Outside The Pizza Box

Cabin Fever

Civic Media — Sat, 20 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike has dug himself out after last week's storm, and is back on the air for another Friday of the fastest hour of radio. And while the roads may STILL be pretty bad around Madison, we don't have to blame the mayor for it!

Last week's storm reminded Pizzabox something important - be prepared! Global warming isn't getting any nicer for us, and Pizzabox is ready with stockpiled cat food and maybe a wood burning stove. One thing he isn't packing, though, is packing guns and ammo. What are we, Scott Walker?

2024: End of the World

Civic Media — Sat, 06 Jan 2024 02:00:00 +0000

It's the fastest hour in radio, and Pizzabox Mike serves up the truth with every slice. This week, Pizzabox takes a look back at 2023, and look forward to what's the come in 2024. His prognosis? The end of the world, of course!

War in Gaza continues to wage on, there's no ice to be found in Wisconsin, the white elites continue to hoard the wealth, and still, our politicians continue to say the stupidest things imaginable!

But there were some high marks in 2023 too! Like overdose deaths, they were high! So was homelessness! And oil production! Lots of things were high last year, that's what we want, right?

Plus, Pizzabox makes his predictions for what's to come in 2024.

Money for Nothing

Civic Media — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

It's Friday night, which means it's time for the fastest hour in radio as Pizzabox Mike takes on a wide swath of topics.

First, Pizzabox takes a look at Trump, a man who has definetly never read a single word that Hitler has ever wrote! Plus, Mike takes on people who are trying to compare January 6th to the Act 10 protests in Wiscosnin.

And of course, Pizzabox takes on all callers and tackles all issues that they have to offer.

The Whole Slice

Civic Media — Sat, 16 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

It's the fastest hour in radio, as Pizzabox Mike brings the truth with every slice on another Friday night.

This week, Pizzabox has to ask: why would you compromise with Vos over anything? He's said it himself, he isn't going to stop until the University of Wisconsin is nothing but a shell.

Meanwhile, the economy is booming! Stocks are up! CEO profits are at record highs! Homelessness is reaching the highest levels in US history! But don't look at that, look at these stocks instead!

And of course, it's open lines as Pizzabox Mike hears from all corners of our country.

The Pizzabox Commune

Civic Media — Sat, 09 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

It's the fastest hour in radio, as Pizzabox Mike talks with the people about the changing culture that's all around us. The first step? Declare war on Christmas! And Roundabouts...

Plus, 60 degrees a few weeks before Christmas? But don't worry! Climate change isn't real, and if it is it's a good thing.

Plus, as always, Pizzabox takes your calls, willing to take you on on whatever topic you choose, whether it's Hunter Biden or what's coming to your bird feeder.

The Far-Right is Far Wrong

Civic Media — Sat, 02 Dec 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Nazis in Madison, Van Ordens in Washington, Pizzabox takes down the far right's latest moves, and takes your calls to help you work out whatever's on your mind.

Artificial Intelligence? More Like Zero Intelligence

Civic Media — Sat, 18 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000

The world just keeps getting dumber, and Pizza Box Mike is here to talk about what we can do about it.

Homes for Cats

Civic Media — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 02:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike finds a place for his cats, and tackles the housing crisis both across the country and across the world.

The Big Payback

Civic Media — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike goes to bat for public schools in Wisconsin, and how Democrats can win back voters.

Send more donuts and coffee

Civic Media — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike takes on the mainstream media's obsession with blood and violence.

Down with Roundabouts

Civic Media — Sat, 21 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike calls out calls for violence against Palestine, and takes callers thoughts on Jim Jordan losing the Speakers race.

Friday Night with Pizza Box Mike

Civic Media — Sat, 14 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizza Box takes all callers and shares his thoughts on the day.

Protect our water

Civic Media — Sat, 30 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Peter Burress with Wisconsin Conservation Voters joins Pizzabox Mike to talk about water quality and PFAS in state government.

Guest: Peter Burress

Character still matters

Civic Media — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike talks about his experience with the Capitol Police, and tries to figure out why former Justice Prosser is still in the news.

Solidarity with the UAW workers

Civic Media — Sat, 16 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike shows his solidarity with the striking UAW workers, and take on the Republican Senators who can't bring themselves to really take on Trump.

It’s a coup!

Civic Media — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike compares the conservative Supreme Court Justices to the liberal Justices, and opens up Lindsay Graham's Pandora's Box.

Red Death Wave

Civic Media — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike goes after Republicans working to impeach Justice Protasiewicz, and tell them they stand no chance if the legislative maps get redrawn.

Don’t waste your time with the debate

Civic Media — Sat, 26 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike doesn't waste his time watching the debate, and asks why it's okay for a state Senator to call a teenage a homophobic slur.

History Lesson

Civic Media — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike gives a history lesson on the 60s through the 80s, and how it got us to where we are today.

Climate Catastrophe

Civic Media — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizza Box Mike returns for another Friday, lamenting the multiple ongoing climate events across the globe.

2023-08-04 Outside the Pizza Box

Civic Media — Sat, 05 Aug 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Mike talks about running out of time to save the planet

Save the planet

Civic Media — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Meanwhile, Kory Hartman drops by with a severe weather warning.

A Slice of Justice

Civic Media — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Mike's back. It's Friday. It's time to party with Outside the Pizza Box!

Huffin’ and Puffin’

Civic Media — Sat, 08 Jul 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Republican Robin Vos just can't land punchlines like he used to.

Is it hot in here, or is it just me?

Civic Media — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Imagine we're all frogs, trapped in a pot of steadily heating water - and the Wisconsin GOP turned up the heat.

Change in the weather

Civic Media — Sat, 17 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Just as the smoke drifts into the midwest, the intertia of our political machine barrels towards disaster - can we, the people, stop it?

We try to save what we love

Civic Media — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

The circle of life can be cruel, but every now and again a turtle makes it to the water.

It’s off the table

Civic Media — Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Food, housing, available healthcare - it's ALL off the table.

Voodoo Ghosts

Civic Media — Sat, 20 May 2023 01:00:00 +0000

It's thick i n the air, won't be long now...

This is for the nurses

Civic Media — Sat, 13 May 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizza Box Mike talks about whitebread Republicans and supporting nurses unions as the country continues it's return to - some semblence of - normalcy following years of living with COVID-19.

Unless we’re a little crazy

Civic Media — Sat, 06 May 2023 01:00:00 +0000

From the window, to the wall, the Wisconsin Legislature has some 'splainin' to do!

It’s not so bad…

Civic Media — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0000

If you really think about, climate change is good for Wisconsin, right Ron?

In remembrance of one of the best, and what he fought for

Civic Media — Sat, 22 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizza Box Mike takes this hour to honor Ed Schultz, one of democracy's most ardent supporters of a free and fair republic for all - and lambasts those who tried so hard to thwart this mission.

Hot town, danger in the city

Civic Media — Sat, 15 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0000

It's hot, folks - and when it's hot, people get a little weird.

Cry baby, cry

Civic Media — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Pizza Box sees it, and Pizza Box says it - this is our chance - and we won't have many more.

The birds They’re not real

Civic Media — Sat, 25 Mar 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Your source for the most timely bird reports, Outside the Pizza Box.

It’s dinner time

Civic Media — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 02:00:00 +0000

If you're hungry, i know just the guy...

If it’s lukewarm, send it back

Civic Media — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Mike's dish is ice cold, and it's not crudite.

It's that time again; think outside the pizza box.

It’s the Final Saturday Show for Pizza Box

Civic Media — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Where will Pizzabox Mike land? Stay dialed in to Civic Media to find out.

Pizzabox Mike talks about the time he met President Obama

Civic Media — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike visited the capital this week and saw some unexpected things (...wait, maybe they were expected). Plus he is reminded by a caller of the time he met President Obama, and tells the story!

Dedicated to Pizza Box Mike’s Brother, Bob

Civic Media — Sat, 07 Jan 2023 19:00:00 +0000

Today's show is dedicated to Bob Dickman, Pizza Box Mike's older brother. It also covers family, siblings, brotherly love and callers.

Last Slice of 2022 with Pizzabox Mike

Civic Media — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Not quite a year in review, but Pizzabox Mike, gives you the latest, tells it to you straight, and takes callers on the final Outside The Pizzabox of the year.

Last Slice before Christmas!

Civic Media — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Pizza Box Mike is back with his last gift before the Holiday -- his show! Some honest examination of the issues without affiliation to a party. Pizza Box is affiliated with the planet.

First Slice of December

Civic Media — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Pizza Box Mike stands with progress, not parties!

Thanks Taking and What Pizza box Mike is making for Dinner

Civic Media — Sat, 26 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Pizza box talks food, reflects on the history of Thanksgiving (Thanks Taking), and gets support from a number of callers during this week's show.

Pizza Box wants more progressive leadership in D.C.

Civic Media — Sat, 19 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Pizza Box Mike has not cooled off with these cold temps. He wants more leaders in government who put the people and the planet first! Enjoy the self-proclaimed fastest hour in radio!

Post Election Thoughts from Pizza Box Mike

Civic Media — Sat, 12 Nov 2022 19:00:00 +0000

Pizza Box Mike is feeling mixed about some of the election results (just like a lot of us), but now we all know how to rake leaves, thanks to ROJO's commercial. Callers and more on Outside the Pizza Box.

The Last Slice Before the Election

Civic Media — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox Mike questions why anyone would vote for Ron Johnson and keeps it real about the important races leading up to Tuesday's election. Callers, great music and more on this week's Outside the Pizza box.

With the Election Near, Pizzbox Mike is Heating Up

Civic Media — Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Pizzabox is keeping up with all of the things that need to be called out leading up to the election. His passion for progress is unmatched and what you see is what you get with Pizzabox Mike!

Pizzabox Mike is preparing to make some new Pizza Box Signs

Civic Media — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Mike has some things to get off his chest about Tim Michels, Robin Voss, and Ron Johnson! Callers and takes on how the GOP has gone from "right wingers" to "wrong wingers". Plus, Pizzabox doesn't have time for people who won't answer questions! What you see is what you get with Pizzabox Mike.

Pizza box on Rojo and Tim Michels

Civic Media — Sat, 15 Oct 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Pizza box Mike was dialed-in on the recent debates and he has a concern about trusting a person with two first names.

Outside the Pizza Box (Oct. 8)

Civic Media — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0000

Thanks for listening to Outside the Pizza Box!

Outside the Pizza Box (Oct. 1)

Civic Media — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 17:00:00 +0000

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Think outside the pizza box.

Outside the Pizza Box (Sept. 24)

Civic Media — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000

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Outside the pizza box – Aug 27

Civic Media — Sat, 27 Aug 2022 17:00:20 +0000

What you see is what you get – think outside the pizza box.

Outside the pizza box – Aug. 20

Civic Media — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 17:00:34 +0000

What you see, is what you get – think outside the pizza box!

Outside the pizza box – Aug. 13

Civic Media — Sat, 13 Aug 2022 17:00:02 +0000

What you see is what you get, get outside the pizza box.

OTB – August 6, 2022

Civic Media — Sat, 06 Aug 2022 17:00:35 +0000

What you see, is what you get. Join Pizza Box Mike every Saturday at noon for his show Outside the Pizza Box. Your calls welcome at (844)967-2789!

Outside The Pizza Box – July 30, 2022

Civic Media — Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:00:55 +0000

What you see, is what you get. Join Pizza Box Mike every Saturday at noon for his show Outside the Pizza Box. Your calls welcome at (844)967-2789!