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Danny Trejo [Machete, Bad Ass, From Dusk Till Dawn, Heat, Spy Kids] talks with Anna about his formative childhood and his relationship with his parents, the adrenaline rush of conducting an armed robbery, how to survive prison and how to make prison booze (two unrelated ideas), early role models, early loves, the origin story of Trejos Tacos, and a lot more.Our first caller is Meagan whose husband wants to move their family to Romania where he remembers an idyllic childhood. While Meagan is open to the idea, she questions the practicality of such a big change and whether the timing is right.Our next caller Emily went through a painful breakup and as a result also lost one of her closest friends, her ex-boyfriend's sister. Now she questions if she is ready to rekindle her friendship with someone who will be a constant reminder of the relationship she still mourns. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Danny Trejo has lived a life worthy of a book. Addict. Prisoner. Actor. Owner of a donut and taco shop. And, now, author of a memoir. "Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood" tells his life story with many jaw-dropping anecdotes. Today, we pass the mic over to L.A. Times culture reporter Daniel Hernandez, who talks to Danny Trejo. Come for the "Machete," stay for the Edward James Olmos incident!More reading:Danny Trejo opens up about being typecast — and a close call with the Mexican MafiaDanny Trejo, a lethal talent Column: ‘Machete' for U.S. Senate? The bold choice for California Gov. Gavin Newsom
Adam opens today's show ranting about travel mugs, driveway deliveries, and uninformative freeway signs. He also shares his thoughts on the recent KISS documentary, and plays a clip from his conversation with Mark Geragos about Bill Cosby's release from prison. The guys then discuss the complications of transgender politics, and before the break, they play a new game called ‘Is It Problematic?' Please support today's sponsors: CreditKarma.com/WinMoney Hyundai.com LiquidIV.com enter ADAM Geico.com
Adam is pleased to welcome both Danny Trejo and Donal Logue back to the podcast. Adam compliments Danny on his moving documentary, ‘Inmate #1', and the guys go on to discuss how Donal and Danny first became friends, managing Donal's anger issues, and the days of cruising around the San Fernando Valley. The guys then talk further about staying sober, cooking tacos, and the process of co-writing a book about Danny's life. As the conversation wraps up, Donal talks about his own successful acting career. In the last part of the show, Gina reads news stories about Bill Cosby's upcoming tour, and Donald Trump's attempts to sue all the big social media companies. Please support today's sponsors: CreditKarma.com/WinMoney Hyundai.com LiquidIV.com enter ADAM Geico.com
Danny Trejo is a legend with over 380 acting credits to his name. He is the “most-killed” actor in Hollywood history with roles in Blood In Blood Out, From Dusk Til Dawn, Desperado, Heat, Con Air, Machete, Spy Kids, Breaking Bad, and Sons of Anarchy. He is one of the world's most recognizable and adored character actors but before he wandered onto the set of Runaway Train attempting to help a young drug addict and was asked to step in as an extra on the film, Danny Trejo was a convicted felon who served time in some of the country's most infamous prisons to include San Quentin, Folsom, and Soledad. In his brand-new book, Trejo: My Life of Crime, Redemption, and Hollywood, which releases this week, Danny tells his personal story of drug addiction, violence, incarceration, sobriety, spirituality and eventual success at the pinnacle of the film industry. It is an honest and emotional memoir with lessons of hope and the transformative power of forgiveness for us all. On this episode of Danger Close, Jack and Danny discuss his journey from inmate to number one on the call sheet, his encounter with Charles Manson in prison, working with Charles Bronson and Robert DeNiro, being recognized as Machete by President Obama, his battle with cancer, his recovery from a subdural hemorrhage in his brain, Danny Trejo Day in LA, Trejos Tacos, and a lot more. Featured Gear and Books : This episode's featured gear segment is brought to you by Schnees.com. For 10%, be sure to use offer code JACK21 Mission Ready Duffle Dynamis LOPRO Belt Presented by SIG Sauer. Today's show is also brought to you by Organifi. Go to https://organifi.com/dangerclose for 20% off.
LA Born and Raised actor, Danny Trejo joined me on this episode of Electric Taco. Had a great time getting to know Machete, his rise to fame and passion to help others! Oh and his spot, Trejos Tacos has some fuego tacos! Follow VICE: https://open.spotify.com/user/djvice http://facebook.com/djvice http://soundcloud.com/djvice http://instagram.com/djvice http://twitter.com/djvice http://www.djvice.com Snapchat: DJVICE Follow Danny Trejo: https://www.instagram.com/officialdannytrejo https://twitter.com/officialDannyT
Charles is a restaurateur who owns and operates multiple hospitality concepts across the US. He is developing other concepts including Trejos Tacos with Danny Trejo and a bakery coffee concept with world champion Metta World Peace.
Charles Lew is a restaurateur who owns and operates multiple hospitality concepts across the US. He is an attorney who has built one of the most preeminent law firms in LA doing everything from restaurant entitlements to conditional use permits. He is developing other concepts including Trejos Tacos with Danny Trejo and a bakery coffee concept with world champion Metta World Peace.
Charles is a restaurateur who owns and operates multiple hospitality concepts across the US. He is developing other concepts including Trejos Tacos with Danny Trejo and a bakery coffee concept with world champion Metta World Peace.
As mentioned on our recent EGO FEST III show, Mike led a couple of Q&A sessions at FanExpo Canada 2015. The second was with Danny Trejo. Mr. Trejo discusses his work on Con Air, Breaking Bad, Runaway Train, and more.