Quality Goods

Iliana Berkowitz is a first generation baker from the Bay Area. She has cultivated a passionate following for her brand As Kneaded Bakery through a subscription service and pop-ups throughout the Bay, eventually leading to opening up doors to her own brick and mortar in San Leandro, CA in November of 2018. She talked to Anson and Chris about her early experimentation in the kitchen, which helped t...

Keane Dasalla is a Film Maker and Creative Director from the East Bay. As both a friend and fan of his work over the years, it has been great to see him evolve as a creator. Anson and Chris get into his early experience in video production through a high school elective and where Anson first took notice of his talent, during many a lunch time cypher. We discuss the unique generation that we grew u...

Anson and Chris give their praise to the NBA. With their team clinging on in the finals, tattered but still fierce, they were inspired to share their take on what it’s been like being lifelong Warrior fans. They touch on NBA fashion, the birth and evolution of shoe culture, and how the league is changing the landscape of professional sports as we know it.  Follow us: @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty...

Anson and Chris are super excited to share some new video content with you all. Stay tuned this week for more details on when and where to find the content. Follow us: @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty @youngmanoldsoles Action Figures, Vinyl Toys, Apparel and More at Super 7 SF | Quality Goods

On this episode of the Quality Goods podcast Anson and Chris sit down with Ari Vega, freelance make up artist out of San Francisco. We talk about her early inspirations and what motivated her to start her own YouTube channel. We discuss where she honed her skills as an artist, what challenges she has faced growing her brand, having a video go viral internationally, and how to find ways to continua...

Samuel Bostick and Vicken Donikian are the multi-talented duo behind the Berkeley based brand Good Fishing. Their creative partnership was born in college, but it wasn’t until they both lived across the country that they formed what would later become Good Fishing. They brought those ideals back to the Bay Area where they’ve been cultivating an organic following through their vibrant apparel and e...

Anson and Chris chop it up with the founders of the Cosplay Wrestling Federation. Gerardo Paz and Kevin Wong dropped by the studio with one of their frequent performers Robbie Pleasant and gave them the rundown of their wildly popular convention attraction. The CWF took the convention scene by storm in 2013 and has only gained momentum since, stacking up over 40 performers and 60 plus characters n...

Anson and Chris do a recap on the movie powerhouse that has ruled the box office for the better part of the last decade, the Marvel Cinematic Universe. With Endgame recently capping off what has been one of the most ambitious story cross over successes in the history of film, we thought it only right to discuss what a quality run they've had by giving our take on what we loved and how it has affec...

Ricky Davis is better known these days as the man behind Pie Dreams, a company based out of Fremont, California. As one of Anson's oldest friends, the guys reminisce about their time growing up in the same neighborhood and where his creative interest first started. They touch on his background as both a writer and photographer and how he now finds the balance between family and honing his skills a...

Samson Haves joins Chris and Anson hailing from southern Oregon. Samson is Co-owner and Farmer of Mobelly Farms, an all organic cannabis farm in Central Point, whose products can be found all across the state of Oregon. We talk about his early entry into the cannabis industry, and get an insiders perspective on the changes that took place during the transition from medicinal to recreational. We di...

TheEvilGenuiss is an upcoming artist based out of the Bay Area. He sat in with Anson and Chris to talk about his background in graffiti as his introduction to the Art world. They get into his time as a shoe customizer and designer of leather goods, which eventually lead to starting his own clothing label, Neighborhood Rebels. As someone who is always looking for the next challenge, TheEvilGeniuss...

Alondra Chatman drops by to talk some serious fitness with Anson and Chris. Alondra is the proud owner of Inner Athlete Gym in San Leandro, California, where she not only keeps her clients in tip-top shape, she trains to compete as well! Her countless awards as a trainer and body builder only scratch the surface of her fitness resume, so we hope that you enjoy this conversation about the competiti...

Anson and Chris keep it casual for their 10th episode. As we head into the 2nd quarter of the year, they touch on March Madness, and app based sports betting. They talk about a Netflix show they both recently binged, and the role technology is playing in the food and beverage industry. So come tune in for our mini milestone and see what's good! Follow us:  @mrbeaty @youngmanoldsoles

Thomas Paras and Marc Abrigo drop by to nerd out with Anson and Chris. The sketch producing duo are proud ambassadors of Bindlestiff Studio in San Francisco, where they are currently running the third installment of their critically acclaimed series, The Geek Show. They talk about the struggles of coming up in the theater scene as a Filipino actor in the early 2000s, and the joys finding a communi...

Anson and Chris recap their recent trip to Los Angeles. They ate, they drank, they networked, and they chilled. All around good times were had, so keep your eyes and ears open for the people and places they crossed paths with in the City of Angels. Thanks to the Southern (California) hospitality of: @magalbbq @mamalionla @DTLAFirstSundays @gerrent @tactandstone @stockingframe @studio1zero @dennyjr...

Wayne Lozinak has been in and around the Metal and Hardcore music scene for over two decades. As the lead guitarist for Hatebreed, he has toured around the world and recorded three studio albums in the process. Anson and Chris chat with him about what tour life is like, and how crazy it is to rub elbows with some iconic artists. They get into his history as a guitarist, his stint as a tech, and fi...

Anson and Chris chat it up with Photographer Lisa Vortman.  As a film and digital pro for over 10 years, she has developed her career directing people for portraits, as well as capturing raw moments in the yoga studio, and all over the world. The guys discuss with her how social media has changed the landscape of the photography industry, and the struggles of finding your niche in such a dive...

Emilio Domingo, an Artist native to the East Bay stops by to chat with Anson and Chris. Emilio has been honing his art and design skills through various mediums since high school. The guys talk about the various projects that Emilio has been involved with throughout the years, from painting, to making tees, and eventually turning his attention to the wine and alcohol world as a Graphic Designer. T...

Anson and Chris discuss what true quality means when it comes to goods and services. They touch on what they expect of certain products, and when things have either failed or exceeded their expectations. From they food we eat, to the places they shop, it’s all in the details when it comes to comes to exceptional experiences.   Follow us on Instagram: @youngmanoldsoles @mr_beaty

Anson and Chris chop it up with Hair Stylist and Educator Kat Nacario. Kat has been cutting and styling as a pro for nearly 15 years, but her resume as a hair care professional doesn’t stop there. They learn about other avenues of potential income in the multi-billion dollar hair care industry as we explore her background as an educator for No. 4 High Performance Haircare. They get into the profou...

Chris and Anson discuss everything DJ with Danny 'V-Tron' Varela. Danny talks about his history, coming up as a DJ in the early 2000s, and how technology has evolved the role of the DJ. We get into what the actual definition of a DJ is, and share our inspirations and influences behind the turntables. Follow him @vtron_dirrty_dirrty on Instagram to keep up with his many music and media related ende...

Chris and Anson recap the Thanksgiving Holiday break. They exchange some family stories, traditions, and get into Black Friday / Cyber Monday pickups. They touch on footwear and apparel retail and resell apps, and chat a bit about how our music consumption habits have changed since streaming has taken over the market.