PODCAST · society
The Jalapeño
by Ty McDonald
conversations with spirited leaders - artists, business owners, athletes and more
Episodes
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Scott Ballew pt 2 - singer/songwriter, filmmaker, creative dynamo
Scott Ballew (singer, songwriter, musician, filmmaker, creative dynamo) returns to the show to talk about his latest album "Rio Bravo" released in late March 2024. check Scott's work at leisurerodeo.com and find his music at la honda records spotify
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Willy Mason - singer/songwriter, folktaler
Singer, songwriter, folktaler, Willy Mason, on the program telling us about his musical, philosophical, and theatrical explorations. Thanks all for tuning in
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Brothers McMahon / Workman Song - music life and creative growth
brothers Sean + Griffin McMahon and Ted MacInness on the program telling us about musician life, sobriety, creative growth, and more. great guys, talented guys. fun to have them all together to talk things through. thank you for tuning in . the song you hear on this episode is called "No It's…
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Dick Everett - Lifelong Builder
91.5 year old Dick Everett was kicked out of school in 3rd grade and has been hard at work ever since as a blacksmith, builder, model-airplane maker, machinist, designer, storyteller, and more. Glad to have him on the show, thanks for tuning in. Thanks as well to Aaron Mason on sound design and A...
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Chef Deon
Chef Deon of Martha's Vineyard!
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Tim Lawson - Artist and Bridgemaker
Tim Lawson is an exceptional contemporary American artist whose work is widely-recognized and on display in notable public collections like the Portland Museum of Art, Farnsworth Museum, Yale University Art Gallery, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and more. Tune in to learn more about...
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Clara Grossman - Vibrant Survivor
Clara Grossman is a survivor of The Holocaust. The strength, attentiveness, and will to live that carried her through those days have her thriving now. Vibrant, sharp, and generous, at 90 years old, Clara shares her story here. Thank you for tuning in.
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Reed Hayes - a Special Force
Tune in to learn more about U.S. Green Beret, Reed Hayes. Reed is a West Point graduate who dedicated over a decade to the U.S. Military, with 3 stints overseas in Afghanistan and Jordan. He tells us about his experience along the way, what he learned, and what he's experiencing in his first few...
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Hayden Pedigo - West Texas Son
Hayden Pedigo is an experimental musician from Amarillo, TX. His new album is slated for release in September 2021 via Mexican Summer, w. whom Hayden signed in 2020. Hayden also stars in a documentary called 'Kid Candidate', about his unexpected run for Amarillo City council, which will be...
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Tom Dann - Family-Owned Restauranteur
Tom and his wife Tori have owned/operated restaurants in southern California for decades. Tom joins us on this episode to tell us about the ride.
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the drive - ch. 4 - the youngest
great times in boulder w. the exultant, John Shiverick McDonald
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Chris Malloy
The creative and adventurous polymath, Chris Malloy, on the program! Check Chris's work with Farm League, as well as his other films 1. 180 Degrees South 2. Step into Liquid 3. Thicker Than Water 4. A Brokedown Melody And many more!
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Scott Ballew pt 1 - Talking to Mountains
The multi-talented (songwriter, singer, filmmaker) Scott Ballew on the program! Check 1. Scott's new album 'Talking to Mountains' https://open.spotify.com/album/4Ev5eHiSdT6ANcT6JstDxf?si=N2P6jSO7Rkyt-DZGPoUrlg 2. Scott's documentary on West Texas legend, Terry Allen...
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the drive - ch. 3 - eleven degrees and burnin'
I chose my route to escape the winter. irony has my number thus far. music and banter in frigid hill country. special thanks to Greg Droggitis and Latane Hughes for providing the tunes and talent.
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the drive - ch. 2 - embedded in asheville w. nick cerilli
nick cerilli on the program walking us through his invaluable contribution to the van
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the drive - ch. 1 - brooklyn (bene and justin)
First stop on the tour was Brooklyn. A massive snowstorm stopped in as well, more or less burying the van for a few days. The weather did not stop me from visiting some special buds, including Bene Coopersmith and Justin Christenson, who both did their generous parts to get me set up for the…
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Jesse Woods
Singer, songwriter, musician graces the program on this episode. Enjoy!
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Requiem for Ted
An homage to dear friend, Ted Cochran, who passed on in 2004. With music accompaniment by the talented and generous Patrick McDermott (North Americans) with his track 'Furniture in the Valley' off his 2020 album 'Roped In'.
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'Places to Be' Introduction
We released a new (and separate show) called 'Places to Be'. This is the intro chapter of that show, an audio documentary of sorts meant to be listened to sequentially (as in - start w. the intro, then chapter 1, through 'til the end of chapter 14). You can find 'Places to Be' on spotify, itunes,...
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LaDonnis
LaDonnis Crump (LaDonnis) is a man of many talents - a marketing creative, hip hop artist, and all-around free thinker. He joined us on the show to discuss: - his background and unique experience - his perspective on creativity and intuition and progress - his latest song Thank you LaDonnis, and...
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Latane Hughes - Music Industry Chat and Good Room Mix
Welcome back, gang. this episode is a hybrid - music-filled mostly, and some conversation up top with the one and only Latane Hughes, followed by, starting around minute 16, a mix of songs assembled by Latane with a bit of help by yours truly. Latane is a music lover. We've been friends for 13...
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Andrew Dassori - Economy and Markets
Andrew Dassori is the co-founder of Wavelength Capital and joins us here to help us better understand the economy and marketplace. Thanks Andrew!
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Miss Brown - Marching On
Miss Brown has owned and operated her art and framing business in Brooklyn (Clinton Hill Simply Art & Framing) for three decades. On this episode, she tells her story of marching in the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom in 1963, how that experience has impacted her since, and what she's...
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Katie Shepherd - Writing + Storytelling + Work
Katie Shepherd is a writer and audio producer. She recently graduated from Columbia's MFA (creative nonfiction) program, which she navigated while working full-time in NYC. With a wide array of work experience and creative contribution, Katie shares her thoughts here on writing, storytelling, and...
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Brian Davis (Wooden Sleepers) - Classic American Style
Brian Davis of Wooden Sleepers is our first quarantine-era guest . Wooden Sleepers is Brian's vintage menswear store/brand/story out of red hook brooklyn (and on the web) . Brian has created an international community around the passion for quality, authentic, classic American apparel, his...
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Jack Murgatroyd - Documentary Filmmaking
Jack is a filmmaker (Dirty Old Wedge, Part of Water) and co-founder of production company Hunt House Pictures. He's been making movies since he was a kid - through college and up today. Jack joins us now on The Jalapeno to discuss his latest film, Part of Water, which tells the story of fallen...
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Ed Polcer - The Music Within
Ed Polcer: Jazz musician and wonderful fellow! edpolcer.com
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Tony Messina (Coach) - How can I help?
For 36 years, Coach Tony Messina has set a spectacular example for his teams and community by teaching and representing the importance of commitment, work ethic, and personal accountability for the good of the whole. From the outset he has promoted and upheld a culture of teamwork -- encouraging...
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David McCullough - Strength of Character Matters Most
David McCullough is a champion of history, humanity, and the human spirit. He has written 12 nonfiction works including "John Adams", "Truman", and most recently "The Pioneers", which hit shelves in the spring of 2019. The desire and capacity to improve the world through one's contribution, to...
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Taylor Patterson (Fox Fodder Farm) - Flowers
Taylor Patterson is the founder of Fox Fodder Farm - a floral design operation out of NYC. On this episode we discuss how FFF came to be, the flower culture in New York, and what Taylor has learned along the way. Thanks for listening and thank you Taylor for being on the show! Notes:...
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Carl Scott (The Players' Tribune) - Storytelling
Carl Scott is the supervising audio producer for The Players' Tribune, a media company founded and ran by Derek Jeter. Initially inspired by This American Life, Carl began his career at StoryCorps, and has more recently taken his talents to podcast production at the helm of two programs for The...
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Adam Elsesser (CEO of Penumbra) - Make Sure it Matters
Adam was a successful real estate lawyer with two kids and a house in San Francisco. After dinner with a physician friend, his life took a turn toward a new and unexpected endeavor: co-founding a health care device organization. After starting and selling that first company, Adam and the same...
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Ed Connors - Keep Moving
Ed Connors has spent his life immersed in physical movement as an athlete, coach, teacher, and trainer. Now in his 80s, Ed's curiosity and passion for athletics continue to propel his learning. He credits hard work, consistency, and proper rest as keys to staying sharp and making continued...
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Jay Papasan - Choose Your Goal, Limit Distraction, and Go
In a techy world in which scatterbrain is the norm, Jay Papasan -- co-author of The One Thing -- is here to show you how to create the life you want by defining and focusing on what matters most to you. check out the1thing.com for more info on what Jay is working on the one thing book
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Tony Farfalla - Madre Mezcal
Tony Farfalla is an adventurer, artist, and entrepreneur. In 2013, Tony stumbled upon the Morales family in San Dionisio and was entranced by their generational history of mezcal creation and the culture surrounding it. After sharing the drink in small batches with his friends and family, word...
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playlist: jalapeno fundido
Enjoy this stellar playlist of international disco classics put together by Fundido!
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Ross Simonini - Writer, Artist, Thinker
Ross Simonini is a modern day cultural Renaissance man. On this episode we discuss his gripping first novel, 'The Book of Formation', a story that explores the complexities and ambiguities of a culture transfixed by celebrity, personality, and individual identity. Get out there and read it and...
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Paulie Gee & Justin Bazdarich - Bantering with Pizza Kings
Two local NY food legends -- Paulie Gee (Paulie Gee's) and Justin Bazdarich (Oxomoco, Speedy Romeo) -- grace us in this episode with their wisdom and experience in the restaurant world. They've both created beloved and acclaimed food institutions with loyal clans of customers who flock again and...
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Kelly Brush - Persistence
Kelly Brush -- mother, nurse practitioner, and founder of The Kelly Brush Foundation -- tells us about the injury that sparked her mission to "inspire and empower people with spinal cord injuries to lead active and engaged lives." kellybrushfoundation.org Kelly's TED talk:...
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Live Music -- A Nave Espacial, CF Watkins, and Hannah Read
Not an interview ... live music! Recorded Live from 360 Record Shop in Brooklyn's Red Hook on April 13 2019. A Nave Espacial: Beginning -- 16:47 CF Watkins: 16:47 -- 46:46 Hannah Read: 46:47 -- End
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Joby Norton - The Fishmonger
Joby Norton is the owner of Mullaney's Fish Market in Scituate (and Cohasset), Massachusetts. On this episode Joby tells us about his experiences in the fishing industry and culture, along with lessons learned from running his business. http://www.mullaneysfish.com/
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Patrick McDermott (aka North Americans) - Going Steady
On this episode come meet a masterful contributor to the music world, Patrick McDermott. As an artist Patrick is North Americans. Fresh off a beautiful acoustic album called "Going Steady" , he also runs a label called Driftless Recordings and a label/record shop called Ghost Ramp in Los Angeles....
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Charlie O'Donnell - Investing Early
Charlie O'Donnell helps early stage companies establish their footing and build momentum through his investment business, Brooklyn Bridge Ventures. Charlie's Blog: https://www.thisisgoingtobebig.com/ Charlie's investments: http://www.brooklynbridge.vc/investments
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Keith Krach - DocuSign CEO - Leadership Simplified
"People support what they help create" Keith Krach is a visionary who makes big things happen. The scope of his impact on global business, education, and philanthropy is profound -- time and again he has created and built dynamic teams and organizations, most recently as chairman and CEO of...
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Bene Coopersmith - Music Magic in Red Hook
Running a dynamic record shop in Red Hook, Brooklyn, Bene Coopersmith is a subtle and humble crusader for the importance of open-minded community and the magic of music as a connective force. His store offers what every neighborhood could benefit from -- an understated and welcoming cultural…
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Joe Falcone - Rockaway's Humble Rider
The board-shaping, straight-shooting, wave-riding craftsman mr. Joe Falcone on the program today. Joe tells us about his upbringing, his experience during and after Hurricane Sandy, the personal adjustments he's made to stay on top of his growing business, and the importance of honesty and…
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Claire George - A Sound Decision
Claire George - singer, songwriter, producer - tells us about her leap into music, landing a record deal, and the adventures ahead. Go see a show (tour dates below)! Claire's Tour Dates: JAN 23 WED - Atlanta, GA -- Aisle 5 JAN 24 THU - Gasa Gasa -- New Orleans, LA JAN 25 FRI - White Oak Music…
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Season Prelude
This is a 2019 Season 1 Prelude Episode -- a quick rundown about what's to come this Thursday January 10th, and every other week through June 2019. Thank you for listening!
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Interlude
quick update on what's going on with The Jalapeño
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