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The Jalapeño

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conversations with spirited leaders - artists, business owners, athletes and more
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Episodes

Taylor Patterson (Fox Fodder Farm) - Flowers

Taylor Patterson is the founder of Fox Fodder Farm - a floral design operation out of NYC. On this episode we discuss how FFF came to be, the flower culture in New York, and what Taylor has learned along the way. Thanks for listening and thank you Taylor for being on the show! Notes: foxfodderfarm.com

Dec 04, 201942 min

Carl Scott (The Players' Tribune) - Storytelling

Carl Scott is the supervising audio producer for The Players' Tribune, a media company founded and ran by Derek Jeter. Initially inspired by This American Life, Carl began his career at StoryCorps, and has more recently taken his talents to podcast production at the helm of two programs for The Players' Tribune - Knuckleheads and The Players' Tribune Podcast (which he also hosts). On this episode Carl shares his experience getting into radio, his thoughts on the potential of audio as a medium fo...

Nov 20, 20191 hr 4 min

Adam Elsesser (CEO of Penumbra) - Make Sure it Matters

Adam was a successful real estate lawyer with two kids and a house in San Francisco. After dinner with a physician friend, his life took a turn toward a new and unexpected endeavor: co-founding a health care device organization. After starting and selling that first company, Adam and the same friend founded Penumbra, where Adam has served as CEO since 2004, leading the charge to develop innovative therapeutic products for neurological and vascular conditions. https://www.penumbrainc.com/...

Oct 25, 201937 min

Ed Connors - Keep Moving

Ed Connors has spent his life immersed in physical movement as an athlete, coach, teacher, and trainer. Now in his 80s, Ed's curiosity and passion for athletics continue to propel his learning. He credits hard work, consistency, and proper rest as keys to staying sharp and making continued progress. In this episode we discuss: 1. What Ed has learned from sports as a player and and as a coach 2. Ed's time spent in Russia learning about weight training and physical conditioning during the early 19...

Oct 08, 20191 hr 3 min

Jay Papasan - Choose Your Goal, Limit Distraction, and Go

In a techy world in which scatterbrain is the norm, Jay Papasan -- co-author of The One Thing -- is here to show you how to create the life you want by defining and focusing on what matters most to you. check out the1thing.com for more info on what Jay is working on the one thing book

Sep 23, 201945 min

Tony Farfalla - Madre Mezcal

Tony Farfalla is an adventurer, artist, and entrepreneur. In 2013, Tony stumbled upon the Morales family in San Dionisio and was entranced by their generational history of mezcal creation and the culture surrounding it. After sharing the drink in small batches with his friends and family, word spread and demand for the spirit grew in the States. Six years later Tony now runs Madre Mezcal, which continues to evolve and expand as a business built around the Morales family's tradition, expertise, a...

Jul 30, 201954 min

playlist: jalapeno fundido

Enjoy this stellar playlist of international disco classics put together by Fundido!

Jul 10, 20192 hr 53 min

Ross Simonini - Writer, Artist, Thinker

Ross Simonini is a modern day cultural Renaissance man. On this episode we discuss his gripping first novel, ' The Book of Formation ', a story that explores the complexities and ambiguities of a culture transfixed by celebrity, personality, and individual identity. Get out there and read it and follow along with an unnamed journalist as he studies and interviews a charismatic and enigmatic self-help leader over a 20-yr period. Thanks to Ross's talent as a masterful writer, sharp storyteller, an...

Jun 27, 201959 min

Paulie Gee & Justin Bazdarich - Bantering with Pizza Kings

Two local NY food legends -- Paulie Gee ( Paulie Gee's ) and Justin Bazdarich ( Oxomoco , Speedy Romeo ) -- grace us in this episode with their wisdom and experience in the restaurant world. They've both created beloved and acclaimed food institutions with loyal clans of customers who flock again and again to the delicious food and the distinct, genuine atmospheres at each of Paulie and Justin's restaurants. Even if you don't listen to this episode, please go to Paulie Gee's, Speedy Romeo, and O...

Jun 04, 201956 min

Kelly Brush - Persistence

Kelly Brush -- mother, nurse practitioner, and founder of The Kelly Brush Foundation -- tells us about the injury that sparked her mission to "inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead active and engaged lives." kellybrushfoundation.org Kelly's TED talk: https://kellybrushfoundation.org/i-did-tedx/

May 09, 201942 min

Joby Norton - The Fishmonger

Joby Norton is the owner of Mullaney's Fish Market in Scituate (and Cohasset), Massachusetts. On this episode Joby tells us about his experiences in the fishing industry and culture, along with lessons learned from running his business. http://www.mullaneysfish.com/

Apr 11, 201955 min

Patrick McDermott (aka North Americans) - Going Steady

On this episode come meet a masterful contributor to the music world, Patrick McDermott. As an artist Patrick is North Americans. Fresh off a beautiful acoustic album called “Going Steady” , he also runs a label called Driftless Recordings and a label/record shop called Ghost Ramp in Los Angeles. His diversified experience and skills - if not direct results of his dynamic curiosity - are certainly worthy complements to it. Here's to ye, Patrick!

Mar 25, 20191 hr 10 min

Charlie O'Donnell - Investing Early

Charlie O’Donnell helps early stage companies establish their footing and build momentum through his investment business, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. Charlie's Blog: https://www.thisisgoingtobebig.com/ Charlie's investments: http://www.brooklynbridge.vc/investments

Mar 07, 20191 hr 5 min

Keith Krach - DocuSign CEO - Leadership Simplified

"People support what they help create" Keith Krach is a visionary who makes big things happen. The scope of his impact on global business, education, and philanthropy is profound -- time and again he has created and built dynamic teams and organizations, most recently as chairman and CEO of DocuSign. On this episode we discuss Keith's roots, lessons learned working in his father's machine shop, and the importance of initiative, perseverance, and mentorship for leadership development and lifelong...

Feb 19, 20191 hr 17 min

Bene Coopersmith - Music Magic in Red Hook

Running a dynamic record shop in Red Hook, Brooklyn, Bene Coopersmith is a subtle and humble crusader for the importance of open-minded community and the magic of music as a connective force. His store offers what every neighborhood could benefit from -- an understated and welcoming cultural refuge providing value beyond what's for sale. Maybe you'll listen tonight on the way home. And maybe when you get home you'll queue up some special music and soak it all in.

Feb 06, 201937 min

Joe Falcone - Rockaway's Humble Rider

The board-shaping, straight-shooting, wave-riding craftsman mr. Joe Falcone on the program today. Joe tells us about his upbringing, his experience during and after Hurricane Sandy, the personal adjustments he’s made to stay on top of his growing business, and the importance of honesty and openness in relationships. Thanks Joe, thanks listeners, woo! Enjoy! Checkout Joe's site: http://www.falconesurfboards.com/

Jan 23, 201952 min

Claire George - A Sound Decision

Claire George - singer, songwriter, producer - tells us about her leap into music, landing a record deal, and the adventures ahead. Go see a show (tour dates below)! Claire's Tour Dates: JAN 23 WED - Atlanta, GA -- Aisle 5 JAN 24 THU - Gasa Gasa -- New Orleans, LA JAN 25 FRI - White Oak Music Hall -- Houston, TX JAN 26 SAT - Mohawk Austin -- Austin, TX JAN 27 SUN - Three Links Deep Ellum -- Dallas TX JAN 30 WED - Club Congress -- Tucson, AZ JAN 31 THU - Valley Bar -- Phoenix, AZ FEB 1 FRI - Cons...

Jan 10, 20191 hr 11 min

Season Prelude

This is a 2019 Season 1 Prelude Episode -- a quick rundown about what's to come this Thursday January 10th, and every other week through June 2019. Thank you for listening!

Jan 09, 20194 min

Interlude

quick update on what's going on with The Jalapeño

Nov 07, 20184 min

Mind Expansion - Nat Lawson

The hypnotizing, memorizing, muscle-reading, mind-voyaging showman, Nat Lawson, has been a student of human potential since he was a kid. As a live performer and the youngest ever certified consulting hypnotist, Nat has dazzled clients and audiences all over the world. At age 8 he became hooked on magic - mesmerizing family, friends, and teachers with his acute focus, sleight of hand, and command of the unseen. In high school he sought the main stage, showcasing his talents for thousands of spel...

Jul 12, 20181 hr 26 min

Staying Fluid w. Chris Gentile (Pilgrim Surf + Supply)

Chris Gentile is the creator and owner of Pilgrim Surf + Supply, a surf and apparel shop in Brooklyn. Chris is a visual artist, a surfing enthusiast, and a filmmaker who has combined his creative interests and love of the ocean to craft a unique lifestyle for himself, which we discuss on this episode. Some topics covered: Creative intuition Authenticity Curiosity Adaptability

Jun 14, 201845 min

Banjo Life - Bennett Sullivan

Bennett Sullivan: banjo expert, entrepreneur, founder of tunefox shares his story on Episode 13

Feb 20, 201819 min

Art Protection - Miss Brown

As a long-time business owner in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill, Ms. Brown believes in the power of art and the importance of protecting it. For nearly thirty years she has provided custom framing and art consultation to her customers, spreading good energy in her community all the while. In this episode, she explains more about her journey as an independent entrepreneur.

Nov 17, 201717 min

Kombucha & More -- Rich Awn

Rich Awn is a man of many talents. Owner of Mombucha Kombucha, Rich operates out of his shared kitchen space/dreamspace called Magick City in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Smart, funny, tuned-in, Rich is a unique character and a contributor of positivity and improvement.

Aug 21, 201721 min

Artistic Living - Geoff Parker

What do you do with a life? Oil painter, adventurer, lifelong journeyman Geoff Parker shares his thoughts on art and much more.

Feb 09, 20171 hr 5 min

Experiential Learning - Ian Ridgeway

Ian Ridgeway is on a journey, hard at work developing his company, FUEL (Foundation for Underway Experiential Learning). Aiming to build a 115-foot steel schooner, Ian will take gutsy students all over the world as crew members. In this episode, Ian elaborates on his vision and the incomparable gift of learning through outdoor adventure. http://www.thesteelschooner.org/

Dec 22, 201643 min
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