The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds 707 - Mike Lindell - part 2
Oct 28, 2025
Dave and Gareth dive into the wild journey of Mike Lindell, from his obsession with pillows to hitting rock bottom due to addiction. They explore how gambling funded his early pillow production and led to both business triumphs at state fairs and devastating financial losses. Lindell's transformation from a success story to a controversial figure deeply entwined in political claims and legal battles is dissected. The hosts also critique his media ventures and the strange legitimacy bestowed upon his platforms by unexpected endorsements.
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Shredded-Foam Pillow Origin
- Mike Lindell developed MyPillow by tearing foam into thousands of little pieces and testing shapes with his son until he found a filling that reformed after use.
- He demoed the pillow's reformation in shows and sold thousands despite the product being described as
Pillow Truck, Cocaine, And Card-Counting Gambles
- While transporting pillows, Mike carried a large personal supply of cocaine and snorted it when he noticed a helicopter tailing him before being searched by authorities.
- He later described repeated gambling losses and mob interactions that nearly ruined him financially and personally.
Mexico Pillow Takedown And Drug Scare
- On a Mexico trip, Mike tore apart a pillow searching for a missing bag of cocaine and then found the bag in his pocket while dealers threatened him with a machete.
- He later framed these episodes in his autobiography as near-death, addiction-fueled experiences that read as implausible.
