Mitch Wonders

#204 Mitch Wonders: Why We Still Need Ghost Stories 29.06.2026 40min

I've lived in Illinois, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Washington, and now nearly 10 years in Texas, and no matter where I've gone, every town seems to have a story. Every city seems to have that place.Maybe it's a stretch of road people avoid at night. Maybe it's a building everyone swears is haunted. Why, after thousands of years of human history, do we keep creating ghost stories?This week, The Professor returns to help me explore some of the strangest stories and oldest mysteries we know, while offering an intellectual perspective on the whole topic.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests, YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store athttps://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!Catch up on all episodes, see pics of each weekly guest and visit the Merch Store at mitchwonders.com offer feedback at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and... Thank You!

#203 Mitch Wonders: Will AI Datacenters Melt the ERCOT Power Grid? 22.06.2026 19min

Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but the giant datacenters being built across Texas finally got Mitch's attention.What began as a simple question—what exactly is a datacenter?—quickly turned into something much bigger.Why are companies spending billions of dollars building AI infrastructure in places like Abilene, Texas? Why do these facilities require so much land, power, and investment? And what do some of the smartest and wealthiest people in the world believe is waiting on the other side of this massive bet?Along the way, Mitch explores the Stargate project, the Texas power grid, the history of Spindletop, and the wildcatters who helped shape the Lone Star State.Are we witnessing the beginning of the next great technological revolution?Or just another speculative boom?Nobody knows yet.But it's an interesting question.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests, YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store athttps://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#202 Mitch's Summer Vacation: A Week Without Wonder! 15.06.2026 57min

This week is Mitch's Summer Vacation: A Week Without Wonder. I gathered DT, Holly, Mook, and The Professor because I figured for one week we'd stop wondering about things and just enjoy summer. Unfortunately, after thinking about it for about six minutes, I realized that's complete BS.You can't have a Week Without Wonder. Not on this show. Not with this crew. So there is work to be done - We must create the Official Mitch Wonders Summer Survival Guide.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests, YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store athttps://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#201 Mitch Wonders: The Lost Gold Mine of the Guadalupe Mountains 08.06.2026 35min

Suppose I told you that for more than a century, people have been searching the Guadalupe Mountains of West Texas for a source of gold that nobody has ever been able to relocate. One man found it, but perished before being able to return or direct others. Another man came upon it, but dogged if he could find his way back in the unforgiving canyons of the Guadalupe Mountains.And what if I told you the cache left behind by the original finder is valued at 13 million dollars?! Join DT and Mitch as they explore The Lost Gold Mine of the Guadalupe Mountains!Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests, YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you

#200 From The Porch - We Keep Moving, We Always Will 01.06.2026 11min

Sitting on the porch watching the Texas Hill Country settle down for the evening, with mesquite and wood smoke hanging in the air, Mitch finds himself thinking about responsibility.Not the kind we should avoid—the kind we've quietly carried for so long we barely notice it anymore.A reflection on work, reliability, adulthood, and the possibility that there may be something in your life you can finally set down.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests, YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#199 No One Tells You This Part 25.05.2026 45min

People celebrate the milestones — marriage, careers, children, retirement — but almost nobody talks honestly about what comes after.In Episode 199, Mitch and good friend Michelle talk about the reality behind major life changes: shifting identity, pressure from every direction, the mental load, exhaustion, sacrifice, and the quiet realization that adulthood rarely looks the way you imagined it would.Turns out life doesn’t simply settle down once you ‘make it.’ Most days you’re just trying to keep the wheels from falling off. But in the end, it's all worth it. Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests,YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#198 AI Got The Call Right. Major League Baseball Got It Wrong. 18.05.2026 39min

Okay, Major League Baseball finally did it. They've got AI calling balls and strikes now. Yep - the pursuit of accuracy. On paper that sounds like progress. But not everything that CAN be fixed, SHOULD be fixed. Sometimes the flaw is the feature. Everything's right, no reactions, no coach/player/umpire arguments or contested calls. Nothing happens, we just move on.But if nothing happens, why are we watching?Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests,YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#197 Part 2 of 3: An Honest Look at Testosterone — 3 Months In 11.05.2026 42min

Testosterone’s everywhere right now. Everywhere you look—someone’s telling you your levels are low, your energy’s off, your edge is gone… and they’ve got the fix.Three months ago, we thought we'd make up our own minds, so we launched a three phased test.Not because anything was broken. Not because we were chasing some magic number. We wanted to learn for ourselves.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests,YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store athttps://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#196 We've Engineered Curiosity Out of Our Lives 04.05.2026 44min

Boredom used to be an opportunity - let's see what we can come up with today, remember?But today, we live in a culture built around certainty, comfort, and control — we’ve engineered so much of life to avoid discomfort. Ben (a good pal from Kentucky) and I discuss today and try to remind us that not all value comes from control — some of it comes from the uncontrolled, the uncertain, the unexplored.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests, YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#195 Biohacking in 2026: Mostly Noise, A Few Pearls. 27.04.2026 40min

Biohacking is the practice of using science, technology, and lifestyle changes to "hack" your own biology for improved performance and longevity. While biohacking can offer legitimate health insights, the industry is also rife with individuals who have used its language to promote unproven, deceptive, or even dangerous "secrets." We'll discuss both - the unproven and the "pearls".Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests,YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store athttps://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#194 When Time Becomes Audible 20.04.2026 11min

There’s a moment — and I don’t know exactly when it happens—but there’s a moment when time stops being something you measure…and starts being something you can hear. So the question is — What are you going to do once you hear it?Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests,YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#193 I Thought It Was Just Austin - It's Not 13.04.2026 38min

Last year around Christmas, my son and I were driving around Austin… and we kept seeing these Waymo cars everywhere. City streets. Side roads. Out where you don’t expect much of anything. At first I thought—maybe I’m just noticing them more. Or maybe it's just Austin. It's not.Bigger picture? This isn’t about cars or removing the need for humans. This is about how much of our lives we’re willing to hand over for convenience.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests, YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#192 Best Bourbons Under $30 - The Taste Test! 06.04.2026 32min

My son and I went back and put it to the test—you don’t have to spend $80 to drink good bourbon.We ran three bottles under $30 head-to-head—and they still hold up.If you’re chasing labels instead of value, you might want to hear this.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests,YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#191 The Calls We Made - The Prices We Paid 30.03.2026 41min

I'm gonna sit down with an old buddy, John, today. Working together in heavy equipment manufacturing, John and I spent years making decisions that affected people, operations, and outcomes. In this episode, we look back at some of those calls — what we saw at the time, what we missed, and how they actually played out. No theory, just how it went.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of recent guests,YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Episodes you like to hear? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#190 Mitch Wonders... What's Stirring Beneath Yellowstone? 23.03.2026 35min

We like to think we’re in charge. We build cities, make plans, argue about the future like we’ve got a say in how all this plays out. Then you look at something like Yellowstone… and it reminds you — we’re not running the show.Not even close.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Got feedback or episodes you want to hear? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of weekly guests, YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at the newly updated https://mitchwonders.com/ . And..thank you!

#189 We Ain’t Dead Yet — A Springtime Field Manual 16.03.2026 15min

Tennyson wrote that in springtime a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of love. Spring has a way of stirring things up, awakening things whether we like it or not. Sometimes people decide it’s safer to protect their peace and keep life small — Mitch isn’t so sure that’s wisdom. This week’s Field Manual entry is simple: maybe let that baggage go… we ain’t dead yet.From pondering AI and the “new normal,” to ghost stories in the Grand Canyon, to wondering what “living your best life” really means, Mitch invites guests and listeners alike to sit down, swap stories, and wrestle with the questions we all think about but don’t always say out loud. Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of each weekly guest, YouTube clips, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...Thank You!

#188 Mitch Wonders...Did the EV Hype Get Ahead of the Market? 09.03.2026 42min

I’ve been wondering, and we’ll discuss, not for the first time, that the EV market will not be the dominant, world saving segment of the automotive industry in the United States. They'll have a niche, but not what was projected.From pondering AI and the “new normal,” to ghost stories in the Grand Canyon, to wondering what “living your best life” really means, Mitch invites guests and listeners alike to sit down, swap stories, and wrestle with the questions we all think about but don’t always say out loud. Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of each weekly guest, YouTube clips, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...Thank You!

#187 Mitch Wonders...Why Mars. Why Us. And Why Now? 02.03.2026 45min

I admit, I'm kind of jumping out of my skin with the anticipation of NASA collaborating with Space X and others to send people back to the moon, and then on to Mars. It seems like a given, we're gonna do it.Yes. Technically, scientifically, and financially, the United States has the capability to send humans to Mars. But..why? And how doe the new Artemis program compare with Apollo? SO MUCH TO DISCUSS!Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of each weekly guest,YouTube clips, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...Thank You!

#186 Enough with the Financial Noise - Mitch Wonders What Matters 23.02.2026 49min

If you’re anything like me you’re getting fed up with the plethora of "impactful" financial information coming at you and you just want someone to bundle it up, tell me what’s important, and let you move on with your day.This week we do that, and touch on some common financial things that you can actually make sense of.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’sbig questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics. of each weekly guest,YouTube clips, subscribe, and visit the Merch Store at https://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...Thank You!

#185 You Know Too Much to Play Small 16.02.2026 40min

So Buckle Up, Champ!I heard someone say once that by 60 you’ve got the wisdom of three 20-year-olds. I don’t know if that math works… but I do know this — at some point in life, you know too much to keep playing small, regardless of your age.Feedback link: https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s big questions. Each episode, Mitch — a cranky but curious Texan — takes a plainspoken look at today’s world with humor, humility, and a shot of wisdom you can actually swallow.Catch up on all episodes, see pics of each weekly guest and visit the Merch Store at mitchwonders.com and... Thank You!