Episodes

Between the Moon and Walnut Cove: Easter & Comedy Debut
April 6, 2026

Between the Moon and Walnut Cove: Easter & Comedy Debut

This week, Mike and Beth dive into the latest Artemis moon mission and discuss how broken trust, misinformation, and proven lies can make it harder to believe future truth. From a Christian perspective, they explore why integ...

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Made to Flourish: Women’s Retreats & Faith Deconstructed
March 30, 2026

Made to Flourish: Women’s Retreats & Faith Deconstructed

This week on the podcast, Mike and Beth share insights from Beth’s recent women’s retreat, including how she chooses a retreat theme, creates meaningful content, and delegates responsibilities to build a strong team. They als...

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Hail Mary: Open Mic Bombs & Metaphors
March 23, 2026

Hail Mary: Open Mic Bombs & Metaphors

Beth is back on the podcast this week as she and Mike break down the highs and lows of stand-up comedy—from bombing at an open mic to going viral with a Threads comment and landing a surprise comedy booking. If you’re interes...

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Island Time: Kiawah & Joke Writing
March 16, 2026

Island Time: Kiawah & Joke Writing

This week Mike’s flying solo while Beth recovers from a relaxing family vacation at Kiawah Island. Mike takes a deep dive into the Gianopulos family’s recent spring break trip to Kiawah Island, sharing why this South Carolina...

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Last Comic Standing: Man Cards, Stand-Up, and Awards
March 9, 2026

Last Comic Standing: Man Cards, Stand-Up, and Awards

In this episode of “Hey, Are You Still There?”, Mike and Beth recap a packed weekend full of wins, laughs, and a brand-new adventure. Mike shares the story behind the compliments on his physique, a successful garage door repa...

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Stay In Your Lane: AI Battles & Judgy Christians
March 2, 2026

Stay In Your Lane: AI Battles & Judgy Christians

Note: The audio is not great this week. It rarely happens but it does happen. It’s terrific content but less than stellar quality. Send a text Support the show

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Lent, Love, Laugh: Spiritual Seasons, Cars, & Comedy Clubs
Feb. 23, 2026

Lent, Love, Laugh: Spiritual Seasons, Cars, & Comedy Clubs

Mike and Beth are back with a fun, relatable episode packed with stories about marriage, family life, faith, and humor. This week, they recap their Valentine’s Day gifts and date night adventures, share what it’s really like ...

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Love Bites: Valentine’s Day & Couple’s Quiz
Feb. 14, 2026

Love Bites: Valentine’s Day & Couple’s Quiz

Mike and Beth return for a special Valentine’s Day podcast episode packed with humor, trivia, and unexpected twists. Beth shares why she can’t stand Valentine’s Day, sparking a funny and relatable discussion about the holiday...

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Games People Play: TantrumCon & Snow Storms
Feb. 9, 2026

Games People Play: TantrumCon & Snow Storms

Fourteen inches of snow on a sheet of ice set the tone for a month of chaos—school closures, missed plans, and a toaster scare. We needed a reset, and found it in the most focused place imaginable: a four-day, 1,200-person bo...

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A Very Snowy Sermon: Genesis & Mercy
Feb. 1, 2026

A Very Snowy Sermon: Genesis & Mercy

In this episode, Mike shares a special online message recorded for Re3 Church following a recent snowstorm. Diving deep into the book of Genesis, Mike uncovers the powerful and often overlooked theme of God’s mercy woven thro...

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What Mikey Likes (Part 2): Reviews, Recaps, & New Things
Jan. 24, 2026

What Mikey Likes (Part 2): Reviews, Recaps, & New Things

Mike is back with another episode of What Mikey Likes, diving into must-watch TV shows, movies, books, and pop culture. This week, Mike shares his thoughts on the new Elizabeth Smart documentary, reviews the Oscar-nominated f...

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Running On Empty: Disney Marathons & Newlywed Advice
Jan. 17, 2026

Running On Empty: Disney Marathons & Newlywed Advice

Beth is back this week after an unforgettable trip to Walt Disney World with Maria! She breaks down everything you need to know about running a Disney race weekend, including behind-the-scenes details from the Disney Half Mar...

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Mikey Likes It: TV, Movies, Books & Games
Jan. 10, 2026

Mikey Likes It: TV, Movies, Books & Games

Mike flies solo this week while Beth is away running a Disney World half marathon. In this episode, Mike shares in-depth reviews and recommendations of what he’s been watching, reading, and playing lately. He breaks down his ...

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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes: Cultural Shifts & New Years Resolutions
Jan. 3, 2026

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes: Cultural Shifts & New Yea…

Kicking off the first podcast episode of 2026, Mike and Beth take a thoughtful and entertaining look at major cultural shifts over the past 30 years—including the legalization of cannabis and gambling, and society’s growing o...

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Turn the Page: Recaps & Best Of 2025
Dec. 31, 2025

Turn the Page: Recaps & Best Of 2025

In this final episode of 2025, Mike and Beth reflect on the biggest moments of the year from the four core Hey, Are You Still There pillars: Marriage, Family, Career, and Ministry. They revisit meaningful conversations, lesso...

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Festivus For The Rest Of Us: More Cards & The Airing of Grievances
Dec. 20, 2025

Festivus For The Rest Of Us: More Cards & The Airing of Grievances

Beth is back on the podcast this week, and things go off the rails fast. The episode kicks off with Beth calling out Mike for completely botching a sermon illustration, followed by a hilarious discussion about a mysterious fl...

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Call Me Maybe: Conspiracy Theories Part Two
Dec. 13, 2025

Call Me Maybe: Conspiracy Theories Part Two

Mike is flying solo this week—and that can only mean one thing: more conspiracy theories. In this episode, Mike revisits his last conspiracy podcast episode, sharing poll results, reacting to listener comments, and unpacking ...

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A Very Merry Margaritaville Christmas: Dirty Santa & Clifton Strength Assessment
Dec. 6, 2025

A Very Merry Margaritaville Christmas: Dirty Santa & Clifton Strength…

In this week’s episode, Beth is gearing up for yet another trip while she and Mike recap a hilarious Christmas party filled with the ultimate holiday game, Dirty Santa, or is it White Elephant, or Yankee Swap? They revisit th...

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Pettiness Reigns: Toilet Paper Chaos & Why Beth Thinks Mike’s Wrong (again)
Nov. 29, 2025

Pettiness Reigns: Toilet Paper Chaos & Why Beth Thinks Mike’s Wrong (…

Beth is back on the podcast this week as she and Mike dive into their Thanksgiving Day activities, holiday traditions, and family moments. They revisit Mike’s popular conspiracy theory episode, where Beth gives her honest rea...

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Down the Rabbit Hole: Biltmore & Conspiracy Theories
Nov. 22, 2025

Down the Rabbit Hole: Biltmore & Conspiracy Theories

Put on your tinfoil hats as Mike dives deep into some of the most talked-about conspiracy theories, including Area 51, 9/11 conspiracies, and the Flat Earth theory. Before the rabbit hole begins, he recaps his recent Ashevill...

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Puttin’ on the Ritz: OsamaSon & Gaslighting
Nov. 15, 2025

Puttin’ on the Ritz: OsamaSon & Gaslighting

This week on the podcast, Mike shares his wild, “Pyskotik,” and totally chaotic experience at the OsamaSon concert at The Ritz in Raleigh—giving listeners an inside look at the energy, crowd, and live music scene. Beth shifts...

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Ticket to Ride: Beth’s New Big Twelve & Rage Quitting
Nov. 8, 2025

Ticket to Ride: Beth’s New Big Twelve & Rage Quitting

This week, Mike and Beth discuss her new big 12 goals for the next year, recent outburst and rage quitting while playing Ticket to Ride on Board Game Arena, Beth’s book launch party, Mike on the radio, they wrap up with a sto...

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Dirty Dozen: Mike & Beth’s Big 12 Recap
Nov. 1, 2025

Dirty Dozen: Mike & Beth’s Big 12 Recap

This week Mike and Beth breakdown their one year of big 12 goals. Mike also announces his big 12 for next year as Beth agonizes over hers. Mike’s Big 12 Start a podcast Write a book Visit a new state (did not complete) Visit ...

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Zip It Up: Jump Scares & Mountain Hikes
Oct. 24, 2025

Zip It Up: Jump Scares & Mountain Hikes

This week Mike and Beth discuss her upcoming birthday, her recent hiking adventures at Hanging Rock State Park, Mike’s wedding embarrassment, looking old, scaring a neighbor, a missed chance to meet Dusty Slay, and they wrap ...

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