Average Joe and Friends Podcast

A podcast focusing on the people around me throughout my life. Taking a deep dive into friends and family members stories. It becomes a mini auto-documentary by way of interview.

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Episodes

6 hours ago

My friend Char Dawg sits down with me for a little chat about her journey and path through life and the Chicago Craft Beer scene in which she plays a massive role. Being a part of major Chicagoland Breweries like Mikerphone and Solemn Oath, and helping put on massive events in the community like Smells like a Beer Fest and FOBAB, the festival of Barrel Aged Beers.
 
Solemn Oath Brewing
 
Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/STc24gTeQEc

Sunday Oct 27, 2024

Yo, my friend Jim is wild. Owns and runs funeral home, Check. Almost dies every vacation he goes on, Check. Has a Fish Tank cleaning Business as a side hustle, Check. Owns a Maine Coon Cat, Check. DO yourself a favor and listen. And if you or a love one plans on dying soon, please give him a call. He can even get your cremated without fire.
Farkas Funeral Home: https://www.farkasfuneralhome.com/

Monday Oct 14, 2024

The man behind the art in my podcast studio, John Horn joins me for a little conversation about caregiving for a friend, his journey to state championships, being recruited for college as an offensive lineman, and when his NFL dream came to an end. If you want him to paint you something, hit me up, and we will try to get him to do it.

Monday Oct 07, 2024

Meet my old friend Mike Fumagalli. Mike seems like an average suburban dude, but spend some time with us in our conversation, and you will quickly see this guy has had more curveballs thrown at him than the average Joe. Mike is a dose of inspiration, an amazing storyteller, and an insanely generous human.
I encourage you to check out the Clear Ribbon Project that Mike is a part of. https://www.clearribbon.com/

Sunday Sep 29, 2024

What a breath of fresh fall football air it was to talk to my old friend Mike Fosnaugh. He is the host of First and Ten with Foz, and Admin of the massive Facebook page Chicago Bears Fan 4 Ever. https://www.facebook.com/CBF4E He chased his dream to be a hobbyist and he is living that dream one Bear Down Sunday after another.

Monday Sep 23, 2024

Not too often you get to talk to someone who plays profession baseball. Meet Brett Johnson. I first came across Brett when he was helping coach during the offseason for Illinois Dynasty Travel Baseball. He helped as a hitting instructor for my sons 11U Baseball team. Very cool to hear the path that led him to baseball, and to get some inside stories on life in the minor leagues.
Oh Yeah, check out his inside the park Homerun from the AAA Diamondbacks affiliate, Reno Aces, this past season. So sick. https://www.milb.com/reno/video/brett-johnson-hits-a-three-run-inside-the-park-homer

Sunday Sep 15, 2024

I sat down with my friend Nate Kren who has seen a done a lot, and the dude tells a great story.  He is fireman by trade, an ex College Baseball player, a father, a musician, an accountant, and all around DAWG.   

Monday Oct 11, 2021

Sure, I explain all this verbally and make tons of excuses.  But I have not put out a legit episode since March 2020, I had not recorded a legit episode since Feb 2021, and here I am now putting out an 8 month old episode I finally finished editing.  Well, whatever, I love the guys at Brothership Brewing.  We had a great conversation and we got to hear some dope stories and drink insanely good beer.  From home brewers, right to the hearts of the SW Burbs beer nerd.  Broship has it working.
 
Instagram: @brothership_brewing
Facebook Search Brothership Brewing

Monday Jun 08, 2020

Leading up to Mikerphone's BBA Imperial Bean Spirit, Mike Pallen and I decided to do a little Sunday Morning chat while tasting some delicious new Barrel Aged Bean!  We got a surprise visit from Co-Owner of Phase Three Brewing, Mr. Evan Morris.  A good time was had by all.
 
Mikerphone Online Store
Mikerphone Facbook
Mikerphone Instagram
Phase Three Online Store
Phase Three Instagram

Tuesday Apr 21, 2020

Lockdown sucks, but it sucks less with a little Zoom chat with Alex Lovinggood and Pete from Barn Town Brewing in Iowa.  We recorded this before I went with the Pro License so it was recorded in 2 35+ minute chunks.  We even got guest appearances from Brandon and Amanda Wright (Werk Force) and Steve Miller (Hailstorm).  There were beers chugged and shotgunned and some pretty hilarious conversation.  Now you can even check out the Zoom video recording on my Youtube Channel.  
 
Barn Town Brewing Social Media:
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