Episode #41 | Mike Stephenson — Reno Hardcore, Straight Edge, BMX & Recovery

In this episode of the Fourth Street Live Podcast, Jacob sits down with Mike Stephenson for a deep conversation about the Reno hardcore music scene, straight edge culture, BMX, and the road to recovery.

Mike shares stories from growing up around the hardcore scene, where music, identity, and community shaped an entire generation. From straight edge philosophy to BMX culture, the conversation dives into the DIY mindset that connected underground music, skating, riding, and building a life outside the mainstream.

But the conversation goes deeper than music.

Mike opens up about the struggles with addiction, finding recovery, and rebuilding purpose, showing how the same discipline and community that fueled the hardcore scene can also help people find a path forward. The episode explores how culture, music, and personal responsibility intersect—and how the lessons learned in youth can become the foundation for a better life later on.

This episode is about identity, music, rebellion, discipline, and redemption.

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#BMXCulture
#DIYCulture
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#Sobriety
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DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fourth Street Live, its hosts, producers, or sponsors.

Fourth Street Live is hosted by Jacob Green, a Reno-based author, musician, biker, and storyteller, bringing raw conversations about recovery, motorcycles, and local culture.

Episode #40 | Red Beard & Scott Hendrickson — Custom Motorcycle Artist & Nevada Law Tigers

In this episode of the Fourth Street Live Podcast, Jacob sits down with two guests deeply connected to motorcycle culture.

First is Red Beard, an artist known for creating custom leather motorcycle seats and original event flyer artwork for the biker community. He talks about the craftsmanship behind custom leather work, designing art for motorcycle events, and how creativity and motorcycle culture have always gone hand in hand.

Also joining the conversation is Scott Hendrickson from Nevada Law Tigers, a motorcycle attorney group dedicated to protecting riders. Scott explains why Law Tigers exists specifically for motorcyclists, how they help riders after accidents, and why having attorneys who understand the motorcycle world makes a difference.

The conversation dives into custom motorcycles, biker culture, art, craftsmanship, and the community that surrounds life on two wheels.

From hand-built leather seats to protecting riders on the road, this episode captures the spirit of the motorcycle world and the people who keep it moving.

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#BikerLife
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#LeatherCraft
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#LawTigers
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#HarleyDavidson
#MotorcyclePodcast
#BikerCommunity
#RideSafe

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DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fourth Street Live, its hosts, producers, or sponsors.

Fourth Street Live is hosted by Jacob Green, a Reno-based author, musician, biker, and storyteller, bringing raw conversations about recovery, motorcycles, and local culture.

Episode #39 | Wes King — Entrepreneurship, Building Tahoe Trail Bar, & Recovery

In Episode 39 of Fourth Street Live, Jacob sits down with Wes King, founder of Tahoe Trail Bar, to unpack what it really takes to build a business from nothing — while staying sober, grounded, and purpose-driven.

Wes shares the raw origin story of Tahoe Trail Bar, which started in 2010 out of a small coffee shop kitchen with no business plan, no roadmap, and no safety net. What began as mixing ingredients by hand evolved into a nationally distributed consumer packaged goods brand found in Whole Foods, Raley’s, outdoor retailers, and e-commerce platforms across the country.

This episode dives deep into entrepreneurship from the trenches:

• ​Self-distribution out of the back of a Subaru
• ​Scaling from hundreds of bars to 50,000-unit production runs
• ​Learning cost of goods, margins, and cash flow the hard way
• ​Taking massive risks before knowing the outcome
• ​The reality of burnout, nervous breakdowns, and rebuilding

Wes also opens up about recovery, getting sober, and why people who’ve walked through addiction often become strong entrepreneurs — high pain tolerance, courage, authenticity, and the ability to keep going when others quit.

The conversation connects recovery principles directly to business: trusting the process, staying consistent, building real relationships, and focusing on action instead of outcomes. It’s an honest look at ownership, discipline, identity, and the long game.

This episode isn’t about hype — it’s about doing the work.

Full episode out now.

#FourthStreetLive#WesKing#TahoeTrailBar#Entrepreneurship#SmallBusinessOwner#CPGBusiness#StartupLife#BusinessPodcast#Recovery#Sobriety#PurposeDriven#WorkEthic#ScalingABusiness#WholeFoods#Raleys#NevadaBusiness#RealConversations

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DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fourth Street Live, its hosts, producers, or sponsors.

Fourth Street Live is hosted by Jacob Green, a Reno-based author, musician, biker, and storyteller, bringing raw conversations about recovery, motorcycles, and local culture.

Episode #38 | Jared Marlisa — Global Goods, Culture, and Building Something Real

In this episode of Fourth Street Live, Jacob sits down with Jared Marlisa, owner of Global Goods, Reno’s high-end clothing and sneaker resale shop built around authenticity, culture, and community.

Jared breaks down how Global Goods started, the grind behind running a premium resale business, and what it really takes to survive in a space where trust and reputation are everything. From sourcing rare pieces and sneakers to educating customers on quality, value, and authenticity, Jared talks about building something real in a hype-driven world.

The conversation dives into culture—streetwear, sneakers, music, and the influence these worlds have on identity and self-expression. Jared opens up about entrepreneurship, learning from mistakes, staying disciplined, and creating a space that brings people together instead of chasing trends.

This episode isn’t just about fashion—it’s about ownership, work ethic, community, and carving out your lane. A raw conversation about betting on yourself and building something that lasts.

Full episode out now.

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#JaredMarlisa
#GlobalGoods
#StreetwearCulture
#SneakerCulture
#ResaleBusiness
#EntrepreneurLife
#SmallBusinessOwner
#HypeCulture
#Authenticity
#CommunityDriven
#FashionPodcast
#BusinessTalk
#CultureCreators
#RealStories

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DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fourth Street Live, its hosts, producers, or sponsors.

Fourth Street Live is hosted by Jacob Green, a Reno-based author, musician, biker, and storyteller, bringing raw conversations about recovery, motorcycles, and local culture.

Episode 37 | Blake Banks – The Man, The Myth, The MulletIn this episode of Fourth Street Live, we sit down with Blake Banks — an artist who refuses to fit inside one genre, one scene, or one lane. From Midwest roots to couch-surfing tours, underground hip-hop, hardcore shows, blues influence, and country grit, Blake breaks down what it really means to build a career the long way.We talk about growing up in Iowa, finding his people through music, blending hip-hop, blues, hardcore, and country into one sound, and why Reno has become one of his favorite places to play. Blake opens up about touring with major artists, staying independent in a predatory industry, navigating relationships, aging out of chaos, and learning how to protect both his art and his peace.Plus, don’t miss Blake’s new music video “Sunday” — a visual and sonic dive into his world.The conversation dives deep into creativity, AI in music, authenticity, the grind behind “overnight success,” and why you have to live life to have something worth writing about. From motorcycles and hardcore shows to songwriting, touring, and staying disciplined in an industry full of distractions — this episode is raw, honest, and unapologetically Blake Banks.This is a story about music, independence, evolution — and staying true to who you are, mullet and all.#FourthStreetLive #BlakeBanks #Episode37 #IndependentArtist #MusicPodcast #HipHop #CountryRap #BluesInfluence #HardcoreCulture #TourLife #MusicIndustry #StayIndependent #ArtistJourney #RenoMusic #WestCoastCulture #CreativeProcess #RealConversations #PodcastLife #TheManTheMythTheMullet #SundayMusicVideoThe Railrunner | NovelStruggling with Addiction? 1-800-662-HELPDISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fourth Street Live, its hosts, producers, or sponsors. Fourth Street Live is hosted by Jacob Green, a Reno-based author, musician, biker, and storyteller, bringing raw conversations about recovery, motorcycles, and local culture.

Episode 36 | Brandon Frunk – Fighting, Recovery, and Knowing When to Walk Away

In this episode of Fourth Street Live, we sit down with professional fighter Brandon Frunk to talk about the brutal realities of fighting, the mental toll of competition, and the crossroads where passion, family, and survival collide.

Brandon opens up about his fight career, training at elite gyms like Alliance, and what it really takes to survive in the fight game. He shares his amateur record of 12–2, along with 19–6 in sanctioned and unsanctioned bouts, and how chasing the dream eventually led him to a hard truth—talent alone isn’t enough, and the cost can be everything.

The conversation turns raw as Brandon talks about alcohol entering his life after stepping away from fighting, the identity loss many fighters face, and the long road back through recovery. This episode is an honest look at discipline, ego, fatherhood, addiction, and the courage it takes to change direction before it’s too late.

This is a story about fighting in the cage—and fighting for your life outside of it.

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The Railrunner | NovelStruggling with Addiction? 1-800-662-HELPDISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fourth Street Live, its hosts, producers, or sponsors. Fourth Street Live is hosted by Jacob Green, a Reno-based author, musician, biker, and storyteller, bringing raw conversations about recovery, motorcycles, and local culture.

Nevada has its own Bermuda Triangle — and planes have been vanishing here for decades.In this episode of the Nevada History Segment, we break down the legend of the Nevada Triangle, a massive stretch of desert and mountains between Reno, Las Vegas, and California where aircraft disappear, wreckage goes missing, and recoveries can take years — or never happen at all.This isn’t science fiction. It’s a real mix of dangerous geography, unpredictable weather, intense flight traffic, and restricted military airspace that has helped turn the Nevada desert into one of the most mysterious aviation zones in America.We explore famous cases, including high-profile disappearances, and explain why the Nevada Triangle myth refuses to die — even when the real explanation is just as unsettling as the legend.No aliens. No hype.Just Nevada being vast, wild, and unforgiving.Subscribe to Fourth Street Live Podcast for more wild stories from the Silver State — outlaws, casinos, and the real history behind the neon. The past is never really dead, and Nevada is just waiting to be told.#NevadaHistorySegment#NevadaTriangle#BermudaTriangle#MissingPlanes#NevadaHistory#FourthStreetLive#AviationMystery#DesertMystery#HiddenHistory#AmericanWest#TrueHistory

In this episode of Fourth Street Live, Jacob sits down with John Tanberg for a raw and honest conversation about recovery, accountability, and what it really means to show up for people when they’re struggling. John opens up about his past, the lessons learned through addiction and sobriety, and how community, consistency, and hard conversations can change lives.

The episode dives into the realities of recovery—helping others without enabling, learning when to step back, and understanding that growth comes from responsibility, not comfort. John talks about the importance of being present, staying grounded, and creating spaces where people can be honest without judgment. It’s a real, unfiltered discussion about mistakes, growth, and choosing a better path forward.

This episode is about showing up, doing the work, and understanding that recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress and connection.

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DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fourth Street Live, its hosts, producers, or sponsors.

Fourth Street Live is hosted by Jacob Green, a Reno-based author, musician, biker, and storyteller, bringing raw conversations about recovery, motorcycles, and local culture.