Ep. 296 | Redding Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka

Episode 300 Milestone Pod With Alec White & Alejandro Manzo

Blake is joined on today's episode by two of his nearest and dearest buddies from over the years Alec White and Alejandro Manzo. The program leads off with Al revealing he's bought a house with his wife, Alejandro expecting a kid on the way, and Blake dedicating episode 300 to his late grandma Sharon (3:05). Then, Blake and Hondro talk in-depth about the NBA Finals, before Al congratulates the Carolina Hurricanes, along with some FIFA World Cup talk (20:34). Next, the group does a countdown of the 'Best Sports Months' throughout the year, before doing a fantasy football mock draft live on the pod (72:50). Lastly, the guys discuss their summer plans, Blake talks about what podcasts will come next after this (128:03) and lots more! Intro Song: 1. Chief Keef - 3Hunna (ft. Rick Ross) Host & Producer: Blake Mayfield Guests: Alec White & Alejandro Manzo Download & Subscribe To 'The Blake Mayfield Podcast' On Spotify, SoundCloud & Apple Podcasts Today

Ep. 299 | Charlew's Tap House Co-Owner Charles 'Charlew' Byerly

Blake is joined on today's episode by Charles 'Charlew' Byerly, the co-owner & co-operator of Charlew's Tap House in Anderson, California. The pod begins with Charlew explaining why his grandma Mary started 'Mary's Pizza Shack' in Sonoma back in the 1959, along with lessons he learned from managing his own store at 15 years old, and how the restaurant business has changed since the pandemic (1:45). Then, Blake asks Charlew why he and his wife wanted to rebrand the restaurant, the addition of a beer wall and adventure room over the past couple years, and his thoughts on the Shasta Gateway Outlets getting a makeover after being purchased by new owners earlier this year (23:15). Lastly, Blake asks Charlew what comes next for him and his business in 2026 (56:55) and lots more! Intro Song: 1. Dean Martin - That's Amore Host & Producer: Blake Mayfield Guest: Charles 'Charlew' Byerly Download & Subscribe To 'The Blake Mayfield Podcast' On Spotify, SoundCloud & Apple Podcasts Today

Ep. 298 | Blake's Childhood Friend Billy 'Chill Bill' Riggins

Blake is joined on today's episode by his childhood friend Billy 'Chill Bill' Riggins. The guys sit down for a talk about growing up together, reuniting in high school, the current state of hip hop, what's coming next for them both, and much more (1:52). Intro Song: 1. 2pac - So Many Tears Host & Producer: Blake Mayfield Guest: Billy 'Chill Bill' Riggins Download & Subscribe To 'The Blake Mayfield Podcast' On Spotify & Apple Podcasts Today

Ep. 297 | Action News Now Icon Linda Watkins-Bennett

Blake is joined on today's episode by legendary Action News Now Anchor/Producer Linda Watkins-Bennett. The show begins with Blake asking Linda what it was like to grow up in Chico back in the day, why Linda wanted to stay in Chico to work in broadcasting, and the most memorable stories during her 41-year career so far at Action News Now (2:20). Then, Linda talks about what the toughest part of the job is, unique things about Chico you won't be able to find anywhere else, and if there's anything in her career that she hasn't done yet that she would like to (35:07). To wrap things up, Blake asks Linda what comes next for her in 2026 and beyond (59:18) and lots more! Intro Song: 1. Corinne Bailey Rae - Put Your Records On Host & Producer: Blake Mayfield Guest: Linda Watkins-Bennett Download & Subscribe To 'The Blake Mayfield Podcast' On Spotify, SoundCloud & Apple Podcasts Today

Ep. 296 | Redding Vice Mayor Dr. Paul Dhanuka

Blake is joined on today's episode by Redding Vice Mayor and gastroenterologist Dr. Paul Dhanuka. Blake leads things off with asking Paul why he immigrated to Redding, California of all places from India, why he wanted to become a doctor, and what interested him about the medical field (2:00). Then, Paul explains what got him interested in local politics and running for city council, as well as things he hopes to change in 2027 when he becomes mayor, and what Redding can do about its budget and infrastructure issues (15:26). Lastly, Blake and Paul discuss their affinity for a local church, what comes next for Paul in 2026 (37:10) and lots more! Intro Song: 1. The Alan Parsons Project - Eye in the Sky Host & Producer: Blake Mayfield Guest: Dr. Paul Dhanuka Download & Subscribe To 'The Blake Mayfield Podcast' on Spotify, SoundCloud & Apple Podcasts Today