Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Company

John Miller and Dave Rhode, owners of JD Flannel Donuts in San Juan Capistrano, join the latest episode to talk about how childhood memories and a need for a change inspired their new business venture.  The best coffee and donuts in town and the environment is as comfortable as your favorite flannel!

Sonja and Mike Kelsen join this weeks program to tell us how their business, Colony Wine Merchant in Anaheim, was created and continues to thrive during this difficult time.  With Mike's music background and Sonja's wine expertise, it's a perfect combination that is easy both on the palate and the ears!

Get ready for some of the best smoked brisket, ribs and chicken Socal has to offer as Kent and Brian talk with Daniel Castillo, co-owner of Heritage Barbecue.  Daniel discusses the new restaurant that will be opening in San Juan Capistrano, his influences that have inspired his diverse menu and the weekend popups Heritage has been holding around Orange County to provide food to their service industry friends who have been economically impacted by this pandemic.

Kent and Brian talk with Ryan Friesen, Owl Spiritual Leader and Head Distiller for Blinking Owl Distillery in Orange County.  Ryan discusses his journey to Orange County, his many influences, the incredible spirits he has been producing and their latest creation, Dirty Bird Hand Sanitizer, which has been flying off the shelves during this difficult time.


  

Kent and Brian head south to Barnoa Wine Company and talk to owner Mike Trebing about how his business is getting creative during this difficult time and how a "hobby" became a full-time retirement job.  Also, Mike dives into the array of wine, beer and incredible food that his establishment has to offer.

The premiere episode of Frenchie's Friends Podcast presented by Green Cheek Beer Co., introduces Brian Rauso, co-owner of Green Cheek, who will serve as co-host during many episodes.  Brian talks about how he got involved in the industry, the variety of beer Green Cheek has to offer, and what the craft beer industry is doing to stay connected with its consumers during this difficult time.