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The Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast
by Michael A. Stephens
Welcome to the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast! This podcast delivers unfiltered sports talk, wrestling commentary, and NYC-focused discussions, hosted by Mike Steph. Content covers New York sports including the NY Knicks, NY Jets, and NY Mets, along with professional wrestling news, reactions, and event recaps featuring WWE, AEW, and independent wrestling (IWA). You’ll find sports opinions, live reactions, podcast clips, wrestling vlogs, and real talk on trending topics in sports, wrestling, and New York culture. Mike Steph brings honest takes, passionate debate, and a no-filter approach to every episode. If you’re a fan of NY sports talk, WWE and wrestling podcasts, or raw sports opinions, this channel is for you. New videos and podcast episodes are uploaded regularly — subscribe to stay updated.
Episodes
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Bayley RETURNS! WWE RAW, Oba Femi -Bronson Reed , The Bloodline & Dave Meltzer Gets SALTY!
🔥 THE SALTY THOUGHTS OF MIKE STEPH PODCAST IS LIVE! 🔥 Mike Steph is back with a special “Sprinkle of Salt” edition of the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast, bringing the unfiltered opinions, hot takes, and plenty of SALT to a potpourri of topics making waves in the world of WWE, wrestling...
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Was Stephen A. Smith SET UP? Cari Champion & Jemele Hill Interview Gets MESSY!
WAS STEPHEN A. SMITH DISRESPECTED? OR WAS THIS ALL JUST CLOUT CHASING? 🔥 Mike Steph is taking the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast LIVE for an unfiltered conversation about one of the biggest media controversies involving Stephen A. Smith, Cari Champion, Jemele Hill and Joy Reid. Last week,...
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Stephen A. Smith Has Become TOO MUCH? Is the Backlash Finally Justified?
Is Stephen A. Smith Finally Getting What He Deserves… or Has the Criticism Gone Too Far? Mike Steph is taking the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast LIVE for an unfiltered conversation about one of the most polarizing figures in sports media: Stephen A. Smith. Over the past year, the criticism,...
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"School Daze" (Main Event Kay Goes To College | WWE Raw Thoughts and More - AUDIO ONLY)
On this special Audio Only edition of the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast, Mike Steph discusses one of the greatest feelings of his life, sending another child to college. This time it's his youngest "Main Event Kay". Some would say that this is the continuation of a dynasty in the making?...
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WWE SummerSlam 2026 Preview: Match Predictions & Why Fans (ROMAN, SETH, CODY, PUNK, OBA AND BROCK)
WWE SummerSlam 2026 is finally here, but where is the excitement? Despite featuring blockbuster matches like Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk for the WWE Undisputed Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the World Championship, and Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell, many wrestling...
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I Got FIRED With a Baby on the Way! | The Life & Times of Mike Steph
Welcome back to the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast! The Life & Times of Mike Steph continues with Episode 2, and this time we're talking about jobs, getting fired, walking away, and the moments in life when you absolutely did NOT see the writing on the wall. Mike Steph has had plenty of…
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🚨 Bayley LEAVING WWE?! Triple H's Women's Division Is A COMPLETE MESS
The shocking events from WWE Saturday Night's Main Event have the wrestling world asking one major question: Is Bayley's time in WWE coming to an end? After a vicious assault at the hands of the newly heel Lyra Valkyria, Bayley was left completely decimated in a performance that felt far more...
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Chris & Martina: The Final Set Review | The Greatest Rivalry in Tennis History?
🎾 Chris & Martina: The Final Set is one of the most inspiring sports documentaries of 2026, telling the unforgettable story of two of the greatest tennis players in history, Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Now streaming on Netflix, this emotional documentary goes far beyond championship...
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NBA Offseason CHAOS! Jaylen Brown, Giannis, LeBron & Knicks Changed Everything
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…
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Graduation Ceremonies Have Changed! From Pre-K to High School
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,...
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The Life & Times of Mike Steph Episode 1 | Childhood Memories & Life Lessons
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...
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Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals Preview: Who Has the Edge & Who Wins It All?
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…
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Hidden Gems Football: 200 Episodes Later… What This Show Really Means To Mike Steph
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...
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KNICKS COMPLETE THE SWEEP 🧹 144-114 DESTRUCTION of Sixers | RECORD 3PT SHOOTING
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...
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EPISODE 114:WWE After WrestleMania CHAOS! Cody Rhodes Booking FAILING? Brock Lesnar Done?!
🔥 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...
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EPISODE 113:Heavyweight Champion Larry Anderson Interview | La Corporacion RISING + HUGE NJ Events Announced
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...
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Episode 112: Roman Reigns Supreme vs CM Punk | Brock Lesnar Retires Wrestlemania 42 Recap | Mike Steph
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...
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New York Mets vs Pirates Recap: Walk-Off HR, Carson Benge Debut & Series Breakdown | Mike Steph
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,...
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WWE WrestleMania 42 Build Is Falling Flat… (CM Punk vs Roman Reigns & Cody vs Orton)
🔥 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…
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Geno Smith Reunited with the NY Jets | Alijah Vera-Tucker leaves for Patriots | NY Giants free-agency moves
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...
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WWE | Rhea Ripley-Jade Cargill Heat: Shoot Or A Work? | AEW's Thekla Next To Blow? | Mike Steph
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…
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NY Knicks Crush Celtics 111-89 | NY Jets Fan or Troll | NY Mets Announcer News | Mike Steph
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…
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IWA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION LARRY ANDERSON TALKS "LA CORPORACION " AND THE NEW ERA OF THE IWA | WWE UNREAL ON NETFLIX | ROMAN REIGNS ON PAT MCAFEE | WWE ROYAL RUMBLE 2026
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...
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EPISODE 106: WWE BAD BOOKING CONTINUES | NY KNICKS KAT PROBLEM | OLE SCHOOL DATING
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...
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EP. 87: 🔥JALEN BRUNSON LEADS NY KNICKS OVER PISTONS | 😮SHANNON SHARPE ACCUSED| SANDERS NFL DRAFT
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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast!
This podcast delivers unfiltered sports talk, wrestling commentary, and NYC-focused discussions, hosted by Mike Steph. Content covers New York sports including the NY Knicks, NY Jets, and NY Mets, along with professional wrestling news, reactions, and event recaps featuring WWE, AEW, and independent wrestling (IWA).
You’ll find sports opinions, live reactions, podcast clips, wrestling vlogs, and real talk on trending topics in sports, wrestling, and New York culture. Mike Steph brings honest takes, passionate debate, and a no-filter approach to every episode.
If you’re a fan of NY sports talk, WWE and wrestling podcasts, or raw sports opinions, this channel is for you. New videos and podcast episodes are uploaded regularly — subscribe to stay updated.
HOSTED BY
Michael A. Stephens
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Welcome to the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast! This podcast delivers unfiltered sports talk, wrestling commentary, and NYC-focused discussions, hosted by Mike Steph. Content covers New York sports including the NY Knicks, NY Jets, and NY Mets, along with professional wrestling news,...
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