Mike Safo

Joined today in the studio by the 19 year NBA veteran, the legend Charles Oakley. We hear about Oak’s diet and workout regime in his mid 50’s and all the charities he now has time for since  he’s been off the court. We take a look back at his iconic 18 year career starting from where he was when he got the call that he was drafted out of Virginia Union. Then about his first meeting with Michael Jo...

Joined today in the studio by the former Junior Welterweight Champion of the world, Chris Algieri. Chris is here talking about his incredible new cookbook: “The Fighter's Kitchen: 100 Muscle-Building, Fat Burning Recipes, With meal Plans to Sculpt Your Warrior Body”. We hear what made him want to go into the literary world, the process that goes into making a cookbook, and what makes this cookbook...

Joined today by 2 time James Beard award winning chef, the O.G. of Thai cooking, Andy Ricker. Andy and I talk about his recent marriage; how he proposed and he gives us an update on being a cat dad. We talk about his new book in the pok pok trilogy called POK POK NOODLES. He describes how much work goes into creating a cookbook, how he measures success of it and how his go to Thai his go to Thai r...

Joined today by the Godfather of Mixed Martial Arts, UFC Hall of Famer, Royce Gracie. We hear about his rigorous training and traveling schedule at the age of 52. Royce tells us about his move to Bellator, what his role is, how UFC felt about it and upcoming events they’re offering. Royce and I go back to that historic night in Denver when UFC 1 took place and talk about why it happened, the origi...

Joined today by the number 3 ranked bantamweight UFC fighter in the world, Aljamain Sterling. Aljo finally joins the podcast after months of texting and setting it up. We hear about his fight with Jimmie Rivera and hear how he decompressed after a fight. Aljo tells us about his favorite travel destinations, if his name is heavier in his native country of Jamaica than Rohan Marley and his first che...

** Rebroadcast from 07.03.18** Joined today, live from Belmont Park, with the voice of the Triple Crown, the legendary Larry Collmus. Larry talks about how he always dreamed of being the voice of horse racing since he was a teenager in Maryland, how he climbed the ranks calling races all over the country and how a random call from a 212 phone number in 2011 changed Larry’s life. We hear about Larr...

Joined today by the co-host of the definitive crime podcast, True Crime Garage, the Captain. We talk about how a show that started out with 2 friends, in a garage, drinking beer and talking crime became a worldwide phenomenon. We hear about what Nick and the Captain did before starting the podcast and how a divorce, losing a house, a truck and his kids drove him to join the podcast world. We touch...

Joined today by Hall of Fame boxing trainer Teddy Atlas from his house in Staten Island. We talk about Teddy becoming a grandfather for the 3rd time and how he thought it would calm him down. Teddy tells us exactly where he was when he got the Hall of Fame call, how he reacted and shocks us when he tells us what it means to him. We talk about his appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast and chat about ho...

Joined today by the former Heavyweight Champion of the World, James "Bonecrusher" Smith. James tells us how he went from a high school standout basketball player to joining the Army to becoming a correction officer and then becoming a professional boxer. We hear about training with Joe Frazier and Larry Holmes, and about how he overcame an embarrassing loss on his 1st professional fight. Bonecrush...

Joined today by former lightweight champion, the pride of Youngstown, Ohio, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini. Ray comes on and clears up an urban legend from Mike’s family involving a game of ping pong and his grandfather. The champ then talks about the Errol Spence v. Mikey Garcia fight, hanging out at Jerry's World down in Dallas and the current state of boxing. We hear what brought Mancini to the broadc...

Joined today by Astronaut Captain Scott Kelly. In October 2015 he set the record for the total number of days spent in space and the single longest space mission by an American astronaut. We talk about how a book led him on his path to conquer the world of space. Scott tells us about what an “average” day away from earth is like and what it takes to live, function, and survive in outer space.  We...

Podcasting today with Al Dukes from WFAN. Al announces on the show his possible return to podcasting after a 9 month hiatus. We hear about the guests and the pressure Al felt while hosting Al’s Boring Podcast. For over 20 years Al Dukes has been in the background of many listeners so he tells us how he got his job at the legendary WNEW producing for the Ron and Fez show. Al gives his opinion about...

Joined today by MLB/Yankees beat reporter and the author of two incredible Yankee books, Bryan Hoch. Bryan is calling in from Spring training down in Tampa and he gives us updates on the Bronx Bombers (Severino’s injury, the NEW bullpen, and he predicts the Gio Gonzalez signing). We hear the unique story on how Bryan started a Yankees fan and then converted to rooting for the Metropolitans. B-Hoch...

Death, Taxes, and Mick Conlan coming on the Mike Safo podcast during St. Patrick's Day Weekend. The pride of Belfast brings along 3 time Olympian Paddy Barnes as we talk about the loyalty of the Irish fans, what fighting in the Big Apple means to them and why both fighters choose their fights for this weekend. I bring former professional boxer Will "Power" Rosinsky to help the boxing chatter. Mick...

*Repost from 2017* 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...

Omar’s coming… BACK to the Mike Safo podcast… the iconic actor Michael K. Williams, aka “Omar” from The Wire and “Chalky White” from Boardwalk Empire” stopped by Jack Demsey’s to join Lee Abbamonte and myself for some shenanigans.  Growing up, he was the furthest thing from a gangster kid and now the hipsters are taking over his beloved Brooklyn. Mike talks about his infamous roles as Chalky, and...

Joined today by 2-time World Series Champion and Gold Glove Winner, Kentucky’s own Doug Flynn. The Glue tells us about his adventures living in NYC while playing for the Mets; from his new Corvette getting stolen to how the New York media treated him. Doug takes us through his journey on how he walked on and played basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats and left early to go try out for the Cincinnat...

Joined today by the incredibly talented actor Kevin Chapman. Kevin stops by in full Patriots apparel, bragging about all of Boston’s recent championships. Chappy tells us how he went from working for Boston’s Mayor Menino to becoming one of America’s best known actors. Kevin talks about starting a “Sober Comedy Club” up in Boston and how he has stayed great friends with some of the funniest comedi...

Joined today by the host of the award winning podcast “Amateur Traveler”, Chris Christensen. The voice of one of the most popular traveling podcasts out there tells what made him start his show almost 9 years ago before anyone was doing it.  We discuss how and why Chris picks his destinations to tackle, from Chad to the Hudson Valley and from Botswana to London. We hear about some of the life chan...

Joined today by the iconic, world-renowned painter, writer, and performer New York Artist Joe Coleman and the godfather of true crime writing, Harold Schechter. In a rare interview, Joe tells us about his friendship with the late Anthony Bourdain, that famous final episode that he was featured on, how it happened and what Tony meant to him. We hear how Joe and Harold, met and if I can join their c...

Joined today at Jack Demseys by the former WBO junior welterweight champion of the world Chris Algieri. 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...

Joined today by Lieutenant Bernard Whalen, retired Detective Robert Mladinich and NY Post reporter Philip Messing. These three genius criminal minds talk about their book "Case Files of the NYPD: More than 175 Years of Solved and Unsolved Crime". We hear about what led these 3 men to join up and write the definitive coffee table crime book of NYC. We talk about some of the most infamous criminal c...

Joined today by the REAL Javier Pena from the hit Netflix show, Narcos. Agent Pena and I talk about his time before Colombia with the DEA, why he joined, what his early assignments were and how he got sent to Colombia in the first place. Javier tells us about meeting his partner Agent Steve Murphy, the obstacles and dangers they faced in Colombia and what their “normal” days were like. Agent Pena...

Joined today by professional NBA2k player Ahmed Kasana, aka “Mel East”. Ahmed tells us about growing up in Staten Island, playing video games and the moment he knew this would be his career. We hear about the rigorous process of becoming a professional gamer, from the ultra-competitive combine to finally getting drafted at Madison Square Garden. Mel East tells us how he got his nickname (no he’s n...

Joined today by friend of the show, boxing guru and author of one of the best sports books I've ever read, "Basketball: A Love Story", Rafe Bartholomew. Rafe stopped by the Westwood One studios, shared a few beers and tried to convince me that he hasn't gone Hollywood. We talk about how he got the call to be part of this legendary book, and what it took to put Holy Grail of Basketball interviews i...