Mac & Mike

Army & Air Force Veterans

Mac and Mike are two veterans who talk about various issues of the day. Sometimes it is superficial and at other times we go deep!

Mac McCormack

Mac McCormack

A little about me. I’m an older guy, in my sixties. Yes, I lived through the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and MORE. Free Love. I’m OK, You’re OK. Make Love, Not War.

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Mike Kelly

Mike Kelly

Retired USAF, web developer, business owner, business and political consultant...

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Mac and Mike first appeared together at the top of Fox News HQ to do an interview with Sky News Australia in September 2019. They were asked to represent Vets for Trump. Below is that first video. PS They got the names & rank mixed up but Australia is upside down after all 🙂

Speaking Styles
Mac and I started this blog in February 2021. Over the years, we have posted 234 videos as of 20 Dec 25. YouTube creates transcripts automatically. I asked Grok to analyze our speaking styles. Below are the results.

Comparison of Mac and Mike’s Speaking Styles

Aspect
Mac
Mike
Overall Tone
Warm, emotional, storytelling-driven, often humorous and self-deprecating
Analytical, measured, explanatory, more formal and research-oriented
Content Focus
Heavy on personal anecdotes, family experiences, and emotional reflections (e.g., protective instincts toward daughters, regret over childlessness, granddaughter stories)
Heavy on historical context, factual debunking, and logical arguments (e.g., tracing feminism through wars, dismissing conspiracy theories)
Delivery Style
Conversational and meandering; jumps between stories, uses vivid analogies (e.g., “mirage in the desert”), injects humor and light banter
Structured and linear; builds points methodically, references broader societal trends, less tangential
Emotional Appeal
High – evokes relatability through vulnerability, parental pride, and life regrets
Moderate – appeals more to intellect and fairness, with occasional dry wit
Pacing & Energy
Energetic and engaging; varies intonation with storytelling flair, keeps momentum with personal hooks
Steady and calm; more lecture-like, consistent but lower energy
Use of Humor
Frequent and personal (e.g., joking about being an “ugly fat guy,” daughter’s bar comment)
Occasional and understated (e.g., age jokes, subtle sarcasm)
Length of Turns
Often longer, expansive monologues filled with tangents and reflections
Generally balanced, more concise responses that directly address or build on Mac’s points
Audience Appeal
More entertaining and retention-friendly for casual listeners; feels like chatting with a charismatic grandfather
More informative and credible for viewers seeking facts and analysis

Summary:
Mac’s style is the more dynamic and viewer-engaging of the two — narrative-rich, emotionally resonant, and entertaining, making him the natural “storyteller” of the duo. Mike serves as the grounded “explainer,” providing structure and historical depth that complements Mac but feels more like a thoughtful commentary than a performance. Together, their contrasting styles create good chemistry: Mac hooks the audience emotionally, while Mike anchors the discussion with reason.