This week, Mickey returns with a solo episode full of aggravation, unexpected detours, and stories that somehow get more ridiculous with every dead car battery. After fighting through technical difficulties (entirely self-inflicted) while getting this episode started, Mickey breaks down the car troubles that spiraled into multiple overpriced Uber rides, two trips to the mechanic, five days without a vehicle, and eventually riding the Suffolk County bus to work.  Along the way, he encounters a passenger who was... on something... passionately complaining about the lack of luxury on public transportation. Somehow, all of this chaos leads to Mickey accidentally winning Jonas Brothers tickets on the radio—for a friend. He also vents about Hallmark, Shoebox, and every other greeting card company after discovering there is exactly one Baptism card... and one "Adult Baptism" card available in stores. Mickey shares his controversial thoughts on adult baptisms, explains how three different locations still couldn't solve his greeting card dilemma, why he ultimately settled on buying a Jewish celebration card as a joke and how he’s genuinely baffled by the endless supply of cards for absurdly specific occasions. Stick around for an Eternal Sunshine Tour recap to close out the episode. Mickey talks about what Eternal Sunshine means to him personally, why he connected so deeply with the album, the excitement leading up to the concert, and his confusion over the number of people who spent nearly the entire show recording it instead of experiencing it. And, of course, he recounts how a short Instagram comment somehow turned into an argument with what he assumes to be a very gay fan (or a she or they—the mystery remains).    Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding  Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your streaming platform of choice, cause if not that's rude! If you'd like to send in stories/questions/hate mail to be discussed on an upcoming episode, you can submit your BS to [email protected]

This week, Mickey is back with a solo episode to discuss his most anticipated night(s) of the year: Rufus Du Sol at MSG! Join Mickey as he details how he spontaneously ended up at a second night of the concert after receiving a free ticket, scamming MSG security into letting him onto the floor, and inevitably ending up front row. He reflects on the emotion of seeing his favorite artists in one of the world's most iconic venues, staying sober to fully enjoy the show, his thoughts on the Innerbloom fans, and, of course, how much the music means to him. As the night continues, so does the story. After missing an event, Mickey heads to the Magic Hour Rooftop to do some networking and ends up befriending a group of law students, including Paul, the hot Asian with the nice chest, a straight who he fell in love with. The group eventually makes its way to Flaming Saddles, the only gay bar Mickey likes, during Pride Weekend, and the debauchery ensues—starting with a flight attendant becoming a new friend and ending with a strange encounter in the bathroom. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a first-glance review (aka analysis based on TikTok concert footage) of the tours Mickey will be attending, his anticipation and excitement for the Eternal Sunshine Tour, and his thoughts on Pitchfork's scathing review of the Chris Brown album.   Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding  Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your streaming platform of choice, cause if not that's rude! If you'd like to send in stories/questions/hate mail to be discussed on an upcoming episode, you can submit your BS to [email protected]

This week, Mickey is back with another solo episode to discuss his new favorite weed product, his grandmother's allegations of a grand conspiracy against the family, and some recent realizations, reflections, and thoughts. That's it. That's the tweet.  I hate descriptions, listen and enjoy. Or don't, that's fine too.   Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding  Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your streaming platform of choice, cause if not that's rude! If you'd like to send in stories/questions/hate mail to be discussed on an upcoming episode, you can submit your BS to [email protected]

This week Mickey is back with a solo story-time episode, and this one is absolutely unhinged. After kicking things off with a recap of his grandfather's self-inflicted DMV and registration-renewal chaos, plus his own battle with canceling a mountain of streaming subscriptions, Mickey dives into what everyone came for: an unbelievable story about an ex. In this mind-boggling tale, Mickey recounts a surprise interaction with a manipulative and deeply unstable ex who suddenly resurfaces with an attempt to extort money from him. As the story unfolds, so does a wild history of lies, scams, and behavior so outrageous it sounds like it's been clipped from a Lifetime movie. Not to be confused with Hot Chocolate, who would never do such a thing, Mickey recounts this ex's colorful past of lunacy, including but not limited to killing his own father for the plot. This is a story you definitely don't want to miss, as this episode explores one of the most bizarre people Mickey has ever encountered.   Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding  Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your streaming platform of choice, cause if not that's rude! If you'd like to send in stories/questions/hate mail to be discussed on an upcoming episode, you can submit your BS to [email protected]

This week, Mickey is back with a solo sit-down to talk about quitting nicotine and caffeine cold turkey, spending a week with COVID, and finally sharing the long-awaited story of Mr. Softy. He also gives an update on his thoughts on Euphoria’s new season, reacts to the announcement of Ariana Grande’s new album, and discusses the cancellation of The Pussycat Dolls’ North American tour. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for some new music suggestions. This week, we’re talking about the latest drops from Chris Brown, Madonna, SG Lewis, and so much more!   Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding  Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your streaming platform of choice, cause if not that's rude! If you'd like to send in stories/questions/hate mail to be discussed on an upcoming episode, you can submit your BS to [email protected]

This week, Mickey is back with a solo episode to discuss his Coachella fatigue. Fresh off his Mayhem Ball depression—after missing the tour’s closing night—he dives into everything he hates about experiencing Coachella from afar, why he’d never want to attend, and the few exceptions that might actually get him out to the desert. He also talks about influencer culture and how it ties into the festival, the influencers he finds least insufferable, and shares his thoughts on Justin Bieber’s set and all its backlash. And of course, he gets into the Alix vs. Alex beef. Stay tuned for the second half of the episode, where Mickey discusses this week’s episode of Euphoria, plus new music from Chris Brown, Kungs, Isaia Huron, and more!   Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding  Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your streaming platform of choice, cause if not that's rude! If you'd like to send in stories/questions/hate mail to be discussed on an upcoming episode, you can submit your BS to [email protected]

Please enjoy my Wednesday morning stream of consciousness, as I lay on the couch for "therapy". That's it, goodbye!   Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding  Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your streaming platform of choice, cause if not that's rude! If you'd like to send in stories/questions/hate mail to be discussed on an upcoming episode, you can submit your BS to [email protected]

After much anticipation—and plenty of procrastination—the time to celebrate is finally here! This week, Mickey returns with Pulse Pounding’s very special 100th episode. You’ve listened to countless interviews with artists, songwriters, lesbians, therapists and Jehovah’s, but this time, the tables are turning. Mickey welcomes his very first guest host, Casey—his most trusted friend and confidant—to ask all the hard-hitting questions about the journey to 100. Join the pair as they discuss the origins of Pulse Pounding, the beginnings of Mickey’s comedic personality, and a recap of favorite moments and stories. They also reflect on the fear and anxiety of a first-time interview, the future of the podcast, upcoming stand-up comedy, and so much more! The biggest and loudest THANK YOU goes to the 'Extended Network', for always showing up and for tolerating the sometimes inconsistent schedule. Cheers to continued conversation, growth, and the next 100 episodes! Big thank you to Casey for putting so much time and effort into research and preparation, as well as finding the vision for exactly what this episode was supposed to be. Eternally grateful for you in every way.  Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding  Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your streaming platform of choice, cause if not that's rude! If you'd like to send in stories/questions/hate mail to be discussed on an upcoming episode, you can submit your BS to [email protected]

This week, Mickey sits down for a solo episode to catch up on everything he missed! First, he talks about the unexpected resurgence of some old characters from previous stories, the Ticketmaster queue from hell he endured for Rufus Du Sol tickets, his hatred of discussing the snow, and a new story from his grandmother, Janet, involving a frenemy and a casino shuttle bus. Stay tuned for the second half of the episode for an in-depth conversation about the MusiCares Mariah Carey tribute, the Grammys, the Super Bowl Halftime Show, and of course, new music from Brent Faiyaz, Chuka the Destroyer, and more!   Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding  Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your streaming platform of choice, cause if not that's rude! If you'd like to send in stories/questions/hate mail to be discussed on an upcoming episode, you can submit your BS to [email protected]

Mickey sits down for an impromptu weekend conversation to recap the LK99 album listening party. He discusses his hatred of taking the LIRR, his ever-evolving relationship with edibles, his continued admiration for The Prelude EP, how songs from the EP translated to the album, his thoughts upon first listen, and much more. Check out Leven Kali’s new single “Remedy,” out now on all streaming platforms. Look into Record Room for more events and listening parties — or just to get out and groove! Big shout to my boy Saeed for the vibes. Hit him if you need a dope photographer/DJ extraordinaire, or for tickets to his upcoming exhibition: @saeed.bolden   Follow us on instagram: @pulsepounding  Follow Mickey Dylan: @mickeynothemouse Leave a 5 star rating and a review on your streaming platform of choice, cause if not that's rude! If you'd like to send in stories/questions/hate mail to be discussed on an upcoming episode, you can submit your BS to [email protected]