Curious Mike

Josh Findley on Working Undercover for Homeland Security & Saving Sex Trafficking Victims Sep 20, 2024

In this episode Michael sits down with recently retired homeland security agent, Josh Findley. They dive into Josh's work and he shared extremely sensitive stories from the cases he has solved. They also discuss the ongoing Diddy investigation. Watch the full interview on Curious Mike YouTube

Doni Nahmias on Building a Brand From Scratch, Being Present, and Designing With Authenticity Sep 10, 2024

In this episode of Curious Mike, Michael sits down with designer Doni Nahmias and discusses his upbringing and what led him to love fashion, how he got his start as a designer, and how he is learning to be present and enjoy the moments.

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Josh Kroenke on Building Successful Teams, Realizing How Special Jokic is, and Drafting MPJ Apr 16, 2024

In this episode Michael sits down with Josh Kroenke, owner of the the Nuggets and several other professional sports teams, to discuss how he built a winning team in Denver, when he realized just how special Jokic is, and why he decided to draft MPJ despite the injuries he went through. Watch full interview on YouTube TIME STAMPS:

0:26 Josh's childhood, growing up in a wealthy family, developing trust

5:35 Josh playing basketball growing up and at Mizzou

8:10 Post-college internship at NBA league office

11:18 MPJ accidentally posting Adam Silver's number at rookie transition program

12:55 Kroenke family getting into owning teams

17:48 Strategy to win a championship in Denver

21:28 Realizing how special Nikola Jokic is

25:17 Nikola's numbers vs. Larry Bird's numbers

27:30 Carmelo Anthony's frustrating with Jokic wearing #15

31:25 Why Nuggets drafted MPJ

42:45 How it felt winning first NBA championship as an owner

50:50 Purpose

Lana Rhoades on the Dark Side of the Porn Industry, Why She Left and Where She's At Now Apr 07, 2024

In this episode Michael sits down with number one former adult film actress to discuss her upbringing, how she got into the porn industry, why she left, and what her life looks like now. Watch the full episode on YouTube

Nicodemus Christopher on Living With Peace, Choosing Discipline, and Almost Fighting MPJ Mar 04, 2024

In this episode Michael Porter Jr. sits down with his friend, manager, strength trainer, and security Nicodemus Christopher. They discuss memories together from meeting at Mizzou as well as how to live with peace and choosing order and discipline in your life. Available to watch on YouTube

Nikola Jokić On Minimizing Pressure With Preparation, Wanting A Low-Profile Life, and His Purpose Dec 28, 2023

In this episode MPJ sits down with his teammate and two-time MVP, Nikola Jokić. They discuss Nikola's evolution as a player when it comes to discipline and focus, how he over-prepares to minimize the feelings of pressure and nerves, and how he wants his life to ideally look after basketball. Jokić shares a lot of insightful wisdom that makes this episode worth the watch!Be sure to subscribe.

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Bones Hyland On Playing for the Clippers, His Time With the Nuggets, and Finding Purpose In Tragedy Dec 13, 2023

In this episode Bones Hyland shares what he is learning playing underneath four future hall-of-famers in the Los Angeles Clippers organization and his time with the Denver Nuggets. But more importantly, he shares his testimony and how surviving a tragic house fire accident has shaped his purpose and his calling. You can watch the episode on YouTube

Aaron Gordon On Winning The Championship, Living Life To The Fullest, And The Ups/Downs Of NBA Life Nov 28, 2023

Tune in to listen to Michael sit down with Aaron as they discuss a range of topics from winning last years NBA finals to what their purpose is outside of basketball.

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Nicole Sachs on Healing Chronic Pain, Facing Repressed Emotions, and Lowering Your Stress Reservoire Sep 13, 2023

In this episode Michael sits down with Nicole Sachs to discuss her work healing people of chronic pain. Michael has started working with Nicole and is passionate about sharing this message of healing the body through healing the mind. Watch the interview on YouTube

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Kat Emrick on Surviving Human Trafficking, Finding Forgiveness, and Conspiracy vs. Reality Sep 06, 2023

In this episode Michael sits down with Kat Emrick, a wonderful human, mother, and business owner to discuss her experience with human trafficking and all of the ways it has impacted her life. She discusses the path to healing and forgiveness and how these tragic events have shaped her purpose.

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Life After the NFL ft. Peyton Manning Aug 07, 2023

Peyton Manning is one of the best NFL quarterbacks to ever play the game. In this episode he sits down with Michael to discuss what his life looks like after the NFL, how he handled the adjustment going from football star to family life, how he learned to be a good leader and more. This episode is a special one as Michael grew up in Indiana watching Peyton Manning play for the Colts from a very young age, Watch the episode on YouTube for even more footage than the podcast Subscribe and share with friends.

Answering Your Questions Jul 31, 2023

Answering your questions submitted on Instagram! Follow @curiousmike on Instagram so that next time you can submit questions too.

Football, Chickens, and Being a New Dad feat. Von Miller Oct 05, 2021

In this episode Michael sits down with Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller. Mike and Von sit down to discuss how Von decided he wanted to play football, how he got into the chicken business, how being a new Dad has changed him/his purpose, and a lot more.

DISCLAIMER: Von's audio is a little scratchy for the first six minutes because his beard was hitting the mic, but we adjusted it for the remained of the episode so bare with us.

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Brain Health Leading to a Disciplined Mind ft. Dr. Daniel Amen Sep 28, 2021

Dr. Amen is a celebrity doctor and brain specialist that has done the worlds largest brain imaging studies. In this episode he sits down with Michael to discuss the importance of brain health, how to keep your brain healthy and even reverse damage to the brain, and how all of that leads to a more disciplined, stable life. This episode is one that every single person who listens will gain knowledge that they can apply to their own life.

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Life Transitions & Lessons ft. Brandon Roy Sep 21, 2021

In this episode Michael and Brandon sit down to talk about Brandon's career, his favorite moments with Kobe, his transition into coaching and how it was the year he coached Michael, and a sobering situation that has led to Brandon wanting to create change.

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BONUS EPISODE: Q&A Aug 31, 2021

I wanted to give you a season 1 bonus episode where you get to be the ones to ask me questions! I had my Instagram followers comment questions that they wanted to know the answers to and had my sister read the questions to me.

If you missed out on the chance to ask your questions, be sure to follow @curiousmike on instagram so you'll be able to participate next time!

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Living Simply & Chasing Joy ft. Great Aunt Nancy Aug 10, 2021

Michael sits down with his Great Aunt Nancy to gain insight into how she is so content and joy-filled in a world that says "more is better."

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Leaving Judgment & Loving Others ft. Judah Smith Aug 03, 2021

In this episode Michael sits down with Pastor Judah Smith and they talk about a range of topics. Some are more practical, some are more theological, and some are just topics people may have questions about. Tune in to listen to what Judah and Michael have to say on how to find a wife, how Judah dealt with the instagram page Preachers with Sneakers, and how to love others and love yourself as Jesus commands us to.

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Produced by Cierra Jade Productions.

From AAU to the NBA Ft. Trae Young Jul 27, 2021

Michael and Trae talk all things basketball. They dive into what it was like playing together in the AAU circuit, the negative repercussions of ranking kids so young, dealing with criticism and praise, and a lot more.

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Produced by Cierra Jade Productions.

Staying Grounded & Standing Firm In Your Convictions ft. Lecrae Jul 20, 2021

Michael and Lecrae sit down to discuss staying grounded in careers that place people on a pedestal, finding your identity, standing out and standing firm, the differences between faith and religion, and social justice.

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Introducing Curious Mike Jul 09, 2021

A brief interview with Michael Porter Jr., hosted by his sister Cierra Porter, to answer the question "what even is Curious Mike?" Michael dives into the reasoning behind why he wanted to start the show and his intentions for it moving forward. It also mentions who the first four guests are. Subscribe, review, and share with your friends!

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