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  • No New Friends, No New Friends

    No New Friends, No New Friends
    Jun 19 2025
    From Trump sending Marines to California to help ICE, to RFK gutting the CDC, to an A.I. version of Biden popping up in robocalls—it’s been another interesting week. We close out with a thoughtful convo pulled from Reddit about friendship in adulthood. 🕒 Timestamps: 00:08:46 – Fun Facts 00:20:54 – This Week in Trump Trump deploys Marines to assist ICE in California, sparking protests and pushback from Newsom. 🔗 AP News 01:01:17 – RFK & Vaccines RFK Jr. slashes CDC advisory committees, stirring up more vaccine controversy. 🔗 NPR 01:07:05 – A.I. Biden A political consultant is on trial for deepfake Biden robocalls in New Hampshire. 🔗 AP News 01:11:07 – Friends & Family We close with a Reddit-inspired discussion on how friendships evolve with age. Do your friends fit into roles now—like "text thread friend," "show up friend," or "disappeared after 35"? Listen to Spike's convo on Another Week in the Books: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2c5o6NA09TptWfo2nY93RW?si=4cda318281454d24 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 Std. und 12 Min.
  • Elon Disses Trump

    Elon Disses Trump
    Jun 12 2025
    We cover the week’s wildest headlines—nothing is off limits. Here’s what we get into: Timestamps: 00:07 – Fun Facts 00:24 – Best Thing We’ve Seen 00:30 – Elon Musk vs. Donald Trump 01:41 – Trump’s Supreme Court Move & Lawsuit 01:53 – West Virginia Miscarriage Case 01:57 – Woman Found Alive After 60 Years 02:07 – World’s Best Cities of 2025 02:12 – Psychics Predict Apocalyptic End to 2025 🔗 Mentioned Articles: • Elon vs Trump → https://www.yahoo.com/news/elon-musk-escalates-feud-trump-195932994.html • Trump’s Education Power Move → https://www.yahoo.com/news/emergency-appeal-trump-asks-supreme-150120281.html • OpenAI CEO on Job Loss → https://www.yahoo.com/news/openai-ceo-sam-altman-says-161828662.html • Miscarriage Case in WV → https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/06/health/miscarriage-criminal-charges • Woman Found After 60 Years → https://www.npr.org/2025/05/06/nx-s1-5388290/audrey-backeberg-missing-wisconsin-woman-found • World’s Best Cities 2025 → https://nypost.com/2025/05/29/lifestyle/worlds-best-cities-for-2025-revealed-by-oxford-economists-see-how-new-york-fared/ • 2025 Apocalypse Prediction → https://nypost.com/2025/05/29/lifestyle/world-renowned-psychics-predict-apocalyptic-end-to-2025/ 💬 Join the conversation: @isitmicstillon 💰 Support us: patreon.com/isthemicstillon #ITMSO #Podcast #Trump #ElonMusk #AI #BlackPodcast #2025 #Apocalypse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    3 Std. und 6 Min.
  • T.A.C.O. Tuesday

    T.A.C.O. Tuesday
    Jun 5 2025
    Elon’s out. Diddy’s trial updates. Trump commutes Larry Hoover’s sentence and we wanna know why. We break down this week’s biggest headlines—from trans athletes in sports to Trump’s new tariffs on steel. Plus: fun facts, what we’re watching, and music you shouldn’t sleep on. Timestamps & Topics: 00:00 – Intro 00:03 – Fun Facts 00:14 – Best Thing We Saw This Week 00:22 – Diddy Trial UpdateSourceThe courtroom drama continues. We break down the biggest bombshells and what they mean moving forward. 00:34 – Trump Commutes Larry Hoover’s SentenceSourceDid Trump make a calculated play or spark something bigger in the justice system? 00:55 – Trans Athletes and Sports ControversySourceA California high school track meet becomes a national flashpoint. We unpack the culture war. 01:28 – This Week in Trump: Elon Musk Out & Tariff FalloutSources:Trump’s economic moves are hitting American pockets. Plus, Elon Musk exits—what’s really behind it? 01:53 – Black Sabbath question🎧 Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 Std. und 8 Min.
  • Penny for Your Mental Health Thoughts

    Penny for Your Mental Health Thoughts
    May 28 2025
    This week on Is The Mic Still On, we serve up a full-course episode that starts light but doesn’t shy away from the darkness. We kick things off with Fun Facts at [00:02:20]. At [00:28:22], the crew shares the Best Thing Seen this week. At [00:39:33], we dig into Mental Health Breaks—what they really mean in a hustle-heavy culture. At [00:56:22], in Trump This Week, we dissect the former president's international beef with South Africa’s leadership, reigniting conspiracies about white farmers. Read more: Trump slams South African president By [01:07:27], the U.S. is finally phasing out the penny—what’s the real play here? More info: Treasury to stop making pennies And finally, at [01:23:44], the team descends into the Darkness of the Week. Support us on Patreon for bonus content. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 55 Min.
  • Trump's Qatar Plane Grift

    Trump's Qatar Plane Grift
    May 21 2025
    Timestamps & Topics 00:02:15 – Fun Facts 00:21:44 – Diddy Trial Cassie takes the stand in the ongoing trial. What could this mean for the case and public opinion? 🔗 Read more 00:37:47 – Tory Lanez Stabbing Tory Lanez reportedly stabbed in jail—how the internet responded and what we know so far. 🔗 USA Today 00:49:01 – NYU Diploma Controversy NYU withholds a student’s diploma after a Gaza-related commencement speech sparks debate. 🔗 CNN 01:00:47 – Trump This Week Trump's headline moments this week, from warning Walmart about tariffs to Qatar offering him a jet. 🔗 Qatar Jet Story 01:27:19 – Walmart & Higher Prices Trump weighs in on Walmart and inflation—what’s going on behind the scenes. 🔗 ⁠Walmart Prices 01:36:01 – Louisiana Jailbreak Ten inmates escape from a New Orleans jail—seven are still on the run. 🔗 Full story 01:45:45 – Darkness of the Week Our weekly segment spotlighting a disturbing or sobering news story. 01:50:40 – Pass The Mic We end on a positive note—sharing the mic with voices and shoutouts that deserve it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 Std. und 12 Min.
  • Trump's 100 Days and Runnin'

    Trump's 100 Days and Runnin'
    May 8 2025
    Episode Summary: This episode dives into a viral gorilla debate, Trump’s 100-day milestone, rising game prices, racial controversy in Rochester, Dame Dash’s legal issues, and Mia Khalifa’s online response to generational blame. We wrap with “Darkness of the Week” and “Pass the Mic.” 00:02:13 – Fun Facts 00:17:45 – Best Thing Seen What we watched, read, or loved this week. 00:28:38 – First 100 Days • Trump hits 100 days in office—how's it going? • Elon Musk exits the White House. 🔗 https://www.npr.org/2025/04/29/nx-s1-5379596/trump-100-days-polling-grade-approval-rating 🔗 https://newrepublic.com/post/194595/elon-musk-left-white-house • Mike Waltz fired after Signal leak scandal. 🔗 ⁠https://www.yahoo.com/news/fired-idiot-waltz-leaked-one-203402376.html⁠ 01:19:02 – Gaming Prices Today • Xbox raises prices on consoles and games due to tariffs. 🔗 https://apnews.com/article/xbox-raises-prices-tariffs-microsoft-cd746a5aed59f3f5403ab262d6e149f0 01:26:21 – Rochester Racist • Viral video: Woman shouts racial slurs, then raises big money. 🔗 https://www.fox9.com/news/rochester-racial-slur-video-woman-raises-money 01:35:42 – Dame Dash • Could Dame Dash be facing jail time? 🔗 https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/damon-dash-prison-time-comply-court-orders-1235066239/ 01:38:21 – Mia Khalifa • “4 women who ruined a generation” tweet goes viral. Mia responds. 🔗 https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/articles/mia-khalifa-fires-back-being-230847535.html 01:43:38 – Darkness of the Week • 100 men vs. a gorilla: The internet is at it again. 🔗 ⁠https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/02/us/video/gorilla-vs-100-men-debate-digvid 02:04:14 – Pass The Mic Follow, rate, and review the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 Std. und 14 Min.
  • Shannon Sharpe's Edge of Darkness

    Shannon Sharpe's Edge of Darkness
    Apr 30 2025
    Welcome back to another episode! We dive into trending headlines—from lawsuits and classroom controversies to shocking legal news and celebrity drama. Tune in for facts, hot takes, and honest conversations. 00:02:58 – Fun Facts Kick things off with some offbeat, surprising facts to lighten the mood. 00:18:22 – Best Thing Seen 00:25:31 – Missouri Couple Blames Weed After Child Starves A Missouri couple claims marijuana use contributed to neglect that led to their 1-year-old’s starvation. 🔗 Read more via Yahoo News 00:33:01 – Wisconsin Judge Arrested in Immigration Case A Wisconsin judge faces legal trouble of his own, sparking questions about judicial accountability. 🔗 Full story via AP News 00:51:17 – Social Studies Experiment Backlash A Georgia teacher faces backlash after a segregation-themed class project featured “colored” and “white” signs. 🔗 Full story via Yahoo News 01:04:48 – Shannon Sharpe Lawsuit Media personality Shannon Sharpe is in the spotlight after being sued by a 19-year-old OnlyFans model, igniting debate over power dynamics and celebrity behavior.🔗 Details via AP News 01:33:55 – Pass The Mic We wrap the show by sharing final thoughts, community shoutouts, and what's coming next. 🎧 Thanks for listening! Be sure to like, follow, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 Std. und 47 Min.
  • Drake Drop, Drop, Drop, Drops Amendment to UMG Lawsuit

    Drake Drop, Drop, Drop, Drops Amendment to UMG Lawsuit
    Apr 23 2025
    Timestamps + Topics 00:05:21 – Fun Facts Kick off the episode with some wild and interesting trivia to get the conversation rolling. 00:26:25 – Best Thing This Week Everyone shares their personal highlight of the week. 00:31:33 – Drake Amended Lawsuit Drake updates his lawsuit against UMG, claiming they suppressed his response to Kendrick. 🔗 Read more here 01:08:57 – Karmelo Anthony Situation A deep dive into the viral Texas press conference and what it means. 🔗 Details here 01:32:21 – Trump This Week Is the U.S. dollar losing value under Trump's influence? A discussion on global perception, trade, and tariffs. 🔗 Full story 01:49:28 – Superman Anniversary The Man of Steel turns 87! We ask: Is this the most iconic comic book hero of all time? 🔗 AP News: Superman at 87 02:05:21 – Darkness of the Week 02:11:22 – Reddit Wanna Know Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 Std. und 34 Min.