2025 Season Premier with Mike McWilliams - Co-Host of The Relative Truth Podcast

At the end of 2022, I was a guest on The Relative Truth Podcast, hosted by brothers Trey and Mike McWilliams. Being on their show fired up a passion that had been been smoldering (unbeknownst to me) for years. Suddenly, it was crystal clear. I wanted… No, I needed to start a podcast. I thought we’d kick off the 2025 Tinstreamer season with an introduction to the man that was the impetus for this whole endeavor.

 

Mike McWilliams was my training partner in the late 90s and early aughts. We spent thousands of hours together, biking, running, and swimming as we trained for triathlons, mountain bike races, and life’s big adventures. Mike was there when I started my writing career 1.0. I’d pitch him my BIG ideas as we pedaled the backroads of West Texas. He’d patiently listen to the plot of my grand novel as we ran every street in Snyder, Texas. Mike is a big part of my origin story. Without him, I would not be pursuing the projects and adventures I do today. I’m forever grateful for his friendship, support, and inspiring me to start this podcast.

 

I have loved talk radio since I can remember. I learned all about cars from Click and Clack on NPR. The Phil Hendrie show taught me guests may not be who you think they are. I’ve chuckled at Russ Martin in Dallas and cringed at Opie and Anthony in NYC. In my 20s,  I was a regular listener to WBAP 820 in Dallas. Howard Garrett - The Dirt Doctor - informed me to, “Never top your crate myrtles.” I have a deep love for the spoken word and, until now, was never fond of my own voice. Stumbling into this passion has been like the plot to the 1987 teen drama, “Some Kind of Wonderful.” True love and everything I’ve ever wanted has been right here next to me the whole time. Podcasting… You are my Watts!