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Mike Lomas and Mike Hoeflich (joined by Mocha on the leather couch) open with JD Vance's appearance on The View and whether conservatives like Lee Zeldin should chase that kind of exposure. They knock the price tag and prison-like look of the new Obama Presidential Center, mark another violent Father's Day weekend in Chicago, and marvel at World Cup visitors discovering America is nothing like the oppressive place the media describes. Mike Lomas breaks down the SpaceX stock debut, why an IPO doesn't open at its offering price, and why a name like that is a 10-to-15-year hold rather than a morning trade, with a detour into how fast the AI chip sector now moves. A long nostalgia run covers dead retailers like Bells, Ames, Twin Fair, Gold Circle, and the Swiss Chalet sauce addiction, plus a gripe about vanished retail customer service. They close on Dr. Puthoff's four alien species, Hochul's healthcare expansion, Trump's John James endorsement, and a serious take on Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.00:00:00 The View, JD Vance, and the "no experience" campaign pitch00:04:45 Obama Presidential Center: cost, criticism, and the hypocrisy00:08:06 Chicago's violent Father's Day weekend00:10:08 World Cup, Messi, and why visitors love America00:13:11 SpaceX stock: how IPOs really open and the long-term play00:17:12 AI chip volatility and dead brands (Bells, Ames, Swiss Chalet)00:23:01 The decline of retail customer service00:26:50 Four alien species and pink-haired algae activists00:30:03 Hochul's healthcare bill and the John James endorsement00:32:47 Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and a Western NY summer sign-off
Who's the better kisser—you or your partner? Plus, we finally track down Mocha after he mysteriously missed the last Ask Roz & Mocha (where'd you go, my guy?!), debate whether we'd give up sex, love, or money (and guess what our partners would choose), and share stories of faking it till we made it—both the wins and total fails. We also find out if Maurie cashed in on every possible birthday freebie, imagine what our pets would say if they could review us, rate how much of life really comes down to luck, and reveal the house rules we live by (and expect guests to follow).
Shem slept in this week, so to make him feel a little better, we took a trip back to some classic late arrivals — starting in 2013 with the time Maurie slept in, then again in 2015 when Maurie once again didn't make it in on time. We wrap with another 2015 moment, when Maple Leafs' Nazem Kadri was actually sent home for being late, proving even the pros aren't immune to a rough morning.
Roz is stuck driving a rental he absolutely hates while his truck's in the shop, Melissa drops $2,000 on a new phone after getting roasted for her audio quality, and Mocha brings in more chaotic A.I. songs—including one built from a wild hookup story text thread. Plus, Maurie hits the World Cup scene chatting with celebs and fans (some very drunk), the crew reacts to Europeans discovering yellow school buses are real, and a listener shares the unbelievable story of breaking both arms during a run and somehow powering through.
Who is the better kisser—you or your partner? Plus, Roz finally gets the answer to where Mocha disappeared to after missing the last Ask Roz & Mocha (wah gwaan, my guy?!). The crew debates the ultimate sacrifice—sex, love, or money—and guesses what their partners would choose, shares stories of faking it till making it (and when it totally flopped), checks in on whether Maurie fully committed to birthday freebie season, imagines what their pets would really say about them in a brutally honest review, ranks how much of life is luck versus hard work, and breaks down the house rules they live by—for family and guests alike.
Back from Jamaica, the chaos continues with lingering sand, travel stories, and Mocha still catching heat for his timing, while Maurie gets birthday love and, of course, roasted for it. The crew keeps things rolling with laughs about the trip aftermath, plus a big moment as they chat with SNL's James Austin Johnson, bringing his wild impressions and energy to the show while everything quickly spirals in the best way.
Check out our corporate subscription plan: https://the-ken.com/corporate-teams/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=corporate-subscriptionsPart 1 of Rohin Dharmakumar's conversation with Riyaaz Amlani is the origin story: why a returning UCLA grad decided Bombay was missing "places to be," how Mocha became Social, and what it actually takes to keep a restaurant group alive for 25 years in the highest-mortality business there is. The shisha ban, the private-equity money that never arrived, COVID, the marble hustle at age six, and the real engine underneath it all: people.CHAPTERS00:00 Intro: 95% fail by year two — and the man who didn't01:46 Why Mocha in 2001: a city missing "places to be"03:23 Bombay the "coolest cousin"; South Bombay snobbery moves to Bandra05:05 The MTV / Gen X generation and a West-facing India07:47 UCLA, entertainment management, and learning to live culture11:29 What "Handmade" and "Impresario" mean14:13 The business today: 80 restaurants, 900 cr, 5,500 people15:29 Why restaurants die; learning from the community18:02 People vs processes — and why he keeps returning to people19:32 Social: the millennial third space and the shisha ban25:41 The Gen Z puzzle; Saltwater to Bandra Bourn; evolution vs revolution30:46 Real estate: location vs locality and India's "80 pockets"32:32 The metric that matters: AOV x covers x table turnaround35:33 COVID and surviving "mass-extinction events"39:17 The town hall: the team takes 40% pay to save the company40:51 What losing a restaurant feels like; the discipline to quit42:44 Mental model: 4-5 engines to ride economic cycles46:42 The marble business and hustling from age 1251:20 Bowling alleys & Phoenix Mills: people buy time together53:44 Self-rating: 7.5 as a parent, 5 as a CEO55:15 Building a restaurant vs building an organization56:15 The HR crisis: severe attrition, talent going abroad58:44 The one thing he can't delegate: layouts and property selection1:00:49 Becoming a "boardroom warrior" against his will KEY COMPANIES & BRANDSImpresario Handmade Restaurants; Mocha; Social; Saltwater Cafe/Grill; Bandra Born; Cafe Coffee Day; Phoenix Mills "Bowling Company"; Amoeba; UCLA. KEY CONCEPTSThird spaces; "handmade" at scale; West-aspirational MTV-generation culture; people vs processes; AOV x covers x table turnaround; frequency as a metric; location vs locality / "80 pockets"; evolution vs revolution; mass-extinction events & resilience; working-capital-negative business; building a restaurant vs building an organization; restaurant-industry attrition; the layouts/property selection he won't delegate.
This weekend on the Roz and Mocha Retro Show, it's all things toilets and bathrooms—because of course it is. From checking for snakes before sitting down, to stealing toilet paper, to hitting the streets and asking people the most uncomfortable question possible—what are you doing in there? Expect classic moments, weird confessions, and a whole lot of bathroom chaos from the archives.
A packed Friday pod reliving the Jamaica trip, where Roz and Mocha roast Shem, Maurie and Chloe for checking bags, Maurie and Shem bring back their questionable couples massage, and the crew tells stories about Mocha refusing to go in the water, Roz living off patties, and Maurie looking “sickly” jumping into the ocean with Chloe — who he also apparently traveled with as her “dad manager.” Plus, sand showing up everywhere, karaoke highlights, the chaos of leaving when Mocha slept in but still took forever, and Maurie catching up with Snooki about her new paranormal series.
On today's podcast, Roz calls out his wife for constantly losing her credit card, a superfan gets grilled in an on-air “job interview,” and the guys play an adorable round of Heads Up with a 4-year-old listener—plus Mocha trolls everyone by killing the mics, admits to crushing five slices of ice cream cake, and Maurie hits the CSA carpet chatting with Andrew Phung and Heated Rivalry star Robbie GK
By request, Jason wanted more classic calls to Roz, so we delivered a triple throwback: from 2014 when he phoned Roz just to chat, to another 2014 call trying to get him out for a beer, and finally jumping to 2015 for the unforgettable moment he called Roz to confess he was in love with him.
On today's podcast, Shem's daily affirmations set the tone, Chloe answers tough questions from Mocha's 9-year-old nephew about her party, and a rant about the lack of peanuts on Drumsticks spirals into a full snack debate—plus, the crew imagines Roz in a durag, reacts to a clueless Star Wars review, and Maurie chats with Alison Brie about Masters of the Universe
Mocha tried to sound tough to start the show but got roasted for being completely non-threatening, even when he escalated things, while Maurie hit the streets asking people what petty items they'd fight for in a divorce. Roz became fully obsessed with a ridiculous mayo-on-a-car viral video, which somehow led into a wildly detailed (and very revealing) conversation about people's bathroom habits that nobody asked for. Plus, payday excitement had everyone planning their splurges, Chloe recapped the Bruno Mars show, and the crew caught up with Tom Green and the team behind Nirvanna the Band as the chaos just kept rolling.
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Just in time for Father's Day, the Roz & Mocha Retro Show dives into the archives for some unforgettable dad-themed moments—from 2013, when Maurie hilariously calls Roz to try and ruin his Father's Day, to that same year on the MMVA red carpet where Maurie confidently says it's 2010… despite it clearly being 2013. Plus, a look back at 2014 when the crew chats with the Toronto Blue Jays about celebrating Father's Day.
Mocha celebrates getting his bread settlement money while Roz deals with a declined credit card, as Maurie and Chloe head out horseback riding to promote Dutton Ranch. The crew also talks a wild $200,000 celebrity haircut, vents about shoelaces and people walking on the road, and catches up with the cast of the new Netflix series Mating Season, plus a special conversation with astronaut Jeremy Hansen.
By request from Flaming Romo ‘C', we're diving into a Retro Show all about singing—because let's be honest, we've been doing that since day one! From the archives, relive the unforgettable moments like Roz and Mocha taking on “Faith” back in 2013, Maurie bravely belting out Led Zeppelin's “Stairway to Heaven” (also in 2013), and in honour of Cher turning 80, we throw it back to 2014 when The Damnits gave their iconic take on a Cher classic. It's pitchy, it's passionate, and it's all part of the Roz & Mocha magic!
Mocha admits he's been driving around with an expired license, while Maurie also catches up with Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow amid Drake's massive album takeover of the city. Chloe shares what it was really like going to a NASCAR event with her boyfriend, plus a wild debate on whether you'd commit a crime if you could freeze time, Kevin O'Leary's blunt take on divorce, and vented moments from a frustrated pharmacist dealing with impatient customers
If your lips are feeling a little unloved as the cooler weather sets in, you're not alone. This week, Kelly is joined by Amy Clark (filling in for Leigh), and let’s just say they are both having a major lip product moment. They're breaking down the ultimate winter lip combo, including the $38 Mecca find that acts like the "Faber-Castell of lip stains" and the $15 nourishing balm that lets you choose between a "milkshake" or a "thick shake" finish. Plus, Amy shares the $6 Kmart blush she immediately drove to buy after seeing it on Instagram, a pricey-but-worth-it at-home keratin treatment that claims to banish frizz for three months, and Kelly reveals the groundbreaking, contraband-photo-worthy $160 serum that literally had her flying all the way to Paris and London to investigate. EVERYTHING MENTIONED: We’ve teamed up with Twoobs to snag a sweet discount just for our subscribers! Add the copy below to your show notes from MondayNew Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe.Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code.T&C's apply. SPENDY: KELLY: Summer Fridays Flushed Lip Stain in Plum, $36. AMY: Nude By Nature Lacquer Lip Serum in Juicy Grape, $24.95. SAVEY: KELLY: Lanolips Ceramide Milkshake Tinted Lip Balm in Mocha, $15. AMY: OXX Cosmetics Luminous Powder Blush in Rose, $6. (Read more: 'I'm a beauty editor and I almost gatekept these 9 products under $45.') NEWBIE KELLY: Medik8 Exo-PDRN Prismatic+, $160. AMY: ANSWR At Home Keratin Treatment, $82. EMPTY/SMS: KELLY: AMIKA Rising Star Volumizing Finishing Spray, $50. AMY: Alpha-H Golden Haze Face Oil, $76.95. WHAT'S ON KEL'S FACE:By Terry Brightening CC Serum in N2 Nude Glow, $129.Tarte Shape Tape™ Concealer in 16N Fair Light Neutral, $53.Milani Cheek Kiss Cream Bronzer in Hey Honey, $26.99.Milani Baked Blush in Dolce Pink, $26.99.Sephora Collection 12H Intense Ink Classic Line Felt Eyeliner in Espresso, $24.Rare Beauty Brow Harmony Flexible Lifting Gel, $37.Summer Fridays Flushed Lip Stain in Plum, $36.Lanolips Ceramide Milkshake Tinted Lip Balm in Mocha, $15. DON'T FORGET: Watch & Subscribe on YouTube, this episode drops tonight at 7pm! Catch it here. Follow us on Instagram: @youbeautypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @youbeautypod Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice note on Instagram! You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. For our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more - sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter here Subscribe to Mamamia here CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Zara Sengstock & Ella Maitland Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler Video Producer: Artemi Kokkaris Just so you know - some of the links in these notes are affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission if you buy through them. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, and it helps support the show. Happy shopping! Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Time to knock some dust off some bottles. Martin deep dived into his cellar to bring out some classic beers. First up is De Struise Black Damnation II Mocha Bomb from 2018. We remember when Black Damnation bottles were all the rave for beer nerds so this really took us back. Black Damnation II Mocha Bomb is a 13% ABV Russian imperial stout matured on bourbon barrels. We discovered that Russian imperial stouts hold up better than most to long term storage because of the lack of adjuncts. Can this go the distance?@averybrewing used to put out the highest ABV beers around 10 years ago. Since then Avery has disappeared from the shelves in Sweden but thankfully we have a few remnants of the past. Uncle Jacob's Stout from 2016 is a 17.1% ABV imperial stout aged for 6 months on "the very finest bourbon barrels." #beer #craftbeer #drinks #imperialstout #russianimperialstout
This week on The Roz & Mocha Retro Show, it's all about SMELLS! We throw it back to 2013 when Roz got up close (maybe too close) during Movember and sniffed Maurie's moustache, plus a 2015 chat on the scents we absolutely love—and the ones we can't stand. And of course, we open the phones to hear about the smells you're obsessed with!
Roz celebrates Roxy getting her driver's license before she destroys the whole team in a driver's handbook challenge, plus Maurie hits the red carpet with Jacob Tierney and Maggie Kang and gets some scoop on season 2 of Heated Rivalry and K-Pop Demon Hunters. There's also a wild HELLUVA STORY about a teenage lake house break-in that turns into a horror movie, Mocha getting way too excited about filling out the census, and the crew losing it over a viral horse fart.
Meelz, LJ, and AD are back this week to continue their recap of One Piece's Punk Hazard. They kick things off talking about: Pokemon and exclusivity, RIP to Ted Tuner – The Godfather of Cartoons, The One Piece, and more. Getting into Punk Hazard, they pick up with the massive faceoffs in the series including Zoro & Tashigi vs. Monet, Law & Smoker vs. Vergo, Mocha vs. Other Babies, Buffalo & Baby 5 vs. Super Mecha Franky, and Luffy vs. Caesar. Also the oncoming threat of Doflamingo is on the way.
Would you rather add an extra zero to your lifespan or your salary? Who do you really think wins more arguments in your relationship, and how different would your life look if your spouse didn't exist? Roz and Mocha tackle big “what if” questions, awkward truths, and ridiculous debates—from being dropped into a country with no English or technology, to cringing at the terrible ideas they wanted as teenagers, to the surprisingly heated discussion of whether you reuse the same drinking glass all day
Mary teaches how to bake a Middle Eastern-fusion dessert. If you would like to follow along with the recipe, please click here. We would love to see how this recipe turns out for you! Please WhatsApp your home baking images to 089-4672000 or info@radiomaria.ie. L'articolo E29 | Let's Bake – Mariathon Special – Mocha Cardamom Snack Cake & Arabic Coffee proviene da Radio Maria.
Today's Roz & Mocha Retro Show is all about one undeniable truth: Roz has always been old. We rewind to 2014 when we asked Roz how old he felt — and that was 13 years ago, so do the math and try not to hurt yourself. Then in 2015, we broke down exactly who Roz is older than, which somehow caused more damage than comfort. And to really seal the legacy, we revisit the moment Twitter officially crowned him a full‑blown dinosaur. It's classic Retro Roz… just with more back pain.
Can Maurie pick up Roz for work again for old time sake? The crew debates life without money and what a new form of currency could be, Mocha opens up about what prompted him to stop drinking and how he did it, and the gang tackles impossible would‑you‑rathers—from getting paid per poop versus per step, to mooing when you cry or squeaking when you laugh. They also unpack Roz's infamous “mind ya business” response to a sneeze, questionable microwave hotdog techniques, buffet strategy, whether it's better to be elite at something ridiculous or average at something respected, and what really belongs on your plate first.
FUTY Boyz are back with a two man pod this week! On this episode Scoob & Slikk have hot takes on another president Trump assassination attempt, Klay Thompson & Megan the Stallion's break up, and did y'all peep that wild dude at Mocha fest? In music, we have a Rock Ross & French Montana verzuz coming up, Vlad vs. Boosie & Arie Spears, and was Jim Jones doing too much at Lowe's? In sports, we have predictions on Benavidez vs. Zurdo & Inoue vs. Nakatani boxing matches, NBA playoffs first round recap, NFL draft recap, and we're y'all impressed with Chrisean Rock's boxing debut? Enjoy !
This week on The Roz & Mocha Retro Show, we're talking about the unsung hero of every outfit: pants. We dig back into some classic pants-related moments, from covering the No Pants Subway Ride in 2014, to that same year when a guy went viral for putting his pants on with absolutely no hands, and finally tackling the timeless 2015 debate: are long johns actually underwear? It's proof that when it comes to pants, we've always had opinions — and zero shame.
Takeaways Joe's journey into coffee began unexpectedly through his work in the portable toilet business. He discovered the difference in quality between mass-produced coffee and artisanal coffee. The Coffee House Finder website aims to be a positive platform for coffee lovers to share their favorite shops. They believe coffee reviews should be positive and community-driven. The subjective nature of coffee means everyone has different preferences and tastes. Networking at the World of Coffee show revealed the passion of coffee producers. Joe's favorite coffee shop is Steady State in Carlsbad Village. The excitement of meeting other coffee enthusiasts at the show was a highlight for both Joe and Jill. They aim to create a community where coffee lovers can connect and share their experiences. Part of The Covoya Coffee Podcasting Network TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY Visit and Explore Covoya!
If you didn't know Roz and had to guess his age, what would you say? Roz also reveals what it was like narrating his own book — and whether book narration could become his next money-making lane. What does Mocha actually look like without a hat? If you were a tree, what kind of tree would you be? Mocha ranks Maynard's candy from best to worst, the crew decides who would leave a group function first through last, and Roz shares his unfiltered opinion on indoor grills.
This week on the Roz and Mocha Retro Show, things get downright fowl as the crew dives beak‑first into all things chicken. From the wild discovery in 2015 that you could actually rent a chicken in Toronto, to revisiting the 2015 Chicken Dance era, and even throwing it back to 2013 when Maurie was genuinely stressed about running out of chickens, this episode proves one thing: the show has always been unhinged when poultry is involved.
Joel Sanchez is an American Volleyball coach. A New York product, he played competitively for club Mocha and was a standout at Lehman College. Once he entered coaching, he hit the ground running, with a "Midas touch" on every single program in which he was involved. From club to college to adult pros, wherever there is success, there he is, with a list entirely too long for the description. To date, he is the program director of Legacy Volleyball Club, where his work won him national director of the year in 2022. 04:19 - Legacy volleyball: the idea, the pioneering, the ascension, providing a place of safeness and escapism. 18:22 - NYC being the pandemic ground zero and how the club survived, catching up on 25 years of playing and coaching (for our "people"), being raised in a culture where taking care is first contact is never an issue. 28:28 - Remembering Guillermo Ramos, the hardest hitter we have ever seen, the invincibility of Bameso in 2004-2005, the "beauty" of Desmond "Shadow" Hamilton 38:31 - Why Omar Vargas was the most important coach in NYC from 1994-2004, the majority or NYC coaches in the 2000's were active players with little guidance trying to figure it out - and did they, ever, about Justin Stack, Dan Skillins, Krishna Daas, Danial Levant 52:26 -Personalizing your work: does it work more for you or against you? Plus, how do you set up an environment where people want to come to practice. 1:06:35 - The golden rule of coaching girls and women vs coaching boys and men, plus the moment we realized players changed and we stayed the same, about Jackie Meadow, why do we need a degree to coach? 1:22:22 - finding ways to coach and eat in the South Bronx, plus, more NYC talk, about Elvis Rodriguez, Mike Salak, Seidu Ajanako 1:30:01 - a coach's wild dream is for a player to say they are a better person because of them, and open letter to Joel Sanchez, thanks to the players who picked up the phone and said "yes."
Who would win a home run derby sparks debate, with Mocha topping most lists and Maurie happily placing himself last after a close call at a Jays game. Roz breaks down his favourite rock bands — AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, The Black Crowes, and The Cure — and talks about how hearing his kid play guitar has brought those songs back into his life. The group also reveals the one app they couldn't live without, from banking and Instagram to Google Maps and Uber Eats, exposing just how differently everyone relies on their phone.
If you could download any skill straight into your brain like The Matrix, what would it be? The crew also gets into whether Roz ever feels the urge to teach Chloe how to cook, who's actually the best poker player on the show (Vegas experience and “street smarts” are debated), and if Roz has ever thought about working on a golf course thanks to his love of lawn care. Mocha opens up about turning in early, sleep struggles, and whether supplements like magnesium are part of his nighttime routine. Plus: the ultimate breakfast plate breakdown, sausage vs. bacon, eggs done right, and a brutal choice — would you rather never text again or never talk on the phone again?
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Mocha celebrates his birthday with surprise calls from Denis and Melina, street shout‑outs from fans, and Shem singing a very customized version of Happy Birthday. The crew reacts to Rory McIlroy winning his second straight Masters — with instant reactions from an Irish pub — debates whose farts smell worse between men and women, and breaks down Chloe's dance competition turning into a full‑on party. Plus, Roz pulls part of an earbud out of his own ear, Shem explains why it was finally time to ditch his Kia, a six‑year‑old hockey player goes viral with an on‑ice interview, Jen calls in ahead of turning 40, and Mocha gets hyped for the newly revealed animated Spider‑Man movie.
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Hour 1 of A&G features... Straits of Hormuz, beer vaccinations & Jack's concert Katie Green's Headlines! LA school district & test scores Mailbag! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If you could instantly download any skill into your brain Matrix-style, what would it be? Roz and Mocha tackle that, the worst part of summer, and what the ultimate Roz & Mocha Show getaway would actually look like. Things get personal with green flags in dating, lifelong hobbies and investments outside of work, and the exact moment you realize you're officially getting older (including a very honest breakdown of Roz's dramatically deeper voice). Plus: menu items inspired by each member of the show and which everyday sound deserves to disappear forever.
Hour 1 of A&G features... Straits of Hormuz, beer vaccinations & Jack's concert Katie Green's Headlines! LA school district & test scores Mailbag! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mocha gets roasted after sending Jenna on a Costco lotion run, while Roz Weston Lane officially becomes a destination complete with potholes, missing car logos, and firsthand listener reports. Mocha shocks everyone by admitting he went to bed at 6:30 p.m., Pina absolutely nails the national anthem at a Marlies game, and Shem's reputation somehow still follows him into a LUSH store. Maurie sits down with Jack Innanen and Taylor Ortega to talk about their new Netflix series Big Mistakes, and also checks in with fans during a rough Blue Jays loss that turned into a full family roast at the ballpark.
It's a full‑on potpourri of ridiculousness on the Roz & Mocha Retro Show today. We rewind to 2014 for Butt Kick Day, asking the age‑old question: how many times can you kick your own butt? Then it's 2015, when Roz famously used Maurie's belly as a drum, followed by another 2014 classic where Maurie demonstrates the exact way he tickles his own arm… by tickling Mocha's. Pure chaos. Pure nostalgia.
Roz loses his mind over a simple trip to Canadian Tire, Mocha spirals after finding out “Topanga” knows Nirvanna: The Band, The Show, The Movie, and a night‑shift hospital security guard explains why full moons are never good news. Maurie sits down with Devon Hansen, the son of astronaut Jeremy Hansen, for a conversation about watching his dad fly around the moon, floating Nutella, and the scariest parts of the mission, and also chats with the cast of The Testaments about continuing the world of The Handmaid's Tale. Plus, Roz vents about the Yellowstone spinoffs, a jaw‑dropping car‑damage confession, a baby nearly born on the phone with the show, and Josh Brolin almost fighting Denzel Washington.
Roz and Mocha Retro Show throws it back to 2014 with three classic Roz rants. From the harsh realities of living with a kid, to an unexpected meltdown over ear wax, to his hot take on why music doesn't have any ugly people anymore—these vintage Roz moments are peak unfiltered hilarity.
As far as food fads go, protein and the desire for more protein seems to be as enduring as the non-fat craze of the 80s and 90s. Protein injection into familiar foodstuffs and beverages seems to only be getting more pronounced. This also applies to coffee. Protein enhanced coffee beverages, or "proffee", lines RTD shelves in the grocery store and even Starbucks is joining the game with a range of protein infused lattes. Highly addictive and soul draining mobile apps like TikTok and Instagram come out with viral proffee hack each week. For this episode's Mocha Moment Presented by Ghirardelli, we took the proffee world we're all living in and made something truly delicious on this week on the Coffee Sprudgecast. That's right, it's a count your macros mocha that's as protein-packed as it is rich and decadent. It's a cottage cheese and milk based beverage we're calling The Mocha Fromage. Heck, call us proffee purists. And before you wince at the idea of cottage cheese in your coffee, make it yourself! Trust us when we say: cottage cheese milk is going to be huge. This episode of the Coffee Sprudgecast is sponsored by Baratza, Dripos, DONA, noissue, Ceado, Pacific Barista Series, and La Marzocco. The Mocha Fromage Ingredients 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/2 cup milk 1 tbsp Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Powder Double shot of Joe Coffee Waverly Espresso 1. Create the cottage cheese milk base. Place a cup of cottage cheese and a cup of milk in a blender. Pulse until all of the chunks have been blended out. Pour the frothy cheese milk mixture into a vessel and refrigerate for an hour, or until the bubbles have dissipated. 2. Place a heaping tablespoon of Ghirardelli Sweet Ground Dark Chocolate and Cocoa Powder into a pre-heated 8-10oz vessel. 3. Add espresso to the powder and whisk until combined. 4. Steam and lightly aerate cheese milk to 140-150ºF. 5. Plop a little cheese milk into the espresso/chocolate mix and stir again before pouring the rest of the milk into the mug. Refrigerate remaining cheese milk and use within a day. 6. Sip your Mocha Fromage, perhaps with a piece of funky soft cheese to really kick it up a notch.
From puberty horror stories (BO, growth spurts, body hair and voice cracks) to who gets asked for a three‑way the most, things get very personal on this episode of Ask Roz & Mocha. Roz calls out what he finds soft about everyone on the team, Shem and Mocha face off in a hypothetical archery showdown, and the crew debates studio upgrades, ultimate nacho toppings, and who would last the longest if dropped into the wilderness with no phones. Plus: would you erase one memory from your brain if you could — and which one would it be?
The boys of summer are back! On this episode of the Roz and Mocha Retro Show, we're celebrating your Toronto Blue Jays with some classic throwback moments — and a few familiar voices you probably miss. We rewind to 2014 when we hung out with Brett Lawrie, José Bautista and manager John Gibbons talking Father's Day, hit 2013 as Roz reminisces about the Jays back in the day, and jump to 2015 with Mocha sharing stories from his NYC trip to see the Jays live. A must-listen for Jays fans who love a little nostalgia with their baseball. ⚾️
A powerful week of FMLs as listeners open up about some of their toughest real-life situations — from rebuilding a strained relationship with a father after years of addiction and absence, to deciding whether it's safer to stay quiet or speak up after decades of workplace microaggressions, to struggling with guilt and exhaustion while parenting a child with trauma alongside a toddler, and navigating how to help a teenage son take hygiene seriously during puberty. Honest letters, complicated emotions, and real advice from Roz and Mocha.
Roz and Mocha get into Gen Z's latest trend, “raw‑dogging boredom,” after debating whether intentionally doing absolutely nothing is the new meditation. The show also spirals into food chaos with steak‑and‑eggs dinner envy, an emotional rant over Swiss Chalet discontinuing its chicken marinade, and a heated argument over whether macaroni salad actually counts as a salad. Plus, embarrassing listener confessions, an unbelievable Hot Wheels collecting story, an interview with Patrick J. Adams about his new series The Madison, and the mystery of what really happens to the Oscars red carpet once the show is over.