Free Sauce Podcast

In our season 3 opener the The Free Sauce Podcast sat down with Eman to discuss E.Snaped, his photography company. We also touched on our summers and goals we had coming back into the school year. We were able to have an in depth conversation about our After Dark show, what and when to expect it & more. Eman detailed his experience in New York during the NYFW including Gunna and Asake concerts and Offeset throwing money in the street. Don't miss a second this was one for the books!

Tobi Laja emphasized the need for collaboration, understanding others, and ultimately being able to think for oneself. He touched on the importance of identity and how it's come to shape our society. He also touched on the healthcare system stating, “in society you see that people are always diagnosed with negative things but never positive.” Guest IG: https://instagram.com/lajaisoffline?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Merch link: https://freesauceshop.com/ Podcast IG: https://instagram.com/freesaucepodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

On this week episode of the podcast, we sat down with the beautiful women and leaders of Strut Modeling Alliance to discuss how they got started, how to know if a person has what it takes and the confidence that comes with putting yourself out there. They also gave a brief overview of their experiences here at ISU and ways to get involved and meet others during your time in college. Merch link: www.free sauce shop.com

GTE Deezy touched on his upcoming musical project and the importance of having support from those around him. GTE Deezy also emphasized the importance of believing in your craft and taking the necessary actions to make it easier to reach your dreams. Instagram: https://instagram.com/deezy.gte?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY= Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gte-deezy/1608433078

G. Raw touched on his musical journey. He also emphasized how important it is to have people in your corner in times of need and how those very same people can help an individual get back on their feet. G.Raw brought awareness to the societal conditioning and ways to navigate the world. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_blackwards_/

This week Jaimon Barconia touched on being a student at Illinois State University while also being the president of a fraternity and what it is like maintaining that workload. Real estate was also a lengthy topic in tonight's episode as we discussed many ways to be involved in real estate. He also briefly gave some credit tips and important FAQs regarding credit. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ja1mon/

Vuitton NBT described the state of being able to find peace in his own mind and go into his own world, a place he feels the most comfortable. He also emphasizes the importance of being your own person no matter how much external factors affect you. Instagram https://instagram.com/vuittonnbt?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=

In this episode, Mr. Benavides touched on the disciplinary processes it takes to try and become a member of the 10% of society. He also emphasizes the freedom day trading has given him over his time. Throughout his entrepreneurial journey, Jarrett Benavides has come to understand the importance of a business partner and the constant urge to learn. Personal Instagram: https://instagram.com/jarrett_smooth?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY= Trading Instagram: https://instagram.com/nolimitzfx?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY= Clothing Brand Instagram: https://instagram.com/freeoffearxxii?igshid=NTdlMDg3MTY=

This week we sat down wit Steve The Barber where he touched on important relationships he has been able to form from his ability to cut hair. Barbers oftentimes take the role of therapists by being able to maintain confidentiality, listen, and sometimes help with solutions to problems. He was also able to break down a couple of tips when it comes to the business of cutting hair. and things the average person may not pay attention to. Barber IG: https://www.instagram.com/stevethebarber2/ Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/lilsteve2_/

This week the Free Sauce Podcast had the pleasure to sit down with Thomas Arndt who touched on the ability to establish and maintain relationships with his students and faculty members. He also broke down how he has come to understand ways to prioritize and get things done. Mr. Arndt gave insights into finding ones purpose and ways to serve others. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tommasaurus_rex/

Cristian Gavriluti touched on the experiences he's gained from being a member of the Real Estate Club at Illinois State University. A club for students to learn about the foundational elements of investing in real estate. He also expressed the importance of taking initial steps into his financial freedom as well as how his fitness journey has helped him throughout life. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gavriluti_cristian/ Real Estate ISU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realestateisu/

This week your hosts Ricky & Austin sat down with Mavric Johnson, owner & founder of the Poisin clothing brand. Mr. Johnson took us on a in depth look at how it is to bring your ideas to life and on the importance of support in a startup business. Mavric also touched on how the societies we are in help shape the ideologies we have today. Shop POISIN: www.poisin.co POISIN IG: https://www.instagram.com/bypoisin/ Mavric IG: https://www.instagram.com/bymavric/

This week we sat down with Michael Amadi who touched on the production and mixing process of his music. He also made an emphasis on ways to go about finding your sound as a new musician/artist. Mr. Amadi gave a lot of life advice. Listen in to hear all the gems dropped. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nueblessings/

This week we had the chance to sit down with the CEO of Mol Sports, a sports marketing agency ranging from high school athletes all the way to the Pro's. Mr. Oseni touched on the influence his team around him has had on his ideas and the entire agency. He also expressed how important it is maintaining professional and personal relationships with his athletes. Mol Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molsports/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molsports/

In this episode, we sat down with Sarah Kraft President of the Social Work Club, and Sarah Johnson, Director of the Social Work Department. In our sit-down they were able to touch on the commitment of the program and their leadership roles. The ability to serve and help others were a constant theme throughout the episode.

This week we had a high level conversation with Mk & Ced, two ISU students talking a lot about character development & discipline. They both expressed trials & tribulations they have overcame in their journey so far and how music has come along the way for both of them. Stick around until the end for a verse from MK! MK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkth3don/ Ced Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingkouam/

This week we also sat down with Sergeant Nowers of Bloomington PD. He spoke about the newly formed Community Engagement Unit of BPD. The new unit's purpose is to help build a strong bond and trust between the police and members of the community. Being an important member of BPD for 20+ years he also got a chance to speak on his commitment to the community and to his fellow officers.

Ricky & Austin got a chance to catch up with up and coming rapper Goodz McFly. He was able to touch on working security for ISU's infamous Lodge Apartments as well as how valuable the people around him have been. This episode had a ton of free sauce and has been one of the most impactful episodes thus far. YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5D-tx5eFKE-I_Qm3-7otcg

Mukki Abdul is an individual of Nigerian descent. He was able to touch on the ability to travel and see the world in many different perspectives. Mukki accredits the sacrifices his parents made early on to ensure he could have the best upbringing possible. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mukki.6/

Ricky & Austin, your Free Sauce Podcast hosts, sat down with Dom Adu to discuss his modeling career and what life has been like for him. Mr. Adu dropped a lot of gems in this episode and it was an honor to have him as a guest. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dom.adu2/

The season finale of season 1 was nothing short of amazing. We sat down with wide receiver, Tre Watson of the Illinois State University football team, to talk about all things football and life. Tune in to hear Tre's bold predictions on the upcoming NFL season.

This week's episode was a true high level conversation where we had multiple points of view on various different topics revolving around perspective and perception.  Tune in As we get ready for the season finale of season 1!

In this Monday's episode, we sat down with Bartek Kedra to gain insight on how he stays focus and motivated for his journey.  Putting yourself first helps with getting to know one's self. Be curios enough to expose yourself to many different ideas as that might be a key to changing your life. 

The final installment of Monday Motivation for season 1 is here, listen in as we spoke on  a lot of vulnerable situations all the way from family to partnerships. Take something away from this episode that you can implement into your daily lives!

One of our fan favorite guests is back on the show this week, this time to talk about his clothing brand “POISIN” and much more in this intriguing conversation! 

In this Monday Episode, we sat down with a known guest, Mukhtar A, to get his college experience. Our guest talked about the partying, studying, and late nights as a college student. Being a college student isn't easy due to having to balance school, socializing and also finding out who you are and what you're capable of doing. Tune in to get more insight on what he had to share with the listeners.Instagram: https://instagram.com/mukki.6?utm_medium=copy_link

We got the chance to have an all exclusive conversation into the life of a vegan. We have everything you need from why he went vegan, his daily diet, where he gets his protein from & much more!

On this Monday, a day after Mother's Day, we dove into the importance of having a mother in a household. Women play an important role in society. We as men have to be able to give credit where it's due and remember how women help shape us. "Behind every successful man is a strong woman"

On this Monday's episode, we dove into the life of an individual in the hood. We tried to get the perspective of how it is to be in the trenches and partake in the activities that life provides. Sometimes don't judge but try to understand the actions of others. 

We sat down with, the one and only, Darrell Buchanan of Illinois State University. This conversation was filled with nothing but knowledge and motivation. Dedication is being committed a purpose. Belief is the acceptance of something being true or being real. 

The hosts got the chance to sit down with Tobi Laja, a creator. Laja is a name people should familiarize themselves with as he's a creative genius. Laja walked the hosts through how he market himself and his brand. If any of the listeners want their shoes or clothing customized, he's the man for the job. Website: tobilaja.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/lajaisoffline?utm_medium=copy_link

This episode was a spur of the moment conversation where we sat down and had a conversation about college, personal experiences, and more! Sometimes the best things happen when they are unexpected. 

This is our most intriguing MM installment so far, we brought on one of our peers to get another perspective on how he starts his day and some things that has helped him in his journey so far.  Listen all the way to the end as gems were dropped the whole episode.

This is probably one of the most interesting and intriguing episode to date. Your hosts sat down with CEO of "FuckTheseBrands", Ye Fatuki to learn more about his creativity and the start of his journey in the fashion industry. Before Ye left the episode, he made sure to drop some gems for any business owners so tune in to gain valuable information that can help you with your business or life. "FuckTheseBrands" has no ill-intent against any brand!!!!Website: https://www.fuckthesebrands.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/fuckthesebrands?utm_medium=copy_linkInstagram: https://instagram.com/jstorm__?utm_medium=copy_link

In this episode, we sat down with a close friend, Mukthar Abdul, better known as Mukki to get an insight on his life and journey. Funny thing, our FreeSaucePodcast Host, Austin, and Mukki go way back to the 5th grade. Seeing the transition of his life has been quite amazing to say the least. Instagram: https://instagram.com/mukki.6?utm_medium=copy_link

In this episode we sat down with the Owner and CEO of E Snaped photography company, that's snapped with one "P". We talked about shooting for some of the most lit events including Sierra Canyon vs. Glenbard West and Lil Durk's homecoming concert. From sports to music he has seen it all tune in to hear some of his experiences so far. Guest IG: https://instagram.com/e.snaped?utm_medium=copy_link

Our second installment of our Monday Motivation series is here. Tune in for tips to attack the day and check on goal set earlier in the year!

This week we sat down with Cristian G. We discussed what he does to stay in shape and how he he is able to keep up with a busy schedule. Being a jujitsu specialist, he gave us insight on his favorite technique along with how he navigates the sport and how it relates to real-world situations. Guest IG: https://instagram.com/gavriluti_cristian?utm_medium=copy_linkHost IG: https://instagram.com/freesaucepodcast?r=nametag

We dove into the future this week as we talked about where we see the tech future going in light of everything changing so rapidly. We also had a honest conversation on cryptocurrency and NFT's as they are both new ways of investing. Host IG: https://instagram.com/freesaucepodcast?r=nametag

The sole purpose of the podcast and the reasons why we decided to embark on such a journey. Understanding some of the qualities we share that currently helps the podcast thrive. Also the audience gets the opportunity to learn about how we came to the agreement to call our podcast the "FreeSaucePodcast."

The debut of our "Monday Motivations", which will be featured on the first Monday of each month where we will give knowledge on how to overcome that dreadful Monday feeling and how to have a more positive outlook on any given day. Gems will be dropped that can help you develop  personally!Host IG: https://instagram.com/freesaucepodcast?utm_medium=copy_link

Episode #7 is our first feature of numerous special guest hosts we will have on the show this season. Listen today as we talked about how schooling is for us now in the spring semester and how some things have changed for schooling in general. Host IG: https://instagram.com/freesaucepodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkGuest Host IG: https://instagram.com/ibe.cdub?utm_medium=copy_link

As a follow up to episode #2 we had a conversation about how we see life today and how certain factors alter the way we look at different situations.Host IG: https://instagram.com/freesaucepodcast?utm_medium=copy_link

In this episode we sat down with the CEO of Mol Sports Marketing Agency for an insight on what it is like representing some of the most promising collegiate athletes to help further their athletic careers.Host IG: https://instagram.com/freesaucepodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkGuest IG: https://instagram.com/molsports?utm_medium=copy_link

In this week's installment of the show we sat down with two upcoming  recording artists and discussed some situations they go through with creating music. Numerous musical hot takes were given as this was an episode for the record books!Host IG: https://instagram.com/freesaucepodcast?utm_medium=copy_linkGuest IG: https://instagram.com/d3r1on?utm_medium=copy_linkGuest IG: https://instagram.com/2kcadi?utm_medium=copy_link

Discussing monetary habits and how one can decide to invest their money. 

An interesting conversation into the thought processes of our hosts, Ricky & Austin. This will set the stage for this season's theme of diverse guests and topics! 

Giving insight about what to expect on a college campus. The process of transitioning from online classes back to in person schooling.