Mike Farris: Coffee and a Mike | Tom Nelson Pod #340

Mike Farris, host of 'Coffee and a Mic,' engages in a detailed conversation about his journey through podcasting, now totaling over 1,200 episodes, and how he transitioned to full-time work interviewing guests on diverse subjects. He reflects on his evolution from discussing topics like running and food to addressing more complex issues such as COVID-19 narratives, election integrity, and financial instability. Additionally, Mike shares his personal story of significant weight loss and commitment to fitness, alongside his thoughts on the current societal climate, including censorship and potential future challenges. 00:00 Introduction and Current Events 00:56 Podcasting Journey and Challenges 02:59 Transition to Remote Interviews 05:12 COVID-19 and Vaccine Discussions 10:30 Surveillance and Control Concerns 14:27 Censorship and Social Media 17:47 Guest Outreach and Networking 23:36 Travel and Personal Insights 29:38 The One-Man Band: Managing a Podcast Alone 30:13 Exploring Substack: A New Platform for Content Creators 31:59 Bitcoin Skepticism: Debating the Future of Cryptocurrency 37:18 The National Debt and Economic Concerns 41:58 Election Fraud and Immigration Issues 48:42 Personal Fitness Journey: From Obesity to Health 59:09 Final Thoughts and Farewells https://x.com/CoffeeandaMike https://substack.com/@coffeeandamike https://coffeeandamike.com/ ======== Slides, summaries, references, and transcripts of my podcasts: https://tomn.substack.com/p/podcast-summaries My Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1