Tales from the Pub; A dram and chat with Mike

What's worse than an 80-year-old politician or 85-year-old rock musician? Someone past their prime and not knowing it. Well, Mike knows when his time has come. Stop in for a farewell chat...

Everyone deserves to be happy, but do they know they are happy? Mike's got a new theory on happiness, and it works! Also a new word from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows...

So what does the future hold for us? Mike is a bit concerned, OK, a lot concerned, stop by to find out what has Mike so fired up. Another word from John Koenig's Dictionary of Obscure Sorrow... Zenosyne...

Another excerpt from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows... "Maru Mori", and a Celtic uppity woman story

Summer is here, and Mike is on a roll! Learn a little bit about this holiday and a proposal that everyone should get behind... an idiot in India, oh and a big FU to Bud Light drinkers.

Mike is thinking that Mike needs to change the way Mike thinks about things!? So what the hell is Mike thinking about?, Stop by the Pub and find out... A Whisky 101 class and a really young Uppity Woman story

If it's March 18th, it must be time for Mike's annual St. Paddy's Day rant... stop in for a bit o' Irish history and Mike's pet peeve with this holiday

Pity the poor fool that has to sit next to Mike on his next flight... come on in and hear why air travel has Mike so worked up these days.  A quick review on a nice Speyside Single Malt and of course an Uppity Women story to warm your hearts

When Mike says..."Say Cheese".. he's not wanting you to smile while getting ready to take your picture...no, this is a much more serious cheese issue... at least serious for Mike.  Also a quick Uppity Woman story from 400 years ago

OK, a cheesy quote from your favorite terminator... but could we be seeing the beginning of the end of humanity, or is it just the end of the beginning?  Mike has some thoughts on AI, artificial intelligence (no not our political representatives... that is absent intelligence).  This episode is guaranteed  to be 100% human

Mike has some timely holiday tipping advice... well... not so much advice as a little ranting.  Stop in to hear why Mike is up on this episodes soapbox

Not the usual holiday rant from Mike, no not this month... Mike is remembering a distinctive artist, who may be the most accomplished yet underappreciated musician of our generation... so come on in to hear about this awesome performer.

It's Halloween in the Pub, and Mike has monsters on his mind... not the classics that scared us as kids, but the modern day monsters scaring the shit out of adults everywhere!  Come listen to Mike's scary story...if you dare!!  Oh, and a nice Islay malt to warm you up for an Uppity Women story with a rather sad ending.

So what do dead Rock stars and music have to do with grief...and other emotions?  Mike just found out and it really has him excited to update his playlists.  Stop by the Pub and find out why

Who doesn't like music... classic rock music... but have you stopped to think about some of the great classic rock albums?  Mike recently has, and boy has it made an impression on him.  Of course he'll tell you all about it... and an Uppity Woman story of art literally imitating life.

So a sad day in pub with the passing of our beloved dog Tucker, and some thoughts on why our lives seem to be flying by, and how we might be able to slow it down?

Trying to avoid talking about current events, gets harder and harder, but Mike is trying... with a few side comments on current life, it's our favorite colors that are really important... or at least interesting... to Mike.  An Irish whiskey for everyone and a religious Uppity Women story

They drank the Kool-Aid a phrase that easily labels those that have lost their way...Mike has a few thoughts on these people.  Clootie wells and a northern Scottish whisky...and a story of an uppity woman who beat a witchcraft rap 500 years ago.

50th episode special...no Whisky or Uppity Women tales today (next time)... right now Mike is serving up a big slice of his philosophical pie... or is it just a steaming pile of...  well you decide.

Winter Olympics mean Curling in the Pub, of course.  Mikes got a quick primer on the game for everyone, a Love it or Hate Scotch, and a French Uppity Woman story.

Even if you do not have a sweet tooth, there's more to the story here than a bowl of candy coated chocolates...Mike explains this and more, with a single malt selection thats fancied in France, and a French related uppity women story... Profitez

What used to be a simple, routine, day to day activity has taken a bad turn...at least in Mike's mind, stop by to hear what's Mikes recent shopping trip was like.  An Uppity Women story that make most modern business MEN take a step back.

Yes, it has been a few weeks, but Mike does have a few things on his mind, never shy about sharing, stop by to hear the latest.  A nod to a classic single malt and some Uppity Women from the Boston area.

Not one to shy away from a big decision, Mike is wondering how he got that point, how many small decisions do you have to make to get where you want to be?  Mike has a few thoughts on this.  A far northern Scottish whisky to enjoy and 15th century Uppity Woman story

It's a strange world we live in these days, and Mike is trying to make sense of it all, and not doing too well.  Stop by to find out what's got Mike all dazed and confused. A taste of a Northeast Scottish coastal whisky and a story of the Uppity Women of Nicaragua... oh by they way, Mike's up on a NSFW soapbox...so...  

In these dark and uncertain times, who can we look to as an example for sucess...at least in the long run?  Edgar Allan Poe may not be your first thought, but Mike thinks it should be, and he'll tell you why.  A super popular Single Malt from the northern highlands and an Uppity midwife story

Mike is back on his musical soapbox.  He has found, arguably, the greatest song.  No dis-respect to Ms. Franklin, but this one wins, hands down.  A great Speyside whisky to pair with this great song, and a timely, pandemic related Uppity Woman story

Nothing gets Mike more fired up than messing around with classic rock...And boy has Rolling Stone Magazine stepped in it this time.  Mike is definitely not happy, and he wants you know why

Winston Churchill said "History is written by the victors"... but being victorious may be a matter of perspective.  Why do they write what they do.  Mike takes a quick trip into some recent history on the anniversary of the World Trade Center Attack.  Enjoying a nice eastern highland whisky and a real American hero Uppity Women story

So Mike is coming out of his closet...his clothes closet and its gonna be pretty empty by the time he's done. Stop by to hear all about it.  Mike's first ever single malt whisky, one that's near and dear to his heart and an Uplifting Uppity Women story from Europe.

Just in the middle of your best story ever...and you forget the word...you know it, you just can't say it.  Mike has a few things to say about this, because...uh...well..., ah...damn.  I'm sure it'll come back soon.  A blended single malt to try and one of the oldest Uppity Women tributes ever

Remembering the past is much more than a strategy to avoid repeating mistakes... turns out there is some actual fucking science to this, and it caught  Mike's eye and he cannot wait to share it with you .  He has a very special and somewhat mysterious Scotch to tell you about and as it turns out a Scottish Uppity woman story as well.

So when someone askes you .what are the greatest inventions of all time?  Do you have a quick answer or do you need to think about it for a while?  Mikes got his answer ready, and it is not what you think...  A whisky that is famous more for its Blends and a Law and Order version of Uppity Women... Welcome to the Pub!

Celebrating Americas birthday on July 4th is a time honored tradition, but what about those things that we really don't want to think about, much less celebrate.  Yes, we do have some ugly history to deal with...and Mikes got a take on one of these during this years holiday.  Another trip back to Islay for a strong single malt and a beer brewing uppity woman story

The art of conversation took a real nose dive during the pandemic...and that's bothering Mike a bit, stop by to hear his take on this social disaster.  Learn a wee bit about one of Scotland's oldest distilleries and a Shakespearean uppity woman...oh and a quick update on  on how busy the Pub has been since we opened and a new feature (we hope)

Gun violence is not new, but it sure seems like it's a hellua lot worse recently.. and this has Mike up on a soapbox, grab a drink and  hear his take on this huge US problem.  A single malt whisky from one of Scotland most unique areas... and the best uppity woman story...ever!

UFOs are back in vogue, jump on Netflix and find some good, old fashioned Flying Saucer flicks, because they are real, or just really interesting, or really classified top-secret military shit.  In any case, grab a stool, and a drink and lets talk about these things...whatever they are.  UFOs go well with a nice highland whisky and two Uppity Women try to keep the peace.

How much stuff is too much?  It sure seems like we have more than we need... or more than is good for us.  Mike's a bit worried about this and ready to share his thoughts...if you are ready to hear them.  A strong Islay whisky for as serious discussion and an Uppity woman from down under

You might be making a decision right now, do I listen to this podcast now or later?  Don't ask Mike for advise, he's having his own existential decision making crisis.  A not so common single malt and the uppity woman that everyone knows

Do you have opinion on something?  Are people asking for your opinion?, No?  well better keep it to yourself.  Todays chat about opinions and critics might just change your own opinion on the subject.  A far-north single malt and an Uppity Woman story as well

Back in the pub after a week off, Mike is feeling tired... and not just the "I need a quick nap" tired, but he's really tired in a lot of ways.  How does everyone do it, day after dat, week after week?  Life and nature are constantly beating you down.  Mike seem to know what has him so damn tired...and maybe the cure?   Single malt whisky to start with and as always a shout out to an Uppity Woman of the past.

So what do sheep, dogs and birds all have in common?  Well at least in Mike's head it is not what you might think.  Stop by the Pub for a quick chat about this, oh and a less well know single malt.  Of course there's an Uppity Woman story too.

Some recent publications in the scientific literature have got Mike all wound up... and for good reason.  Where do ethics and morality create a hard stop for mad scientists?... apparently not here, join Mike for a slightly disturbing look at some recent "advances in Science. Oh and learn why Balvenie Scotch is so unique.  Of course an uplifting Uppity Women story to wrap up your visit to the Pub