Podcasts about behind the smoke

Patrick Ferguson, Senior Organizing Representative for Sierra Club's Stop Sugar Field Burning Campaign, joins us to discuss the environmental impact of pre-harvest sugar burning.  Beginning in 2015, the Stop the Burn campaign focuses on the environmental and public health consequences of pre-harvest sugar field burning. We will explore the success of green harvesting alternatives, highlighting countries that have embraced this approach. We will also examine the advocacy initiatives undertaken by local leaders, farmers, consumers, and sustainable food advocates.    In this episode, learn about:  - The Stop the Burn campaign  - The environmental and health impacts of pre-harvest sugar field burning - How green harvesting has the potential to overhaul sugar burning  Learn more about Sierra Club's Stop Sugar Field Burning Campaign on the website: https://stopsugarburning.org/ Support the showWe hope you enjoyed the episode! Please help us continue to produce more valuable content by subscribing to our Fresh Take Podcast Series! Subscribe here SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY- Learn more about the many benefits of becoming a Sponsor of Florida Organic Growers! Your contribution will not only help to advance an organic and sustainable future but gain brand awareness through our growing audience. If you are interested, click here

We hear from the Devil's Lettuce Ladies about their Fave Pot/Not Pot and how their show covers all things marketing and elevation. Next, JR and Diana update listeners about the 6-year journey that led to this point, and about how the structure of the show is changing in the future.And then we hear from Katie at Starbuds Cannabis Co about what people  outside of Canada get wrong about the local scene. Use code YHPOD for 10% off your next purchase on Mitragaia.com 

Join us for a gripping episode of Rated G Podcast as we dive into the enigmatic case of Craig DeLeeuw Robertson and its possible connection to the Maui wildfires. In this thought-provoking live session, hosts Gary G. Garcia and Brian T. Licata delve deep into the details, theories, and controversies surrounding this perplexing event. We'll explore the background of Craig DeLeeuw Robertson, examining his life, motivations, and potential involvement in the Maui fires. With meticulous research and expert analysis, we'll break down the evidence and discuss various perspectives, shedding light on the intriguing aspects of this case. As we dissect the intricacies, we'll also engage in a broader conversation about the nature of wildfires, their causes, and their impact on communities. From discussing the environmental factors to exploring the legal implications, we'll provide a comprehensive overview that goes beyond the surface. Tune in to Rated G Podcast as we fearlessly tackle complex topics, spark curiosity, and engage in thought-provoking conversations. Don't miss this episode where we delve into the mystery surrounding Craig DeLeeuw Robertson and its potential ties to the Maui wildfires. Subscribe now and hit the notification bell to stay updated on our latest episodes. Join the conversation, share your thoughts, and become part of our growing community of curious minds. Links: ⁠Rated G Merch! ⁠ ⁠Watch on Rumble ⁠ ⁠A Brian T. Licata Production⁠ Follow us:⁠@ratedgpodcast⁠ ⁠@GaryGGarcia⁠ ⁠@BrianTLicata --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ratedg/message

All The Smoke is now international! Join Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson in Croatia for a special behind-the-scenes episode. Matt and Stak attended the Sunset Sports Media Festival in Zadar Croatia, interviewed former NBA player and Croatian-born Damjan Rudež, spoke on ATS approaching 200 episodes, reflections, favorite episodes, and more. From the coastline views to candid conversations, get a fascinating fly-on-the-wall glimpse into All The Smoke's global expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of "Smokin at Church," our beloved host, Pastor Weed, steps out of his usual domain and joins the "DRdandruff Podcast" as a guest. Get ready to delve deeper into the enigmatic persona of Pastor Weed as he is interviewed by the charismatic host, DRdandruff. During this captivating conversation, you'll discover the origins of "Smokin at Church" and how it all began. Pastor Weed opens up about his surprising acting career, sharing entertaining anecdotes from his time in the spotlight. Prepare to laugh out loud as they share hilarious stories, including an unforgettable encounter with a The rock! But it's not all fun and laughter; Pastor Weed also discusses his aspirations for the future of the church, shedding light on his visionary approach and innovative goals. And don't miss out on a special treat—Pastor Weed's talent for stand-up comedy shines through as he delivers some side-splitting jokes. Join us for an episode filled with laughter, introspection, and unforgettable moments as we unravel the layers of Pastor Weed's fascinating life. Get ready to see a different side of this unconventional pastor and gain insights into his incredible journey.

In this episode, Seth Leibsohn is joined by Dr. Kevin Sabet, President & CEO of Smart Approaches to Marijuana. They discuss the influence of marijuana legalization on cartels, debunk social justice myths, and explore the deteriorating conditions of urban neighborhoods due to widespread marijuana use. They delve into these interconnected issues and the potential risks of addiction.

In this episode, Dennis and Dr. Cancio discuss the dangers and treatment of white phosphorus burns, which can be extremely painful and even fatal. They also talk about the challenges of providing medical care in combat situations and the importance of being prepared for any situation. It's an informative and interesting listen, so if you're interested in military medicine or emergency care, check it out!

A new episode of BEHIND THE SMOKE takes you behind the scenes of Matt and Stak's epic experience during NASCAR's 2022 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a busy month again outside the music scene and with so many promos coming our way, decided that in the time we had between other projects would compile & release together two separate editions for November, giving us a breather for our last sessions of the year in December. The first podcast, no 221, features melodic uptempo music, progressive, sequential & energetic, with Berlin School-influenced tracks to round off a storming set of sequencing heaven for some of you. In the second, no 222, we delve into ambient music, the light & dark side, experimental and neo-classical, creating atmospheric futuristic & dramatic soundscapes, genuinely engaging. Playlist No 221 01.32 Ian Boddy ‘Teutonium' (album Coil) https://dinrecords.bandcamp.com/album 08.02 4th Eden ‘Ghost Machine' (album Epsilon) https://4th-eden.bandcamp.com 15.57 4th Eden ‘Ad Astra (To The Stars' (album Delta) 24.05 Projet Ophite ‘Pary' (album EDIA)https://projetophite.bandcamp.com 30.07 Projet Ophite ‘Tuchide' 36.20 David Wright ‘Reconnected' (album Returning Tides Vol 2) www.admusicshop.com 40.05 David Wright ‘China' 44.06 Bridge To Imla & Volker Lankow ‘Set 1'(album Ambient Chapel - Live at Schlosskirche Rumpenheim 2018 (Music for small audiences - Vol. 2) https://bridgetoimla.bandcamp.com 54.26 LPF12 ‘Nothing Never Seen Before' (album Contours Of Stillness) https://lpf12.bandcamp.com 01.02.46 Olivia Block ‘Great Northern, 34428' (album Innocent Passage In The Territorial Sea) https://oliviablock.bandcamp.com 01.07.49 Paul Ellis & Pabellón Sintético ‘Fluid Architecture' (album Clouds And Terrain) https://cyclicaldreams.bandcamp.com/album/clouds-and-terrain-cyd-0066 01.14.14 Paul Ellis & Pabellón Sintético ‘The Book Of Life Is Written With Disappearing Ink' 01.20.02 Micado 'Symbiotic Sequences' (album Synergia) https://micado.bandcamp.com 01.29.30 Micado feat: Syndromeda 'Synergistic Fusions' 01.38.30 Fanger & Schonwalder feat Cosmic Hoffman ‘Cosmic (Pre Earshot Mix)' (album Earshot) www.manikinrecords.bandcamp.com 01.48.38 David Wright ‘State Of Bliss Part1/2/3 01.59.53 Sophos Music ‘Part V Moment Delight' (album In The Name of Time) http://uliseslabaronnie-music.bandcamp.com/ 02.12.15 Sophos Music ‘Scientia' (album Mueon) 02.21.31 Divine Matrix ‘Sequencer Drift' (album Sequencer Drift) www.admusicshop.com 02.26.02 Divine Matrix ‘Dyson Sphere' 02.31.16 Divine Matrix ‘Magellanic Clouds' 02.38.38 Ivan Black ‘Behind The Smoke' (album Behind The Smoke) https://ivanblack.bandcamp.com/album/behind-all-the-smoke 02.44.38 Ivan Black ‘In Moving Windows' (album Drowning In Your Chant) 02.55.15 Deep Imagination ‘Find Your Own Way' (single) Video: https://youtu.be/TVbz5r19TYc 02.59.41 Joe Weineck ‘Far Away'(album Orient To Occident) www.bscmusic.com 03.03.23 Joe Weineck ‘Oriental Elevator' 03.07.08 Steve Orchard 'Stay Close To The Candle' (album Macabre) www.admusicshop.com 03.11.36 Steve Orchard ‘Macabre' Edit***

Host Piya Chattopadhyay takes stock of the aftermath of post-tropical storm Fiona with James Murray, and unpacks how we might better prepare for future disasters with Jason Thistlethwaite, Ali Hassan charts his struggle to understand who he is in relation to his Muslim-Pakistani heritage, David A. Robertson explores why storytelling is so important on the journey to reconciliation, we celebrate the legacy of Glenn Gould, and Joshua Knelman reveals how the tobacco industry became ingrained in culture. Discover more at http://www.cbc.ca/sunday

2021 was an incredible year for ALL THE SMOKE and this episode of BEHIND THE SMOKE takes you behind the scenes of the team's final road trip in New York, including some epic interviews. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 7 of BEHIND THE SMOKE is here and it takes you behind the scenes of the ALL THE SMOKE crews first season 3 LA trip where they interviewed some Hollywood legends and NFL stars.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“To navigate complexity, you need people who not only believe in the same change you do, but bring experience so deep and unique, it fast forwards your ability to see clearly,” I wrote this note about my brother, Little Shawn, after finding an intrinsic connection within myself that equally matches who he walks with inside himself.  That deeper relationship we carry within our being creates room for our witnessing and connection with those who see (and KNOW) what we're really about. Seeing yourself is that unique gift from the universe saying, “You're right where you need to be. Don't move. But make MOVES.”  That's what Shawn Pen, aka BEHIND THE SMOKE, is doing right now. He's already written the documentary of his life, the book, the words. Now he's moving it to screen (documentary, that is) for us to see what's really “behind the smoke.”  If you know, you know.  If you don't, this episode will open windows into the rap scene in a way you'd only dream possible. Remember: hip hop and rap is the spine of culture. It's the body. It's the blood, And it influences everything around us. It influences everything I care about and everyone I care about. Peep the list (below) of Shawn's WORKS, history, and the tools you'll get from listening to this one-of-a-kind episode from a one-of-a-kind person. WORKS: I could list it. But it's better I don't. Let's start here: On Wikipedia, it says “Tyrone Shawn Wilkins, (born December 21, 1969) better known as Little Shawn and Shawn Pen, is an American hip hop artist, rapper, songwriter and producer from East Flatbush, Brooklyn."  Then it says, "Little Shawn released the single "Dom Perignon" (Uptown Records) featuring fellow Brooklyn rapper The Notorious B.I.G. on 20 July 1995. The music video also featured Busta Rhymes, another rapper from Brooklyn. It peaked at #5 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 as well as #87 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and #23 on the Hot Rap Tracks charts. The song was featured on the soundtrack to the Fox TV crime drama New York Undercover." It's rumored that Tupac Shakur was on his way to record a verse for Shawn when he was robbed and shot 5 times in 1994. We get into this. And much more. (See the list of TOOLS below) And make sure to follow @behindthesmoke to stay plugged into WHERE HE'S GOING. Not just where he's been.   Tools You'll Get from This Episode: - Tools to stay clear-headed when the world wants you foggy - Unmatched tips for how to stay truly dedicated to your truth and knowing of self - Tips that remind you how to present yourself in a way that honors your integrity - Reminders that empower you to ensure your influence isn't overtaken by outside influences - Helpful guidance to uplift your image when others see you in a way that differs from your own knowing of who you are - Inspiration for cultivating your clarity and sticking to it

Show Notes In this episode, Matt & Dee Dee discuss vaping. What's good, what's bad, and making the right choices for your health. . Topics discussed: Propylene Glycol in Vaping Products Cell Death from Vaping Pitfalls of Instant Gratification from Cannabis Risks of Vaping Making Informed Decisions when Vaping . Show Links FB - @502Hemp IG - @502Hemp . Reference Links: https://www.lung.org/quit-smoking/e-cigarettes-vaping/impact-of-e-cigarettes-on-lung#:~:text=These%20aldehydes%20can%20cause%20lung,as%20cardiovascular%20(heart)%20disease.&text=E%2Dcigarettes%20also%20contain%20acrolein,cause%20asthma%20and%20lung%20cancer. https://www.verywellmind.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-vaping-cbd-oil-4801288. https://502hemp.com/coronavirus-cbd/

It has been incredible year for ALL THE SMOKE and the final episode of 2021 of BEHIND THE SMOKE takes you behind the scenes of the teams final road trip in New York, including some epic interviews. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

John Safran on how big tobacco used word games and our respect for the hustle to drive its public makeover.

John Safran on why we should be suspicious when one of the worlds' biggest tobacco companies rebrands itself as a health enterprise.

Brand new episode format! We do a deep dive in a documentary style where we explore the rich history of the Arturo Fuente brand and family! Our website: http://www.stogielads.com

This is a continuous study by me with my comments regarding the MJ industry, called a smoke screen. More effort will be made to continue the information later..know the truth and avoid all the products be free from addiction --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As FATHERS, gems present themselves all the time but sometimes we are just too busy to soak it in. This week, we take a step back and focus on 3 gems our previous guests have dropped. They come from Shannon McCollum(ep4,) Devo Springsteen(ep64,) and Clinton Sparks(ep66) as they tell us how they make their presence felt.  Show Notes: http://cool4dads.com/gems To Support The Movement: Cop A Shirt, Hoodie, or Hat at our StereotypeCo store HERE! (https://www.stereotypeco.com/fatherhoodislit)

On this episode I introduce you to the two new co-hosts (6”5 ELI/Starbuck Dee). We talk J. Prince, NBA Youngboy, Jay-Z, Eminem, Drink Champs/Shawn Pen, Dave Chapelle & more. We Back!!!

Vaccine Alert: The hidden agendas behind the black lives matter and the George Floyd protest with WHITE HOUSE ADMINISTRATION backlash for the American citizens and the black community. Vaccine Alert - https://youtu.be/aIs1lkbEh_0 Black lives matter and the George Floyd - https://youtu.be/j3vbGi4QmE4 Dr.Dee social contact www.linktree/yaldoniel and boomfactortv@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/drdee/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/drdee/support

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Perhaps digital media is mysterious to you. Maybe you know how important it is, but just haven’t gotten around to it much. Or maybe you’re a digital media rock star. Any way you look at it, digital media is here to stay and is an integral part of all our lives. However, if you’re an entrepreneur or in business for yourself, it will be the most important part of any of your marketing. Often, it can be your savior. Meet Shawn Walchef of Behind The Smoke podcast (https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/subscribing/) . He took it upon himself to learn digital media to save his business. Join WTR as he shares his experience. You will learn why digital marketing and branding is so important, insights into the psychology of digital marketing, practical tips for making your business more visible online and more likely to get results from searches, why podcasting can help you to connect with your listeners in ways never before possible, how technology has changed the way we interact with restaurants and businesses, and ending with a value bomb about communication. Ingenious tactics to accumulate wealth, for people who see things differently Shawn P. Walchef shawn@calicomfortbbq.com (mailto:shawn@calicomfortbbq.com) Cali Comfort BBQ (https://www.calicomfortbbq.com/) Behind The Smoke: BBQ War Stories Podcast (https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/episodes/) Cali BBQ Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/) Linked in (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/) Cali Comfort BBQ Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/) Shawn’s Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/shawn.p.walchef) Shawn’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/shawnpwalchef) Cali Comfort BBW Twitter (https://twitter.com/CaliComfort) Cali Comfort BBQ YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/) Notes: Fortunate to have Shawn today because without digital marketing, we wouldn’t have him here today Impressed with anyone who starts their own podcast Derek Marso, co-host and I have published 100 episodes Weekly “Behind the Smoke” (https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/episodes/) Focus on business, digital marketing, digital media, interviewing people we admire, specifically in San Diego area People who are moving the needle as far as getting their branding online, getting their business online and really making an impact in the world Podcasting is on-demand radio, on-demand information Way for people to learn passively During my short commute, for 15 minutes can listen to some of the top minds in the world with whatever field I care about Its 2019 and if people don’t think the internet isn’t impacting their business or industry, I feel sorry for them We’re always going to have to continue to learn People listening to this podcast, Kudos to them because they probably love to learn I don’t have a background in internet, IT, not for cooking BBQ, not for running a restaurant I went to school for sociology Whatever your passionate about, you can find people on the internet, on YouTube, through podcasts, Twitter, blogs, Instagram that are publishing content that influence you That make you change your habits Changing your habits to do things that you would want to do increases opportunities in your field and for your family that you would have never had the chance for We at WTR talk about setting yourself up for opportunities Set yourself up financially, habits, skills, abilities Set yourself up for success and better things in your life, such as improvements in business, self, family We live in the information age and people are going to the internet to find information they care about Wife and I ask people where to find daycare, but we go to Google and Yelp to find info on daycares and find them We go to Yelp and there’s some daycares to don’t have; photos of...

Derek Marso & Shawn Walchef – Behind The Smoke – San Diego, CA Subscribe on YouTube Summary Episode #100 – The Final Episode of Behind The Smoke: BBQ War Stories It is with great sadness for us to announce that this will be the final Behind The Smoke: BBQ War Stories podcast in its current format, “Above The Butcher Shop”. Words could not begin to describe how grateful we are to all of you for supporting us over the past two years. We cherish all the incredible memories we have been fortunate to make with each of you whether it was in person at an event, or online through social media. Thank you for sharing this journey with us. We love you. Please feel free to reach out to us at any time. Remember to always stay curious and get involved! Mentions: #001: From Backyard BBQ to KCBS Competition BBQ – Fern’s Semi-Famous BBQ #009 – Raising Money for Charity in BBQ Events with Shane Walton – Organizations In Training NBBQA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE: The 2019 BBQ Awards of Excellence Winners 2019 First Place for Best Audio Series in BBQ Media: Behind The Smoke Podcast #070: Winning The Barbecue Crowds as a Chef/Pitmaster/Restauranteur – The Corner Drafthouse Ben Arnot – Smoking Hot Confessions Mikey Kay – Man Meat BBQ #IAMBBQ2018 – Behind The Smoke Media Coverage – NBBQA Conference in Fort Worth, Texas West Coast BBQ Movement #007: Winning Family Formula of Quality Beer and Premium Burgers – Brody’s Burgers and Beer #060: Building a Passionate eSports Community with the Immortals & LA Valiant Brands – Ari Segal Malcom Reed’s How To BBQ Right Podcast Olav in Norway – Meat and Metal #054: Digital Storytelling Secrets with Tabitha Lipkin – FOX 5 San Diego #064: Sam The Cooking Guy Opens Up About Fatherhood and His New Restaurant – Not Not Tacos #017: Building a BBQ Legacy Through Community Service – Randy Gille #002: Tales from a KCBS BBQ Legend – Gene Goycochea #037: How Podcasting Inspired this Entrepreneur to Open His Own Specialty Coffee Business – Blue Lagoon Coffee 6 Strategies for Turning Your BBQ Business into a Media Channel Get in Touch: Email: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef – @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso – @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner – @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra – @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Subscribe on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website – http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/behindthesmokepod/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/behindthesmokepod Valley Farm Market Website – https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Email – derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website – www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email – shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Logo & Music Graphic Design Ricoy Creative   Music by Jet West Band Behind The Smoke Sticker Request   Get Involved & Stay Curious

Co-Host of Behind The Smoke: BBQ War Stories Podcast Hospitality Business & Digital Marketing PodcastNew Episode every FridayCurrently publishing episode #95Long format, "Above the Butcher Shop" interviews with explicit real world discussions about the entrepreneurial struggle and drive behind passion projects.   Behind The Smoke InstagramBehind The Smoke Twitter Owner/Operator of Cali Comfort BBQ Founded in April of 2008 with 18 employees in East County San Diego with revenue of $400,000 in year one.Currently staffed at 67 employees with projected revenues of over $3MTurned a failed breakfast business partnership into a full service, low-n-slow bbq focused, sports entertainment destination. Actively digitally hacking brand awareness for the last ten years through social media, community outreach, charity and sports entertainment.Catered for the San Diego Chargers, the Los Angeles Chargers, the San Diego Gulls Hockey Club and the San Diego Aztecs. Organizer - Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival  Last year celebrated our 9th Annual #SVBBQFest with 28 amatuer bbq teams competing in California's largest annual amatuer tailgate & bbq event.Over 7,000 attendees buying bbq to benefit Organizations In Training, a local non-profit that mentors at risk youth.  #SVBBQFest Facebook Page#SVBBQFest YouTube Video Organizer - Del Mar BBQ State Championship  3rd Annual Kansas City Barbecue Society State Championship BBQ Event to take place at Del Mar Racing on Sunday, August 19, 2018Over 50 professional barbecue teamsCompeting for over $15,000 in cash and prizesLinkedIn Article - 7 Reasons Why Del Mar is the Sexiest Place on Earth for Championship BBQ Del Mar BBQ State Championship Facebook Page#BETonBBQ  Del Mar BBQ State Championship YouTube VideoWebsitehttp://www.behindthesmokemedia.com Website #2 http://www.calicomfortbbq.com Website #3 https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ LinkedIn URL https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter URL https://twitter.com/shawnpwalchef YouTube URL https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/featured Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Woods – The Ben & Woods Show on The Mighty 1090 – San Diego, CA Subscribe on YouTube Summary Steven Woods is the co-host of the Ben & Woods Show on the Mighty 1090 radio station in San Diego. Woods is the PA announcer for the San Diego Seals, a professional lacrosse team, at the Pechanga Arena. From humble beginnings, Woods shares how he began his career in radio at the lowest level as a promotions assistant at his hometown station. Woods explains his concept of hating the “business” but loving the art of radio. Being fulfilled, Woods opens up about his passion for the art of radio and the happiness that it has provided him despite the many hardships. Steven Woods Website – https://www.mighty1090.com/show/ben-and-woods/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/stevenwoods22 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/thestevenwoods/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/thestevenwoods Ben & Woods Show on The Mighty 1090 Full Shows – Ben & Woods Twitter – https://twitter.com/BenAndWoods Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/benandwoods/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/BenAndWoods/ Mentions MIGHTY 1090 SAN DIEGO ADDS BEN HIGGINS & STEVE WOODS FOR MORNINGS Ben & Woods Mighty 1090 Sports Radio discuss the Yelp attacks against Cali Comfort BBQ on 1-8-2019 San Diego Chargers Community Steps Up To Support Small Business – Stover’s Behind The Blog on the Chargers Bar Controversy The Dave & Jeff Show Podcast #020: From Sports Radio to the Dave and Jeff Show Podcast – Jeff Dotseth #062: How to Make a Career in Podcasting – Dave Palet #065: Big Green Egg Media Movement – Ben and Sheli Higgins #013: – San Diego Sports and the New Era of Digital Marketing for Scott Kaplan – The Mighty 1090 The Mikey Show – Wikipedia Ben & Woods Show Producer Paul Reindle – @PaulReindleSD Ben Higgins And Steve Woods Take Over Mornings At XEPRS (The Mighty 1090)/San Diego SEALS INTRODUCE FLEET TICKET EXCHANGE Social Shout Out Be sure to tag and interact with us on social for your chance to win a Behind The Smoke mug! Quotes “Woods you don’t have to do shit. Just show up and be Kobe. Come in and do you. You know why you’ll work on the radio? Because you don’t know how to be anything but yourself.” – [19:12] Steven Woods “Actually I hate the business. I love the art of radio. I love to turn on the mic and do a show.” – [35:25] Steven Woods “The day I stop wanting to compete, whether it’s baseball, or radio, or anything else, that’s when I’ll just die. I know I am ready to go when I stop competing. I love to compete.” – [57:16] Steven Woods Get in Touch: Email: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef – @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso – @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner – @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra – @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Subscribe on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website – http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/behindthesmokepod/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/behindthesmokepod Valley Farm Market Website – https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Email – derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website – www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email – shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/

Victor Lopez – El Pollo Grill – San Diego, CA Subscribe on YouTube Summary Victor Lopez is the owner of El Pollo Grill a family-owned restaurant and catering company in the Lemon Grove and Bonita neighborhoods of San Diego, CA. Victor will be opening his next location on November 13, 2019 at the Otay Ranch Mall. Established in 1987 by Victor’s parents Rafael and Constanza Lopez, EPG is known for offering free “Spanos Suck” tacos each time the Los Angeles Chargers lose a game. Employees, staffing, turnover, and why more businesses are using part-time shifts to allow for more flexible staffing, and better coverage. Dealing with family issues in business such as adapting to new media, and other modern ways to advertise your brand. Social media recognition and how being authentic and genuine online has been a large factor in El Pollo Grill’s success. El Pollo Grill Website – https://elpollogrill.com/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ElPolloGrillBonita/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/elpollogrillbonita/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/spanostacodude Mentions The New York Times Article – In San Diego, a Quandary Over the (L.A.) Chargers The Athletic – How does San Diego feel about the Chargers’ success? Victor Lopez and Shawn Walchef place a friendly bet on the Chargers game – East County Eats Forbes Article – When The Chargers Get Crunched, Free Tacos Await Their (Former) Fans Behind The Smoke Blog – San Diego Chargers Community Steps Up To Support Small Business ESPN Article – Mexican restaurant in San Diego offering customers free tacos whenever Chargers lose Yelp San Diego, other agencies offer free food to federal workers affected by shutdown   Social Shout Out Be sure to tag and interact with us on social for your chance to win a Behind The Smoke mug! Quotes “I started learning little things when I would go through drive-thrus; I’d see combos. So I started offering combos. I started to learn marketing tools of how to up-sell.” [5:50] – Victor Lopez “I’ve made lots of mistakes. Not because of anything malicious, but just mistakes. Every person makes mistakes… I’m 42 years old. I’m still learning.” [16:18] – Victor Lopez “In 10 – 15 years I don’t want to be the sole operator of El Pollo Grill. I wanna live with my wife and my family. That’s my whole goal. My father worked 24/7 every week for 20 years. I don’t wanna do that.” [57:41] – Victor Lopez Get in Touch: Email: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef – @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso – @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner – @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra – @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Subscribe on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website – http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/behindthesmokepod/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/behindthesmokepod Valley Farm Market Website – https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Email – derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website – www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email – shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Logo & Music Graphic Design Ricoy Creative   Music by Jet West Band Behind The Smoke Sticker Request Get Involved & Stay Curious

Corbin – Tap Truck & Corbin’s Q – San Diego, CA Subscribe on YouTube Summary Corbin O’Reilly is the owner of Tap Truck, a mobile bar service, and Corbin’s Q, a Santa Maria style barbecue restaurant and BBQ Catering Company in San Diego. Serving brews, wines, ciders or cocktails; Tap Truck offers local craft beverages combined with a passion for restoring old pick-up trucks. Creating an experience with Tap Truck that appeals to anyone who is a fan of craft beer, vintage Americana, or classic cars. The value of learning from your mistakes and how to overcome operational obstacles with a strong team Establishing, maintaining and scaling a franchise business model across multiple states. Tap Truck Website – https://taptrucksd.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/taptrucksd/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/taptruckusa Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/TapTruckUSA/ Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/taptruck/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIDiSazdmRJltW-zdidVPHQ/featured Corbin’s Q Website – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGJGatNXQeY Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/corbinsq/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/CorbinsQ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CorbinsQ/   Mentions #SVBBQFest – Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival Maynards BBQ Team – @Maynards_BBQ Corbin’s Q Catering Manager Josh – @beall88 Balboa Park December Nights – https://www.sandiego.gov/december-nights #048: The Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce, Catering, and Restaurant Story – Dave and Duce Raymond #040: Secrets to Slanging Your Specialty BBQ Sauces, Spices, and Rubs in Over 500 Retail Locations – The Sauce Goddess #072: The Self-Taught One Man Barbecue Team – Moe Cason BBQ Social Shout Out @oldroadbbq Be sure to tag and interact with us on social for your chance to win a Behind The Smoke mug! Quotes “Poolside, 9th hole-side, wherever you need the Tap Truck as long as you can fit a vehicle there. Perfect stuff.” – [16:50] Corbin O’Reilly “If you’re a fan of craft beer, if you’re a fan of vintage Americana, if you’re a fan of classic cars, you’re gonna be a fan of Tap Truck. Having that at your biggest day or at a simple celebration. Why not?” – [18:45] Corbin O’Reilly “We sell more sauce than I ever thought we could sell and it all come from people standing out there and tasting… 50% of the people try your sauce buy it.” [28:00] Derek Marso Get in Touch: Email: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef – @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso – @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner – @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra – @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Subscribe on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website – http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/behindthesmokepod/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/behindthesmokepod Valley Farm Market Website – https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Email – derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website – www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email – shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Logo & Music Graphic Design Ricoy Creative   Music by Jet West Band Behind The Smoke Sticker Request   Get Involved & Stay Curious

Al Calozzi – Calozzi’s Cheesesteaks – San Diego, CA Subscribe on YouTube Summary Al Calozzi is the owner of Calozzi’s Cheesesteaks serving authentic Philly cheesesteaks from two his locations in Seattle, and San Diego. Growing up in a family restaurant Al learned to cook his first cheesesteak from his uncle at ten years old. Starting as a food cart vendor, Al describes the obstacles he has faced over his career and how he was able to persevere by focusing on his goals. Haters motivate: Al describing how he takes negative energy and uses it as fuel to keep going. Competing in the 2019 National Cheesesteak Day charity event on March 24th to benefit the Special Olympics San Diego Region. Al Calozzi Website – http://calozzis.net/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/calozzischeesesteaks/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/calozzispacificbeach/ Mentions Yelp Small Business Stories – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGJGatNXQeY Men’s Journal – https://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/the-10-best-places-for-cheesesteaks-that-arent-philly-w442678/ Social Shout Out @IvanMorin11 Be sure to tag and interact with us on social for your chance to win a Behind The Smoke mug! Quotes “Consistency that’s the thing. I’m on a ten year run of this and I can tell you my sandwiches are always the same. I’ve had knuckleheads and they don’t last. I don’t tolerate it. I know they are not cooking the meat right or they’re not slicing the onions right. I know how that sandwich is supposed to be.” – [21:38] Al Calozzi I don’t look at them as failures; it’s lessons learned along the way… What kept me going through all those failures and obstacles was that passion. I love making cheesesteaks. I love cooking. I love being in hot kitchens.” – [40:53] Al Calozzi Think about all the time we spend with friends and family and the times we cherish. Typically that’s done over food and drink.” – [45:20] Shawn Walchef Get in Touch: Email: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef – @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso – @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner – @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra – @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Subscribe on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website – http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/behindthesmokepod/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/behindthesmokepod Valley Farm Market Website – https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Email – derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website – www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email – shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Logo & Music Graphic Design Ricoy Creative   Music by Jet West Band Behind The Smoke Sticker Request   Get Involved & Stay Curious

Michael Peacock – TapCraft – San Diego, CA Michael Peacock is the owner and founder of TapCraft; a San Diego based company that builds and maintains draught systems for all types of beverages. Believing in furthering education, Peacock is the instructor for the Draught Systems course as part of SDSU’s Business of Craft Beer Program. The importance of maintaining your your tap lines regularly and the in-glass impact it has on your product. Using Coors Light’s, balanced, neutral flavor to help people learn how to identify different flavor profiles. The personal dilemma Peacock faced when choosing to drink for his job after being sober for 20 years. TapCraft Website – https://www.tapcraft.net/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/tapcraft_draught/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/tapcraft_sd Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tapcraftsd TapCraft Crew Peacock – Founder Jason Summers – Owner Danny Ramirez – Owner Antonio Lopez – Technician Reed Birklund – Sales Kadi Goodheart – Admin Travis Hudson – Marketing Mentions SDSU Business of Craft Beer – https://ces.sdsu.edu/hospitality/professional-certificate-business-craft-beer Social Shout Out @brandonhodgins Be sure to tag and interact with us on social for your chance to win a Behind The Smoke mug! Quotes “Whenever I go out drinking the first thing I ask is do you have a charity beer on tap. Because I wanna support those who support others.” – [2:43] Michael Peacock “If I’m out and about drinking beers and I’m drinking out of a can at a location and the draft system is sitting right there a few feet from me… I’m doing it on purpose because the draught system is not drinkable there.” – [37:35] Michael Peacock “Selling the first beer is easy. Here’s the key; can you sell the next one? You are certainly not going to if your draught system is tainting that liquid gold.” – [57:06] Michael Peacock Get in Touch: Email: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef – @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso – @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner – @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra – @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Subscribe on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website – http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/behindthesmokepod/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/behindthesmokepod Valley Farm Market Website – https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Email – derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website – www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email – shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Logo & Music Graphic Design Ricoy Creative   Music by Jet West Band Behind The Smoke Sticker Request   Get Involved & Stay Curious

In this episode we dive into a segment called 'Behind the Smoke', where we talk about and break down some of the smaller stories from the legends stage, such as BIG's 0-3 showing and Cloud9's underrated run at the major. We then look forward to the playoffs and discuss each match up through the final to make our pick'em. **Intro and Outro song credits** Hot Coffee by Ghostrifter Official https://soundcloud.com/ghostrifter-official Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Y30VQPGtxOs

Chad Cline – The Waterfront Bar & Grill  – San Diego, CA Subscribe on YouTube Summary Chad Cline is the owner of the Waterfront Bar & Grill one of San Diego’s most popular, and oldest dive bars. Creating neighborhood hubs Chad and his family also operate The Aero Club, Banzai Bar, Eastbound Bar & Grill, Harbor Town Pub and The Hills Pub. Grounding the American Dream, Chad describes how it takes more than just money to open a restaurant nowadays. Treating the customer experience like a trip to Grandma’s house with hospitality that makes everyone feel good. Defining “kings” and “stars” as customers and why it’s more important to cater to the stars. Chad Cline The Waterfront Bar & Grill – http://www.waterfrontbarandgrill.com/ The Werewolf – http://www.thewerewolf.net/ The Hills Pub – http://thehillspub.com/ Aero Club Bar – http://aeroclubbar.com/ Eastbound Bar & Grill https://eastboundbarandgrill.com/ Harbortown Pub – http://www.harbortownpub.com/ Banzai Bar – http://banzaibar.com/ Social Shout Out Bill Delgado Be sure to tag and interact with us on social for your chance to win a Behind The Smoke mug! Quotes “I think that we see them as neighborhood hubs and when we go into a spot, we kind of think of it as, this is where people are going to go to have conversation and this is where people are going to go to meet up and have important moments in their life.” – [06:37] Chad Cline “There’s kings, as far as customers, and there’s stars. The stars are the ones that’ll come in and pajamas; those are the ones that have no problem with having some fun. Kings come in and they don’t even like to be spoken to that much, they want service… we cater to the stars.” – [18:51] Chad Cline “You always have to be adaptable and you always have to be making changes and be self aware enough to look at yourself and say: ‘okay, what am I doing and why am I doing this? Is this for the right reasons?.” [25:11] – Derek Marso Get in Touch: Email: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef – @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso – @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner – @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra – @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Subscribe on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website – http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market Website – https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Email – derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website – www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email – shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Logo & Music Graphic Design Ricoy Creative   Music by Jet West Band Behind The Smoke Sticker Request   Get Involved & Stay Curious…

Ali Hussainy – BD Outdoors – @Bloodydecks – San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Ali Hussainy is the co-founder and president of BD Outdoors an online fishing and hunting community focusing on all facets of sport fishing, boating, and hunting. Originally started as Bloody Decks in 2003, BD Outdoors was created to share fishing information with anyone interested in becoming an angler or fisherman. How Ali and his partners developed the Local Knowledge TV show as a resource to anyone who is passionate about fishing. Becoming more niche, Ali explains how BD Outdoors adapted from a traditional online forum in the wake of social media. Ali describes going through the recession and the impact it had the fishing industry. Links Mentioned BD Outdoors Website – https://www.bdoutdoors.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/bloodydecks Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bdoutdoorsdotcom/    Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Bloodydecks Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/bdoutdoors/ Ali Hussainy – https://www.instagram.com/bdoali/ Mentions BD Outdoors Media – http://www.bdomedia.com/ Local Knowledge – https://www.localknowledge.tv Fish Dope – https://www.fishdope.com/ Marlin Magazine – https://www.marlinmag.com/ World Outdoor News – https://www.wonews.com/ Social Shout Out @northmanbbq Be sure to tag us and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win a Behind The Smoke mug! Quotes “The old model is you want to drive people to TV so that your sponsors get seen. We’re internet guys; that’s not the model. The model is get your shit seen. Don’t care if you watch a promo that lasts a minute… We just want you to see our content.” – [02:06] Ali Hussainy “Nobody wanted us to make it in this business because we were saying bad words and letting fishermen act like fishermen. I think prior to social media, our business, everybody really thought it was grandpa and little Bobby going down to the lake, holding hands.” – [27:49] Ali Hussainy “Sometimes working harder isn’t smarter. When that ship was sinking. I was in there seven days a week, 16 hours a day… I should’ve worked smarter and should have really taken a step back.” – [16:40] Ali Hussainy Get in Touch: Email: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef – @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso – @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner – @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra – @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website – http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market Website – https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Email – derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website – www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email – shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Logo & Branding Graphic Design Ricoy Creative   Music by Jet West Band Behind The Smoke Sticker Request   Get Involved & Stay Curious…

Brian Hess – Hess Roofing – San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Brian Hess is the co-owner of Hess Roofing, a family owned San Diego roof installation and repair company. Knowing he has an addictive personality, Brian explains how he used drinking as a way to mask other issues. Brian describes negative influences as “windsocks” that keep you from being in a happier place. Being able to truly appreciate himself, Brian shares how invaluable it is to have the support of his loved ones. How Brian is using meditation to further improve his life and his golf game. Links Mentioned Brian Hess Email – brian@hessroofinginc.com   Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pg/Hess-Roofing-Co-537627956286148/ Mentions Bob Madsen – http://madsengolf.com/ Apex Recovery – https://apex.rehab/ Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds – https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287 Social Shout Out Be sure to tag us and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win a Behind The Smoke mug! Quotes “I probably sat in the rock bottom moment for years, honestly, because I felt like I was going to lose golf and I was scared to be vulnerable. It was like my big, dirty secret.” {7:48} – Brian Hess “As an alcoholic, you learned that in order to continue drinking you have to be able to deal with getting up for work and pretending that you don’t feel like shit.” {22:15} – Shawn Walchef “In the fourth quarter; there was nothing more that I wanted than to go against these guys and just fucking break them. Because I knew I was going to try harder I was gonna work harder, I was going to take their fucking soul. Some people think it’s fucking insane. That’s just what I did.” {26:18} – Derek Marso Get in Touch: Email: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef – @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso – @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner – @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra – @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website – http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market Website – https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Email – derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website – www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email – shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Logo & Branding Graphic Design Ricoy Creative   Music by Jet West Band Behind The Smoke Sticker Request   Get Involved & Stay Curious…

Heather Myers – CBS 8 & The CW San Diego – @heathermyerstv – San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Heather Myers YouTube Highlight Reel Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Heather Myers is the morning anchor and weather reporter on CBS 8 in her hometown of San Diego. Winner of eight Emmy Awards, Heather also works as a NFL Sideline reporter, debate moderator, and is a mother of two. Heather explains her duty to report stories that benefit the community and highlight positivity rather than sensationalize and create negativity. Being pushed out of her comfort zone: Heather shares how she overcame being a weather reporter with no prior experience. The importance of accountability when news outlets don’t report information correctly. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Heather Myers Website – http://www.cbs8.com   Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/heathermyerstv/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/heathermyerstv/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/heathernews8 Mentions The CW San Diego – http://www.thecwsandiego.com/ Brody’s Burgers – http://www.brodysburgersandbeer.com/ Weekly Social Shout Out: @brewbeer Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug! Be sure to tag us and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember…if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “I really had no business doing this because I was so nervous. But it’s like anything else. Enough time and doing it every single day. And you sort of work out the kinks and then after a while you don’t think about it.’ {15:42} – Heather Myers “I do feel like boys are lost in this a little bit. We need to be raising strong boys into strong men who are examples. We cannot forget about them.” {23:06} – Heather Myers “It really is just show up positive attitude and work harder, be the hardest working person in that room every single day.” {44:10} – Derek Marso Get in Touch: Email: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef – @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso – @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner – @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra – @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website – http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market Website – https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Email – derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website – www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram – http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email – shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Logo & Branding Graphic Design Ricoy Creative   Music by Jet West Band Behind The Smoke Sticker Request   Get Involved & Stay Curious…

Martin Favela- Border X Brewing - @BorderXBrewing - Barrio Logan, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Martin Favela is the operations manager at Border X Brewing a grassroots brewery located in the heart of Barrio Logan. Inspired heavily by Mexican culture Border X creates one of a kind Mexican Craft beer made with traditional flavors. Chicano Con, the annual Latino-focused comic con held at the brewery in the Barrio Logan for youth who can't attend San Diego Comic Con. Opening their second location in Bell, CA and how Border X is introducing craft beer to a burgeoning beer community. How Martin and is family handle the decision making and settle issues through open communication. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Border X Brewing Website - http://borderxbrewing.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/borderxbrewinglogan Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/borderxbrewing/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BorderXBrewing Mentions Chicano-Con - https://www.facebook.com/events/2054843611460069/ Weekly Social Shout Out: @blacklanternbbq Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug! Be sure to tag us and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “We’re real Mexican beer because it’s beers made by Mexicans with Mexican traditions and flavors.” {7:59} - Martin Favela “There’s a lot of good stuff now in Barrio Logan. It’s alway been there now it's being celebrated and highlighted. {16:20} - Martin Favela “We wanna make Border X Bell be the community place to gather, to be a part of the community.” {24:53} - Martin Favela “Whether this business becomes a home run, a humongous success, a national brand or it fails and sinks because we were too ambitious. At the end of the day we’re still family.” {28:18} - Martin Favela “Approach every single day like you care. That you care about people, that you care about your brand, that you care about your product.” {44:17} - Shawn Walchef Get in Touch: Email: podcast@calibbq.media Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Cali BBQ Media Website - www.calibbq.media  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/calibbq Twitter - https://twitter.com/calibbqmedia Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calibbqmedia/ Valley Farm Market Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Website - https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Email - derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website - www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email - shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Logo & Branding Graphic Design Ricoy Creative Music by Jet West Band Get Involved & Stay Curious…

Iskra & Brian Tsenkova - Angel Shave Club - @AngelShaveClub - San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Iskra & Brian Tsenkova are the founders of Angel Shave Club a subscription based shaving supply company located in San Diego that delivers female shaving products worldwide. Angel Shave Club is dedicated to changing shaving and focuses their service on elevating the feminine shaving experience by empowering through education. Iskra & Brian discuss appearing on the 1/20/19 episode of ABC’s Shark Tank and how their persistence got them to pitch in front of the Sharks. The emotional impact of running a bootstrap business and how Iskra & Brian built Angel Shave Club out of their spare bedroom. How Angel Shave Club is preparing for “The Shark Tank Effect” where a business featured on the show experience a sudden increase in brand awareness. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Angel Shave Club Website - https://www.angelshaveclub.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/angelshaveclub/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/angelshaveclub/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/angelshaveclub Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/angelshaveclub/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/angelshaveclub/ Mentions Shark Tank - https://abc.go.com/shows/shark-tank Apply to get on Shark Tank 2019 5 tips for getting on 'Shark Tank,' from people who have done it - CNBC How to Get on Shark Tank: 5 Insider Steps | Business.org #055: The Sh*t They Don’t Teach You in Business School – Brian Smith UGG Founder Hannah Schneider Creative - Boutique Digital Creative Firm   Weekly Social Shout Out: @elpollogrillbonita Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug! Be sure to tag us in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “Women’s razors are actually 13% more expensive than men’s. The pink tax is real.” {9:33} - Iskra Tsenkova “Women now have options. They don’t have to be an afterthought of a man’s product, a man’s company, a man’s voice.” {14:06} Iskra Tsenkova “We created a business model that worked for the time being and like every business it evolves. If you stay the same nothing is ever gonna change or grow.” {26:16} - Iskra Tsenkova “Less than 1% actually get to pitch to the Sharks but even less than that appear on the show. Just because you pitch doesn’t mean you’re gonna air on the show.” {31:40} - Shawn Walchef “If you want to be on Shark Tank. The information is out there; it’s on the internet. Just Google it and do it.” {39:48} - Iskra Tsenkova Get in Touch: Email: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media News Cali Comfort BBQ was the center of a national story about Chargers fans in San Diego the week before the AFC Divisional Game against the New England Patriots. If you would like to learn more about navigating the press your small business receives amongst negative or positive PR please reach out to shawn@calicomfortbbq.com. Here is the series of local and national news coverage that happened over a five day period: Where to watch the LA Chargers in San Diego - Cali Comfort BBQ - ABC 10 News Ben & Woods Mighty 1090 Sports Radio discuss the Yelp attacks against Cali Comfort BBQ on 1-8-2019 Chargers Ex-Fans Smear East County BBQ Joint on Yelp - NBC 7 San Diego Tabitha Lipkin’s Final Thoughts on Fox 5 Sports  - Chargers Bar Tailgate Radio by Gameday Media Enterprises - Conversation with Shawn Walchef

This week we have a conversation with Shawn Walchef of Cali Comfort BBQ in San Diego, CA. He is an avid West Coast BBQ movement advocate & tailgating event specialist. He also hosts the Behind The Smoke Podcast. We talk about BBQ, the Chargers situation and the feeling of the diehard Bolts fans in the region as well as new AAF football team, the San Diego Fleet. @CaliComfortBBQ www.behindthesmokemedia.com

This week we have a conversation with Shawn Walchef of Cali Comfort BBQ in San Diego, CA. He is an avid West Coast BBQ movement advocate & tailgating event specialist. He also hosts the Behind The Smoke Podcast. We talk about BBQ, the Chargers situation and the feeling of the diehard Bolts fans in the region as well as new AAF football team, the San Diego Fleet. @CaliComfortBBQ www.behindthesmokemedia.com

Behind The Smoke Podcast: 2018 Memorable Moments All podcasts were recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California in person! Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Memorable Moments #037: How Podcasting Inspired this Entrepreneur to Open His Own Specialty Coffee Business – Blue Lagoon Coffee #039: Creating a Digital First, Fan-Focused Sports Experience in the NLL – San Diego Seals #047: Mike Mills and Amy Mills Share Their Legendary Lives in Barbecue – 17th Street BBQ #049: Amazing Hospitality Isn’t Just Reserved for Five Star Hotels – Cloudbeds #054: Digital Storytelling Secrets with Tabitha Lipkin – FOX 5 San Diego #055: The Sh*t They Don’t Teach You in Business School – Brian Smith UGG Founder #060: Building a Passionate eSports Community with the Immortals & LA Valiant Brands – Ari Segal #062: How to Make a Career in Podcasting – Dave Palet 064: Sam The Cooking Guy Opens Up About Fatherhood and His New Restaurant – Not Not Tacos #072: The Self-Taught One Man Barbecue Team – Moe Cason BBQ #079: Above the Next Butcher Shop in La Jolla – Murfey Company Get in Touch: Email the Show: podcast@calibbq.media Write Us a Review on iTunes Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Behind The Smoke Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Website - https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Email - derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website - www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email - shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Logo & Branding Graphic Design - Ricoy Creative All music provided by Jet West Band Get Involved & Stay Curious…

"Been There, Rocked That" returns as Prance Lo, Polo Pirata, Robbie Fingers and Blake Loington are joined by Shawn Pen, formerly known as Little Shawn. Shawn details why he launched "Behind the Smoke" and the podcast of the same name, the history behind the infamous Quad Studios session when Tupac was shot, and what led to him penning the novel "The Black Church." Shawn also details his involvement in Prance dancing for Special Ed, as well as how he helped launch AZ's rap career.

Jamie Minotti & Mark McLarry - My Yard Live - @myyardlive - San Marcos, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Jamie Minotti and Mark McLarry are partners in My Yard Live, a new brewery-restaurant and live entertainment venue opening summer of 2019 in San Marcos, CA. My Yard Live is an experiential community gathering space bringing together quality food, libations, activities, and unique experiences for all ages to enjoy. Jamie and Mark describe partnering with the City of San Marcos to get the location for My Yard Live. Wanting to stand out among the 150+ breweries in San Diego, Jamie and Mark are bringing a new concept to breweries by placing Freddy Bensch in charge of beer recipes and Pat Korn heading brewing operations. Bringing on George McKerrow as a partner and the impact his experience had from founding Longhorn Steakhouse and working with Ted Turner. Links Mentioned in this Episode: My Yard Live Website - https://myyardlive.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/myyardlive/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/myyardlive/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/MyYardLive Mentions James Langley - Empress Capital Investments Regents Brewing Ernie Hahn on Behind The Smoke Pechanga Arena Naming Rights Deal Ted’s Montana Grill - https://www.tedsmontanagrill.com/ Longhorn Steakhouse - www.longhornsteakhouse.com SweetWater Brewery - https://sweetwaterbrew.com/ City of San Marcos - http://www.san-marcos.net/ Weekly Social Shout Out: @food.guy.ry Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug! Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “When you create a successful business it’s always good to identify a problem and then come up with a solution.” {5:30} - Mark McLarry “What’s unique about the situation is that San Marcos are not approaching this as a landlord/lessee relationship. They are approaching this as a partnership.” {10:12} - Mark McLarry “If you aren’t creating an experience, you are going to fail.” {17:26} - Derek Marso “Every little thing, I have to make sure is right. It’s very important because I feel my consumer deserves that.” {23:32} - Derek Marso “We love hospitality and we love going to different venues whether it's entertainment, sports, hospitality, food or drink. It has to be comfortable.” {27:30} - Shawn Walchef Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Write Us a Review on iTunes Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Website - https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Email - derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com La Jolla Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Spring Valley Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ Website - www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email - shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.

Chris Cantore - YEW - @yew_online - San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Chris Cantore is a San Diego broadcaster and the co-founder of YEW, a Southern California culture and lifestyle media company. YEW is a podcast network and media collective who highlight the music, action sports, craft beer, food and cannabis scenes in San Diego. Getting YEW started and Chris’s vision to be able to support and grow the podcast organically without using sponsors. The importance and impact of mental health on Chris’s career and personal life and the methods he uses to find balance. The freedom of the podcast platform versus the security and resources of traditional radio. Links Mentioned in this Episode: YEW Website - https://www.yewonline.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/yewonline/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/promiscuousfork/ Twitter - https://www.instagram.com/yewonline/ YEW! Tube - https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/YEW_Tube Mentions Chris Cantore - https://twitter.com/chriscantore The death and resurrection of a radio DJ - UT Article on Chris Cantore YEW Podcast Network Shawn’s laughing video with his son Cantore+YEW!: Scott Kaplan Podcast Episode American Meme on Netflix Silicone Rings, Silicone Wedding Bands & Active Lifestyle Rings | QALO OneWheel Dave Palet’s Son’s Death - A Farewell To Jake Palet - Dave & Jeff Podcast Behind The Smoke #062: How to Make a Career in Podcasting – Dave Palet THE MONDAY M.A.S.S. (Monday Action Sports Show) with Chris Cote CANTORE + YEW! Shave Odadjian | System of a Down Weekly Social Shout Out: @Harshmanbbq Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug! Sign up for their bad ass bbq newsletter here: The Smoke Sheet Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “You have to build a community and they have to know you guys as humans.” {10:20} - Chris Cantore “People wanna get so over-excited or mad about things and it’s not about that. It's about going the the process and learning from it.” {12:12} - Derek Marso “You really do learn a lot about yourself in times of despair.” {40:10} - Chris Cantore “There’s nothing more beautiful and powerful thank silence.” {50:28} - Chris Cantore “I swear to God I’m trying to be a better human being to my family, to my friends, to just anyone I touch every single day.” {58:46} - Chris Cantore Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Write Us a Review on iTunes Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market 6902 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Website - https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Email - derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Website - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Website - www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort

Craig Sewall - Promiscuous Fork - @promiscuousfork - La Jolla, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Craig Sewall is the owner of Promiscuous Fork, a casual foodie restaurant dedicated to enticing taste buds by blending simple fresh ingredients together to create unique and original dishes. Since opening Promiscuous Fork in 2006 with partner Ray Penfield; the intent was to create a non-pretentious foodie restaurant with a comfortable local feel. Craig describes having to “figure it out” and the other hardships he faced managing the restaurant after Ray passed away. The impact of La Jolla tourism and how it helps the Promiscuous Fork profits stay within $200 each week, year-over-year. The transition from commodity to craft and how buyers have begun to seek higher quality food. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Promiscuous Fork Website - http://www.thepromiscuousfork.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/The-Promiscuous-Fork-488675511145935/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/promiscuousfork/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/promiscuousfork Mentions California Baking Co. - https://californiabaking.com/ Brody’ Burgers & Beer - http://www.brodysburgersandbeer.com/ Big Poppa Smokers - https://www.bigpoppasmokers.com/ King of the Smokers - http://www.kingofthesmoker.com/ Ernie Ball - https://www.music-man.com/ Weekly Social Shout Out: Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug! Sign up for their bad ass bbq newsletter here: The Smoke Sheet Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “It's not about the price, it's about quality for me.” {32:16} - Craig Sewall “After meeting the Murfeys, it was a very easy for us to know that they wanted us as much as we wanted them and that it was going to be a relationship where we work together. If you don't have that with your landlord, if they don't want your success, and they just want to transactional, like don't talk to me, just email me in the rent or your least money, it's never gonna work." {16:03} - Derek Marso "We're going to ingrain ourselves in that community and give back as much as we can do whatever we can." {28:25} - Derek Marso “"I'm excited to have you guys as a neighbor for sure. Yeah, we'll definitely get you hooked up. " {33:48} - Derek Marso "Along the road you're going to learn, you're going to bump your head, you're going to, there's going to be roadblocks. There's going to be things that happen." {37:12} - Craig Sewall Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Write Us a Review on iTunes Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market 6902 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Website - https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Email - derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Website - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Website - www.

Prince Tiger Smalls - Tiger Smalls Boxing - @prince_tsmalls - San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Prince Tiger Smalls is a professional featherweight boxer fighting for the WBC Latin American Championship on December 8th, 2018 in Tijuana Mexico. He is trained by his father and retired championship boxer Tiger Smalls. How Prince deals with the expectations from his father’s legacy and the ways he keeps himself grounded. Tiger explains his approach to booking and his belief that fighters should have a purpose when they take on fights. Two approaches to training: Tiger studies tape of the opposition while Prince focuses on honing his craft in the ring. Managing the Tiger Smalls Boxing School inside of 10th Planet Fitness Spring Valley. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Prince Tiger Smalls Twitter - https://twitter.com/prince_tsmalls Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prince_tsmalls/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/prince.t.smalls Tiger Smalls Boxing Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tigersmallsboxing/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tigersmallsboxing/ Mentions 10th Planet Fitness Spring Valley - https://10thplanetspringvalley.com/ TC1 Gel - https://tc1gelshop.com/ Everlast - https://www.everlast.com/ Workaholics Clothing Co. - https://www.instagram.com/workaholicsclothingcosandiego/   Weekly Social Shout Out: @pacificdawn_sportfishing Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug! Sign up for their bad ass bbq newsletter here: The Smoke Sheet Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “There are certain ways to win fights and there are certain ways to win rounds.” {3:50} - Tiger Smalls “For me I just stay in the gym and train and whatever my dad has me do that’s what I do. My dad is the one who manages my career.” {9:55} - Prince Smalls “Everyone asks why I don’t box and its because I can’t stand getting punched in the face.” {23:44} - Derek Marso “I swear to god- I’m dealing with the same promoters who hated me back then but love me now because of Prince.” {31:02} - Tiger Smalls “People wait years to meet their favorite fighter. I raised mine.” {31:50} - Tiger Smalls Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Write Us a Review on iTunes Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market 6902 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Website - https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Email - derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Website - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Website - www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email - shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/

Jeff Garner - San Diego Fleet - @AAFFleet - San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Jeff Garner is the president of the Alliance of American Football team, the San Diego Fleet, launching at the SDCCU Stadium in February 2019. How the AAF will create a dynamic alliance between players, fans and the game, while also providing an immersive fantasy experience through their app. The decision to bring in former professional players and staff to focus on the quality of the sport and insure the health and wellness of players. The AAF mobile app and how it creates an immersive fantasy sports experience through the use of a tracking chip placed on players and in the ball. Being good neighbors- Jeff explains the importance for the Fleet to step into the community leader role left behind by Chargers. Links Mentioned in this Episode: San Diego Fleet Website - http://sandiegofleet.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/AAFFleet Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/AAFFleet Jeff Garner - San Diego Fleet President @jeffgarner23 Mentions Charlie Ebersol on Dan Patrick Bill Polian Starter Clothing Sponsorship Deal with AAF San Diego Fleet Tickets Weekly Social Shout Out: @thesmokesheet Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug! Sign up for their bad ass bbq newsletter here: The Smoke Sheet Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “At this point the players at their talent level and sometimes it's just bad timing or an injury that they haven’t gotten that chance.” {19:04} - Jeff Garner “Tailgating is a part of your experience and a lot of times you’ll spend more time in the parking lot than you actually spend in the stadium.” {20:57} - Jeff Garner “On the sponsorship side the buy-in has to be on both sides.” {29:59} - Shawn Walchef “Having this the Fleet in San Diego is an opportunity for this community to come back together around a team.” {31:42} - Jeff Garner “We’ve gotta be good neighbors. We’re part of this community now as individuals and as a business.” {43:18} - Jeff Garner Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Write Us a Review on iTunes Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market 6902 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Website - https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Email - derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Website - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Website - www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email - shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: West Coast BBQ Movement News Smithfield’s King of the Smoker - Indian Wells -...

Sydney Lynn - Restaurant Solutions INC - @RSIoperations - San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Sydney Lynn is the Senior Client Advisor at Restaurant Solution Inc. RSI helps small businesses maximize profits by educating their clients on efficient restaurant operations. How RSI’s proprietary restaurant accounting and management system Lester comes with the full support of industry-specific specialists. Sydney breaks down the dollar in sales and explains the impact each cent has on your overall operations. Tracking the weekly behavior of your business to give a more accurate picture of what the bottom line looks like and the ways it can benefit your restaurant. The mistakes restaurant owners make: not having enough operating capital, not understanding margins, lack of staff education, etc. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Restaurant Solutions, INC Website - https://restaurantaccountingservices.com/   Twitter - https://twitter.com/RSIoperations Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/restaurant_solutions_inc/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RestaurantSolutionsInc LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/restaurant-solutions-inc-/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/RestacctNetRSIOperations Mentions Restaurant Owner - www.RestaurantOwner.com Prime Cost: How to Control the Most Important Number on Your P&L Shawn Walchef’s Digital Panel RSI Appearance: RSI Digital Panel - Everything You Need to Know About Professional Level Services in the Restaurant Weekly Social Shout Out: @mandosbbq Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug! Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “We really invest in our clients and knowledge is key to that investment.” {10:23} - Sydney Lynn “Cash doesn’t always equal profit. That’s something I think new operators really need to understand.” {13:20} - Sydney Lynn “I find it interesting how many restaurant operators are not aware of what’s actually happening within their four walls.” {25:46} - Sydney Lynn “Just show appreciation and treat people like humans. That will go so much further than being a dick to them.” {33:27} - Derek Marso “There’s one thing that we all love and that’s hospitality. People love to get taken care of.” {48:00} - Shawn Walchef Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Write Us a Review on iTunes Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market 6902 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Website - https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Email - derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Website - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Website - www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/

Byron & Ian Frisch - Repower Solar - @RepowerSolar_SD - San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Byron Frisch and Ian Frisch are the owners/operators of Repower Solar and Roofing. A locally owned, licensed roofing, and full solar installation company in San Diego. Eliminating as many factors for failure as possible; Byron describes why he and Ian chose to open franchise. Ian discusses the future of the solar industry and gives insight on the misconceptions of new technology like solar tiles. The benefit of working with family and fostering the family environment for your staff to build trust. Developing staff and how the greatest factor for your company’s long-term growth comes from a passionate and invested team. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Repower Solar & Roofing Website - http://www.repowersolarandroofing.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RepowerSolarRoofing Mentions Ian Frisch on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ian_frisch_619/ Our Rendezvous Podcast SVBBQ Fest Recap - Click Here Shawn Walton of Organizations In Training on Behind The Smoke - Click Here Weekly Social Shout Out: @barrelmanbbq Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “The beauty of working with family is that you know we aren’t going to lie to each other or screw each other. We can trust each other.” {23:03} - Byron Frisch “When you’re part of a team you can do so much more than by yourself.” {24:59} - Byron Frisch “I’ll guarantee everyone in my store makes more than the average person at Albertson’s or anywhere else. I overpay people because I want them to be happy.” {31:00} - Derek Marso “It’s organic growth where you have need that actually ends up being successful.” {34:08} - Byron Frisch “I need to be in a better position to deal with the world when it’s not a nice place. {41:24} - Ian Frisch Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Write Us a Review on iTunes Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market 6902 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Website - https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Email - derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Website - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 Website - www.calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Email - shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: West Coast BBQ Movement News Valley Farm Market: Family-owned specialty market coming to La Jolla in 2019 Butcher Shop, Market, and Barbecue Spot Landing in La Jolla Meat+Poultry Magazine - Shawn & Derek provide a hard-k...

Russ & Scott Murfey - The Murfey Company - @murfeycompany - La Jolla, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in La Jolla, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Derek Marso of Valley Farm Market and Shawn Walchef of Cali Comfort BBQ have partnered with the Murfey Company to open Valley Farm Market’s second location in La Jolla. The Murfey Company encompasses a family of brands, all of which are driven by technology, and fueled by a passion for all things in the building industry. Creating the customer experience- Derek shares his concept for a fast-casual, high-end market in La Jolla. Murfey’s three pillars: Development, Investments & Construction and how it allows Murfey to seek value that others don’t see. How Russ and Scott want to be a positive impact for the community they grew up in and why they partnered with Valley Farm Market. Links Mentioned in this Episode: The Murfey Company Website - http://murfeycompany.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/murfeycompany Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/murfeycompany/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pg/murfeycompany Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/murfeycompany/ Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/murfeycompany/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/murfey-construction/ Valley Farm Market La Jolla 6902 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037 Valley Farm Market: Family-owned specialty market coming to La Jolla in 2019 Butcher Shop, Market, and Barbecue Spot Landing in La Jolla Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketlajolla/ Website - https://valleyfarmmarkets.com/ Opening in the fall of 2019 Contact us - behindthesmoke@calicomfortbbq.com Mentions Murfey Construction - http://murfeyconstruction.com/ Veritas Urban - http://www.veritasurban.com/ Santa Monica Seafood - https://www.santamonicaseafood.com/ Murfey Company Behind The Scenes Video Weekly Social Shout Out: @valleyfarmmarket_lajolla Follow Valley Farm Market La Jolla on Instagram! Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “My goal, and Shawn’s goal coming in to La Jolla is we want to be a part of this community.” {6:30} - Derek Marso “I told my dad I wanted to be President of the United States. He said ‘No you don’t. You want to the be the president of your own company.’” {10:15} - Scott Murfey “My wife asked me how can I have so many people that love me. It’s not just that they love me; I love them.” {17:48} - Shawn Walchef “If you’re going to win the championship you’re doing it with a team.” {21:35} - Scott Murfey “There’s been a need for something like this in the community for a long time. {36:57} - Scott Murfey Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Write Us a Review on iTunes Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.

Landon Donovan - Soccer City SD - @SoccerCitySD - San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Landon Donovan is a former Major League Soccer player for the LA Galaxy working to pass Measure E; the “Soccer City” initiative in San Diego. Soccer City is a privately funded initiative to help bring a new MLS team to San Diego and redevelop the stadium site in Mission Valley into a sport entertainment hub for all to enjoy. Landon explains the differences between Measure E and the opposition on the ballot for the November 6th vote. Soccer City will be home to a youth soccer academy that gives opportunities to talented underprivileged youth athletes around San Diego. Landon elaborates on the $50 million dollar traffic mitigation plan for Soccer City and the benefit it will have on the Mission Valley area. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Soccer City Website - https://www.soccercitysd.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/soccercitysd Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soccercitysandiego Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SoccerCitySD/ #VictorE Club - http://www.sdsoccercity.com/victoreclub Landon Donovan Twitter - https://twitter.com/landondonovan Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/landondonovan10 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/landondonovan/ Landon on Scott Kaplan SOLO Podcast: https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/landon-solo-podcast Landon on Paternal Podcast: https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/landon-paternal-podcast Mentions AEG Entertainment - https://www.aegworldwide.com/ The Trails Eatery - https://www.thetrailseatery.com/ Weekly Social Shout Out: Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “If you think about the future of sports everyone consumes on TV or gadgets. Only the die-hards who really want to get up and go to the game are gonna go to the stadium.” {8:30} “I’ve always been drawn to things I am passionate about.” {11:40} - Landon Donovan “We’re fun. We’re faster and we’re free!” {16:33} - Landon Donovan “We have to win on the facts and we have to educate people.” {19:21} - Landon Donovan “We have something that’s for everybody in this community. It’s not just a college campus.” {36:53} - Landon Donovan Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Write Us a Review on iTunes Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: 9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival   #SVBBQFest

Derek Dawson - Double D's BBQ - @doubleD05 - San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on iTunes Summary Derek Dawson is the Season Ticket Service and Retention Manager for the San Diego Gulls. His love for backyard barbecue inspired him to refine his craft and get involved amateur competitions. Competition as a valuable resource; how being friendly with your neighbors can actually help you improve your entries. “The Big Ask” versus “Entitlement” when choosing endorsements and getting free products from brands. Understanding the landscape by judging at competitions to gain exposure to the various entries and learn what’s winning. Creating the right mindset before going into a your first competition and the importance of humbling your expectations. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Double D’s West Coast BBQ Twitter - https://twitter.com/doubleD05 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/doubled05/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/derekdawson05 Derek Dawson on Our Rendezvous Podcast: https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/double-d-our-rendezvous-website https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/double-d-our-rendezvous-itunes Mentions Valley View Casino Center - https://valleyviewcasinocenter.com/ AEG Entertainment - https://www.aegworldwide.com/ The Trails Eatery - https://www.thetrailseatery.com/ “The Big Ask” Nicole Matthews - https://nicolematthews.com Sauce Goddess - https://saucegoddess.com/ Camp Chef - https://www.campchef.com/ Grill Grates - https://www.grillgrate.com Weber Smokey Mountain Grill - https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/weber-smokey-mountain-cooker Weekly Social Shout Out: @revantlong Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “If you think you know everything you’re not going to learn anything.” {6:53} - Derek Dawson “My name is only as good as I make it.” {15:35} - Derek Dawson Sauces and rubs are the hardest businesses ever. You have to be in front of customers tasting and sampling otherwise you’re not selling.” {17:14} - Derek Marso “That’s the best thing about having the pellet smoker. Anything I can cook in the oven at home, I can do in the smoker.” {30:30} - Derek Dawson “If I could go in with my year two mentality in my first year it would have been an incredibly different experience.” {38:34} - Derek Dawson Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources:

Joseph Smith - Levy Restaurants - @LevyRestaurants - Los Angeles, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary Joseph Smith is Director of Operations for Levy Restaurants at the StubHub Center in Los Angeles. Levy Restaurants pioneered the concept of fine dining in stadiums and became the first outside organization to create, own, and operate restaurants in Walt Disney World Resort. Adding value for patrons at events by changing the dining culture to bring in food and beer vendors from the local area. Joseph explains the importance of learning and understanding a company’s procedures  before starting to make adjustments. How StubHub Center turns over an entire venue that hosts two major sports events within 24 hours. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Levy Restaurants Website - http://www.levyrestaurants.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/levyrestaurants Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/levy.restaurants/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/levyrestaurants/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/LevyRestaurants/ Careers - http://www.levyrestaurants.com/careers/ Mentions Valley View Casino Center - https://valleyviewcasinocenter.com/ AEG Entertainment - https://www.aegworldwide.com/ Colorado University - https://www.cu.edu/ Omni Hotels - https://www.omnihotels.com/ Madison Square Garden - https://www.msg.com/ Weekly Social Shout Out: @sharkmandan Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “I have a vision. The most challenging thing for me to get over is that just because it’s different doesn’t mean it’s wrong. {12:07} - Joseph Smith “I don’t know how to fail. That is even an option if I want to put my mind to something.” {23:00} - Derek Marso “Guess what? You don’t become a manager by being in the most comfortable positions.” {29:20} - Shawn Walchef “Getting to talk to people and all the experiences plus my passion for music… I’ll work 18 hour days.” {35:00} - Joseph Smith “Usually you see attendance grow and your per caps go down. But that’s not the case. We’ve seen attendance grown and per caps grow!” {38:10} - Joseph Smith Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: 9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival #SVBBQFest California’s Largest Annual Amatuer Tailgate & BBQ Competition Sunday, October 28, 2018 Request our Sponsorship Deck: SVBBQFest@calicomfortbbq.com

There are those who grill, and there are those who BBQ. And no, they are not “kinda the same thing”. One represents dedication to a craft as old as meat itself, and the other is merely the act of searing horizontal lines on a frozen patty or tube of pork scraps. Today on the pod we are talking with Shawn Walchef, owner of Cali Comfort BBQ. Shawn is a rebel in his state, bringing authentic southern BBQ to a place that mostly just appreciates fish tacos, poke bowls and Americanos: Southern California! We really only scratch the tip of the ribeye with Shawn, but still managed to get some incredible insight from his journey into the fascinating world of BBQ. Listen to his podcast for more BBQ war stories over at: https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Oh, and for those of you who live in or are visiting SoCal, go pay him a visit! Cali Comfort BBQ 8910 Troy Street Spring Valley , CA , 91977 619.337.0670

Lisa Richards - Picnic People - @PicnicPeopleSD - San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary Lisa Richards is the founder and CEO of Picnic People in San Diego. Combining her passion for sales and marketing, Lisa uses her creative big-picture focus to put on dream events for her clients. Since 1984, Lisa and the Picnic People have hosted over 20,000 events that bring people together with imaginative entertainment and unique memories. Lisa describes how she used her ability to explain an experience to land her first event with no prior training in sales or event management. Lisa built value in Picnic People by providing all the entertainment and food preparation in-house to give her more control of the overall experience. When things go wrong: How Lisa, Derek and Shawn respond to clients and events that don’t go well. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Picnic People Website - https://picnicpeoplesandiego.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/PicnicPeople Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/picnicpeoplesd Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PicnicPeople Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/picnicpeople/ Mentions Urban Solace - http://urbansolace.net/ Koll Construction - http://www.koll.com/ Catersource - https://www.catersource.com/ Traeger Grills - https://www.traegergrills.com/ Southern Pride - https://www.southernpride.com/ Southern California Edison - https://www.sce.com/ Weekly Social Shout Out: @frantsybakes Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “Growth is such a great thing but it could bite you in the ass if you’re not doing things right. {10:16} - Derek Marso “We’re in the mobile, off-premise catering business. I take my food, my kitchen, my staff and I go anywhere and throw a party.” {17:46} - Lisa Richards “There are resources out there but you have to be willing to ask.” {21:13} - Shawn Walchef “I would invest in very good catering software. Find software that is on the market that can run your business top to bottom. {42:15} - Lisa Richards “This industry is brutal, ruthless and so rewarding… It’s such a joy.” {44:32} - Lisa Richards Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: 9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival   #SVBBQFest California’s Largest Annual Amatuer Tailgate & BBQ Competition Sunday, October 28, 2018 Request our Sponsorship Deck: SVBBQFest@calicomfortbbq.com

Andy Harris - Grand Ole BBQ y Asado - @GrandOleBBQyA - Flinn Springs, CA Podcast recorded live on the main stage at Grand Ole BBQ y Asado in Flinn Springs, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary Andy Harris, owner of Grand Ole BBQ y Asado in North Park is opening a new barbecue and entertainment venue in Flinn Springs, CA. Combining Texas roots with Argentinian BBQ, Grand Ole BBQ y Asado sells out daily making it one of San Diego’s must-eat barbecue destinations. Andy accurately captures the Austin barbecue experience inside and out. From Shiner Bock on tap, to live music on weekends at the outdoor stage in “The Backyard.” Creating a family environment in an old biker bar, Andy talks about his choice to make the restaurant 21+ after 9 PM. Andy talks about supporting local businesses at the Grand Ole BBQ by featuring neon signs to promote the beer and food vendors like Valley Farm Market. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Grand Ole BBQ y Asado Flinn Springs Website - http://grandolebbq.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/GrandOleBBQyA Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grandolebbqflinnsprings/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/grandolebbqflinnsprings/ Mentions Nicky Rottens - https://www.instagram.com/grandolebbqyasado/ Shamrock Foods - https://www.shamrockfoodservice.com/ NEXGEN Building Group - http://www.nexgenbuilding.com/ Scott Kaplan Solo Podcast with KABOO Founder What Is The Experience Economy, And Should Your Business Care? Shiner Bock Pliney The Elder Weekly Social Shout Out: @delmarbbqco Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “The environment you create in your space dictates how people are gonna act” {18:52} - Shawn Walchef “Shiner Bock is buying in to what you’re doing. It’s better to have those type of people in your corner because they feel like they’re doing you a favor. {22:28} - Derek Marso “When you put a restriction on something it becomes even tastier for some reason.” {23:19} - Andy Harris “Whatever you think your gonna pay for construction, times that by three. Whenever you think your gonna be open, times that by three. It always just takes that much more time.” {31:08} - Derek Marso “True to Grand Ole BBQ form we sold out really quick!” {39:26} - Andy Harris Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: 9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival   #SVBBQFest California’s Largest Annual Amatuer Tailgate & BBQ Competition Sunday, October 28, 2018

Easy Mo Bee is one producer that has touched the lives of Hip Hop fans that have been in love with two of our most prominent gems that this culture has had to offer. One man that has worked with the likes of Tupac & Biggie and can explain the origin of the friendship. He is also responsible for the musical playing field that Jay-Z & Biggie used to trade verses on I Love The Dough. Songs like Gimme The Loot, Warning, Temptation & of course one of the biggest songs that we have ever seen from New York at a time when the West Coast dominated the game. That was Flavor In Your Ear by the Late great Craig Mack. This man’s humble demeanor is the reason for the name that we use to address him professionally and that name is Easy Mo Bee. Tune in to witness the man play the elements of these hits using an original drum machine and historical sampler(Sp1200 & S950). Please enjoy this one of a kind interview on Behind The Smoke.

Andy Murad - 10th Planet Spring Valley - @10planetfreaks - Spring Valley, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary Andy “The Tooth Fairy” Murad is a mixed martial artist, Muay Thai kick boxer and owner of 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu in Spring Valley California. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Andy moved to San Diego at a young age and started wrestling in high school. Later he transition to Brazilian jiu-jitsu under the tutelage of Dean Lister. Andy knew that owning a gym would be his lifelong passion after his first day at Dean Lister’s gym. As an overweight child Andy’s training philosophy encourages his students to find happiness in their own self care and personal growth. Motivated by his passion, Andy shares how he fought three major fights in three months just to keep his gym open. Links Mentioned in this Episode: 10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Spring Valley Website - https://10thplanetspringvalley.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/10planetfreaks Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/10thplanetspringvalley/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/10thplanetspringvalley/ Mentions Tickets to Andy’s Fight - https://wckmuaythai.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=4596 WBC Muay Thai - http://www.wbcmuaythai.com/ Greater Omaha - www.greateromaha.com/ Andy Murad on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andy.murad/ Weekly Social Shout Out: @outlawbbq_mn Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “I can’t tell you how much I love doing what I do. If I hit the lottery I wouldn’t retire, I would just keep doing what I am doing for free because I really enjoy helping people.” {8:55} - Andy Murad “The difference between me and you? There is none. I struggle just like you struggle the cool part is when you come in the gym we struggle together.” {26:09} - Andy Murad “I wasted a day if I can’t wring my shirt out full of sweat.” {29:03} - Derek Marso “My goal is to be able to give out the best product I know how to, at the cheapest price, where I can still make a living. I don’t need to take advantage of people.” {37:18} - Derek Marso “Because I was so in love with what I was doing I was eager to find a way to make it work.” {40:00} - Andy Murad Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website - http://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: 9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival   #SVBBQFest California’s Largest Annual Amatuer Tailgate & BBQ Competition Sunday, October 28, 2018

Moe Cason - Moe Cason BBQ - @Moecasonbbq - Des Moines, IA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary Born and raised in Des Moines, Moe Cason is a U.S. Navy veteran who turned his passion for BBQ into a way of life. Being self-taught, Moe’s love for BBQ began at an early age developing on the skills and authentic ingredients passed down from his grandmother Margaret Cason. To raise money to buy his first smoker, Moe worked for a full year and paid out of pocket to renovate and sell his house. Honing his skills as a pitmaster gave Moe the opportunity to be a contestant, judge, and star on Destination America’s Pitmaster’s and BBQ Pit Wars. Moe discusses barbecue family and how a generous $20,000 check helped him bottle his first barbecue sauce. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Moe Cason Website - https://moecasonbbq.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/moecasonbbq Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bigmoecason/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Moe-Cason-barbecue YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/Moe-Cason Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/stormpoole/moe-cason Mentions Green Mountain Grills - https://greenmountaingrills.com BBQ Pit Masters - https://www.destinationamerica.com/tv-shows/bbq-pitmasters/ Rockin W Smokers - http://rockinwsmokers.com/ BBQ Pit Wars - https://www.aetv.com.au/shows/bbq-pit-wars/ The Verge - http://www.verge.us.com/ Excalibur Cigar Lounge - https://www.excaliburcigarlounge.com/ Weekly Social Shout Out: @barbque_beast Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “I’m gonna cook what I like and then you can judge it for what it is. If it ends up 25th place brisket so be it, but when I get in the top 10 it’s me! {22:32} - Moe Cason “When I fire up my stick burner, I am there from the beginning until the very end. But doing that has taught me how to manage. I can cook in subzero weather and know how to make adjustments.” {24:30} - Moe Cason “Business always starts off with friendship. When someone wants to get into business with you it's because you're friends with them.” {35:55} - Moe Cason “What else brings people from every race and religion together more than BBQ?” {43:17} - Derek Marso “If you the smartest person in the room. Get out of there and go to the next room. {55:45} - Moe Cason Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website - https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/ Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: 9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival

Behind The Smoke means the hands that pull the strings or the fingers that push the buttons. In any event it is a supporting cast for nothing and no one can or has done anything alone. Normally those bodies care nothing for the spotlight and are all too comfortable with being behind the scenes or in the case The Smoke. Anton & Gavin Have A Sister and that Sister is Fox Boogie Brown. From A to Z they’ve guided her into the arms & company that took her career to the next level. That being one of the many things that they’re collectively responsible for because in Brooklyn they’ve been a force to be reckoned with as far as Basketball’s been concerned. From the studio to the record company to the clubs to the Nike offices & now The Cleveland Cavaliers. Get Behind The Smoke and hear their fantastic story.

One of the most overlooked elements behind the Puerto Rico issues is the massive lobbying effort that has created the bizarre legal landscape it is. Who are the mysterious "third party groups" pulling the strings on these lobbying efforts? Support us on Patreon and get early access to full episodes: https://www.patreon.com/puertoricoforward

George Ricoy - Ricoy Creative - @RicoyCreative - San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary George Ricoy is a designer/illustrator and owner of Ricoy Creative. Based out of San Diego, George specializes in corporate identity and branding, graphic design and marketing collaterals, and web design and development. Ricoy Creative is a professional and versatile creative design company whose objective is to help clients reach their goals and achieve business success by effectively communicating with the target audience. George’s fascination with illustration and mascots started at young age. It wasn’t until he was designing his own team mascots that he became interested in graphic design. Where to start when creating a brand image and why it’s important to focus your slogans, branding and presence on defining how you help customers.   Creating a family with your brand by going into the trenches w/ the community opposed to the traditional corporate model. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Ricoy Creative Website - http://ricoycreative.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ricoycreative/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sdcaflightclub/ Linkedin - http://www.linkedin.com/in/george-ricoy-22a8574 SD Bolt Complex Website - https://loyalanddedicated.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/BOLTCOMPLEX Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/loyalanddedicated Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/THEBX Mentions Platt College - https://plattcollege.edu Canva - https://www.canva.com/ GoDaddy - https://www.godaddy.com 1and1 - https://www.1and1.com Osiris Shoes - https://osirisshoes.com/ Weekly Social Shout Out: @bigjohnbrand Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag “@bbqwarstories” in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “Early is what tailgaters do.“ {2:05} - Shawn Walchef “Most of my customers have a name but I always encourage them to add a tagline or secondary slogan to fully identify what they do. {16:30} - George Ricoy “Logotype and logo mark are two different things. Logotype utilizes a set of fonts to identify your brand with no specific marks or symbols. Just the name.” {20:30} - George Ricoy “Your brand or your business has to have a cohesive look throughout every single platform you introduce it to.” {34:33} - George Ricoy “I’m not the perfect father. I’m not the perfect husband- by no means. I learn everyday.” {61:15} - George Ricoy Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website - https://www.behindthesmokemedia.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/bbqwarstories/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/valleyfarmarket Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/valleyfarmmarketSD/ Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/calicomfort    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/CaliComfortBBQ/ Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnpwalchef/

Why has he been nicknamed The Mayor? He’s from a rough section in The Bronx & no one has ever contested his nickname. This man has been worth his weight in gold since the day he stepped out of his house. From Sneakers to Marketing to Real Estate Mark “Mayor” Farese is nothing to be played with. I was invited into his plush Penthouse do conduct what we refer to as an in-depth conversation about Everything!!!!

Justin Li - Qore Performance - @QorePerformance - San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary Qore Performance co-founder Justin Li initially thought to combine first aid science with athletic base layers while on duty as a law enforcement officer in the California desert. Armed with Otter Pops and a sewing machine, Justin looked to improve his odds in the field. Unwilling to add more weight to his kit, Justin realized that efficiently offloading heat to stay hydrated was the best way to boost his overall performance. How a LiveChat message led Qore Performance to supply IcePlate Safety Vest in Chick-Fil-A and Dutch Bros Coffee locations across the US. Adopting principles from the Stanford Cooling Glove, Qore’s Wearable Hydration Apparel integrates heat-absorbing inserts into athletic apparel allowing athletes to stay hydrated and perform longer while exercising. Learn more about the Qore Performance Ice Plate Safety Vest and Wearable Hydration Apparel in this episode of #BehindTheSmoke Links Mentioned in this Episode: Qore Performance Website Twitter Instagram Facebook YouTube Mentions Miranda McDonald Photography Dutch Bros Coffee Chick Fil A Pelican Cases YETI The Hard Thing About Hard Things - Ben Horowitz In-N-Out Burger: A Behind-the-Counter Look at the Fast-Food Chain That Breaks All the Rules - Stacy Perman Weekly Social Shout Out: @bbqwithrikrik Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag @bbqwarstories in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “A lot of those ‘AHA Moments’ come from a selfless act; when you’re putting yourself in positions that are not really about you.” {23:50} - Shawn Walchef “Human thermoregulation is a fundamental human challenge. Human beings are designed to be at sea-level, 70 degrees. When you veer from that we experience performance degradation.” {25:25} - Justin Li “You can go out of business being a rockstar just as quickly as you can go out of business for being terrible.” {39:50} - Justin Li “If you don’t respect your brand- Who will?” {49:30} - Justin Li “We care about giving the customer experience that we always want when we’re a customer.” {52:38} - Justin Li Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website Instagram Twitter YouTube Facebook Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram Twitter Facebook Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram   Twitter   Facebook YouTube Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: 9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival #SVBBQFest California’s Largest Annual Amatuer Tailgate & BBQ Competition Sunday, October 28, 2018 Request our Sponsorship Deck: SVBBQFest@calicomfortbbq.com BBQ Pits & Grills used at Cali Comfort BBQ & Valley Farm Market Ole Hickory Pits Big Green Egg Grill Grates Weber Grills BBQ Pits by Klose Restaurant Operations Resources: Restaurant Solutions Inc. - Focus on Food. Not Finances Workpop - Hospitality Hiring Software Your Team Will Love RestaurantOwner.com - Helping independent restaurant owners build successful businesses HotSchedules - Simple Employee Scheduling, Communication & Forecasting

This week we delve into the mind of DJ Envy. All I’d ever known about him was The Breakfast Club, the borough of Queens and his affiliation with DJ Clue. Boy was i in for a rude awakening. He buys what he wants, drives what he wants and is an advocate for the love of family & wealth.

Ray Lampe "Dr. BBQ" - Big Green Egg - @DrBBQ - Del Mar, CA Podcast recorded live at the Turf & Surf BBQ State Competition in Del Mar, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary “Dr. BBQ” Ray Lampe entered his first competition in 1982 and has spent the last 15 years learning different barbecue styles and competing in cookouts to hone his craft. One of the worlds most prime professional pitmasters, Ray quit his family trucking business after 25 years to become a full-time pitmaster. Ray is opening his first restaurant “Dr. BBQ’s” with partners Suzanne and Roger Perry to bring new American BBQ to the St. Petersburg Edge District with a dynamic full service restaurant. As KCBS member #943 Ray shares the obstacles of growing the barbecue movement and entering competitions before the internet. Choosing a path based on experience: How Ray has been able to adapt to the changes in barbecue. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Dr. BBQ’s Restaurant Dr. BBQ on Kevin’s BBQ Joints Mentions US Foods Big Green Egg Santa Monica Seafood Pepsi Del Mar Thoroughbred Club NEXGEN Building Group Weekly Social Shout Out: @hotsaucesnmore Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag @bbqwarstories in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “I’ve been the company spokeschef for 15 years. That’s unheard of. I basically invented the job” {3:11} - Ray Lampe “You go through life and you come to a lot of forks in the road and you use your best judgement to make those decisions and you hope they’re a good ones.” {12:27} - Ray Lampe “Barbecue is growing but it’s something our ancestors did. It’s fire, wood and cooking.” {22:43} - Derek Marso “I’ve been around forever and I know the real stuff. At the end of the day, one of my many jobs is barbecue historian- I really lived all this.” {35:53} - Ray Lampe “It’s your passion, I believe you. But you also need $100,000 and you have to work your ass off. If you don’t have those two things it doesn’t matter how much you like it.” {46:05} - Ray Lampe Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media Website Instagram Twitter YouTube Facebook Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram Twitter Facebook Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram   Twitter   Facebook YouTube Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: 3rd Annual Turf & Surf BBQ Championship #BETonBBQ Sunday, August 19, 2018 Turf & Surf BBQ Championship Facebook Event Page Request our Sponsorship Deck: BETonBBQ@calicomfortbbq.com 9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival #SVBBQFest California’s Largest Annual Amatuer Tailgate & BBQ Competition Sunday, October 28, 2018 Request our Sponsorship Deck: SVBBQFest@calicomfortbbq.com BBQ Pits & Grills used at Cali Comfort BBQ & Valley Farm Market Ole Hickory Pits Big Green Egg Grill Grates Weber Grills BBQ Pits by Klose Restaurant Operations Resources: Restaurant Solutions Inc. - Focus on Food. Not Finances Workpop - Hospitality Hiring Software Your Team Will Love RestaurantOwner.com - Helping independent restaurant owners build successful businesses HotSchedules - Simple Employee Scheduling, Communication & Forecasting

This week I introduce you to a man that has been Behind The Smoke in music for a very long time. He’s actually been around some of the most prominent and successful faces today, before they were even recognizable. Robert Don Pooh Cummins is one who’s story you all should know and by the time you’re through watching and or listening to this episode it will be clear. There are hundreds of people behind the famous that hold things together and make the machine run smoothly and this guy is one of em. From Brooklyn to D.C. to the late great BIG to Foxy Brown to Mary J. Blige to owning restaurants I would say that this man has been on one helluva ride and is still moving up. Behind The Smoke.

Behind The Smoke will periodically discuss many topics that affect our communities from time to time & for our third episode entitled “Speak To Us!” we tackle Prison Reform. This seems to be a popular topic out of the mouths of politicians that are campaigning for your vote. I myself was in federal prison & it was damn near impossible to get a job that was worth having. In addition to that, what are the politicians doing for the inner city youth that have little to no options in the form of employment? That answer will affect both the newly released from prison, as well as the ones that haven’t been in. Speak to them and you’ll gain new voters because felony or not, they’re all capable of voting.

Chris McAfee - Owner - The Smok’d Hog - Temecula, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary Chris McAfee is the owner of The Smok’d Hog and part of the West Coast BBQ movement. The Smok’d Hog will be serving barbecue at the Turf & Surf BBQ State Championship this Sunday, August 19th, at the Del Mar Races. Believing that "less is more" Chris creates a menu that focuses on simplicity and takes the extra effort to cross-utilize his products to reduce the amount of wasted ingredients. Following his lifelong dream, Chris announces that he will be opening a new restaurant at the Vail Headquarters in Temecula where he will be serving more traditional BBQ plates and meats by the pound. Choosing the right equipment for your restaurant or bar, from the cookware and serving dishes to the types and cocktail glasses and ice. Trusting the process and learning the landscape of your smoker to produce the best results consistently. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Smok’d Hog Website Instagram Facebook Mentions US Foods Big Green Egg Santa Monica Seafood Pepsi NEXGEN Building Group Vail Headquarters Chris’s first Behind The Smoke Appearance Thornton Winery Franklin BBQ Turf & Surf BBQ State Championship - CW San Diego Segment Weekly Social Shout Out: @hoopty_que Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag @bbqwarstories in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “Having been in the bar industry for 15 years, I am not into serving people til they pass out. I would rather serve ten tickets three drinks than serve one guy five drinks.” {5:54} - Chris McAfee “I want fresh beer and I want good beer” {26:14} - Chris McAfee “Start small and perfect it. You may not make money for the first three years but if you start small, and you work at it opportunities will arise.“ {33:40} - Chris McAfee “If you make bad ‘cue’ it’s okay. I do it a lot, still. You have to be self aware enough to say that recipe wasn’t okay and tweak it.” {36:50} - Derek Marso “Like you guys say: ‘You gotta squeeze that lemon until it’s dry.’ I’m just getting a bigger lemon.” {40:35} - Chris McAfee Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media www.BehindTheSmokeMedia.com Instagram Twitter YouTube Facebook Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram Twitter Facebook Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram   Twitter   Facebook YouTube Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: 3rd Annual Turf & Surf BBQ Championship #BETonBBQ Sunday, August 19, 2018 Turf & Surf BBQ Championship Facebook Event Page Request our Sponsorship Deck: BETonBBQ@calicomfortbbq.com 9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival #SVBBQFest California’s Largest Annual Amatuer Tailgate & BBQ Competition Sunday, October 28, 2018 Request our Sponsorship Deck: SVBBQFest@calicomfortbbq.com BBQ Pits & Grills used at Cali Comfort BBQ & Valley Farm Market Ole Hickory Pits Big Green Egg Grill Grates Weber Grills BBQ Pits by Klose Restaurant Operations Resources: Restaurant Solutions Inc. - Focus on Food. Not Finances Workpop - Hospitality Hiring Software Your Team Will Love RestaurantOwner.

This week Shawn returns with branding expert Upscale Vandal aka Mike Camargo. Behind The Smoke's second episode touches on every day life as these two individuals time travel, drop jewels & distribute a wealthy portion of information that listeners can use to navigate through life's many obstacles.

Brad Engel - President - Flagship Cruises and Events - San Diego, CA Podcast recorded live above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary Brad Engel is the President of Flagship Cruises and Events; one of San Diego’s greatest forms of waterfront entertainment from the high-speed thrills of The Patriot jet boat to fine dining and event cruises. Flagship started in 1915 offering harbor tours and ferrying people between downtown San Diego and Coronado. Over a hundred years later they service more than 1 million passengers per year. The completion of the Coronado bridge in the 1960s pushed Flagship to diversify their fleet and shift their focus to private charters and excursions. Being a positive influence and giving back to your community by investing in your staff. The obstacles of transporting a 70 foot jet boat across the country from New Jersey to California. Brad and Derek share the invaluable lessons they’ve learned being raised in a family business and the hardships of managing a professional familial relationship. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Flagship Cruises & Events Website Twitter YouTube Facebook Instagram Google+ Linkedin Pinterest Mentions Pro Football Hall Of Fame Pro Football’s Ultimate Fan Association Shawn Dancing in the 2018 Pro Football Hall of Fame Grand Parade in Canton Carnitas Snack Shack Greater Omaha Freakin Laser Beams Rafael Alvarez on Behind The Smoke Jack Harris on Behind The Smoke Chef Hanis Cavin on Behind The Smoke Operation BBQ Relief - Providing meals to displaced residents and emergency personnel during times of natural and other disasters. Weekly Social Shout Out: @jtfisher63 Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag @bbqwarstories in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “If they can make the jet boat successful in New York or Chicago where it’s frozen for a good portion of the year. How can we not do it in San Diego where we have beautiful weather 12 months out of the year?” {13:36} - Brad Engel “When you have employees, all their lives and all their families are impacted by the decisions you make.” {23:26} - Shawn Walchef “All the time I hear myself and I sound like my dad or I sound like my uncle. At some point it just kinda hits you- All the stuff they said really made sense!” {27:02} - Brad Engel “If you want to be in business that’s real work, that’s hard. School that’s fucking easy.” {27:51} - Shawn Walchef “It’s about being a kind human not worrying about transactional things and monetary gain. It’s you worrying about other people.” {30:10} - Derek Marso An important thing for us is we’ve always developed trips programs that are good value for your money. If you pay for it. It’s gonna be a good service {42:23} - Brad Engel Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media www.BehindTheSmokeMedia.com Instagram Twitter YouTube Facebook Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram Twitter Facebook Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram   Twitter   Facebook YouTube Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: 3rd Annual Turf & Surf BBQ Championship #BETonBBQ Sunday, August 19, 2018 Turf & Surf BBQ Championship Facebook Event Page ...

On this introduction of the much anticipated podcast Behind The Smoke, Shawn Pen gives the listeners a glimpse into who he is, what he's about & his take on Hip Hop, every day life and the state of our culture as a whole.

Ben and Sheli Higgins - Broadcaster/Media Personality and Wife/Podcast Host - Our Rendezvous Podcast - Leucadia, CA Podcast recorded above the butcher shop at Valley Farm Market in Spring Valley, California. Subscribe to Behind The Smoke on YouTube Summary Ben and Sheli Higgins will be celebrity judges for the new tri-tip category at the Turf and Surf BBQ State Championship on August 19th at the Del Mar Races. Mighty 1090 morning host Ben and his wife Sheli host Our Rendezvous podcast inside their neighborhood hangout, The Regal Seagull in Leucadia. Our Rendezvous podcast is the behind-the-scenes life of San Diego’s busiest TV and radio sportscaster and the amazing woman who manages to keep that busy life together while still making sure everybody has a little bit of fun. Ben started his career in broadcasting as a intern in college. Unlike most broadcasters Ben worked in the San Diego market for entire his career. With the frequent changes in media formats Ben describes how there will always be a need for storytellers and content creators. Ben and Sheli’s decision to purchase a Big Green Egg and the impact it’s had on the way they cook. Links Mentioned in this Episode: Our Rendezvous Podcast Website iTunes Google Play RSS Feed YouTube Ben and Sheli Higgins Website Facebook Ben on Twitter Sheli on Twitter Mentions Shawn on Our Rendezvous Podcast Scott Kaplan on Behind The Smoke Jim Trotter on Behind The Smoke Ben and Woods Show Brody’s Burgers & Beer Craig Elsten US Foods Weekly Social Shout Out: @SeanConnaghan Winner of a sexy new #BehindTheSmoke Mug. Be sure to tag @bbqwarstories in all your #BehindTheSmoke photos and interact with the podcast on social for your chance to win. Remember...if we can’t tag you then we can’t pimp you. Shareable Quotes: “Everyone asks us ‘what’s the best grill?’ There is no such thing as the best. Get what works best for you.” {6:37} - Derek Marso “The world doesn’t owe you anything! No matter what job you’re doing if you focus on, and embrace those little details to become so good whatever that craft is. Then other opportunities open up for you.” {14:04} - Shawn Walchef “Ben loves his jobs and he never complains about work. That is dreamy for a wife, and a mother, to have someone come home from work and like it!” {20:06} - Sheli Higgins “There’s always going to be a need for people who provide content… there’s never gonna be a computer or a robot who’ll replace a person who will make a personal connection.” {37:06} - Ben Higgins “If all you’re worried about is how you’re gonna make money on your podcast, it’s not gonna be a very good podcast. You have to pick something you’re passionate about and that you can share with community.” {40:25} - Ben Higgins Get in Touch: Email the Show: BehindTheSmoke@CaliComfortBBQ.com Shawn P. Walchef - @shawnpwalchef  on Twitter Derek Marso - @marsoderek on Twitter Cory Wagner - @iamcorywagner on Twitter Bryan Abou Chacra - @kinglordbryan on Twitter Write Us a Review on iTunes Behind The Smoke Media www.BehindTheSmokeMedia.com Instagram Twitter YouTube Facebook Valley Farm Market - 9040 Campo Road, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.valleyfarmmarkets.com derek@valleyfarmmarkets.com Instagram Twitter Facebook Cali Comfort BBQ - 8910 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977 www.calicomfortbbq.com shawn@calicomfortbbq.com Instagram   Twitter   Facebook YouTube Shawn P. Walchef on LinkedIn Honorable Mentions & BBQ Business Resources: 3rd Annual Turf & Surf BBQ Championship #BETonBBQ Sunday, August 19, 2018 Turf & Surf BBQ Championship Event Page Request our Sponsorship Deck: BETonBBQ@calicomfortbbq.com 9th Annual Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival #SVBBQFest California’s Largest Annual Amatuer Tailgate & BBQ Competition Sunday, October 28, 2018

Abstract Square Podcast digs into a social issue plaguing the United States. Guest Dasheeda Dawson describes her journey as an Ivy League standout and corporate leader into her new business in which she is an advocate, marketer, and consultant to a much more controversial Ivy industry. Business associate and sister Ice joins us as well as expert botanist David Kellman with their unique perspectives. We speak on science and business in this budding industry and hope you enjoy this episode as we did our first time. MJM Marketing: http://mjmstrategy.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abstract-square-podcast/message

Not many Emmy Award winners have sold meat door to door. But then again, not many Emmy Award winners are as diverse as Tabitha Lipkin. Raised and educated deep in the heart of Texas, Tabitha Lipkin's mix of humble beginnings and contagious curiosity have made for a story that not even the San Diego based storyteller could imagine. “I was raised by my grandmother,” Tabitha Lipkin recalls of her childhood on her episode of the Behind the Smoke podcast with hosts Shawn Walchef and Derek Marso. “We weren’t exactly a rich family growing up, it was just me and her. She took a pay cut to move and I graduated at the top of my high school and was able to go to the University of Texas. It’s all because of her.” Tabitha Lipkin was interviewed by Shawn Walchef for the Digital Hospitality podcast in May 2020 as she prepared for her move away from San Diego back to Texas. Listen and read about it online here. https://calibbq.media/the-digital-future-of-local-news-tabitha-lipkin-nbclx-dh034/   At the University of Texas, Tabitha Lipkin would juggle jobs bartending, selling meat door to door and being a full-time student. While catching commission off steak sales wasn’t the end-all-be-all for Tabitha, she knew she a future in broadcast journalism was in her sights since she touched base at the University of Texas in Austin. “I knew from the day I stepped on campus that I wanted to work in broadcast journalism,” recalls Tabitha. “It was something I always wanted to do from the time I was a kid. I think people are very interesting and I like to tell their stories. I like to travel. I think the world is such an incredible place and there are so many people to meet, places to see and stories to tell. I thought the best way to do all that was to study broadcast journalism and jump right in.” It was at the University of Texas that her hard work in her broadcast journalism major would open the door for internships on TV shows in LA and NYC for the likes of Conan O’Brien and Stephen Colbert. Ironically enough, it was an elective far removed from her major that paved the way to travel and see the world outside of the States. Digital marketing? Basket weaving? Nope, deep sea diving. “I started at the University of Texas,” Tabitha Lipkin says of her underwater exploration. “There was a one-credit elective program they had. I became a Dive Master in 2015.” Yup, a one-credit course positioned Tabitha into the title of Dive Master. Just how? While perusing dream jobs through an Australia based internship program, Tabitha met a friend who also enjoyed diving. That friend was the reigning Miss Scuba USA and felt Tabitha could take on the same title. All it would take was some curiosity and some luck. “She told me that if I could get to Malaysia then everything from there was taken care of,” Tabitha says in regard to competing for Miss Scuba honors. “She told me I had to do a pageant – I’d never done a beauty pageant – and I had to get a sponsorship.” As noted, Tabitha did not come from a lot of money. She did however happen to have a valuable connection. “Body Glove sponsored me,” Tabitha says. “Their founder’s boat was next to my grandfather’s back in the day – and I went. I was competing against other countries who had been competing in pageants leading up to this, and then I won! I was like, Well, alright, this opens a whole new chapter of my life.” That chapter would be a winding road of endless adventures and life-long friends. While a one-credit course would take her around the world, her dedication in the classroom and networking around Austin led to her first disappointment. It would also lead her to her eventual big break in media. “When I was a senior I was actually turned down for an internship with The Daily Show with John Stewart,” remembers Tabitha. “I was really upset about it because I really wanted it. Everything happens for a reason and I ended up being offered an inter...

RIP Mike Mills The world lost a legend on Dec. 29, 2020 when our friend and iconic BBQ pitmaster Mike Mills died. Legend Mike Mills was the essence of #BBQFamily and true hospitality. The BBQ legend and great person genuinely cared about our small BBQ business and gave us tips that we still use to this day. We will never forget hosting the @17thstreetbbq crew and the legendary Mike Mills and Amy Mills at Cali BBQ when the NBBQA Annual Conference landed in San Diego in 2012. Mike Mills and Amy Mills recorded a Behind The Smoke Podcast at NBBQA We are so grateful that we also got to interview Mike Mills and Amy Mills on our podcast to hear in person the incredible life he lived. To Amy Mills: We are sending our love from California and are here for anything you might need. ❤️

Tom & Tamara Murphy, Team WGW - Weber Grills Win, Spring Valley, CA #PrayForVegas   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wgw_bbq/   Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/106312709940889/ Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival: https://www.facebook.com/SVBBQFestival/ Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions: http://bbqaoa.org/bbq_events/ Thank you to Jet West Band for our epic Intro Jingle! Jet West: http://www.jetwestband.com/ Pray For Las Vegas: http://www.cmt.com/news/1787691/route-91-harvest-festival-in-memory-of-the-58-lives-lost/ Route 91: http://rt91harvest.com/ GRAPHIC Video from Route 91 Shooting: http://www.ocregister.com/2017/10/02/these-chilling-videos-show-the-las-vegas-shooting-from-the-route-91-festival/   Tom & Tamara Murphy, Team WGW - Weber Grills Win #SVBBQFest  Shout out to Abbie for being a bad ass!  Abbie Writes: https://www.instagram.com/abbiewrites/ A few SVBBQFest complications have come up and the team is now trying to figure out how to fix them before November 5th! Derek explains this might be the hardest #SVBBQFest to set up to date Shoutout to MeatandMetal on twitter for being a bad ass from Norway, True long time listener. Meat and Metal: https://twitter.com/MeatandMetalNO People can reach out to us, don’t be shy, we love to help with anything digital marketing Tom of WGW is great friends with Fern’s Semifamous BBQ Fern's BBQ: https://www.instagram.com/fernsbbq/ Back in the day, Team WGW found the Cali Comfort website - then learned that they were throwing #svbbqfest  Cali Comfort BBQ: http://www.calicomfortbbq.com/ WGW = white girl wasted (getting stupid drunk) WGW Team started out 3 people WGW ended up winning Grand Champion as their first year competing Team WGW smoked on Weber grills and a kettle gas grill but ended up winning grand champion WGW got his daughter Courtney involved when she turned 20 Tom explains that he wanted a new name for WGW but couldn’t rebrand since people already knew who WGW was Weber Grills Win name changed but WGW brand has stayed the same - marketing reasons Tom won first place in chicken - he cooks his chicken thighs and legs - loves dark meat - has been cooking chicken for 20 years, Tom is a sauce guy who likes a nice glaze of sweet sauce, applies sauce 10 min before it’s done Tom was nervous as hell during his first competition when being judged but after Tom won First place Chicken he wasn’t so nervous after A year after winning, Tom let his partners run the show more, and took first in BBQ Chicken - it's done his way only Team separated after the second year of #SVBBQFest , then brought on his daughter Courtney and nephew, then won that 3rd year! Tri Tip is an amazing meat when done right! WGW failed at cooking tri tips - only had done 2 previously before their first comp, and didn’t do so well the first two years but is now focusing on getting first place! We are very grateful for the teams who do PC, events can’t be held if teams don’t participate in PC WGW has friends who are doing #SVBBQFest2017 for the first time this year WGW doing chicken for peoples choice! Don’t miss out WGW daughter Courtney has such a great attitude every time Shawn would interact with her, Tom explains that she used to be shy and intimidated but then she learned to be uncomfortable by putting herself out there to engage with the people attending SVBBQFest  - flash forward and now she is killing it and is comfortable being outgoing Pro Tip for successful competitions are CHECKLISTS Tom explains that Checklists have made competition days much easier for WGW, a written checklist on his Samsung Galaxy 5 on a notepad Checklists are great because you can use year over year, can check things off Cali Comfort uses Google Docs for a lot of projects WGW used kale for their garnish the first time and Gene said "No,

Matt Savant (@msavant88), President of Business Operations of the San Diego Gulls Hockey Club, San Diego, CA    Summary: Matt Savant grew up playing hockey but put his passion aside to begin a career in marketing at a toy company. Shortly after, he decided to return to what he loved and became the marketing manager for the Mighty Ducks. Throughout his time with the Mighty Ducks he faced adversity and proved to everyone that he was a valuable asset to the Mighty Ducks team. While working there he helped create a program that creates youth reading and physical education programs for elementary students. Now as the President of the San Diego Gulls Hockey Team Matt uses his experience with the Mighty Ducks to grow and strengthen the Gulls brand Links mentioned from this episode: Matt Savant Gulls President of Business Operations Matt Savant on Twitter Linkedin Ducksscore.com Michael Schulman Ari Segal Valley View Casino Center San Diego Gulls San Diego Gulls Facebook San Diego Gulls Instagram Gulls Twitter Harvest Meat Company Greater Omaha Packing Co AHL Melissa's Produce Anaheim Ducks Training Facility Grill Grate Ole Hickory Pits Weber Grills Del Mar BBQ State Championship Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions  Thank you to Jet West Band for our epic Intro Jingle! Jet West Band Helpful Quotes/ Notable Pieces of Advice from podcast:   “Companies that take pride in the small details and care about their consumers on a personal level”   “Promote from within, brand development has to come from the top and all the way down” “If you do not listen to the fans, they will go away” “Investing money on social media is the main way to connect with fans” “The path to your dreams may not be easy, but it is possible!” Get in Touch Derek Marso - https://twitter.com/MarsoDerek Shawn Walchef - https://twitter.com/shawnpwalchef Cory Wagner - www.twitter.com/TheFifthPofmkt Valley Farm Market - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com - www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Cali Comfort BBQ - www.calicomfortbbq.com/ - www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ - www.twitter.com/calicomfort Behind The Smoke -www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.twitter.com/bbqwarstories Email - behindthesmoke@calicomfortbbq.com Honorable Mentions: Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Spring Valley Tailgate & BBQ Festival Photos: https://www.facebook.com/pg/SVBBQFestival/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1688443121186369 Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions: http://bbqaoa.org/bbq_events/

Jeff Dotseth (@JeffDotseth @DaveNJeffShow @DavePalet) of the Dave and Jeff Show Podcast Website: https://daveandjeffshow.com/  iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dave-and-jeff-show/id1202706667?mt=2 Player.fm: https://player.fm/series/dave-and-jeff-show Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffdotseth & https://twitter.com/DavePalet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffdotseth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czFgthd5w5Y Jeff Leaves Sports Radio With Dave Palet: https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/113338/dave-palet-jeff-dotseth-exit-xx-1090-san-diego-sco XTRA 1360 Dave and Jeff: https://www.allaccess.com/net-news/archive/story/156570 MMA: Exclusive Interview With Jeff Dotseth Of Clinch Gear Radio: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/569971-bleacher-report-mma-exclusive-interview-with-jeff-dotseth-of-clinch-gear-radio Scott Kaplan Leaves XX 1090: http://www.10news.com/news/local-sports-radio-host-apologizes-for-stupid-comments Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/106312709940889/ Upcoming BBQ Events and Competitions: http://bbqaoa.org/bbq_events/    Jeff Dotseth of the Dave and Jeff Show Podcast Our thoughts go out to Randy Gille and his family as well as Gene Goycochea. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both Fight Night at Cali Comfort BBQ - Canelo VS GGG Boxing  Jeff Dotseth has been a huge part of San Diego sports media, in radio and now in podcasting Jeff has grown up in San Diego and has worked in his hometown his whole life When Jeff was 16, he got a job at del mar slinging Tip Sheets Jeff studied Casino Management class at San Diego State University (SDSU) Jeff was an intern for the San Diego Sockers and met Ernie Hahn, our last BBQ War Stories podcast episode Jeff Dotseth talks about his early days in San Diego Sports Radio and his hilarious stories with his boss Dave and Jeff met at KFMB Jeff Dotseth was on Star 100.7 with Mark Jagger & Kristi August 1, 1998 Dave and Jeff do a show together  The radio has changed so much.. what is this new age of digital media? Jeff calls out some sports radio hosts from the past, no one is safe San Diego Sports Radio - San Diego Sports - Dave and Jeff Podcast Jeff admits he was Van McElroy's biggest fan on the Raiders NFL team Jeff Dotseth @jeffdotseth - has fire tweets: https://twitter.com/jeffdotseth/status/908090278166224896 Shawn got in trouble building a Weber BBQ from his HOA... charcoal problems... Jeff Dotseth loves to BBQ Brats and use his stopwatch app on his phone to make sure he is cooking his food to the right temperature Nothing worse when you undercook steak for your wife Jeff Dotseth thinks GGG will win the #CaneloGGG Cali Fight Night Current state of UFC and why it is over?!?  UFC 100 was the first UFC ever at Cali Comfort Canelo Alvarez and GGG Boxing match at Cali Comfort BBQ Oscar De La Hoya believes this match was gonna be a battle and end in the ninth Jeff Dotseth is a huge reason why we booked this podcast!!! Thank you Jeff and Happy Birthday! Get in Touch Derek Marso - https://twitter.com/MarsoDerek Shawn Walchef - https://twitter.com/shawnpwalchef Cory Wagner - www.twitter.com/TheFifthPofmkt Valley Farm Market - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com - www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Cali Comfort BBQ - www.calicomfortbbq.com/ - www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ - www.twitter.com/calicomfort Behind The Smoke -www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.twitter.com/bbqwarstories Email - behindthesmoke@calicomfortbbq.com

Kyle Leavy: (@meatkyle) of Harvest Meat Company Website: http://harvestmeat.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harvest-meat-company-inc. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meatkyle/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Grill Grates: https://www.grillgrate.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 HARVEST FOOD DISTRIBUTORS MERGES WITH SHERWOOD FOOD DISTRIBUTORS: http://harvestmeat.com/blog/harvest-food-distributors-merges-sherwood-food-distributors/ Don't fear... Randy, Gene, Shawn, and Derek survived a scary explosion at the Del Mar BBQ State Championship: https://www.instagram.com/p/BYJQcgVlZ8j/ We had a great time at #BETonBBQ this year. It went above and beyond expectations and of course, we will be posting the full photo album on the Del Mar BBQ State Championship Facebook by next podcast! This week's guest, Kyle Leavy of Harvest Meat Company, he is the California Regional Manager. Del Mar BBQ State Championship: https://business.facebook.com/delmarbbqchampionship/events/ Derek and Shawn's new smoker (very dangerous): https://www.instagram.com/p/BYJQcgVlZ8j/ You must try the Smoked Turkey from Grand Ole BBQ y Asado   VFM has been with Harvest meat for 35 years now Leavy family has been close with Marso family Kyle's grandpa came from Ireland - he used to deliver meat in a wagon Grandpa started butcher shop in Iowa for about 20 years then moved to the west His Grandpa came from Ireland, was the son of a butcher. His cousin lives in Ireland and does a butcher shop and farming. things were changing with the meat industry tripes intestines and guts - no one else was selling those parts but Harvest Meat Co harvest meat company has locations all over the country, 14 or 15 distro centers anheuser - texas - sending water to #HurricaneHarvey victims VFM with greater omaha packing plant - for the past 12 years VFM on their Angus program - only choice and prime Greater Omaha is very consistent from Iowa and Nebraska cattle Greater Omaha choice looks great better than some other Primes in San diego Tri-Tip in California is big! It's a very underutilized piece of meat. 2018 Del Mar BBQ State Championship will include a Tri-Tip category (instead of steak - 2017) The Power of Social Media can't be ignored anymore. Valley Farm Market used to be very run down and Derek would be embarrassed to bring his friends around the store until Derek started making changes and implementing his vision for the store The strike in 2004 helped VFM take off. They were able to go from a commodity store to a specialty store.  "You just have to do it. It doesn't matter if it's not perfect." Social Media is powerful for those who embrace it. Businesses who focus on educating the consumer will build lifelong relationships with their customers. Get in Touch Derek Marso - https://twitter.com/MarsoDerek Shawn Walchef - https://twitter.com/shawnpwalchef Cory Wagner - www.twitter.com/TheFifthPofmkt Valley Farm Market - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com - www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Cali Comfort BBQ - www.calicomfortbbq.com/ - www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ - www.twitter.com/calicomfort Behind The Smoke -www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.twitter.com/bbqwarstories Email - behindthesmoke@calicomfortbbq.com

Jerry McCray and Brian Bushfield (@PorkBellysBBQ & @HotSaucesnMore) of Pork Belly's BBQ and Hot Sauces N' More Website: http://www.hotsaucesnmore.com/ https://twitter.com/jerrymccray756 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotsaucesnmore https://www.facebook.com/porkbellysbbq/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsaucesnmore/ https://www.instagram.com/porkbellysbbq/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 - Jerry McCray of Pork Belly's BBQ - Brian of Hot Sauces n' More - Arlie "the Don King of BBQ" manager hiring FB video: https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/videos/1637713306238804/ - Kalin goes to VFM video: https://www.facebook.com/calicomfortbbq/videos/1631765386833596/ - Spring Valley BBQ Fest: https://www.facebook.com/SVBBQFestival/ - Big Poppas Smokers: https://www.facebook.com/bigpoppasmokers/ - NBBQA: https://www.nbbqa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3279 - Hot Sauces n More - Located in Chula Vista, opened in 2009 - sells sauces online! - Hot Sauces n More - 2015 Birch Rd #1219, Chula Vista, CA 91915 - Pork Belly's BBQ steak seasoning is the bomb! - Hot Sauces n More carries around 500 different hot sauces  - Scoville Heat Units explained: https://www.pepperscale.com/scoville-heat-units/ - Mad Dog Hot Sauces: http://www.hotsaucesnmore.com/mad-dog - Mad Dog No. 9 Plutonium $130: http://www.hotsaucesnmore.com/mad-dog-357-no9-plutonium-9-million-extract - Cali Hot Wing Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Eq9UFh6xs4 - "What helps with hot sauce?" Milk / or just waiting it out! - Brian - Big Green Egg Fest (pics below) - Adding Grill Grates is a game changer! https://www.grillgrate.com/ - BBQ class on 7/23 - Hot Sauces n More - call (619) 482-2468 or get info on Hot Sauces n More IG & FB - tips and tricks for KCBS cooking 3 meats (Pic below) - Jerry of Pork Belly's BBQ gets meat from Restaurant Depot: http://www.restaurantdepot.com/ - Bad weather during the first EggFest - everyone had to overcome adversity - Throwing bbq events/competitions opens up lots of doors - Bolt Brewery 8/12 and 8/26 Pork Belly's BBQ: http://boltbrewery.com/ Address: 8179 Center St, La Mesa, CA 91942 - Pro Tip: Have a checklist for EVERYTHING! - Bolt Brewery #TeamStenovec fundraiser: https://www.instagram.com/p/BWA32unB5kS/ - On Pork Belly's BBQ, Brian does brisket and chicken, Jerry does ribs and pulled pork. - Brian is looking to do a Turkey Fest in the first weekend of November - class to cook Get in Touch Derek Marso - https://twitter.com/MarsoDerek Shawn Walchef - https://twitter.com/shawnpwalchef Cory Wagner - www.twitter.com/TheFifthPofmkt Valley Farm Market - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com - www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Cali Comfort BBQ - www.calicomfortbbq.com/ - www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ - www.twitter.com/calicomfort Behind The Smoke -www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.twitter.com/bbqwarstories Email - behindthesmoke@calicomfortbbq.com

John Bracamonte (@BrazenBBQ) of Brazen BBQ  Website: http://www.brazenbbq.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrazenBBQ/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/brazenbbq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brazenbbq/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 2011 SD Reader Article on John Bracamonte - Brazen BBQ: https://www.sandiegoreader.com/weblogs/feast/2011/oct/09/brazen-bbq-smoke-licious/# - John Bracamonte - From KCBS BBQ Competitions to opening a BBQ restaurant in San Diego - John talks his BBQ War Stories about his time being apart of a successful BBQ competition team - Receiving 2nd overall in a Vegas BBQ Championship - KCBS BBQ competition brisket and ribs - In BBQ competitions, how to know exactly what the BBQ judges want to see - Brad, John's business partner with Brazen, was a KCBS BBQ Judge - Importance of checklists and staying organized - What it's like missing turn-in times at BBQ competitions - Knowing whether to compete in People's Choice or not... - Keeping the wife happy as a restaurant owner... How do we do it? - Stubbs BBQ in Texas: http://www.stubbsbbq.com/ - The hardest parts about opening up a BBQ restaurant, expectations and consistency - How do we delegate tasks to staff when we (owners) want to do everything ourselves so we know the quality is good - Saying “Yes” to Caterings when we shouldn’t (as restaurant owners) - Talking all four competition meats: St Louis Spare Ribs, Chicken Thighs, Brisket, Pulled Pork - Blacks BBQ Austin TX - Mr. Kent Black - Using brick smokers from World War 1 era - The extremely tough first two months of opening up a restaurant and the never ending struggles that follow - Address: 441 Washington St, San Diego, CA 92103 - Ask for John when you come in, he loves talking BBQ with everyone! - Grab a taste of Brazen BBQ at the Del Mar BBQ State Championship - Jet West Band (jingle in intro) http://www.jetwestband.com/ - Try Grande Ole BBQ in San Diego http://grandolebbq.com/ Get in Touch Derek Marso - https://twitter.com/MarsoDerek Shawn Walchef - https://twitter.com/shawnpwalchef Cory Wagner - www.twitter.com/TheFifthPofmkt Valley Farm Market - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com - www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Cali Comfort BBQ - www.calicomfortbbq.com/ - www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ - www.twitter.com/calicomfort Behind The Smoke -www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.twitter.com/bbqwarstories Email - behindthesmoke@calicomfortbbq.com

Gene Goycochea (@GGoycochea) from KCBS BBQ and Cali Comfort BBQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GGoycochea Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genegoycochea/ 2001 Article on CBBQA Out of the World: http://old.cbbqa.org/teams/OutOTW/index.html 2011 Article on Gene and Cali Comfort BBQ: https://patch.com/california/lamesa/new-bbq-pit-recipes-adding-smoky-favorites-to-cali-comfort-menu 2013 Article on Gene and Cali Comfort BBQ: http://www.eccalifornian.com/article/cali-comfort-more-great-bbq-it-about-family-and-community BBQ Industry Article with Tri-Tip "tips" from Gene: http://www.bbqindustry.com/culinary/smoke-tri-tip-like-santa-maria/ Ole Hickory Pits: www.olehickorypits.com/ Weber Grills: www.weber.com/US/en/grills Del Mar BBQ Championship: http://arlie-que.com/event_detail.php?event=10200 Man Meat BBQ Podcast with Shawn: http://www.manmeatbbq.com/mmb-blog/2017/4/27/mmb-ep-116-chat-with-cali-comfort-bbq Scott and BR Show April 28, Hour 2: http://www.mighty1090.com/episode/the-scott-and-br-show-april-28th-3pm-hour-2/   - Shawn's tweet that caused fans in San Diego to go buck wild: https://twitter.com/shawnpwalchef/status/858043563438997504 - Dave and Jeff's Podcast in response to people's backlash against Shawn and Cali Comfort BBQ: https://daveandjeffshow.com/2017/05/04/dave-and-jeff-are-back-and-cover-everything-from-a-to-z/ - Shawn and Gene first met in 2009 when Gene was retired - Gene tells us about his journey as a BBQ competitor, judge, and his BBQ roles at Cali Comfort BBQ - Differences between competition-style BBQ and restaurant-style BBQ - How Gene helped Shawn change Cali Comfort into a well-known BBQ spot - Ole Hickory Smokers delivering quality BBQ - Consistency is key for restaurant-style BBQ - Gene Goycochea competed in BBQ and is now a teacher of BBQ classes - 30 Years ago "There was no good BBQ in California" - Gene learned the most from BBQ competitions and brought his knowledge to Cali Comfort BBQ - What happens when you get the "BBQ Bug"  - Gene and "Rattlesnake Roundups" at his first BBQ contest - First Ole Hickory bought in 2002 and stuck in a 50 ft. trailer - The intimidation factors of KCBS BBQ contests - Knowing how to cook for VOLUME in People's Choice - People's Choice BBQ started in 1998 in San Diego with Gene Goycochea - Cali Comfort BBQ new partnerships with San Diego Gulls at Valley View Casino Center - BBQ pits at Cali Comfort BBQ run almost 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - How Cali Comfort BBQ and Valley Farm Market ruined people's Thanksgiving with over 100 birds and two Ole Hickory Pits running - Oklahoma Joe's BBQ https://www.joeskc.com/ with 18 Ole Hickory Pits - Pappy's Smokehouse St. Louis BBQ http://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/ with 25 Ole Hickory Pits - Try Grande Ole BBQ in San Diego http://grandolebbq.com/ - John Bracamonte in Hillcrest Brazen BBQ http://www.brazenbbq.com/ - Jet West Band (jingle in intro) http://www.jetwestband.com/ - Tim Hurley Band http://timhurleymusic.com/ Get in Touch Derek Marso - https://twitter.com/MarsoDerek Shawn Walchef - https://twitter.com/shawnpwalchef Cory Wagner - www.twitter.com/TheFifthPofmkt Valley Farm Market - www.valleyfarmmarkets.com - www.instagram.com/valleyfarmmarket/ Cali Comfort BBQ - www.calicomfortbbq.com/ - www.instagram.com/calicomfortbbq/ - www.twitter.com/calicomfort Behind The Smoke -www.instagram.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.facebook.com/bbqwarstories/ - www.twitter.com/bbqwarstories Email - behindthesmoke@calicomfortbbq.com

Guitar virtuoso and rock legend, Steve Hackett (formerly of Genesis), is set to release his latest album ‘The Night Siren’ on March 24th, 2017 through InsideOut Music (Sony). As implied in the title, ‘The Night Siren’ is a wake-up call… the warning of a siren sounding in this era of strife and division.  I recently hung out with Steve on the Cruise to the Edge 2017 and we discussed what inspired him to make this album and the messages he hopes to reach people with. The album's first track 'Behind the Smoke'  is about the refugee crisis.  Not just now but in history as well.  Steve, like many of us, is a descendant of refugees as his grandparents had to flee Poland in the late 1800's. Please join me as I welcome this legendary artist as we discuss his career, his life, his activism and his desire for a world filled with Peace and Justice first.   Longtime Advocate, Journalist, Activist, Radio Host & Producer Bobby Rodrigo brings you "I Take LIBERTY With My Coffee" on Coffee Party USA and Green Light Radio. "If we focused on LIBERTY and to following the Constitution in the United States we would solve many of the ills of our society and around the world. Offering guests from Political Organizations, Activism, Media & Artists Bobby invites you to join him on every Sunday morning on the Coffee Party USA Radio Network. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/coffeepartyusa

Join Ms. Angeliqu Luna and myself as we bring on a special guest to talk about the phenomenon known as "Kayfabe" and how it relates to the spiritual community.  Kayfabe is a professional wrestling used to describe a situation that is completely false but is portrayed as real. Unfortunately, this is something that goes on in the spiritual community as well as many spiritual businesses.  We'll discuss the many things that go on on the inside of these places and help you to make informed decisions when looking for a spiritual advisor, reader, supplier, or worker.  This should be a lively discussion.  See y'all at 8pm EST right here on the porch!