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Born in Freehold, NJ, Matt Collins has been cooking since he was a child. As a student of the Culinary Arts program at Freehold High School he excelled and ran the cafe at 16 years old. After graduating from The Culinary Institute of America, he took his career to NYC, becoming a Sous Chef at 21 years old working for The Smith, Keens Steakhouse, Rouge Tomate, Wolfgang Puck, Freemans, Dream Hotels and Smith & Wollensky. He continued his education with a stint in Europe at Chateau de Lignon and Institute Paul Bocuse, leading to becoming the Chef de Cuisine at Kilo Food & Wine in Hell’s Kitchen running a hyper seasonal menu from Union Square Farmers Market and earning #21 on Wine & Spirits Top 50 NYC List in 2018. After a decade of working in New York City, he decided to take what he learned back to “his hometown” and that brings you Chef Collins Events!
Dig in with Matt on this episode about his life tearing through the music biz & CIA gates to take the culinary world by storm. As a side note, it's rare to sit down with a dude at a networking event and start talking NYHC, Murphy's Law,, and Shelter! For more info visit www.chefcollinsevents.com & follow @chefcollinsevents
Tom Shea is a lifelong golf professional, starting as a caddy at Beacon Hill Country Club, Caddy Master at Rumson Country Club, and currently serving as the US Kids Golf Tampa Tour Director where he organizes junior golf tournaments for young golfers from around the world. Tom also taught yours truly the ways of the Caddyshack as a young looper. In addition to sharing his love of golf, Tom's also on a mission to get his mom and former foster mother Bettie Jane Shea in the NJ Hall of Fame.
Bettie Jane Shea was a foster, biological and adoptive mother. She loved children. and she felt they needed her. Bettie Jane was an advocate who was the President of the Monmouth County Foster Parent Association. For more info about Bettie Jane check out https://m.facebook.com/Bettiejanenjhof and follow @bettiejaneshea
Hailing from a proud multigenerational line of New Jersey firemen, Tim Donnelly turned his love of writing, boogie boarding, and music, into a lengthy career in the music business. His love of the ocean and music meld perfectly in his role as founder/partner of the Sea.Hear.Now festival. The Sea.Hear.Now Festival is an annual music, art, and ocean sustainability festival featuring a professional surfing competition held in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Check this episode for more about Tim and get your festival info and tix at www.seahearnowfestival.com
The Mullet Crew chats with Feeling Swell founders Brian & Eric Barr about their lifestyle surf brand. Feeling Swell was founded when a community came together to raise money for a local family whose home was damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Since the original shirts, the Feeling Swell brand has been used to provide light to friends and neighbors experiencing dark times.
In life, whether you find yourself riding a wave, the sand is beneath your toes, you’re wiping out, or watching the sunset on a beautiful day, we want Feeling Swell to serve as a reminder to be mindful of each moment, and to lift those around you with kindness.
Learn more at https://feelingswell.org & @feeling.swell
The MulletCast catches up with Connor Bracken & the Mother Leeds Band frontman...you guessed it, Connor Bracken! Connor talks about the launch of his eponymous band, latest release, and lays down some killer live acoustic tracks in the studio! Check our CB & TMB at www.motherleedsband.com & @motherleedsband
Who doesn't love talkin about title insurance? Fortunately, Andrew Hurley makes title fun, and we learn more about his experiences as a collegiate golfer and uncover the birth of his new nickname!
Mark Callazzo is a serial entrepreneur, founder of companies including RMS Title & Appraisal and Alpha Funding, and Atlantic City area developer and pied piper. Learn more about Mark's AC projects at www.visitorangeloop.com and get the latest on hard money lending from www.alphafunding.com Mark may or may not be the kid in the Mean Joe Greene Coke commercial.
The MulletCast catches up with brewer Will Grundmann as he sets out on his journey to launch Twin Lights Brewing. More info at www.twinlightsbrewing.com and @twinlightsbrewing
Comedian John Moses has stood on many stages, held many mics, & takes airplane flights at huge heights, but this is his debut appearance on the MulletCast. You can catch John on the road, on SiriusXM, and look for his new album coming soon. www.facebook.com/ComedianJohnMoses & @ComedianJohnMoses
The MulletCast checks in with NJ Realtor AJ Olivia. Find out more about AJ at www.alfredjohnrealty.com & @alfredjohnrealty
The MulletCast checks in with NJ Realtor Rob Seaman for his story as a veteran making the move into real estate. Check out Rob at www.robnjrealtor.com & @robnjrealtor.
Don't Believe in Ghosts make a killer acoustic duo performance and interview as the MulletCast's first music guest. Check out Don't Believe in Ghosts @dbighosts and www.dontbelieveinghosts.com
Evan Balmer & Mike Murcia check in with Green Light Realty founder Jeff Protnicki and discuss his move from marketing to real estate entrepreneur. Learn more about Jeff & Green Light at www.greenlightmoves.com
The debut episode of the MulletCast features Evan Balmer and Mike Murcia chatting with Heritage House Sotheby's Realtor Kelly Fernandes. Learn more about Kelly at www.kellyfernandeshomes.com.
Band Battles definitively answers those age old schoolyard debates about who's the best band or best artist. Created by Steve Momorella, and joined by host Evan Balmer, Looking at data like album sales, top 10 singles, concert grosses, etc., Band Battles dives into the numbers to settle the better band question...but definitively? You be the judge!
In episode four, Band Battles pits two of the greatest solo artists of all time against each other - Michael Jackson vs. Prince. Tune into Episode 4 to see who comes out on top - is Michael the King of Pop? Or does Prince topple him? This episode features some input from MJ & Prince fanatic, Don't Believe in Ghosts frontman, Steve Nathan.
Any predictions? Are you surprised by the outcome?
Band Battles definitively answers those age old schoolyard debates about who's the best band. Created by Steve Momorella, and joined by host Evan Balmer, Band Battles applies some math and science to this emotional debate. Looking at data like album sales, top 10 singles, concert grosses, etc., Band Battles dives into the numbers to settle the better band question...but definitively? You be the judge!
In episode three, Band Battles pits one of the greatest bands of all time, Van Halen, against itself! This one could also be known as Van Halen v Van Hagar. Sadly, after the recording of this episode, we lost the greatest of all time, Eddie Van Halen. We'll revisit this episode again soon with some Eddie tributes.
Any predictions? Are you surprised by the outcome?
Band Battles definitively answers those age old schoolyard debates about who's the best band. Created by Steve Momorella, and joined by host Evan Balmer, Band Battles applies some math and science to this emotional debate. Looking at data like album sales, top 10 singles, concert grosses, etc., Band Battles dives into the numbers to settle the better band question...but definitively? You be the judge!
In episode two, Band Battles pits two hard rock heavyweights with some of the most memorable riffs of all time. Here we go, it's time for AC/DC v Guns N' Roses.
Any predictions? Are you surprised by the outcome?