Mischke

Gamut Podcast Network

Return to the windowless studio on the boulevard of broken dreams as the originator of irreverent, stream of consciousness late night radio returns to break the mold once again. Every weekend, Author/Broadcaster/Podcaster Tommy Mischke shares his unique perspective on the world. Inviting in the brightest minds and even brighter personalities, Mischke muses each week on the complexities of life and the simplicities of joy.

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#135
Friday · 53 min
The Perfect Tuba (ep. 143)
Mischke spends the hour with Sam Quinones, author of "The Perfect Tuba: Forging Fulfillment from the Bass Horn, Band, and Hard Work." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#134
September 2 · 48 min
Travels with Mischke (ep. 142)
Get on the bus, and take 'er where she's going. Tommy's at the wheel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#133
August 28 · 54 min
Work In Progress (ep. 141)
Mischke spends the hour with a Jesuit priest. Father James Martin's book, "Work in Progress," is the topic of conversation. The confessions of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, corporate tool, and priest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#132
August 26 · 49 min
Penny For Your Thoughts (ep. 140)
Mischke looks at store pricing, which leads to being strangled in high school, and ends in a nostalgic trip back to Ben Franklin. Listener calls include a good looking trucker and a Tennessee upholsterer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#131
August 21 · 54 min
The Midnight Special (ep. 139)
Mischke spends the hour with Colin Asher and his book, "The Midnight Special: The Secret Prison History of American Music." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#130
August 19 · 55 min
Ants & Listeners (ep. 138)
Mischke leaves town with a surprise passenger, and then leaves it to the listeners to complete the show's voyage. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#129
August 14 · 53 min
Radio Days Part Two (ep. 137)
Another trip back in time to Mischke's KSTP years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#128
August 12 · 55 min
Radio Days (ep. 136)
A trip back in time to Mischke's days at KSTP. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#127
August 7 · 54 min
Delta Blues (ep. 135)
25 years ago Mischke drove down south to find old bluesmen at the end of their lives. He just wanted to talk to them, before their voices died forever. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#126
August 5 · 51 min
The Gift (ep. 134)
Mischke delves into the Roadshow files and brings back Kevin Kling for his much needed wisdom, his gentle humor, and his insightful philosophy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#125
July 31 · 52 min
Gods and Bathrooms (ep. 133)
Mischke is asked for help and quickly embarrasses himself, yet again. Then he makes a call to Northern Minnesota and ol' Tim keeps the show from swirling straight down the toilet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#124
July 29 · 1 hr 3 min
The Odyssey (ep. 132)
Mischke opens the Niles Film Files and finds one monster of a film. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#123
July 24 · 57 min
Strange Times (ep. 131)
Mischke takes stock of our odd era and sees the all too familiar in the unfamiliar. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#122
July 22 · 1 hr 2 min
The Wreck of the Mentor (ep. 130)
Mischke spends the hour with Eric Jay Dolin, author of "The Wreck of the Mentor: Death, Despair, and Deliverance in the Age of Sail." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#121
July 17 · 50 min
The Manosphere (ep. 129)
Mischke dives into worlds he's both unfamiliar with and quite familiar with. The manosphere is the former, dive bars the latter. All this and a "bucket" man to boot. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#120
July 15 · 52 min
The N-Word (ep. 128)
Mischke spends the hour with Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor talking about her new book, "Something We Said." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#119
July 10 · 52 min
Firework Follies (ep. 127)
As Independence Day passes, the news always gets weird. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#118
July 8 · 55 min
Monsters (ep. 126)
"Gator got your Granny," sang Tony Joe White. And that old gal was anything but well-armed. Come storm chasing with the hopelessly banal and jump in a car for a ride to Lake Winnibigoshish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#117
July 3 · 49 min
Cell Mate (ep. 125)
Scientists impress, an affectionate couple has success, Kennedy and Epstein are a mess. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#116
July 1 · 59 min
Jasmine (ep.124)
Here's hoping the "Summer Breeze" makes you feel fine, and does a funky number on your mind. By the way, this show is best enjoyed while cleaning up the evening slop. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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