
Curious 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. This podcast is meant to make you think, and to leave you feeling curious to ask questions of your own.
Latest episodes

Aug 7, 2023 • 27min
Life After the NFL ft. Peyton Manning
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,
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Jul 31, 2023 • 39min
Answering Your Questions
Answering your questions submitted on Instagram! Follow @curiousmike on Instagram so that next time you can submit questions too.

Oct 5, 2021 • 28min
Football, Chickens, and Being a New Dad feat. Von Miller
In this episode Michael sits down with Denver Broncos outside linebacker Von Miller. Mike and Von sit down to discuss how Von decided he wanted to play football, how he got into the chicken business, how being a new Dad has changed him/his purpose, and a lot more.
DISCLAIMER: Von's audio is a little scratchy for the first six minutes because his beard was hitting the mic, but we adjusted it for the remained of the episode so bare with us.
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Sep 28, 2021 • 29min
Brain Health Leading to a Disciplined Mind ft. Dr. Daniel Amen
Dr. Amen is a celebrity doctor and brain specialist that has done the worlds largest brain imaging studies. In this episode he sits down with Michael to discuss the importance of brain health, how to keep your brain healthy and even reverse damage to the brain, and how all of that leads to a more disciplined, stable life. This episode is one that every single person who listens will gain knowledge that they can apply to their own life.
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Sep 21, 2021 • 59min
Life Transitions & Lessons ft. Brandon Roy
In this episode Michael and Brandon sit down to talk about Brandon's career, his favorite moments with Kobe, his transition into coaching and how it was the year he coached Michael, and a sobering situation that has led to Brandon wanting to create change.
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Aug 31, 2021 • 21min
BONUS EPISODE: Q&A
I wanted to give you a season 1 bonus episode where you get to be the ones to ask me questions! I had my Instagram followers comment questions that they wanted to know the answers to and had my sister read the questions to me.
If you missed out on the chance to ask your questions, be sure to follow @curiousmike on instagram so you'll be able to participate next time!
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Aug 10, 2021 • 43min
Living Simply & Chasing Joy ft. Great Aunt Nancy
Michael sits down with his Great Aunt Nancy to gain insight into how she is so content and joy-filled in a world that says "more is better."
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Aug 3, 2021 • 42min
Leaving Judgment & Loving Others ft. Judah Smith
In this episode Michael sits down with Pastor Judah Smith and they talk about a range of topics. Some are more practical, some are more theological, and some are just topics people may have questions about. Tune in to listen to what Judah and Michael have to say on how to find a wife, how Judah dealt with the instagram page Preachers with Sneakers, and how to love others and love yourself as Jesus commands us to.
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Jul 27, 2021 • 32min
From AAU to the NBA Ft. Trae Young
Michael and Trae talk all things basketball. They dive into what it was like playing together in the AAU circuit, the negative repercussions of ranking kids so young, dealing with criticism and praise, and a lot more.
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Jul 20, 2021 • 39min
Staying Grounded & Standing Firm In Your Convictions ft. Lecrae
Michael and Lecrae sit down to discuss staying grounded in careers that place people on a pedestal, finding your identity, standing out and standing firm, the differences between faith and religion, and social justice.
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