Coffee and a Mike

Retired U.S. Air Force Colonel and regular contributor to AmericanThinker.com, Don Finley comes on the podcast to discuss how when he was in college, he felt politics were local until he entered the military, and what happened in D.C. impacted him every day. He discusses getting involved in electronic warfare, why he will not display his retirement certificate to this day, what he thinks of past and the current president. Most importantly, he tells why he still has hope for the United States.

Don Horning was the first state wrestling champion at Walsh Jesuit high school in Akron, Ohio, a two time All-American at Kent State University and assistant coach at Walsh from 1992-1997. He comes on the podcast to discuss some of the athletes he coached at his time at Walsh, what made Coach Bill Barger so unique, the classic St. Ed's/Walsh rivalry, how wrestling came into his life, being a 2x high school state champion, and a 2x NCAA All-American.

Pat Ramsey originally from Strongsville, Ohio has a BA in Economics at Harvard University, an MBA at Northwestern University and is the former CEO of Multimedia Games. He comes on the podcast to discuss wrestling both at Strongsville and Harvard, the balance of maintaining his education, making weight, and having a social life, working at Harrah's Entertainment early in his career, and how he manages his professional life along with coaching wrestling today in Las Vegas.

Dr. Brian Joondeph in part four of a collaboration to discuss his recent article on www.AmericanThinker.com "What Happened to 'the Storm'?", how all this talk of major events occurring at or around inauguration day did not occur, what's next for both political parties, continued censorship from the big tech corporations, and how Amazon is trying to block voting by mail in unionization election. My other conversations include episodes #221, #224, and #225.

Dr. Brian Joondeph returns to the podcast less than a week later to discuss his recent article on AmericanThinker.com "What's Next? Great Awakening or Great Reset", the unusual events leading up to the inauguration this week which went from over 15,000 National Guard troops to 25,000 for a virtual inauguration, censorship including removing the comments section on American Thinker, how he sees this all playing out and what the future holds for not only the United States but the rest of the world.

Dr. Brian Joondeph is an ophthalmologist/retinal surgeon in Denver, CO and a self-confessed news junkie. He returns to the podcast to discuss his recent article "Will Covid Numbers Shift for Biden's Benefit," big tech censorship, my recent conversation with Christina Bobb, the unusual events leading up to the inauguration next week which include over 15,000 National Guard troops, a statement by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and how Kamala Harris still has not given up her seat in the Senate.

Christina Bobb a journalist of OAN also covering Rudy Giuliani and the Trump legal team. She comes back on the podcast to discuss being on Capitol Hill January 6th, the misinformation that is being put out from that day, big tech censorship, why the United States is the greatest country in the world, what she is fighting for and why term limits might not be a turn key solution.

Matt Gentry is a Physical Therapist, the first and only NCAA wrestling champion at Stanford University and a 2x Olympian in the 2008 and 2012 Olympics for Canada. He comes on the podcast to discuss his introduction to wrestling, the mental toughness it instilled, how they are trying to save the Stanford wrestling program keepstanfordwrestling.com from being cut after the 2021 season, the endowment fund they have created, and how every college sports program not generating revenue should be doing the same.

Dr. Brian Joondeph is an ophthalmologist/retinal surgeon in Denver, CO. He is also a self-confessed news junkie who got interested in writing while obtaining a master's degree in health-care leadership. He comes on the podcast to discuss two of his recent articles "Hey, GOP: This is Your Do or Die Moment" and "Is Nothing Happening? Or is Trump Channeling Sun Tzu?" published on AmericanThinker.com as it pertains to the 2020 Presidential Election and why lockdowns are not the answer for covid.

Bryan Sharpe better known as Hotep Jesus is a tech entrepreneur, author, philosopher, mentor, and coach. He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent twitter post in reference to Sal Alinksy's book "Rules for Radicals," how the most disruptive kids are the best students, how he has taught his own children to both question authority and critically think, and why he is such a student of history.

James McKirdy, running coach, founder and co-owner of McKirdy Trained. He comes on the podcast to discuss the recent performances of his athletes John Raneri and Lindsay Nelson in the Marathon Project this past weekend, how he adapted with the business in 2020, his new series starting in 2021, the impact his wife has had on him, and his hobby of collecting trading cards.

Santa Claus returns to the podcast to answer some questions from his fans as he gears up for the big night this week. We talk about Santa's favorite reindeer, his life's mantra, who he would most like to have dinner with, and his definition of happiness.

Alice Little is "America's highest paid sex worker" or what she refers to as a "luxury companion" at the Moonlite Bunny Ranch in Nevada. She comes on the podcast to discuss why she is suing the state of Nevada for lost wages, what she has been doing to offset her 95% decrease in income during Covid, how there was one situation where she threw a guest out of her room, why money is not the driving factor in her career and how you pay for it one way or another.

Chris Krug is a publisher that brings more than 25 years of award-winning media experience to TheCenterSquare.com. The Center Square was launched in May 2019 to fulfill the need for state- and local-level government and economic reporting. We discuss how he got started and a recent experience they had with Twitter blocking dozens of its stories, in regards to a state-sanctioned committee looking into the bribery scandal for which energy producer ComEd has pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges.

Anton Mackey, a yoga teacher with a background in anatomy & physiology and a passion for seeking the truth. He bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual by infusing his knowledge of the human body with the sacred wisdom of the soul. On the podcast we discuss how he got into yoga, one event that altered his life, adapting since Covid, how plant medicine has changed him, being more present and how his wife Amy's influence has helped combine the Divine Union of masculine/feminine in us all.

Therese Haiss, originally from northeast Ohio is now an assistant coach at University of Toledo Cross Country/Track and Field. She comes on the podcast to discuss growing up in Ohio, transitioning from University of Arkansas to becoming a professional runner living in San Diego, how her mental health has improved since returning to Ohio, teaching her athletes to avoid some of her pitfalls, and why Cleveland is "The World's Best Kept Secret."

Mark Agnew is a runner, ocean rower, and has been an editor for the South China Morning Post since 2017 capturing the extreme sports scene in Hong Kong. He comes on the podcast to discuss what life is like in HK during Covid, his recent article "How long can trail race organizers survive if there is no Hong Kong-wide Covid-19 vaccine until 2022 and sports are still restricted?" and his 2021 maritime navigation of the Northwest Passage by human power-the ultimate ocean row.

Joel Pollak is the Senior Editor-At-Large for Breitbart. He comes on the podcast to discuss his latest ebook available on Amazon "Neither Free Nor Fair: The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election," what can be done to assure this never happens again with our voting system, why the Georgia Senate run-off is so important, and what life is like in California right now.

Majo Srnik is a back country skier, climber and ultra runner. He comes on the podcast to discuss growing up in Slovakia, moving to Canada with his girlfriend now wife, his first introduction into trail running, how he balances his love for skiing and running, and dealing with the tragic loss of a fellow skier this summer.

Mark Glennon, the Executive Editor and founder of wirepoints.org is back on the podcast to discuss how big tech censorship flipped countless down-ballot elections, how they make no effort to hide methods of spreading propaganda while suppressing competing speech, whether honest or not, his take on a recent article "President Trump Invokes 2018 executive order, authorizing military response to cyber warfare," and his partner Ted's article "25 times more Chicago youth have died from homicide than from COVID."

Colin Heffernan is an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio University. He comes on the podcast to discuss wrestling for St. Edwards high school in Lakewood, Ohio, what it was like not only being coached by his father John Heffernan but having both of his uncles be state wrestling champions at St. Ed's, his favorite St. Ed's team, the impact Mike Kulczycki and others had on him, wrestling at Central Michigan, and how the pandemic is altering the season this year at OU.

Julia Stallings is a 5x collegiate National Champion and currently a professional shooter living and training in Tennessee. She comes on the podcast to discuss her love for the second amendment, what it's like working at a gun store in today's climate, how certain types of ammo is unavailable until mid-2021, how she went from water skiing to becoming a champion in trap shooting, and how you should never bring a knife to a gun fight.

Nahshon Garrett is a professional wrestler currently living and training in Tennessee. He returns to the podcast to discuss how someone used his name to cast a mail-in ballot in Maricopa County, Arizona in the 2020 election where he has not lived in over a year, how almost a month later he has more questions than answers, at what point do you start to question authority, and how the ability to "critically think" is more important than ever right now.

Nic Errol aka "Australian Nic" is an ultra runner, currently living in London UK. He returns to the podcast to discuss recovering from his recent Haglunds surgery, the amazing support he has had, what life is like during the new lockdown in the UK, JFK 50 mile endurance run results, discussing the book "The Jordan Rules," and some of our favorite throwback movies.

Bobby Stuckey, Owner and Master Sommelier of Frasca Food and Wine Group in Boulder, Colorado comes on the podcast to discuss growing up in Arizona, some of the restaurants he has worked at in the past, how running every morning keeps him sane, managing with the recent spike of Covid cases, what wine he will be pairing with his turkey this Thanksgiving and how passing the Restaurants Act for the independent restaurants will be his greatest professional accomplishment.

Shayna Powless is a professional cyclist for team Twenty24 and co-founder with her partner Eli Ankou of the DreamCatcher Foundation. This foundation is dedicated to empowering youth through sports, focusing on sports camps but also bringing awareness to the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls crisis. She discusses her intro into cycling, how racing on Zwift has been so beneficial in 2020, similarities/differences with her pro cyclist brother Neilson, and future work for the foundation.

Brian Schroy is an elite runner for Tinman Track Club, is coached by Tom "Tinman" Schwartz and is the regional fight manager for Haymakers for Hope. He comes on the podcast to discuss his love for boxing, how recovering from a torn labrum in a fight led to the start of running, the first run with his then girlfriend now wife that started his running career, how he incorporates boxing into his training, and some of his favorite restaurants where he resides in Boulder, CO.

Kalie Demerjian is an ultra runner, artist, illustrator, and deep thinker. She comes on the podcast to discuss her 3rd place finish in the Javelina Hundred mile endurance run, what impact running coach Pat Reagan has had, how horror movies influences her art, and how she is "just a gremlin ghouling through life." Her artwork can be found at www.imokaybrand.com

Patrick Reagan runs professionally for HOKA One One and Gu Energy Labs. He returns to the podcast to discuss his recent trip to Arizona for the Aravaipa Running Javelina Hundred Endurance run, pacing/crewing his athlete Kalie Demerjan to a 3rd place finish, winning the Yeti Trail 100 mile race in September, sharing some of his comfort movies during the pandemic, the great running community in Arizona and some of my go to restaurants which include Cotton & Copper and Pizzicletta.

My 200th episode features Nick Coury, co-owner of Aravaipa Running. He returns to the podcast to discuss his fastest known time (FKT) of Hole-to-Hump, bottom of the Grand Canyon to the top of Mount Humphreys covering over 70 miles, winning Man vs. Horse back-to-back, finishing second in the Javelina Hundred Endurance Run, having his brother Jamil pace him for the last loop, how he is in the best physical shape of his life, and preparing with his coach James Bonnett for the Desert Solstice.

Matt Warburton was a Consulting Producer on COMMUNITY after having worked on THE SIMPSONS for 11 seasons. He is a graduate of Harvard and was president of The Lampoon. He returns to the podcast to discuss being a Consulting Producer on the Netflix series "Never Have I Ever" created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, working on both the "Saved By the Bell" reboot and "The Sex Lives of College Girls," future of television, his love for comic books, and which super hero he would pick to create a story.

Catalina Lauf grew up in Illinois her family were legal immigrants from Guatemala. She is a former candidate for US Congress and the founder of Defense of Freedom Pac, an organization that supports candidates who align with preserving and defending Freedom. After graduating from Miami Univ. of Ohio she went from private to public sector in 2018 as an adviser at the U.S. Department of Commerce. She comes on the podcast to discuss, her love for America, Illinois' fiscal crisis, and election predictions.

Ultra runner and attorney Nicole Bitter returns to the podcast to discuss being the 2020 Javelina Hundred Ladies Champion, the decision to enter into that race, why she does not train using a watch, what running has meant during the pandemic, and spending the rest of 2020 with her husband Zach as he prepares for the Aravaipa Running 24 Hour Desert Solstice.

Dara Wong owner of the restaurant Shift in Flagstaff, AZ has a passion for pastry and a penchant for perfection. George Murkowicz, is an award winning Chef who fuses many European and American cuisines. They come on the podcast to discuss Dara working for Bobby Stuckey at Frasca Food and Wine, George with Chef Matt Carter at Scottsdale's Zinc Bistro, how they adapted during the pandemic, challenges Shift faced and what the future holds.

Christina Bobb was the Executive Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, served in the Marine Corps, and is now a journalist covering breaking news for the Trump Administration on the OAN network. She returns to the podcast to discuss being censored on Twitter, her recent interview in regards to face masks being effective, election predictions, and what the next four years might look like.

Mark Glennon, the Executive Editor and founder of wirepoints.org. returns to the podcast to discuss his recent article posted on October 25th, 2020 "Was Thomas Jefferson right? New study quantifies flight from America's big cities during pandemic," the Hunter Biden laptop scandal, the corruption of the federal government, and the role these large tech companies play.

Julia Kohnen is a professional runner for HOKA NAZ Elite that recently relocated from St. Louis, MO to Flagstaff, AZ. She comes on the podcast to discuss how she did not start running until her senior year in college, balancing work with training, taking 10th in the marathon at the 2020 Olympic Trials, and getting ready for the Michigan Pro Half Marathon October 28th and the Marathon Project in Arizona on December 20th.

John Raneri is an elite runner training in Flagstaff, AZ with McKirdy Trained. He comes on the podcast to discuss, how he got into running, how he has managed during the pandemic, running a 14:08 5k in a parking lot, his relationship with his coach and close friend James McKirdy, and their strategy for his upcoming race the Marathon Project on December 20th.

Ted Dabrowski's knowledge of finance, policy and government stems from his international career in finance and management. Now the President of wirepoints.org, an independent, nonprofit company delivering original research and commentary about Illinois' economy and government. He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent article "Desperate Illinois To Borrow From Fed's "Lender Of Last Resort" Facility A Second Time," how this problem started 30 years ago, and why bankruptcy might not be a bad thing.

Jamie Groudle was a runner-up, state wrestling champion, from Walsh Jesuit high school and a national qualifier from University of North Carolina. He comes on the podcast to discuss growing up in Buckeye, how he originally planned to wrestle at St. Edward before deciding to attend Walsh, the classic Walsh/St. Ed's rivalry, and discussing a Forbes article "Why Wrestlers Make the Best Employees."

Brian Heffernan, first state wrestling champion from St. Edward's high school in Cleveland, Ohio and retired Commander from the Cleveland Division of Police after a 30 year career. He comes on the podcast to discuss wrestling for Coach Ferguson, the collapse of the flats, managing a narcotics unit, thoughts on multiple drug task forces and agencies working narcotic cases and if he had a 100 million dollar budget to combat the war on drugs how would he spend it.

Chanelle Price is a 2021 Olympic track and field hopeful competing in the 800 m. She comes on the podcast to discuss growing up in Easton, PA, the values her family instilled in her at a young age, the time she spent training in Phoenix, how she has recovered from multiple injuries, and what's on tap for the rest of 2020 into 2021.

Steadfast Farm is a two acre bio-intensive market farm in Mesa, AZ which grows fruits, vegetables and flowers using organic practices and raise pastured poultry for eggs year round. They offer produce, cut flowers and eggs through their CSA program, farm store, farmers markets and local restaurants. Owner Erich Schultz comes on the podcast to discuss his transition from landscape design to farmer starting at Agritopia, and how he has consulted in the design of other farms across the globe.

Mark Glennon is the Executive Editor and founder of wirepoints.org. Wirepoints is an independent, nonprofit company delivering original research and commentary with a particular focus on the state and local fiscal crises. He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent article posted on September 27th, 2020 "New CDC Estimates: Fatality Rate For COVID-19 Drops Again And May Surprise You," why the people are leaving major cities, and how some major cities might take years to come back.

Dana Alexa is a reporter, political commentator, and news writer for One America News Network. She comes on the podcast to discuss her upbringing, how she learned "critically thinking" at a young age, her thoughts on the first Presidential debate, food photography, and passion for stand-up comedy.

Brent Thompson, was a 3x state placer, state wrestling champion from Walsh Jesuit high school, and a 4X MAC champion from Kent State University. He comes on the podcast to discuss how he got into wrestling, how Don Horning taught him to be light on his feet, his take on the Walsh/Ed's rivalry, how he coped his junior year after his mother's passing, and adjusting from high school to collegiate wrestling.

Sage Watson is a Canadian athlete sponsored by Nike and Loreal that specializes in the 400 m hurdles. She comes back on the podcast to discuss life on her family's ranch in Canada, how her go to comfort food is soup, love of 80's/90's romantic comedies, what she has been up to since Covid, the impact coach Fred Harvey has had and how she is looking forward to the Olympics next summer in Tokyo.

Kelly Kandah is an entrepreneur and business owner from Cleveland, OH. Kandah began her brand, "Colossal Cupcakes" in 2011, creating over 60 flavors and baking orders out of her home. In 2012, she opened her first store front and became the youngest female store front business owner in downtown Cleveland. She comes on the podcast to discuss her start, adapting during the pandemic, May 30th when her business was destroyed by rioters/looters, how the city has responded, and how she plans to move forward.

Gabriella Hoffman is a media strategist, conservative political columnist, and award-winning outdoor writer based in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. Her articles and columns have appeared in numerous publications which includes Field & Stream, Townhall.com and a variety of others. Gabriella also hosts the weekly "District of Conservation" podcast. She comes on to discuss her upbringing, growing up in California, her take on the wildfires, and where to start if you want to learn gun safety.

Christina Bobb was the Executive Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, served in the Marine Corps, and is now a journalist covering breaking news for the Trump Administration on the OAN network. She comes on the podcast to discuss her transition into journalism, her recent story on the Administration blocking Chinese forced labor from U.S. economy, state of our country, the hypocrisy going on in Washington, future projects, and her definition of "critical thinking."