hot mic

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, hot mic has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Pardon My Take (Dec 2025).

A hot mic, sometimes referred to as an open microphone or a stuck mic, is, in general, an apparent error in which a microphone is switched on or remains on, especially without the speaker realizing.

hot mic at a glance
Mentioned in1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026)
First heardDec 2025 on Pardon My Take
FieldMedia/broadcasting

Who talks about hot mic on podcasts?

Dan Katz brought up hot mic; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Pardon My Take.

What is hot mic mentioned alongside?

hot mic is most often mentioned alongside Broncos, Eagles and Shane Pug.

Mentioned together: Broncos, Eagles, Shane Pug, Los Angeles Chargers, Philip Rivers, Joan Juliet Buck, Dom Lamar, Raiders, Monday Night Football, playoffs