The AC Mike Show goes live from Brute’s Roots in Egg Harbor Township to celebrate three years of business, community, and growth!

Mike sits down with Kelly and Jimmy to look back on the journey behind Brute’s Roots, from navigating New Jersey’s cannabis industry to building a welcoming, knowledgeable team and a fiercely loyal customer base. They discuss the importance of safe, tested and affordable products, the company’s expanding grow and retail operations, and the family and community relationships that have shaped the business.

The celebration also includes anniversary specials, giveaways, Phillies tickets and plenty of familiar faces stopping by throughout the day. Later, Mike and Jimmy reflect on growing up together in Egg Harbor City before diving into the future of Brute’s Roots, job creation, local development and the need to build more opportunities throughout Atlantic County.

Congratulations to the entire Brute’s Roots family on three incredible years—and here’s to the next 30!

Learn more about Brute’s Roots: https://brutesroots.com

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Atlantic City is in the middle of a transformation—and Jim Rutala has been working behind the scenes to help make it happen.

In this episode of The AC Mike Show, Mike sits down with Jim Rutala of Rutala Associates to discuss the people, partnerships, and projects shaping Atlantic City’s future. Jim shares how his South Jersey roots and career in city and regional planning led him to decades of work securing funding and bringing major development projects to life throughout the region.

They explore the nearly $250 million being invested in Atlantic City’s infrastructure, 49 currently permitted development projects, improvements to the Boardwalk and Atlantic Avenue, new housing opportunities, neighborhood revitalization, flood resiliency, and the next generation of development coming to the city.

Jim also explains why relationships, stable leadership, community involvement, and a clear plan are essential to maintaining Atlantic City’s momentum while ensuring its longtime residents benefit from the city’s renaissance.

Is Atlantic City’s time finally here? According to Jim, the momentum is real—and the city’s next chapter has already begun.

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Welcome back to The AC Mike Show Podcast!

In Episode 5, AC Mike sits down with Josh DiNatale of Brute’s Roots, one of South Jersey’s leading locally grown cannabis brands.

Josh shares how he left the world of pharmaceutical advertising to join the family business and help Brute’s Roots grow from a bold idea into a vertically integrated cannabis company with cultivation, manufacturing, retail locations, events, and products available throughout New Jersey.

Together, Mike and Josh discuss the challenges of entering the legal cannabis industry, the importance of affordability and customer education, and what separates Brute’s Roots from the growing number of dispensaries across the state. Josh also takes listeners behind the scenes of the company’s Hammonton grow operation, its locations in Egg Harbor Township and Paulsboro, and the family team working together to build the brand.

Mike also shares his own experience using cannabis to address long-standing sleep problems and explains why having knowledgeable people who make first-time customers feel comfortable can make all the difference.

From cannabis cultivation and changing consumer habits to micro wrestling, community events, family history, and the future of Brute’s Roots, this conversation explores what it takes to grow a successful business in one of New Jersey’s newest and fastest-changing industries.

In this episode:

- Josh’s move from pharmaceutical advertising into the cannabis industry

- How Brute’s Roots became a family-run business

- The challenges of building a legal cannabis company in New Jersey

- What it means to operate from seed to sale

- Inside the Brute’s Roots cultivation and manufacturing facility

- Creating an affordable and welcoming dispensary experience

- Helping first-time cannabis customers find the right products

- The continued importance of cannabis education

- Medical use, recreational use, sleep, and anxiety

- Growing the Brute’s Roots wholesale business across New Jersey

- The company’s Egg Harbor Township and Paulsboro locations

- Micro wrestling and future community events

- What’s next for Brute’s Roots

Learn more about Brute’s Roots:

https://brutesroots.com/

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Welcome back to The AC Mike Show Podcast!

In Episode 3, AC Mike sits down with renowned psychic mediums Theresa Roba and Nicole Angel for a fascinating conversation about spirituality, faith, healing, and the connections we share with loved ones who have passed on. Joining the discussion is Andrew Roba, who offers a unique perspective on growing up with a psychic medium as his mother and shares how their upcoming live show brings these extraordinary experiences to audiences.

Together, they explore how each discovered their gifts, the role that faith and spirituality play in their work, the difference between psychic mediums and common misconceptions, and the profound impact that messages from loved ones can have on those searching for comfort and healing.

Whether you're curious about psychic mediums, interested in stories of faith and hope, or simply enjoy thought-provoking conversations about life's biggest questions, this episode offers an open, heartfelt discussion that encourages viewers to keep an open mind.

In this episode:

- Theresa Roba and Nicole Angel share how they discovered their spiritual gifts

- The connection between faith, spirituality, and mediumship

- Common misconceptions about psychic mediums and communicating with loved ones

- Stories of healing, hope, and finding peace through spiritual messages

- Andrew Roba discusses what it was like growing up with a psychic medium as his mother

- Why grief, love, and human connection remain at the heart of their work

- Their upcoming live appearance at Atlantic City's historic Claridge Hotel

- The importance of keeping an open mind when exploring life's biggest mysteries

If you enjoy conversations about Atlantic City, spirituality, personal growth, faith, community events, and the remarkable people making a difference, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

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Welcome back to The AC Mike Show Podcast!

In Episode 2, AC Mike sits down with entrepreneur, developer, and Atlantic City native Evan Sanchez, co-founder of Authentic City Partners and one of the driving forces behind the transformation of Atlantic City's Orange Loop.

Evan shares the story of leaving a successful career in New York to return home and invest in the city he loves. Together, Mike and Evan discuss entrepreneurship, small business, community development, arts and culture, housing, philanthropy, and why Atlantic City's greatest days may still be ahead.

From the creation of Heyday Coffee and the Orange Loop to the importance of walkable neighborhoods, local businesses, and believing in your community, this conversation offers an inside look at the people helping shape Atlantic City's future.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, Atlantic City resident, business owner, or someone who simply loves comeback stories, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and optimism.

In this episode:

- Evan Sanchez's journey from Atlantic City to New York and back home

- The story behind Authentic City Partners and the Orange Loop

- How Hayday Coffee became one of the first catalysts for redevelopment

- Why small businesses can transform entire neighborhoods

- Entrepreneurship, leadership, and taking calculated risks

- Walkability, housing, and the future of Atlantic City

- The importance of arts, culture, and community investment

- Atlantic City Community Fund and giving back

- Why Evan believes Atlantic City's best days are still ahead

If you enjoy conversations about Atlantic City, local business, entrepreneurship, community development, tourism, and the people making a difference, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of The AC Mike Show Podcast!

Who better to kick things off than Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. In this wide-ranging conversation, Mayor Small shares his personal journey from growing up in Atlantic City to becoming mayor, the mentors who shaped his life, and the challenges he's overcome along the way.

The discussion also dives into the future of Atlantic City, including major development projects, infrastructure improvements, public safety, affordable housing, youth programs, economic growth, and the city's vision for the years ahead.

Later in the episode, AC Mike sits down with Madison Miller, a Future Leaders Fellow with the African American Mayors Association, to discuss public service, leadership, networking, and encouraging the next generation to pursue their goals.

Whether you're an Atlantic City resident, business owner, visitor, or simply interested in local leadership and community development, this episode offers an inside look at the people and ideas shaping the future of Atlantic City.

In this episode:

- Mayor Marty Small Sr.'s journey from Atlantic City native to mayor

- Lessons in resilience, leadership, and public service

- Atlantic City's latest development and infrastructure projects

- Affordable housing, business growth, and community investment

- Youth programs, education, and recreation initiatives

- Public safety and quality-of-life improvements

- A conversation with Madison Miller on leadership, networking, and civic engagement

If you enjoy conversations about Atlantic City, local leaders, community stories, business, tourism, and everything that makes our city unique, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

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