Hey club members! And welcome to Guac & Talk - the official podcast series of The Avocado Club where we sit down with the most unique and creative avocado-obsessed social influencers, chefs, food bloggers, nutritionists, medical professionals, artists, world travelers and more while we enjoy our signature quality guacamole with even better conversation. I’m Brandon - your host with the most avocado toast and like a quality avocado, we do our best to make sure these episodes NEVER get boring ...
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Couple Fraser and Natalia discuss topics inspired by the issues affecting the lives of those in their 20s during the 2020s. From politics to pop culture, their different points of view and backgrounds (Mexico and the UK) make for interesting, in-depth discussion. Email us at theavocadosocialclub@gmail.com
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We are so incredibly pumped to introduce the newest version of our first flavor of Hottee Aguacatee hot sauce. What's different? The bottle and the label design. We're switching from HDPE plastic to standard glass but keeping the 8 oz size. In addition to this, we've redesigned the label entirely so that we can tell our story and feature our social…
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Super excited to be popping up with Cento Percento food truck at Queens Brewery this Saturday, April 24th @ 2pm! In this episode, we broke down all of the exciting details and why you should absolutely RSVP :)
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Inside The Bottle + Hottee Aguacatee Hot Sauce | Episode 19
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In this episode, Brandon pops open our 8oz bundle of joy, Hottee Aguacatee to break down the details of what’s inside and what you can expect when you order yours! Use code SHIPFREE2021 to get FREE SHIPPING on your first bottle on www.TheAvocadoClub.com!
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This week, following the death of Sarah Everard, women across the UK have been speaking out about the constant fear they live in. We are taking this opportunity to talk about the situation in the UK and Mexico, where the killing of women is an everyday occurrence, and what women do to feel as safe as they can. Natalia, having lived in both countrie…
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Over the last year of lockdown, many have been lucky enough to find a new passion, project or even a new business - even in a time where doing so has been incredibly challenging (possibly even more than usual). We talked to Rushab Shah, the founder of Portobello Vintage Market, who took his father's market business and built it into an ecommerce ve…
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The Story Behind the Meme and What Does It Say About Us?
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Why do we like memes so much? We have a chat around individual and collective stories of memes and the phenomenon that comes with them. We all share and laugh at pictures of strangers with funny captions on them, but who are these strangers and how has this strange new form of fame affected them? HIGHLIGHTS TV & FILM The Serpent (BBC Show) Schitt’s…
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In Episode 18, we spoke to Jacob - Lead Designer, The Sticky Brand based in Vermont! We’re partnered with them to create the labels for our hot sauce, Hottee Aguacatee. They’re awesome people.
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Episode 17 | The Guac Bowl 2021 + Event Details
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Introducing the very first guacamole championships! Created originally by The Avocado Club, this delicious event was established to highlight the local restaurants that we all love during the COVID-19 era so that we may raise awareness for the tasty work they do.
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Episode 16 | Nik Baricelli | Cento Percento Food Truck
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Have you ever dreamed of having your very own food truck? Still seeking the motivation to make that dream a reality? In this episode of Guac & Talk, I caught up with foodie founder & entrepreneur Nik Baricelli here in NYC. We talk about his Tuscan-inspired business and the effect that COVID-19 has had on its growth. We also dive into his incredible…
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Pop Culture Catch Up and Understanding the Paris Agreement
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A big catch up on everything we've been watching, reading and enjoying over the last month of lockdown. Then diving into The Paris Agreement, the implications of international climate change efforts, how it might shape the future and what it means if America re-joins. WHAT WE'VE BEEN ENJOYING TV AND FILM FUNNY AND UPLIFTING On the Rocks (Apple+) Ha…
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Are Televised Debates Good for Politics or Good for Business?
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Let's chat about televised debates! Do we actually need them? Do they make a difference to people's voting tendencies? Or is it all there just because it's good for businesses? From their history to the current status of political debates, Fraser and Natalia discuss debates, analytical thoughts on them and their own opinions and experiences. WHAT W…
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Is there such a thing as too much wellness? In this episode Fraser and Natalia delve into the good, the bad and the ugly in the wellness industry, inspired by Netflix's (Un)Well and researching some of the biggest trends in the world of consumerist wellness. WHAT WE'VE BEEN ENJOYING: Film & TV -Tenet -Lost in Translation -Erin Brockovich -Queen & S…
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Are Our Grandparents Taking Over the Internet?
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Over the last five years, there has been a rise of what's being called 'senior influencers', basically people who are 60+ gaining a lot of traction on social media and beyond. In the first episode of the new series, Fraser and Natalia talk about why this might be, the type of content they are creating and why we are all happy to follow them. WHAT W…
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Starting a brand or a business seems to be a trend amongst our generation, but how do you actually go about it? We have a chat about our challenges and what we've learned from creating and starting our own brand. From the technical and admin side of it to the creative and mission-building. WHAT WE'VE BEEN ENJOYING: Articles and Books How to Own the…
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In this episode, we delve into cancel culture. The idea of being cancelled, what it means, how it works and its differences with call-out culture. Does cancelling people actually work? Does it do anything to their career? When is it a good thing and when is it going to far? WHAT WE'VE BEEN ENJOYING Culture Weather by Jenny Offill (book) Code Switch…
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Mental Health Series: Wellbeing in the Workplace with James Naylor
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In our third and final episode of Mental Health Series, we caught up with James Naylor, Co-Founder at Livitay. Livitay is a platform created to bring wellbeing into the workplace and we discussed how to stay well at work and at home, as well as his personal and career journey so far. Articles and BLM Books Why I’m No Longer Talking To White People …
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Mental Health Series: Psychiatry and Stigma with Shannon Hilton
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In our second week of the Mental Health Series, we talk to psychiatry trainee Shannon Hilton about what it’s really like to work in psychiatry and treat patients with mental illnesses. We delve into stigma, the work psychiatry is doing for patients today and its history. Shannon went to medical school at the University of Southampton, where she com…
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Mental Health Series: The Importance of Therapy with Amaya Albin
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In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re bringing you a mini-series on mental health, where we will interview different experts about different mental health issues. Our first guest is psychoanalyst Amaya Albin. She did a degree in psychology, followed by a course in Art Psychotherapy, then a masters degree in psychoanalysis at Dimension Ps…
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Episode 15 | Amy Duncan + Founder & CEO of Mowellens
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In Episode 15 of Guac & Talk, we chat with Amy Duncan and her brand’s very unique and healthy product, The Keeper’s Stash! An avocado CBD honey designed to stabilize our minds and maintain a healthy way of life.
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An exclusive look into the development of our first original product! Hosted by founder Brandon Fassberg.
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Streaming is the new normal for television production and with that comes new competition. From Netflix to Disney+, from HBO to Apple TV and now the new kid in town, Quibi... what does this competition mean in terms of content and viewing habits? Is it time for a new type of streaming or did Quibi get ahead of itself? We delve into this and other q…
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This week we delve into the international response to coronavirus. How different governments have managed it and public opinions around it, from China's full lockdown to Sweden's no-lockdown policy. WHAT WE HAVE BEEN ENJOYINGLockdown specials:-Dalgona Coffee -Homemade Cocktails (Mojitos and Pina Coladas)Webinars:-Vogue Global Conversations (https:/…
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While millennials are shown as a generation that generally cooks from home more than the average Boomer, 40% of meals are still consumed outside the home. Now with COVID-19, we're looking at a lot more people having to learn new recipes and cook home meals without giving in to 100% pasta every day (as much as we would love that). In our second live…
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While we're all staying home, the world may seem bleak, but we're bringing you a little guide of everything you can do while stuck inside. On our first Instagram live podcast, we compile our own recommendations with those of the people watching. Here is a list of some things we mentioned:SOCIALISINGNetflix Party Chrome add-on House Party AppONLINE …
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In this episode we delve into what's happening with women in Mexico, why they have created a historic movement, the unprecedented march on March 8th and their strike on March 9th, when they all decided to "disappear" with no movement online, at work or in the streets, having an economic impact of over £1 bn on the country. Grab your avocado on toas…
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Let's chat about the 'OK Boomer' phenomenon! From where it came from to the generational divide we're in, we explore the reasons behind the expression. We are looking for people to interview for our new series on the podcast: Being 20s in the 20s. If you know anyone or you think you're a good fit, email us at thedistancediariespodcast@gmail.com !…
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The Trials and Tribulations of Taylor Swift
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Let's chat about Taylor Swift! On her new Netflix documentary, Taylor Swift: Miss Americana ( Lana Wilson, 2020), she brings up a lot of issues with fame and her particular brand of celebrity. We discuss some of the most interesting ones, delving into the way they happened and how the public reacted to them.…
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Long Distance Relationships: Closing the Distance
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In this week's episode, we discuss what it's like to move from a long to close distance relationship.By Natalia Albin and Fraser Bell
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Let's chat about Meghan and Harry! What brought them to make the decision to step back from being senior royals? What does it actually mean and what are they going to do next? It's one of the most talked about stories of the week and given this podcast started when talking about their wedding, this seemed very fitting to discuss.…
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Happy New Year! From films and tv to music and books, what have been some of the best cultural productions of 2010-2019? Let's chat about some of the lists compiling the crème de la crème and most influential creative productions.By Natalia Albin and Fraser Bell
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Let's chat about Joker! The new-ish Todd Philipps film tells the story of how the iconic Batman villan came to be who he is. We talk about the controversy it sparked, it's messaging and generally how we felt about it.By Natalia Albin and Fraser Bell
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Episode 13 | Selina Russell | _selinarussell
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Is Greta Thunberg the voice of a generation?
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Let’s have a catch up! Welcome to season 3, a lot has happened since our last episode, join us as we get up to date. We also have a chat about Greta Thunberg, who she is, her impact and whether or not she is the voice of the younger generation.By Fraser Bell and Natalia Albin
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Let's chat about the UK's new Prime Minister! From his background in politics and journalism to his voting track record and various other scandals he's been involved in.By Natalia Albin and Fraser Bell
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The Ethical Implications of Shopping at Amazon
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Let’s chat Amazon! After this year’s Amazon Prime day breaking subscription and shopping records, we decided to talk about the moral standards of the giant company that now sells world-wide. From their tax avoidance to the way they treat their workers, we have a discussion about how ethical it is to shop there and, as an extension, how much we can …
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On Preserving History: The Notre Dame Case
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Let's chat about humanity preserving historic monuments! We focus on the case of the Notre Dame Cathedral to analyse a much deeper need to preserve and the implications of it.By Natalia Albin and Fraser Bell
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Let's chat about tech! Especifically those that give us nostalgic feelings now. We talk about how much everything has changed, what we miss and how we're returning to old technology.By Natalia Albin and Fraser Bell
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Reality TV and Love Island: Body Diversity, Mental Health and the (in)Authentic
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Let's chat about Love Island! The massive Reality Show is back this week with its fifth season and there's a lot to discuss. On Love Island and every Reality Television show, from the body diversity they promised after controversy to the mental health issues contestants have faced after leaving the show.…
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Let's chat about the types of internet censorship around the world, how our countries compare to others and the implications around it. We talk about the vast content being created, the impossibility of censoring under guidelines and the dangers of censorship.By Natalia Albin and Fraser Bell
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Let's chat about our obsession with searching for authenticity in social media. How curating authenticity seems to be the new trend and comodity and the projections we create when someone doesn't deliver.By Natalia Albin and Fraser Bell
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Is it ethical to have kids in the face of climate change?
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Let's chat about the pressing millennial debate about whether or not we should have children due to the current issues with climate change.By Natalia Albin and Fraser Bell
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On the Leaving Neverland Documentary and its Implications
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Let’s chat about Leaving Neverland! The two part documentary series details the abuse two now-men suffered to the hands of Michael Jackson when they were children. In this episode, we have a lengthy conversation on the documentary itself and its implications, including the moral responsibilities of true crime and deception documentaries.…
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The Shamima Begum debate and the Jussie Smollett case
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Let’s chat about some of the most debated topics of the week! We discuss the Shamima Begum case and the reasons why she should or shouldn’t be allowed back in the UK after leaving to join ISIS . We also talk about Jussie Smollet, the news of him staging his own hate crime and why that shouldn’t be a factor in how we view the reporting of these crim…
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Let’s chat about El Chapo. His trial just reached a conclusion and he was, unsurprisingly, found guilty. What was the trial good for, though? We talk about the revelations it brought and it’s possible, if any, consequences on drug dealing in Mexico. Mentioned: -Snowden (film) -Leif Erikson - 21 Grams (song) -This is Us on Amazon Prime (show) -Big M…
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Let’s chat “influencers”! From their history and the first time brands came up with the concept to now, the competition, the differences between celebrities and influencers, who fulls under the umbrella term and what the future looks like in this culture. RECOMMENDATIONS MENTIONED: Russian Doll on Netflix (show)"We Talk All the Time" by The Japanes…
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Episode 12 | Lizzy Cooper | @avocatoastla
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Episode 11 | Caitlin Haines | @eatwellwithcait
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Episode 10 | Bettina Campolucci | @bettinas_kitchen
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