Mike Safo

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Mike Safo with New York Times bestselling author, Martin Dugard Jun 21, 2019

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Joined today by New York Times bestselling author Martin Dugard. Martin tells us how he had the writing bug early on, but was discouraged by his mother and how a chance call by Survivor’s Mark Burnett changed his life. We hear about Martin combining traveling with writing his books, writing in places all over the world. He talks about translating his love and passion for running, into writing a niche book like “To Be A Runner” and running on 6 different continents. We hear how Martin got linked up with Bill O’Reilly to write the “Killing Series” (Lincoln, Kennedy, Jesus and more) that have gone on to sell over 20 million copies. From getting arrested in Africa to his cool writing memorabilia, Martin Dugard continues to prove that authors are some of the best guests. Check out Martin all over the world wide web here. www.martindugard.com twitter: https://twitter.com/martinjdugard

Mike Safo with light welterweight champion of the world, Regis Prograis Jun 14, 2019

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Joined today by the 24-0 light welterweight champion of the world… the “Rougarou” Regis Prograis. Before we talk some boxing, we discuss Regis learning how to speak Portuguese, his basketball predictions, and his passion for reading. Regis tells us how cool it is to be a superhero to his 2 children and how his 5 year old son thinks he’s his financial manager. We hear that his passion for the “sweet science” came from his admiration for Mike Tyson and Roberto Duran and meeting Sugar Ray Leonard. The Champ tells us about being a role model in New Orleans, relocating in Houston after Hurricane Katrina and how all these obstacles molded him to a 24-0 record. The Rougarou tells us how it feels to have a target on his back now, his thoughts on the potential super fight with Josh Taylor and why he’s always calling out Ramirez. From his ideas to making boxing more mainstream to fighting Terence Crawford at 147 to his most prized Muhammed Ali possession, Regis Profrais really opens up, Follow Regis on the following sites: Twitter: @RPrograis Instagram: @regisprograis His website: www.regisprograis.com

Mike Safo with 19 year NBA veteran, Charles Oakley Jun 07, 2019

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Joined today in the studio by the 19 year NBA veteran, the legend Charles Oakley. We hear about Oak’s diet and workout regime in his mid 50’s and all the charities he now has time for since he’s been off the court. We take a look back at his iconic 18 year career starting from where he was when he got the call that he was drafted out of Virginia Union. Then about his first meeting with Michael Jordan while teammates on the bulls. We talk about the trade that brought him to the Big Apple, and his favorite hangouts while living here. Oakley and I talk about those beloved 90’s knicks team, what made them special, how they couldn’t get passed MJ and how they would fair today against The Warriors. Charles is brutally honest about Pat Riley and Lenny Wilkens’ coaching, his time in Toronto with Tmac and Vince, and bouncing around towards the end of his career. Charles tells his his thoughts on Magic Johnson stepping down, if Melo’s criticisms here in NYC were justified and what played would he pay to watch today. We hear Oak’s prediction on if KD is coming to the Blue and orange, his thoughts on the 1985 Ewing frozen envelope rumor and would Oakley survive the TMZ world we live in now. We obviously talk about the the James Dolan vs Charles Oakley controversy. Right form Charles’ mouth we hear what happened that fateful night in the garden, why he lost respect for many of his old teammates and why Bernard King needs to have eyes in the back of his head. From cooking to smacking Charles Barkley and even some Space Jame 2 talk, Charles Oakley of course entertains. Check out Charles’ website here: https://oakleyinthekitchen.com/

Mike Safo with former Junior Welterweight Champion, Chris Algieri 2 May 31, 2019

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Joined today in the studio by the former Junior Welterweight Champion of the world, Chris Algieri. Chris is here talking about his incredible new cookbook: “The Fighter's Kitchen: 100 Muscle-Building, Fat Burning Recipes, With meal Plans to Sculpt Your Warrior Body”. We hear what made him want to go into the literary world, the process that goes into making a cookbook, and what makes this cookbook different. We talk about the different type of diets, such as keto, paleo and interment fasting, and what is right for you. Chris tells us what it was like fighting again at The Paramount in Long Island after a 2 year hiatus, and about being on the Anthony Joshua undercard on June 1st against Tommy Coyle. Being the nutritionist for Danny Jacobs, we hear about their relationship, how they got linked up and the after thoughts of his fight with Canelo. From his favorite boxing movie to stalking Marvin Haggler on vacation, Chris continues to be a class act inside and outside of the ring. Check out Chris’ social media here Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisAlgieri Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_algieri/ Chris' website: http://www.chrisalgieri.com/ Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S48R6P6/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Mike Safo with 2 time James Beard award winning chef, the O.G. of Thai cooking, Andy Ricker 3 May 24, 2019

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Joined today by 2 time James Beard award winning chef, the O.G. of Thai cooking, Andy Ricker. Andy and I talk about his recent marriage; how he proposed and he gives us an update on being a cat dad. We talk about his new book in the pok pok trilogy called POK POK NOODLES. He describes how much work goes into creating a cookbook, how he measures success of it and how his go to Thai his go to Thai recipes are. Andy and I talk about the challenges of opening a restaurant, how Pok Pok in Vegas is doing and what he thinks about yelp reviews. From pop-up mashups to food suggestions when visiting Thailand, Andy Ricker once again crushes it! check out Andy on the following sites: Twitter: https://twitter.com/pawkhrua Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pawkhrua/ Link for all of Andy’s books, including “POK POK NOODLES” https://www.amazon.com/POK-Noodles-Recipes-Thailand-Beyond/dp/1607747758 Restaurants: https://pokpokrestaurants.com/

Mike Safo with Godfather of Mixed Martial Arts, UFC Hall of Famer,, Royce Gracie May 17, 2019

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Joined today by the Godfather of Mixed Martial Arts, UFC Hall of Famer, Royce Gracie. We hear about his rigorous training and traveling schedule at the age of 52. Royce tells us about his move to Bellator, what his role is, how UFC felt about it and upcoming events they’re offering. Royce and I go back to that historic night in Denver when UFC 1 took place and talk about why it happened, the original concept and the idea of fighting 3 fights in one night with no gloves with no time limit. We talk about the Gracie’s being a fighting factory and if he was shocked at the populatriy of MMA when it finally came to America. Royce tells us his most memorable fight and he goes into detail about the “fight that never happened” between him and “Iron” Mike Tyson and what they said to each other years later when they met. All this and more with the GOAT. Check out Royce’s sites here http://www.roycegracie.com/ Twitter.com/realroyc

Mike Safo with UFC Champion, Aljamain Sterling May 10, 2019

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Joined today by the number 3 ranked bantamweight UFC fighter in the world, Aljamain Sterling. Aljo finally joins the podcast after months of texting and setting it up. We hear about his fight with Jimmie Rivera and hear how he decompressed after a fight. Aljo tells us about his favorite travel destinations, if his name is heavier in his native country of Jamaica than Rohan Marley and his first cheat meal. Aljo tells us about his next fight against Pedro Munhoz and how that will lead to a chance at the bantamweight title. We talk about his wrestling background, his famous submission against Cody Stamann, and the one discipline he would like to improve in. We talk about Funkmaster’s new podcast, 1 dream fight he is dying to see and how often he checks the UFC rankings. All this and much more with the future face of the UFC. https://twitter.com/FunkMaster_UFC https://www.aljamainsterling.com/theweeklyscraps https://www.instagram.com/funkmaster_ufc/

Mike Safo with the voice of the Triple Crown, Horse Racing broadcaster, Larry Collmus May 06, 2019

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** Rebroadcast from 07.03.18** Joined today, live from Belmont Park, with the voice of the Triple Crown, the legendary Larry Collmus. Larry talks about how he always dreamed of being the voice of horse racing since he was a teenager in Maryland, how he climbed the ranks calling races all over the country and how a random call from a 212 phone number in 2011 changed Larry’s life. We hear about Larry’s first time calling the Kentucky Derby, from his wobbly jello legs to him not being able to listen to “My Old Kentucky Home”. He tells us about all the preparation that goes into calling a race, from his flash cards to studying the night before the races. We go down the emotional road of finally calling a triple crown winning race with American Pharoah and then 3 years later with Justify. From his summers in Saratoga to drunk texting one of the most famous horse trainers in the world, Larry lives up to his reputation as a great announcer and amazing storyteller. Follow Larry on twitter @LarryCollmus

Mike Safo with co-host of the definitive crime podcast True Crime Garage, "The Captain" May 03, 2019

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Joined today by the co-host of the definitive crime podcast, True Crime Garage, the Captain. We talk about how a show that started out with 2 friends, in a garage, drinking beer and talking crime became a worldwide phenomenon. We hear about what Nick and the Captain did before starting the podcast and how a divorce, losing a house, a truck and his kids drove him to join the podcast world. We touch on the Brian Shaffer case and then go in depth to the unique podcast the Captain just conducted with the wife of a missing man, Tyler Davis. We talk about the West Memphis 3 and the Captain’s issues with Damien Echols. The Captain tells us about some interesting fan mail the guys receive, what projects are on the True Crime Garage horizon and what case have they been asked to cover the most throughout the years. All this and much much more with the Captain. Follow True Crime Garage on the following platforms: https://twitter.com/truecrimegarage https://www.instagram.com/truecrimegarage/ https://www.truecrimegarage.com/

Mike Safo with Hall of Fame boxing trainer and podcaster, Teddy Atlas Apr 26, 2019

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Joined today by Hall of Fame boxing trainer Teddy Atlas from his house in Staten Island. We talk about Teddy becoming a grandfather for the 3rd time and how he thought it would calm him down. Teddy tells us exactly where he was when he got the Hall of Fame call, how he reacted and shocks us when he tells us what it means to him. We talk about his appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast and chat about how Teddy got started hosting his own podcast “The Fight”. We discuss the current state of boxing, talking Wilder, Fury, Joshua, and Teddy’s thoughts on Jarrell Miller’s failed drug test. The hall of famer tells us how "The Nail" Oleksandr Gvozdyk talked him out of retirement and what makes Teddy decide if he will train a fighter. No interview would be complete without Teddy talking about his iconic father, Dr. Theodore A. Atlas making house calls til he was 80, building hospitals and the namesake of the amazing Foundation. Raw Real and emotional 70 minutes with Teddy Atlas. From stories about Cus D'Amato, an amazing memorabilia collection to the pressure he feels as a trainer is all discussed. Follow teddy on: twitter: https://twitter.com/TeddyAtlasReal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teddy_atlas/ "The Fight" Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlas

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