Talks, Tactics and Tequila

Monica is a relationship therapist, an entrepreneur and a football and basketball Mom. Oscar is a former operator/contractor, a former police detective, a former US Marine, a former bartender, and now a consultant and a football Dad. Each week they talk about every day triumphs and every day tragedies. They celebrate the human spirit in facing and overcoming life’s challenges and tribulations. Join them for their weekly tequila toast and review. Be part of the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and at www.talkstacticsandtequila.com

Episode 55: There’s Zero Political About Human Trafficking - It’s Wrong! (Part 2) 09/26/2024

Episode 54: There’s Zero Political About Human Trafficking - It’s Wrong! - Trent Steele 09/19/2024

Episode 53: When You’re Writing a Book, You Can Do Anything- Dan Ramm 09/05/2024

Episode 52: Where have you Been? 08/22/2024

Episode 51: When You’re in the Fire, You Don’t Recognize It - Leslie Yancy 05/09/2024

Episode 50: Art in a Bottle - Talking Tequila with Chris Quintanilla 04/18/2024

Episode 49: Make Sure You Listen to Your Body and Understand What it’s Trying to Tell You - Eliot Veith 04/04/2024

Episode 48: If You’re a Writer, You’re a Writer - Talking with Author David Swinson 03/21/2024

Episode 47: Returning to our Roots with Some of our Favorite Blancos 02/22/2024

Episode 46: “It’s not normal for a man’s hands to be wrapped around another man’s neck” A Conversation with our Chiropractor, Dr Jordan VanderVeen 02/08/2024

Episode 45: “I thought when you broke your neck you died. That’s every kung fu movie I ever saw, right?!” - Moneca McVey 01/25/2024

Episode 44: Part Two of Irene Casey's Near Death Experience 01/18/2024

Episode 43: “I’m going to lay down and everything’s going to go south” - Irene Casey’s Near Death Experience 01/11/2024

Episode 42: Keeping an Attitude of Gratitude 11/23/2023

Episode 41: If You Want to Think Like a Navy SEAL, You Have to Get NAKED - William Branum 11/09/2023

Episode 40: Rock and Roll is Supposed to Be Dangerous. A Little Bit Rough and Dirty, Too! - Matt O’Ree 11/02/2023

Episode 39: Divorce - "You Have to Feel That Pain. You Have to Sludge Thru That Mud. You Can’t Jump Over It" - Lucy Hatil 10/26/2023

Episode 38: I've Basically Hired a Rock Band to Play Country - Chas Collins 10/19/2023

Episode 37: You’re Entering #%#*ing Nastyville (Part Two) - Jerry Saganowich 10/12/2023

Episode 36: You’re Entering #%#*ing Nastyville -Jerry Saganowich 10/05/2023

Episode 35: Weathering the Storms of Life, Literally and Figuratively 09/07/2023

Episode 34: Can You Believe You’ve Been Listening to Us For a Year?! 08/31/2023

Episode 33: Joe Coots - I’ve Been Naked in Front of a Lot of People 08/24/2023

Episode 32: John Mollura - He was Literally a Rocket Scientist 08/17/2023

Episode 31: Everybody’s Got a Story, Nobody Gets a Free Ride - Joe Mantegna 08/10/2023

Episode 31: Everybody’s Got a Story, Nobody Gets a Free Ride - Joe Mantegna Joe was awarded the Tony and Joseph Jefferson Award for his acclaimed performance as Richard Roma in David Mamet's Pulitzer Prize-winning play Glengarry Glen Ross. Some of Joe’s film and television highlights are House of Games, Searching for Bobby Fisher, Godfather III, his Emmy, and Golden Globe nominated role of Dean Martin in The Ratpack, his Emmy nominated role of Pipi Delana in “The Last Don.” For two seasons Joe starred with Mary Steenburgen and Amber Tamblyn in the critically acclaimed CBS drama Joan of Arcadia, winner of the 2004 People Choice Award for best new drama as well as picking up three Emmy nominations. In 2008 Joe reprised his Emmy nominated role of Lou Manahan opposite Debra Messing in USA Network series The Starter Wife. Joe has also lent his voice to the Disney/Pixar film, CARS2 and continues his 31-year run as Fat Tony on The Simpsons. Joe lends much of his free time to several philanthropic endeavors. He was the National Spokesperson for the fundraising campaign to build The U.S. Army Museum, which opened in 2021. He’s also an ambassador for the Gary Sinise Foundation, a charity which focuses on the needs of our most severely wounded veterans. He’s also hosted the National Memorial Day Concert live from Washington DC since 2006. His other passions include various autism related organizations including ETTA, New Horizons, the Miracle Project, Ed Asner Family Center, The Help Group, and Easter Seals Chicago. Joe also conceived and co-wrote the play “Bleacher Bums,” a satirical look at fandom in the bleachers of Wrigley Field during the 70’s. The play ran for years in Chicago and Los Angeles, ultimately winning an Emmy in Chicago for its broadcast on PBS. The play was so popular it was eventually produced as a feature film for Showtime. The play is still produced around the world today. In April of 2011 Joe received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in 2014 he received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for his dedication to the community and craft of acting. Joe returns as FBI Special Agent David Rossi for a reboot of the Hit CBS Drama Criminal Minds, now streaming on Paramount Plus. Joe resides in Los Angeles with his wife of over 45 years Arlene, and their two daughters Mia and Gia. Tequila: Senor Rio Cafe Elegancia Liqueur /episode/index/show/83954681-4f28-4b56-83af-5ca67bf20dd6/id/27707757

Episode 30: A Discussion of Good and Evil 08/03/2023

Episode 29: Built Not Born - David Kitchen 07/27/2023

Episode 28: From the Top to the Bottom and Back Again! - Mike Kuchinsky 07/20/2023

Episode 27: Sharing Tequila is Sharing Life - Debbie Medina Gach 07/13/2023

Episode 26: Being Each Other's Rock - Brian and Rami Head Have Stayed Together Through the Good and the Bad 07/06/2023

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