On this episode of the Manistee Local I chat with Therran Ferguson. Therran is the Broker/Owner of Essential Real Estate. A company that has a focus on providing all the services and knowledge to the table when it comes to Real Estate sales or purchasing. From Rentals to Rental Managment, Therran believes Essential Real Estate does it all. Have a listen and decide for yourself. Want to know more about what his company does check out their website at miessentialrealestate.com or their Facebook pa...
Sep 07, 2023•50 min
On this episode of the Manistee Local Pod I talk Summer. More specifically the end of summer. I touch on Google Reviews the bridge construction and Allen's Coffee Brandy. Just a bit of fun. Enjoy! Kisses JB.
Sep 04, 2023•33 min
On this episode of Day Dramming Manistee Dan and I sample out a few Oktoberfest beers, and a couple Pumpkin Ales. I also Sample Danny on the goodness that is Allen's Coffee Brandy. So Good. Enjoy!
Aug 25, 2023•17 min
Episode # 60 - the Solo Pod. Talk skunks, running, blossoms, races, racing, cycling, and more. Enjoy!
Aug 22, 2023•36 min
On this episode of the Manistee Local my bud Dyllan Walker makes his second appearance on the pod. We talk about our races the Rusty Fish endurance gravel bike race and Run the Pier 5k. We discuss making our races festival style events and touch on some local topics like the need for affordable housings, consistent and sustainable daycare for families and enjoy a few Miller Lites.. We also decided that Dyllan should be a quarterly guest. He is dialed into the community and has some really great ...
Aug 19, 2023•1 hr 14 min
On this episode I chat a one of kind Human! Carrie Troyer. One of three sisters (three blonde sisters) who own and operate Three Blondes Brewing Company of South Haven Michigan. Carrie is a high vibe, super awesome human. I am proud to call her a friend. Carrie along with her sisters Megan and Amanda are doing it right with Three blondes. The beers are fantastic!! Check them out here at threeblondesbrewing.com or on their instagram page here https://www.instagram.com/threeblondesbrewing/ I hope ...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 8 min
This Episode is sponsored by Chopo's Northside Bar. Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Chopos.north.. . on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/choposnorth.. . This episode is sponsored my This Episode is also sponsored by Jus Clean- Manistee's premier car wash! Located at 146 Cleveland St Manistee Michigan 49660 or just north of the US-31 bridge You can find them here: FB- https://www.facebook.com/juscleanInsta- https://www.instagram.com/jus.clean/D.. . Dwelling realty is also ...
Aug 04, 2023•50 min
On this episode of Day Dramming we take down some Fat orange Cat brews, some Hop Butcher, and a banger from OLOGY brewing company! Good Times. Enjoy. JB.
Aug 01, 2023•22 min
On this episode of Day Dramming Danny and I enjoy the dark side. We enjoy a breakfast stout called Broken Dream, a Caribbean Chocolate Mole Cake Stout (awesome!!) from Siren and a imperial milk stout from Omnipollo brewing co. We event toss in a gifted Genesee cream stout! Good times.
Aug 01, 2023•14 min
Kyle Gurzynski is the Filer Credit Union CEO and Zach Pawloski works as their Marketing and community Relations Director. On this episode of the Manistee local we talk community service, Community involvement, Financial Literacy and being ambassadors for the area we live work and play. Kyle also give me a lesson on Cryptocurrency. good chat with good humans! I hope you enjoy. Cheers. JB This Episode is sponsored by Chopo's Northside Bar. Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Chopos.n...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min
A little story time. We talk Warp tour- Skateboarding, the Marines, Being adopted, loosing a father and being raised by a single mother. Great chat, great friend. Enjoy! This Episode is sponsored by Chopo's Northside Bar. Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Chopos.north... on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/choposnorth... This Episode is also sponsored by Jus Clean- Manistee's premier car wash! Located at 146 Cleveland St Manistee Michigan 49660 or just north of the US-31 br...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min
On this episode of the Manistee Local I chat with with home boy Jason Glunt owner and operator of two iconic business in Charlotte, North Carolina - Salud Beer Shop and Salud Cerveceria. Jason is trailblazer in the beer world and his shop and beers are annually at the top of all industry leading lists. I hope you enjoy this little chat as much as I did having it! Cheers, Or should I say Salud!! JB.You can find them kicking ass on instagram https://www.instagram.com/saludbeershop/ https://www.ins...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 42 min
Do you think you have a sleep disorder? On this episode of the Manistee Local I chat with my dear friend Kristin Watson. Her specialty is getting you to sleep! We talk everything from snoring to sleep apnea, Ambien to Melatonin, along with drug use and over drinking. Want to get better sleep? Give this pod a listen! Cheers JB. This Episode is sponsored by Chopo's Northside Bar. Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Chopos.north.. . on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/choposnort...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On this episode of Day Dramming we talk Two Pitchers Brewing Co. Nordic Jam, Weekender and Radler. We toss in a Witches Hat Gose for dessert. Enjoy. Kisses JB.
Jun 26, 2023•12 min
On this episode of the Manistee Local I talk with Lorrie McBride owner of the Intuitive Owl. Lorrie is a Evidential Psychic-Medium, a mother, a grandmother, and a trance energy healer. She has a desire and calling to help others. She exudes positive energy and that shows through in the podcast. I don't think this will be the last time we connect. Click her links below to follow her journey on her social media accounts, to visit her online store or to book a session. You won't be disappointed. Lo...
Jun 23, 2023•46 min
On this episode of Day Dramming we test out Slurrp Jello Shots and a couple Smoothie Seltzers! Let's Go.
Jun 21, 2023•12 min
Want to be a sponsor of the show? Reach out! Want to know more about what I do? Click the social media links provided on my channel! Or visit the websites of the races I currently put on. Manistee Beverage Company https://manisteebeveragecompany.com Manistee Media Company https://manisteemedia.com Rusty Fish Gravel Grinder bike race https://rustyfish100.com Run the Pier 5K https://www.runthepier.com/ You can also hit my online shop at https://manistee-beverage-company.mys ... Check out some of w...
Jun 21, 2023•13 min
On this episode of the Manistee Local Podcast Betsy and I talk with Kristin and Cody Watson. They are the owners of Watson Motors of Manistee and Ludington Michigan. Kristin is also a PA specializing in the area of Sleep. (Super interesting!). I will be having Kristin on separately to take a deeper dive into her work, but for this episode we talk family life and the struggle to balance while growing a business they are both passionate about. I hope you enjoy the chat I had with these good humans...
Jun 17, 2023•1 hr 34 min
On this episode of the Manistee Local Podcast we begin Couple Therapy. Just kidding. Actually I team up with Betsy and we chat with Matt and Lindsey Swidorski. Lindsey has been on the show a few times but this time we bring on her husband Matt to talk about they manages two business, children and life. Is there such a thing as balance? This topic (Balance) is a topic that Betsy and I talk about often and thought it would be a good idea to see how other busy couples handle, plan, and thrive in th...
Jun 12, 2023•59 min
90 years! That's how long Ludington Beverage Company has been in business and that is how long a Reed has been in the lead at the company. Ludington Beverage is a proud 100% veteran owned alcohol beverage distributor in Mason County Michigan. Servicing 7 counties and providing jobs for over 30 families. This company is more than the products it sells. Tad leads a team of some good humans that help to lift up the people and community it services. This was a wonderful conversation and one I hope y...
Jun 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Like peach? We tried some peachy drinks... Check out our thoughts on Busch Light Peach, Long Drink Peach, and Jack Daniels Country Cocktails peach.
Jun 04, 2023•8 min
Do you think you have a sleep disorder? On this episode of the Manistee Local I chat with my dear friend Kristin Watson. Her specialty is getting you to sleep! We talk everything from snoring to sleep apnea, Ambien to Melatonin, along with drug use and over drinking. Want to get better sleep? Give this pod a listen! Cheers JB. This Episode is sponsored by Chopo's Northside Bar. Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Chopos.north.. . on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/choposnort...
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 5 min
On this episode of the Manistee Local Podcast I talk with my dear friend Andy Thomas, owner, operator and Head (only) brewer of Starving Artist Brewery. It has been a long time coming for Andy to be on the pod and I couldn't have enjoyed this conversation more. We talk brewing (obviously), the ups and downs of owning a business and the desire to grow organically rather than trying to force growth. Andy is a fantastic human and I am proud to call him a friend. I hope you enjoy this chat as much a...
Jun 02, 2023•1 hr 24 min
On this episode of the Manistee Local I talk with my friend Megan McCarthy Executive Director of the Lakeshore Children's Advocacy Center. "Since 2009, the Lakeshore Children's Advocacy Center has provided a child-centered environment for children and their families who have experienced sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, or if a child has been a witness to violence. Through the work of the Lakeshore CAC, a team of child abuse professionals – including social workers, law enforcement, child pro...
May 29, 2023•30 min
Lets just do a shot of Tequila! This episode of Day Dramming was a bit of a beer soup topped with tequila. Enjoy.
May 29, 2023•26 min
On this episode of the Manistee Local I sit down with my Bride. My life Partner, business partner, and best friend Betsy Beaudrie. We talk about our life as business owners, the positive and the negative, the ups and the downs. And the desire to find the elusive work life balance. Enjoy. JB This Episode is also sponsored by Jus Clean- Manistee's premier car wash! Located at 146 Cleveland St Manistee Michigan 49660 or just north of the US-31 bridge You can find them here: FB- https://www.facebook...
May 19, 2023•38 min
On this episode I am honored to talk with Manistee County's top Law Dog, good human, and someone I am blessed to call a friend, Sheriff Brian Gutowski. He is as legit as it come. A true Boy Scout in the best of terms. He is exactly what a community should want in its top cop. Brian has climbed the ladder fast and has managed to put together an extremely impressive resume along the way. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did having it. Hugs and Kisses. JB.Watson Motors is a proud spo...
May 12, 2023•56 min
On this episode of Day Dramming Manistee Dan and I enjoy 4 signature cocktails made with the new Vodka collaboration between Shorts Brewing Company and Iron Fish Distillery. This all natural vodka has a blend of Raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and blackberries and all the flavor.! Great on it's own, on the rocks, with tonic, or any other way you mix your vodka. It is a limited run so get yours where you can today! Cheers JB. Want to be a sponsor of the show? Reach out! manisteelocal@gmail...
May 06, 2023•15 min
On this episode of the Manistee Local I talk with my dear Friend Trever Johnson. A local legend that has become a very successful entrepreneur. Owning a construction company in California was the beginning of what would become the launching pad to develop a mixed martial arts fight promotion company which ultimately lead him into the business he owns in Michigan. Authentic 231-(Heritage Provisions) His company grows, and sells Cannibis and all the products associated with it. This is a must list...
May 04, 2023•52 min
On this Episode of Day Dramming Dan and I taste the new Twisted Tea Whiskey. Now listen... It is what it is. and for what it is, it's pretty good. Mix with your favorite twisted tea in a can or enjoy alone on ice. This will be a go to drink for summer as a cold cocktail refresher. Have you tried it yet? If so drop a comment and let us know what you think. Want to be a sponsor of the show? Reach out!Want to know more about what I do? Click the social media links provided on my channel! Or visit t...
Apr 29, 2023•6 min
