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Feb 2019 Q&A

March 7, 2019

It’s that time again – Mitchum answers fan questions, sings, and tells us some shocking things we didn’t know about Bo Salmon’s sister!

“She came to the house one night. But then when I learned who she was…. Oh she knew who I was.” Mitchum

Mitchum & Jerry Naddra at the package store in Atlanta where he worked in the early 1970s.

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Episode: Killers

March 7, 2019

Husbands, wives, lovers, all with one thing in common – murder. Mitchum talks about the dangers of Rome, Georgia in the 60’s and some of the tragic deaths that occurred at the hands of loved ones.

“I was never going to let him get me in another situation with him again where he could pull a knife on me and put it at my throat like that. Never.” Mitchum

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Teddy’s Tacos in the city of La Puente fought off Chipotle for a year, one month at a time. Brother/Sister team Ted & Adriana talk about how they became taqueros, why raisins are a huge part of their recipes, and how they figured out a way to survive when facing demolition.

“The raisins. I know in Tijuana they make tacos and add raisins to them. They do different things with them. So it kind of goes with the sweetness and the saltiness.” – Adriana

Shrimp Taco
Azteca Taco
Tacochino
Jalapeño Taco

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Teddy’s Tacos is located at:

13350 Crossroads Pkwy N, City of Industry, CA 91746

Episode: Gracias Señor

March 7, 2019

Pacific Palisades, California – sun, sand, and the home of Gracias Señor. We sat down with Rodolfo Barrientos and talked tacos and startups, and how he’s changing the food landscape one taco at a time.

“L.A. is a tortilla that holds my life experiences together.” – Rodolfo

Surf & Turf burrito
Rodolfo and Rob

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Gracias Señor is located at:

15120 Sunset Blvd, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Episode: Macheen

February 21, 2019

Have you ever had tortillas infused with the flavors of the taco? Jonathan Perez of Macheen talks about how his time at culinary school shaped the tacos he makes every weekend at Smorgasburg LA on this week’s episode.

“To this day, I thank my mom. I feel like my mom is one of the big influences, why I decided to go towards a culinary route. I approached her and told her, ‘Hey, I don’t know what I want to do next, after high school and stuff.’ She’s like, At least get some kind of degree. Do something. I don’t want you to be here at home[….] Be better than us.’“ –Jonathan Perez on his mother’s influence

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Macheen is located at:

Smorgasburg LA

Episode: Judge, Jury, & Executioner

February 21, 2019

Judge Robert Lee Scoggin. Everyone in Georgia feared him in the 50’s and 60’s, and Mitchum was no exception. This week, we delve into the dark underbelly of Rome, Georgia, as Mitchum talks about just how deep the corruption went, and the men who died because of it.

“The first place we go is to Bob Scoggin’s house. Judge Scoggin. He came out to the vehicle and Dink gave him a .30-06 Remington gun.” Mitchum on Judge Scoggin

Judge Scoggin is the man on the far left.

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Episode: Formosa Hot Sauce

February 12, 2019

Because we love hot sauce so much, we decided to hit up Julio Lopez-Velasquez of Formosa Hot Sauce for an in-depth interview about his story as a chef turned entrepreneur, and how Formosa got into stores all over the world!

“The one that is the most famous one, is the jalapeño. It’s super fresh. It took me three and a half months to do the recipe. I sent bottles out for people to try it out. But my new baby is the Roasted Peppers because that one has seven kind of different chilis roasted. – Julio Lopez-Velasquez

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Formosa Hot Sauce can be found here:

http://www.formosasauce.com/

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Episode: Pablito’s Tacos

February 12, 2019

Beef Heart. Who knew it was the most eaten street food in Peru? Danny Rodriguez of Pablito’s Tacos does, and he’s serving it up in Burbank, California. We sat down with Danny to talk about how he combines Tijuana and Peruvian styles together to make some of the best tacos in the Valley, from a taco stand in front of his Peruvian restaurant, Pablito’s Kitchen.

“Having that little bit of integration of people who are coming here to the restaurant who may get a couple of tacos. Or the other way, which has happened more often. You know the taco thing went kind of viral. So many people are coming for the tacos who didn’t know about [Pablito’s Kitchen].“ –Danny Rodriguez

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Pablito’s Tacos is located at:

3803 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505

Episode: Flick

February 11, 2019

Mitchum’s double cousin Flick is the topic of this week’s episode. Mitchum recalls stories about Flick from his childhood, and well into his adult life, including a story he’s never told because… it’s too embarrassing!

“At some point him and Estelle, well before they did split up, I’d stay with them. God ol’ mighty, now Flick was laid back, but Estelle, she could whip a good sided man before breakfast. And her and Flick would have some God awful arguments, fights and stuff. ” Mitchum on his cousin Flick and his wife Estelle

Early 1940s – Young Flick
Flick & Jay Bird Lumpkin
and the 1946 Ford
Early 1980s Crawford Family Reunion (from left): cousin Eddie Anderson, Doyle Reeves, Flick Reeves
5th Avenue Cafe that Flick owned in the 1950s
Callahan Street Tavern & Cafe that Flick owned in the late 1950 to early 60s

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Episode: Car Chases & Beer Joints

February 4, 2019

Running from the cops on the backroads of Georgia, moonshine in the trunk. This week, Mitchum takes us back to some good ole’ moonshine stories, hiding in cemeteries, losing his bar in a dice game, and getting into a fight he couldn’t win.

“I can’t remember exactly what he said but I had to say something. I couldn’t just take it in front of these two girls. So okay, he pulls over. He accepts my invitation to get out of the car. Big mistake.” Mitchum on his run-in with a tall man

Early 1970s Atlanta Races – Cousin Ophar sitting in front, Sandra Towers and Mike Towers with Mitchum in the middle
Mitchum with nephew Steve Reeves with 1959 Buick (fast!) headed to get a load of bonded liquor in Atlanta
Mitchum wearing the hat, Mike Towers next to him, Cousin Ophar buck dancing
Floyd County Jail sign

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Feb 2019 Q&A

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Episode: Killers

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Episode: Teddy’s Tacos

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Episode: Gracias Señor

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Episode: Macheen

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Episode: Judge, Jury, & Executioner

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Episode: Formosa Hot Sauce

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Episode: Pablito’s Tacos

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Episode: Flick

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Episode: Car Chases & Beer Joints

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