Mitch Wonders
Life's Tough. Be Tougher. Join Mitch, a cranky old Texan from Austin, as he wonders his way through life, family, retirement, travel, history, culture, and the everyday challenges of modern life. With equal parts common sense, curiosity, and tough love, Mitch brings listeners to the porch for honest conversations about what we've learned, what we've forgotten, and where we're headed next. No talking heads. No outrage. No nonsense. Just a guy who's lived a little and still wonders about the world.
Episodes
#211 Generation Jones: The Last Free Generation
Were you really a Baby Boomer—or did you grow up in a generation of your own?In this solo episode, Mitch goes solo to explore the often-overlooked "Generation Jones"—those born between the Baby Boomers and Generation X. From riding bikes until dark and fixing what broke to growing up through Watergate, inflation, and the dawn of the digital age, this episode looks at the unique experienc
#210 Supersonic Dreams: The Business of the Impossible
This week, Mitch welcomes The Professor back to the porch to ask a simple question: Why did commercial aviation stop getting faster?From the rise and fall of Concorde to the new Boom Supersonic's attempt to cut flight times in half, we explore whether technology, economics, or regulation has been holding us back. Innovation versus optimization, the role of capitalism in bringing breakthrough i
#209 Testosterone 3/3, Six Months Later
Six months ago, in Episode #184, DT and Mitch began a three-part series exploring testosterone—what it is, who might benefit from it, and what it can and can't do. Three months later, they revisited the conversation in Episode #197 to share their early experiences and observations.Now, in the conclusion of the series, they compare where those two very different journeys have led them.DT discusses
#208 Seriously, What the Fk Do You Want?
In this episode of The Mitch Wonders Podcast, Mitch takes a hard look at the gap between what we say we want and what we actually spend our lives pursuing. From presence and meaningful friendships to simplifying life, finding purpose, and reclaiming our time, this conversation asks one uncomfortable question:Seriously... what the fk do you want?Because if we're honest, most of us aren't chasing th
#207 Three Drams, Two Travelers, One Hell of a Trip
Today we're doing something a little different. My son and I just got back from Scotland, but this isn't a vacation recap. It's about craftsmanship, curiosity, and a handful of moments we never saw coming.We've each got three mystery drams in front of us. Every one tells part of the story. And I can’t help but wonder if we’ll inspire you to get up and go find your Scotland.Let's see where they tak
#206 At The All Star Break Mitch Puts Modern Baseball On Trial
Hot damn I love summer and we've reached one of my favorite points on the sports calendar—the Major League Baseball All-Star Break. It's the halfway mark, the standings are starting to mean something, and every fan has an opinion about where the game is headed. And that's exactly what we're talking about this week.It's not about online gambling or fantasy baseball. It's abo
#205 Mitch Wonders: Are We Healthier or Just Harder to Kill?
A comment from Bill Maher and a counterpoint from Neil de Grasse Tyson sent me down an interesting rabbit hole.Maher often points to old footage of the Apollo 11 crowds and notes how lean and healthy people appeared compared to today. Tyson, on the other hand, reminds us that modern medicine has dramatically increased life expectancy, reduced infant mortality, and turned many injuries, illnesses,
#204 Mitch Wonders: Why We Still Need Ghost Stories
I've lived in Illinois, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington, and now nearly 10 years in Texas, and no matter where I've gone, every town seems to have a story. Every city seems to have that place.Maybe it's a stretch of road people avoid at night. Maybe it's a building everyone swears is haunted. Why, after thousands of years of human history, do we keep creating ghost stories?This
#203 Mitch Wonders: Will AI Datacenters Melt the ERCOT Power Grid?
Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but the giant datacenters being built across Texas finally got Mitch's attention.What began as a simple question—what exactly is a datacenter?—quickly turned into something much bigger.Why are companies spending billions of dollars building AI infrastructure in places like Abilene, Texas? Why do these facilities require so much land, power, and investment
#201 Mitch Wonders: The Lost Gold Mine of the Guadalupe Mountains
Suppose I told you that for more than a century, people have been searching the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas for a source of gold that nobody has ever been able to relocate. One man found it, but perished before being able to return or direct others. Another man came upon it, but dogged if he could find his way back in the unforgiving canyons of the Guadalupe Mountains.And what if I told you
#200 From The Porch - We Keep Moving, We Always Will
Sitting on the porch watching the Texas Hill Country settle down for the evening, with mesquite and wood smoke hanging in the air, Mitch finds himself thinking about responsibility.Not the kind we should avoid—the kind we've quietly carried for so long we barely notice it anymore.A reflection on work, reliability, adulthood, and the possibility that there may be something in your life you can
#199 No One Tells You This Part
People celebrate the milestones — marriage, careers, children, retirement — but almost nobody talks honestly about what comes after.In Episode 199, Mitch and good friend Michelle talk about the reality behind major life changes: shifting identity, pressure from every direction, the mental load, exhaustion, sacrifice, and the quiet realization that adulthood rarely looks the way you imagined it wou
#198 AI Got The Call Right. Major League Baseball Got It Wrong.
Okay, Major League Baseball finally did it. They've got AI calling balls and strikes now. Yep - the pursuit of accuracy. On paper that sounds like progress. But not everything that CAN be fixed, SHOULD be fixed. Sometimes the flaw is the feature. Everything's right, no reactions, no coach/player/umpire arguments or contested calls. Nothing happens, we just move on.But if nothing happens, w
#197 Part 2 of 3: An Honest Look at Testosterone — 3 Months In
Testosterone’s everywhere right now. Everywhere you look—someone’s telling you your levels are low, your energy’s off, your edge is gone… and they’ve got the fix.Three months ago, we thought we'd make up our own minds, so we launched a three phased test.Not because anything was broken. Not because we were chasing some magic number. We wanted to learn for ourselves.Mitch Wonders is where Texas
#196 We've Engineered Curiosity Out of Our Lives
Boredom used to be an opportunity - let's see what we can come up with today, remember?But today, we live in a culture built around certainty, comfort, and control — we’ve engineered so much of life to avoid discomfort. Ben (a good pal from Kentucky) and I discuss today and try to remind us that not all value comes from control — some of it comes from the uncontrolled, the uncertain, the unexp
#195 Biohacking in 2026: Mostly Noise, A Few Pearls.
Biohacking is the practice of using science, technology, and lifestyle changes to "hack" your own biology for improved performance and longevity. While biohacking can offer legitimate health insights, the industry is also rife with individuals who have used its language to promote unproven, deceptive, or even dangerous "secrets." We'll discuss both - the unproven and the &q
#194 When Time Becomes Audible
There’s a moment — and I don’t know exactly when it happens—but there’s a moment when time stops being something you measure…and starts being something you can hear. So the question is — What are you going to do once you hear it?Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor,
#193 I Thought It Was Just Austin - It's Not
Last year around Christmas, my son and I were driving around Austin… and we kept seeing these Waymo cars everywhere. City streets. Side roads. Out where you don’t expect much of anything. At first I thought—maybe I’m just noticing them more. Or maybe it's just Austin. It's not.Bigger picture? This isn’t about cars or removing the need for humans. This is about how much of our lives we’re w
#192 Best Bourbons Under $30 - The Taste Test!
My son and I went back and put it to the test—you don’t have to spend $80 to drink good bourbon.We ran three bottles under $30 head-to-head—and they still hold up.If you’re chasing labels instead of value, you might want to hear this.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with h
#191 The Calls We Made - The Prices We Paid
I'm gonna sit down with an old buddy, John, today. Working together in heavy equipment manufacturing, John and I spent years making decisions that affected people, operations, and outcomes. In this episode, we look back at some of those calls — what we saw at the time, what we missed, and how they actually played out. No theory, just how it went.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets li
#190 Mitch Wonders... What's Stirring Beneath Yellowstone?
We like to think we’re in charge. We build cities, make plans, argue about the future like we’ve got a say in how all this plays out. Then you look at something like Yellowstone… and it reminds you — we’re not running the show.Not even close.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s wor
#189 We Ain’t Dead Yet — A Springtime Field Manual
Tennyson wrote that in springtime a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love. Spring has a way of stirring things up, awakening things whether we like it or not. Sometimes people decide it’s safer to protect their peace and keep life small — Mitch isn’t so sure that’s wisdom. This week’s Field Manual entry is simple: maybe let that baggage go… we ain’t dead yet.From pondering AI and the “new no
#188 Mitch Wonders...Did the EV Hype Get Ahead of the Market?
I’ve been wondering, and we’ll discuss, not for the first time, that the EV market will not be the dominant, world saving segment of the automotive industry in the United States. They'll have a niche, but not what was projected.From pondering AI and the “new normal,” to ghost stories in the Grand Canyon, to wondering what “living your best life” really means, Mitch invites guests and listeners
#187 Mitch Wonders...Why Mars. Why Us. And Why Now?
I admit, I'm kind of jumping out of my skin with the anticipation of NASA collaborating with Space X and others to send people back to the moon, and then on to Mars. It seems like a given, we're gonna do it.Yes. Technically, scientifically, and financially, the United States has the capability to send humans to Mars. But..why? And how doe the new Artemis program compare with Apollo? SO MUC
#186 Enough with the Financial Noise - Mitch Wonders What Matters
If you’re anything like me you’re getting fed up with the plethora of "impactful" financial information coming at you and you just want someone to bundle it up, tell me what’s important, and let you move on with your day.This week we do that, and touch on some common financial things that you can actually make sense of.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Ea
#185 You Know Too Much to Play Small
So Buckle Up, Champ!I heard someone say once that by 60 you’ve got the wisdom of three 20-year-olds. I don’t know if that math works… but I do know this — at some point in life, you know too much to keep playing small, regardless of your age.Feedback link: https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Te
#184 The Testosterone Debate: Little Knowledge and Big Hopes.
Part one of a three part series!Testosterone has become one of those topics that shows up everywhere—on podcasts, in ads, YouTube popups—and it’s usually framed as something that’s either broken or urgently needs fixing. We'll be the judges of that!Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at
#183 Mitch Wonders - What I'm Holding Onto.
I haven’t done this in a long time, not since episode 1. Going it alone. Enough has changed in the last eight months that it feels kind of dishonest in some way not to pause and take a look around, kind of reassess where the heck I am. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world wit
#182 Mitch Wonders: The Street Where You Grew Up
The street didn’t raise us — it just gave us a place to be raised. If the place itself was the virtue, it would’ve worked for everyone. We remember how it looked because that’s easy. What mattered was expectation and consequence. Today, Mitch, Holly, and DT take a look back at the streets that raised them. Memories? A few. Lessons? Many.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big que
#181 The Mixed Paradigms of Retirement
I hit the retirement trail in 2025. Yeah, it’s good. Damn good, some days. But retirement didn’t flip a switch that told me to shut it down and kick it, I think you know me better. Retirement doesn’t lower the bar. It hands you the bar and asks where you’re going to set it. This week, The Professor and I discuss a few good points about this mixed paradigm. (great word)
#180 Mitch Wonders: What's for Breakfast?
I wake up wondering. Every day. If nothing else, it’s wondering what’s for breakfast today. One of my parents was from Chicago, the other from Illinois farm country, so I grew up with a big spectrum. And dammit, as the middle child of 9, it can be a fight for survival! But it seems, today, kinda having grown up, like so much more... Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s bigquestions
#179 How To Get Back On Track After Texas-Sized Holidays.
The holidays always add a few pounds, and we wanted to takea look at what the real numbers show and how it affects us all. We also wanted to offer a plan for getting back on track without turning it into punishment. Take the advice if you like, but don’t be too hard on yourself. And put the fork down.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky
#178 New Years' Resolutions. Worth Making or Worn-Out Tradition?
New Year’s resolutions started as ancient promises, not self-improvement chores — and somewhere along the way, we lost the plot. In this episode, Mitch and special guest Angie trace how resolutions changed over time and get into how we went from meaning it to quitting it.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a p
#177 How Texas Roped German Traditions Into Its Own Christmas!
Mitch brings in two experts on Germany, it's culture, and how it ties in with Texas today. These two, retired and current US military, spent years in Germany and have visited me in Texas!Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you c
#176 Mitch's Texas Throwdown: Sculpting The Mt. Rushmore of Christmas Movies
Nothing says Christmas like a Texas Throwdown! I get two pals together to discuss our top 4 Christmas movies of all time. What they didn't know? There would be a surprise guest and this would turn into a scored Top 4 throwdown!Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humo
#175 Mitch Wonders...The Trail Tested Numbers That Matter Most
Heading into the last few days of 2025, I got to wondering. What, really, are the most important numbers in a person’s lifetime. I called in my buddy Dan, from PA, to help me out.From pondering AI and the “new normal,” to ghost stories inthe Grand Canyon, to wondering what “living your best life” really means, Mitch invites guests and listeners alike to sit down, swap stories, and wrestle with the
#174 Mitch Wonders - Where the Joy Goes When Greed Shows Up
Do we really value the integrity of a game played by skilled athletes, or are we willing to let on-line gambling and the leagues chase every last dollar at the expense of everything that makes sports worth watching in the first place?Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with
#173 A Father, A Son, and The Work That Shaped Us - Mitch Hands Off the Mic to His Son
For just the second episode ever, Mitch hands off the mic. This time for a special visit with his son. Having both achieved career milestones, we talk jobs, people, food, and the choices we made. And what we'd tell our younger selves if we only knew!Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at
#172 Boots in the Stirrups: Be Where You Are...
The full quote is "Be where you are, otherwise you will miss your life" by - hold on to your hats - Buddha.But it speaks to the topic of people seeming to prefer to see things on their phones, computers, or big screens. That’s watching life, not living it. And anyone who prefers that should not consider this as me offering a negative point of view on your choices, but rather – a challenge. I'm joi
#171 When Jordan Took Flight (He Took Us With Him).
It was said recently that many people alive today never sawMichael Jordan play basketball. For most younger folks, he’s a highlight reel or a logo, not a live memory. But not for Mook and I, he was much more to us in Chicagoland.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor
#170 The Long Shadow. A History of Executions in Texas.
There’s no other state in the union with a story like Texas’. In a way, due to the proximity to two frontiers in Mexico and the wild west, no other state can have a story like Texas.This, of course, led to a need to implement manners of control unique to the state and to the situation. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Tex
#169 Ghosts Know No Borders: The Haunting of The Grove
Mitch sits down with a couple of old Illinois ghost hunters to see what happens when northern know-how meets Texas history. Jefferson, Texas — The Grove — a house built before the Civil War. We talk experiences and similarities. Whys and hows.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s wor
#168 Whistlin' Past The Graveyard, Mitch wonders about the end of the world.
Mitch and The Professor are takin’ a porch-light stroll through five end-of-the-world scenarios — nukes, pandemics, AI, climate, even a rock from the sky. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all e
#167 Did Boomers Just Grow Up Faster Than Other Gens?
There’s a strong argument that certain generations, like the Baby Boomers, were forced to "grow up" faster in some ways compared to later generations. But with its own nuances. Let’s take a look. I'll bring in Holly from FL for a counterpoint. I may even tell him that's why he's here, who knows?Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode,
#166 Is It Time To Start Making Memories, Not Just Dollars?
Been thinking lately — maybe it's not all about the money. It can’t be. Can we shift the focus a bit — from making money to making time for what matters? Special guest Angie from VA returns!Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you
#165 Mitch Wonders: Is AI Eating It's Own Tail?
You can’t hardly scroll your phone these days without someone hollerin’ about how AI is coming to take all our jobs, ruin our lives, and maybe even outsmart us before lunch. Calm down, buckaroos, this ain't nothin' new.Today we bring in Vincent, with his W.Va. point of view!Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan —
#164 Mitch Wonders: Saddle Up, Your Best Life’s Waitin’
I’ve been hearing this phrase bandied about ( you heard me,bandied) seemingly at least once a day: He/She/They/We – “is/are living their best life” and it got me to wondering, what does that really mean?Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of w
#163 Mysteries of the Grand Canyon: The "Gulf of Silence"
I’ve heard, off and on, “off limits” areas in the Grand Canyon. Speculation of UFO activity, or hidden ancient Egyptian treasure, and government-controlled areas.I got to wondering what the stories were, and if any haveany basis in fact, or maybe some good, yet to be proven story lines?Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of each weekly guest, current YouTube clips, and visit the Merch Store at mit
#162 Tipflation: The Broken Culture of Tipping: 2025
We touched on this back way back in 2022, coincidentally, episode #22. Felt like it was time to see how we've progressed.Or, regressed?Catch this and all episodes, see pics. of each weekly guest, watch current YouTube releases, and connect to the MITCH MERCH STORE at mitchwonders.com !! And..thank you!!
#161 The View from 8 and 80.
There are only two people in this world you need to make proud. It's not your mom, it's not your dad. It's not your husband, and not your wife. It's the 8 year old version of you and the 80 year old version of you. Catch this and all episodes, see recent YouTube clips, photos of guests from each episode - AND SHOP AT THE MITCH MERCH STORE - at mitchwonders.com And thank you, your s
#160 Why Texas is Texas: The Legend of Jack "Coffee" Hays
Jack, from Tennessee, is truly a Texas legend. The reason why Texans grew up hearing "don't mess with Texas", and a lasting example of how you don't have to be from Texas, but you're welcome, as long as you respect it!Catch this and all back episodes, see photos of each guest, and check the latest YouTube video at mitchwonders.com - and THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!
#159 Mitch Wonders - The Demise of Pubs and Pub Culture
Is there anyplace left where "taking a break from all your worries, sure would mean a lot?" Where everybody knows your name? Mitch and DT wonder.Catch this, and catch up on all episodes, pics of every guest, and YouTube clips on mitchwonders.com and...THANK YOU!
#158 Food, Family, and Friends: Tastes Like A Memory
I was reminded, recently, of a great food place in Seattle that my good friend Anna, and I, had stumbled across a few years back.And it got me to wonder what other places I’d visited overthe years and the way I remember them for the food, but also, and maybe moreso, for the company. Catch this and all episodes, YouTube clips, photos of every guest from past episodes, at mitchwonders.com And, from
#157 Well, I Guess This Is How We Do Things Now. New Normal, 2025.
The phrase—"the new normal"—resonates with a lot of people. Holly and I will try to break it down a bit today. Lot's to discuss!Catch this and all episodes, pics of each guest, the latest Youtube link, and what the heck, a few pics of Mitch's' celebrity encounters! All at mitchwonders.com !!
#156 Smile and Get It Over With - The Midsummer Joke Episode!
Ol' Mitch, DT, and The Professor do their part to lighten the load on society by delivering (poorly) dad humor and low brow dead-pan!Catch this and all episodes, YouTube links to recentepisodes, behind the scenes pics of EACH, episode, some pics of Mitch's celebrity encounters, and much more at mitchwonders.com , and...THANK YOU!
#155 "I Want to Die On Mars. Just not on impact."
When I was a kid, there was the "space race" to be the first to get to the moon. Now, it's not much of a race, but we're focused on getting to Mars. I wonder..why? And how? Joined by my good friend James from the left coast, we hammer it out! Good news - we can do it!Catch this and all episodes, YouTube links to recentepisodes, behind the scenes pics of each episode, pics of Mitc
#154 Can the Joy of Baseball Endure the 2026 Crossroads?
I was wondering, I see a lot of passion in MLB (Major LeagueBaseball), it's starting to feel like old times. Records being challenged - brush back pitches, bench clearing fights like the recent Dodgers and Padres - historic matchups like the recent Dodgers/Yankees World Series matchup, it justfeels like the passion for the game is back!And as any grizzled fan will wonder…can it last?Catch this
#153 Muscle after 40. Grit, Gains, and a guy named Mook.
Ol’ Mitch and Mook discuss what works, what don’t, what’s safe, and what ain’t – working out and building muscle mass after 40.Catch this and all episodes, YouTube links to recentepisodes, behind the scenes pics of EACH, episode, some pics of Mitch's celebrity encounters, and much more at mitchwonders.com , and...THANK YOU!
#152 Stage Lights and Lone Star Nights: Summer Concerts, Festivals, Dive Bars & Dollar Value
Ahh...summertime, you can't beat it! Angie and I talk about the best concerts, live music festivals, artists, and best deals in summertime music this year!!Catch this and all episodes, YouTube links to recentepisodes, behind the scenes pics of EACH, episode, some pics of Mitch's "celebrity" encounters, and much more at mitchwonders.com , and...THANK YOU!
#151 Mitch Wonders: Is Sam Bass' Gold Still Hidden at Brushy Creek?
The lost gold of Sam Bass, has Mitch tracked it to nearby Brushy Creek? And will he and DT find it?!Catch this and all episodes, YouTube links to recentepisodes, behind the scenes pics of EACH, episode, some pics of Mitch's celebrity encounters, and much more at mitchwonders.com , and...THANK YOU!
#150 Mitch wonders, are you ready to "Fix Yoself ?"
Mitch and The Professor don't pull any punches on this weeks' episode! Listen in, IF YOU'RE READY!Catch this and all episodes, YouTube links to recentepisodes, behind the scenes pics of EACH, episode, some pics of Mitch's celebrity encounters, and much more at mitchwonders.com , and...THANK YOU!
#149 Barbecue, Beer, and Body Counts. Austin/Texas true crime tales.
We've recently discussed the possibility of a serial killer on the prowl in Austin, Texas. Is there a deeper story here in Texas?Catch this and all episodes, YouTube links to recent episodes, behind the scenes pics of EACH, episode, some pics of Mitch's celebrity encounters, and much more at mitchwonders.com , and...THANK YOU!
#148 Major League Baseball Resurrects the Dead
In a shocking move, the MLB reverses the lifetime ban on Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, bringing the integrity of the game to the forefront.Catch this and all episodes, YouTube links to recentepisodes, behind the scenes pics of EACH, episode, some pics of Mitch's celebrity encounters, and much more at mitchwonders.com , and...THANK YOU FORYOUR SUPPORT!
#147 Mitch wonders, is the journey the actual destination?
And maybe the real treasure is the friends we've made along the way? Mitch and old friend Pedro discuss.Listen in, do you agree?Catch this and all episodes, YouTube links , behind the scenes pics of EACH episode, some pics of Mitch's celebrity encounters, and much more at mitchwonders.com and...THANK YOU!
#146 Wasting the Power of AI - Technology Outpaces Ethics.
Baby podcast videos? Click bait? The embarrassment on how we waste AI...or is it?Catch this and all episodes, YouTube links to recentepisodes, behind the scenes pics of EACH, episode, some pics of Mitch's celebrity encounters, and much more at mitchwonders.com , and...THANK YOU FORYOUR SUPPORT!Partial credit to Stephen Hawking for this weeks' episode title.
#145 "The universe is under no obligation to make sense to you."
And it doesn't, with regularity. Ol' Mitch and DT hammer out some specific life mysteries!Catch this and all episodes, YouTube links to recent episodes, behind the scenes pics of EACH, episode, some pics of Mitch's celebrity encounters, and much more at mitchwonders.com , and...THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!Props. to Neil deGrasse Tyson for this weeks' episode title.
#144 Understanding The Table As It's Been Set For Us.
MLK Jr. once said:“We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” And that's kind of what Mitch and The Professor are wondering about today. Catch this and all episodes at mitchwonders.com , where you'll also see behind the scene pics of each weekly guest and videos from past episodes on the YouTube channel! Can't thank y'all enough!!
#143 Drink Your Whiskey With Your Gun Hand - Texas Edition
Kellan and Mitch ride again! Today we taste test three Central Texas whiskies to explore the varying regions and name our favorite. Texas whiskey is one of a kind - and we hope you'll hunt one out near you!Catch up on all episodes, see behind the scenes pics of every episode and guest, as well as YouTube videos at mitchwonders.com and...thank you!Take a moment to go to YouTube, too. You can li
#142 The Game Ends, the Brotherhood Doesn't - Echoes from The Room.
To win the game is great, it's said. To play the game is greater. That's what "The Room" is all about, the comradery that builds as we all struggle together for a common goal, the bonds that build in that room.Catch this and all episodes at mitchwonders.com, where you'll also see behind the mic pictures of every episode, and view videos of past episodes from the YouTube chann
#141 It's not that I don't have plans. I plan to do nothing.
The Italian concept of "doing nothing" is often captured by the term "dolce far niente". Translated roughly as "the sweetness of doing nothing". We'll let a Texan be the judge of that. Catch up on all episodes, and see behind the scenes photos of each episode and guest (including YouTube links!) at mitchwonders.com ...and..THANK YOU ALL!
#140 "The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it."
Regardless of the generation, The Cost of Living metaphorically speaks to what we give up, endure, and fight for in exchange for survival, success, or fulfillment. It’s the sacrifices—financial, emotional, and physical—that shape our lives, and each generation feels those costs differently.Catch recent YouTube clips (Mitch Wonders is on YouTube, like and subscribe!!), see behind the scenes pics of
#139 The Perils of Falling Into Seasonal Gravy DIsorder
Mitch wonders how to fight seasonal gravy disorder, or, should we just give in?!Catch up on all episodes, see behind the scenes pics of each episode, and play the YouTube episode link to a recent episode at mitchwonders.com ! And...THANK YOU ALL!!
#138 "Money doesn't buy happiness, but it can buy a lot of baseball players."
Mitch and Holly go deep! Shohei, 700M, Soto, 765M.Wondering, can the first 1 Billion dollar baseball contract be far behind? Catch Mitch and the gang LIVE ON YOUTUBE! Just search for Mitch Wonders, like, and subscribe!! And..THANK YOU!Catch this, and all episodes, at mitchwonders.com where you can see behind the scenes photos of every episode!
#137 Like Texas, Australia is a country with the "Welcome" sign out.
With a SPECIAL GUEST, Aussie and good friend Gavin, Mitch wonders about the differences and similarities between Texas and Australia - FIRST HAND!You can catch this and all episodes, with behind the scenes photos from each episode, and this weeks' video clip at mitchwonders.com And....THANK YOU!
#136 The “Rainey Lake Killer”, does a killer walk among us,?
Dubbed by some as “Rainey Lake Killer” , 16 bodies have been found in, or around, Lady Bird Lake in Downtown Austin. Catch this and all episodes at mitchwonders.com where you'll see behind the scenes pics of every episode and this weeks' video clip! And...THANK YOU!“Rainey Lake Killer” - referenced in the story at beaumontenterprise.com
#135 “Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be."
Is the repeal of "toxic masculinity" under way? Mitch wonders.Catch up on all episodes, see weekly video clips and behind the scenes photos of each episode guest at mitchwonders.com And..THANK YOU!Credit and full quote for this weeks' episode: “Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.” –Marcus Aurelius
#134 The Rise of Filler Talk - fear of silence in a world that never stops talking.
Mitch wonders, does the rise of filler talk—'like,' 'you know,' and endless small talk—reflect our fear of silence in a world that never stops talking?Catch up on all episodes, weekly video clips, and behind the scenes photos of each episode at mitchwonders.com and...THANK YOU!
#133 Mind Your Own Biscuits and Life Will Be Gravy
Yep, it's a simple message, with a lot of truths - that Mitch and "Virginia" Angie will break down!You can catch up on all episodes, see behind the scenes photos of each guest, and watch this weeks' video clip at mitchwonders.com And, THANKS A HEAP!!This weeks' title, and lyrics, courtesy of Texas' own Kacey Musgraves!
#132 I put a dollar in a change machine, nothing changed.
Mitch wonders, is this inflation the worst we've seen? Is there any hope? Any way to defend ourselves?Catch up on all back episodes, see weekly video clips and behind the scenes photos of every episode at mitchwonders.com and...THANK YOU!This weeks' title was inspired by George Carlin!
#131 "...be very careful with the artificial intelligence. With AI, we are summoning the demon."
I hear about it, you hear about it, it’s coming…no real way
to stop it. AI. So if it’s inevitable, how do we adapt?
Catch up on all episodes, see behind the scenes pics of every episode, and this weeks' video clip at mitchwonders.com
And...THANK YOU!!
And thank you to Texas neighbor Elon Musk for this weeks' title quote!
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