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Unprepared Men
by Jesse Hernandez ,William H. Tienken
Pull up a chair and join the conversation! “Unprepared Men”brings together a lively crew of friends from all walks of life — different backgrounds, different experiences, and definitely different opinions. Each episode dives into everything from pop culture and life lessons to the good, the bad, and the downright bizarre, with a special guest from the community adding their voice to the mix. It’s real talk, real laughs, and real connection — no scripts, no filters, just the magic that happens when worlds collide.
Episodes
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Episode 43-Unprepared for the Defense: Inside Criminal Law with Criminal Defense Attorney Chris Cain
This week on Unprepared Men, we're joined by Chris Cain — criminal defense and immigration attorney here in Salinas. From telemarketing for a 90s matchmaking service to driving 52 hours to law school in Virginia to practicing law out of a self-storage facility, Chris shares the unlikely journey...
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Episode 42-Unprepared for the Beat: Inside the Mind of ECAST da’Producer.
This week on Unprepared Men, we’re joined by ECAST da’ Producer — music producer, audio engineer, musician and entrepreneur. From growing up in Puerto Rico and traveling the world performing music to serving in the military and building his own recording studio, ECAST shares the journey that...
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Episode 41-Unprepared for the News with Jacquelyn Quiñones
In this episode, we sit down with KSBW’s Jacquelyn Quiñones for a conversation about her journey into television news, the work that happens behind the scenes, and what it takes to tell the stories that matter to the Central Coast. Jacquelyn shares how she found her path in journalism, the...
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Episode 40-Unprepared for What’s Cooking at EAT31 with Greg Delgadillo (The Rice Gai) & Elias Faris.
On this episode of the Unprepared Men Podcast, we sit down with Greg Delgadillo and Elias Faris, the owners of the soon-to-open EAT31, to talk about the journey behind bringing a brand-new restaurant concept to Salinas. We get into their road to becoming chefs, the experiences and challenges that...
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Episode 39-Unprepared to Run with Jorge Sanchez of After Run Club
This week on the Unprepared Men Podcast, we sit down with Jorge Sanchez, co-founder of After Run Club here in Salinas. Jorge takes us back to how it all started, how he met Shey Gibson, and how the two came together to build a run club that has become much more than just a place to get some miles...
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Episode 38- Unprepared & Live: Cars, Crafts & California Brews Festival
Recorded live at the Cars, Crafts & California Brews Festival in Salinas, this episode of the Unprepared Men Podcast brings together local creators, community advocates, podcasters, and one very special musical guest. We sit down with Salinas Retro Roses to hear how they got started, the work...
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Episode 37- Unprepared and Unplugged with Drew Dub of Dubside
This week, we sit down with Drew Dub from the band Dubside to talk about his love for music, the style he plays, how his journey began, and where it has taken him today. Andrew also shares what it’s like balancing his life as a musician with his career as a nurse. For the first time ever on the...
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Episode 36-Unprepared for the Spark: Welder & Artist Marina Banda Luis
This week on the Unprepared Men Podcast, we sit down with Marina Banda Luis, a local welder and artist, to hear about her journey into the trades and the creativity behind her work. Marina shares how her welding career took an unexpected turn after a dog she welded helped land her a job, and we...
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Episode 35-Unprepared for the Big Screen | Featuring Local Filmmaker Alvaro Resendiz
This week, we’re joined by local filmmaker Alvaro Resendiz to talk about his journey behind the camera and the stories that have shaped his career. We discuss his films, including Por el Amor de Fútbol, a movie inspired by his own life and love of soccer, and Rising Heat, a short documentary...
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Episode 34-Unprepared for Resilience with Dr. Hortencia Jiménez
This week, we sit down with Dr. Hortencia Jiménez, sociology professor and best-selling author of I Carry My Ancestors in My Bones, for one of our most inspiring conversations yet. She shares the incredible journey to earning her Ph.D., the racial barriers and challenges she overcame, and what it...
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Episode 33-John Alvarado: The Road to Salinas Honda & The Blend Factory
This week we’re joined by John Alvarado, General Sales Manager at Salinas Honda, and owner of The Blend Factory Barbershop. John shares his journey from wanting to become a correctional officer to unexpectedly finding his passion in the car business, working his way up to General Sales Manager…
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Episode 32-Unprepared with Dr. Michael Greene, beyond the ER
From the rolling hills of Kentucky to the fast-paced world of emergency medicine in California, Dr. Michael Greene shares the journey that shaped his life and career. In this episode, we dive into what it was like growing up in Kentucky, the experiences that inspired him to become a physician…
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Episode 31-Unprepared for Heirloom Artichokes with Sean Pezzini
In this episode of the Unprepared Men Podcast, we sit down with Sean Pezzini, a local farmer whose family is well known throughout the Salinas Valley and beyond for growing heirloom artichokes. Sean gives us an inside look at the world of agriculture, sharing what it takes to grow top-quality...
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Taco Fest Special: Lights, Cameras & Grandkids
In Part 2 of our Taco Fest 2026 special, we sit down with Luis from LC1 Productions to discuss the work that goes into creating commercials and professional video productions. From concept to final cut, Luis shares what happens behind the scenes to bring a vision to life. We also talk with Silvia...
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🌮 Taco Fest 2026 Special: Culture, Creativity & Community
Recorded live at Taco Fest 2026 in Salinas, these first two episodes of our four-part special highlight passionate individuals making an impact in the local arts community. Part 1: We sit down with Liz, Maestra and Director of Baile Folklórico Costa de California, along with Michelle, Vice...
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Unprepared for What’s Grubbing w/ Orlando Osornio: Mayor of Taco Fest
From city council chambers to taco trucks to hospice care, this episode covers way more ground than we expected. We sit down with Orlando Osornio — former Salinas City Councilmember, community advocate, hospice liaison, and one of the founders of What’s Grubbing Salinas — to talk about his…
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Episode 27- Wives Take Over Podcast for Mother’s Day Special
This week, we did something risky… we let the wives take over the podcast. In this special Mother’s Day episode, Ana Belén and Andreya step in and run the show, giving their unfiltered take on motherhood—the real version, not the one you see in highlight reels. They break down what they thought...
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Unprepared Anniversary Episode -One Year, Zero Plans, All Stories
One year in… and somehow we’re still going 😅 In this anniversary episode, we look back at everything that made the past year unforgettable—from the amazing guests who pulled up and shared their stories, to the events that turned into full-blown adventures. What started as an idea turned into…
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Episode 26- Hormones, Hot Flashes & Half Portions- Menopause and The GLP-1 Revolution
On this episode, we sit down with Dr. Joanna Oppenheim for a real, eye-opening conversation that goes way beyond the surface. We get into how GLP-1 medications are changing the game for people who’ve struggled with weight loss for years—what actually works, what people get wrong, and why this…
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Episode 25-Unprepared for the Dizzle Diaries!
We’re back with DJ Baby Dizzle and diving into life after Heirloom… what comes next when a major chapter closes? We get into what she’s working on now, what’s ahead, and the new project we’ve got cooking together 👀 Then things take a turn (like they always do)… from breaking down the mystery of...
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The Recap Episode - Behind The Chaos and What’s Next .
This episode, we hit pause on the usual format and kick back with a full recap of everything that went down this past month. From our event at Heirloom (yeah… that one 👀) to all the chaos, laughs, and moments we probably shouldn’t admit on record — we break it all down. We also welcome Dan back...
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Heirloom Live Special Bonus Episode w/ Bryan from The Mystic Souls
In this episode we sit down with Brian from Mystic Souls for a laid-back conversation about his musical journey and the local scene. Bryan shares how he first got started playing music, from learning the flute and guitar to eventually writing his own songs and developing his sound. We talk about...
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Heirloom Live Special ! Part 5- Spaghetti Cumbia
In this episode, we sit down with the band to talk about how everything started—just a group of childhood friends from the same streets in Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles turning their shared love for music into something bigger. Growing up in the same neighborhoods and surrounded by their...
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Heirloom Live Special ! Part 4-Valley Wolf
In this episode we sit down with Valley Wolf, a rising band straight out of Modesto, California. We talk about how the group first came together, the story behind the name Valley Wolf, and what it means to represent their hometown wherever they go. The band shares stories from life on the road…
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Heirloom Live Special – Part 3 w/ Qiensave
In Part 3 of our Heirloom Live Special series, we sit down with Carlos and Mario from Qiensave to talk about their roots in the local community and how growing up here helped shape their sound. We get into their musical influences, the style of music they’re bringing to the scene, and what it’s...
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Heirloom Live Special! Part 2 – w/ Kaefan
In Part 2 of our Heirloom Live Special, we sit down with local artist Kaefan, who’s bringing his own style and flavor to cumbia while keeping the tradition alive. He talks about his family’s deep roots in cumbia music, how those influences shaped his sound, and how he’s helping inspire younger...
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Heirloom Live Special -Part 1 DJ Baby Dizzle
We kick off our Heirloom Live Series with one of the most active names in the local scene — DJ Baby Dizzle. Recorded live during Heirloom’s final show, we talk about the grind behind the decks, the reality of juggling a packed DJ schedule, and what it takes to keep the local music scene alive....
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Episode 24-Transcendental Meditation 101- Mind over Mayhem with Jo Ann Gesner
In this episode, we sit down and break down what Transcendental Meditation (TM) actually is — no incense required (unless that’s your thing). We talk about how the technique works, the science behind it, and why millions of people swear by just 20 minutes, twice a day. We dive into the real-life...
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Episode 23-Unprepared for Our Feelings with Amapola Ramirez- La Chicana Therapist
In this episode, we sit down with Amapola Ramirez, MS, MSW — also known online as La Chicana Therapist — a powerhouse of compassion, community, and (let’s be honest) emotional labor. Amapola shares what inspired her to step into social work and mental health advocacy, how deeply she’s involved in...
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Episode 22- Tattoos, Needles and Nachos
This week on Unprepared, we sit down with tattoo artist Mariah Mermaids and dive needle-first into her journey from apprentice to full-blown tattoo slayer. We talk first tattoos (the good, the bad, and the “why did I agree to that?”), new tattoo techniques, and what it really takes to turn art…
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Episode 21-Behind the Fade with RG The Barber
RG the Barber sits in the chair and breaks down his journey from military life to building his own barbershop. We talk about how discipline from the service shaped his grind, the realities of running a shop, and the early days of learning the craft—when cousins were the first to volunteer for…
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Episode 20-Unprepared for the Crown: Talking Battle of Verdants with FK Menzz
In this episode of Unprepared for Battle, we sit down with author FK Menzz to talk about his debut fantasy novel, Battle of Verdants — the first book in When the Crown Bleeds series. We dive into the world behind the book, the characters, and the inspiration that sparked it all. What began as…
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Episode 19-Unprepared for Holiday Memories
This episode is all about the holidays—the good, the weird, and the “why do we still do this every year?” moments. We dive into our favorite holiday traditions, memories that still hit us right in the feels, and the ones that make us laugh now that enough time (and food) has passed. From…
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Episode 18-Unprepared for Addiction and Recovery
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Guillermo Rodriguez to talk openly about his battle with addiction, the rock-bottom moment that forced real change, and the long road that followed. Dr. Rodriguez shares what addiction took from him—and what recovery gave back. From surviving his...
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Episode 17-The Stand Up Episode : Gabriel Alvizo Takes The Mic
This week we’re joined by Chicago-based stand-up comedian Gabriel Alvizo, who brings sharp wit, unapologetic honesty, and absolutely zero fear of dropping an F-bomb. We dive into his comedy influences, trading stories about the legends who shaped his style, the wild hecklers who accidentally…
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Episode 16- Unprepared Rescue 911
This week we’re joined by Ben Flores, a firefighter from Seaside, who walks us through his journey into the fire service — from the moment he knew this was the job to the grind of actually getting there. We talk holiday fire prevention (because nothing ruins Christmas like a kitchen fire), the...
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Episode 15-The Unprepared Paranormal Files
You can’t prepare for what’s waiting in the dark. Join the Unprepared Men crew as they sit down with American Paranormal Investigations crew API, who chase the unexplained — from haunted homes to spirit-filled battlefields. Hear how they work as a team, their most chilling encounters with the…
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Episode 14- Unprepared Crew Gets Spooky
This week, the crew gets spooky with Spooky Girl 831 — the local legend who knows every haunted corner of the Central Coast. From ghostly sightings in Salinas to eerie encounters on backroads you definitely shouldn’t drive alone at night, we dive into the creepiest stories the 831 has to offer.…
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Episode 13- Hypothetically Unprepared
This week, the crew dives deep into some Would You Rather chaos that only we could make this ridiculous. Would you rather always be late or painfully early? Be forever rich or have superpowers? Add a few zeros to your account or live forever to regret it? Yeah… it gets that real. We’re joined by...
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Episode 12-Unprepared Therapy
In this episode, we sit down with special guest Lauren Stroud for a real (and really unfiltered) conversation about mental health. We open up about our own struggles, ask the big question—are those voices in our heads actually real?—and explore what it means to be human in the middle of the…
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Episode 11-Unprepared Court
This week on Unprepared Men, we dive headfirst into the wonderfully chaotic world of Reddit’s “Am I the Asshole?”—where strangers ask the internet to judge their life choices. From refusing to take off shoes in someone’s house, to buying knockoff sneakers, to the high-stakes battlefield of diaper...
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Episode 10- The Multiverse , Time Travel and McDonald’s
We made it to Episode 10! 🎉 To celebrate, we dove headfirst into the mysteries of the multiverse—asking if it’s really just another form of time travel, or something stranger. Right at the very beginning, an unexpected blooper set the tone before we even got started. From there, we pondered…
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Episode 9- The Drunk Chronicles
In this episode, the boys crack open the vault of shame and pour out their wildest drunk adventures. From calling 911 to sober up (pro tip: don’t), to chasing friends with your pants down, to finding out just how hands-on the judicial process can be in Tijuana—this one’s got more twists than a...
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Episode 8-A Night at the Movies (Popcorn Not Included)
We revisit the movies that left us speechless, scarred, or straight-up scared to open a closet door for a decade. From childhood classics that low-key traumatized us to modern films that make us question reality (looking at you, A24), we unpack how cinema has evolved—and how our trust in animated...
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Episode 7- Bigfoot, Time Travel and Tin Foil Hats
In this episode, we dive headfirst into the wild world of conspiracy theories—Bigfoot, time travel, UFOs, the Matrix, and the most controversial question of all: does Will even believe in dinosaurs?
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Episode 6- Who’s your Daddy ?!
This Father’s Day, the Unprepared Men get real about the guys who raised us — the good, the wild, and the “don’t tell your mother” kind of dads. We talk about how our fathers influenced us, how we’ve definitely inherited their quirks, and how we’re navigating fatherhood ourselves. Plus, we settle...
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Episode 5: Friends Wanted
In this episode, we dive into the awkward art of making friends as adults—because it turns out, it’s not as easy as bonding over snacks at recess. We talk about how life, jobs, and drama changed our childhood friendships, and why adult connections sometimes feel like social side quests.
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Episode 4-Home Remedies, Side Effects May Vary
In this episode, the guys dive nostrils-first into the world of Mexican mom medicine. From the miracle powers of Vicks VapoRub to putting tomatoes on your feet, we unpack the family remedies that healed everything from colds to bad vibes. Plus, Esteban drops a surprise recipe that may or may not…
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Episode 3 - The Parenting Chronicles
This week we break down different parenting styles—what we’ve tried, what failed spectacularly, and what kinda-sorta works when no one’s watching. Whether you’re a seasoned dad, a sleep-deprived rookie, or just here for the birth control, this episode’s got something for you. Because when it…
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Mucho Metal! A Heirloom Hangout with Metalachi
Bonus Episode: Backstage with Metalachi (Live at Heirloom!) In this electrifying bonus episode, we go backstage at Heirloom for a one-of-a-kind interview with the world’s first and only heavy metal mariachi band—Metalachi! We talk tacos, tunes, and tequila (maybe too much tequila). It’s raw,...
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Pull up a chair and join the conversation! “Unprepared Men”brings together a lively crew of friends from all walks of life — different backgrounds, different experiences, and definitely different opinions. Each episode dives into everything from pop culture and life lessons to the good, the bad, and the downright bizarre, with a special guest from the community adding their voice to the mix. It’s real talk, real laughs, and real connection — no scripts, no filters, just the magic that happens when worlds collide.
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Jesse Hernandez ,William H. Tienken
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