That Upper Left Life

Today I have a conversation with Nicholas DeCaro, chef, restauranteur, entrepreneur and artist. We talk the talk in this one. Chef Sin gives us his origin story, motivation and inspiration as well as preparing us for world domination. Follow The Island Style Food and BBQ family build community through the universal language of food on Facebook Island Style Food & BBQ and Instagram @island_style_fo...

Leavenworth, Washington. Nestled in the Cascade Mountains, this charming Bavarian-inspired haven wholeheartedly embraces the enchantment of winter. Have you been to Leavenworth? What activities have you done there? We touch on some of the activities that we have done and also what we will do this weekend.

Today we discuss the pros and cons of owning a health tracker. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the podcast. If you can, please help support this podcast via monthly donation. Interact with us through our FB and IG pages. We'd love to hear from you!

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Welcome to 2024! Today I talk with, my buddy, Sean Borst, Senior Executive Chef for Lumin Field. We talk about his beginnings, his duties and, of course, food. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the podcast. If you can, please help support this podcast via monthly donation. Interact with us through our FB and IG pages. We'd love to hear from you!

Today we talk about the Top 5 Episodes of the Year, how we see it and how you all see it.

Today I talk with my Co-Host, Angelo, about a heart attack he recently experienced. We discuss his prevention efforts and how everything went down. As part of an wanting each and everyone of you who listens to this podcast to be healthy and safe, please try and be preventative about your health. Please get your check ups regularly and take your health seriously.

Rebroadcast 1/16/2023 Ladies and Gentlemen, in this episode the battle continues, the "Battle of the Winter Blues".  Is it fact or Fiction?  What is it?  What are the things that can combat it?  Find out and see if you are in need of ideas to help you through this time of the year.

Today we talk with Mike and Lucas at Bigfoot Records in the Garland District. They have only been open for several months, but they are already starting to gain some steam. We talk about how they got started and we share our music memories. Music junkies can step back in time at Bigfoot Records. https://bigfootrecordsspokane.com/

Today we do a quick check in with Angelo and his retirement adventures from there, we talk about our top five horror movies and horror characters because it is the season. Before you roast me in the comments, I said Johnny Dep was on Friday the 13th, I meant to say Nightmare on Elm Street. Follow us let us know what your favorite horror movies and characters are on that Upper Left Life Facebook an...

Rebroadcast 5/9/22 "That Upper Left Life" and "Dream Big With Deena Budano" talk about Our anniversary, the Outdoorsy app, and Van-Trek.com.  Two different Podcasts, Three days, and 2 companies.   ⁠Trusted RV rental marketplace | Outdoorsy⁠ ⁠Vantrek (van-trek.com)⁠ ⁠Birdie's Pie Shop | Absurdly Delicious Pie (birdiespies.com)⁠ ⁠Visit Us (bocopop.com)⁠ ⁠Home (whitehousegrill...

Rebroadcast 10/24/2022 Where to begin?  Today we talk about activities we do here in the Pac Northwest during the fall and how we feel about this time of year.  We also talk about darker things that go on at this time of year...the conspiracy of pumpkin spice and the terms for this time of year...fall or autumn.  Do you feel the same way or do you think that it's a normal thing?

On this episode we talk about the possibilities of bigfoot. With Angelo's recent trip from Washington to California and back, we talk about the plausibility of these cryptids being real.

Rebroadcast 12/20/20 My guest today is Aaron Clary.  We talk about hiking...it's something we do here in the PNW.  What is it? Where do you go? What do you need to do to get started? What does it do for you?  We'll answer these and more.

Today we talk about the importance of somehow getting your stories recorded not just for yourself but for your family. Your life story or your mom or dad's is something you don't want to lose. How did you and your wife meet? How did your family get to America or Washington? These are some of the questions we talked about. What other questions would you ask?

This is a conversation about what we know of Sam Baird who was the guide and owner of Slammin' Salmon Guide Service. The day of recording this podcast, our group was supposed to go Salmon fishing with Sam. Sadly, we didn't. Rest in peace Sam, you will be missed. I didn't mention in the podcast, but there is a gofundme to to support his family with their unexpected expnses. Here is the link: https:...

Today we have a conversation about our generation, Gen X. Gen X (1965-1980). Answering Machines, Pagers, Pay Phones, and MTV. If you all have anything we missed, please put it in the comments.

Today we talk about what we do on the 4th of July here in Spokane. If you are listening on Spotify, please scroll down and answer the poll. Is the U.S. Government a Corporation? The Corporate Origins of Modern Constitutionalism | American Political Science Review | Cambridge Core I'd like to give my support to Chrysalis Gallery. They are located on 911 S Monroe St. here in Spokane. Co-Owners Denny...

Rebroadcast S3E13 Today the boys and I talk ideas for the summer here in our corner of the Pac Northwest.  I hope you listen and try out some of our suggestions.  Go to That Upper Left Life Facebook or Instagram pages and let us know what you like to do here in Spokane during the summer.  Follow and Rate us on the podcast platform you use. (2) That Upper Left Life | FacebookRandy Budano (@thatuppe...

We talk about Lilac City Comicon and Metaline Falls Bigfoot Festival. Have you ever been to a comicon? Have you ever been to a festival that celebrated bigfoot? Well, we'll figure out what the heck is going on about these two events. Please take some time to complete the poll below. I'd like to give my support to Chrysalis Gallery. They are located on 911 S Monroe St. here in Spokane. Co-O...

Today we have a sit down with Rachel Borja. We pick her brain on why she decided to go to college here in Spokane from Saipan. We talk about what her recollection of her first impressions of Spokane. And we talk about how she feels now leaving Spokane after 5 years.

My very good friend and fishing buddy, Angelo Santos, just dropped off paperwork to retire from Big Brown! We had a conversation a month or so ago about what will now be a new section of his life. If you have retirement advice, please comment on @that upper left life on FB and IG.

Do you have that person or people in your life that have affected the direction of who you are or where you are today? The boys and I talk about who these people are. Take a listen and ask yourself who is that person in your life...am I that person in someone else's life?

If you didn't know, the Garland Theater is on the verge of closing its doors. Be part of the community that saves the Garland Theater. If you have time please participate in our poll found below or go to That Upper Left Life on FB and Insta and let us know if you have or haven't seen a movie at the Garland. #savethegarland www.savethegarland.com

In this episode, we explore my childhood snacks. Ryan and Aaron are going to do a taste test...Fear Factor...