The Nightly Rant

Mike announces he is a statistic. He was tested for COVID-19. Mike describes the testing process. Torya introduces Brian from Your Favorite Blockhead. Brian expresses gratitude that he was not hit with the ban hammer. Mike describes what happened when the ban hammer fell. Mike points out that they were teased about saying the death rate was lower than reported and the death rate is now officially announced as lower than reported. Mike rants about the COVID-19 stats. Mike discusses why he says never vote Republican or Democrat. He rants about the insanity he sees in this prospect. Brian chimes in. He says how we vote is our business. He says he tends to vote for the underdog. Brian discusses his desires for his students. Mike rants about how unqualified Joe Biden really is. Mike dispels the myth about third party voters. They go on to discuss why you should believe people who tell you there are problems they've experienced.

Mike opens the show saying they have lots of guests these days. The last one was banned. Mike says they get accused of false things all the time. They are demonized for dumb things. They discuss how there are many opinions one can hold on any given issue. Torya points out what a terrible candidate Biden is. Mike doesn’t agree that Kamala Harris is a competent candidate. Mike points out how inconsistent people are. They think if you’re against their opinion you must be part of the opinion they despise. Torya says she would vote for Vermin Supreme. Mike discusses the prevailing attitude that “your guy” should win regardless of his credentials. Anyone against that is a huge problem to them. Torya says she saw a Trump Facebook ad with a poll he is conducting to show he is going to beat Biden. She commented that both suck and can’t we have new candidates. She was called a leftist nut job. She told the person they should learn to read. Her comment opposed both candidates. She got 20 more comments stating she’s a leftist. Finally someone defended her comment. People assume things and then argue against their assumptions and expect you to fight back. Mike discusses the appearance of Jordan Harbinger. He also refers listeners to the “Ban Hammer” episode. Mike says Jordan is one of five people he’s always wanted to talk to. Mike says Jordan’s show has always been one of his favorites. Mike explains why he likes Jordan so much.

Mike opens the show introducing their guest, Jordan Harbinger. Jordan chimes in to discuss the low death rate from COVID-19. Mike says he is if the opinion that the world went crazy because the WHO scared everyone. As details come out, it starts to become clear there was an overreaction. Mike says it surprises him that Americans willingly gave up so many freedoms to deal with this. Jordan says it makes sense to err on the side of caution. Mike asks why we didn’t do the same for SARS or MERS. Jordan says we didn’t have as much social media hysteria. He says that with SARS and MERS most people didn’t know anyone who had it and international travel wasn’t as prevalent. Jordan also says that since China is now the “boogie man” it scares us more because we just don’t trust them. He points out that even Canada looks at China as the boogie man. He says 86% of Canadians look at China disfavorably. Mike says that when China admits something is bad, it is probably exponentially worse. He then gives details on the Huawei issue Jordan brought up previously. Mike asks Jordan if he thinks this is a bio weapon. Jordan says he thinks it was more likely incompetence that causes this pandemic. He doesn’t believe it was a bio weapon. He discusses how bad the cleanliness standards are in Chinese markets. Jordan says he discovered that it is easy to tell if a virus has been altered. This is what experts have told him, so he believes the cat would have been out of the bag long ago. Mike and Jordan agree that this could have happened due to poor controls at a lab. It could also have been poor hygiene standards. We just don’t really know. Jordan sees no evidence it was intentionally released. He even makes the point that you wouldn’t infect your own people. This is why he thinks it was an accident or negligence. Mike probes Jordan about erring on the side of caution and asks why large companies were allowed to be open, but smaller places are not. Jordan says he thinks it has to do with lobbying power. Jordan says he feels this smacks of big companies just challenging the government and the government not wanting to waste time suing them. Torya says that those who scream the loudest are not always right. Mike discusses a friend who opened his gym and was arrested. After being arrested he got media attention and was left alone. Mike opines that if you have a platform you can accomplish things others cannot. Mike and Jordan discuss that it will take a very long time to recover from these lockdowns. He mentions that 25% of restaurants won’t ever reopen. Mike points out that while evictions are stopped currently, tenants are still going into debt. Jordan points out that working from home is very hard for some. He hopes some good will come from all of this. He points out we have to join together and hold big companies accountable for taking money not meant for them.

They open up discussing the potential of reopening the county. They discuss the confusion surrounding CDC recommendations and warnings. They have a discussion about all the conflicting information they’ve received. They discuss some of the comments made by Joe Biden. Many of these comments have been racist. The discussion moves to how confusing the guidelines for reopening are. Healthcare is discussed in relation to coronavirus. Mike warns what is next is controversial. He says gay rights has become overly complicated by adding to the acronym LGBT. The issue seems to progress further and further. Pieces keep getting added. They discuss people saying “we can’t allow viruses to spread to others” and Mike asks why it is anyone else’s job to keep us from getting sick. He says we have become too politically correct as a society. Mike wants to know if there is any scientific evidence that the human species is on the brink of extinction and the answer is no. Mike says that he doesn’t feel we should be so restricted. He points out that just because we disagree on one issue doesn’t mean they disagree on any other issues. Torya discusses being called a “left wing hack” for saying neither Biden nor Trump are qualified to be president. They discuss the concept of finding common ground.

Mike discusses an article he saw on Medium about 7 deadly relationship sins. The first sin is lust. Save it for your partner. Don’t cheat. If you cheat, own it. Torya and Mike discuss if it is wrong to desire others as long as you don’t act on them. They agree that lusting after another person is wrong and will eventually lead to cheating. The next sin is gluttony—being controlling, possessive and demanding. Mike says it makes him think of Lisa from 90 Day Fiance. Torya thinks of someone they encountered a few years back. Mike points out that this is about extremes being bad. The next one is pride. Don’t be so proud that you can’t be vulnerable with your partner. Mike relates it to a discussion he and Torya recently had. He says not only is respect earned, vulnerability is earned as well. Next up is sloth. It is easy to become lazy in a relationship. The small things matter. Mike says so many people complain about laziness. He says the little things matter a lot. Actions speak louder than words. Greed doesn’t belong in a relationship. You contribute as much as you receive. Greed is one of the quickest ways to kill a relationship. Torya points out they each worry more about each other than themselves. They discuss why that is such an important element in a relationship. Wrath is another sin. Don’t hurt your partner. That is very toxic behavior. Torya says if your response to being cheated on is to cheat, it’s time to end the relationship. Envy is the most relatable relationship sin. Couples only show their relationship highlight reel. These sins can destroy a relationship. Mike points out how envy can be horrible. They discuss various aspects of envy. Torya points out it is a problem when it’s done in excess. Mike says that if you let your partner know how important they are to you, the things that cause envy become much less important. Mike talks about investing in your partner’s happiness.

Mike opens up discussing Alyssa's graduation party. Torya pretends she can't hear (ie. mocking the rest of the world). They then rant about people on social media who refuse to actually listen. Mike says not listening is a huge problem, especially on social media where the discussion is in writing. Torya points out that she disagrees with lots of people, but has respect for people who try to understand. Mike rants about being consistent and how important that is to him.

Mike says he lost Torya at Target. He explains exactly what happened at Target. Torya explains exactly why they went to Target. Mike discusses the convenience pricing at grocery stores.

Someone has been banned from The Nightly Rant! Mike begins by describing what was the impetus to this banning of a guest. A discussion about how rude this person was ensues. Mike reads an online discussion he had with this guest. Mike explains the fallacies in this guest's "arguments". Torya explains what happened with the teenagers who destroyed the rental property she manages.

Mike discusses Alyssa coming to the new apartment to hang out. Torya discusses her tenants who destroyed the property in just 2 weeks. Torya goes on a complete rant about this.

They open the show ranting about the governor of California and his flip flopping. Mike mentions Fred Smith in Buena Park and how he was able to keep his non-essential business open because he's the mayor. Mike rants about making things like masks mandatory. Mike rants about people calling protesters entitled. Mike tells us how he would solve this problem had he been elected.

Apparently someone is angry with a local dentist. Torya describes a motor-home they saw that indicates the owners are pissed at a dentist. Mike mentions some people on Facebook who were calling someone who wants to protest the lockdowns "entitled" Mike rants about entitlement and what is is and what it is not. Mike says he doesn't love the idea, but making sure that people are given sick time in order to make them comfortable is one solution to this problem. Mike mentions his personal vlog. He can be found at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE41TmBkF0sXlJMBIHcPGPw Torya rants about Gavin Newsom wanting to close Orange County beaches. They both agree that people who want to go back to work should be allowed to do so.

They begin by discussing Torya’s dental appointment. They then discuss how much normal pharmacies want for antibiotics as compared to the extreme discount offered by Elevated Health. This leads to a discussion of how expensive medication can be. Mike thinks pharmacies expect people not to check the prices. They begin a discussion of how destructive Bree can be. Mike relates a story about bringing Bree and Yogi to the park. He describes how crazy she is for retrieving a ball.

They finally finished Silicon Valley. Mike explains why he hates the ending. This leads to a discussion of the last episode. Is it cheaper to run a weekly sitcom or a reality show? Mike discusses boundaries and how they help determine a point of compromise.

Mike says it has been confirmed that the Coronavirus was created in a virus lab in China. Torya says it seems suspicious. This leads to a discussion of why you’d develop a virus in a lab. California is coming up with a $125 million package to give illegal aliens a stimulus check. Torya questions whether anyone here illegally would sign up. This leads to a long discussion about why illegal aliens would file income taxes and risk being caught.

Loud knocking opens the show. Apparently the Toupee Stand pounded on the ceiling. Mike describes the incident. Mike emailed the manager about the issue caused by Toupee Stand. They discuss Mike being offended by Torya’s request. They discuss Torya’s hair. Mike tells us that his sons would have some product that would help his hair. Mike wants to know why Torya never lets him know when he goes out of the house looking terrible. Torya rants about Popeye's and their app.

Mike asks who the biggest creature of habit is in their herd. Torya says it is Ozzie and Mike says it is Yogi. Mike discusses his personal vlog on YouTube that you can find at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE41TmBkF0sXlJMBIHcPGPw?view_as=subscriber You should subscribe. They talk about not having any shows to watch. He mentions the show Silicon Valley. Mike talks about how the show is so much like what he himself experienced in the tech world. They discuss the storyline. Torya says she’s watched 4 seasons and knows nothing about what their product is supposed to do. Mike discusses his experience with a startup that wasted money. Mike discusses a time he went on an interview for a startup that operated out of a garage.

Knut Witowski is an epidemiologist. He says herd immunity would take effect if we weren’t on lockdown. Mike then rants about how he knew this all along. They rant about the lockdown and how dumb they think it is. The regular flu killed 82,000 people in 2019 and COVID-19 is expected to kill 80,000, so why a lockdown? Mike questions whether he should start getting flu shots. Mike makes it very clear he disagrees with the lockdown.

Uh oh! A new neighbor they don’t like! They discuss the complaining neighbor at the new place. He has been named “Toupee Stand.” Advice needed about the CEO, Yogi. A discussion ensues about the training of dogs. They talk about Bree and her love of destroying crate pads. Mike asks if perhaps they are the cause of the dogs’ weird behavior. They close with a discussion of societal norms.

School is out of session for the rest of the school year. They discuss how this can be problematic for working parents. They discuss the chaos that is online schooling at the moment. Mike talks about how depressed he’s been since not being able to hit the gym daily. Mike gives advice to businesses on how to get out of this pandemic stronger than before. They talk about their new place and what they like and dislike.

Bree is having a crazy day. Mike talks about Kitchen Nightmares Uncensored. Somehow pizza takes front and center in the discussion. Do people let their emotions get in the way of their decisions?

Mike wants to know how Torya got her information about the United States when she lived in Canada. Mike explains why he asked about the news, relaying his experience on LinkedIn. Mike wonders why people from other countries think they can tell Americans what life in America is truly like. Mike rants about why we closed down the economy when we never did this for other virus outbreaks. They discuss how the streets and stores are empty contrary to what others have said. Trump’s approval rating is at an all-time high. Mike explains how he asks questions and people don’t answer because they cannot back up their false claims. Mike goes on a massive rant about the hypocrites who speak about the United States while never having visited here. Mike asks why Christians are so worried about the virus.

Quarantine continues Mike explains his anger with their old apartment complex and management company. A lawsuit is looming large. They discuss why Mike doesn’t agree with what the management office is taking from the deposit. Learning is great, but putting it into action is the entire purpose of learning in the first place. Mike discusses why he is interested in vloggers and their content. Torya talks about how the pandemic is affecting her business. The discussion veers towards the stimulus checks being promised. Mike explains his philosophy around this pandemic and using it for personal development time.

Why does Yogi deserve an apology? The animals are ganging up on the humans Does Bree speak Spanish? Is Yogi mean? What makes Torya so feisty? Postmates priority -- worth it or not?

Statewide lockdown! Panic buying The Move and its aftermath Let's talk about the new place The animals and the new place Comparing the old to the new Voluntarily shutting off our economy What if everyone cooperated with each other? Will the government play this correctly? Is it the government's job to fix this problem? Torya's long list of things she hated about the old place Making connections Marriage and commitment

Action packed weekend The sloth shirt Facedown Fest and War of Ages Hardcore dancing Bree and the cats Teens and hardcore music How Mike got into hardcore music Track invitational Sloth Day Bark Park trip Torya's first XFL game

It is the day after Super Tuesday #RiggedPrimary Conversations on social media "OK Boomer" Instagram is better than all the others Keyboard warriors "Don't act stupid!" Vermin Supreme Send feedback to [email protected] YPN highly recommends Grammarly Coronavirus - is stupidity the real pandemic? Shopping on costco.com Death rate for COVID-19 What's going to happen going forward? Is the Coronavirus actually a biological weapon?

Mike isn't feeling good at all. A discussion of how crowded Costco is begins. They discuss what Mike did while at Costco. Mike describes (yet again) how rude people at Costco are. They rant about why people are trying to avoid a virus by going to a crowded place like Costco to stock up on supplies.

They discuss using an Airbnb when they travel. Torya discusses some of her crazy Airbnb customer issues Mike rants about how people treat Airbnb hosts. This leads Mike to rant about the free market and why it is superior to any other system.

The show opens with Mike relating a conversation he had with his daughter. The differences between socialism and communism are explained. Is Bernie Sanders a communist? Torya's assumption is people get this wrong because they are stupid The education system's role in this failure is discussed Mike wants to know why socialism is suddenly so popular

They open the how discussing vacations. They discuss their experience at a vacation club presentation. They announce they are moving soon to a new place. This means new stories!

Mike opens the show complaining about ageists. Torya asks why this is an issue today and Mike explains a story from Instagram They begin a discussion of 90 Day Fiance Before the 90 Days

Mike and Torya went to an XFL game Mike talks about the XFL Mike discussed the free tickets they got to see the Ducks play 12 Minutes into the game and a player had a heart attack and so the game was postponed. They discuss how hard it was to get out of the game after it was postponed. They discuss the rat that is terrorizing their apartment.

The Super Bowl was amazing! Torya says she liked the Tide commercial. Mike says the commercials sucked. Mike says he wants to talk about people who change the rules or change what rules they choose to enforce without any kind of notice. They discuss what has been changed at their building and the hypocritical approach to enforcing rules. They discuss how Facebook is guilty of the same selective enforcement hypocrisy. Grammarly is amazing! They rate their 3 favorite fast food hamburgers

Mike and Torya took Mitchell to Las Vegas Car problems threatened to halt the trip Roadside assistance experience--good and bad Executing the plan to get to the airport Las Vegas airport experience First encounter with a homeless man on the side of the road Impression of the neighborhood where they are staying Initial impressions of the AirBNB they rented Calling the Lyft and being surprised by who the driver is Discussion of the buffet they went to Encounter with homeless person on the Vegas Strip Trying to find the ride share area Fremont Street Examining the rest of the trip

Mike opens the show by announcing it is the 300th episode! He mentions that people frustrate him Torya says that he has spent 300 episodes talking about how people frustrate him. Mike has nothing to say about that Mike mentions the friends of the show who have sent in their best wishes for the 300th episode. Mike says it surprised him that the overall theme of the show became people are selfish and sometimes dumb. Torya says it became the theme because of two possible reasons: either she is cynical or people they come into contact with act like idiots. Mike says he gets frustrated when people say their views are skewed to one side. Mike points out that he and Torya listen and have changed their minds about things over the past two years. Mike points out that most people preach to the choir and they never get challenged. Mike feels the theme of the show grew because he had never really analyzed his interactions with people the way he has since starting The Nightly Rant. People don't listen and then change their opinion. Mike rants about people who lie about someone online and when proven wrong, they act like they never lied in the first place. Mike explains why he feels there are not as many highlights between episode 200 and 300. Torya gives her opinion as to why this is the case as well. Mike announces he has stopped going on Facebook. They discuss cleanliness and how everyone in the home has to participate in keeping things clean. Torya rants about her attempts to sell items on Facebook Marketplace. Mike resurrects the saying "You can count on people to do one thing and one thing only--to think about themselves!" Mike recaps the guests that have been on the show. They discuss the guest with the most appearances--Brian Little of Your Favorite Blockhead Mike teases a new project they are working on that will blow your mind. Mike also announces there will be a contest announced soon and you can win a $100 Amazon gift card. Mike closes out the show talking about his eBay experiences.

Mike opens the show talking about the "Catching a Gold Digger" videos he has been watching. Mike and Torya have a disagreement about the word setup. Definition of “setup”: a scheme or trick intended to incriminate or deceive someone. Mike says Torya is acting like Jackson during the freedom of speech discussion. They then go into a discussion of what happens during these videos. They discuss how people continually claim it is setup and they (Mike and Torya) disagree. Mike rants about how irritating it is when people make bad decisions and then blame someone else for their decision. Mike says that if you get to the point that you need to test a relationship, you should leave. Mike also says that people need to be honest with each other about the things that bother them enough to change the fundamental aspects of their relationship. Mike announces that Evander is back. They discuss a bit about his behavior.

Mike opens by saying he went to see Evander at the dog trainer. They explain where Evander came from. A discussion ensues about Evander’s behavior How is the word “herb” pronounced? This leads to a discussion of how words are spelled. They discuss an item they saw on Shark Tank and how dumb it is. Somehow this leads to a discussion about how partners just communicate with each other. Mike discusses Ash moving to Australia.she can’t leave home because the smoke is affecting her breathing. This leads to Torya mentioning that planes are flying over and dropping veggies for the wallabies. Mike expresses outrage that people are bothered by planes dropping the veggies. Torya explains why wallabies are important to the ecosystem. Mike says we need to learn as a society that we should interact in a kind way. Mike says that if you can’t be honest with someone you don’t have a great relationship. Mike says to get your CBD from https://YogisPodcastNetwork.com/cbd Wallaby salad airdropping video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYbWayMvI_w&feature=youtu.be

Mike opens the show discussing the last appearance by Jackson Horn. This leads to a discussion of freedom. They compare what Jackson said to their own understanding of freedom. Mike discusses how Jackson refuses to listen to anything they said about freedom. Mike provides the Oxford Dictionary definition of freedom. This leads to a discussion wherein the question is asked “is there really any such thing as true freedom.” They discuss the fact that driving a car doesn’t equate to freedom. Torya points out that you can’t just walk into a restaurant and eat unless you pay them first. They begin exploring ways to achieve freedom.

Mike says they had another first. He took Torya to her first NFL game. They discuss their attendance at the Rams game vs Arizona. Mike talks about the XFL. He announces the birth of The XFL Report. He discusses why the XFL excites him. They discuss people holding season tickets for out of town teams. Mike says that you really need better seats to enjoy football live. It is too hard to see the ball. It is too easy to look in the wrong direction. You wind up watching on the big screen. They discuss Mitchell and how much he likes Madden 2020 and how Mike hopes it sparks an interest in football in Mitchell. Mike discusses Mitchell’s last soccer team and where things went wrong. He explains how he handled things as a hockey team manager. This leads to a discussion of That 70s Show. Mike points out how Torya said Mike and Mitchell have a similar relationship to Red and Eric. Mike takes exception with that comparison. Torya explains her comments.

Mike opens the show saying that the Democrats have guaranteed Trump will get re-elected. Mike points out he doesn’t support Trump and isn’t a Trump voter. There is a discussion about the approval ratings for the POTUS. The discussion goes into detail about the impeachment. Torya mentions how she wanted snow for her birthday and they went to Denver as a result. Mike points out Denver is a possible new location for them to live. They then discuss their experiences in Denver. They discuss visiting the areas where they might want to move. They describe the outside mall they visited. They explain their tour of the aquarium and Coors Field.

Mike and Torya are back from Denver. Mike discusses the high school kids all wrapped up in 50 degree weather. He found it funny after being in 20 degree weather in Denver. Mike announces the latest addition to the Zoo. They’ve adopted a kitten named Jasper. Mike introduces their guest, Margot. Margy discusses her agency and how it operates. She explains how the business works. This leads to a discussion about animal rescue. Margy explains her involvement. Mike tells the story of adopting Yogi. Margy explains how adoption works in Rhode Island. She mentions Vintage Pet Rescue (https://www.vintagepetrescue.org). She says the biggest problem is not strays, but owner surrender. Margy talks about rescuing dogs from high kill shelters. They discuss their saddest rescue stories.

Mike explains why you should never trust the weatherman. This leads to a weather discussion. Torya introduces Jackson Horn. Mike says they will be discussing YouTube. He asks Jackson his thoughts on YouTube. Jackson brings up impeachment. He gives his opinion. He says he uses YouTube to get informed by certain ideas. He sees YouTube as a learning tool. He doesn’t care about vlogs. Mike talks about how his kids used YouTube to learn to play games. Mike says he likes YouTube for entertainment and knowledge. Jackson rants about how people disagree so they ignore the expert. Mike explains that he is concerned that the information being presented is wrong. Torya doesn’t like YouTube at all. Mike asks how to know something is a scholarly article. Mike sees the rating system as a big help in this area. Jackson says he has knowledge based upon facts and not just what he thinks is true. This leads to a discussion of conservative ideals. Jackson says America’s freedom is rooted in our military strength. Mike disagrees. He probes Jackson’s comment by asking why we don’t get invaded. Mike points out that military strength doesn’t make someone right. He points out that geographically, the United States is difficult to invade. He says we shouldn’t be the world’s police force. Jackson doubles down on his comment and refuses to answer the question. Mike points out that the “I heard this so it is true” is one of the big things that bother him. He points out that Jackson has failed to backup his opinion. They discuss “objective evidence” and what it means. Mike points out that being wrong is OK. Jackson defines freedom as “making choices for yourself.” Mike gives the actual definition and points out how Jackson’s definition doesn’t fit. Jackson sees this as chaos. Mike says true freedom allows people to do what they want with local society setting the rules. Only when society decides will there be freedom. Jackson says that if we lacked freedom, he couldn’t walk across the street. Mike points out that the limitations themselves prove we don’t have freedom. He points out the importance of defining the terms. Jackson proves he doesn’t understand freedom. He summarizes Mike’s argument incorrectly.

People in restaurants do the most disgusting things. Mike describes how this lady was chewing like a cow at the restaurant. Torya proceeds with a physical description of the woman. They opine that perhaps nobody has told the woman the way she eats is disgusting. They go off on a rant about scammers. Mike points out that despite them feeling the approach is stupid, people must fall for it or they wouldn’t waste their time doing it. They proceed to discuss Diego’s adoption. This leads to a discussion of people who commit to their animals. This leads to a discussion of watching a dog grow into their personality. Mike exposes that he is the optimist and Torya is the pessimist.

Mike opens the show talking about CBD. They then discuss some of their special episodes. This leads to Mike announcing Appreciationcast — the Top 3 reasons Mike and Torya love each other. Mike begins by saying Torya motivates him to be a better person. He says he works harder so he won’t disappoint Torya. Torya says she loves Mike because he has an enormous heart for all the things that matter to him. Mike asks what he’s done to show he has a big heart. Torya states that people who are important to him have not been fabulous to him, but he still takes great care of them. She points to Yogi and what a big heart Mike has for him. Mike says that animals touch his heart. He explains how he became a cat lover. Torya says another reason she loves Mike is she likes that he pushes her out of her “box of comfort”. She uses podcasting as just one example. Mike says he believes Torya does it because he loves it. Mike says he loves Torya because she “gets” him completely. She shows she understands him constantly. Mike the. Says his number one reason for loving Torya is because she is extremely supportive of his goals and dreams. He points to their business and how it came to be. Mike discusses how the decisions they’ve made have helped grow their business. Torya’s number one reason for loving Mike is that he is “ridiculous” and she uses recent things to prove it. She gives more examples.

Mike is annoyed by fake people. He describes an incident with a member of their community group. This person didn't like that the episode discussed Trump. Mike is annoyed that people don't grasp what is relevant to a community in the United States. He explains the story and how he handled things. Torya is annoyed that people don't actually read the articles they complain about. They simply read the title and react. Torya says she understands that things will offend people, but people can learn to control their reaction. Mike points out that you can learn something from everyone. Torya says she's changed her opinion on things based upon her discussions with Mike. Mike says that just means Torya has finally gotten it right. Mike reviews an article about how to get along with people you disagree with.

Mike and Torya open the show ranting about their neighbors who rudely remove things from the washing machine and throw them on the floor of the laundry room. Torya gives the details of the story. Torya says these people are "entitled jerkwaffles". Mike says that if the laundry had been there for a long time, he would also remove it, but would put it on the table, not the floor. Torya describes a time she's removed someone's laundry. Mike transitions the rant to people who don't clean up after their dogs. Mike says people who are confronted generally respond "other people don't clean up so why should I" and Mike says that's an awful excuse. Mike then rants about people once again parking in the fire lane. He points out how dangerous the situation is. They then rant about the break-ins and how the management has not changed the gate codes even though a gate opener was stolen. Mike points out that when you complain to people they claim you're a "rule follower" like it is a bad thing. He explains that he didn't make the rules and that if everyone followed the rules, things would be better for everyone, not just him. Mike says a good rule is aimed at benefiting the majority.

Mike opens the show discussing how people get outraged when content creators charge for their content. He points out that there is hypocrisy at play because those same people have no problem paying for a Patreon subscription to receive "bonus content". Mike says he is enjoying YouTube these days because he can see all the segments of shows like 60 Minutes and Dateline NBC and not have to sit through segments he has no interest in. They discuss Chris Hansen and his YouTube channel, Crime Watch Daily. People have complained in comments that he is making money by charging for the content. Why shouldn't he be able to charge for his content? The conversation diverts to internet speed and how getting faster and faster internet becomes an obsession. Convenience is what drives everything.

They begin the show by discussing Torya's trip to Canada. Mike talks about the community meeting that resulted in him and two others being assaulted. Mike describes the incident in detail. Torya says it is a good thing she wasn't there. People can say what they want about Mike and Torya, but they don't care because they know the real truth. Just because you don't agree with someone doesn't make them your mortal enemy. Mike points out the hypocrisy of the attitude displayed by those who assaulted him. Mike points out that they were honest when they said they wanted to ask questions and he even shows how they knew this as well. They transition to a discussion about the cat, Pretty Girl, and how angry she's been at them for getting stuck on the other side of the house.

Mike is solo tonight because Torya is travelling out of the country. He goes on a major rant about people who purposely lie about others. He points out that everything should be about what happened, not someone's spin on what happened. Why bother telling your story if you are going to fabricate a large portion of it? This is an epic rant.

This is a very special episode of The Nightly Rant as Mike is interviewed by Brian Little of Your Favorite Blockhead. Mike is put through rapid fire questions and discusses his thoughts on many different issues. This is a chance to get to know Mike better. This episode was also released as an episode of Your Favorite Blockhead.