YNK: you know what I mean?
112 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 727 ratingsYa Neva Know: you know what I mean? is a lifestyle podcast hosted by platinum recording artist, Mike. Athletes, entrepreneurs, musicians, and other artists come on the show every Wednesday to discuss the adversity they overcame to turn their dreams into reality.
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Episodes
Episode 112: False Friends
April 17, 2023 20:30 - 58 minutesMike opens up about the recent controversy within his camp.
Episode 111: Marcus Stroman
February 22, 2023 18:20 - 57 minutesHe's an ace for the Chicago Cubs. He's a humanitarian. He's a role model. He's an entrepreneur. He's a physical specimen. Our good friend, Marcus Stroman joins the YNK Podcast for the third time.
Episode 110: Christian Yelich
February 01, 2023 16:26 - 2 hoursFor the second time on YNK, Mike sits down with Milwaukee Brewer's outfielder Christian Yelich.
Episode 109: Charlie Rocket
November 09, 2022 16:35 - 2 hoursCharlie “Rocket” Jabaley is a former music manager, Grammy Award Winner, Iron Man Athlete brain tumor survivor and philanthropist. He has dedicated his life to helping those without the means achieve their wildest dreams. Charlie joins Mike in Malibu as they discuss music, mindset, and the service of others in this weeks episode of the YNK Podcast.
Episode 108: Eben Britton
October 12, 2022 15:10 - 1 hourBuckle up for another deep dive on spirituality with Eben and Mike. There’s a reason Eben has been a guest on YNK five times now. He’s our brother and he’s overflowing with wisdom. Check out his new book Eben Flow, available now everywhere.
Episode 107: Change
September 28, 2022 19:32 - 53 minutesMike and the boys are in the mountains of Idaho. Jon is settling into his new home in Nashville. The two connect for their first ever remote episode and catch up on life. They also make a big announcement about the future of the YNK Podcast and Only Steves.
Episode 106: Solitude
August 31, 2022 23:42 - 46 minutesFor the first time ever, Mike does a podcast by himself in the deep woods of Montana.
Episode 105: Will Compton
August 17, 2022 14:03 - 1 hourCo-host of the Bussin' With The Boys podcast, Will Compton, joins us for the second time, as he and Mike meet up in Nashville and have one of the most meaningful conversations we've ever heard on this show.
Episode 104: Everything Is Connected
August 03, 2022 12:43 - 48 minutesThe boys just wrapped up leg 2 of the five week long Not My First Rodeo Tour. Mike and Jon chat on stage of the Truman in Kansas City and discuss their longest tour run in over 3 years, the importance of their nomadic lifestyle, and what it means to be a man.
Episode 103: Frequency
June 23, 2022 18:17 - 53 minutesFrom their rehearsal space in Nashville, Mike and Jon prepare for leg 2 of the Not My First Rodeo Tour, spanning 18 shows across the US and Canada. The guys discuss the evolution of their businesses, the relationship with their families, and how their views on relationships with women have changed over the years.
Episode 102: Closing the Gap
June 08, 2022 15:53 - 1 hourThe first step to achieving anything, is first becoming self aware of what you want. Then, slowly and incrementally... you close the gap. For Mike, he describes how he did this with his music. In his mind, he knew what sound he wanted for 'the highs', however it was not an immediate result. Over the course of several years, he closed the gap more and more until the sound was achieved, as he heard it in his mind.
Episode 101: Hardy
May 25, 2022 17:53 - 1 hourToday we're joined by Hardy, one of the best singer/songwriters out of Nashville. Don't believe us? Well, he just got his 11th #1 song on the country charts. And we were lucky enough to have him on the show right before the gang set out for leg 1 of the Not My First Rodeo Tour. It was only fitting that we conducted the interview in a wellness clinic.
Episode 100: Until The Wheels Fall Off
May 11, 2022 14:52 - 59 minutesMike and Jon recap the Not My First Rodeo Tour: discussing their biggest headlining shows to date, getting their tour bus rammed by an 18-wheeler, and approaching the road with a whole different mindset. Then they reflect on the origin of the YNK Podcast and the importance it's had on the fan base, and their own lives.
Episode 99: Eben Britton
April 27, 2022 17:20 - 1 hourBuckle up for another deep dive on spirituality with Eben and Mike. There's a reason Eben has been a guest on YNK four times now. He's our brother and he's overflowing with wisdom. Check out his new book Eben Flow, available now everywhere.
Episode 98: Baker Mayfield
April 13, 2022 15:17 - 1 hourWe were lucky enough to have our good friend, and neighbor, Baker Mayfield at the ranch on Lake Travis a few weeks ago. Baker touched on his unconventional start in the league, his current situation, and his mindset through it all.
Episode 97: Chase Rice (part 2)
March 30, 2022 15:13 - 1 hourIn part two of our interview with Chase, the guys talk more about their music endeavors, Chase's appearances on Survivor and The Bachelor, and past female relationships. As one of the few musical guests on YNK, this shapes up to be an amazing conversation between two rising legends.
Episode 96: Chase Rice (part 1)
March 16, 2022 14:51 - 1 hourWe're joined by country legend Chase Rice, who caught up with us in Scottsdale Arizona while touring with Kane Brown. You may know him for his hit song "Eyes on You" or for writing "Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line. He and Mike sat down for two and half hours and talked about their similar tenure in the music industry, their collegiate sports background, and what's next for Chase. The second half of this interview will air next episode.
Episode 95: Atomic Habits
March 02, 2022 15:39 - 52 minutesBreaking down James Clear's book 'Atomic Habits', the guys discuss the science behind effective (and non-effective) habits. Mike is having less sex. Kilmer doesn't think he can control himself after taking a viagra. It's a new edition of Steve's Book Club and we're fired up.
Episode 94: Max Homa
February 16, 2022 14:16 - 1 hourReturning for the third time, Max Homa visits the guys at the Arizona Ranch just days before the Waste Management Open. They discuss golf, the stigma of athletes having fun in their personal lives, and having sex in smelly places.
Episode 93: Hangin' with Skeez
February 02, 2022 19:09 - 1 hourMeet our good friend, and opener for the Not My First Rodeo Tour, Skeez. We were lucky to meet this guy during our final days in Los Angeles and now he'll be joining us for our first tour in three years. He loves a stiff cocktail. He loves people. And he's the self proclaimed best athlete under 5' 7".
Episode 92: Logan Allen
January 19, 2022 19:29 - 1 hourLogan Allen is a rising star in Major League Baseball, currently pitching for The Cleveland Guardians. The conversation quickly steers into the direction of mindset and spirituality (shocking, I know) as Logan brings us a new book for Steve's Book Club and talks about the perspective shift he's had throughout his life.
Episode 91: Spending Time With Yourself
January 05, 2022 16:13 - 50 minutesIn today's episode, we learn the importance of spending time with yourself. With all the distractions today, it seems like a harder and harder task to achieve. Mike breaks down the upcoming "Not My First Rodeo Tour" and the guys discuss their plans for having kids one day.
Episode 90: Finding Your Passion
December 16, 2021 18:24 - 1 hourIn this week's episode, Mike answers a fan's question about finding your passion and discipline. Secondly, the guys get a call from YNK's only female listener and to end it, they discuss the pros and cons of Spotify from a musicians point of view.
Episode 89: Christian Kirk
December 01, 2021 18:47 - 1 hourChristian Kirk is a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals, and is an integral part of their success this year. He talks about getting his first college offer Freshman year of high school, his time at Texas A&M, and Kilmer reminds us about the time he kidnapped a girl one time on tour back in 2014 (allegedly).
Episode 88: Tyler Wade
November 17, 2021 15:47 - 1 hourTyler Wade is a utility player for the New York Yankees. In 2019 alone he played second base, third base, shortstop, left field, and right field. The guys not only discuss what it's like playing for the Yankees, but also dive into the night everyone met at Mike's 2019 concert in Tampa.
Episode 87: The Highs, The Lows, and The In-Betweens
November 05, 2021 00:30 - 46 minutesMike chronicles his last month where he contracted COVID, beat it, then went on a 5 day bender for the ages. The guys also breakdown the real reason why they drink so much.
Episode 86: Just Mike
October 06, 2021 16:06 - 1 hourFor the first time ever, Mike is a guest on his own podcast. Interviewed by the reputable yet embarrassing Jon Kilmer, Mike takes you through his entire career as a musician. He also discusses his mindset transformation over the years, going from college star athlete to creative superstar.
Episode 85: Relationships
September 23, 2021 00:25 - 46 minutesDr. Steve returns, as Mike and Jon call fans late night and discuss their relationship problems.
Episode 84: Self Esteem
September 08, 2021 15:03 - 1 hourThe first half, Mike and Jon discuss the ins-and-outs of the music business, and how the playing field is changing for all creators. After, a fan sends in a question regarding self esteem. If we look in the mirror, do we like the person staring back at us?
Episode 83: Dr. Steve
August 25, 2021 15:52 - 59 minutesThis week, fans call in with relationship questions. Dr. Steve helps them navigate through break ups, love triangles, and whatever else life has to throw at us.
Episode 82: Album Breakdown
August 11, 2021 19:25 - 50 minutesIn this episode, fans send in their questions about Mike's new album 'the highs." He tells us the backstory of multiple songs, the message behind the music, and plans for a future tour. ● Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUID IV DOT COM and use code YNK at checkout. ● Ship more in less time – for a lot less money. o Just use my offer code, YNK, to get a 60-day free trial.
Episode 81: The Highs
July 21, 2021 21:01 - 42 minutesMike breaks down his new album "the highs." releasing this Friday July 23rd. He and Jon then take it to the Steve hotline and answer questions from the fans. Go to Ritual.com/YNK to get 10% of your first 3 months of Ritual protein. Go to Truff.com and use promo code YNK to get 15% off your entire order of gourmet truffle infused hot sauce plus free shipping! Policygenius. When it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right. Head to Policygenius.com/YNK to get started right now.
Episode 80: Will Compton (of Bussin' With The Boys)
June 09, 2021 18:48 - 1 hourWill Compton is an NFL linebacker and co-host of the popular sports podcast Bussin’ With The Boys with NFL offensive lineman Taylor Lewan. Compton and Lewan were some of the first professional athletes to start a podcast while still playing their respective sport. Compton tells Mike about his upbringing and about his motivations for getting into the podcasting industry. With Compton being a pro athlete himself, Bussin' With The Boys provides a level of conversation other athletes normally do...
Episode 79: Max Homa
May 26, 2021 16:43 - 1 hourMax Homa joins the pod again, and this time the episode's set at the new Nashville Ranch. Since Max's first appearance, he won The Genesis Invitational through an intense sudden-death final. He and Mike talk about what was going through his mind during the prolific tournament and how Max's commitment to bettering his mindset was vital in the victory. They also touch on a wide array of concepts; the thought of "knowing through doing" and listening to the internal voice are just two of the key ...
Episode 78: Ernest
May 12, 2021 16:54 - 1 hourErnest (Ernest Keith Smith) is a nationally recognized Nashville recording artist and songwriter. He’s created cuts for a number of major artists like Diplo, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, and Morgan Wallen, to name a few. In the first Nashville Ranch episode, Ernest joins Mike to talk about recent achievements in his career and what it’s been like living in Tennessee. They touch on everything from their songwriting process to pinpointing moments in Ernest’s career he saw as openings for gr...
Episode 77: Tyler Glasnow
April 28, 2021 16:12 - 1 hourTyler Glasnow is a starting pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays. He’s widely considered one of baseball's rising personalities at the moment, with credit to his role in the Rays making the World Series in the 2020 season. In this episode, Tyler and Mike dive into what it means to be a sound individual. Tyler talks about his past struggles—in baseball and life—and how they eventually led to discovering more about his true self. They also touch on their specific forms of meditation and the differen...
Episode 76: Steve Hotline
April 14, 2021 20:54 - 1 hourMike and Kilmer answer video calls from the fans in a special AMA episode—and yes, there are fewer sex questions this time. The two talk about everything from their favorite movies to the very moments they decided they wanted to be more in tune with their ideal self. Listen in for some good ol’ fashioned Steve talk. LiquidIV is THE go-to hydration multiplier. Drink it while you’re hungover. Drink it while you’re sober. Drink it while you're drunk. Did you know one small packet dissolved into...
Episode 75: Clint Frazier
March 31, 2021 15:21 - 1 hourClint Frazier is a professional baseball player for the New York Yankees. Following a lightning finish to the 2020 season, Clint convinced his coaches that he could improve both his defense while refining his offense at the same time. Now 26, he’s looking at getting his first real shot at being an everyday player for baseball’s most prestigious organization. Clint tells about his rise in the MLB and how he’s managed to handle adversity in the Big Apple. He and Mike also touch on the changes ...
Episode 74: Christian Yelich
March 17, 2021 03:49 - 2 hoursChristian Yelich is an outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers and a former MVP winner (2018). Even though he’s in the middle of spring training, Christian takes the time to sit with Mike to talk about the day-to-day life of a superstar in the MLB. Other topics include their philosophies in defining success, as well as what the MLB needs to do to modernize the game. From building mental toughness to learning to embrace new experiences, Christian reveals how someone can grow into a leadership rol...
Episode 73: Eben Britton (Part 3)
March 03, 2021 17:40 - 41 minutesEben Britton is back for the first-ever YNK 3-peat. He joins Mike in the Hemingway room at the Montana Ranch, and the two take a deep dive on some epic philosophical concepts. They touch on the industrialization of the mind, the ability to focus on the present, and the general beliefs they hold about the universe. Michael Alan Singer and Alan Watts are a couple of authors cited throughout. AminoLean by RSP Nutrition is the energy product you need to try if you work out, run or live an active...
Episode 72: Eben Britton (Part 2)
February 17, 2021 04:19 - 1 hourEben Britton is back for a special part-two episode. Sitting outside in the beautiful Montana landscape, Mike and Eben dive deep into the hypocrisy in how sports fans treat professional athletes, how the music industry carries a certain facade, and how each of their most devastating setbacks in life jumpstarted many great accomplishments. They close in sharing some meditation techniques that are fulfilling and easy-to-learn. Blu Maan knows there’s a two-step process in giving you luscious lo...
Episode 71: Eben Britton
February 03, 2021 18:40 - 1 hourEben Britton is a former NFL player and host of The Eben Flow podcast. His advocation for the use of cannabis to be removed from the NFL’s banned substances list put Eben on the national stage for cannabis advocacy. After presenting at Mike Tyson's Tyson Health Summit in 2018, the two found they had a lot in common and became good friends. Eben eventually joined Tyson to be the co-host for The Hotboxin' with Mike Tyson podcast for many episodes. In an epic Steveson Ranch Montana setting, Eb...
Episode 70: Max Homa
January 20, 2021 07:18 - 1 hourMax Homa is an American professional golfer who plays on the PGA Tour. Homa’s laid-back personality and play style has deemed him a fan favorite for many in the sport. He most recently won the 2019 Wells Fargo Championship, earning his first tour win and an appearance at the 2020 Masters. In-person with Mike, Homa talks about the pro golfer lifestyle and how he's working on his mental game to give him an advantage out on the course.
Episode 69: Caleb Pressley, Dana Beers, Glenny Balls, and Max Homa
January 06, 2021 03:22 - 2 hoursCaleb Pressley is a comedian and a future champion golfer. Known for his college lifestyle mini-docs and intense Sunday Conversations, Caleb has worked his way up to becoming one of Barstool Sports' most loved personalities. He’s also the face of 51 Strokes—a golf-centered podcast started on the premise Caleb will one day become the Masters Champion golfer he was born to be. Caleb and Mike revisit moments in their careers that got them to where they are now. They attribute many of their succ...
Episode 68: Ball Don't Lie
December 23, 2020 05:41 - 54 minutesMike and Kilmer touch on what it’s been like moving to Arizona and living with Johnny. Then, they pivot to what’s next going into 2021. New ways to connect with fans, new cities to live in, and new music to release; it’s all onward and upwards. Uhyuready? Onlysteves.com is the best way to get exclusive content from Mike. Stream premium music, download YNK+, and play in Ballina Cup tournaments. A fan experience for the Steves, by Steve.
Episode 67: Trevor Bauer
December 09, 2020 16:17 - 1 hourTrevor Bauer is a free agent starting pitcher in the MLB and the most recipient of the National League’s Cy Young Award—which goes to the best pitcher in each league every season. Trevor is one of the most notable players working to make baseball more entertaining and engaging: He challenges players publicly on Twitter, he paints “Free Joe Kelly” on his cleats, he keeps the fans engaged off the field with content from the media company he started, Momentum. Trevor’s sharp and analytical, and ...
Episode 66: Johnny Manziel
November 25, 2020 05:05 - 1 hourJohnny Manziel is a former Heisman Trophy winner and college football legend. On the field, he’s best known for his ability to extend plays as a dual-threat quarterback, earning nicknames like “Johnny Football” and “Money Manziel” that are iconic still to this day. Off the field, well, let’s just say Johnny is Johnny. Many know how Johnny’s NFL career played out—and he’ll touch on that in this episode. Since leaving the league though, he’s been out of the public spotlight, golfing like a pro...
Episode 65: Mike Posner
November 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourMike Posner is a GRAMMY-nominated, 3x platinum recording artist. He most recently walkedcacross the United States in 2019, starting from New Jersey and traveling until he reached the Pacific Ocean. It took him over 5 months to complete. Now, Posner is just as much as an adventurer as an artist. He's taken up hiking mountains and embraces a lifestylecfocused on self-help and Eastern spirituality. While it may seem like a coincidence the two both started their music careers while attending Du...
Episode 64: Huey Mack
October 28, 2020 08:00 - 2 hoursLong-time friend Huey Mack sits down with Mike one last time at the LA home in this epic marathon episode. The two reflect on the challenges each of them has faced in navigating their careers as they pull back the curtain of the music industry overall. You know LiquidIV is THE go-to hydration multiplier. But did you also know they’ve got your immune system covered too? Liquid IV’s new Hydration Multiplier+ Immune Support is an all-in-one mix that will give you the nutrients your body needs. ...
Episode 63: Dansby Swanson
October 14, 2020 08:00 - 1 hourDansby Swanson is the shortstop for the Atlanta Braves. He’s the former #1 overall pick in the 2015 MLB draft and a Georgia native. Mike connects with Dansby via video call. At the time of filming, the Braves were in first place in the NL East and on a path to clinching a high seed in the playoffs. Now Dansby and the Braves are playing the Dodgers for a World Series berth. Did the magic of Stevenson Ranch rub off on the great city of Atlanta? Probably. The two talk some of the parallels be...