Who hosts Michael and Us?

Michael and Us is hosted by Luke Savage and Will Sloan. They have published 500 episodes. The show covers society, with a culture focus.

What has Michael and Us covered recently?

Recent episodes include "#745 - The Bear Necessities", "#744 - Talkin' Homer, Morgan and the Straw", and "PREVIEW - #743 - They Covet Our Freedom". The latest went out on 25 Sep 2026 and ran about 53 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Michael and Us publish?

Michael and Us publishes weekly, a median of 5 days between episodes. Episodes average about 33 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 500 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Michael and Us?

For Michael and Us, Booking Probability sits at 37/100, Listen Score at 38/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. There is no verified contact on file, so the show website is the route in.

Who should pitch Michael and Us?

Michael and Us covers film, film analysis, pop culture, film review, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Michael and Us

Hosted by Luke Savage and Will Sloan · society · EN · 500 episodes

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About this Podcast:

A podcast about culture, politics, and our crumbling world. Hosted by Luke Savage and Will Sloan.Exclusive subscriber-only episodes: https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus/overview

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What is Michael and Us?

Michael and Us is a society podcast hosted by Luke Savage and Will Sloan, with 500 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Luke Savage and Will Sloan hosts Michael and Us, a society show with 500 episodes published.

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Michael and Us
#745 - The Bear Necessities
Sep 25, 202653 min
With Luke returning from a week in the Algonquin wilderness, we discuss another great Canadian outdoorsman, Troy Hurtubise. We discuss the cult documentary PROJECT GRIZZLY (1996), about one man's quixotic journey to create a big metal suit that withstand a bear attack. PLUS: On the right-of-centre politics of the reigning Canadian Liberal government, and a scene report from the Toronto International Film Festival. Watch Project Grizzly online - https://www.nfb.ca/film/project_grizzly/ Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://patreon.com/michaelandus Check out the official Michael & Us website and episode guide - https://michael-and-us.com/
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#744 - Talkin' Homer, Morgan and the Straw
Sep 17, 202644 min
Shortly before he was unceremoniously cancelled, Morgan Spurlock (y'all remember him?) directed a documentary about the legendary Simpsons episode "Homer at the Bat." Sort of. We discuss SPRINGFIELD OF DREAMS: THE LEGEND OF HOMER SIMPSON (2017). PLUS: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times in popular cinema - and our financial system is to blame. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://patreon.com/michaelandus Check out our official website and episode guide - https://michael-and-us.com/ "Why Netflix Only Champions Crap" by Coleman Spilde - https://www.salon.com/2026/09/02/why-netflix-only-champions-crap-like-the-whisper-man-the-last-house/ Watch SPRINGFIELD OF DREAMS if you dare - https://vimeo.com/1131490789
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PREVIEW - #743 - They Covet Our Freedom
Sep 14, 20263 min
We mark the quarter-century anniversary of 9/11 by watching the Adam Sandler film REIGN OVER ME (2007), a movie that proves that there's nothing Hollywood can't turn into grist for the mill. PLUS: Thoughts on the legacy of the late Gloria Steinem. PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus/posts/743-they-covet-169479427
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#742 - Raised Eyebrows
Sep 7, 202656 min
In 1967, the creator of the modern conservative movement welcomed one of the most beloved comedians of all time to debate whether the world is fundamentally funny or tragic. The results may surprise you. We discuss William F. Buckley vs. Groucho Marx on FIRING LINE. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://patreon.com/michaelandus Check out the Michael & Us website and episode guide - https://michael-and-us.com/ "Conservatism's Baton Twirler" by Osita Nwanevu - https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2025/09/25/conservatisms-baton-twirler-william-f-buckley/ "The MAGA Media Machine is Fracturing" by Stuart A. Thompson - https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/31/us/politics/trump-iran-economy-media-critics.html "Know Your Enemy: Zohran, the Jews, and Reckoning with Gaza" by Matthew Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell - https://dissentmagazine.org/online_articles/know-your-enemy-zohran-the-jews-and-reckoning-with-gaza/
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PREVIEW - #741 - Gentlemanly Means Must Be Pursued
Sep 4, 20263 min
In 2004, the nominees for both American political parties attended the same Ivy League secret society. For years, whispers and conspiracy theories have followed Yale's "Skull & Bones." But whatever goes on in there, it's probably less funny than what's in THE SKULLS (2000). PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus/posts/741-gentlemanly-168595662
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Bhaskar Sunkara

2026 Ellen Meiksins Wood Prize and Lecturer, Jacobin Magazine

Pete Hegseth

United States Secretary of Defence, Anthropic

Bob Dylan

Avi Lewis

journalist, filmmaker, professor, activist, Federal NDP candidate, Canada's NDP

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Michael and Us

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Michael and Us?

About the host

Recent episodes

#745 - The Bear Necessities

#744 - Talkin' Homer, Morgan and the Straw

PREVIEW - #743 - They Covet Our Freedom

#742 - Raised Eyebrows

PREVIEW - #741 - Gentlemanly Means Must Be Pursued

Guest Appearances

Bhaskar Sunkara

Pete Hegseth

Bob Dylan

Avi Lewis

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Best industries to pitch Michael and Us for

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Michael and Us

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Michael and Us?

About the host

Recent episodes

#745 - The Bear Necessities

#744 - Talkin' Homer, Morgan and the Straw

PREVIEW - #743 - They Covet Our Freedom

#742 - Raised Eyebrows

PREVIEW - #741 - Gentlemanly Means Must Be Pursued

Guest Appearances

Bhaskar Sunkara

Pete Hegseth

Bob Dylan

Avi Lewis

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Michael and Us for

Podcasts like Michael and Us

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