Daniel 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 MoreSouth Central Brewing Company is comprised of Melvin, Zaneta and Alex, a group of home brewers that are elevating the neighborhood by creating craft beer that reflects their surroundings. They are great people with terrific intentions for improving how others view their community.
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 MoreEric Silva is a friend of mine that is taking classes at the UCB and looking to make strides in the Improv world. He is thoroughly one of the naturally funniest people I’ve ever met and its great to see him follow his dreams. We talk about comedy, improv and what it takes to follow your dreams. Enjoy the episode and follow him on social media for any upcoming shows he’s a part of you can see.
Read MoreViva Mescal or Mescalito is a Boyle Heights born and bread rapper that has been producing music for more than a decade and helps to engineer and mix tracks for the East Of The River Collective, a group of artists that perform on 1st st in Boyle heights. He is an all around great dude and I was happy to have him on the podcast.
Vanna Mae is a self taught watercolor artist and professional art model currently living in Los Angeles. Her Paintings are great and her passion for pursuing her art is second to none. Follow her on instagram and facebook and check out her website with a store coming soon so you can purchase prints.
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
Read MoreRaul Gonzalez is a Boyle Heights bread muralist whose stylings have taken him around the city and world. His paintings are a cultural reflection of the community that echo the almost forgotten history of indigenous, pre-colonial Mexican culture. I thouroughly enjoyed talking to Raul going from his childhood in Aliso Village to his past trip to Hawaii. Enjoy the Listen!
Read MoreSara and Steven are the couple behind the successful neighborhood beer mecca in City Terrace, Sara’s Market. They have been actively involved on social media posting their ever expanding craft beer portfolio for beer nerds to head over and catch their most sought after brews.
We talked about how the market began, but more importantly where they hope to take it. I had a blast talking with them and hearing their storyplus enjoying their great company. Visit them at 3455 City Terrace Dr. Los Angeles Ca for a wild variety of craft and helpful people.
Instagram: @sarasmarket
Read MoreCoach Juan is a boxing coach at Sweet Science in Hawthorne CA where he has been training people of all levels. We sit and talk about his intro into boxing, martial arts and now coaching. Enjoy!
Read MoreAlan Cruz is the man behind A's BBQ, a pop up BBQ company that hit the streets of Los Angeles selling some of the best smoked meats you can find. He is making "Chicano/East LA" style BBQ which seeks to fuse tradition Mexican flavors with American BBQ. He is also an avid beer head and we talk about the haze craze, stouts and LA breweries.
Read MoreDOPE & DANK is a unique craft beer experience lead by aficionado TEO HUNTER that bridges diversity, DOPE culture and the DANK world of craft beer. D&D curates an introduction to craft beer culture through engaging content, social media and dope events. As a result, the craft beer community gains diversity, all the while broadening the space, face and true spirit of craft beer.
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