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Pulse Pounding
by Mickey Dylan
Pulse Pounding is a weekly podcast series, hosted by comedian Mickey Dylan, featuring topics and conversations that make your heart race. Whether it’s dating, relationships, pop culture, interviews, stories from listeners or new music, it’s time to put on your uncensored pants for raw and unfiltered commentary.
Episodes
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110//Put A Lid On Your Black Coffee
This week, Mickey is back with an action-packed, LONG, solo episode, fresh off a phone call with Grandma Janet and her ongoing battle with Verizon’s new fiber-optic service. After a neighborhood overhaul and household uproar, Janet has discovered the wonders of modern technology: caller ID. Quite...
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109//To Me, Because Of Me, As A Result Of Me
THIS EPISODE DOES NOT CONTAIN AN ARIANA GRANDE RANT OR ALBUM REVIEW. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment. Please tune in next week. Thank you, Management This week, Mickey is back with another solo episode, once again recording from the great outdoors. He kicks things off with a...
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108//Celibacy, Greeting Cards & Bunny Hop’s
This week, Mickey is reporting live from the most scenic and peaceful setting imaginable—which, unfortunately, makes it a little harder to rant and rave. Tune in as he vents about his latest Starbucks beef, relives a Monday morning commute from hell, unpacks a week-long spiral that introduced not...
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107//Eternal Sunshine Of The Adult Baptism
This week, Mickey returns with a solo episode full of aggravation, unexpected detours, and stories that somehow get more ridiculous with every dead car battery. After fighting through technical difficulties (entirely self-inflicted) while getting this episode started, Mickey breaks down the car...
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106//For The Love Of The Game
This week, Mickey is back with a solo episode to discuss his most anticipated night(s) of the year: Rufus Du Sol at MSG! Join Mickey as he details how he spontaneously ended up at a second night of the concert after receiving a free ticket, scamming MSG security into letting him onto the floor…
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105//Intuitive, Inspired & Open
This week, Mickey is back with another solo episode to discuss his new favorite weed product, his grandmother's allegations of a grand conspiracy against the family, and some recent realizations, reflections, and thoughts. That's it. That's the tweet. I hate descriptions, listen and enjoy. Or...
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104//$999 Or Less, Allegedly
This week Mickey is back with a solo story-time episode, and this one is absolutely unhinged. After kicking things off with a recap of his grandfather's self-inflicted DMV and registration-renewal chaos, plus his own battle with canceling a mountain of streaming subscriptions, Mickey dives into...
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103//You And Your Baby Are On My List
This week, Mickey is back with a solo sit-down to talk about quitting nicotine and caffeine cold turkey, spending a week with COVID, and finally sharing the long-awaited story of Mr. Softy. He also gives an update on his thoughts on Euphoria’s new season, reacts to the announcement of Ariana...
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102//Coachella Fatigue
This week, Mickey is back with a solo episode to discuss his Coachella fatigue. Fresh off his Mayhem Ball depression—after missing the tour’s closing night—he dives into everything he hates about experiencing Coachella from afar, why he’d never want to attend, and the few exceptions that might...
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101//Growth In Self Reflection
Please enjoy my Wednesday morning stream of consciousness, as I lay on the couch for "therapy". That's it, goodbye! Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your streaming platform of choice, cause if not that's rude! If...
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100//A Tom Forbes Suit
After much anticipation—and plenty of procrastination—the time to celebrate is finally here! This week, Mickey returns with Pulse Pounding’s very special 100th episode. You’ve listened to countless interviews with artists, songwriters, lesbians, therapists and Jehovah’s, but this time, the tables...
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99//The Virgin Mary
This week, Mickey sits down for a solo episode to catch up on everything he missed! First, he talks about the unexpected resurgence of some old characters from previous stories, the Ticketmaster queue from hell he endured for Rufus Du Sol tickets, his hatred of discussing the snow, and a new…
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LK99: The Interlude
Mickey sits down for an impromptu weekend conversation to recap the LK99 album listening party. He discusses his hatred of taking the LIRR, his ever-evolving relationship with edibles, his continued admiration for The Prelude EP, how songs from the EP translated to the album, his thoughts upon...
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Bolognese Connoisseur
This week Pulse Pounding Shorts are making a comeback! After a long snow weekend, Mickey sits to discuss his family cooking class experience and reflect on some inner thoughts. Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your...
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98//A Chinese Baddie In 2016
This week, Mickey is back with a solo episode to air some grievances. After borrowing his neighbors’ Dawn dish soap and discovering their new holiday scents, Mickey loses his mind. In a usual twist, he’s also discussing his feelings on ICE and the current state of the world, as well as the 2016...
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97//The 2nd Annual PPA'S!
This week Mickey is back to bring you the 2nd Annual Pulse Pounding Awards! After finally discussing his Spotify Wrapped, late rather than never, he's giving out his awards for Album Of The Year, Song Of The Year, Best Pop, R&B and Electronic albums, Producer Of The Year, Best Collaboration, Best...
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A Season For Reflection
Happy holidays! See you in 2026 Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your streaming platform of choice, cause if not that's rude! If you'd like to send in stories/questions/hate mail to be discussed on an upcoming...
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96//Don’t Fall In Love With The Hookup
This week, Mickey returns for a solo sit-down at an ungodly hour and on no sleep. He talks through the return of Catey Shaw and seeing her live for the first time in 742 years; his supposed “situationship” that turned into just a hookup; starting a nonprofit dog-sitting business; how he fell in...
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95//Capture The (Red) Flag
This week, Mickey’s back with a solo episode to rant about an array of topics, including a conversation about ordering ahead at Starbucks with his sisters, why he can’t stand Dunkin’ Donuts, following the GPS in the wrong direction, and his grandmother’s accusations against the Pulse Pounding...
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94//I May Be A F@g, But I’m Just A Boy
This week, Mickey returns with a solo episode full of chaos. After ordering a late-night box from Taco Bell, he discovers that his Uber Eats driver is making the delivery on a bicycle—riding more than 10 miles to pick up and drop off the order. How long does it actually take someone to bike 10...
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93//Very Chalant (With Brendan Abernathy)
This week, Mickey sits down with Brendan Abernathy, a talented singer-songwriter who, earlier this year, found himself at the center of a viral online hate train. After a performance clip of his song “Married In A Year” went viral, Brendan quickly discovered that much of the feedback wasn’t...
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92//Does Chocolate Expire?
This week, Mickey is back with a solo episode of unfiltered stories and honest reflections. First up, he’s detailing the wildest encounter he’s ever had in the Planet Fitness showers—as well as why Planet Fitness remains his gym of choice. Then, it's time for closure. Mickey opens up about the...
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91//This, That And The Third
This week, Mickey sits down for a calm, cool, and collected solo episode. Why so calm? Because he’s high — and struggling to get his thoughts out. Listen along as Mickey shares his thoughts on Charlie Kirk and the people celebrating his death (which he finds super weird), the hypocrisy on both…
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90//I AM ON ONE
In an impromptu, special weekend episode, Mickey sits down to rant about the various things currently driving him nuts. In this bonus, solo episode, he’s talking about the teenage customers who wouldn’t stop making out at his table, why making out between forkfuls of food is gross af, the current...
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89//From BBM to BBL (With Nights In Stereo)
This week, Mickey sits down with Ronen Rubinstein and Jon Shoer — two-thirds of the rising alt-rock band Nights In Stereo. They dive into the band’s unexpected formation during the Covid lockdown, the creative spark that launched their first tracks, and Ronen’s bold evolution from actor to...
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88//Go Fund M(e)y New Face?!
This week, Mickey sits down for his first solo episode in quite some time to catch up and talk about his crazy month of May! He’s recapping his trip to Miami, including finally making it to Club Space, his obsession with listening to the audio memoir written by his ex’s famous ex, seeing The…
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87//Who Let It Flop?! YOU.
This week, Mickey sits down for a solo episode to discuss the MOST. After a quick rant about his barber being unknowingly on “bahcation,” he dives into the progress of the Brooklyn Mirage redesign, how unlikely it is they’ll make their opening day, the CEO doubling down on construction…
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86//Professional At Nothing But Yapping
This week, Mickey sits down for a Sudafed-fueled solo episode that quickly devolves into a long-winded rant about life, public perception, and internet culture. He discusses Katy Perry going to space and the public's response, questions Gayle King's relevance to space exploration, and expresses...
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85//Growing Up & Growing Out (With Hudson Thames)
This week, Mickey sits down with Hudson Thames, an incredibly talented musician, songwriter, actor, and the voice of Spider-Man in the new Disney+ series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. The pair discusses Hudson’s long-awaited debut album, Bambino, the process of creating and revising it,...
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84//Haus Of Mayhem
This week, Mickey hosts a solo episode to dive into the latest album from one of the most influential, creative, and visionary artists to rise to stardom in the 21st century. In this episode, Mickey reflects on his journey as a Little Monster, starting back in 2008 with the release of "Just…
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83//Getting Comfortable With Casey Anthony's Car
This week Mickey is back with a solo episode to talk about the return of Casey Anthony, why he finds The Oscars uninteresting, The Brit Awards, Tate McRae's new album 'So Close To What' and new music from Leven Kali, Daiela, Debbii Dawson, Grimes and Alex Johnson! Follow us on instagram:...
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Emergency Broadcast//Love.Jones
Join Mickey for a special bonus episode to discuss the brand new album from THEY 'Love.Jones'. Mickey is talking about his love of the R&B duo, his favorite tracks from the album, the importance of tracklisting, artists adjusting to the current landscape of releasing and promoting music, what he...
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82//MICKEY DYLAN'S PUBLIC APOLOGY TO THE WEEKND
This week, Mickey sits down for a solo episode to discuss The Weeknd’s NUMBER 1 ALBUM Hurry Up Tomorrow! Before diving into the main event, Mickey shares his thoughts and opinions on this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. He discusses the history of the Drake and Kendrick beef, why making that the...
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81//In My Opinion, Allegedly (Grammys Recap)
The Grammys! That’s it, that’s the description. This week Mickey sits down to recap his thoughts on The Grammys including his favorite performances of the night, The Weeknd’s big return, his favorite and most deserved wins of the night, the premiere of Lady Gaga's new single and video...
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80//Suppressing Feelings & Doom Scrolling (With Steven Rodriguez)
This week Mickey sits with Steven Rodriguez, a New York based singer/songwriter, who's signature style blends his soulful voice with rock and blues. The pair discusses the pressures of having such a large audience, putting out the right amount of music, how streams and social media translate to...
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79//The Pu$$y Pops
This week Mickey is back with a solo, year-end music wrap up. He's finally discussing his 2024 Spotify Wrapped, as well as some favorites from his top 100 songs playlist. Listen in to hear why he believe's these artists were at the top of his list, his favorite ALBUMS of the year and some...
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78//The Story Will Speak For Itself (With Makko Red)
This week Mickey is sitting with one of the most talented up & coming artists on his radar, Makko Red. The pair discusses their shared affinity for The Weeknd and thoughts on the new era, the origin of Makko's musical journey, learning to self produce, songwriting, how to be resourceful without a...
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77//Missionary Is Underrated (With Your Neighbors)
This week Mickey is sitting down with the incredibly talented Walker Robinson, of the genre-bending, ever-changing, Your Neighbors. The pair is discusses who exactly 'Your Neighbors' is, the evolution of the sound, the influence religion has had on the latest subject matter, the latest single…
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76//Lubricating, Giving Thanks & Holding Space For The Lyrics Of Defying Gravity
This week Mickey is back to let you in on all the drama and technical difficulties he experienced with last weeks episode. He's detailing discovering the limp, lifeless body of his laptop, acquiring a "new" Mac, trouble with his release, hosting site and their terrible customer service structure,...
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75//The People, You People, My People
This week Mickey is back with another solo episode, to explain himself to you the people, his people, on the status of Hot Chocolate. Mickey is also discussing his favorite season, FALL, his favorite holiday, Halloween, enjoying trick-or-treating with his 4 year old niece for as many years as it...
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74//Art Supplies Are Always Expensive (With Leo Lauren)
This week Mickey sits with the incredibly talented Leo Lauren, whose music and songwriting is brought to life by his visual art and vibrant style. Together the pair discuss Leo’s start in music, his first release “Lovesick”, accepting himself as musician, not solely an artist, the importance of…
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73//San Fransh!tsco
This week Mickey is back for another solo episode, to recap his 30 hour trip to San Francisco! After booking a ticket and flight to see Rufus Du Sol perform at the Portola festival, Mickey leaves armed with a light up tambourine, a backpack full of chargers and marijuana and top level excitement....
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72//The Tortured Lesbian Department VMA's
This week Mickey is back for yet another solo episode to discuss his drama of the week! After stalling on a main road, pushing his car out of an intersection after being ignored by the nearest cop, food shopping in 7 Eleven and getting towed home by AAA, his brother comes to the rescue and saves...
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71//Carter Meets A Sexy Spaniard
This week Mickey is sitting down for a solo episode to very briefly discuss his new single status, his experience at the Ian Asher show in The Hamptons, how annoying girls act around DJ's, his dancefloor encounter with a hot Romanian Spaniard, his thoughts on Chappell Roan and the backlash she's...
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70//Long N Sour
This week Mickey is sitting down for a solo episode, fully recovered from last weeks hangover, to share his views on friendship. He's talking about his own personal definition of a friend, why he sometimes feels misunderstood when expressing his views on friendship, a falling out with someone...
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69//Paris Ray CRUSHes The Wedding & Mickey Goes To Rehab
This week Mickey is back for a solo episode to discuss his latest antics. With his blown voice, low electrolytes and high levels of dehydration, he's discussing his week long bender in Ocean Beach, Fire Island. Including but not limited to several days and nights of top level intoxication, a near...
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68//Mickey Not The Licensed Driver
This week Mickey is sitting down for a solo episode to discuss the long winded story of how two covid era traffic tickets led to a 2 year license suspension, multiple excruciating DMV visits, a few court dates and fees, a speeding ticket in Ohio, all resulting in him having to “start over” by...
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67//The Girls Are Doing Poppers
This week Mickey is back with a caffeine fueled solo episode. He’s recapping a night out with Hot Chocolate & friends, why it’s not cute to fight at bars, someone falling in the fire pit at the bar, a visit to “The Black Hole”, dicks and cocaine, Hot Chocolates unexpected stripper pole takeover,...
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66//Card Therapy & Anal Bleaching (With Rachel Of Soul Vanity)
This week Mickey sits with Rachel, better known as TikTok sensation Soul Vanity, to discuss all things tarot! Rachel is an incredible card reader who between her live pulls and private readings has helped her loyal followers find answers and peak into the future. The pair is discussing how Rachel...
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65//Pride Month Is In The Oven (With Mario And Franco)
This week Mickey is sitting down with Mario and Franco, of The Oven Podcast, for his first crossover episode. The trio discusses the origin of The Oven, their top artists, Dua Lipa's newest album, the attempted cancellation of Eminem, tripping on mushrooms, dosing responsibly, NY Pot Butter,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Pulse Pounding is a weekly podcast series, hosted by comedian Mickey Dylan, featuring topics and conversations that make your heart race. Whether it’s dating, relationships, pop culture, interviews, stories from listeners or new music, it’s time to put on your uncensored pants for raw and unfiltered commentary.
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