Coffee and a Mike

Dr. Brian Joondeph #245

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brian Joondeph is an ophthalmologist/retinal surgeon, a self-confessed news junkie, and a regular contributor to both AmericanThinker.com and Rasm...

Jewher Ilham #244

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jewher Ilham is a program associate working to combat forced labor and the daughter of Uyghur scholar, Ilham Tohti. She returns to the podcast to disc...

Christina Bobb #243

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Bobb, a journalist of OAN and the host of "Weekly Briefing" which airs every Saturday/Sunday. She comes back on the podcast to discuss her r...

Shawn Wentz #242

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shawn M Wentz, wrestler, Marine veteran, and the proud CO-Founder and Director of Warriorsaber.org , a National Public Charity that seeks to take resp...

Col (sel.) Jonathan H. Vaughn #241

04 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Col (sel.) Jonathan H. Vaughn, a Cleveland, Ohio native graduated from St. Ignatius High School and the University of Illinois. He then commissioned i...

Dr. Brian Joondeph #240

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Brian Joondeph is an ophthalmologist/retinal surgeon, a self-confessed news junkie, and a regular contributor to both AmericanThinker.com and Rasm...

Andrea Widburg #239

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Widburg is an attorney, blogger at bookwormroom.com and is the Deputy Editor for AmericanThinker.com.  She comes back on the podcast to discus...

Keith Jackson M.D. #238

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Keith Jackson is an ENT physician currently practicing  in Roswell, GA and a regular contributor to AmericanThinker.com. We discuss his recent a...

Alan Fried #237

19 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Fried is a 3x Ohio High School State Wrestling Champion for St. Edward, 4x Junior National Freestyle Champion, a 2x NCAA Div. I Runner-Up and NCA...

Colin Schultz #236

18 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Colin Schultz is a professional runner, a graduate of Liberty University and working for Run Flagstaff in Flagstaff, Arizona. He returns to the podcas...

Mark Wentz #235

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Wentz, a public artist, earned his BFA in Glass from Kent State University in 2002 and his MFA in Sculpture from Savannah College of Art and Desi...

Frank Favaro #234

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Frank Favaro was a 2x wrestling state placer for Walsh Jesuit High School in Akron, Ohio. He comes on the podcast to discuss starting wrestling as a c...

Ted Dabrowski #233

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Dabrowski's is the President of Wirepoints.org, an independent, nonprofit company delivering original research and commentary about Illinois' econ...

Chanel Rion #232

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chanel Rion is an American author, political illustrator, and White House Political Correspondent for One America News Network.  She comes on the pod...

Chef Brother Luck #231

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brother Luck is a James Beard nominated chef and the owner of Four by Luck and Lucky Dumpling Company in Colorado Springs, CO.  He comes on the podca...

Andrea Widburg #230

04 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Widburg is an attorney, blogger at bookwormroom.com and is the Deputy Editor for AmericanThinker.com.  She comes on the podcast to discuss bei...

Colonel Don Finley (Ret) #229

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Don Horning #228

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 as...

Pat Ramsey #227

27 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Dr. Brian Joondeph #226

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dr. Brian Joondeph #225

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dr. Brian Joondeph #224

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 rece...

Christina Bobb #223

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 H...

Matt Gentry #222

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Dr. Brian Joondeph #221

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ob...

Hotep Jesus #220

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bryan Sharpe better known as Hotep Jesus is a tech entrepreneur, author, philosopher, mentor, and coach.  He comes on the podcast to discuss his rece...

James McKirdy #219

24 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Santa Claus #218

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Alice Little #217

18 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Chris Krug The Center Square #216

17 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 M...

Anton Mackey #215

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 an...

Therese Haiss #214

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Therese Haiss, originally from northeast Ohio is now an assistant coach at University of Toledo Cross Country/Track and Field.  She comes on the podc...

Mark Agnew #213

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Kon...

Joel Pollak #212

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Fai...

Majo Srnik #211

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mark Glennon Wirepoints #210

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Glennon, the Executive Editor and founder of wirepoints.org is back on the podcast to discuss how big tech censorship flipped countless down-ball...

Colin Heffernan #209

03 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Colin Heffernan is an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio University.  He comes on the podcast to discuss wrestling for St. Edwards high school in Lake...

Julia Stallings #208

02 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Stallings is a 5x collegiate National Champion and currently a professional shooter living and training in Tennessee. She comes on the podcast t...

Nahshon Garrett #207

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Nahshon Garrett is a professional wrestler currently living and training in Tennessee. He returns to the podcast to discuss how someone used his name ...

Nic Errol #206

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ha...

Bobby Stuckey #205

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Shayna Powless #204

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Shayna Powless is a professional cyclist for team Twenty24 and co-founder with her partner Eli Ankou of the DreamCatcher Foundation. This foundation i...

Brian Schroy #203

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

Kalie Demerjian #202

11 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Hu...

Patrick Reagan #201

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Arav...

Nick Coury #200

06 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Matt Warburton #199

05 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 presiden...

Catalina Lauf Election Day #198

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Defens...

Nicole Bitter #197

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ultra runner and attorney Nicole Bitter returns to the podcast to discuss being the 2020 Javelina Hundred Ladies Champion, the decision to enter into ...

Dara Wong and George Murkowicz Shift Flagstaff #196

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 winni...

Christina Bobb #195

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Bobb was the Executive Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, served in the Marine Corps, and is now a journalist covering break...

Mark Glennon Wirepoints #194

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Glennon, the Executive Editor and founder of wirepoints.org. returns to the podcast to discuss his recent article posted on October 25th, 2020 "W...

Julia Kohnen #193

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 di...

John Raneri #192

21 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ted Dabrowski Wirepoints #191

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Dabrowski's knowledge of finance, policy and government stems from his international career in finance and management. Now the President of wirepo...

Jamie Groudle #190

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jamie Groudle was a runner-up, state wrestling champion, from Walsh Jesuit high school and a national qualifier from University of North Carolina. He ...

Brian Heffernan #189

15 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Heffernan, first state wrestling champion from St. Edward's high school in Cleveland, Ohio and retired Commander from the Cleveland Division of ...

Chanelle Price #188

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 v...

Erich Schultz Steadfast Farm #187

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Steadfast Farm is a two acre bio-intensive market farm in Mesa, AZ which grows fruits, vegetables and flowers using organic practices and raise pastu...

Mark Glennon Wirepoints #186

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Glennon is the Executive Editor and founder of wirepoints.org. Wirepoints is an independent, nonprofit company delivering original research and c...

Dana Alexa #185

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dana Alexa is a reporter, political commentator, and news writer for One America News Network.  She comes on the podcast to discuss her upbringing, h...

Brent Thompson #184

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Sage Watson #183

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Kelly Kandah Colossal Cupcakes #182

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kelly Kandah is an entrepreneur and business owner from Cleveland, OH. Kandah began her brand, "Colossal Cupcakes" in 2011, creating over 60 flavors a...

Gabriella Hoffman #181

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gabriella Hoffman is a media strategist, conservative political columnist, and award-winning outdoor writer based in the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. ...

Christina Bobb #180

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christina Bobb was the Executive Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security, served in the Marine Corps, and is now a journalist covering break...

Jeffrey A. Tucker #179

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jeffrey A. Tucker is the Editorial Director for the American Institute for Economic Research. He comes on the podcast to discuss his recent article "I...

Andrew Meena #178

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Livi...

Amanda Basham #177

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Scott Overholt #176

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Cassie Smith #175

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cassie Smith is a Registered Psychotherapist at the University of Waterloo, and national-level ultra-trail runner currently residing in Kitchener, Can...

Eric Sabo #174

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Mo Miller #173

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Kimberly Klacik #172

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kimberly Klacik is a wife, mother, nonprofit founder and currently elected to the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee.  She is the Republi...

Coree Woltering #171

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 T...

Adam Allison #170

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 go...

Jim Heffernan #169

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

Bobby Kaleal #168

22 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bobby Kaleal is a strength, performance, mobility, and motivational specialist for StrongStyle gym in Cleveland, Ohio and UFC Heavyweight champion Sti...

Jerald Spohn #167

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Alex "Al Diddy" Cooper #166

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Cooper boxing coach for Strongstyle Gym in Cleveland, Ohio and UFC Heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. He returns to the podcast to discuss the St...

Tianna Bartoletta #165

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Rick Hepp #164

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tyler Andrews Part II #163

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Andrews is a professional runner for HOKAONEONE and founder of Chaski Endurance Collective currently living in Flagstaff, AZ. In the second o...

Markus Mollica #162

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

Tyler Andrews Part I Episode #161

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tyler Andrews is a professional runner for HOKA ONE ONE and founder of Chaski Endurance Collective currently living in Flagstaff, AZ. In the first ...

Roger Chandler #160

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Chef Jason Roberts #159

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Roberts, a New Zealand native, is an internationally known chef, author, television personality, brand ambassador, fitness enthusiast, and glute...

Paddy Gallagher #158

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 wrest...

Adam Kimble #157

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Kimble is a professional ultrarunner, race director, motivational speaker, running coach and amateur survivalist from Tahoe City, CA.   He come...

Eddie Jayne #156

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie Jayne was a 3x state wrestling champion from St. Edwards high school in northeast Ohio, graduate of Penn State, and now teaches physical educati...

Kristen McGuire Adam's Natural Meats #155

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 po...

Ashley Brasovan #154

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Jewher Ilham #153

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jewher Ilham is the daughter of Uyghur scholar, Ilham Tohti, an internationally noted moderate voice who was dedicated to bridging the gap between the...

Ben Hatta #152

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Foxc...

Sam Neider #151

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Laura Thweatt #150

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Thweatt is a professional runner for Saucony originally from Durango, Colorado.  She comes on the podcast to discuss her 5th place finish at th...

Devon Yanko #149

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 hour...

Sara Vaughn #148

18 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 pla...

John Heffernan #147

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 wr...

Neely S Gracey #146

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...