Coffee and a Mike

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."

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.