The Jalapeño

Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers  is our first quarantine-era guest  . Wooden Sleepers is Brian's vintage menswear store/brand/story out of red hook brooklyn (and on the web) . Brian has created an international community around the passion for quality, authentic, classic American apparel, his enthusiasm for the field creating a kind of magnetic pull to the idea of nuanced personal style . His onlin...

Jack is a filmmaker (Dirty Old Wedge, Part of Water) and co-founder of production company Hunt House Pictures.  He's been making movies since he was a kid - through college and up today.  Jack joins us now on The Jalapeno to discuss his latest film, Part of Water, which tells the story of fallen lifeguard Ben Carlson and the selfless values Ben and ocean lifeguards around the world stand for.  Tha...

Ed Polcer: Jazz musician and wonderful fellow! edpolcer.com

For 36 years, Coach Tony Messina has set a spectacular example for his teams and community by teaching and representing the importance of commitment, work ethic, and personal accountability for the good of the whole.  From the outset he has promoted and upheld a culture of teamwork -- encouraging his players, no matter the scenario, to ask: how can I help? Now in its 85th season, the Hingham High...

David McCullough is a champion of history, humanity, and the human spirit.  He has written 12 nonfiction works including "John Adams", "Truman", and most recently "The Pioneers", which hit shelves in the spring of 2019. The desire and capacity to improve the world through one's contribution, to stand up in the face of struggle, to saddle up, commit, and come out the other side having learned and r...

Taylor Patterson is the founder of Fox Fodder Farm - a floral design operation out of NYC.  On this episode we discuss how FFF came to be, the flower culture in New York, and what Taylor has learned along the way.  Thanks for listening and thank you Taylor for being on the show!  Notes: foxfodderfarm.com

Carl Scott is the supervising audio producer for The Players' Tribune, a media company founded and ran by Derek Jeter.  Initially inspired by This American Life, Carl began his career at StoryCorps, and has more recently taken his talents to podcast production at the helm of two programs for The Players' Tribune - Knuckleheads and The Players' Tribune Podcast (which he also hosts).  On this episod...

Adam was a successful real estate lawyer with two kids and a house in San Francisco.  After dinner with a physician friend, his life took a turn toward a new and unexpected endeavor: co-founding a health care device organization.  After starting and selling that first company, Adam and the same friend founded Penumbra, where Adam has served as CEO since 2004, leading the charge to develop innovati...

Ed Connors has spent his life immersed in physical movement as an athlete, coach, teacher, and trainer.  Now in his 80s, Ed's curiosity and passion for athletics continue to propel his learning.  He credits hard work, consistency, and proper rest as keys to staying sharp and making continued progress.    In this episode we discuss: 1. What Ed has learned from sports as a player and and as a coach...

In a techy world in which scatterbrain is the norm, Jay Papasan -- co-author of The One Thing -- is here to show you how to create the life you want by defining and focusing on what matters most to you. check out the1thing.com for more info on what Jay is working on the one thing book

Tony Farfalla is an adventurer, artist, and entrepreneur. In 2013, Tony stumbled upon the Morales family in San Dionisio and was entranced by their generational history of mezcal creation and the culture surrounding it. After sharing the drink in small batches with his friends and family, word spread and demand for the spirit grew in the States. Six years later Tony now runs Madre Mezcal, which co...

Enjoy this stellar playlist of international disco classics put together by Fundido!  

Ross Simonini is a modern day cultural Renaissance man. On this episode we discuss his gripping first novel, ' The Book of Formation ', a story that explores the complexities and ambiguities of a culture transfixed by celebrity, personality, and individual identity. Get out there and read it and follow along with an unnamed journalist as he studies and interviews a charismatic and enigmatic self-h...

Two local NY food legends -- Paulie Gee ( Paulie Gee's ) and Justin Bazdarich ( Oxomoco ,  Speedy Romeo ) -- grace us in this episode with their wisdom and experience in the restaurant world. They've both created beloved and acclaimed food institutions with loyal clans of customers who flock again and again to the delicious food and the distinct, genuine atmospheres at each of Paulie and Justin's...

Kelly Brush -- mother, nurse practitioner, and founder of The Kelly Brush Foundation -- tells us about the injury that sparked her mission to "inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead active and engaged lives." kellybrushfoundation.org Kelly's TED talk: https://kellybrushfoundation.org/i-did-tedx/

Not an interview ... live music! Recorded Live from 360 Record Shop in Brooklyn's Red Hook on April 13 2019. A Nave Espacial: Beginning -- 16:47 CF Watkins: 16:47 -- 46:46 Hannah Read: 46:47 -- End

Joby Norton is the owner of Mullaney's Fish Market in Scituate (and Cohasset), Massachusetts. On this episode Joby tells us about his experiences in the fishing industry and culture, along with lessons learned from running his business. http://www.mullaneysfish.com/

On this episode come meet a masterful contributor to the music world, Patrick McDermott. As an artist Patrick is North Americans. Fresh off a beautiful acoustic album called "Going Steady" , he also runs a label called Driftless Recordings and a label/record shop called Ghost Ramp in Los Angeles. His diversified experience and skills - if not direct results of his dynamic curiosity - are certainly...

Charlie O'Donnell helps early stage companies establish their footing and build momentum through his investment business, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. Charlie's Blog: https://www.thisisgoingtobebig.com/ Charlie's investments: http://www.brooklynbridge.vc/investments

"People support what they help create" Keith Krach is a visionary who makes big things happen. The scope of his impact on global business, education, and philanthropy is profound -- time and again he has created and built dynamic teams and organizations, most recently as chairman and CEO of DocuSign. On this episode we discuss Keith's roots, lessons learned working in his father's machine shop, an...

Running a dynamic record shop in Red Hook, Brooklyn, Bene Coopersmith is a subtle and humble crusader for the importance of open-minded community and the magic of music as a connective force. His store offers what every neighborhood could benefit from -- an understated and welcoming cultural refuge providing value beyond what's for sale. Maybe you'll listen tonight on the way home. And maybe when...

The board-shaping, straight-shooting, wave-riding craftsman mr. Joe Falcone on the program today. Joe tells us about his upbringing, his experience during and after Hurricane Sandy, the personal adjustments he's made to stay on top of his growing business, and the importance of honesty and openness in relationships. Thanks Joe, thanks listeners, woo! Enjoy! Checkout Joe's site: http://www.falcones...

Claire George - singer, songwriter, producer - tells us about her leap into music, landing a record deal, and the adventures ahead. Go see a show (tour dates below)! Claire's Tour Dates: JAN 23 WED - Atlanta, GA -- Aisle 5 JAN 24 THU - Gasa Gasa -- New Orleans, LA JAN 25 FRI - White Oak Music Hall -- Houston, TX JAN 26 SAT - Mohawk Austin -- Austin, TX JAN 27 SUN - Three Links Deep Ellum -- Dallas...

This is a 2019 Season 1 Prelude Episode -- a quick rundown about what's to come this Thursday January 10th, and every other week through June 2019. Thank you for listening!

quick update on what's going on with The Jalapeño