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Caught on the Mike...
Caught on the Mike is a podcast where music, pop culture, and authentic conversations come together.
Hosted by Michael Clark, each episode features musicians, entertainers, athletes, comedians, and creators sharing the stories behind their careers, creative journeys, and life beyond the spotlight. From rock and reggae to comedy, MMA, and everything in between, every conversation is relaxed, insightful, and unscripted.
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Episodes
Caught on the Mike...Mike from Charm City Paranormal
Charm City Paranormal is a paranormal investigation team based in Baltimore, MD. Their mission is to take you around the country exploring haunted locations to…
Caught on the Mike...UFC Flyweight JJ Aldrich
J.J. Aldrich is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC’s Flyweight division. A one time contestant on Season 23 of the Ultimate Fighter, she…
Caught on the Mike...Publicity & Messaging Specialist - PollyAnna Brown
PollyAnna Brown is a premium publicity & marketing specialist, a ghostwriter, and a "once upon a time" fine arts performer. In this episode we talk about the…
Caught on the Mike...UFC Flyweight- Chepe "Machinegun" Mariscal
Chepe “Machine Gun” Mariscal is an American professional mixed martial artist in the UFC featherweight division. After a storied (almost urban legend in…
Caught on the Mike...The Return of Letter Kills
Letter Kills is a rock/post-hardcore band from Temecula, California- formed in August 2002. Signed to Island Records after a short time togehter- their…
Caught on the Mike...Stand Up Comedian Nick Allen
Nick Allen is a standout comedian from the midwest consistently winning audiences over with his singular brand of righteous confusion and dulcet tones. His…
Caught on the Mike...MMA Fighter "Copper" Mike Theisen
Mike Theisen is an amateur MMA fighter from small town Nebraska with big ambitions and a great mindset. He currently has a 3-0 record, and trains at the…
Caught on the Mike...Jacob Givens- Content Creator - Waterproof Records
You know may know him as that '90s Music Reaction Guy' from the internet- more specifically, TikTok. He also creates short films, sketches and hosts a music…
Caught on the Mike...Actor, director, producer and amazing human being- Sean Whalen
Sean Whalen is known for his work in numerous TV shows, including Shannon's Deal and Grace Under Fire, as well as movies, including The People Under the Stairs…
Caught on the Mike..."Babysitter To The Stars"- Burt Watson
A career in Boxing and MMA that began more than forty years ago, Burt Watson has served in a host of positions with some of Boxing’s and MMA’s most recognized…
Caught on the Mike...UFC's "Lucky" Lauren Murphy
She is a former Invicta FC Bantamweight Champion; making her way to her current home in the UFC. She is the #7 ranked fighter in the UFC's flyweight division-…
Caught on the Mike...Stand up comic & "Viral" impressionist Cameron Logsdon
Cameron Logsdon is one of the fastest rising comedians from the Midwest. Cameron’s earned millions of views on social media for his celebrity impressions and…
Caught on the Mike...Patrick Hicks "Music Stories"
He's a historian, story teller, and music celbrator with half a million followers and 4.7 million likes on TikTok, Patrick Hicks is bringing music history to…
Caught on the Mike...KING ISO
With a killer flow, thoughtful lyrics, and unrelenting determination, King Iso has been cementing his legacy in the world of hip hop. Signed to Tech N9ne's…
Caught on the Mike...MMA & MUAY THAI COACH- Sean Madden
Coach Sean Madden has worked with some of the biggest and best names in modern MMA- the likes of Drew Dober, Lauren Murphy, and Mallory Martin to name a few…
Caught on the Mike...Rob Kristoffersen of Our Strange Skies
Our Strange Skies is a weekly podcast hosted by UFO expert Rob Kristoffersen and a variety of special guests. They explore the nooks and crannies of UFO…
Caught on the Mike...Actress Rebekah Kennedy of Two Witches
A Texas native, and musical theater graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University- Rebekah Kennedy has already spent a fair amount of time on the big and small…
Caught on the Mike..."The Wife of a Fighter" with Julie Donovan & Jess Pauga- High Altitude Martial Arts/Elevation Fight Team
We talk a lot about “a fighters story”- the mindset that brings them to the big game, the conditioning, the ambition, and we talk a lot about what a fighter…
Caught on the Mike...Mike Familant- Bigfoot Expert- In The Shadow of Big Red Eye
One of North America's most enduring legends, Bigfoot, also commonly referred to as Sasquatch, is a purported ape-like creature said to inhabit the forests of…
Caught on the Mike...Devin "Brown Bear" Clark - UFC Light Heavyweight/Elevation Fight Team
There is just something about pushing past the holiday season- fresh starts, new beginnings, a new year with a new outlook. For all of these reasons, this…
Caught on the Mike..."Straight outta the kitchen" with Sadie Gray (Meathead Test Kitchen)
Hailing from the vast cornfields of Iowa, Sadie Gray grew up in a pretty typical midwestern town. She moved to Omaha,NE in 2007 and after eight years of The…
Caught on the Mike...My Life In Music
Once upon a time, I had a dream of becoming a “rock star.” After spending a good portion of my life putting in the work and the energy to achieve that dream…
Caught on the Mike..."For the Love of the Show" with Dave Campbell - Midwest Elite Concerts & 1% Productions
In this episode, we talk with my very good friend and music promoter: Dave Campbell. Dave has been putting together concerts in the Omaha area (and midwest at…
Caught on the Mike...The Work Is The Shoot with Billy "Zombilly" Peck
Musician. Combat Sport Aficionado. Podcaster. Sounds familiar right? Hahaha This is why we had to make this episode happen! Billy "Zombilly" Peck is a long…
Caught on the Mike...Philip Bowen- "... on the Strings."
Born and raised in West Virginia, Philip Bowen’s uplifting sound is heavily inspired by his Appalachian roots. The dynamic singer-songwriter and…
Caught on the Mike...AKA Lavetti Vegas with Trenton Lavell Wainwright
Trenton Lavell Wainwright, known professionally as Lavetti Vegas, has been doing stand up comedy for over 3 years. Starting comedy via a chance encounter with…
Caught on the Mike...Life For Now with Jru Anthony
Jru Anthony is an 19 year old Artist, Producer, Composer, and Instrumentalist born and raised in DC. He began creating music at a young age, inspired by his…
Caught on the Mike...The Road to "Well" with Ben Curtis
Ben is an award-winning actor, musician, public speaker and personal freedom coach, dedicated to creating more love, compassion and permission to go after your…
Caught on the Mike...Haunting Season with cinematographer & content creator Joshua Sterling Bragg
I've preached it over and over again- but the Halloween season is my favorite time of the year. Recently, I have just rediscovered my long lost love of horror…
Caught on the Mike..."Historic Haunted Heartland" with John EL Tenney, Brian J Corey, Johnny Houser, & Jamie Nestroyl
Joining me on the podcast today is Necronomicast host, Brian J. Corey, John E. L. Tenney (one of the world’s leading experts of paranormal and occult…
Caught on the Mike...GOD CMPLX with Sol Messiah -Producer- DJ- Artist- Rhymesayers Entertainment
Prior to the release of the stellar album, GOD CMPLX, I had the privelage to chat with hip hop legend- SOL MESSIAH! The journey that Sol Messiah began so many…
Caught on the Mike...Time Marches On with Matt Shelton of Letter Kills
Simultaneously, heavy and euphoric. In 2004, the band Letter Kills emerged with the anthemic and inspiring album: The Bridge. In it's lead single, "Don't…
Caught on the Mike..."A Podcast About Podcasts" with Kevin Hughes of "Tik Talking with Kevin Hughes"
TikTok is the global social media phenomenon that took over the world during the peak of the pandemic. It has redefined "celebrity" and the way we look at…
Caught on the Mike..."Return of the Zac" with UFC's Zac Pauga
525,600 minutes are total number minutes contained in one year's time. My next guest has not let a single one go to waste. Exactly one year ago to the date of…
Caught on the Mike..."Destined to Entertain" with comedian Nathan Orton
Nathan Orton has always been the class clown, quick to get a laugh, and possibly slightly mentally ill. In 2013, he bought a ticket to watch the annual…
Caught on the Mike..."Every. Damn. Day.." with Bobby Maximus
From 2002 until 2009, mixed martial artist- Bobby Maximus competed in various high-profile promotions including the UFC, Maximum Fighting Championship, and was…
Caught on the Mike..."My Favorite Band" with Adam Russell from Story of the Year
"Until the Day I Die," "Anthem For Our Dying Day," "Sidewalks"... Three hits off the best selling album, "Page Avenue." You know the songs.... Story of the…
Caught on the Mike..."Too Much Information?" with stand up comic, producer, and writer Christine Tomlinson
Christine is a comedian and writer from Denver, CO. She has performed at comedy clubs across the U.S. We talk about the duality of her role as comedian and…
Caught on the Mike..."Connect the Unknown" with Katie Webb- Tarot- Divination Enthusiast
Katie Webb is a witch, paranormal investigator, and divination enthusiast. You might recognize her from her work on the web series, Haunt ME, where she was…
Caught on the Mike..."Katniss on Fire"- with The Ultimate Fighter's Kaytlin Neil
One fateful night at an MMA event her freshman year of college changed everything… A one time cheerleader and gymnast, now fighting at a high level on season…
Caught on the Mike...Nebraskans for Medical Marijuana with Lia Post
ebraskans for Medical Marijuana is a movement consisting of families and patients fighting for compassion, while supporting two complementary ballot measures…
Caught on the Mike...A Fate Foretold with Ultimate Fighter contestant- "Grizzly" Claire Guthrie
In all my years of watching MMA, I don't know if I've ever seen the intensity of a "specific" spectator like this... In this case, the spectator just so…
Caught on the Mike..."Take Me Away" with Dan Olsen of Sack of Lions
I love seeing friends do amazing things. Just this last week, a group of friends did such an amazing thing. Midwestern country band, Sack of Lions, just…
Caught on the Mike..."The Future Moves Fast" with MMA Featherweight Carlos Calderon
17 Seconds…. That's all the time it took for my next guest to finish his last opponent in March of 2022. He is young, driven, and motivated. A lovely…
Caught on the Mike..."The Heart That Matters" with MMA's Pauline "Pita" Macias
Gymnast. Judoka. Cheerleader. Stuntwoman. MMA Fighter. How could one person find the tenacity to not only do all these things, but also be a standout in all??…
Caught on the Mike..."The Mission is the Future" with DJ Abilities- Rhymesayers Entertainment
In the construct of hip hop music, quality always comes down to “the elements..” With a precise focus on the small details that separate the “good” from “the…
Caught on the Mike..."The Privilege of Pressure" with MMA fighter "Cadillac" Le'Ville Simpson
There is a saying that goes: "Pressure creates diamonds, fire refines gold.." Illuminated in neon lights in Vinnie Lopez's Vital Training Systems gym is the…
Caught on the Mike..."Never Too Late..." with jazz musician Mitch Towne
English novelist- George Elliot, has a quote that says: "It's never too late to be what you might have been.." My next guest embodies that remark throughout…
Caught on the Mike...“Working for More” with PFL Lightweight Arut Pogosjan
"The warrior instinct comes in, the heart, determination, the will to win. Even though you're rocked you still have to fight hard, to come back." This quote by…
Caught on the Mike..."The Art of Showing Up" with Sports Performance Coach -Aaron Porter
There is a noticable difference in the performance of athletes now versus as little as ten years ago. What has made that difference has been the ever evolving…
Caught on the Mike..."No Time For Boredom" with Jessica Knapik from "Whats Up Weirdo" pod
There's a famous quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson that goes: It's not the destination, it's the journey.." And with my next guest's diverse level of interests- her…
Caught on the Mike..."Choose the Adventure" with photographer Ryan Bakerink- Getty/Alt Press
In Jason Isbell's song, "The Life You Chose," he sings: "Are you living the life you chose?" "Are you living the life that chose you?" My next guest proves…
Caught on the Mike..."Deep in the Ocean" with singer/songwriter- Dusty Grant
Sometimes life has a funny way of reconnecting people based on parallel similarities. I've had the pleasure of knowing Dusty for 20+ Years because of the…
Caught on the Mike..."Top Gun" with UFC's Miranda "Fear The" Maverick
One of my favorite things about interviewing fighters, particularly MMA fighters, is breaking the fourth wall of bygone stereotypes people have about the…
Caught on the Mike...Inside the mind of "Slick Vick" with Vicki Magyar
Social Media. Positive Mindset. TikTok. Sometimes those phrases don't always correlate, but with my next guest- they do and then some. Vicki Magyar, or "Slick…
Caught on the Mike..."The Gifted One"- UFC Lightweight- Rafa "Gifted" Garcia
The process of belief is a great and powerful thing. The belief your family has in you to pack up and move across the country, so you can fulfill a destiny…
Caught on the Mike..."Under The Surface" with Bellator MMA star Dante Schiro
Recently moved to Colorado by way of Madison, Wisconsin- Dante Schiro is a freshly signed welterweight to Bellator MMA. In this episode we talk about his…
Caught on the Mike..."Show You How" with Akil the MC from Jurassic 5
It is with great honor I that I got to talk to Akil the MC from the legendary Jurassic 5. Jurassic 5 is a hip hop group formed in 1993 by rappers Chali 2na…
Caught on the Mike..."Portal to Ascension" with Neil Gaur
Vibration. Meditation. UFO's. Neil Gaur is the founder of portaltoascension.org. He offers insight to an alternate version of human history, and essence of our…
Caught on the Mike..."This is Vital" with Vinnie Lopez- Vital Training Systems Elevation Fight Team
In a world that is growing increasingly more unfamiliar; it's good to have confident voices inspiring people to become better, and stronger versions of…