This episode of On The Mic With Mike breaks down the story of Los Texmaniacs and their journey from the Texas-Mexico borderlands to becoming one of the most recognized names in Conjunto music. The conversation explores the band’s roots, their passion for preserving traditional Mexican-American sounds, and how they’ve blended accordion, bajo sexto, and modern influences to introduce their music to audiences around the world. It also highlights their Grammy-winning career, the evolution of conjunto music, and the importance of keeping cultural traditions alive through storytelling and song.

This Episode of On The Mic With Mike breaks down who the new UNM Athletic Director is, tracing his rise from student manager at New Mexico to one of the youngest leaders in Division I athletics. The conversation explores his journey through UNM’s athletic department, his time at Washington, and how his experience in budgeting, operations, and program building shaped his leadership style. It also highlights his vision for Lobo Athletics, including a strong focus on student-athletes, facilities, and long-term program growth in a rapidly changing college sports landscape.

Brendan Taylor is a boxing media personality who built a reputation through grassroots reporting, fighter interviews, and in-depth boxing analysis. Rather than coming from a major sports network, he developed his audience independently by consistently covering boxing events, interviewing fighters and trainers, and focusing on stories that mainstream outlets often overlooked.