Another bonus song! Created on Suno.com This song was specifically created for our 2024 KC Fringe program - and will also be used for "Fringe adjacent" episodes.By Mike Czerniewski

Our AI generated theme song, courtesy of Suno.com

Because James Thurber's work is still in the public domain, we broke our promise to not use AI and... used it to write this short story.By Mike Czerniewski

This is Mike's response to the failed stadium vote in early April 2024.By Mike Czerniewski

It's hockey's biggest prize, and strange things have been done to it over the years. Including learning that, as Guy Carbonneau once said, "the Stanley Cup does not float."By Mike Czerniewski

The inaugural season of the United Football League (2024 edition) - the merger of the USFL and the XFL - is now in the books, and we've ranked all eight of the teams. Our custom-made UFL team anthems can be found at: https://suno.com/playlist/7fb75bc0-733d-4fa6-b87c-90f9ac209ec3By Mike Czerniewski

New co-host Terrence Hayes comes in to help us follow up on our famous #KroenkeOut episode - this time from the perspective of a Denver sports fan. We also discuss Coach Prime and the University of Colorado.By Mike Czerniewski

We welcome Heather Marie as a new co-host. And we start her tenure on the podcast by discussing all things Taylor Swift. (Yes, we've become Swifties here at the podcast.)By Mike Czerniewski

As has been established on the podcast before, Mike was briefly in high school with Ted Lasso actor Jason Sudeikis, and also knew the coach who inspired the character. Marnie and Nick are writing a book on the show, and Mike was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to share what he knows on the subject - and so much more. We also bring back for…

When your high school football teammate asks if you - a non-fan of the local NFL team - were at the championship parade for said NFL team. From our episode with Carl FletcherBy Mike Czerniewski

Mike participated in a workshop on performance in preparation for the 2024 KC Fringe Festival. He talks about the experience.By Mike Czerniewski

When you're talking about restaurants and the subject of roast beef sandwiches comes up. From our second episode with Lucas Stoneking and Daniel Rains, which was also a Fringe Festival episode.

This Podcast Is... Uncalled For has turned 5 years old!!! Joining us on today's 5th anniversary special are co-host Heather Marie and newest member of the 3-Timers Club Chris HurtBy Mike Czerniewski

When your anime voice actor friend returns home and wants to get some good BBQ. From our Sausomecon episode with Bill ButtsBy Mike Czerniewski

In our February 14 special our friend Pat Lamb suggested the book 5 Love Languages. Turns out there's also a test. Which of the five fits Mike best?By Mike Czerniewski

When you playtest a game designer's game and talk about the result of that game. From our very popular episode with Adam SadiqBy Mike Czerniewski

In today's follow up on #ProRelForUSA in American soccer, Mike (rather angrily, actually) reads some articles and tweets on Major League Soccer giving the middle finger to the US equivalent of the FA Cup.By Mike Czerniewski

When you and your buddies do a This-or-That style game and you bend the rules - and you're drunk. From our first episode with Lucas Stoneking and Daniel RainsBy Mike Czerniewski

Mike had the privilege of first joining Brody's podcast - Fandoms with Brody Otway - to talk about being a Trekkie. Brody returned the favor and this episode of the podcast is the result.By Mike Czerniewski

We have a Bonus episode. Because our intrepid host and producer got into a minor car accident and narrowly avoided two others - in the same day! And he has some thoughts on that.By Mike Czerniewski

When your instructor coworker tells you the story of how he got started playing chess. From our episode with DaVaun WilliamsBy Mike Czerniewski

Once again, we cater to the Swifties. We react to a Today Show article about our city and, for the second time in our podcast's run, give you some details that may be missing.By Mike Czerniewski

When your friend coins a new holiday based around the seasonal release of a popular sandwich. From our episode "Brian Boye (Fringe Show)"By Mike Czerniewski

Dalton is a fellow chess instructor who comes on to talk about chess - and South Park.By Mike Czerniewski

When your co-host does Uber and wants to call out drivers of certain vehicles. This trailer contains unbleeped profanity. From our episode Discussion on Gig EconomyBy Mike Czerniewski

We've made it to a seventh season! Notes for this episode: Old School Simplified Intro What's been going on lately? Why we'll never use AI to write our episodes New co-host (and past guest) Jered Feldman Rajesh Krishnankutty In Memoriam Listening recommendationsBy Mike Czerniewski

When the primary co-host from your previous podcast recalls the time you picked against the local baseball team making the playoffs - and gives you a punishment. From our episode with Tim CrippenBy Mike Czerniewski

If you have been living under a rock since before September, the two major spring football leagues - the XFL and the USFL - have merged. Mike (a St. Louis BattleHawks fan) and Jered discuss.By Mike Czerniewski

When your high school buddy asks you about the origins of the name of your podcast - and then you segway into a story of a certain post-high school party. From our episode with Matt SewellBy Mike Czerniewski

When your high school buddy recalls how he wound up leaving the school's NJROTC program because of a girl. From our episode with Jered FeldmanBy Mike Czerniewski

In this bonus episode of the podcast, we invite YOU to join our NCAA DI men's basketball pool on Yahoo! Fantasy Sports and see if you can pick brackets better than our intrepid host! Winner will receive an invite to do an episode of the podcast.By Mike Czerniewski

When your very first guest talks about one of the films you worked on together. From our very first episode with Pat LambBy Mike Czerniewski

Trevor is a former Bernie Sanders campaign staff member who came on to talk about the potential dangers of the 2024 election cycle, what we as citizens can do to save democracy, and shares a very relevant fact about what happened in Mike's 2016 State Senate race.By Mike Czerniewski

When your friend asks you about foreign travel and he brings up having gone to Tijuana. From our first episode with Lucas Stoneking and Daniel RainsBy Mike Czerniewski

When your guest has a lot of fun with the name of your podcast. From our Virtual Fringe episode with Brian BoyeBy Mike Czerniewski

In this bonus episode of the podcast, we finally have a site for the Kansas City Royals future Downtown ballpark district. Whatever happened to East Village or even North KC? Mike shares his thoughts on this.By Mike Czerniewski

When your friend gets interviews from various sci-fi actors except for the most iconic one - largely because his manager had never heard of Wheaton's Law. (Note: we didn't bother bleeping this one, so that's on us.) From our episode with Sam TadyBy Mike Czerniewski

Due to circumstances involving Adam Archuleta, we apologize for this episode. Jokey title and introduction aside, on this February 14 holiday, we put together this special to analyze what is wrong with our intrepid host - specifically, why does he continue to be single with little or no end in sight? Joining us on today's episode to explore the iss…

When a very famous comedic actor went to the same high school as you, and you personally don't remember ever meeting him, but your locally famous friend does. From our episode with Jeff Polaschek of Anything But Joey fameBy Mike Czerniewski

When you learn about this very interesting day job your guest has. From our Virtual Fringe episode with Jessica WhitfieldBy Mike Czerniewski

We try our best to explain the basics of American football to the Swiftie crowd. And why not? That whole situation is happening in our proverbial backyard.By Mike Czerniewski

When you recall the time that the corporatist wing of your political party pulls all sorts of shenanigans on you during a caucus event. From our episode with Andrew RaineyBy Mike Czerniewski

When your old teammate from high school football questions your dietary choices - to hilarious effect. From our episode with Carl FletcherBy Mike Czerniewski

When your guest talks about the very first time he went out for an audition. From our episode with Trevor MartinBy Mike Czerniewski

When you and your guest are having an in-depth discussion into the lore of Star Trek - and neither of you have been drinking. From our first episode with Chris HurtBy Mike Czerniewski

Happy New Year! Mike has some very important updates to share with everyone.By Mike Czerniewski

When your guest talks about how he got involved in the naturist lifestyle. From our episode with Mark PartinBy Mike Czerniewski

Merry Christmas!! Mike gives you an update on all things Season 7 as well as some extracurricular stuff.By Mike Czerniewski

When you run a panel discussion at an anime convention and invite an audience member up to discuss what's on her mind. From our episode Discussion on Anime Culture (live from Sausomecon)By Mike Czerniewski

When your actor friend is asked about how Los Angeles is as a football town - and confirms your long-held belief that it's not. From our first episode with Adam McKeithBy Mike Czerniewski