Coffee and a Mike

Jeffrey A. Tucker is the Editorial Director for the American Institute for Economic Research. He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent article "In a War on Restaurants, Media Tout the Lockdown Narrative," how Nashville officials withheld low covid numbers coming from bars and restaurants, how tech giants play a role, the economic impact this pandemic will have on major cities and his upcoming book "Liberty or Lockdown," which is scheduled to be released next week

Andrew Meena, son of V. Rev. Elias A. Meena comes on the podcast to discuss his latest project. The book titled "Light of Light, Meditations on Living a Christian Life in the Modern World." It is a book written by his late father Elias and edited by Andrew that consists of four parts: faith, scripture, purpose, and image/likeness. He also discusses the history of his family from Lebanon to the United States, how he dealt with his father's passing, what went into completing this, and future projects.

Amanda Basham is a professional ultra runner currently living in Boulder, Co and expecting her first child in January 2021. She comes on the podcast to discuss her introduction to ultra running, how running helped work thru an eating disorder, her definition of an "interesting muffin," what running these days is like and how she is managing with less caffeine during her pregnancy.

Scott Overholt is a state wrestling champion from Walsh Jesuit high school in Akron, Ohio. He comes on the podcast to discuss how he was introduced to the north Akron wrestling program, the impact legendary coach Bill Barger had on him, the Walsh/St. Eds Rivalry, winning multiple team state titles and how a funny story in regards to a training manual exchanged between Coach Barger and Coach Ferguson of St. Ed's.

Cassie Smith is a Registered Psychotherapist at the University of Waterloo, and national-level ultra-trail runner currently residing in Kitchener, Canada. She comes on the podcast to discuss how her work has changed during the pandemic, growing up as a gymnast, body image, social media, what led her to ultra running, and how her 86 year old grandma is a huge inspiration.

Eric Sabo is a state wrestling champion and is in the Walsh Jesuit high school Hall of Fame in Akron, Ohio. He comes on the podcast to discuss how he got started in the north Akron wrestling program, the impact legendary coach Bill Barger had on him attending Walsh, the Walsh/St. Ed's rivalry, and winning the 1991 state team title with teammates Markus Mollica and Danny Leemaster.

Mo Miller is an undefeated MMA fighter training out of StrongStyle Gym in Cleveland, Ohio. He comes on the podcast to discuss his upcoming bout this Friday September 4th in Sioux Falls, SD that will be aired on UFC fight pass, how instrumental the StrongStyle team has been in preparation, our favorite fighters in professional boxing, cool animal combatant videos, wrestling at Canton McKinley, and how Sonny Marchette and Anthony Ralph helped him become a three time All-American at Notre Dame college.

Kimberly Klacik is a wife, mother, nonprofit founder and currently elected to the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee. She is the Republican candidate running for Congress in District #7 in her home state of Maryland. Kim comes on the podcast to discuss her video "Black Lives Don't Matter to Democrats" that has been viewed over 12 million times since it was posted August 17th, why she switched from a Democrat to Republican, how important it is to vote, term limits, and what she will do if elected.

Coree Woltering is an ultra/trail runner for The North Face. He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Ice Age Trail which covers under 1200 miles and took over 21.5 days to complete, his time in Fiji filming Eco-Challenge that can be seen on Amazon Prime, how he got into ultra running, and coaching for Chaski Endurance Collective.

Adam Allison is a chef/owner of HandleBar Diner in Mesa, AZ and Secret Handshake Coffee & Tea in Tempe. He comes on the podcast to discuss how he got into cooking, what he has been doing during the pandemic, his time on Chopped, what it is like doing a private event for a YouTube celebrity sweet 16 birthday party, comic books and some 80's/90's culture.

Coach Jim Heffernan is the head wrestling coach at the University of Illinois. He comes on the podcast to discuss how he got into wrestling, how the decision was made for him to attend St. Edward, being a 2X State Champion there, what coach Greg Urbas means to St. Edward, the classic Walsh-St. Ed's rivalry in the 90's, being a 4X All-American at Iowa under legendary coach Dan Gable, and similarities/differences between Howard Ferguson and Dan Gable.

Bobby Kaleal is a strength, performance, mobility, and motivational specialist for StrongStyle gym in Cleveland, Ohio and UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic . He comes on the podcast to discuss how he got started, the victory over Daniel Cormier this past Saturday, what makes him such a special fighter, a hypothetical WWE event between Stipe and Tyson Fury, and some of his upcoming fighters which includes Jerald Spohn , Aleksa Camur, Jeff Hughes and Mo Miller.

Jerald Spohn is a former wrestler at Kent State University who is now fighting MMA out of Strong Style in Independence, OH. He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent :19 TKO victory, how he got started in MMA, Stipe Miocic recent victory of Daniel Cormier, and when his next fight might be.

Alex Cooper boxing coach for Strongstyle Gym in Cleveland, Ohio and UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. He returns to the podcast to discuss the Stipe victory over Daniel Cormier this past Saturday, how this camp was different than previous ones, potential fights with Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones, and some of his upcoming fighters which includes Jerald Spohn, Aleksa Camur, Jeff Hughes and Mo Miller.

Tianna Bartoletta is a professional runner for Nike and has won Olympic gold medals in 2012 4x100m, 2016 4x100m and 2016 long jump. She comes on the podcast to discuss growing up in northeast Ohio, what it's like winning Olympic gold, being part of the 2012 U.S. bobsled team, how yoga is incorporated into her training and some of her favorite movies to watch pre-race.

Rick Hepp was a state wrestling champion from St. Edward's high school and a 3X All-American wrestler from Lehigh University. He comes on the podcast to discuss how he got into wrestling, his take on the Walsh/Ed's rivalry, his time at Lehigh, and some of the stories he reported as a journalist which include: the Healthcare Serial Killer Charles Cullen, the Ariel Castro kidnappings, and using hidden cameras to record naked wrestlers weighing in and secretly selling videotapes on the internet.

Tyler Andrews is a professional runner for HOKAONEONE and founder of Chaski Endurance Collective currently living in Flagstaff, AZ. In the second of a two-part series Tyler talks about the upcoming Chaski Challenge September 6th-13th which includes: Chaski Classic 5K Run/Walk, Chaski Marathon and Relay September 12th, and the unofficial 50km World Championships and Chaski People's Ultra November 28th-29th. link below chaski.run/challenge

Markus Mollica was a 2X state wrestling champion at Walsh Jesuit High School in Akron, Ohio a 4X All-American at Arizona State University and a 2X national champion. On this podcast he discusses how he got into wrestling, dealing with adversity at a young age, Walsh/Eds rivalry, his love for the sport and what he is up to these days.

Tyler Andrews is a professional runner for HOKA ONE ONE and founder of Chaski Endurance Collective currently living in Flagstaff, AZ. In the first of a two-part series Tyler talks about his trip to Nepal which included his fastest known time (FKT) on the Everest Base Camp Trail, training in South America, what he has been doing during the pandemic, and how he ended up in Flagstaff.

Roger Chandler, who enters his 24th year on the Spartan wrestling staff, is in his fifth season as head coach for the 2020-21 season. He comes on the podcast to discuss how he was introduced to wrestling, his experience being coached by Howard Ferguson and later Greg Urbas at St. Edwards High School in Cleveland, Ohio, the classic Walsh/St. Edwards rivalry, what led him to the University of Indiana, and how he incorporates everything he learned along the way into his coaching today.

Jason Roberts, a New Zealand native, is an internationally known chef, author, television personality, brand ambassador, fitness enthusiast, and gluten-free lifestyle advocate currently residing in Australia. He is a passionate supporter of Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign which strives to end childhood hunger in America. On this podcast Jason talks about his love for Cleveland, how he has adapted during the pandemic, his IGTV show "Good Day Neighbour," and his love for 80's/90's movies.

Paddy Gallagher, a senior at St. Edwards High School in Cleveland, Ohio and 2021 Ohio State commit. He comes on the podcast to discuss winning a wrestling state title his sophomore year, what it is like being part of the St. Edwards wrestling program, what he has been doing since the pandemic, and his future plans of winning national titles and Olympic gold.

Adam Kimble is a professional ultrarunner, race director, motivational speaker, running coach and amateur survivalist from Tahoe City, CA. He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 171-mile Tahoe Rim Trail in 37h 12m beating the previous record set by Kilian Jornet, 60-day transcontinental crossing of the USA (2,500 miles), 60 days alone in the wilderness to become winner of Discovery Channel's The Wheel, and winning the showcase showdown on the Price is Right.

Eddie Jayne was a 3x state wrestling champion from St. Edwards high school in northeast Ohio, graduate of Penn State, and now teaches physical education at an elementary school in central Ohio. He comes on the podcast to discuss how he started in wrestling, what his experience was at St. Edwards, the classic rivalry with Walsh Jesuit, how he would he have fared against 4x state champion Willie Wineberg and that he loves coaching kids.

Kristen McGuire of Adams Natural Meats, a high quality provider of Bison and Beef products, in both Buckeye, AZ and Evergreen, CO. She comes on the podcast to discuss the recent meat supply shortage as reported by the media, how they have adapted since the pandemic, and the health benefits of having a steady amount of bison.

Ashley Brasovan is currently a professional sub-ultra trail/mountain runner for Hoka One One and also has a full time career as an Energy Efficiency/Renewable Energy Consultant residing full time in Golden, CO. She comes on the podcast to discuss her recent fastest known time of 5 hrs 27 mins (FKT) of running the Four Pass Loop in Aspen, CO, how she is managing during the pandemic, why introverts are such good listeners, and her career in sustainability.

Jewher Ilham is the daughter of Uyghur scholar, Ilham Tohti, an internationally noted moderate voice who was dedicated to bridging the gap between the Uyghur people and the Han Chinese. Jewher arrived in the United States in 2013, following the detention of her father at the Beijing airport, as they were prepared to travel to Indiana University. This was the last time she saw her father. In September of 2014, he was given an unprecedented life sentence based on the writings on his website.

Ben Hatta, is an executive producer that has worked on shows such as The Bachelor, Amazing Race, Hell's Kitchen, and the Netflix documentary Team Foxcatcher. He comes on the podcast to discuss his grandfather introducing the sport of wrestling to Japan in the 1930's, becoming a high school state wrestling champ for St. Edward's high school after only starting his senior year, the Walsh/St. Edward's rivalry, his time at University of Pennsylvania, and his future projects.

Sam Neider was a 2X state wrestling champion from St. Edward's high school, 2X All-American wrestler from Northwestern University and the founder of Higher Purpose, a nature-integrated rite of passage for men transitioning into the "2nd half" life. He comes on the podcast to discuss how he got into wrestling, his take on the Walsh/Ed's rivalry, his time at Northwestern, and why he decided to sell everything, go mobile with his family which has lead him to his new venture "Higher Purpose."

Laura Thweatt is a professional runner for Saucony originally from Durango, Colorado. She comes on the podcast to discuss her 5th place finish at the U.S. Olympic Trials in Atlanta, GA this past February, being coached by Joe Bosshard, what she has been doing during Covid-19, her love for "The Office" and cooking.

Devon is a runner who runs roads, trails, mountains from distance from 5km to 100 mile. She has run more than 50 Marathons (including 36 sub 3 hours marathons) and 50 Ultras since 2006, winning and CR a majority. She comes on the podcast to discuss her recent achievement of running 500km in 10 days, how ultra-running has evolved since she started back in 2006, sponsorships, YouTube videos, and how she and her husband Nathan navigated their bakery M.H. Bread and Butter during the pandemic.

Sara Vaughn, mid-distance runner, real estate agent, wife, and mother of four earned a spot on the 2017 London World Championships team with a 3rd place finish at the USA Championships in the 1500m. She comes on the podcast to discuss what she has been up to during the pandemic, how she feels about races possibly happening in 2020, and how running is more important than ever right now

Coach John Heffernan is the head wrestling coach for St. Edward's high school in Lakewood, Ohio. He comes on the podcast to discuss how he got into wrestling, being a State Champion his senior year at St. Ed's, being a 2X All-American at Iowa under legendary coach Dan Gable, the classic Walsh-St. Ed's rivalry in the 90's, being an assistant coach under Greg Urbas and how coaching has changed from when he started in 1992 to today.

Neely S. Gracey is an eight-time NCAA DII Champion and has ran 3 Olympic Trials. She has represented Team USA and has raced in 8 different countries where she was the top American and 13th in the World in the 2013 World Cross Country Championships in Poland. She comes on the podcast to discuss what she has been doing during Covid-19, how she has been coaching her athletes through her Get Running Coaching Business and her love for: bread, pizza baking, cookies and moscow mules.

Brock Locnikar is a Harvard football commit and former All-Arizona linebacker, state wrestling champion from Scottsdale Notre Dame Preparatory. He returns to the podcast to discuss the cancellation of the 2020 Harvard football season, what his options are with no football for the fall semester, how he has been training during the pandemic, and some UFC talk.

Stephanie Howe is an ultra runner and has a PhD. in Nutrition & Exercise Science from Oregon State University. She comes on the podcast to discuss her recent move to California, making personal changes, favorite pizza, how she is managing during Covid and that her love for running has never been stronger.

Adrianne Haslet is a Global Advocate for amputee rights, Keynote Speaker, Boston Marathon Survivor, Ballroom Dancer and Blade Runner. She comes on to discuss how instrumental therapy has been in her recovery, surrounding yourself with the right people, how she is managing during Covid-19, why dogs are more loyal than people, and her new venture "The Adrianne Strong" podcast which debuts this Friday July 10th.

Cory Oppold is the executive chef at Atlas Bistro and founder of Simmer Down Meals. Simmer Down was designed to give gourmet meals to the public when restaurants are closed during the pandemic. He comes on the podcast to discuss, learning at a young age how to cook on his farm in Illinois, his time on the show Chopped, how he went from wanting to be an architect to becoming a chef, and how he is navigating thru Covid-19.

Patrick Reagan runs professionally for HOKA One One and GU Energy Labs. He won the 2019 USATF 100 Mile Trail Championships at the Brazos Bend 100 and broke the course record. Also in 2019, he finished 8th at the Western States 100. In his debut at the 100 Mile distance, Reagan won the Javelina Jundred 100 Mile Endurance run and bested the course record by 29 minutes in 2017. He has now won the Javelina Jundred 100 Mile Endurance Run 3 years in a row.

Michael LaMarca owner and operator of Master Pizza Franchise in Cleveland, Ohio. He comes on the podcast to discuss growing up in northeast Ohio, how he went from owning one restaurant to recently opening up his twelfth location, what it is like to win pizza competitions both nationally and internationally, and how he is navigating his business thru this pandemic.

Clint Musser, currently an assistant wrestling coach at Cleveland State University. He comes on the podcast to discuss how he got introduced to the sport, wrestling as a kid in north Akron, being a three time state champ at Walsh Jesuit, the classic Walsh Jesuit-St. Ed's wrestling rivalry, a two time All-American at Penn State University and how he was able to pull himself out of a downward spiral.

Vanessa Fraser, a Standford Alumni and member of the Bowerman Track Club (BTC) comes on the podcast to discuss when she ran a PR and the second-fastest U.S. 5,000-meter time ever recorded indoors in February earlier this year. We also talk how she is recovering from her most recent surgery, rom-coms, cognitive neuroscience and why she should start her own podcast.

Alex "Al Diddy" Cooper, boxing coach for StrongStyle Gym in Cleveland, Ohio and UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, . He comes on the podcast to discuss how he has managed to train during the pandemic, working with Marcus Marinelli on preparations for the trilogy fight between Stipe and Daniel Cormier on August 15th, Amanda Nunes, Frances Ngannou, and some of his other UFC fighters which includes Jeff Hughes and Aleksa Camur.

Katherine Shai is a University World Champion, 6x National Team Member for USA Wrestling and Team USA. Also 2012, 2016 Olympic Alternate and a Tokyo 2021 Olympic Hopeful. She comes on the podcast to discuss her upbringing, how life has changed during the pandemic, and how she uses her platform to inspire people specifically with her blog LuchaFit, a sports education blog platform to empower women and girls in mind, body, spirit, and sport.

Jarred Cornfield is an assistant coach for cross country and track and field of Northern Arizona University. He comes on the podcast to discuss how he got into coaching, what it is like winning multiple national titles, assisting head coach Mike Smith and what kind of impact he looks to have on his athletes.

Meghan Slavin is a physical therapist and ultra runner. She comes on the podcast to discuss how she got into running, her first 100 mile race at Javelina Jundred, what it is like being coached by James Bonnett and being the first female to complete fastest known time (FKT) of the Hole-to-Hump. It is a run that starts at the Grand Canyon (elevation - 2500') and ends at the summit of Mt. Humphreys (elevation - 12,633'-Arizona's highest point) covering over 70 miles with a time of just over twenty one hours.

Caleb Schiff, owner of Pizzicletta in Flagstaff, Arizona comes back on the podcast to discuss how he has navigated thru the pandemic both personally and with his business. How he adopted the "adapt or die" mentality, got innovative with new ideas, ended a collaboration and started a new one.

Deron and Melissa Ruse are both ultra runners. They come on the podcast to discuss being coached by James Bonnett, Melissa's photography business Sweet M Images, Deron's recent accomplishment of the Fearsome Four which included four peaks, 71.77 miles with 14,563ft of ascent in 16 hours and 48 minutes in Flagstaff, AZ.

Nic Errol is an Australian, currently living in London UK. He is an ultra runner, is on the Squirrel's Nut Butter Elite Team, and is the manager for the "Running on OM" podcast. We talk ultra running, living in the UK during this pandemic, community, Arizona food scene and why the recent Joker movie was overrated.

Hannah (Neczypor) Tropf originally from northeast Ohio, held the state of Ohio 3200 meter record in a time of 10:16 and also won the 1600m state championship for women's track at North Royalton high school. She attended Georgetown University where she was an all-American and part of the NCAA Cross Country championship winning team. Currently Hannah works for Under Armour and is the host of her own podcast titled "The Run Around."