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Join Fletch on theMangoTimes Podcast as he explores the intersections of humor, culture, and adventure. Tune in every two weeks for lively interviews and stories that spark positivity, all in snackable episodes under 30 minutes. It's your go-to podcast for a dose of good vibes!
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Send Fletch a text! Did you ever wish you were a little braver, a little sillier, and a lot more present? On this episode, Fletch is joined in the studio by Isaac Gross and Tara Rico from ModPlayers Improv for a conversation about adventure, creativity, and the fine art of being silly. Together they talk about saying yes, and, taking risks, creating characters, and finding freedom in laughter when life doesn’t follow a script. We break down the four pillars of improv and along the way,...
Send Fletch a text! What if a book could be the nudge that gets you on a motorcycle, into a canoe, or across the ice? Join Fletch on the porch as he sits down with Pop to grab their TOP 5 FAVORITE dog-eared adventure books. These are the stories that make you want to lace up your boots or shove off from shore. These aren’t just stories of survival. They’re roadmaps for grit, leadership, curiosity, and courage in the face of the impossible. This conversation isn’t just a list; it’s a field gu...
Send Fletch a text! Could you walk for 12 hours straight with no phone, no music, and no distractions? That's exactly what I'm planning to do this Sunday, October 5th, 2025 to celebrate my 57th birthday, and I'm inviting you along for the journey – metaphorically speaking. After listening to an interview with Colin O'Brady on The Next Big Idea Podcast, I was captivated by his 12-hour walk concept. The premise is beautifully simple: walk out your door and just keep walking for 12 hours, leavi...
Send Fletch a text! Have you ever wondered if a childhood dream could still shape your life decades later? My journey began at age seven, sitting in a beanbag chair with a book about a teenager who sailed around the world alone. That story planted seeds of adventure that would eventually lead me to a motorcycle, thousands of miles of open road, and remarkably, to the front porch of that very same sailor. This episode chronicles my solo motorcycle trip from California to Montana – a journey I...
Send Fletch a text! In this episode, Fletch takes you along on his solo motorcycle ride to Montana — the first leg of The Second Half Ride. From Modesto through mountain passes and high desert to Big Sky country, this ride was more than miles; it was a search for clarity, adventure, and what it means to step into the second half of life. Buckle up (or helmet on) for stories from the saddle, reflections on adventure, and a few bug-splattered truths from the road. ⸻ Guest Information No Guest -...
Send Fletch a text! How do you turn a life of big adventure into lasting impact? In this episode, I talk with my longtime friend Tom Slater, who’s climbed rocks with routes that bear his name, surfed all over California, skated with style, and then turned his attention toward building things — for others. Tom shares his journey from physical adventure to community creation: from co-designing a skate park in Nipomo to launching a new disc golf course from scratch. It’s a conversation about ris...
Send Fletch a text! What would your life look like if you decided to add a little adventure? In this first episode of a new series I'm producing about Adventure, I sit down with my old friend James Estes. James has this gift for finding wonder in the ordinary—whether it’s taking a different route to work, walking his neighborhood like a tourist, or saying yes to the unknown. We talk about: Why adventure doesn’t have to be epic to be meaningfulThe Helen Keller quote that guides his approach t...
Send Fletch a text! What if… instead of assuming the worst, you chose to assume the best? In this episode, Fletch reflects on what it means to give others the benefit of the doubt. He welcomes his wife Kendra and their friend Lisa to talk about a very personal experience where they learned the power of giving others the benefit of the doubt — and why it’s so hard in today’s world. Pop rolls up on the back porch to also share his opinions and wisdom with a challenge to choose grace over ...
Send Fletch a text! Burned Out and Broken - How He Started Over After Methamphetamines. In this powerful episode, Fletch sits down with his longtime friend John Ady, who just celebrated 25 years of sobriety from methamphetamines. John shares his honest and redemptive journey from addiction to recovery and what it took to Just Start. They talk about hitting rock bottom, the people who showed up, the faith that kept him going, and the quiet decisions that changed everything. This episode is a r...
Send Fletch a text! Welcome to Episode 37 of theMangoTimes Podcast: Show Up - It’s the most underated Superpower! In this episode, Fletch interviews longtime friend and ultimate “shower-upper” Lisa Kjeldgaard. Based on the Fletchifesto idea that 80% of life is just showing up, this conversation dives into the power of presence and why it matters. Lisa reflects on her background, her education, and how those experiences shaped her values. Together, they explore what it means to show up f...
Send Fletch a text! Welcome to Episode 36 of theMangoTimes Podcast: You Don’t Know Everything (And That's The Good News!) Remember that time you were absolutely certain you were right—and then turned out to be completely wrong? Yeah, me too. In this episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, we’re talking about the art of not knowing everything. It’s based on one of the most honest blog posts I’ve written: You Don’t Know Everything, where I unpacked the hard truth that being confident isn’t the same a...
Send Fletch a text! On June 6, 1944, Allied forces landed on the beaches of Northern France in what would become the largest land/sea invasion in history and a major turning point in World War II. D-Day along with Pearl Harbor days, were honored and remembered evey year in my home growning up. Today, 81 years later, I sat down with my 94-year-old father—to talk about what life was like back then and what he remembers from that extraordinary time. In this special World War 2 episode of t...
Send Fletch a text! On this episode of theMangoTimes Podcast, Fletch is joined in the studio by special guest Corey Strauss—Central Valley legend and founder of The Magic Box Players. Corey shares his journey from imaginative kid to one of the area’s most creative forces in set design, costuming, and theater arts. Together, he and Fletch dive into his latest project: a mobile theater that brings storytelling, puppetry, and joy to local schools, igniting young imaginations one performance at a...
Send Fletch a text! Why Most of What We Fear Never Actually Happens In this solo episode of theMangoTimes, I explore a topic that can cripple us and keep us from moving forward. This isn’t a discussion about the irrational fears of the impossible. On this episode we dive into a discussion about the fear of all things possible. The fear of failure. The fear of what your critics may say. The fear of being scene as an impostor or a fake. This episode is a call to stop living under th...
Send Fletch a text! This is the third in a series of conversations with my Pop. In this episode of In the Smoke Shop with Pop, we take the conversation out of the smokeshop and onto the back porch. I sat down with my dad—94 years old, sharp as ever, and full of perspective—to talk about Words to Live By. It’s a theme that’s more than just old sayings or clichés; it’s about what’s really stuck with him over the years. From the advice he took (and didn’t take) to the moments that s...
Send Fletch a text! On this episode of theMangoTimes podcast, I not only continue down the discussion of The Fletchifesto, but I continue down a thread that’s been running through recent conversations on this podcast. First, with my dad (In the Smoke Shop with Pop Part 1 and Part 2) and second with my wife Kendra (Stop Dreaming and Start Doing). This time around, I chose to sit down with my 18-year-old son Christian—a musician, a YouTuber, and a future University of the Pacific st...
Send Fletch a text! We're back In the Smokeshop with Pop! In Part 2, Pop picks up where we left off—but this time, he also takes time to answer a few questions from you, the listeners. Ever wondered how he feels about his career, the big choices he’s made in life, or what he’d pick for his last meal? He lays it all out with that signature blend of wisdom and wit that only a 95-year-old Italian father can deliver. In this episode we get into: The legacy of his career A discussion about accompl...
Send Fletch a text! Welcome to Episode 29 of theMangoTimes Podcast: Turning Dreams into Reality In this episode, I delve into the invigorating process of making your aspirations come alive. Join me as we navigate through the practical steps of transforming dreams into tangible achievements. What’s on the Agenda? A Few Updates from Mangoland: Catch up on the latest happenings, from recent episodes to life updates, including the adventures in Fletch’s garage and escapades on the improv stage. T...
Send Fletch a text! After kicking off my return to podcasting with Episode 27—where I sat down with my son-in-law Roy Mendiola and talked about doing what you love and doing it often—I couldn’t be more excited for this next episode. Because this time, I’m sitting down with a guy who’s been around long enough to have some serious street cred… if the street was a dirt road in the 1930s. That’s right, in Episode 28 of theMangoTimes, I’m sitting down with my 94-year-old father to talk about life ...
Send Fletch a text! Four years? Has it really been four years since I last dropped an episode of theMangoTimes Podcast? A lot has happened in that time, but we won’t cover it all in this episode. Instead, join me as I dive deeper into The Fletchifesto and explore the idea: “Do What You Love and Do It Often.” I'm joined in the studio by my son-in-law, Roy Mendiola, as we talk about his passion for making music and his journey in pursuing it. Don't miss this episode—it's one you won’t want to s...
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