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Coach Juan is a Boxing coach at Sweet Science in Hawthorne CA. He’s a good friend and we just cracked open the podcasting gear in the back yard and riffed about boxing and mma, it was a fun convo especially after many many beers. Enjoy
Read MoreEvil Cooks, a group of culinary wizards focused on making an impact on the LA cuisine scene. I had a great time talking to them and exploring their cooking roots and their hopes for the future.
Read MoreSara’s Market have been described as a punk venue for pop up food spots, they are made up of the due Steven and Sara and they are great people. We talked about their recent articles written about them plus the regulars that fuel them day in and day out. They closed up shop and came to the Dude From LA studio for a 2 hour chat, we could have talked all night. Enjoy
Read MoreJuan and Ivan are The Goat Mafia, they are making Birria the traditional way from Jalisco and thats using only Goat. They met while attending the culinary program at Harbor College and have decided to embark on this journey of cooking this traditional recipe and using their modern techniques. We drank some beers early in the morning and had a great convo. Follow them online for their next pop up location.
Read MoreMeet Daisy, the owner of Capuyo Cafe on First St in Boyle Heights. Listen to her tell the story of what it took to open up the coffee shop that plans to be a positive pillar in the community and a welcoming space for anyone and all. No stone is left unturned in this interview we talk about about the artisanal coffee, the non syrup based raspados, what she hopes to accomplish and jumping into the space where Primera Taza was. She is a great person and this place is opening its doors with lots of love for everyone so enjoy the interview, I did.
Read MoreIm happy to have the whole crew from A's BBQ on to talk about all the success they have had over the past year. A great group of passionate people seeking to push their BBQ plates to their fellow Angelenos. We talk about their food, their quality control, and many many more things.
Read MoreEl Dragon Tragon is a wizard at shooting the best pictures of great restaurants that will make you want to eat your electronic devise your viewing them on. Follow him and get hungry plus discover great restaurants and food spots scattered throughout nooks of the east side of LA. instagram is @eldragontragon
Read MoreSalvador Chavez is the founder and CEO of Puente-International, as they put it they are “Purveyors of heritage spirits”. The import and sell Gran Dovejo Tequila, La Luna Mescal and Gustoso Rum/Aguardiente from Michoacan and Salvador came on the podcast to have me try them all.
Check out their website Puente-Internacional.com to learn where you can find their spirits near you, I can tell you first hand you will want to run back to the retailer you bought it from and clear the shelf!
Super informative and and great person so enjoy the show with Salvador Chavez!
Read MoreDaniel Hernandez is a journalist, author and a correspondent for Vice news. He came by the podcast studios to talk about his adventures in Mexico plus drink and review some Mescales from Guerrero. Make sure to buy his book on Amazon, Down and Delirious in Mexico, also check out his videos traveling through Oaxaca and Mexico.
Read MoreByron the Bourbon guy is back and ready to talk about whiskeys as much as I'm ready to embrace myself with more overly revealing stories that only booze brings out. We tried Elmer T Lee, E.H. Taylor Single Barrel adn Angel's Envy Rye aged in Rye Barrels so fuck ya this was a killer show. Well worth your time to follow both Byron and I on Instagram and join into the contest, listen to find out how to win you fuckers. Much love.
Read MoreDj Foist is the producer of the Foist and Friends residency at Indie Brewing which happens every other Friday night. He is an avid fan of music in general which shows in both the mixes played at Indie and by the people he invites who he pulls from many music styles. Diego works at the famous Primera Taza coffee shop in Boyle Heights along with Angel and they both came on the podcast in true Foist fashion, to lend support and add to the convo.
Read MoreJesus “Jebus” Bravo is one half of Churros Y Puros, the cigar smoking channel we used to do on Youtube and now its a podcast. Listen to us rant and talk about the world and if you like the dynamic tune into us regularly on the Churros y Puros podcast.
Read MoreByron Culajay is a Whiskey, Scotch and Bourbon bad ass! His passion for distilled spirits is evident in if you follow his page on Instagram @byron__c , remember that two underscores. He is filled with knowledge and is deep in the game of the hard to find drams. So naturally I had to have him on so I can taste one of the Bourbons I hunted and skunked out this year for, the Weller 12 year. We also tried the Special reserve and the Antique 107. Great times and worth the listen and follow the guy.
Read MoreAlex “Vamps” is a boxing coach for amateur and pros looking to improve their grasp of the sweet science to new levels. Currently he is working at NGBA Boxing Academy in Lynwood Ca trainning a great group of talented prospects. We talked about the career of a boxing trainer, his future goals and life.
Read MoreDanny Costa is a DJ for hire who has played many local spots in Boyle Heights and the surrounding areas. He also works at Carnitas El Momo where you regularly hear him playing music that sets the perfect mood for patrons of the lunch truck slanging that goodness. Follow him on Soundcloud to listen to his mixes under Dannycostamuzik, and catch him making the party pop at a venue near you.
Read MoreThis weekend was spent tasting my way through Tijuana and Chuy was the guide. Listen to us talk about the different places we went to and how my girlfriends craving for ice cream led us to a gem of a place.
Read MoreDavid Cruz is Mescal fanatic who has roots in the Mexican state of Oaxaca and he is here to show the listeners of the Dude From LA Podcast a thing or two about the spirit of his native terroir. I couldn’t help but challenge the man so I brought some tequila to drink and we had an o’l fashioned drink off. He is a great resource for anything Mescal and Oaxaca plus he is available to shoot your next wedding pictures. Chuy couldn’t help but jump in and taste all drinks, for quality control of course, and weigh in on it all. Hear the drunken talk as we have a war between Mexico’s finest libations, Mescal and Tequila.
Read MoreEast LA BBQ & Catering is a Up & Coming business Operated by The Marin Family from East Los Angeles. We specialize in BBQ Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork, Brisket, Chicken, & Smoked Beef Tongue. Job is to big or small.
Read MoreCarnitas El Momo has been serving up their amazing pork plates for decades but recently they have gained the attention many food critics that have exalted them to the top tier in the carnitas game. I tried them and was floored as you would be if you have one of their mixed buche, carnitas and cuero tacos. I sat down with Billy, the son of the gran carnitas master, who works day and night to make sure quality never fails and we talked about the history of the brand and aliens. Enjoy
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