MIKE LEWIS PODCAST
314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★ - 88 ratingsMike 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. 126: Kefla Hare
March 16, 2022 19:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBRoad Rules’ Kefla Hare joins me for episode #126. It's been two decades since we've last seen Kefla Hare but he walks me through what he's been up to, why he stepped away, getting called recently to do A Challenge and why it didn't come to fruition, his friendship with Susie, where Piggy is, the basketball game against Kobe Bryant, and getting to meet Hugh Hefner and more! #MTV #ROADRULES #THECHALLENGE
Ep. 125: Jo Rhodes
March 13, 2022 19:28 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBThe Real World's Jo Rhodes joins me for Episode #125. Nobody has heard from her since that fateful 2005 night on the Island of Tobago for the Gauntlet 2, the big question is: Why did Jo leave The Gauntlet 2? She stops by to talk to me about what she’s been up to, how often she reminisces back to that time period of The Challenge, how she landed on The Real World: San Francisco, what it was like to be a replacement for Puck, and what really happened that night In Tobago.
Ep. 124: Emilee Fitzpatrick
March 10, 2022 22:16 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBThe Real World Cancun and The Challenge vet Emilee Fitzpatrick stops by for episode #124. Emilee and I talk about her recent Instagram story defending Jemmye Carroll in a twitter spat and what prompted her to do so, we talk about whether there's a common standard with women on the shows, her time on The Real World Cancun, almost getting onto Paramount+ The Challenge All Stars 2, why her Free Agents edit wasn't the best and more!
Ep. 123: Jemmye Carroll
March 03, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBJemmye Carroll is my guest today. Jemmye talks to me about where her phobia of ketchup originates, her ventures in content creation, her original season of New Orleans, where the disconnect between the house and Ryan Leslie was, Knight, a potential homecoming, what made Rivals 2 her favorite season, the Kayleigh suitcase saga from Vendettas, her thoughts on the inconsistencies between men and women on the show, where her beef with Zach started, and what prompted the Tori Patreon video, and mo...
Ep. 122: Thomas Buell
February 26, 2022 00:57 - 1 hour - 75 MBThomas Buell joins me today to talk about his recent engagement, getting recently called for the Challenge, the unaired Simone altercation from Exes 2, what really went down with his girlfriend upon leaving Rivals 3, The Cara/Abe saga and more! #MTV #THECHALLENGEMTV
Ep. 121: Wes Bergmann
February 11, 2022 09:09 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBWes stops by the show for episode #121. Wes is launching a new show that drops today called "The Box" he explains the concept and what prompted him to do the project. We discuss his season of Real World Austin and a potential homecoming season, what he and CT did to train for the Rivals 2 final, if he felt screwed on Exes 2 and much more!
Ep. 120: Beth Anthony
February 08, 2022 23:06 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBBeth Anthony joins me to talk about Real World Homecoming. We talk about how she felt returning, how she originally got casted, what didn't make air on homecoming, her relationship with David, and so much more!
Ep. 119: Steve Meinke
January 29, 2022 10:16 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBSteve Meinke drops by the show to detail what made him return after an 18 year layoff, what caused him to step away initially after Gauntlet 1, his feelings on Derrick's outfit, his thought process in nominating Ayanna against Katie, and his Teck elimination and more! A part 2 with his casting story + Casting special will come soon!
Ep. 118: Cohutta Grindstaff
December 15, 2021 18:26 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBCohutta Grindstaff joins me for episode #118. Cohutta discusses what stepping back into the Challenge world is like, how his All Stars stint came to be, which of his close friends was supposed to be joining him, his time on Sydney, if he feels they can pull off a Homecoming season, who he’d prefer being partners with on Exes between KellyAnne & Nany, and what being on the Ruins with Wes was like and more!
The Challenge All Stars season 2 Episode 5 recap w/ Tina Barta
December 13, 2021 01:23 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBTina Barta joins me to recap episode 5 of the Challenge All Stars. She walks me through her decision to leave, her rivalry on the season with Jodi, if she felt on the outskirts from the house, the tea on the ‘green tea’ and much more!
Ep. 117: Montana McGlynn
December 07, 2021 04:46 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBMontana McGlynn joins me for episode #117. Montana made her reality TV debut on the hit show "Real World Boston." She talks to me about how she got on the show, her feelings on how she was portrayed, if she'd do a homecoming, what led to her feud and eventual reconcile with Beth, and so much more!
Ep. 116: Tara McDaniel
December 05, 2021 22:33 - 47 minutes - 44 MBTara McDaniel joins me for episode #116. Tara made her debut on Road Rules Northern Trail, before competing on Battle of the Seasons 2002. She walks me through her social media reinvigoration and why she didn't return after Battle of the seasons, her showman's with Dan and the Mix, if she saw Miz stardom coming, if she'd do All Stars and more!
The Challenge All Stars Episode 4 Recap w/ Kendal Sheppard
December 03, 2021 22:01 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBKendal Sheppard is my guest today to recap episode 4 of The Challenge All Stars season 2. This episode saw a lot of big moves made, we talk Casey's big win and big move in the game, where Kendal lays on the politic side of things, what wasn't shown from this episode, and much more!
Ep. 115: Ryan Kehoe
November 30, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBRyan Kehoe joins me for episode #115. Ryan made his return to The Challenge All Stars this season after being an Alternate for season 1. He walks me through what made him want to return, what caused him to initially step away, how he initially got casted, his relationship with Shane, his time on the Island and more!
The Challenge All Stars Episode 3 recap w/ Ayanna Mackins
November 29, 2021 22:09 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBAyanna Mackins joins me to recap episode 3 of The Challenge All Stars. Ayanna walks me through the daily challenge, her perspective on "glitter gate", what went into her nomination choice, and much more!
The Challenge All Stars Episode 2 Recap w/ Carley Johnson
November 20, 2021 19:22 - 33 minutes - 31.4 MBFresh Meat 2 Champion, Carley Johnson joins me to breakdown episode 2 of the Challenge All Stars season 2. We dive into the emotional roller coaster that saw both tragedy and a tremendous amount of empowerment and sportsmanship. We debate if Derrick and Jodi made the right move, if Nehemiah's plea was legit, the Elimination and everything in between.
Ep. 114: Tyler Duckworth
November 11, 2021 04:37 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBTyler Duckworth joins me for Episode #114. Tyler makes his triumphant return to All Stars and walks me through how it. came to be. He details why he never returned after winning back to back seasons on Cutthroat and Rivals 1, and which seasons he almost ended up on. He walks me through the CT backpack elimination, how he got sick and still won the Rivals 1 final, his Key West Real World, and tons more, that you'' just have to watch for yourself!
Ep. 113: Jon Brennan
November 02, 2021 22:15 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBJon "Cowboy" Brennan joins me for episode #113. We talk about how surreal it feels to reunite with his LA cast for homecoming, how the show benefitted or hurt his music career, volunteering himself for the Inferno 2 in Miz' place, his thoughts on the current state of the Challenge, if he was called for All Stars, and more!
Ep. 112: Irene Suttner
November 01, 2021 22:09 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBIrene Suttner joins me for Episode #112. Irene and I chat in lead up to Real World Homecoming what it is like to return after all these years, what it was like getting married on TV, being a corrections officer, if she feels Beth is misunderstood, if she'd do a Challenge, and more!
Ep. 111: Casey Cooper
October 29, 2021 20:56 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBCasey Cooper was my guest for episode #111. Casey dove into why she stepped away and went off the grid for a while after her last appearance on the Ruins. She details why the Ruins left more for her to be desired in wanting to come back for All Stars, we also talk about the elimination theory from that season, how she got on Fresh Meat, what it was like working with Wes, almost being on Battle of the Exes 1, and funny memories and moments from the Fresh Meat reunion and more!
Ep. 110: Ayanna Mackins
October 29, 2021 00:13 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBAyanna Mackins stops by for episode 110. Ayanna has been out of the limelight for a very long time. She talks to me about why she stepped away and the hardships she faced while away. What her driving force for coming back was, how she landed out at Sea for a Semester on Road Rules, if Veronica really stole her paper, and her iconic elimination speech on Battle of the Sexes 2!
Ep. 109: Janelle Casanave
October 26, 2021 17:41 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBJanelle Casanave joins me for Episode 109. Janelle stepped out of the spotlight for a while after her last Challenge, The Gauntlet 3. She talks to me about why she stepped away, and what made her want to return to All Stars. We talk about her famous Real World Key West season, and if she saw Bananas stardom coming, her dynamic with Svetlana and when they last spoke, and why we really didn't get a Team key West on Battle of seasons 2012. She talks about being the most recent woman of color to ...
Ep. 108: Teck Holmes
October 22, 2021 20:55 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBTeck Money Holmes joins me for Episode #108. Fresh off the announcement of season 2 of The CHALLENGE All Stars, Teck stops by to talk to me about what he did differently this time to prepare after competing on season 1, we dive into his time on Real World Hawaii, his time in the entertainment scene, his relationship with Red Oyster, what really went down in his Nehemiah elimination, the status of a Real World Hawaii homecoming and more!
Ep. 107: Shane Raines
October 11, 2021 20:24 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBShane Raines joins me for episode 107. It's no secret who Shane's brother Tony is amongst The Challenge fandom. They made their debut together on Battle of The Bloodlines, where they had an infamous fight on episode one. We talk about their fight, if he feels they should've been kicked off, if he was surprised he was given a call back, the Simone fight and what really happened, and if he feels blacklisted by MTV, and more!
Ep. 106: Nate Siebenmark
October 09, 2021 12:27 - 1 hour - 105 MBNate Siebenmark joins me for Episode 106. Nate made his debut on Are you the One season 2. He showed a bit of an emotional side on that show and dives into why that was, his dynamics with Brandon and Christina on that show, how the Challenge transition was, not jumping from the plane, his big upset elimination win over Cory and Ashley, why we haven't seen him back, what really happened with him and Nicole, and whether he'd come back!
Ep. 105: Tyrie Ballard
October 06, 2021 21:25 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBTyrie Ballard joins me for episode #105. We talk about his new opportunities in recent movies, why he's had a sudden change of heart for Challenge All Stars,,the Davis incident from his Real World season, Jasmine, unaired Gauntlet 3 fight with Kenny, and wanting to box Fessy, amongst much more!
Ep. 104: Britni Thornton
September 28, 2021 01:07 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBBritni joins me for episode #104! She's been out of the Challenge limelight for quite a bit since her last appearance on Final Reckoning after making three consecutive appearances. We talk about what she's been up to, her new tight knit friendship with Cara and Paulie and how that formed, how she got on Are you the One, almost debuting on Rivals 3 with Hunter as her partner, the burn vote on Leroy, Brad, Chuck, her stance on Da'vonne and when she was last called and a ton more!
Ep. 103: Sophia Pasquis
September 15, 2021 21:41 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBSophia Pasquis stops by to talk about her time on Road Rules the Quest. We talk about her coming out on TV, the casting special, what she enjoyed about Road Rules more than the Challenge, her thoughts on the Sexes 2 final, being an Alternate and quarantining for Season 1 of All Stars, more!
Ep. 102: Leah Gillingwater
September 15, 2021 20:59 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBLeah Gillingwater joins me for episode 102, to walk down memory lane of her time on TV. We walk down how she got on RW Paris, why it was difficult for her post show, what led to her clashing with CT, and thoughts on CT's evolution today, friendship with Coral, showmance with Darrell, elimination with Kendal, if she'd be open to a Real World Paris homecoming and more!
Ep. 101: Tina Barta
September 06, 2021 21:02 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBTina Barta stops by for Episode #101. We talk about why she's absent from social media and the death of her close friend playing a part. We talk about her being misunderstood on the shows and the "Mean girl rep", her Fresh meat partnership with Kenny, elimination with Theresa on Cutthroat, and her rivalry and infamous Duel punch with Beth and where she stands today, and why we didn't see her on All Stars 1 & more!
Ep. 100: Jisela Delgado
September 01, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBJisela joins me for Episode 100. We dive into many topics ranging from her beef with Coral explanation, her time in playboy, what led Jo to leave Gauntlet 2, Gauntlet 2 debacle, her Rivalry with Kendal, falling out with Aneesa, thoughts on the Main show, if she was called for 37, how far into recovery process she is, and more!
Ep. 99: Rachel Robinson
August 30, 2021 23:46 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBRachel Robinson joins me for episode 99. We dive into this crazy last year its been, her road Rules process, clashing with Johnny bananas, how the direction of the show changed on the Island, thoughts on Aneesa-Veronica on Dirty 30, when she was last called and what it would take for her to come back and more!
Ep 98: Sarah Rice
August 26, 2021 23:11 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBSarah Rice joins me today for episode 98. We dive into her new endeavors as a therapist and her experiences with the show prompting her to do so, we jump into her Rea World Brooklyn season, What went wrong in the Cutthroat Final, having Jordan as a partner, her Rivalry and Money stealing moment with Bananas and where she stands today, how often she's still called and if she'd return to All Stars or a main show and more!
Ep 97: Trishelle Cannatella
August 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBTrishelle Cannatella joins me today for episode 97. Her and I dove into her time on All Stars and how much of a whirlwind it was for her. We speak on her times on Vegas, her early challenge seasons, what led to her clashing with Coral, if Alton threw the elimination on BOTS 2012 and if Vegas would've won, Dustin, why wasn't at the All Stars reunion, if she'll be on a second All Stars, and the status of her relationship with Katie, and so much more that can't fit this description! A Gem of a c...
EP #97: Trishelle Cannatella
August 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBTrishelle Cannatella joins me today for episode 97. Her and I dove into her time on All Stars and how much of a whirlwind it was for her. We speak on her times on Vegas, her early challenge seasons, what led to her clashing with Coral, if Alton threw the elimination on BOTS 2012 and if Vegas would've won, Dustin, why wasn't at the All Stars reunion, if she'll be on a second All Stars, and the status of her relationship with Katie, and so much more that can't fit this description! A Gem of a c...
Trishelle Cannatella
August 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBTrishelle Cannatella joins me today for episode 97. Her and I dove into her time on All Stars and how much of a whirlwind it was for her. We speak on her times on Vegas, her early challenge seasons, what led to her clashing with Coral, if Alton threw the elimination on BOTS 2012 and if Vegas would've won, Dustin, why wasn't at the All Stars reunion, if she'll be on a second All Stars, and the status of her relationship with Katie, and so much more that can't fit this description! A Gem of a ...
Belou Dentex
August 16, 2021 23:21 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBA true Blast from the past here as Belou Den Tex joins me for episode #96! Belou's last tv appearance was on Battle of the Seasons 2002, with her original show being Road Rules: Europe in 1997. We jump back down the rabbit hole to hear about what she's up to, how her start on Road Rules came to be, what really happened with the butter knife incident with Antoine, and that time she brought her 8 month old baby with her on the show! Enjoy!
EP 96: Belou Dentex
August 16, 2021 23:21 - 44 minutes - 41.4 MBA true Blast from the past here as Belou Den Tex joins me for episode #96! Belou's last tv appearance was on Battle of the Seasons 2002, with her original show being Road Rules: Europe in 1997. We jump back down the rabbit hole to hear about what she's up to, how her start on Road Rules came to be, what really happened with the butter knife incident with Antoine, and that time she brought her 8 month old baby with her on the show! Enjoy!
Violetta Milerman returns
August 15, 2021 19:33 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBVioletta Milerman returns to the podcast to talk about her recent movement of the pitched idea of a fan vote for season 38 of The Challenge, we dive further into her season of Real World in what we didn't cover the first time around, and more!
Ep 95: Violetta Milerman returns
August 15, 2021 19:33 - 51 minutes - 47.9 MBVioletta Milerman returns to the podcast to talk about her recent movement of the pitched idea of a fan vote for season 38 of The Challenge, we dive further into her season of Real World in what we didn't cover the first time around, and more!
Ep 94: Arissa Hill
August 12, 2021 20:22 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBArissa Hill stops by to chat it up about her Cannabis business endeavors (High from the hill.com), her time on Vegas, why she stepped away after Sexes 2, almost being on BOTS 2012, what led to her departure on All Stars, thoughts on TJ's comments, and more!
Arissa Hill
August 12, 2021 20:22 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBArissa Hill stops by to chat it up about her Cannabis business endeavors (High from the hill.com), her time on Vegas, why she stepped away after Sexes 2, almost being on BOTS 2012, what led to her departure on All Stars, thoughts on TJ's comments, and more!
Ep 93: Marie Roda
August 11, 2021 01:05 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBMarie stops by for episode 93 to talk about her time on TV. We dive into why she no longer uses twitter and personal health problems she dealt with in the last year, she discusses her edit, Cara Maria, if we may see her on All Stars, and more!
Marie Roda
August 11, 2021 01:05 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBMarie stops by for episode 93 to talk about her time on TV. We dive into why she no longer uses twitter and personal health problems she dealt with in the last year, she discusses her edit, Cara Maria, if we may see her on All Stars, and more!
Anthony Bartolotte
August 05, 2021 21:21 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBAnthony Bartolotte made his debut on Are You the One season 2. He stops by to talk about how he got on the show, his experience and favorite moments from it. We talk about who he keeps up with, his time on Invasion, Marie, his time on Ex on the beach, turning down Double Agents and more!
Ep 92: Anthony Bartolotte
August 05, 2021 21:21 - 1 hour - 87.7 MBAnthony Bartolotte made his debut on Are You the One season 2. He stops by to talk about how he got on the show, his experience and favorite moments from it. We talk about who he keeps up with, his time on Invasion, Marie, his time on Ex on the beach, turning down Double Agents and more!
Katrina Stack
August 04, 2021 00:19 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBKatrina Stack stops by to talk about her season of Real World. We talk about her fast tracked casting process, her's and Anna's relationship and current standing, the Peter altercations, Challenge close calls, getting called for WWE, and more!
Ep 91: Katrina Stack
August 04, 2021 00:19 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBKatrina Stack stops by to talk about her season of Real World. We talk about her fast tracked casting process, her's and Anna's relationship and current standing, the Peter altercations, Challenge close calls, getting called for WWE, and more!
Ep 90: Nathan Blackburn
July 29, 2021 00:13 - 48 minutes - 66 MBNathaniel Blackburn stops by to discuss his very popular Real World Seattle season. We talk about him knowing and befriending CT, his and David Burns long history and them trying out for the show, the infamous slap incident between roommates Stephen & Irene, his bouts with addiction, Coral's spider bite on Gauntlet, if he was called for All Stars, and the current state of a Real World Seattle Homecoming, and much more!
Nathan Blackburn
July 29, 2021 00:13 - 48 minutes - 66 MBNathaniel Blackburn stops by to discuss his very popular Real World Seattle season. We talk about him knowing and befriending CT, his and David Burns long history and them trying out for the show, the infamous slap incident between roommates Stephen & Irene, his bouts with addiction, Coral's spider bite on Gauntlet, if he was called for All Stars, and the current state of a Real World Seattle Homecoming, and much more!