In Episode 31, we’re getting into that holiday headspace — talking about when people actually start decorating for Christmas. Is it right after Halloween, or do we show Thanksgiving some respect first?

Mike takes a trip down memory lane, remembering what Christmas felt like as a kid — the lights, the sounds, the magic — and how those memories hit different now that we’re grown.

We also take a serious moment to reflect on the recent passing of an NFL player and the importance of mental health — a reminder that even those who seem to have it all might be fighting battles we can’t see.

And of course, we wrap it all up with the Open Mike Mailbag — your stories, your laughs, and your takes.

So grab your hot cocoa, plug in those lights, and let’s get festive… in our own chaotic way.

We welcome back Trigo Norman this week for a hilarious round of Are you Smarter Than A 5th Graders.

Conclusion?.....Well, you'll have to give it a listen to find out!! Don't watch this episode if you do not want to laugh, or scratch your head or be overwhelmed by the answers to some of these questions.

As always great fun and great laughs on the Open Mike Podcast!

This week on The Open Mike Podcast, we get real about mental health and the importance of reaching out when life feels heavy. Mike shares a powerful encounter with a complete stranger — a father who opened up about his son’s struggles — and how that unexpected moment reminded us all that none of us are in this alone.

Then, we lighten it up with another round of “What’s Up With That? — The Florida Man Edition” because somehow Florida never disappoints.

And of course, it wouldn’t be an episode without Mike’s NFL Week 7 picks, the Open Mike Mailbag, and a little bit of everything else in between — football, laughs, life, and the conversations that keep us grounded.

🎧 Tune in, talk it out, and remember — it’s always okay to ask for help.