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  • TFC Ep 008: Hell's Kitchen Chefs discuss impact of Sysco - US Foods merger | Restaurant Consultation with Nick Gelso | Barret Beyer & Anthony Rodriguez | Fun for Foodies

    Hell's Kitchen chefs Barret Beyer and Anthony Rodriquez start the new year talking about the latest in food, fashion, and fitness.  Barret Beyer & Anthony Rodriguez will be joined by east coast restaurant consultant, Nick Gelso. The industry leaders will go in-depth with another discussion on the impact of the Sysco - Us Foods merger. They clear up common misconceptions floating around the web and on the streets.

    The guys also do their regular "around the World Wide Web" with interesting facts, tidbits and trivia on the restaurant industry for foodies.

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      • 1 hr 21 min
    • B&E Bite: Fruitvale Station | The Real Story with Yolanda Mesa

      This edition of Beats & Eats is the most moving and important to date.  Hosts Ty Ray and Nick Gelso examine the Sundance winning movie Fruitvale Station.  The film chronicles the shooting death of 22 year-old Oscar Grant by BART Police on New Year's Even 2008.  Ray and Gelso discuss the films effect on themselves and society.  Later in the episode, Ray and Gelso are joined by Yolanda Mesa.  She is the sister of Sophina Mesa, Oscar's girlfriend and mother of his daughter Tatiana. Mesa discusses how the family and city of Oakland were effected by Grants death, as well as the legacy that Grant left behind.  This is the story of Fruitvale Station, the movie, and the reality.

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        40 min
      • B&E Ep 031: Best/Worst Movies of 2013 | Wolf of Wall Street | American Hustle | Gravity | Movie Critic
        The "virtual lounge" is open and Ty and Nick are talking movies! It's the best (some bad too) of 2013.  Joining Ray and Gelso in this review is movie critic JW Colwell.   Colwell has some great things to say about "American Hustle" and some not so nice things to say about the latest in the Die Hard Series. Plus Ty and Nick debate the Wolf of Wall Street.  If you enjoy the cinema, this episode of Beats & Eats isn't to be missed.
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          • 51 min
        • B&E Ep 030: Best of 1980's Guests in 2013 | Eddie Money | Alan Hunter | Michael Pare | Gary Sandy | Adrian Zmed | New Years Eve
          It's a Beats & Eats special for New Years! The best of the 80's.  Ty and Nick have had some of the biggest stars from the decade in the "virtual lounge" since the establishment opened for business in 2013.  The guest list for New Years includes actor Michael Pare, actor Gary Sandy, rock legend Eddie Money, MTV VJ Alan Hunter, and Entertainer Adrian Zmed.  So grab your 80's themed drink, a fuzzy navel or sex on the beach, and ring in 2014 with Ty and Nick!
          47 min
        • B&E Bite: Duck Dynasty Wins | Ty Ray & Nick Gelso sign off on Phil Robertson

          With the news that broke late Friday night that Phil Robertson's suspension has been lifted by A&E, Ty Ray and Nick Gelso sounded off on the Duck Dynasty win over civil rights.

          Ty and Nick realize that this is a very heated topic that's created quite a stir on social media. Whether you agree with Ty and I, OR not, we really want to hear from you.

          Feel free to tweet your opinion on this episode:

          Nick Gelso - @CLNS_Nick

          Ty Ray - @Coug88

          Or submit a mailbag entry by emailing us [email protected]

          Or leave a comment on the show notes at www.beatsandeatspodcast.com

          18 min
        • B&E Ep 029: Foghat Band Interview | Duck Dynasty Disaster | Top 5 Live Rock Bands

          The "virtual lounge" is truly all about Beats & Eats on this edition of the show.  Ty and Nick welcome legendary Foghat bass player and chef Craig MacGregor.  MacGregor talks about the joys of playing in front of fans and Foghat's brand new live dvd "Live In St. Pete."  Plus, Mac chats about the bands incredible 4 decade longevity that has included the rock classics "Slow Ride" and "Fool For The City."  Then to cap off the visit, MacGregor talks about his passion for cooking! Oh and it wouldn't be  "happy hour" with Ray and Gelso's list of the top 5 live bands of all-time! Sit back, relax, pour yourself a nice holiday drink, you're in for a treat.

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        • B&E Ep 028: GOP Strategist Roger Stone | Author of The Man Who Killed Kennedy: The Case Against LBJ
          The "virtual lounge" is a serious place on this edition of Beats & Eats.  
          Ray and Gelso welcome longtime GOP strategist and author Roger Stone to the program.  Stone, a former aide to Richard Nixon, a veteran of many political campaigns, and a participant in the 2000 Florida Presidential recount, joins Ty and Nick to discuss his book The Man Who Killed Kennedy: The Case Against LBJ.  
          The colorful Stone outlines Johnson's role in the assassination, while presenting evidence he believes supports his findings.  This fascinating conversation is a look into power and corruption at the highest level. This edition of Beats & Eats is not to be missed!  Stone, Ray, and Gelso also chat about the current state of the Republican Party as well as the Duck Dynasty controversy. It's tough to do, but Stone manages to leave Ray and Gelso speechless.

          1 hr 19 min
        • Lydia Cornell Ep 001: Duck Dynasty Debacle | Women's Role in Film Today | Hollywood Stories | Depression can be cured by Pie

          Lydia Cornell premiers her pilot episode of On the Edge with Lyda Cornell. Lydia is an AFI Best Actress nominee, People's Choice Award winner, and international star of over 250 TV shows and films in 27 countries, best known as the star of ABC's hit series Too Close For Comfort as TV legend Ted Knight’s daughter, and one of the most popular sex symbols on TV.

          Lydia Cornell welcomes Beats & Eats hosts Ty Ray and Nick Gelso to her show.  The trio discuss the recent controversial anti-gay comments by Duck Dynasty patriarch Phil Robertson during an interview with GQ magazine, and examine the lack of women's roles in Hollywood.    It's a serious discussion with the light touch only Lydia can provide.  Everyone's welcome!

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          37 min
        • TFC: Win Cash | Hell's Kitchen Chef Challenge | Gifts from Barret Beyer & Anthony Rodriguez

          Celebrity Chefs, Barret Beyer & Anthony Rodriguez are bringing Hell's Kitchen to YOUR Kitchen...

          The former HK contestants are putting together an interactive contest for YOU to tell them what to cook and win a $50 Visa Gift Card!

          All is explained in this mini-podcast-promo.

          Click here for the link to listen to Thursday's LIVE broadcast of Triple F with the Chef. There, you will find the ingredient list and all the fun facts on how you can win CASH from the Celebrity Chefs!

          Link to Live Show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/clnsradio/2013/12/27/tfc-rocky-marciano-jr-interview-hells-kitchen-chef-challenge-to-win-cash

          5 min

        About Beats and Eats

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        The "virtual lounge" is open and hosts Ty Ray and Nick Gelso welcome you inside for a "happy hour" for the mind. This weekly pop culture cocktail features some of the biggest names in entertainment and culinary arts. Whether you like music, movies, tv, comedy, food, and more Beats & Eats offers an incredible menu of tasty topics presented in unpredictable style and flair by its award winning hosts.