Best Pauly B Podcasts (2024)

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221 - Rolling Out B Shift 31:57

13d ago31:57

31:57

With no interview lined up for this weekend, Pauly speaks off the top of his head about something he feels was a significant step forward, while needing to be delicately handled, at Craft Cannery this week. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. Use promo code Lunchador for 15% off your order! htt…

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222 - 5 Hardest Things About Entrepreneurship (So Far) 48:55

4h ago48:55

48:55

Pauly talks about a few things off the top of his head before getting to the meat of this episode, which is, the five hardest things he has found about being an entrepreneur (so far). Mentioned in this episode: Behind the Studio Door Hosted by Molly Darling and Christian Rivera, Behind the Studio Door takes listeners on a captivating exploration of…

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Jo Rodriguez on Imposter Syndrome & The Personal Impact Of Folk Punk Music In Our Lives #35 47:50

4d ago47:50

47:50

In this conversation, Pepe Bandit and Jo Rodriguez discuss the impact of music on their lives, particularly folk punk music. They share personal stories of how certain musicians or songs have helped them through difficult times and provided a sense of grounding. They also discuss imposter syndrome and the challenges of feeling like they don't belon…

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220 - Chuck Guglielmo (Happy 70th Birthday) 1:19:12

13d ago1:19:12

1:19:12

Pauly welcomes his father, Chuck Guglielmo, just prior to his 70th birthday, for a talk about life. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com Sweet Pea Plant Based Kitchen Based in Rochester, NY, Sweet Pea is a plant-powered kitchen creating transformative ways of wel…

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219 - Maureen Ballatori (Agency 29) 1:02:51

12d ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Maureen Ballatori is an accomplished entrepreneur who has found her niche performing all-inclusive marketing duties for her clients, almost entirely made up of food & agricultural businesses. An expert in branding, Maureen and Pauly talk about their own businesses but also the challenges of creating and growing a brand. Mentioned in this episode: J…

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Rethinking The Tactics Of Cancel Culture with shugE #34 1:05:00

12d ago1:05:00

1:05:00

"In any corner of the radical left it makes most sense for this conversation to be happening, in my opinion, it's in the folk punk world." Community organizer and musician shugE joins Pepe to discuss the tactics of cancel culture & rethink if they align with folk punk & radical politics in general. Is cancel culture the best way to create a better …

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218 - Trickle Down 43:36

26d ago43:36

43:36

Pauly talks about the United Way of Greater Rochester's recent announcement to cut back funding for many charitable organizations in the area. Mentioned in this episode: Food About Town Food About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover! https://foodabouttown.captivat…

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217 - Rachel Laber Pulvino (Visit Rochester) 59:58

1M ago59:58

59:58

Pauly wanted to dedicated a love letter to Rochester, and enlisted the help of one of his favorite people to do so. Rachel Laber Pulvino is the Vice President of Communications for Visit Rochester which makes loving Rochester, her actual job, how cool! Mentioned in this episode: Mind of Magnus Artist Magnus Champlin Interviews guests sharing the st…

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Opening A Gay Bar In The 90's To Supporting Folk Punk Currently w/ John Crunch #33 47:36

1M ago47:36

47:36

John Crunch comes on to share his story of opening a successful gay bar (The LURE) in the 90's. We also dive into what it was like to discover punk rock & the fact he was gay when he was younger. From there we follow his story to becoming a state trooper at 19, facing harassment/resigning, moving to NYC, getting sober, supporting folk punk and much…

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216 - Ten Year Sauceversary 1:17:54

1M ago1:17:54

1:17:54

Pauly reflects on 10 years of Guglielmo Sauce Mentioned in this episode: Lunchador Podcast Network Lunchador Podcast Network is a network of podcasts originating in Rochester, NY. Our goal is bringing creative people together to be a positive force in the arts community. The shows that make up Lunchador are owned by the creators and cover a wide ra…

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COFFEE BREAK with Ceschi & Pat The Bunny on Musical Inspirations 6:41

2M ago6:41

6:41

Welcome to the first Back On The Grind Coffee Break. Our Coffee Breaks will appear occasionally & feature moments from our regular or exclusive patreon episodes. The Coffee Break is a way we can give you a quick glimpse into what happens here at Back On The Grind. This Coffee Break features Ceschi & Pat (formerly Pat The Bunny) discussing musical i…

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215 - Kevin McCann (The Butcher.. Then, Now, & Next) 1:11:03

2M ago1:11:03

1:11:03

Pauly talks to Kevin McCann, famously of McCann's Local Meats, about his life leading up to opening the popular Rochester spot, the high highs and low lows of actually running the place, the decision to shutter, and what he has been up to since. Then, BREAKING NEWS, and Kevin reveals where he will next be taking his talents. Mentioned in this episo…

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Michael Schneeweis-The Path Of Spiritual Cultivation & Releasing Music When Pat The Bunny Is Your Brother #32 1:17:07

1M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

"I used to feel like I was constantly fucking up, constantly doing the wrong thing...and that's where I was living for a number of years; always feeling bad about myself." Michael Schneeweis shares what it was like to release music as Pat The Bunny's younger brother. He then goes on to engage in a deep conversation largely focused on areas of spiri…

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214 - Giovanni LiDestri (Sauce LEGEND) 38:42

2M ago38:42

38:42

Pauly booked Giovanni LiDestri as the very first speaker during his tenure as Rochester Rotary President and the sauce legend came through with the story of how he broke through and went from washing bottles at Ragu to being the sole owner of one of the highest yielding sauce manufacturing plants in the world. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Ro…

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213 - Jeffrey Halik (PR Guru) 1:27:39

2M ago1:27:39

1:27:39

Pauly sits down with public relations & marketing guru Jeffrey Halik. Jeff is the Immediate Past Present of Rochester Rotary, and thus, someone Pauly has been watching closely for the past year plus. Also, Jeff has lived an amazing life, traveling the world with his bride while working in public relations for the U.S military, working for several a…

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Folk Punk Recommendations, Advice For Your 20's, Relationship Help, Lessons From Prison & more of your questions w/ Pepe & Lee Bandit #31 53:29

2M ago53:29

53:29

Responding to your questions & comments, Pepe is joined by his wife Lee Bandit as they share thoughts on the things listeners have been saying & asking. It's a wide ranging episode that will leave you even more connected to your host & his wife as they offer some honest, fun & serious answers to what listeners have been wanting to know. Do you have…

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212 - My Grandpa Told Me Its Always Been Like This (PS - It's a BOY!!) 43:30

3M ago43:30

43:30

Pauly talks about the attempted assassination of former President Trump, the gender reveal party, his first meeting as Rochester Rotary President, The Bear, Freeway Rick Ross, and a bunch of other meandering thoughts on a beautiful mid-July morning in the backyard Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts ever…

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211 - Sue Reuter (Flight Wine Bar) 1:04:54

3M ago1:04:54

1:04:54

Sue had a lot of twists and turns, as wonderful as they each were, that prepared her for her role as proprietor of Flight Wine Bar in Corn Hill Landing. Please enjoy this interview detailing the windy road that brought her to where she is today! Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.…

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Paulie Think on Recovery & Being a Punk Rock B-Boy in the Early days #30 54:30

3M ago54:30

54:30

"I'm not responsible for my disease but I am responsible for my sobriety" ***If you or someone you care about needs support, SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 1-800-662…

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210 - Greg Fagen (Heroes Brewing Company) 1:06:02

3M ago1:06:02

1:06:02

Touching.. that's the best way to describe Greg's approach to the beers he is making at Heroes. Pauly visits Greg "back stage" at Heroes, a physical location that you'll learn in this podcast is important to Pauly, to talk about Greg's rise from salesman to brewer/entrepreneur. Greg started Heroes during the pandemic, but the quality products and t…

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209 - Ryan Jennings (Sweet Pea) 1:02:43

3M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

Ryan Jennings comes from the Tony Gullace family tree of chefs in Rochester. He grew up in a culinary household, got formal education and training, and has now spent the majority of his 30s and 40s (he just turned 40) as an entrepreneur. Hear how he started Sweet Pea, the difficult pivot he had to make, his shared Grow-NY experience with Pauly, and…

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208 - Brian Van Etten (Swillburger & Pizza Wizard) 1:16:50

3M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

Pauly visits entrepreneur Brian Van Etten on an off day at Pizza Wizard to talk about his life, teaching, being in a band, battling addiction, and opening 2 of Rochester's hottest and most cherished local food joints in Swillburger and Pizza Wizard. Mentioned in this episode: Punches & Popcorn The masters of Couch Potato style Mike Huntone, Jason B…

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Thoughts On Building Community & Podcasting with Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad #29 45:28

3M ago45:28

45:28

Pepe Bandit & Folk Punk Dad respond to a listener question about building community in a small town. Then they reflect on what it's been like to be podcasting for over a year & they discuss some changes you can expect with the podcast. We close out playing the song "Ghost Of Apartment B2" by Tall Travis because it wasn't ready when we originally re…

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207 - Brighton, NY (Home) 45:16

4M ago45:16

45:16

Pauly returns home and podcasts from his backyard telling old sports stories, Don Alhart's retirement, and capitalism. Mentioned in this episode: Food About Town Food About Town hosted by Chris Lindstrom, focusing on restaurants, food and drink of all kinds, and whatever topics I want to cover! https://foodabouttown.captivate.fm/ Mind of Magnus Art…

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206 - Tokyo Pt. 2 28:29

4M ago28:29

28:29

Pauly podcasts from his hotel room in Tokyo, Japan and talks about his brief but eventful stay in the city. Mentioned in this episode: Behind the Studio Door Hosted by Molly Darling and Christian Rivera, Behind the Studio Door takes listeners on a captivating exploration of artists and their creative processes. Through deep and meaningful conversat…

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Mike Wilson of Harley Poe on opening & closing a record shop & the DIY ethos #28 1:04:19

4M ago1:04:19

1:04:19

Mike Wilson of Harley Poe talks with Pepe about a wide range of topics like the Grateful Dead, joining Harley Poe & pissing for authority figures. There's plenty of talk about not wanting to work for someone else & the DIY spirit that makes this possible. Expect to hear about the hurdles & challenges (often mental) that Mike & Pepe both faced on th…

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205 - Singapore Pt. 1 37:47

4M ago37:47

37:47

Pauly podcasts from his hotel room in Singapore. Pauly talks about the culture of respect evident in Asia along with his experience flying over and the food he has eaten since being there. Mentioned in this episode: Refined Taste with Dario & Chris Weekly Live show where comedians Dario Joseph and Chris Thompson talk and laugh with representatives …

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204 - Top Golf in Rochester / Pauly in Asia 27:12

4M ago27:12

27:12

Pauly talks about Top Golf coming to Rochester, the tax breaks involved, and what it all really means. Also, Pauly attends a wedding in Pittsburgh, and plans for an upcoming trip to Singapore & Japan. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters.com…

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Surviving 13 Years in Prison w/ Ping Lieu #27 52:14

4M ago52:14

52:14

Pepe talks with Ping Lieu who spent 13 years in prison for discussing a potential crime he never actually carried out. This is an older but unreleased episode Pepe recorded while he was fighting his own case and preparing to enter prison himself. What led Ping to serve 13 years in prison What it was like for Ping to receive his sentence The hardest…

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203 - Colin Smith (Smithwood BMM) 59:50

5M ago59:50

59:50

Colin Smith, one half of The Smithwoods of Smithwood Bloody Mary Mix stops by Craft Cannery to chat the launch and success of he and his wife Val's Bloody Mary Mix business which has been cranking in just over a year of existence. Mentioned in this episode: Joe Bean Roasters Joe Bean Coffee - Coffee that lifts everyone. https://shop.joebeanroasters…

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