The Mike and Tony Show

Mike Pearce and Tony Dollar
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The Mike and Tony show is a long-form conversational podcast hosted by Tony Dollar and Mike Pearce. Each week Mike and Tony sit down with a special guest to discuss life, the universe, and everything. Guests include friends, musicians, artists, comedians and more. Subscribe to hear a new episode each week!

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 267: Fruit by the Foot & One Foot Out the Window

    A frigid Friday night podcast! 90s food was built different — and so were we, apparently, because somehow what started as a list of Bagel Bites and Squeeze-Its evolved into a full-blown confessional about sneaking out of the house as teenagers. We cover the greatest hits of 90s snack culture, argue about which ones actually held up, and try to figure out why Dipping Dots never became the future they promised us. Then things get personal. Real personal. Turns out both of us have some stories that probably should've stayed buried — but here we are. Poor decisions were made. Windows were climbed through. Parents were none the wiser… well, except for the one time Tony got caught. Somehow, he lived.  Cheers!  m&t

  2. FEB 22

    Episode 266: From Rotary Phones to TikTok: The Generations That Built (and Broke) the Modern World

    In this episode, we take a ride through one of our favorite rabbit holes — how the world changed insanely fast across just a handful of generations… and how that speed has completely reshaped the way we live, communicate, listen to music, drive cars, raise kids, and even think about time itself. We start with a viral nostalgia post that sparked a massive reaction online and quickly realize that what feels “normal” depends entirely on when you were born. From the Silent Generation to Gen Alpha, we unpack how each group grew up in a totally different technological reality — rotary phones, party lines, and answering machines… all the way to smartphones, streaming, and kids who’ve never known a world without touchscreens. Generations & Tech Deep Dive Along the way we revisit: The weirdly communal (and slightly chaotic) days of shared phone lines and busy signals. Generations & Tech Deep Dive Dial-up internet — when going online meant tying up the house phone and praying no one picked it up. Generations & Tech Deep Dive Recording songs off the radio, burning CDs, and the lawless Napster era that changed music forever. Generations & Tech Deep Dive The evolution from pagers and car phones to today’s always-connected digital existence. Generations & Tech Deep Dive How cars, communication, and even our tolerance for risk and convenience have shifted with each generation. Generations & Tech Deep Dive What starts as nostalgia turns into a bigger question:Are generational differences really about age — or about the technology that shaped our formative years? This one is part history, part cultural therapy session, and part “how did we survive that?” storytelling. If you’ve ever tried explaining to a teenager what rewinding a cassette meant, this conversation is for you.This week we accidentally turned a simple nostalgia conversation into a full-blown generational investigation… and possibly a group therapy session for anyone who remembers when the internet made noise. After stumbling across a viral post that set the comment section on fire, we started asking a simple question:Why do people from different generations remember reality so differently? Turns out, it might have something to do with growing up in completely different technological universes. We’re talking about a journey that starts with shared phone lines, rotary dials, and answering machines that ate your cassette tape… and ends with kids today who can FaceTime someone across the planet before they can tie their shoes. Generations & Tech Deep Dive In this episode we revisit: The chaos of party-line telephones, where privacy was basically a myth and your neighbor might be listening. Generations & Tech Deep Dive Dial-up internet — when logging on meant sacrificing the household phone and waiting through robot screeches like you were summoning technology from the underworld. Generations & Tech Deep Dive The golden era of recording songs off the radio, burning CDs for your friends, and pretending Napster wasn’t definitely illegal. Generations & Tech Deep Dive The evolution from pagers and brick phones to today’s pocket supercomputers that somehow still run out of battery by 2 p.m. Generations & Tech Deep Dive How every generation thinks the one after them is ruining everything… while also using technology they don’t fully understand. Generations & Tech Deep Dive Somewhere along the way we realized this isn’t just nostalgia — it’s about how insanely fast culture, risk, communication, music, and even attention spans have changed in just a few decades. If you’ve ever: Yelled “GET OFF THE INTERNET, I’M TRYING TO MAKE A CALL,” Owned a phone that could survive a nuclear winter, Or tried explaining rewinding a tape to someone born after 2010… …this episode is for you. Cheers! m&t

  3. FEB 15

    Episode 265 – A Conversation About the David Frank Martinez Case

    Today’s conversation is not an easy one — and it’s not meant to be. This episode looks at a story that includes a violent crime, an arrest, two trials with two very different outcomes, and the ripple effects that continue long after a verdict is read. In June of 2024, a shooting at Veteran’s Tavern in Pueblo, Colorado left two women injured, and took the life of 65-year-old Elaine Masias. David Frank Martinez was later arrested and ultimately convicted after a second trial, following an earlier mistrial in which a jury could not reach a unanimous decision. We’re joined by Martinez’s daughter, who believes that conviction was wrongful. We gave her the space to share her perspective — what she saw unfold, what she feels was misunderstood, and how this experience has shaped her family’s life ever since. Our goal here is not to retry the case, challenge the courts, or act as investigators. We’re not a courtroom, and we’re not presenting new evidence. This is a conversation. We rely on publicly reported information to outline the timeline, and we focus on the human side of a process that is often reduced to headlines, documents, and soundbites. This episode deals with difficult subject matter and real loss. We encourage listeners to approach it with the understanding that this is one family’s perspective on events that have already been adjudicated in court, while legal processes continue to unfold. As always, we try to ask honest questions, listen carefully, and give space to stories that are complicated, emotional, and not easily summarized. Thank you for listening. Cheers, m&t

  4. FEB 8

    Episode 264: Stats vs. Vibes: The Caleb Williams Debate

    Tony bikes to work in freezing weather, finally watches Whiplash (only 11 years late), and then accidentally starts perhaps the most heated debate we’ve ever had on the podcast. A conversation about Caleb Williams and biased commentators turns into a full-on Bears vs stats showdown, with Tony making bold claims and Mike playing contrarian—with receipts. We’ve never argued on the pod before, and this one definitely goes longer than intended. But after some real back-and-forth, we settle down, find common ground, and finish strong—talking Cowboys future, strange NFL mascots, and the weird passion that comes with lifelong fandom. Consider this a rare peek behind the curtain of a real friendship… heated moments and all. Cheers! m&t

  5. FEB 1

    Episode 263: The 90s Were Built Different

    Bruce Leroy joins us for a full-on 90s spiral — cartoons, toys, bad decisions, and the strange realization that we’re all officially in different phases of life now. With birthdays looming (44, 47, and a “still-only-40”), we talk retirement dreams, food trucks, moving to the Philippines, and why there’s no rush to have life figured out. Then we go deep on 90s culture: legendary cartoon intro music, Ninja Turtles vs. GI Joes, Snake Eyes, Storm Shadow, He-Man being a toy first, and the absolute chaos of Blockbuster nights (including bike theft and surprise movies behind the wrong case). We reminisce about Tamagotchis, Furbies, Pogs, fake candy cigarettes, and doing wildly dumb things as kids — like outrunning a chow named Bear and learning lessons the hard way. We also get into cancel culture, social media, being present at concerts, how posting habits change as we age, and whether the 90s were actually better — or just different. From Dewey Decimal research to today’s information overload, from old-school video games building grit to modern attention spans shrinking, we try to make sense of what’s gained and what’s lost. It’s nostalgia, life perspective, and a lot of laughs — plus a reminder that more money doesn’t fix bad habits, not everyone has to win, and sometimes falling into a trash can saves your life. Cheers! m&t

  6. JAN 25

    Episode 262: Cameron Schuyler & Michael Patti — From Ninja Turtles to Dirty Heads

    🎙️BIG episode energy on this one.First off—this was our first-ever live stream on Twitch, and yeah… we’re doing that every week now. No turning back. We’re joined by the phenomenal and well-established reggae-rock scene artist, Cameron Schuyler, and the legendary reggae-rock scene veteran, Michael Patti–and somehow this episode turned into a perfect mix of art, music, origin stories, and absolute nonsense (as it should). Mike’s been off all week and actually got to hang with Cameron and Patti before the show, which made this feel less like an interview and more like friends catching up—with microphones and a live chat watching 👀. Cameron tells the wild story of how his career really started—connecting with Dirty Heads through Facebook, doing flyers and illustrations for bands, and selling his very first piece ever… to Dirty Heads. Word spread, things snowballed, and the rest is history. We go way back into Cameron’s origin story—from being “the guy who drew sketches for everyone” (mostly Ninja Turtles) to live painting on stage with DIRTY HEADS in front of a deafening, absolutely insane crowd. Michael Patti brings a killer perspective on how the reggae genre has expanded—and then straight up exploded—over the last few decades. He also shares the very unsexy but very cool story of how The Pier actually started. Real talk, real grind.

  7. JAN 18

    Episode 261: Rubber Bullets, Comment Sections, and Playoff Dreams

    Tony wipes out on his bike (he’s fine… mostly), we realize our old hair and clothing choices were objectively wild, and then things take a turn. We talk real division in the country, ICE, rubber bullets, questionable vetting, and Trump continuing to say things that feel like Mad Libs gone wrong. Tony is officially undefeated in the comment section and is (probably) retiring before it gets ugly. From there it’s Bears vs. Rams, brutal Chicago cold, and why Tony is weirdly at peace no matter how this season ends (Mike remains emotionally trapped as a Cowboys fan - Thank God for Duke!). We break down playoff predictions, elite defenses (Denver 👀), and why birds breathing is honestly one of nature’s strangest flexes. Plus: Rogan talk, Nuggets praise, an overpriced but elite new basketball, a Kidgee shoutout, and a WOOT WOOT for next week’s guests Michael Patti and Cameron Schuyler. Chaos. Sports. Science. Growth. Kind of. 🎙️🏈🦅 Cheers! m&t

  8. JAN 11

    Episode 260: Bars, Brains & Bipolar — A Real One with Terrell Matheny

    This week we sit down with Terrell Matheny — entertainer, rapper, singer, actor, filmmaker, and all-around creative Swiss Army knife. And instead of just doing the usual highlight-reel interview, Terrell keeps it real… like really real. We talk about: • The grind behind being multi-talented (and why it’s both a blessing and a curse) • Creativity, identity, and what happens when your brain never hits the off switch • Mental health, bipolar disorder, and why honesty beats pretending you’re “fine” • The difference between chasing validation and chasing purpose • And how turning pain into art can be both healing and terrifying There are laughs, heavy moments, thoughtful pauses, and the kind of honesty you don’t always get when the mics are on — but we got it anyway. No fake hype. No polished PR answers. Just a genuine conversation with someone who isn’t afraid to talk about the messy stuff and the magic. Hit play, get comfortable, and ride with us on this one. 🎧🔥 Cheers! m&t

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The Mike and Tony show is a long-form conversational podcast hosted by Tony Dollar and Mike Pearce. Each week Mike and Tony sit down with a special guest to discuss life, the universe, and everything. Guests include friends, musicians, artists, comedians and more. Subscribe to hear a new episode each week!

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  • Creator
    Mike Pearce and Tony Dollar
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    268
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Mike Pearce, Tony Dollar, and the Mike and Tony Show
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