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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6 days ago
6 days ago
Amanda owns the best brewery in the Southwest Suburbs, she has 3 beautiful children, and sexy husband named Brando. But before all that, Amanda was a sick ass Photographer, kick ass around the Chicagoland area. We had a very awesome conversation about her journey through life that I think a lot of you will really love.
Werk Force: https://www.werkforcebrewing.com/
WF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/werkforcebrewingco
WF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/werkforcebrewing
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
I was honored to collaborate with my homie @FirstTenFoz to talk about the sad state of Chicago sports as a whole in 2025. We had to break down the @ChicagoBears @cubs @whitesox @ChicagoBulls and the @blackhawks and discuss who has the brightest long term and immediate future in our city. And talk about the legacy we are leaving our young children in this terrible period of Chicago Sports history.
You can see all of Foz's content on his Youtube Page linked above and follow his FB pages for More Content. Check out Bedrocks Bar in Shorewood, amazing Pizza and Craft Beer Selection.
First and Ten with Foz Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/19c5Lvto2Y/?mibextid=S66gvF
First and Ten with Foz Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094519232595
Chicago Bears Fan 4 Ever Group: https://www.facebook.com/CBF4E
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Saturday Feb 08, 2025
Eric and I worked at Phase Three Brewing together in the early days, but before that Eric worked for many years for Half Acre Beer Co. He is such a radical guy, and this conversation was much needed. I think you guys will love his approach and perspective on life and work as much as I do. Bro is a superstar.
Yakima Chief Website: https://www.yakimachief.com/
Dark Matter Coffee Website: https://www.darkmattercoffee.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqNzmI1FL9Xy0GuhEdhnJcd3N31gcZ6AmOrRYDaj59WDbZnU3GX
Phase Three Brewing: https://www.phasethreebrewing.com/
Half Acre Beer Co: https://halfacrebeer.com/
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
This man has gone through so much recently. Like a whirlwind, from spending a sunday on the sideline for Bears vs Lions, to tragedy, to the @detroitlionsnfl flying him out for the Vikings Vs. Lions Season wrap up and now just back to everyday life. I love this man so much, he is a friend and a Craft Beer Legend. The best of the best, I hope you enjoy the conversation and hug the people around you a little tighter.
Here is an article from Jeff Seidel about the whole situation: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2025/01/07/detroit-lions-fans-jeremy-schmidt-ben-roth/77490338007/
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Meet Mike Pallen. Sure, he started a super successful brewery in Elk Grove Village 8 years ago or something like that, but he is also just a really cool person. He had a whole life before beer in the music industry locally and across the country. He loves cars, sneakers, awesome food, and he is also a damn fine family man.
He also brought some crazy good Oxtail Sandwiches from Dorrie's Kitchen with some Sweet Honey Siracha Wings. As seen on @super_goode located in Elk Grove Village. So tasty. Check out @Super_Goode on Instagram and Youtube and he has a Merch store etc... Love what he is doing on the local food scene.
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
My friend Jeff Beal is the absolute GOAT. Longtime railroad man turned Wine Expert, Craft Beer lover, and bourbon guy. Sure he may look like Coach Quenneville but the man can spin a yarn as good as anyone. I love talking to the guy with or without microphones running and I think you all are gonna enjoy Jeff as much as I do.
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
My friend Edmer "Mer Abante is a bad Mother, for real. We met while I was in college and his musical performances blew me away along with hiw swag and general approach to life. 20+ years later the man has transformed himself into an even badder Motha, still killing the music world, raising 2 amazing kids with 2 different Moms and taking the tech world on with all the swag he approaches music with. @MERplay
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Alex Hoffer kicks so much ass. He is a very talented old friend of mine. A gifted singer, a funny ass dude, cooking hobbyist, and entertaining YouTuber. I love all the places this conversation went. Take the ride with us. Check Alex out at @nowwerecooking and @OlderThanAverageGamer on Youtube. And check out his music page to see where you can catch him live.
Stay tuned to the end of the podcast to hear him play a little song.
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
My friend Bobby is the guy who has all the hobbies you wish you had, and some you didn't even know existed. He is a family man, a great friend, a "southside kid", a collector of things and a whole lot more. We dive into to High Tequila and Bourbon talk, Custom 1911 Handguns, Poker Chips, Cigars, Pipes, and a bunch more. This guy is awesome.
Follow him at Instagram: @Bobby_Bourbon5535 to see some cool pics of what he is into
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Darrin has built a massive following in the Chicagoland Burger scene with his "A Biker Dude" smashburgers. Using high quality meat, bun, and seasoning he makes himself, you really cant get a better Smashie than this one. He also has a large youtube following taking a deep dive into some iconic Chicago spots. But there is a lot more to the man behind the Blackstone. What an amazing and interesting guy to have a conversation with.
Check out his channel. https://www.youtube.com/@UCTzt__HD4nXxwqo46Q4dmFQ