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A podcast dedicated towards creativity and entrepreneurship. Anson Jay and Chris Beaty host discussions with artists, entrepreneurs, and creators from all industries, and shed light on the talent, hard work, dedication, and passion that fuels some of the coolest projects happening right now. @qualitygoodstv @mrbeaty @anson.wav Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/qualitygoods/support
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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 …
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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.…
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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 skitt…
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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 …
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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 tha…
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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…
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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 i…
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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, …
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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, quesad…
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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…
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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,…
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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 soot…
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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…
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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 y…
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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…
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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 guest…
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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 competiti…
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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 …
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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…
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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 …
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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 si…
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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 f…
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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 ep…
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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 fines…
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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, b…
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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 yea…
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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…
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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 popula…
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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 reci…
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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…
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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 t…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 wor…
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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 tim…
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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 moder…
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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 mee…
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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 b…
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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 m…
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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 milli…
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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 you…
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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 fa…
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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 Move…
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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…
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On this episode of the Quality Goods Podcast, Anson and Chris were joined by Founder and Stylist of Le Blanc Label, Alena Le Blanc. If you listened to the last episode of the podcast, this will be serendipitous timing as she is the perfect guest to speak to how our appearance is one of our most powerful tools in making impressions. If you didn’t ca…
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On this episode of the Quality Goods podcast Anson and Chris had another universal topic to discuss amongst themselves, appearance and impressions. While you can make impressions with more than just your appearance, your appearance almost always leaves some sort of impression, no matter how impactful it may be. As people, we consciously and subcons…
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On this episode Of the podcast, the guy were sippin wine and feelin fine with owner and winemaker at Nottingham Cellars, Collin Cranor. Collin is a good friend of the pod and a fellow podcaster as co-host of the wine and hospitality centric, Through The Grapevine Podcast. The guys have been early listeners and early patrons of Collin’s out in the L…
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For this episode of the podcast, Anson and Chris invited another one of their earliest guests back to chat about how his artistic endeavors have developed over the past year. The Evil Geniuss has been steady at work producing acrylic laden canvases as well as using Anson’s body as a canvas for his other ink infused pieces. In the time since they la…
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On this episode of the podcast Anson and Chris went guest-less again and had a discussion amongst ourselves about perspective. Though it’s not something many of us dedicate a lot conscious thought to, perspective is a very powerful force that shapes all of our lives and our decision making. Everyone has a perspective, but everyone’s perspective is …
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