Mike McKendree
The MIKE Show is a fun, lighthearted look at the News, Pop Culture, Current Events, Interviews and features Local Music & Theater, Non-Profit Organizations and anything else Mike wants to talk about! LIVE 8-11 am weekdays on radio434.com + On Alexa! Enable the Radio Four Three Four Skill. Follow @themikeshowva on social, join our VIP experience Text MIKE to 85775
Tuesday Edition with Bill Bodine! The Average American Utters Their First Curse Word of the Day at . . .??? Top Things That Trigger Our First Curse Word of the Day NOT Headline News- It's National Coffee Day, Travis Kelce missed the VMAs because of a game, Goodwill is opening a record store, and the average person says their first curse word by 10:54 A.M. Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Finally Friday Edition! Scroll through and Watch All of our Show Segments on FB https://www.facebook.com/TheMikeShowVA & Listen Live Weekday Mornings 8-11ish or Anytime On Demand to our Podcast from our New Radio 434 App! https://radio434.com/ 5 Random Facts- WOW & Darrius from Lynchburg Community Market! https://lynchburgcommunitymarket.com/ Q of the D: If you're in a happy relationship, would it matter if your partner wasn't "THE ONE"? And Our TOPLIST- Top Signs Your Partner Isn't "The One" NOT Headline News- It's National One Hit Wonder Day, Taylor Swift will debut her new video at the VMAs, Johnny Depp's new movie, and the new Elon Musk doc is over 240 minutes long. Nerd News- This Week in Science: Sea Spiders, Sea Stars, and a Fully Autonomous Airplane! Plus AudioVault, & The Good News!
Thursday Edition or as we like to call it . . . Friday Eve! Scroll through and Watch All of our Show Segments on FB https://www.facebook.com/TheMikeShowVA or Listen Live Weekday Mornings 8-11ish or Anytime On Demand to our Podcast from our New Radio 434 App! https://radio434.com/ Theatre Thursday- Masterworx joins us with DreamWorks The Prince of Egypt the musical opening October 1 tickets and times at https://academycenter.org/event/masterworx-prince-of-egypt/ Q of the D: What's something that sounds amazing in theory but becomes exhausting once you actually live it long term? And Our TOPLIST- Top Things That Are Wildly Underrated NOT Headline News- Brad Pitt will star in a sequel to "World War Z", 35% of you can't name the three branches of American government, proof that humans used drugs 25,000 years ago, and a Chinese girl solved a Rubik's Cube in 4 seconds. Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Wednesday Hump Day Edition . . . Spend it with Someone You Like! Scroll through and Watch All of our Show Segments on FB https://www.facebook.com/TheMikeShowVA & Listen Live Weekday Mornings 8-11ish or Anytime On Demand to our Podcast on our New Radio 434 App! https://radio434.com Chris joins from the United Way of Central VA with Linda Ellis-Williams from the YWCA of Central VA talking about their organizations and programs! If you or someone you know is the victim of domestic abuse, help is available call 434-528-1041 or visit their website https://ywcacva.org/domestic-violence-prevention https://unitedwaycv.org/ https://ywcacva.org/ Shock Top introduced candy corn beer, Peloton's foldable treadmill, a bear walked into an arcade, and Billy Baldwin won't work with Sharon Stone again. NOT Headline News- Q of the D: What is your biggest regret in life most related to? And Our TOPLIST- Top Most Common Everyday Regrets Stoopid Criminalz- Two Wendy's Workers Broke Into a McDonald's Worker's Car??? Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, & The Good News!
Tuesday Edition with Bill Bodine! 10 Reasons Why Fall Is the Best!!! And Our TOPLIST- Top Signs It's Way Too Hot for It to Already Be Fall NOT Headline News- It's the first day of fall, the Paramount-Warner Brothers merger will go through, men are skipping showers to attract women, and a world record Slim Jim. Stoopid Criminalz- A Canadian Assaulted an Ice Fisherman for Fishing Too Close!!! Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, & The Good News!
It's MONDAY!!! UGG. Watch All of our Show Segments on FB Live https://www.facebook.com/TheMikeShowVA & Listen Live Weekday Mornings 8-11ish or Anytime On Demand on our New Radio 434 App & on Alexa! https://radio434.com/ "Artificial Intelligence" Could Be Renamed . . . to One of These Options? And Our TOPLIST- Top Better Names for Artificial Intelligence! NOT Headline News- Paramount Studios may relocate to Nashville, Merriam-Webster dictionary added 1,400 words, Stephen King turns 79 today, and living near a Costco can boost the value of your home. Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Finally Friday Edition ! Scroll through and Watch ALL of our Show Segments on FB https://www.facebook.com/TheMikeShowVA or Watch & Listen on our New Radio 434 App "It's a FREE Download" listen live weekday mornings 8-11ish or anytime on demand & enjoy our Feature Channel as well! https://radio434.com/ The Band CrabSmack joins us in studio! A crab themed parody band you will not want to miss!!! Just Google Crabsmack band it's worth the Google!!! https://www.youtube.com/@crabsmackband 5 Random Facts WOW & Darrius joins us from Lynchburg Community Market on National Cheeseburger Day! https://lynchburgcommunitymarket.com/ Q of the D: What's a Dead Giveaway That Someone Is Smarter Than They Let On? And Our TOPLIST- Top Dead Giveaways That Someone Is Dumber Than They Let On! NOT Headline News- It's National Cheeseburger Day, Apple Stores are bringing back the Genius Bar, walking faster reduces risk of death, and Judge Judy is retiring. Nerd News- This Week in Science: A Waterless Toilet, Asteroid Heat, and Chihuahuas Share a Portion of Their DNA with Coyotes Stoopid Criminalz- A Man Was Arrested for Drugs on His Way to His Court-Ordered Drug Program??? Plus AudioVault & The Good News!
Thursday Edition or as we like to call it . . . Friday Eve! Joey joins from the Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce with Ryan from the Bower Center For The Arts talking about some Fun upcoming Fundraising events! https://www.bedfordareachamber.com/ https://www.bowercenter.org/ Alex joins from Renaissance Theatre talking about their upcoming Broadway Backwards Cabaret opening tomorrow! For Schedule & Tickets click below: https://renaissancetheatrelynchburg.org/ College Kids Are Trading Frat Parties for . . . "Wellness Darties"??? And Our TOPLIST- Top Old-School College Experiences Kids Are Missing Out On with Their "Wellness Darties" NOT Headline News- Madonna will open the MTV VMAs, Mackenzie Phillips has been celibate for 15 years, Joe Buck signed a 6-year $108 million extension, and Capri Sun's new pouch is three times larger. Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Hump Day Edition . . . Spend it with Someone You Like! Watch All of our Show Segments on FB https://www.facebook.com/TheMikeShowVA & on our new Radio434 App Listen Live 8-11ish Weekday Mornings or Anytime On Demand to our Podcast! https://radio434.com/ 54% of Americans Say Their Mental Load Is Maxxed Out . . . All the Time!!! And Our TOPLIST- Top Things Americans Are Wasting Their Mental Load On NOT Headline News- Starbucks unveiled drinks inspired by Charlie Brown and Snoopy, the Olsen Twins were spotted in similar outfits, Waymo launched in Las Vegas, and people gathered to scream at the ocean. Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Tuesday Edition with Bill Bodine! People Are Making Restaurant Reservations . . . to Eat Alone? And Our TOPLIST- Top Great Things About Eating at a Restaurant Alone NOT Headline News- It's National Double Cheeseburger Day, Americans are dining alone, Sydney Sweeney nude ad has upset female athletes, and California ran out of license plates numbers. 5 Random Facts WOW & 5 Things you should Never Share with AI Plus AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Monday Edition! Honor Your Fall-Loving Loved Ones with a Pumpkin Spice . . . Casket??? And Our TOPLIST- Top Signs You're Obsessed with Pumpkin Spice! NOT Headline News- Lady Gaga is a new mom, Celine Dion kicked off her comeback tour, Jennifer Lawrence joined Instagram, and Justin and Hailey Bieber make out in a photoshoot. Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Finally Friday Edition! Our Special 9/11 Tribute AudioVault- Radio was the major source for people who were commuting to work or driving in their cars when the first plane hit on 9/11/2001. As the morning continued, so did the reports of more tragedy. Our Country had changed, literally in one morning! 5 Random Facts- WOW & Darrius joining us from Lynchburg Community Market! https://lynchburgcommunitymarket.com/ Stacy joins from Downtown Lynchburg Association talking about the Loft Life 2026 Tour in Downtown Lynchburg Saturday September 12! Tickets and more info: https://downtownlynchburg.com/loft-life/ Kyle joins from Bedford Water talking about a Job Fair tomorrow at their location and Why Bedford Water is the Best Water!!! https://www.facebook.com/events/1064440746375871 https://www.bedfordwater.com/your.../get-involved/careers/ The Latest Social Media Trend: "Divorce-Tok"? And Our TOPLIST- Top Other TikTok Trends That'll Be Real Soon NOT Headline News- It's Patriot Day, the 25th anniversary of 9/11, New York City is constructing the world's tallest jail, and Australia is the best place to survive an apocalyptic event. Nerd News- This Week in Science: A Math Problem Worth $1 Million, and an A.I. System That Builds New Languages From Scratch! Plus AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Thursday or as we like to call it . . . Friday Eve! Kayla and Joey from the Bedford Area Chamber join with Pam Armstrong from the Bedford Office of Economic Development talking about their Organizations, Available Business Sites throughout the County plus upcoming events! https://bedfordeconomicdevelopment.com/ https://www.bedfordareachamber.com/ Q of the D: Without Instructions, Could You: Sew a Button . . . Change a Tire . . . or Change a Baby's Diaper? And Our TOPLIST- Top Things Every American Should Be Able to Do Without Instructions. NOT Headline News- Sydney Sweeney appears nude in an ad, Diddy's release date from prison has been moved up, Nicolas Cage's house is in a sink hole, and Kroger has cheaper prices than Walmart. Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Way Wednesday- Chris joins us from the United Way of Central VA with Kris Shabestar and Becky Tweedy from Meals on Wheels talking about their organizations, ways to volunteer, make donations, and some excellent fund raisers like the Wheels Up LYH event! Learn More: https://wheelsuplyh.org/ https://mealslynchburg.org/ https://unitedwaycv.org/ Everyday Inconveniences That Drive Us Nuts!!! And Our TOPLIST- Top Everyday Inconveniences That Gen Z Will Never Have to Experience NOT Headline News- It's When Pigs Fly Day, the NFL season begins tonight, the August jobs report, and reading can improve your health, wealth, and longevity. Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Megan Huffman joins from SHARE Greater Lynchburg and the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation with Jenna Foster from The Amherst County Public Schools Education Foundation talking about upcoming mini-grants for Teachers and Administrators in Amherst County! https://sharegreaterlynchburg.org/.../amherst-county... https://www.lynchburgfoundation.org/
It's Tuesday! Not Monday Megan Huffman joins from SHARE Greater Lynchburg and the Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation with Jenna Foster from The Amherst County Public Schools Education Foundation talking about upcoming mini-grants for Teachers and Administrators in Amherst County! https://sharegreaterlynchburg.org/.../amherst-county... https://www.lynchburgfoundation.org/ Gen Z Says Millennials Are the New Boomers??? And Our TOPLIST- Top Reasons Millennials Are Our Greatest Generation NOT Headline News- It's Actors' Day, "Star Trek" is celebrating its 60th anniversary, Scorpions canceled their tour, and the "Saturday Evening Post" will cease printing after 205 years. Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Finally Friday Edition! Turning to Real Estate- The Average Homeowner Would Rate Their Home a 7.5 Out of 10!!! And Our TOPLIST- Top Easy Ways to Turn Your Home from a 7.5 to a 10 NOT Headline News- It's Labor Day Weekend, the White House bowling alley is getting a renovation, the script for the Ozzy Osbourne biopic is done, and France's hottest summer ever. 5 Random Facts WOW & Darrius joins from Lynchburg Community Market with your Labor Day Weekend Saturday Farmer's Market, Crafters, Permanent Shops, Restaurants, Bakery, Coffee Roastery, Meats for Grilling this weekend and MORE! It's all at Lynchburg Community Market https://lynchburgcommunitymarket.com/ NERD NEWS- This Week in Science: El Niño, Cloud-Thinning Drones, and Jet Fuel Made With Coconut Oil! Plus Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Thursday Edition or as we like to call it . . . Friday Eve! 246 The Main in the house talking about The Diary of Anne Frank "All That Remains" opening September 18th. Directed by Michael Carter who also plays Otto Frank! Tickets and Schedule https://www.246themaintheatre.com/plays Big Thanks to the Mark W Foreman Foundation for the Performing Arts for all they do for area theater and assisting in the production of Theatre Thursday! Visit their website to see a complete calendar of area performances, auditions and to learn about their $1,000 Directors Grant. https://www.markwforemanfoundation.org/ Q of the D? Think You Could Fake Your Own Death? And Our TOPLIST- Top Situations That Make Us Wish We Could Fake Our Own Death and Disappear! NOT Headline News- Downloads of Mapquest have surged, Ridley Scott says he's making another "Alien", Tony Romo admits to pill and alcohol issues, and the cast of "Dancing with the Stars". Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Hump Day Edition! What Each State Is Grilling Over Labor Day!!! And Our TOPLIST- Top Fun Things to Do in West Virginia NOT Headline News- Lionel Ritchie was hospitalized for dizziness, Miley Cyrus has dropped her last name, Keanu Reeves turns 62 today, and a Steak-n-Shake employee exposed himself to a customer. Plus 5 Random Facts, AudioVault, Stoopid Criminalz, & The Good News!
Megan Huffman joins from SHARE Greater Lynchburg & The Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation with Ken Arpino from Wolfbane Productions talking about their organizations, upcoming season and shows through 2027! https://sharegreaterlynchburg.org/ https://www.lynchburgfoundation.org/ https://www.wolfbane.org/