Mike Safo

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.  

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!

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.  

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

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 meda outlets.

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 journies 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.

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 LarryHolmes, 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. 

On today's episode i'll be joined by an absolute legend and icon not only in the radio world but also in comedy. For years we all knew him as the head writer on the Howard Stern Show, the great Jackie "The Joke Man Martling. Jackie hangs out and we discuss everything from growing up, to the explosive rise of the Howard Stern Show to doing standup and all. Jackie is hands down one of the funniest and dirtest people in show biz and was an absolute blast. His new book titled "Bow to Stern" is available for preorder. https://www.amazon.com/Joke-Man-Bow-Stern/dp/1682613895/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1490491767&sr=8-1&keywords=jackie+martling  

I'm joined by Fox Sports own Aaron Torres.  Aaron is the uber talented author of "One and Fun" about the 2010 Kentucky Wildcats.   Listen as we talk about the 2017 NCAA tournament and the 16 teams remaining. He covers college basketball, college football and pop culture and it's insanely knowledgable and entertaining.   Follow him on Twitter @Aaron_Torres 

Tonight we take a trip down memory lane as we talk with an absolute legend in the wrestling business.  He's famously known as being one half of the amazing tag team "The Killer Bee's", B. Brian Blair. We'll be discussing what got him in the business, the rise of the WWF in the 1980's, Wrestlemania and much much more. 

This is the biggest show I've done so far! Joined live by the uber talented Michael K Williams.  We know him from his works as Omar from The Wire, Chalky White from Boardwalk Empire, The Night Of, Black Market and more.   We talk about growing up in The Flatbush section of Brooklyn, being discovered by Tupac, race issues, our budding bromance and much much more.   I'm also joined by Simba as he gets to meet his all time favorite actor 

Talking books and true crime with my favorite author Harold Schechter.  Harold stopped by to talk about his newest book "Man Eater" and we of course discussed Albert Fish, Ed Gein, H. H. Holmes and more. 

On this episode I'm joined by an absolute NYC icon. One of the greatest high school basketball players of all time, NBA all star, number 2 overall pick in the 1991 NBA draft... the great Kenny Anderson.   Kenny stopped by to talk about his dramatic new documentary Mr. Chibbs, tells a bunch of tremendous stories from his time in the NBA, his beautiful family and what coming back to the Big Apple means to him. In a rare moment, Kenny opens up about his controversial trip to North Korea, what it was like there and why he went. Only Kenny can tell a story like this! Of course ew talk some college basketball and Kentucky!

Today I'm joined by New York Daily News writer and incredibly talented author Larry McShane.   He stopped by to discuss his amazing new book "Chin" The Life and Time of Mafia Boss Vincent Gigante. 

Today's episode is 14 years in making, I'll be joined by the hilarious and brutally honest comedian Liz Miele. Liz opens up about her worst date OF ALL TIME, how she got started in the comedy business, having lunch with George Carlin, doing a world tour, her cats and some extremely personal stuff that only Liz can make funny. Hope you guys enjoy this episode as much as i did and check her out on twitter @Lizmiele and visit her website Lizmiele.com 

Today i ventured across the Hudson River to sit down with Cincinnati Bengals Offensive Lineman and President of the NFLPA Eric Winston. We talk about the upcoming season, visiting the 9-11 memorial, the U, and much more. Listen to some great stories from the 11 year NFL veteran from Midland, Texas.  

Today I'll be joined by one of the greatest true crime writers of all time, the amazing Harold Schechter. We will be discussing some of his fascinating books about Albert Fish, Ed Gein, H.H. Holmes and more.  Harold Schechter has authored over 20 books and has always been one of my favorite authors.

Today I'll be joined by one of the greatest travelers of our lifetime, Henrk Jeppesen.  He set out to visit all 193 countries and became the youngest person to ever do it.   He's authored a book titled "Chasing 193".  Beyond excited to listen to his travel stories and adventures.   Check out his website http://www.henriktravel.com/?m=0  

Today, live from Jack Demsey's, I'll be joined by 5th round pick in the 2014 NFL draft out of USC, the # 1 rated high school propect coming out of high school, and Linebacker for the New York Giants... Devon Kennard. We'll be talking about the recruiting process, his welcome to New York City moment, playing for Big Blue and why spending $8,000 on a steak dinner isn't the greatest investment. Devon also talks about his father winning the Super Bowl and why USC could upset Alabama opening day, much to the disappointment of co-host Simba. 

On today's episode, live from Jack Demsey's, I'll be joined by Mele Saili & Erin "Worm" Ashley, two profssional surfers from California, who are here in NYC to promote the NYC Women's Surf Festival. We'll hear about growing up in the surf world and traveling the globe in the search of awesome waves.