Best Mike McClure Podcasts (2025)

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OTL #968: Why everyone hates white liberals, The Secret History of Hot Mama Silver 57:02

4h ago57:02

57:02

Mike Stephen sits down with Kevin M. Schultz, chair of the history department at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the author of a new book called Why Everyone Hates White Liberals (Including White Liberals), and then discovers the Secret History of 1970s and 80s rockers Hot Mama Silver.By Mike Stephen

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Mary J. Blige (What's The 411? / The Umbrella Academy / Queen of Hip Hop Soul) • Friday Rewind 44:38

2d ago44:38

44:38

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Mary J. Blige, originally episode 252 from 2019-02-13. Original writeup below: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– “…When you give your all, you win…” Absolute solid gold crown wearing greatness for you here, as Pi…

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Grace Neutral: transcending the tattoo universe with inclusivity and safety (Femme Fatale Tattoo) #616 1:22:13

3d ago1:22:13

1:22:13

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by GRACE NEUTRAL, founder of FEMME FATALE TATTOO! Of course, as with all intros, it is impossible to sum up Grace by a role or a title. Grace is also a force of energy and natural spring of positivity in the wide world of the tattoo, as you will …

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Fantasy Football Today - Rankings Risers and Fallers! Where the Rookies and Veterans Ended Up! (04/28 Fantasy Football Podcast) 1:08:29

4d ago1:08:29

1:08:29

The guys start with some of their interesting rankings risers and fallers as Heath has Jerry Jeudy (2:10) very high and Jamey is a bit worried about the Bucs wide receivers (8:15) after the NFL Draft. We also have news and notes (14:30) for you. What did the Browns say about Quinshon Judkins and Dylan Sampson? ... Updated rankings for rookie RBs (1…

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Koelzer Brothers Reminisce: Lessons from the Pharmacy & Dad | Pete, Tom, Tim, & Mike Koelzer Koelzer 1:08:21

6d ago1:08:21

1:08:21

The host and his brothers (Mike Koelzer, along with brothers Pete Koelzer⁠, ⁠Tom Koelzer⁠, ⁠and Tim Koelzer⁠) return to where it all started—the family drugstore. From early paper routes to late nights after close mopping the store, they reflect on the work ethic, values, and business lessons they learned from their dad. It’s a heartfelt, behind-th…

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NFL Draft Day Three Recap! Do We Have Some Starting RBs Here? (04/27 Fantasy Football Podcast) 57:10

7d ago57:10

57:10

Chris Trapasso joins us as we give our thoughts on Day Three! Who are our favorite picks? We loved Bhayshul Tuten to the Jaguars. Does Jaydon Blue have a chance to be the Cowboys starting running back? And who were some winners (8:50) and losers (13:40)? Is Quinshon Judkins a loser after the Browns drafted Dylan Sampson? ... We look at the Noah's A…

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OTL #967: The origins of gun violence in Chicago, Andy Madden’s new music 43:56

7d ago43:56

43:56

Mike Stephen discusses the origins of gun violence in Chicago with Jens Ludwig, author of the new book called Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence, and then sits down with local musician Andy Madden about his new music and upcoming record release performance.By Mike Stephen

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NFL Draft Day Two Recap! Biggest Steals, Shocks & Veteran Impacts (04/26 Fantasy Football Podcast) 1:12:10

8d ago1:12:10

1:12:10

We start with some True or False about the running backs, wide receivers and tight ends selected on Day Two of the NFL Draft. There were four RBs drafted today and you could argue for any of them as the best Fantasy option in 2025. Then we get into big winners (6:15) and losers (11:30) including RJ Harvey, Courtland Sutton and Marvin Harrison Jr. a…

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2025 NFL Draft Round 1 Recap: Rookies Reaction! (04/25 Dynasty Fantasy Football Podcast) 1:05:06

8d ago1:05:06

1:05:06

Rich Cooling joins Heath Cummings to recap the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. They kick things off by discussing Travis Hunter’s value in superflex leagues and how much Trevor Lawrence is worth right now (3:00). Later, they go pick by pick and break down each player's fit with the team that drafted them (9:00). 9:00 - Titans select Cam Ward 16:…

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NFL Draft Day One Recap! Biggest Winners/Losers, Best/Worst Picks (04/25 Fantasy Football Podcast) 1:07:34

9d ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Instant reaction to Day One of the NFL Draft! We've got our biggest Fantasy winners (3:30) and losers (13:45) for you. Ashton Jeanty is a big winner as is Trevor Lawrence. Is Matthew Golden a winner? As far as losers go, Colston Loveland and Tyler Warren didn't exactly go to the most ideal spots ... We've got some Big Important Fantasy Questions: I…

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Alan Moore (Swamp Thing / V For Vendetta / Watchmen) • Friday Rewind 1:30:18

8d ago1:30:18

1:30:18

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Alan Moore, originally episode 3 from 2014-10-29. A huge episode in the Distraction Pieces canon, as Pip caught up with Alan - at time of publishing - over a decade ago in Alan's house. It was the early d…

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Climate activist ROSIE HAMPTON (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 4) #615 55:30

11d ago55:30

55:30

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is part 4 of an April-long miniseries curated by Pip entitled 'Climate Solutions For Realists'. Our fourth guest is climate activist ROSIE HAMPTON. Hopefully by now, if you've caught all four of the episodes in this miniseries (which will have slotted in seamlessly…

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EP 213 BRODY BUSTER 23:47

12d ago23:47

23:47

Brody Buster was a child prodigy on the harmonica and was already making appearances on major television shows like the Tonight’s Show with Jay Leno and the 90’s sitcom staple Full House, all before he turned 10 years old!!! Brody was baptized into the blues scene in Kansas City at a very early age and began forging a career that has allowed him to…

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Bonus Episode 21:00

12d ago21:00

21:00

Send us a text Mike and Sean talk about the departure of Irish QB Steve Angeli Support the showBy Mike McClure, Sean Buck and Bruce Ruff

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How Pharmacies Get Penalized for Buying Wrong | Kris Rhea, MBA Pharmacy Marketplace, Dir. of Business. Dev. 39:54

13d ago39:54

39:54

I sat down again with Kris Rhea to unpack how pharmacies are silently losing money—just by buying wrong. We talk wholesaler games, misunderstood contracts, and the AI tool trying to fix it all. If you’ve ever felt like your drug spend makes no sense, this one’s for you.

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OTL #966: Bonuses for City Council aides on the rise, Greenlight Family Services offering support, The Secret History of The Notations 39:33

14d ago39:33

39:33

Mike Stephen talks to Illinois Answers Project investigative reporter Alex Nitkin about how Chicago City Council staffers are getting more and more bonuses, learns about the impact of Chicago’s Greenlight Family Services with CEO Dr. Maria Nanos, and discovers the Secret History of the Chicago-based soul band The Notations.…

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John Cooper Clarke (The Bard Of Salford / The Luckiest Guy Alive / Chickentown) • Friday Rewind 58:00

16d ago58:00

58:00

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with John Cooper Clarke, originally episode 240 from 2018-11-21. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––– “If I was a band I would have split up years ago…” Hopefully you are aware of the fellow and h…

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Greenpeace CEO AREEBA HAMID (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 3) #614 46:12

18d ago46:12

46:12

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is part 3 of an April-long miniseries curated by Pip entitled 'Climate Solutions For Realists'. Our third guest is Greenpeace CEO AREEBA HAMID. A really great chance to hear from someone who could not be more involved with Greenpeace, in a capacity which has Areeba…

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Blue/Gold game recap 35:00

19d ago35:00

35:00

Send us a text Mike and Sean give their take on the Blue/Gold game. Support the showBy Mike McClure, Sean Buck

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Redefining Pharmacy Benefits Without the Gimmicks | Joey Dizenhouse, FSA, MAAA SlateRx, President & CEO 49:45

20d ago49:45

49:45

I sat down with Joey Dizenhouse, CEO of SlateRx, to talk about redefining pharmacy benefits—minus the gimmicks. We dug into transparency, real fiduciary alignment, and how SlateRx is tackling PBM dysfunction head-on. If you're tired of smoke and mirrors in the benefits space, this episode is for you. Sponsored by WaypointRx.…

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OTL #965: Funding cuts for Illinois Humanities, The future of journalism 39:40

21d ago39:40

39:40

Mike Stephen discusses the potential impact of federal funding cuts for Illinois Humanities with executive director Gabrielle Lyon and Macomb-based singer-songwriter Chris Vallillo and then chats about the future of journalism with Prospect High School multimedia teacher Jason Block and seniors Claire Wynkoop and Kenny Munao while attending this ye…

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Sofia Boutella (Rebel Moon / Cimax / Kingsman) • Friday Rewind 1:12:33

22d ago1:12:33

1:12:33

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Sofia Boutella, originally episode 153 from 2017-05-31. A great catchup to - at time of typing - like 8 years ago, when Pip and Sofia met up in LA for this really nice conversation. A great time capsule t…

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Climate journalist DAISY DUNNE (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 2) #613 50:23

24d ago50:23

50:23

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is part 2 of an April-long miniseries curated by Pip entitled 'Climate Solutions For Realists'. Our second guest is climate journalist DAISY DUNNE. A really fascinating and inspiring chat here with Pip and Daisy, following on from last week's episode with James Ske…

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EP 212 CARTER FELKER - CANADIAN SONGWRITER 45:54

26d ago45:54

45:54

On this episode we visit with Canadian singer-songwriter Carter Felker. Carter has a brand-new album out called “Loser”. He’s a good lyricist and definitely worth a listen. He talks about what it’s like to make a living as a singer-songwriter in Canada and the challenges of loading in and out to gigs in the cold as well as getting in to venues that…

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Navigating Legal Minefields for Independent Pharmacies | Dae Lee, PharmD & Adam Farkas, Attys Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC 42:31

27d ago42:31

42:31

I sat down with attorneys Dae Lee and Adam Farkas to dig into the legal mess surrounding GLP-1 compounding, PBM overreach, and the brutal reality facing independent pharmacies. Dae’s a pharmacist-attorney, Adam’s a legal powerhouse, and together they’re helping pharmacies fight back in a system stacked against them.…

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OTL #964: Chicago’s immigration court, I Am Flytism, The Secret History of Jim Brewer 42:40

28d ago42:40

42:40

Mike Stephen talks to Injustice Watch reporter Kelly Garcia about how Chicago’s immigration court works, learns about I Am Flytism, an organization on the South Side of Chicago that helps those impacted by autism, from founder Stephanie Butts, and discovers the Secret History of 20th century local bluesman Jim Brewer.…

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Mike Skinner (The Streets / The Beats Recordings / The DOT) • Friday Rewind 1:16:40

30d ago1:16:40

1:16:40

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Mike Skinner, originally episode 20 from 2015-02-25. Mike and Pip caught up - at time of typing - over a decade ago (!) to check in on all things Streets, music, labels, life, the whole thing. A wide rang…

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Just Stop Oil's JAMES SKEET (Climate Solutions For Realists miniseries Part 1) #612 53:50

1M ago53:50

53:50

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is part 1 of an April-long miniseries curated by Pip entitled 'Climate Solutions For Realists'. Our first guest is JAMES SKEET of JUST STOP OIL. You likely had an instant reaction when you saw 'Just Stop Oil'. You may have also felt something when you saw the name …

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Exit Your Pharmacy Without Sacrificing its Value | Michelle Woosley, PharmD, MBA Cornerstone Business Services, VP, IB-Healthcare 45:08

1M ago45:08

45:08

Michelle Woosley blends pharmacy know-how with M&A savvy. She shares how independent pharmacy owners can build value, avoid costly mistakes, and attract serious buyers—including private equity. Thinking about selling your pharmacy someday? Don’t miss this one. Michelle’s advice could mean the difference between walking away… or leaving money on the…

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OTL #963: Living as a profitable author, The Surabhi Ensemble unites through art, The West Side Book Fair 40:23

1M ago40:23

40:23

Mike Stephen talks to Conspire Creative founder Sharon Woodhouse about her new book The Profitable Author: 1,001 Ways to Build a Business You Love Around Your Books, previews the Surabhi Ensemble’s live performance with guitarist Carlo Basile, and gets the lowdown on the upcoming West Side Book Fair from Bridgett McGill.…

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Martin Freeman (The Office/ The Hobbit / Fargo) • Friday Rewind 31:41

1M ago31:41

31:41

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Martin Freeman, originally episode 208 from 2018-05-30. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– From those younger, earlier days where we first met Martin in his classic role…

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Alex Horne: a cosy broadcast from the Taskmaster caravan (Taskmaster / The Horne Section / No More Jockeys) #611 1:11:35

1M ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by ALEX HORNE of TASKMASTER & THE HORNE SECTION! Looking back over Alex's previous appearance on Distraction Pieces, all those years ago back in 2017, it looks like this encore meetup happens in exactly the same way - in the caravan, under a revo…

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EP 211 MIKE McCLURE & CHRISLYN LAWRENCE - CROW AND GAZELLE 56:10

1M ago56:10

56:10

Get a Backstage Pass by visiting our Patreon page MIKE McCLURE & CHRISLYN LAWRENCE – CROW & GAZELLE This episode features legendary red-dirt musician and songwriter, Mike McClure, along his wife Chrislyn Lawrence. They’ve been doing a duo project for the last few years under the moniker Crow and Gazelle. If you haven’t caught their show live you ha…

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Marketing to Independent Pharmacies | Nicolle McClure & Bruce Kneeland 54:05

1M ago54:05

54:05

What makes a pharmacy—or a pharmacy vendor—stand out? Nicolle McClure and Bruce Kneeland join me to unpack real-world marketing strategies, pitfalls, and how pharmacies can avoid bland messaging. We dig into trust, niche focus, and why “friendly service” isn’t enough anymore. Straight talk, no fluff—just actionable insights.…

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OTL #962: The immigrant experience in Chicagoland, New music from Steve Knight, The Secret History of Bobby McClure 42:41

1M ago42:41

42:41

Mike Stephen talks to Sandra Diaz, co-founder of the Center for Immigrant Progress, about the efforts to help Chicagoland immigrants in the wake of a hostile federal government, learns about the new album from local jazz guitarist Steve Knight, and discovers the Secret History of Chicago soul singer Bobby McClure.…

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Kathy Burke (Where There's A Will There's A Wake / Blitz / Nil By Mouth) • Friday Rewind 1:24:48

1M ago1:24:48

1:24:48

emocleW, emocleW, emocleW to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This is your bonus FRIDAY REWIND episode! Today, we catch up with Kathy Burke, originally episode 96 from 2016-05-03. Original writeup below! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Such a nice chat with Pip and Kathy, as we get to join and listen in on all aspect…

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Joe Talbot (Idles): fighting the good fight, but peacefully #610 1:08:28

2M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Welcome, welcome, welcome to the Distraction Pieces Podcast with Scroobius Pip! This week Pip is joined by JOE TALBOT of IDLES for an encore episode! An in person episode for this follow up appearance, as the first time round was a Zoom-er in the heat of the lockdown times. So much has changed, for the band, for Joe himself, and the world on the wh…

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