Splendid Radio w Justin Gay & Greg C.

Quick Overview

Justin Gay, known as Mr. Seeds of Xanadoo, profoundly influenced the host's 33-pound weight loss in three months through microgreens, fostering a deep friendship and inspiring the host's juicing journey, while also sharing insights into his diverse entrepreneurial ventures and passion for growing.

Key Points: The host lost nearly 33 pounds in three months, dropping from almost 280 pounds to 247 pounds, by incorporating Justin Gay's microgreens into an intermittent fasting diet with protein. Justin Gay, originally from Los Angeles by way of West Covina (mostly Walnut), now resides in Fontana. Justin's favorite hip-hop movie is 'Breaking,' which he believes 'gave birth to disorderly' and appreciated for its recognizable LA filming locations like Legion Park. The first hip-hop song Justin connected with was 'King of the Beat' from the 'Beat Street' soundtrack, which he would 'kick... around that whole school' in fourth grade. Justin's entrepreneurial journey began in childhood by breeding and selling hamsters, then dwarf blue bunnies, and later large beard bunnies, eventually evolving into breeding dogs for about six or seven years. Justin chose microgreens as a 'gateway crop' because they allowed him to 'grow a lot of different things in a really small space' efficiently, providing the same variety as larger farms. Justin finds radishes the easiest thing to grow, while mushrooms, though fun ('like you growing a pet'), were discontinued due to excessive byproduct (sawdust) that didn't integrate with his microgreen soil composting.

Context: The 'Splendid Radio' episode features a conversation between the host and Justin Gay, also known as Mr. Seeds of Xanadoo, a microgreen grower and entrepreneur. The host recounts how an initial encounter at a Long Beach Farmers Market, where Justin was selling wheatgrass and microgreens, profoundly impacted his health and led to a close friendship. The discussion delves into Justin's background, his diverse entrepreneurial ventures, and their shared passion for hip-hop and music production.