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The Stoics (ep. 104)

2026/04/22

Mischke conducts a fascinating, wide ranging interview with William O. Stephens, author of the new book, "Marcus Aurelius: Philosopher King." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Dishwasher (ep. 103)

2026/04/17

Mischke responds to the big national restaurant dishwasher shortage, before ending the program by calling a piss and blood delivery man in California. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tattoo Time (ep. 102)

2026/04/15

Mischke interviews Amelia Klem Osterud, author of "The 388 Tattoos of Captain George, and the 389 Tales of How He Got Them." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Fill In The Blank (ep. 101)

2026/04/10

Spring is here, so blare that trombone, walk on the wild side, sing songs, and find a nun who loves Iron Maiden. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man (ep. 100)

2026/04/08

Mischke interviews Tom Junod, author of "In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man". See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Flying Around (ep. 99)

2026/04/03

Mischke makes a call to a listener and, suddenly and inexplicably, the sun bursts from the clouds. Come take a ride to the moon and back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Story of Stories (ep. 98)

2026/04/01

Mischke interviews Kevin Ashton, the author of "The Story of Stories: The Million-Year History of a Uniquely Human Art." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Give Me The News (ep. 97)

2026/03/27

Mischke finds the headlines wildly bizarre, and endlessly entertaining. But that doesn't keep him from getting deathly serious about the screaming hell of the battlefield. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Test Dummy (ep. 96)

2026/03/25

Mischke takes note of a major gender rights milestone, and then makes phone calls where he highlights the dearth of opportunities for women seeking matrimony. All this and a little trip to good ol' Green Bay. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Night Shift (ep. 95)

2026/03/20

Mischke muses on the waning interest in night shift work in America, before visiting with a big, big poet. The show concludes with death, grief, and laughter. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Love, Life, & Murder (ep. 94)

2026/03/18

Mischke finds a new word and feels positively giddy about it, until a call with a random listener has him sensing this listener's dark, dark future. The show then turns ugly fast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Heads, Ears, and a Spine (ep. 93)

2026/03/13

People without ears can't hear, but those without heads can mess with the human appetite. As for losing a spine, you'll never get that back (pardon the pun). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Want to Go Bowling" (ep. 92)

2026/03/11

Mischke celebrates personal failure, decent neighbors, old time pursuits, and surrendering politics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ropey (ep. 91)

2026/03/07

A phone call triggers the retrieval of a forgotten memory, and an old story is retold. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hair Snakes Wigs Jobs (ep. 90)

2026/03/05

Mischke rolls into the studio carrying his junk mail and it sets the whole tone for the show. From there, listener calls take him recklessly into wondrous worlds, leaving his program in a "happy" place. 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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391 reviews

some soprano 2025/09/28

Brilliant

A poet, an adventurer, a magnificent voice, a creative personality filled with wonder, joy, and melancholy. I loved the laugh-till-I-cried Mischke Bro...

Krn81 2025/07/31

Barnard

The worst thing that ever happened to Tom Barnard was that he didn’t have a Mischke in his life earlier on. Kudos to Mischke for not accepting Barnard...

Johnny figmunk 2024/08/15

He ain’t lying

MISHCKE This show isn’t about MISHCKE it’s about you and me . After a few episodes I found my ear’s opening to people around me After a few more ...

Sendtonate 2024/07/21

A true radio artist

I listened to his evening show for years and decided to look him up years later as I now live far from Minnesota. I’m glad there is a place for talent...

The1JD 2024/03/02

This has got to be the best podcast out there

It’s thoughtful, funny at times, and gently provocative. Every episode is like a gift wrapped in brown paper- full of mystery and hope, with some sa...

Kevin from STP 2024/01/02

Love the Roadshow

Do yourself a favor and listen to the Roadshow! Fun, thought-provoking, and sometimes just downright goofy. Don’t skip over the commercials either, of...

HelicopterMcBill 2023/07/31

The genius of Mischke!

I was a fan of his show back in the KSTP days. I drove truck at night, and he got me through two or three hours of my night. His view of the world is ...

ND pony express 2023/06/21

Annabelle Garcia

Mr. Mischke, great interview with Ms. Garcia. Very sad that all family didn’t get to celebrate Jerry’s life. Keep up the unique stories of of our worl...

Toni A 2022/12/31

So Glad I Found Tommy Again

Back in the college days, Tommy would keep me and my friends up as we studied, so I associate him with the good ol’ days. Now I am old and have troubl...

Petite Koala 2022/07/11

Unique and brilliant

I really appreciate the podcast, though I am not a country (music or talk) fan. I must say I miss the brilliant nightly radio show, which could be he...

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