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Episode #94: American Groove - Banana Ketchup

Ketchup is a simple staple when it comes to condiments. You know what it looks like and where to find it. Now, if you're smoking dope as we do, you start looking for more creative things. One item that is a weird but practical variation of the banana ketchup from the Philippines. It's called Jufran banana sauce. How much you can learn from a simple story like this is wild. Yet again, the episode is just like many conversations we have here. We wanted to understand its history, learn something fun, and share it with our listeners. 

🌟Karissa's  Social links 🌟 

If you don't know, Karissa is a makeup artist that has worked on numerous film sets for large productions and is a licensed esthetician. Check out her work; it is amazing. The link is below. 

  • https://www.instagram.com/karissathebeautiful/ 

🌟 Mentions in the Episode🌟 

A Lil History on Banana Ketchup. 

  • https://www.uwajimaya.com/uwajipedia/banana-ketchup 

The legendary story of Maria Orosa, inventor of Banana Ketchup, and much more! 

  • https://food52.com/blog/24700-maria-orosa-profile 

🌟Social🌟 

We have a magical link right below that has all of our socials and handle so that you can find us on your favorite pod spot 🤟.    

  •  https://linktr.ee/lostinthegroove 

✋It's been fun, it's been great, and we got lost in the grooove🤚

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Dave lennon

Lost in the Groove is my space to explore the real, raw, and unexpected. I started this podcast because I was tired of feeling like nothing ever changes. My therapist once suggested, I write letters to the government to express my frustrations. Then I thought, "Why not create a podcast instead?" Here, I can talk about what I want, with whoever I want, no matter their beliefs. For me, it's about having honest conversations,. Breaking down walls, and getting people to think beyond the surface.

I grew up in a blue-collar family in the suburbs outside New York City, raised as an Orthodox Jew. Leaving the religious community in 2017 was a pivotal moment for me. It allowed me to embrace my identity as an artist, and chart my own path. Who I am today, and what this podcast represents, is deeply tied to my journey. Leaving a community that was a cult; still is. Discovering authenticity, creativity, and independence in myself.

I’m a car enthusiast, an artist, and someone who thrives on creative expression. From old-school rap, and psychedelic rock. To vintage muscle cars and European classics. I’m all about the things that inspire passion.
My co-host, Karissa Andrews, joins me for American Groove. Our segment on stoner culture, and life’s weirder twists. She’s an incredibly talented makeup artist, aesthetician, and candle maker. She brings a spice, pizazz, and realness to every conversation.

This podcast isn’t about chasing fame or conforming to trends, it’s about the experience. I want listener, whether they’re driving home, cooking, or just unwinding. To feel like they’re part of something real. Lost in the Groove is my way of staying true to myself, while connecting with others. learning, and having fun along the way.