The Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast

por Michael A. Stephens

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Stephen A. Smith Has Become TOO MUCH? Is the Backlash Finally Justified?

Is Stephen A. Smith Finally Getting What He Deserves… or Has the Criticism Gone Too Far? Mike Steph is taking the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast LIVE for an unfiltered conversation about one of the most polarizing figures in sports media: Stephen A. Smith. Over the past year, the criticism, backlash, and outright vitriol directed toward Stephen A. Smith have seemed to reach another level. But the question is: Has Stephen A. earned all of this criticism, or has the audience simply reached the point of viewer and listener fatigue? With Stephen A. seemingly everywhere across sports media, television, podcasts, interviews, and other platforms, has he simply spread himself too thin? When you have that much airtime and rarely turn down an opportunity to appear on another platform, does your audience eventually become tired of hearing your opinions, regardless of whether the point you're making is actually valid? Mike Steph breaks down Stephen A. Smith's increasingly complicated relationship with the media, fans, and even members of his own community. From his public disagreements and clashes involving Jemele Hill, Cari Champion, Joy Reid, Jasmine Crockett, and others, to the recent NABJ conference controversy where Stephen A. received the infamous thumbs-down award, it seems like the backlash against SAS is coming from all directions. But perhaps the biggest question isn't whether Stephen A. Smith is controversial. It's this: Has Stephen A. Smith sold out his own community in his pursuit of fame, success, and becoming one of the biggest personalities in sports media? Is Stephen A. a victim of an increasingly hostile media environment? Or is he simply a victim of his own success? Has the constant exposure made audiences tune him out? And has Stephen A. reached the point where people are no longer willing to hear what he has to say, even when he might actually have a legitimate point? Mike Steph tackles all of that and more in this LIVE edition of the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast. 🔥 Is Stephen A. Smith being unfairly targeted? 🔥 Has viewer fatigue finally set in? 🔥 Has Stephen A. overexposed himself? 🔥 Is the criticism justified? 🔥 Has SAS lost credibility with his own community? 🔥 Did Stephen A. Smith sell out in the pursuit of fame? This is going to be a SALTY conversation, and as always, Mike Steph isn't afraid to say what he thinks. 👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Do you think Stephen A. Smith has earned the backlash he's receiving, or has the criticism gone way too far? Drop your thoughts in the comments! LIKE 👍 | COMMENT 💬 | SUBSCRIBE 🔔 | SHARE 📲 #StephenASmith #StephenASmith #SAS #ESPN #SportsMedia #SaltyThoughts #MikeSteph #SportsTalk #SportsDebate #JemeleHill #CariChampion #JoyReid #JasmineCrockett #NABJ #MediaCriticism #SportsCommentary

T4 · E126

2 sept 2026

1:37:28

"School Daze" (Main Event Kay Goes To College | WWE Raw Thoughts and More - AUDIO ONLY)

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On this special Audio Only edition of the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast, Mike Steph discusses one of the greatest feelings of his life, sending another child to college. This time it's his youngest "Main Event Kay". Some would say that this is the continuation of a dynasty in the making? Also included are first hand recollections of the first day experience from his oldest daughter when she embarked on her journey 8 years prior! This past Monday on WWE RAW, a couple of angles happened that left Mike Steph scratching his head! Oba Femi vs Bron BREAKKER was setup for Sunday Nights Main Event. Why is it happening so soon? Lyra Valkyria turned heel a couple of months ago and they've done nothing to help her get her character over. Why? Is it on purpose or is it incompetence? And finally, did Roman Reigns and the Bloodline turn heel officially? Is Solo Sikoa the next big babyface? All that and more! Intro-0:00 Main Event Kay/College - 14:14 Wwe- 1:08:00 Outro 1:42:45

T4 · E125

20 ago 2026

1:49:23

I Got FIRED With a Baby on the Way! | The Life & Times of Mike Steph

Welcome back to the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast! The Life & Times of Mike Steph continues with Episode 2, and this time we're talking about jobs, getting fired, walking away, and the moments in life when you absolutely did NOT see the writing on the wall. Mike Steph has had plenty of jobs throughout his life. But despite all those different stops along the way, there's only one job he's actually been fired from. There's also another job he ultimately had to leave for the sake of his own self-preservation. And here's the twist: both situations happened when Mike had a baby on the way. In this personal and honest episode, Mike Steph looks back at those moments and the mindset he had at the time. He talks about the confidence that made him believe he was secure, while others might have viewed that same confidence as arrogance. Looking back with the benefit of hindsight, Mike explores what he couldn't see coming, what those experiences taught him about work and life, and how sometimes getting knocked off the path you thought you were on can ultimately lead somewhere else. This isn't just a story about getting fired. It's about confidence, ego, fatherhood, career changes, self-preservation, and learning from the moments that catch you completely off guard. Welcome to The Life & Times of Mike Steph: Episode 2. 🎙️ In this episode: • Mike Steph's history of different jobs • The ONE job he was actually fired from • Why he had to leave another job for self-preservation • Both situations happening while expecting a baby • Confidence vs. arrogance • Why Mike never saw either situation coming • Looking back at career decisions with hindsight • Lessons learned from difficult professional experiences • How unexpected changes can reshape your life • Another chapter in The Life & Times of Mike Steph If you've ever been fired, quit a job, changed careers, or found yourself completely blindsided by a professional situation, you may find something familiar in this story. Like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of the Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast and more installments of The Life & Times of Mike Steph. #MikeSteph #SaltyThoughtsOfMikeSteph #LifeAndTimesOfMikeSteph #Podcast #CareerStories #GettingFired #JobLoss #CareerChange #WorkplaceStories #Fatherhood #LifeLessons #PersonalGrowth #Confidence #SelfReflection #storytelling Intro- 0:00 SMITTY'S KORNER (Mets on a hot streak) 17:44 Life and Times of Mike Steph (1997 Job)- 25:28 Life and Times of Mike Steph (2000 Job)- 48:41 Outro (Glenda's Baby Boy)- 1:23:24 Glenda's Baby Boy (Album) https://donnieoooh.bandcamp.com/album/glendas-baby-boy Locs of Love https://www.instagram.com/locs_of_lovee?igsh=dXF3c3NkcXM4Z2Q= 19mediagroup Youtube channel: https://youtube.com/@19mediagroup?si=GSPwDBWZ0LgFV0Zq

T4 · E124

11 ago 2026

1:40:08

WWE SummerSlam 2026 Preview: Match Predictions & Why Fans (ROMAN, SETH, CODY, PUNK, OBA AND BROCK)

WWE SummerSlam 2026 is finally here, but where is the excitement? Despite featuring blockbuster matches like Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk for the WWE Undisputed Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins for the World Championship, and Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell, many wrestling fans feel that WWE has failed to build enough anticipation for its biggest event of the summer. On this episode of The Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast, Mike Steph breaks down why the road to SummerSlam has felt flat, why fan interest appears to be lower than expected, and whether WWE can still deliver an unforgettable premium live event despite the underwhelming build. Topics discussed include: * Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk: Who leaves as WWE Undisputed Champion? * Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins: Can a 12-year rivalry still steal the show? * Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi: Will Hell in a Cell finally settle the score? * Why WWE's SummerSlam build has lacked urgency and excitement. * Bold predictions, match analysis, and potential surprises. Will SummerSlam exceed expectations, or is WWE heading into one of its most disappointing major events in years? Leave your predictions in the comments below! Who walks out as champion, what match will steal the weekend, and do you agree that WWE dropped the ball with this year's build? 👍 If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you never miss future episodes of The Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast covering WWE, AEW, wrestling news, the NBA, NFL, MLB, and more! #WWESummerSlam #SummerSlam2026 #WWE #CodyRhodes #CMPunk #RomanReigns #SethRollins #BrockLesnar #ObaFemi #HellInACell #WrestlingPodcast #WrestlingNews #MikeSteph #SaltyThoughtsOfMikeSteph INTRO-0:00 CM PUNK VS CODY RHODES- 7:52 OBA FEMI VS BROCK LESNAR- 20:54 LIV MORGAN VS IYO SKY- 29:10 GUNTHER VS NICK ALDIS- 36:06 USOS AND FATU VS KNIGHT, KEYS, SOLO SIKOA- 41:15 FATAL INFLUENCE VS BELLA TWINS AND PAIGE- 52:01 ROMAN REIGNS VS SETH ROLLINS- 54:24 SAMI ZAYN VS FINN BALOR- 1:03:57 TRICK WILLIAMS VS BARON CORBIN- 1:07:50 PENTA VS CHAD GABLE- 1:12:57 WWE WOMENS TITLE LADDER MATCH- 1:15:52 DANHAUSEN VS DIRTY DOM MYSTERIO- 1:19:19 PAUL "TRIPLE H "LEVESQUE BOOKING PROBLEMS- 1:20:42 OUTRO- 1:41:04

T4 · E123

11 ago 2026

1:46:10

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The Salty Thoughts of Mike Steph Podcast

Stephen A. Smith Has Become TOO MUCH? Is the Backlash Finally Justified?

"School Daze" (Main Event Kay Goes To College | WWE Raw Thoughts and More - AUDIO ONLY)

I Got FIRED With a Baby on the Way! | The Life & Times of Mike Steph

WWE SummerSlam 2026 Preview: Match Predictions & Why Fans (ROMAN, SETH, CODY, PUNK, OBA AND BROCK)

🚨 Bayley LEAVING WWE?! Triple H's Women's Division Is A COMPLETE MESS

Chris & Martina: The Final Set Review | The Greatest Rivalry in Tennis History?

NBA Offseason CHAOS! Jaylen Brown, Giannis, LeBron & Knicks Changed Everything

Graduation Ceremonies Have Changed! From Pre-K to High School

The Life & Times of Mike Steph Episode 1 | Childhood Memories & Life Lessons

Knicks vs Spurs NBA Finals Preview: Who Has the Edge & Who Wins It All?