ICYMI: The final installment of the Oasis in a Desert of Politics as Mike wraps up his time as the interim morning show host and as well as an on-air WMAY host. Mike expresses his gratitude to the listeners, shares some memories and some laughs as well. Thanks for listening. It has been one helluva run. 

ICYMI; It is Mike's Penultimate show as the morning host on WMAY. Mike talks the legal fight between the NBA and TNT over broadcast rights, asks what constitutes being on time or late and a story that lets Mike know what he may be in for down in Florida. 

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week Erik is at Comic Con in San Diego. Erik talks the new Joker 2 trailer, Timothee Chalamet as Bob Dylan, Edgar Wright remaking The Running Man and just how good is Deadpool and Wolverine. 

ICYMI: Mike talks Road Trip Etiquette, Kevin Hart joins Mike for the last regularly scheduled Hot Takes with Hart and Way Out Wednesday and we discuss the increase in VR Injuries. 

ICYMI: Does the old adage of money can't buy you happiness still ring true? Also LeBron James will be the Flag Bearer for Team USA at the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics and Mike goes over the list of the 15 best cartoons of the 90's 

ICYMI: Mike announces the future of the morning show on WMAY as well as the future for him and his wife. Mike also discusses our favorite ice cream flavors in the US, things that aggravate us while we are driving and gives you the last regularly scheduled Monkey Monday. 

Actor/Comedian Matt Walsh stops by to discuss his new movie "The Good Half" Matt talks his character in the film, what it was like working with Nick Jonas, his thoughts on grief, what role he gets recognized for most and whether his lines in Semi-Pro as Father Pat were scripted or improvised. Matt also discusses his excitement for the upcoming Chicago Bears season. 

ICYMI: Mike discusses modern day etiquette tips and asks what age is the right age for a kid to have a smartphone. 

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com, stops by for his weekly chat. This week we discuss the season finale of The Acolyte on Disney +, Netflix reminds us that the final season of Stranger Things is coming eventually, Captain America: Brave New World trailer may have revealed too much and how good is Twisters. 

ICYMI: Kevin Hart joins Mike for a spirited Hot Takes with Hart: The Hoff Edition, Kevin also sticks around for Way Out Wednesday. Mike talks emoji use in text messages and we discuss the benefits of TSA Pre-Check

ICYMI: Mike discusses the rough National Anthem from MLB's Home Run Derby, Will Ferrel's best roles and shares summer job stories

ICYMI: Mike asks if you hit the snooze button or not, a husband who gets in trouble for a compliment notification and another edition of Monkey Monday. 

Gavin Simmons, Senior WR, chats about his busy summer schedule, why 7 on 7's are important, what it means to be a senior leader and what he is looking forward to most this upcoming season. 

Glenwood Titans Senior DB Becklin Anderson talks the Titans 7 on 7, what it means to be a team leader and what he is most looking forward to this upcoming season. 

Glenwood Titans Head Coach David Hay discusses all that goes into hosting a 7 on 7, what he as a Coach looks for in these competitive settings, the importance of senior leadership and what the next big event is on the Titans summer schedule. 

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we discuss the announcement of Shrek 5, the trailers for F1, Gladiator 2 and Agatha All Along, the box office woes of Horizon: An American Saga Part 1 as well as the new films in theaters this weekend "Fly Me to the Moon" and "Long Legs"

ICYMI: Mike discusses whether there should be an age limit on purchasing non-alcoholic beer, wine and other spirits. Also a clowned named the Amazing Franko gets caught in a very adult situation and cupcakes cause a controversy between roommates. 

ICYMI: Kevin Hart joins Mike for new editions of "Hot Takes with Hart" and "Way Out Wednesday" 

ICYMI" Mike talks how celebrities can get away with things we can't by sharing an Elton John shopping story. We also discuss the phenomenon of scrambling to try and find the right word and ask in honor of Tom Hanks' birthday what is his best role of all time. 

Hannh Levin and Jasmine French stop by to discuss "Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella" opening at the Muni July 12th. Hannah and Jasmine speak about their roles, what the Muni means to them and their favorite part of the show. 

ICYMI: Mike asks what temp you keep your thermostat at and what factors may influence that decision. We also discuss a man flicking his bean on a plane. why driverless cars will not be appearing in Illinois anytime soon and another edition of Monkey Monday. 

Erik Davis, managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk Wicked moving up its release date, M. Knight's intriguing new film Trap, Inside Out 2's staying power at the box office as well as the new films Despicable Me 4 and MaXXXine

ICYMI: Hawk Tuah girl gives her first public interview, a wife has an issue with her husbands inability to hold it on a plane and we update the burgeoning relationship between Flavor Flav and Red Lobster

Major League Eating's Nick Wehry stops by to chat as he prepares for July 4th's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Nick let's us know what the vibe is without the legend Joey Chestnut being around. Nick also takes us through his process and preparation for the event, his choice of beverage for bun dipping and whether he and his wife fellow professional eater Miki Sudo have ever destroyed an all you can eat buffet. 

ICYMI: Mike asks why are fireworks still illegal in Illinois, let's you know why you shouldn't mix hunting and April Fool's Day and another edition of Monkey Monday. 

ICYMI: Mike gives an update on the Hawk Tuah girl and where she is selling her official merch, a feel good story for an Uber Eats driver and EJ and a couple of drinking games for tonight's Presidential Debater. 

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com, stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk The Acolyte Episode 5, Marvel returning to Hall H, the Red One Trailer and what is in theaters this weekend. 

ICYMI: Mike discusses a situation where a young woman seems ungrateful about her birthday gift from her boyfriend and a woman on a plane believes she has outed a cheating husband. 

ICYMI: Former Federal Prosecutor David Risley stops by to discuss the upcoming Citizen Club's event "ShiftingInto New Gear: A Legacy for Reentry Created at the Intersection of Restoration and Redemption" It is a fascinating conversation and one I would invite you to listen to. 

ICYMI: Mike discusses the possibility of surge pricing at grocery stores, songs that get you on the dance floor at wedding receptions and an extremely odd trend for behavior on airplanes. 

ICYMI: Ted Bundy survivor Kathy Kleiner drops by to discuss her book "A Light in the Dark". Kathy talks about how she has dealt with the trauma, the process of writing the book, what loved ones can do to help those dealing with trauma, and her reaction the day Bundy was executed. 

ICYMI: Mike discusses the new World's Ugliest Dog, Wild Thang and another edition of Monkey Monday featuring medicinal chimps as well as a protective gorilla mother. 

ICYMI: Music artist Maren Morris stops by with her best friend Karina Argow to discuss the children's book they have co-authored entitled Addie Ant Goes on An Adventure. The two discuss the values and lessons the book attempts to instill while Mike pitches and interesting addition to the franchise. 

Glenwood Titans Head Football Coach David Hay chats with Mike about the youth flag football camp wrapping up. What that camp means for the program as well as his players. Coach Hay also speaks on the Titans upcoming summer schedule and where the team is at as it begins summer practice. 

Chairman of the CCFL Joe Smith talks with Mike about the Chatham youth football program, what it means to the kids and the community and gives details on the registration process for both fall flag football as well as fall tackle football.

ICYMI: Mike asks how old do you feel compared to your actual age and discusses the final verdict on the fate of 3AM bars in Springfield and the result may surprise you. 

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we talk Inside Out 2's box office success, the Smile 2 trailer, Nick Cage's Long Legs, Spaceballs 2 being announced as well as the films out in theaters this weekend including Bikeriders, Kinds of Kindness and the Exorcism. 

ICYMI: Greg Patterson of Wolf Crick Boys stops by before their performance at the Leavitt Amp Concert Series. Greg talks about the history of the band, their influences and where you can find them on social media. 

ICYMI: Mike asks what you think will happen at tonight's City Meeting as it pertains to whether 3 AM Bars in Springfield will be allowed to continue. We also discuss a rude family at a Florida Texas Roadhouse.

Cast members of the Music Man, DJ Shultz, Alyssa Shultz and Magdalena Osterhuber stop by to discuss their roles, the show and their favorite parts of performing at the Muni. 

ICYMI: Mike asks what was your favorite toy going up, tells the tale of a woman who takes cleaning very seriously, a man that really likes his passion for donation and another edition of Monkey Monday

ICYMI: Mike asks what's your favorite song, goes over a list of the best Dad songs of all time and shares a story where both karma and a daughter in law are a real B!

ICYMI: Mike discusses a situation that arose at a restaurant that centered on a baby crying and let's it be known that mayonnaise does not belong on a hot dog. 

Erik Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com, stops by for his weekly chat. Erik talks The Acolyte episode 3, Sony buying Alamo Drafthouse, Practical Magic 2, 28 Year Later, The Boys season 4 and Inside Out 2

ICYMI: Mike gives you a follow up on the fate of 3AM bars in Springfield. We discuss Joey Chestnutt being barred from competing in this year's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and quite possibly the laziest dog walker ever. 

ICYMI: Kevin Hart stops by for another Hot Takes with Hart as well as another edition of Way Out Wednesday. The Hot Takes concerns a list of the best action movies of all time via joblo.com and Way Out Wednesday involves a nude wedding and mitten crabs 

ICYMI: Mike asks what is the fastest speed you have ever driven at, the dumbest reason you got in trouble at school, guard geese at a Brazilian prison and the debate over 3AM bars in Springfield continues. 

ICYMI: Mike talks accidental child birth in the bathroom of the Golden Corral, Pat Sajack says his final Wheel of Fortune goodbye, could you make a better President than our current choices and another edition of Monkey Monday where we are introduced to Dong Dong the chimpanzee. 

Erik, Davis, Managing Editor of Fandango.com stops by for his weekly chat. This week we discuss The Acolyte on Disney+, the new trailers for Alien and Venom, casting news from Knives Out 3 and the Beatles Bio-pics as well as the Watchers and Bad Boys Ride or Die in Theaters this weekend. 

ICYMI: Mike discusses Jason Kelce's admission that he hasn't washed his hair in months as well as a couple of guys who believe they are helping Caitlin Clark when in fact they are doing the exact opposite.