Beer With Friends Podcast

Jai has a few brews with his student friends from Icon Collective Music School in Burbank, CA with DJ Lionel Ray (LB), Musician Dukalian, Rapper Cesar, and Roxie.They discuss the music scene in Milwaukee and its differences in Los Angeles. Also what inspires them, their favorite artists, and how social media affects their careers. The key mindset is separating the business and creativity while being satisfied with your art in this episode.Beer On Deck: New Belgium Variety Pack: Summer Bliss Tropical Wheat, Mountain Time Lager, Dominga Mimosa Sour Ale, And Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPAWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Let us know in the comments!For more BEER STUFF, visit: http://www.BeerRunTheShow.comSUBSCRIBE for more of all the LATEST Beer Run Videos here: https://tinyurl.com/yn2tu5r9Cesar’s Website: www.keepnitmil.comFollow US on Instagram:Beer Run - @BeerRunTheShowJai Pellerin - @JaiPellerinLionel - @lionelraymusicDukalian - @safs_dkCesar - @keepnitmilRoxie - @roxie_jade_6

Jai chugs a few beers with film directors Darius Dawson and McKinley Bundick Jr. They break down their film directing process, how film school was essential to them, and their journeys moving to Los Angeles to pursue film directing.Darius talks about his directing work on the HBO award winning short film, 'A Rodeo Film' and Peter Farrelly's 'The Greatest Beer Run Ever' while McKinley discusses his experience on winning two Emmys for Best Director in Photojournalism and working on 'Seal Team' for Paramount Plus.Beer on Deck: Eel River Brewing's Hazy by Nature Series Chillax IPAWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Let us know in the comments!For more BEER STUFF, visit: http://www.BeerRunTheShow.comCheck Outs:Paramount Plus’ ‘Seal Team’ - Streaming Nowhttps://www.paramountplus.com/shows/seal-team/ ‘A Rodeo Film’ - Streaming Now on HBO and HBOMaxhttps://www.hbo.com/movies/a-rodeo-film‘The Greatest Beer Run Ever’ - Streaming Now on AppleTV+https://tinyurl.com/2s9td9xaSUBSCRIBE for more of all the LATEST Beer with Friends videos here:https://tinyurl.com/yn2tu5r9Follow US on Instagram:Beer Run - @BeerRunTheShowJai Pellerin - @JaiPellerinMcKinley Bundick Jr. - @blakghostGeoff McGee - @film_mcgeezaxDarius Dawson's mailing address - 123 Sesame Street

Jai has a brew with a mentor from his Los Angeles City College days, professor and stage director Leslie Ferreira. They break down why LACC has such a unique program for its theatre academy, Leslie’s journey through acting and how he became an inspiration to Jai from leaving the U.S. Navy to where he is today. A very insightful conversation between teacher and student.Beer On Deck: Einstock Icelandic Arctic Pale AleWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Let us know in the comments!For more BEER STUFF, visit: http://www.BeerRunTheShow.comSUBSCRIBE for more of all the LATEST Beer Run Videos here: https://tinyurl.com/yn2tu5r9Leslie’s Book and Website:The Stage Director’s Prompt Book on Amazonhttps://tinyurl.com/4x44ktcrhttps://leslieferreira.com/Follow US on Instagram:Beer Run - @BeerRunTheShowJai Pellerin - @JaiPellerinLeslie Ferrera - @Leslie.Ferreira.71

Jai has a few beers with cinematographers from overseas who attended the American Film Institute. Filmmaker Geoff McGee is also on board for insight from a director’s perspective. Olesia Saveleva and Matthew Barauskas discuss their journey to the states from Russia and Lithuania respectively and how working other positions on set led them to being a cinematographer. They break down how a camera is chosen for every story and what their goals are moving forward. A great conversation for anyone who strives to be a director of photography for film and television.Beer On Deck: Brewdog Hazy Fellowship IPA (Lord of the Rings)What are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Email us at BeerFriendsPod@gmail.com

Jai travels to Northern California to drink a beer with his great Aunt Rose for her 86th birthday where they explore deep life choices and share memories from growing up, attending an all Black Catholic school, being with the love of her life, and learning from reading books. “Live each moment to the best of your ability, Love with all your heart and soul.”Beer On Deck: Firestone’s Hopnosis IPA and Mind Haze IPAWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Email us at BeerFriendsPod@gmail.comFor more BEER STUFF, visit: http://www.BeerRunTheShow.comSUBSCRIBE for more of all the LATEST Beer Run Videos here: https://tinyurl.com/yn2tu5r9Follow US on Instagram:Beer Run - @BeerRunTheShowJai Pellerin - @JaiPellerin

Jai gets tipsy with fellow AFI Producers Ashley Hall and Joyce Liu-Countryman on getting things done in the film producing world. Joyce discusses the life she had before attending the American Film Institute and what brought her to filmmaking while managing a family life. Ashley expresses her love for storytelling, work experience, growing up in Los Angeles with Hollywood in her backyard, and upcoming projects.Beer On Deck: Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company Santa Barbara Shandy Mix: Mango, Lemonade, Watermelon, Citrus, HibiscusWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Email us at BeerFriendsPod@gmail.comFor more BEER STUFF, visit: http://www.BeerRunTheShow.comSUBSCRIBE for more of all the LATEST Beer Run Videos here: https://tinyurl.com/yn2tu5r9Ashley Hall’s Website:https://www.ashleyghall.com/Joyce Liu-Countryman’s IMDb:https://tinyurl.com/sykdkwe6Follow US on Instagram:Beer Run - @BeerRunTheShowJai Pellerin - @JaiPellerin Ashley Hall - @Ash_Hall13Joyce Liu-Countryman - @JoyceLiuCountrymanGeoff McGee - @Film_McGeezax

Jai pops open a beer with Hollywood actor Jason R. Moore and stand up comedians Marcos Lavell and Jonathan Tumblin. Jason explains his acting process and what it takes to succeed in the industry. He also discusses his experience on being cast in Netflix’s The Punisher. Marcos talks about the differences between the Atlanta and LA comedy scenes where Jonathan books him for a gig.Beer On Deck: Calicraft Brewing’s Cool Kids Juicy IPAWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Email us at BeerFriendsPod@gmail.com

Jai catches up with screenwriters he knew from the American Film Institute who are achieving success in their own right. Nikki Mejia and Raymond Arturo Perez discuss their incredible journey into storytelling and how being Latinos shaped their career paths to filmmaking. Raymond talks working on Netflix’s “Selena” where Nikki and Jai share a Denzel Washington story.Beers On Deck: Cali Squeeze Lemon Chill and Blood OrangeWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Email us at BeerFriendsPod@gmail.com

Jai takes a deep dive into music and has a few beers with filmmaker Geoff McGee and the LA based duo Marc Avery and Sean Carney aka Wolves. Marc and Sean talk about first meeting through a mutual friend, their infectious, unique, and signature sound they call “Surf Trap”, and high energized live performances and stage presence. Wolves premieres a brand new song “Arriba, Abajo, Al Centro, Pa Dentro.”Beer On Deck: A delicious beer we were too drunk to mention HaHaHaWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Emails us at beerfriendspod@gmail.com

Jai reunites with his “Beer Run” production team and reflects on filming Season 1 in the Summer of 2020 at the peak of Covid. Producer Arthur Hinson discusses creating the show from scratch, meeting Jai, and assembling cinematographer Joel E. Schaeffer and sound operator Marcos Burton for the show. Hear about where it all started and the challenges of producing a traveling television series from Los Angeles to Seattle and back.Beer On Deck: Shiner BockWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Email us at BeerFriendsPod@gmail.com

Jai travels home to Texas and drinks a beer with his real life mothers Mildred Cintron and Kim Hoff. They discuss growing up and what led them to achieve in life, travelling the world in the military, and having to secretly live a double life being gay. How was Jai made? Find out in this episode full of life experiences and education.Beer On Deck: Deep Ellum Brewing Company’s Dallas BlondeWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Email us at BeerFriendsPod@gmail.com

Jai invites Tash Cox (Vocalist) and Carl Garcia (Synth and Percussion) from the multi dimensional art rock band, Al1ce to drink some beer with a little help from filmmaker Geoff McGee. They share common interests in art, music, film, and being from Texas. Jai expresses fond memories of their experiences while attending Los Angeles Community College and how Al1ce has developed their own artistic community, the Mad Hatter Army.Beer On Deck: Tarantula Hill Brewing Company’s Liquid Candy Hazy IPAWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Email us at BeerFriendsPod@gmail.com

Jai cracks open a beer with stand up comedians Danny McDermott and Jonathan Tumblin. They share many laughs over the comedy scene in Los Angeles, forest experiences with open mics, and how their career paths got them to this moment in time. Danny talks about creating The Danny McDermott Show on YouTube and Jonathan discusses securing weekly performances at The Venice West.Beer On Deck: New Belguim’s VooDoo Ranger Juice Force IPAWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Email us at BeerFriendsPod@gmail.com

Jai has a few beers with friends filmmaker Geoff McGee, actress Teresa Valenza and their father, Mike. They discuss what it’s like to be part of LA culture, cannabis, Baseball, and buying Coors Light in Colorado. This episode is proof that beer really can bring a family together.Beer On Deck: Golden Road’s Mango CartWhat are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Email us at BeerFriendsPod@gmail.com

Jai celebrates Women’s History Month and drinks beer with consultant in finance and banking Susan Avery Ford and Eva Ceja, film/television Line Producer/Actress. Stand up comedian Jonathan Tumblin joins in on the fun as well. They take a deep dive in discussing the art of business and how to achieve success in life.Beers On Deck: Calicraft Brewing’s Cool Kids Juicy IPA, Offshoot Beer Company’s Hazy Double IPA, and Cigar City Brewing’s Jai Alai.What are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Email us at BeerFriendsPod@gmail.com

Join beer enthusiast and connoisseur Jai Pellerin and friends as they discuss their favorite brews and journeys through art, entertainment, and pop culture. Friends on this episode are filmmaker Geoff McGee and stand up comedian Jonathan Tumblin.What are your thoughts on Beer With Friends? Email us at BeerFriendsPod@gmail.comFollow US on Instagram:Beer Run - @BeerRunTheShowJai Pellerin - @JaiPellerinGeoff McGee - @Film_McGeezaxJonathan Tumblin - @JonathanTumblin