Sunday, December 27, 2009

New Theme Music (Yes, Again), iTunes, Liberal Arts Rejects, And Tiger Woods: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

(Note: Mike and Nev are still figuring out the logistics of recording from different coasts, but with Mike in town for the holidays, two new episodes are coming your way!!)

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike and Nev change their theme music...again.

---Mike and Nev are on iTunes!!! And apparently have been for six weeks without their knowledge.

---Mike talks about his new job, which includes crushing people's college dreams.

---And Mike and Nev sound off about the whole Tiger Woods scandal.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Listen to the episode here:

Download the episode by right-clicking here: The Things That Matter With Mike And Nev: Episode 81

Monday, December 7, 2009

Mike's New Job, Twitter, And Fat People Getting Kidnapped: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

(NOTE: Mike has just started a new job in New York, so Things That Matter With Mike And Nev will be going on a brief hiatus while we figure out how to best record from separate coasts. But we aim to be back in 2010 with all new episodes!!)

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike leaves Nev to head back to New York for a new recruiting job.

Nev: :-(

Mike: :-)

---Nev insists that Mike open up a Twitter account so that Nev can keep track of all of Mike's movements.

Mike: :-(

Nev: :-)

---And how do fat people get kidnapped? Mike and Nev try and figure out the logistics.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike and Nev.

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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Native Americans, Giving Thanks, And A Holiday Meant For Jews: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike and Nev discuss how only in America can there be a holiday based around stabbing people in the back.

---Mike and Nev give thanks.

Mike: Thanks.

Nev: Thanks.

---And since Thanksgiving is all about food, Mike and Nev talk about how this is the perfect holiday for Jews.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Vitamin Water, The 'Organic' Trend, Podcasting From Jail, And The Return Of The Fat Chick Who Runs: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10 minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike and Nev discuss the legitimacy of vitamin water.

---What's with this "organic" trend? Mike and Nev investigate.

---Mike and Nev discuss ways they could continue the podcast if they were in jail.

---And Mike and Nev get another angry letter from the fat chick who runs.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, November 16, 2009

Mike's Hairline Fracture, Nev's New Motivational Phrase, And A Letter From A Fat Chick Who Runs: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike plays doctor and diagnoses himself with a hairline fracture.

---Nev comes up with a new two-word motivational slogan.

---And Mike gets a letter from a fat chick who runs.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, November 9, 2009

Is 'Bastards' A Bad Word, Orthopedic Surgeons And Podiatrists, And Fat Chicks And Hot Women Who Run Marathons: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

--Is Mike and Nev's use of the word "bastards" affecting their ability to get on iTunes?

---Orthopedic surgeons? Yes, they do exist.

---Who the hell would decide to become a foot doctor? Mike and Nev offer their theories.

---And Mike recently ran the New York Marathon, which caused Nev asked to following probing questions?

"Were there any fat chicks running?"

And:

"How many hot women did you see?"

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Nev's Bid For The Nobel Peace Prize, Racist NFL Owners, And Lack Of Jews In Sports: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev announces his candidacy for the Nobel Peace Prize. Bumper stickers to come.

---Mike and Nev talk about Rush Limbaugh's recent bid to own an NFL team and the backlash over his earlier racist comments.

---Where are all the Jews in sports? Mike and Nev ask the tough questions.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, October 26, 2009

Nev's Poker Charity, Celebrities Matching Fines, And People Who Pay With Checks At Supermarkets: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

(If you haven't already, please make a contribution to help the people affected by the typhoons in the Philippines. Mike and Nev sincerely thank you.)


This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev enters a poker tournament for charity and takes the charity for $200.

Nev: It's good to give.

---Mike and Nev give a shout-out to celebrities --particularly in sports -- who match their fines and donate to a worthy cause.

---And people who pay with checks at supermarkets? Yep, they still exist.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

it's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Real Food At Applebees, The Evolution Of Coca-Cola, And Mike's Crystal Pepsi Pain: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

(Make a contribution to help the people affected by the typhoons in the Philippines!! Mike and Nev sincerely thank you.)

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Applebees now features "real food."

Seriously: That's their ad campaign.

---Mike and Nev talk about the evolution of Coca-Cola.

---Talk about soda brings up a painful childhood memory for Mike regarding Crystal Pepsi.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Technical Difficulties With Mike And Nev

(Please continue to help those affected by the typhoons in the Philippines. Donations can be made here.)

Mike: Due to technical difficulties...

Nev: Meaning you totally blow as a tech guy.

Mike: Dude, it's not my fault the software isn't working. Maybe if you learned to do this yourself!!

Nev: Hey, I bring the creativity!! The charisma!! The charm!! That's triple the work!!

Mike: And yet none of those things are helping because you barely know how to find the "on" button on your laptop!!

(pause)

Nev: Touche.

Mike: Anyways, we're having difficulties uploading the podcast but hope to get it up real soon.

Nev: And we'll let you know when we do.

Mike: Because...

Mike And Nev: WE'RE SHAMELESS PROMOTERS!!!!

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

New Theme Music, Nev's Bad Day, And Helping The Victims Of The Typhoons In The Philippines: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev has to buy a cell phone, which means new theme music for the show.

---Nev has a bad day and vents about it.

---And Mike and Nev get serious for a few minutes to talk about Hope worldwide, an organization that is working tirelessly to help the victims of the recent typhoons in the Philippines.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, October 4, 2009

Amish Romance Novels, The Spelling Of Yarmulke, And Phone Sex According To Wikipedia: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Amish romance novels? Mike and Nev make a discovery.

---Mike and Nev finally get around to doing some research and discover that, yes, "yarmulke" is the correct spelling of the word.

---And Mike and Nev turn to their good friends at Wikipedia for a more formal definition of phone sex.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, September 28, 2009

The Do's And Dont's Of Phone Sex: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev basically spends the entire podcast giving a lecture about the do's and dont's of phone sex.

Mike: For the record, this wasn't the original plan. But it just kind of...

Nev: Evolved?

Mike: Well, I was gonna say spiraled into a dark, never-ending abyss. But, you know, whatever.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, September 21, 2009

Abbreviations, Sex-Ting, And Hot Girls With Ugly Names: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Are abbreviations like LOL and LMAO ruining the English language and society in general? A Mike and Nev social study.

---Mike and Nev break down "sex-ting."

---And how does one handle the situation of a hot girl with a totally un-hot name? Mike and Nev ponder.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, September 13, 2009

Spelling Jewish Words, Hebrew School, And 'Jewish White Lightning': Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Despite being Jews, Mike and Nev find that there's a certain common Jewish word they don't know how to spell.

---Didn't Mike and Nev learn these things in Hebrew school? The answer: No.

---And find out what alcoholic beverage Nev calls "Jewish White Lightning."

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Crossword Creation, A Text Danger Study, And A Guy Driving Into A Swimming Pool While Texting: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike wants to create crosswords.

---Mike and Nev discuss a study that reveals the danger of texting while driving.

---And Mike and Nev talk about a guy who drove into a swimming pool because he was texting behind the wheel.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Nev Remembers The Theme Music, A New Show Name, And Short-And-Sweet Reader Letters: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev remembers to play the theme music.

---Mike and Nev discuss changing the name of the show.

---And Mike and Nev talk about the recent rash of short-and-sweet letters from readers.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, August 24, 2009

No Theme Music, The Dare Unanswered, And Winning "Big" In Vegas: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

No Theme Music, The Dare Unanswered, And Winning "Big" In Vegas: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev forgets the theme music.

---Remember the dare that Nev gave his friend? It's been weeks and the dare has gone unanswered.

---And Nev wins big in Vegas. But video evidence shows that the win may not be as big as one thinks. :-)

Mike: What is this? The Nev-themed show?

Nev: Hey I just got married. So shut up.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, August 16, 2009

Nev's Sick, Mike's Sore, Strawberry Vaseline, And The Combination Of Whiskey And Weed: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev wants Mike to carry the podcast because he's sick. Mike wants Nev to carry the podcast because he's sore from his marathon training. This causes friction.

---Strawberry Vaseline? Yes, it does exist. Mike and Nev ask: Why?

---And Nev's told that the quickest way to better health is the combination of whiskey and weed.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, August 10, 2009

Continued Wedding Registry Lunacy And A Letter About Cough Drops: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike and Nev go over which items folks have wasted their money on in terms of Nev's wedding registry.

---And Mike and Nev get a letter about cough drops.

That's right cough drops.

Cough drops.

Mike and Nev: (sigh)


It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, August 3, 2009

Mike Stirs Nev's Water With His Finger: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev asks Mike for a glass of water prior to the show, and Mike proceeds to give him one...but not before stirring the water with his finger.

And thus: A podcast topic is born. :-)

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Texting, Wedding Registry Letters From Men, And Free Rent As A Wedding Gift: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev gets a text at the beginning of the show, causing Mike and Nev to discuss how texting has taken over as the preferred communication of choice.

---Mike and Nev get a fan letter from a man who defends the wedding registry practice, causing your podcast hosts...to make fun of this guy endlessly. :-)

---And Mike comes up with the perfect gift to put on a wedding registry:

Mike: Free apartment rent for a month.

Nev: Yes Mike!! YES!!!!

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, July 19, 2009

Mike's Birthday, Nev's Wedding Registry, Fancy Fast Food, And The Quadruple Double Dog Dare Challenge: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

---Mike turns 25. Happy birthday Mike. :-)

---Mike and Nev go over Nev's wedding registry.

Nev: Why are we asking for a rice bowl? We don't eat rice.

---How do you make fast food fancy? Mike and Nev explain.

---And in a special bonus segment: Nev answered the "cow moo" quadruple double dog dare challenge, and now he offers one of his own. It's a dare so big that it caused Mike to say:

"That's a good dare."

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, July 13, 2009

From The Vault: New Theme Music, Oregon Love, And The Heath Ledger Gay Theory: A Special Things That Matter Retrospective

This week on an OLD 10-minute podcast of Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

Nev: It's old because Mike is lazy.

Mike: Dude!! I just got back from New York like 10 minutes ago!!

Nev: Dude, it's 10 minutes of us talking into a microphone on a laptop. Suck it up.

Mike: I'm tired.

Nev: You're lazy.

Mike: I'm sore.

Nev: You're lazy.

Mike: I just wanna go to bed.

Nev: LAZY!!!!!!

(pause)

Mike: You got any other insults?

Nev: Nah, I'm lazy.

So enjoy this podcast from last August, where we introduced our current theme music, got some love from random hippies in Oregon, and dealt with anger letters about our Heath Ledger gay theory.

Mike: Good times.

Nev: Indeed.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

Check back next week for an all new episode!!

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Monday, July 6, 2009

Mike's New Segment, Women Admitting They're Crazy, And Living On California's Westside: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike and Nev discuss (sort of) a new segment for the show entitled: "It Just Happened, With Michael Feldman

Nev: Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

---Mike and Nev discuss the latest scary phenomenon: Women who admit they're crazy.

---And Mike and Nev talk about those who live in California's famous (or infamous, depending on your take) Westside.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, June 28, 2009

Mike's Drug Problem, Rodney King, And The Women's Chest Bumping Debate Rages On: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike and Nev can't think of anything to say, so...

Nev: Mike has a cocaine addiction.

Mike: I...WHAT?!?

---Speaking of drug problems, whatever happened to Rodney King? Mike and Nev...have no clue.

---And the women's chest bumping debate rages on. Mike and Nev receive yet another fan letter on the topic.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.
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Sunday, June 21, 2009

Nev Loves Nev, Facebook Faux Pas, And Imitating Cow Moos: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev likes his own Facebook status, which causes Mike to worry about whether Nev is loving Nev just a little too much.

---What are some Facebook faux pas? Mike and Nev break them down.

---And Nev is quadruple-dog dared to imitate a cow moo at work.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, June 14, 2009

Women's College Bowling, Female Chest Bumping, And The WNBA: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev watches women's college bowling on the CBS Collegiate Sports Network.

---Mike and Nev discuss the anatomical dynamics of women who chest bump each other.

---And Mike and Nev receive a nasty letter from a listener about how they're disrespecting women's pro sports and suggest they give some love to the WNBA, causing Mike and Nev to say:

Nev: Mike, did the WNBA season already start?

Mike: You got me.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, June 8, 2009

Women's Golf, Porn Names, And Mike Changes Shirts: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Pink clothing and pink balls. It can only mean one thing: Mike and Nev watch women's pro golf on ESPN.

---Mike and Nev go online to look up what their names would be if they entered the world of porn.

---And Mike changes his shirt.

It had a grease stain.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, June 1, 2009

'Barneyism', Group Projects, And Therapy Sessions: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev comes up with a new philosophy entitled "Barneyism."

Nev: It involves Barney. You know, the dinosaur.

Mike: Yeah Nev. I gathered.


---Mike and Nev (well, mostly Nev) rip on group projects.

---And when Mike struggles with his deep-rooted fears about Barney, Nev encourages him to share his feelings.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, May 25, 2009

Mike Looks Like Hell, Lumberjacks, And Making Good Money As A Prison Inmate: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Unshaven and with grease stains on his shirt, Nev asks Mike why he looks like he's trying out for the "Bum of the Month" club.

---Mike and Nev watch a Lumberjack competition on ESPN.

---And Mike serves on a jury and finds out he's making less than a prison inmate who makes license plates.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, May 17, 2009

Favorite Topics, How We Helped Obama Get Elected, And A Letter That Trumps Them All: The 1-Year Anniversary Of Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on a special one-year anniversary podcast of Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---From the "Heath Ledger Was A Closet Gay" theory to "Which Female Presidential Figure Rocked It The Most In A Pants Suit," Mike and Nev discuss their favorite podcast topics over the past year.

---Did you know that Mike and Nev were solo responsible for getting Barack Obama elected? We explain our indisputable theory.

---And a listener asks a question that epitomizes the "Things That Matter" mentality:

"What do you think of porn names? Do they add to or distract from the porn-watching experience?"

Mike: Brilliant.

Nev: Totally.


It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, May 11, 2009

Teaspoons Vs. Tablespoons, Num Lock Keys, And Sporks: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

Mike and Nev are sent a seven-page letter from a reader (that's right: seven pages) and from that letter, make a podcast out of the following topics:

---Teaspoons vs. tablespoons.

---The Num Lock key on computers.

---And sporks.

Nev: I can't believe a guy spent seven pages writing about this.

Mike: Nev, this only covers the first half page.

(pause)

Nev: Whoa.


It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, May 4, 2009

Mike Goes Gaga Over Chase Bank, Live Sex Acts On Stage, And The Most Boring Listener's Letter Ever: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike insists on starting off the podcast...by talking about Chase Bank.

Nev: This is precisely why I never let you lead.

---How does Chase Bank lead into a discussion about live sex acts on stage? With Mike and Nev, anything is possible.

---And a listerner's letter so boring that if you stop listening to the podcast six minutes in...we'll understand.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Schools With Video Games, Computer Learning Games, And Nev Freaks Out About Getting Older: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Schools increasingly are using video games to teach young kids how to learn. Mike and Nev ask whether this is right...and if they're too old to sign up. :-)

---Mike and Nev reminisce about computer games that aided in their learning, like Oregon Trail and Carmen San Diego.

---And the trip down Memory Lane causes Nev to freak out about getting older, with age 30 barely three months away.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, April 19, 2009

Mike's Paperwork Fantasy, Liberal Arts Education, And Porn Careers On The Side: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike dreams of having someone do his paperwork for him. His first step toward achieving this goal? Going to grad school...online.

---Why is Mike going to grad school?

Nev: Is it because your liberal arts degree is useless?

Mike: It is not useless!! Stop saying it's useless!!

Nev: OK OK.

(pause)

Nev: Is it because it's pointless?


---And Mike discusses second jobs. As either a backup singer...or a porn star.

Nev: That's...wide ranging.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, April 13, 2009

Nev Goes To Bed At 6:30 p.m. On A Friday, Mike's Gray Hairs and Reading Revisited: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev is so exhausted from the work week that he goes to bed at 6:30 p.m. on a Friday. Mike and Nev discuss how high this ranks on the "lame" meter.

---Mike is slowing fighting the battle of the gray hairs, leading Mike and Nev to talk about hair dye.

---And Mike and Nev once again receive a letter imploring them to talk about reading, so they cave and give their thoughts on the importance of literacy.

Mike: Reading is...um....good?

Nev: Yes Mike. Yes it is.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, April 5, 2009

Mike Does A Crossword, Crossword Competitions, And Nev Discovers Ths Existence of Left-Handed Hockey Sticks: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike gets caught working on a crossword puzzle during the podcast.

---Mike deludes himself into thinking/states as fact that he's good enough to win a crossword competition.

---And Nev talks about his experience hitting hockey pucks at Staples Center, which led him to discover the existence of left-handed hockey sticks.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Getting A Sponsor, Diet Gatorade, And The Mysteries of Capri Sun: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike drinks something that looks like urine, which causes Nev to wonder whether the makers of the urine-looking beverage would consider being a sponsor of the show.

---Nev drinks Diet Gatorade...and is impressed.

---And Mike and Nev talk about the weird packaging of the kids beverage Capri Sun.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, March 22, 2009

Mike Acts In A Fake Sex Scene....And That's All We Talk About: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike partakes in a fake sex scene for a movie...

...and talks about it for 10 solid minutes...

...which Nev found riveting.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter with Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, March 15, 2009

Nev Does Yoga, Old People In Swimming Pools, And Golfing At Night: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

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This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev is dragged to a yoga class.

Mike: No.

Nev: Yes.

Mike: No.

Nev: Yes.

(pause)

Mike: How was it?

Nev: Mike, they ohmed.


---Mike's dad competes in a triathlon, which leads to a discussion about old people using the same swimming pool.

---And don't you need sunlight to play golf? Mike and Nev discuss evidence that shows otherwise.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, March 8, 2009

The Nintendo Wii, Old Nintendo Games And Getting In Shape With Nintendo: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike and Nev talk about playing the Nintendo Wii!!

Wii!!!!!!!!!!!

---The Nintendo Wii gives you the option to play old-school Nintendo games. Mike and Nev discuss this nostalgia trend.

---And it's the exercise sensation that's sweeping the nation: Mike and Nev talk about how the Nintendo Wii can get you in shape.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, March 2, 2009

Mike's New Blog, Analyzing Tennis Crowds, And Squash (The Game, Not The Vegetable): Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Mike launches a new blog called mikes1strealblog.blogspot.com

(Mike: Catchy title, no?)

---Why are tennis crowds so quiet when the ball is in play? Mike and Nev take opposing views.

---And Mike talks about his Squash playing days.

Yes, it's as exciting as it sounds.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, February 22, 2009

Cold Scones, Jack In The Box Tacos And Hockey Fights: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Nev took a bite out of a cold, day-old scone...and didn't like it. Mike explains to him the wonders of the microwave and melted butter.

---Mike and Nev talk about partaking in free tacos from Jack In The Box. Exciting indeed.

---And why do refs allow professional hockey players to fight? Mike and Nev discuss the barbarism.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Monday, February 16, 2009

The Return Of Mike, New York Pizza And Michael Phelps: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

----Mike returns from his New York travels and Nev asks him a probing question.

---How good is New York pizza? Mike and Nev debate.

---And is Michael Phelps getting a bad rap for this pot-smoking thing? Mike and Nev defend the uber-Olympian.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Males Hating Valentine's Day, Females Loving Valentine's Day, And Valentine's Day Loneliness (Sensing A Theme?): Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---With Valentine's Day a few days ago, Carlos -- who is filling in for Mike one last time -- and Nev give the male perspective on how much guys hate this retched holiday.

---Carlos and Nev take their estrogen pills and do their best to give the female perspective on Valentine's Day.

---With Carlos currently single, he shares his feelings of loneliness on this holiday that celebrates couples.

Carlos: Dude, I am not lonely.

Nev: It's OK, Carlos. You can tell me. I'm a friend.

Carlos: I'm not lonely!!

Nev: Just let it out. I'm here.

Carlos: I'M NOT LONELY!!!!!

(pause)

Nev: Would you like my left or right shoulder to cry on?


It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, February 1, 2009

Arguing About iPods, Arguing About iPhones, And Arguing About Technology In General: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Once again filling in for the vacationing Mike, Carlos -- an Apple Store addict -- and Nev -- technologically impaired -- argue about iPods and iPhones during the entire show.

(Seriously, that's all they do.)

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, January 25, 2009

Nev's New Podcast Partner, Minorities In Vanilla Land, And Spanglish: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---With Mike on vacation for the next few weeks, Nev has his buddy Carlos Leon filling in for him. Can Carlos fill Big Mike's shoes? (cue dramatic music)

---What was it like for a Peruvian to grow up in white-dominated Calabasas, California? Carlos educates us.

---And Carlos teaches Nev Spanglish.

Carlos: Trucka.

Nev: What?

Carlos: Trucka.

Nev: What?

Carlos: Trucka.

Nev: Is that a disease?


It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Poker Degenerates, Cheap Casino Drinks And The Quality Of Sushi At The Gambling Tables: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---It's time to do a little sociological research...at the casino!! Mike and Nev meet the folks that surround the poker table.

---How cheap are casino drinks? Dirt cheap. Mike and Nev report.

---Have you ever wondered how sushi tastes at the casino? Nev hasn't (he hates Japanese food). But Mike has, and he takes the plunge.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, January 11, 2009

Will Smith's Sequels, Will Smith's Latest Dumb Movie And Will Smith's Co-Star's Ugly New Wife: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all-new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---Megastar Will Smith is considering a "sequel" to his hit film "I Am Legend." Mike and Nev discuss possible reasons why the Fresh Prince would want to re-enact his role as a doctor who fights zombies.

---Could one of Will Smith's reasons for a sequel be that his latest film, "Seven Pounds", sucked? Mike and Nev debate.

---And speaking of "Seven Pounds", one of Will Smith's co-stars in the movie -- Woody Harrelson -- just got married. And his wife...well...

Nev: She's ugly, Mike. She's just plain ugly.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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Sunday, January 4, 2009

Holiday Text Messages, The Rose Parade And Cameron Diaz Without A Bra: Things That Matter With Mike And Nev

This week on an all-new 10-minute podcast on Things That Matter With Mike And Nev:

---First, technology brought us mass holiday e-mails. Now technology has brought us mass holiday text messages. Mike and Nev discuss this latest societal trend.

---Is the most boring thing about New Years the Rose Parade? Mike and Nev agree: Yes.

---And one of Cameron Diaz's New Year's resolutions is to start wearing a bra. Mike and Nev say...jesus.

It's stupid.

It's pointless.

It's irrelevant.

It's Things That Matter With Mike And Nev.

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