2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers
Join Mike Black and Fernando "The Fern Show" Ortega as they dive into the floral industry's hot topics. Always bringing you the good, the bad, and the ugly about flowers. Each episode is filled with flower topics, jokes, and knowledgeable guests. This podcast is always entertaining and sometimes educational. The goal is to enjoy a conversation and meet the people behind the flowers.
Episodes
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...
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...
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 ahe...
🌸 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...
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 h...
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 custo...
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 & con...
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 celeb...
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 ho...
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 ...
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.
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 mor...
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...
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 ...
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 Scha...
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 cur...
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 spi...
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 a...
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 presiden...
This week on 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers, we're joined by the delightful and super-talented Renee Tucci, AIFD, PFCI, AAF! She’s not only a floral design powerhouse but a true advocate for the power of positivity and education. Renee takes us on a journey through her career—from getting her degree in ornamental horticulture to pivoting from designer to manager and, eventually, finding her calling as an educator.
In ...
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