Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts
Michael and Jake Are Almost Experts. So just to be clear, they don't claim to be experts in anything, but they are Almost Experts, in everything. Join us as we have a fun ride to discuss everything from sports to roller coasters.
Episodes
Episode 19: Coach Walk Joins the Almost Experts — One-on-One Legends, Teaching Life, Sports Nostalgia & Random Debates Mike and Jake return for episode 19 (or 19.2) after scrapping a “lost episode” and welcome special guest Coach Walk, a former history teacher and baseball coach. They joke about an infamous one-on-one game where Walk claims he beat Mike 10–0, reminisce about watching SNL skits in class,...
LeBron’s Legacy, Super Teams & the 82-0 Challenge (ft. Coach Alex Wiggs) | Ep. 18 In episode 18 of Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts Podcast, Mike and Jake welcome Three Rivers College head girls basketball coach Alex Wiggs and discuss LeBron James, including his reported move to the 76ers and how super teams, longevity, and flopping affect his legacy compared to Michael Jordan. They debate whether LeBron was properly ...
Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts Podcast Ep. 17: New Studio Reveal, Disney & Beach Trips, Baseball Highs, and a $15 Sports Movie Draft In Episode 17 of Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts podcast, Mike and Jake return after a month-long break and debut a newly upgraded podcast room. Mike recaps a 10-day Disney World and Universal trip, including long FastPass waits, Florida heat, and a tight Tron ride, while Jake describes ...
Gene Bess Legacy, NBA Draft Talk & Worst Team Name/Logo Snake Draft | Mike & Jake Ep. 16
In Episode 16 of the Mike and Jake: The Almost Experts Podcast, Mike and Jake welcome special guest Dr. Tim Hager—retired superintendent, “voice of the Raiders,” and ’80s trivia winner—to discuss the life and legacy of legendary Three Rivers coach Gene Bess, including his coaching philosophy, impact on play...
Episode 15: Coach Jason Long on World Cup Hype, Public vs Private Schools, and the 82-0 NBA Draft Challenge Episode 15 of the Mike and Jake: The Almost Experts Podcast features special guest Coach Jason Long (nearly 400 coaching wins across basketball, baseball, and volleyball). The trio recaps their trip to the National Beta Convention in Nashville and the chaos of navigating the massive Gaylord Opryland, then shifts into World Cu...
Episode 14: Hammocks, Survival Talk, Kam Misner’s Call-Up, and Liquid Fingers In episode 14 of the Almost Experts podcast, Mike and Jake bounce through topics including their ever-changing recording “studio,” Apple Watch annoyances, claustrophobia, hammocks, and camping stories from deer season. They discuss survival content like Bear Grylls, the “Nature Boys” creator, and a MrBeast Antarctica video, ...
Episode 13: MJ Musical, Nostalgia, Dogs vs Cats, and Building the Perfect Athlete | Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts In Episode 13 of the Mike and Jake Almost Experts podcast, the hosts wing a wide-ranging conversation covering Mike’s St. Louis anniversary trip and seeing a Michael Jackson musical at the Fox Theatre, including memories of MJ’s death in 2009 and buying CDs. They swap nostalgia about Walmart CD purcha...
Summer Break, Moving Chaos, Cardinals vs. Dodgers Heckling & a Pizza Snake Draft | Episode 12 In Episode 12 of Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts Podcast, the guys return after a few weeks to talk about the end of the school year, chaotic last-week-of-school gym management, and what they’re looking forward to in summer, including yard work and coaching. They share life updates about Jake moving again, driving a 26-foot ...
Jake’s New Role, Summer Sports Talk, Card Collecting Chaos & Our Top 5 Drinks | Episode 11 Mike and Jake return for Episode 11 of the Almost Experts podcast, catching up on life and summer plans. They celebrate Jake becoming Poplar Bluff’s head athletic director starting July 1, talk about Mike’s family schedule with cheer, dance recital, and upcoming t-ball season, and joke about full “dad mode” m...
Weight Loss Journey, Silver Dollar City Roller Coasters & Trying Weird Food Combos | Episode 10 In episode 10 of the Mike and Jake: The Almost Experts podcast, Mike and Jake celebrate reaching episode 10 and passing 700 Facebook followers, then talk about their new weight loss journey—“Operation Outlaw Run”—aimed at fitting on Silver Dollar City rides, including Outlaw Run, and discuss Silver Dollar Cit...
NCAA Brackets, Coaching Rants, and Weird Food Combos (feat. Colton Mannon) | Almost Experts Ep. 9
In episode nine of Mike and Jake: The Almost Experts, the hosts welcome special guest Colton Mannon and discuss the NCAA tournament, including bracket accuracy, whether multiple brackets are cheating, remaining perfect brackets, and KenPom-style contender criteria, plus reactions to games like Mizzou vs. Miami and a Kentucky–Sant...
Hunting Mishaps, Olympics Talk, Hidden Talents & a Cereal Snake Draft | Almost Experts Ep. 8 (ft. Chris Newman)
In episode eight of the Almost Experts Podcast, Mike and Jake welcome special guest Chris Newman, introduced for his fantasy baseball success, fatherhood, and cancer survival, and talk through several hunting stories, including Chris’s Northern Missouri bowhunt where a cold-weather gear mishap led to a lucky dou...
Mike and Jake: The Almost Experts - Ep5
Almost Experts Podcast: Vacation Stories, Super Bowl Predictions & Famous Duos In Episode 5 of the Almost Experts Podcast, hosts Mike and Jake welcome special guest Ethan Boyer. They dive into hilarious and chaotic vacation stories, make their Super Bowl predictions for the Patriots vs. Seahawks game, and engage in a fun blind ranking game featuring famous duos. Along the way, the...MLB Offseason Moves & Hot Takes: Bo Bette to the Mets, Salvy's Home Runs, and More!
In this episode of the Almost Experts Podcast, Jake and Mike delve into the MLB offseason, discussing key player movements and their potential impacts, particularly focusing on Bo Bette's move to the Mets. They provide insights on fantasy baseball, highlighting the significance of these moves on player valuations. The hosts also tackle hot takes...
In the very first episode of Almost Experts, hosts Michael Snyder and Jake Nickelson introduce you to a podcast where they aren’t experts at anything, but they’re almost experts in everything. From high school coaching and athletic directing to the high-stakes world of "Ballers on a Budget" Little Caesars runs, these two "dudes being bros" dive into the chaotic reality of their lives in Southeast Missouri. This episode...
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