Raised a Browns fan in Cleveland, Mike graduated from the University of Dayton with honors in 1987.

Foregoing a rising corporate computing career, Mike spent the next two-and-a-half decades writing, performing, and improvising comedy around the world:

• Multiple national TV, radio, and comedy festival appearances
• National headliner at America’s top comedy clubs  
• Hosted and co-write The Straight Dope on A&E
• Cast member of The Second City’s mainstage in Vegas and National Touring Company
• Co-hosted and produced Crackin’ Up on CBS Radio in Los Angeles 

Now retired from touring, Mike co-raises his two babies in Dallas, TX while writing NFL blogs for a gambling site.

He also blogs on these topics:

• Thinkin’ Funny 
• The Creative POV
• Humorous Parenting 
• Free Advice from Pops McGrumpyFace
• Better Freelancing 
• The Joy Strategy 
• Diary of American’s Shrink

Mike co-wrote the book The Freelancer’s Journey with copywriting guru Kevin Rogers plus he’s written three books of his own set to be self-published throughout 2022:

• Revenge of the Signifying Monkey: 17 Twisted Tales
• Spin Kick: Nothing Funny About that
• The Joy Strategy

Hooked on a 2,000-word-a-day habit, the results of Mike’s eternal typing has finally found a home.

Welcome – and enjoy!