Everything Borrowed

08/25/2021

Terry Rostic established Black Calder Brewing Company to make great beer and provide a platform for innovation, art, culture, and inclusion through collaborations in the craft beer industry. As Michigan's first Black-Owned Brewery, their craft will be brewed for the culture and their motto is simple: make dope beer for dope people. Watch now or listen on your favorite podcast app. For more info and to view all of our episodes, visit everythingborrowedpodcast.com

Terry Rostic established Black Calder Brewing Company to make great beer and provide a platform for innovation, art, culture, and inclusion through collabora...

08/22/2021

Here's a sneak peek of Terry Rostic Jr. from Black Calder Brewing Company talking with Andrew Paul Blake on the next Everything Borrowed. Full episode drops this Wednesday on YouTube and your favorite podcast app. Catch every episode by subscribing here: bit.ly/everythingborrowed

08/11/2021

KC Crain, President & CEO of Crain Communications, joins Andrew Paul Blake on the newest episode of Everything Borrowed to discuss the state of the media industry, the company's approach to journalism and push into digital, and the origins of the 100 year old brand. Watch now or listen on your favorite podcast app. For more info and to view all of our episodes, visit everythingborrowedpodcast.com

KC Crain, President & CEO of Crain Communications, joins Andrew Blake to discuss the state of the media industry, the company's approach to journalism and pu...

08/05/2021

KC Crain, President & CEO of Crain Communications, is up next on Everything Borrowed! Here's a short teaser from his convo with Andrew Paul Blake. Catch the full episode next Wednesday here or on your favorite podcast app.

07/14/2021

Paul Vander Heide launched Vander Mill in 2006 with his wife Amanda. The vision wasn’t elaborate: a small-town cider mill where people can feel at home. What started as a small and locally distributed product, quickly gained a strong customer base and expanded into a regional brand. One of the biggest advocates and pioneers of hard cider, Paul joins Andrew Blake to discuss the past, present, and future of the cider industry, the ins and outs of starting a family business, and more. Watch here or listen on your favorite podcast app.

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Paul Vander Heide launched Vander Mill in 2006 with his wife Amanda. The vision wasn’t elaborate: a small-town cider mill where people can feel at home. What...

07/12/2021

Coming up this Wednesday, Andrew Paul Blake talks the cider industry and more with Paul Vander Heide from Vander Mill! Subscribe to Everything Borrowed on YouTube to never miss an episode: bit.ly/everythingborrowed

07/09/2021

On Episode 24, Andrew Paul Blake chatted with Dave Lorenz, the Vice President of Travel Michigan! Travel Michigan is responsible for the state's tourism, branding, advertising and PR efforts. Dave is the man who brings the state's wonderful "Pure Michigan" commercials that highlight our amazing state. They talked about the Great Lake State and some of it's best kept secrets!

Watch the full episode here:
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06/30/2021

Dave Engbers, Co-Founder and President of Founders Brewing Co., discusses the company's journey from a struggling craft brewery to their rise to become one of the most relevant beer brands in the world today. Watch here or listen on your favorite podcast app.

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Dave Engbers, Co-Founder and President of Founders Brewing Co., discusses the company's journey from a struggling craft brewery to their rise to become one o...

06/28/2021

The magic behind Founders Brewing Co. KBS. Just one of many stories co-founder Dave Engbers shares with Andrew Paul Blake on this Wednesday's Everything Borrowed Podcast!

06/24/2021

We all have to start somewhere and no one knows that better than Founders Brewing Co. Co-Founder Dave Engbers. He lived on bartending tips and checked the balance of his bank account before filling up his gas tank until he could “let it fly.” Engbers sits down with Andrew Paul Blake on next week’s podcast and shares how Founders became one of the top 10 largest craft breweries in the country and loved worldwide. Watch the full episode on Youtube or listen on your favorite podcast app next Wednesday!

06/16/2021

Former Detroit Lions Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl Champion, Lomas Brown, sat down with Andrew Paul Blake to talk about his NFL experience and life post-football. He touched on his current role as Chief Business Development and Diversity Officer for Team 84 Staffing, a company owned by his former teammate and friend, Herman Moore.

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Former Detroit Lion Pro-Bowler and Super Bowl Champion, Lomas Brown, sat down with Andrew Paul Blake to talk about his NFL experience and life post-football....

06/14/2021

Big time episode coming this week as Andrew Paul Blake chats with former Detroit Lions Pro-Bowler and NFL Super Bowl Champion, Lomas Brown! Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app this Wednesday!

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06/13/2021

On Episode 23, Andrew Paul Blake talked with Chris Becker, the founder and advisor for BetterRhodes. Launching in late September 2020, Better Rhodes, has become the largest dedicated premium alcohol free marketplace. If you missed it, check out the conversation now on your favorite podcast app or watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=xFEWOHt-Te8

06/09/2021

With only three years under his belt as a Michigander, Chef Lloyd Roberts has wasted no time making his mark on the metro Detroit culinary scene. Trained under world-renowned French chef, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Chef Roberts helmed the kitchen at Nobu before his current stint as Executive Chef of Adachi Restaurant and Zao Jun - New Asian & Sushi. Andrew Paul Blake sat down with him to discuss his world travels, his approach to cooking, and how “go big or go home” is his life mantra.

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With only three years under his belt as a Michigander, Chef Lloyd Roberts has wasted no time making his mark on the metro Detroit culinary scene. Trained und...

06/07/2021

Go big or go home. That's the mantra that drives Chef Lloyd Roberts through everything in life. The Executive Chef of Adachi Restaurant and Zao Jun - New Asian & Sushi sits down with Andrew Paul Blake on this week's podcast. Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast app this Wednesday!

06/04/2021

Back on Episode 22, Andrew Paul Blake talked with Teresa Goines, the founder and CEO of Old Skool Cafe. This supper club run by at-risk youth in San Francisco provides training, jobs, and a second chance at life for youth coming out of incarceration and foster care. Teresa's experience working with gang-affiliated youth, as a juvenile correction officer, impacted her life in a way that changed her forever. Watch now or listen via your favorite podcast app: youtube.com/watch?v=O-zhHHKEAsw

06/02/2021

On this week's episode of Everything Borrowed, Andrew Paul Blake chats with Bob McClure, co-owner of McClure's. By sharing their Great-Grandma Lala's recipe with pickle fans around the world, McClure's revolutionized the pickle business. Watch as these two entrepreneurs talk the ins and outs of the craft food scene. Watch now on YouTube or listen via your favorite podcast app.

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On this week's episode of Everything Borrowed, Andrew Blake chats with Bob McClure, co-owner of McClure's Pickles. By sharing their Great-Grandma Lala's reci...

05/31/2021

Tune in this Wednesday as Andrew Paul Blake talks with McClure's co-founder, Bob McClure. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube here: bit.ly/everythingborrowed

05/28/2021

Detroit native and former Detroit police officer, John McLeod dropped by for episode 21! John is the co-founder of Cloud Cannabis Co and is on a mission to help others live happy, healthy, productive lives! After an injury on the job, John was becoming dependent on opioids and turned to cannabis to break that habit.

Did you miss this episode? If you be sure to check it out on any of your podcast apps or YouTube today!

05/26/2021

Season Two of Everything Borrowed with Andrew Blake launches with Brian Bennett, Creative Director for Carhartt. Founded in 1889, Carhartt has been outworking everyone for 130 years, manufacturing premium workwear known for exceptional durability, comfort, and quality. Brian takes Andrew on the journey that led him to his dream job and how the brand stays true to their customers and their heritage. Watch now on YouTube or listen via your favorite podcast app.

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Brian Bennett, the Creative Director of Carhart, joined me for the first episode of Season Two. Brian and I talk about the journey that led him to Carhart, h...

05/25/2021

Q&A #9 What was the coolest thing you learned in season 1?

05/23/2021

Brian Bennett, the Creative Director of Carhartt, joins me as the first episode of Season Two premiering this Wednesday. Brian and I talk about the journey that led him to Carhartt, how he and the company think about staying true to their customers as well as their heritage. This was one of the more stimulating conversations I have had on the show and I think that we can all learn something from Brian and the team at Carhartt.

05/21/2021

Vince Spinnato, CEO and founder of TurnKey Beauty Inc, VS Vincenzo Ltd and Vincenzo Skincare LLC joined me for episode 20! Vince is a cosmetic chemist and certified nose with over 25 years in the personal care, cosmetic and fine fragrance industries. Recently published his memoir titled "my pursuit of beauty: A Cosmetic Chemist Reveals The Glitz, The Glam, And The Batsh*t Crazy". Vince shares with us his journey from trying to make his first fragrance in a "Easy Bake Oven" to training his nose, helping him grow into the success he has become in the industry!

Did you miss this? If so, head over to YouTube or any of your podcast apps and check this episode out!

05/20/2021

Q&A #8 Do you believe in God?

05/19/2021

Best of Borrowed #10 Garry Gilliam - Make Money Matter

05/18/2021

Q&A #7 - Who are your business idols?

05/17/2021

Everything Borrowed Season Two is coming soon! Be sure to Like and Subscribe on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and all of your favorite podcast apps so you don't miss the new epsiodes!

Stay tuned!

05/17/2021

Best of Borrowed #9 Garry Gilliam - NFL stands for "Not for Long"

05/14/2021

Major General Darren L. Werner joined me for episode #19! He has not only achieved the rank of General in the U.S Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM), been awarded; Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Army Commendation Metal, to name a few, but he has also succeeded at managing thousands of people world wide and a $30 Billion Dollar annual budget. All while navigating a global pandemic to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the people.
Brigadier General Darren L. Werner shared with us his thoughts on how working from home can be safe and effective all while improving the quality of life of employees, how learning from others can help make the job easier and how it pays off to do hard work and be kind.

Did you miss this? If so, head over to your favorite podcast app or our Youtube channel and check this episode out!

05/13/2021

Q&A #6 - What advice would you give to someone looking to start a business?

05/12/2021

Best of Borrowed #8 Bo Shepherd - It's the grit, it's the spirit

05/11/2021

Q&A #5 - What is your favorite band?

05/10/2021

Best of Borrowed #7 Bo Shepherd - It's all about the story

05/07/2021

Founder and CEO of Emerald Growth Partners joined the Everything Borrowed roster back in episode 18! Emerald Growth Partners is responsible for the cannabis company, “.official”. Randy is committed to creating a premium cannabis brand that is focusing on erasing the negative stigma surrounding the, rapidly growing, cannabis industry. Randall gave us a run down on how he went from a small growth production in a basement to the massive facility he has today. Did you miss this?

If so, be sure to head over to our YouTube and check it out along with all of my other awesome guests!

05/06/2021

Q&A #4 Are you a Republican, Democrat or Libertarian?

05/05/2021

Best of Borrowed #6 Mike Young - Comedian

05/04/2021

Q&A #3 What did you learn in Season 1?

05/03/2021

Best of Borrowed #5 Mike Young - Comedian

05/01/2021

From learning stories of a young comic from Detroit’s come up in Hollywood to a pizza and beer fueled dive into the History of Rock and Roll. I had a blast learning and listening to talented people from the art and entertainment industry.

Season 1 set the bar pretty damn high who should we sit down with in season 2?

04/30/2021

Burton Heiss, the CEO of Buddy's Pizza was my guest on episode 17. Burton joined Buddy’s Pizza as CEO in July 2019, with over 20 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Andrew and Burton talk about how he is focused on taking the Detroit-based brand outside of Michigan during a pandemic as well as how he balances his life and business! Did you miss this?

Be sure to check out all of our episodes on YouTube and your favorite podcasting apps!