Michael Perry
@sneezingcow.bsky.social
NYT bestselling author, humorist, volunteer FF/EMR. Newest book "Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents." Owe it all to "Population 485." SneezingCow.com
Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 291. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 291. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike.
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Once I was backstage with a friend whose friend was playing drums for Elvis Costello and Billy Bob Thornton's band was the opener. Billy and I talked and and he gave me his guitar pick and the next morning he announced he was getting divorced from Angelina Jolie but I had nothing to do with that.
November 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Once I was backstage with a friend whose friend was playing drums for Elvis Costello and Billy Bob Thornton's band was the opener. Billy and I talked and and he gave me his guitar pick and the next morning he announced he was getting divorced from Angelina Jolie but I had nothing to do with that.
From Mike: Not only did Andy Andrews and I talk about the new book, but we revealed how the new book came about only because Andy and I were stranded at sea. Very dramatic.
Listen to Mike visit with his friend and fishing partner, Andy Andrews as a guest on The Professional Noticer.
Listen to Mike visit with his friend and fishing partner, Andy Andrews as a guest on The Professional Noticer.
November 17, 2025 at 7:27 AM
From Mike: Not only did Andy Andrews and I talk about the new book, but we revealed how the new book came about only because Andy and I were stranded at sea. Very dramatic.
Listen to Mike visit with his friend and fishing partner, Andy Andrews as a guest on The Professional Noticer.
Listen to Mike visit with his friend and fishing partner, Andy Andrews as a guest on The Professional Noticer.
I mean, nursing school was fine, and the writing thing is nice, but clearly I coulda scored a full ride to engineering school.
November 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I mean, nursing school was fine, and the writing thing is nice, but clearly I coulda scored a full ride to engineering school.
Turning down Oprah? You won’t hear many interviews with Mike as far-ranging as this one: Michael Perry Joins Jim O’Shaughnessy on his Infinite Loops podcast.
Video and audio links in the comments.
Video and audio links in the comments.
November 8, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Turning down Oprah? You won’t hear many interviews with Mike as far-ranging as this one: Michael Perry Joins Jim O’Shaughnessy on his Infinite Loops podcast.
Video and audio links in the comments.
Video and audio links in the comments.
This is Ben. Ben's mom gets him books. Between these two titles, he will thrive whatever his future may hold.
shop.wisconsinhistory.org/chainsaw-love
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shop.wisconsinhistory.org/chainsaw-love
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November 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This is Ben. Ben's mom gets him books. Between these two titles, he will thrive whatever his future may hold.
shop.wisconsinhistory.org/chainsaw-love
sneezingcow.com/product/impr...
shop.wisconsinhistory.org/chainsaw-love
sneezingcow.com/product/impr...
Mike Joins The SHARKFARMER Podcast
Better known by his digital alias, The SharkFarmer, Rob Sharkey is an grain farmer, owner of a whitetail deer hunting outfitter, podcast & radio show host, and host of multiple TV shows on RFD-TV & PBS.
You can stream the episode HERE: tinyurl.com/f8zecjps
Better known by his digital alias, The SharkFarmer, Rob Sharkey is an grain farmer, owner of a whitetail deer hunting outfitter, podcast & radio show host, and host of multiple TV shows on RFD-TV & PBS.
You can stream the episode HERE: tinyurl.com/f8zecjps
October 18, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Mike Joins The SHARKFARMER Podcast
Better known by his digital alias, The SharkFarmer, Rob Sharkey is an grain farmer, owner of a whitetail deer hunting outfitter, podcast & radio show host, and host of multiple TV shows on RFD-TV & PBS.
You can stream the episode HERE: tinyurl.com/f8zecjps
Better known by his digital alias, The SharkFarmer, Rob Sharkey is an grain farmer, owner of a whitetail deer hunting outfitter, podcast & radio show host, and host of multiple TV shows on RFD-TV & PBS.
You can stream the episode HERE: tinyurl.com/f8zecjps
October 11, 2025 at 9:27 PM
If you're a fan of the Rockford Files (or International pickup trucks) you might enjoy this free episode of Michael Perry's Voice Mail. open.substack.com/pub/michaelp...
September 8, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If you're a fan of the Rockford Files (or International pickup trucks) you might enjoy this free episode of Michael Perry's Voice Mail. open.substack.com/pub/michaelp...
Looks good...until you realize you're still haven't packed the bass...the keys...the lead guitar... Wait, THE DRUMS?!?!?!?
September 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Looks good...until you realize you're still haven't packed the bass...the keys...the lead guitar... Wait, THE DRUMS?!?!?!?
Howdy Folks:
If you missed Michael Perry’s “Truck” on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Chapter a Day,” you can listen to all the episodes here until August 22, 2025:
www.wpr.org/shows/chapte...
If you missed Michael Perry’s “Truck” on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Chapter a Day,” you can listen to all the episodes here until August 22, 2025:
www.wpr.org/shows/chapte...
August 18, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Howdy Folks:
If you missed Michael Perry’s “Truck” on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Chapter a Day,” you can listen to all the episodes here until August 22, 2025:
www.wpr.org/shows/chapte...
If you missed Michael Perry’s “Truck” on Wisconsin Public Radio’s “Chapter a Day,” you can listen to all the episodes here until August 22, 2025:
www.wpr.org/shows/chapte...
Tucson, 2018. Soft-handed bald dude in cheap reading glasses trying to make some sort of point. In the distance, you hear the loggers giggle.
August 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Tucson, 2018. Soft-handed bald dude in cheap reading glasses trying to make some sort of point. In the distance, you hear the loggers giggle.
There was great spirit at the New Auburn All-School Reunion and sesquicentennial celebration. It was also good to see my classmate Dixie (of Klemish Creamery) although as ever, we had to dance around the delicate subject of her beating me in the sixth grade spelling bee. (Thanks Brenda C for pics)
July 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
There was great spirit at the New Auburn All-School Reunion and sesquicentennial celebration. It was also good to see my classmate Dixie (of Klemish Creamery) although as ever, we had to dance around the delicate subject of her beating me in the sixth grade spelling bee. (Thanks Brenda C for pics)
I’m lucky enough to work with many multi-talented folks, including my manager Ben, a terrific musician who’s just released a new single.
For a list of all digital platforms where you can listen to it, click here: ffm.to/zoj5pax
For a list of all digital platforms where you can listen to it, click here: ffm.to/zoj5pax
July 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I’m lucky enough to work with many multi-talented folks, including my manager Ben, a terrific musician who’s just released a new single.
For a list of all digital platforms where you can listen to it, click here: ffm.to/zoj5pax
For a list of all digital platforms where you can listen to it, click here: ffm.to/zoj5pax
Some of the best moments are backstage just before you go out there. Photo by Lee Butterworth.
July 25, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Some of the best moments are backstage just before you go out there. Photo by Lee Butterworth.
Lonnie L. Perry, age 84, of New Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She will be remembered as a loving mother to many children. I was fortunate to be among the many.
July 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Lonnie L. Perry, age 84, of New Auburn, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025. She will be remembered as a loving mother to many children. I was fortunate to be among the many.
Michael Perry & the Long Beds are heading across the Sauk City, WI to perform in the Witwen Concert Series Sat July 19, 2025 at 6PM. Free event.
If you are unfamiliar with the Long Beds music, have a look and listen.
Long Beds live at the Stoughton Opera House:
youtu.be/1twD76c_cNQ?...
If you are unfamiliar with the Long Beds music, have a look and listen.
Long Beds live at the Stoughton Opera House:
youtu.be/1twD76c_cNQ?...
July 7, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Michael Perry & the Long Beds are heading across the Sauk City, WI to perform in the Witwen Concert Series Sat July 19, 2025 at 6PM. Free event.
If you are unfamiliar with the Long Beds music, have a look and listen.
Long Beds live at the Stoughton Opera House:
youtu.be/1twD76c_cNQ?...
If you are unfamiliar with the Long Beds music, have a look and listen.
Long Beds live at the Stoughton Opera House:
youtu.be/1twD76c_cNQ?...
Howdy folks:
Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 269. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click here to listen: michaelperry.substack.com/p/episode-26...
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Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 269. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click here to listen: michaelperry.substack.com/p/episode-26...
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June 26, 2025 at 6:10 AM
Howdy folks:
Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 269. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click here to listen: michaelperry.substack.com/p/episode-26...
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Welcome to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, episode 269. This one’s available to free and paid subscribers alike. Click here to listen: michaelperry.substack.com/p/episode-26...
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If you’ve seen the June 12, 2025 issue of Volume One, that beautiful cover is the work of Mike’s longtime family friend and Chippewa Valley artist Lori Chilefone. You also may recognize the artwork from the Population 485-based “Summer Here” poster.
June 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
If you’ve seen the June 12, 2025 issue of Volume One, that beautiful cover is the work of Mike’s longtime family friend and Chippewa Valley artist Lori Chilefone. You also may recognize the artwork from the Population 485-based “Summer Here” poster.
When I was but a teenager, I became godfather to a little baby named Amy. When I started writing books about my own daughters, I changed their names for privacy reasons, but chose “Amy” as my elder daughter’s pen name in honor of my goddaughter.
June 11, 2025 at 10:13 PM
When I was but a teenager, I became godfather to a little baby named Amy. When I started writing books about my own daughters, I changed their names for privacy reasons, but chose “Amy” as my elder daughter’s pen name in honor of my goddaughter.
The show starts at 6PM and is free for all to attend.
Grounds and concessions (including pies and ice cream!!!) open 2 hours prior to the show (4PM).
Bring your lawn chairs and don’t forget your corkscrew!
Witwen Campground
S9855 County Hwy E
Sauk City, WI
53583
Grounds and concessions (including pies and ice cream!!!) open 2 hours prior to the show (4PM).
Bring your lawn chairs and don’t forget your corkscrew!
Witwen Campground
S9855 County Hwy E
Sauk City, WI
53583
May 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
The show starts at 6PM and is free for all to attend.
Grounds and concessions (including pies and ice cream!!!) open 2 hours prior to the show (4PM).
Bring your lawn chairs and don’t forget your corkscrew!
Witwen Campground
S9855 County Hwy E
Sauk City, WI
53583
Grounds and concessions (including pies and ice cream!!!) open 2 hours prior to the show (4PM).
Bring your lawn chairs and don’t forget your corkscrew!
Witwen Campground
S9855 County Hwy E
Sauk City, WI
53583
Live music meets live laughs (and free for all to attend) in Sauk City, WI, Sat July 19, 2025, when Michael Perry & the Long Beds pack the van and head south to share their original roughneck ballads and freight train rockers interspersed with Michael’s hilarious off-the-cuff tales.
May 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Live music meets live laughs (and free for all to attend) in Sauk City, WI, Sat July 19, 2025, when Michael Perry & the Long Beds pack the van and head south to share their original roughneck ballads and freight train rockers interspersed with Michael’s hilarious off-the-cuff tales.
Random oddities of the midlist touring author life: You look up from a taxi leaving La Guardia Airport in NYC, spot an odd-looking hotel and realize, “Hey, I slept there once! 2017-ish. Last night of the Montaigne in Barn Boots tour.” And a week ago it was some hotel in Beloit.
May 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Random oddities of the midlist touring author life: You look up from a taxi leaving La Guardia Airport in NYC, spot an odd-looking hotel and realize, “Hey, I slept there once! 2017-ish. Last night of the Montaigne in Barn Boots tour.” And a week ago it was some hotel in Beloit.
A thoughtful note from a reader about "Forty Acres Deep." Full text in the comments.
May 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A thoughtful note from a reader about "Forty Acres Deep." Full text in the comments.