Best Tacos And Tequila Podcasts (2024)

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Careful What You Ask For 11:56

1d ago11:56

11:56

Send us a text message to join the conversation or just send me a note! I've been careful to make a list of things I want for my life because I believe that these things are coming for me. The thing is, they don't always happen the way I expect them to. Sometimes you need to be more specific. Sometimes, be aware that the good things coming for you …

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A marathon of a tasting menu with Jake Potashnick 24:18

10d ago24:18

24:18

Chef Jake Potashnick has cooked at fine dining spots all over the world from Sweden to Japan. His journey has led him back home to Chicago to open up his own restaurant in West Town. It’s an ambitious effort where dinner will feature a tasting menu of more than 30 courses.Potashnick joins David Manilow in this episode to talk about Feld, one of the…

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Iron And Resin Founder Thom Hill 44:43

13d ago44:43

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Thom Hill is the founder and visionary behind the iconic brand Iron and Resin. He was raised on the East Coast, attended college in Southern California, and made his first of many trips to Baja as a student in the mid-80s. After graduating, Hill lived on a sailboat and continued exploring the peninsula by water. His passion for the outdoors, surfin…

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The reality behind food competition shows with Erica Bethe Levin 22:57

15d ago22:57

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Food entrepreneur and Chicago native Erica Bethe Levin is on a mission to expand kids' palates. That's why she founded the Globowl baby food company. In this episode, she talks about how her passion led her to a spot on the current season of "Gordon Ramsay's Food Stars."Plus, host David Manilow wants to know: Are food reality TV shows real or manip…

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Why Lula Cafe finally won a James Beard Award 14:31

22d ago14:31

14:31

In the era of finding the newest and hippest spot, host David Manilow says Lula Cafe in Logan Square has created a restaurant standard that shouldn't be missed. And this week, chef Jason Hammel and his team at the nearly 25-year-old eatery won the James Beard Award for Best Hospitality.In this episode, Hammel talks to Manilow about his restaurant p…

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Giving - Having - Being Grace 13:42

23d ago13:42

13:42

Send us a text message to join the conversation or just send me a note! A word that keeps coming up for me for the last 6 months or so is grace. It means a lot of things to show grace, be grace, give grace, be graceful, and even to say grace. I have had some experiences recently where I would have liked to be given some grace in order to navigate t…

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From low-country barbecue to a high-end Tuscan experience 14:43

1M ago14:43

14:43

It’s the first episode of the month and that means it’s time for Where Dave Ate. Host David Manilow shares his recent dining experiences at two very different spots: Briny Swine, which serves low-country Carolina-style barbecue in Lincoln Park, and Tre Dita, the high-end Tuscan dining at the St. Regis Chicago. Both restaurants recently opened, and …

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Drive The Globe With Michael Ladden 1:01:12

1M ago1:01:12

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Growing up in rural New England, you’re bound to see many Jeeps, trucks, and tractors. Many people have them for transportation and working on their properties, and the Ladden family was no exception. Fascinated from an early age while watching his dad with his Jeeps, it’s a piece of family lore that Michael’s first word was “Jeep.” A pivotal momen…

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Going old school in Little Italy with Dave Bonomi 27:42

1M ago27:42

27:42

David Manilow is a big believer that restaurants should provide diners with a simple feeling: They really want you to dine there. In this episode, our host has a conversation with the restaurateur he believes may be the best host in the city of Chicago. Listen in for some sage advice on service from Dave Bonomi, owner of Coalfire Pizza and Peanut P…

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Still Playing House? 12:46

1M ago12:46

12:46

Send us a text message to join the conversation or just send me a note! Remember when you were a kid and everyone was playing house? Handing out roles like mom, dad, sister... Are you still doing that as a grownup? Are you acting out roles like wife or department manager, before you actually have the part? Consider whether you're having permanent c…

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Where to take a European visitor for a Chicago food adventure 22:14

2M ago22:14

22:14

Where do you take Europeans to show off Chicago? It's time to board the food tour given by David Manilow to three guests from the Netherlands.In this episode, Hans Steenbergen of Food Inspiration Magazine recaps and reviews his recent Chicago foodie adventure, led by our host. Plus, our Dutch guest rates his ride on an architectural boat tour.…

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Does Chicago have the best taco scene in the country? 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

This week’s episode searches for the answer to the question: “Does Chicago have the best taco scene in the U.S.?”Host David Manilow is joined by chef Stephen Sandoval and hospitality entrepreneur Oscar Sotelo to debate just that. The two are co-owners of the Baja-inspired Diego restaurant in West Town — but their opinions are very different. The pa…

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Let the Ships Sail 14:49

2M ago14:49

14:49

Send us a text message to join the conversation or just send me a note! Happy Mother's Day to all who celebrate, including those with heavy, complex feelings around the holiday. I'm talking a little about grief today - but not in a sad way! In our lives we'll have many ships - relationships, situationships, friendships, work relationships, you name…

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The high standards of chef Avgeria Stapaki 19:30

2M ago19:30

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Star chef Avgeria Stapaki came to Chicago four years ago from Greece to open up Nisos Prime in the West Loop. Now she’s moved on to Bucktown with Tama. In this episode, the chef describes how she hopes to bring the finest European-style hospitality to Chicago.Plus, Stapaki explains why she doesn’t want her menu to be limited to her Mediterranean ro…

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Small spaces with big flavors 10:05

2M ago10:05

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We open the month of May with another edition of "Where Dave Ate" — as host David Manilow eats his way from Lakeview to Chinatown. In this episode, hear Manilow's recommendations for small spaces with big flavors. The journey includes Thai street food and one of the best egg sandwiches he's ever tasted. David's recommendations from this episode are…

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Azure O'Neil Baja Adventures & Overland Expo 53:35

2M ago53:35

53:35

Azure O’Neil is a badass. She has traveled through 31 countries on two and four-wheels, including a multi-year journey on her 1989 Honda Transalp. In addition to her love for overlanding, Azure enjoys paddleboarding, scuba diving, moto-camping, and planning her next big trip. You can follow her adventures on Instagram @MyTicketToRide.I met Azure at…

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Walking Tall In Your Healing 22:13

2M ago22:13

22:13

Send us a text message to join the conversation or just send me a note! This is a season of growth, challenges, and leveling up. Do you feel it too? I've been working on being self-aware on my journey of healing and we've had some good conversations in the salon about life and growth. You know how you feel like you've done some healing, then the un…

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The story behind Chicago's first family of tequila 31:14

2M ago31:14

31:14

How did a multigenerational family-run store in Little Village become one of the nation's biggest sellers of tequila? Host David Manilow gets the full story with Mike Moreno Jr. of Moreno’s Liquors in Little Village. Moreno shares the secret for patrons aiming to discover the more than 900 different types of tequila on his store shelves.Plus, you’l…

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Doreen Cunningham Soundings: Journeys In The Company Of Whales 1:03:16

3M ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Author Doreen Cunningham's beautiful volume is a luminous depiction of an epic grey whale migration and an intensely powerful memoir of reclaiming a life battered by poverty and isolation. It is a shining testament to the healing properties of the natural world. Soundings is the story of a woman reclaiming her life, a child growing to love an ocean…

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Chicago's cutting-edge Indian cuisine with Sujan Sarkar 26:02

3M ago26:02

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Sujan Sarkar is one of two Chicago chefs who are finalists for this year's James Beard award for Best Chef in the Great Lakes Region. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Sarkar about the Indian dining scene in the city, what it's been like to cook all over the world and where he likes to dine out.Plus, Manilow talks with chef Sarkar abou…

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Is It Time To Jump? 7:28

3M ago7:28

7:28

Send us a text message to join the conversation or just send me a note! We've reached the one year anniversary of this podcast! THANK YOU for supporting your girl and being here with me! I also recently passed the 8 year anniversary of opening my salon and let me tell you, that was a time when I had to JUMP and take that leap of faith. My son's day…

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Travel Talk With Slow Baja Basil's Garage 32:18

3M ago32:18

32:18

Basil's Garage, located in Vista, California, is your one-stop shop for all your Baja Overland rig build needs. As a specialized vehicle outfitter, Basil's offers practical, simple, and capable off-road vehicle builds for long-term remote travel, from selecting the right vehicle to suspension configuration and camp setup to planning every minute de…

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The groundbreaking Chicago chef you hardly know 22:52

3M ago22:52

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By some accounts, chef Sarah Stegner is one of Chicago's most unheralded culinary creators and connectors. She's raised millions of dollars as co-founder of three food-related nonprofits. In this episode, Stegner shares the success stories behind Green City Market, Chicago Chefs Cook, and the Abundance Setting.Plus, Stegner is also co-owner of Prai…

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What makes a coffee shop stand out? 21:06

3M ago21:06

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Coffee led the way to our April edition of "Where Dave Ate." In this episode, David Manilow visits with Artur Yuzvik, co-owner of Soloway Coffee in Lincoln Park. Artur and his wife, Iryna Yuzvik, opened their Ukrainian cafe on Lincoln Avenue just 13 months after moving to the U.S. from Ukraine. Manilow talks with Yuzvik about Chicago’s Ukrainian re…

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Knowing Your Worth 10:18

3M ago10:18

10:18

Send us a text message to join the conversation or just send me a note! How do you see yourself? The real you, not the things you do for others or the you that you think others see. This conversation has been coming up in my salon and at home. When was the last time you really took a look and owned who you really are? Including the good, the bad, t…

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Blowing Sh!t Up W/ Cindy Gallop 1:01:35

3M ago1:01:35

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Jamie is joined by Cindy Gallop. She calls herself the "Michael Bay of business" because she likes to blow shit up. Cindy never wanted children and loves being unmarried. Her Ted Talk on dating younger men went viral and she's become an icon on TikTok for Gen Z, who say "I have seen my future and it's bright!" Cindy is the founder and CEO of the re…

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Is 'limited service' a new upscale dining model? 18:55

3M ago18:55

18:55

A hot new spot is disrupting the status quo when it comes to service in restaurants. Host David Manilow talks with the owners of John’s Food & Wine in Lincoln Park about whether other eateries will follow their lead. There may be a learning curve for customers, but Manilow’s guests contend "limited service" is a necessity in order to create a susta…

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Steve Poltz Has A (Crazy) Baja Story 1:07:10

3M ago1:07:10

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Troubadour Steve Poltz has a legendary Baja tale involving a whale-watching excursion that went comically awry. As he infers, it might not have been as comical as it sounds today in today’s Slow Baja conversation. In the early 90’s, Poltz was a singer-songwriter with a massive cult following in his adopted home of San Diego. He and his girlfriend a…

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Chicago’s new upscale Italian with chef Evan Funke 19:19

4M ago19:19

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Widely acclaimed for his handmade pastas, chef Evan Funke has just opened Tre Dita in the St. Regis Chicago Hotel. In this episode, David Manilow talks with Funke about this upscale Italian concept, while Funke describes what he’s learned from his longtime collaboration with Rich Melman and the Lettuce Entertain You restaurant group. Plus, Funke te…

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Surf Baja And Sungodz With Sasha Eisenman 1:20:08

4M ago1:20:08

1:20:08

Sungodz California is the creation of Surfer, turned Fashion Photographer, turned Designer Sasha Eisenman. Sasha grew up in Huntington Beach and began surfing in the Newport River Jetties in the mid-1980s. He traveled camping and Surfing all throughout Baja back in those days, and many of the experiences of this time would later become a foundation…

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Designing restaurant experiences with Nicole Alexander 20:53

4M ago20:53

20:53

Have you ever walked into a restaurant or bar and immediately said, "I love this place?" There's a lot that goes into creating a restaurant’s layout, color scheme, flow and even its sound. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Nicole Alexander, one of Chicago’s top designers and the founder of Siren Betty Design. Go behind the curtain to l…

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A Franklin Village Fiasco!!! 44:07

4M ago44:07

44:07

Jamie is joined by her friends Brett Kenyon and Katie Zins aka "Katie from Vegas". They left Jamie an insane voice note at 1am from their night out in Franklin Village. All Jamie could piece together the next morning was Schwartz & Sandy's, protestors, Danny Masterson, the Scientology center, FBI, and an evil creator using their likeness via AI to …

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Great thin crust pizza around Chicago with Richie Farina 29:01

4M ago29:01

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It’s our first episode of March, and that means the latest edition of "Where Dave Ate." This month, David Manilow explores the best thin crust pizza around Chicago with chef Richie Farina from Adorn Bar & Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel. Manilow talks with Farina about the evolution of hotel restaurants and how he integrates his whimsical styl…

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Breaking Through the Meh 8:53

4M ago8:53

8:53

Send us a text message to join the conversation or just send me a note! I've been feeling kind of meh. You too? I love my work and we have fun in the salon, but once I'm done, I start to feel overwhelmed with all the adulting, running my business, and overthinking about how I'm going to retire and the direction I want to go in my life. I had to get…

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The future of food and cannabis 23:37

4M ago23:37

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One of Chicago’s most prolific restaurateurs joins the show to share how cannabis figures prominently in his future growth plans. Scott Weiner is co-founder of the Fifty/50 Group, which owns or manages 19 establishments and expanded to include dispensaries in 2023. Weiner also compares the city's restaurant community with other major cities across …

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Your Bish Therapist 1:22:51

5M ago1:22:51

1:22:51

Jamie is joined by Melissa Reich aka @YourBishTherapist to have an important conversation about sexual assault (SA) and domestic violence (DV). Jamie & Melissa both open up about extremely personal traumatic experiences and also discuss: *Netflix doc, "American Nightmare" *Psychology behind victim blaming/shaming *How and why to speak your truth *W…

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A new way to think about dining with Erling Wu-Bower 26:23

5M ago26:23

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After his successes at Avec, Publican, Nico Osteria and Pacific Standard Time, Chef Erling Wu-Bower has opened Maxwells Trading in the West Loop. In this week's episode, Wu-Bower calls it intimately American — and says fusion is the wrong word for the style of food at his new spot. Learn how he gathered the deep influences of Europe, New Orleans an…

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Lance Gillies EarthCruiser EVs And The Future Of Overlanding 1:04:51

5M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

In today’s Slow Baja Podcast, we discuss the future of Overlanding with Lance Gillies, the Founder and CEO of EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles. We recorded our conversation at the Chicago Auto Show while sitting inside the new EV Hummer EarthCruiser Upfit built by EarthCruiser Innovation. ECI is a new division of EarthCruiser that draws from decades …

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Uniting fine dining with barbecue 18:05

5M ago18:05

18:05

Can fine dining be combined with barbecue? The answer lies somewhere in David Manilow’s conversation with chefs Heather Bublick and D’Andre Carter. The creators of Soul & Smoke are partners in life and business, with restaurant locations in Evanston and Avondale. The couple has served hundreds of thousands of community meals for families in need, b…

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See It - Feel It - Write It 9:08

5M ago9:08

9:08

Send us a text message to join the conversation or just send me a note! Back when I started my hairstyling career, I had to start all over. I had been working a corporate job, but my boss could see my passion for hair with the different styles I would come in with every day. I wrote out a plan, a timeline, a list of what the school needed to look l…

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Chicago's most-unique tasting menu with Lawrence Letrero 18:00

5M ago18:00

18:00

One of the city's fusion restaurants has just made a big upgrade. Bayan Ko — which translates to "my country" — now has a five-course tasting menu. During this episode, David Manilow tracks the evolution of Chef Lawrence Letrero’s fusion of Filipino and Cuban cuisine. While Letrero’s menu is new, he and Raquel Quadreny first introduced their combin…

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The Slow Baja Story 1:26:31

5M ago1:26:31

1:26:31

In today's Slow Baja conversation, we turned the tables, and my good friend, Wilson Craig, interviewed me about the origins of Slow Baja. I discuss my childhood, becoming a photographer in high school, and attending San Diego State University. In the Summer of 1984, I made my first trip to Tijuana --to shop for a laundry basket and to drink, of cou…

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The best dining streets in Chicago 8:07

5M ago8:07

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We welcome February with our latest edition of "Where Dave Ate." Hear host David Manilow’s recommendations for the best streets in Chicago for dining, which include some of Chicago’s newest spots as well as a legacy restaurant that’s been around nearly 40 years.Plus, one thriving restaurateur makes a prediction on what is likely to be the next grea…

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The mystique of Chicago’s private clubs with Rafat Alzein 29:08

6M ago29:08

29:08

Chicago has a myriad of private clubs, some exclusive and some not so much. Do they deliver the same experience as your favorite restaurant? In this episode, David Manilow talks with Rafat Alzein, who is the executive chef at the University Club of Chicago, about his steps to make the “club” experience even better. Plus, Alzein shares his emotional…

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Peace, Sanity, and Balance 18:02

6M ago18:02

18:02

Send us a text message to join the conversation or just send me a note! When people ask what I want for my birthday, I used to always say, “Peace, sanity, and balance.” What I’ve realized now is that those aren’t things someone can give to me. We’ve talked before about this personal journey towards self-awareness and growth. When we really own our …

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Goodbye Wisconsin Hello San Juanico The Ashley’s Make The Move 39:16

6M ago39:16

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In today's Slow Baja Podcast Conversation, I feel like I need to start adding a disclaimer to my recordings. "Slow Baja is not responsible for your desires to blow up your life and move to Baja. Please listen to these shows at your peril; Slow Baja LLC and Slow Baja Adventures are not responsible for feelings of irrational exuberance for living nea…

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The art of the sandwich with Chris Cunningham 18:26

6M ago18:26

18:26

In this episode, David Manilow visits with one of his favorite sandwich makers. Chris Cunningham is the creator of J.T.’s Sandwich Shop in Irving Park, which features a menu inspired by the pork tenderloin sandwiches he grew up eating in western Illinois. Learn the art of the sandwich, what exactly makes a great sandwich and the top tips for making…

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The bumpy journey to open a Chicago restaurant 14:37

6M ago14:37

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to open a restaurant in Chicago — especially for someone from out of town? In this episode, David Manilow learns the mom-and-pop adventure of Katherine and Brandon Rushing. The South Carolina couple share the joy and struggle they've experienced in working to open a new barbecue joint in Lincoln Park called Bri…

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Keeping Your Word To Yourself 11:25

6M ago11:25

11:25

Send us a text message to join the conversation or just send me a note! I’m so glad to be back with you after the holidays! As you know, I start my new year back at my birthday, but this year I had trouble keeping focused. When everyone starts talking about New Year, New Me, I had a thought… I’ve never done the “new me” part of that. My goal is to …

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An ADV Ride For The Ages Chris Gardner And Dom O'Mahoney On The 2023 BajaXL Rally 1:00:53

6M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Longtime riding buddies Chris Gardner and Dom O'Mahoney share a harrowing tale from a Baja ADV ride gone wrong. "When it's time to shut it down --when you are on your last redundant backup plan --it's not time to keep carrying on and bombing down these roads. Our ride was over, but we were just overwhelmed with fun, and we lost sight of that." -Chr…

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