Curious Mike

In this episode Michael sits down with Josh Kroenke, owner of the the Nuggets and several other professional sports teams, to discuss how he built a winning team in Denver, when he realized just how special Jokic is, and why he decided to draft MPJ despite the injuries he went through. Watch full interview on YouTube TIME STAMPS: 0:26 Josh's childhood, growing up in a wealthy family, developing trust 5:35 Josh playing basketball growing up and at Mizzou 8:10 Post-college internship at NBA league office 11:18 MPJ accidentally posting Adam Silver's number at rookie transition program 12:55 Kroenke family getting into owning teams 17:48 Strategy to win a championship in Denver 21:28 Realizing how special Nikola Jokic is 25:17 Nikola's numbers vs. Larry Bird's numbers 27:30 Carmelo Anthony's frustrating with Jokic wearing #15 31:25 Why Nuggets drafted MPJ 42:45 How it felt winning first NBA championship as an owner 50:50 Purpose

Lana Rhoades, a former adult film actress, shares her profound journey from the porn industry to her current life. She discusses the emotional toll of her past career, revealing how it influenced her identity and relationships. Lana explores the negative impact of pornography on intimacy and communication, alongside her transformation into motherhood. She emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and personal growth, inspiring listeners to navigate complex dynamics in dating and relationships while reclaiming their narrative.

Nicodemus Christopher, friend and manager of Michael Porter Jr., shares insights on living with peace, choosing discipline, and almost fighting MPJ. They discuss monitoring player activities, family protection, journey to inner peace, embracing discipline, and exploring purpose in life.

Nikola Jokić, a two-time MVP and teammate of MPJ, discusses his evolution as a player, minimizing pressure, wanting a low-profile life, and staying motivated. They also talk about the importance of mental preparation in sports, team culture, and the significance of habits and self-reflection.

In this episode Bones Hyland shares what he is learning playing underneath four future hall-of-famers in the Los Angeles Clippers organization and his time with the Denver Nuggets. But more importantly, he shares his testimony and how surviving a tragic house fire accident has shaped his purpose and his calling. You can watch the episode on YouTube

NBA player Aaron Gordon discusses winning the championship and moving to a new team. They also talk about the impact of social media and finding balance. They emphasize the importance of living life to the fullest through hobbies and traveling. The podcast concludes with a discussion on future plans and acquiring new skills.

In this episode Michael sits down with Nicole Sachs to discuss her work healing people of chronic pain. Michael has started working with Nicole and is passionate about sharing this message of healing the body through healing the mind. Watch the interview on YouTube Follow @curiousmike on Instagram

In this episode Michael sits down with Kat Emrick, a wonderful human, mother, and business owner to discuss her experience with human trafficking and all of the ways it has impacted her life. She discusses the path to healing and forgiveness and how these tragic events have shaped her purpose. Watch the interview on YouTube. Check out & support Kat's business Emotional Support Co.

Peyton Manning is one of the best NFL quarterbacks to ever play the game. In this episode he sits down with Michael to discuss what his life looks like after the NFL, how he handled the adjustment going from football star to family life, how he learned to be a good leader and more. This episode is a special one as Michael grew up in Indiana watching Peyton Manning play for the Colts from a very young age, Watch the episode on YouTube for even more footage than the podcast Subscribe and share with friends.

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