Average Joe and Friends Podcast

Mar 03 2025 117 ep. 123 mins 939

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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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Episode 019 - Rodney Baker - Father, Entrepreneur, Community Servant, Personal Trainer, Friend, and a Person who Gives Back

Mar 03 2025 83 mins

Rodney came out to talk a little and catch up. I have not seen Rod in the flesh for years, but we went to high school together. I knew he was out doing this fitness thing, Gifted Elite Academy, but what I did not know, was that Rodney has been working for his community and giving back for ever, and it is just in his blood. We got to talk about so many things with family, love, life

Episode 018 - Phil Juarez - Old Friend, Skater, Gang Member, Mental Health Advocate, Dad

Feb 22 2025 143 mins

I knew when Phil came over we could cover some topics, but in no way did I expect to go so deep down into some of the Darkest parts of mental health. I love this man so very much, he was part of what raised me from age 11 to 18. I spent hours upon hours with this dude grinding hand rails, jumping off ramps, rippin heaters, and just skating and talking. Since those days Phil is stil

Episode 017 - Amanda Wright - Entrepreneur, Twin Mom, Photographer - Werk Force Brewing

Feb 17 2025 121 mins

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:

Avg Joe Sports - Guest Appearance on First and Ten with Foz - The State of Chicago Sports 2025

Feb 12 2025 71 mins

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

Episode 016 - Eric Kapraun - Ex Coworker and Office Roomie, Current Friend, Beautiful Human, Hop Samurai

Feb 08 2025 159 mins

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 Web

Episode 015 - Jeremy Schmidt, Friend, Taproom Manager at Crafted 1979, Lions Fan - Average Joe and Friends

Jan 20 2025 120 mins

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 pe

Episode 014 - Mike Pallen - Small Biz Owner, Craft Beer Dude, Music Man, Father, Foodie, Sneakerhead

Dec 23 2024 183 mins

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 Do

Episode 013 - Jeff Beal - Wine Expert, Bourbon Guy, Craft Beer Lover, Railroad Man, Foodie, Music Man

Dec 15 2024 182 mins

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.

Episode 012 - Edmer Abante, Dad, Musician, Tech Bro, Average Joe and Friends

Dec 09 2024 166 mins

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 approa

Episode 011 - Alex Hoffer, Musician, Gamer, Cook, Youtuber

Dec 02 2024 187 mins

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