Doin' It with Mike Sacks

A podcast of comedy, interviews, gags, curiosities, laughs, bloopers, boners, cuddling sessions, medical oddities, long stories ending with a funny pun. Think "Prairie Home Companion" with less nose whistling.

Mike Sacks Presents: Maryland War of the Worlds! 03/06/2023

Mike Sacks Presents: Maryland War of the Worlds! Mike Sacks reads his sexual encounter cheat sheet and then shares some crab dip with aliens. Producer Rob Schulte talks with writers Jack Allison and Kate Shapiro about their new book "Kill the Rich." /episode/index/show/ede9b276-e103-4ba1-abae-747df456008f/id/26035626

Mike Sacks is Reconnectin' with Old Lovers! 02/06/2023

Mike Sacks is Reconnectin' with Old Lovers! It's Valentine's Month and Mike Sacks is achieving his New Year's resolution of reaching out to past loves to learn from his childish mistakes. Find all of Mike's new books at /episode/index/show/ede9b276-e103-4ba1-abae-747df456008f/id/25786500

BONUS: Vanderpump Rules Fan Fiction with Randy S. 01/11/2023

BONUS: Vanderpump Rules Fan Fiction with Randy S. Today's episode is unique. Author and all-around "ideas man" Randy S. joins producer Rob to talk about his Vanderpump Rules fan fiction, as well as his "amazing" memoir that was found in a box at a Maryland garage sale by Mike Sacks. You can order Randy's memoir or listen to the audio version . You can order Stinker Lets Loose! . Support Vanderpump Robs . /episode/index/show/ede9b276-e103-4ba1-abae-747df456008f/id/25575657

Mike Sacks returns! And he's now a Hostage Negotiator! 01/02/2023

Mike Sacks returns! And he's now a Hostage Negotiator! Maryland has always been a hunting ground, and Mike Sacks has been negotiating with criminals since the premiere of Heavy Metal Parking Lot. "Negotiating is a lot like sex," Mike will often say. "It's a lot more effective when it ain't pretty." One thing that never changes—nobody ever sees him coming. Mike's new books: /episode/index/show/ede9b276-e103-4ba1-abae-747df456008f/id/25327758

The Psychedelic Worlds of Paul Major 06/08/2022

The Psychedelic Worlds of Paul Major Mike Sacks interviews 'outsider music' expert and musician Paul Major on the release of his fantastic new book 'Feel the Music: The Psychedelic Worlds of Paul Major.' An abundance of rare music clips!

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Drew Friedman 06/07/2022

Drew Friedman Drew Friedman, a cartoonist, illustrator, author, and son of Bruce Jay Friedman, chats with Mike about his new book Chosen People.

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Jack Handey, Danny McBride, and Walton Goggins 06/05/2022

Jack Handey, Danny McBride, and Walton Goggins Mike speaks with legendary writer Jack Handey (SNL, "Deep Thoughts", "The Stench of Honolulu") about his friendship with Steve Martin, writing for yourself, and about his new book "Please Stop the Deep Thoughts." Ian Goldstein and Rob Schulte chat with Danny McBride and Walton Goggins about the final season of their show Vice Principals, as well as how they approach their craft.

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Richard Chizmar, Mona Chalabi, and a Pop Quiz 06/04/2022

Richard Chizmar, Mona Chalabi, and a Pop Quiz Mike chats with Maryland native Richard Chizmar of Cemetery Dance magazine and co-author—with Stephen King—of Gwendy's Button Box. Ian Goldstein speaks with Mona Chalabi of FiveThirtyEight and The Guardian. Rob investigates alternative revenue streams and uses the phrase "dancing Agamemnon at Jacob's Pillow." Please visit: http://cemeterydance.com

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Leslie Kean, Joe Pera, and A Declassified UFO Vlog 06/03/2022

Leslie Kean, Joe Pera, and A Declassified UFO Vlog Mike speaks with Leslie Kean, the author of Surviving Death: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for an Afterlife. Ian Goldstein has a moment with comedian Joe Pera about stand-up and his series at Brooklyn's Union Hall, "Summer Nights." Rob stumbles upon a UFO Vlog while hanging out on his stoop.

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STINKER LETS LOOSE! with special guests Alec Berg and Jena Friedman 06/02/2022

STINKER LETS LOOSE! with special guests Alec Berg and Jena Friedman Mike Sacks returns from his yearly vision quest to introduce to the world his latest project, STINKER LETS LOOSE! Mike speaks with Seinfeld writer and Silicon Valley producer Alec Berg, and Ian Goldstein speaks with Jena Friedman about comedy's role in politics.

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Rhea Seehorn and Mike Drucker 05/31/2022

Rhea Seehorn and Mike Drucker

This week Rhea Seehorn of Better Call Saul speaks with Mike Sacks about acting techniques for stage and screen and talks character development for her current role as Kim Wexler. We're also lucky to have an interview with Mike Drucker, the former staff writer for The Tonight Show and currently the co-head writer of the new Netflix series Bill Nye Saves the World.

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Lukas Kaiser 05/30/2022

Lukas Kaiser Rob plays a recording from his days at the University of Kansas. Ian Goldstein talks with Lukas Kaiser a VP Creative Director for Viacom - helping create and oversee branded content for Comedy Central, Spike TV and the soon to be launched Paramount Network

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George Saunders and Miles Kahn 05/29/2022

George Saunders and Miles Kahn Mike interviews author George Saunders about his latest, and first, novel, "Lincoln in the Bardo," and talks with Miles Kahn of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee." Mike discloses a pornographic past.

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Ben Glenn 05/29/2022

Ben Glenn Mike talks with TV historian and canned laughter expert Ben Glenn about the history of the Laff Machine and fake laughter! APPLAUSE!

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Jon Ronson 05/28/2022

Jon Ronson Mike gets in touch with yet another girlfriend, his high school prom date who dumped him for another guy. And Mike talks with writer and investigative journalist Jon Ronson about the far right and their hold on American politics.

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Michael Nesmith 05/27/2022

Michael Nesmith Mike talks with Monkee great and early proponent of country rock, MICHAEL NESMITH, about music, comedy, and his involvement in the early years of MTV. Monkee fans rejoice!

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Brian Stack 05/26/2022

Brian Stack Mike digs down deep into pure comedy gold with Conan and Late Show writer/performer Brian Stack. Also, Larry King and Colonel Sanders babble but hard!

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Gordon Lightfoot 05/25/2022

Gordon Lightfoot Mike talks with music and songwriting legend Gordon Lightfoot! Mike interviews a shut-in travel guru about recommended vacation destinations.

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Vince Gilligan 05/24/2022

Vince Gilligan Mike Sacks interviews the great Vince Gilligan, creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, and Mike reads a pet adoption notice for a demon-possessed pooch. Might you be interested?

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Julie Klausner & Billy Domineau 05/23/2022

Julie Klausner & Billy Domineau Mike catches up with an old friend. It goes badly. Mike interviews Julie Klausner, the creator and co-star of "Difficult People," and co-host of "Double Threat" as well as an interview with Billy Domineau, the author of the "Seinfeld 9/11" script.

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Jen Statsky 05/19/2022

Jen Statsky Mike talks comedy with Jen Statsky, writer for Parks and Recreation, Hello Ladies, Lady Dynamite, and the upcoming fall NBC sitcom, The Good Place, starring Ted Danson and Kristen Bell! Producer Rob shares a babbling segment from his days in Kansas, at 33 1/3 speed.

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Dan Powell 05/16/2022

Dan Powell Mike tells some hilarious jokes that don't end hilariously and a fascinating interview with comedy great Dan Powell, executive producer of Inside Amy Schumer.

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