HeyJaredCurious Mike
An interview show hosted by Michael Porter Jr. where he brings on guests to ask questions, learn, and share the insight with his listeners. Michael isn't claiming to know all the answers, but wanted to create a space where it's okay to talk about anything and everything.
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Trae Young Gets Real: Growing Up with MPJ, His NBA Journey & What’s Next (opens the original)
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Trae Young joins Michael Porter Jr. for a conversation years in the making. Trae and Mike go back to their early basketball days, long before either became an NBA star. They revisit growing up around elite competition, the players they faced before the league, and the experiences that helped shape them into the players they are today. Trae opens up about his journey to becoming one of the NBA’s elite point guards, balancing scoring with creating for his teammates, adapting to new environments, a
Jason Lee Gets Unfiltered: Hollywood Secrets, Sexuality, Celebrities & Controversy (opens the original)
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Jason Lee joins Curious Mike for an honest and unfiltered conversation about sexuality, Hollywood, celebrity culture, controversy, and building a media empire. Mike and Jason open the episode with a candid discussion about sexuality, religion, masculinity, the LGBTQ+ community, transgender relationships, and how society’s views have changed over time. Mike also opens up about his own past perspectives and tells the story behind a viral moment from his trip to Taiwan. Later, Jason takes Mike insi
Peyton Watson Gets REAL About Leaving Denver, His Injury & the Narratives Around Him (opens the original)
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Michael Porter Jr. sits down with former Denver Nuggets teammate Peyton Watson for an honest conversation about his journey through the NBA, the highs and lows of playing in Denver, and what really happened during his final season with the Nuggets. Peyton opens up about his difficult year at UCLA, betting on himself and entering the NBA Draft, grinding through the G League, and earning his opportunity under Michael Malone. He and MPJ also share behind-the-scenes stories from Denver’s championshi
Lonzo Ball Gets Honest About LaVar, Big Baller Brand & His Biggest Career Regret (opens the original)
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Lonzo Ball joins Michael Porter Jr. for a candid conversation about growing up in the Ball family, LaVar Ball’s influence on his career, Big Baller Brand, injuries, relationships, and the lessons he’s learned throughout his NBA journey. Lonzo opens up about the legendary Chino Hills team, his time at UCLA, getting drafted by the Lakers, and how quickly the Ball family became one of the biggest stories in basketball. He also reflects on Big Baller Brand and admits that one of his biggest regrets
Lexie Brown Gets Real About Caitlin Clark, WNBA Salaries & Michael Porter Jr.’s Comments (opens the original)
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Lexie Brown joins Michael Porter Jr. for an honest conversation that starts with them clearing the air over Mike's viral comments about the WNBA. Lexie opens up about WNBA salaries and the league's new CBA, Caitlin Clark's impact on women's basketball, the criticism WNBA players face online, sports betting, relationships between teammates, NIL changing college basketball, and what fans misunderstand about the women's game. Mike also reflects on his controversial podcast run, learning how to spea
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