Tales From Baja – Tales From Baja

The Birth of Tales From Baja

12/13/2020 admin

It was a mid-week afternoon in 2017 when I popped the question to Adriana. No, I didn’t ask her to marry me. That happened years prior. What I asked was, “I’d like to start a podcast and I want to do it with you. You game?”

Adriana had a blank look on her face, so I kept rambling on about why I wanted to start a podcast and why I think it would be cool for us to host the podcast together. That blank look on Adriana’s face, well, it didn’t go away. I thought, this isn’t going well, I don’t think she is interested.

I finally give Adriana a chance to talk and she said, “what is a podcast?”

Ah, that explains the blank look. After explaining the world of podcasting, Adriana quickly said, “I’m in but what do we talk about?”

Surprisingly it didn’t take long to agree on the topic of Baja. We decided we wanted the podcast to highlight the people and places of Baja and share our love of the peninsula. We landed on the name, Tales From Baja and with that, we were off and running.

The past few years have been a blast and we can’t wait to charge into 2021.

If you would like to be a guest on Tales From Baja or if you have a suggestion for a guest, please contact us here.

Collin Corrigan, Owner, Cerveceria Transpeninsular

12/07/2020 admin 1:09:57

How does a San Diegan start a brewery in Baja, California? It starts with a passion and love for the land and its people. Hear the story of Collin Corrigan, Owner of Cerveceria Transpeninsular in Ensenada. He talks about the craft beer industry in Northern Baja, the road to opening Cerveceria Transpeninsular, we reminisce about our TJ party days, and discuss Collin’s latest project, El Cruce 241 in Chula Vista, CA.

Episode #21: Drew Deckman, Executive Chef, Deckman’s

08/10/2020 admin 0:58:11

Michelin Star Chef Drew Deckman has worked all over the world including France, Germany, Switzerland, China, Hawaii, Italy, Mexico and even was a personal chef to a Hollywood star in Los Angeles. Drew talks about how his culinary journey brought him to Valle de Guadalupe and the vision behind his renowned restaurants, Deckman’s, Conchas de Piedra, and Baja Omakase.

www.deckmans.com

Episode #20: Ochentos Pizza & El Chivo Gruñón

06/06/2020 admin 0:40:49

Nestled at the base of the hillside in San Antonio de Las Minas, Ensenada, hear the story of Ochentos Pizza and El Chivo Gruñón Artesenal Cervecería. It’s a story of family, community and love. This podcast is best consumed with thoughts of pizza and cerveza artesanal.

Episode #19: Stephanie Nisan, Founder, The Animal Pad

05/25/2020 admin 1:02:01

Hear the inspirational story of Stephanie Nisan, Founder of The Animal Pad, an all breed dog rescue servicing Northern Baja and San Diego. We sat down with Stephanie and she shared her love for pups, why she founded The Animal Pad and how you can help.

Episode #18: Christian Emiliano, Guide, Baja Adventure Co.

04/20/2020 admin 0:21:15

Have you ever swam with Whale Sharks or Sea Lions? Christian Emiliano of Baja Adventure Co. talks about the world famous “Aquarium of the World,” the Sea of Cortez and its amazing marine life.

Episode #17: Karla Baledon, Marketing Manager, Puerta Cortes

03/31/2020 admin 0:48:38

La Paz – Love at first sight. Hear how Karla Baledon decided to move from Mexico City to handle Marketing for Puerta Cortes Resort in La Paz, Baja, California Sur. It’s a tough job … but someone has to do it.

Episode #16: David Castro Hussong, Executive Chef, Fauna Restaurante

03/09/2020 admin 0:30:49

In January of 2020, Culinaria Mexicana named Fauna Restaurante the #1 restaurant in Mexico. One week after receiving this prestigious award, we sat down with Executive Chef, David Castro Hussong. He shares the story of Fauna Restaurante, a project that would lure Hussong back to Baja, California, specifically Valle de Guadalupe.

Episode #15: Todd Barker, Owner/Head Brewer, Bellinghausen Cerveza

02/25/2020 admin 0:36:25

What’s your second act? Hear the story of a retired Navy sailor’s second act. Hint: It includes beer in Mexico’s wine country of Valle de Guadalupe, Baja, California.

Episode #14: Chef Mario Medina, Las Rocas Resort & Spa

01/30/2020 admin 0:38:56

From Mexico City to San Diego to Baja, California. Chef Mario Medina from Las Rocas Resort & Spa in Rosarito shares his chef life and what drew him back to Mexico.