

Coffee and a Mike
Michael Farris
I want people to find my podcast objective so that they can critically think to make an informed decision.
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Sep 23, 2020 • 58min
Kelly Kandah Colossal Cupcakes #182
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.

Sep 21, 2020 • 1h 12min
Gabriella Hoffman #181
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.

Sep 19, 2020 • 1h 56min
Christina Bobb #180
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."

Sep 18, 2020 • 1h 4min
Jeffrey A. Tucker #179
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

Sep 16, 2020 • 1h 44min
Andrew Meena #178
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.

Sep 14, 2020 • 1h 42min
Amanda Basham #177
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.

Sep 10, 2020 • 1h 46min
Scott Overholt #176
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.

Sep 8, 2020 • 2h 30min
Cassie Smith #175
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.

Sep 3, 2020 • 1h 38min
Eric Sabo #174
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.

Aug 31, 2020 • 1h 16min
Mo Miller #173
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.


