This Podcast Is... Uncalled For

This Podcast Is… Uncalled For is a podcast hosted and produced by Mike Czerniewski This podcast is largely an interview-based podcast that (1) explores different aspects of the host’s life so far, and (2) introduces the audience to some very interesting people.

Which Gaki no Tsukai Character Are You Quiz 11/22/2024

Which Gaki no Tsukai Character Are You Quiz Mike takes another online quiz, this one to determine which member of Gaki no Tsukai he's most like. You can take the quiz at: /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32491627

Thoughts on the Cube Rule of Food 11/15/2024

Thoughts on the Cube Rule of Food "A taco's a sandwich?! A f@#$in' burrito's a sandwich?!" - Jason Kelce Someone took the question of whether or not hot dogs and Pop Tarts are sandwiches and made up something called the Cube Rule of Food. Mike takes a look at this thing so you don't have to. cuberule.com /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/31817907

Discussion on Pet Names (Don't Call Me Darling!) 11/08/2024

Discussion on Pet Names (Don't Call Me Darling!) Today Mike and Heather engage in a discussion on pet names - words like "babe" and "darling" - and when (or if) it's okay to use those words. Word to the wise: unless you're in a committed relationship with Mike, don't use these words. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/31807562

Sugar Creek Slavic Fest 11/01/2024

Sugar Creek Slavic Fest It makes sense that someone of Slavic ancestry would want to check out a festival devoted to Pan-Slavic culture. Mike (half-Polish) talks about his experience at such a festival. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/31757953

Thoughts on the Word of Wisdom 10/25/2024

Thoughts on the Word of Wisdom No alcohol. No tobacco. No tea. No coffee. Or is there more to the famous LDS dietary code? We read Section 89 of the Doctrine and Covenants and answer that question. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/31757937

Grant Adams 10/18/2024

Grant Adams Grant Adams (aka "GA") is the fifth Shawnee Mission West Viking to join us on the podcast. Today we talk school, sports, and what it was like for our guest to grow up a Raiders fan. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32623787

2024 KC Fringe Review 10/11/2024

2024 KC Fringe Review We wrap up our 2024 KC Fringe experience with this review, including a review of one of the other Fringe shows doing an improv of us. FringeProv is the property of Bryan Colley at jupiterkansas.com /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/33055772

Elizabeth Young-Collins (Fringe Adjacent) 10/04/2024

Elizabeth Young-Collins (Fringe Adjacent) Elizabeth Young-Collins has a show in 2024 KC Fringe - "A History Tour Hijacked" - and was kind enough to ask us to be on the podcast to talk about her show, the life experiences behind it, and her thoughts on Kansas City as a first-time visitor. You can find Elizabeth's work at /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32252932

The Special Happy Birthday Song 09/28/2024

The Special Happy Birthday Song Happy birthday to our intrepid host and producer! Created using Suno.com The lyrics are the actual camp song lyrics, as remembered by Mike /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32694327

Bi Spy (Fringe Adjacent) 09/27/2024

Bi Spy (Fringe Adjacent) In the "Fringe Adjacent" portion of our Fringe program, Mike sits down with the team behind the Fringe play Bi Spy - Chris Cole (actor/director), Jen Raines (actor/co-writer) and Bob Raines (actor/Jen's father) join us to talk about their production. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32090867

2024 KC Fringe Tech Rehearsal (Fringe Adjacent) 09/20/2024

2024 KC Fringe Tech Rehearsal (Fringe Adjacent) This is what a Fringe Festival tech rehearsal is like. Mike and Heather use the opportunity to talk about the 2024 KC Fringe program - and car troubles. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32230892

Discussion on 2024 Presidential Politics with Amy Bell 09/16/2024

Discussion on 2024 Presidential Politics with Amy Bell Amy Bell makes her second appearance on the podcast to discuss the 2024 presidential race as well as some other political issues. We try to answer the question: Who do you vote for when you like neither candidate and live in a state where your vote likely won't count anyway? /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32623742

Samantha Salem (Fringe Show) 09/13/2024

Samantha Salem (Fringe Show) Our 2024 KC Fringe program wraps up with local entrepreneur and concerned Palestinian Samantha Salem. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32377397

Thoughts on Project 2025 09/09/2024

Thoughts on Project 2025 If you're fortunate enough to not know what Project 2025 - a far-right-wing outline that would spell doom for the United States (and, honestly, the world) if put into action - this episode is for you. Educate yourself before you go out and vote. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/31873792

George M. Dean 3-Peat (Fringe Show) 09/06/2024

George M. Dean 3-Peat (Fringe Show) George M. Dean has joined the Three Timers Club with his appearance in this episode. This is also George's first appearance in person with Mike - both of the previous episodes have been remotely recorded. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32312177

Mike Pole with Terrence Hayes (Fringe Show) 08/30/2024

Mike Pole with Terrence Hayes (Fringe Show) We are joined in this Fringe episode by game designer Mike Pole. Joining us about halfway through the episode is co-host Terrence Hayes (whom you may recall from #KroenkeOut Denver Edition). /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32312147

Brian Boye 3-peat (Fringe Show) 08/23/2024

Brian Boye 3-peat (Fringe Show) Brian Boye joins the podcast for the third time during the 2024 KC Fringe Festival - thus making him a member of the Three Timers Club. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32247267

Meghan Spencer (Fringe Show) 08/16/2024

Meghan Spencer (Fringe Show) LIVE at 2024 KC Fringe Festival!! Our first LIVE Fringe show is with Meghan Spencer, an aerialist, teacher, and burlesque dancer in the KC area. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32230957

Welcome to Fringe 07/18/2024

Welcome to Fringe Another bonus song! Created on Suno.com This song was specifically created for our 2024 KC Fringe program - and will also be used for "Fringe adjacent" episodes. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/32066722

This Podcast Is... Uncalled For - Unofficial Theme Song 07/12/2024

This Podcast Is... Uncalled For - Unofficial Theme Song Our AI generated theme song, courtesy of Suno.com /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/31936112

Inbox Ignorance 07/05/2024

Inbox Ignorance Because James Thurber's work is still in the public domain, we broke our promise to not use AI and... used it to write this short story. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/30792143

Do You WANT to be Oakland?! 06/28/2024

Do You WANT to be Oakland?! This is Mike's response to the failed stadium vote in early April 2024. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/30749293

Weird Stuff to Happen to the Stanley Cup 06/21/2024

Weird Stuff to Happen to the Stanley Cup It's hockey's biggest prize, and strange things have been done to it over the years. Including learning that, as Guy Carbonneau once said, "the Stanley Cup does not float." /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/30639898

Bonus: 2024 UFL Season Review 06/17/2024

Bonus: 2024 UFL Season Review The inaugural season of the United Football League (2024 edition) - the merger of the USFL and the XFL - is now in the books, and we've ranked all eight of the teams. Our custom-made UFL team anthems can be found at: https://suno.com/playlist/7fb75bc0-733d-4fa6-b87c-90f9ac209ec3 /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/31766545

#KroenkeOut Denver Edition (Introducing Terrence Hayes) 06/14/2024

#KroenkeOut Denver Edition (Introducing Terrence Hayes) New co-host Terrence Hayes comes in to help us follow up on our famous #KroenkeOut episode - this time from the perspective of a Denver sports fan. We also discuss Coach Prime and the University of Colorado. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/30311658

Discussion on Taylor Swift (Introducing Heather Marie) 06/07/2024

Discussion on Taylor Swift (Introducing Heather Marie) We welcome Heather Marie as a new co-host. And we start her tenure on the podcast by discussing all things Taylor Swift. (Yes, we've become Swifties here at the podcast.) /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/30094713

Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio (Ted Lasso) 05/31/2024

Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio (Ted Lasso) As has been established on the podcast before, Mike was briefly in high school with Ted Lasso actor Jason Sudeikis, and also knew the coach who inspired the character. Marnie and Nick are writing a book on the show, and Mike was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to share what he knows on the subject - and so much more. We also bring back for reference parts of our famous #KroenkeOut episode and our interview with Jeff Polaschek. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/29699218

Why Would a Non-Chiefs Fan Attend a Chiefs Parade? 05/27/2024

Why Would a Non-Chiefs Fan Attend a Chiefs Parade? When your high school football teammate asks if you - a non-fan of the local NFL team - were at the championship parade for said NFL team. From our episode with Carl Fletcher /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/29333178

Fringe Festival Performance Workshop Summary 05/24/2024

Fringe Festival Performance Workshop Summary Mike participated in a workshop on performance in preparation for the 2024 KC Fringe Festival. He talks about the experience. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/29631858

5 for 5 05/20/2024

5 for 5 When you're talking about restaurants and the subject of roast beef sandwiches comes up. From our second episode with Lucas Stoneking and Daniel Rains, which was also a Fringe Festival episode. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/29333143

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