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We're starting off an awesome 5-episode Tampa Bay trip with Bastet Brewing--one of Tampa's newest breweries! Opened last year by homebrewing buddies, Huston Lett and Tom Ross, this brewery on the outskirts of Ybor City pays homage to Egyptian mythology and the cradle of civilization. Along with Johnny Crosskey from Tampa-based Craft Beer Ballers, listen to Huston and Tom as they discuss how the st...

In this episode, we dive deep into all things Web3, NFTs, and Miami Tech with Jeff Weisbein, founder of BestTechie and Hype Lab. Jeff's skills in bringing people together have led to Crypto Cackles, an upcoming collaboration with Coinbase NFT, which is as exciting as it is refreshing. On the tech headlines side of things, David and Craig chat about the HomeAdvisor "cheating scandal"  in Q1 of 2022...

Florida's Craft Beer Industry is (happily) no stranger to making great releases to support important causes. We are featuring two such beers from two North Florida breweries on this episode. First is Watchstander IPA from Jacksonville's Veterans United. This beer is brewed to support and raise awareness to The Fire Watch--a Florida organization created to end veteran suicide. We speak to president...

This episode is dedicated to all the cat lovers out there! Our guest today is Deb Quimby of Big Cat Rescue in Tampa. Yes, we're talking about THE Big Cat Rescue sanctuary that's featured in the popular Netflix docuseries, "Tiger King." Deb shares how she randomly found Big Cat Rescue on Facebook Live while she was still a nurse educator in Indiana. She also explains the many issues surrounding big...

BIG episode here! We open with a chat about how big tech companies are getting back to "normal" and where hybrid work may or may not fit into that flow. Then, our conversation with Jason Hill could potentially change your career path because his app, Owwll, could connect you with industry leaders in real-time, from anywhere on the planet! It's innovative, which is why we had to speak with him. Of...

On this episode, we dive deep with Glenn Hebert, the founder of the Horse Radio Network, which is a very successful media platform for all things equine. Glenn takes us on a lovely journey from the beginning of podcasting and how not just the equipment, but the overall technology behind producing on-air content has changed over the past few decades. Then, Clinton Muntean of Mainline Marketing shar...

There's a lot of fun with today's episode! Up first is Joe Dibecella--founder and owner of GroovyGuyGifts.com. If you haven't visited, it's a website full of some amazing gifts for pretty much anyone in your life. I am a particular fan of their glassware and coolers, and they've even branched out into cigar accessories! You'll hear from Joe about the founding of the site, what shoppers can expect,...

We're back with more "pot talk" on PART 2 of Gerard's conversation with the one and only Angie Willoughby, a.k.a. The Green Baker. If you haven't heard PART 1 yet, then what are you waiting for?? Once you're caught up, come back here and learn how edibles metabolize differently than smoking weed and why Angie says Black and LGBTQ+ representation is important in the cannabis industry. Plus, Angie e...

We are heading down the crypto rabbit hole on today's podcast! NFTs are starting to make some significant inroads in Florida's craft beer community; so, now is as good a time as ever to talk about it. We start with our friends at The Tank Brewing in Doral. Coming up on March 17th, they are releasing a beer and NFT project with their friends at Keg Plebs. Our conversation starts with SJ and Izaac--...

It's no secret that the IT industry is a predominantly male space. However, since the pandemic started, more and more women are leaving their jobs to pursue careers in tech. On today's episode, we speak to three students about their experience in New Horizon South Florida's "Women in Tech" program. We also chat with the program's executive director about the need for more opportunities for women i...

TECHxploration has arrived!! For our very first discovery on the inaugural episode of TECHxploration, we speak to Clinton Muntean, the founder of Mainline Marketing, about the latest AV trends. We also dive into the most effective microphones that emerged in conferences across the country during the pandemic. Plus, some Coinbase NFT news and a handy-dandy Tech Tip on CRMs. Come discover with us! H...

Cannabis. Marijuana. Grass. Mary Jane. Ganja. Flower. Weed.  Yep, we're talking (not smoking) pot on the next TWO episodes! Our guest today is Angie Willoughby, a.k.a. The Green Baker. Angie bakes and sells all kinds of yummy sweet treats that are infused with cannabis. Cannabis is a plant that's been plagued by stigmas and misinformation for decades. That's why Angie strives to educate both custo...

Who doesn't love free beer? And who wouldn't love an app to show them where to get the free beer? That's where Craftapped comes in. Members get exclusive access to deals from around our state (and many others as well). They've been in Florida for a minute, and are always looking to expand. To learn more, we spoke to Brian Turner, partner at Craftapped, to understand more about the origins of the a...

Enjoy this sizzle reel of Craig and David setting off on their exploration to discover the latest in FL tech and innovation! TECHxploration is your inside look-ahead at Florida's future–everything from emerging trends in leading-edge business to immersive family entertainment! Floridians are both creating and consuming some amazing innovations from shore to shore. This sizzle real features clips f...

TECHxploration is your inside look-ahead at Florida's future–everything from emerging trends in leading-edge business to immersive family entertainment! Floridians are both creating and consuming some amazing innovations from shore to shore. So, join Craig and David in exploring the innovative tech in our backyards—learning the latest in both tools for your business and innovative entertainment fo...

It's not every day that we get to feature an NAACP Image Award nominee! Our talented guest is none other than artist and animator Jason "JaFleu" Fleurant of Treal Toonz. His show, "Peanut Headz: Black History Toonz," was recently nominated for Outstanding Animated Series at this year's NAACP Image Awards. And, for the first time ever, Gerard has a very special co-host: Producer Jaime, a.k.a. the f...

Malt is, surprisingly, much more complicated and varied than I had originally thought! And, sometimes, a Florida brewery goes out-of-state to find just what they are looking for. That's what I learned when I spoke to Brent Manning, Co-founder of Riverbend Malt House in Asheville, NC. He had just flown back from Pensacola, doing a special 10th anniversary oyster stout with Bowigens Beer Company. So...

This one's a bit of fun, highlighting a few fantastic and completely Florida-grown brands I am sure you'll see at your nearest brewery soon. If you've ever played Drunk Jenga, but needed something a bit more portable, Dignity is for you! This deck contains hilarious challenges and dares for you and your friends to complete. We chat with founder and creator Karolina Bauza about the inspiration behi...

Part 2 of Gerard's conversation with Latrice Sampson Richards of Afros & Audio is now available for your ears! In this episode, they discuss how Black people are not a monolith, and how their unique experiences don't always align with society's narrative. Gerard and Latrice also highlight how Afros & Audio and the Vanguard Podcast Network are breaking barriers in an emerging medium following decad...

Sun King Brewing, one of the best breweries in Indianapolis, is coming to Florida! They had limited distribution here a few years ago, but this time they're setting roots down in Sarasota--at the location previously home to JDubs Brewing. Today we speak to Sun King Brewing co-founder, Clay Robinson, about their decision to make the move south, along with that this means for more Sun King in Florid...

A new year means new, fresh Floridians are joining the show, so what better way to kick off 2022 than with a TWO-PART episode! Yep, this conversation was so great that we didn't dare cut it down. Our guest for Episodes 21 and 22 is none other than Latrice Sampson Richards of Afros & Audio and the Vanguard Podcast Network! Gerard and Latrice talk about the importance of having a community specifica...

It's new, it's pretty, the beer is great, and so is the food! Stormhouse Brewing opened this year in North Palm Beach. In that time, they've grown to be an anchor of the community, bringing in a now-loyal army of locals, along with the fluttering flock of snowbirds that are starting to come south for the season. We spoke to co-founder, Josh Brinzo, his brother and head brewer, Christian Brinzo, an...

Marketing is a vital part of every business, including craft beer. Some campaigns are merely passable, and some are true works of art. To celebrate the latter, the Craft Beer Marketing Awards (colloquially known as the "Crushies") were created. We speak to CBMA co-founder Jim McCune about the importance of marketing in craft beer, the history of the event, and how breweries can register for 2022....

Well, 2021 is almost wrapped up, so what better time to recap some of our favorite moments from the Fresh Mix Podcast this year! In this special edition episode, Gerard and Amber feature six quick clips from six episodes. They briefly reminisce about each guest and their inspiring, authentic, and fascinating stories. If you can't get enough of these conversations, you can check out our show notes...

Rockets and beers are always fun! For the past few episodes, we've been recording at Loft 305, the AirBNB directly above Playalinda Brewing's original Hardware Store location in downtown Titusville. On this episode, we finally head downstairs and chat with the main man at Playalinda, brewmaster Ron Raike. We'll chat about his considerable time in the craft beer industry on the Space Coast and beyo...