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Caught on the Mike...

Caught on the Mike...

By: Michael Clark
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Caught on the Mike is an open-format podcast that shines a spotlight on fascinating individuals from all walks of life, sharing their unique journeys and experiences.
With a diverse guest lineup ranging from musicians and actors to athletes and critics, the show fosters connection and inspiration in every episode.

To date, Caught on the Mike has featured an impressive lineup of guests, including Brian Austin Green (*Beverly Hills 90210*), Sean Kanan (*Cobra Kai*), and Ryan Key (*Yellowcard*) plus many, many more
Hosted by former Midwestern musician Michael Clark, the podcast aims to inspire and uplift listeners through compelling anecdotes and powerful narratives.Copyright Caught on the Mike Music Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Kevin and Mike of Great Danes

    Kevin and Mike of Great Danes
    Feb 16 2026
    On this week’s episode of Caught on the Mike, I sit down with Kevin and Mike of Great Danes — a project built on experience, reinvention, and unfinished business.

    Longtime fans will remember Kevin and Mike from their earlier chapter in Halifax, the melodic pop-punk/emo band that helped soundtrack the mid-2000s alternative scene with high-energy anthems and emotionally charged songwriting. After years of growth, perspective, and life beyond that era, they’ve reemerged with Great Danes — a band that feels more refined, more intentional, and creatively fearless.

    In this conversation, we talk about what it really means to evolve as artists, how their Halifax years shaped them, and why Great Danes isn’t about chasing nostalgia — it’s about building something that reflects who they are right now. From touring memories to the creative risks that come with starting fresh, this one hits on legacy, growth, and the hunger to keep making meaningful music.
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    46 mins
  • Author: Carla Ondrasik

    Author: Carla Ondrasik
    Feb 12 2026
    What if the one word holding you back is the word you use the most?

    On this episode of Caught on the Mike, Mike sits down with Carla Ondrasik—bestselling author of STOP TRYING!, former Vice President of Creative Writer Development at EMI Music Publishing, and the creator of the powerful No Try philosophy.

    Carla spent over 20 years helping sell millions of records, working with legendary artists like Mariah Carey, Cher, NSYNC, and Christina Aguilera, and famously discovered John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting) by hearing him sing through a wall—and choosing to act. In this conversation, she breaks down how the word “try” quietly programs hesitation and excuses, why incomplete intentions drain mental energy, how replacing “try” with decisive action activates momentum, confidence, and dopamine, and why trying harder often leads to worse results. Most importantly, she shares simple, science-backed ways to turn intention into action and finally do the things we keep saying we’ll try.
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    43 mins
  • Sonia of Weakenend Friends

    Sonia of Weakenend Friends
    Feb 9 2026
    On this episode of Caught on the Mike, I’m joined by Sonia of Weakened Friends for a powerful conversation about resisting numbness, reclaiming creative freedom, and screaming without self-censorship when the world feels heavy.

    We dive deep into the band’s latest album, Feels Like Hell, a raw, instinct-driven response to burnout, apathy, and the quiet nihilism of modern life. Sonia opens up about the emotional toll of overthinking their previous record Quitter, and how intentionally doing the opposite this time: writing fast, trusting impulse, and letting songs stay sharp and unpolished-reignited their creative spirit.

    This conversation explores art as resistance, songwriting as a form of world-building, and the importance of being loud, honest, and emotionally present in a time when so much music feels restrained or muted. We also talk about identity, creative burnout, post-punk energy, and what it means to imagine better worlds through sound.

    Honest, cathartic, and unfiltered ; this episode hits straight to the solar plexus.
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    34 mins
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