his guests bring an incredibly refreshing and authentic atmosphere to this podcast. From the moment you press play, you're instantly immersed in a world where humor reigns supreme and genuine connections are formed. Having been a listener since Mike's early days on the Smoke Pit podcast, I can confidently say that this show holds true to its roots while continuously evolving into something even better.

    One of the best aspects of The Stand By... podcast is undoubtedly the humor that is woven throughout each episode. Mike has a natural ability to deliver comedic banter that effortlessly brings joy to listeners' lives. His timing, wit, and ability to find humor in everyday situations make each episode an absolute pleasure to listen to. Additionally, Mike's guests also add their own unique comedic flair, resulting in a dynamic blend of personalities that never fails to tickle your funny bone. Whether it's hilarious anecdotes or humorous observations about life, The Stand By... podcast guarantees ample laughter that will leave you in stitches.

    Another incredible aspect of this podcast is its commitment to being real and unfiltered. There is no facade or scripted conversations here; instead, listeners are treated to genuine interactions between Mike and his guests. This authenticity allows for deep connections to be formed as they share personal stories and experiences without hesitation. It's refreshing to hear people open up and discuss both the highs and lows of life with such vulnerability. This level of authenticity creates a sense of camaraderie among listeners, making them feel like they are part of an intimate conversation rather than just passive spectators.

    While it may be challenging to identify any significant drawbacks in The Stand By... podcast, one potential criticism could be the occasional lack of focus or direction within episodes. Sometimes discussions may wander off on tangents or veer away from the main topic. However, this minor flaw can often enhance the authenticity and relatability of the podcast as it mirrors real-life conversations that ebb and flow naturally. Nonetheless, if you prefer a more structured format, this element may occasionally frustrate you.

    In conclusion, The Stand By... podcast is a hidden gem in the vast world of podcasts. Mike's ability to infuse humor into real stories creates an irresistible combination that keeps listeners coming back for more. The genuine connections formed within each episode make it feel like you're part of an exclusive club where laughter abounds and vulnerability is embraced. If you're in need of a good laugh and want to experience the raw beauty of human connection, look no further than The Stand By... podcast. Give it a try and prepare to become an avid fan just like myself. Keep up the amazing work, Mike!



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    Episode 34

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 25:15


    Here's 20 mins on being a world famous DJTikTokUnvaccinated troops coming back Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 33

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 26:12


    These darn kids.SgtMaj steal all the valor.Indigo test and mental check in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 26:05


    Sorry for the wait!Quick proof of life and leadership in social media thoughts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 31

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2024 71:57


    Active Duty Sailor and Musician Justin Bryant sits down to discuss his early life calling in ministry, joining the navy, and the adventure of being a budding musician in the military. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 30

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 52:57


    Checking into the WingI touch on the Veteran With a Sign vs boomers beefI sit down with Sierra Paoli to talk about being apart of the Covid cruise, deciding to attend the Naval Academy, and why Interstellar is a top ten movie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2024 84:13


    Officially done with Recruiting Duty and the trip leaving Texas.Popular YouTuber @NickyMGTV sits down to discuss balancing being active duty and making content that is seen by millions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 35:00


    Back to bestow lessons on Dry January, early internet dating, and overall guide on being a ladies man with my friend and Navy vet Austin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 26:54


    I got fired?PCS updateUS Marine honor grad at Royal Commando Course Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 70:33


    Part two of my sit down with Zachery Bell aka @veteranwithasignwe talk transition to civilian life, creative outlets, and success on social media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 70:51


    Part one of my sit down with Zachary Bell aka Veteran With A Sign.We discuss his purpose of joining the Marines, his pursuit of a war, and being apart of one of the most significant battles in all of GWOT history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 31:57


    I take offense to people salting eggsFighting orangutansthe inside scoop of the Navy's recruiter crisis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 24:02


    I admit wild stories of women.Navy SEAL Doctor Astronaut PilotNavy "Drag Queen" nonsense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 29:32


    Back After Break!Stolen Valor JusticeMy New Assignment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 52:54


    My guest and host of the Tasty Brains Podcast takes us through his time joining the Navy as the old guy, becoming a rescue swimmer, and ultimately the helicopter crash that ended his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 23:38


    Start the new year hearing how Howard Stern loves me.Military Stereotypes.Are war movies realistic? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 45:40


    The ongoing obsession with Navy SEALsWhy RPs have it rough.Howard Stern Update Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 25:32


    Just a quick check in to show Im still terrible at podcasting and how it gave me the flu.Ive been caught Catfishing people yet again.Workout Of The Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 30:10


    My Howard Stern opportunity Tom Brady is for the troopsChad Wilkinson 1000X WOD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 36:26


    I sit down with fellow a RP to hear his tales of the chaos of early Iraq.How an intoxicated Corpsman almost pulled off the heist of the century.Workout of the day returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 27:41


    Instagram be wildin.Why no one shares drugs anymore.AAA Employee steals all the valor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 14

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 40:21


    I sit down with my friend JB and discuss Darkpool Coffee, small business start ups, and if he will spit a 16 bar rap on the spot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 13

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2022 36:11


    I ask for embarrassing military stories.My friend Chief Little tells a story about why crapping yourself in front of Navy SEALs stays with you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 44:11


    Petty Officer Johnathan Lugo sits down to talk about grinding through a recruiting tour, submarine service, and the power of just being a good person. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 58:13


    Marine Corps Veteran Shannon Louise sits down to discuss serving in Artillery, starting a business while deployed, and why swingers clubs are dead on Fridays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 34:30


    In honor of 10 episodes I answer 10 anonymous questions from the listeners. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 21:28


    My MMA career Workout of the Day Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 50:42


    I sit down with Meredith Northrup aka gun_mamii to discuss why she ruins my day with TikToks, how to cut an avocado, and mens wildest fantasies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 32:27


    I talk with Stephanie Cavinder aka @Stefisaurusflex about how jealous I am that people pay her to eat cheese. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 18:16


    I chugged a lot of caffeine and give a Memorial Day Weekend brief. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 41:06


    I tell a crappy story.I talk Texas law.Workout of the day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 46:33


    Part 2 of 2 with Braxton "Doc" SimpsonFrom military to civilian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 69:16


    Part one of the journey of "Doc" Braxton Simpson.Active Duty from green to blue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 22:09


    Gay eccentric quadrillionare.Nintendo Bodies.Workout of The Day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 22:57


    Some kids dad wanted to fight.A tie in for stress management.Workout of the Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Episode 0

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 9:54


    I answer the two questions I've been getting for 2 years and describe my intention with the new show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Stand By Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 0:49


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