The Mic is Ahn

This interview is very different.  Let's get that out of the way. The guest in this episode is Dr. Celeste Holbrook, who is a renowned sexologist. However, there is a larger story that must be talked about first.  Celeste and I tell the story of her brother, Devon Becker.  Devon and I were friends....and the first part of the interview is a tribute to Devon, talking with Celeste about his lif...

In this episode, we are talking men's college volleyball with Miks Ramanis, a sport and topic that we have not yet covered in the first 50 episodes.  Miks is currently playing volleyball for the BYU (Brigham Young University) men's volleyball team.  We talk to Miks about how he got started playing the sport, and work through his high school career at Northgate High School up to attending...

In this, the 51st episode of The Mic is Ahn, I talk about how we got here (thus the title).  How did the podcast begin? What were the initial ideas like?  How did it come together? What is the story with the name of the podcast again?  My goal in this episode was to touch on all of that and more....specific episodes and what I've tried to bring to you.  Look at this episode as a celebration o...

The 50th episode of The Mic is Ahn Podcast brings us Janine Loutzenhiser....which is unique in more ways than one.  To begin with, Janine is the first guest that brings us to the topic of radio broadcasting, which is a favorite of mine as well.  The other coincidence is that the number 50 is meaningful in her life also....and we will get to that.  Janine has a very interesting path that has led he...

This episode finally brings us into the world of golf.  Gia Feliciano is currently a golfer for the University of Wisconsin women's golf team.  In this interview Gia talks about how she got into golfing at a young age and how that led to her deciding she wanted to try to play in college.  We talk about how golf recruitment works, how she chose the University of Wisconsin, and what it's l...

This episode is all about mental health!  Alyssa Wheeler is involved with the world of mental health and everything that encompasses.  In this interview Alyssa and I cover all kinds of aspects of mental health.  We talk about anxiety, depression, causes, concerns, red flags,  why it's more prevalent and talked about today versus the "olden" days.  We talk about corporate health, wor...

This episode involves training, strength and conditioning, relationships, and basketball!  Alex Cost is currently the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League.  How he got to that spot is a wild story that starts in San Diego, CA during the pandemic.  During this interview, Alex will discuss his goals and struggles getting into the strength and condition...

This episode is a story of struggle, determination, perseverance, success.....and running! Julia Vasquez is a runner who has had great results in her races this past calendar year.  Julia is the 2022 Bay to Breakers female champion...and we will cover that completely.  Yet....her story is one of the most impressive that has been told on this podcast.  See...Julia didn't run in high school.  S...

This is an episode about.....you guessed it....Disneyland.  Our family recently returned from the land....and I've got all sorts of thoughts about it.  Whether you go there a lot, sometimes, not for years, or have never been......this episode will have something for you.  I talk about  the Genie+,  and why it is necessary.  Star Wars and the Galaxy's Edge are highlighted for good reason....

This episode brings us a lot of talk about two very important things.....Food....and TikTok! Alyssa has rocketed onto the food scene on TikTok in the past year....becoming a popular follow in the foodie community.  In this interview, we talk all about how Alyssa first got involved with TikTok, what caused her first viral moment, and what has happened since that point.  We answer a ton of food ques...

This episode of the Mic is Ahn brings us a baseball story.....but not your typical baseball story.  Nick Krauth is a pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization.  But....his path to get to that point has been interesting to say the least.  Nick is currently playing for his 5th team in the last 5 years....which is not the norm at all.  In this interview, Nick tells his story....from a not heavily rec...

The college girls, Lexi and Paige return for their second visit on the podcast.  For those who didn't hear their first visit back in episode 12, we are following their college experience one year at a time.  Paige and Lexi are very close friends who graduated during the beginning of the pandemic, and then went off to schools to start their college lives in this weird time.  Now it's year...

In this episode, standup comedian Andrew Orolfo makes a triumphant return to tell us about how the last year has gone for him.  We talk about making the transition from doing comedy on zoom, to outside locations, and back inside once again.  We talk crazy travel stories that have happened to him and other interesting things he's seen around the country.  We talk about his pre and post show ro...

In this episode, Dave Gomez returns to the podcast to talk about his life as a resource officer.  We hit all topics that need to be talked about with parents, youth...and anyone.....things that are affecting lives in 2022.  Dave is one of my favorite people in this world. Yes, we are cousins, but I was excited to have him back on to get in depth on a bunch of topics.  Texting and driving, Snapchat...

This first episode of the new year brings us Kevin Ahn....my brother.  This interview has it all.  Really.  We start off by talking about life in Japan...because that is where he and his family have lived for nearly a decade.  We talk school system differences, food, driving...or lack thereof, what he misses about the states....and more about food.  We revisit some of the interesting stories he ha...

In this episode I interview Janelle The.....and we talk all about..... Sex education.  Oh yes, you read that right.  Janelle is a sex educator who specializes in talking to students about sex....and also helping parents to talk to their kids about sex.  In this interview, we talk about misconceptions, things kids think they know, things parents definitely don't know, and how to get better at...

This may be the most unique episode that we've ever done.  It is what it says.  Justin Weaver and I talk about the deaths of our fathers.  This is a topic that many people don't feel comfortable talking about...or know how to go about it.  For Justin and myself, we thought that it was important to have the conversation and wanted you to have the opportunity to listen to it also.  Even if...

In this episode I interview Kelly Peterson....who brings us topics that have not previously been discussed on this podcast.  It's hard to pub something without giving it away, but rest assured that Kelly has an amazing and rare story....and how the different topics intertwine is so unique.  What can I tell you about her?  She was an amazing high school basketball player that continued her car...

Episode 35.5 brings us yet another interview.  This time the tables are turned, as Lauren Curry asks me the questions, and I'm responsible for the answers.  Lauren does a sparkling job as the interviewer, asking questions that get me to talk about things I've rarely talked about....to anyone.  Topics include: dream guests for the podcast, me equating pregnancy to a school year, talk abou...

In this episode we welcome back Lauren Curry.  In this interview, Lauren and I talk about all things health....and I do mean all things.  Lauren is now a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner as well as maintaining her career as an ICU nurse.  We talk about all of the changes in her life in the last year and then hit all the pertinent health topics.  She runs YourBalancedBelly.com, a functional nutriti...

In this episode I interview Stavro Victor, the creator of Stavro Media, and a content creator at Bamboo Ad Agency.  Stavro is a filmmaker, producer, director, and editor who specializes in creating ads for paid social.  What does that mean? Of course, we'll get to the bottom of it all.  Stavro also has created his success in this industry from scratch.  You will hear his story about how he in...

Nick DiTomasso....otherwise known as Mindtime9....is an accomplished artist.  Nick's story is one of a kind.  He never did any art until he was in his 20's.  This is unusual.  What caused him to get into it initially?  This is where the story gets interesting.  We talk all about Nick's life...and the experiences earlier in his life that led him to opening up his artistic ability.  F...

Jon Campopiano is the Executive Director for Secondary schools in the San Ramon Unified School District in San Ramon, CA.  However....his path made a lot of stops before he got there.  He was a teacher/coach at Northgate High School for many years, which is where I first met him.  This episode was one I had wanted to do for a long time, because we get to talk about our love for education and the o...

In this episode I give observations about the first couple of weeks actually being back in school.  Which class is affected the most?  How is the mask wearing going? What are the positives and negatives to getting somewhat back to normal in my life?  There is a lot of talk about our daughters....and then they both come on to give their reviews of Paw Patrol: The Movie.  Oh yes.  Alysia and Aleena....

Episode 30 brings us Ella Halikas....who is featured in this year's 2021 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.  This is the culmination of a huge dream for Ella....which she's been working on for years.  In this episode, I wanted to give Ella the opportunity to tell her full story.  I know that there are thousands that are fans of her already, but after this interview everyone will have a m...