Episode 87: The Highs, The Lows, and The In-Betweens
Mike chronicles his last month where he contracted COVID, beat it, then went on a 5 day bender for the ages. The guys also breakdown the real reason why they drink so much.
Nov 05, 2021•47 min
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Ya Neva Know: you know what I mean? is a lifestyle podcast hosted by platinum recording artist, Mike. Athletes, entrepreneurs, musicians, and other artists come on the show every Wednesday to discuss the adversity they overcame to turn their dreams into reality.
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Episode 86: Just Mike
For the first time ever, Mike is a guest on his own podcast. Interviewed by the reputable yet embarrassing Jon Kilmer, Mike takes you through his entire career as a musician. He also discusses his mindset transformation over the years, going from college star athlete to creative superstar.
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Episode 85: Relationships
Dr. Steve returns, as Mike and Jon call fans late night and discuss their relationship problems.
Sep 23, 2021•46 min
Episode 84: Self Esteem
The first half, Mike and Jon discuss the ins-and-outs of the music business, and how the playing field is changing for all creators. After, a fan sends in a question regarding self esteem. If we look in the mirror, do we like the person staring back at us?
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 8 min
Episode 83: Dr. Steve
This week, fans call in with relationship questions. Dr. Steve helps them navigate through break ups, love triangles, and whatever else life has to throw at us.
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr
Episode 82: Album Breakdown
In this episode, fans send in their questions about Mike's new album 'the highs." He tells us the backstory of multiple songs, the message behind the music, and plans for a future tour. ● Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUID IV DOT COM and use code YNK at checkout. ● Ship more in less time – for a lot less money. o Just use my offer code, YNK , to get a 60-day free trial....
Aug 11, 2021•51 min
Episode 81: The Highs
Mike breaks down his new album "the highs." releasing this Friday July 23rd. He and Jon then take it to the Steve hotline and answer questions from the fans. Go to Ritual.com/YNK to get 10% of your first 3 months of Ritual protein. Go to Truff.com and use promo code YNK to get 15% off your entire order of gourmet truffle infused hot sauce plus free shipping! Policygenius. When it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right. Head to Policygenius.com/YNK to get started right now....
Jul 21, 2021•43 min
Episode 80: Will Compton (of Bussin' With The Boys)
Will Compton is an NFL linebacker and co-host of the popular sports podcast Bussin’ With The Boys with NFL offensive lineman Taylor Lewan. Compton and Lewan were some of the first professional athletes to start a podcast while still playing their respective sport. Compton tells Mike about his upbringing and about his motivations for getting into the podcasting industry. With Compton being a pro athlete himself, Bussin' With The Boys provides a level of conversation other athletes normally don't ...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 56 min
Episode 79: Max Homa
Max Homa joins the pod again, and this time the episode's set at the new Nashville Ranch. Since Max's first appearance, he won The Genesis Invitational through an intense sudden-death final. He and Mike talk about what was going through his mind during the prolific tournament and how Max's commitment to bettering his mindset was vital in the victory. They also touch on a wide array of concepts; the thought of "knowing through doing" and listening to the internal voice are just two of the key one...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 36 min
Episode 78: Ernest
Ernest (Ernest Keith Smith) is a nationally recognized Nashville recording artist and songwriter. He’s created cuts for a number of major artists like Diplo, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, and Morgan Wallen, to name a few. In the first Nashville Ranch episode, Ernest joins Mike to talk about recent achievements in his career and what it’s been like living in Tennessee. They touch on everything from their songwriting process to pinpointing moments in Ernest’s career he saw as openings for growth...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 52 min
Episode 77: Tyler Glasnow
Tyler Glasnow is a starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He’s widely considered one of baseball's rising personalities at the moment, with credit to his role in the Rays making the World Series in the 2020 season. In this episode, Tyler and Mike dive into what it means to be a sound individual. Tyler talks about his past struggles—in baseball and life—and how they eventually led to discovering more about his true self. They also touch on their specific forms of meditation and the different me...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 53 min
Episode 76: Steve Hotline
Mike and Kilmer answer video calls from the fans in a special AMA episode—and yes, there are fewer sex questions this time. The two talk about everything from their favorite movies to the very moments they decided they wanted to be more in tune with their ideal self. Listen in for some good ol’ fashioned Steve talk. LiquidIV is THE go-to hydration multiplier. Drink it while you’re hungover. Drink it while you’re sober. Drink it while you're drunk. Did you know one small packet dissolved into 12 ...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Episode 75: Clint Frazier
Clint Frazier is a professional baseball player for the New York Yankees. Following a lightning finish to the 2020 season, Clint convinced his coaches that he could improve both his defense while refining his offense at the same time. Now 26, he’s looking at getting his first real shot at being an everyday player for baseball’s most prestigious organization. Clint tells about his rise in the MLB and how he’s managed to handle adversity in the Big Apple. He and Mike also touch on the changes they...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 32 min
Episode 74: Christian Yelich
Christian Yelich is an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers and a former MVP winner (2018). Even though he’s in the middle of spring training, Christian takes the time to sit with Mike to talk about the day-to-day life of a superstar in the MLB. Other topics include their philosophies in defining success, as well as what the MLB needs to do to modernize the game. From building mental toughness to learning to embrace new experiences, Christian reveals how someone can grow into a leadership role w...
Mar 17, 2021•2 hr 9 min
Episode 73: Eben Britton (Part 3)
Eben Britton is back for the first-ever YNK 3-peat. He joins Mike in the Hemingway room at the Montana Ranch, and the two take a deep dive on some epic philosophical concepts. They touch on the industrialization of the mind, the ability to focus on the present, and the general beliefs they hold about the universe. Michael Alan Singer and Alan Watts are a couple of authors cited throughout. AminoLean by RSP Nutrition is the energy product you need to try if you work out, run or live an active lif...
Mar 03, 2021•42 min
Episode 72: Eben Britton (Part 2)
Eben Britton is back for a special part-two episode. Sitting outside in the beautiful Montana landscape, Mike and Eben dive deep into the hypocrisy in how sports fans treat professional athletes, how the music industry carries a certain facade, and how each of their most devastating setbacks in life jumpstarted many great accomplishments. They close in sharing some meditation techniques that are fulfilling and easy-to-learn. Blu Maan knows there’s a two-step process in giving you luscious locks ...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Episode 71: Eben Britton
Eben Britton is a former NFL player and host of The Eben Flow podcast. His advocation for the use of cannabis to be removed from the NFL’s banned substances list put Eben on the national stage for cannabis advocacy. After presenting at Mike Tyson's Tyson Health Summit in 2018, the two found they had a lot in common and became good friends. Eben eventually joined Tyson to be the co-host for The Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson podcast for many episodes. In an epic Steveson Ranch Montana setting, Eben te...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Episode 70: Max Homa
Max Homa is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Homa’s laid-back personality and play style has deemed him a fan favorite for many in the sport. He most recently won the 2019 Wells Fargo Championship, earning his first tour win and an appearance at the 2020 Masters. In-person with Mike, Homa talks about the pro golfer lifestyle and how he's working on his mental game to give him an advantage out on the course.
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 58 min
Episode 69: Caleb Pressley, Dana Beers, Glenny Balls, and Max Homa
Caleb Pressley is a comedian and a future champion golfer. Known for his college lifestyle mini-docs and intense Sunday Conversations, Caleb has worked his way up to becoming one of Barstool Sports' most loved personalities. He’s also the face of 51 Strokes—a golf-centered podcast started on the premise Caleb will one day become the Masters Champion golfer he was born to be. Caleb and Mike revisit moments in their careers that got them to where they are now. They attribute many of their successe...
Jan 06, 2021•2 hr 3 min
Episode 68: Ball Don't Lie
Mike and Kilmer touch on what it’s been like moving to Arizona and living with Johnny. Then, they pivot to what’s next going into 2021. New ways to connect with fans, new cities to live in, and new music to release; it’s all onward and upwards. Uhyuready? Onlysteves.com is the best way to get exclusive content from Mike. Stream premium music, download YNK+, and play in Ballina Cup tournaments. A fan experience for the Steves, by Steve....
Dec 23, 2020•54 min
Episode 67: Trevor Bauer
Trevor Bauer is a free agent starting pitcher in the MLB and the most recipient of the National League’s Cy Young Award—which goes to the best pitcher in each league every season. Trevor is one of the most notable players working to make baseball more entertaining and engaging: He challenges players publicly on Twitter, he paints “Free Joe Kelly” on his cleats, he keeps the fans engaged off the field with content from the media company he started, Momentum. Trevor’s sharp and analytical, and he ...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 30 min
Episode 66: Johnny Manziel
Johnny Manziel is a former Heisman Trophy winner and college football legend. On the field, he’s best known for his ability to extend plays as a dual-threat quarterback, earning nicknames like “Johnny Football” and “Money Manziel” that are iconic still to this day. Off the field, well, let’s just say Johnny is Johnny. Many know how Johnny’s NFL career played out—and he’ll touch on that in this episode. Since leaving the league though, he’s been out of the public spotlight, golfing like a pro in ...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 15 min
Episode 65: Mike Posner
Mike Posner is a GRAMMY-nominated, 3x platinum recording artist. He most recently walkedcacross the United States in 2019, starting from New Jersey and traveling until he reached the Pacific Ocean. It took him over 5 months to complete. Now, Posner is just as much as an adventurer as an artist. He's taken up hiking mountains and embraces a lifestylecfocused on self-help and Eastern spirituality. While it may seem like a coincidence the two both started their music careers while attending Duke to...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 29 min
Episode 64: Huey Mack
Long-time friend Huey Mack sits down with Mike one last time at the LA home in this epic marathon episode. The two reflect on the challenges each of them has faced in navigating their careers as they pull back the curtain of the music industry overall. You know LiquidIV is THE go-to hydration multiplier. But did you also know they’ve got your immune system covered too? Liquid IV’s new Hydration Multiplier+ Immune Support is an all-in-one mix that will give you the nutrients your body needs. It’s...
Oct 28, 2020•2 hr 31 min
Episode 63: Dansby Swanson
Dansby Swanson is the shortstop for the Atlanta Braves. He’s the former #1 overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft and a Georgia native. Mike connects with Dansby via video call. At the time of filming, the Braves were in first place in the NL East and on a path to clinching a high seed in the playoffs. Now Dansby and the Braves are playing the Dodgers for a World Series berth. Did the magic of Stevenson Ranch rub off on the great city of Atlanta? Probably. The two talk some of the parallels between ...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 14 min
Episode 62: Jimmy Tatro
Jimmy Tatro is an actor, comedian, writer, producer, director, and “Tuber.” But more importantly, he’s one of the first Steves...ever. Whether it is creating sketches on his Youtube channel LifeAfterJimmy (3 million subscribers), or testing new waters in comedy, Tatro is in the running for most hilarious man on the internet. He and Mike talk about their early friendship that formed way back when Mike was barely making music. They also focus heavily on the ways they established their own presence...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Episode 61: Mike Clevinger
Mike Clevinger is a starting pitcher for the San Diego Padres. He was recently traded there via the Cleveland Indians, where Clevinger originally perfected his free-flowing windup and dominating 99mph fastball. This week, Papa Steve calls Clevinger in on a video chat to talk about his new team in San Diego and his journey in baseball. Truth be told, Clevinger’s unlike any other player in the MLB. His come-up was far from perfect and his attitude towards life is Wayne Dyer-esque: Open to everythi...
Sep 16, 2020•52 min
Episode 60: Georges Niang
Mike hops on a zoom call with Georges Niang, forward for the Utah Jazz. They discuss the NBA bubble, play offs, and the debaucherous nights they had in Iowa on the Stud Summer Tour. Go to Manscaped.com and use promo code YNK for 20% off and free shipping. Get 15% off your next order of wireless earbuds at buyraycom.com/ynk
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr
Episode 59: Change
A new sound, a new home, a new story. Mike and Kilmer sit down to explain some of the unique lifestyle choices they’ve made in recent months. Even in the world we live in now, untapped opportunities await. The only obstacle standing in the way is change. Don’t fear change. Embrace it. Use promo code: YNK to get 25% off your entire order of hydration products at LiquidIV.com Go to Keeps.com/YNK to get your first month of hair loss treatment for free
Aug 19, 2020•48 min
Episode 58: Being Famous Sucks
The world is in peril, but at least Nickelback's coming out with some new music. The guys discuss being famous in the new age, play a game of Burning Questions, and talk about Blue's new stalker. Use code YNK to get 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com Go to BuyRaycon.com/YNK to get 15% off all Raycon products
Aug 12, 2020•53 min
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