In this episode of We Speak English Good we talk to Arnie of Maters of Bartending School.(http://mastersofbartending.com/) We discuss the struggles of advertising for a new business, setting the "Bar" in bartending, and more. Also, sitting on panel, is a friend of the podcast and returning featured guest Said Herrera of El Comal (http://www.elcomalsd.com) restaurant in San Diego, Ca.

Listen to these business men, and our host Mike Burg, discuss the side effects of the $15 per hour minimum wage hike, as it pertains to small business owners.

Also, in this jam packed episode, we chat with Soul Fire, a cover band from North County, San Diego. Host Mike Burg is their newest member. They share a live performance recorded at the Coyote Bar & Grill in Carlsbad, Ca. Find out more about Soul Fire at https://www.reverbnation.com/thebandsoulfire

Lastly, we listen to the new single from Skanks Roots Project. Another project Mike Burg is a member of. Their new single Blown feat. Eazy-E3 can be heard here http://bit.ly/Blown-SRP

Contact Information for all show guests:

Masters of Bartending:

http://mastersofbartending.com/

https://www.facebook.com/sdmobs/

@sdmobs Instagram

El Comal Restaurant

Said Herrera (owner)

3946 Illinois Street

San Diego, CA 92104

(619) 294-8292

http://www.elcomalsd.com

Soul Fire

https://www.reverbnation.com/thebandsoulfire

https://www.facebook.com/thebandSoulFire/

Special Thanks to Freshlyserved.net Thanks to Javier sweet SRP jackets

As always feel free to write to us at [email protected]

In this on location episode of We Speak English Good, host Mike Burg travels to Bar Pink in North Park San Diego for the release of Jacob "Cubby" Miranda's solo album titled Enlightened Intentions.

This live show features guest vocalists Kendrick Dial of The Lyrical Groove, Miki Vale, Alyssa Harrington, Jawz, and, Jonnae Thompson.

Check out the recorded album here

https://m.soundcloud.com/jacobmiranda

and follow Cubby for updates at https://www.reverbnation.com/JacobMiranda

As always send us your feedback at [email protected]

Holy Hell.... This is quite a scene! In this episode Parker Edison joins Mike Burg and Offbeat to talk about his new EP, The Parker Meridian EP http://themightyinfamousparkeredison.bandcamp.com/album/the-parker-meridien-ep-produced-by-mr-ridley, Hip Hop, and He does a couple of table performances for us!

Also, Don Carter of Stranger strangerband.com joins the panel with good friend Remmi to get as drunk as they can and send the show into spiraling chaos! JK, but, the show does go off the rails a bit in classic fashion of the show! We talk a little about TRump v Bernie Supporters http://youtu.be/aeOkybuCXX0 , get down on NInja Turtle disrupting a Trump Rally http://youtu.be/y5jG_XVAT6k , and make fun of Young Thug Freestyling http://youtu.be/W2QbsD_VlaA !

Big Up to Javier at freshlyserved.net and Urban Riot Gear For showing us love!

As always we are sponsored by obartscollective.com

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In this episode of We Speak English Good, join Mike Burg, Co-Host Lyssin, and past guest AK (of Roots Covenant), as we talk with San Diego's premiere Reggae Dj and scene maker, Dj Carlos culture, and get a little insight on his origins.

Also, Mel and ODZ of Piracy Conspiracy swing through to discuss religion, local MC competition, and upcoming releases, including the new single, Galang, off their lastest self-titled album. Check out more here:

http://piracyconspiracy.com/wordpress/

And, if that wasn't enough, for the first time on the show, Mike Burg "phones a friend." He calls his pal, and past guest, Jacob "Cubby" Miranda to talk about his upcoming release Enlightened Intentions. We listen to one of the singles from the album, Vibe Up, featuring friend of the show, the talented and beautiful Miki Vale! Listen to Enlightened Intentions here:

https://m.soundcloud.com/jacobmiranda/sets/enlightened-intention

or on iTunes

Enlightened Intentions by Jacob Miranda

https://itun.es/us/uxkJab

Also, don't miss the album release for Cubby's new album at Bar Pink in North Park, San Diego Friday 4/8/16:

https://www.facebook.com/events/129238744133444/

Dj Carlos Culture can be found on most Wednesdays at Winston's OB bringing the hottest reggae acts to town and spinning the heat for a night called Club Kingston. Stay up to date with him here:

https://www.facebook.com/DJ-Carlos-Culture-183939558341741/

Check out Roots Covenant link for their new EP Divine Light here: https://rootscovenant.bandcamp.com

As always we are sponsored by OB Arts Collective and check out our new website at:

http://www.obartscollective.com

Check out Skankin Souls bad ass clothes at: http://www.skankinsouls.com/

Write the show if you dare at: [email protected]

Day-go Produce has won a San Diego Music Award, worked with Talib Kweli, toured extensively and have created their own self sustaining business.

J-Treel and DJ Tramlife join us in studio this week to talk about getting fired from day jobs, getting stuck in the snow in Brooklyn, taking music from hobby to career, and being a part of San Diego's premier DJ Collective "No Sucker DJ's"

Also, Mike Burg reviews some of his favorite internet clips, and makes fun of Fetty Wap. Join in on the fun and keep up to date with Day-Go Produce after the show at the links below.

Day-Go Produce's New Video "Who Want It"

http://youtu.be/yefNmeDC4Jk The second single off the SDMA award winning album "Treel Tales of Number Running"

Check out more music here: https://daygoproduce.bandcamp.com/track/one-life

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/Day-Go-Produce-120960854641407/

Feel free to email the show with your thoughts. [email protected]

This episode is brought to you by www.obartscollective.com

Bentley Michaels joins host Mike Burg this week all the way from Salem, Or. Not really, but via Skype. On this very special episode of We Speak English Good, Mike Burg goes one-on-one with the comedian, composer, voice-over actor, podcaster, and all around one stop shop.

They discuss how he got into the voice over world, why networking is important and how to do it properly, and of course there are tons of funny anecdotes along the way.

We also listen to "Homelost" A song written by: Matt Falardeau

- Produced by: Bentley Michaels & Matt Falardeau

Want more of Bentley!?

- Thinking Thoughts podcast on iTunes or Stitcher - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-thoughts/id593349490?mt=2

- 45th Parallel podcast on iTunes or Stitcher - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-45th-parallel/id975041963?mt=2

- www.bentleymichaels.com

- www.youtube.com/user/A4PProductionz

And, as always, feel free to send us your thoughts and questions at [email protected]

This episode is brought to you by OB Arts Collective. Making the arts accessible to all.

Omar Lopez is a bass player, composer, and all around interesting guy. On this episode of We Speak English Good, Omar sits in to tell us about his experiences with the B-Side Players, The Original Wailers, and his recent trip to New Zealand.

This episode if full of musician tales, and crazy anecdotes that will really paint a picture for what life is like for a working, touring artist these days.

Be sure to check out Omar at his monthly event "Symposium in the Barrio" https://www.facebook.com/Symposiuminthebarrio/

And, as always, feel free to email us with any comments or special guest requests at [email protected]

In this episode of We Speak English Good, we visit with Generik and Aneken of Left in Company. Both talented emcees, this duo has opened for, and shared the stage with, Talib Kweli, Ghostface Killah, and Killer Mike.

Generik and Aneken create a unique style of hip hop that combines elements of beatboxing and underground alternative. They share with us their creative process, their thoughts on the state of education in America, and they also share with us two tracks from their new album, Forbidden Fruit, scheduled for release Feb 28th, 2016.

Find out more information about Generik and Aneken at www.leftincompany.com or find them on all your social media outlets.

We also want to take the time to shoutout TrueToo, a hip hop blog focusing on the music. Our panel guest Vince is a contributor for this awesome blog site. They can be found at www.truetoo.co

Join us for a fun weekend of creativity as we try out something new. "My Old Time Radio Show" will feature performaces by this week's guests Generik and Aneken, host Mike Burg and more. Dress rehearsal is Feb 19th at Good Guys in Lemon Grove, Ca from 8-11. The full production, including magic acts skits and more will be Feb 21st from 7-10pm at Tin Roof Downtown San Diego. Both FREE to attend!

Feel free to email us at [email protected] We love fan mail!

This episode of the We Speak English Good podcast, Mike Burg is joined by his wife Reina Mystique. They share background information on the making of their first album as the Dynasty, "Acoustic Sessions Vol 1 - Pizza w/Tory"

They give us insight to the meaning behind their songs, and give us a peak into the life of parenting while being creative.

Free downloads of each of the songs heard in this podcast can be found at: https://soundcloud.com/reinamystique/sets/acoustic-sessions-vol-1-pizza-wtory

As always this episode is brought to you by OB Arts Collective. www.reinamystique.com/obac

Feel free to email us. We love your comments and stuff. [email protected]

If you thought being a working musician in San Diego was hard, try being a local stand up comedian! This week, Jesse & Jeff drop by the studio to discuss the trials and tribulations of the San Diego comedy scene.

We talk about hecklers, the good and bad shows, Bill Cosby, and Mike Burg tells his own stories of his experience with stand up comedy.

Also, Jeff and Jesse tell us a little bit about their own AWESOME podcast, "Comics Talk Comedy", which you can find here:

http://wsradio.com/category/entertainment-radio/comics-talk-comedy/

Find Jesse Egan at:

http://jesseegan.net/

and on Twitter: @jesse_san

Find Jeff Bilodeau at:

https://www.facebook.com/jeffry.bilodeau

on Twitter:

@joblesscomedian

Fun Shows in SD This Month:

My Old Time Radio Show on 2/21/16 @7pm Tin Roof:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1510201222617278/

As Always we are sponsored by The OB Arts Collective:

obartscollective.com or reinamystique.com/obac

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