Quality Goods

Wayne Lozinak has been in and around the Metal and Hardcore music scene for over two decades. As the lead guitarist for Hatebreed, he has toured around the world and recorded three studio albums in the process. Anson and Chris chat with him about what tour life is like, and how crazy it is to rub elbows with some iconic artists. They get into his history as a guitarist, his stint as a tech, and find out the lengths he went to get his hands on his dream guitar. Whether you're a metal head or just a music fan in any regard, we really think you’ll dig this conversation on everything guitar.  Follow Wayne on Instagram & Twitter: @waynelozinak Check out Wayne's Signature S.I.T. Strings: http://buy.sitstrings.com/p/wayne-lozinak-signature-powerwound Follow Hatebreed on Instagram @hatebreedofficial Follow Hatebreed on Twitter: @hatebreed Tour Info, Merch, and More: https://www.hatebreed.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

Anson and Chris chat it up with Photographer Lisa Vortman.  As a film and digital pro for over 10 years, she has developed her career directing people for portraits, as well as capturing raw moments in the yoga studio, and all over the world. The guys discuss with her how social media has changed the landscape of the photography industry, and the struggles of finding your niche in such a diverse art form. Everybody has a camera in their pocket these days, but not everyone has the eye and directorial prowess of a seasoned pro. Check out her work: lisavortman.com Follow her on Instagram: @lisavortman --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

Emilio Domingo, an Artist native to the East Bay stops by to chat with Anson and Chris. Emilio has been honing his art and design skills through various mediums since high school. The guys talk about the various projects that Emilio has been involved with throughout the years, from painting, to making tees, and eventually turning his attention to the wine and alcohol world as a Graphic Designer. They discuss his inspiration found during his international travels, some of his current work, and what he has planned for the future. If you're into art, alcohol, and tales from Australia, you will really enjoy this discussion. Check out Emilio's work: http://www.emiliodomingo.com/ Follow him on Instragram: @emilio.domingo --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

Anson and Chris discuss what true quality means when it comes to goods and services. They touch on what they expect of certain products, and when things have either failed or exceeded their expectations. From they food we eat, to the places they shop, it’s all in the details when it comes to comes to exceptional experiences.   Follow us on Instagram: @youngmanoldsoles @mr_beaty --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

Anson and Chris chop it up with Hair Stylist and Educator Kat Nacario. Kat has been cutting and styling as a pro for nearly 15 years, but her resume as a hair care professional doesn’t stop there. They learn about other avenues of potential income in the multi-billion dollar hair care industry as we explore her background as an educator for No. 4 High Performance Haircare. They get into the profound effect that social media has had an already booming industry, and disspell some hair care myths, making sure to shed some light on proper hair care practices as well. This topic was especially fun for the guys to get into, as they are fairly inexperienced when it comes to salon talk. So whether you’re a hair care veteran, or you’re as clueless as they were, we really think you’ll enjoy this conversation about everything hair.  Follow Kat on Instagram: @katnacariohairstylist @urbanelementssalon Learn more about some Top Quality natural haircare products: @number4haircare   --- Support this podcast: ht

Chris and Anson discuss everything DJ with Danny 'V-Tron' Varela. Danny talks about his history, coming up as a DJ in the early 2000s, and how technology has evolved the role of the DJ. We get into what the actual definition of a DJ is, and share our inspirations and influences behind the turntables. Follow him @vtron_dirrty_dirrty on Instagram to keep up with his many music and media related endeavors. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

Chris and Anson recap the Thanksgiving Holiday break. They exchange some family stories, traditions, and get into Black Friday / Cyber Monday pickups. They touch on footwear and apparel retail and resell apps, and chat a bit about how our music consumption habits have changed since streaming has taken over the market.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qgpod/support

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