Mike Calta Aftershow

Name: Mike Calta Aftershow
Uploaded: 2026-09-01T01:13:02-07:00
Duration: 59 min 29 s
Channel: The Mike Calta Show
Description: The episode features a mix of local Tampa Bay culture, including a detailed review of the restaurant 'The Dan' and harrowing caller stories about the…

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About this episode The episode features a mix of local Tampa Bay culture, including a detailed review of the restaurant 'The Dan'… AI summary

The episode features a mix of local Tampa Bay culture, including a detailed review of the restaurant 'The Dan' and harrowing caller stories about the Skyway Bridge, alongside significant sports updates on the Buccaneers' roster cuts and Rays' performance. Host Johnny B also shares personal reflections on career choices and promotes upcoming comedy shows and charity events.

Key takeaways 5

Food Review: The Dan in downtown Tampa is highlighted as a top weekend dining spot located in the oldest skyscraper in Tampa Bay, featuring live music and specific dishes like charred Brussels sprouts with goi gang sauce and whole fried snapper.
Skyway Bridge Anxiety: Multiple callers shared traumatic experiences on the Skyway Bridge, including a car explosion incident, a tanker truck navigating high winds in a storm, and historical anecdotes about the old metal-grate bridge, illustrating widespread fear of heights and bridge anxiety among locals.
Buccaneers Roster Cuts: The Bucs made significant roster moves, surprising many by keeping undrafted rookie QB Jaylen Daniels over veteran Jake Browning, while also retaining undrafted DB Aiden Garns who donated bone marrow in college.
Charity Event: Johnny B performed at a Sidewalks Comedy Club show benefiting Tunnels to Towers, a charity providing mortgage-free smart homes to Gold Star families and wounded veterans.
Personal Reflection: Johnny B reflected on his career path, noting that while he studied art in college with dreams of working for Disney, he found his true passion in entertainment and making people happy rather than strictly following an artistic career.

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“The appetizers, we had these uh charred Brussels sprouts tossed in a goi gang sauce. something very unique I never had before. Uh Ian Beckles was inhaling those, dude. Like he w he he was like, 'Take some of these before I eat them all.'”

▶ 4:08 Johnny B describing the standout appetizer at The Dan restaurant.
“I would tell myself, 'Okay, you're gonna have a you're gonna have a mini panic attack, but you'll be okay. Just gun it and get over it.' But the problem with me is the ascension, not the dissension.”

▶ 7:05 Johnny B explaining his personal struggle with fear of heights on the Skyway Bridge.
“I think when you're in your 20s, this doesn't even really count because I don't think people set their life in their 20s. I think the 20s are figuring it out. I think the 30s are more when you're making responsible decisions that's going to set things up for your future.”

▶ 49:49 Johnny B reflecting on life choices and the 'unanswered prayer' of not becoming a professional artist.
“I don't know if there's a comic in the world wants to follow Jimmy Schubert. I don't know if that's if that's something that any comic would ever want to do. Such a high energy ranting murderer.”

▶ 30:56 Johnny B praising comedian Jimmy Schubert after performing at a charity show.