The Mike Silva Show

Gripes, observations, social commentary… All here

"The Mike Silva Show" is a comedy podcast full of random observations and gripes about all things, big and small.

Subject matter includes society and people, dating, sports, and more. Part of the Repertoire Podcast Network.

 
 
 
 
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S1E8b: The Three Man Holiday Pod with Joc and Gerry

'Tis the season. Cuffing season, that is. What is it about that time period between Thanksgiving and New Years that makes people want to get locked in? How do you avoid getting trapped?

'Tis the season. Cuffing season, that is. What is it about that time period between Thanksgiving and New Years that makes people want to get locked in? How do you avoid getting trapped?

Recurring guests Joc'quese Casel and Gerry Squirewell answer those questions with me, plus much more.

In Part 2 of a two-part episode, we also get into the value of having friends that are girls, keeping it real when it comes time to meet the parents, and surviving a long-distance relationship. Tune in and listen to the finale of another strong episode of "The Mike Silva Show".

Yeah, I’m all about them pics boy... What do you think about that chico?
— Joc'quese Casel
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S1E6: Music Industry and Rap Game with Ramiro Gonzalez

What separates a musician or artist from someone that just gets radio play? How can you tell if someone will truly blow up vs. those that just fizzle out with each trendy song? What can we make of the hip-hop industry today?

Scoremore's Ramiro Gonzalez stops by to give the inside scoop on the state of hip-hop. Who's cool, who's an asshole, and what truly makes a difference in becoming an icon?

What separates a musician or artist from someone that just gets radio play? How can you tell if someone will truly blow up vs. those that just fizzle out with each trendy song? What can we make of the hip-hop industry today?

Scoremore's Ramiro Gonzalez stops by to give the inside scoop on the state of hip-hop. Who's cool, who's an asshole, and what truly makes a difference in becoming an icon?

We discuss the influence of today's biggest names, including Kendrick Lamar, Kanye West, and Drake. We discuss Houston's current rap scene and how we need a big star to represent the city. Ramiro also shares some stories from behind-the-scenes within the music industry.

Find Ramiro on Twitter @713rome and Instagram, also @713rome.

One of the funniest things I’ve ever seen at a concert: Terrence Jones coming to a concert in a Terrence Jones jersey.
— Ramiro Gonzalez
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S1E2: Thomas Martel Talks Movies

This episode of "The Mike Silva Show" features a future-recurring guest: Thomas Martel. Listen as we discuss this year's top movies, including Jurassic World, Furious 7, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Mad Max: Fury Road, and The Martian.

This episode of "The Mike Silva Show" features a future-recurring guest: Thomas Martel. Listen as we discuss this year's top movies, including Jurassic World, Furious 7, The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Mad Max: Fury Road, and The Martian.

We also discuss the most anticipated movie in maybe 20 years: Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens. What's this movie going to be about, what would disappoint, what do we know to this point? This topic, along with many more, are covered in this show.

Thomas Martel can be found on Twitter so follow him if you feel like it (he's the one in the avatar that isn't the WWE's Jim Ross).

I think it’s going after ‘Avatar’ and ‘Jurassic World’... ‘Titanic’.
— Thomas Martel on Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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