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Marvie’s Triple Threat: The Restaurant Guys, The Winemakers Pod, and Me


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Before we dive into today’s episode, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the passing of a dear friend of the pod. John Myers of The Winemakers Pod passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sonoma last week. His passion for food, wine, and life will be missed.


Welcome back to another episode of Beats Vines & Life! This week, we’re hitting the road and broadcasting from New Brunswick, New Jersey—home to rich food, wine, and vibrant community stories. 


Host MJ Towler teams up with guest host Sam Coturri for a special crossover session, joined by the legendary Restaurant Guys themselves: Mark Pascal and Francis Schott.


In this episode, we dig deep into the evolution of restaurant culture, the critical importance of community, and what it takes to build a life and business around food, wine, and good times. 


Mark and Francis serve up behind-the-scenes tales from running two of New Jersey’s most celebrated restaurants, the art of scoring big-name guests for their long-running podcast, and the challenges and joys of adapting to shifting trends in food, wine, and hospitality—from the explosive early days of podcasting to the modern realities of pot, Ozempic, and changing consumer habits.


Whether you’re a music lover, foodie, aspiring podcaster, or just here to soak up a few laughs and life lessons, you’re in for a treat. 

Tune in for candid stories, plenty of plugs, a few dings for industry legends, and real talk on what it means to build a lasting community—inside and outside the kitchen.


A Massive THANK YOU to THE RESTAURANT GUYS & THE WINEMAKERS POD!!! 


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Until next time, cheers to the mavericks, philosophers, deep thinkers, and wine drinkers! 


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