Average Joe and Friends Podcast

Episode 005 - John Horn - Caregiver, Artist, Father, Cool Dude - Average Joe and Friends

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.

Episode 004 - Mike Fumagalli - School Admin, Wrestling Coach, Co-Founder of Clear Ribbon, Widower - Average Joe and Friends

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/

Episode 003 - Mike Fosnaugh - Host of the First and Ten Podcast - Average Joe and Friends

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.

Episode 002 - Brett Johnson - Minor League Baseball Player - Average Joes

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

Episode 001 - Nate Kren - Fireman - Average Joe and Friends

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.   

Episode 90 - Brothership Brewing

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.
 
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Quarantine Content 003 - Sunday Stout Sessions w/ Mike Pallen and Evan Morris

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.
 
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Quarantine Content Episode 002 - Pete and Alex of Barn Town Brewing

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.  
 
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Quarantine Content Episode 001 - Mike Pallen of Mikerphone Brewing

Despite my best efforts, I made the choice to move the podcast to a remote setting by hosting it on Zoom Meeting.  Mike Pallen at Mikerphone is deeply entrenched in this New World of To Go/Carryout only due to Covid 19, so I wanted to gets some thoughts from him and give people something to do while we are all locked down and Quarantined.  The crew was awesome enough to accommodate my Podcast request, so here is the Pilot Episode of Quarantine Content!
Youtube link: Coming Soon!

Episode 89 - Barclay Brewing

Just another interesting human to talk to.  Brian Barclay of Barclay Brewing is doing something truly unique, with a completely fresh perspective.  His story is pretty damn cool, and You get to hear from Armando, the beer buyer over at Warehouse Liquors in the South Loop.  We did drink through some pretty high octane stuff, so we may ramble a bit, but man did we have some fun.  We even had an Inception moment with Don't Drink Beer creator, Alex Kidd.  This one should be a fun listen for anybody.