Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company

Jose Mota is a man of many talents - He has amazing knowledge and insights to the game of baseball, he's an incredible broadcaster, father and now grandfather....and the list goes on!  But did you know that Jose is a foodie?  Yes he has great talents in the kitchen and has his taste buds on the pulse of the best food and coffee when he hits the road!  Jose joins Brian and I on this Podcast to share a few recipes and stories of how food has brought him joy over the years!  Please enjoy Mota's Menu!

Hampus Lindholm of the Anaheim Ducks helps us kick off the new year and our 2nd season of the Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company.  But as hockey finally gets underway, we wanted to chat with the Swede about his skill in the kitchen, not on the ice.  Hampus talks his love of food, favorite recipes, travel and what he would cook to impress!  Oh, he also tells us why to never put a bumper sticker on a Ferrari!

So excited to have, Chef Jo Jo Doyle, the Executive Chef and Director of Operations at Honda Center, as our next guest on the #FrenchiesFriends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company.  He as traveled an incredible culinary journey that has taken him through South Florida, the US Open, and Churchill Downs and has ultimately brought him to Orange County!  He joins us to talk great beer, food and of course the Christmas Spirit!!

Funk music can be described as a groovy, earthy vibe which is only part of the way to describe Jara Harris, the founder of Slapbak and our next guest on the #FrenchiesFriends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Co.  One of five siblings, Harris moved from Compton to Mission Viejo when he was six months old and was playing drums in the family band by the age of 4 and has spent the rest of his life performing.  Harris has been true to his passion to bring Funk to the OC and along with his groovy, earthy vibe, he is about authenticity, kindness and family....all the things we could use a little more of right now.  Enjoy this conversation and 2 of the tracks off his new album!

The #FrenchiesFriends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company hits the road for the very first time bringing you a video cast from Heritage Barbecue in San Juan Capistrano!  Kent and Brian are joined by Heritage co-owner Daniel Castillo and Green Cheek co-owner and master brewer Evan Price.  The first time Daniel was a guest, his restaurant was still on paper, but not anymore!  The four talk beer, wine, and incredible barbeque provided by Heritage and find out how Daniel and his wife Brenda have built a thriving business during this difficult time.....all with the backdrop of their new facility and two signature smokers on site.  Enjoy this early Thanksgiving feast!

We continue our journey into the Southern California music scene as Brian and I talk with the Band 200 West on the latest episode of the #FrenchiesFriends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company.  Three of the four band members join us to discuss the beginning, van stories, and what's next!  Oh we drink a few Green Cheek beers together too!

When your Mom is from Kentucky and Dad is from Hawaii.....that's how you get Pineapple Moonshine or Danny Maika.  I had the pleasure of meeting Danny nearly a decade ago in Huntington Beach during one of his performances and he is still going strong, following his passion of music and unique musical talents.  Danny along with his Cello player Chris McCarthy join Brian and I to discuss the new landscape of music, their new endeavors, and they play 2 songs live on the podcast!

Let's talk Hockey!  My Ducks broadcast partner, the one and only Guy Hebert and very first Mighty Duck, joins Brian and I to update us on what he's been up to this summer, give us his thoughts on the Ducks draft and possible moves the team might make in free agency.  Oh....we also drink some beer and talk food as well!!

Food, drink, and music all have something in common.....they are all forms of art and have true artists behind each of them.  On this edition of the #FrenchiesFriends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer, Kent and Brian dive into the art of music in Orange County.  Nick Lombardo and Josh Arreguin join the program from Love and Laughter Studios in Anaheim to talk about their latest collaboration and the musical talent that is right here in Orange County.  Oh...and the boys let us sample a couple of their unreleased tunes!

So what's really going on with the Playground in Santa Ana?  There has been a lot of news swirling around the modern gastropub that will turn 10 next fall and offers one of the most unique, ever changing menus around.  Brian and I talk with Jarred Dooley, the General Manager and Director of Libations (best title ever!), to set the record straight.  Oh...and it's all about the bagels!