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I Know But finds Niyaz Pirani(Knife and Spork PR) and Jeff Fliegler (the POINT Solutions) talking to amazing people from all walks of life. You'll hear some of the most interesting and creative people engage in hilarious banter with knowledge bombs drop constantly.
OCWEEKLY voted the best podcast of 2018.
OCWEEKLY voted the best podcast of 2018.
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Season 2 Episode 9 Austin Trask “Old School Radio”
Both Niyaz and Jeff met Austin when he was writing the food blog “The Hungry Dogg.” Since then, Austin has become a radio DJ in Orange County. His show “What You Might Have Missed,” plays some of the coolest tracks from international, indie and pop stars most of us haven’t heard about yet. His other show plays all the 80’s tunes you love but probably haven’t heard in a while. We had a great conversation about the early days of Orange County food blogging and what it’s like to host your own radio show.
Check out the episode and listen to Austin, too, at:
https://www.kx935.com/shows/what-you-might-have-missed/
Heather Manning—aka Heather Hotcakes—is a pin-up model who recently landed her first magazine cover!
She is also a health enthusiast, having successfully lost and kept off 100 lbs. through healthy eating, lots of running and a few half-marathons.
We cover a lot of topics in this one including how to get and stay motivated to lose weight, pin-up culture, and body positivity!
Dave Schniepp has been one of the driving forces behind the Newport Beach Film Festival for years.
He started out as a bouncer, (he knows karate) and now helps business development and logistics for the festival among other jobs and hobbies.
We take a deep dive into what it takes to run a film festival, how many films are submitted and shown, plus some talk about freediving, which he does in his spare time.
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John Kessler is the creator and CEO of Infinity Sauces. The award-winning hot sauce company started in Orange County with 1 sauce; John now produces a line of sauces that can be bought in stores and enjoyed at local restaurants.
In this episode, Jeff & Niyaz bravely taste John’s hot sauces (“Ghost F#%k Yourself,”
anyone?) and talk about when he filmed Nirvana back in the day. The footage made Nirvana’s box set and landed him a shout out in Rolling Stone magazine.
Listen To:
Brian Eno and Hyde DBF – Highlife
The Growlers – The Hold Steady – Pixies
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Orange County Culinary Legend Zov Karamardian is our guest on the #IKnowButPodcast this week! Zov’s Restaurants have been a staple in Orange County since 1987 with the launch of Zov’s Bistro in Tustin. She’s cooked for the James Beard House, and with Julia Child and Emeril Lagasse among others. We talk about her Armenian heritage, her travels around the world (including the Blue Zones!), and what it’s like to create a restaurant empire with her family.
Ashlee Peters has three kids of her own, fosters a child, is a dog and goat mom, and still manages to run a successful affiliate business online called “Mama Likes A Deal.” We talk about all of these topics and way more on the latest episode of “I Know But …”
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Danielle Salmon is the creative mastermind behind Los Angeles-based food blog and Instagram page Follow My Gut, aka “The Best Restaurant & Food Site for People With Mouths.” If you’re looking for someone who tells their story authentically on her social platforms, Danielle’s your girl. She sat down to join Jeff and Niyaz for a hilarious and introspective conversation that covers the good, bad and ugly of the SoCal food scene, dating, travel, race, woodworking and a lot more!
Make sure to give her a follow at @followmygut on Instagram, and check out her blog at FollowMyGut.com.
New to the “I Know But …” Playlist this Week:
HippoCampus: “Way It Goes”Daniel Caesar: “Who Hurt You”
Chicano Batman: “Cycles of Existential Rhyme”
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Kathryn Emery, the owner of Kathryn Emery Public Relations, is a Home and Lifestyle Consultant who just got back from the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
We talk about what life is going to be like in a few years as smart homes become a thing. Think “Minority Report” or “Total Recall!”
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Hotels Tonight App
Red Dead Redemption
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Orange County resident Thomas Curran is about to start a journey few have attempted. He’s walking across America. You can check progress on his blog Moving on West
(he’s starting the journey in South Carolina in just a few days.)
We talk about some of the anticipated challenges, about the communities that have rallied around him, and his preparation for the walk.
He’s accepting donations for Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation so let’s help him out.
https://www.movingonwest.com/author/osbadmin/
Also check out the new “I Know But …” Spotify Playlist:
http://bit.ly/IKnowBut
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Niyaz and Jeff wrap up the first season of “I Know But …” with another show of their own!They talk about holiday traditions, their upcoming goals and what’s around the corner in 2019. Most importantly, we shout out to all of you for making this first season of the podcast a great success.Stay tuned for Season Two in 2019, packed full of more great guests!!
EPISODE 24 with Steve Guerrero The Ice Cream Man with 7 Emmys
Steve has quite an impressive resume (7 Emmys!) as a visual effects editor. He has produced videos for the Los Angeles Lakers, L.A. Dodgers and Anaheim Ducks, to name a few. These days he does production through his studio Burning Rose with local businesses in Orange County.
When he’s not working on making videos look amazing, his ice cream company Blenderhead Craft Ice Cream blends your favorite libations with amazing flavor combinations. Imagine … Rocky Road with a bourbon-barrel aged stout to back, mango sorbet sangria and amber lager with a caramel ribbon. You can listen to Niyaz and Jeff describe all the flavors with spoons in their mouths at the end of the show.
Dave Mau is an OC food icon, as a cook and a writer. He’s a big part of the longtime success of the Southern-inspired Memphis Cafe in Costa Mesa, and has worked in kitchens including The Ace Hotel in Palm Springs and Marty’s on Newport in Tustin. His column in OC Weekly is as real as any you’ll read about the restaurant biz. We talk about restaurant culture, old Americana, why he wears the famous cowboy hat, music and more on the pod!
Chef Blake Mellgren of Craft House in Dana Point joins us for the podcast. Blake has brought life into the culinary oasis they call Dana Point with his restaurant, a mix of Southern classics and California seasonal flavors. He is also nominated for “Best Chef” honors at this year’s Golden Foodie Awards in Newport Beach, Sept.30. Take a listen, then head down to Craft House to taste for yourself!
Greg stopped by to give Jeff & Niyaz a lesson in beer. Greg is the go-to beer writer in Orange County, Ca, an area that consistently wins beer awards globally. He gives us recommendations on favorite breweries and tells us his 3 favorite beers of all time. So if you like beer, you’ll love this episode.
Find Greg’s articles here: https://www.ocweekly.com/author/gnagel/
Listen to Greg’s podcast here: http://www.fourbrewers.com/
After being blown away by Spike’s Home (basically a shrine to all thing tiki) and some great rum drinks, the conversation over goes deep into Graphic Design, Photography, Tiki Culture, and The Hula Girls.
Chef Pascal Olhats is one the best-known chefs in Orange County. His influence runs deep, as he’s worked with or inspired many great chefs in Southern California. In this episode we talk about how making people happy is a driving force in his success; Pascal’s relationship with legendary French Chef Paul Bocuse; and how sometimes all you need is a really good tomato.
Mikhail Alfon’s journey—from a nurse to a poker hustler, to finding his passion as a founding partner of Blue Light Media—is one with a few hiccups … but his perseverance and positivity have made him a force in his industry.
Niyaz and Mikal have some crazy similarities in their upbringing and talk about the good and bad of Indian food. You’ll also learn some lessons about professional sales, social media marketing, traditional marketing and the work ethic you need to become successful at your craft.
Tawna Renee is a yogi and spiritual healer. Jeff’s a bit of a skeptic when it comes to spiritual healing and karma, but Tawna might have changed his mind or at least got him thinking: “That makes sense. It’s worth a try.” There’s loads of interesting info in this one, especially regarding mental health and practices including Yoga, Sound Baths, and Meditation, to help you live a better life.
Michelle Grow is the Editor in Chief at Sauté Magazine and she is only 30 years old! We talk about the Orange County Food Scene, how she develops stories and what to expect next from the relatively new publication.
We also go on tangents about online videos that distort people’s perception on what’s good about food; why the OC food scene should be taken more seriously; and what could happen when you gain 1,000 true fans! (Maybe better batteries ... “Pineapple!”)
If you listen you’ll get it .. so, go listen!
Taylor Hamby is an Orange County Historian of sorts. She’s the owner of Sputnik’s Curiosities, a vintage shop specializing in Retro, Steampunk and Victorian-era clothing and costumes in Costa Mesa. She travels all over searching for goodies for her store, which has become popular even though it’s appointment only.
She’s also a Staff Writer for OC Weekly, where she covers the Orange County of old for her column “Yesternow.” We met her at Sputnik’s to record the podcast, to talk about how functionality turns into style, vintage shopping, overalls and more.
Plus, our buddy Nate Jackson, lead singer of the band Devil Season, drops by for “3 Things!”
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