Send us a text Coming to you LIVE from the AIFD Symposium in sunny Palm Springs , California, Ryan is taking over, joined by an incredible lineup of floral industry powerhouses and friends! In the first half of the episode, we dive into fresh perspectives, AIFD's 60th anniversary, family connections and more with Vonda LaFever and Ellie LaFever of Flower Clique. Plus a special conversation with Renee Tucci , the incoming president of AIFD! Then we shift gears and guests with fresh insight and in...
Jul 18, 2025•50 min•Season 2Ep. 174
Send us a text This week on our still-unnamed flower podcast, we’re joined by the multi-brand powerhouse Natalia Regateui. Natalia plays a key role on the marketing team behind Esmeralda, Sunshine Bouquet, Genviv Breeding, and now Flores Del Este—some of the most recognizable names in floriculture. rrAs the Fresh Flower Bunch continues riding the rebrand rollercoaster, Natalia offers fresh insight and honest feedback to help us inch closer to locking in the perfect identity. But that’s not all—w...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 173
Send us a text This week, 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers dedicates a special episode to the memory of our dear past guest, Frank Biddle, who recently passed away. We are replaying episode #142, where Frank, the visionary behind FBI Flowers and Tradewinds International, shared his unique experiences and life lessons. Join us as we re-listen to Frank's incredible stories from his 30+ years in the floral industry , from the highs and lows of importing and exporting to running a successful business. He ...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 172
Send us a text The Fresh team is back in the studio—reunited with Mike, who is back in the studio. But he is missing mommy Black, Sid, and those sweet Whippoorwill birds. This week, we inch closer to our rebrand and shout out everyone sending us name and theme song ideas—keep ’em coming! We dive into some serious industry talk: the challenges of expiring work permits & labor shortage, the growing dominance of major floral players buying up farms, and the evolving summer flower show circuit (...
Jun 27, 2025•46 min•Season 2Ep. 171
Send us a text We’re back — and Mike is back at the cabin — with a whole lot to unpack. In this episode, we kick things off by figuring out our new intro music, rethinking the podcast name, and trying (hilariously) to agree on a new sound. Cabin Mike brings the bird sounds and boat vibes while we get deep into cereal critiques. Then we shift gears to reflect on two major wins: Fresh Fest and the Blooms + BIRDIES Golf Tournament . We’re still buzzing from the community love, creative energy, and ...
Jun 20, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 170
Send us a text We're back and turning the page onto a new chapter. In this heartfelt final episode, using the title 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, as you’ve come to know it, we reflect on the evolution of Mike’s Jet Fresh journey and the realities of professional change. As we say goodbye to our co-host Fern, we discuss the bittersweet emotions that come with transitions, the importance of taking time to reflect, and what lies ahead for the podcast. With Fresh Fest upon us, we’re hitting pause to c...
Jun 06, 2025•49 min•Season 2Ep. 169
Send us a text 🌸 Buckle up, flower friends—this episode is unlike anything we've done before! With the help of our AI time travel pilot, we're taking a journey into the past to revisit two powerful episodes honoring the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation . You'll hear timeless conversations featuring Ramiro Penaherrera , Bernardo Beate , Jena Gizerskiy , and Tracy Parke of House of Flora Flower Market . From heartfelt stories to behind-the-scenes insights on how flowers help us remember and honor,...
May 23, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Send us a text This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we’re joined by the incredibly patriotic and talented Jena Gizerskiy, Sales Manager at Rosaprima. Together with Mike, Ryan, and Mimi, we discuss the powerful mission of the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation—an initiative close to all our hearts. We share our personal experiences volunteering, including this year’s exciting collaboration between Jet Fresh Flowers and Rosaprima to honor veterans at the South Florida National Cemetery and Arlin...
May 15, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Send us a text This week, the Fatties are joined by the ultimate Team Mom— Mommy “Susan” Black —alongside fan favorites Dali and Jimi . Mommy spills her candy secrets (yes, there’s a whole snack strategy), shares how she keeps the Fresh Crew fed, fueled, and feeling fabulous, and reminds us why she’s everyone’s second mom. Dali drops in with the glow of a woman who’s crushing her prebooks and using her communication skills to turn customers into flower fam. Meanwhile, Jimi gives us the inside sc...
May 09, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Send us a text Fatties, we're BACK — and broadcasting from our brand new home! 7725 NW 41st ST. Suite 100, Miami, FL 33166 In this episode, join Mike, Fern, Ryan, Joel, and Mimi as they break down the wild ride of our big move... just a few days before a major floral holiday. We’re also joined by Pinky, Dan, and Jason, plus surprise voice notes from a few of your favorite usual suspects. From refrigeration & construction talk, bathroom reveals, to introducing our newest Cash & Carry memb...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Send us a text In this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we sit down with Semia Dunne , the powerhouse Founder & CEO of Flowers by Semia and The Floral Reserve . Semia shares how her childhood memories of gardening with her mother blossomed into a lifelong passion—and eventually, a thriving floral design studio established in 2000. Semia takes us behind the blooms—from her pivot away from a pre-med path to designing for celebrity weddings, the NYBG Orchid Dinner , to how she started a ...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Send us a text This week, the whole gang is in the studio with two powerhouses in the floral industry — Liza Roeser and Jennifer Barnard of Fifty Flowers. These floral superhumans dive into how they got started, what drives them, and how their community, Women in Flowers , is creating space for empowerment, collaboration, and fearless leadership. Mike makes a heartfelt confession, Liza reveals a bold new philosophy that’s reshaping how she leads, and we hear firsthand how this dynamic duo is pla...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Send us a text On this week’s episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we’re two Fat Guys short—but don’t worry, the Marketing Dream Team is here to save the day! Ryan, Mimi, and Joel take the reins and get the chance to reconnect with the one and only Sheldon . Now, funny story… the original podcast file went poof thanks to a tech fail (RIP audio), but lucky for us, Sheldon was down to chat twice —and honestly, he’s worth it. Sheldon is the store manager and head designer at Flowers by Michelle ...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Send us a text This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , the Fatty’s are joined by special guest Madison Greene, Marketing Coordinator for That Flower Feeling (TFF). Madison stops by to share all the exciting details about TFF’s new Ambassador Program. They’re looking for passionate individuals to help spread the word about the incredible impact flowers can have on mental well-being. If you're interested in becoming an ambassador, fill out this form: Ambassador Form or email Madison at madison@t...
Apr 04, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Send us a text This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , the spotlight is on... us ! That’s right; the Fat Guys Crew takes over the mic to chat about everything from hilarious AI roasts to the joys of running an independent boutique farm. We’re also sharing some exciting news— Fresh Fest 2025 is officially on the horizon! Tune in to hear the big reveal of the date and location for this year’s highly anticipated event. Want to learn more about Fresh Fest? Reach out to Mimi at mimi@jetfreshflowers...
Mar 28, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Send us a text In this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we’re chatting with the one and only Christine Guenther, the energetic, empowering, and ridiculously creative force behind WildFlower | stem + sundry ! Known as the Local Flower Dealer and Flower Momma, Christine took her hospitality education and opened not one, not two, but THREE (yep, THREE!) floral and boutique gift shops across Maryland—most recently opening their new location on Valentine's Day. Talk about perfect timing & ...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Send us a text In this week’s episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we’re excited to welcome Belen Garcia and Cristina Maldonado from Florsani in Ecuador. Founded in 2006, Florsani has made it their mission to remain a socially responsible company, dedicated to cultivating fulfilling lives for their team, clients, and flowers. With over 240 hectares of land, Florsani is one of the largest Gypsophila growers in the world, alongside producing 33 other flowering products—think Simba’s Pride Land i...
Mar 14, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Send us a text This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we bring you a quickish episode. With a full bouquet of updates from the past week of Jet Fresh Industry events. We start with the NYBG Orchid Gala Dinner in New York, where Mimi was the ultimate plus-one (Carlos’s honorary date, to be exact). Next, we catch up with Olga, who gave us a quick but sweet rundown of her week volunteering at the Philly Flower Show with the Bill Schaffer Team. Then, Ryan plugs in and shares all about Fleurs De V...
Mar 07, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Send us a text On this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we’re joined by the one and only Megan Gerace , Social Media & Account Executive at GravityFree — and a true digital dynamo with a passion for marketing, adventure, and all things floral! From managing online reputations to creating content that pops, Megan is a details devotee, content creator, and social media rock star who knows how to keep florists ahead of the curve. Megan shares her top must-have tools from the GravityFree ...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 156
Send us a text On this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we’re joined by the one and only Holly Haveman—a world traveler, businesswoman, and artist on demand! As a second-generation florist with a flair for Supply Chain Management and a serious case of wanderlust, Holly brings an exciting global spin to her family’s shop, Kennedy’s, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With her perfect mix of business savvy and artistic spirit, Holly spills the beans on her journey back into the the floral world and...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Send us a text Flower Fatties, it’s go time! After a couple of hectic weeks, the 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers crew got together to share some Flower holiday stats, Man Boob stories, and, of course, more food tastings! The JF Building has officially been open for 171 hours and counting, and in that time, we've devoured over 35 lbs of Mommy Blacks candy. The crew has been working around the clock, but none more than our warehouse and shipping team! While there’s no official guest this week, we’re he...
Feb 14, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Send us a text This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we are thrilled to welcome the legendary Mr. Harrison “Red” Kennicott III, AAF, a true pioneer in the floral industry. Red’s connection to flowers runs deep, having grown up working at his family’s wholesale business, Kennicott Bros. Co., since the age of 12. He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Floriculture, and over the years, he has served as president of several major industry organizations, including SAF, the A...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Send us a text This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we're joined by the delightful and super-talented Renee Tucci, AIFD, PFCI, AAF! She’s not only a floral design powerhouse but a true advocate for the power of positivity and education. Renee takes us on a journey through her career—from getting her degree in ornamental horticulture to pivoting from designer to manager and, eventually, finding her calling as an educator. In 2019, Renee went all in on freelancing, wrote a book, and started t...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Send us a text Welcome back Fatty Gang, in this week's episode join Fern, Mike, Mimi, Ryan, and Joel as they welcome James François-Pijuan , a long-time floral designer passionate about revitalizing the NYC Historic Floral District . A NYC native, James shares his journey from Parsons College of Design to showcasing floral artistry at the MET Opera House , fast forward to now and his efforts to preserve 28th Street Flower Market district's legacy. Discover the rich history of the district, datin...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Send us a text In this fresh episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking About Flowers , we’re joined by Amanda Jedlinksky from the Society of American Florists. Amanda brought along some special guests to talk about the upcoming Next Gen Live event in Dallas this February. On this Next Gen episode, we’re excited to feature Jenny Thomasson, the current Next Gen Rising Star , Erin Bruno of McNamara Florist (who might as well be an honorary co-host by now!), and future Dr. Laura Walsh from Smithers Oasis. These...
Jan 17, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Send us a text On this fast-paced episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers , we welcome the newest member of the Fresh Sales Team, Belkis Hernandez! From being a loyal Fatty Listener to stepping into her new role at Jet Fresh Flowers, Belkis shares her journey from “Assistant to the Assistant” to fast-tracking her way in the flower world. She learned the ropes from one of the pioneers of the Fresh Cut flower industry, with valuable tips like “count the blooms, not the stems”—a lesson every flower s...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Send us a text Happy 2025, Fatties! We’re kicking off the New Year with an episode packed with CB radio lingo, New Year’s resolutions, and some exciting updates from Jet Fresh. Fern and Joel are taking a well-deserved vacation, but Ryan and Mimi are holding down the fort with a special guest, Mike! Mike fills us in on the latest news about the big Jet Fresh move and the upcoming Valentine’s Day rush – it's a busy season ahead! Plus, Pinky makes a surprise appearance to share his personal and pro...
Jan 03, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Send us a text Ring in the New Year with the Fern, Mike, Ryan, and Joel (and Mimi, in spirit from her vacation!) as they revisit the biggest blooms, boldest personalities, and most unforgettable moments from 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers in 2023! From "Chrysanthe-MANIA" with Deliflor Americas (Ep. 102) to the fearless pioneering of FBI Flowers' Frank Biddle (Ep. 142), and the expansive flower knowledge of FLWR PSTL (Ep. 122), we're serving up a bouquet of highlights. We'll journey from Manhattan to...
Dec 27, 2024•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Send us a text In this fun "Holiday Hangout" episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, Mike, Fern, Mimi, Ryan, and Joel sit down with Jet Fresh team members to see what things are like around the holidays at Jet Fresh. The first guest is making her podcast debut, Jesselynn Correa, Jet Fresh's sales representative for over 8 years. Later, we're joined by fan-favorite Jimi "The Tulip" and lastly, a quick pop-in from Celine Bray. Throughout the guests, you will hear about holiday traditions, company p...
Dec 20, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Send us a text We've got a fun surprise on this week’s episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers! A mystery Secret Santa sent us a tasty treat, and you won’t want to miss our reactions as we taste-test it, courtesy of one of our favorite "Fatties." After that, we dive into an amazing conversation with one of the best-dressed gentlemen in the floral industry, Mr. Jackie Lacey. Jackie shares his incredible journey from accountant to floral entrepreneur, owning three shops by age 26—across three differ...
Dec 13, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 145
