Skull Session with Mike and Rich

Welcome to Skull-Session, where longtime friends Mike and Rich bring you a unique blend of humor, insight, and incredible stories. Having met while working together at Ground Zero, their bond is unbreakable, and their experiences are vast.Join them as they explore a wide range of topics, from health and fitness to military experiences, life lessons, relationships, and more. Each episode features extraordinary guests—ordinary people who have achieved remarkable things. Mike and Rich dive deep into their stories, offering valuable advice and plenty of laughs along the way.Tune in for engaging conversations that inspire, entertain, and provide a fresh perspective on life’s many adventures. Whether you’re looking for motivation, a good laugh, or just some great company, Skull- Session has something for everyone.

Skull Session with Mike and Rich is a leisure podcast hosted by Mike Hussey and Rich Tierney, with 40 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Mike Hussey and Rich Tierney hosts Skull Session with Mike and Rich, a leisure show with 40 episodes published.

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  Episode #21

  Beer Heists, Botched Executions and Everyday Chaos 20261002

  Oct 2, 202646 minS2

  Episode 21: Beer Heists, Botched Executions & Everyday ChaosBeer heists, botched executions, e-bikes, and the kind of news cycle that makes you wonder how society still functions. Mike and Rich turn episode 21 into a fast, unruly rant about everything from Disney meltdowns to football culture—and they don’t hold back.The guys catch up on their trips to Hawaii and Disney before diving into the week’s strange headlines and everyday absurdities: a stolen Pabst Blue Ribbon truck, the return of the six-foot hero, dangerous e-bikes, and a death row inmate who survived an execution attempt.Along the way, Mike and Rich take on Super Bowl Sunday, sports and politics, public safety, airport security, and the questionable behavior they’ve witnessed at concerts, restaurants, and on the streets. It’s a wide-ranging, no-filter conversation packed with dark humor, personal stories, and plenty of “you can’t make this stuff up” moments.If you like blunt takes, off-the-cuff stories, and two friends turning the week’s chaos into comedy, this episode is for you.

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  Episode #20

  Remembering 911 20260911

  Sep 11, 202659 minS2

  Twenty-five years later, the 9/11 story still isn’t the one most people think it is. Mike Hussey and Rich, both 9/11 veterans and first responders, revisit Ground Zero from the inside—the chaos, the work, the people, and the details history keeps flattening into a simple headline.What really happened after the towers fell? Not just the sirens and smoke, but the construction crews, electricians, operating engineers, cops, generators, trailers, barges, and the brutal day-to-day reality of keeping the site moving. Mike and Rich break down the jobs they were sent to do, how the cleanup actually worked, and why so much of the official memory misses the massive construction effort that made everything else possible.You’ll hear: How both men ended up working downtown after the attacks What the site looked and smelled like in the first days and months Why the slurry wall, PATH tubes, and buried infrastructure became critical The strange mix of free-for-all chaos, urgency, and improvisation Stories about the morgue, police trailers, the Marriott, and the World Financial Center How celebrity visitors, fake responders, and opportunists showed up at Ground Zero Mike and Rich also talk about the long tail of 9/11—the memorials, the “never forget” ritual, the medical testing, and the lingering anger over how little outsiders understand about what the workers on the pile actually lived through.It’s part remembrance, part correction, and part raw reunion between two men who were there when the city broke.Essential listening if you want the untold Ground Zero perspective—not the polished version, but the one told by the people who showed up, stayed, worked, and carried it with them for decades.

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  Episode #19

  Raccoons, Robbie Williams and Bridge Jump 20260814

  Aug 14, 202645 minS2

  A THC drink gone wrong, a Brooklyn Bridge jump that somehow ends in survival, and a Tampa pharmacy scandal that exposes just how broken the pill pipeline got. If you like your news with zero filter and a lot of laughs, this one goes everywhere fast.Mike Hussey and Rich turn Episode 19 into a ride through the weirdest, funniest, and most unsettling headlines of the week. It starts with Robbie Williams, a nose, and a rock that allegedly wasn't what it looked like, then veers into Florida chaos, raccoon islands, invasive lizards, and the kind of wildlife stories that sound fake until they're not.You'll hear them break down: The rise of THC drinks in liquor stores and how easy it is to accidentally overdo it Drink-spiking jewelry from a University of South Florida inventor designed to detect common club drugs The eerie Brooklyn Bridge jump that became a rare survival story The massive opioid operation tied to a Florida pharmacist and why the numbers are staggering The expanding weirdness of South Florida, from monitor lizards to raccoon islands to shark encounters Rich and Mike also get into the bigger picture behind all the chaos - why more people are swapping booze for THC, how people actually get hurt by fake pills and spiked drinks, and why some of the most out-there local stories are the ones that reveal the most about where things are headed.This one is perfect for anyone who likes unfiltered banter, local-news absurdity, and two guys making sense of a world that keeps getting stranger. By the end, you'll be laughing, shaking your head, and probably sending one of these stories to a friend.Speaker coverage: Mike Hussey and Rich each drive the conversation, with Mike bringing the sharp, rant-heavy takes and Rich bringing the headlines, details, and back-and-forth that keep it moving.

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  Episode #17

  Tall ships, 250th and Scribble Dog 20260703

  Jul 3, 202645 minS2

  Most Americans could barely name where the Declaration of Independence was signed—let alone know the two future presidents who actually signed it. But hey, no worries, because this episode is about owning your history and learning how clueless we actually are about our own country’s wild past. Think you know your founding fathers? Thought so. Prepare for some jaw-dropping facts, hilarious takes on modern ignorance, and a reminder that if we don't learn from history, we're doomed to repeat it — preferably with fireworks and tall ships.We break down how our ancestors survived plagues, fevers, and wars, and how today's kids couldn't tell you the Bill of Rights from a Google search. You’ll discover why George Washington was a total lunatic, how Salt Lake City’s Mormon roots turn into mountain biking paradise, and why saltwater crocodiles are basically the raccoons of the animal kingdom—dangerous and constantly underestimated. Plus, we dish on the absurdity of modern TV, fake news, and how the only thing more overrepresented than lesbians on screen is the latest in pharma commercials with side effects that sound straight out of a horror movie.Why does it matter? Well, if you don’t know your history, you’re flying blind—like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without the instructions. This episode is perfect for anyone who loves a good laugh, wants to up their American trivia game, or just needs a reminder that the American experience is pretty damn wild, but we've been doing it for 250 years. So, whether you're barbecuing in Brooklyn or watching fireworks from your balcony, this one’s your must-listen to get fired up about your country’s crazy (and awesome) story.And don’t worry—there’s even a trivia quiz that’ll test whether your knowledge is as sharp as your 4th of July grill skills. Trust us, you’ll walk away smarter, and maybe even less clueless about how a bunch of colonists decided to throw a barbecue that changed the world. Fireworks recommended, but not included.

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  Episode #16

  Streetlights, Sharks, Cougars and Chaos 20260619

  Jun 19, 202648 minS2

  Crikey! Ever wonder what the government isn’t telling you about secret bio labs, crazy animals turned pets, and the chaos raining down at Knicks parades? Buckle up — this episode’s got more wild stories than a barrel of honey badgers.Rich and Mike dig into declassified bio research, revealing how Ukraine’s laboratories could have been preparing some seriously nasty pathogens — forget cancer cures, we’re talking hemorrhage and fever viruses that make COVID look like a mild headache. If you think the world’s nuts now, these insider clues will make you question everything about our “normal.”Then, we pivot to the chaos of New York after a Knicks game, where sirens, helicopters, and riot cops become the city’s new soundtrack. Meanwhile, out west, a retired Air Force colonel peacefully tests a B-52 and—poof—it's reduced to smoldering wreckage. Did someone hide UFO tech? Or is this just another episode of "Florida man meets military snitch"? Stay tuned.And animals — or should I say, the freakiest pets ever? Honey badgers attacking house dogs, mountain lions stalking barn goats, and the global invasion of giant pythons turning Florida into a real-life Jurassic Park. Hell, even turkeys are staging egg ambushes because those invasive pythons are laying nests everywhere. Don’t get me started on ginormous, billion-dollar T-Rex purses — yes, moneybags, a real fossilized dino accessory for your closet.Plus, a deep dive into the wild world of high-end watches, fake designer bags, and how people are paying hundreds of thousands for bling that looks like leftovers from the dinosaur era. Spoiler: No one really knows what that half-million-dollar T-Rex purse is made of, but hey, if you’ve got the cash, why not go prehistoric?Whether you're into conspiracy theories, street chaos, or just love animals going totally bonkers, this episode is a rollercoaster you’ll want to ride — no seatbelt required. Perfect for curious minds, animal lovers, or anyone who enjoys a good laugh at how crazy the world’s getting.So hit play, and remember: in a world this wild, it’s hard to tell what’s fake, real, or just plain nuts. Stay weird!

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