The Jalapeño

Joby Norton is the owner of Mullaney's Fish Market in Scituate (and Cohasset), Massachusetts. On this episode Joby tells us about his experiences in the fishing industry and culture, along with lessons learned from running his business. http://www.mullaneysfish.com/

On this episode come meet a masterful contributor to the music world, Patrick McDermott. As an artist Patrick is North Americans. Fresh off a beautiful acoustic album called "Going Steady" , he also runs a label called Driftless Recordings and a label/record shop called Ghost Ramp in Los Angeles. His diversified experience and skills - if not direct results of his dynamic curiosity - are certainly worthy complements to it. Here's to ye, Patrick!

Charlie O'Donnell helps early stage companies establish their footing and build momentum through his investment business, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. Charlie's Blog: https://www.thisisgoingtobebig.com/ Charlie's investments: http://www.brooklynbridge.vc/investments

"People support what they help create" Keith Krach is a visionary who makes big things happen. The scope of his impact on global business, education, and philanthropy is profound -- time and again he has created and built dynamic teams and organizations, most recently as chairman and CEO of DocuSign. On this episode we discuss Keith's roots, lessons learned working in his father's machine shop, and the importance of initiative, perseverance, and mentorship for leadership development and lifelong learning. Thank you Keith and thank you listeners!

Running a dynamic record shop in Red Hook, Brooklyn, Bene Coopersmith is a subtle and humble crusader for the importance of open-minded community and the magic of music as a connective force. His store offers what every neighborhood could benefit from -- an understated and welcoming cultural refuge providing value beyond what's for sale. Maybe you'll listen tonight on the way home. And maybe when you get home you'll queue up some special music and soak it all in.

The board-shaping, straight-shooting, wave-riding craftsman mr. Joe Falcone on the program today. Joe tells us about his upbringing, his experience during and after Hurricane Sandy, the personal adjustments he's made to stay on top of his growing business, and the importance of honesty and openness in relationships. Thanks Joe, thanks listeners, woo! Enjoy! Checkout Joe's site: http://www.falconesurfboards.com/

Claire George - singer, songwriter, producer - tells us about her leap into music, landing a record deal, and the adventures ahead. Go see a show (tour dates below)! Claire's Tour Dates: JAN 23 WED - Atlanta, GA -- Aisle 5 JAN 24 THU - Gasa Gasa -- New Orleans, LA JAN 25 FRI - White Oak Music Hall -- Houston, TX JAN 26 SAT - Mohawk Austin -- Austin, TX JAN 27 SUN - Three Links Deep Ellum -- Dallas TX JAN 30 WED - Club Congress -- Tucson, AZ JAN 31 THU - Valley Bar -- Phoenix, AZ FEB 1 FRI - Constellation Room -- Santa Ana, CA FEB 2 SAT - The Casbah -- San Diego, CA FEB 6 WED - The Echo -- Los Angeles, CA FEB 7 THU - Rickshaw Stop -- San Francisco, CA FEB 8 FRI - Barboza -- Seattle, WA FEB 9 SAT - Wonder Ballroom -- Portland, OR FEB 10 SUN - Biltmore Cabaret -- Vancouver, Canada

This is a 2019 Season 1 Prelude Episode -- a quick rundown about what's to come this Thursday January 10th, and every other week through June 2019. Thank you for listening!