Mike Mendoza is a DJ and graphic designer who loves bringing people together through food and music. DJ Mike Rawk's collaborative spirit brought him to partner with local restaurants in Long Beach, CA to provide food to front line medical personnel during the Coronavirus pandemic. He talks to us about how this idea became a movement they call #EssentialSaturdays. He's also a host on the podcast Street Eats and Dope Beats. Connect with My Guest: IG - @djmikerawk Twitch - DJ Mike Rawk Podcast - Street Eats and Dope Beats Connect with Me: IG - @_eddiemac and @settingstages Twitter - @eddiemacaranas Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Melinda Guerrero talks about practicing Social Distancing and going stir crazy.  She's an outdoors enthusiast, so I don't blame her for feeling frustrated while in self isolation.  Maybe you're feeling some anxiety - or boredom - too, so Melinda will share how she's kept herself engaged during the first 8 days of Social Distancing. Connect with My Guest Instagram - @wheresmelindanow Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

The COVID-19 aka Corona Virus pandemic has the world in quarantine and many of us in city-wide lock downs. Milad Sadegi is a photographer who shares his insight on managing a business, tending to clients, and caring for people during this time of uncertainty. Connect with My Guest: Milad Sadegi IG - @bornpacific Web - www.bornpacific.com Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Meet my close friend, Jeff. Listen to the story of how he lived through fast times, hard lessons, and ultimately triumphed over tragedy. Jeff shares his very personal story of overcoming drug abuse. If you, or anyone you know, are in search of options to prevent or avoid harm to yourself or others, please visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for resources. https://www.samhsa.gov --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

This episode is based on a blog post I published back in 2012 about a kid named Larry and his little brother. You'll find a correlation between their relationship and the relationship you have with failure and shortcomings. Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

This is the story of how my wife and I met. Gi and I had a very fast-moving relationship, and today you’ll learn just how unorthodox our life together came to what we know it to be. We open up quite a bit, so you’ll get a taste of our dynamic as a couple and as parents. We share the challenges of being - for several years - the first among our friends to become parents, and we also answer questions that some listeners asked through social media! Gi and I had a blast with this recording, and we think you could gain a little peace of mind knowing that we are probably more screwed up than you and yours. Bonus points if you can count how any times we reference alcohol throughout the episode. Enjoy! Connect with My Guest: Angelica Macaranas - @gigimac07 Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumental by Ryan Little - @iamryanlittle --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

I recorded an impromptu podcast. Much like many of you, I’m currently struggling to unravel my thoughts and emotions from the tragic loss of Kobe Bryant - father, husband, friend, and NBA legend. The only way I really know how to express emotions these days, is through spoken word. After two-and-half long days of marinating on everything that surrounds me, hesitating on sharing some sentiment around what so many of us are experiencing, I’ve decided to share with you a 24-minute word vomit of how I’ve been dealing with this, and perhaps you can confide in my words and find that you can relate. Ultimately I want this to help you as much as it’s somehow helped me, even just a little. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

There are three common questions I'm asked when it comes to podcasting. I'll share with you how I address those questions based on what I've learned in the last two years of hosting a podcast. Learn the simple way of kick-starting your own podcast journey. I'll convince you that you don't need fancy equipment. And finally, I'll teach you a strategy on how to prepare interview questions for guests, and also why you shouldn't. Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac https://www.instagram.com/_eddiemac https://www.instagram.com/settingstages https://www.twitter.com/EddieMacaranas https://www.anchor.fm/eddiemac Intro/Outro Instrumentals by Ryan Little --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

Meet the Suess Family! They took a year off of their life in California and decided to take the kids with them around the world for one year. Enjoy their story as they share their adventures abroad, the inspiration behind the year-long experience, some tips they learned along the way, and so much more. Connect with My Guest: IG - @suessfamily Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message

I'm BACK! To kick-start this second season, I've asked my friend, Ramon Gonzalez, to host the first episode as he interviews ME as the guest.  It's been months since the last season of the show, and I'm excited to share with you what I've been up to, what I've learned about myself, some of my ups and definitely some downs. I've got so much to share from my absence that I couldn't possibly cover it all in one sitting. Enjoy this hour-long conversation of catching up, and look forward to learning more as I continue sharing with you in the next few months. Let's Go! Connect with Ramon: IG - @spottyfishing Interact with Me: Personal IG - @_eddiemac PodCast IG - @settingstages Twitter - @EddieMacaranas PodCast - www.anchor.fm/eddiemac --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/eddiemac/message