Sunday Papers with Greg and Mike 8/23/2026 | Greg Fitzsimmons
Summary
Mike discusses his recent Mohs surgery for basal cell skin cancer, detailing the procedure and his recovery. The hosts also reflect on attending a memorial for their friend’s sister, who died of pancreatic cancer, and share travel mishaps. They then review news stories, including Meghan and Harry’s return to the UK, a Penn State fraternity drug ring, and Mark Zuckerberg’s yacht refusing to aid a stranded boat.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: L.L. Bean and Pepsi
Mike's cancer diagnosis and Mohs surgery details
Empathy, sympathy, and the surgery experience
Pete's mother's passing and funeral gathering
Corrections: Peter Falk's eye and Midnight Rambler
Sponsors: Gotham Studios, Surfshark, and Fabric
Meghan and Harry moving back to Britain
Video gamers hired as air traffic controllers
Penn State fraternity cocaine trafficking ring
Zuckerberg's yacht refuses to help stranded boat
Listener Q&A: GPS tracking and facial recognition
NY Times 100 best movies of the 21st century
AI chatbot convinces woman to commit suicide
Renee Richards and transgender tennis history
This Day in History: Count Basie and more
Obituary: Hayden Panettiere
Listener jokes, comics, and closing remarks
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