Michael McClure, Author at uncphew

In Blog, Culture, Personal

EP42: It Ain’t Me (The 96% Solution)

When it comes to the best things that have happened in my life, 24 out of the top 25 were not directly and completely the result of my own efforts. That leads to only one reasonable conclusion: it ain't me producing those results...

June 9, 2020

In Blog, Culture, Personal

EP41: Faithlist

By Michael McClure

What are the benefits of having faith? Is it really worth it to believe? Here's a list – a "Faithlist" – to consider in making that decision...

June 2, 2020

In Culture, Podcast

EP40: Absence of Community & Purpose of Higher Education

By Michael McClure

Is the absence of "community" a major problem in America today? Have college sports programs perverted the purpose of higher education? Is this truly the end of Phew's aspirations for a career as a comedian?...

May 30, 2020

In Blog, Culture, Personal

EP39: Hollaback G

By Michael McClure

Can what's written at Jeremiah 33:3 really be true? Can we truly call on God, and will He actually tell us things we don't know? Will He hollaback? ...

May 26, 2020

In Culture, Podcast

EP38: Joe Rogan Signs $100M Deal & Other Random Musings

By Michael McClure

Unc and Phew intended to talk about "romance in the era of COVID-19," but they never got there as they instead talked about a whole slew of other random things, including Shubas Tavern in Chicago, terrible roommate stories, the power of saying "no," flaws in...

May 23, 2020

In Culture, Podcast

EP37: Golden Age of Contrepreneurialism

By Michael McClure

Truly, we are blessed to be living in the golden age of "contrepreneurialisim," a wonderful era in which millions are drawn to the irresistible siren songs of a veritable Murderer's Row of "let me show you how to get rich-ists." So much snake oil! So...

May 17, 2020

In Blog, Personal

EP36: Me and My Omega

By Michael McClure

Can William Beteet III Save the World in 2024? We had a wide-ranging conversation with this half African American, half Indian British National who at age 29 has the wisdom and political instincts of many people twice his age. If you're looking to have your...

May 11, 2020

In Culture, Podcast

EP35: Can William Beteet III Save the World in 2024?

By Michael McClure

May 9, 2020

In Blog, Personal

EP34: I Got Forty-Four Blessings

By Michael McClure

If you're having life problems I feel bad for you son. I got forty-four blessings and this is a story 'bout one. ...

May 5, 2020

In Culture, Podcast

EP33: Disintermediation Frustration

By Michael McClure

Savvy world leaders like Vladimir Putin intentionally distort "reality" by creating intentionally conflicting narratives to confuse the masses and his political enemies. Unc and Phew discuss this, along with the further erosion of objectivity in the media, and the inability of many people to accept...

April 29, 2020