Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company

We continue our journey into the Southern California music scene as Brian and I talk with the Band 200 West on the latest episode of the #FrenchiesFriends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company.  Three of the four band members join us to discuss the beginning, van stories, and what's next!  Oh we drink a few Green Cheek beers together too!

When your Mom is from Kentucky and Dad is from Hawaii.....that's how you get Pineapple Moonshine or Danny Maika.  I had the pleasure of meeting Danny nearly a decade ago in Huntington Beach during one of his performances and he is still going strong, following his passion of music and unique musical talents.  Danny along with his Cello player Chris McCarthy join Brian and I to discuss the new...

Let's talk Hockey!  My Ducks broadcast partner, the one and only Guy Hebert and very first Mighty Duck, joins Brian and I to update us on what he's been up to this summer, give us his thoughts on the Ducks draft and possible moves the team might make in free agency.  Oh....we also drink some beer and talk food as well!!

Food, drink, and music all have something in common.....they are all forms of art and have true artists behind each of them.  On this edition of the #FrenchiesFriends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer, Kent and Brian dive into the art of music in Orange County.  Nick Lombardo and Josh Arreguin join the program from Love and Laughter Studios in Anaheim to talk about their latest collaboration a...

So what's really going on with the Playground in Santa Ana?  There has been a lot of news swirling around the modern gastropub that will turn 10 next fall and offers one of the most unique, ever changing menus around.  Brian and I talk with Jarred Dooley, the General Manager and Director of Libations (best title ever!), to set the record straight.  Oh...and it's all about the bagels!

"All gave some...some gave all".  On the latest episode of the #FrenchiesFriends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Co., Kent and Brian talk with John Sheehan who is retired FDNY and was there on 9/11 19 years ago.  John tells us the story through his eyes and what he continues to do to never forget.

If you want to travel through some of the longest, darkest caves in the US then satisfy your appetite with a Bacon Cheeseburger Salad or burger covered with pimento cheese (a family recipe!), then this is the podcast for you.  Meet Travis Young the GM of the Cumberland Caverns and co-owner of the Debot Bottom Country Store in Tennessee.  He gives Brian and I a history lesson in the caverns that we...

With a name like Love and Laughter Studios, you immediately want to learn more.  Joey Arreguin has owned L&L Studios in Anaheim for over 2 decades.  He's an artist, entertainer, teacher and mentor.  The levels of the studio are numerous from giving artists a platform to record and create, providing a support system and even creating a nonprofit organization to help teach and learn.  To ge...

It's a family affair when it comes to the Hollingshead's Delicatessen in Orange.  Kenny Hollingshead is part of three generations that have helped run the deli since 1963.  It started with his dad Ken Sr. and now includes his grandson Michael.  When you enter Hollingshead's Deli in Orange it's easy to see the family passions....incredible handmade sandwiches, local craft brew a...

Listening.  Something that seems so simple but yet is very difficult and now more than ever it is imperative.  Benjamin Mathes is an actor in Los Angels, is an acting teacher, and is a listener.  In fact, he has created a website called UrbanConfessional.org that not only tells why and even how to listen, but has created a movement of listening all across the globe.  You want to get started?  It&a...

Making beer from aromatic leaves is just one of the unique skills that Highland Park Brewery co-owner Bob Kunz brings to the table.  Bob joins the latest Podcast to discuss his journey into the LA beer industry, his Chinatown location, surviving during the current landscape and his longtime friendship with Evan Price (co-owner of Green Cheek who also joins the show!)

Armen Karamardian joins the Podcast to discuss how his mom, Chef Zov Karamardian, turned a catering business from their Irvine home into several treasured Orange County Bistros!  Zov's now includes 4 locations with a 5th on the way and has captured the taste buds of the community!

Former Anaheim Duck Kent Huskins joins the program to talk about his post hockey venture, the Huskins Coffee Company, and what he's learned as a small business owner since he and his wife Bri opened the store almost 2 years ago.

Drift Distillery owners Ryan and Lesli Winter join the program to tell us about their local, top quality small batch spirits that are all hand made in San Clemente.  Learn how this dynamic duo uses wheat from a family farm in Kansas, has brought their love of bbq to the distillery, and is helping the local community by making hand sanitizers.

Former Anaheim Duck and current Nashville Predator Korbinian Holzer joins the program from just outside of Munich Germany to talk about growing up right next to the biggest party in the world, Oktoberfest!  He shares his favorite beers, experiences and what it was like to wear lederhosen!  Evan Price, co-owner and head brewer of Green Cheek, also joins to talk with Holzy about German Pilsner.

John Miller and Dave Rhode, owners of JD Flannel Donuts in San Juan Capistrano, join the latest episode to talk about how childhood memories and a need for a change inspired their new business venture.  The best coffee and donuts in town and the environment is as comfortable as your favorite flannel!

Sonja and Mike Kelsen join this weeks program to tell us how their business, Colony Wine Merchant in Anaheim, was created and continues to thrive during this difficult time.  With Mike's music background and Sonja's wine expertise, it's a perfect combination that is easy both on the palate and the ears!

Get ready for some of the best smoked brisket, ribs and chicken Socal has to offer as Kent and Brian talk with Daniel Castillo, co-owner of Heritage Barbecue.  Daniel discusses the new restaurant that will be opening in San Juan Capistrano, his influences that have inspired his diverse menu and the weekend popups Heritage has been holding around Orange County to provide food to their service indus...

Kent and Brian talk with Ryan Friesen, Owl Spiritual Leader and Head Distiller for Blinking Owl Distillery in Orange County.  Ryan discusses his journey to Orange County, his many influences, the incredible spirits he has been producing and their latest creation, Dirty Bird Hand Sanitizer, which has been flying off the shelves during this difficult time.   

Kent and Brian head south to Barnoa Wine Company and talk to owner Mike Trebing about how his business is getting creative during this difficult time and how a "hobby" became a full-time retirement job.  Also, Mike dives into the array of wine, beer and incredible food that his establishment has to offer.

The premiere episode of Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Co., introduces Brian Rauso, co-owner of Green Cheek, who will serve as co-host during many episodes.  Brian talks about how he got involved in the industry, the variety of beer Green Cheek has to offer, and what the craft beer industry is doing to stay connected with its consumers during this difficult time.