Currently reading Thick, by Dr. Tressie McMillan Cottom. I champion Dr. McMillan Cottom’s work because she is that rare writer who accessibly, powerfully, and unapologetically bridges the silly, pernicious, and ridiculously…View post

Every week the Wisconsin State Journal runs “Roughneck Grace,” a weekly column written by Mike (many of the columns will be adapted from Mike’s Tent Show Radio monologues). This week’s…View post

Grateful to report I’ve signed the paperwork and begun work on a book about fathers and daughters, due out in 2020. I’m just digging into this (and yes, still working…View post

If you’re within range of (or can stream) one of these stations tonight (Saturday, Feb. 2nd) we hope you’ll join Mike as he hosts another edition of Tent Show Radio from Big Top Chautauqua. This…View post

The episode is a retrospective featuring the late Roy Clark.  During the monologue, Mike tells a story about taking a trip to a memorial service–and through life–with his friend Billy. Download the podcast…View post