The Open Mike Podcast

It's part game show, part Wikipedia page, and all about the things you love. This is The Gauntlet. First up running The Gauntlet is friend of the pod, Ellen. Her topic of choice? The hit show Gossip Girl. We talked about how the show would be different in the social media age, where to brunch, and a few underrated New York City spots. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/open-mike-pod/support

In this episode of Open Mike, Mike talks with his friend, fellow Mizzou Tiger, and Assistant Product Manager at Stanley Black & Decker, Jackson Davis. They talk about the beauty of Legos, all of the really cool things he's built, and cooking. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/open-mike-pod/support

In this episode of Open Mike, Mike talks with his friend and Masters Student at the Missouri School of Journalism, John Kurpius. They talk about experiential marketing, the importance of being a master of some, and their favorite food spots in Columbia, Missouri. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/open-mike-pod/support

In this episode of Open Mike, Mike talks with his long-time friend and former Adelaide Giants intern Tyson Crocker. They talk about how he ended moving across the world to work for the Giants, what life in the ABL is like, and wrap up with some sports talk. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/open-mike-pod/support

In this episode of Open Mike, Mike talks with his swing coach and assistant pro at the Links Golf Course, Jeramy Curry. They talk about the importance of patience when learning the game, how he did 90 straight days of golf, and the PGA Championship. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/open-mike-pod/support

In this episode of Open Mike, Mike talks with his grandpa, Terry Carlson, about being a club pro, playing on the senior tour, and where he gets the inspiration for his Twitter account. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/open-mike-pod/support

In this episode of Open Mike, Mike talks with longtime friend and rapper, ABAS about what it was like dropping his first song, the creative process, and different musical influences. Then, Mike's dad, Chris, joins the show to talk about his time as a caddie at the famous Bel-Air Country Club. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/open-mike-pod/support

In this episode of Open Mike, Mike talks about something that's been on his mind all week: the process of how we get better. Then, new friend of the program and professional golfer, Kayla Jones, stops by to talk about playing golf in Australia, turning pro, and some of her favorite on-course snacks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/open-mike-pod/support

In this episode of Open Mike, Mike talks about his process of putting himself out there, why it's so important to get your idea in the world, and his apprehension at first to do so. Then, friend of the program and Trinity University swimmer, Paige Johnson, stops by to talk about the moment she really felt like an athlete, why she likes working for a startup, and having a twin brother. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/open-mike-pod/support

In this episode of Open Mike, Mike talks about our relationship with time, why it's different in school than in the real world, and the importance of playing the long game. Then, Mike's best friend, Austin Lienemann, stops by to talk about starting his career in golf, being coached by his dad, and even gives out his best swing tip. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/open-mike-pod/support

On the very first episode of Open Mike, Mike talks about the different projects he's working on, going (kinda) viral on TikTok, and why your first customer isn't always your target customer. Then, Mike's dad, Chris Carlson, stops by as the very first guest to discuss his career in sales, playing college golf, and his ideal foursome for a round of golf. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/open-mike-pod/support