Mike Safo

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Mike Safo with NBA All-Star, NBA Champion, Mr. Kentucky Basketball, Butch Beard May 29, 2017

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Joined today by NBA and Army Veteran Butch Beard. Butch and I discuss everything from his much publicized recruiting battle between Kentucky and Louisville, racial issues back then in Kentucky, to helping rebuild lives and the basketball program at Simmons College. We talk about his time in the NBA with the Knicks and his late nights with Walt Frazier. We laugh on how Butch is rooting for both the Cavs and the Warriors. Butch opens up about playing in the 1972 All Star game with Wilt, Kareem, Jerry West and The Big O. Coach. He gave behind the scenes information about coaching the New Jersey Nets, the drama as an assistant coach with the Mavericks, an awesome Reggie Jackson story, and much, much more.

Mike Safo with U.S. Navy Seal, Author, Rob O'Neill May 23, 2017

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This was hands down my biggest podcast ever, I’m joined by my buddy, travel guru,Lee Abbamonte and we chat with American Hero and Former Navy Seal Robert O’Neill. Yes, the bad ass that killed Osama Bin Laden!! The podcast is a roller coaster of emotions from an NYPD Sgt. who gave FDNY chaplain Father Judge his last rights to Lee golfing in Afghanistan. - Rob tells us about some of the missions that him and his Navy Seal brothers went on: the Captain Phillips rescue, searching for Marcus Luttrell and of course killing Osama Bin Laden. We somehow squeeze in a bunch of laughs during the show. Robert is also plugging his phenomenal book: “The Operator: Firing the shots that killed Osama Bin Laden and my years as a Seal Team Warrior”. Hope everyone enjoys listening to the show as much as I had doing it.

Mike Safo with Author of "Pacific Rims", Rafe Bartholomew May 16, 2017

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From the sawdust on the floor to the dusty wishbones hanging from above, McSorley's Old Ale House has been an iconic institution in New York City since 1854. I am joined today by Rafe Bartholomew who wrote the AMAZING book “Two and Two: McSorley’s, My Dad, and Me”. Rafe brought along his father Bart, who is not only the legendary bartender at McSorely’s but one hell of a story teller. Rafe and his pops take us on a roller coaster ride of emotions as they describe the history of the bar, how they got started in the business, the sawdust on the floor, and the iconic Houdini handcuffs that dangle from the rafters. We get to hear how Bart served the New York Rangers beer in the Stanley Cup, the famous “Beefcake” story and much much more. After reading the book OR listening to the interview, I can guarantee you that you’ll be making a stop at this legendary bar very soon! My favorite part of the interview? The friendship and love that Rafe and Bart share for each other.

Mike Safo with NFL Veteran and Podcaster, Tutan Reyes May 03, 2017

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Joined by 10 year NFL Veteran, plus size model and a true Role Model... Tutan Reyes!! We talk about growing up in NYC, the transition from Queens to Oxford, Mississippi, his mom almost preventing him from getting a Jerry Rice autograph, his draft day story, being a rookie in the NFL, traveling to Africa and most importantly his tremendous and life changing charity BeyondTheBoroughs.com Tutan is a tremendous story teller and I wish we had more than an hour for this show.

Mike Safo with former Kentucky Wildcat and NCAA Coach, Stephen Masiello Apr 30, 2017

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Broadcasting live from Jack Demsey's bar, i am joined by Manhattan Head Coach Steve Masiello. Coach Masiello tells some amazing stories about how he became the ball boy for the New York Knicks and how that led to him being recruited by Coach Pitino down to the University of Kentucky. We talk about his recruiting strategies and how he sells Manhattan College to the high school kids and more. Coach shares some stories about the craziness that is BBN, the books he is reading and telling us his favorite NYC hangouts. We touch on the upcoming reunion for the 1998 team to NYC basketball, Coach Masiello was hands down one of the best guests I've ever had on!

Mike Safo with 2 x Kentucky Basketball NCAA Champion, Cameron Mills 2 Apr 30, 2017

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From the "Shot Heard Round The Bluegrass" to my studio apartment in New York City... its Cameron Mills!!! 5 years and 1 day since we first spoke, Cameron is gracious enough to join me before we attend the Kentuckians of New York dinner. We talk about his famous "Santa Con" story, the making of his award winning documentary, how we plan on getting George Vescey on our shows, his roommates at UK, some incredible 1996 and 1998 Kentucky basketball stores, his dream interviews and some never before heard Coach Pitino stories.

Mike Safo with 2 x Kentucky Basketball NCAA Champion, Cameron Mills ... also Simba and Jennifer Apr 30, 2017

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On a late night podcast from my living room, I am joined on my couch with Kentucky Great Cameron Mills, Simba and Jennifer... We talk about Cam's documentary "The Team", some "WWF" wrestling stories, "Santa-Con", Cam's high school career, Kentucky memorabilia, random Kentucky friendships, and we finish it up with Jenn giving play by play as Simba challenged Cameron to a game of "beer/water" pong in my apartment. The first half of the podcast has some echo and I apologize. We are working to fix the glitch but I wanted to post the show. It was a blast to record

Mike Safo with World Traveler, Lee Abbamonte 4 Apr 14, 2017

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Broadcasting from Jack Demsey's, co-hosted by Simba Kagoro, we are joined by the always intriguing and fascinating Lee Abbamonte. Lee is the youngest American to visit every country in the world. Obviously we talk about traveling but we venture into the world of sports and hear about Lee's time on ESPN's Stump the Schwab, him meeting celebrities in Las Vegas and much much more. It's always a blast hanging out with Lee, who was seduced by Simba's beautiful accent. From traveling to sports to flirting, this episode has it all. Visit Lee's incredible website LeeAbbamonte.com and follow him on all social media outlets.

Mike Safo with KEntucky Wildcat and International Basketball Star, Ramel "Smooth" Bradley Apr 14, 2017

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On this episode, co-hosted by the always entertain Simba Kagoro, we are joined by Brooklyn's own Ramel Smooth Bradley!! Ramel talks about growing up in Brooklyn, being recruited by Tubby Smith, his time at the University of Kentucky, and his journeys playing basketball all over the world. Listen as Ramel tells us about Tel Aviv, Croatia, Turkey and a sentence on France. Ramel is also giving back and we hear about his new awesome project AppHarvest. We broadcasted again from Jack Demsey's.

Mike Safo with Former Heavyweight Boxer and Radio Host, "Gentleman" Gerry Cooney Mar 28, 2017

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On today's episode I'll be joined by the legendary boxer "Gentleman" Gerry Cooney. We talk about his upbringing, his famous fights vs Ken Norton and Larry Holmes, his radio show and much much more. Listen in as Gerry proceeds to jab me in the face and how he doesn't think I can make it in the boxing world. Gerry Cooney was hands down one of the best guests I've ever had on.

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