Mitch Wonders

#215 Mitch Wonders: Do Texans Need to Pick a Side? 14.09.2026 51min

Do Texans really need to pick a side? Do any of us need to?Lisa Singer, founder and editor-in-chief of Independent Times News, joins Mitch to explore the growing influence of independent voters—and what happens when the issue in front of us matters more than the party.From close elections to the enormous growth of AI data centers in Texas, some of today's biggest questions don't fit neatly into a Republican or Democratic box. Can independent voters help bridge that divide and bring people together around the issues that matter?Politics? Sort of. Texas? Absolutely.This is Episode 215 of The Mitch Wonders Podcast: Do Texans Need to Pick a Side?Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s bigquestions. 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 recent guests, YouTubeclips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Mitch Merch Store at the Mitch Wonders newly updated and streamlined website: ⁠https://mitchwonders.com/⁠Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at ⁠https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3⁠ and...thank you!

#214 - Choosing America: A Life Built on the American Dream 07.09.2026 46min

At 25, Simone Vitale left Sicily for a job opportunity in America. Twenty-six years later, he has spent more than half his life here, built a career and family, and become an American citizen.In this episode, Simone shares what America looked like from Italy, what surprised him when he arrived, and why he believes the American Dream is still alive—but is often misunderstood. Opportunity, he says, isn't a gift. America gives you the freedom to pursue the life you want; what happens next is up to you.We also talk about the American influence he experienced growing up in Sicily, the differences he found in American working culture, the day he and his wife became U.S. citizens, and a bit of Italian wisdom worth remembering: Tutto passa. Everything passes.After 26 years, knowing everything he knows now, would Simone choose America again?His answer: “Of course.”And Mitch gets it.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s bigquestions. 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 recent guests, YouTubeclips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Mitch Merch Store at the Mitch Wonders newly updated and streamlined website: ⁠https://mitchwonders.com/⁠Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at ⁠https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3⁠ and...thank you!

#213 Mitch Wonders: The Smart Home vs The Simple Life 31.08.2026 44min

Technology makes life easier. That's the pitch. Until, maybe, it starts making a few too many decisions for us.Mitch's good pal from Australia , Gavin, returns to Mitch Wonders for a conversation about smart homes, AI assistants, convenience creep, and the little habits we've adopted without ever really deciding to.We're not rejecting technology—we love plenty of it. The question is where each of us draws the line. (And you don't want to miss Gavin's borderline epic electric bike analogy!)What do we really need? What do we simply enjoy? And when does useful become unnecessary?Welcome to The Smart Home vs. The Simple Life. Welcome, to Mitch Wonders. 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 every episode, meet recent guests, watch YouTube clips, check out BBQ and whiskey reviews, visit the Mitch Merch Store, and more at the newly updated Mitch Wonders website: https://mitchwonders.com/Got feedback, an idea, or something you just need to tell Mitch? Reach out here: https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3And as always...thank you for listening.

#212 Mitch Wonders: Who's In The Trenches? 24.08.2026 44min

It's football season, and 'Ol Mitch cant' help but wondering. We celebrate the touchdown. We cheer the quarterback. But what about the people doing the dirty work that makes everything else possible? What about dem dogs?!From football fields to factory floors, from parents to grandparents, and from friends to teachers, coaches, and mentors. Mitch and good buddy Vincent explore the people who rarely get the spotlight—but often deserve it the most.Mitch Wonders is where Texas porch talk meets life’s bigquestions. 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 recent guests, YouTubeclips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Mitch Merch Store at ⁠https://mitchwonders.com/⁠. Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at ⁠https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3⁠ and...thank you!

#211 Generation Jones: The Last Free Generation 17.08.2026 18min

Were you really a Baby Boomer—or did you grow up in a generation of your own?In this solo episode, Mitch goes solo to explore the often-overlooked "Generation Jones"—those born between the Baby Boomers and Generation X. From riding bikes until dark and fixing what broke to growing up through Watergate, inflation, and the dawn of the digital age, this episode looks at the unique experiences that shaped a generation that quietly bridged two very different Americas.Whether you call it Generation Jones, Late Boomers, or simply The Last Free Generation, this week it's about resilience, responsibility, and the stories that defined us.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 recent guests, YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Mitch Merch Store athttps://mitchwonders.com/ . Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and...thank you!

#210 Supersonic Dreams: The Business of the Impossible 10.08.2026 46min

This week, Mitch welcomes The Professor back to the porch to ask a simple question: Why did commercial aviation stop getting faster?From the rise and fall of Concorde to the new Boom Supersonic's attempt to cut flight times in half, we explore whether technology, economics, or regulation has been holding us back. Innovation versus optimization, the role of capitalism in bringing breakthrough ideas to everyday people, and why history is so often written by those willing to risk building what everyone else believes is impossible.It starts with airplanes. It ends with a much bigger question: Have we stopped dreaming big enough?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 recent guests, YouTube clips, BBQ and whiskey reviews, subscribe, and visit the Mitch Merch Store at ⁠https://mitchwonders.com/⁠Got feedback? Hit Mitch up at ⁠https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3⁠ and...thank you!

#209 Testosterone 3/3, Six Months Later 03.08.2026 49min

Six months ago, in Episode #184, DT and Mitch began a three-part series exploring testosterone—what it is, who might benefit from it, and what it can and can't do. Three months later, they revisited the conversation in Episode #197 to share their early experiences and observations.Now, in the conclusion of the series, they compare where those two very different journeys have led them.DT discusses his experience with testosterone replacement therapy, while Mitch reflects on the results of taking a lifestyle-only approach. Together, they examine what changed, what surprised them, and what they've learned about health, aging, discipline, and the role testosterone really plays.Whether you've followed the series from the beginning or are joining us for the first time, this final conversation brings the journey full circle.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!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!

#208 Seriously, What the Fk Do You Want? 27.07.2026 42min

In this episode of The Mitch Wonders Podcast, Mitch takes a hard look at the gap between what we say we want and what we actually spend our lives pursuing. From presence and meaningful friendships to simplifying life, finding purpose, and reclaiming our time, this conversation asks one uncomfortable question:Seriously... what the fk do you want?Because if we're honest, most of us aren't chasing the things that matter most—we're chasing the things that are easiest to measure.If you've ever wondered why success doesn't always feel fulfilling, this episode is for you.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 andvisit the Merch Store at mitchwonders.com offer feedback at https://tinyurl.com/kc2e4wu3 and... Thank You!#Austin #Podcast #PersonalGrowth

#207 Three Drams, Two Travelers, One Hell of a Trip 20.07.2026 55min

Today we're doing something a little different. My son and I just got back from Scotland, but this isn't a vacation recap. It's about craftsmanship, curiosity, and a handful of moments we never saw coming.We've each got three mystery drams in front of us. Every one tells part of the story. And I can’t help but wonder if we’ll inspire you to get up and go find your Scotland.Let's see where they take us. This is the Mitch Wonders Podcast.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!

#206 At The All Star Break Mitch Puts Modern Baseball On Trial 13.07.2026 55min

Hot damn I love summer and we've reached one of my favorite points on the sports calendar—the Major League Baseball All-Star Break. It's the halfway mark, the standings are starting to mean something, and every fan has an opinion about where the game is headed. And that's exactly what we're talking about this week.It's not about online gambling or fantasy baseball. It's about the bigger questions. Is Shohei Ohtani already in the discussion as the greatest player we've ever seen? Why don't pitchers finish games anymore? Has analytics made baseball better...or just more complicated? And would a guy like Nolan Ryan even be allowed to become Nolan Ryan in today's game?To help me sort it all out, I've brought back our resident baseball mind, Holly. He's going to help me understand what I'm seeing—and maybe challenge a few things I've believed about the game for the last fifty years.So grab a cold drink, settle into your favorite chair, and let's put modern baseball on trial. THIS...is the Mitch Wonders Podcast.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!

#205 Mitch Wonders: Are We Healthier or Just Harder to Kill? 06.07.2026 41min

A comment from Bill Maher and a counterpoint from Neil de Grasse Tyson sent me down an interesting rabbit hole.Maher often points to old footage of the Apollo 11 crowds and notes how lean and healthy people appeared compared to today. Tyson, on the other hand, reminds us that modern medicine has dramatically increased life expectancy, reduced infant mortality, and turned many injuries, illnesses, and infections into survivable events.In this episode, Mitch, DT, and Holly explore a surprisingly difficult question: Are we actually healthier than previous generations, or have we simply become much better at surviving longer? 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!

#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!

#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!

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