Central Valley Podcast

In this episode I am joined by Rafa Verdin and Joaquin Rodriguez. They are both talented filmmakers, photographers, and entrepreneurs right here in the Central Valley. We talk about how we got into filmmaking, who inspires us, and what we can do in order to grow within this industry in the Central Valley. I truly enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too!  

In this podcast I am joined by 3 long time sponsors Marcus Rodriguez, Thore, and Scott Livesay. In this podcast we drink Blaker Beers, smoke cigars, and almost finish a bottle of whiskey. We laughed a lot, had great conversations, and cut out an hour and a half of non sense. 

In this episode I am joined by the Sisters of the Valley. Commonly known on the internet and by the media as the  "weed nuns," they are a group of women are on a mission to heal the world through plant-based medicine. I sat down with them and discussed who they are, how the sisters came to be,  as well as what new products they have coming out. It was a lovely conversation and I hope you...

In this episode I am joined by Jose Cruz. Jose has another podcast that's located right here in the Central Valley called Still Here Podcast. In this episode Jose and I catch up, talk about why he started his podcast, where he's taking it, and just bro out with some great conversation. My musical performance this week is a performance by a very talented dude named Brian Cade where he per...

In this podcast I sit down and talk to Erik Koenig. Erik is from Merced and is an ultra marathon runner. We talk about why he does it, the path he took, and advice for anyone that is interested ultra running. The musical guest on this podcast is Johni Boi Lopez where he performs his songs "Passion & Pleasure" and " Goin Down."

In this episode I am joined by Trey Paster. Trey is a collegiate athlete that plays inside line backer for Cal Berkeley. Trey and I sit down and talk about what lead him to want to graduate early from high school, why he started playing football, and what drove him to give back to the community that helped raise him. The musical performance in this episode is a very talented artist that goes by Ma...

SEASON 4 IS HERE!!! I am so happy to announce the first episode of season 4 with Fresno resident Austin LeMay. There will also be musical performance on most the episodes this season starting with IRONCHEFWEEZ. Austin is a Leadership teacher in Fresno, California. You may have seen him throughout the past year on Ellen, Ridiculousness, or on instagram/tiktok dancing with his students. It was about...

In this episode Lindsey and I begin the podcast at Coronado Beach in San Diego and abruptly switch scenes to the studio. In this episode we answer questions and topics people gave us, discuss the end of Season 3, and reflect on where the podcast has come from. 

In this episode I am joined by City Counsel Member Sarah Boyle. The podcast is in a new location. Thank you to Anthony Olvera, CEO of Out Source Plug for letting us use his location for the episode. In this podcast Sarah and I talk about growing up in the Merced, how we both were drawn back, and why she wanted to run for City Counsel. 

In this episode I am joined by Quentin Garcia. Quentin is the Executive Chef at El Capitan, Mainzer, and Rainbird. He started cooking in a professional kitchen when he was 11 years old and has been doing so ever since. He has worked at multiple Michelin Star Restaurant and currently resides in the Central Valley of California where he highlights the best of what the region offers in a unique way....

In this episode I am joined by Danny V, an artist and producer from Watsonville, CA. In this episode Danny and I talk about how he started producing music in high school and how that transitioned into what he does now. We talked about the journey and progression of growing as an artist and where he wants to take it. 

In this episode I am joined by Ashley Madison. Ashley is a personal trainer and fitness influencer who gained popularity from her amazing before and after pictures.  In this episode we talk about how she got into fitness, what her goals are, and how she stays so open to everyone who follows her. It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it!

In this episode I am joined by Tyler Dew. Tyler is a barber located in Sacramento, California. He has been cutting fades for about 13 years and in this episode we talk about how he got into it, when he first saw his social media really start to grow, as well as talk about what he enjoys outside of being a barber. I truly enjoyed this conversation and hope you do too!

In this episode I am joined by Lili, owner of Haven Salon located in the Bear Creek Shopping Center in Merced, CA. In this episode we talk about the process it takes to become a hair stylist, what made her want to open up her own salon, and what that process was like. We laugh a lot, celebrate her birthday, and talk about what it's like to go from renting a space to owning your own place. I t...

In this episode I am joined by Matt St Pierre, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Restore Merced. Restore Merced is a community development effort focused on creating opportunities for low-moderate income residents in Merced, CA to experience spiritual, social, and economic flourishing. Matt and I sat down and had a great conversation about who he is, the work that he does, and had some genuine...

In this episode I am joined by Josh Rogina. He is a really great dude who runs and operates  entrepreneur, investor, & runs and operates multiple dispensaries within the Central Valley. I had a great conversation where we talked about what he does, the history of this beautiful area we call home, hidden gems in the valley, and finally end it with some crypto talk & whatnot. I had a great c...

In this episode I am joined by Scott Patrick. Scott is a singer. songwriter, and musician from Mariposa, California. In this episode we talk about how het got into music, the trials and tribulations of his music career, and his various influences throughout his life. I truly enjoyed this conversation and how genuine of a person Scott is. 

In this episode I give an update on what's going on in the podcast, as well as give information about sponsor packages and the vendor fair we will be attending on March 27th. It is from 12-4pm and we will have over 35 vendors with live music, lawn games, drinks, and a lot more. The address is 3580 N Gardner Avenue in Merced. We hope to see you there! This podcast also gives updates on the way...

In this episode I am joined by Ken Yager. Ken is a very interesting dude who I ran into in Mariposa at the Yosemite Climbing Museum. Since seeing Yosemite for the first time in 1972, Ken has been drawn to the beautiful area and has definitely left an impact. He established the Yosemite Climbing association in 2003. He has collected decades' worth of climbing gear, that shows the history of cl...

In this episode I am joined by my sound guy Duffy Murphy and Wife Lindsey Diele. In this episode we go over the past 50 episodes and celebrate where we've com from. We talk about future ideas and goals for the podcast, as well as get more off topic than you could imagine. It was a great podcast and I truly enjoyed the ridiculous conversation. 

In this episode I am joined by T, owner of the Bi Rite Liquor Store and most known for his instagram page Liquor Store Videos. In this episode we sit down and chat about how his page came too be, the cancel culture society we live in, what's going on in Yemen, and the most memorable store moments. I truly enjoyed this podcast and I hope you do too.

In this episode I am joined by a really cool dude named Marco Sanchez. Marco is the founder of Woodfire & Whiskey and it's a cinematic adventure every time he cooks. Marco and I sat down and talked about how he got involved in filmmaking, cooking beautiful cuts of meat, and how his brand and company cam to be. I had a great conversation with Marco and truly enjoyed talking about his story...

In this episode I am joined by a really cool dude named Dustin Burkhouse. Dustin is a travel/wildlife photographer, as well as a content creator. He is most known for his photos of Great White Sharks and that is exactly what we talk about on this podcast. We discuss how he got into it, where his love for the ocean came from, & what it's like being face to face with a 15 foot Great White S...

In this episode I am joined by the Mayor of Merced Mathew Serratto. This was a great episode and a great conversation with a dude who truly cares about the community he lives in. We talked about how he came to Merced/Central Valley, the paths he took that led him to run for mayor, and a lot about what's going on in the community of Merced, California. I truly enjoyed this conversation and hop...

In this episode I am joined by Social Media Comedian, Influencer, & Published Book Author Terrell Green. Terrell was born and raised in Fresno, CA and definitely has one of the funniest pages on Instagram! He started his career in 2015 after he dropped out of junior college due to the tragedy  of seeing his best friend lose his life. Throughout his life  he has learned that everything happens...