Flores & Friends Podcast

Hello World! We’re so happy to present OUR 50th EPISODE! I am joined by returning guests, my brother Kev, my cousin Hannah, and new guest, her husband Cedric for this very special & wonderful conversation. Each of my guests is either a parent or soon-to-be parent and we discuss family, the Holidays, the future and the challenges of parenting. It’s been a fun run so far and stay tuned for a special announcement at the end of the episode. 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!

Happy Halloween World! I am happy to celebrate All Hallow’s Eve on this episode with my new guest, my lovely friend, & my (sort of) Wife, Rachel Hatcher. On this episode, Rachel tries to sell me on Escape Rooms, Cosplay, and of course – Halloween. We also discuss our favorite and the scariest horror films we’ve ever seen. 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! We’re continuing our lead up to the 2018 Midterms which are less than 3 weeks away. I am joined by my old friend Joe Lustig and together we breakdown 10 major Senate Elections this year. We also discuss our beloved New Orleans Saints and the rest of the NFL. 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! Links: - https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2018-midterm-election-forecast/senate/ - https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/9/3/17800588/2018-midterm-elections-senate - https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2018/10/02/us/politics/donald-trump-tax-schemes-fred-trump.html - https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/03/13/donald-trumps-worst-deal

Hello again World! In the lead up to the 2018 Mid-terms, I am joined by several guests on this special 2-part, ensemble episode to answer two very important questions pertaining to our general perception & understanding of what America is. I ask each of my guests: - What is America for you personally as you understand it from a historical or cultural perspective and how do you feel about it? - Do you think and feel our country is operating as it should be or could it be better/worse? Guest list with time codes: Michael Ramsey (2:00) Steven Vastola (29:33) Alex Molnar (53:53) Jay Lesaicherre (1:22:35) Tiffany Stewart (1:47:09) My Final Thoughts (2:18:21) 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! In the lead up to the 2018 Mid-terms, I am joined by several guests on this special 2-part, ensemble episode to answer two very important questions pertaining to our general perception & understanding of what America is. I ask each of my guests: - What is America for you personally as you understand it from a historical or cultural perspective and how do you feel about it? - Do you think and feel our country is operating as it should be or could it be better/worse? Guest list with time codes: Kevin Flores (1:45) Rachel Gurt (22:17) Clark Martin a.k.a. “Pup” (46:24) Dalvin Ford, Jr. (1:08:17) Ben A. Cassin (1:35:24) 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! On today’s episode, my hetero-life mate, Ben, joins me to discuss the career & filmography of one of our favorite filmmakers, Quentin Tarantino – film by film. [SPOILER ALERT] We discuss: - Reservoir Dogs - Pulp Fiction - Jackie Brown - Kill Bill - Death Proof - Inglourious Basterds - Django Unchained - The Hateful Eight 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! We’re back from our mini-hiatus with today’s episode featuring frequent guest, Steven. Our conversation covers an assortment of topics including Sen. John McCain’s passing, Christ the King Elementary, the NFL, and lastly the Urban Meyer situation at Ohio State. 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! On today’s episode I am joined by my old pal, Clark Martin a.ka. Pup, and we’re happy to present a brand new themed episode: 10-20-30. We look back at the years 2008, 1998, & 1988 in relation to where we currently are in 2018 and discuss the major historical events and pop culture of those days gone by. It’s another jam-packed episode to hold all our loyal listeners over while the pod takes a mini-hiatus this month. Not to worry - the show will return September 5th! 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! I’m back with Morgon Alonzo for a sequel to our very fun, very popular episode from last volume “Under the Covers II” which has the unofficial subtitle of “Electric Boogaloo”. On this episode we again discuss a variety of covers of this new batch 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 iTunes for purchase. All credit to these artists and pretty please don’t sue 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! A. Little Bitty Pretty One 1. Thurston Harris: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/little-bitty-pretty-one-single/665292365 2. Jackson 5: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/little-bitty-pretty-one-single-version/288098079?i=288098284 B. Heartbeats 1. The Knife: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/heartbeats/828042503?i=828042590 2. José González: h

Hello again World! I am pleased to say we have a jam-packed episode this week. I’m joined by my brother, Kev, and he comes back with a HUGE life update. We also discuss NBA Free Agency, specifically Lebron James coming to LA to play for the Lakers. Lastly, as it so happens, one of our favorite films, The Dark Knight, turns 10 year old next week and we discuss its greatness, best/worst moments, and lasting impact. 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! I’m joined by returning guest, Tommie Brown, and we catch up on some significant changes that have occurred since we last chatted one-on-one. We discuss his recent Divorce and his experience with Asperger Syndrome. Finally, we revist Kanye West’s controversial statement and the need for informed articulation. 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! Joining me on this excellent episode is frequent guest and all around cool person, Dalvin Ford. It’s been a minute and during our conversation we catch up while covering a variety of topic and (as par for the course) a handful of tangents. We discuss: - Kingdom Hearts III - NBA Finals - Lebron goes where? - The World Cup - Pusha T vs Drake - Surgical Summer: Daytona, ye, & Kids See Ghosts 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! Today’s episode features an old friend and new guest, Alexis Campanile. It’s not an exaggeration to say how remarkably little we have in common, but we make it work and that’s one of the main topics of this episode. We discuss mainly our political differences and how we’d fix the significant cultural divide in America. Our discussion also includes living in Austin as well as being Latinos in America. 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! On today’s episode I’m welcoming back frequent guest & one of my best buds, Steven Vastola. Our conversation is strictly sports concentrated, more specifically a retrospect on this past NFL Season as well as touching on next season and then we discuss the NBA Playoffs. We cap it off with speculating where Lebron James is going to play next 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!

Happy May the 4th World! We’re happy to present a special Star Wars Day Bonus Episode. What better way to spend the day then to listen to a conversation between two huge Star Wars nerds for a couple of hours. Returning guest, Ben A. Cassin, and I re-analyze & re-review “The Last Jedi” as sort of a follow up to our very immediate feelings last year [SPOILER ALERT FOR A 5 MONTH OLD MOVIE] . We wrap up by touching on “Solo: A Star Wars Story” coming at the end of this month and what we both expect/hope to see. 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!

Happy Infinity War Eve! Yes Tomorrow is finally the day! Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War comes out on Thursday and it’s the 19th film in the MCU capping off an historic, unprecendented 10 year long story. I am joined by my brother from another mother, Justin Hartwell, and we RANK each of the 18 films from the MCU starting with Iron Man all the way through to Black Panther. Finally, we offer our speculations about what will happen in Infinity War and what to expect afterwards for Avengers 4. 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 hope your Monday is happy as happy as it can be & as short as possible. This mini-ep is an extended outtake/rant that was a prelude to a full episode coming later this week with Justin. I wanted to share it because I felt that it was a healthy does of honest insight and a rare peak behind the curtain into my personal life including my social anxiety, sobriety, and my overinflated self-importance. As always thanks for listening and We appreciate every one of you. Enjoy!

Hello Again World! We’re back again for VOLUME 3! I’m so excited to begin the show’s newest collection and it couldn’t have started with a better guest than my old friend, Michael Ramsey. He recently started his own creative venture and I had him on to discuss the following: - Our High School reunion? - Michael’s new blog: https://talkingpics.wixsite.com/talkingpics - How do we fix Our Divided Country? - Rally’s vs Popeyes. - BRAND NEW Questionnaire 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! We’re happy to present the last episode of Volume 2 and it’s a very special one as I’m joined by my dear friend, Kate Bartels. Both of us are celebrating our 28th Birthdays this week and we discuss growing another year older as well as the Saints, Boston vs NYC, and life goal for the near future. Please stay tuned for a special Shout Out at the end! 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. We hope you enjoy and the show will return in April for Volume 3!

Happy New Year World! It’s the beginning of 2018 as well as the 2017-2018 NFL Playoffs. I am joined by returning guests Tommie Brown, Anthony “Cuhhh” Jenkins, and Steven Vastola to discuss: - New Year’s Eve - NFL Regular Season Assessments - MVP? - Most Suprising Team? - Most Disappointing Team? - 0-16 Cleveland Browns - Playoff Predictions - 2018/19 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. We hope you enjoy!