Posted May 15th, 2012 by Mike Lawson

Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale…a tale of a king and prince.
This is Episode 26 of the What Some Would Call Lies Podcast. I call this story King Of The Streets, Prince Of The Alleys.
Practical jokes are a lot like fireworks…when you light a fuse and hold onto it until the last possible second to throw it into the air as it explodes, you risk the chance of getting burned. Today I’ll tell you a story that starts with a lit fuse and ends with a big boom.
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Posted May 8th, 2012 by Mike Lawson
The smell of barbeque sauce always reminds me of that moment when I learned some of the most important lessons I’ve ever learned.
Check out episode 25 of What Some Would Call Lies:
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Posted April 30th, 2012 by Mike Lawson
Sometimes friendships fade, people move on…but the influence that some folks have on you and your character stays with you.
Let me tell you a story that I’m calling Hidey Ho! Mrs. Monroe
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Posted April 24th, 2012 by Mike Lawson
All good stories start with a fundamental list of ingredients…the initial situation, conflict, complication, climax, suspense, denouement and conclusion. Today you got them all.
Listen to Episode 23: Tell-Tale Stache
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Posted April 17th, 2012 by Mike Lawson
Wannnnnna hear a story?
Episode 22: The Gay Old Party
God Bless America!! Today I’ll reach across the aisle and try to caucus with the Republican Party.
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Posted March 13th, 2012 by Mike Lawson
The building blocks of a successful friendship are trust, mutual interests and not laughing at one another’s beliefs. CAN I DO IT? Am I capable of respecting an opinion that’s so hokey and outlandish all in the name of company? You’ll find out today…
Episode 17 of What Some Would Call Lies: Folklore and Friendship
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Posted March 6th, 2012 by Mike Lawson
This week’s podcast has my very first interview. I called this episode A Drink With Jam And Bread.
We all have role models that we can credit for helping us develop into the people we have become. Sometimes it’s your family. Sometimes it’s a teacher. And sometimes it’s a Captain and his seven children.
Listen and let me know what you think!
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Posted February 21st, 2012 by Mike Lawson
I just recorded Episode 14: Instructing An Aged Canine How To Perform Modern Tasks
This week I help a slightly older friend learn how to use a computer. And a slightly younger friend proves that it isn’t as easy as it looks.
Listen and tell me what you think!
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Posted February 14th, 2012 by Mike Lawson
The latest episode of What Some Would Call Lies is up and ready for y’all to listen to. Tell me what you think.
Episode 13: The Usual Suspect Is An American Beauty
I don’t usually bring it up because I hate to brag…but this week I’ll be telling you the story of how I met a really good friend of mine that happens to be an Oscar winner.
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Posted February 7th, 2012 by Mike Lawson
You may recall the t-shirt giveaway a few weeks ago. The winner, Brother Cinaedus, sent me these photos.

A couple of you have asked if the shirts are for sale. Currently it’s just me and Brother Cinaedus that own the shirt…but I’m looking into it.