Podcasts by YNK: you know what I mean?
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 94: Max Homa from 2022-02-16T14:16
Returning for the third time, Max Homa visits the guys at the Arizona Ranch just days before the Waste Management Open. They discuss golf, the stigma of athletes having fun in their personal lives,...
ListenEpisode 93: Hangin' with Skeez from 2022-02-02T19:09:48
Meet our good friend, and opener for the Not My First Rodeo Tour, Skeez. We were lucky to meet this guy during our final days in Los Angeles and now he'll be joining us for our first tour in three ...
ListenEpisode 92: Logan Allen from 2022-01-19T19:29:10
Logan Allen is a rising star in Major League Baseball, currently pitching for The Cleveland Guardians. The conversation quickly steers into the direction of mindset and spirituality (shocking, I kn...
ListenEpisode 91: Spending Time With Yourself from 2022-01-05T16:13:17
In today's episode, we learn the importance of spending time with yourself. With all the distractions today, it seems like a harder and harder task to achieve. Mike breaks down the upcoming "Not My...
ListenEpisode 90: Finding Your Passion from 2021-12-16T18:24:04
In this week's episode, Mike answers a fan's question about finding your passion and discipline. Secondly, the guys get a call from YNK's only female listener and to end it, they discuss the pros a...
ListenEpisode 89: Christian Kirk from 2021-12-01T18:47:52
Christian Kirk is a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, and is an integral part of their success this year. He talks about getting his first college offer Freshman year of high school, his tim...
ListenEpisode 88: Tyler Wade from 2021-11-17T15:47:11
Tyler Wade is a utility player for the New York Yankees. In 2019 alone he played second base, third base, shortstop, left field, and right field. The guys not only discuss what it's like playing fo...
ListenEpisode 87: The Highs, The Lows, and The In-Betweens from 2021-11-05T00:30:22
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.
ListenEpisode 86: Just Mike from 2021-10-06T16:06:10
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 ...
ListenEpisode 85: Relationships from 2021-09-23T00:25:15
Dr. Steve returns, as Mike and Jon call fans late night and discuss their relationship problems.
ListenEpisode 84: Self Esteem from 2021-09-08T15:03
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 lo...
ListenEpisode 83: Dr. Steve from 2021-08-25T15:52:48
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.
ListenEpisode 82: Album Breakdown from 2021-08-11T19:25:17
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.
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Episode 81: The Highs from 2021-07-21T21:01:20
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 1...
Episode 80: Will Compton (of Bussin' With The Boys) from 2021-06-09T18:48:30
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 athl...
ListenEpisode 79: Max Homa from 2021-05-26T16:43:15
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...
ListenEpisode 78: Ernest from 2021-05-12T16:54:48
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 Mor...
ListenEpisode 77: Tyler Glasnow from 2021-04-28T16:12:30
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 ...
ListenEpisode 76: Steve Hotline from 2021-04-14T20:54:10
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 mome...
ListenEpisode 75: Clint Frazier from 2021-03-31T15:21:56
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 r...
ListenEpisode 74: Christian Yelich from 2021-03-17T03:49:26
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 abou...
ListenEpisode 73: Eben Britton (Part 3) from 2021-03-03T17:40:02
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 ind...
ListenEpisode 72: Eben Britton (Part 2) from 2021-02-17T04:19
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, h...
ListenEpisode 71: Eben Britton from 2021-02-03T18:40:16
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 ...
ListenEpisode 70: Max Homa from 2021-01-20T07:18
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...
ListenEpisode 69: Caleb Pressley, Dana Beers, Glenny Balls, and Max Homa from 2021-01-06T03:22:41
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...
ListenEpisode 68: Ball Don't Lie from 2020-12-23T05:41:58
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...
ListenEpisode 67: Trevor Bauer from 2020-12-09T16:17:27
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 ...
ListenEpisode 66: Johnny Manziel from 2020-11-25T05:05
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 “Joh...
ListenEpisode 65: Mike Posner from 2020-11-11T09:00
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....
ListenEpisode 64: Huey Mack from 2020-10-28T08:00
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 th...
ListenEpisode 63: Dansby Swanson from 2020-10-14T08:00
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 o...
Episode 62: Jimmy Tatro from 2020-09-30T08:00
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 LifeAft...
ListenEpisode 61: Mike Clevinger from 2020-09-16T08:00
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 99...
ListenEpisode 60: Georges Niang from 2020-09-02T08:00
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.
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Episode 59: Change from 2020-08-19T02:25:58
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 opportunitie...
ListenEpisode 58: Being Famous Sucks from 2020-08-12T06:52:49
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.
Episode 57: Creativity from 2020-08-05T06:06:38
Mike makes a major announcement regarding the future of where he’ll be creating music. The guys talk The Rock’s recent purchase of the XFL, followed by how they plan to scale the Chug Bud business....
ListenEpisode 56: Don't Settle from 2020-07-29T05:19:24
Utah Part II was wrapped up in record time. Mike and Blue talk some of their adventures of the past week, including a failed afternoon canoeing. They join Kilmer in recapping some of the best advic...
ListenEpisode 55: War Stories from 2020-07-22T06:38:21
The gang revisits old memories from the touring days before Mike goes off again to Utah to work on his album. From “Closer,” to “These Days,” to “KEEPGOING,” Mike breaks down how his songs come to ...
ListenEpisode 54: Steve Hotline from 2020-07-15T08:00
Mike, Kilmer, and Blue go over the most recent sports and pop culture news. Missing some of that good ol’ wisdom from Papa Stud? Then listen up. Steve Talk is back for the second half of the episod...
ListenEpisode 53: Big Daddy's Back from 2020-07-08T06:53:42
Mike’s back from Utah and The Steves are in full force. From shooting crossbows to dropping several thousand dollars on cigs, they retell the most iconic stories from their trip to Post’s crib. The...
ListenEpisode 52: Kristine Leahy from 2020-07-01T05:25:34
Kristine Leahy is a widely acclaimed sports reporter and television host. She is well known for her time as a host on NBC’s American Ninja Warrior and as the former co-host on Fox Sports 1’s The He...
ListenEpisode 51: Would You Rather from 2020-06-24T08:47:26
Huey is back to join Kilmer and Blue in answering some epic “Would you rather” scenarios. Then they take a deep dive into the world’s greatest mysteries. Have humans ever had sex in space? Would ma...
ListenEpisode 50: The Return of Huey Mack from 2020-06-17T05:26:16
Huey Mack drops in to be Mike’s body double while he is out roaming the vast Utah landscape. It turns out, Huey has been ready to step in longer than we realized. First, there was Mike Stud, and Hu...
ListenEpisode 49: Adam Ray from 2020-06-10T06:42:04
Adam Ray is an acclaimed actor, comedian, and voice-over artist. He has made appearances on shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development, Ballers, and many more. Ray also hosts the About L...
ListenEpisode 48: Dad's Out of Town from 2020-05-27T04:37:59
The Troops take over this week's show while Mike is out of town. Kilmer, Versace, Blue, and Foley go into the trenches for some good ol’ fashioned Steve Talk. Remember the Seven Laws? We don’t. The...
ListenEpisode 47: In the Trenches Relief Fund from 2020-05-20T13:24:32
The Ballina Cup Celebrity Beer Pong Tournament helped us raise over $20,000 for COVID-19 relief. We listened to the current situations of thousands of fans and chose the stories that we believed ou...
ListenEpisode 46: Quarantine Habits from 2020-05-13T06:56:41
Versace’s back and he’s here to share a little story. Over a year ago, before the last tour, he set out to find a diet that would work for him long term. Versace found intermittent fasting worked b...
ListenEpisode 45: David Meltzer from 2020-05-06T04:18:28
David Meltzer is an entrepreneur, a best-selling author, and a Top 100 Business Coach. He is the co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sport & Entertainment...
ListenEpisode 44: The Last Dance from 2020-04-29T03:37:36
Michael Jordan’s docuseries The Last Dance is already being described as unprecedented by many. Mike, Kilmer, and Blue give their thoughts on the first couple of episodes and then talk about what i...
ListenEpisode 43: Sam Martin from 2020-04-22T06:37:10
Sam Martin is a long-time punter in the NFL. He most recently signed a three-year contract with the Denver Broncos through the 2022 season.
Martin revisits his recruitment process and tells Mik...
Episode 42: Ballina Cup Recap from 2020-04-15T05:00
Lasting for nine days, the Ballin Cup Celebrity Beer Pong Tournament ended with Mike taking the trophy over the Nelk boys. For all the ones that had Mike winning it all, we salute you.
The...
Episode 41: Larry King from 2020-04-08T06:00
Larry King is an esteemed American television and radio host. He has been a staple in broadcasting for over 60 years, earning two Peadbody’s, an Emmy, and a handful of Cable ACE Awards along the wa...
ListenEpisode 40: The Steves & Georges Niang from 2020-04-01T08:00
Mike, Kilmer, and Blue announce the Ballina Cup: the most electric virtual beer pong tournament featuring participants such as Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce, Barstool Sports, and several other celeb...
ListenEpisode 39: Danny Amendola from 2020-03-25T08:00
Danny Amendola is a two-time Super Bowl champion wide receiver. While currently playing for the Detroit Lions, he is most known for his time with his hometown franchise, the New England Patriots. M...
ListenEpisode 38: The Return of Blue from 2020-03-18T08:00
Our beloved drunkard, Blue Yupp, returns from Margaritaville and joins Mike and Kilmer this week. Kilmer has strep throat, which is probably the coronavirus. Mike dives in on how the MLB needs to g...
ListenEpisode 37: Shavo Odadjian from 2020-03-11T08:00
Shavo Odadjian is a member of the Grammy Award-winning band System of a Down. Aside from playing bass guitar, he is also a songwriter and backup vocalist. This week, Shavo opens up about life growi...
ListenEpisode 36: Three Steve's in a Pod from 2020-03-04T07:00
Mike, Kilmer, and Foley change up the normal scene of the show and convene in Mike’s bed. The three talk about upcoming guests, the value of communicating outside of technology, and the importance ...
ListenEpisode 35: Michael Del Zotto from 2020-02-26T07:00
Michael Del Zotto has been a Defenceman in the NHL for 10 seasons now. His honesty and free-thinking have made him one of the wisest players in the league, and his ability to adapt to change has le...
ListenEpisode 34: Fans Visit the Ranch from 2020-02-23T21:43
In the fall, we held a fan contest with our sponsor Bravo Tip or Pay. Participants entered by registering their Bravo accounts with the referral code “MS23.” Winners were chosen at random in the wi...
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