My Views Are My Own

About My Views Are My Own

In this podcast, Doug McDonald interviews smart people, funny people, creative people, and other types of people. And sometimes he doesn’t interview anybody at all! Sometimes it’s funny, sometimes it’s educational. And SOMETIMES it’s both. Instagram: @myviewsaremyown_podcast Twitter: @myviews_podcast www.myviewsaremyown.com

Publisher

Doug McDonald

Category

comedy

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

29 Mar 2020

Latest episode

13 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

10 of 193 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   13 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The Manges

   Andrea Manges, lead singer and songwriter of The Manges, discusses life's meaning, AI music, and interdimensional travel with host [Host Name] in this insightful interview.

2. 

   26 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Recalibrate, Grow, Evolve with Brian Plemmons

   In this episode, I am joined by writer, lawyer, Navy veteran, and philosopher Brian Plemmons to discuss building your own philosophy, the concept of identity, and what it means to quit things that are wrong for you in a world that says you shouldn't quit anything. Brian tells me the story of choosing to end his Navy SEALS training and how it changed the trajectory of his life, as well as his stories of growing up in Appalachia and what his life has taught him culturally and psychologically. We also dive into the almost impossible-to-define term of masculinity and what it truly means to contribute to the world in a meaningful and fulfilling way.

3. 

   18 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Traveling the Rivers of Africa with Chaz Powell

   Chaz Powell is an explorer, expedition leader, bushcraft instructor, and ranger. He undertakes remote expeditions on foot along Africa's wildest rivers to raise funds and awareness for wildlife conservation and anti-poaching. In this episode, he tells me about traveling over 2,000 miles solo on foot along the Zambezi River from the river source to the Indian Ocean, avoiding land mines and lions, while also surviving extreme heat and dehydration. He also tells me about journeying across Madagascar while following the Mangoky River, where he met many amazing people and encountered one very dangerous group of bandits. We also discuss what might be some future solutions to the global crisis regarding wildlife habitats and illegal poaching.

Inside a recent episode

The Manges

Published 13 Jul 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Hypothetical question. The next information drop confirms that the aliens are real and their favorite band is the Manges. And they are requesting you to perform live at their home planet. But... They are interdimensional beings, and the only way to travel with them is beyond your comprehension of time and space and would likely alter your perception of reality, perhaps alter you. Would you and the rest of the band agree to be the ambassadors of Earth in that scenario? Speaking about me... I will be, that's a question. Speaking about me, I will be interested to do that because, you know, wondering what happens even, I mean, wondering what's beyond, wondering what's the afterlife. […]

Who has been a guest on My Views Are My Own

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Andrea Manges
• Lexytron
• Spyder Dobrofsky
• Blake Jenner
• Cecile Cubiló

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

62 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

34 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

70

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

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