Almost Brothers Podcast

Michael Simmons, Richard Randl, Tyler Wilkerson
  • 4.9 (19)
  • Christianity
  • Updated Weekly

Whats up whats up whats up.. welcome to your new favorite podcast. Join your hosts Michael, Richard, and Tyler as we discuss God, church, life, and the journey through this crazy world. Get away from the stresses of life with this podcast. We will be hitting on various topics from sports, to life with Christ. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/support

  1. 11h ago

    Protect Your Time

    Send us Fan Mail Your schedule can be packed and still be wrong for your life. We sit down and talk honestly about time management, boundaries, and the hard moment when you realize you are stretched thin and something has to change. Tyler shares why he is stepping back from being on the podcast full time, and we break down what it looks like to choose rest and family time without carrying guilt for it. The conversation gets practical fast: every time you say yes, you are also saying no to something else. We unpack the pressure people feel to always be available, why “I can’t do that” should be normal and healthy, and how someone’s reaction to your boundaries can expose what they really value. We also talk sacrifice and growth, from athletic training to building real expertise, and why you cannot give 100% to everything without the important things quietly shrinking. Then we do what we do best and take a few hilarious detours: a legendary wrong-text story, a spirited debate on tipping culture, and a rapid-fire round on misconceptions, life lessons, legacy, and dating red flags. If you have been craving better work life balance, healthier relationships, and a cleaner calendar, this one will hit home. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs margin, and leave a review with the best “no” you ever said. Support the show Please share and SUBSCRIBE!!! If you are able ... would you help us in becoming a subscriber and helping us get the word out.   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/support Thinking about starting a podcast. Check out our affiliate link here. Listen on apple here Facebook Listen on Spotify here

  2. Oct 13

    For Better Or Worse..... OR EVEN BETTER

    Send us Fan Mail People say “for better or worse” like it’s poetry, then panic the first time life gets messy. We sit down with Richie Rich, Zeke, and our special guest Jamie to talk about what commitment actually demands when the shine wears off and real pressure shows up: sickness, stress, conflict, and the slow grind of everyday life. A breakup story hits the nerve first, and it opens up an honest conversation about why relationships in modern culture can feel like they come with an escape clause baked in.  We get practical about what makes marriages last: choosing the same outcome, doing the work, compromising, and learning how to love someone even when you see their worst side. Jamie brings a needed wife’s perspective on biblical submission and what it looks like when a husband leads with servant leadership instead of control. We also talk about trust, listening, admitting you’re wrong, and how kids absorb everything, including how mom and dad disagree and repair.  Then we lighten it up, Almost Brothers style, with “Silly Jokes With Simmi,” a wild movie theater food recap, and the story of the infamous “crazy flashlight lady” moment that turned out to be way closer to home than expected. If you care about marriage advice, Christian relationships, commitment, and building friendships that actually pour back into you, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share with someone who needs it, and leave a review with your take: what does “for better or worse” mean to you? Support the show Please share and SUBSCRIBE!!! If you are able ... would you help us in becoming a subscriber and helping us get the word out.   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/support Thinking about starting a podcast. Check out our affiliate link here. Listen on apple here Facebook Listen on Spotify here

  3. Oct 6

    We Learn To Do The Hard Thing Anyway

    Send us Fan Mail Fear can keep you alive and still keep you stuck. We kick things off by asking what fear is for, then get honest about the fears that don’t just live in your head, they show up in your day-to-day life. We talk fear of failure, the weird pressure to be instantly good at something new, and why “trying and not succeeding” is a better frame than calling it failure. If you’ve been avoiding a goal because you’re scared of falling short, you’re going to feel seen. We also get real about claustrophobia and crowd anxiety, including those moments when your brain flips into “I have to get out of here now.” From packed hallways to tiny elevators to being stuck in an MRI tube, we break down what it feels like and why it can get worse as you get older and think more about mortality and risk. And we don’t ignore the quieter stuff either, like the parenting fear of not feeling relevant in your kids’ lives as they grow up and want their own space. Then the conversation turns practical: when should you face a fear, and when is it fine to skip it? We share simple, workable strategies for overcoming fear and building confidence, especially when avoidance starts shutting down parts of your life, like driving anxiety, social discomfort, or speaking up. If you’re ready to take one small step this week, hit play, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave us a review with the fear you’re working on right now. Support the show Please share and SUBSCRIBE!!! If you are able ... would you help us in becoming a subscriber and helping us get the word out.   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/support Thinking about starting a podcast. Check out our affiliate link here. Listen on apple here Facebook Listen on Spotify here

  4. Sep 22

    Time Flies When Your Family Is Loud

    Send us Fan Mail A red button, a live audience, and a group chat energy that somehow turns into real life wisdom. We sit down for a long-overdue brother check-in and bounce from pure comedy to genuinely meaningful moments in the span of a few minutes, because that is what family conversations actually sound like. Along the way we talk pop culture like the Michael Jackson movie, what makes a performance feel believable, and why some films still leave big parts of the story on the cutting-room floor.  Then we go full parenting mode: taking the kids to a scary movie that is “decent” to them and “really bad” to us, the trampoline park debate, and the daily reality of trying to keep kids happy without pretending everything is safe or cheap. Toy inflation hits hard when you start pricing collectibles, character dolls, and the never-ending squishy trend, and it only gets funnier when the wishlist turns into an e-bike discussion and a reminder that some kids treat traffic laws like suggestions.  The heart of the conversation shows up when we start talking favorite years, anniversaries, and how fast time moves once your kids are growing up right in front of you. We share pride, memories, and the kind of emotion that sneaks up when babies start taking steps. We also squeeze in shoulder surgery plans, classic trash talk, “Silly Jokes with Sammy,” and a TV corner where we question cop-show logic and shout out what we are streaming lately. If you like family-friendly chaos with honest moments, hit play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show Please share and SUBSCRIBE!!! If you are able ... would you help us in becoming a subscriber and helping us get the word out.   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/support Thinking about starting a podcast. Check out our affiliate link here. Listen on apple here Facebook Listen on Spotify here

  5. Aug 25

    Stepping In Dog Pee With Socks On

    Send us Fan Mail When someone you love shrugs at the thing you’re most excited about, it can sting more than we like to admit. We start with a brother check-in and quickly get into the real question: how do you stay close when your spouse or friends are not invested in your hobbies, your fandoms, or the little passions that make you feel alive? We talk through what “showing up” actually looks like when you do not share the same interests: asking a simple question, letting different friends fill different lanes, and building a fair give-and-take so date nights do not turn into the same routine every time. Along the way we get specific about the stuff we wish our people cared about more, from collectibles, fashion, audiobooks, cologne, and watches to movies, games, and the shows we can actually connect on. Then the conversation turns personal. Tyler opens up about a rough financial season, selling a meaningful guitar, and sending a message to Christian artist Micah Christopher that turns into a jaw-dropping moment of generosity and a reminder of how God can line up the right people at the right time. If you’ve ever felt unseen, stretched thin, or just tired of trying alone, this one is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with the hobby you wish someone would ask you about. Support the show Please share and SUBSCRIBE!!! If you are able ... would you help us in becoming a subscriber and helping us get the word out.   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/support Thinking about starting a podcast. Check out our affiliate link here. Listen on apple here Facebook Listen on Spotify here

  6. Aug 18

    Insecurities, Unfiltered

    Send us Fan Mail We all joke around, but insecurities are real, and they show up in places you do not expect. Sometimes it is a fitting room that reminds you your body has changed. Sometimes it is a quiet fear that your friends do not actually want you around. Sometimes it is social anxiety that makes a simple conversation feel like a test you can fail. We go around the table and say the uncomfortable parts out loud: weight and body image, feeling loved, struggling to talk to people, comparing yourself to what you used to look like, and the pressure of being watched on the court or in a leadership role. We also dig into the loop that keeps people stuck, knowing what to do but feeling too tired, hurt, or overwhelmed to do it, and why “functional fitness” and small habits can matter more than chasing an old version of yourself. Along the way we break the tension with our new 60-second segment idea and some truly ridiculous jokes, because laughter is sometimes how you catch your breath before you keep going. If you care about self-esteem, mental health, social anxiety, body image, and practical ways to overcome insecurities, you will feel seen here. Listen, share it with a friend who needs it, and leave a review telling us what insecurity you are working on right now. Support the show Please share and SUBSCRIBE!!! If you are able ... would you help us in becoming a subscriber and helping us get the word out.   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/support Thinking about starting a podcast. Check out our affiliate link here. Listen on apple here Facebook Listen on Spotify here

  7. Aug 4

    The Slow Poof

    Send us Fan Mail Somebody’s mad at you, they stop calling, they get weird around you, and you’re left replaying every conversation like it’s a crime scene. We’ve all been there, and it’s exhausting. We open with that exact problem: people being upset with you while refusing to say why, how relationships “slow poof” into silence, and why being cut off without a clear reason can mess with your head more than a direct argument ever would. If you care about family relationships, friendship repair, and real-world conflict resolution, this one hits close to home. From there, we get honest about the ways we contribute to the problem too. Sarcasm is fun until it isn’t, especially with people who don’t know your heart yet. We talk about intent vs impact, why it’s healthier when someone can say “that didn’t sit right with me,” and what it looks like to talk things out without yelling, blaming, or trying to win. We also jump into marriage communication and the daily friction points that can blow up at the worst time, like messy expectations, timing, and yes, the laundry situation that can turn a normal day into a standoff. Then the episode takes a turn into the lighter stuff that still reveals a lot about how we live together: sleep schedules, separate blankets, heated blankets, insomnia, socks vs no socks, and the weird rules our bodies have at night. We wrap with a chaotic but essential debate, ranking Girl Scout cookies and sparking a thin mints argument that might not recover, plus cookie butter hype, ice cream toppings, and a creepy travel story involving a clown and a hotel moment straight out of a horror movie. If you laugh, disagree, or feel called out, we want to hear it. Subscribe, share this with a friend who avoids hard talks, and leave a review with your hottest take: which cookie deserves a perfect score? Support the show Please share and SUBSCRIBE!!! If you are able ... would you help us in becoming a subscriber and helping us get the word out.   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/support Thinking about starting a podcast. Check out our affiliate link here. Listen on apple here Facebook Listen on Spotify here

  8. Jul 28

    Stop Eating Fritos And Start Saying My Sorry.. my fault!

    Send us Fan Mail Somebody can say “you’re supposed to forgive” and still never admit they were wrong. That tension is where a lot of relationships stall out, and we go straight at it. After some classic Almost Brothers chaos, we settle into a real talk about accountability: why it’s so hard for people to say “that was my fault,” why “I’m sorry you feel that way” isn’t humility, and how quickly defensiveness turns into a pattern that keeps hurting the same people. We share what it looks like to deal with someone who refuses to have the conversation at all, especially when they’re close to you and cutting them off isn’t simple. We unpack the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why “forgive and forget” doesn’t mean “pretend nothing happened,” and how taking on blame that isn’t yours can quietly train the other person to keep dodging responsibility. If you’ve ever felt guilty for setting boundaries, we give language for protecting your peace without becoming bitter. Then we widen the lens to leadership accountability and church culture, where we’ve all seen the temptation to treat talent like a free pass. We talk about consequences, restoration, making amends, and why real trust often requires extra steps and ongoing transparency. We also wrap with a “That’s What’s Up” segment full of books, shows, games, and life updates. If this conversation hits home, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs better boundaries, and leave a review so more people can find it. Where do you most want to see real accountability in your life right now? Support the show Please share and SUBSCRIBE!!! If you are able ... would you help us in becoming a subscriber and helping us get the word out.   https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/support Thinking about starting a podcast. Check out our affiliate link here. Listen on apple here Facebook Listen on Spotify here

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Whats up whats up whats up.. welcome to your new favorite podcast. Join your hosts Michael, Richard, and Tyler as we discuss God, church, life, and the journey through this crazy world. Get away from the stresses of life with this podcast. We will be hitting on various topics from sports, to life with Christ. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1133780/support

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  • Creator
    Michael Simmons, Richard Randl, Tyler Wilkerson
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    241
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Almost Brothers Podcast
  • Show Website
    Almost Brothers Podcast