In the Pocket with JayBo

Ladies and Gentlemen it's time for publishing Season 1 Episode 4 of In the Pocket with Jay Bo!!

Jack "The Ratler" Lippa is our special guest! Without question, he is one of Houston's best harmonica players! The North Houston based Bayou Junction Band, who Jack sits in with often, refers to him as their "Secret Weapon" because of the "hot sauce" (more on the family hot sauce in the interview too) he adds with his second to none awesome harmonica playing! In this episode, this globe trotting gentleman shares his amazing journey as a dedicated family man, his career in the aerospace industry, along with being an outdoor enthusiast and multi-talented musician! Our listeners will enjoy learning about his experiences as he and his wife MariAn Lippa have traveled all over the world and experienced many funfilled and often dangerous ventures! "The Ratler" shares stories about his exciting hobbies that, as he loosely stated...my hobbies are a lot of fun but they can be fatal, which provides the "rush"! The Ratler definitely fits the foundation of my podcast which is learning about the travels/journeys along with the achievements/challenges of Entertainers AND Interesting Everyday People!! LOTS OF LAUGHS and LEARNING in this episode!!So as always, put on those headphones for your daily walk/run/working out at the gym, bike riding or perhaps having some moring coffee or an evening cocktail, maybe just performing doing chores around the house or on your daily drive, please give us a listen.Thank you very much for giving us a chance to entertain you and we hope you join us on this exciting path forward!Cheers,Jay BoGuest: Jack LippaSponsored by: Houston Hangout (an Astro Joe Garcia production)Produced by: Joseph E Garcia / Astro Joe GarciaGraphic Art Consultant: GG (Geri Foster Griffin)Host: JayBo (Becky N Jay Boudoin)#houstonmusic #hanggliding #harmonica #harmonicaplayer #unitedairlines #scubadiving #texasmusicscene #bluesmusic #littlewalter #harpblues #universityofnorthtexas #thewoodlandsmusic #thewoodlandstx #conroetxmusic

Published: 24-March 2025

**THIS IS A CONTINUANCE OF MY INTERVIEW WITH Astro Joe Garcia** In Part 2 of this interview we continue our discussion with this multi-talented true Texas man born in Corpus Christi, Mr. Joseph E. Garcia a/k/a "Astro Joe"! Joe has a BS in Engineering Business from Texas A&I, an MBA from Texas A&M in Marketing and has various Microsoft Certifications. Joe has worked in the Real Estate Technology Industry for many years. He is a son, husband, family man, creator, entrepreneur, social media savant and an amazing Accordion and Lead Guitar player of the North Houston based Bayou Junction Band. Joe shares with us his family life growing up in the rural southeast Texas town of Falfurrias. He describes how his foundation of hard work was formed by working in several businesses owned by his family during his early and teen years, his impressive education journey with supportive parents that held him accountable, his jobs after college, how music became such an important part of his life, meeting his wonderful wife Lina and advancing in his entrepreneurial career. Joe writes a daily blog in the Houston Hangout which is always interesting and definitely unique where he always ties in a music video to his motivational, thought provoking and inspiring messages.Astro Joe is a whole hearted believer in his motto: "EVERYDAY IS A CELEBRATION" and that vibe comes across in his heartfelt conversation with us.

So, as always, put on your headphones for your daily/walk/jog or working out at the gym, bike riding or perhaps having some morning coffee or an evening cocktail, maybe relaxing or doing chores around the house or on your daily drive, please give us a listen.Thank you very much for giving us a chance and we hope you join us on this exciting path forward!!

Published by: Astro Joe Garcia

Graphic Art Consultant: GG

Host: Jay Boudoin

Published: 14-March 2025

I'm welcoming a multi-talented true Texas man from Corpus Christi, Mr. Joseph E. Garcia a/k/a Astro Joe. Joe has a B.S in Engineering Business from Texas A&I (now Texas A&I Kingsville) and an MBA from Texas A&M. He has various Microsoft certifications as well. Astro Joe has worked in the Real Estate technology industry for most of his professional career. He is a husband, family man, creator, entrepreneur, social media savant and an amazing accordion and lead guitar player for the Houston, Texas based Bayou Junction Band.

This episode is sponsored by Astro Joe's daily blog, Houston Hangout.

Astro Joe's motto is: "Everyday is a Celebration" and I can tell you it was by the great, interesting and fun interview with him. We had so much to talk about this is a 2-part episode. Astro is definitely a philosopher, renaissance man and always finding the good in people and a situation. Just a treasure of a guy and more importantly a great friend.

Published by: Astro Joe Garcia

Graphic Art Consultant: GG

Host: Jay Boudoin

Published: 03-March 2025

Today's episode features the pride of Bastrop, Texas, Jamie "Broski" Maldonado. Jamie has worked in the IT industry most of his career. He is a husband, father, family man and an OUTSTANDING singer and guitar player for the Houston based Bayou Junction Band!

Joining us will be Jamie's long time best friend, Mr. Chuck Baily. Chuck is from El Paso, Texas. He is a husband, father, family man and a charter member of the famous Texas SMOAK BBQ Team based out of Austin, Texas.

These guys share some very entertaining stories during their early years that will definitely have you cracking up laughing and learning about the hurdles they experienced and how they have overcome obstacles to be in the successful positions personally and professionally they are today!

Learn about how the Texas SMOAK BBQ team sponsors a tent at the famous Auston Rodeo and BBQ cookoff every spring. Their efforts contribute to the scholarships they provide to outstanding high school students to attend college!

This was truly a blast interviewing these guys and believe me you'll enjoy their stories of friendship, music, cooking, a few Urban Cowboy references and ...well I can't tell yall everythang!! LOL! Hope y'all enjoy their journeys!

Produced by: Astro Joe Garcia

Graphic Art Consultant: GG

Host: Jay Boudoin

Published: 26-February 2025

Here is the story of a true New Orleans Lady, Mrs Geri Foster Griffin, she graduated from Cabrini High School and has a B.S. in Accounting from Xavier University. She has worked in the Accounting industry for most of her career. She is a Wife, Mother, Accountant and beyond words AMAZING lead singer of one of Houston's hottest bands, The Bayou Junction Band.

You'll learn how she overcame the tremendous fear of stage fright to shining as a performer on stage! A truly inspiring story of overcoming obstacles and hurdles, relocating to Houston from New Orleans with her family after Hurricane Katrina back in 2005 to the amazing position she is in now as a professional career woman, family lady and entertainer.

A truly inspiring story!!!

Produced by: Astro Joe Garcia

Graphic Art Consultant: GG