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The Men Behind The Mic

by Lance Duester & Matthew Taylor

A podcast almost 20 years in the making.Nothing is off-topic and we push everything to the limit. Just two best friends talking about the week's current events, memories, mental health, recovery, and the road to who we want to become. This podcast will make you laugh, love, cry and be inspired. Follow us for weekly updates, audio/video podcasts, and laugh along with us. We're not perfect, but we want to try to be better everyday.

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Episodes

  1. Happy New Year!

    Happy new year! It’s been awhile! We get caught up in what is planned for our lives in 2023. Mainly we laugh and have a good time. #Hustle #Motivate #TheJourney #MentalHealth #Sober #Jokes #Comedy

  2. DawgCast - Coach Jake - Bigger Than Baseball

    Get to know your coaches in this week's round of the DawgCast. Brother station of The Men Behind The Mic. We sit down with Jacob Bishop who helps coach the Lincoln Sox youth baseball team. We talk about all things life, baseball, brotherhood, coaching, family, and the Bigger Than Baseball...

  3. Stop Overdose Nebraska Interview

    In episode 16 we sit down with our friend Amy Holman, who is the Project Coordinator with the Nebraska Pharmacists Association. Amy works with the Stop Overdose Nebraska program. We wanted the chance to release this full interview on our page to continue to spread our message and our journey of...

  4. Mega Millions

    In episode 15 we talk about what we would do and, wouldn't do as we win the Mega Millions tonight! This one goes off the rails. We laugh, we cry (probably), and we have a lot of fun! #Lotto #MegaMillions #MentalHealth #Comedy

  5. Alfred The Butler

    In episode 13 we talk about the wish version of Worlds of Fun in Des Moines, how to properly say Des Moines, discuss Taylor Swift, and even touch on discipline for children. We touch on Matthew’s official breaking point that made him decide to go sober. This episode is simply a conversation…

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  6. Grayson Got Bit

    In episode 13 we talk about the current status of gas prices, left wing vs right wing mainstream media (oh its hot), then we recap Grayson Coach Boogs and the dog bite. Go check out @TheDuesterFive for extra Duester content!

  7. The Probably Episode

    This week in Episode 12 we talk Monkey Pocks, CDC, Matthew talks about declawing the cat, which Lance does not consent with. We discuss defense mechanisms, and Lance sings for the world. So much more, don't miss this! #Podcast #Mentalhealth #cats #claws #funny #CDC

  8. Coach Brandt Vlieger

    Coach Brandt Vlieger Matthew sits down with Brandt to discuss life growing up in Omaha, high school, and the decision that went into heading the Juco college baseball route prior to playing for Nebraska. We discuss his coaching days and the path he went on to where he is today. This episode is...

  9. First Live

    This week we do a test run and try our first live Pod! This one has many left turns and we have a lot of fun talking about current events and just winging it! #Comedy #mentalhealth #sober #family #theroad

  10. Matthew and Mom - The Women Behind The Men Behind The Mic

    In our 3rd installment for this Mothers Day tribute, Matthew sits down with his mother to discuss what raising him was like. The road to get to where he is today.

  11. Lance and Ashlee - The Women Behind The Men Behind The Mic

    For our second installment of our Mothers Day Tribute, Lance sits down with his wife to discuss riding the storm with him. This is one that takes us back but from the other side of the equation. We talk about what the road and journey has been like for us, this gives us a look at what it was like...

  12. Lance and Mom - The Women Behind The Men Behind The Mic

    For our first installment of this Mother Tribute, Lance sits down with his mother and they discuss what it was like to raise Lance and the riding with him as he navigates life.

  13. Coach Bill Hooks

    The men behind the mic sit down with coach Bill Hooks. We talk about life, growing up in North Carolina, baseball, coaching, leadership, mentoring, and how he became the man he is today. #Coach #Baseball #Mentor #Leadership #Nebraska #MentalHealth #Podcast

  14. Inspiration - The Men Behind The Mic

    In episode 6 we look back on the mistakes we made and how they pushed us to who we are today. We discuss living your life to help other people. To be something bigger than yourself. This is a conversation between two best friends and we get a little fired up. Enjoy this glimpse into what we think...

  15. Easter Weekend - The Men Behind The Mic

    Our first of many in-person podcasts. We loaded up the equipment and brought the families together for our Easter Saturday hangout. The kids went swimming and we let you guys in on a great conversation. In reality, we have no idea what we talked about, so you're welcome for whatever this turns…

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  16. Parenting - The Men Behind The Mic

    This week we discuss everything from addiction and if it is something that is passed down or if we pick it up along the way. That leads to parenting and how much every move we make affects our next move. We go off the rails and discuss JFK, our government, and rabbit holes.

  17. The Men Behind The Mic - Episode 3

    This week we sit down and Lance tells his story of the last time he was arrested and how that path has shaped his life. We get silly and talk UFO, Furrys (yeah thats a thing) and talk about who would play us in a movie. WITH SO MUCH MORE!! #MentalHealth #Sober #Sobriety #TheRoad #ThePath

  18. The Men Behind The Mic - Episode 2

    This week we do a deep dive into how we met for the first time, the road to sobriety, and so much more. We are calling this "The Ice Breaker" episode. This one was a lot of fun right out of the gate. If you're paying attention, this one was obviously recorded before "episode 1" but we like to do...

  19. The Men Behind The Mic - Episode 1

    We are fired up to bring you Episode 1 of The Men Behind The Mic A podcast almost 20 years in the making. Nothing is off-topic and we push everything to the limit. You won't want to miss this! #podcast #podcasting

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast almost 20 years in the making.Nothing is off-topic and we push everything to the limit. Just two best friends talking about the week's current events, memories, mental health, recovery, and the road to who we want to become. This podcast will make you laugh, love, cry and be inspired. Follow us for weekly updates, audio/video podcasts, and laugh along with us. We're not perfect, but we want to try to be better everyday.

HOSTED BY

Lance Duester & Matthew Taylor

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Men Behind The Mic have?

The Men Behind The Mic currently has 19 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is The Men Behind The Mic about?

A podcast almost 20 years in the making.Nothing is off-topic and we push everything to the limit. Just two best friends talking about the week's current events, memories, mental health, recovery, and the road to who we want to become. This podcast will make you laugh, love, cry and be inspired....

How often does The Men Behind The Mic release new episodes?

The Men Behind The Mic has 19 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts The Men Behind The Mic?

The Men Behind The Mic is created and hosted by Lance Duester & Matthew Taylor.
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