The Bubble with Mike Bonner and Montana Samuels

In the finale of Season 2, Mike and Montana discuss the consequences of looking at issues in terms of rooting interests rather than objectively.

What's wrong with the Grammys? Who better than Montana and Mike to improve the award show.

Who wins which awards? Montana and Mike discuss their favorite award show - The Grammys.

Play along with Mike and Montana as they try to predict some of the craziest prop bets for the Super Bowl. Will there be a graphic created for the 2001 Super Bowl — BONUS: Who is shown- Coin toss heads or tails OR who wins the toss — How long will the anthem go -- First commercial — How many ads will feature a dog — Will there be an animal other than Clydesdale in Budweiser ad, and what kind — What will be the color of the first Doritos bag show on screen — Will there be a cutout sequence of Atlanta hip-hop figures? Who are two of the people — Over/under 3 predictive Tony Romo announcing moments — Will a reference to Saints-Rams no call be made — Who scores first — Which player scores first — Will James Develin score a TD (no.1 prop bet by $, per Darren Rovell tweet) — Will there be a successful 4th down conversion — What color pants will the Rams coaching staff be wearing -- Will any musical performer wear a Kaepernick jersey — Will there be a fourth quarter lead change — Final score — Super Bowl MVP — BONUS: Best commercial —

A conversation on the extremes of political ideaology and how the media overs it.

In the first podcast of 2019, the discussion revolves around 2020 and what character traits might make up the Democratic candidate for president.

Reaction to Time's Person of the Year ranged from disagreement to approval as journalists Mike and Montana look at the profession earning the distinction.

To discuss the Mississippi senate election Clarion-Ledger Executive Editor Sam Hall joined Mike and Montana on The Bubble. https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/politics/elections/2018/11/29/mssen-runoff-hyde-smith-wins-against-espy-but-ms-democrats-hopeful/2138036002/

New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, a former prosecutor on the FBI task force assigned to find Whitey Bulger, shares stories of the search for the mob boss with Mike and Montana.

Mike and Montana wrap up the first season of The Bubble and look ahead at what's planned for the second season.

A discussion on what makes voters come to the polls and how much a candidate influences turnout.

Discussing Mike's story on youth football, Montana and Mike re-examin CTE and football and the coversation around the topics. http://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20181020/friday-night-flight-high-school-football-numbers-decline-on-southcoast

Back from vacation, Mike and Montana discuss what comes of marijuana in New Bedford now that the moratorium has expired.

Matt Powell joins Mike and Montana to discuss the business side of Nike's Just Do It campaign with Colin Kaepernick. @NPDMattPowell Nike ad with Kaepernick

Baseball writer Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal joins Mike and Montana to discuss the state of America's Pastime from the pace of play to the quality of the game. Follow Jared @jareddiamond Links to Jared's stories: Downside of baseball's data revolution https://www.wsj.com/articles/major-league-baseball-sees-a-sharp-drop-in-attendance-1529063246 Baseball attendance down https://www.wsj.com/articles/major-league-baseball-sees-a-sharp-drop-in-attendance-1529063246

UMass Dartmouth professor Dwight Duncan joins Mike and Montana to discuss the extent and limits of the first amendment, specifically pertaining to social media speech.

UMass Dartmouth professor Caitlin O'Neil Amaral joins Mike and Montana to discuss the role journalism plays in the recent news that social media platforms banned InfoWars' Alex Jones.

The Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival visited New Bedford and Mike, Montana and special guest Aimee Chiavaroli discuss their experience at the 2nd annual event. They also dived into their favorite concerts.

With NOAA liting a nearly 8-month groundfishing ban, Montana asks Mike about the implications of the recent approval and what the future holds.

Lebron James' influence extends far beyond the hardwood. Montana and Mike discuss how James' decision to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers only magnified that.

Is social media actually a place for social discussion? Mike Bonner and Montana Samuels discuss the social media reaction to the death of rapper XXXTentacion and other events occuring in today's society.

From dining well in Providence to their less than average basketball skills, Mike and Montana get personal in this episode. Montana also coerces Mike into talking about the NBA Draft.

Mike and Montana discuss how entrepreneur's are using marijuana not only to make money but to help people.

Mike and Montana discussed with Tyler Dunne his article on Jamal Lewis as the former NFL running backs struggles in his post-football life. https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2778321-jamal-lewis-making-most-of-post-nfl-life-and-preparing-for-darker-days-ahead

Montana and Mike discuss the happenings at New Bedford Regional Airport at it tries to squeeze into a larger commericial airline market. http://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20180521/were-ready-to-go-new-bedford-airport-gears-up-for-next-big-thing

Montana and Mike talk with New Bedford Director of Parks, Recreation and Beaches Mary Rapoza. Mary lays out a plethora of summer activities including beach volleyball, paddle board yoga and a football clinic with former Patriots.

Mike and Montana have a conversation with Dr. Michael Alosco. Dr. Alosco is a postdoctoral fellow at the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center and was the lead author of the Annals of Neurology, a groundbreaking study looking at CTE and ex-football players.

Montana and Mike look at the NFL Draft through a different lense than most.

Montana Samuels and Mike Bonner dive into the millenial mindset that's transforming the economy based on paying for experiences.

Standard-Times reporter Aimee Chiavaroli joined Montana and Mike to discuss the ermerging voices of women in music.

Montana and Mike visted two local ice cream institutions located just miles away from each other in Acushnet to investigate what makes them great.

Montana and Mike look into media's past, present and future.

Montana and Mike speak with former college basketball player Marc Sonnen to discuss how he saw the business of college athletics. Follow Marc on Twitter @MarcSonnen_MSB Song: Sandman by Audiobinger

In this week's episode of The Bubble, Montana Samuels and Mike Bonner dive into the business of college athletics and the question of paying amateur players. Links: Meet the Bag Man - https://www.sbnation.com/college-football/2014/4/10/5594348/college-football-bag-man-interview

To cap off the social media triology, Montana and Mike speak with the Washington Post's Jessica Contrera about the evolution of youth culture's influence on social media. Twitter: Jessica Contrera, reporter for the Washington Post https://twitter.com/mjcontrera Screen Age Article: 13, right now - http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/style/2016/05/25/13-right-now-this-is-what-its-like-to-grow-up-in-the-age-of-likes-lols-and-longing/?utm_term=.eac87fa0f4d2 Part 2 of the series: Who are these kids? http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/style/2016/05/25/inside-the-race-to-decipher-todays-teens-who-will-transform-society-as-we-know-it/?utm_term=.c175b03608d1

Montana Samuels and Michael Bonner dive into the conspiracy theories that begin on social media.

Montana Samuels and Michael Bonner dive into how social media influences and creates movements in 2018. CNN Town Hall excerpt: https://twitter.com/cnnbrk/status/966530946827767809 Montana's wishlist: https://sneakerjunkiesusa.com/products/airjordan6retrogoldenharvest384664-705?variant=2469557567512

Montana Samuels and Mike Bonner discuss the future of both medicinal and recreational marijuana with City Councior Ian Abreu and Tim Keogh, the President of the Board at BASK in Fairhaven. BASK - www.cometobask.com Ian Abreu - @IanAbreuNB Mike's Frederick Douglass story - http://www.southcoasttoday.com/news/20180210/at-200th-birthday-some-wonder-about-lack-of-appreciation-for-frederick-douglass

Montana and Mike try to predict the result of 21 Super Bowl prop bets ranging from the length of the national anthem, the color of Gatorade and the game's MVP. Play along by downloading the sheet, tally your results during the game and let Mike and Montana know how you did @MikeBBonnerSCT @pennedbyMontana

Montana Samuel and Mike Bonner react to Sunday's Grammy Awards.

Beth Fauteux joins Mike and Montana to discuss her journey to become a public figure in the city as well as the Women’s March in New Bedford, which she helped organize. Montana and Mike also reveal their Grammy predictions. Beth’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BethanyFauteuxforWard3/

Courtney Cronin, Viking beat reporter for ESPN (@CourtneyRCronin) reviews the ending from the press box. Brian Hadad of VSporto looks at it from the Saints fan's perspective and Mike Gaither (@mikegaitherTV) of WBRZ in Baton Rouge discusses the aftermath in the city. Courtney Cronin's game story: http://www.espn.com/blog/minnesota-vikings/post/_/id/25403/curse-no-more-case-keenum-desperation-heave-sends-vikings-to-nfc-title-game Saints fans react: http://www.wbrz.com/videos/saints-fans-react-to-vikings-loss