The Paik: Recent Episodes
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Host of "THE PAIK" Micah Paik brings on qualified guests bi-weekly in which he has a conversation with a loose interview structure.
In this episode, Micah Paik and Oliver Vilkin break down everything you need to know about the upcoming NFL season. They predict every team's record, MVP favorites/darkhorses, fantasy football sleepers, and much more!
The PGA Championship is complete and it's time to rewind! In this episode of THE PAIK, Micah Paik breaks down the PGA Championship at Southern Hills and more. He is joined by Oliver Vilkin (SMU) and Jacob Goode (University of Washington).
Micah Paik Breakdowns Kendrick Lamar New Album, The NBA Playoffs, The PGA Championship, And More On The WEEKLY JUNK
Wyatt Mcgovern is an NCAA Division 1 golfer for Columbia University. He was a Varsity golfer all four years in high school, 2019 San Mateo Daily Journal Boys Golfer of The Year, two-time first-team All Peninsula Athletic League Selection, and a valedictorian in 2021 at Burlingame High School.
Wyatt is an extremely hard-working individual and a great role model for younger athletes and students. I could sit here and list dozens of adjectives that describe his phenomenal character as a man. He is someone I personally have always looked up to on and off the golf course. Wyatt's steely-eyed determination and focus helped earn him a spot to play golf at Columbia University. He excelled his first year there as a freshman and was rewarded with a chance to qualify for the Genesis Invitational in Los Angeles.
In this episode, Wyatt and I dive deep into what it's like to be a student-athlete, the difficulties of trying to be recruited during covid, and also some ways you could improve your golf game.
Josh Mankiewicz is a former media reporter for stations such as KCAL, 7 News, and ABC News. Currently, he is a reporter for NBC's Dateline which has been on the air for over 30 Seasons.
Josh has been reporting for NBC Dateline since 1995 and has only gotten better with time. He is a true professional in all areas. Josh has so much experience in the media world and is able to share his thoughts on some of the pros and cons of media.
In this episode, Josh dives deep into what makes Dateline so special as well as why he has stayed for so long. Though Josh also breaks down all sorts of topics from the Oscars to his childhood.
Calvin Knapp is a Division 1 football player and shot-put thrower for the Utah State Aggies. He has performed at every level including high school, Division 2, JUCO, and now NCAA Division 1.
He earned second-team all-conference honors as a defensive lineman as a prep senior at Germantown High School in Jackson, Wisconsin... During his senior season, he led the conference with 8.5 sacks... Was also a state qualifier on the track & field team.
Calvin is the definition of the statement "What if." He has learned to silence the nay-sayers and ask himself "What if." "What if I switch position and put in 110 percent'" "What if I transfer schools and lose my scholarship for a better opportunity," "What if I wake up at 4 am everyday." Calvin has embraced this mindset and it has helped succeed at every level. Day-by-day he is proving all his doubters wrong and is enjoying doing so.
In this podcast Calvin talks about the hardworking it took to get where he is today. He also covers other topics including: Covid-19, The Utah State Aggies, The Jimmy Kimmel Bowl, Shot-Put, and so much more.
Thomas Lee is a NCAA Division 1 football player at California Polytechnic State University.
Thomas is not supposed to be where he is today. His story is so outlandish many would think it is fake. He is a former failed soccer player who didn't pick up football until his Sophomore Year of COLLEGE. Though was able to take advantage of Covid lockdown, and with a dedicated work ethic he is now a Division 1 Punter for Cal Poly.
In this podcast Thomas talks about his unique journey to Division 1 football. He also covers other topics including: Kicking technique, Day in a life of a student athlete, and also the GEAR!