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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 54 MIN

Episode 212 | Musician Mike Mantione from Five Eight

from The Imperfect Dads Podcast · host Devon Neisen

On this episode we have on musician Mike Mantione, who you might know from his band Five Eight  We discussed his life now that his kids are adults and out of the house, our shared love of the Athens Georgia music scene, creativity and AI, his openness to discuss mental health, balancing working a full time job being a dad a husband and trying to record music at the end of the day, how meditation has changed his life, and how he goes from work to family mode and wanting to be more present for his family.   Check out their website where you can find the documentary about their band on DVD and blue ray and they’ll be releasing a new album this year!Find out more about Five Eight:InstagramSend us Fan MailFollow us on Facebook and Instagram and TikTok YouTube. Look for new episodes of The Imperfect Dads Podcast every Monday and Thursday.This podcast is part of the Never A Phase Network, follow them on instagram at @neveraphasenetwork and check out their podcasts like Emo Kids Anonymous  Wasting Time Podcast Certified Fangirl and The Ska Mailman

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On this episode we have on musician Mike Mantione, who you might know from his band Five Eight We discussed his life now that his kids are adults and out of the house, our shared love of the Athens Georgia music scene, creativity and AI, his openness to discuss mental health, balancing working a full time job being a dad a husband and trying to record music at the end of the day, how meditation has changed his life, and how he goes from work to family mode and wanting to be more ...

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