The Fresh Bunch
The Fresh Bunch (formerly '2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers') is your all-access pass into the wild and wonderful world of flowers. Hosted by Michael Black, Mimi Pacheco, Ryan Black, and producer, Joel, keeping us sounding fresh—we bring you unfiltered conversations about the good, the bad, and the ugly of the floral industry’s trends, challenges, and characters. From flower fails to petal-powered success stories, each episode blends laughs, insights, and special guests from all corners of the flower world. It’s part podcast, part therapy, and all fresh—welcome to The Fresh Bunch - a Jet Fresh Flowers podcast.
The Fresh Bunch
Ep. 151 - James François-Pijuan, Author of NYC Historic Floral District.
Welcome back Fatty Gang, in this week's episode join Fern, Mike, Mimi, Ryan, and Joel as they welcome James François-Pijuan, a long-time floral designer passionate about revitalizing the NYC Historic Floral District. A NYC native, James shares his journey from Parsons College of Design to showcasing floral artistry at the MET Opera House, fast forward to now and his efforts to preserve 28th Street Flower Market district's legacy.
Discover the rich history of the district, dating back to the 1870s when vendors first traded flowers from Long Island, and learn about James's initiatives, including a community block party and his book, NYC Historic Floral District, celebrating 175 years of floral excellence.
Tune in for an episode packed with floral history, industry insights, and James's vision for the future!