OPINIONish

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OPINIONish EVERYBODY'S GOT ONE!™ New episodes Wednesdays…listen where you get your podcasts... or click below. (we warned you)

  1. 5d ago

    CHILD STARS: Too Famous Too Young

    What happens when a kid becomes famous before they’re old enough to understand what fame actually costs? This week on OPINIONish, we’re talking about child stars, the ones who made it, the ones who struggled, and the ones Hollywood seemed to chew up and leave behind. From Macaulay Culkin, Daniel Radcliffe and Selena Gomez to Judy Garland, Dana Plato, Corey Haim and Bobby Driscoll, the stories are wildly different, but the pressure is often very much the same. Mitch, Travis and Matt get into fame, money, stage parents, addiction, growing up too fast, losing a normal childhood, and what happens when an entire industry spends years telling a kid they’re special... then suddenly stops calling. We also look at the success stories. Ron Howard. Kurt Russell. The Olsen twins. Sean Astin. Stars who somehow made the jump from child actor to adult success without completely falling apart. So is Hollywood better at protecting young performers today? Are parents the real safety net? And with kids now chasing fame through YouTube, TikTok and streaming, have we actually fixed the problem... or just moved it online? Tell us what you think in the comments. Subscribe to OPINIONish and join us every Wednesday for another conversation we probably have no business having. Chapters 00:00 The Dark Side of Hollywood 03:08 Child Actors: Success and Struggles 05:50 Famous Child Actors and Their Journeys 09:03 The Impact of Fame on Mental Health 11:46 Redemption Stories in Hollywood 15:04 Cursed Productions and Their Legacy 22:21 The Legacy of Child Actors 27:23 The Dark Side of Fame 30:08 Navigating the Pressure of Stardom 34:15 The Importance of Support Systems 39:00 The Consequences of Early Success 43:18 Reflections on Childhood and Growth #OPINIONish #ChildStars #Hollywood #MacaulayCulkin #DanielRadcliffe

  2. Aug 26

    Starting Over: Reinvent Yourself at Any Age

    What if the career everyone else thinks is perfect is the very thing you need to leave? After 18 years at WESH 2, Amy Sweezey walked away from the familiar, the steady paycheck and the identity that came with television to reinvent herself on her own terms. On this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English and Travis Dale sit down with meteorologist, author, speaker and podcast host Amy Sweezey to talk about starting over without really starting from zero. Amy opens up about leaving television, separating your identity from your job title, redefining success, embracing failure and learning to “do it scared.” She also gets candid about the challenges women face as they age in television, the sacrifices that come with leaving a secure career and why reinvention can happen at any age. Plus, Amy introduces her newest venture, Florida Weather Authority, and we determine whether buying a Corvette at 49 is reinvention... or just a good old-fashioned midlife crisis. If you've ever wondered whether you're too old, too established or simply too scared to make a change, this episode is for you. CHAPTERS00:00 Starting Over... Literally 03:10 Meet Amy Sweezey 07:55 How Amy Accidentally Became a Meteorologist 12:47 Starting Over vs. Reinventing Yourself 14:35 Making the Decision to Walk Away 18:51 Who Are You Without Your Job Title? 20:24 The Real Cost of Leaving a Secure Career 25:30 Building a New Career From Old Skills 30:00 Life After TV and Social Media 34:24 Redefining What Success Means 37:14 Knowing When It's Time to Leave 38:30 Twenty Years to Write a Book 39:40 Why Failure Isn't Really Failure 42:22 How Reinvention Affected Amy's Family 45:33 Finding Her TEDx Idea 47:45 “Do It Scared” 49:37 Reinventing Weather: Florida Weather Authority 55:30 Women, Aging and Television 01:00:54 Reinvention or Midlife Crisis? 01:10:15 What's Next for Amy Sweezey? MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEAmy Sweezey https://amysweezey.com Florida Weather Authority https://floridaweatherauthority.com Growing Bolder https://growingbolder.com Weatherboy https://weatherboy.com Amy's podcast: Reinvention at Any Age with Amy Sweezey Amy's books: It Never Ever Snows in Florida Let's Talk Weather: TV Forecasting Behind the Scenes YOUR OPINIONAmy says your identity shouldn't be tied to your job. So here's the question: If you could reinvent ONE part of your life right now, what would it be? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to OPINIONish for new episodes every Wednesday, and listen wherever you get your podcasts. OPINIONish... Everybody's Got One.™ #OPINIONish #AmySweezey #StartingOver #ReinventYourself #Reinvention #CareerChange #ReinventionAtAnyAge

  3. Aug 19

    Have We Forgotten How to Behave?

    Have we forgotten how to behave around each other? Somewhere between smartphones, speakerphones, social media, texting and treating every public space like our living room, our unwritten “social contract” may have taken a serious hit. On this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English and Travis Dale sit down with nationally recognized etiquette expert Maralee McKee, founder of The Etiquette School of America, to talk about what modern manners actually look like. And no, this isn’t an hour about which fork you’re supposed to use. Maralee explains why etiquette is really about respect, confidence, boundaries and making other people feel comfortable. We get into airplane etiquette, texting your boss, social media trolls, first impressions, speakerphones in public, crying babies, reclining seats, bad handshakes, teenagers, apologies, “brutal honesty” and whether “bless your heart” is actually polite… or Southern warfare. We also answer some questions people apparently still need answered: Who gets the airplane armrest? Can you recline your seat? What do you do when somebody takes their shoes off on a plane? How do you escape a conversation without being rude? Should you tell somebody they smell? Is “I’m sorry you were offended” actually an apology? And has technology made us forget how to interact with actual human beings? Maralee also shares the remarkable personal story that led her to etiquette and how learning these skills helped her go from feeling like she didn’t belong in any room to knowing she could belong in every room. CHAPTERS 00:00 Manners Maketh the Man… Maybe 00:30 Meet Maralee McKee 03:38 How Chick-fil-A Teaches Courtesy 07:35 Maralee’s Remarkable Story 12:18 Etiquette Isn’t About Fancy Rules 13:59 Has America Forgotten How to Behave? 15:01 We Lost the Social Contract 19:45 Airplane Etiquette Gets Complicated 24:18 Who Gets the Middle Armrest? 25:06 Can You Recline Your Seat? 26:30 Phones in Movie Theaters 28:24 Should We Dress Better to Fly? 29:46 Why First Impressions Matter 35:41 The Right Way to Shake Hands 37:35 Has the Internet Destroyed Manners? 39:43 Texting Etiquette Everyone Should Know 43:29 How to Escape a Conversation Politely 44:26 Etiquette Is Really About Boundaries 50:03 Cancelling Plans by Text 51:04 Speakerphone Etiquette 53:22 Raising Kids With Better Manners 59:48 Manners or Manipulation 1:01:40 “I’m Just Being Brutally Honest” 1:02:36 What Makes a Real Apology? 1:04:01 The Truth About “Bless Your Heart” 1:04:48 “Sorry You Were Offended” Isn’t an Apology 1:05:42 Etiquette Lightning Round 1:09:03 Learn More From Maralee RESOURCES The Etiquette School of America https://etiquetteschoolofamerica.com/ Manners That Matter for Moms: The Essential Book of Life Skills for Your Kids https://etiquetteschoolofamerica.com/about-my-book/ What’s one thing people do in public that you consider unforgivably rude? Speakerphones? Bare feet on airplanes? Phones in movie theaters? Someone who won’t stop talking? Tell us in the comments. Subscribe to OPINIONish for new episodes every Wednesday. https://OPINIONishPodcast.com OPINIONish… Everybody’s Got One.™

  4. Aug 12

    Are You Living on Purpose… or Just Drifting Through Life?

    You don’t accidentally climb Mount Everest… and you probably don’t accidentally build the life you really want either. So are you living on purpose… or just drifting? Former U.S. Army Ranger and leadership expert Kirk Weisler joins Mitch English and Travis Dale for a funny, fast-moving conversation about intentional living, commitment, identity and what separates people who actually shape their lives from those who simply react to them. Why is motivation overrated? Why can the phrase “I have to” quietly work against you? And what happens when your goals stop being things you hope to do and start becoming part of who you are? Kirk breaks down how intention can change your health, relationships, family culture and leadership. He also explains why consistency beats the occasional burst of motivation, how simple daily reminders can pull you back when life knocks you off course, and why the language you use with yourself matters more than you may realize. Then things get very OPINIONish. Kirk reveals the story behind Walkie Talkie Socks, mismatched socks designed to turn intention into accountability and conversation. Plus, Mitch, Travis and Kirk play ACCIDENT OR INTENTION?, uncovering the bizarre origins of Viagra, Play-Doh, Post-it Notes, Teflon, potato chips and more. And before it’s over, Mitch makes a very real commitment of his own. So what’s one thing in YOUR life you need to become more intentional about? Watch. Listen. Then stop drifting. #IntentionalLiving #LiveWithIntention #LiveOnPurpose #IntentionalLeadership #KirkWeisler #PersonalGrowth #OPINIONish CHAPTERS 00:00 INTENTION… or “In Tents?” 01:03 Why Intention Changes Everything 03:17 What Does Intentional Living Actually Mean? 05:21 Excellence Doesn’t Happen by Accident 07:33 Turning Goals Into Non-Negotiables 09:56 How to Stop Drifting Through Life 12:13 Why You Can’t Motivate Other People 15:02 Forget Motivation — Choose Commitment 17:26 The Words You Use Matter 19:52 How to Get Back on Track 21:51 Becoming a More Intentional Parent 24:03 Building an Intentional Family Culture 26:24 The 6 F’s for Living With Intention 28:36 Why Kirk Wears Mismatched Socks 33:19 What Are You Stepping Into Today? 35:42 How Your Energy Affects Other People 40:13 When the Student Is Ready… 42:19 Creating an Intentional Workplace Culture 44:48 What Great Leaders Do Differently 49:09 Building a Culture of Safety 50:53 How to Become More Intentional Tomorrow 52:41 Change the Story You Tell Yourself 55:03 The Dog Poop Initiative 57:24 ACCIDENT OR INTENTION? 1:02:40 RAPID FIRE with Kirk Weisler 1:04:27 Mitch Makes a Personal Commitment LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE OPINIONish ⁠opinionish.com Kirk Weisler ⁠kirkweisler.com Walkie Talkie Socks - SAVE 20% ⁠walkietalkiesocks.com >>> The Art of Manliness ⁠artofmanliness.com

  5. Aug 5

    OPINIONish on WRESTLING: S1 E15 - Struggles, Suplexes & Second-Chances

    OPINIONish on WRESTLING: Struggles, Suplexes and Second-Chances What happens when the cheering stops, the injuries pile up and the person behind the wrestling character has to fight for his life? Former WCW and WWE superstar Marc Mero joins us for a brutally honest, surprisingly funny conversation about addiction, redemption and finding a purpose far beyond the ring. Marc shares how he went from a 30-year-old struggling with cocaine addiction to becoming Johnny B. Badd, a three-time WCW World Television Champion and one of wrestling’s most unforgettable personalities. He also opens up about losing friends, challenging the wrestling industry’s culture of drug abuse and spending the past 20 years inspiring students around the world. In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why failure may be an unavoidable stop on the road to success • What professional wrestling was really like during the industry’s wildest era • How writing down your goals and appreciating the people in your life can change your future Marc also tells incredible stories about Dusty Rhodes, Muhammad Ali, Michael Jackson, Jimmy Carter, The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin and the wonderfully awkward moment he had to tell his Brooklyn father he was becoming a flamboyant wrestler inspired by Little Richard. And because inspiration can only carry us so far, Marc helps Mitch, Travis and Matt discover their professional wrestling identities during Ring Name Roulette. Beware the Notorious Costco Membership Enforcer. Hit Follow or Subscribe now so you never miss a new episode of OPINIONish, available every Wednesday. Watch, follow and learn more: OPINIONishPodcast.com ThinkPOZ.org Find Marc Mero’s books, How to Be the Happiest Person on the Planet and Badd to Good, on Amazon.

  6. Jul 29

    OPINIONish on CANCEL CULTURE: S1 E14- Celeb Scandals, Controversies and Comebacks

    He mocked her for being "the bottom of the barrel." Then the internet had to decide who gets canceled by the end of the episode. 😳 On this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English and Travis Dale dig into cancel culture — Harvey Weinstein, Diddy, Bill Cosby, Kevin Spacey, and more, plus who's actually mounted a real comeback (looking at you, James Gunn) and who never should have been forgiven in the first place. Joined by Gen Z guest Brooke Marsh from Daily Flash, we play "Outrage Time Machine" — reading real celebrity scandals from decades past with zero context to see if they'd survive in 2026. Is cancel culture accountability in action, or has it gone too far? Can you separate the art from the artist? And does an apology even matter anymore? We get into all of it — and by the end, someone on this panel gets canceled for real. 🔴 New episodes every Wednesday — subscribe so you don't miss one. 00:00 Introduction to Cancel Culture 02:53 Generational Perspectives on Cancel Culture 05:49 Defining Cancel Culture 09:06 Famous Falls from Grace 12:00 The Role of Race in Cancel Culture 14:47 The Impact of the Me Too Movement 18:09 Women in Cancel Culture 21:04 The Evolution of Comedy and Cancel Culture 23:50 Separating Art from the Artist 26:56 Controversial Figures and Their Comebacks 28:30 The Fallout of Public Incidents 32:06 Navigating the Landscape of Cancel Culture 37:00 The Role of Apologies in Redemption 42:03 The Evolution of Celebrity Scandals 46:11 Outrage Time Machine: A Look Back at Scandals 🎧 Listen to the full podcast: OpinionishPodcast.com 📱 Follow us for clips & more: Instagram: [@OPINIONishPodcast] TikTok: [@OPINIONish] New episodes drop every Wednesday. Got a topic you want us to tackle? Drop it in the comments. #CancelCulture #OPINIONish #PopCulture

  7. Jul 22

    OPINIONish on RHONDA SHEAR: S1 E13 - Glamour, Giggles & Going Up All Night

    What REALLY happened behind the scenes of USA Up All Night? How did Rhonda Shear go from beauty queen to stand-up comic, Hollywood actress, entrepreneur, and one of the most recognizable faces in late-night television? In this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English and Travis Dale sit down with the legendary Rhonda Shear for a hilarious, revealing, and surprisingly inspiring conversation that covers everything from Hollywood in the ’80s and ’90s to building a multi-million-dollar business from the ground up. Rhonda shares never-before-heard stories about: • The creation of her iconic USA Up All Night character • Working with Gilbert Gottfried, Mel Brooks, Bob Hope, Joan Rivers, George Burns and more • Why Hollywood tried to put her in a box… and why she refused • The truth about the Playboy Mansion and Hugh Hefner • Her unforgettable role in Spaceballs • How a second chance with her teenage sweetheart led to a 25-year marriage and business partnership • The incredible success of the Ahh Bra and building one of television’s biggest direct-to-consumer brands • Launching the new Up All Night Network on Roku • The B-movies she actually starred in… and the ones we completely made up! Plus… Rhonda helps us judge a round of “B-Movie or BS?”, we pitch ridiculous TV show ideas to her new network, and somehow end up discussing everything from The Villages to monster movies. Whether you grew up watching USA Up All Night, love cult movies, enjoy behind-the-scenes Hollywood stories, or just appreciate someone who’s reinvented herself again and again, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Watch. Laugh. Subscribe. Because EVERYBODY’S GOT ONE!™ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Intro 01:00 Meeting the legendary Rhonda Shear 04:45 Why USA Up All Night became a cultural phenomenon 11:10 Breaking Hollywood stereotypes 18:40 Behind the scenes of USA Up All Night 30:15 Owning the “Up All Night” brand 35:30 Reuniting with her first love after 26 years 47:20 Playboy, Hollywood & the truth behind the headlines 1:05:00 Building the Ahh Bra empire 1:18:30 Life as an entrepreneur 1:26:00 Spaceballs, Mel Brooks & Hollywood memories 1:36:15 The new Up All Night Network on Roku 1:44:30 Pitching TV shows to Rhonda 1:54:00 B-Movie or BS? 2:00:00 Final thoughts 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, please: • Like the video • Subscribe to OPINIONish • Share it with someone who stayed Up All Night • Tell us your favorite Rhonda Shear memory in the comments! #OPINIONish #RhondaShear #USAUpAllNight #CultMovies #BMovies #Spaceballs #MelBrooks #GilbertGottfried #Playboy #Hollywood #Comedy #Podcast #Entertainment #Roku #UpAllNight #AhhBra #StandUpComedy #BehindTheScenes #MoviePodcast #EverybodysGotOne

  8. Jul 20 ·  Bonus

    OPINIONish on FILM: "ODYSSEY" Movie Review with Critticks.com

    In this episode of OPINIONish, Mitch English and Travis Dale from Critics.com review Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated epic, The Odyssey. They break down the film’s massive scale, standout performances, IMAX presentation, and how this modern adaptation of Homer’s classic story delivers on the big-screen experience.From the cast to the storytelling, they discuss what makes this version of Odysseus’s journey feel both familiar and fresh, while also comparing it to other adaptations and the emotional power of the homecoming storyline. If you’re wondering whether The Odyssey is worth seeing in theaters, this episode gives you the full review. 00:00 – Intro and first reactions to The Odyssey 00:22 – Mitch and Travis set up the review 00:51 – Christopher Nolan’s epic vision 01:19 – Big-scale filmmaking and practical production 01:36 – Front-row screening experience 02:05 – 70mm and IMAX discussion 03:05 – Why it’s worth seeing in theaters 03:29 – Adapting Homer’s classic story 04:18 – Matt Damon as Odysseus 04:47 – Supporting cast and standout performances 05:13 – Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway 05:42 – The shroud, the suitors, and the story structure 06:10 – Calypso, flashbacks, and the return home 06:37 – Trojan horse and major story beats 07:31 – Familiar scenes from the epic 07:59 – Comparing The Odyssey to The Return 08:28 – Homecoming, revenge, and emotional payoff 09:18 – Side quests and story pacing 09:47 – The dog scene and emotional impact 10:17 – Casting conversation and controversy 10:45 – Final thoughts and star rating 11:13 – Emotional urgency and Nolan’s score style 12:04 – Why the film still works as a theatrical experience 12:21 – Closing thoughts Whether you’re a Christopher Nolan fan, a mythology lover, or just want to know if The Odyssey lives up to the hype, this episode covers everything you need to know. Critticks.com OPINIONishPodcast.com #TheOdyssey #ChristopherNolan #MovieReview #FilmReview #Odyssey #MattDamon #TomHolland #AnneHathaway #IMAX #70mm #Movies #Podcast #OPINIONish #CriticsDotCom

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    2026
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