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.

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

5 Year Anniversary Special! 05/17/2024

5 Year Anniversary Special! This Podcast Is... Uncalled For has turned 5 years old!!! Joining us on today's 5th anniversary special are co-host Heather Marie and newest member of the 3-Timers Club Chris Hurt /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/30748168

Take Me to Gates BBQ 05/13/2024

Take Me to Gates BBQ When your anime voice actor friend returns home and wants to get some good BBQ. From our Sausomecon episode with Bill Butts /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/29227088

5 Love Languages Test 05/10/2024

5 Love Languages Test In our February 14 special our friend Pat Lamb suggested the book 5 Love Languages. Turns out there's also a test. Which of the five fits Mike best? /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/29477723

Most Ridiculous Ending 05/06/2024

Most Ridiculous Ending When you playtest a game designer's game and talk about the result of that game. From our very popular episode with Adam Sadiq /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/29227058

Thoughts on #ProRelForUSA Part 2 - US Open Cup Edition 05/03/2024

Thoughts on #ProRelForUSA Part 2 - US Open Cup Edition In today's follow up on #ProRelForUSA in American soccer, Mike (rather angrily, actually) reads some articles and tweets on Major League Soccer giving the middle finger to the US equivalent of the FA Cup. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/29142118

Mike "Cheating" at This or That 04/29/2024

Mike "Cheating" at This or That When you and your buddies do a This-or-That style game and you bend the rules - and you're drunk. From our first episode with Lucas Stoneking and Daniel Rains /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/29226988

Brody Otway (Fandoms Podcast) 04/26/2024

Brody Otway (Fandoms Podcast) Mike had the privilege of first joining Brody's podcast - Fandoms with Brody Otway - to talk about being a Trekkie. Brody returned the favor and this episode of the podcast is the result. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/28953913

Bonus: Thoughts on Drivers' Impatience 04/24/2024

Bonus: Thoughts on Drivers' Impatience We have a Bonus episode. Because our intrepid host and producer got into a minor car accident and narrowly avoided two others - in the same day! And he has some thoughts on that. /episode/index/show/uncalledforpod/id/30919828

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