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Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins 79th district assembly candidate

October 29, 2024

Today my guest Genevieve Suzuki is running for La Mesa City Council. This is neither an endorsement or hit piece, just a chance to get to know See more…

LOCAL - Tony Orlando (not him) is running for La Mesa City Council

October 30, 2022

Today I sit down with Tony Orlando who is running for La Mesa city Council. We talk about the “whys” and “why nows” and See More…

Creator David Walker talks dating and aging and Groupies (sort of)

April 1, 2024

David Walker – Three time Eisner Award winner and 2023 inkpot winner and Long time family friend talks about dating while notable and other See more ...

La Mesa City Council Candidate Genevieve Suzuki talks goals

October 26, 2024

Today my guest Genevieve Suzuki is running for La Mesa City Council. This is neither an endorsement or hit piece, just a chance to get to know See more…

Author / Running Guru Paul Greer on his running on his new book

February 5, 2024

Today I am joined by San Diego Running legend Paul Greer. He has a new book out – Going the Distance – One per page tips to improve See more…

Meadow Perry, Bubble magician talks about bubbles, touring, kids and magic

August 29, 2023

When you think Bubbles, think Meadow Perry! One of the 124 most prominent bubbles magicians in the world according  See more…

Jonas Royster - author and former gang banger talks about transformation

August 10, 2023

Today my guest is author and inspirational speaker Jonas Royster. Former Gang banger and alcoholic discusses giving back and See more…

Microsoft VP Lorraine Bardeen talks about life and microships in vaccines

July 4, 2023

Today my guest is Lorraine Bardeen, VP and Chief Technology officer at Microsoft! We discuss her journey through See more…

Author Kitty Zeldis talks about her book, her history and the back story

June 27, 2023

Today my guest is Author Kitty Zeldis. Once an aspiring bun-head (ballet dancer,) she went from publishing almost 40 children books See more…

Bells will be ringing - BJ talks about the wedding of the year to Andrea

June 24, 2023

BJ is Married! We sit down and catch up with everybody’s favorite bachelor as he settles down with his long-time love Andrea See more…

Erica and the Golden Door Spa Getting deep into her self and soul

May 23, 2023

Today my guest is a relaxed, recentered and rejuvenated Erica! She just got back from a week at the famous and exclusive Golden Door Spa See more…

Boston Marathon runner Jayden talks about the race and Whiskey

May 16, 2023

Today, Jayden Lombardo just returned from completing the most famous, and some say most daunting marathon: the Boston Marathon See more…

Pam Smith on her slavery roots, repar- ations, & race relations

May 8, 2023

My guest today turned down Oprah, the first time she called, but did Tony on the Mic on the first request! She is Pam Smith See more…

Teacher / Author MC Shaw talks about Adven- tures in Subbing!

May 1, 2023

My guest is Author / teacher MacArthur Shaw! He has written his first book, Adventures in Subbing, the life and times of a classroom mercenary See more…

Ayahuasca, Doshas and Yoga - Oh my! Lori Biesel shares her trip to self!

April 6, 2023

Today, Lori Biesel of Starseed Galactic enterprises talks about the power of high vibrational frequency music, and her Ayahuasca journey See more…

Getting to understand different sexuality or, no sex attraction

March 29, 2023

Today we revisit a real-life transgender man, who is asexual, and a woman who is not interested in having sex. Did Al Capone own gay bars? See more…

Tattoo Artist Sky tells us about the tat biz, while giving me my first1

February 28, 2023

So, I got a tattoo, my first tattoo. I decided to interview a well rated tattoo artist for the pod and See more…

Patrick Mahomes and I kicking it as Disneyland, It’s a Small World

February 19, 2023

My day at Disneyland with Patrick Mahomes. Isabella got some discount tickets to Disneyland a few months back through her work. See more…

Connecting to your inner self - peace, focus, yoga, frequency + more!

February 7, 2023

Today I am so excited to take another step in my life / spiritual journey. I sit with Three “Spirit Livers” See more…

Ultra Marathoners Jayden and Jake talk about prep, pains and passion

January 30, 2023

Ultra Marathoners – Jayden Lombardo and Jake Ennis recently put a 50-mile race under their belt, and have qualified for the Boston Marathon See more…

20 somethings let me ask questions about LGBTQIA+? and more!

January 16, 2023

Today I sit down with the alphabet kids – that’s what I’m calling them. I’m trying to make it a thing. No, Not ABCDEFG, but LGBTQIA+? See more…

With a pending MRI on my brain cyst, we revisit its orgin story. rebroadcast

January 14, 2023

Hey guys – family and friends and devoted fans know, I have a cyst on my brain (Some of you are not surprised…) See more…

Former FHLL Presidents chop it up about kids, rules, and parents

January 12, 2022

Three former league presidents sit down and reminisce about kids, parents and coaches and try to stay civil and semi discreet See More

Local - GHS Senior football players on senior night

October 16, 2021

The Grossmont senior football players recorded some thoughts before walking onto the home field for the last time. They thank See More…/p>

Local - GHS Senior Cheerleaders procession on senior night

October 16, 2021

The Grossmont senior cheerleaders recorded some thoughts before walking onto the home field for the last time. See More…

Brian T. on living through Covid with cancer and a new wife and baby

August 25, 2021

Brian is a 26 year-old Engineer with a great job, a wife, new baby and just bought a house. Then, during Covid, he was diagnosed with Lymphoma. See More…

New Grossmont Football head coach, talks about HS Football

August 19, 2021

On this episode I get to know Chris Holmes, the new head coach of the Grossmont High school football team. He takes over and tries to put his stamp See More…

Utah Ute TE Dalton Kincaid talks trans portal and football

August 11, 2021

I sat down with Dalton in the spring when there was talk of some schools playing football in the spring. Utah played a (semi) regular schedule See More…

Sam Spenny talks TAPACT, animal abuse and more

July 23, 2021

On this episode I sit down with Sam Spenny and talk about her work as an animal advocate and her role in breaking up a puppy peddler ring. Plus See More…

GCC Womens hoops coach Karen Caires talks cancer

May 18, 2021

On today’s episode, we sit down with Karen Caires and discuss her upcoming breast cancer surgery. The GCC Women’s basketball head coach See More…

Jeremy Hersch - GHS Teacher of the Year

May 6, 2021

Today on Tony on the Mic I sit down with DJ Hersch-quake - reigning GHS teacher of the year and District TOY and finalist for SD county TOY See More…

GHS 2021 Seniors - Words from 2021 Grads

Apr 17, 2021

This episode features very little of me, and heavy doses of the Grossmont High School 2021 Senior football players and cheerleaders. See More…

Ret. SDPD Gary Lawrence - early puberty and more

Nov 9, 2020

In this episode, Gary shares his affinity for "chick flicks" and I scold him about his outdated language. He shares an important milestone in puberty See More…

Blake and Montell Allen - Blake’s bright future

Mar 25, 2021

Today Montel Allen returns with his son Blake to talk about a covid cancelled, then reinstated senior football season. How his college coaches See more …

Tom Karlo, Head Coach Grossmont

March 18, 2021

On the Eve or Grossmont football… yes football – in the spring – we get up close and personal with Foothiller head coach Tom Karlo. See more …

Grossmont Seniors

March 14, 2021

On this episode I sit down with 5 senior football players and discuss a bizarre season, culminating in spring football. We look ahead to the season, See more …

Mason Randall USD starting QB

March 13, 2021

Today on a local interest podcast, I sit down with Mason Randall, starting QB for the USD Toreros who kick off their season this Saturday See more …

Mark Papenfuss

Oct 21, 2020

Another installment of interviews with La Mesa City Council Candidates. This episode we meet Mark Papenfuss. 13:00 - we hear how and why See more …

La Mesa City Council candidate Laura Lothian

Oct 17, 2020

In the continuing series of La Mesa City Council Candidates, we get to know Laura Lothian. 5:50 - what is pickleball and why is Laura obsessed with it. See more …

La Mesa City council Candidate Jack Shu

Oct 17, 2020

Another installment featuring La Mesa City Council candidates, this episode is Jack Shu! We get to know a little about his background. See more …

La Mesa City council Candidate Kristine Alessio

Oct 14, 2020

In a continuing series of La Mesa City Council Candidate podcasts, we get to know Kristine Alessio. The first 10 minutes are background and family stuff. See more …

Real time swiping, Tony sees a real tinder page and Vagina repellant

March 11, 2024

This episode, I get to see what real Tinder page looks like, we discuss LIVE if Anna should swipe right, & the ladies tell me some things that are “Vagina repellant”

How did the Eggplant beat the Banana as the -ahem- emoji of choice?

March 4, 2024

In this episode of ADD, we wonder how the eggplant became the go-to suggestive emoji over the heavily favored banana, date deal breakers and See More

This week we meet Anna and hear about about “Special K,” Foot Guy, and who opens

February 27, 2024

We discuss good, safe places to meet on a first face to face or “IRL” (that’s what the kids call “in real life,” date. Spoiler alert, an under-construction house See More

Introducing the new Pod - ADD Adult Dating for Dummies!! Check it out!

February 14, 2024

Hey folks, this is a brand new project, launched under the Tony on the Mic banner. ADD – Adult Dating for Dummies. What’s new in the world of online See More

Spiderman - No Way Home (spoilers) with Jarrod and Richie

December 24, 2021

I am joined by 2 of the biggest web-heads on the planet, Spiderman super-fans Jarrod Weintraub and Richie Lawrence. We spoil See More…

Ryan Shores and Dallas McLaughlin talk about comedy

July 21, 2021

On this beep free, explicit episode, I sit down with comics Ryan Shores and eventually Dallas McLaughlin. They talk about local comedy and the See More…

Quentin Tarantino Pod Part 2, the best crowned

July 21, 2021

In part two of the Tarantino retrospective, we cover Inglorious Basterds through Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and crown the ultimate Tarantino See More…

Tatanrino Round Table Pt One, Res Dogs -> Kill Bill

May 28, 2021

On this BEEP FREE episode, I sit down with BJ, Jarrod and Jim and discuss Quentin Tarantino. We start with his early stuff and writing credits, and go See More…

Tatanrino Round Table Pt One, Res Dogs -> Kill Bill

May 28, 2021

On this BEEP FREE episode, I sit down with BJ, Jarrod and Jim and discuss Quentin Tarantino. We start with his early stuff and writing credits, and go See More…

Another Gr8 8 Deb8! Eddie Murphy movies!

May 24, 2021

On this episode I am joined by the old Life’s a Binge crew, Well, most of it, BJ, Jarrod and Rich. We take a long walk down Eddie Murphy memory lane. See More…

GR8 8 DB8: Baseball films crowning a winner

May 1, 2021

The boys are back to take care of unfinished business as we crown the best baseball movie of all time. Last episode we narrowed it down to eight See More…

Baseball Film Round Table - Best baseball movies

Apr 23,2021

In this Episode, Jarrod Weintraub, BJ Lawrence and Matt Thompson and I talk baseball movies! In the preamble to our definitive baseball See more …

Ryan Shores

Oct 20, 2020

2:45 - We learn what drew Ryan into comedy, 4:20 he talks about his book, 6:50 – plays a daytime Harley Davidson bike rally, 20:50 His Misfits See more …

Jim McDowell

Oct 15, 2020

Jim and I do some impressions, crack each other up through a deep dive of Charles Barkley (Jim's Favorite player) versus Scottie Pippen See more …

Narcippa Teague, author of children’s book “Daddy I’m Scared.”

January 10, 2023

Today my guest is Narcippa Teague, author of “Daddy I’m Scared.” A children’s book about how to confront the monsters and fear See more …

Lori Biesel on finding your frequency, self love and the power of vibrations

January 2,2023

Today my guest is Lori Biesel, an aestheologist (skin expert) energy healer, motivational speaker and founder of Starseed Galactic See more…

Alli Jo of Project Connect talks about giving back and helping the community

November 12, 2022

Today I sit wth Alli Jo, she founded and works with Project Connect (17:00.) They work with Monarch School, which is a school for homeless See more…

CIF Crew Chief and white hat Brian Mills. Referee shares stories about

October 23, 2022

Today I spoke with CIF football crew chief Brian Mills. He has been refereeing for 21 years and has risen to the top of the San Diego County referee See more…

Chicago, Chicago that Toddlin’ town. BJ and I go to Chicago! Look out Ferris Bueller

October 19, 2022

Hey y’all, I’m back from a short hiatus for episode 100! 100 episodes in 100 weeks ! We took a trip to Chicago – See more…

Jennifer Coburn teaches us about the real life Nazi breeding Lebensborn program

September 26, 2022

Today my guest is Jennifer Coburn, author of We’ll Always Have Paris, and a number of entertaining, light-ish books. Then, Cradles of the Reich See more…

Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy - Jim and I talk Cobra Kai (I hated it)

September 22, 2022

Spoiler Alert! I don’t just spoil it by telling you what happened tell you what happened, but spoil it by telling you all the stupid stuff See More…

“The Coach” John Kentera talks sports & the old days in SD talk radio

September 18, 2022

Today my guest is longtime San Diego Sports radio personality John “Coach” Kentera. We talk about his start, See more…

I share a stage with Flava Flav, William Hung, Oscar from the Office and more!

September 14, 2022

Today we reminisce about our House of Blues gig. We played a party and it was amazing! BJ joins me and describes it like a “fever dream” See more…

USD 2022 Football scrimmage and preview - Coach Lindsey and AD Bill McGillis

September 8, 2022

This week I had a chance to check out the 2022 version of USD football, first at the preseason scrimmage, then at the first game. See more…

We Preview the show at the House of Blues! August 31st!

August 29,2022

I am playing at the house of blues Wednesday night with BJ and the Bizz and we talk about the event, the other guests, See more …

Mom married into “The Club” and I got spoiled rotten

August 14, 2022

Today, to get my guest, I had to pixelate his face, distort his voice and beep his name and still had to make him an offer he couldn’t refuse. See more…

Singers Carjanae and SuperduperPark talk about the music biz and my age

August 7, 2022

Carjanae and SuperduperPark join me in the studio to talk about music and how to reach audiences and expand your brand. See more…