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WILD CARD Wednesday Episodes

Discover people, stories, and places as Keith takes a detour from the serious path and follows wherever the random trail leads.
ATM: WILDCARD - Greatest Teams and Iconic Moments in Sports History - Guest: Lawrence Richard (5/20/2026)
May 20, 2026

ATM: WILDCARD - Greatest Teams and Iconic Moments in Sports History -…

Sports brings people together...especially when we're all experiencing the most memorable moments in history together. Lawrence Richards wrote the book 'Boomers and Sports: The History of Sports Through A Boomer's Eyes" that ...

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ATM: WILDCARD - The REAL Killdozer Story, CIA COVID Coverup and Thomas Massie Heat with guest Aiden Mattis (5/13/2026)
May 13, 2026

ATM: WILDCARD - The REAL Killdozer Story, CIA COVID Coverup and Thoma…

'Killdozer' builder Marvin Heemeyer is a hero to some and a villain to others. Either way, his story of dramatically pushing back against authority is legendary. In one afternoon, a sleepy Colorado town got an instant makeove...

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ATM WILDCARD: Underappreciated Battles From History (5/6/2026)
May 6, 2026

ATM WILDCARD: Underappreciated Battles From History (5/6/2026)

In this episode we focus on battles from history that often get overlooked but their importance is unmistakable. The continent saving 'Battle of Tours' and 'Battle of Vienna' are highlighted as well. The 'Battle of Puebla' wa...

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ATM: Wildcard - Getting Angry with God  - Guest: Jon Seidl (4/29/2026)
April 29, 2026

ATM: Wildcard - Getting Angry with God - Guest: Jon Seidl (4/29/2026)

Is it ok to get angry with God? Is it wrong or considered a sin? What should a Christian do when they feel this anger? Bestselling author and Veritas Recovery founder Jon Seidl sits down to discuss matters of faith, struggle ...

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Civil War Era Fax Machine, Wifi Invented By Movie Star, and Strange History Facts | Wednesday Wild Card | 4/22/26
April 22, 2026

Civil War Era Fax Machine, Wifi Invented By Movie Star, and Strange H…

The fax machine existed during the Civil War. One man survived both atomic bombs. A lost letter changed the course of war. In this episode of At The Mic: Wednesday Wild Card, Keith Malinak explores strange but true history fa...

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Prediction Markets Explained, Why People Are Betting On Politics Instead Of Trusting The Media  |  4/15/26
April 15, 2026

Prediction Markets Explained, Why People Are Betting On Politics Inst…

Prediction markets are changing how people understand elections, media trust, and political outcomes. As confidence in the media and polling declines, more people are turning to prediction markets to follow where the money is...

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FBI Whistleblower Steve Friend on FISA Surveillance, FBI Misconduct, and Government Overreach | 4/8/26
April 8, 2026

FBI Whistleblower Steve Friend on FISA Surveillance, FBI Misconduct, …

FBI whistleblower Steve Friend joins Keith Malinak to explain how FISA surveillance, counterintelligence operations, and internal pressure actually shape decisions inside the FBI. From FBI misconduct and government overreach ...

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The Dark Origins of April Fool’s Day (History No One Can Explain) | Wednesday Wild Card (4/1/26)
April 2, 2026

The Dark Origins of April Fool’s Day (History No One Can Explain) | W…

April Fool’s Day origins aren’t as clear as they seem. The history behind April Fool’s Day is filled with contradictions, missing explanations, and theories that don’t fully add up. On this episode of At The Mic: Wednesday Wi...

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Armed Man Enters Texas School, Missing Scientists & Epstein Connections Explained |  3/25/26
March 26, 2026

Armed Man Enters Texas School, Missing Scientists & Epstein Connectio…

An armed man enters a Texas school and the story quietly fades, but the questions don’t. This episode explores missing scientists, Epstein connections, and growing concerns around UFO disclosure. In this episode of At The Mic...

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Post-COVID Reality: What Was Happening Inside Hospitals That We Never Heard
March 18, 2026

Post-COVID Reality: What Was Happening Inside Hospitals That We Never…

The long-term effects of COVID didn’t end when the pandemic did, and many of the outcomes were never fully explained. Nurse Kimberly Overton shares what she witnessed inside hospitals and why the story may not be as finished ...

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Sleeping Guards & Ancient Humans  |  3/11/26
March 12, 2026

Sleeping Guards & Ancient Humans | 3/11/26

From TSA security disasters to mysterious details surrounding the Epstein prison guards and the discovery of an ancient human species known as Homo floresiensis, this episode explores some of the strange stories from history ...

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The Frontier That Still Shapes U.S. Power  |  3/4/26
March 5, 2026

The Frontier That Still Shapes U.S. Power | 3/4/26

Alaska was once mocked as “Seward’s Folly.” Today it sits on massive oil reserves, critical military positions, and one of the most fascinating histories in North America. In this episode of At The Mic, Keith Malinak talks wi...

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The Mojave Phone Booth Problem: A Reckoning  |  2/25/26
Feb. 26, 2026

The Mojave Phone Booth Problem: A Reckoning | 2/25/26

Everything feels broken, but nobody is calling it out. What happens when systems fail, leadership disappears, and the line just keeps ringing? In the inaugural episode of *At the Mic: Wednesday Wild Card*, Keith Malinak and B...

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