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In this week's episode Micah and Nikye talk about retirement from baseball, and the difficulties that they encountered to come to that conclusion. They discuss feeling lost when letting go of the only thing you've ever known, and how God has showed up in the midst of many "no's."

In this week's episode, Nikye and Micah are back in Seattle! They discuss the hardships Micah faced in Japan and throughout his career. They also talk about joining in community and not letting pride get in the way of growth.

In this episode, Micah and Nikye catch up and talk about what it's like to play baseball in Japan as a foreigner. Micah shares details about his transition to playing in a foreign country, and all of the things that come with it, including language barriers and new foods. They wrap it up by sharing how their long distance tactics have changed since being married.

In this week's episode, we are joined by Hannah to talk about what it's like to follow Christ in today's society, how to date in a godly way, and how to know if you're ready for marriage. We'll go over the struggles and fruit of living a life of obedience and discuss the joys and truths about marriage.

Welcome to the first episode of our testimony series! In this episode, Micah walks through his faith journey and how he found Jesus through baseball.

In this week's episode of the Catching Feelings Podcast, Micah and Nikye sit down for one last time to discuss feelings, fears, and expectations before Micah heads to Okinawa for spring training with the Nippon Ham-Fighters. They talk about Japanese baseball logistics and how it's different from the United States. They also discuss the possibility of being apart for most of 2025. Lastly, Micah will go into depth on the business side of baseball and his new take on the pressure to perform.

In this week’s episode Nikye sits down with her brothers, Trey and Brock, to discuss childhood memories, thoughts on Christianity, and their walks with Jesus.

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We are not pastors, but we are inviting you to listen in to an open conversation that we have as siblings! We encourage each and every one of you to look to the Bible to find your own answers.

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:09 fair or foul

4:10 what was your favorite childhood memory

10:45 7-Eleven incident

17:02 childhood memories

22:31 Sibling dynamic

24:08 confiding in each other

30:01 values our parents taught us

34:48 keeping each others secrets

39:07 spiritual values

41:21 debating Christianity

1:08:44 insecurities and character transformation

In this episode of the Catching Feelings Podcast, Nikye and Micah sit down with Jacob Hinderleider to reminisce on his baseball journey. They discuss falling in love with development, and they lay out what it takes to continue getting better as a player. They talk about the importance of confidence in the game of baseball, and share personal anecdotes that led them to success.

In this week's episode, Micah and Nikye recap their trip to Sapporo. They will discuss the country rejecting them, eating amazing food, and braving a snow storm. They will also disclose the results of Micah's "test" with the Sapporo Ham Fighters. Lastly, they will talk about where Micah's career is headed.

In this week's episode Brock joins us to give us an update on his love life! We'll talk about the difficulties of living a life set apart in college. We'll also discuss our fears of evangelism. Lastly we'll discuss boundaries before marriage and navigating difficult subjects as a young adult in a relationship.

In this week's episode, Nikye and Micah share an insight of what their conversations look like while trying to navigate an off season. Micah will walk us through his options, and share his thoughts on continuing to pursue a big league dream. He will reminisce about the different managers he's had over the years, and how they've each impacted him. Lastly, we'll talk about how to love each other during changing seasons.

Welcome to the last episode of the summer series! Summer has finally come to an end, which means baseball season has too. In this week's episode, we recap the Boise Hawks season with Micah, and discuss all things from breaking records, to knockout rounds, and terrible road trip spots. We'll end the episode by picking Micah's brain about retirement, and he will announce whether or not he plans to play another season.

Welcome to episode 6 of the summer series! Keri is back for fun girly things! We will discuss what's on her dopamine menu and share highlights from our trip to Boise. Then we will talk about what contributes to her Jesus glow, and ability to stay unbothered. We'll wrap it up with an inside look into the minds of women in their twenties trying to navigate confidence and humility.

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00:31 this and yap

1:57 What is your dopamine menu?

11:25 Idaho trip recap!

14:45 Friend telepathy incidents 

17:33 What contributes to your Jesus glow?

20:44 Being unbothered and finding the good

26:19 Judging others  

33:50 Confidence vs. humility 

Welcome to episode 5 of the summer series! This week we are back in Boise with Boise Hawks All-Star 3rd Baseman-- Troy Viola. We talk about the keys to having a successful professional season and what a big league off-season looks like. Then we go back in time to Troy's childhood, as he takes us through the journey of moving from California to Oregon, and playing baseball at 4 different schools. We discuss the importance of faith in Troy's journey and how it helped him to overcome adversity. Then we dive into Troy's dating life and what he looks for in a wife. Lastly, we wrap it up with the Bash Bros, and what it means to have a brother for life.

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10:51 Lifting and nutrition

12:32 Day in the life of Troy

15:37 Childhood

20:30 football and USC

24:13 Baseball in Oregon vs Cali

27:02 When did you know you wanted to play college baseball?

30:43 Central Arizona

36:11 Glendale college 

40:06 Getting a D1 scholarship

43:02 San Jose State

48:56 Intermission

49:49 COVID and entering the transfer portal

57:51 Pursuing dreams

1:01:50 Purdue

1:08:45 Evansville Otters & getting injured

1:20:25 What would you do if you weren’t playing baseball?

1:22:29 How difficult is it to put on a smile everyday?

1:25:52 Testimony

1:37:05 Have you ever been in a relationship?

1:42:44 Growing & getting female attention

1:45:34 Does Troy have game?

1:48:06 Is Troy looking for a wife?

1:50:11 Must haves and can’t stands

1:56:46 What does Micah say about Nikye?

1:59:51 The brotherhood of the Bash Bros

Welcome to episode 4 of the summer series! This week we are joined by former player for the University of Northern Colorado and Illinois State University baseball programs. Shaydon and Nikye discuss his growth and development throughout his career, and what it was like playing on the mainland. They also discuss how making varsity as a freshman in high school impacted his confidence. They wrap it up discussing all things relationships.

Welcome to episode 3 of the summer series! This week we are joined by University of Hawai'i Baseball alumnus Aaron! Aaron and Nikye discuss his career at UH, and how baseball has changed him over the years. They also talk about the importance of family, and how that has shaped him as a person and as a player. To wrap it up, they look to the future to discuss possible career paths.

Welcome to episode 2 of the summer series! This week we are joined by Nikye's younger brother Brock. They discuss what it was like growing up together, and how their relationship has evolved over the years. They talk about Brock's first year as a collegiate baseball player, and the difficulties of being a freshman in college.

Welcome to the first episode of the summer series! This summer we will feature many different guests on The Catching Feelings Podcast...On this episode, Keri and Nikye discuss post-grad crises, becoming adults, being single, and toxic girl culture.

This week's episode is a preseason interview with Boise Hawks player Micah Yonamine! We check in with Micah to see how he is feeling about this upcoming season and how his off season is going. We end the episode off answering baseball questions for the girlies.

In this week's episode, Nikye and Micah talk about the differences they've noticed between dating and marriage. They also go over what it's like to be unemployed in the off season, and wrap it up with their biggest icks.

In this episode, Nikye and Micah walk through what went down when Micah got released, and the struggle of getting back on your feet. They go over the ins and outs of playing indy ball, and finding your love for the game again.

In this week's episode we sit down with the girl who started it all. Keri tells the story of how she got Nikye and Micah together, how she and Nikye first met, and how a series of events led them to be best friends.

This week Nikye and Micah recap their hectic month together and prepare to send Micah off to Spring Training

This week, Nikye and Micah are on a getaway in the woods where they encounter many exciting surprises.

In this week's episode, Nikye and Micah discuss Micah's off-season training dilemmas. They also talk about their favorite Japanese foods and their excitement about going home. 

In this week's episode, Nikye and Micah discuss their shrimp allergies and Nikye's recent scare. They also talk about their night out in Seattle and their love languages, then end it all with a pizza draft. 

We're back, but this time in Washington! This week, we recap the season, share lifestyle and relationship values, and discuss our tactics to keeping a healthy relationship.

In this episode, Nikye and Micah discuss Micah's most recent games and his base running decisions. They also talk about the MLB draft and how it has changed in conjunction with college baseball. Lastly, they will touch upon coaching options and discuss some topics in celebration of their 7 year anniversary. 

In this week's episode Nikye and Micah do a brief recap of their all star break and talk about the specifics of Micah's baseball gear. 

In this week's episode Micah and Nikye discuss what it means to change the culture of a program. They will also try to figure out what it means to be a leader on a team, and how to find the perfect balance between being confident and being humble. 

In this episode, Nikye and Micah discuss finding purpose in playing the game of baseball, entering interesting situations during away games, and encountering many different types of fans. 

Nikye and Micah are finally back together in Florida! There's a lot of things to catch up on since the last episode. They also celebrate Micah's first professional homerun. 

On this week's episode Nikye & Micah share some of their recommendations for those who want to visit Hawai'i. They also discuss what a perfect date night and day together would look like. Then they wrap it all up by talking about the current climate in Hawai'i baseball and their excitement for the Rainbow Warrior season. 

Happy Valentine's Day, lovers! This week, Nikye and Micah tell some funny stories, discuss their best long distance strategies, and decide on a walk-up song for Micah this season. 

Micah is finally home! This week he and Nikye discuss his time at Driveline Baseball in Kent, WA, as well as what it means to be a pro. 

This week Micah and Nikye discuss new year’s resolutions, disconnecting from the world, how to be happy, and friendships.

Podcasting live from the 'Iolani Alumni Baseball Game, Nikye and Micah have on their first guests! Special thanks to Shaydon, Aaron, Blake, Jacob, Jonah, Everett, and Coach Kurt. 

In this episode, Nikye and Micah discuss the history behind their Panda Express fortunes, and reminisce about their high school bench clearing experiences. 

In this episode, Nikye and Micah go over some minor league housing updates, discuss Micah's Chipotle obsession, and talk about their favorite foods. 

This week, Nikye and Micah discuss pharmacy school plans, future Washington plans, and whether or not they believe in manifestation. 

Micah and Nikye cover dating culture as an athlete, and even share some of their thoughts on marriage and relationships. 

Nikye and Micah take it all the way back to Kindergarten and walkthrough their school experience together.

We're back with a bonus mini episode! Micah and Nikye share a brief history of how they met and how they started dating. 

Micah goes over his college recruiting process, and shares all that he's learned over the years. 

We're in Florida! Nikye and Micah go over what they're doing in Florida. Micah recaps his time at instructs, and goes over his off season plans. 

Nikye and Micah talk about the major differences between being a rookie and being an affiliate.

Nikye and Micah revisit their time together in Florida, and share their stories of Micah getting promoted to Low A. 

Nikye and Micah kick-off the Catching Feelings podcast with the origin story of Micah's professional baseball career. They will go over where they were and what happened during the 2019 draft and how it changed their lives forever.