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The Jalapeño

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Episodes

Scott Ballew pt 2 - singer/songwriter, filmmaker, creative dynamo

Scott Ballew (singer, songwriter, musician, filmmaker, creative dynamo) returns to the show to talk about his latest album "Rio Bravo" released in late March 2024. check Scott's work at leisurerodeo.com and find his music at la honda records spotify

Apr 10, 20241 hr 45 min

Willy Mason - singer/songwriter, folktaler

Singer, songwriter, folktaler, Willy Mason, on the program telling us about his musical, philosophical, and theatrical explorations. Thanks all for tuning in

Sep 19, 20231 hr 48 min

Brothers McMahon / Workman Song - music life and creative growth

brothers Sean + Griffin McMahon and Ted MacInness on the program telling us about musician life, sobriety, creative growth, and more. great guys, talented guys. fun to have them all together to talk things through. thank you for tuning in . the song you hear on this episode is called "No It's Not" by Workman Song

Aug 18, 202257 min

Dick Everett - Lifelong Builder

91.5 year old Dick Everett was kicked out of school in 3rd grade and has been hard at work ever since as a blacksmith, builder, model-airplane maker, machinist, designer, storyteller, and more. Glad to have him on the show, thanks for tuning in. Thanks as well to Aaron Mason on sound design and A Nave Espacial w. the music

Jul 28, 202225 min

Chef Deon

Chef Deon of Martha's Vineyard!

Jun 19, 202230 min

Tim Lawson - Artist and Bridgemaker

Tim Lawson is an exceptional contemporary American artist whose work is widely-recognized and on display in notable public collections like the Portland Museum of Art, Farnsworth Museum, Yale University Art Gallery, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and more. Tune in to learn more about his perspective on and lifelong experience with art. https://tallenlawson.com/

Sep 21, 20211 hr

Clara Grossman - Vibrant Survivor

Clara Grossman is a survivor of The Holocaust. The strength, attentiveness, and will to live that carried her through those days have her thriving now. Vibrant, sharp, and generous, at 90 years old, Clara shares her story here. Thank you for tuning in.

Aug 04, 20211 hr 27 min

Reed Hayes - a Special Force

Tune in to learn more about U.S. Green Beret, Reed Hayes. Reed is a West Point graduate who dedicated over a decade to the U.S. Military, with 3 stints overseas in Afghanistan and Jordan. He tells us about his experience along the way, what he learned, and what he's experiencing in his first few years out of the Army. Thank you Reed, and thank you all for listenting.

Jul 01, 20211 hr 30 min

Hayden Pedigo - West Texas Son

Hayden Pedigo is an experimental musician from Amarillo, TX. His new album is slated for release in September 2021 via Mexican Summer, w. whom Hayden signed in 2020. Hayden also stars in a documentary called 'Kid Candidate', about his unexpected run for Amarillo City council, which will be available to the public in July '21. A lively, creative, and talented fellow. Thanks for tuning in

Jun 01, 202145 min

Tom Dann - Family-Owned Restauranteur

Tom and his wife Tori have owned/operated restaurants in southern California for decades. Tom joins us on this episode to tell us about the ride.

Jun 01, 202127 min

Chris Malloy

The creative and adventurous polymath, Chris Malloy, on the program! Check Chris's work with Farm League, as well as his other films 1. 180 Degrees South 2. Step into Liquid 3. Thicker Than Water 4. A Brokedown Melody And many more!

Apr 14, 20211 hr 6 min

Scott Ballew pt 1 - Talking to Mountains

The multi-talented (songwriter, singer, filmmaker) Scott Ballew on the program! Check 1. Scott's new album 'Talking to Mountains' https://open.spotify.com/album/4Ev5eHiSdT6ANcT6JstDxf?si=N2P6jSO7Rkyt-DZGPoUrlg 2. Scott's documentary on West Texas legend, Terry Allen https://www.amazon.com/Everything-All-Reasons-Terry-Allen/dp/B07ZWWXM14 3. Scott's filmwork for Yeti : https://stories.yeti.com...

Mar 09, 20212 hr 16 min

the drive - ch. 3 - eleven degrees and burnin'

I chose my route to escape the winter. irony has my number thus far. music and banter in frigid hill country. special thanks to Greg Droggitis and Latane Hughes for providing the tunes and talent.

Feb 22, 202120 min

the drive - ch. 1 - brooklyn (bene and justin)

First stop on the tour was Brooklyn. A massive snowstorm stopped in as well, more or less burying the van for a few days. The weather did not stop me from visiting some special buds, including Bene Coopersmith and Justin Christenson, who both did their generous parts to get me set up for the road. Bene with books, Justin pants. And both with good cheer and friendly encouragement.

Feb 14, 202110 min

Jesse Woods

Singer, songwriter, musician graces the program on this episode. Enjoy!

Feb 09, 20211 hr 1 min

Requiem for Ted

An homage to dear friend, Ted Cochran, who passed on in 2004. With music accompaniment by the talented and generous Patrick McDermott (North Americans) with his track 'Furniture in the Valley' off his 2020 album 'Roped In'.

Feb 01, 20214 min

'Places to Be' Introduction

We released a new (and separate show) called 'Places to Be'. This is the intro chapter of that show, an audio documentary of sorts meant to be listened to sequentially (as in - start w. the intro, then chapter 1, through 'til the end of chapter 14). You can find 'Places to Be' on spotify, itunes, etc. Heres a link: https://open.spotify.com/show/7I0bvVzVHxX9jTB2BRJSXl

Jan 23, 20219 min

LaDonnis

LaDonnis Crump (LaDonnis) is a man of many talents - a marketing creative, hip hop artist, and all-around free thinker. He joined us on the show to discuss: - his background and unique experience - his perspective on creativity and intuition and progress - his latest song Thank you LaDonnis, and thank you all for listening in!

Jul 16, 20201 hr 1 min

Latane Hughes - Music Industry Chat and Good Room Mix

Welcome back, gang. this episode is a hybrid - music-filled mostly, and some conversation up top with the one and only Latane Hughes, followed by, starting around minute 16, a mix of songs assembled by Latane with a bit of help by yours truly. Latane is a music lover. We've been friends for 13 years now. I met Latane in college -- and along the way, he's been a friend, a consistent source of energy and inspiration, and also a source of music knowledge and influence. Many of the best music-orient...

Jun 26, 20201 hr 40 min

Andrew Dassori - Economy and Markets

Andrew Dassori is the co-founder of Wavelength Capital and joins us here to help us better understand the economy and marketplace. Thanks Andrew!

Jun 23, 202033 min

Miss Brown - Marching On

Miss Brown has owned and operated her art and framing business in Brooklyn (Clinton Hill Simply Art & Framing) for three decades. On this episode, she tells her story of marching in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, how that experience has impacted her since, and what she's observing about today's protests in relation to those esteemed events she took part in nearly 60 years ago. Thank you for tuning in. And thank you, Miss Brown, for being on the show again!...

Jun 18, 202038 min

Katie Shepherd - Writing + Storytelling + Work

Katie Shepherd is a writer and audio producer. She recently graduated from Columbia's MFA (creative nonfiction) program, which she navigated while working full-time in NYC. With a wide array of work experience and creative contribution, Katie shares her thoughts here on writing, storytelling, and sustained effort -- the importance of showing up and consistently drawing inspiration from daily life. Thank you Katie and thank you listeners for tuning in

May 19, 20201 hr 12 min

Brian Davis (Wooden Sleepers) - Classic American Style

Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers is our first quarantine-era guest . Wooden Sleepers is Brian’s vintage menswear store/brand/story out of red hook brooklyn (and on the web) . Brian has created an international community around the passion for quality, authentic, classic American apparel, his enthusiasm for the field creating a kind of magnetic pull to the idea of nuanced personal style . His online shop is open for business! ( wooden-sleepers.com . Pleasure to have you on the show, Brian! Thanks a...

May 04, 20201 hr 8 min

Jack Murgatroyd - Documentary Filmmaking

Jack is a filmmaker (Dirty Old Wedge, Part of Water) and co-founder of production company Hunt House Pictures. He's been making movies since he was a kid - through college and up today. Jack joins us now on The Jalapeno to discuss his latest film, Part of Water, which tells the story of fallen lifeguard Ben Carlson and the selfless values Ben and ocean lifeguards around the world stand for. Thanks for tuning in!

Apr 08, 202050 min

Tony Messina (Coach) - How can I help?

For 36 years, Coach Tony Messina has set a spectacular example for his teams and community by teaching and representing the importance of commitment, work ethic, and personal accountability for the good of the whole. From the outset he has promoted and upheld a culture of teamwork -- encouraging his players, no matter the scenario, to ask: how can I help? Now in its 85th season, the Hingham High School Hockey program thrives on a storied tradition of success and community contribution. Thank you...

Feb 24, 202046 min

David McCullough - Strength of Character Matters Most

David McCullough is a champion of history, humanity, and the human spirit. He has written 12 nonfiction works including "John Adams", "Truman", and most recently "The Pioneers", which hit shelves in the spring of 2019. The desire and capacity to improve the world through one's contribution, to stand up in the face of struggle, to saddle up, commit, and come out the other side having learned and represented something of importance - something bigger than you... This undercurrent - that of the hum...

Feb 05, 20201 hr 16 min
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