Best Mike Olivas Podcasts (2025)

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Packaging and Storing Cigars, Cigar of the Week: Montosa Natural 1:31:59

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We discuss how to properly package and care for your cigars while reading an article from Cigar Journal. Cigar of the Week: Montosa NaturalBy Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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#272 - Saving The World One Farm At A Time w/ Billy Bond 1:34:22

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"Save the world, one garden at a time!" This was our slogan, as off-grid farmers & owners of two organic nurseries years prior to the inception of the Alfa Vedic farm. We viewed the practice of Bioterrain Medicine & Permaculture farming as more than apparent flip-sides of the same coin. "Medicine rooted in Nature" On this Alfacast we return to our …

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I'm such a Hypocrite w/ Orlando Barros 52:01

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In this episode, Michael and Andrea interview Orlando Barros, born in Colombia, now resides in the DMV area. He shares growing up Nominally Catholic and encountering the Holy Spirit at Pentecostal/Charismatic Church which led him back to the Catholic Church. Orlando's website: https://mrpdonordev.com/…

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Good Guys Cigar of the Week-Oliva V Melanio 59:48

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Beginning our Cigar of the Week series, we discuss and smoke the beautiful and delicious Oliva V Melanio.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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Coyotes! with Lulu Miller 1:16:22

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Who is out there behind the howling midnight parties in the distance? For generations we have coexisted in varying degrees of rivalry, conflict, and admiration with the North American canine known as the coyote. From pre-colonization to our modern backyards, through the wild west and the streets of San Francisco, award-winning NPR science reporter …

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#271 - The Corporation Nation w/ Clint Richardson 2:28:59

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The later seventies were a time of change and promise. Those that survived the contrived archaic revival of the 60s began an exploration of Medicine grounded in Natural Law, while others took advantage of entrepreneurial opportunities still available prior to the box-store invasion. A populace ever vigilant against Corporate greed and war for profi…

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Atheist meets Jesus in Death Valley w/ Brea Katrin 50:19

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In this episode Michael and Andrea interview Brea Katrin from Ontario, Canada. She shares her testimony and journeying with Jesus. If you want to learn more about Brea, please visit her website www.breakatrin.comBy Michael & Andrea Oliva

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Knoxville, TN: things we miss from the past 1:46:59

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We reminisce about some of the things we miss from our childhood and beyond in our hometown of Knoxville, TN.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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Spring Cleaning 2025 1:10:18

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We discuss the year so far, and all the things we have planned.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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Inventing the Teenager with Harmony Colangelo 1:07:54

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Where did all these teens come from? Harmony Colangelo, co-host of This Ends at Prom, is here to explain how, before Americans got to worry about what teenagers were up to, we first had to decide what they were—and how a boom in postwar educational films taught a generation of adolescents what not to do. Skipper Learns a Lesson: https://www.youtube…

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#270 - Decoding The Science Of Energy & Consciousness w/ Ana María Oliva 1:46:32

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The first step in understanding the nature of our material world can be found in the ritualistic practices of indigenous people. Native Americans would expose sand on a taught buckskin to rhythmic chants and drums, while the particles danced to a geometric still-point. Australian Aborigines produced similar effects with the didgeridoo, and Tibetan …

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Our 2nd OG Event, and a big surprise! 1:09:49

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We talk about our Good Guys Cigars event coming up on May 12th. Hope to see you thereBy Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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Praise God From Whom All Blessings Come 27:00

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In this Episode, Michael and Andrea interview Chris McLoughlin, a missionary and Praise & Worship leader from Florida who resides in Minnesota with St. Paul's Outreach. He shares his testimony www.spo.orgBy Michael & Andrea Oliva

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#269 - The New Paradigm Of Healing w/ Josh & Adam Bigelsen 2:11:41

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War is waged in all manner of atrocity, but the ruthless attack on our personal biology is the most sinister of all. Your mind is the initial target, as only willing participants will allow the multi-faceted exposure to poisons and practices eventuating in one's physical demise. If you're not already on a path of self-directed health awareness, you…

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Cameroon Wrappers: What are they and why do we love em? 42:54

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We talk about the wonderfully, decadent Cameroon Wrapper, its history, and why we love the flavor.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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Short Cigars, Why we love 'em 59:25

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On this episode with give a lot of love to the much deserved "short cigar." Robusto and smaller. Join us as we encourage our listeners to partake in the hour-long smoke.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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Heaven's Gain..The Tragedy of Miscarriage 23:38

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In this episode, Michael and Andrea talk about miscarriage and share a little about their journey with the recent loss of their child. Resources for miscarriage or child loss: Heaven's Gain Ministries: https://heavensgain.org/ Red Bird Ministries: https://www.redbird.love/ Eileen Tully: https://www.eileentully.com/ Lily of the Valley Catholic Minis…

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Is Your House Too Clean? with Sarah Archer 1:03:34

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Have you scrubbed down the top of your fridge lately? Home & garden correspondent Sarah Archer is here to tell us how and when we got so obsessed with the antiseptically clean house as a status symbol, and whether we really need to worry about every bit of dust on that baseboard. Find out more about Sarah Archer: https://www.sarah-archer.com/ Suppo…

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Mission On The Mountain.. Interview with Anne Trufant 40:51

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In this episode Michael and Andrea interview Anne Trufant, Founder of The Mission of the Mountain. She shares our testimony and walking out a life in the Holy Spirit. https://www.themissiononthemountain.com/ www.2funcamps.comBy Michael & Andrea Oliva

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Introducing the Cigar Hall of Fame 1:12:49

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We discuss the relatively new (2023) Cigar Hall of Fame and the inductees.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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In the middle of a Testimony 54:08

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In this Episode, Michael and Andrea interview Adrienne and Keaton Leach, a married couple from Sycamore, Illinois. Adrienne and Keaton are graduates from the Encounter school of ministry. They share their hope in the middle of a testimony. Kar-Fre Flowers : www.karfre.comBy Michael & Andrea Oliva

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#267 - Countering The Eggapocalypse w/ Marjory Wildcraft 1:39:38

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We're delighted to have Marjory Wildcraft return to Alfacast for a timely roundtable discussion about all that sustains us. We'll delve deeper into the escalating war being waged against food supplies, and purposeful adulteration to decrease necessary nutrient density, while introducing biotoxins that wreak havoc as anti-metabolites. We'll touch on…

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The Masters, A Tradition Unlike Any Other 1:00:20

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We discuss what The Masters has meant to us as golfers, fans, and lovers of the game.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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Hoax Memoir Spectacular! 1:27:30

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This week, flim flam correspondent and certified April Fool Chelsey Weber-Smith is here to talk about a fistful of fake memoirs, featuring girls raised by wolves; the chicken pox of James Frey; what poetry can give us that memoir can't; and Eugene, Oregon (twice!). Read more about it here: The Smoking Gun's "A Million Little Lies" https://www.thesm…

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Organize Your Life 46:50

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In This Episode Michael and Andrea interview Andy Hickman, Founder of Hel. He shares his journey with Jesus, going deeper into the faith and growing up Catholic Andy's website: https://hel.co/By Michael & Andrea Oliva

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Little Known Cigar Facts 1:00:26

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On this episode we talk about some fun facts about our favorite pastime.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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Your Joy and Resilience Stories 23:46

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At the end of our last episode, we asked you to call in and tell us what has been bringing you joy, connecting you to your community, and where you’ve been finding hope in these last few months. These are some of the responses we wanted to share in hopes that we can all find new ways to survive this world together. Thank you to all who sent us mess…

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"You don't know whatcha you don't know" 43:40

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In this episode Michael and Andrea interview Valerie Sagheddu about her journey with Jesus and her ministry The Divinely Designed Life. Valerie's Website: https://thedivinelydesignedlife.com/ Valerie's podcast: https://thedivinelydesignedlife.podbean.com/By Michael & Andrea Oliva

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For the Love of the Game: 2025 MLB OPENING DAY 1:28:31

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On this episode we go back to one of our first loves. Long before cigars and making music became our passion, it was BASEBALL that held our affections. Join us as we discuss opening day, 2025.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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#266 - Breaking The Spell Through Music w/ Grant "Prezence" Ellman 1:41:18

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Those of us who survived the 60s did have one invaluable take-away ... culture follows music. While powerful anti-establishment lyrics did temporarily redirect the war industry, so we thought, those tumultuous times we're orchestrated to plant insidious seeds for a larger psyop that would later reveal itself. On this Alfacast we have a delightful m…

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"You need Jesus." 46:25

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In this Episode Michael and Andrea interview platinum selling music artist Eamon as he shares his conversion and journey to JesusBy Michael and Andrea Oliva

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2025 Men's NCAA Basketball Tournament 1:31:09

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On this episode we discuss the Men's NCAA Basketball tournament, have some fun with a new question format, and make predictions.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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#265 - The Secret Life Of Germs - Isopathics w/ Dr. Barre Lando & Mike Winner 2:03:03

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The mass hypnosis would suggest that World Peace, albeit an idealistic concept, will remain elusive and unobtainable into the unforeseeable future. The truth is, Peace, is not out there, it's within all of us who seek it. Conventional Medicine likens the human body to a military theatre, in which war must be waged against "germs & disease". Collate…

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Holy Spirit Encounter in the Garden 37:54

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In this Episode Michael and Andrea interview Mark Carollo from Chicago as he shares his journey with Jesus and encountering the Holy Spirit while doing yard work.By Michael & Andrea Oliva

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2025 Women's NCAA Basketball Tournament 1:31:32

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On this episode we discuss the Women's NCAA Basketball tournament, have some fun with a new question format, and make predictions.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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#264 - The Law Of Luminaries w/ Nichole Murphy 1:56:57

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Spring is ever so subtly revealing itself here at Alfa Vedic Gardens, as tiny buds are making their first appearance, bird life is once again in abundance, and frogs are in full chorus. We've been busy in preparation for both farm prep and restocking the shelves site-wide at our on-line store, with a number of new surprises in the works. We're star…

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"If you want to follow Me, pick up your cross" 37:01

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In this Episode Michael and Andrea interview Philip Cady, a US Army Veteran who shares his journey and reconversion to Christ.By Michael and Andrea Oliva

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Lee Zimmerman, Writer, Music Aficionado, Good Guy 1:50:18

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On this episode we visit with Lee Zimmerman, author of American Music: Voices, Visionaries, and Pioneers of an Honest Sound as he shares his love of East Tennessee, good music, and his years in Texas, Florida, and the Virgin Islands.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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The Worst Oscars Ever?? with Michael Schulman 1:20:12

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What do Lily Tomlin, Snow White, and Kenny Ortega have in common? They were all part of the 61st Academy Awards, a broadcast now remembered as the worst of all time, and masterminded by Allan Carr (lover of spectacle and producer of Grease). But awards season correspondent and New Yorker staff writer Michael Schulman is here to argue that the tacki…

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Holy Boldness 45:57

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In this Episode Michael and Andrea interview Mark Kollar, a Catholic Healing Evangelist from Chicago. He shares his journey into the healing ministry and his walk with Jesus.By Michael and Andrea Oliva

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#263 - The Truth Behind Illness w/ Dr. Barre Lando & Mike Winner 2:09:34

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The Alfacast journey began as a health & wellness podcast and on this special in-house episode we return to our roots. We've entertained many brilliant minds along the way, and been privileged to hear the first-hand experiences from remarkable individuals in their quest to make a true difference in the world regardless of personal cost. A recurring…

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Top 10 Things You Should Know as a Cigar Smoker: #10 Price vs. Quality 1:10:06

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We continue our series about a 2017 CA article on the top 10 things you should know as a cigar smoker. On this episode we explain the tradeoffs between cost and quality and how you can smoke like a king on a budget.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins

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"I Think I'm supposed to go to Church or Something" 29:48

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In this episode Michael and Andrea interview Lisa Bassett from Kentucky, a mom of the 3 with a 4th on the way. She shares her encounter with Christ while in the Hospital and her journey into the ChurchBy Michael and Andrea Oliva

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Top 10 Things You Should Know as a Cigar Smoker: #9 Cubans aren't always better! 58:59

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We continue our series about a 2017 CA article on the top 10 things you should know as a cigar smoker. On this episode we discuss the controversial topic of Cuban cigars and how they compare to their non-Cuban counterparts.By Mike McGill and Jamie Akins