Quality Goods

Summer is in its final stretch, and festival season is winding down, so what better time to discuss some of the many notorious treats found at fairs events and amusement parks . You know the what we’re talking about…funnel cakes, turkey legs, and fried everything under the sun. We explored the history of some of these popular treats, talked about some of our recent experiences at fairs and events, and of course touched on some of our core experiences with extravagant event food over the years.

On this episode, Anson and Chris touch on another theme that is shred by nearly all QG guests, execution and repetition. Without these actions, there would be no Quality Goods Podcast. Execution and repetition are crucial practices that all doers must undertake. Without executing a task and repeating it over and over again, there is no way to become a professional in anything. This discussion touches on the creative cycle, and detailed what artists, business people, and athletes must endure to achieve the highest in their respective grind. Ideation, iteration, breaking through creative blocks, find all of that and more in this episode. It was a great conversation packed with stories from their own creative endeavors, as well as artists and entrepreneurs.

This episode of the podcast we are getting raw. Oysters, sashimi, clams, uni. All those salt water dwelling craveable creatures that are best when consumed in a port city, or somewhere in the vicinity of one. Freshness is EVERYTHING when it comes to eating raw, and if the product ain't quality, we ain't eating it. Whether you’re an oyster lover that throws back trays of em, of maybe your more partial to the acid cooked semi-raw ceviches, this episode will make your mouth water.

This episode is all about cold, thick, and mostly sweet beverages that we all love to indulge in once in a while or more. Milkshakes, frappes, smoothies, all the delectable high calorie beverages that your heart and stomach desire. Whether you flock to the green mermaid for your frozen caffeine fix or sip down extra slush alongside your burger, blended beverages are a popular way to slurp down so extra cals, or some extra nutrients..it all depends on the ingredients. So throw your fav treats in that machine and pour some love over it and lets talk blend bevys.

What is going on Quality Foodies. This episode is all about a multi-cultural, versatile, snackable, delectable morsel of the most commonly consumed bird. If you said turkey necks, you are sadly mistaken! We are talking chicken wings of course. The popular bar snack is one that many cultures have blessed with unique flavors and prep methods. From sticky fish sauce wings, to fiery culinary competitions, and everything in between. Shoot, there are even entire restaurants dedicated to this dish. You can smoke them, grill them, fry them, or stew them. But regardless of how you prep them, will see the pile of bones that lie in their wake post chow down. So this episode is dedicated to the many birds that have given their lives, for us to be able to create this content. 

This episode of the Quality Goods Podcast is all about networking. Arguably one of the most important job and life skills you can hone if you have ambitions or the desire to get ahead or get things done. The soft skills like public speaking and effective communication that are practiced through networking can help develop the ability to win people over and get your message across clearly. All of these things are some of the benefits of exercising and growing your network. Let’s face it, no one will ever know how great your product or service is if you don’t talk about it! You’ll never grow your brand if you stay silent on the subject. As they say, closed mouths don’t get paid…or was it don’t get fed…either way, the sentiment remains true. So step outside of your comfort zone, go to that event, talk to the people that are operating inside of the space that you want to be in.

This episode of the podcast is dedicated to fresh beef…no not top sirloin, and not the stuff your favorite burger is comprised of. We are talking competition, rivalry, some good ol fashioned squabbles. In light of the recent hip hop beef that took social media by storm, this episode is inspired by a musical rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Regardless of who came out on top of that one, it ignited the rap flame and we all got to basque in its heat and glow for a bit. Much like hip hop beefs give us conversation ammo, beefs in the food world can stir up similar sentiments. While food feuds typically remain friendly, some take the competition seriously…New York vs Chicago Pizza, Coke vs Pepsi, which ever team you side with, we all get a little excitement and a whole lot of flavor out of these friendly competitions. So let’s explore a few familiar and maybe not so familiar beefs in the world of food .

Proper nourishment before a big game is essential. Food can affect our performance for the better, or worse, but if planned right it can provide the fuel we need to be at our best both physically, and mentally. Let’s face it, the proper diet can influence athletic performance in both the short and long term. From going beast mode and chugging skittles, to going plant based like TB12, those that go out to perform, seek to nourish themselves with what draws the best out of them. Check out some of our own go-to performance meals and hear about the diet of a Paralympic Gold Medalist from our recent guest Brian Bell

On this episode of the foodcast, Anson and Chris got cheesy again as they dove into the world of cheesesteak sandwiches and their close relatives. While they both consume fewer of them than we once did, it is a mighty tasty and decadent food item that is near and dear to their hearts. If you’re not vegetarian or vegan, chances are you have a go-to spot for when this particular craving hits. Shoot even if you are rocking a plant based diet, they've both noshed on a couple mushroom philly's that would give their meat clad counterparts a run for their money. (Just don’t tell philly that, or they may ban me from ever visiting again.) There’s just something special about when meat, onions, and cheese come together, and then you make it hand held by shoving it in a nice roll..GAME OVER.

Anson and Chris got to chatting about fictional foods and some of the tasty looking dishes they’ve seen prepped and consumed in movies and TV. Whether some cartoon cuisine had you drooling, or a chef whipped up a great dish on your favorite new drama series, we have all witnessed a fictional food item that stirred up a craving. Whether you find that food inspo from the big screen, the TV, or even swiping your way through social media, there are some make believe and fantasy foods for everyones taste. 

On this episode of the podcast Anson and Chris were joined by 2x Paralympic Gold Medalist, Brian Bell. Brian dropped by Groundfloor Oakland to chat about his journey as a Professional Wheelchair Basketball Player, and how he has always sought athletic competition at the highest level. They talked about his stint overseas in Europe, the evolution of the game, and how having the right support system around you makes all the difference. From Birmingham to the Bay Area, with a bunch of international stops in between, Brian has a stacked professional athletic resume, and a ton of wisdom to impart to athletes and non-athletes alike.

On this episode of the quality foods podcast, Anson and Chris discussed one of the foods that they both consume on a pretty regular basis, sandwiches. The mostly portable, carby, often cheesy hand-meal comes in many shapes and sizes, and are built for certain occasions. From buffet banquets, to school lunches, to neighborhood delis and everywhere in between and outside. If you’re listening to this podcast, I’m fairly certain that it is a guarantee you’ve had one, and probably even within the last couple of weeks. And if you haven’t what the hell are you waiting for! Two pieces of bread and whatever you want in between, creativity is your only limitation. There are so many varieties of sandwiches out there, that they definitely cannot cover them all in one episode. So join them for the first sandwich discussion in the Quality Foods realm and stick around for the sandwich saga.

Anson and Chris were joined by Los Angeles based, multi-faceted performing artist Monte Oakley-World. As someone who was born with the artistic bug, Monte found his way to music at an early age. He got lucky and stumbled upon a burned CD that contained recording software, and it was off to the races. His musical endeavors lead to moderate success, even teaming up as live hip hop act MDMF. His creative pursuits didn’t stop there though, when the creative itch came calling once more, he answered by studying theater which has lead him to the company he performs and tours with to this day. It was a great conversation about a passion for performance.

Anson and Chris got a little cheesy discussing a food item that almost everyone fancies, the quesadilla. From simple to stuffed, the melty delicacy is always comforting and almost never sophisticated. And let’s be honest, if it is, we probably don’t want it. Whether you’re at your favorite taqueria or rummaging through the fridge late night, quesadillas always hit right. So whether you’re a tortilla and cheese purist, or love yourself packed with savory carnes, let’s see explore this familiar toasty treat 

Anson and Chris were kicking back at Groundfloor Oakland with some OG homies of the podcast, Good Fishing. Coming fresh of the sunset of their lifestyle brand, Sam Bostick and Vicken Donikian dropped by to chat about the lifecycle of creative endeavors, and reflect on some of the lessons that come along with an ever-evolving project. While it was a bittersweet closing chapter for that particular journey, it only marks the beginning of the next chapter. It was a great conversation about the creative freedom, carving new paths, and doing things on your own terms. 

This episode is all about quality noods. Not the ones that get leaked online, but the kind that require chopsticks and lots of slurping... ramen. For many of us, our first experience with ramen occurred with small packets of instant noodles in our childhood kitchens. The ramen game has come an awfully long way since then. From tonkotsu to tsukemen, and everything in between, there is a variation for everyone… that’s right, even the vegans. So if you’re as much a fan of the noods as we are, you’re definitely going to enjoy this hot brothy convo.

This episode is not about a particular cuisine, but rather a common ritual that we have all been through that often centers around food…first dates. While not all first dates take place at restaurants, they are one of the most fitting venues for the activity at hand. they have a vibe, they’re made for gathering and conversing, and you can even soothe the nerves with a drink or two if that’s your thing. There are many ways to go and there are definitely some guidelines that should be followed, and this discussion features our recent guest Tsunami Yumi and includes some tales to learn from as well as some dos-and-don’t’s for how to conduct yourself when wining and dining someone on a first date.

Anson and Chris were joined by Rio Vista, California-based Tattoo Artist, Tsunami Yumi. As one of Anson’s primary body scribers, she has literally made her mark in Quality Goods territory. Tsunami Yumi actually started her journey as an artist with paining on canvases, but it wouldn’t take long before she would switch mediums and answer her calling as a tattooist. While she may still be honing her style as a tattoo artist, she has inked many folks, and has even run a few fundraising campaigns in the process. It was a great conversation about developing as an artist, and seizing opportunities…oh and there is even a little talk about arachnids and creepy things like that, so you don’t wanna miss this chat about art and the interesting places where inspiration can be found. 

This episode of the Quality Foods Podcast is all about Chinese food. The culinary introduction to cultural cuisine for some of us, and comfort food to many, Chinese food embodies so many different sub cultures, tastes, and styles. You may automatically think noodles and fried rice, others may immediately think dumplings and dim sum. Whatever dish your mind locks in on when someone tells you they’re thinking of ordering Chinese, I bet it’s tasty!

It’s a new year and you know what that means for the goods?? NEW PODCAST. That’s right, a new food centric  podcast, aptly named, Quality Foods. Food is something that Anson and I are both very passionate about, and we both boast some very experienced palates. From street food to steak house, stadiums to michelin stars and everything in between . We are going to bring you a different topical food discussion each week and talk about our experiences, cultural highlights, the tastiest and not as tasty versions of things, and much much more. So stay tuned if you like food, and want to hear some great stories, recommendation, and maybe even some recipes.

2023, what a year it has been. I don’t know about y’all but it feels like the quickest one to date, and yet it was packed with SO much. First and foremost, it was the year the we returned to your podcast feed, after hibernating for about 18 months. It felt like due time to make a return, and in doing so we got the chance to chat with some new guests and bring you some new topics. As for this episode, Anson and Chris discussed many of the things that took place throughout the year around them and throughout pop culture. We talked sports, tech, culture, entertainment and more. So enjoy this quality recap of 2023 and let’s close out the new year and see whats good!

Anson and Chris were joined by the Founder of Joybru Coffee Alex Jacobs. His quest for betterment via super foods and plant medicine have led him to start a number of ventures geared towards health and wellness. His latest endeavor, Joybru, is a mushroom infused coffee company bringing high-quality, high-performing products into a new but competitive market. Alex’s goal is to bring health and wealth to consumers by modifying an existing habit, upgrading the coffee experience if you will. They talked about  plant supplementation throughout history, as well as his vision for the future of the industry. They talked adaptogens, cannabinoids, functional mushrooms and more. Let’s face it, the fungus is among us, and it’s here to stay. The food industry, the beauty industry, the health and wellness industry… we are surrounded by shrooms, and Alex wants to introduce them to you through familiar ritual .

Anson and Chris joined frontman of The Helltones Darwin Siegaldoud for a conversation about everything rock and roll. The Helltones are a soulful surf rock band hailing from Oakland, California that has assumed many forms since its inception in 2016. The current iteration of beautifully gritty group is a 6 piece outfit that is set to release their latest record, Medusa, this Friday December 1.  Hot off the trails of touring California with some fresh singles, The Helltones are ready to drop their full length album with a release party at the Ivy Room in Albany California. After catching them at a halloween party, chatting with Darwin about his formative years as a musician and producer, and vibing out to their records on Spotify, we cannot to rock out with them once more in the east bay to kick off the weekend.

The guys are back from a short break, and a deserved one, but Anson and Chris just wanted to catch up, drop a little update for you guys, and discuss the current state of re-opening that we’re experiencing on the west coast. A lot has happened both in the world and in their own circles, so they thought it only right to share some news with you good folks! Shopping, schools, sports..they touch on a little bit of everything in this one. And if you have any personal experiences or insights about anything that they touch on, please do tag or dm Quality Goods on the socials, they love to engage with you all and find out what’s going on in our community first hand. New Merch: Quality Goods Amazon Merch Store Follow: @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty @youngmanoldsoles Episode brought to you by: Pyre Supplements - 10% off with code 'quality' Lymi Coffee - 10% off with code 'QUALITYGOODS'

For the 3rd entry of the Pie Dreams and Quality Goods saga, Anson and I paid a visit to the Pie Smith himself Ricky Davis in his very own Pie Shop in Newark, California. It was an inevitable gathering that was years in the making, as we recalled our prior conversations where Ricky spoke of his aspirations of opening his own brick and mortar in the Tri City area. Ricky’s story truly is one of manifestation through consistency and accountability. Without any real mentor in the Pie smithing world, Ricky paved his own way into the pie scape, through quality processes and ingredients, and never cutting corners. The proof is in the pudding, or in this case the pie, as the success of Pie Dreams will be spread across tables in countless households in the approaching holiday season. It was a great conversation about counting your blessings, hard work paying off, and putting on for your community.

On this episode of the Quality Goods Podcast Anson and Chris discussed hobbies and side hustles. Many of their guests have navigated the path from hobby to side hustle to full blown career, so we pulled together some common threads from those in their circle. They talked about the importance of identifying the appropriate time to take a hobby or side hustle to the next level, and inversely identifying when something doesn't necessarily need to be taken to the next level. They talked about growth as an entrepreneur and business, scaling appropriately, and touched on how scaling too fast can be more harmful than helpful. This convo touches on all of that and more.

On this episode of the Quality Goods podcast, Anson and Chris had a discussion about generic and alternative brands. The modern market is exploding with branded goods, new brands launching every single day. This influx of newly branded goods also fosters a healthy market of imitators and imposters. But don’t they say imitation is the most sincere form of flattery? For some alt brands, that may be the case! But in instances like bootlegs, it may be a sign that you should steer clear. The spectrum of branded goods and their alternative and generic counter parts can be hard to navigate, so the guys thought it would be nice to share some insights about the market of generics and alternatives out there for those who may not be as familiar. So whether you’re a brand loyalist, or bargain hunting for a high quality knock off, this conversation has some great info about the marketplace.

What is going on good people?! Quality Goods is back and ready to provide you with the quality stories of triumph from entrepreneurs in your community. After a 15 month hibernation, Anson and I felt it time to breathe a breath of fresh air into the podcast, and change things up just a little bit, which actually served as the inspiration for this episode, comebacks and rebranding. While we are not going through a full rebrand, our comeback story is merely one of iteration, bringing you the familiar quality vibes wrapped in a fresh package…an evolution if you will. We address these things as well as other successful and not so successful comebacks and rebrands, and takeaways from many of those cases throughout history. We have all seen both failures, success stories,  and everything in between, and thankfully, we get to learn from all of them. So whether you’re reinventing yourself, or just refreshing a logo and/or color palette, we explored the depths or shallows in which people and companies have sought to freshen up their image.

On this episode of the podcast, Anson and Chris connected with Kat McCoy, owner of New York based Jewelry Concierge service Best Kept. Kat’s mission is to take the stress out of buying fine jewelry, whether shopping for yourself or gifting a loved one. She has a true talent in matching clients with the perfect piece, sourcing from some of the finest purveyors around the nation. They talked about her prior career as a management consultant, and how her business acumen has helped shape her approach to working with clients on both sides of the jewelry deal. They talked about her process of finding the right gift, jewelry trends, sentimentality, and jewelry as an investment. It was a great conversation about everything jewelry. Follow Best Kept: https://www.bestkept.com/ @bestkeptjewelry This episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' kitcaster.com - get booked on podcasts today and tell your story!

On this episode of the Quality Goods Podcast, Anson and Chris were joined by multi-national DJ and Producer duo Colorica. Colorica is comprised of OG friend of the podcast and fellow QGer Danny Varela, and his long time friend and collaborator Alejandro Céspedes. The two have been casual collaborators in the studio and behind the decks for years, but it was 2021 that sparked the new creative partnership that took shape in the form of Colorica. The Californian Costa Rican combo bring some serious heat behind the decks and pack dance floors wherever they go. From the Bay Area to tamarindo and everywhere in between, they channel vibes that transcend language barriers and spiritual boundaries. As they bless dance floors with some serious grooves, they blessed the guys with their origin story, so you don’t want to miss this great conversation about some rhythm fueled dance parties and worldy house and techno heat. Follow Colorica: @coloricamusic https://soundcloud.com/colorica This episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' kitcaster.com - get booked on podcasts today and tell your story! 

On this episode of the podcast, Anson and I were joined by Austin based musician and business coach Bill Small. Bill is a multi-talented recording artist and performer that has recorded a handful of solo albums, in addition to a slew of singles, and live performances with a number of bands and other collaborators. After finding success over the years as both a recording and performing artist, Bill decided to branch out and start offering up his experience and serve as a business coach. We touched on things like artist development, the chemistry of a band, and what success as an artist means. We also touched on some of more cerebral side of things like connection, cutting through the bs, and more complex ideas like feeling your vision. It was a great conversation about music, business, and life. Connect with Bill: https://www.artistmind.co/ https://billsmallmusic.com/ This episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

Anthony Renowitzky is a real estate agent turned investor, that has spent the last few years steady building up his portfolio of properties. We first spoke with Anthony early in 2020, when the real estate market was ripe with uncertainty. Things have changed quite a bit since then, from dynamic interest rates to rent moratoriums, there has been all kinds of movement in properties and prices. Our discussion touched on the post pandemic economy, flipping houses, leveraging the brrrr method, and more. It was a great discussion about everything real estate. Follow Anthony @anthonyrenow anthonyrenow.com

Anson and Chris have a discussion about a subject that is near and dear to their hearts..and their stomachs..FOOD. With the super bowl freshly behind us, they talked about the culture around gathering and snacking, and some of their favorite game day treats. They got into the importance and the influence of social media in food culture, some popular Instagram and Tik Tok posting styles, and not deviating from a winning recipe. They also gave a shout to some of our favorite local joints and some food trends that are on our radar right now. So whatever kinda of cuisine or snacks you fancy, this conversation has something for you. New Quality Goods Merch:  bit.ly/qgmerch  Follow us:  @qualitygoodstv  @mrbeaty  @anson.wav This episode brought to you by:  thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' 

On this episode of the podcast, Anson and Chris got to connect with owner and pit master of Ruby Q Smokefusion, Ruben McElligot. As the man behind the smoke, Ruben puts out some of the best fusion BBQ that can be found in the Bay Area. From brisket tacos, to vegan sweet potato and black bean quesadillas, he has taken some tried and true family recipes and injected some of his own modern technique to bring some major flavor to Oakland. Though Ruben is known around the community for his tasty faire, he hadn’t always planned to slang his smokey delights. We talked about seizing opportunities, and putting in reps, because you never know what future endeavors you may be preparing for. We got into the importance of being instilled with a strong work ethic at an early age, recipes that stand the test of time, and bringing tradition from around the country right here to the east bay. It was a great conversation about bbq and entrepreneurship for sure. So whether you live life in the fast lane, or dig things low and slow, you’ll dig this conversation about good food, and good business.   Follow Ruby Q: https://rubyqsmokefusion.com/@Ruby_Q_Smokefusion  Episode brought to you by: Mikal Monroe Clothing https://www.mikalmonroe.com/

Tory is a Brooklyn based DJ Bringing her unique vibes to clubs and events nation wide, as well as streaming directly into your household via Twitch. From deep house to world beats and so much more, Tory shares the vibrations that make her move with the people, and has been cultivating a community of music lovers and artists all around the world. We discussed her lifelong love of dance music, and how that has informed her approach to evoke emotion and keep the dance floor energized. We talked about the role of the DJ as a vibe curator, some of the many lanes a DJ can operate in, and how the pandemic provided a unique opportunity to connect with fans and fellow artists across the globe. It was a great conversation about everything music, and regardless of what is currently bumping on your playlist, we think that you will definitely vibe out to this one.  Follow Tory vibesbyTORY.com @vibesbyTORY This episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

What's up good people! Thank you all so much for rocking with us for yet another year. It was different, it was new territory, but we navigated these murky waters together, and we could not do it without you all. We appreciate your continued support, and we look forward to bringing younew content featuring some quality folks in the new year. Till then, WE OUT!

What is good quality listeners?! We are back after a short break from putting out new content. It wasn’t to punish you all, but merely to chill the fuck out for a minute, focus on life, and spend a tiny bit less time in front of a screen for a couple months. But we missed you, and just couldn’t keep away for too long, so we thought it only right to say what up and spread some year end holiday cheer. What better subject to cover then breaks? No we’re not talking about break beats or broken bones…but rather the fact that it is ok to take a break once in a while. Entrepreneurship is a common thread in our content, and we have been so conditioned to be on grind mode 24/7, grow a following with constant posting and engagement, trying to build that highlight real for clout, we often forget to take a moment to stop and breathe! While there are appropriate times to flex on grind mode, there is much more to life then work work work. We also touched on the anti-work movement going on, some of the wild ass crime that has arisen around us due to the involuntary extended break that many are experiencing, and then we wrapped up the convo with a discussion about gratitude and some things that we are thankful for. so check out this conversation about breaks and thanks. New Quality Goods Merch: bit.ly/qgmerch Follow us: @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty @pointlesswonder This episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' ohsnap.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

What’s good quality people?! It’s been a long time, and we should not have left you, with out some great pod content to step to, drive to, lay around to…whatever it is that you do when you listen to podcasts. As we gear up to bring you some new content, we thought it an appropriate moment to release some content from the archives featuring our good friend Ekzakt. Zach Perry aka Ekzakt has been grinding it out on these coast as an engineer and producer for a decade plus, cutting tracks for the likes of Andre Nickatina, Mistah Fab, and more recently the legendary Too Short. The two were featured in a recent piece put out by Lauten Audio called Capture, and we were super proud and impressed by the quality piece about the importance of being skilled engineer in addition to your production chops. We love the representation of The Bay, and the story told in the piece is one I got the privilege of witnessing first hand, so it’s extra special in that regard. So as we continue to support quality content and quality people, we wanted to share some stories and advice from the man himself back around the inception of the pandemic. Check out the piece: https://www.lautenaudio.com/post/too-hort-zach-perry-capture-episode-1 Follow Ekzakt: @ekzaktxl This episode brought to you by:  thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'  ohsnap.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

While Anson and I take a small break from recording new content, we thought it only right to provide you guys with good episode from our backlog that you may have missed if you weren’t with us in our earlier days. In light of his recent victory on UFC fight pass, we wanted to serve you up our conversation with MMA fighter Jeremiah ‘The Kid’ Labiano. His explosive win over Tim Dooling on one of the worlds largest fight platforms was nothing short of exciting. If you’re an MMA fan and haven’t peeped the highlight reel yet, we highly suggest you hit the socials and seek it out, it’s definitely worth the price of tracking it down. Link in the description of this podcast for the lazy. The conversation was recorded just before the pandemic struck, so we had the pleasure of joining Jeremiah at his home training facility at Crispim BJJ. It was a conversation about what it takes to become a professional fighter, the future of MMA, and becoming a part owner of a BJJ gym. A great episode for fight fans, entrepreneurs, and anyone who knows how it is to fight adversity in order to compete at the highest level. Follow Jeremiah: @jermdakidd This episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' ohsnap.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

On this episode of the podcast Anson and Chris wanted to chat about some topics that go hand in hand with each other..attention and awareness. These two subjects are not only important for success in entrepreneurial pursuits, but also for success in our personal lives and relationships. Attention might just be the most valuable commodity in the world, and companies of all sizes, from local mom and pops to corporate conglomerates are all in constant competition for it. Awareness goes hand in hand with attention, and is the first step into bringing more of it to any cause. There are many dimensions of awareness though, from simple concepts like spatial awareness, to grander ideas like environmental awareness and everything in between and outside. They discussed how attention and awareness commingle constantly, and we are sure that you all can relate to some of the situations and scenarios that we touched on. So pay close attention to this episode, and if you dig the conversation, we would be ever so grateful if you would raise awareness of it through your socials by liking out posts, sharing the episode to your stories, or going with the good old fashioned approach of sharing with your friends and fat through word of mouth. However you choose to bring attention to and support quality, we will alway be grateful! Follow us: @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty @pointlesswonder brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' ohsnap.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

This episode of the podcast features an unsung hero and community figure here in Oakland, CA, Angelique Austin. As the Owner and Director of One Rose of Unity, Angelique provides low cost room and board for low income individuals who need a little assistance gaining and maintaining their independence. As someone who has been through some trying times herself, Angelique was eager to help when she was afforded the opportunity to do so, utilizing her spare bedrooms in her apartment to house some folks that needed a little extra assistance. She has since grown her organization to encompass 6 homes in the Oakland area, where she houses veterans, homeless, parolees, and those suffering from various mental illnesses. The safe havens that she and her family provide, have helped many people retain their respect, dignity, and independence, and she is on the path to growing to be able to serve even more of the community. Her story is one of empathy and compassion, and I think we can all use a little more of that in our lives. So check out this great conversation with a different kind of entrepreneur, and see how helping others can lead to true success in the community. Check out One Rose of Unity: https://www.oneroseofunity.com/ brought to you by:  thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'  ohsnap.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

On this episode of the podcast Anson and Chris were joined by men’s wear innovator Eric Hartter. In 2015, Eric co-founded Hartter Manly with his business partner David Manly, and the two have been lacing gentleman in some of the flyest custom garments ever since. With their high tech online platform, paired with their expertise in bespoke and modern tailoring, the two have crafted a custom clothing experience like no other. They talked about building a business through patience and leveraging complimentary talents, modern style trends and trend setters, and the evolution of workplace attire in a remote world. From celebs and athletes, to the every man, dapper is alive and well. So whether you’re rocking with peaked lapels and leather bottoms, or no tie and white sneakers, let us lace you up with this custom conversation. Follow the brand: @hartter.manly https://harttermanly.com/ Follow Eric: @eric_hartter Episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' ohsnap.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

For this episode of the podcast, the guys were joined by one of their former and most enthusiastic guests, rapper Meezy #7. The young MC hailing from Berkeley had a lot on his mind, and they welcomed him back to give an update on how life has been for him throughout covid times. Though he is a local friend that they actually had the pleasure of meeting IRL, he was one of their earliest remote guests, as covid had struck shortly after they crossed paths outside their Emeryville studio. Meezy’s talent, enthusiasm, and ambition are larger than life, and the guys never hesitate to invite that kind of energy to join them on the podcast. Follow Meezy#7: @da_real_official.numba7_ Episode brought to you by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY' ohsnap.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

What is going on good people! We am extra excited to introduce this episode of the podcast today, because it is a milestone episode…our hundredth full length quality goods podcast. No big guests, no frills, but a great discussion on what our journey has been like up until this special moment. While this may not be too much to write home about, we believe it’s important to acknowledge and celebrate these mini milestones, because it was no easy feat. But we really enjoy having conversations with creators and creatives from all walks of life, and you guys get to be the beneficiaries of said conversations. So join us for this quality retrospective, and celebrate some of the cool moments we’ve shared over the past 2.5 years. Follow us: @finesseeverything @mrbeaty Episode powered by:  thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

For our 99th episode of the Quality Goods podcast, they guys are thrilled to introduce their first international guest to all of you good people. Anson and Chris had the great pleasure to chat with Sydney, Australia based singer and recording artist Anjo. Anjo has been a passionate singer since she has been able to walk, and she has recently been making waves down under with her new single Always Be, and she has big plans to keep the music and content coming. They've got to thank our friends at Eastbound for connecting them to an amazing artist overseas, and continuing to fuel their musical chats, because it never gets old. So if you’re into artist development, connecting with folks in faraway places through social media, music, or any shade of those things, you’ll definitely dig this conversation about creativity. Listen to Anjo's Music: Anjo on Spotify Follow Anjo:  @angelinebarion Episode powered by:  thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

We are so excited to tell you about today’s guest because if you know us, you’ll know that we are pretty damn obsessed with spicy foods, and 0we put hot sauce on almost every meal. Our guest Scott Zalkind, the founder of Lucky Dog Hot Sauce has helped fuel the fire that burns in our hearts and in our stomachs, and has taken part in delighting millions of viewers all over the world in the 4 slot on season 9 of the wildly popular YouTube show Hot Ones. It’s actually where we were first exposed to his delectable sauces, so it was quite a delight to run into him at my local farmers market. We had a great conversation about everything hot sauce, from epic sauce origin stories, quitting his day job to follow his fiery passion, to saucy introductions with rock stars..this really was quite the spicy epic. So turn up the heat and the volume for this one! Follow Lucky Dog: @luckydoghotsauce Get sauced: https://luckydoghotsauce.com/ Episode powered by:  thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

We are officially half way through June which means we are officially at the half way point of 2021. A new vibe, on the verge of reopening, and already so much to reflect on. Lots of changes, lots of growth, same vision, new perspective. Times are changing, and there are many lanes open for us as we travel towards the future, so set your GPS on your destination, but don’t forget to stop and enjoy the scenery along the way! So join us for a mid year reflection as we chat about how we’ve been and some things opening up around us..both literally and figuratively. Follow us: @qualitygoodstv @finesseeverything @mrbeaty Episode powered by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

On this episode of podcast, Anson and Chris went guest-less again to address another universal topic, gatekeeping. Now the reason we say universal, is because we am fairly certain that we have all (us and you listeners) encountered gatekeepers at some point in our lives. And if you haven’t...then I’m not quite sure how you’ve managed to get this far in your life..because gatekeepers dwell all around us. In our careers, in our hobbies, in our fandoms, and sometimes even literally at physical gates. Let’s not mistake gatekeepers for locks though, because there is still a way through the gate that you seek passage, but it may just take some plotting and/or some persevering to get yourself through. We’ll discuss some ways to do so on this podcast, as well as some stories of being kept from gates in our own lives. Follow the guys: @qualitygoodstv @finesseeverything @mrbeaty Episode powered by; thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

On this episode of the podcast, Anson and Chris were joined by another amazing artist repping the Bay Area, Jenna Marie. Jenna Marie is a ballerina based in San Francisco, and throughout the pandemic she has been spreading her love of movement online through various video projects such as Swans directed and choreographed by Robert Dekkers, and Movement for Movement produced by Ben Needham-Wood, as well as teaching other dance lovers through live streams. It was a delight for them to chat with an artist from the East Coast that has found such a warm welcome in the Bay Area…which was not something she expected when migrating away from the New York ballet scene. While the ballet scene is not something Anson and Chris are super well versed in, thehy appreciate all things art and Jenna Marie stays putting out that energy that could not be ignored.  Follow Jenna Marie: @its_jennamarie Episode powered by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'

On this episode of the Quality Goods Podcast, Anson and Chris were joined by Photographer & VFX Supervisor Tommy Souza. Tommy is a creative jack of all trades, that has found happy home behind the lens of his Sony camera. His eye-catching stylized photo edits have led him to growing his creative network north of the border in Montreal, where he has also made his mark on the movie world in the VFX dept. His love of film has not only informed his style as a photographer, it took him far away from his home base in California where he got his start in the movie biz, and he only continues to work his way up the production chain. The creativity never stops with this guy, so keep your eyes out on his Instagram profile and IMDB account and I can assure you, you will not be bored. Follow Tommy: @tommyasouza Episode powered by: thegeniusbrand.com - 15% off with code 'QUALITY'