Sean Struss is a beverage director and mixologist extraordinaire! I started this podcast in October 2023 and for an entire year this podcast was audio only until October 2024. I always planned on bringing back some guests from the "audio-only" era to catch up and give them their due video justice! Episode 18 featured Sean, and it was one of my most emotional episodes. Sean and I both wear our hearts on our sleeves and surely aren't strangers to emotion lol. Shortly after our last episode, his life changed drastically for the better and for the worse, so I figured I'd invite him back onto the show, and we could do a little game of catch-up. This was a therapeutic session for both of us, and it was good to see Sean since I hadn't seen him since the last episode.

*Mixed & Mastered by Carson Kopp ( @carson.kopp )

**Intro Music by N3str0 ( @n3str0 )

https://thesaucetalkpodcast.com

Mike Puzzo is a figure painter for the world's leading creator and global distributor of top licensed consumer toys: the National Entertainment Collectibles Association, also known as NECA Toys. Known for largely having the responsibility of painting most of the TMNT-related toys, but he can bring life out of any prototype you put in front of him, as he's been responsible for painting some of my favorite horror paint applications to date. I learned a wealth of information about the toy manufacturing world, from the inception of ideas, to the creation of toys, all the way through product distribution, daily backend operations and more importantly how Mike stumbled upon this, at the time, unknown talent of his. This was a fun episode, and it was a pleasure to sit down with Mike and store away some more information in this big noggin of mine!

*Mixed & Mastered by Carson Kopp ( @carson.kopp )

**Intro Music by N3str0 ( @n3str0 )

https://thesaucetalkpodcast.com

Nick Wiz is one of the most underrated hip-hop producers from the golden era, known for his work in the underground scene, particularly his contributions in the 1990s. He's largely remembered for his work with the hip hop duo The Cella Dwellas on the majority of their debut album "Realms 'N Reality" which caused him to leap into stardom with further recognition and notoriety with his production accolades. Since then he's collaborated with some of hip-hops greatest acts including Mad Skillz, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Ran Reed, the late Chino XL, the late DMX, and the God MC himself, Rakim. His impact on the culture is undeniable as his sound continues to be revered by hip-hop purists and producers alike. It was an honor to sit down and learn about his journey on this episode of the podcast.

MUSIC CREDIT PLAYED IN EPISODE:

1. Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard featuring DMX & Ran Reed Murder Mufuccas Ova Nuttin' Nick Wiz Production 1995 HQ.

YT Account - Pudgee Tha Phat Bastard Song Link - https://youtu.be/xFSvDzMXzFY?si=2uplYt-i0DQJatDO

2. Royce Da 5'9'' & Cash Brown - Double Homicide.

YT Account - HipHop4Life 247 Song Link - https://youtu.be/d2NJdqDCWLQ?si=sj_RKDPs8n_Ey_fK

*Mixed & Mastered by Carson Kopp ( @carson.kopp )

**Intro Music by N3str0 ( @n3str0 )

https://thesaucetalkpodcast.com