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MIKE LEWIS PODCAST

314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★ - 88 ratings

Mike Lewis Podcast is a pop culture podcast that dives head first into the world of entertainment with stars consisting MTV’s The Challenge, MTV’s The Real World, Nickelodeon shows, Actors and actresses, athletes and other personalities as well. Mike dives into the mental health aspect that comes with being in front of the public eye, as well as their experiences on their respective shows, their upbringings, etc.

My goal is to make these feel more like conversations than ‘interviews’

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Episodes

Ep. 205: Judd Winick

December 28, 2023 18:33 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

Judd Winick is my guest for episode #205. We discuss his time on Real World San Francisco, his career as an author and his cartoons, Pedro, how he and Pam came to be, and more!

Ep. 204: Darrell Taylor

December 21, 2023 17:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Darrell joins me for a quick interview. We discuss his mercenary appearance on The Challenge 39, wanting to get his 5th win, the Brad altercation, and more!

Ep. 203: Ravyn Rochelle

December 08, 2023 19:16 - 40 minutes - 36.6 MB

Ravyn Rochelle joins me for episode 203. We discuss her background and upbringing, being an actress, how she met Johnny MiddleBrooks, why last season's heartbreak drove her fitness, how she mended fences with Nurys, the Bronze line, and we discuss her and Melissa's confrontation from this past episode.

The Challenge Battle for a New Champion Ep 8 Recap w/ Derek Chavez

December 07, 2023 02:45 - 48 minutes - 44 MB

Derek Chavez is my guest cohost to recap episode 8 of The Challenge Battle for a New Champion

Ep. 202: Callum Izzard

December 05, 2023 18:11 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

Callum fresh off his elimination from The Challenge 39 joins me to talk about how he got on TV, Boxing, Peak of Love, being called into elimination by Devin, and the Michele relationship

Ep. 201: Paulie Calafiore

December 04, 2023 18:21 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

Paulie Calafiore returns to the podcast to discuss his return on The Challenge USA, whether we almost saw him on Ride or Dies with Cara Maria, his thoughts on 39, why he would've stolen the money from Natalie and more!

The Challenge Battle for a New Champion Ep 7 recap

November 30, 2023 02:45 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Lauren Blair Donovan joins me to recap episode 7 of The Challenge 39.

Ep. 200: Beth Stolarczyk

November 27, 2023 17:49 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Beth Stolarczyk joins me for episode 200. Beth has no doubt had a lasting imprint on the Challenge/Real World franchise. Making her debut on season 2 of the Real World Los Angeles, shes seen it all. She talks to me about being a newly minted podcaster, her upbringing, what led her to auditioning for the Real World, her thoughts on how her Homecoming season was, being labled a "villain" and whether she truly feels she's a villain or not, and she discusses some of her conflicts on the show, and...

WWE Survivor Series Predictions

November 24, 2023 21:59 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

Justin Vopes joins me to discuss and give our predictions for WWE Survivor Series

The Challenge Battle for a New Champion Ep 6 Recap w/ Nikki Sin

November 23, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

Nikki Sin joins me to recap and breakdown episode 6 "The Big Mistake" for The Challenge Battle for a New Champion. We discuss who certain cast members remind us of, thoughts on the mercenary twist, Melissa and Nurys confrontation, and more!

Ep. 199: Asaf Goren

November 20, 2023 20:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

Asaf Goren joins me to discuss his time on the season thus far, why he felt right to return now, his time spent on total madness, Corey's blindside, why he wanted Ciarran in elimination, more!

Ep. 198: Ciarran Stott

November 16, 2023 03:30 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Ciarran joins me fresh off his elimination from The Challenge Battle for a New Champion to discuss why this early elimination stings, his elimination with Jordan and what wasnt seen, his relationship with Ravyn, and why he felt blindsided by Asaf, and more!

The Challenge Battle for a New Champion Ep 5 Recap

November 16, 2023 03:00 - 41 minutes - 37.6 MB

I am joined by Lauren Blair Donovan as we breakdown and discuss episode 5 of The Challenge 39.

Ep. 197: Hughie Maughan

November 14, 2023 20:00 - 1 hour - 63 MB

Hughie Maughan joins me for episode 197. We discuss his recent elimination, upbringing, comments made by his castmates and much more!

Ep: 196: Melissa Reeves

November 12, 2023 20:49 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MB

Melissa Reeves joins me for episode 196. We discuss her return, latest drama on episodes, her new podcast with Big T and more

Ep. 195: Brooke Labarbera

November 06, 2023 21:00 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Brooke Labarbera returns for episode 195. We discuss her career as a therapist, how she felt she was depicted on TV, her conflicts with her roommates, the aftermath of the show, and if she'd consider doing a Challenge All Stars season!

Ep. 194: Chauncey Palmer

November 02, 2023 18:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

Chauncey Palmer stops by for a quick chat straight off his exit from The Challenge. We discuss what dad life has looked like for him, what went wrong with Jay, his deliberation speech that went wrong and more!

The Challenge Battle for a New Champion Episode 2 recap

November 02, 2023 01:45 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

Today I am joined by Blair Donovan as we speak about episode 2 of #thechallenge season 39.

Bonus ep: Life & Health check in w/ Irene Suttner

October 30, 2023 17:26 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

Irene Sutter joins me to discuss our health/lifestyle journey's and tribulations

Ep. 193: Jessica Brody

October 28, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

Jessica Brody is my guest for episode 193. Fresh off her exit from #TheChallenge 39, we discuss her deliberation speech and what we didn't see that led to her untimely exit from the show. She discusses her upbringing, how she got on The Bachelorette Australia, being a Challenge super fan, how Theo Von made her a fan, dynamic with Ciarran heading into the season, and more!

The Challenge Battle for a New Champion Episode 1 recap

October 26, 2023 12:05 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Today I am joined by Blair Donovan as we speak about episode 1 of #thechallenge season 39

Ep. 192: Corey Lay

October 23, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

Corey Lay is my guest for episode 192. we discuss his upcoming return for The Challenge Battle for a New Champion, why he wasn't on Ride or Dies, his coming out story, and more!

Ep. 191: Brianna Taylor

October 18, 2023 20:21 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MB

Brianna Taylor joins me for episode 191. We discuss her time on Real World Hollywood, her feelings on how the show played out, wanting to make a Challenge return, and so much more!

Ep. 190: Big T

October 18, 2023 08:52 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MB

Big T joins me for episode 190. We discuss her return for the upcoming MTV's The Challenge season 39 "Battle for a new Champion", we talk what made her return, her time away in culinary school, her upbringing, Shipwrecked, and more!

WWE Fastlane recap: Heel Heat Heaven EP 9

October 13, 2023 20:18 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Tyrie Brown joins me to recap WWE Fastlane.

WWE Fastlane Predictions: Heel Heat Heaven Ep 8

October 06, 2023 19:38 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

I am joined by Justin Vopes for today's edition of Heel Heat Heaven. We discuss the heavily rumored CM Punk return to WWE, and we preview WWE Fastlane and give our predictions

Ep. 189: Melinda Collins

September 26, 2023 22:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Melinda Collins joins me for episode 189. We discuss her iconic Real World Austin season, relationship with Danny, her upbringing, All Stars 2, and much more!

(WWE) The Rock at Wrestlemania? HEEL HEAT HEAVEN EP 7 w/Dave Sturchio

September 25, 2023 18:26 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

Dave Sturchio of Chop Sports joins me to discuss all the most important topics in Wrestling right now such as The Rock, Dolph Ziggler getting released, Triple H creative, and he walks me through his wrestling journey.

Ep. 188: Ariane Andrew

September 21, 2023 20:38 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Ariane Andrew joins me for épisode #188. Best known for her time as "Cameron" in WWE, Ariane and I discussed a wide selection of topics. We discuss the upcoming Pound Town Wrestling independent wrestling show event on October 12 and what inspired it, she walks me through her upbringing, encounter with Stone Cold Steve Austin on "Tough Enough", how she broke into WWE, dealing with trolls, her time on #thechallenge Champs vs Stars, and much more!

The Challenge 39 thoughts and reactions w/ Jacob Elyachar.

September 18, 2023 22:05 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Today, I am joined by Jacob Elyachar to give thoughts and reactions to the current state of the Challenge franchise, reaction to the season 39 cast, and more! Jacob Elyachar is the Chief Content Producer-Writer of the pop culture and entertainment news website jakes-take.com and the host of 'The Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar Podcast.'   His bylines have appeared in several media outlets, including Comic Book Resources, Enstars, Examiner.com, The Kansas City Jewish Chronicle, and Tech Ti...

WWE Payback recap/news and rumors HEEL HEAT HEAVEN EP 6

September 16, 2023 11:21 - 1 hour - 68 MB

Mike and Tyrie remember Bray Wyatt, discuss rumored CM Punk and The Rock returns, give their thoughts on Payback and more!

The Challenge: FRESH MEAT 2 retrospective

September 06, 2023 14:13 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MB

Today, I revisit season 19 of THE Challenge, Fresh Meat 2. This season saw the height of the greatest rivalry in the history of the franchise involving Kenny and Wes. This season also introduced us to cast members who would go on to be main figure points in the show's history for the next 5-10 years in Cara Maria, Laurel, and Theresa. We saw unique daily challenges, fun house parties and one of the greatest physical feats in show history with Landon dominating the final. I look back on what I...

WWE SummerSlam aftermath/recap w Tyrie Ballard: Heel Heat Heaven EP 4

August 21, 2023 12:19 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Tyrie and I do a late recap of summerslam and give our thoughts of the current stories and landscape of WWE heading into Payback.

WWE SummerSlam aftermath/recap w Tyrie Ballard: Heel Heat Heaven EP 5

August 21, 2023 12:19 - 1 hour - 72.4 MB

Tyrie and I do a late recap of summerslam and give our thoughts of the current stories and landscape of WWE heading into Payback.

Ep. 187: Grand Theft Auto 4 Roman Bellic voice actor Jason Zumwalt

August 01, 2023 18:42 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

Jason Zumwalt, best known for voicing Roman Bellic in the widely popular 'Grand Theft auto' video game franchise joins me for episode 187. We discuss his new role in voicing the intro for the 'around the NFL" podcast, his passions, acting journey, voicing Roman Bellic, the iconic "Niko let's go bowling" line and more!

Ep. 186: Katelyn Cusanelli

July 28, 2023 12:53 - 1 hour - 72.2 MB

Katelyn Cusanelli joins me for episode 186. We discuss what she's up to, how she got on Real World, her time in Brooklyn, being an activist, being the first MTV transgender cast member, relationship with Sarah, her recent tweet towards Johnny Bananas, her time on Fresh Meat 2 and Rivals 1 and why she's been blacklisted.

WWE Money In the bank fallout/recap w Tyrie Ballard: Heel Heat heaven EP 4

July 20, 2023 18:37 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

WWE fallout and recap coming out of Money in the Bank

Ep. 185: WWE's Mr Kennedy

July 17, 2023 23:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

Ken Anderson (Mr Kennedy) joins me for episode 185. We discuss how his love for wrestling started, his wrestling school, Money in the bank situation, Kennedy gimmick inception, what went wrong in WWE run, LA Knight comparison and more! #laknight #wwe

Ep. 184: Ed, Edd n Eddy voice actor Sam Vincent

July 11, 2023 18:53 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

Sam Vincent joins me for episode 184. Sam voiced Double D in the hit Cartoon Network show "Ed Edd n Eddy". He discusses his acting journey, time on Ed Edd n Eddy, and what he's up to today

Ep. 183: WWE's Victoria

July 05, 2023 14:22 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Lisa Marie Varon best known for her time in WWE as "Victoria" and TNA as "Tara" joins me for episode #183 to discuss her legendary career. We talk about how Chyna got her into wrestling, her original theme songs, her heel character, hair vs hair match at Wrestlemania 20 vs Molly Holly, having to re do a match with Michelle McCool, the divas era shift, if she thinks about the Hall of Fame, and her 2021 Royal Rumble return.

Ep. 182: Santino Marella

June 29, 2023 21:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MB

Santino Marella (Anthony Carelli) joins me for Episode #182 to talk about his life as a dad, Impact wrestling, how he got into wrestling, finding out he was winning the Intercontinental title in his debut, the cobra finisher, nearly winning the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber, and more! #wwe #moneyinthebank #mondaynightraw #fridaynightsmackdown #santinomarella

Ep. 181: Melina Perez

June 23, 2023 20:33 - 1 hour - 61.7 MB

WWE Womens Icon Melina Perez joins me for episode 181. We discuss how she got into wrestling, her run in MNM, in ring psychology, being misunderstood by her peers, Night of Champions 2009 match with Michelle McCool, Royal Rumble 2022 return, and if she was contacted for this year's hall of fame, and more!

WWE Night of Champions recap w/ Tyrie Ballard

June 10, 2023 14:22 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Tyrie and I recap WWE Night of Champions and preview Money in the bank, as well as discuss the latest news in WWE TV.

Ep. 180: Kellyanne Judd returns!

June 07, 2023 22:08 - 1 hour - 66.5 MB

Kellyanne Judd returns to the pod and joins me for Episode 180. We discuss her prominent role on The Challenge World Championship, what went down with her and Jonna, Johnny Bananas, Kendal friendship, Yoga, The ruins, and she opens up about her high school trauma, more!

Ep. 179: Joy Taylor

May 30, 2023 21:12 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

Host of FS1's show "Speak" Joy Taylor joins me. She reacts to the Heat's game 7 win over the Celtics, what led her on her career path, advice to younger self, social media negativity, and her thoughts on the New York Jets hype, and more! #FS1 #joytaylor #miamiheat #nba #game7

Ep. 178: Aneesa Ferreira

May 11, 2023 23:58 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MB

Aneesa joins me for episode 178. We discuss her transition into podcasting, the evolution of the show, and whether she likes the shift, being a trailblazer, Diem, whether she wants to get her Challenge win, Cara Gauntlet 2 fight, and more! #thechallenge #mtv #thechallengeallstars #thechallengeusa

WWE Backlash recap w/ Tyrie Ballard

May 10, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 68.4 MB

Tyrie Ballard and I are back again! This time we're recapping WWE Backlash and giving our predictions for the World Heavyweight Title tournament.

Ep. 177: Emily Schromm

May 09, 2023 19:00 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

Emily Schromm joins me for episode #177. We discuss her upbringing, how she got onto Real World DC, relationship with Ty, the black face incident on Exes 1, Rivals 2 win, almost appearing on season 38 and more! #thechallenge #mtv #realitytv

Ep. 176: Celeste Bonin

May 01, 2023 22:54 - 1 hour - 62.7 MB

Celeste Bonin, best known as Kaitlyn in her time with WWE joins me for episode #176. She talks to me about her bouts with depression, her current path as a life coach, the trials and tribulations mentally and physically during the tail end of her WWE run, winning the Divas title, her feud with AJ Lee, Divas era, cancelled Cody Rhodes storyline, and a possible Royal Rumble return! #wwe #codyrhodes #ajlee #totaldivas #prowrestling

Ep. 175: Veronica Portillo

April 25, 2023 00:46 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Veronica Portillo joins me for a very special 3 year anniversary episode of the show. We talk about whether she considers herself the female face of the show, being a pioneer, her time as a student, Semester at Sea, Julie harness moment, being a producer for Jersey Shore, her All Stars 3 injury, and what made her return for Dirty 30 and more! #thechallenge #mtv #jerseyshorefamilyvacation #jerseyshore #thechallenge38 #thechallengeallstars