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The Fresh Bunch

Jet Fresh Flowers

The Fresh Bunch (formerly "2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers") is your all-access pass into the wild and wonderful world of flowers. Hosted by Michael Black, Mimi Pacheco, Ryan Black, and producer, Joel, keeping us sounding fresh—we bring you unfiltered conversations about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the floral industry’s trends, challenges, and characters. From flower fails to petal-powered success stories, each episode blends laughs, insights, and special guests from all corners of the flower

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Ep. 172 - In Memory of Frank Biddle - (Reshare...

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2025/07/04

Send us a text This week, 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers dedicates a special episode to the memory of our dear past guest, Frank Biddle, who recently passed away. We are replaying episode #142, where Frank, the visionary behind FBI Flowers and Tradewinds International, shared his unique experiences and life lessons. Join us as we re-listen to Frank's incredible stories from his 30+ years in the floral industry, from the highs and lows of importing and exporting to running a successful business. H...

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Ep. 171 - Whippoorwills, Work Permits & the Wild Wild...

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2025/06/27

Send us a text The Fresh team is back in the studio—reunited with Mike, who is back in the studio. But he is missing mommy Black, Sid, and those sweet Whippoorwill birds. This week, we inch closer to our rebrand and shout out everyone sending us name and theme song ideas—keep ’em coming! We dive into some serious industry talk: the challenges of expiring work permits & labor shortage, the growing dominance of major floral players buying up farms, and the evolving summer flower show circui...

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Ep. 170 - Still Loading…The Rebrand, Fresh Fest and...

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2025/06/20

Send us a text We’re back — and Mike is back at the cabin — with a whole lot to unpack. In this episode, we kick things off by figuring out our new intro music, rethinking the podcast name, and trying (hilariously) to agree on a new sound. Cabin Mike brings the bird sounds and boat vibes while we get deep into cereal critiques. Then we shift gears to reflect on two major wins: Fresh Fest and the Blooms + BIRDIES Golf Tournament. We’re still buzzing from the community love, creative ene...

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169 - Turning the Page: A Fresh New Chapter for the...

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2025/06/06

Send us a text We're back and turning the page onto a new chapter. In this heartfelt final episode, using the title 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, as you’ve come to know it, we reflect on the evolution of Mike’s Jet Fresh journey and the realities of professional change. As we say goodbye to our co-host Fern, we discuss the bittersweet emotions that come with transitions, the importance of taking time to reflect, and what lies ahead for the podcast. With Fresh Fest upon us, we’re hitting pause t...

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Ep. 168 - Time Traveling with Memorial Day Flowers: A...

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2025/05/23

Send us a text 🌸 Buckle up, flower friends—this episode is unlike anything we've done before! With the help of our AI time travel pilot, we're taking a journey into the past to revisit two powerful episodes honoring the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation. You'll hear timeless conversations featuring Ramiro Penaherrera, Bernardo Beate, Jena Gizerskiy, and Tracy Parke of House of Flora Flower Market. From heartfelt stories to behind-the-scenes insights on how flowers help us remember and honor,

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Ep. 167 - Honoring Heroes with Jena Gizerskiy -...

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2025/05/15

Send us a text This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we’re joined by the incredibly patriotic and talented Jena Gizerskiy, Sales Manager at Rosaprima. Together with Mike, Ryan, and Mimi, we discuss the powerful mission of the Memorial Day Flowers Foundation—an initiative close to all our hearts. We share our personal experiences volunteering, including this year’s exciting collaboration between Jet Fresh Flowers and Rosaprima to honor veterans at the South Florida National Cemetery and Arl...

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Ep. 166 - A sweet & grateful flower holiday –...

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2025/05/09

Send us a text This week, the Fatties are joined by the ultimate Team Mom—Mommy “Susan” Black—alongside fan favorites Dali and Jimi. Mommy spills her candy secrets (yes, there’s a whole snack strategy), shares how she keeps the Fresh Crew fed, fueled, and feeling fabulous, and reminds us why she’s everyone’s second mom. Dali drops in with the glow of a woman who’s crushing her prebooks and using her communication skills to turn customers into flower fam. Meanwhile, Jimi gives us the inside sc...

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Ep. 165 - The Big Move: The Good, The Bad & The Fun

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2025/05/02

Send us a text Fatties, we're BACK — and broadcasting from our brand new home! 7725 NW 41st ST. Suite 100, Miami, FL 33166 In this episode, join Mike, Fern, Ryan, Joel, and Mimi as they break down the wild ride of our big move... just a few days before a major floral holiday. We’re also joined by Pinky, Dan, and Jason, plus surprise voice notes from a few of your favorite usual suspects. From refrigeration & construction talk, bathroom reveals, to introducing our newest Cash & Carry...

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Ep. 164 - From Pre-Med to Petals: Semia Dunne’s...

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2025/04/25

Send us a text In this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we sit down with Semia Dunne, the powerhouse Founder & CEO of Flowers by Semia and The Floral Reserve. Semia shares how her childhood memories of gardening with her mother blossomed into a lifelong passion—and eventually, a thriving floral design studio established in 2000. Semia takes us behind the blooms—from her pivot away from a pre-med path to designing for celebrity weddings, the NYBG Orchid Dinner, to how she start...

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Ep. 163 - Pure Intentions with Liza Roeser & Jennifer...

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2025/04/18

Send us a text This week, the whole gang is in the studio with two powerhouses in the floral industry — Liza Roeser and Jennifer Barnard of Fifty Flowers. These floral superhumans dive into how they got started, what drives them, and how their community, Women in Flowers, is creating space for empowerment, collaboration, and fearless leadership. Mike makes a heartfelt confession, Liza reveals a bold new philosophy that’s reshaping how she leads, and we hear firsthand how this dynamic duo is p...

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Ep. 162 - RE-connecting with Sheldon Jensen of...

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2025/04/11

Send us a text On this week’s episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we’re two Fat Guys short—but don’t worry, the Marketing Dream Team is here to save the day! Ryan, Mimi, and Joel take the reins and get the chance to reconnect with the one and only Sheldon. Now, funny story… the original podcast file went poof thanks to a tech fail (RIP audio), but lucky for us, Sheldon was down to chat twice—and honestly, he’s worth it. Sheldon is the store manager and head designer at Flowers by Michelle ...

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Ep. 161 Calling Floral Ambassadors & Chatting with...

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2025/04/04

Send us a text This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, the Fatty’s are joined by special guest Madison Greene, Marketing Coordinator for That Flower Feeling (TFF). Madison stops by to share all the exciting details about TFF’s new Ambassador Program. They’re looking for passionate individuals to help spread the word about the incredible impact flowers can have on mental well-being. If you're interested in becoming an ambassador, fill out this form: Ambassador Form or email Madison at madison...

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Ep. 160 - Ai Roasts, Farm Monopolies and Fresh Fest...

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2025/03/28

Send us a text This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, the spotlight is on... us! That’s right; the Fat Guys Crew takes over the mic to chat about everything from hilarious AI roasts to the joys of running an independent boutique farm. We’re also sharing some exciting news—Fresh Fest 2025 is officially on the horizon! Tune in to hear the big reveal of the date and location for this year’s highly anticipated event. Want to learn more about Fresh Fest? Reach out to Mimi at mimi@jetfreshflowers...

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Ep. 159 - Wildflower Magic & Family Vibes: Christine...

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2025/03/21

Send us a text In this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we’re chatting with the one and only Christine Guenther, the energetic, empowering, and ridiculously creative force behind WildFlower | stem + sundry! Known as the Local Flower Dealer and Flower Momma, Christine took her hospitality education and opened not one, not two, but THREE (yep, THREE!) floral and boutique gift shops across Maryland—most recently opening their new location on Valentine's Day. Talk about perfect timing &...

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Ep. 158 - Growing Flowers, Growing Better with Belen...

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2025/03/14

Send us a text In this week’s episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we’re excited to welcome Belen Garcia and Cristina Maldonado from Florsani in Ecuador. Founded in 2006, Florsani has made it their mission to remain a socially responsible company, dedicated to cultivating fulfilling lives for their team, clients, and flowers. With over 240 hectares of land, Florsani is one of the largest Gypsophila growers in the world, alongside producing 33 other flowering products—think Simba’s Pride Lan...

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Ep. 155: Flowers, Friends, Everything But the Kitchen...

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2025/03/07

Send us a text This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we bring you a quickish episode. With a full bouquet of updates from the past week of Jet Fresh Industry events. We start with the NYBG Orchid Gala Dinner in New York, where Mimi was the ultimate plus-one (Carlos’s honorary date, to be exact). Next, we catch up with Olga, who gave us a quick but sweet rundown of her week volunteering at the Philly Flower Show with the Bill Schaffer Team. Then, Ryan plugs in and shares all about Fleurs De...

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Ep. 156 - Floral Marketing Magic with Megan Gerace of...

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2025/02/28

Send us a text On this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we’re joined by the one and only Megan Gerace, Social Media & Account Executive at GravityFree — and a true digital dynamo with a passion for marketing, adventure, and all things floral! From managing online reputations to creating content that pops, Megan is a details devotee, content creator, and social media rock star who knows how to keep florists ahead of the curve. Megan shares her top must-have tools from the GravityFree...

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Ep. 155 - Traveling with joy and flowers - Holly...

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2025/02/21

Send us a text On this episode of 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we’re joined by the one and only Holly Haveman—a world traveler, businesswoman, and artist on demand! As a second-generation florist with a flair for Supply Chain Management and a serious case of wanderlust, Holly brings an exciting global spin to her family’s shop, Kennedy’s, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With her perfect mix of business savvy and artistic spirit, Holly spills the beans on her journey back into the the floral world a...

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Ep.154 - Valentine’s 2025 Wrap Up "Manboobs & Shingles"

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2025/02/14

Send us a text Flower Fatties, it’s go time! After a couple of hectic weeks, the 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers crew got together to share some Flower holiday stats, Man Boob stories, and, of course, more food tastings! The JF Building has officially been open for 171 hours and counting, and in that time, we've devoured over 35 lbs of Mommy Blacks candy. The crew has been working around the clock, but none more than our warehouse and shipping team! While there’s no official guest this...

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Ep. 153 - The Legendary Red Kennicott AAF: A Lifetime...

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2025/02/07

Send us a text This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we are thrilled to welcome the legendary Mr. Harrison “Red” Kennicott III, AAF, a true pioneer in the floral industry. Red’s connection to flowers runs deep, having grown up working at his family’s wholesale business, Kennicott Bros. Co., since the age of 12. He graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Floriculture, and over the years, he has served as president of several major industry organizations, including SAF, the...

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