The Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast

Welcome back to another episode of the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast! This week, Mike Steph is joined by 19 Media Group co-founder and The Baseline NBA Podcast co-host Warren Shaw for an in-depth discussion on one of the wildest NBA offseasons in recent memory. With blockbuster trades, free agency chaos, and the NBA landscape changing by the day, there's no shortage of hot topics to break d...

Graduation season is here, and after attending two graduation ceremonies in the past week, Mike Steph left with more than just memories... he left with some questions. Have graduation ceremonies changed that much over the last 8 years? Are today's celebrations becoming too long, too over-the-top, or is this simply a case of nostalgia talking? Is Mike Steph being too critical, or are there legitima...

Welcome back to the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast! With the NBA season officially in the books, the New York Knicks still basking in championship glory, NFL Training Camp still a few weeks away, and the New York Mets doing everything possible to test Mike Steph's patience, it felt like the perfect time to switch gears and do something a little different. Introducing the first installment of...

The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the FIRST TIME since 1999 and the energy around the city feels like a subway car powered by pure destiny 🗽🏀 On this special edition of the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast, Mike Steph is joined by Desmond Powell aka “The Young OG” from the Mid Post Podcast on the 19 Media Group to break down the upcoming NBA Finals showdown between the New...

The Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast takes a personal and reflective turn as Mike Steph discusses the 200th episode milestone of Hidden Gems Football, the NFL podcast from the 19 Media Group family. Co-hosted by Mike Steph and The Mojo King since 2022, Hidden Gems Football has become a weekly destination for NFL betting tips, NFL survivor pool advice, game predictions, and breakdowns of the bi...

The New York Knicks are headed to the Eastern Conference Finals after absolutely DESTROYING the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 4 with a historic shooting performance 🔥🏀 The Knicks completed the sweep with a jaw-dropping 144-114 victory, turning this rivalry matchup into a full-on avalanche from beyond the arc. This wasn’t just a win… this was target practice 😳 The Knicks came out FIRING: 🎯 Started...

🔥 IWA Heavyweight Champion Larry Anderson Interview (Part 2) 🔥 The conversation gets even deeper in Part 2 of my exclusive interview with IWA Heavyweight Champion Larry Anderson. We break down the biggest stories coming out of WrestleMania and the RAW after Mania, diving into the moments that have the wrestling world buzzing. 💥 Topics covered in this interview: Is WWE booking failing Cody Rhode...

IWA Heavyweight Champion Larry Anderson Interview | La Corporacion RISING + HUGE NJ Events Announced I sat down with Intense Wrestling Action (IWA) Heavyweight Champion Larry Anderson for an exclusive interview — and this one dives deep into the power shift happening right now in New Jersey independent wrestling. La Corporacion isn’t just growing… it’s taking over. Larry Anderson breaks down the c...

WRESTLEMANIA 42 RECAP: WWE HAS LOST THE PLOT?! Cody Rhodes BOOED, Brock Lesnar RETIRES?! Roman Reigns Returns WrestleMania 42 was supposed to be a celebration of everything WWE does right… but instead, it felt like the moment the company completely lost its identity. In this full WrestleMania 42 recap, Mike Steph breaks down how WWE may have sabotaged one of its biggest stars in years — Cody Rhode...

New York Mets Opening Weekend Recap | Mets vs Pirates Series Breakdown 🔥 The New York Mets kicked off their 2026 season with a wild series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, taking 2 out of 3 games—but there’s A LOT to unpack 👀 Game 1 was an offensive explosion as the Mets dropped 11 runs, highlighted by a debut home run from rookie Carson Benge and a rough outing from reigning Cy Young winner Paul...

🔥 WWE WrestleMania 42 Build Is… Falling Flat? | CM Punk vs Roman Reigns & Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton Analysis Is it just me, or does the road to WrestleMania 42 feel… off? In this video, I break down why the build to CM Punk vs Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes vs Randy Orton just isn’t hitting the way it should. These are MASSIVE main-event level matches… so why does the hype feel so low? I dive...

The season four premiere of the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast is live now on all streaming platforms where podcasts are available and will be on YouTube soon! What's on deck? Well............... Geno Smith is back with the NY Jets! The NY GIANTS are successfully adding players that fir the culture of new Head Coach John Harbaugh! And much more! Enjoy!!

Is The Rhea Ripley-Jade Cargill Heat A Shoot Or A Work? | Is AEW's Thekla Next To Blow? | Mike Steph This past week in WWE, Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill had a back and forth on social media that had many wondering if was it was a work or a shoot? Especially when other members of the roster started putting their 2 cents in. After the promo on this past Friday's WWE Smackdown, it's clear that the tw...

Ny Knicks Crush Boston Celtics 111-89 | NY Jets fan or Troll | Keith Hernandez returns to SNY Booth | Mike Steph In this video, I break down: NY Knicks went into Boston and manhandled the Celtics 111-89 Jose Alvarado made his debut and quickly had an impact on the team, especially on the defensive end. Jordan Clarkson has shown his frustration in being outside of the playing rotation. Recently he...

On this episode, IWA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION LARRY ANDERSON joins the show to discuss the following: On the latest IWA WRESTLING event "In The Nuthouse" Larry Anderson became the NEW IWA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION! It was the culmination of a show long ark in which the company's most powerful faction was born, "La Corporacion" consisting of Larry Anderson, Mikey Guzman, Tahir James, and "El Jefe". When was...

On this edition of the world renowned, hardly ever listened to podcast, Mike Steph discusses the following: WWE’S bad booking continues. while they show flashes once in awhile that they do know how to promote, example being the 2hr. build to Cm Punk vs AJ Styles for the world title on "WWE RAW ON NETFLIX" , they still continue to rely on big moments instead of satisfying stories. The NY KNICKS con...

KNICKS DEFEAT PISTONS 94-93 , TAKE 3-1 LEAD IN 1ST RD SERIES! The NY Knicks took control of their series against the Detroit Pistons by winning both games in Detroit! Will they be able to close it out in game 5 at home. HAS SHANNON SHARPE ALLOWED HIMSELF TO BE A CHARACATURE? HAS HE WORKED HIMSELF INTO A SHOOT? Shannon Sharpe has a lawsuit filed accusing him of sexual assault. Has he brought this u...