Sebastien Tamarelle

Sebastien Tamarelle

Author: collide. July 31, 2025 Duration: 53:08

What happens when a Chico kid with a dream and a serious work ethic decides to shake up the local bar scene? You get Sebastian Tamarelle, owner of The Banshee and B Street Public House and the kind of guy who didn’t set out to lead but ended up becoming a community pillar anyway. Jeremy sits down with his childhood buddy to swap stories, talk shop, and dig into everything from ditching the corporate grind to surviving post-COVID curveballs. You’ll hear what it’s really like to run two of the town’s most iconic spots, how a surprise visit from Guy Fieri changed everything, and why staying grounded might just be the secret sauce to Sebastian’s success.

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00:00 - Intro
01:03 - Who is Sebastien Tamarelle
03:56 - Growing Up in California
08:55 - College Experience in Massachusetts
11:00 - College Life and Lessons
15:41 - Opening Your First Bar/Restaurant
20:58 - Banshee's Triple D Experience
25:45 - Business Owner Challenges
29:16 - Work Ethic of Younger Generations
32:40 - Tipping Practices in Service Industry
35:36 - Making Cash in College
36:13 - What's Next for Seb
38:35 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
42:40 - Favorite Menu Item
45:30 - Travel Recommendations
47:25 - Favorite Dog Breed
48:09 - Fantasy Football Insights
50:10 - Recommended Websites
51:45 - Closing Time

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Jeremy Funk hosts What The Funk?, a podcast that moves past the standard industry headlines to find the human pulse of the oil and gas sector. This isn't about market forecasts or technical jargon, but the lived experiences of the people who make this complex world turn. Each conversation delves into personal journeys, the unexpected challenges faced on and off the rig, and the distinct personalities that shape this global industry. You'll hear from engineers, field operators, executives, and innovators as they share stories of problem-solving, career pivots, and the realities of working in a field that powers modern life. Produced by collide., these discussions explore the intersection of business and personal career paths in a way that's rarely highlighted. Tune in for candid, often surprising narratives that reveal the resilience, humor, and ambition driving one of the world's most critical industries. This podcast connects listeners to the voices behind the pipelines, offering a genuine look at the careers and characters defining energy today.
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