Mike Safo

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Mike Safo with Irish Boxing Superstar, Olympian, Mick Conlan 2 Mar 15, 2018

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The Champ returns…Future World Champion, Mick Conlan stops by his home bar, Jack Demsey’s to do a rare interview during fight week. We’re joined by ESPN’s Caught Offside host, JJ Devaney, and we talk about the family like atmosphere of the Irish community, why fighting at Madison Square Garden feels like home, and the controversial outcome of the Rio Olympics for Mick. But the main focus is Saturday night’s fight, as Mick is here to take care of business against David Berna. He tells us what he does to prepare for his upcoming matches, especially after switching to new trainer Adam Booth. From not being recognized at his own after party at Demsey’s, to him and JJ doing a famous weigh in stare down, and more. Tune in because the Conlan Revolution is here!

Mike Safo with Comedians Jim Florentine, Jackie Martling & Chad Zumock Mar 12, 2018

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Broadcasting from Jack Demseys and joined at this roundtable podcast by two of my favorite authors: the hilarious Jim Florentine and the iconic Jackie “the jokeman” Martling, along with funny man Chad Zumock. We start off talking about the early days of Jackie on the Howard Stern show and hear some stories of the Stern cast visiting different cities during syndication. Jim tells us what the Howard Stern show did for his career and his first few appearances on that show. Jim talks about promoting his book from coast to coast and having his 7-year-old son Luke go on stage to tell some jokes. Jackie and Jim take us behind the scenes of writing a comedy book, including some of the difficulties of doing an audio version. Jim Florentine has everyone in tears as he tells us about some of his pranks that went horribly wrong (hint: an abortion joke that led to the local police kicking down his door). Chad Zumock and I go complete fan boy mode and pepper these two comedic legends with questions. Just when you think the podcast is going good, it ends with me telling the boys about my bathroom issues. Be sure to buy Jackie and Jim’s books here: http://www.jimflorentine.com/ http://www.jokeland.com/ and check out Chad Zumock’s page… http://chadzumock.com/

Mike Safo with UFC Veteran, Dennis "The Menace" Bermudez Mar 06, 2018

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Joined today by UFC superstar and Guinness book of world record holder Dennis “The Menace” Bermudez. After I break down my amateur fighting careers Dennis tells us what he had to do to become a member of the elite Guinness book of world records. The Menace talks about his time on the hit show “The Ultimate Fighter” and the time in the house. Luckily I’m joined by MMA/UFC experts and strong island’s own USMC Veteran Eddie Thompson and “The Lou” Danny Roberts. Dennis tells us about his career as a collegiate wrestler and what insanely dramatic moment led him to train with Steve Blackman to be an ultimate fighter. Listen as The Menace talks about his career in the UFC and what life is like inside the cage. Eddie and The Menace go toe to toe and show their Alpha male personalities as they discuss their time in the Middle East and what Dennis has done for the troops. Video game talk, bathroom shenanigans and more on today’s show. Follow Dennis on twitter @MenaceBermudez and on IG: menacebermudez

Mike Safo with NBA Hall of Famer and ESPN Sports Broadcaster, Dick Vitale Feb 28, 2018

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Joined today by the legend and iconic Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale. Dickie V and I talk about the Yankees beating the Indians and advancing to the ALCS, my overreaction to Joe Girardi’s coaching blunder and Dickie V makes his pick for the World Series. We obviously talk about the 2017-18 Kentucky Wildcats and we hear about a phone call Dick Vitale JUST had with Coach Pitino. Time was limited for part 1 of this podcast but as always Dickie V delivered. Please visit his website www.dickvitaleonline.com and if possible please make a donation to the V foundation www.jimmyv.org

Mike Safo with NBA columnist and analyst, Peter Vecsey Feb 20, 2018

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Joined today by the iconic Peter Vecsey. When I was growing up Peter Vecsey was appointment reading with his famous column “Hoops du Jour”, and I couldn’t wait to chat it up with him. Mr. Vecsey and I talk about NYC high school hoops, touching on his alma mater Archbishop Malloy and how they could have had a player named Lew Alcindor to getting Kenny Anderson and now Moses Brown. We talk about him coaching “Dr. J” Julius Erving up in Rucker Park and then being a beat writer with the Boston Celtics. Peter Vecsey tells me the biggest story he’s ever broke, the best nickname he’s ever given a player (hint: Larry Bird’s), favorite young player to watch and much more. With his quick responses and his encyclopedic knowledge of basketball you’ll definitely enjoy listening to the one and only Peter Vecsey.

Mike Safo with Kickboxer and WBO junior welterweight champion, Chris Algeri Feb 13, 2018

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Joined today at Jack Demseys by the former WBO junior welterweight champion of the world Chris Algeri. Chris is a world renowned nutritionist and breaks down a perfect diet to get me shredded. We move on to talking about growing up on Long Island, his cornrows, and how he absolutely dominated the kickboxing world before transitioning over to boxing. Chris tells us about winning his historic title against Ruslan Provodnikov, and then jumping right into the belly of the beast to China to fight future hall of famer Manny Pacquiao. We talk about his last 2 bouts with Amir Khan and Errol Spence Jr. For the first time Chris lets the world know if he’s planning on stepping into the ring again in 2018 and who he wants to fight. All this and more with the Champ.

Mike Safo with Award Winning Film Director, Reinaldo Marcus Green Feb 09, 2018

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An episode 20 years in the making… joined today by my childhood friend turned uber talented movie director Reinaldo Marcus Green. Rei and I share some laughs about growing up on Staten Island, playing baseball together and arguing over the Yankees and Mets. Rei tells what inspired him to quit his job and get in the movie business. From his short film “STOP” to the newly released, critically acclaimed “Monsters and Men”, Reinaldo has been everywhere lately, schmoozing it up at Sundance and even hanging out with Spike Lee. We talk about how race has become a hot topic and the best way to keep the conversation going. Listen to what inspired Rei to tackle some of the controversial issues he directs, how he out kicked his coverage with his beautiful wife and more... Be sure to check out “Monsters and Men” by following Reinaldo on twitter at: @Reimarcusgreen

Mike Safo with NY Giants SuperFan, Joe Ruback License Plate Guy Feb 03, 2018

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We’re only 2 days away from Super Bowl Sunday so I figured who else to have on to talk about the end of the football season besides the most passionate football fan around, known to everyone as “License Plate Guy”, Giants fanatic, Joe Ruback. Joe breaks down who he would select with the 2nd pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, his thoughts on the potential next Giants head coach, and on where the team should go from here. Superfan Ruback explains why every breathing Giants fan should be rooting for the Patriots on Sunday and why Eagles fans are the worst. We find out Joe’s favorite piece of memorabilia, the coolest person he has in his phone, when he will give up his season tickets and more. Most importantly we talk about Joe’s charity work with Landon Collins and the Chris Canty Foundation.

Mike Safo with Dating App Creator, Lori Cheek Jan 29, 2018

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From the hit show “Shark Tank”, Lori Cheek joins me and Simba at Demsey’s to talk about her dating app “Cheek’d”. She talks about how she quit her job as an architect and dove headfirst into app development. Lori, being from the bluegrass state, talks about our favorite subject, Kentucky Wildcat Basketball. Listen to find out more about Lori’s Cheek’d, her plan to take over the dating world and how we’re trying to make a success story out of Simba’s dating life.

Mike Safo with Actor and Daytime Emmy Award Winner, Kevin Mambo Jan 23, 2018

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For the first time ever on the podcast, I’m joined by an Emmy winning actor. The uber talented Kevin Mambo joins me from Simba’s Brooklyn pad and we discuss how him and Simba met speaking their native language Shona in a random Brooklyn bar. He tells us how he went from Zimbabwe to Canada and out to Los Angeles winning 2 Emmy’s on the daytime show “Guiding Light” along the way. Besides television, Kevin has also starred on many Broadway shows such as Fela and Book of Mormon. He reminisces about DJ’ing in the 90s at all the hot clubs in NYC and how that time of crazy clubbing at places like Limelight, Tunnel and South Factory have vanished. Kevin tells us about hanging out with South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker, his true feelings about Laura Winslow from Family Matters and more

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