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Happening Now With Hammer

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Your favorite OC podcast featuring the best of what’s happening now in Newport Beach and the Orange County area. Join our hosts Hammer, Brandi Passante, and Adam Malarchick as they discuss a range of topics from entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and the best food in Orange County featuring celebrity guests and small town heroes. Check out our channels listed below and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share!

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Episodes

  1. Hammer and Adam discuss the FDA’s recently approved ”lab grown” chicken

    Hammer & Adam discuss the pros and cons of lab grown meat. Have you ever looked at your cooked chicken and thought "How can I eat this without it being a real animal?" Of course you haven't! Because that's crazy! Don't be a crazy person. Wait at least 10-20 years before consuming lab grown meat....

  2. The crew talks Burning Man 2023!

    Hammer, Adam & Ed talk about the disaster that was Burning Man. Delayed by a few days because of the storm Hurricane Hilary, the start of Burning Man was great! I heard. But then the storm moved across the country and DUMPED right on top of the 70,000 attendees of this years Burning Man. People...

  3. The crew gets back into talking about the Titanic, and Ed talks tanks!

    Hammer, Adam, & Ed continue their discussion about the Titanic and what REALLY was the cause of the crash/sink. Ed knows A BUNCH about tanks. How to build em, how to drive em, how to fire em, how to not drown in em. Everything you've always wanted to know. What's your favorite conspiracy theory…

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  4. Bar Manners

    Hammer, Adam, & Ed discuss the do's and do not's when going out to the bar. It would appear since COVID people have become idiots and forgot how to act in public and how to be respectful of their fellow humans. So the experts are here to tell y'all how to get your crap together and why you're…

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  5. Titanic back in the headlines!

    Hammer, Adam & Ed discuss the Titanic and the history behind it. Not the movie, well sort of the movie, but mostly the actual real ship that sailed the ocean and than sank in 4 days. A recent study shows that the Titanic will be completely dissolved and gone by 2050. So hurry and get your tickets...

  6. Past airline standards, and boy does Hammer miss it!

    Hammer tells us about how back in the 70s and 80s flying was for the cool kids. It was groovy, it was boozy, it was the best!!! You could get out of your seat and head to the bar for a drink. You could hit the mile high club in your personal room with a bed. IT WAS AWESOME!!!!! But problem? More...

  7. El Segundo the Little League World Series Champs!

    Well done El Segundo on your amazing win!!! Hammer, Adam & Ed talk about the World Series for Little League teams. Out of the entire world El Segundo came out on top as the champions. After weeks and months of practicing and playing these guys were able to take it all the way to the end and come...

  8. Adults only airlines?!

    Yes, you read that correctly. Hammer & Adam talk with their driver Ed about a new form of airline travel. NO CHILDREN!!!!! Why did it take SO LONG for this to finally become a thing? Even those of us with kids are desperate for a no kids allowed section of the airplane. Buy these seats seem like…

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  9. HR approved a new hire, meet Mister Ed!

    Hammer & Adam take on the roles of the official HR reps for Happening Now With Hammer... it goes about as well as you'd expect. They get to chat with and interview their newest member of the crew, Ed the Bus Tour Driver!!! Everyone say "Hi" to Ed. He's going to be the man behind the wheel getting...

  10. Kye talks about the value of Persistence

    Hammer and Adam talk with Kye from Macro Culture today to discuss the extreme benefits that exercise and determination can have on a person. Just basic stuff can have a profound positive change on your life. Exercising just 30 minutes a day, whether bicycling, walking, running, swimming…

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  11. Spike’s Breezeway Happy Hour: Guest appearance from the crew!

    Hammer, Brandi, & Adam visit Spike's Breezeway Cocktail Hour on their Happy Hour Hammer Bus Tour. They are doing 50 bars in 50 days and Spike is stop #1 I mean really, who else would be the #1 stop? Spike's freaking awesome! Visit his channel https://www.youtube.com/user/TikiSpike , check out his...

  12. Noble Ale Works part 2!

    Hammer, Brandi, & Adam continue their conversation with the guys from Noble Ale Works. Doing more taste testing and get belligerently more drunk. Head over to www.NobleAleWorks.com and NobleBeerToGo.square.site and see what amazing flavors & merch you can pick up from your new favorite beer store!

  13. Leisure Society with Shane Baum part 2!

    Hammer and Adam continue their chat with owner, creator, cowboy, father, husband, madman, and badass Shane Baum. He is the genius behind the eyewear that you can buy at Leisure-Society.com Head over to Leisure-Society.com and get your next favorite pair of glasses or sun-glasses that you'll love...

  14. Noble Ale beer tasting with the crew!

    Hammer, Brandi, & Adam chat with the genius's over at Noble Ale Works who help us taste test a few of their favorite beers and see if it gets the Hammer of Approval. Head over to NobleBeerToGo.square.site to see their vast variety of beer, merch, & everything in between. You can't go with a beer...

  15. Leisure Society part 1 - Sunglasses and luxury culture

    Hammer and Adam get to know Shane Baum, storied eyewear designer and owner / founder of leisure society, your favorite heirloom luxury eyewear brand. Check them out here: https://leisure-society.com/

  16. Palm Golf Co and the country club kid

    Hammer & Adam have a chat with the Co-Owner/Founder of Palm Golf Co; Joe Ciafardoni The brand that is taking the golf world by storm. The only place you REALLY need to shop when it comes to golf equipment: PalmGolfCo.com If you sign-up at Palm Golf Co's website today, you get 15% OFF your first...

  17. The best cocktailsbefore, during, and following a round of golf!

    Hammer & Adam talk about their true claim to fame; who can hold down 18 drinks on their 18th hole. Now I know some of you will call me a liar, but I've seen Hammer chug the last of his Transfusion as he does a 360 no-scope on a hot pair of balls that he slams right into the perfect hole... that...

  18. Titans of OC Industries

    Hammer, Brandi, & Adam talk with 2 of the biggest Titans of OC Industries, Dan from Good Bev CO & Mark from IPD Surf! They talk with us about clothing, surfing, alcohol, etc. But only for 1 part. If you want the rest of the parts you need to come back for part 2 at a later date.

  19. Dentist Nightmare Stories With The Crew

    Think about the technological advancements we've had with dentistry in the last 100 years And ponder what type of advancements we will have in the next 100 years As soon as my dentist can install flashing lights and a blue tooth speaker where my fake tooth is, I'm all in baby!!! I can finally…

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  20. Seltzer Tasting Review Part 2!

    As long as you're already super wasted, you'll drink anything. Right? So drink a few cups of the good stuff first, then you can switch to the other stuff stuck at the back of your fridge. Heck, mix all the cans together after a couple hours into your house party. Right into a large pitcher and…

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  21. Brandi bartends again!

    Brandi, Adam, & Aspen are back for a 4th drink this time. Showing us the proper way to make, share, spill, and sip a cocktail. Follow step by step to and see if you can hold your liquor better than these three.

  22. Musk vs Zuck

    Mark Zuckerberg vs Elon Musk First it started with words Then it shifted to a good ole fisticuffs Now it appears they're fighting over employees that Elon didn't want and Mark desperately needs And, hopefully soon, an actual dick measuring contest. Fingers crossed! Elon v Mark is the modern…

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  23. The Good Bev Co Story

    Hammer, Brandi, & Adam finish their chat with the creators of Good Bev Co, Chad and Dan! These 2 genius's are back at it and explaining how they couldn't crack the Margarita Lime code so they can give the consumer that classic, crisp, bite of lime that you get with your margaritas. Spoiler; they...

  24. Taste testing some classics from Hi-Time Wine Cellars

    Hammer, Brandi, Adam, and COMING BACK fan favorite Troy, all review some of the latest to-go alcohol drinks to see which one's are the best, so that YOU don't have to. Isn't that so nice of them! We've got canned stuff, pouch stuff, more canned stuff to try out today. See which one's are…

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  25. Macroculture, change your lifestyle and achieve your goals!

    Hammer and Adam talk with Macro Culture creator, Kye Daley! Australia doesn't only produce Hemsworth's and critically acclaimed children's programs. Australia also is home to the genius who came up with Macro Culture. Macro Culture is an exercise supplement store that looks at your physical form,...

  26. Who should wear Lulu Lemons, Hammer or Brandi?

    Hammer, Brandi, & Adam discuss the latest trend of group shoplifting. What happens when the effects of Pokémon GO wear off and you're left feeling empty inside because you can't collect 'em all anymore? You Pokémon go to the store and start collecting everything else that isn't wire strapped down...

  27. Apple of my eye or pie-eyed vision?

    Hammer & Adam talk about the newest product from our corporate overlord, Apple. Apple recently announced it's newest money grab. A large, bulky, overpriced, intrusive VR headset that you can wear around the house, out with friends, and other places you want to look stupid and tell people you're...

  28. Birdie now means merger! - PGA and LIV

    PGA sells out to LIV after telling all of their top stars to not take LIV's money. Financially, it's a smart decision by PGA to sell everything to their competitors in order to get a giant paycheck. Moralistically? Telling your players not to take the money so you could take a bigger cut, is kind...

  29. What RV should I drive?

    The 2nd Saturday in June is National Go RVing Day. No really! It's official. Hammer and Adam talk with 2 RV experts from Mike Thompson RV, about the latest innovations in RV travel and why buying one this weekend is literally the best thing you could do this Summer. After an incredibly cold and...

  30. Pacino and De Niro- The Bad Grandpas

    Hammer and Adam discuss the latest nasty biz to come out of Tinseltown. Robert De Niro and Al Pacino both announce they are expecting new babies in their old age. Sweden announces they now consider sex an official sport. Coincidence? I THINK NOT!!!!! Tell us your opinion in the comments, but keep...

  31. Brandi bartends again!

    Brandi, Aspen & Adam make a Sangrita Shot. Follow along as Brandi takes us step-by-step on how best to make this delicious drink and gives you the basics of how NOT to make the shot as well. Listen to the latest addition in our on going series as the 3 get slowly, but definitely, more drunk. Keep...

  32. Tim Burnham talks the Wedge part 2

    Hammer and Adam continue their chat with Tim Burnham about his movie project Dirty Old Wedge and other movie projects he's currently working on. Let's talk about your favorite water sport and why it's not Flyboarding. Have you been able to watch any of his hit movies? Are you a big surfer or...

  33. Tim Burnham and the ”Dirty Old Wedge” come by the studio!

    Hammer & Adam talk with film producer and Newport Beach barnacle Tim Burnham about his inspiration around making a movie about the beach location called "Dirty Old Wedge". Have you been to The Wedge? Do you prefer bodysurfing or regular surfing?

  34. Brandi bartends! What will she make next?

    Brandi shares some of her favorite cocktails with Adam and friend of the show, Aspen! What cocktails are you whipping up this summer? Check out the full episode on YouTube as well!

  35. Rose Machado part 2

    Hammer, Brandi & Adam welcome back Rose Machado! She's here to talk about life as an influencer, her clothing line that she made with RVCA, and just HOW small can you legally get a bikini? No really. Rose made RVCA's legal team look at the legal size that a bikini needs to be in order for it to...

  36. The Ben Carlson Foundation and Newport Beach Lifeguards

    Hammer & Adam are joined by some of Newport Beach's most selfless humans, lifeguards. They risk their life day in and day out so YOU can enjoy the ocean, beach, and family and yet you hear very little about their essential services provided to your community. Risk their life's and health,...

  37. Rose Machado Part 1

    Hammer, Adam, & Brandi are joined in the studio today by Rose Machado. Co-owner of Hume Supernatural and sponsored by RVCA, Rose has seen it all with her travels throughout the years. Don't call her a Nepo Baby, she's made quite the name for herself. If you could have 1 famous celebrity be your...

  38. Stoned Circle from 4/20

    After the smoke cleared out of the studio we found some extra footage from our 4/20 hotbox show, always be careful with edibles! For our listeners; what was your biggest stoney slip up?

  39. Ice Baths for Adam & Brandi

    Hammer, Brandi, & Adam are joined by Marcus the Breathin Vegan himself. Ever heard of the Polar Bear Plunge? Now you don't have to travel to Alaska or Vancouver or any other place with terribly cold weather. You can freeze in the comfort of your home, office building, or recording studio. Yes…

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  40. RIP Jerry Springer, the king of trash tv

    Hammer and Adam check out Jerry Springer's most watched moment EVER! Rest in peace Jerry, your contribution to 90's and mid-2000's pop culture will never be forgotten. What was your favorite Springer episode?

  41. Breathwork with Whitney

    Hammer, Brandi, & Adam welcome a very special guest today, Whitney, who is here to discuss and help the gang with the breathwork. Focusing on your breathing has been proven to help improve your gut health, sleep patterns, reduce stress and anxiety. Doing breathing exercises helps you pause and...

  42. Fitfluencer Part 2

    ur very good friend Kye Daley is back to chat with Hammer & Adam about Liver King, carrots, & does celery cause sunburns? Do you want to be healthier? Do you want to be more fit? Are you willing to get up and do something about it? Listen. Try. See what happens. THANK YOU RETURN SUBSCRIBERS AND…

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  43. Fitfluencer Part 1

    Hammer & Adam are joined today by personal trainer & enhanced athlete Kye Daley, talking about help with dieting, exercise, and Liver Kings? What the heck is a Liver King? Also, what the heck is up with guys shooting up with Synthol? What is this crazy world of bodybuilding I never knew existed....

  44. Macro Culture

    Hammer & Adam discuss Macro Culture with Kye Daley. He's the exercise guru that you want in your corner to help you get the fitness body that you want. Head over to Macro-Culture.com and use code HAMMERTIME to get 20% OFF your order. You don't want to miss this offer. It's going to be AMAZING!!!...

  45. Doug Rugg with Elite Dealer Sales

    Hammer & Adam get a visit from an old friend, & surfing pro, Doug Rugg. He's brought us a beautiful 2021 BMW M4 Competition model. A badass car if we've ever seen one. Head over to Elite Dealer Sales for your next ride. Doug and Adam share their mutual love over surfing, where the sport is now…

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  46. Tavour Tasting

    Hammer, Brandi, & Adam take a look at the latest craze in alcohol shipped straight to your door. Tavour! Tavour lets you choose a variety of different beers for yourself and your loved ones. Spring holiday's are coming up with Easter weekend, Tax Day, Mother's Day & Father's Day just around the...

  47. 4/20 with Cowboy

    Adam & Hammer have a nice, relaxing chat with our friend Cowboy, who grows his weed locally and owns a dispensary. How is weed grown? Why are the strains so much stronger now? Why did I waste all those years being ripped off thinking I was getting premium hash when it was mostly seeds and sticks!...

  48. Ai’Pono Yelp Roast feat. Chef Gene

    Hammer, Brandi, & Adam talk with Chef Gene, yes THAT Chef Gene from Ai Pono Cafe. Talking about his 1-star ratings on Yelp. Chef Gene is a 5-star & demands to be treated as such! Get your ugly, yellow, no good 1-star's off my business. Ai Pono is the perfect place to grab da grindz after you…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Your favorite OC podcast featuring the best of what’s happening now in Newport Beach and the Orange County area. Join our hosts Hammer, Brandi Passante, and Adam Malarchick as they discuss a range of topics from entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and the best food in Orange County featuring celebrity guests and small town heroes. Check out our channels listed below and don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share!

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