Flores & Friends Podcast

Hello again World! I’m happy to welcome back my old friend, Joe, for our annual conversation about national politics. We discuss the current Impeachment hearings & Joe evaluates the Democratic candidates currently in the race for their party’s nomination. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Intro (0:00) - The Yankees (4:48) - Football talk (8:42) - Impeachment (19:42) - Democratic Presidential Candidates (38:04) - Questionnaire (1:10:57)

Hello again World! Due to a scheduling shift, this week’s full episode is pushed back a week. Luckily we won’t leave our audience hangin’, so we’re happy to present an extended mini-episode featuring Steven & Anthony to discuss the exciting Louisiana sports weekend to hold y’all over. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Cold Open (0:00) - Intro (1:18) - The Atlanta Falcons vs New Orleans Saints (2:13) - LSU Fighting Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide (8:52) - Boston Celtics & New Orleans Pelicans (32:01)

Hello again World! We’re happy to present our 2019 Halloween special episode! I am joined by my old friend, Rachel, for her first ever stand alone appearance. We discuss Halloween & Horror movies as well as her former job working in at a movie theater & wedding planning. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Cold Open (0:00) - Intro (2:03) - Wedding Planning (18:57) - Halloween convo (43:09) - Rachel’s Old Movie Theater Job (1:11:20) - Horror Movies (1:24:13) - Questionaire (1:36:48)

Hello again World! On today’s episode I am rejoined by Clark Martin, a.k.a Pup, for another installment of our themed episode: 10-20-30. We look back at the years 2009, 1999, & 1989 in relation to where we currently are in 2019 and discuss the major historical events and pop culture of those days gone by. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes: - Intro (0:00) - LSU Football (6:15) - Topic refresher (11:25) - 2009 in review (13:25) - 1999 in review (41:25) - 1989 in review (1:17:48) - Questionaire (2:18:59) Sources: MJ & “The Shot”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5WUOnTxwPw Tank Man: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_Man

Hello again World! IT’S TRILOGY TIME! Morgan Alonzo & I are back for the third installment of “Under the Covers”. Once again we again discuss a variety of covers of a few of our favorite songs while critiquing what we love most about each version. Listed below are all of the tracks we discuss and links to for purchase. All credit to these artists, songwriters, and record labels. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes - Intro (0:00) - Song # 1: No More I Love You’s (9:11)  Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_More_%27I_Love_You%27s  The Lover Speaks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEDrISl5z_4  Annie Lennox: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSkboTTTmpg - Song #2: Valerie (22:29)  Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valerie_(Zutons_song)  The Zutons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3xpmfJp0Xc  Mark Ronson feat. Amy Winehouse: https:

Episode 64: “Another Mixed Bag” (feat. Dalvin Ford, Jr.) Hello again World! On this episode I am joined by my good friend, Dalvin, for another mixed bag episode. We discuss a variety of topics and hop around quite a bit, however I couldn’t ask for a funnier or more qualified guest to chat with. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time Codes - Intro (0:00) - Sports (8:49) - Music (27:32) - Chappelle, Bill Burr, & Comedy (46:12) - Shane Gillis & SNL (1:14:18) - Questionnaire (1:25:11) Bolbi from Jimmy Neutron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRbMjZiWKg4 Sources: - https://www.vox.com/culture/2019/9/13/20864098/snl-shane-gillis-racist-homophobic-jokes-controversy-backlash

Hello again World! We’re back from our brief summer break just in time for FOOTBALL! I am joined by two of my best buds, Anthony & Steven, to discuss College football, the NFL, & make our picks for Division winners and Superbowl champs. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time codes: - Intro (0:00) - College football discussion (1:43) - AFC East picks (11:57) - AFC North picks (15:06) - AFC South picks (22:17) - AFC West picks (33:26) - NFC East picks (40:59) - NFC North picks (49:07) - NFC West picks (56:49) - NFC South picks (1:06:52) - #1 NFL Draft pick/Worst team (1:21:17) - Superbowl picks (1:23:58) Sources: • https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2019-nfl-strength-of-schedule-patriots-and-redskins-have-it-easiest-raiders-face-roughest-ride/ • https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/27348060/2019-nfl-predictions • http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/futures

Hello again World! We’re shaking up the routine on this episode for a special occasion: I am joined by my brother, Kev, to celebrate his 32nd birthday! Kev and I discuss his 7 month year old daughter & my niece, Claire, as well as getting older, buying a new house, this exciting NBA Free agency summer, the Saints, and the day of July 30th including famous birthdays and events. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time codes: - Intro – Happy 32nd Birthday! (0:00) - Parenthood & buying a new house (2:26) - NBA Free Agency & The Pelicans (13:07) - The Saints’ Next Season (33:07) - Feeling 32 & getting older (42:01) - Celebrating July 30th (55:48) - Questionnaire (1:11:53)

Hello World! We’re excited to present a new music themed episode! I am joined once again by my hetero life-mate, Ben, to discuss some of our favorite artists and recommend for you, our audience, selected songs from each of their respective discographies that we feel are the optimal jumping off points in order to get a feel for their particular flavor & style of music. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Music links: - Daft Punk o “One More Time”, Discovery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2VpR8HahKc o “Digital Love”, Discovery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4whD6uAryMs - Chvrches o “Science/Visions”, The Bones of What You Believe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpKc9Mj5j4s - Fleet Foxes o “White Winter Hymnal”, Fleet Foxes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_jHavoxo1s - Run The Jewels o “Oh My Darling Don’t Cry”, Run The Jewels 2: https://www.youtube.co

Hello World! On this episode we welcome another brand new guest and old friend, Sean Boudreaux, to the show. Sean & I discuss podcasts, our jobs, working in grocery retail back in the day, Scrubs, Game of Thrones, Social Media, Video Games, and lastly Anime! Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Time codes: - Introduction (0:00) - Jobs & shit (5:26) - The good ol’ days & working in Retail (10:26) - Scrubs & Game of Thrones (25:49) - Digital Friendships & Social Media (28:16) - Anime chat (46:14) - Video Games (1:04:25) - Ouestionnaire (1:14:25)

Hello World! In honor of Pride Month, I welcome back my friend, Alex Molnar, to discuss the realities, complexities, and future of the LGBT community. Alex offers her own personal experience during our deeply insightful chat and I truly appreciate her sharing it with me. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Sources: - https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/visualization/lgbt-stats/?topic=LGBT#density - https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jun/11/mike-pence-pride-flags-us-embassies-trump-decision-defence

Hello again World, Prompted by recent events, I am joined by one of my best & dearest friends, Morgan Alonzo, to have an honest, respectful conversation about the history and realities of the very complicated topic of ‘abortion’ in our country. We trace the history of its legality and origin of the debate as well as attempt to evaluate arguments on both sides. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Sources: • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_the_United_States#Federal_legislation • https://www.cnn.com/2016/06/23/health/abortion-history-in-united-states/index.html • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roe_v._Wade • https://slate.com/human-interest/2017/04/when-does-life-begin-outside-the-christian-right-the-answer-is-over-time.html • https://www.wired.com/2015/10/science-cant-say-babys-life-begins/ • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_Parenthood_v._Casey • ht

*SPOILERS AHEAD* Hello again World & Good-bye, Westeros! “Game of Thrones”, one of the biggest shows of all time, ended this past weekend and I am joined by Dalvin and Ben, my two friends who got me into it in the first place to react, analyze, and review the series finale as well as the final season as a whole. The main question I try to answer with both of them is: am I crazy for enjoying this season? Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy!

Hello again World! The boys are back! On today’s episode I am joined by frequent guest, Steven, and long overdue returning guest, Anthony Jenkins a.k.a “Cuhhh”. After catching up, we then discuss & breakdown the NBA Playoffs, NBA Free Agency, the NFL offseason, 2019 Women’s World Cup, and lastly Steven reacts (passionately) to Avengers: Endgame as well as Game of Thrones. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Timecodes: - NBA Playoffs (9:02) - NBA Free Agency (45:07) - NFL Offseason (1:02:02) - Steven reacts to Avengers: Endgame *SPOILERS* (1:16:23) - Game Of Thrones *SPOILERS* (1:32:06)

[SPOILER ALERT] Hello again World! WE’RE BACK (Again)! In part 2 of this episode, I follow up with Justin as well as welcome previous guest, Tiffany Stewart, to discuss & react to Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones’ “The Long Night”. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Timecodes: - Avengers: Endgame discussion with Justin (2:51) - “The Long Night” discussion with Justin (58:28) - Avengers: Endgame discussion with Tiffany (1:06:46) - “The Long Night” discussion with Tiffany (1:32:50)

Hello again World! WE’RE BACK! I am joined by frequent guest & my brother from another mother, Justin Hartwell, to kick off Volume 4 of the show. We have so much to discuss & unpack in this first part including Game of Thrones, Captain Marvel, Shazam, Hellboy, and finally a preview/speculation of Avengers: Endgame. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Timecodes: - Game of Thrones (7:43) - Captain Marvel (53:42) - Shazam (1:08:19) - Hellboy (1:24:43) - Avengers: Endgame Preview/Speculation (1:38:34) - Questionnaire (1:59:56)

Hello, World & GOOD-BYE to Volume 3! I am joined on this season finale by my old friend & very special guest, Dr. Alex Cashman. We discuss his path through med school & his experiences as a young psyciatric intern as well as the NFC Champion “Robbery”, The Superbowl, Anthony Davis, our hometown of New Orleans, Mardi Gras, and Alex’s musical endeavors. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Thank you to ALL the listeners, supporters, and my guests who made Volume 3 so special. Enjoy!

Hello again, World! We have another very special “in-person” show today featuring my hetero-life mate, Ben. While visting me in Austin, we discuss some of our favorite films that came out in the way, bygone time of 1999 and are now celebrating their 20th anniversaries. Also, as a lead up to the Oscars next month, we discuss the 67th Academy Awards Best Picture category and whether almost 25 years later, did they get one of the toughest picks in awards show history right? Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! Brendan Fraser Clap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZpll4JDPGo

Happy New Year, World! We’re happy to start 2019 with a brand new episode featuring our most frequent guest, Steven. We look back at the major events of 2018 & then discuss the College Football National Championship as well as the NFL playoffs. Lastly we touch on what we look forward to in this New Year. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy!

Hello World! We’re back after the Thanksgiving Holiday with a new episode featuring returning guest, Justin Hartwell. Upfront we dive into the passing of our Generalissimo, Stan “The Man” Lee, the NEW “Captain Marvel” & “Avengers: Endgame” trailers, and the upcoming “Aquaman” film. Our main topic is the dynamic between “Reasons vs. Excuses”. As Justin and I grow older with the big 3-0 approaching, we discuss our bad behavior and undesirable traits we want to leave behind, as well as the reasons behind them without relying on weak-ass excuses. Have feedback? You can contact us via twitter (@fafpodcast) OR the podcast’s email: fafpodcast@gmail.com. ALSO, if you really, really dig the show, please subscribe and share. Enjoy! References: The Grinch Tries Yoga: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsvyjePPFRs