The Ming and Mike Show

Ming and Mike are joined by actor Michael Nathanson

Ming and Mike talk about how their building almost burned down. Also: Ming and Mike talk about a new advertising partnership with FanBoyCollectibles.com from Connecticut. Also also: Ming and Mike head to a wedding they never though would happen. With Julia Zapcic

Ming and Mike talk to Pizza John - former bank robber and current and longtime friend of Mike Zapcic. Learn all the ins and outs of knocking off banks.

Ming and Mike talk about their 2020 so far including how they've kept themselves alive as well as their business and the Stash. Also thoughts on George Floyd and Black Lives Matter. With Julia Zapcic

Ming and Mike are stuck at home! The lockdown begins - find out what life is like when you aren't allowed to leave your house or run the Stash, With Julia Zapcic, Live from Ming and Mike's homes.

Ming and Mike talk about life in the coronavirus age and their observation on what they've seen, what they've experienced and what they think might happen. Stay Safe everyone

Ming and Mike attempt to create their own award for culinary greatness. Mike makes a disgusting revelation about a co-worker. Ming'sloyalty is tested.

Ming and Mike hit the red carpet for the Impractical Jokers Premiere in NYC. A Shared Universe plans a karaoke party and Ming goes to a place called Harbor Freight for supplies.

#112: Therapeutic Massage? by Mike Zapcic and Ming Chen

Ming and Mike are joined by Maven Maria Elizabeth as they review Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Ming and Mike are joined by Julia Zapcic and Janine Facque for a New Years 2020 podcast in which they recall the reason they decided to purchase an arsenal of firearms.

Ming hears a crazy sex story about a bunch of guys from another TV show. Mike gets a clean bill of health. Ming goes to Grand Rapids breaks things.

#108: The Worst Con Ever by Mike Zapcic and Ming Chen

Grammy nominated musician and friend of the family Samantha Aurelio returns to NJ and visits A Shared Universe for the first time. Listen to her new single on Spotify "Learn The Hard Way"

Ming and Mike record an episode from Lexington Kentucky as they head out to Bourbon Country for the Lexington Toy and Comic Con Fall Fan Fest Edition. Mike goes urban exploring, shoots guns and more. Ming survives Dragon Con

Bryan Johnson, Mike Zapcic and special guest Brian Nashel speak frankly about the ups and downs of active addiction and even more active recovery.

Ming and Mike welcome for the first time A Shared Universe audio engineer Christian Cordes. Mike talks about the time he worked in a landfill. Ming unintentionally cockblocks a fellow guest at a recent comic con.

Ming and Mike head up above to the rooftop of A Shared Universe where they are joined by Julia Zapcic. Mike and Julie talk negativity in their everyday social media lives. Ming and Mike pay tribute to/blow Walking Dead creator Robert Kirkman and lament the end of the comic. Mike runs down his bucket list travel list. Ming goes bike riding with Michael Rooker.

Ming and Mike talk about almost playing softball with Stan Lee, buying weed in Washington State, almost getting punched by Carl Weathers, Kevin's new promotion, cosplay strip clubs and Mike's new title as a Kentucky Colonel!

Ming has a run-in with Walt at his denim repair place and talk about getting ordained and performing May wedding ceremonies. A new division of A Shared Universe opens up. Ming and Mike head to Puyallup Washington with Bryan Johnson.

Ming heads home to sit down and podcast with his mom, the one and only Judy Chen

Ming and Mike make a visit to Podcast Detroit and record with Bob Waltenspiel and Dave Phillips.

Ming and Mike talk flooded buildings, almost losing their studio to a flood a year ago, airport security, Mike's rage, dog sitting and possessed cats. With special guests Julia Zapcic and Janine Fackque Fredericks

Ming and Mike his The Whitechapel Projects in Long Branch NJ

Ming and Mike talk Pizza and Christmas Trees and half-assed competition for the love of the fans. Mike teases a new podcast and live show concept. Ming and Mike think they can convince ladies to disrobe via fake fireplaces and being good guys.

Mike moves back into his house after a 6 year ordeal. Ming and Mike talk about their best memories of Stan Lee. Ming and Mike come across some photos on Instagram that make them feel a little funny

Recorded live from Eugene Oregon. Ming and Mike visit the Eugene Comic Con and report back from the show. Last Fan Standing, the return of Comic Book Men... sort of and a recap of some LA adventures.

Ming welcomes the Funko Funkast crew to A Shared Universe PodcaStudio post NYCC 2018!

Ming is reminded about a trip to Vegas he is owed. Mike makes the best of a trip to the Mohegan Sun casino full of drunks, low food stocks, fires and Henry Winkler.

Ming and Mike welcome back comedian Chris Covert and Blue Juice Comics' Tom Mumme

Mike gets his trash cans stolen by contractors and draws the ire of Stash employee Git 'Em Steve-Dave after revealing his real name. Ming goes to Omaha Nebraska and survives the San Diego Comic Con.

Mike Zapcic talks to actor, geek and badass Michael Nathanson from Marvel Netflix's "The Punisher"

Ming and Mike talk briefly about the cancellation of the TV show "Comic Book Men" and the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. We welcome the team behind our second favorite business in town YesterCADES - Ken Kalada, Fred and Gary - who tell tales of theft and woe.

Ming and Mike talk about the early years of Saturday Night Live and speak with "The Room" actress Robyn Paris (Michelle) about the continuation of her web series "The Room Actors: Where are they now?" Also: Ming eulogizes one of his favorite dive bars and the man who ran it.

Lanie Labens returns to the podcast mic to talk about passions, the wacky convention world, writing novels and screenplays and the amazing soundtracks she attaches to them. Also: Her favorite Mike Zapcic and Bryan Johnson moments. Recorded in Los Angeles California.

Mike tells a shocking story about getting punched in the back of the head by Rob Bruce. A tale of extreme restraint, lowly cowardice and line cutting.

Ming and Mike welcome back the candy-bringing podcasters from the PBR Podcast (pbrpodcast.com)

Ming takes Mike over to Podcast Detroit to record an episode with co-founder Dave Phillips to talk podcast studios and in-home strip clubs. Also: Ming and Mike come to the defense of Max Anderson, Stan Lee's former right-hand man and drunked long-distance Uber rides. With special guest Becktown

Ming and Mike add The World's Strongest Coffee to The World's Strongest Podcast. We welcome special guests Jeff Ayers and Dustin Alexander from the Fueled by Death Cast and Death Wish Coffee to announce an amazing collaboration.

Ming heads home to the Motor City and podcasts at Podcast Detroit with Bob Waltenspiel, Dave Phillips and Becki O about The Best of Detroit, the correct pronunciation of the word PodcaStudio and the 2-man luge!

Ming and Mike record from their AirBNB in West Hollywood, California and recap the live show they did with Bryan Johnson at the Scum and Villainy Cantina Bar

Ming and Mike talk to actress, writer and "The Room" survivor Robyn Paris about creating "The Room Actors: Where are they Now?" - http://www.theroommockumentary.com

Ming and Mike arrive at their podcast studio to record only to find a flood of epic proportions. What do they do as soon as the water recedes? They pod about it. With special guest Julia Zapcic

Ming and Mike fondly recall the times they saw the movie "The Room" and talk about the making of movie "The Disaster Artist." Ming encounters a racist in NYC. The guys announce an exciting new sponsorship with local brewery Ross Brewing.

Tales of fun, feces, gaming, theft and shunned repentance from YESTERcades - our second favorite business in Red Bank, NJ.

Mike sits down with the PBR Podcast crew at the new A Shared Universe PodcaStudios and catch up on recent history. BONUS: Dennis the Intern got a haircut! Riveting Stuff!

Mike talks about his wicked knife skills and fends off an attack from 300 miles away from his home. Ming gets ready to drop the puck at a hockey game for the Adirondack Thunder.

Mike Zapcic almost dies in a fiery car accident, sort of. Ming reminds him to treasure each and every day of his life.

Ming talks to the brains behind the Funko Funkiest podcast and the Funko marketing team about what life is like at the world's coolest toy company! With Chris Sully, Yoko McCann and Hilary Gray

Ming and Mike give an honest recap to the Roast of Brian O'Halloran. With toastmaster Chris Covert

Ming has the best steak of his life in an unusual location. Mike turns 50.

Ming records a test podcast from the A Shared Universe Podcast Studio, Ming and Mike's brand new podcast studio. Featuring Charles Ricciardi, producer of "Drew: The Man Behind the Poster" and Tom Mumme, co-owner of Blue Juice Films/Comics and podcast studio benefactor.

Ming and Mike question their participation in a roast of Clerks star Brian O'Halloran. Featuring roast producer and sandwich artist Chris Covert and comedian Ken Krantz

With special guest Bryan Johnson! The guys talk modern day hitchhiking and preferential treatment at restaurants. Mike gets called out for asking a woman to SMILE

Ming and Mike talk to comedian, sandwich shop owner and friend Chris Covert about comedy, sandwiches and burlesque dancers.

Ming worries about losing it all as he heads to the Foxwoods Casino for a con. Mike learns the subtle art of not giving a f*ck

Ming talks about Coral Sword, the coffee, comics and gaming cafe he is opening in Houston with Hunter Pence, Alexis Pence, David Buehrer and Sandy Bledsoe. Mike instils a work ethic into today's youth.

Mike exercises his 2nd amendment rights and buys 2 guns. Ming gets lightheaded after smoking a Cuban cigar.

Mike insists on asking Iron Mike Tyson the hard hitting questions. Ming laments his Asian curse. Ming and Mike welcome back special guest Tom Mumme from Blue Juice Comics and Films

Mike loves Jamie Lee Curtis and Adrienne Barbeau. Ming and Mike talk about dining with the opposite sex. With special guests Bill and Shawn from Indy Pop Con

Ming and Mike welcome their friends Mike Pullano and Dennis the Intern from PBR Podcast to talk podcasting, New Jersey and firearms.

Ming talks about his unexpected and death defying road trip back from Lexington, KY with Bryan Johnson, Brian O'Halloran and Scott Schiaffo. Mike talks about his arsenal of edged weapons after learning a Power Ranger was convicted of stabbing his roommate.

Ming, Mike and Julia Z review Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Ming and Mike talk about the person they wish they'd met and wax poetic on fast food. Mike goes off on stupid people.

Ming is joined by special guest Katrina Law to talk about her starring role on Training Day on CBS, her stint on Comic Book Men and life in LA. Recorded at the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood.

Ming is joined by special guest Lanie Labens - convention booking agent, friend and co-owner of agency I Don't Do Subtle Management. Delve into the crazy, sexy, dirty world of cons here.

Mike reacts to the story about the substitute teacher who flashed her students. Ming and Mike talk about the history of Action Park - the world's most dangerous waterpark - soon to be a Johnny Knoxville movie.

Mike reveals a past obsession with vampires and all things that suck... blood. Ming shows off his vampire expertise via his love for the movie "The Lost Boys." Mike gets closer to owning a firearm.

Ming returns from Albuquerque, NM and talks about visiting some Breaking Bad locations and patronizes a unique convention sponsor. Mike pays tribute to actor Miguel Ferrer. Ming hangs with the cast of Karate Kid

Mike becomes the victim of a shooting. Ming and Mike prepare to head to Scotland. Ming does a double take when he sees an unusual official event at an upcoming Con.

Ming and Mike wish their listeners a very happy holidays with special guest Julia Zapcic. Ming tries to convince Julia that their road trips are less exciting then she has imagined... and fails.

Ming and Mike talk about potentially owning firearms and shooting things. Ming and Mike head to Jekyll Island and Scotland. Spider-Man and his homecoming.

Ming and Mike talk about comic con contract riders, Mike hating Star Wars and Star Trek and how many toddlers Mike could take in a fight. With special guest Julia Zapcic.

Ming and Mike pay respects to their favorite hottie TV mom Flo Henderson. Mike explains why he thinks The Lost Boys doesn't hold up, much to Ming's dismay. Ming has a warrant out for his arrest.

Mike reveals that he used to be a radio DJ in the 80's. Ming and Mike return from the amazing Rhode Island Comic Con where Mike runs afoul of Gal Gadot's security detail while Ming gets up close and personal.

Ming and Mike return from a wild time in Los Angeles. Ming performs a chivalrous act. Mike casts an unlikely vote in the presidential election. Bryan makes tea

Mike Zapcic brings in guests Julia Zapcic and Janine Fackque to talk about Wonder Woman writer Greg Rucka censoring Frank Cho's Wonder Woman's variant covers and sexualization of female comic book characters. Janine asks Ming to pole dance. Ming makes a personal appearance in Troy NY for Fanboys Inc.

Ming and Mike welcome back Grammy nominated singer/songwriter Samantha Aurelio to the podcast along with actor and beau Mark Reichard to talk about their LA stories in advance of the Ming and Mike (and Bryan)west coast swing.

Ming and Mike search for a baller AirBNB house as they prepare to head west for Stan Lee's Los Angeles Comic Con. Mike tells a fantastical story about getting his jaw broken

Mike and Ming talk about taking home garbage bags full of money at fan conventions. Special guest Julia Zapcic talks about the phenomenon of professional cuddling.

Ming and Mike discuss childhood discipline and announce a future trip to Scotland. Also: The Joy's of pet ownership

Ming and Mike welcome artist Chris Campana and talk about breaking into the comic book industry and tell dream killers to go screw themselves. Ming and Mike have your backs y'all. With guest Julia Zapcic

Ming and Mike welcome Ronnie Porto and Tom Mumme from Blue Juice Comics and talk about non-tv loving club bouncers and talking their way into high profile events. Ming suggests anger management courses to Mike.

Ming and Mike are joined again by Kelsey Lyn and talk bad dating stories and encourage sex in the bathrooms their respective places of business.

Mike and Ming are joined by Kelsey from YesterCADES and Bryan Johnson and talk about trying not to get removed from high profile events. Mike hits a wet t-shirt contest.

Mike talks about the horrifying grip that cigars have on him and his battle to stop smoking them. Ming relives his days playing D&D and other role playing games. Mike prepares Ming for the rigors of dog ownership

Ming and Mike talk about racist mascots of the past. Ming goes on a curious lunch date. Robert Fisher comes in to talk about his project The Plague of Independence

Ming is indescribably excited. Mike and Ming talk about their fear - or lack of fear - for public speaking. Mike takes a 15 year old out to dinner.

Mike inquires about a puzzling piece of war memorabilia. Ming and Mike try to explain Pokemon Go! to special guests Ernie O'Donnell and Bryan Johnson. 100 Acres of Hell

Ming and Mike talk to their friends at the PBR Podcast about the upcoming Asbury Park Comedy and Podcast Festival - featuring Ming and Mike!

Mike takes about the one time he got pissed off after a 2 day juice cleanse. Ming eats soul food in Louisville, KY. It's your favorite podcast the Ming & Mike Show!

Ming and Mike welcome Ken and Kelsey from Yestercades and talk about a unique labor proposition involving Zapcic Jr.

Ming & Mike have dinner with Trace and Mariha - a couple of fans who had previously inquired about paying them big bucks for the privilege. The guys decide that there is no better dessert than a podcast. Also: Ming and Mike return from the Windy City.

According to a crazy local the spirit of Marc Costello is haunting him. Mike's crazy midnight promo stunt goes wrong. Ming goes to Kansas City and gets a warm welcome.

Ming draws parallels between Mike and Dustin Diamond. Ming gets a medical diagnosis that leaves him breathless. Ming grills Mike about going to Montreal

Mike and Ming pay tribute to friend, co-worker, brother, podcaster and pain in the ass Marc Costello

Who could take who? Ming and Mike talk about if they could take Walt and Bryan in a fight. Ming and Mike co-host an awards show. Mike talks about getting therapy

Ming and Mike get invited to co-host an awards show. Ming gets a tour of the best of Evansville, Indiana and fills Marc in on what happened. Ming and Mike meet the First Lady of Wrestling, TNA Knockout Maria Kanellis.

Beware goldiggers! Mike and Marc discuss their past experiences dating goldiggers. Ming grills Marc about his recent appearance in a court of law.

Freshly returned from Denver, Colorado, Ming and Mike chronicle their experiences with legalized weed. Ming gets a sweet letter from Canada. Mike gets hooked on Blow Pops

Marc becomes the recipient of Mike's discarded noodle soup. Ming participates in an anti-bullying panel. The guys discuss the movie Better Off Dead - they want your 2 dollars!

Ming has a few too many bourbons in Lexington, KY. Mike runs into some autograph seekers with bad intentions. Marc returns healthier than ever.

Ming calls out Marc Costello and his lack of heart. Mike describes a Kentucky delicacy called a Hot Brown. Ming is worried that Mike might be going down the dark path of Chumlee.

Rewinding back to the days of Fruit Stripe Gum and it's everlasting flavor - or lack thereof - Ming, Mike and Marc long for the days where they caused riots with candy and baseball cards. Also: VIP Con prices and a Fuller House review.

Ming and Marc Costello the Good Time Fellow discuss Mike's hatred for some of the cast members of Full House. Mike Zapcic has a hard time feeling the Love for Facebook and it's new emojis.

Ming, Mike and Marc Costello the Good Time Fellow lament the decision from Playboy Magazine to eliminate all nudity and remember their fondest memories. Mike hates on Kanye West. Ming and Mike recall some of their best and worst green room memories.

Ming reads bad Yelp reviews for Jay & Silent Bob's Secret Stash - most which call out Mike as the rudest employee ever. The guys talk about the origin of the show name Comic Book Men and the amazing Walking Dead deceased cast members photo.

Mike Zapcic talks about the times he stood up 7 women and 7 different dates. Ming talks about returning to the Motor City in 2016 and a few of the less than enthusiastic reactions.

Troubled times on the sets of 80's and 90's sitcoms! Mike Zapcic, Ming Chen and Good Time Fellow Marc Costello discuss blow ups and drama on the sets of ALF, Saved by the Bell, Webster, Grace Under Fire and Family Matters

Mike Zapcic & Good Time Fellow Marc Costello talk about their past work as male models in commercials and print ads. Ming reminisces about the 80's mall experience and Mike shopping at Chess King.

Mike Zapcic bravely reveals that he has a problem. Ming and Marc Costello, The Good Time Fellow talk him through it. It's a very special episode of the Ming and Mike Show.

Tales from the jails! Marc Costello the Good Time Fellow join Mike and Ming to talk about jail, getting arrested and the art of incarceration. Ming gets scared straight.

Ming offers Mike first dibs on his dream car that's up for sale. Mike takes on a smelly new habit. Ming takes his parents to see The Force Awakens

It's an all retro-gaming episode as Ming and Mike welcome Ken Kalada from YESTERCades to talk about their favorite video games from the past - both standup and console.

Mike and Ming review Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. There are spoilers left and right in this review - you have been warned young Jedi.

Mike defends Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer and the misfit toys. Ming defends Die Hard as a Christmas movie. Mike and Ming talk about the Star Wars red carpet premiere.

Grammy Nominee Samantha Aurelio fills in for Mike Zapcic and talks to Ming about favorite Christmas flicks and tunes.

Mike Zapcic recalls his tales of love and dismemberment from back in his days at culinary school. Mike and Ming remember why they don't do Black Friday anymore.

Ming and Mike talk to AVN award winner, adult film star and friend Sunny Lane as she swings through NJ for the Exxxotica Expo 2015

Mike Zapcic and Ming Chen survive a weekend trip to Detroit, Michigan and discover that a lot has changed since Robocop. Mike and Ming invite themselves to your podcast network - find out how here!

Ming Chen and Mike Zapcic are joined by the Good Time Fellow Marc Costello and talk about Mike getting scared straight off herbal Viagra. Mike and Ming go to the Walking Dead fan premiere at Madison Square Garden

Ming Chen and Mike Zapcic are joined by the Good Time Fellow Marc Costello and talk about Mike's missing facial hair and the origins of their podcasts.