Here's a brand new story about the performance of a lifetime followed by another edition of Two Dudes Talking, a.k.a. Mike and Chuck break it down with some laughs.

Author Steven Pressfield discusses listening to your muse, ignoring Resistance, and carrying a typewriter he doesn't use. He shares lessons from diverse jobs and writing advertising copy. His new book is Govt Cheese.

Security expert Gavin De Becker discusses intuition, true fear, and sudden deaths in 2021. Highlights importance of apologies, personal safety, and societal reliance on instincts. Emphasizes distinguishing fear types, protective services, and submarine production. Explores training programs, emergency preparedness, vaccination controversies, government control, and career paths. Ends with a lighthearted conversation about stalker stories and favorite jackets.

The 12-time NCAA All-American, 5-time SEC Champion, and 2-time Olympic qualifier who went from being one of the fastest collegiate swimmers in the world to a controversial women's rights advocate talks about what it takes to train in a pool six hours per day, why she’s not going to be training to be an endodontist, and recounts the harrowing experience of being held captive on the campus of San Francisco State University. Her new book is  Swimming Against the Current: Fighting For Common Sense in a World That’s Lost Its Mind. 

Two distinguished volunteer firefighters, Candice McDonald and Jonathan Dayton, discuss the challenges and rewards of their philanthropic work. They emphasize the importance of recruiting new volunteers, the camaraderie among firefighters, and the diverse opportunities within the firefighting community. They also touch on the declining trend of volunteerism in the fire service and the significance of community involvement in becoming a firefighter.

A mystery of brave men at sea, career opportunities in building nuclear submarines, nostalgic reflections on Apollo 11 mission control, ancient celestial device exploration, literary analysis and conspiracy theories, reflections on tragedy, risky astronaut ventures, moon landing conspiracy theories, misconceptions shaping collective memory, aviation history, decline of patriotism, and banter about upcoming events.

Film writer, director, and producer Karey Kirkpatrick discusses his work ethic, the creative process in animated films, and almost running DreamWorks. They explore the impact of storytelling in animations, emphasizing universal themes like modern-day Aesop's fables. The conversation touches on prioritizing personal joy over traditional success, collaboration in creative projects, and the importance of a supportive core group in the creative process.

Four-time NHRA Funny Car world champion, Matt Hagan, and social media influencer Chloe Hudson discuss high-speed racing, tasty steaks from Hagan Cattle Company, and the importance of keeping food supply chains in America. They touch on racing dynamics, the challenges of funny car racing, effective communication, trust in racing, struggles in the trades industry, and ethical American manufacturing practices.

The three-time NYT bestselling author, a.k.a. Mike’s mom, talks the chosen frozen on Easter Sunday, speaking in tongues, the Key Bridge tragedy, Fort McHenry and Ranger Vince, our expanding universe, great illusionists, and how Peggy gets her vitamin D—doctor’s orders. 

Former U.S. Army Green Beret Scott Mann discusses tribal behavior, honor, and individualism in America, emphasizing the importance of human connection, leadership, and storytelling. He delves into societal divisions, the impact of technology on behavior, and the power of building alliances in challenging situations. Mann highlights the significance of genuine human connections and legacy building for positive societal transformation.