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Genuine Chit-Chat

A weekly podcast hosted by Mike Burton where he searches for interesting guests across the world, having ”Honest Conversations With Interesting People”! With every podcast being something different, t... Read more

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#71 Pt 1 – If You Care, The Audience Will Care: Passion Projects, Future Paths & The Value Of Education With Tony Farina

#71 Pt 1 – If You Care, The Audience Will Care: Passion Projects, Future Paths & The Value Of Education With Tony Farina

This week Mike is joined by Tony Farina; Assistant Professor of Humanities at Siena Heights University, reviewer of comi... Read more

29 Sep 2019

1hr 5mins

Ranked #2

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#75 Pt 1 –Star Wars Sequel Discussion: Episodes VII & VIII With 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back

#75 Pt 1 –Star Wars Sequel Discussion: Episodes VII & VIII With 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back

For Genuine Chit-Chat’s 75th episode, Mike is joined by Scott of the 20th Century Geek podcast and Chris & Dave from... Read more

1 Dec 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #3

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#63 Pt 2 – From Stage To Podcast: Band Politics, Following Leaders & Aging 80s Movies With Comics In Motion

#63 Pt 2 – From Stage To Podcast: Band Politics, Following Leaders & Aging 80s Movies With Comics In Motion

This week Mike’s chat with the boys from Comics In Motion is continued where they talk about how Chris & Dave met, a... Read more

30 Jun 2019

1hr 2mins

Ranked #4

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#75 Pt 2 – Star Wars Sequel Discussion: Episode IX Speculation With 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back

#75 Pt 2 – Star Wars Sequel Discussion: Episode IX Speculation With 20th Century Geek, Comics In Motion & VHS Strikes Back

For Genuine Chit-Chat’s 2-parter 75th episode, Mike is joined by Scott of the 20th Century Geek podcast and Chris & ... Read more

8 Dec 2019

1hr 25mins

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#60 Pt 2 – “Choose Wisely”: Childlike Wonder, Portability, Divisiveness & Kickstarter With Alton Wheelhouse

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19 May 2019

52mins

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#80 – Engage, Educate & Empower: Acute Depression, “Bullycide” & Escaping The Rabbit Hole With Tracey Maxfield

#80 – Engage, Educate & Empower: Acute Depression, “Bullycide” & Escaping The Rabbit Hole With Tracey Maxfield

This week Mike speaks with Tracey Maxfield about the bullying epidemic, mental health and her book, Escaping The Rabbit ... Read more

9 Feb 2020

1hr 16mins

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#33 - Animals Deserve More Respect: Conservation, Poaching & Trained Birds Of Prey With Belynda Telford

#33 - Animals Deserve More Respect: Conservation, Poaching & Trained Birds Of Prey With Belynda Telford

This week Mike is joined by Belynda and they discuss something Belynda is truly passionate about: the conservation of an... Read more

2 Sep 2018

1hr 8mins

Ranked #8

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#59 – Don’t Judge A Band By Its Genre: Horror Movies, Music Taste, “Making It” & “Selling Out” With Dan

#59 – Don’t Judge A Band By Its Genre: Horror Movies, Music Taste, “Making It” & “Selling Out” With Dan

This week, Dan returns as a guest as although Mike & Dan were chatting for over 2 & a half hours, we’ve split th... Read more

5 May 2019

1hr 33mins

Ranked #9

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#60 Pt 1 – Truly A World Without End: Endless Dimensions, Luck, Tabletop RPGs & A D6 With Alton Wheelhouse

#60 Pt 1 – Truly A World Without End: Endless Dimensions, Luck, Tabletop RPGs & A D6 With Alton Wheelhouse

This week, Mike is joined by the powerful Alton Wheelhouse – the creator & lead architect of the upcoming tabletop R... Read more

13 May 2019

55mins

Ranked #10

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#79 – Using History To Live Rationally: Future Goals, Historical Lessons & Dealing With Disruptions With John Vespasian

#79 – Using History To Live Rationally: Future Goals, Historical Lessons & Dealing With Disruptions With John Vespasian

This week brings a chat between Mike and John Vespasian; an author, avid historian and endorser of “rational living” – d... Read more

2 Feb 2020

1hr 1min

Ranked #11

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#73 Pt 1 – When You’re Teaching, You’re Acting: Drinking Espressos, Cartoon Network, God Squad & Italy With Megan Gritti

#73 Pt 1 – When You’re Teaching, You’re Acting: Drinking Espressos, Cartoon Network, God Squad & Italy With Megan Gritti

This week Mike is joined by his girlfriend Megan Gritti for a chilled out discussion about a many great things including... Read more

3 Nov 2019

54mins

Ranked #12

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#73 Pt 2 – Doing Yoga With Yoda: Singing Hymns, Talking Movies & Oversharing On Social Media With Megan Gritti

#73 Pt 2 – Doing Yoga With Yoda: Singing Hymns, Talking Movies & Oversharing On Social Media With Megan Gritti

This week Mike is once again joined by his girlfriend Megan Gritti for a chilled out discussion about a many great thing... Read more

10 Nov 2019

48mins

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#62 Pt 1 – Health Is Wealth: Stomach Ulcers, Holistic Balance, Positivity & Feeling Fabulous With Rochele Lawson

#62 Pt 1 – Health Is Wealth: Stomach Ulcers, Holistic Balance, Positivity & Feeling Fabulous With Rochele Lawson

This week Mike is joined by “The Queen Of Feeling Fabulous”, Rochele Lawson - she’s a nurse, a podcaster, started a tele... Read more

9 Jun 2019

49mins

Ranked #14

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#69 Pt 1 – London’s Hardest Working Rapper: Fire In The Booth, Burn Out, Writing Manga & Krizz Kaliko With Shao Dow

#69 Pt 1 – London’s Hardest Working Rapper: Fire In The Booth, Burn Out, Writing Manga & Krizz Kaliko With Shao Dow

This week is the long-awaited chat with the London-based independent rapper, manga author, entrepreneur and occasional n... Read more

8 Sep 2019

1hr 4mins

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#71 Pt 2 – How Is Teaching Online Different?: Women’s Studies, Interpretation & Gender-Specific Names With Tony Farina

#71 Pt 2 – How Is Teaching Online Different?: Women’s Studies, Interpretation & Gender-Specific Names With Tony Farina

This week Mike is once again joined by Tony Farina; Assistant Professor of Humanities at Siena Heights University, revie... Read more

6 Oct 2019

1hr 6mins

Ranked #16

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#61 Pt 2 – The Future Of Space Junk: Ripple Effects, Board Games, The Intern & The WFSJ Universe With Beth Crane

#61 Pt 2 – The Future Of Space Junk: Ripple Effects, Board Games, The Intern & The WFSJ Universe With Beth Crane

This week Mike’s chat with Beth Crane continues; where they talk about the incredible sci-fi audio drama We Fix Space Ju... Read more

2 Jun 2019

1hr 4mins

Ranked #17

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#63 Pt 1 – The Mysterious Podcast Graveyard: Love Island, VHS Tapes & “Blagging Your Way Through It” With Comics In Motion

#63 Pt 1 – The Mysterious Podcast Graveyard: Love Island, VHS Tapes & “Blagging Your Way Through It” With Comics In Motion

This week Mike is joined by Chris & Dave of the Comics In Motion podcast to talk about their many other podcast vent... Read more

23 Jun 2019

53mins

Ranked #18

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#62 Pt 2 – Trendsetter Or Trendfollower?: Embracing Positive Weirdness, Successful Women & Good Vibes With Rochele Lawson

#62 Pt 2 – Trendsetter Or Trendfollower?: Embracing Positive Weirdness, Successful Women & Good Vibes With Rochele Lawson

This week Mike’s chat with “The Queen Of Feeling Fabulous” continues as he & Rochele Lawson discuss a great many thi... Read more

16 Jun 2019

53mins

Ranked #19

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#76 Pt 2 – ASMR Is Bad Podcast Etiquette: Teacher Problems, Music Taste & Plenty Of Nonsense With Nick & Ciara

#76 Pt 2 – ASMR Is Bad Podcast Etiquette: Teacher Problems, Music Taste & Plenty Of Nonsense With Nick & Ciara

This week Mike is once again joined by Nick & Ciara of the This Is The Best Thing podcast (also joined by Mike’s gir... Read more

22 Dec 2019

54mins

Ranked #20

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#34 - Epilepsy Isn’t What You’d Expect: BBC Ouch, Music And Art, Podcasting & Medication With @RagbagFrank Burton

#34 - Epilepsy Isn’t What You’d Expect: BBC Ouch, Music And Art, Podcasting & Medication With @RagbagFrank Burton

This week Mike is joined by fellow podcaster Frank, who shares the same last name as our glorious host (Burton)! They di... Read more

9 Sep 2018

1hr 17mins

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