I'll Cry If I Want To

It’s the season 1 finale! As promised, Aly and Kevin invite all the guests from their first season back for dinner at Fuji WOC. Listen as these hospitality friends do what we do best…have dinner! The Guest List: Chef Jimmy Liang, Chef Ming Cao, Improv Asylum Owner Norm Laviolette, Event Planner Kerry Lynch, Event Planner Jackie Hernandez, Chef Michael Morway, Chef Robert Gonzalez, Producer Ari Gol...

In this episode, Aly and Kevin discuss the state of the restaurant industry after the pandemic. Listen as they discuss some very positive trends happening in our beloved industry like more places opening than closing and staffing levels starting to rise again! You’ll also get the state of Aly and Kevin, as they discuss their own mental & physical health, and how it was affected by the pandemic. Ge...

Kevin and Aly get to know Comedian Will Noonan, named “Boston’s Best Comedian” by The Improper Bostonian magazine, is sometimes known as “The Honda Guy” for his job as spokesman in Honda commercials on TV and radio all over New England, and as well as for his fan-favorite role in the Netflix movie The Sleepover. We discuss some of our shared experiences working in hospitality & entertainment. List...

Kevin & Aly don’t understand production timelines! Recorded during the holidays, Kevin & Aly discuss all things holidays. Listen as they talk about holiday movies, traditions, presents, stress, traffic, holiday parties, and of course food! Enjoy a little Christmas in the spring!  Want to get in touch with the hosts? You can send Aly and Kevin an email at  illcryifiwanttopodcast@gmail.com You can f...

Kevin is outnumbered, one chef, two party planners!!! Great interview and conversations with a titan of the Boston private party world - Kerry’s smooth voice and insight is so entertaining it will leave you dying for a part 2! Get in touch with Kerry via email at Kerry@bignight.com Check out Kerry's work on Instagram @bignight Want to get in touch with the hosts? You can send Aly and Kevin an emai...

In this week's episode, Aly and Kevin discuss their favorite restaurants! We discuss the South Shore area, Boston, Vermont, New York, Chicago, and New Orleans restaurants we love. (You know, in case you’re traveling.)  You’ll also get a little insight into how these two became friends from an interesting day involving a Covid testing “drive in” and about $45 worth of fast food!! It’s our best epis...

Kevin is so excited about the next episode that he got Aly to record a teaser for it with him. See you Monday for Kevin's favorite episode to date!

A favorite food for so many, it’s our pasta episode! Chef Kevin Long started the Boston Pasta Company with close friends, Mark and Julie Ellis of The Chef’s Table. Learn about fresh non dehydrated pasta made with just semolina flour and water then extruded through a delicate process to create a faster cook time and a better tasting pasta. Hear Chef’s tips for cooking pasta at home. Do you really n...

This week we welcome Jackie Hernandez, formerly the event manager of Ocean Prime in Boston’s Seaport District, and more recently the overseer of events for Blue Ribbon Restaurant group. We discuss the changing times in events with the new ability to work from home.  You can find Jackie on Instagram @jackiepardonme Interested in reaching out to Jackie herself? Send her an email at jacquelinem0981@g...

Aly and Kevin welcome Chef Jimmy Liang, head Chef and Owner of Fuji Restaurant Group! We discuss Asian cooking, sushi, soft skills, instagram, influencers, cocktails, Star Wars, and Kevin and Jimmy’s brotherly love! Enjoy, as these friends compare their industry to the lost city of Atlantic and share their ideas for how we make our industry stronger! (But mostly we just go off the rails!)  Check o...

Aly and Kevin host their first guest, Chef Michael Morway, Executive Chef at Branch Line in Watertown MA. Listen as our guest talks about wine dinners and what a difference it makes to have great staff. They cover a wide range of topics including Vegas, Bill Burr, Stress Dreams, Mental Health, and the “Hospitality Mindset” that may be hurting restaurants.   You can find Chef Michael Morway on Inst...

Aly and Kevin talk about food and event trends. From molecular gastronomy to skipping the salad course. They discuss their opinions on AI, Robot servers, Micro Weddings, Outdoor Events, and Live Paintings!   Want to get in touch with the hosts? You can send Aly and Kevin an email at illcryifiwanttopodcast@gmail.com You can find Aly on instagram @alyciamarie88 You can find Kevin on Instagram @apric...

Aly and Kevin discuss what works best when hosting an event. Things they have seen and done that just makes sense. Have some activities, have food options for everyone, and also order 250,000 bev naps!   Want to get in touch with the hosts? You can send Aly and Kevin an email at illcryifiwanttopodcast@gmail.com You can find Aly on instagram @alyciamarie88 You can find Kevin on Instagram @apricott1...

Aly and Kevin discuss what not to do when hosting an event. Don’t lie to the caterer, don’t order just what you like, order for everyone, keep the salad course, and remember to tell us about your allergies!    Want to get in touch with the hosts? You can send Aly and Kevin an email at illcryifiwanttopodcast@gmail.com You can find Aly on instagram @alyciamarie88 You can find Kevin on Instagram @apr...

The first ever episode! Meet Aly Brain, Events Manager, and Kevin Long, a renowned Chef. Hear these two friends welcome you to their new show and talk about the things they are passionate about…Food, “The Industry”, and parties!    Want to get in touch with the hosts? You can send Aly and Kevin an email at illcryifiwanttopodcast@gmail.com You can find Aly on instagram @alyciamarie88 You can find K...

Get ready!!! Tune in on Monday for Aly and Kevin's new show!   Want to get in touch with the hosts? You can send Aly and Kevin an email at illcryifiwanttopodcast@gmail.com You can find Aly on instagram @alyciamarie88 You can find Kevin on Instagram @apricott1221 Logo by Frankie Keelan Theme composed by MoodMode. Sound design and editing by Parker Anderson. Produced by Ari Goldberg A part of the As...