Flores & Friends Podcast

Happy Holidays World! We’re so happy to present the last episode of 2017. On it I catch up an old friend from my High School days, Alex Molnar. After re-connecting online, I invited her on to discuss life in the past 10 years, living in Chicago, pets, Star Wars, the Holidays, and our hopes for 2018. 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!

Happy Saturday World! We're excited to present a SPECIAL Surprise episode in which my hetero life-mate, Ben A. Cassin, joins me to review the much hyped, much discussed, recently released 'Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.' We begin the review in Non-Spoilers then we move to **SPOILERS** territory. 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!

Hello again World! We’ve got a very special guest on this episode. I’m joined by one of my favorite people on the planet, Hannah Williams. She is one of my dearest relatives and all around awesome person. We had not talked in a while, so on this episode we catch up & talk about our family, her kids, The Holidays, and much more. I hope anyone who listens has a much fun as we had recording it. 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!

[SPOILERS WARNING] Hello again World! A day late, but not a dollar short – I am joined once again by Justin & we’re excited to present our review of this years slate of Superhero Films. 2017 has been a very generous year for the genre and we evaluate each film as well as eventually rate them. We wrap it up with what we’re looking forward to for 2018. We discuss (again SPOILERS WARNING): - Logan - Lego Batman - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2 - Spider-man: Homecoming - Wonder Woman - Justice League 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!

Episode 27: “The World We Live in Now” (feat. Joe Lustig) Hello again World! I’m thrilled to present one of our best episodes to date. It’s a little over a year since last year’s Election and I’m joined by returning guest, Joe, to discuss the crazy year as well as speculate on what’s to come. We also discuss the World Series, The Yankees, and if Major League Baseball is “back”. We cap off our discussion with our hopes & fears regarding the Saints. 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!

Hello again World! Today is another ‘Live & in Person’ recording with Steven & his better half, Rachel. They were in town visiting me to celebrate Halloween & we discuss my recent trip to New York, Escape Rooms, and the upcoming Holidays. 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!

Hello again World! Today’s episode isn’t as topic centered, more of a chat catching up with my ‘Hetero Life Mate’ and returning guest Ben A. Cassin. We do discuss Harvey Weinstein, US Men’s National Soccer team missing the 2018 World Cup (as well as how to fix US Soccer), Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi, Blade Runner 2049, and finally our main topic: Our love of 80’s 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. We hope you enjoy! Pitchfork’s Top 200 80’s songs - https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/9700-the-200-best-songs-of-the-1980s/?page=10%3Fpage%3D10%3Fpage%3D10%3Fpage%3D10%3Fpage%3D10?page=10

Hello again World! We’re a day late but not a buck short with today’s episode. I’m joined by returning guest, Jasmine, and as both of us are by most definitions “Millenials”, we discuss our generation: the strengths, the criticisms, and if we’re optimistic about the future to come. It’s an excellent chat & our longest episode to date that we hope is measured assesment of our much maligned generation. 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! Sources: 1. http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/09/06/5-facts-about-millennial-households/ 2. http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/03/07/6-new-findings-about-millennials/ 3. https://www.inc.com/gordon-tredgold/29-surprising-facts-about-millennials-and-what-motivates-them.html 4. https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2016/11/21/how-millennials-voted/ 5. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-11-09/wh

Hello again World! We’re so excited to present a brand new episode featuring a brand new guest, my old buddy Jay LeSaicherre. Jay teaches young minds and in today’s episode we discuss Education in our country. Jay offers insight and offers up suggestions he feels would improve Our Schools across the country #forthekids. If you are also a fan of D&D, Jay has his own podcast you should check out: https://m.facebook.com/groups/1326766810723291/ 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! [Reuploaded 9/22/17]

Hello World! We’re back from hiatus, refreshed & recharged. I’m joined by returning guests, Anthony & Steven a.k.a. “Balls Back”. Our discussion is heavily Sports focused, particulary on the eve of the NFL season’s regular season. We talk NBA, Mayweather/McGregor, and wrap up with each of our Picks for NFL Division winners, Wildcard Spots, Conference Champs, and Superbowl Winners. Enjoy! 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!

Welcome back World, We’re happy to present the 2nd half of our Double Feature in honor of the Pod’s 1st Birthday. In this episode, I follow up with frequent guest, Steven Vastola. If you didn’t get enough in the 1st half, our chat is 100% sports. We discuss: - The NBA Finals & its repercussions. - How do beat the Warriors? - Are the Super-duper Warriors bad for the NBA? - NBA Free Agency moves - NFL projections & expectations - Vol. 2 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. We hope you enjoy!

Hello World, Welcome back to the show. We’re happy to present the first episode of today’s Double Feature in honor of the Pod’s 1st Birthday starting with an overdue chat with my actual brother (allegedly) Kevin Flores or as I will forever call him, simply ‘Kev’. It’s been a minute since I pressed record and caught up with each other because there are some big things on the horizon for Kev. We discuss: - Our reactions and analysis to the NBA Finals - 1 year of Marriage - Turning 30 - Having kids & extended family - Vol. 2 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.

Hello World, It’s the Pod’s 1st Birthday and I just wanted to give a brief word, make some announcements, and of course show some love. Enjoy!

Guten Tag Welt! We have another great episode featuring a beloved returning guest, Benjamin Alexander Cassin. We discuss ‘Fatherhood’ since “Father’s Day” is this weekend and Ben discloses some of his experiences as a relatively new father. We also discuss the elegance of Fútbol/Soccer and its future here in the United States. We finish with an overdue vent session concerning Our President, The Russians, and the GOP. 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!

Hello again World, We have a very, very special episode to present. I’m joined today by my dear friend Morgan Alonzo and on this episode we discuss a variety of covers and multiple renditions of some of our favorite songs. We debate the merits and shortcomings of each version as well as pick our more or less definitive preferences; it’s way more exciting than that sounds. 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. We hope you enjoy! 1. Stand By Me a. Ben E. King - https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stand-by-me/id129022667?i=129022587 b. Tracy Chapman - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWRee02H49I 2. Heart in a Cage a. The Strokes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/heart-in-a-cage/id299740383?i=299740589 b. Chris Thile - https://i

Hello again World, I’m super excited to present an episode that steps out of the box and is a departure from the norm. I’m joined by one my best friends, Steven Vastola, and we exclusively discuss one topic: the Nation Basketball Association. While we stay on one topic, we address several diverse aspects of the NBA. We discuss: - Hypothetical NBA Playoffs - Cleveland Cavs vs GS Warriors Round 3 and its implications - Our MVPs & that award’s inconsistency - Free Agency - Top 5 Best players not named Lebron James. 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!

Episode 17: “Pup” feat. Clark Martin Hello again World! First off: sorry about the slight delay. Just a reminder the show has moved to Wednesdays, bi-weekly. On this episode I’m joined by one of my great friends and returning guest, Clark Martin aka ‘Pup’. We’re as different as some friends can get, yet we make it work. Fortunately this episode made it to wax safe & sound. We discuss: - Beer - Futurama - Conservatism - The Snowflake Test - My 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. We hope you enjoy!

Hello again World, In this episode I joined again my old friend, Dalvin, in another insightful as well as hilarious episode. We discuss the odd relationship between White & Black America, specifically addressing the “N-Word” and the fascination over its use. We also discuss: - The Awesomeness of SXSW. - The debacle of Our President’s administration - The Oscars: Moonlight vs La La Land; Denzel getting robbed - Our Country’s less-than-wonderful history - 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 be back this episode with my bro-from-another-mo, Justin Hartwell. As always we had an excellent chat that could’ve gone on all day if time had permitted. On this episode we discuss: - X-Men Apocalypse vs Logan - Relationships: Long Term & Long Distance - Breakups & Rejection - NEW & Original 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. We hope you enjoy!

Hello again World, It’s been too long. We’re super excited to present a brand new episode to kick of VOLUME 2 of this Podcast. In this live episode I’m joined by returning guests Clark Martin, Anthony Jenkins, Steven Vastola, and new guest Rachel Gurt. You can listen to us drink, debate, discuss, and be ridiculous. 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!