YOU WOOD THINK?

Bobby and Mikey D

 Bobby D and Mikey D are 2 Canadians who have been friends for longer than most people are alive and they have teamed up to give their perspective on the world through their lens. We are both licensed professionals in our fields of study and are willing to discuss the hot topics.

  1. 10h ago

    Katy Perry, three Minutes In Space does not make you an Astronaut!!

    Send us Fan Mail A random dreary day turns into a surprisingly sharp tour through the stuff people argue about at work, at the grocery store, and online. We start with a quick sponsor shout-out, then get into a weird internet rabbit hole: brand “custom label” tools that seem to block certain phrases. It raises a bigger question about how moderation, brand safety, and silent rule-making shape what we’re allowed to say, even in places that claim to be “custom.” From there we shift into pop culture and celebrity news with a heavier segment on Hayden Panettiere, addiction, and the way Hollywood pressure can hit young stars early. We talk about enabling environments, abusive dynamics, and why the public loves a comeback story but rarely looks at the machinery that breaks people in the first place. If you’re into media criticism, mental health conversations, and the reality behind fame, this part will stick with you. Then we bring it back to everyday life: tariffs, gas prices, and the kind of grocery sticker shock that makes you stop in the bread aisle and do math. We compare name brands to store brands, talk beef supply and demand, and why some meat prices climb while others barely move. After that, it’s a fast-moving run through sports and culture: Katy Perry’s “astronaut” moment, World Cup discipline, ZZ Top’s legacy, and the Ozempic weight loss drug conversation, including side effects, rebound weight, and why fashion sales are suddenly spiking. We close with a big block of sports talk on the Toronto Tempo, NBA contracts, Lakers ownership drama, player movement, and a few dad jokes, plus a quick nod to storm season and rough weather. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find us. Support the show   You Wood Think? Bobby and Mikey D

  2. Aug 16

    Coca Cola Customization Website says God is Evil? Boycotts are surely on the way.

    Send us Fan Mail A single weekend catch-up turns into a full sprint across sports, culture, and the stuff people argue about when the cameras are off. We start with a UFC recap that hits both the results and the meaning behind a record-level win streak, plus the gravitational pull of the Joe Rogan universe and why a Khabib Nurmagomedov conversation would be appointment listening. If you’re here for MMA talk, fight culture, and what makes certain rivalries feel bigger than the belt, you’ll feel right at home.  Then the tone swings into real life: Brad Pitt’s headlines about drinking again, what “responsible” even means after addiction, and how habits like smoking, nicotine pouches, and late-day caffeine can mess with sleep and decision-making. We keep it honest, a little funny, and a little uncomfortable, because that’s the point. You’ll also hear a shoutout to Special Olympics performances that deserve more respect, followed by a sobering moment on earthquake news and why disaster stories hit so hard.  From there we hit a weird internet controversy around personalized Coca-Cola cans, then jump into Travis Barker’s plane crash survival story and how trauma can rewrite a career. We wrap with a bigger debate about fairness in women’s sports and the WNBA, before finishing on NBA news like franchise money moves, Don Nelson’s legacy, and Russell Westbrook’s retirement. If you like sports podcasts that blend headlines with real opinions, stick around. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find us. Support the show   You Wood Think? Bobby and Mikey D

  3. Aug 3

    Why Yelling At Kids Never Works!

    Send us Fan Mail A World Cup-sized spotlight can make everything else disappear and that’s where we start: why the Commonwealth Games barely register for most fans, how broadcasts choose the “main” sports, and what it says about attention, nationalism, and the way we consume highlights instead of whole events. From there we take a weirdly relatable detour into mustaches, beards, and those viral moments when someone shaves and suddenly their own family does not recognize them. Then the tone shifts. We talk about real-world outrage, from someone trying to kill a protected 200-plus-year-old tree by stripping its bark to big, fast-moving international news where details are scarce but consequences are not. That sets up a deep dive into FIFA and the World Cup after reports of a massive private investment plan. We break down why federations threatened boycotts, how “grassroots funding” gets used as a selling point, and why fans keep asking the same question: who is the sport actually for? The biggest segment tackles women’s sports, transgender athlete policy, and Title IX through the Sophie Cunningham controversy and the Seattle Storm co-owner confrontation with two young girls. We try to separate fair debate from performative outrage, talk about safety and competitive balance, and call out how quickly politics turns athletes into symbols they never asked to be. We also connect the dots to media hypocrisy, vaccine-era pressure, apologies that almost never happen, and how social media algorithms keep feeding anger. If you like sports podcasts that go past the scoreboard into culture, media, and real talk, hit play, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review. Where do you think respectful debate still exists in sports right now? Support the show   You Wood Think? Bobby and Mikey D

  4. Jul 27

    Save the Last Dance and Let's Play Hide the Dagger?

    Send us Fan Mail LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers for a bargain deal sounds impossible, which is exactly why we can’t stop pulling on the thread. We talk through what it means for NBA free agency, how a smaller contract changes roster building, and why LeBron’s legacy conversation gets louder the moment he lands in a city that demands results. We also ask the uncomfortable question: if he’s chasing one more championship, is this the smartest path or the riskiest one?  From there, we get into the real basketball variables: Joel Embiid’s health, the reality of load management, and why “save it for the playoffs” can fail when chemistry and conditioning never get built. Nick Nurse’s coaching comes up for a reason, because talent on paper doesn’t survive the postseason without a plan. We also hit the way media narratives get manufactured, who benefits from the noise, and why the league schedule and TV spotlight follow the biggest story every time.  Then the conversation goes wide, the way life does. We react to a viral gym confrontation involving a Sikh ceremonial dagger and what gyms owe members and staff when safety complaints happen. We swap road stories about wrong-way drivers and red-light runners, and we dig into Dustin Poirier’s retirement, depression, sobriety, and the ethics of a Bud Light sponsorship ending when the product no longer fits. We even detour into Woody Harrelson’s wild family history and summer anxiety about great white sharks off the coast.  If you like sports talk that mixes NBA analysis, UFC headlines, and real-life culture stories, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave us a review. Support the show   You Wood Think? Bobby and Mikey D

  5. Jul 20

    Soccer is Watching Paint Dry until it's Not

    Send us Fan Mail Soccer is exploding in Canada, and the wild part is it might be growing faster than the places kids can actually play. We kick things off with the pitch shortage problem, why soccer stays the go to “cheap sport,” and what it means when registration numbers outrun real field time. From there we slide into World Cup talk: goals, upsets, tactics, and the never ending argument about refs, stars, and whether Messi is still the center of the universe while Mbappe keeps stacking record level numbers. Then we get honest about strategy, because every sport has the same sickness. Teams get a lead, they panic, they stop attacking, and suddenly the entire game lives on their end of the field. We connect that “play not to lose” mentality across soccer, hockey, and basketball, and we also laugh at the stuff that drives casual viewers nuts like stoppage time, slow stretches, and the way a match can feel boring until you understand the shape and off ball work. After that, it’s a rapid fire run through the week: Sam Neill and how pneumonia can be brutal, Caitlin Clark’s monster 45 and 10 night and the officiating debate around physical play, Jokic’s next massive NBA contract, and the LeBron rumors that are so loud even the league schedule feels like it’s waiting. We finish with gas price frustration and Canadian wildfire smoke, plus the politics that show up the second disasters hit the news cycle. If you like sports talk with real opinions and unpredictable turns, hit play, subscribe, and share the show with a friend, then leave us a review and tell us where you land on the LeBron question. Support the show   You Wood Think? Bobby and Mikey D

  6. Jul 13

    We Break Down Sports Drama From Soccer To UFC

    Send us Fan Mail The sports world can feel like it’s running on two fuels: actual competition and pure chaos. We ride that line all episode, starting with the World Cup semifinals and why the biggest matchups aren’t just star power, they’re style clashes that expose every weakness. We talk tournament momentum, standout players, defensive walls, and the kind of late-game swings that make soccer fans lose their minds.  Then we go where every group chat eventually goes: flopping. We break down why diving and injury theatrics are driving people away, how replay rules and VAR create their own controversy, and what consistent officiating could look like if the sport actually wanted to clean it up. From there, the conversation jumps to real life, including the stress of gas prices tied to overseas conflict and a disturbing public incident that sparks the uncomfortable question of when it’s smart to intervene and when it’s safer to stay back.  We also hit a run of sports and culture topics: Summer McIntosh breaking a major record, the WNBA’s officiating problem, and the Caitlin Clark spotlight that the league can either embrace or fumble. We wrap with NBA rumor season, LeBron’s never-ending gravity, and a UFC check-in after Conor McGregor’s blink-and-it’s-over return. If you like a fast-moving sports podcast with World Cup talk, WNBA debate, NBA contract chatter, and UFC reactions, you’re in the right place.  Subscribe, share this with a friend who argues about refs, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What topic do you want us to go harder on next? Support the show   You Wood Think? Bobby and Mikey D

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 Bobby D and Mikey D are 2 Canadians who have been friends for longer than most people are alive and they have teamed up to give their perspective on the world through their lens. We are both licensed professionals in our fields of study and are willing to discuss the hot topics.