Industry Special Podcast

I had been thinking of how I wanted to do episode 50. I had to do something huge. Something monumental. So I invited an old friend, fresh outta jail to come join me. Sounds typical for me? Well this old friend is famous. Or actually INFAMOUS. She was sentenced to 3 years and 4 months in state prison for embezzling $650,000. So we talk about all her trials and tribulations leading up to her case and stint behind bars. We don't stop there she's in the process of writing two books. We also talk about some politics *barf* and our old days riding around Oakland during the Hyphy Movement. An article on her case - https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/woman-who-embezzled-over-650000-from-marin-county-nonprofit-rehab-center-sentenced/ Her linkdin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/vcllc-134a711b1 https://www.youtube.com/@theindustryspecialpodcast patreon.com/industryspecial if you'd like to support what I do

Finally on location at the famous Tempest Bar & Box Kitchen I was able to record with the manager of said establishment, Justin Silvera. We planned on doing this during the pandemic and have just now been able to get it done. We discuss the insane California weather we just experienced with heavy rainfall and flooding throughout the state. Our mutual love for hats and his love for the 49ers. And since this is episode 49 why not name it Industry Special 49er since they beat my Seahawks last week. Pour up a glass of yoohoo and enjoy the bar ambiance as we chit chat and sip on Fernet. Cheers and thanx to Tempest and the Pour Guys for hosting The Industry Special Podcast. https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cq4E9nommgpMCBCoDF5Lb?si=6a686e4795c54ed2 patreon.com/industryspecialpodcast

The Industry Special returns in a new location. After posting a link to a random Amazon Prime movie, the Nets suspend Kyrie Irving. Kanye West goes crazy on the jewish community and gets dropped from Adidas. Draymond Green punches teammate Jordan Poole during practice and the Warriors have a rough start. Also Ju tells us about his mushroom trip and Nate decides is time to move to Texas. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-special-podcast/id1403901619

I bring back some of oldest friends to discuss some intense topics. We start on how I was right about Deshaun Watson, we then touch on to some NFL trades and signings. Then moving on to the devastating news of my beloved Seahawks trading our greatest player ever, Russell Wilson. Lia Thomas transitioning to female and going from bad male swimmer to all-time great female swimmer in a matter of a few years. Nate gives us some insight into what's going on with the insane Kanye West scenarios. Steph Curry is injured, LeBron is our age and playing insane but Lakers still suck. Kyrie is coming back with the vaccine mandates ending. Gas prices are too high and Nate is pissed. Also me and Nate debate which animal is more bullshit, Pandas or Polar Bears. We hit all the topics on this one. Enjoy https://www.patreon.com/IndustrySpecial Twitter: @smoovaseggs Twitter: @industryspecial Twitter: @oldmanju https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cq4E9nommgpMCBCoDF5Lb?si=753a4869c6cd450b

3 months later I bring back "The Hot Sauce Boss" Varian David who talks about his venturing into voice acting. Joined again fresh off a magical vacation we have Clint Ashlock who gives me pointers on smoking a pork butt. I take a shot of hot sauce and almost choke as we touch on our thoughts on Russia invading Ukraine and recent shoe pick-ups. Always enjoy talking it up with these 2. Hope you enjoy our conversation.

Brotha Ju done went to a Xmas party and caught that Omarion - Touch. We speak on that and the tribulations of quarantining alone. We give our condolences to Sidney Poirtier, Betty White & Fillmoe's Finest, Bob Saget. After speaking on the craziness of Tonga's volcanic explosion we touch on the Maxwell child trafficking case. Raiders lose, Niners win and the world is all fucked up. We bring Fernet shots back and you should too, enjoy.

5, 6, 7 years in the making. Finally I was able to find time to do another podcast and I brought in a flamethrower the like of Randy Johnson. My guy, Nick Engvall joins the podcast after months of discussing. We chat it up about befriending each other through twitter and continue our bromance in his Sneaker History discord server. He laces me up on NFTs and we share memories of our favorite sports teams, The San Francisco Giants and Sacramento Kings. I go into some rapid fire questions to get to know Nick better and we briefly talk about the possibility of The Mandela Effect. Please give a listen and let me know how you liked our conversation in the comments below. Thanx always.

After a wild weekend in the Bay Area with 3 major lootings of major retailers I call in the OGs to discuss the craziness. I bring my old friends Nate & Ju on to discuss local news as well as the unfortunate murder of Young Dolph. We quickly tap into the news of murderer Kyle Rittenhouse getting off free. We transition into a segment where I try to introduce the listeners to Nate & Ju by asking a bunch of random questions. From there we bounce into sports talk and I admit being wrong about the Warriors & Jordan Poole and how some top NBA scorers aren't transitioning to new offensive foul rules. We have a behind the scenes discussion about Trader Joe's snacks and my new job. Catch that exclusively on patreon.com/industryspecial. Subscribe, like and comment here and follow on Apple Podcasts to catch up with the latest uploads. Follow on all social media platforms.

This episode we welcome a very special V.I.P guest, in Benjamin Christensen from Hat Club. Also joined by O.G. diehard A's fan, Jeremy Cooper. Together we talk old school Bay Area baseball. Reminiscing on The Oakland Coliseum before Mount Davis. I quiz the fellas on A's and Indiana Pacers trivia before jumping into a discussion on our favorite old school arcade games. If you're inclined to enjoy a beverage as you consume this podcast I suggest choosing Mickey's, one of Benjamin's go-to brews. Please like, subscribe and leave a comment or review. Cheers.

Joined this episode by first timers Varian and Clint we dip into the world of hot sauces and Kansas City BBQ. We discuss how we all met eachother through the Sneaker History community and tell stories of our favorite shoe cops. We then end with a passionate exploration of Clint's discovery and love for Jazz. One of my favorite recordings, please enjoy. patreon.com/industryspecial

I gather up the homies Ju & Nate to bring back what we finished. The last podcast in the Industry Special studio lost 70% of it's video so I had to bring the guys back to finish what we started. We talk about Nate's newlywed life and him moving, we move on to the NBA's 75th anniversary list. We talk also about shows we have and will not watch. Just check it out, we're back patreon.com/industryspecial

With the pandemic looming and very few episodes being pumped out, this may be the end. In person that is. This is the last episode of The Industry Special in studio 2.0. I am joined by 2 of my oldest friends, Nate and Ju. Having spent very little time with anybody outside of family we get HAMMERED drunk and talk about everything. We start off with Nate teaching us about a new drinking technique he learned called "tequila yoga". A quick tribute to the late great Alex Trebek. The most recent happenings with COVID-19, traveling in a pandemic and the vaccine. After multiple bathroom breaks by the guests drunkness ensues and we talk about rapper murders, sports with COVID, and a super long old-man rant about the good ol days of Playstation 2. Almost slurring for 3 hours we finish up the podcast talking about getting into the tech industry as black men, employer's reaction to black employees during the protests of the summer and then Ju cries about not being in Nate's wedding. See you in 2021, Happy Holidays.

After a quarantine hiatus The Industry Special returns with the crew of geminis. Joined by Dame and Mike for pt.2 of Gemini Season Has Returned we celebrate Mac Dre Day. Since 4 months have passed since the last podcast we catch everybody up on quarantine life and Mike comes up with his own segment (People Who Need Their Ass Whooped).

*SPOILER ALERT* After and a Daddy-Daughter Day at the movies, I bring in the kids for episode 35 to discuss Sonic The Hedgehog. Their thoughts on Sonic and Jim Carrey as well discussion crocs and the United States presidency. A very wholesome version of The Industry Special, no Fernet this time.

* SEVERE AUDIO GLITCHING* I do apologize. In the return episode of The Industry Special Podcast we talk about the passing of NBA star Kobe Bryant. We take a sharp turn to discuss the Wuhan Coronavirus and its possible origins. Also tapping into a current poll about social media and loneliness. White Claws and Fernet on deck, The Industry Special is back with a new home.

This episode we invite Tina and Beatrice on with over 40 years work experience at The Warfield. We discuss history over 4 decades long from the venue with crazy stories and wild shows. A$AP Rocky and Trump, pigs becoming watermelons, a judge taping a defendant's mouth shut, and 12 CDs for a penny. We discuss all that and more on Industry Special episode 33.

Joined by the seemingly inseparable duo of Rachael & Andre. For episode 32 we discuss how we all know each other from some little bar nobody has ever heard of. We get serious discussing work related issues from getting too close to coworkers and being a creative individual in the corporate world. From there we discuss our hypothetical last meals and preferences when it comes to chicken wings. Fernetabout this one being 1:42 long. Oops, enjoy.

Its a celebration. Almost a year since The Industry Special's first episode we celebrate all things Gemini. Joined by fellow Geminis ,Mike and Dame we run down a list of greatest and worst geminis in history. Special shout out to McLovin. We also discuss raccoon dogs and how they came to be. We end this episode discussing digital pets with the return of the 90s nostalgic toy the Tamagotchi.

About a month in the making we finally have @oldmanju back on the podcast to discuss the insane situation with Magic Johnson and The Los Angeles Lakers. We also delve deeper into the sportsball realm and talk about the up and down few months the Golden State Warriors have endured. We step away from sports and give our thoughts on Russian spy whales and Kodak Black's new Simpson-esque hair style.

On location at Biig bar for episode 29 we are joined by Ronnie and Borden. Two industry guys who take their craft a ton more serious than most. We discuss Biig and also new sweet themed bar next door titled Candy Bar. From there we venture into conversations about The tenderloin and the homeless issue in the Bay Area and the upcoming 4/20 holiday. This episode comes included with with tenderloin background sounds. You're welcome, enjoy.

We've hit peak Industry this episode with 3 Pour Guys sitting down with me. We cover topics from public transportation, how to tip, old Chinese ladies and classic bay terminology. Episode 28 is a bit long in the tooth and quite intoxicated. Thank you to Dame, Joshua & Lilo.

We bring on Nano, a bay area Industry staple on episode 27. We discuss a few recent shows at The Warfield, on particular where a whole lotta gang shit popped off. Also we revisit Robert Kraft's handjob exploits and some new penis tech coming to retailers soon.

HOUSE MUSIC!!! We bring in finally my friend, Billy. He could be the dictionary picture for "Industry" but today we pierce the crust and get into the soul of the bread. Beyond the man behind the bar is a a passion for music and that's were we point of focus. He brings along Matt and Alan who together form Gypsy Disco Project. GDP for short a collective of 3 distinct individuals who all have a passion for House Music. We discuss their upcoming events and projects as well as the usual Industry Special topics on what's going on in this crazy ass world. Kick back and enjoy an hour with me and the GDP.

With the audio issues ironed out thanx to resident geek Ruben, we are back discussing everything from Colin Kaepernick's lawsuit settlement to handjobs. This podcast took a whole day to finish, please enjoy.

*WARNING* technical difficulties. After finishing recording I realized there was a severe issue with recording. It has since been fixed, i do apologize for this episode. Finally we can tackle the great debate of white people snacks vs black people snacks. From dips and meatballs to chicken wings and tacos. Guests Mike and Josh join in to discuss the racial divide in the snacking of this country's cultures.

Episode 23 brings us the long awaited podcast with Devon Angus, the half barback-half published author. We discuss his life and the many twists and turns it has taken to bring him to 2019 as a barback at The Warfield and a published author. We also intro Veronica a.k.a Vultron the new female barback on staff and discuss her first Edwardian Ball and her winning a punt-pass-kick tournament as a juvenile locked up. We discuss a whole lotta smart shit, sit back and enjoy this Industry Special podcast.

We are joined this episode once again by Iceburg Kim, the bartender along with two other filipino bartenders. We discuss the filipino heritage, growing up in the culture, drinking Hennessy and the food of the people. We discuss an elaborate event we all worked recently called The Edwardian Ball and all the weirdness that came with it. Then briefly bounced around from retro video games and gambling to bay area hip-hop. Lumpia and Hennessy are required as you listen to episode 22. Enjoy.

It finally happened. A podcast for the history books. Finally a guest actually accepts the Fernet and asks for more. There is a God. This episode we have guests Ju (a government employee who is living the effects of the government shutdown) and Darius on. A sports heavy podcast, we talk about the upcoming Superbowl, a not so mega-fight and the Warriors new center. We transition into talking about Red Dead Redemption 2, Trump's wall, and Soulja Boy's infamous 2018 comeback. You definitely gotta have Fernet on this one.

2 new faces, MiMi (a frequent concert-goer) and Josh (a vet "show-worka") join Dexter in episode 20 to talk all things live music and drugs. From our favorite and most hated shows of 2018 we venture into discussing Tim Tebow, Spider-Man, how MDMA is the best drug and why we should all be eating insects. You might wanna do some hard drugs this time. Enjoy.

After a month long hiatus, episode 19 of The Industry Special brings industry guests Kim and Mike. We discuss a month worth of shows we did and did not work. Diverting from the usual we toss around a variety of topics from social media including Cardi B's issues with her husband, Kevin Hart's Oscar resignation, and Kim believing in elves until her teens. We then move on to the main topic of the show, The Hyphy Movement. Ratchet definitely engaged on this episode, break down a swisher and sip some Henny on this episode of The Industry Special.

After a short week of shows and a Halloween hangover we get our vote on this Election Day and throw it back with some all-time gaming polls from nostalgic consoles. Some sports ball talk and not so good Pelicans news take us into a wacky story about a woman who freaks ghosts, a local spork attack, and possible blunt-shaped alien crafts. Grab a tea on this matinee version of The Industry Special Podcast.

This week the fellas get spooky and cooky and dress up to celebrate Halloween. Josh is finally back from Europe so we can finally discuss all the shows we've worked. George tells us about a not so great costume he wore as a child. We also talk about how the Warriors are trying to leave Oakland high and dry and The Dodgers losing AGAIN. Dexter explains the horse testicle physics in Red Dead Redemption and wacky news involving a highly intoxicated woman trying to bit off a man's penis during a threesome.

On a very special episode we welcome Richard Schielke one of the longest living kidney transplant survivors. We give Richard the stage and let him drop his wisdom and tell us some old stories about Jimi Hendrix and old concerts. Sit back grab a beer and join us for this departure from the norm. You can read Richard's story in an article on UCSF's website (link below) and if you'd like to reach out to Richard or help him in anyway. E-mail us at industryspecialpodcast@gmail.com and we will pass it along to him. https://medschool.ucsf.edu/features/survivor-margins-historic-ucsf-transplant-patient-without-home

The guys welcome a "friend" of the show and up and coming photographer, Jordan. He tells the guys about how he got one over on Kendrick Lamar. Then, some of guys know what they are talking about as we stage dive into a Japanese rock show that could use a few more fans, and a singer that went through a few too many costume changes.

The Industry Special welcomes it's second guest, Braden. The man has style like no other and drinks Henny like a champ. An unhinged version where the guys talk about a weird guy meditating during a trance/EDM show, and Braden enlightens us on a tale of an elderly Florida woman getting revenge on a gator for killing her mini-horse. Grab a drink, this is an episode for the books.

With a show filled work week, the guys come together to try and make sense of odd wonders such as Azalea Banks and the potential healing powers of the band Caifanes. They then discuss the downward spiral that is Elon Musk, and the buzz around a certain mushroom shaped character and its relation to the POTUS…Have a shot and sit back this is a wild one.

There was a real Scandal at work this week as the guys recant a tale that send George into a laughing fit. Kanye West makes a surprise visit at Teyana Taylor's show, and Shoreline Mafia brings the heat "literally". George and Dexter make their NBA Hall of Fame dream teams. The guys try to then figure out if Elon Musk is the first A.I. to smoke weed?

The guys simmer down after their first guest and a heavy (metal) work week, and fall back into their old shenanigans. Elon Musk and and the tragic tale of two crackheads adorn this episode, so grab a brew and enjoy the Industry Special.

Industry Special welcomes it's first guest the man, the myth, the legend, Larry! Join the Industry Special guys as they aimlessly throw questions at Larry the House Manager over at the Warfield, with over 30 years of experience at the Warfield Larry has some insight and hilarious knowledge to share with the guys.

Seashell...shesellsseashell.....Seshallowwaterboyz and "Sugarman" Rodriguez are the two acts that graced the stages of the Warfield and the Regency Ballroom this week. join the guys as they have a little fun doo wopping for their first Patreon pledges!

Bad food, mediocre musicians, and Free Hint Water as far as Josh’s eyes can see. Welcome to the Outside Lands episode, where the guys are split up to far reaches of a music festival that has ended the careers of many careless employees. Find out who survived Outside Lands and who sold a drink the wrong fake ID.

The Guys toss on their finest boots with spurs and ten gallon hats to wrassle the Cody Jinks concert over at the Warfield. Josh learns about the Kaepernick blackballing. They then discuss whether sports stats are negatively affecting sports. Also please review the guys reviews on the games they currently finished.

K-Pop invades the Warfield, bringing fans that line up three days early and loads of costume changes. We discuss Lebron James and his contributions to his home town in Ohio. Will the guys ever find the perfect meal near the Warfield?? Grab a brew and find out that and much more on this episode of The Industry Special!

This episode we talk about past shows of Rhye and Playboi Carti, bad mexican food, games we are currently playing and Josh's love for The Pelicans baslketball team. We stray away from our usual banter and speak on the recent BART homicides and discuss what we think the subway system needs to change for the better.

Join us while we engage in some discourse concerning famous idiots that say dumb things, featuring Papa John. Then Listen to Josh show off his vast Basketball knowledge in our new game Basketball or CEO. The guys give some impromptu game reviews, right after they get into their feelings about the whole “Light skin” debate.

Marshawn Lynch, the firing of a fellow co-worker, and tons of Hennessy are the stories that came from the inglorious mess that was Mac Dre Day at the Regency Ballroom. We also discuss and try to figure out the reasoning for the ever haunting Madden Curse!! It was National Ice Cream day for us, that shouldn't stop you from grabbing a scoop and your favorite brew or maybe even mixing the two.

Choose a side Red or Purple? Will the great Kool-aid debate that has spanned decades ever come to a peaceful resolution? Probably not, join the guys as they as they come fresh off of the heels of Pride weekend in San Francisco, where bitch slappin rappers rule, and Robot chefs finally come to take er jobs.

In the fourth inaugural episode the guys try to drink away the memories of two very unique shows that may have left some deep mental wounds. They divulge some misinformation about the black plague and gain some terrifying insight on what life was like on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.