Mike's Letter

[@pyrright380]

14 min of mike not listening to one single thing any of them said

[@ltrain4479]

@@field369 100% on point

[@noahschmartz2354]

good one .

[@stacykringle1059]

he has about an 80 iq i would guess...

[@trissloan2340]

I have written uncomplimentary things about Mike's talent; but DEFINITELY, Mike is bullied or the punching bag of the staff. It is like a fraternity that invites the oddball to their house for a party, as a goof that all the brothers are in on. Love Artie to death, but he initiates it and everybody jumps in like a ganggong.He carried it to the second show, Halfway House. Then again, without Artie, Mike would be unemployed and no one would know whom he is. I do not know (no poll taken) how much of the general population know who Artie is (2 bestsellers, though).

[@noahschmartz2354]

In fairness I think Arties issue is not with Mikes talent but more with his approach to developing his talent ie. his attrocious laziness, poor attitude to research , his refusal to take artistic advice from anyone who truly cares about him.

[@TheSands83]

Uh.. how do u not get why mikes on the show?

[@younggrinch2826]

Totally agree

[@zenoftupac9096]

They should have just immediately complied with his request(s). Instantaneously he wouldn’t even be a visible piece of the show. Within a show & a half he would be begging to be teased on-air again.

[@MeltingBuddhaCandle]

Basically this happened. They introduced his sad music and he hated it

[@e2go]

Comedy is over when you can't even good-naturedly rib someone like they did with Mike. Guys like Stern, etc, sometimes went way over the line with unique people like Mike. Totally degraded them in every disgusting way. On this show, they busted Mike's chops, but it never felt malicious or from a bad place. It always highlighted how naturally funny and entertaining Mike was. It felt like friends joking with each other, and you always got the feeling Artie really cared about Mike. My God. The weather segment alone is some of the funniest stuff ever. What a forum he had that people loved him in. Pathetic that a comic of any level, especially one in the business so long doesn't get that. If he had an agent, they might have been able to convey to him how important to his career that is. He's like a pro wrestler that believes it's real and is mad that he doesn't "win" all of the time instead of recognizing that what matters most is drawing fans and playing your role and helping the promotion succeed because then EVERYONE wins and makes money and moves ahead career-wise. Awful. It seems like the great performers in anything are able to separate the entertainment from real life. Not sure how he's been doing stand up so long. Crowds must be a lot nicer than we give them credit for.

[@alo4912]

Mike does seem to be on the spectrum and perhaps alittle slow. I don't think he can differentiate busting balls and bullying sometimes

[@noahschmartz2354]

Well said.

[@mistersippi2945]

@@alo4912 Mike is very emotional, and sensitive and gets pissed when he’s not given millions of dollars for no work. He thinks its “the machine” that’s purposely keeping him down. Not that he’s a delusional simpleton who doesn’t show up to gigs he promised he’d show up, because they club that hired him, never hires him.”

[@Spootnik]

I think it's different with Mike than the Wack Pack in general. Not only is Mike way more there than the majority of them, he's been known to a lot of people for decades. He's an actual personal friend of Artie and a lot of comedians. It's different than Beetlejuice or Gary who come on for the attention and the money. If it really hurt them they wouldn't of kept coming on. Non of them were so gone that they keep touching a hot stove after it's burned them. Mike is a friend though, not a paid segment.

[@stacykringle1059]

@@alo4912 absoultely. I imagine mike growing up found people that would let him hang out with them, with the implicit understanding he would be mocked the whole time...It always hurts a little....but to always be mocked and treated like a lower class must have been really tough on him...

[@22stunt45]

DUDE I CANT BELIEVE YOU UPLOADED THIS,. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@22stunt45]

subbed just because I asked you and you did it within one day, thanks

[@22stunt45]

Mike Bocchetti the 60 yr old man child smh

[@jayvoorhees4495]

Artie giving life advice???? The dude has no nose now😂miss this sooo much.

[@e2go]

@Jay Voorhees Yeah, I feel you. He was spot on though here. What a shame that Mike couldn't embrace his role. He was a beloved guy, and he and Artie were gold together.

[@Spootnik]

Artie was always great with giving advice, he was just awful at taking it.

[@lt.finglefubledingler1972]

Mike really thinks hes in the business

[@countof3everybodyOD]

He’s in this

[@nikodemetriou9555]

Mike doesn't understand, if no-one can give him chit, then there is no reason for him to be on the show. He's more of a comic's prop than a comic himself.

[@MrElephantBeach]

The letter was clearly about Artie but Mike immediately backs down and lets them think it's just about callers.

[@22stunt45]

nah It was about callers and staff, not just Artie

[@ltrain4479]

Thats Mike, he lies and thinks people actually believe him.

[@warshipsatin8764]

its crazy how well jon ritchie fit in with this show

[@Eric_the_miserable_midget]

Really? I thought he added very little.

[@warshipsatin8764]

@@Eric_the_miserable_midget he didnt need to. artie and bochetti were the show but jon understood the dynamic between those two and apprecated the humor. thats better than the type of cohost who feels the need to give their input or try hard to be funny when they arent, which actually detracts from the humor. sometimes networks intentionally use that type of cohost to "tone down" the funny people

[@Andrew-gk6bn]

@@warshipsatin8764 He was rough in the beginning, but once he realized it was a comedy show and not a real sports show he started to get better. I wish this show got a few more years.

[@308bushmaster]

Mike’s letter is the reason why they canceled the show. Mike is his own worse enemy, and he doesn’t even know it.

[@deathknight161]

you don't its cuz arties drug hospitalization

[@TakeNoteOfThat]

Artie was dead-on about the blonde

[@alo4912]

They both legit married billionaires and then blocked mike and artie on twitter lol

[@Andrew-gk6bn]

@@alo4912 Did they really block them? thats messed up lol

[@alo4912]

@@Andrew-gk6bn yeah asoon as the show ended

[@Andrew-gk6bn]

@@alo4912 thats hilarious, I guess they got what they wanted. But Artie really was talented to get any sort of entertainment out of that crew lol

[@jg4840]

Do you have the clip when Mike was reading the movie trailer?

[@johnmarato8722]

Mike has no talent. He still making his mother take care of him as he chases this dream of show biz. Well it’s over Mikey. Go get a job. Your poor mother.

[@TheSands83]

Don’t be jealous guy was making 1200 a week on this show for two years that’s damn good

[@mikebocchetti3500]

Worry about your own life not mine you old wash woman

[@evansgate]

really attack the tough targets eh? the guys obviously got a mental disability you POS. he makes people laugh and you don't

[@donniecwik6597]

Great upload

[@TexasNewsOwL]

He has probably figured out nothing with artie is going to be forever.

[@christophercollins3632]

Mike lets Artie off the hook by not holding his feet to the fire; that letter was directed towards him. Artie should have recognized that his jokes could be hurtful, but reassure Mike that that’s not his intention. It’s a bit, he likes Mike, cares for him in fact, but it’s a bit that works. Point out how ridiculous a fat , ugly guy poking fun of another guy’s weight or looks is inherently funny. Mike was feeling insecure about his relationship with Artie, but unfortunately, reassurance wasn’t had.

[@mistersippi2945]

I think his letter was towards people on social media. They know Mike freaks out over the smallest thing, and he’s addicted to Twitter, and the like, so people screw with him. He thinks that’s “bullying”, and that’s why he can’t get an agent or gigs. Truth is Mike thinks he deserves Artie’s level of fame, and money. He had an agent people said was great, and was getting him gigs, but Mike wanted to make millions, and appear in big movies. He felt slighted, and that his agent wasn’t good because he wasn’t being given high-profile roles. He doesn’t realize that it’s his fault. He fired that agent, insulted him, and didn’t show up to gigs he had promised he’d take. His reasoning was “They never hire me, so why should I bust my butt for them, when they hire me?”. He’s really obnoxious, and thinks he’s a household name.

[@oohellyaa08]

I think Mike still wouldn't get it, he's like a little kid

[@willrueb9573]

I love Mike Bocchetti

[@PlutoTheGod]

It's so funny but it's also sad as hell.

[@field369]

This is why you dont bring an emotional Corky onto a national comedy stage...cmon Artie!...this is just sad & a buzzkill

[@TheSands83]

What? Did u see the show? Mike was the best part

[@nikodemetriou9555]

Indeed, they use mike as a comedic joke masterfully

[@TheSands83]

Man i my heart goes out to mike poor guy

[@field369]

TheSands83 Mike is a delusional "comic"...have you heard his act?! The fact he found a gig like this with his "talent" is a miracle! He should feel lucky they ride him, at least he creates some funny content THAT way!

[@josereyes1148]

@@field369 yea. hes a nice guy but he is a bit delusional. he isn't good at comedy I don't think

[@johnmarato8722]

Jose Reyes lol he’s terrible at comedy and acting. And he’s even worse at weather lol

[@TheSands83]

Field Keeling I’ve seen his act..

[@TheSands83]

John Marato uh kinda the point dummy u don’t get it?

[@bishlap]

Artie's telling Bocchetti to tame his temper, etc., anyone remember the crazed fits Artie threw on The Stern show??? Ironic.

[@lindamiller6472]

Ouch

[@simplesitysista]

I like artie & mike better w/o this bumazz co host. Thee worse🙄