Pablo’s House
Podcast
WHERE EVERYONE IS FAMILY
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WHERE EVERYONE IS FAMILY ✦
who are we
Welcome to Pablo's House, where our guests are not just visitors, they're family. Picture yourself stepping into a warm, inviting space, surrounded by friends old and new. Gathered around a communal table, we do more than just share stories; we share moments of genuine connection and understanding.
At Pablo's House, we extend an open invitation for you to join us in exploring the vast richness of human stories. Each narrative is a window into the diverse tapestry of humanity, celebrating the unique journey of every individual.
Tune in for heartfelt conversations that transcend boundaries, as we celebrate the beauty and complexity of the human experience. Welcome to Pablo's House – where everyone's story matters.
MEET your
hosts
MErlin
pablo
Yes, that’s her real name.
MERLIN moved back and forth between Albania and Germany with her family before they finally settled in Boston when she was 7 years old. Between the language barrier and feeling like a social outcast, music was the one constant she held onto in every new home. She began to write poems and songs, and even used music to learn English. She was drawn to artists like Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, and Paramore growing up, and recalls the Tina Turner and Michael Jackson CDs from the collection her parents packed to bring to the States.
Ten years ago, a kidney transplant altered my life's course, shifting it from a solitary voyage to a communal narrative. As a suburban husband, kidney transplant recipient, and devoted father to two furry friends, I've embraced a newfound appreciation for life's twists and turns. The Pablo's House Podcast serves as a sanctuary for storytellers of all stripes, where personal trials metamorphose into universal truths that unite us. Through this platform, my aim is not just to recount my own journey but to illuminate our collective tale, beckoning you to join me in crafting a mosaic of shared experiences. Together, let's delve into the profound impact of my transplant odyssey and uncover the threads that bind us all.
friends of the show
Name: Firefly’s BBQ
Address: 350 E Main St, Marlborough, Massachusetts
About: BBQ + Southern Fare
At Firefly’s, we smoke our meats for up to 12 hours, blending apple, cherry and hickory woods to create the signature red smoke ring that identifies the genuine low-fire, slow-cooking process of true bar-b-que. We offer four different styles of ribs and mop sauces from around the South including North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.
In addition to bar-b-cue, you’ll find many other Southern specialties on our menu, from Burnt Ends to Fried Chicken, Po’ Boys, Red Beans ‘n Rice, Sweet Potato Pecan Puddin’ and more!
Name: Jennifer Lee’s Bakery
Address: 127 Cambridge Street Worcester, Massachusetts & 100 Hanover Street Boston, Massachusetts
About: Top 9 Allergen Free & Vegan Bakery
Completely Free of: Gluten, Eggs, Dairy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Fish, Shellfish, Soy, and Sesame (Baked goods are also coconut free- savory is not)
Name: 42 Architecture
About: ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
& Consulting FOR RESTAURANTS
42 Architecture provides many services to support you throughout the process of opening a new restaurant, from looking at potential locations, designing your space to match your brand, producing architectural permit drawings, and many more. We are here to support you with as little or complete of a scope of services that meets your needs.
Name: BKLNITE MEDIA
About: Public Relations Agency
Our team is fully committed to enhancing the hospitality sector through strategic communication and exceptional service.
Our objective is to enable hospitality enterprises not just to flourish but also to forge enduring bonds with their clientele.
We pledge to harness our proficiency and imagination to construct engaging stories that highlight the distinctive attributes of our partners.
By nurturing genuine connections, building loyalty, and bolstering brand standing, we aspire to be the dependable ally that propels our partners towards triumph amidst dynamic surroundings.
Through innovation, integrity, and an unwavering dedication to hospitality, we endeavor to establish fresh benchmarks of distinction and leave an enduring imprint on the industry.
Name: Exposure The Next Generation (Hair Salon)
Address: 22 Lockland Ave Framingham, Massachusetts
About: Family Owned
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