Barely Legal Podcast: Recent Episodes
Josh Sheridan
What’s So Funny About Lawyers, Guns & Money? Join Josh Sheridan from Busciglio Sheridan Schoeb, P.A. each week on his mission to make the law interesting, as he interviews local luminaries and people of interest in the community about their “run ins” with the law. Equal parts Punk Rock, Dirty Jokes, Current Events and Local Civics…If you are looking to listen, laugh, Rage Against the Machine or Fight the Power, this podcast is for you.
Attention Musician Friends!!!!! Colleague, Musician, Talent Manager and Entertainment Lawyer Randy Ojeda stopped by the podcast today. I am super jelly of Randy because he has the temerity to be a talent manager/entertainment lawyer outside of LA, New York, Nashville...but that's because he loves and believes in the deep and rich stable of amazing musicians in our fair city. After doing it for 10 years after law school Chicago he moved back hone to Tampa, got his bar license and started his law practice Randy Ojeda Law helping local and national artists with management, Intellectual Property and anything else our music community. Trust me when I say he's the real deal. He's a music nerd, an honest person who loves music and brilliant attorney. I highly recommend Randy to anyone looking for help in entertainment law or management.
On today's show we switch it up...guest host Michael M. Sinclair interviewed me! Normally I try to write some eloquent, celebratory and heartfelt thing about the guest(s)...but it's me, so fuck that guy. Anyway, it was nice to be in the hot seat and get a sense of what it's like for the guests. We talk about music throughout my life, how I ended up in law, anxiety & depression, my family, how the podcast came about and what song would play over the credits of a hypothetical biopic about my life!
Excited to have behavioral psychologist, Dr. Joseph Saturley back on Barely Legal Podcast today to discuss House Bill 1557 which "prohibits classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in certain grade levels".
If you have any questions you'd like me to ask him, message me and I'll do my best. Happy to keep them anonymous.
https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/.../Bills/billsdetail.aspx...
Honored to have Shae & Derek from Navin Avenue on the show today. Such sweet, gracious and talented people....not to mention how they met might be the coolest story I have ever heard. We talk about Country music, the songwriting process, concept albums and whether you're more likely to be murdered by Jandek or Adele.
Big day on the pod, we had Mike and John from Pet Rock on the show. We discuss the meaning of pop punk, 7th chords and literally and figuratively "finding your voice". John Looz is a dynamo and Mike Raimondi is the only guy who loves John Frusciante more than I do. Check out their new track 'Come Around' on this episode!
If you know who he is, you know what an act of God it is to get him to talk, much less talk about himself. Will Quinlan is brilliant, he's thoughtful, soft spoken, he's heavy hearted...I'm not sure I've ever met someone quite like him. We talk about family, Irish Weather, Jackson Browne and learning to forgive ourselves. This was a quiet and introspective one but I suspect anyone who knows Will or is a fan will find it riveting. We transcended time and space on this one and made it to the 4th corner of the triangle. Stay tuned!
Pretty excited to break in new studio with Matt, Dan & Scott from HGWT tonight. We'll be discussing their new album, Neil Young, Spotify, gear and whether Pink Flag or Marquee Moon is the better album.
We may have even had a kick flip session in the parking lot...stay tuned!
Friend of the show, thinker, writer, bartender, owner of Gracie Trinity and rea life Patrick Swayze, Kevin Gallagher stopped by the studios today to talk about getting older, fighting city hall, the powers that be and how he keeps Jiu Jitsu interesting while pushing 50. Kevin always has something to say and I'll always be here for it. Stay tuned!
It's been a minute since I did a show, but what a way to start 2022! Got to talk to Rena Upshaw Frazier from the hit Netflix show "Selling Tampa" today and it was a blast. As fellow Stetson College of Law and Stetson Trial Team alumni, we discussed our time in the trenches and where it led us, Rena on national TV and me finishing off a bag of Cheetos while I try look for my car keys (I kid I kid). Anyway, we talked about her history, politics, the TV show and the current market in the Tampa Bay Area. Great talk!
F Dos Equis! This is The Most Interesting Man In The World, Dan Zalewski. Making a pit stop back in Tampa on his way from Thailand to Kenya, my old Khanomtom Tampa Muay Thai buddy stopped by to talk about growing up in the Netherlands, dropping out of high school only to join the air force and obtaining 2 graduate and a Masters Degree. We talk about Ethical Finance, aging gracefully in Combat Sports, Black Swan Events, his path to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and learning Swahili. He and I have chosen very different life paths but I've always enjoyed following his adventures. This is just a good conversation between yours truly and an honest to goodness superhero.
Christian Lembach from Atlanta's WHORES stopped in today to discuss gear, drummers, recording their new album and their upcoming insane world tour. Super rad guy and an easy guy to talk to. Hope to have this up early next week and their album should be coming out relatively soon.
Joey Kiser is an amazing young man and I'm super jealous of both his musical talent and the relationship he has with his dad, Joe Kiser. In fact they make up 2/4 of Tampa sludge/doom metal outfit The Path - FL. We talk our shared love of drummers, Gibson Flying Vs, Mastodon and the almighty Neurosis. This kid has a big future ahead of him and I'm here for it. Listen to our chat and come see The Path and Dead Mirrors tomorrow night at Shuffle. A high five may get you a free beer!
I love this guy's voice and his band Dead Mirrors is on heavy rotation in my car and at work. Jeremy Shiflet is a soft spoken, low key dude with the voice of a demon. Dead Mirrors new album "And He Became The System" is a call to arms and just an all around work of art. Come hang out with me next Friday at Shuffle and watch Dead Mirrors and The Path - FL rattle some windows. It's gonna be a lot of fun!!
If you aren't listening to MrENC you aren't livin! Creator, leader, songwriter Eric Collins virtually stopped by today to discuss the center of the musical universe, Lakeland, and how he scratches his artistic itch while holding down a healthy family life. We talk UFOs, My Little Pony, Christian Rock, Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure and more. Eric is ridiculously talented and a unique voice in the scene and I guarantee you'll love them if you give them a listen...they're every bit as rad as anyone out there.
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Psych Montano on the show tonight and let me tell ya....he's got the goods. Everyone I play his latest release Mansion Music can't believe this is a local guy. His last album Psych 101 is just as rad. It doesn't hurt that he's a super smart, down to earth dude as well. Cool me a huge fan of his. Check out his music on all streaming services, catch him live and wait for his masterpiece coming 2023. He's destined for big things!
https://www.psychmontano.com/
Oh what might have been...for minute I was in talks with Steve Cee to work bass for Rath & The Wise Guys but sadly things didn't pan out. Luckily Steve found someone who actually can play bass and has a rad punk band that's playing weekly everywhere and has already put out an EP and single. Steve spilled his guts about coming up in Virginia Beach and false starts along the way to things finally gelling in Florida. Steve is passionate about music and lives it. Great dude, fun talk!
THIS ONE IS IMPORTANT!!!
Three things I learned talking to today's guest and democratic candidate for State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit for Pinellas/Pasco, Allison Miller.
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According to Florida Department of Corrections, Pinellas/Pasco counties (the 6th circuit) send more people to prison than any other circuit in Florida.
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A Democrat hasn't run for State Attorney in Pinellas/Pasco since 1964.
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Allison's opponent and current State Attorney for Pinellas/Pasco, Bruce Bartlett, was recently quoted as saying "One of the things that has made this office so effective is the lack of change".
Now how you feel about these facts may inform how you vote. I used to work for Bruce Bartlett, I like Bruce Bartlett and I'm hoping he'll come on the show to discuss his view. That said, my politics are no secret, we have never had a female state attorney and I am a big fan of change. A lot of my colleagues are nervous to speak publicly about this race for fear of how it may impact their practice. I'm not that smart. I'm not gonna tell anyone how to vote, but I'm going to ask that you listen to this podcast and hopefully Bruce's if he agrees to do it.
This one is important folks...expect a quiz
Www.millerforstateattorney.com
It's that time again when we start picking our judges! On today's show we had Pinellas County Public Defender David Moran on to talk about his life in basketball, his family ties to one of the most famous watering holes in St. Pete and his depth and breadth of experience as a Public Defender and in Private Practice over the past 17 years. I often opine on all the nefarious reasons a person might run for judge...In Dave's case, I think he's doing it to help impact peoples lives in a positive way. Stayed tuned for more local nominees!
Them Henderson kids are purty! If you've not had the good fortune to see the Zutesmas concert every Saturday before Christmas at Crowbar (and before that Gaspar's Grotto) do yourself a favor this Christmas and go. I've been to a squillion shows and The Zutes are by a wide margin the most fun. Matt Henderson, the unofficial leader of band, has been the ring leader of this ode to a fallen friend playing everything from Billy Joel to Fleetwood Mac to Coolio to Mastodon. But that's not all, he's a prolific musician (check out his band wicked surf punk band "Moonthing"), a Father/Husband and brilliant political commentator. Attorney friends may also recognize him as brother to equally good looking attorney, Greg Henderson. Love this guy and you will too.
You guys still there? It's been a minute since we've put up a show but what better way to dip our toe in the water then with Kyle Weidner from one of the pod's favorite bands...Wreath!!! Kyle too (like Eliot Mayo) is a musical encyclopedia and is a wild man on the drums. His diversity of tastes, projects and influences made for a rad conversation ranging from the Allman Brothers to the Cure to Repulsion. Kyle is rad guy and this was a fun chat.
Nikki was great! Tom is the coolest!
We discussed our schools, Trump, DeSantis, our teachers, COVID, our AG, Live Music, marijuana policy and Nikki even gives my 7 year old daughter Stella some tips on how she too can break through the various glass ceilings that lay ahead.
She's awesome!
Meet Nikki Fried.
The only Democrat to win statewide in Florida since 2012, Nikki Fried has served as our Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services since 2018. Before taking office, Nikki spent her career as public defender fighting for justice and giving a voice to the voiceless. A longtime advocate for criminal justice reform and marijuana legalization, Nikki saw the devastating impact of injustice within our criminal justice system. As an attorney, she defended homeowners and stood up to the big banks during the foreclosure crisis, helped secure resources for children in the foster care system, and advocated for medical marijuana.
Stand Up Comedian, fellow podcast enthusiast and Marketing Wizard, Law Smith, stopped by the show last night to take down a couple of brews, discuss growing up in the shadow of his father, his early days on the comedy circuit, going for it in LA, fatherhood, divorce, principles of entrepreneurship and I go down a rabbit hole about how funny a certain drug is that Stevie Nicks owes her career to. In any event, should drop tomorrow....check it out and check out Law's podcast!
Sweat Equity Podcast
This guy absolutely blew me away Friday night and I was super stoked he agreed to come on tonight on short notice. Laith Abdel of I and I, Throat Puncher, Nude Tayne, Highway Advisory Radio and Mindwash was on the show tonight. I said this before but imagine if Freddie Mercury and Henry Rollins had a baby who sang for The Mars Volta...that'll only kind of give you some idea of what this guy can do. Great guy, super talented!
2020 was the year of Horsewhip and Yashira for me, so to say I'm star struck by today's guest is a bit of an understatement. Alex Bond is an absolute god on the kit and Horsewhip's epic two albums are on heavy rotation in the office. We chatted about his early days in Indianapolis, Motley Crüe, what brought him to the Sunshine State, the early days in Horsewhip and what the future holds. We also killed some beer from Magnanimous.
Comedian and Tampa native, Boomer Nichols stopped by (with his boy Scottie) today to kickoff his birthday weekend. We talked about growing up with Joey Redner and Bert Kreischer, his early days in comedy to opening for Bryan Callen and Tom Segura, and whether Eddie Murphy's comeback will land. Always interesting and always a good time, you can see Boomer at JTs Roadhouse tonight (yes there's a story there).
Punk Poet, Marc Ganancias, stopped by the studio today with some homemade gazpacho to discuss his life in music and his new book Subset Asylum. Marc is an intense dude, no doubt about it, but deep down beats a huge heart. I love his Policy of Discontent album (think REM meets Social Distortion) and his book Subset Asylum is like some Frankensteined Hemingway, Buchowski, Thompson, etc. I made a friend, and he's a cool dude. Seek out his music, buy his book!
Woody Bond stopped by the show to talk about a life of drumming...from learning, to teaching, to touring, recording, writing, filling in, etc. he's done it all and is in high demand. Along with drumming for one of my favorite local hardcore bands, VACANCY, he also plays with Jobsite Theatre, teaches music to special needs children and basically is one of the go to guys if you need a drummer. Super nice and a wicked talent, it was a good chat and I learned why the angle of your Bearing Edge is EVERYTHING!
Cellist, teacher, Birthday Girl and torch bearer of my old Mr. Bungle t-shirt, Melissa Grady stopped by the studio today to discuss her life in music, her family and her adopted music family. She's in everything and has played with everyone including pod favorites The Holy Terror and one of my current obsessions, Will Quinlan. With an incomparable depth and breadth of music knowledge and experience, she was a lot of fun to chat with. You can see her at either Shuffle or Hooch & Hive soon, and she'll prob be a New World and/or Ellas a million times this summer too. Happy Birthday Melissa!
I hate to be a broken record but this podcast has been the greatest gift in introducing me to amazing, interesting, smart, funny and creative people that I may have never otherwise met. Enter Paul Williams (sounds weird), anyway...what a happy accident. I didn't have much of an idea who he was until Anne Mansfield from The Nervous Girls suggested I have him on and now I'm a huge fan. He's been in the news a lot lately for the Teenage Bottlerocket show in St. Pete in June with its "UNIQUE COVID COMPONENT" and the resulting blowback from the anti-vac crowd. We talk Nirvana, The Linda Lindas, Pussy Riot, Jawbreaker, Kiss, The Nuge, Tom Petty, Millencollen, Ween, etc. Off air he told me the best Dolly Parton story ever and swore me to secrecy. Paul is the best...check this one out and go see Teenage Bottlerocket in June (bring your vanxcard)
One of my favorite people and music encyclopedia, Gabe Echazabal, stopped by today to discuss our favorite women in rock music...Patti Smith, Chrissie Hynde, Joan Jett, Pat Benetar, Tina Turner, PJ Harvey, St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Stevie Nicks, Debby Harry....and even our own Anne Mansfield and The Nervous Girls! This was a great convo and so much fun. Gabe is absolutely delightful! Check it out
Ray Cole is the embodiment of walking softly and carrying a big stick...in fact he walks so softly one can only imagine how big of a stick he carries. Anyway Ray has been bringing the art and tradition of Muay Thai (Thai Kickboxing) to the US for the better part of 3 decades. This is not cardio kick boxing, but the sometimes brutal and always beautiful art known as Muay Thai. We talk about his time training and fighting in Thailand, the evolution of the local school Tampa Muay Thai and what the future holds for him and the sport. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu was my first love, but Muay Thai has a hold of the other half my heart and I owe a lot of that to Ray Cole...stay tuned!
The world has a funny sense of humor sometimes. I've been asking Keith Ulrey to come on this show since day 1 but either schedule or Covid concerns have made that difficult, until n....no wait a minute, throw technical difficulties into the pot. Keith and I just had a super fun conversation and now it lays at the feet of show producer, Michael Sinclair to save me (no pressure Mike). Anywho, Keith Ulrey holds many posts in the local music scene as member of the band POHGOH, owner/operator/curator of Microgroove Records, and wearing almost all hats for music label New Granada. But more than any of those things, Keith is emblematic and a manifestation of every thing I love about music and our scene in general. He's cultivated and maintained a life in music that is just as admirable an achievement as any PHD, MD, JD, etc. Gather round (god willing) and listen to what Doc Ulrey has to say (dear lord/Mike resuscitate his mic). Stay tuned for how this cliffhanger unravels!
Local hip hop artist, label owner, music producer, philosopher, lyricist, mogul MIKE MASS stopped by today to educate me on a whole host of topics I've always been interested in but didn't know where to begin. Mastermind of Wave Theory a local label/promotion, Mike is building upon those who came before him to grow the local hip hop scene into a formidable presence on the national/world stage. You can find him or one of his artists playing the circuit almost any night of the week at Crowbar, Shuffle, The Vault, New World, etc. He's super talented and a sweet dude (don't tell anybody!).
Well that settles it...Matt Burke is the coolest dude ever! His band, Have Gun Will Travel, is one of the, if not THE most successful bands from the Bay Area. We get into our shared worship of The Cure's Disintegration, Mike Valleley and Will Quinlan. We get into the little known history of Daddy Kool Records and references to Jerk Dog Records in popular culture. We deep dive into the role that religion and skateboarding play in his music, and the journey he's taken with his brother and brothers in the band. Matt is a true artist and it appears he's only just begun. I think I could talk to him forever...this might be my new favorite episode. Definitely check this out AND catch them live May 15th at New World Brewery!
Jay Turner is a giant in the local skate community. Cutting his teeth riding street and vert on both sides of the bay, Jay has had his hands in virtually every possible facet of the continued growth of the art, sport and culture of skateboarding. An early contributor to Skatepark of Tampa, Jay went on to run Central Skate Park in Clearwater (later 688 Skate Park), created and managed competitions throughout the southeast and east coast under the moniker Skateboarding Association of America and even working with Team Pain Skatepark Design. Today he runs Anchor Skate Supply in downtown St. Pete (just 1800 feet from St. Pete Regional Skate Park, in which he played a huge role in bringing about), as well as mentoring and teaching skaters regardless of race, gender or age. We are lucky to have Jay out there keeping skateboarding going.
Frank Lacetena is a big old Punk Rock Teddy Bear! Leading local punk rock staple Slap of Reality for the past 30+ years, he's seen a thing or two. We get into tours of Germany and Brazil, playing hockey with the Hatrick Swayzes and rubbing elbows with the 7 Seconds, ALL, Fugazi and Green Days of the world. He's a survivor and stopped by to drop some knowledge.
Independent Film and Music Video Director and Barely Legal Podcast Producer, Michael Sinclair, dropped by the studio today to discuss what he's been working on and what's up next. I can't say enough good things about this extremely talented artist. Now more than ever, people are content starved and that's what Mike does...want to put out a podcast, call Mike...want to put out a music video, call Mike...want to produce a streaming live music event, call Mike. The dude has got his indie Tom DeGeorge film Two Weeks with Tom on Amazon Prime for chrissakes! Check out his videos with Blade of Surtr, Vetnough or Fear the Spider. Check out his short films Lonesome Wolf and Survival on YouTube. Check out his documentary with Tom DeGeorge on Amazon Prime. Hell, listen to how he makes my garbage recordings sound decent.
81Bay's Sam Otis Salgado stopped by today to chat about his passion for craft beer, the evolution of craft brew in the Bay Area, South Tampa's Premier Craft Brewery & Event Center and growing up in France, San Francisco & Ruskin. A super great guy and another chapter in the Barely (né Barley) Legal Podcast craft brew journey. Stay tuned!
Personal Trainer to the stars, Angelea "Wewa" Waygood stopped by to discuss the plight of the Italian American in Tampa Bay, cheering for the Bucs, her life in fitness and personal training, the evolution of the fitness industry and she's able to juggle that with marriage and motherhood. Wewa (my wife's cousin) is a superhero and badass to boot. Stay tuned!
They don't make them much cooler than Joe Kiser...my hands are shaking so much right now from music nerd shock. Where should I begin, playing shows with Fugazi, almost having Green Day open for his band Slap of Reality, touring Germany and running into Down By Law, vintage Les Pauls, the finer points of Clair-Mel v. Palm River, training/teaching Judo & BJJ, his rad doom band The Path he started with his son Joey...this one was an embarrassment of riches. Definitely check this one out!
We had Travis Kruger & Chris Fairchild from Tampa Bay Beer Week and Tampa Bay Ale Trail in today to talk about their involvement with this years event from March 6-14, as well as their premier Tampa Bay Ale Trail Passport. If you're a fan of the show you've heard me ask the question of where you can find the definitive list of Tampa Bay Craft Breweries...and by all accounts their passport book is it. These guys are good dudes and they've got me even more stoked on the local scene. Grab the Tampa Bay Ale Trail Passport, check out Tampa Bay Beer Week 2021!
Got the opportunity to have an after hours hang with Sun Signs and Florida Ave. Brewing Co.'s Jeffrey A. Dominguez. We chatted about what behind us, beneath us, and both literal and metaphorical deltas. He's a deep dude and talented dude, but always with a smile on his face. We coulda probably talked a lot more about his music and brew, but he promised not to be a stranger.
Magananimous Brewing FOR THE WIN! Setting aside these guys look like Game of Thrones extras, love metal and wrestling...they also happen to have started one of the raddest brew labels in the Tampa Bay Area. Michael Lukacina and Charlie Meers are studs plain and simple and despite an insane start up, have succeeded in creating and offering one of the coolest experiences around. Also stop by mornings to check out Magnanimous Coffee. These guys are destined for big things! Check out Magnanimous Brewing at 1420 N. Florida Ave. and stay tuned for this chat.
Clay Parkinson from New World Brewery was nice enough to pop by the studio today for a short and sweet chat about the history of New World, the move to their new location, opening and putting on live music in the face of Covid, the Safe & Sound initiative, the local brew scene etc. Apologies to Clay as I literally had just stepped out of a crazy deposition seconds before we started the interview and so I was a little off my game. Hopefully bequeathing Mike Raimondi's via Keith Ulrey's via my Rage Against the Machine mural to him smoothed things over. We are lucky to have New World Brewery and it's rich history in our town.
Super excited for this one...JEWISH SPACE LASER stopped by the studios to discuss Zoom Cat Filters, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Jewish SciFi History and why you can never have enough Tabbouleh at Thanksgiving.
And we're back! And for chrissakes maybe y'all will stop bitching about the beard...would you look at that face...looks like a bowl of oatmeal! ANYWAY, BLADE OF SURTR's Andrew "Achilles" DiMestico came back by to play us his new single "Thrown of Ice" off his new album VIOLENT NATURE, and to talk about the other 4 albums he's putting out through his Blade of Surtr and Achilles projects. Andrew is as talented and heartfelt as he is prolific. A great dude putting out amazing art. I just love him. Stay tuned while I focus on growing out something to hide this mug.
The pride of Hawaii/Long Island, Mike Raimondi, stopped by the show today to discuss sharing roots with Tony Soprano, breakdancing, Madonna, growing up in a record store...as well as playing in The Avenue, In The Wake Of, Macramé Owls, Empire Cinema...and his current outfit, Hi Beam! Super great dude and talented musician.
The birthday boy, Scott Lavan Miller, stopped by today, his birthday, to discuss mistaken identity, hot rods, Alex Van Halen, Mexican food and why everything you've heard about that one time at bandcamp is true. He keeps himself busy being a husband, father and in his cadre of amazing acts, Ghengis Flan, The End of Daisies, Swampus, Rototiller and The Holy Terror..and may even do the solo thing in 2021. Scott is just an all around good dude and we had a great talk.
Another BLP exclusive! Twisted Tea stopped by the studios today to discuss his recent notoriety, he and Snapple's plan to educate maskless racists everywhere "by any means necessary" and why he thinks Coke Zero gets a bad rap. This is gonna be good!
St. Pete musician and host of the bay areas premier streaming music talk show "The Sunday Sesh", Ken Apperson stopped by today and we had a blast. Ken is not only an amazing musician who hosts a killer show featuring local talent, but he's also a believer in our scene. This one goes long but we had so much to talk about. Check out his show and music in the link below.
https://www.sundayseshshow.com/
Gracie Tampa South Black Belt, Kevin Gallagher, stopped by the studio today to talk about the religion of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. The first thing you notice about Kevin is that he has no ego and lost all pretensions ages ago. The next thing you notice is this old grizzly bear is battle tested and not to be trifled with. The consummate professor, student and gentleman, Kevin has devoted his life to the pursuit and promotion of the gentle art. What a great guy and great chat!
IT'S A BARELY LEGAL CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! Friend of the show Gabe Echazabal stopped by the show to give us his picks for the hottest Christmas Albums and Songs on record. Gabe is always a ton of fun and TIS THE SEASON
SURPRISE GUEST ALERT!!!! The Monolith stopped by the studio this morning to discuss his recent travels, the Georgia Run-Off, why he quit doing drugs in the 90s, Transgender politics, Biden's first 100 days and whatever else pisses him off!
The Alec Baldwin of Barely Legal Podcast, Shawn Kyle, came back to add to my historical understanding of our beloved local music scene as well as to hypothesize on how current events may be a blessing and a curse to the longevity of local music. Always colorful, always eloquent and always interesting...Shawn is always a good time. Plus I think we need a cleaning crew to sweep up all the names we collectively dropped.
Tyler Coy, or "Pandapaws" as you might know him is somewhat of a polymath...between his beginnings in theater, teaching music, web marketing, his old band New Fang and his current project Pandapaws...Tyler's reach is vast, but earnest and heartfelt, and you only need to listen to his performance during our show of his song "L’appel Du Vide"...BLOWN AWAY is all I can say. Follow this guy and listen to our interview...you won't regret it!
Joey Redner has been a bucket list guest and man did he exceed expectations. If you grew up locally you know the name and more recently the empire he built with Cigar City Brewing. Joey is self made and self educated which has made his unique skill set highly sought after. Even though he's sold CCB, he still sits on the board as well as running any number of new ventures, including a new one with Coffee. People who've never heard the podcast always ask me what a good episode to start with would be. Today I have a new answer.
Celebrity tattoo artist and rising star in the world of Computational Theory of the Mind, Walter Lopez stopped by to discuss his early days as a Honduran Morman Skateboarder, his adventures in psychedelics, his work with the world renowned REDLETTER1 tattoo collaborative and striking out on his own. If you're a Rogan fan, this is THE most "Rogany" episode to date. Walter is super smart and an amazing artist. Stay tuned!!
Damn Spoon Douglas is cool! One of the chillest easiest conversations I've had in awhile. It doesn't hurt that he's a ridiculously gifted artist, guitarist, bassist, etc. Between his projects Pilot Jonezz, Unknown Vices and Actual Tree he gets to scratch a lot of different itches artistically. Check out his work on SoundCloud and check out this episode next week. Peace & Love.
Our second guest today is Brewmaster and lead singer for The Path of Increased Indifference, Tim Ogden. Hailing from Maine and a huge fan of the Boston Hardcore Scene, Tim picked up a guitar at 15 and never looked back. Along the way he became somewhat of a local celebrity in the craft beer world, working with Cigar Bity Brewing, and is now set to begin his new venture with Deviant Libation which will have a presence at The Peninsularium when it opens. Tim is good people and he's following his dreams. I'm loving his band, think Fear + High on Fire + Dillinger Escape Plan.
I've been so excited about getting Ricky Roberts III on the show to talk about his new book Thank You Skateboarding and coming up skating in The Burg. Ricky is a deep dude with an amazing heart and he shreds. I'll be posting some of his videos throughout the day and this episode will air this afternoon. Check him out and pick up all of his books on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Skateboarding-Ricky-Roberts/dp/0578626233
Widely regarded as one of the most important political thinkers of Northeastern Pinellas County; Kennedy Family Scholar, Attorney, Basketball Enthusiast and Barely Legal Political Correspondent, Joe Hobson, stopped by today and I fed him tuna on rye. We also discussed his brief career in politics, doing post conviction relief for famed serial killer, Aileen Wuornos, and why he thinks Trump is gonna fall victim to a thrashing tonight. Hopefully this one ages well since it'll air 2 days after the election. Joe is always a good time.
All I can say is WOW! This one did a number on me. Attempted suicide, Addiction, Recovery, Redemption, does God exist, our perception of time...these are just few of the light hearted fluffy subjects covered in today's show. George Wood, creator of The Timothy Initiative and The Sober Truth Project, has played a roll in saving so many people's lives, he just so happened to save the life of one of my heroes and favorite people, Chris Bryant. He's also helped a number of my clients struggling with addiction or looking to serve the community. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, George and The Timothy Initiative is there.
When THE man comes around he does not disappoint! After nearly a year of stalking him, Brandon's own, Brian Schaefer, owner of Skatepark of Tampa/The Bricks was nice enough to stop by and give me a generous amount of his time. In the almost 30 years since its inception, Brian has cultivated an internationally revered wonderland devoted to the religion of skateboarding. Appearing in Tony Hawk video games, FUEL TV competitions, collaborations with Nike, Converse and evening Cigar City Brewing, The SPoT as its affectionately known has annually hosted 2 of the premier Pro and Amateur skateboarding competitions in the world, as well as Tony Hawk himself, Andrew Reynolds, Mark Gonzales, Eric Koston, Lil Wayne, Dinosaur Jr. and the list goes on. But conquering that world wasn't enough, Brian then went on to create The Bricks restaurant/bar which anchors Ybor's 7th Ave. with a collection of unique dishes, imbibements and other surreal goings on. Part working class hero, part street philosopher and total shredder, Brian reveals himself in riddles. We spoke for about an hour on each side of the interview and all of it was pure gold. You're gonna wanna check this one out
Gosh I don't even know where to begin with this guy. Devon Brady has packed 10 lifetimes into his 46 years. Punker, Visual Artist, Builder, Fire Fighter, Social Media Prankster, Husband, Father, Businessman, Creator of Worlds...he's done it all. We talk Bad Brains at the Cuban Club, the history of Clair Mel, Fictitious Band Name Repository, Crab Chilau (sp?), Dogme 95 Film Movement, the Tempus Project and most importantly his work as part of the local art collective Crab Devil and their Peninsularium project, an immersive art attraction due to open next year in Ybor Heights. This guy has an amazing energy and was a great interview
Put your hands together everybody and let's hear it for Nile "F'n" Brooks!!!!...PHEW...I'm exhausted, feel like I just ran a marathon. It's not often I meet someone who can match, nay exceed, my level of excitement in talking about music (except Gabe Echazabal) but I've met my match with Nile. THE PREMIER SCHOLAR on all things Iron Maiden, they broke the mold and beat the hell out of the mold maker when they made Nile. Having already achieved family law sainthood, Nile is a gentleman's gentleman but with punk rock swagger. I can't thank Joe Hunt enough for getting him to come on, (ps Nile says you wanted to ghost Dylan just as much as he did).
Greg Baker, mastermind of such local foodie meccas as The Refinery and Fodder & Shine is an exercise in juxtaposition. The five-time James Beard Award semifinalist would have every reason to have an inflated ego and let everyone know about it, but instead he's a kind, soft spoken and somewhat heavy hearted introvert who loves his wife and their dogs. We discuss his early days as a touring musician, seeing Black Flag at the Cuban Club and Iggy Pop at Tampa Theater (sigh), coming up in the restaurant world and the highs and lows of running his own show. Today he does consulting through the Chef Greg Baker Group and seems content. This was a fun one!
Tim Cronin is a "5 Tool Player" if there ever was one and if you enjoy local live music, you've probably seen him play in one of the 50+ bands he's played with. Guitar, Bass, Drums, Vox...you name it, he's got your back. His breadth of experience is unreal, from opening for Johnny Winter, to playing in an Ozzy cover band, Kid Rock Tribute Band (In Daytona Beach for good measure) to local heroes More is More & Phoenix. Tim's a good dude and amazing musician
One of my legal heroes, Joe Hunt, stopped by the studio and classed up the joint. He's one of the rare divorce attorneys, or attorneys for that matter, that everyone loves and respects. We talk keeping your head above water in this surge of a profession, Ronald Reagan, John Steinbeck, Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, Bob Dylan, Jason Isbell, Drive By Truckers, Wilco, My Morning Jacket, John Prine, Bruce Springsteen...to name a few. He's the type of attorney, dad, person I aspire to be
This is friend Sean O'Brien, a local live music maverick, promoter, booker, restaurateur and yes, button maker. If your band has played in the area, there's a real good shot Sean booked you. Great guy, great interview.
Wow, just a salt of the earth honest to goodness great dude! Scott "Everlovin" Anderson from Have Gun, Will Travel stopped in today and we did the work. From coming up in the Bible Belt, to skateboarding in California to the perfect storm that created this amazing band...it's quite a story. Most of you need no introduction, but if you don't they're just top tier and have a pretty deep catalog of Americana and Southern Rock gold. Crack a beer and put them on...you won't regret.
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Dude busted his ass all day on a construction sight and driving all over the state, but still made time to swing home to grab me merch and spend his dinner hour talking to me before doing it all over again at 4 a.m. tomorrow. Producer, Musician, Artist, Philosopher and all around swell guy, Owen Meats, of Swampus, The Holy Terror and co-owner of Short Circuit Studio stopped by to check all the boxes: music, family, philosophy, production, Tampa Music Scene, politics and the future. He's a fellow heavy hearted dude and I knew right off the bat a brother. Gather round children and listen to Uncle Owen drop some knowledge.
Our guest today is Creator, Designer and Owner of Grim & Proper Clothing, Brian Wright! He's got amazing stuff from shirts, hats & accessories to face masks, patches, pins and sticker packs that fit right in with the all the stuff we love (Street Art, Music, Skateboarding, etc). We discussed his early years in Virginia Beach, his love of horror movies and what lays ahead for his brand. Find him online at grimandproper.com, he's got a 30% campaign going right now. Brian makes it easy to support local business when he's putting out such sick swag.
Dark Pop, Synthwave...call it what you want, but VETNOUGH (Julia Powell) is hard to define and all the better because of it. A table spoon of PJ Harvey, a cup of Depeche Mode, a sprinkling of Fiona Apple to taste (with a Joy Division garnish, ok I'll stop). Our producer, Michael Sinclair, said you should interview my girlfriend and what a happy accident that turned out to be. Worlds away from the punk/metal lane I normally stay in...her music is just objectively rad. We chatted about how informed her music is by cinema, how her Mother's work in ballet laid the groundwork for her to follow her passion and what it's like to be in a relationship with another creative. I'll be posting a companion playlist and we even checked out her new single "Skin" that comes out this Friday.
Killer guests lately!!! John Nowicki of The Holy Terror and Poetry 'N Lotion came in this morning and didn't disappoint. I told him if Frank Zappa played Jeff Buckley you'd get John Nowicki and The Holy Terror. He calls it "Twangy Dread" which is the perfect description , but his sardonic wit and amazing pool of supporting musicians let a glimmer of hope shine through. Oh and by the way he's left handed playing a right handed guitar, strung for a right handed player, so all the chords are inverted...it was like damned Christopher Nolan movies watching him play. John is a stud and this was heaps of fun.
I'm a huge mark for Eliot Mayo, singer for Vacancy and WREATH, and his insane encyclopedic knowledge of hard and heavy music. We fit about 10 hours of conversation into 45 minutes. He talks fast but all of it is pure gold! I told him I was gonna get a court reporter to transcribe it so I don't miss any band he mentioned. Although I'm totally serious, you can also just listen to this one in repeat. Eliot is super talented and I really love his music. Check it out!
Dmeatree Stoianovich, drummer from Fast Talkers and Hi-Beam stopped by and ironically we spent most the time discussing our respective psychosis...seriously, I immediately fell in love with this guy and his bands are bad ass. This show has been such a blessing introducing me to great music and cool people and Dmeatree is an ALL STAR in all regards. We are definitely having him back on soon.
Lee Pearlman's significant other, Christian Denmon, stopped by today to talk about running a law practice in the 21st century. We got into it. His firm Denmon Denmon & Pearlman have relatively quickly grown into a formidable presence in the world of Personal Injury, Family Law, Criminal Defense & Estate Planning and that is due in no small part to Chris' voracious appetite to learn and implement better business practices. They run a great ship over there and I loved getting to pick Mr. Denmon's brain. If you run any type of office, you're gonna want to check this one out.
I have been so blessed through this show to meet amazing people and make new friends...Jeremy Gloff didn't disappoint. Since the beginning I always ask guests who they'd recommend. I often hear Dave Decker, Gabe Echazabal and Tom DeGeorge, but the #1 name I get is Jeremy Gloff. He's a beautiful dude, with a beautiful soul and a beautiful voice. He even drove back to the office to play his song Somewhere in America when I mentioned I forgot to ask the first time. Please check out his deep catalog of music...you won't be disappointed. Thanks Jeremy!
Local Guitar Hero and Metal Icon, Mark Rivera, stopped by the studios today to talk about his journey from Puerto Rico to Florida, his love of heavy music and the roller coaster that is writing and recording the type of music we love. Mark is super talented and an all around great dude! Can't wait to have him on when his new band's album drops!!
Comedian Jaquavious "JJ" Curry stopped by the studio today to chat about growing up in Georgia, being both a Blue and a Black Life that Matters and why Google Maps is racist. Some interviews are just effortless and JJ and I got on famously. Check him out online and at his home club Side Splitters. He's the real deal!
Our guest today is our second comic this week and ever! Donnie Stopa or "Donnie the Entertainer" as you may know him has toured the country as both a musician and comic, and stopped by to talk about his career including why he loves crowd work and how he deals with hecklers. I love getting into the pathology of comedy and Donnie had a lot to say. He's a super good dude and loved talking to him!
Got to Geek Out today with Ade Akinloba from Tampa's own BLACK CLASH! Ade was nice enough to drop buy and discuss his early years in the desert, his time living on the streets, the passing of his beloved grandmother, James Brown, Green Day, BLM, why both political parties stink, etc. etc. Ade is an all around sweetheart and I absolutely adore Black Clash. If you dig the Cro-Mags and other NYC/DC hardcore, you'll love these guys...check them out on bandcamp (he actually gave me access to their upcoming LP "All Sales areFinal"). Ade is the real deal!
Anne Mansfield of the band The Nervous Girls stopped by to talk her music career and her other career (let's just say if you ever wondered what happens to your eyes and other organs when you die, tune in). We talk about family trauma, Punk in the era of #metoo and everything from Bikini Kill to the Butthole Surfers. I'm in my glory when I have musicians on. If you dig Hole, The Distillers, Sleater-Kinney...you'll love The Nervous Girls. She was nice enough to bring their "Hunger EP" and are currently in the studio working on an LP. We hit on everything. Great talk!
Our guest today is Pinellas Family Law Icon, John Thacker! The Thacker legal empire goes back at least 5 generations and has put out some of the sharpest minds, legal and otherwise. You might know his brother Greg Thacker and their mutual friend Michael J. Wolf, who'll both tell you John is the superior guitar player (actually Michael would never say that). In any event, John and I bro'd out and talked about everything from politics to The Pixies. This was a real easy one for me. Love me some Thackers!
Our favorite Viking Warrior/Avenging Angel/Hand of God, Tom DeGeorge, stopped by the studio today to update us on the outlook for our favorite local music venue, Crowbar Ybor City, and live music locally and nationally. We live in a world that has live music venues, and those have to be guarded by men like Tom. Whose gonna get on the ass of those in power, make the calls, you? Tom has a greater responsibility than you can possibly fathom. You weep for live music, and you curse those in power. You have that luxury, you have the luxury of not knowing what Tom knows, that following the rules...while tragic, probably saves the industry. And following the rules while grotesque and incomprehensible, to most, saves live music. You don't want the truth because deep down in places you talk about parties; you want Tom on those calls, you need Tom on those calls! We use words like bar, restaurant, club. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent creating a live music scene, you use them as a punch line. Tom has neither the time, nor the inclination, to explain himself and what's going on...but he came in today to do exactly that. Either tell Tom 'thank you' and go on your way. Otherwise call NIVA, call your representative, Call Rubio or Scott, support Crowbar Ybor City. Either way, I don't give a damn, what you think you are entitled to.
We got our first AUTHOR & COMEDIAN! Darcy Greco stopped by the office today to discuss growing up in Rochester, New York, her pilgrimage to Florida, her career in stand up comedy and her new book, ONE MORE IRIS. We talked comedy, motherhood, mental health and the artist's journey. Buy her book so she'll send me more comedians.
Former Army Special Forces Green Beret Colonel (Retired) John Mulbury stopped by the studio today to discuss growing up in Albany, graduating from West Point, what it takes to succeed in Special Forces, serving under Reagan-Bush Sr.-Clinton-Bush Jr.-Obama, the evolution of modern warfare, gun control, BLM, the state of law enforcement in this country and why I'll never be a badass (he didn't say that, I just know it). I have so much respect for Col. Mulbury and his service, and I greatly appreciate him taking the time to discuss his view on these issues and more.
Our first 3 timer, Gabe Echazabal, stopped by, the topic TOP 10 FRONTMEN(+Stevie Nicks) in rock & roll. Obviously we couldn't follow our own rules but we covered a lot of ground: Johnny Rotten, Joe Strummer, Robert Plant, Steven Tyler, Michael Hutchence, Robert Smith, Morrissey, Chuck D, Axl Rose, Ozzy Osbourne, Anthony Kiedis, David Lee Roth, Bruce Dickinson, Henry Rollins, James Hetfield, Nick Cave and Iggy POP to name a few! Gabe is my spirit animal.
The ultimate Gator fan and all around super nice guy, Jason Bangos, stopped by today (Stratocaster, amp and bingo drum in tow) to talk about Detroit, being Greek, being a Father, Phil Wartenberg, College Sports, Marathon Running, etc. We even played a little guitar at the end! He's always game for a good time.
Greg Spadaccini of Spaddy's Coffee Co. stopped by the studio today with a gallon of cold brew to teach me the dark (coffee) arts, discuss mountain biking, fatherhood and all things good. He's a good dude and sells great coffee! He's also given us a promo code "barelylegalpodcast" if you want to buy online. Support local business, buy sustainable!
Dr. Joseph Saturley stopped by the show today to talk about his story, time in the family law trenches and a whole host of issues we face in life and the legal profession including narcissism, parental alienation, sexual deviance, child abuse, emotional intelligence, learning disabilities, suicide and other lighthearted topics. I actually adore this man and have been lucky enough to work with him a bunch. Despite the subject matter, I found this to be a very enjoyable and informative talk. Highly recommend you listen👍🏻
Two Time Author, Consultant, Speaker, Life Coach and Martial Artist, Steve Gavatorta stopped by the studios today to discuss his life in sales, behavioral and values analysis and how important yet overlooked emotional intelligence has become in society and business. I see so many applications in this area, especially family law where we need to communicate effectively in extremely emotional situations. I'm definitely gonna start bringing him to mediations with me.
BAMF Dave Decker came back for round 2 on the show to tell war stories about his trip to Portland last weekend to shoot the protests! He came bearing gifts too! I'm loving the shots he got and he spent a few hours editing more at Creative Loafing today, can't wait. They broke the mold when they made Dave. Proud of ya kid✊🏼
Local Skateboarding Phenom and Instagram Sensation, Keenan "Keezo" Lewis stopped by the studio today to talk about the early days picking it up from his older brother Will, to today skating for Skatepark of Tampa and being sponsored by Chocolate Skateboards, Adidas, Spitfire Wheels, Thunder, HUF, etc. Legend has it his understated confidence and resolve has him crushing competitions, helping the SPoT team pickup first place in this years Clash of the Crews. He moves out to California this weekend to skate with the icons! Follow him on IG @keezo_ .
Dan Byers (The Good Wolf) is not only part of Wolf-Face's rhythm section (bass) but also owner of Rock Garden Studios where he's produced stuff for Propaghandi, Gone is Gone and one of my all times favs, MASTODON. When not playing or recording, Dan can be found in his other studio doing his other passion, building stuff out of wood. He's a Renaissance Man and all around cool dude! Check it out!
Chuck Waygood is a STUD...No 2 ways about it! Born in "Sleepy Hollow" (not kidding) he made his way up and down the east coast with dreams of competitive skiing finishing his career at a University of Colorado before making it back to Florida and rising to the top of the Tech Recruiting world. Another one of my amazing cousins, we talk about the highest highs and lowest lows including the loss of both of our fathers. Chucky is a solid dude and one of my all time favorites.
Like Aldo Raine said, "I think this just might be my masterpiece!" Hands down the best interview I've done and will be hard to top. To try and describe my cousin Chris Bryant is next to impossible...he's more of a state of mind than a man, but what a man indeed!?! Hailing from what has become a breeding ground of amazing show guests, Clair-Mel, Chris overcame a non-traditional youth rising to great heights being drafted in the 8th round to pitch for the Chicago Cubs in 93, but the story doesn't end there. From Addiction to Recovery, Rock bottom to Redemption...Chris has become a hero to me and many others, and spends his time when not being an amazing husband and father, helping others with their addiction, recovery and faith. PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS ONE...WE BOTH CRIED. Love you Brother
One of my all-time favorite people, Jason Sammis, stopped by today and we barely talked about the law. He's a fellow music obsessive and we talked about everyone from Warren Zevon to Wilco, and Nick Cave to Husket Du. He's for sure my brother from another mother. Check it out!
Honored to have 1/3 of local Family Law Powerhouse, Harris, Hunt & Derr, Christine Derr on the show! Christine talked about growing up in California, her previous career, the stresses of running your own shop and the joys of being part of a team. I have litigated and resolved many cases with Christine and no matter what have always come out of it with great respect for her. Check it out!
On today's show we have ANONYMOUS a Bay Area school teacher who asked to come it to discuss" The Top 12 Things (most) Parents Aren’t Talking/Thinking About When They Discuss Us Going Back to School Next Month"!!! You're gonna want to hear this one💪🏻
🔲The mold in our school buildings (because the air is turned off all 3 day weekends and at least a week during the summer and every weekend and break during the school year, in hot and humid FL)that gives us (teachers, staff, and students) upper respiratory infections the start of every school year, making our lungs more susceptible to the COVID virus.
🔲the guilt teachers will feel if a student is hospitalized or dies because they accidentally gave the virus to them
🔲the guilt students and their parents will feel if a teacher or her loved one gets it from a student and dies
🔲the backlash from parents WHEN a teacher gets it and exposes students to it.
🔲10 sick/personal days is not enough time to even quarantine and if you used your unpaid FMLA you can’t use it again.
🔲Some teachers/staff might be reluctant to take the time off even if they are exposed because they can’t afford to.
🔲The school system cannot afford to do this in a safe way (automatic soap dispensers, doors, paper towel dispensers etc. Not to mention the cleaning supplies. Teachers already have to pay for even the basics supplies out of their own pay.
🔲The negligent parents who won’t sign their kids up for virtual even if they are high risk.
🔲Teachers who are high risk or have high-risk family members losing their position if they have to do FLVS or take a year off until we have a vaccine.
🔲Middle and high school teachers will be directly exposed to 160 students a day and be in schools where thousands of students and staff are touching, sneezing, coughing, and breathing all over everything every day.
🔲 We already have trouble getting substitutes and we will surely need even more substitutes this year. What will we do when no one wants to risk their lives for the laughable amount of money we pay them? (p.s. most subs are retired school teachers so they are high risk)
🔲The fact that just because we all desperately want things to go back to normal and realize school is a vital part of that, doesn’t change the fact that we shouldn’t be risking people’s lives. Your conspiracy theories and feelings do NOT trump science and medicine.
John Schifino stopped by the studio today to discuss his campaign for Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge Group 9, the hallowed history of the Schifino dynasty, being a Girl Dad and the Pacific Northwest. What a great guy and fun conversation. By the way, which one of us is 10 years older than the other (don't answer)
Gary Dolgin stopped by today to discuss his family, career and campaign for Hillsborough County Circuit Court Bench. We also got to reminisce about our time together in Le Havre (Normandy) France teaching Family Law to the French attorneys in our sister city. Always a pleasure to chat with Gary✌️
I MADE A NEW FRIEND!!!! Joe Justice stopped by today to talk about growing up in Brooksville, his campaign for Pasco County Court Judge, Woodstock 99 and the joys of fatherhood. He was an easy guest and a fun conversation. Check it out!
I'm not sure what I love most about Mark Baseman...his unparalleled grasp of family law or his sardonic wit, but I admire him while also finding him to be delightfully warped. On the Mount Rushmore of local Family Law Geniuses, his mug deserves to be up there as much as anyone. We chatted about problems with family law, the bench and the bar AND why Matt Felix is either CIA or a Russian spy. I had so much fun trading passive-aggressive jabs with Mark...check it out🤘
IT WAS A BATTLE OF THE BEARDS with my last guess, Paul Phipps, sadly I think I took second by a hair. We chatted about growing up in Long Island, Paul's time in the Army during the first Iraq War, working for JP Morgan, Family Law, his work as Guardian Ad Litem and hit fitness regimen. Paul is a super nice guy, I will not sleep till my beard destroys his. Check it out!
OUR FIRST SECOND! Gabe Echazabal came back to the show this week to talk New York City, New Wave, Punk, CBGB, Max's Kansas City, Velvet Underground, New York Dolls, Television, Talking Heads, Blondie, Patti Smith, Ramones, etc. Always an education with Gabe, this was a fun one for me. Check it out!
Big day in the studio, the one and only Mike Lundy. I'm admittedly a Mike Lundy mark and spent a good portion of this one kissing his ass, but I'm not ashamed. We talk about his significant other, (Ben Older...sorry Andrea), his time in New York doing Securities, Mergers and Acquisitions, his baby (and taller) brother Matt, the ills of Family Law and how he helped build one of the premier family law firms in Tampa. This one flew by, check it out!
Honored to have Bill Yanger stop by the studios today to discuss his campaign for Hillsborough County Court Bench, Group 7. We talked about his successes, a heartbreaking tragedy and why he feels uniquely qualified for the position. A great guy all around. Check it out!
Excited to have local legal all-star, Laurie Chane, come by today to discuss her stories legal career in the Tampa Bay Area. From her time as a public defender for Florida Serial Killers, Bobby Joe Long, and Aileen Wuornos, to her career in Family Law and Political Activism, she's a dynamic and interesting person all around. Check it out!✌️
You might've thought it was thundering today, but no, that was just Todd Seiden from Long Island making his point. Todd is a hero of mine and someone I love. Besides my beautiful wife, I leaned pretty heavily on him through the death of both my parents and although he did get a hip replacement, that wasn't my fault. Todd is not afraid to make his opinion known and I'm not sure there's a more skilled user of the word "Fuck" or its many derivatives today. We talk about his time as an attorney, handing in his Bar License, addiction and recovery, becoming a marathoner, timing out "pooping" for race day, 2020 elections, Police Reform...I'm sure I'm missing something (oh yeah, Brett Metcalf's feet). If I needed a shoulder to cry on or someone to help me hide a body, Todd is the man. Check it out!
Such great guests this week! First up today is International and Local Criminal Defense icon, Bjorn Brunvand! Bjorn stopped by the studio to talk about growing up in Norway, falling in love with Florida, defending the Outlaw Motorcycle Gang and Drug Cartels, his extensive world travel, love of photography, politics, current events and more. Great conversation... Check it out!
My second guest today, Jesse Berkowitz, was my first friend in law school, my first law partner, and the absolute funniest human being I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. As one half of the Berkowitz & Myer Personal Injury & Bankruptcy empire over in St. Pete he and his partner Christian Myer have taken the civil trial world by storm. He and his son Kelley have also become successful in the world of the sports card and memorabilia trade. He and I have lived a lot of life in the past 12 years since we worked together and it was nice to reflect on that roller coaster with him. Love that dude! Check it out!
I can't say enough good things about today's guest, Bryant Scriven. He is a class act through and through and just an amazing attorney. I love our conversation today about his time growing up as a black man in Brooksville, his amazing family, being a Florida Gator, his prior career as a Hillsborough County Prosecutor and why he decided to switch to private practice. We also get into talking about race relations, the state of a Police and Voting Rights in our country today. I really enjoyed this conversation. Check it out!
Our friend Maribel "Mary Delgado" Kordomenos dropped by the studio today to discuss her tenure as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader, her 2 seasons on The Bachelor, her time as host of her own ESPN Fishing Show and her current adventures in Tampa Bay real estate. Check it out!
Sarasota Highschool Podcast Competition Winners, Matt & Ben, stopped by the studios today to illustrate that I'm not remotely as cool as I think. Evidently Fortnite & Migos is old news. We got into it today, hopefully, their parents and Mrs. Pepsin let it air🤪. Thanks, guys and keep up the good work...can't wait to see what you guys do with your show. Check it out!
We really ran the gamut with guests today! First up, candidate for Pinellas/Pasco County Circuit Court Judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit Group 28, Evan Frayman stopped by the studio to discuss his career, qualifications, and challenges running for the bench amidst a pandemic. Elections are coming up so check this one out along with the other candidates we've interviewed.
Filmmaker, Michael Sinclair, is a Renaissance man, thinker and most importantly a DOER! In a relatively short period of time, Mike has amassed a respectable cache of important work, whether music videos, short films, his writing or his collaboration with local artists like Andrew Achilles DiMestico and Blade of Surtr...he's one to keep your eye on. We had a great conversation and I'm already looking forward to him coming on again.
Andrew DiMestico in all of his vast musical incarnations, Achilles the Destroyer, Achilles, Blade of Surtr and now Jaguar Ritual, is a conduit for musical badassery! As talented as he is prolific, he has become a one man wrecking crew, unphased by any obstacles that stand between him and his vision. Get on the bus with this Rock Viking now...he's destined for greatness🤘
Ryan Metcalf and his good friend, Rain Wolf, are musician savants creating pure rock fury everywhere you look. Join us as we tour his contribution to the local music scene.
Gabe Echazabal, hard to say, easy to love! A veritable fountain of music history, Gabe's contribution to local music both through his early days at Vinyl Fever and now as Senior Music Correspondent for Creative Loafing is unmatched. This one was a lot of fine for me, so much so we are talking about making it a regular thing. Take a listen!
Our second guest of the day...a giant in every sense of the word (including his giant heart)...owner of Crowbar, Tom DeGeorge, stopped by today to discuss the state of live music in the face of the pandemic. He has become a crusader and mouthpiece for saving live music and I can't think of a better person to do it. He's fighting for all us...tune in to see how you can help
Pinellas County Circuit Court Judge candidate Liz Jack stopped by the studios to discuss her career and why she's running for Judge. Check it out!
Welcome to episode 3 of the Bored to Death series! A new world...a new show! If you are like me, staying at home means consuming massive amounts of content. Every day I get texts like "What shows should I be watching?", "Is this movie any good?", "Did you hear such and such's new album?". Well....here you go!!! These episodes are pretty short, no guests, just yours truly talking about things I dig that I hope you dig. ✌🏽
Gio Da Silva is a man of science and Rock God! Join us as we discuss the joys being a Guitar Hero and Better Living Through Chemistry✌️🤘✌️🤘
Welcome to episode 2 of the Bored to Death series! A new world...a new show! If you are like me, staying at home means consuming massive amounts of content. Every day I get texts like "What shows should I be watching?", "Is this movie any good?", "Did you hear such and such's new album?". Well....here you go!!! These episodes are pretty short, no guests, just yours truly talking about things I dig that I hope you dig. ✌🏽
Criminal defense giant Danny Hernandez stops by to talk about his storied career as criminal defense royalty, being a hardcore foodie and his take on the current political climate. Check it out✌️#tampa #barelylegalpodcast
A new world...a new show! Welcome to "Bored to Death...A Barely Legal Compendium". If you are like me, staying at home means consuming massive amounts of content. Every day I get texts like "What shows should I be watching?", "Is this movie any good?", "Did you hear such and such's new album?". Well....here you go!!! These episodes are pretty short, no guests, just yours truly talking about things I dig that I hope you dig. My hope is to release first episode tomorrow featuring The Cool Quarantine (radio show), Atlanta (tv show), Blade of Surtr (metal band) and Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend (podcast). Check it out, let me know what you think🤘.
Tim Sullivan is a DUI guru and Surrogacy Crusader is never short on a wise word or on wry wit. Through both his firm, The Law Offices of Russo, Pelletier & Sullivan, and surrogacy service, My Surrogacy Escrow, Tim is changing lives for the better. Join us as we discuss the law, surrogacy, The Fighting Irish and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups✌️
A pearl in every sense of the word, Lee is a powder keg of awesome. An awesome attorney, man, human being. His lust for life is infectious and he attacks everything with a smile and a good word. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, waistoids, dweebies, dickheads--they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude. Check him out!
My main man Billy Gower braved the apocalyptic landscape to stop by and talk about Insurance Defense Litigation, Brandon Wrestling, Learning to Fly and most importantly the TACO BELL "GRANDE" CHALLENGE! ✌️
From Power Pig to Howard Stern to the Bubba Army Radio, Bubba the Love Sponge has been knocked down countless times, but he always gets back up. Through sheer tyranny of will, he rides again every day on the Bubba Army Radio, a Caesar in his own Rome pedaling his brand of shock and awe for the masses. Gather round kids and listen, Bubba has a story to tell!
Helene Daniel, Candidate for Circuit Court Judge, Group 30 stopped by our studio to discuss her origins, her family, career and campaign for the bench here in Hillsborough County.
When they made Jon, they broke the mold (and beat the hell out of the mold maker). He's a gentleman, scholar, and an all-around baller!
Dave Sweeney's story starts out in Ireland, 1 of 7 children where he learned construction from his Father before venturing across the pond at 18 to Boston then New York City then Tampa. We talk Irish History, Manchester United Football (soccer) and seeing Oasis live NINE TIMES!!! He's probably one of the more charming blokes you'll have the good fortune to meet. Happy St. Paddy's🇨🇮🍀
Our next Barely Legal BADASS is Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belt and American Top Team Tampa Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor, Chris Guarino!
Jalal Khatib, owner/operator of Tampa Muay Thai and manager for Khanomtom Tampa Muay Thai Fight Team.
When I tell people about Pat they think I'm lying; Violinist, Guitarist, Percussionist, Doctor, Allergist, Aficionado of African Instruments, Fluent in Portuguese, Harvard Graduate, World Champion Paddle Boarder, World Traveler and all around swell guy! He's a virtual Mason Jar full of adventure. I affectionately refer to him as Dr. Yolo! This one is too good to pass up. Stay Tuned
Lawyer, artist, chef, provocateur, Nole...none of these words can adequately describe Damien McKinney. More of a movement than a man, Damien eludes definition. Luckily we were able to steal an hour of his busy schedule to discuss family law, college football, art and the local foodie scene. Check it out✌️
I got to sit with the great Eva Vergos to discuss her campaign for Pinellas/Pasco Circuit Court Judge and all of our New Port Richey war stories. For my 6th Circuit listeners especially...stay tuned✌️
George Pennington III is on a meteoric rise in the local music scene. His prolific and multifaceted catalog and output makes him one to watch. Catch him this weekend both days of Gasparilla Music Festival and remember his name...he's destined for big things!
Thank you Monique Scott for stopping by today to talk about your story, career and campaign for Hillsborough County Court Judge Group 7. Stay tuned✌️
Dave Decker is a Working Class Hero, a local treasure and renaissance man. He's been knocked down...a story that's been told, but his getting back up, now that's something to behold. Musician, Artist, Vegan, Father...he's as interesting as they come. This was one of my favs🤘
Excited to have Law Firm Consultant Liz Miller by today to talk about the roller coaster that is running a law practice. We talk billing, staffing and everything in between. For my colleagues running their own show, you're gonna wanna listen. Check her out at https://www.fromlawyertolawfirm.com/ and stay tuned✌️
Big day today with 3 separate shows. Thank you to Scott Bonavita for dropping by to talk about his campaign for Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge Group 31 and time as goalkeeper for the Tampa Bay Rowdies
And for our second guest of the day, Hillsborough County Judge Margaret Taylor, who was nice enough to chat about arms dealers, the IRA, Miami Vice, Van Halen and Post Malone. Stay tuned✌️
Former pitcher in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, Vanderbilt College World Series Champ, Team USA pitcher....and my nephew, John "Killer" Kilichowski. If you dig baseball, economics, politics, etc....this one is for you✌️
If you practice Family Law in Florida, you know him and love him, he's the King of QDROS. But listen to our talk and he's so much more. Part fan of cinema, part philosopher and total altruist... I won't say a hero, 'cause, what's a hero? But sometimes, there's a man. And I'm talkin' about Matt here. Sometimes, there's a man, well, he's the man for his time and place. He fits right in there.
Trescot "Joe" Gear is a gunslinger in the Wild West of Labor Law, but that's just the start of it...Movies & #metoo, he's got it all
Lawyer, Bucs Cheerleader, Ballerina, Photographer, Philanthropist, Wife and Mother....She's infinitely interesting (and easy on the eyes). Have a listen✌️
Attorney, Husband, Father and the hardest working man in Rock & Roll! Greg Thacker is a jack of all trades and masters them all.
When they made Eddie Reyes, they broke the mold! Eddie has taken a wealth of experience before becoming an attorney and a never quit attitude and turned it into a formidable Personal Injury firm in short order. Eddie stopped by the show to recount his path and to talk law, marketing and business. Check it out!
Danny Alvarez has worn so many hats, he's running out of room..Journalist, Army Vet, Lawyer, Hillsborough County Sheriff Public Affairs Office, Mixed Martial Artist, Firearms Safety Instructor and now candidate for Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Group 30.
Tampa native Greg Green stopped by the studios to discuss his extensive career in the courtroom, his passion for service and his quest for the Hillsborough County Circuit Court bench for Group 31.
Lyann Goudie has been practicing law for over three decades and is barred in 4 states and Washington D.C. She has tried countless cases and has worked extensively with the Innocence Project. Her experience as a former homicide prosecutor, public defender and in private practice is just one of the reasons she is more than qualified for the Circuit Court Bench, for which she is running for the Group 13 seat. She was kind enough to stop by the studio to discuss her life and her campaign. Check it out!
With almost 30 years in law, Bruce has become a pillar of the Pinellas County Criminal Defense Bar. A devoted husband, father, paddleboarder, and advocate for those struggling with substance abuse... Bruce has become a champion for those looking to get back on their feet. Through his "Paddle Addict" endeavor he has been successful in helping addicts learn to instill balance in their lives through the sport of paddleboarding. He is also the author of Lawyer Up: Work Smarter, Dress Sharper, & Bring Your A-Game to Court (And Life).
Guido Maniscalco is a Tampa native and first generation American, the son of Cuban and Italian immigrants. He was born in West Tampa and graduated from Tampa Catholic High School and earned a degree from the University of South Florida.
In 2015, he was first elected to the Tampa City Council. In 2019, he was re-elected and currently serves District 6 (West Tampa, Seminole Heights, Westhore).
As of May 2019, he serves as chair pro-tem of the Tampa City Council, member of the Metropolitan Planning Organization, chairman of the Hillsborough River Board, member of the Tampa Bay Estuary Policy Board, member of the Tampa Theatre Board, and board member at Blanket Tampa Bay.
Tampa's Shirtless Shredder "Skunk" stopped by the studio to speak on his trials & tribulations, his plans for Rock & Roll Reincarnation and lay down some sweet riffs!
Pro Wrestler, Pro Wrestling Coach and Former WWE Tag Team Champ, Mike Mondo, hails from Long Island, New York and currently lives in the Tampa Bay Area. With almost 20 years in the game, Mike is a walking encyclopedia of the History of Pro Wrestling. Currently one half of the fan favorite tag team "Spirit Squad", Mike travels the globe bringing his show to fans worldwide.
Today we have Ray Roa in the studio. Ray is the former Music Editor and Editor in Chief for Tampa Bay's Creative Loafing.
With training in both the arts and sciences, Justin Ricke's blended background gives way to creative ideas and unique solutions to problems in Tampa's real estate industry. Justin specializes in understanding markets, as well as trends that affect real estate investments. He currently volunteers for his local civic association in Tampa Heights, as the Vice President. Justin's commitment to his community is how his career with real estate began; he continues to pursue his commitment towards engaging community members and helping them solve problems to increase the quality of life across Urban Core in Tampa.
Entrepreneur of entrepreneurs, First Amendment Crusader, Medical Marijuana Advocate and Tampa Icon... Joe Redner.
Entrepreneur of entrepreneurs, First Amendment Crusader, Medical Marijuana Advocate and Tampa Icon... Joe Redner.
Shawn Kyle is an American singer, songwriter, artist and multimedia producer. Born in
Tampa, Florida on a side of town known to police and lawyers as "Suitcase City" for its
vagrancy, 80's drug epidemic, and crime; Kyle's own true stories often read like fiction.
Kyle's first exposure to arts and culture came while working on construction sites and
frequenting the old family run businesses in Ybor City and inner city Tampa with his
father as a pre-teen. It was the city's then potent mix of old world and new in the 80's
and 90's that introduced him to artists that led to a job as a furnace glass blower
eventually assisting Dale Chihuly contemporaries, as well as a stint employed by listed
pop-artist and money forger J.S.G. Boggs, all while Kyle clandestinely performed as a
young stage actor fill-in for pay at Colleges he wasn't even attending.
What would become all encompassing to his life for the next two decades however,
would be kicked off by coming across an ad in a magazine looking for an electric
guitarist. Calling the ad, and winning the audition, he stated his age as a baby faced 22.
In reality Kyle had been playing an instrument for just two years and was only 17.
Active work as a touring artist in clubs and college circuit found him alongside a variety
of bands and musicians who would become some of the more influential artists of
Alternative Rock, Americana, and College Radio. Over time as different bands and styles
came and went, Kyle worked into being represented by several of the largest talent
agencies in the world, finding himself a runner up for an Independent Grammy Award
he had no idea he was submitted for, in between colorful moments like cutting demos
with Joey Molland (Badfinger, George Harrison), wrestling Edwin McCain (and losing),
trading jabs with Stan Lynch (Tom Petty, Glen Frey) or having a blackout night with
pre-sobriety Jason Isbell (there may be an Isbell song about Ybor City and that evening).
Eschewing an inherent promise of traditional arts had led Kyle into what would become
an even harder road: two decades of constant bootstrapping work in the hurly-burly of
the rise, fall and recent rebirth of the music industry coinciding with the evolution of the
digital age. Through the disrupting Napster era into the music industry's current rebirth
as a platform for never-ending directly delivered content; music and the business
around it evolved, with the industry in hindsight shaping how the majority of all
businesses and industries now socially function in media and tech from the corporate
world and the government, to record stores and yes, musicians.
After their 10,000+ hours, many musicians that grew within the DIY era found a variety
of skillsets, from video production to auto mechanic work, app development to
marketing and branding, public relations to knowing which guitar will disintegrate to
splinters when smashed on a festival stage. All done by one person, on a moments
notice, learning by experience, on a deadline, because the work had to be done.
Shawn Kyle currently resides in Tampa, Florida, and is owner of Bay Multimedia LLC
which has provided multimedia, marketing and branding for some of Tampa's beloved
independent businesses, a founder of the Music Festival App (on the iTunes Store), and
partner in Be Original Media LLC, providing A/V solutions for the non-profits industry.
This week on Barely Legal Podcast, Andrew Carlton joins us. Andrew was born and raised in Tampa, Florida.
He lost my father at age 5 so his mother raised him and his brother on her own. Andrew had a pretty wild childhood and his teens and decided to go to police academy instead of jail. Andrew spent 10 years at sheriffs office. He also worked as professional photographer for 22 years, shooting many bands, along side the typical weddings and family portraits. After his years at the sheriffs office and as a photographer, Andrew decided to open his investigative business in 2011 and ventured into other areas of business (CLC Screenings and in 2019 Carlton Asset Protection and Security). Andrew’s hobbies include playing guitar, his dogs, motorcyles, and paranormal interest.
Maj Vasigh, shah of Bayshore, there he goes...one of God's own prototypes. Some kind of high powered mutant never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die. Sometimes there's a man... I won't say a hero, 'cause, what's a hero? But sometimes, there's a man. And I'm talkin' about Maj here. Sometimes, there's a man, well, he's the man for his time and place. He fits right in there, Criminal Defense Attorney & former Young Republican turned Liberal Crusader. And that's Maj, in Tampa, Florida.
On this week of the Barely Legal Podcast, Josh Sheridan interviews Loren Pincus of L Pincus Law, PLLC.
Prior to founding his own law firm, Loren worked for seven years at one of the oldest and most well respected civil and criminal litigation firms in the Tampa Bay Area. Before that, he served as an Assistant State Attorney in Pinellas County for nearly five years. While employed as a Prosecutor, Loren served as a Lead Trial Attorney while handling a broad range of both felony and misdemeanor cases, many of which received media attention.
Loren has established an excellent reputation in the community as a trial attorney. He tried nearly 50 cases to jury verdict as a prosecutor, including first-degree murder, capital sexual battery, and DUI Manslaughter. As a civil litigator, he handled cases from their inception, all the way through the litigation process and on to jury verdicts. He routinely obtains favorable settlements and verdicts on behalf of his clients. His experience enables him to anticipate how the other side will proceed in either a civil or criminal matter and effectively respond to their actions.
Loren grew up in Pinellas County. He graduated from Boca Ciega High School and Eckerd College. While at Eckerd College he was a four-year member and Captain of the school's NCAA Division II baseball team. He graduated from New England School of Law in Boston, MA. Loren is admitted to practice throughout the State Florida, the State of New York and the District of Columbia. He is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States of American and Federal Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Loren is certified by the Major League Baseball Players Association as an Athlete Agent and currently represents several professional baseball players. He founded Greenline Sports Management, through which he advises both amateur and professional athletes on all aspects pertaining to the MLB Draft, marketing and sponsorship agreements and overall successfully navigating life as a professional athlete.
Loren has achieved an AV Preeminent rating (the highest possible) by Martindale-Hubbell, which is based upon the input of local Judges and fellow attorneys. He also maintains a "Superb - 10 out of 10" ranking on Avvo. He is a member of the Florida Justice Association, the Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association and coaches his children's youth sports through Keystone Little League and the local YMCA.
In this episode of Barely Legal Podcast, Josh Sheridan announces the entertaining new series based on topics surrounding the law, music, and comedy.