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Mark "Mudcat" Grant is a former Major League Baseball player. He was a first-round pick by the San Francisco Giants in the 1981 baseball draft. He went to Joliet Catholic High School in Illinois. He pitched for the Giants and was traded to the Padres in 1987. After baseball, Grant started working for the San Diego Padres in the Television booth and is the current color analyst. Let's take a ride down memory lane with the one and only Mark Grant.

Mark Grant is a former Major League Baseball player. He was a first-round pick by the San Francisco Giants in the 1981 baseball draft. He went to Joliet Catholic High School in Illinois. He pitched for the Giants and was traded to the Padres in 1987. After baseball, Grant started working for the Padres in the Television booth and is the current color analyst. On this interview, we talk about his childhood, his friends and how he fell in love with baseball.

This is the second part of our interview with the one and only Marcos Curiel. Let's take a ride with POD's guitarist. Curiel was born in San Diego, California, in 1974 and is of Mexican descent. He grew up in the neighboring city of Chula Vista, where he graduated from Bonita Vista High School in 1992. On this interview, we take a ride down memory lane. From Marcos' childhood to his first tattoo. We obviously also talk about the band who  in 1998,  were signed to a record deal (Atlantic Records) and released their hit albums The Fundamental Elements of Southtown (1999) and Satellite (2001) including hit singles, "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation". Both albums have had mainstream success, gaining multi Platinum certifications by the RIAA and three Grammy Award nominations.

Let's take a ride with  POD's guitarist  Marcos Curiel. Curiel was born in San Diego, California, in 1974 and is of Mexican descent. He grew up in the neighboring city of Chula Vista, where he graduated from Bonita Vista High School in 1992. On this interview, we take a ride down memory lane. From Marcos' childhood to his first tattoo. We obviously also talk about the band who  in 1998,  were signed to a record deal (Atlantic Records) and released their hit albums The Fundamental Elements of Southtown (1999) and Satellite (2001) including hit singles, "Alive" and "Youth of the Nation". Both albums have had mainstream success, gaining multi Platinum certifications by the RIAA and three Grammy Award nominations.

TOS 12 - part 2 - Eduardo Ortega has called 20 MLB All-Star Games, 25 World Series and five no-hitters. Milestones Ortega has called include Tony Gwynn's and Ricky Henderson's 3,000th hits, Randy Johnson's 4,000th strikeout,  Trevor Hoffman's breaking of the all-time saves record, Hoffman's 500th career save, and four of San Diego's five division titles.Ortega served one season (1991) as the voice of the San Francisco Giants, four years as play-by-play announcer for the Tijuana Potros of the Mexican-Pacific Winter League, two seasons broadcasting for Tijuana's team in the northern Sonora Double-A Summer League, and one year as the voice of the Cotton Growers of Torreon, in the Mexican Summer League. Since 2005, he has been the radio voice of the Mexicali Aguilas in the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico and starting in 2015, on the national cable television network Megacable.In 2015, Ortega was inducted into the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame. Prior to that, in 2012, he was inducted into the Tijuana Sports Hall of Fame. He also was honored in 2004 by the Tijuana sports media with a Career Achievement Award, and the Mexican Federation of Sportscasters celebrated his 25th anniversary in broadcasting and his multiple contributions to the industry.Ortega was born in Tijuana and has been a long-time San Diego resident.

TOS 12 - part 1 - Eduardo Ortega, the Spanish-language voice of the Padres, will be calling Padres games for his 35th season in 2021, his 41st year in the broadcasting business.He has called 20 MLB All-Star Games, 25 World Series and five no-hitters. Milestones Ortega has called include Tony Gwynn's and Ricky Henderson's 3,000th hits, Randy Johnson's 4,000th strikeout, Mark McGwire's 500th homerun, Barry Bonds' 700th and 755th home runs, Trevor Hoffman's breaking of the all-time saves record, Hoffman's 500th career save, Greg Maddux's 350th victory, both cycles in Padres history and four of San Diego's five division titles. Since 2005, he has been the radio voice of the Mexicali Aguilas in the Liga Mexicana del Pacífico and starting in 2015, on the national cable television network Megacable. Ortega celebrated his 22nd anniversary broadcasting on television and radio for the Liga Mexicana del Pacifico after the SKY Sports networked debuted winter ball broadcasts throughout eight Latin American countries in 2020.Ortega is a Tijuana native and a long-time San Diego resident.

TOS 11- On this episode of The Other Side, we take a ride with Nick Esayian. Entrepreneur, retired professional sports car driver, author, public speaker, marketer and innovator.He is the father of two, author of two of the centuries top 100 books, multiple race winner and contributor to four Manufacturer's Championships in Pirelli World Challenge Series. Producer of over 30 long-form infomercials and 20 short form commercials with over $300,000,000 in sales. Class winner of the Baja 500 (2018), we talk about all of that and more.

TOS 10 - On this episode of The Other Side, we take a ride with Orlando OJ Jimenez. He is a veteran, a former ASU wrestler, a trainer, an MMA fighter and an entrepreneur. Join us as we talk about his journey. 

TOS 9 - Richard "Blitz" Livoni is a writer, performer and owner/operator of Blitz Recording Studios in San Diego, Ca.Richard "Blitz" Livoni has played some of the great music halls in his time, playing rock & roll as a lead guitarist, vocalist and composer. He has owned and operated Blitz Recording Studios for over 25 years.Richard has produced and accompanied Southern California's finest artists, on everything from Rhythm & Blues, Folk, Rock, Pop, Rap, Hip Hop, Jazz, Country, Folk, Bluegrass, Alternative, Reggae, Electronica, Ambient Digital, Opera, electric, eclectic and acoustic instruments of all kinds. He has shared the stage with Jeff Beck, Def Leopard, Ace Freeley, Walter Trout, Leon Russell, Robin Trower, Judas Priest, Clarence Clemens, Cheap Trick, Chuck Berry, Joan Jett, Joe Perry, Ronnie Montrose, Jewel, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Spirit, King's X, Savoy Brown, Linda Ronstadt, Pat Travers, Triumph, and Johnny Winters to name a few.

TOS - 8 Chuy Espinoza of Vital Lines Tattoo. Let's take a ride with Chuy Espinoza. He tells us how about the world of tattoos and how he bacame an extraordinary tattoo artist. This is a fascinating world. Everyone seems to have a tattoo now a days. However, Chris and I don't. If you are thinking of getting one or just are intrigued by what a tattoo artist does. Joins us on this episode of The Other Side.

TOS - 7 Dots.One is a wonderful and beautiful artist. She has used and uses acrylic paints, paint markers, sakura pens, rubber stamps, stencils, water colors, felt work and even latte art. She participates in local art shows and has been in charge of a few pop up shops. Her creative journey has allowed her to spread positivity through her art. 

TOS 6 - Miguel Valdez is a local Chef who has worked in numerous restaurants in San Diego. He has been featured on Food Network. He has a wonderful story of how he became an executive Chef.

TOS - 5 On this episode we take a ride with Felix "El gato" Sierra from SM Familia. A fantastic music group with a unique sound. Their reggae style combined with a number of other latin sounds equates to wonderful music. We wanted to find out where El gato and SM Familia come from and how have they come up with their unique sound and wonderful lyrics.

TOS - 4 Rigo and Ray of Amigos Car Club take us on a trip into the history of lowriding in San Diego, California, and the borderlands. featuring the men and women who pioneered and shaped the Mexican American movement defined by self-expression and cultural ingenuity. Rigo and his peers officially started the San Diego Chapter of Amigos Car Club in 1977. The club was soon seen all over the streets of San Diego. The SD chapter of Amigos was formed during a time when Lowriders were being targeted by the authorities and there were “car club wars” going on, so Rigo used his background in activism to help organize the car clubs in the city.The mission of the Amigos Car Club is to promote a positive image of Lowriders and Lowrider culture and to provide positive role models to barrio youth. Through our activities and through our unique art form, we raise awareness of Chicano culture and utilize cars as an expression of our history and culture.

TOS 3 - part 2 - The one and only Kevin Kent tells us how he transitioned from the military to the film industry. After serving our country for 21 years as a Navy Seal, Kevin ventures into the always exciting world of Hollywood.Since his retirement, he's worked for GSGI, in the film industry as a Director, Producer, Actor, Stuntman, & Military/ Technical Advisor.

TOS 3 - part 1 - Chief Special Warfare Operator Kevin Kent retired after 21 years of active duty with Naval Special Warfare.Since his retirement, he's worked for GSGI, in the film industry as a Director, Producer, Actor, Stuntman, & Military/ Technical Advisor. Currently he's working on multiple film & television projects as well as pursuing a Bachelors of Science Degree in Digital Cinematography from Full Sail University.Joins us as we take a ride with the one and only Kevin Kent here on The Other Side.

TOS 2 - Clifford Hicks is a former American football player. He played cornerback for 4 NFL teams and for the Oregon Ducks. He was drafted by the RAMS in the 3rd round of the 1987 NFL draft. Before making it to the NFL, Cliff, a San Diego native, attended Kearny High School. He got to play along with and against some of the great football player. People like Eric Dickerson, Ronnie Lott and Jim Kelly. Join us as we take a ride down memory lane on The Other Side.

TOS 1 - Charlie takes us through his journey from being and athlete to being a rapper to being the owner of one of the best and more unique barbershop you will come across.This is not your regular barbershop. Charlie and his crew care about your hair, your comfort and your time. This place feels like the old barbershops. Let's take a ride with Charlie on The Other Side.