Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts

About 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.

Publisher

RiverRadio-PoplarBluff

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jan 2026

Latest episode

16 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Sept 2026

   Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts - Episode 19

   00:00 Podcast Cold Open 00:22 Lost Episode Setup 01:21 Meet Coach Walk 01:51 Legendary One on One 04:20 Top Tier History Teacher 05:51 Coaching and Career Path 07:09 Teacher Years Fly By 08:47 Rematch and HORSE Talk 10:28 Football Season Rituals 13:22 Mizzou Kansas Rivalry 14:00 Chiefs Fandom Debate 16:05 Mall Athlete Encounters 19:04 Gas Prices and Adulting 21:17 Stranger Candy Myth 22:23 Money Traps and Trades 29:38 Sports Time Machine Draft 34:36 Tyson and Butterfly Effect 35:36 Getting Punkd Reference 36:08 Punkd And Early TV 36:31 MTV Dating Chaos 37:43 Peak MTV Era 38:15 Tosh Point Oh 39:08 Dane Cook Disappears 40:44 Video Stores And Redbox 41:47 DVD VHS Comeback 42:48 SportsCenter Nostalgia 44:00 Top Ten Play Stories 45:28 Favorite Movies Debate 49:38 Spider Man And Batman 52:25 First Theater Memories 55:03 Craziest Coaching Plays 59:14 Would You Rather Finale 01:03:05 Audiobooks And Silence 01:05:55 Podcast Wrap Up

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts - Episode 18

   00:00 Podcast Cold Open 00:48 Meet Coach Wiggs 02:03 Alton Road Stories 05:13 LeBron to Sixers Debate 07:09 GOAT Talk Jordan vs LeBron 10:46 Superteams and Legacy 14:52 Flopping and Free Throws 18:43 Jordan Aura and Last Dance 22:03 Hype and Modern NBA Athletes 25:32 Steph Curry Changed Basketball 30:12 Midrange Shot Philosophy 31:56 Mid Range Debate 33:45 Transition Shot Rules 34:38 Hunting and Fishing Life 37:11 Competitive Hobbies Escape 42:48 Sports Burnout Shift 45:40 Fantasy Baseball Rabbit Hole 47:25 Cubs Deadline Talk 48:17 Bananas vs Globetrotters 51:26 Movies and Documentaries 55:47 And1 Mixtape Nostalgia 56:38 Slamball Comeback Talk 57:31 Slamball And1 Memories 58:21 Shorts Fashion Debate 58:59 Rules for 82-0 Challenge 01:00:35 Early Spins Surprise Picks 01:02:58 Jordan Pull Chaos 01:03:48 Respin Strategy Tech Fail 01:12:21 Final Teams Scores Reveal 01:14:40 Wrap Up Podcast Outro

3. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts - Episode 17

   00:00 Podcast Cold Open 00:22 New Studio Reveal 03:05 Shelf Decor Ideas 03:53 Senior Prank Stories 07:32 Back After A Month 07:56 Disney And Universal Trip 09:39 Tron Ride Calf Squeeze 15:12 VelociCoaster Fear Factor 17:35 Silver Dollar City Recap 21:09 First Coasters And Final Destination 26:14 Bus Rider Memories 27:50 Third Grade Bar Mixup 30:05 Bro Code Memories 30:40 Panama City Beach Trip 31:23 Pinehurst Golf Nationals 36:11 Go Karts With Kids 39:20 Disney With Lila 40:13 Brady Smith Drafted 45:57 Home Run Derby Chaos 51:49 Shooting Scratch Golf 53:45 Sports Movie Draft Game 01:00:20 Podcast Wrap Up

4. 

   30 Jun 2026

   Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts - Episode 16

   00:00 Podcast Cold Open 00:24 Episode Preview 01:01 Meet Dr Tim Hager 01:54 MTV And 80s Trivia 05:34 Gene Bess Legacy Begins 08:34 Coaching Philosophy Stories 10:27 Impact On Local Coaches 19:19 Statue Dedication Moment 22:34 Hall Of Fame Trip 26:38 Meeting Basketball Celebs 28:38 Bulls Locker Room Story 30:58 Agent Zero Encounter 31:18 Dad Meets Kerron Butler 32:39 Meeting Heroes Up Close 34:28 AAU Orlando Star Sightings 35:46 Tom Izzo Courtside Moment 36:58 Spotting Grayson Allen Early 39:27 Baseball Autographs and Pros 41:39 Knicks Spurs Finals Talk 42:13 Danhausen Uncurses Knicks 45:14 Youth Spurs and OKC Future 47:03 NBA Draft Surprises 51:31 Giannis Trade and Heat Culture 59:31 Grit and Grind Memories 01:01:22 Nashville Grizzlies Prediction 01:02:20 Mascot Logic and Grizzlies 01:03:09 Worst Names Draft Begins 01:04:04 Soccer and Marlins Picks 01:06:18 Rebrands Guardians Commanders 01:08:11 Raptors Lakers Pelicans 01:11:06 Rams and St Louis Fandom 01:13:08 Browns Wizards Cardinals 01:15:45 Colors That Make Sense 01:17:17 Uniform Rebrand Rants 01:20:03 Wrap Up and Sign Off

5. 

   24 Jun 2026

   Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts - Episode 15

   00:00 Podcast Cold Open 00:54 Meet Coach Long 02:00 Coaching Background 03:34 Beta Convention Trip 06:43 Bus Driving Chaos 08:09 Planning The Episode 10:03 Email Troll Story 13:01 World Cup Talk 14:37 Gatlinburg Jukebox Drama 18:11 Soccer Gets Physical 19:49 Capital City Trivia 21:47 Qatar Wealth And Abu Dhabi 23:50 Ivory Buildings Banter 24:30 Red Card Mouth Cover Rule 25:49 Coach Long Timeout Story 29:32 Do Coaches Get Nervous 31:32 Bloomfield Tournament Tradition 35:18 Legendary Players And Records 42:12 Public Funds Private Schools 50:31 Private School Sports Debate 57:48 Principia And Competitive Balance 59:24 Outmatched On Arrival 01:00:01 Facilities Shock Factor 01:01:23 Championship Factor Explained 01:02:12 New Rules No Cap 01:04:02 82 And 0 Draft Begins 01:06:18 Wild Picks And Banter 01:14:33 Final Records And Wrap

6. 

   11 Jun 2026

   Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts - Episode 14

   00:00 Almost Experts Intro 00:22 Episode 14 Setup 01:08 Studio Banter 01:52 Apple Watch Buzz 02:13 Claustrophobic Hands 03:17 Hammock Talk 04:08 Camping Stories 06:36 Survivalist Shows 13:14 No Phone Anxiety 14:15 Old School Search 17:13 Retro Phone Games 22:09 GTA VI Hype 25:03 Crypto And Pennies 27:30 Cashless Society 29:25 Kameron Misner Call Up 30:03 Minor League Weird Uniforms 31:16 Kam Gets The Call 33:32 58 Hours Sewing Patches 34:27 Hand On The Camper 36:47 Coaching Hell Week Joke 41:06 Clickbait And Guests 42:31 Costco Chicken Bake Quest 43:26 Air Fryer Steak Hacks 44:38 Reality Show Hot Takes 47:05 Spam Calls And AI Screening 48:33 Spanish Class And Prank Call 50:32 Venezuelan Teammates Pop Rocks 53:12 Czech Downloads Explained 54:33 Crazy Coaching Decisions 56:42 Intentional Walk To Win 01:05:11 Final Four Run Momentum 01:08:30 Lineup Spot Debate 01:09:37 Wood Bat Coaching Story 01:11:02 Game Saving Catch 01:12:25 Tough Playoff Battles 01:14:54 Final Four Regrets 01:19:41 Building Coaching Staff 01:23:44 Luxuries Now Expected 01:26:41 Dial Up Nostalgia 01:30:07 Phones And Ringtones 01:37:22 Five Finger Liquids 01:40:56 Wrap Up And Sign Off

7. 

   28 May 2026

   Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts - Episode 13

   00:00 Podcast Intro Theme 00:48 Bakers Dozen Banter 01:22 Costco Detour Anniversary Trip 02:51 MJ Musical Surprise 05:10 CDs Walmart Memories 08:15 Blockbuster Hastings Nostalgia 12:39 Orscheln First Job Stories 19:57 Meeting Courtney At MOI 22:11 Therapeutic Horses And Escapes 29:22 Wanting A Dog Truman Talk 30:09 Double Doodle Pitch 30:33 The Husky Disaster 33:46 Giving Sadie Away 35:10 Great Danes and Dog Names 37:38 Dogs vs Cats Debate 41:13 Dogs You Cannot Trust 42:57 Dumped Dogs in the Country 45:47 Craigslist Prank Confessions 50:51 Goats Gone Wrong 54:17 The Donkey on Highway 51 57:30 Puckettville Pride and Goat Burgers 58:34 Fulton Fair Memories 59:30 Post Office Bar Tales 59:59 College Town Comparisons 01:00:49 Bryce Harper Toothpaste 01:04:52 Driving in Silence 01:07:33 SpaghettiOs and Food Takes 01:08:22 Foods They Cannot Stand 01:12:17 Drafting Perfect Athlete 01:20:16 Bo Jackson and Wrap Up

8. 

   19 May 2026

   Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts - Episode 12

   00:00 Podcast Intro Theme 00:22 Episode 12 Preview 01:28 Summer Break Energy 02:03 End of School Gym Chaos 04:25 Teacher Survival Mode 07:57 Summer Plans Yard Work 09:16 Sam’s Club and Costco Tangent 12:24 Mowers and Lawn Talk 17:13 TikTok Fame Rabbit Hole 19:27 Phone Tracking Conspiracies 23:48 Back to Podcast Schedule 25:48 Moving Life Update Tease 26:53 Moving Day Roast 28:16 Driving The Big UHaul 29:04 Cracked Gaming Monitor 30:52 Walmart Delivery Life 32:13 Baseball Card Hustle 32:51 Whatnot Shipping Hack 35:18 Venmo Suspicious Activity 38:17 First Card Shop Visit 40:15 Ohtani Fanboy Trip 42:28 Colton Heckles Kyle 50:32 Bleacher Creatures Trend 52:06 Crowd Energy Stories 53:26 Mizzou Mr Brightside 54:39 Hearnes Center Memory 55:42 Field Goal For Cash 55:56 Savage Field Goal Flex 57:33 Mizzou Kansas Rivalry Memories 58:17 College Sports Highs Lows 59:31 Classes With Athletes 01:02:20 Dad Road Trips To Games 01:03:21 Pizza Draft Debate 01:11:26 Frozen Pizza And Chef Boyardee 01:13:18 Ramen College Food Hacks 01:15:50 Long Episode Farewell

9. 

   27 Apr 2026

   Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts - Episode 11

   00:00 Podcast Intro Setup 01:17 Jake New AD Role 02:25 Cheer Dad Life 03:15 Chloe Joins Podcast 04:32 Full Dad Mode 08:06 Czech Republic Fans 10:28 Weight Loss Check In 16:21 Summer Countdown 19:03 Golf Mishap Story 21:57 Golf Gear Costs 25:04 Card Flipping Whatnot 31:37 Sports Card Market Madness 33:02 Selling Cards on eBay 33:26 Summer Contact Days Grind 34:19 Shootout Costs and Value 35:27 Travel Ball Pros and Cons 38:34 Summer Development Philosophy 43:38 Owls Jerseys and League Buzz 45:58 Walkup Songs and Bluey 49:07 Top Five Favorite Drinks 58:53 Baja Blast Finale and Signoff

10. 

    3 Apr 2026

    Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts - Episode 10

    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 City closing the Thunderation coaster. They share stories about playing basketball in Mike’s PE class, old-school games like 21 and horse, competitiveness, and even a debate about doing cartwheels, plus a conversation about group chat personalities and how many group texts they’re in. They finish by trying weird food combinations suggested on Facebook: watermelon with mustard, a hot dog dipped in applesauce, a pita bread sandwich with peanut butter, chips, and Sweet Baby Ray’s, and ice cream with chocolate syrup and soy sauce, then rank the results.

11. 

    25 Mar 2026

    Almost Experts - Ep 9 - The Almost Experts: Ice Cream, Football, and Unexpected Coaching Challenges - March 22-26

    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–Santa Clara finish involving a missed timeout and late-game strategy about fouling up three. The conversation shifts to coaching and strength of schedule, including Mike’s experiences coaching girls basketball, how tougher opponents helped late-game toughness, and differences between coaching boys and girls. They then dive into high school football scouting routines and the challenges of running scout teams, before ending with favorite movies and a segment on strange food combinations such as soy sauce in ice cream, a peanut butter–chip–barbecue sauce pita, and crackers in milk.

12. 

    16 Mar 2026

    Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts Podcast - Ep 8 - A Hunting and Cereal Adventure

    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 double-lung shot on a buck later revealed to be blind in one eye. Mike and Jake share their own hunting blunders and a story about dragging out two deer and calling for help. The conversation shifts to Olympic excitement and medal talk, then to the World Baseball Classic and concerns about players getting hurt, plus debate over eligibility rules for playing for other countries. They highlight Jake’s viral singing moment with Hannah Harper and end with a snake draft of favorite cereal brands.

13. 

    5 Mar 2026

    Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts Podcast - Ep 7 - Sidelined with Snacks - Exploring Our Favorite Things

    In episode seven of the Almost Experts podcast, Mike and Jake finally address coaching, explaining they avoided it because the podcast was meant as an escape, though recent delays came from being busy with the OFC tournament and other game duties. They discuss coaching attire and how dressing up has become less common, share their paths into education through alternative certification despite originally pursuing criminal justice and health sciences, and reflect on the impact of being called “coach.” The conversation shifts to collecting, including Mike’s baseball card hobby (and a sold Luka Doncic card used to buy golf clubs), Jake’s childhood Pokémon cards being thrown away, and other family collections like magnets, bells, and baseballs, plus Jake’s Funko Pops rescue. They debate buffets and unlimited appetizer deals, then end with a blind food-trio ranking game where pizza, wings, and soda takes the top spot.

14. 

    16 Feb 2026

    Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts Podcast - Ep 6: From Super Bowl Insights to Bigfoot Beliefs

    Welcome back to the Almost Experts Podcast for Episode 6! In this episode, Mike and Jake are joined by special guest Jesse McDaniel. They dive into Super Bowl predictions, life updates, and audience questions from their Facebook page. The trio discusses topics ranging from the Super Bowl, a special cheerleading dad segment, and life updates, to an in-depth conversation on the existence of aliens, Bigfoot, MLB strike zones, and whether college athletes should get paid. The episode is full of humorous anecdotes, sports talk, and some unexpected conspiracy theories. Stay tuned for an entertaining listen!

15. 

    3 Feb 2026

    Mike & 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, they talk about their growing podcast following, share a few personal anecdotes, and discuss their favorite pastimes. Tune in for a blend of comedy, sports talk, and unexpected revelations.

16. 

    30 Jan 2026

    Mike And Jake: The Almost Experts - Ep4

    In this episode of the ’Almost Experts Podcast,’ hosts Jake and Mike discuss the recent national championship football game between Indiana and Miami. They recount key moments and standout performances, particularly emphasizing the energy and unexpected twists in the game. The conversation shifts to the topic of four-day school weeks, with both hosts—who are educators—sharing their experiences and thoughts on the benefits and challenges of the schedule. They explore issues such as teacher retention, student attendance, and the practicalities for both teachers and students. Jake goes on a passionate rant about the frustrations of buying a vehicle, criticizing the lack of transparent pricing. The episode concludes with a light-hearted ’blind ranking’ game where Jake ranks chocolate candies. They also announce the launch of their Facebook page, inviting listeners to follow for updates.

17. 

    29 Jan 2026

    Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts Ep3

    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 for the upcoming season, including Salvador Perez potentially hitting 40 home runs and predicting the Seattle Mariners to win the World Series. Tune in for an engaging conversation filled with analysis and bold predictions!

18. 

    26 Jan 2026

    Mike & Jake: The Almost Experts - Ep2

    Join Jake and Mike in the second episode of the Almost Experts Podcast as they dive into the College Football National Championship between Indiana and Miami. Is Indiana poised to finish their Cinderella story, or will the U reclaim its former glory? The duo also discusses the impact of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) on college sports and its role in evening out competition. Plus, get the latest updates on Mizzou football and predictions for their upcoming season. Finally, Jake and Mike wrap up with a fun game of ’Two Truths and a Lie: Sports Facts Edition.’ Tune in for entertaining and insightful takes on college football!

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    22 Jan 2026

    Almost Experts Ep1 The "Big Guy" Row

    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’s highlights include:The "30-Minute Expert": Hear how Michael managed to BS his way through a CDL bus-driving test by pretending he was a seasoned turkey hunting pro—despite only ever having seen a turkey once (and it wasn't even that close).The Silver Dollar City Disaster: A festive family trip turns into a traumatic "walk of shame" when the guys are deemed too big for the Outlaw Run roller coaster by a very strict attendant in a cowboy hat.The "Big Guy" Row: Discover why Jake is now a staunch advocate for the fifth row on the Wildfire coaster—the only place where a "click" of the seatbelt is actually guaranteed.Slow-Pitch Drama: Michael explains why he retired from softball after a teammate "Superman-punched" an umpire, while Jake admits he ditched his own baseball team during a championship game to play in a softball "World Series".A "Baller" Pilot: The guys kick off the show in true style with a stack of Hot-N-Ready pizzas, Crazy Bread, and a two-liter of Pepsi that may or may not be the reason they can't fit on the rides at Silver Dollar City.Join Michael and Jake for a look into the life of two "Almost Experts" just trying to make it through the week without pulling a calf muscle.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings