Mike Mangione

T&M 29: Father Matt Foley - Priest & Friend of Chris Farley

Growing up in the 90s there was no bigger show for me than Saturday Night Live, and no bigger cast member than Chris Farley. When…

T&M 27: Sam Witwer (Part 2) - Actor/Musician/Voice Wizard

Before the role of Aidan Waite on the show Being Human, Doomsday on Smallville or the countless voice acting roles for the Star Wars franchise …  Sam Witwer…

T&M 27: Sam Witwer (Part 1) - Actor

Before the role of Aidan Waite on the show Being Human, Doomsday on Smallville or the countless voice acting roles for the Star Wars franchise …  Sam Witwer was…

T&M 26: Leo Manzano (Part 2)  - Runner / 2x Olympian / 1500m Silver Medalist

Part 2 of the Leo Manzano Saga!  In this episode Leo and Mike talk the Olympic experience ... yup, its pretty crazy stuff folks.The…

The amount of talent, work and grit required to qualify for the Olympics has always fascinated Mike.  Despite lacking all three qualities, Mike has always…

T&M D.A Wallach - Musician/Investor

To describe D.A Wallach in one word is impossible.  One sentence? Near impossible.  In one podcast?  You be the judge.  While attending Harvard University, D.A’s newly formed band, Chester French, made a bold decision ……

T&M 23: Miles Nielsen - Songwriter/Rocker Supreme

Most assume the musician touring lifestyle is a dream … even glamorous at times. What people often don’t realize is the tremendous amount of sacrifice it requires, and even more so if…

T&M 22: Archbishop Joseph F Naumann of Kansas City

Through Mike’s work with theologian/author (and T&M episode 5 guest) Christopher West he has gotten to know many religious public figures.  One whose path continues to cross with Mike’s is…

When Mike began playing shows at Marquette University, few Milwaukee artists were making things happen on a national level. Peter Mulvey, who is ten years older, had the label, the records, the tour…

T&M 20: Tom Shillue (Part 2) - Comedian & TV Show Host

 

Here is part 2 of Mike and Tom's 2 part conversation.  Growing up in Norwood, Massachusetts, Tom Shillue was simply a funny kid with a passion for the…

Growing up in Norwood, Massachusetts, Tom Shillue was simply a funny kid with a passion for the story.  It wasn’t until his high school superintendent made him…

Join Mike as he tells the story behind how the “Three Days EP” came into existence. At a unique point in his life, Mike decided to jump into a random and new project that ventured out of his comfort…

T&M 17: Duane Lundy - Music Producer

Music producer Duane Lundy and Mike’s relationship goes back to the production of Mike’s 2008 release, Tenebrae.  The two hit it off so well they teamed up again for Mike’s followup, Offering…

Anyone who has moved to a new city alone knows you need to think positive and have an open disposition. But what does it take to be alone in a…

T&M 15: Matisyahu- Reggae Artist

When Matisyahu came onto the scene people took notice.  A Hasidic Jew, dressed in a black suit, broad brim hat, beard and glasses, and singing reggae music will turn a few heads.  But it…

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T&M 14: Bo Ramsey 

We all have that person in our lives that exemplify the work we do. For Mike, that person is Bo Ramsey. Bo is sincere, honest, and musically pure. He is tone…

Episode 13: Jeannie & Jim Gaffigan 

What could possibly demand the attention of Jeannie and Jim Gaffigan more than their intensely busy career?...Their marriage and family of course. Before a show in Milwaukee, WI, Mike sat with the couple…

Episode 12: A.J Ellis 

As a college baseball player, A.J Ellis never thought he would make it to the major leagues. When invited to play with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ellis was both grateful and surprised. He knew…

Episode 11: Victor DeLorenzo 

When Victor DeLorenzo began his artistic journey in Milwaukee, WI, it was to literally fill the shoes of budding actor Willem Dafoe. But when forming his band, The Violent Femmes, innovation, practicality, and mobility…

T&M 10: Sean Moeller 

In the early 2000s the music industry was changing rapidly. While most desperately clung to an old school model that was evaporating in their hands, Sean Moeller embraced the power of the web and…