By Appointment Only

If you're looking for a podcast to make sense, boy is this the episode for you! Perfect representation of what By Appointment Only is all about! Having an undeniable fan of hockey and wrestling. An even more deniable talent with their cross stitching, podcast, musical talent, and apparently making men nervous. Meet Amanda Lee!!! Follow her multiple platforms and shoutouts! @KuntryKross. Stitch...

Quite possibly the most hectic and fun filling episode we have had yet! A fan of comics, movies, and keeping Michael Manarino off track for the questions for said guest. Please give a LONG (Drake way) welcome to Nick Tucci!! SPONSORS! @njoygamesandcomics First memories of feeling drawn to art / feeling creative as a child (9:05) Pop culture lets talk about early memories or things that stuck with...

⚠️ Warning we talk about substance & alcohol abuse ⚠️ Big homie & lil bro finally pulled up for his infamous appearance! The New Mexican / Californian legend has a name, and it's Will Johnson!!! SPONSORS! @njoygamesandcomics Let’s talk about literal Young Will, were you a creative baby boy? (7:10) New Mexico lets talk about the great state of NM and what makes it so sexy (9:20) Wills s...

New season! New Rules! New only want tattoo artist! Who not better to bring the big bro AND little bro. Meet the man behind the single needle, 7 mag, 69 mag avid user Mr. Johnny Dagger himself!! Make sure to visit him and his shop @greystudiola // @johnny_dagger SPONSORS! @njoygamesandcomics First experiences with art, specific childhood memories of feeling drawn towards art (3:50) Did you feel cr...

Quite often movies & films get it correct on a perfect RomCom, sometimes they don't fall flat on their face. With love in the air there's only one person we can send the signal to come down and bless yet again. Patrick @pemcmill is back!!! Any Valentines plans for the week? (3:25) Is love is real or just something you might feel/see in films (7:20) First dates etiquette, do's and d...

Another horror filled episode and this time we take ride in the writer seat. A person that probably watched a horror movie WAY to soon, where it has inspired him to create horror films of his-own! Meet Nicholas Berreras!! Go check out his work on YouTube or Vimeo, just search Nicholas Berreras! First experiences with film, as a child what movies had the largest impact on you (5:05) Were you drawn...

THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!! Bone-Thugs & Harmony!!! I repeat Bone-Thugs & Harmony!!! Corey is really good at singing Bone-Thugs & Harmony!! We have a special guest that was born to be a Yogi Master, in tuned with nature, and surprisingly a competitive board game player. Meet Noelle Nelson!!! First experiences with art and nature, did you feel drawn to either as a child? (5:48) Did you feel...

Dangerous (Corey) from Armed & Dangerous is back!!! Now when there's fitness, there is two sweaty people talking about fitness. Where we take a turn into the history of MichaelMiguel's journey of becoming a personal trainer, as well some interesting facts, myths, do's & don'ts at a public/private gym. Let’s talk about your first experiences with the gym, sports, and fitness...

We've hit our one tattooer guest for this season!!! A fourth generational artistic talent! Someone that is literally born to be an artist in any possible way. Where she takes her talents into tattooing! Meet Hailee Workmon!! First memories of being artistic, did you draw often as a child (5:00) Feeling artistic or gifted as child / teen or was Art something you kept to yourself (9:40) Pivotal...

A man the breathes, bleed, and represents what it is to be from the beautiful Los Angeles California! Someone we all can confidently respond to what he says with "Yes chef." Owner, chef, and business partner of @kateen_la and @piopikotacos in Japan. Meet Wes Avila!!! First memories of food, what or when was the first time you truly loved eating something (3:00) As a child / teen what dre...

A man with more wrinkles than Kurt, and yet, one of biggest influences. Lover of music, expanding your mind on certain types of theories, and a lover of recreational herbs 🌿 Meet John Backer!!! Childhood memories of art and music, were you drawn to music at an early age (3:20) First memories or experiences with tattoos (6:00) Getting tattooed at Aces High, good memories from a crazy shop (7:35) D...

A person that should not be confused as a chef or an Instagram food critic; just someone that loves to eat and travel, travel and cooking, or photography and baking! Meet Ariana!!! A proud creative and enjoys all the little moments of cuisine experiences. First memories of food, and what drew you towards it (3:00) First memories of art and nature were you ever drawn to being artistic (9:30) Cookin...

Season 4 is birthed and we can only say thank you to our loyal listeners, new listeners, and fun tiktok fans we have!! What other great way to ring in the holiday season with Sarah!!! Thee lover of holiday cheer, plants, and Studio Ghibli!!! AND the first successful brokered relationship that Michael put together!! First memories of feeling connected to nature (3:30) Did you or have you ever felt...

And another one down, and another one bits the dust!!! What a season we had! Amazing guests, amazing jokes, and new found endeavors that will expand By Appointment Only . Don't listen to this in public due to the influence of looking like an insane person dying of laughter, tears, and or euphoric feelings. Thank you for all of our dedicated listeners, new listeners, and everyone else in betwee...

With this world coming down and "the Devil being up" at the moment. We need to have a thought provoking conversation on how we could be better in this chaotic world. Here is Michael Manarino to give you his perceptive, with possible ways to be better! Prefix of The Episode (2:25) Everyone Is Wrong (8:15) Erewon (14:45) The Internet (19:40) “My Perceptive” (29:40) In Conclusion for Peace...

We finally have a woman on this season of By Appointment! A humble student writing a thought provoking thesis and how the impact of the Thong Song 2 could have changed the world. Keeping Michael, Grits & Gravy constantly on track to have a smooth episode. Meet an upcoming published author Monica!! First experiences with art and nature, did you feel connected to one over the other (5:45) Let’s...

Don't be alarmed, these are two different people you are hearing/seeing. A great host has an equally as great brother. That brother is Matt Manarino from @SUMMONERLA! Sharing amazing stories from childhood, video games, taking a leap for yourself, and LINKEDIN. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE check out summoner.studio First experiences with art personally, things that stick out to you, going to the museu...

THIS IS HALLOWEEN! THIS IS HALLOWEEN! Why not bring one of our favorite movie fanatic guest! Mr. Patrick McMillian! A very spooky episode of all movies, parks, and things to do to get into the Halloween spirit! First Halloween memories were they positive or negative (3:48) We’re and have you always been a fan of the holiday (7:35) Feeling scared are you a fan? Did it grow on you with adulthood? (1...

Thee most talented and award decorated person we've had on By Appointment thus far. A person that literally knocks people out for fun, sport, and the art of Martial Arts. Meet Mark The Shark! a.k.a. CHAMP! First experiences with art or beauty as a child / teenager what do you think fits the definition of beauty (3:40) First experiences with sport or being physical were you drawn to boxing as a...

Meet our special contest winner, ex-powerlifter, TMNT active watcher, dual citizenship having, BIG movie theater watcher!!! Jose aka @grasstomass!! First experiences with art / creativity (13:20) Growing up with a single immigrant parent, let’s explore that, how growing up was different for you especially splitting time between SD and Mexico (16:40) Seeing art, architecture, food, how lifestyle’s...

The legend that is either on the same or an even more positive person than Michael Manarino. A simple man, of simple talents. Meet the face of @lassosurf. Writer, Surfer, Husband, Believer, and thee Chillest of The Chill! Get your pen & paper because there is quite a few free gems dropped during the pod. DISCIPLINE OF THE MIND First experiences with art and feeling artistic or lack there of (6...

There always has to be at least one episode per season we get a little rowdy... This is that episode. Sorry not sorry, meet the man of many amazing talents! Photographer, Chef, Mechanic, Anime lover, a man with a pool! Meet @ferntf!! First experiences with art and photography as a child (4:40) First experiences with tattoos, where did you first see tattoos and feel drawn towards them (6:25) Taking...

Meet @sub.stance !!! A simple first generation child born in Vegas, learning and exploring the world of management of media production, social media personal, holistic practices (allegedly), and now what it is to be THEE woman with ALL THE CONFIDENCE! First experiences with art or visual media as a child, what you saw and felt  (11:35) First experiences with tattoos and where you saw them (15:40)...

Another season signed, sealed, and delivered! A bunch of highs and no lows that any of By Appointment Only members can think of! Going down the road of reminiscing, we hit a road of sandwiches & power ranking all things that really matter! Stay until the end because we have a pleasant surprise! Highlights Lowlights (2:00) Producing Podcast (9:20) Reflection of Guest (11:55) Future Plans and en...

Rules are mean't to be broken. That being the number 1 rule of only one tattooer on the pod. BROKEN! Reasons why you'll hear soon! A blessing in disguise, a true artist and pioneer of how someone who was born to tattoo! Meet Sasha Shabasov! Make sure to have your notes app or a pen & paper ready for great knowledge and gems being dropped. First experiences with art as a child / teen (4...