Mike's Daily Podcast

Mike's Daily Podcast

By Mike Matthews

Since 2009 Mike Matthews has brought you a daily podcast, occasionally interrupted, about life and its deeper meaning while enjoying the characters at Café Anyway. A therapeutic escape from the news cycle. Listen and tell your friends!
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Mike's Daily PodcastFeb 21, 2025
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Rates!

Rates!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of online dating. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valention, and Bison Bentley.

May 30, 202524:38
Dreams!

Dreams!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is one theme that was used a lot in the music of the Eighties. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

May 29, 202527:00
Arrival!

Arrival!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the beginning of the week and Mike answers what is one famous song from the Eighties that no one ever talks about. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

May 28, 202527:36
Plunge!

Plunge!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the world of odd teenage drivers. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabeg, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

May 24, 202529:29
Sunshine!

Sunshine!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of financial debt. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

May 22, 202518:25
Around!

Around!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of online streaming. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

May 22, 202520:31
Plant!

Plant!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week so far and Mike answers what is happening in the odd world of business. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

May 21, 202523:30
Fingertips!

Fingertips!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the beginning of the week and Mike answers what other interesting facts you should know about Mental Health Awareness Month. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

May 20, 202527:33
Minds!

Minds!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the month of May which is also Mental Health Awareness Month. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

May 17, 202523:22
Sum!

Sum!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what is happening with one of the most famous restaurants right now. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

May 16, 202523:01
Hands!

Hands!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening with one of the most famous movies right now. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

May 15, 202521:59
Cups!

Cups!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week so far and Mike answers what is happening with one of the most famous cafes. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

May 13, 202520:18
Dance!

Dance!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the beginning of the week and Mike answers what is happening with one of the richest actors alive. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

May 13, 202523:34
Averse!

Averse!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening with people trying to buy a brand new car. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

May 10, 202528:06
Attention!

Attention!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the world of travel. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

May 09, 202520:31
Excused!

Excused!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the world of buying stuff online. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

May 09, 202522:39
Chatting!

Chatting!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the world of travel this year. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

May 08, 202522:46
Crude!

Crude!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week so far and Mike answers what is happening with the newest automobiles. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

May 07, 202522:32
Reinforced!

Reinforced!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the beginning of the week and Mike answers what is happening with the new way we watch television. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

May 06, 202523:18
Libraries!

Libraries!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening that is frightening the tech world. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

May 03, 202517:50
Collectors!

Collectors!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the world of museum pieces. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

May 01, 202516:41
Pardon!

Pardon!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week so far and Mike answers what is happening in the world of transportation. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

Apr 30, 202527:04
Pristine!

Pristine!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the beginning of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the world of concerts. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

Apr 29, 202528:53
Mauled!

Mauled!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening in the world of cable companies. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

Apr 26, 202519:37
Filming!

Filming!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the world of cover songs. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

Apr 25, 202527:04
Bagels!

Bagels!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the world of thrift stores. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

Apr 24, 202519:33
Poppies!

Poppies!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week so far and Mike answers what is happening in the world of travel. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

Apr 23, 202518:01
Useful!

Useful!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the beginning of the week and Mike answers what is happening in one of the most expensive places in the world. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

Apr 22, 202526:14
Barns!

Barns!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening to our world of texting. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

Apr 19, 202528:54
Rushing!

Rushing!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what is happening to our world of travel. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

Apr 18, 202521:10
Cider!

Cider!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what new ways technology companies are using to make money off of you. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

Apr 17, 202524:20
Amazed!

Amazed!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week so far and Mike answers what we are learning about the way people are spending money on entertainment these days. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

Apr 16, 202520:37
Orchards!

Orchards!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the beginning of the week and Mike answers what entertainment industry goliath is about to get even bigger. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

Apr 15, 202522:30
Hope!

Hope!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is changing about our music listening habits. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

Apr 12, 202522:59
Afterthought!

Afterthought!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what we have been spending money on for entertainment. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

Apr 11, 202527:25
Carrots!

Carrots!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what old school children's toy has resurged in popularity. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

Apr 10, 202514:10
Amazement!

Amazement!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the weeks so far and Mike answers what outdoor activity people are doing that will soon be over. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

Apr 09, 202529:21
Hollywood!

Hollywood!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating world of Hollywood by talking to filmmaker, writer, and director Nick Roth who created the hilarious movie called Hanky Panky. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

Apr 07, 202529:17
Supplies!

Supplies!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what crazy places we are paying money to stay the night in. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

Apr 05, 202520:57
Easy!

Easy!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what crazy things we are spending money on. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

Apr 04, 202527:01
Off!

Off!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is happening with some of your favorite fast food places. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

Apr 03, 202519:39
Attention!

Attention!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what is happening in the world of travel. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

Apr 02, 202520:31
Hosts!

Hosts!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week so far and Mike answers what is happening this quarter that is going to be completely different from last quarter. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

Apr 01, 202519:22
Coins!

Coins!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the beginning of the week and Mike answers what is happening to that super overhyped thing everyone was talking about. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

Apr 01, 202521:51
Fest!

Fest!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is happening to a particular food which a lot of us love. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

Mar 29, 202519:30
Updates!

Updates!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the end of the week and Mike answers what is happening to all our desktop computers all at once. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

Mar 28, 202517:40
Lemons!

Lemons!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the middle of the week and Mike answers what is going on with these really boring video podcasts. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

Mar 27, 202517:45
Marchers!

Marchers!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week so far and Mike answers what is going on with these crazy prices. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley. Next show it's Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer.

Mar 26, 202516:26
Mechanisms!

Mechanisms!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the beginning of the week and Mike answers what the pet industry has ramped up to. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster. Next show it's Madame Rootabega, Valentino, and Bison Bentley.

Mar 25, 202519:02
Spotlight!

Spotlight!

Mike Matthews investigates the fascinating news from the week and Mike answers what is absolutely completely different about the top of the music charts as compared to when you were growing up. Join Mike as he podcasts live from Café Anyway in podCastro Valley with Chely Shoehart, Floyd the Floorman, and John Deer the Engineer. Next show it's Benita, the Disgruntled Fiddle Player, and the Brewmaster.

Mar 22, 202516:44