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Season 3 · Episode 16

Breaking into Vegas Media with Silver State Sports’ Mike Davis

  • Published April 23, 2026
  • Season 3
  • Episode 16

Show Notes

About this episode

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Davis, a TV personality, sports host, and one of the most recognizable faces in Las Vegas media, to break down what it really takes to succeed in the industry.

From his early days interning for Howard Stern to now hosting multiple shows across Fox 5 and beyond, Mike shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building a career in media.

We get into:

  • How he turned authenticity into his biggest strength
  • The pressure of being “on” across multiple shows
  • Why most people don’t make it in media
  • His experience working behind the scenes with Howard Stern
  • The difference between podcasts vs. traditional TV
  • Balancing ambition, burnout, and real life
  • Some hilarious experiences he’s had on TV
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    The Hey BigHead Show is proud to be a Vegas Local podcast.

Meet the Guest

Mike Davis

TV personality & sports host

Mike traces his media career from interning for Howard Stern to hosting in Las Vegas, sharing what happens behind the scenes along the way.