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. 218 - Honoring Fernando “The Fern Show” Ortega
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This week’s episode of The Fresh Bunch is a very special tribute to one of our original hosts and a beloved part of the Jet Fresh Flowers family, Fern “The Fern Show” Ortega.
Known for his unforgettable intros, contagious laugh, incredible energy, and surprise rap and song moments, Fern brought joy and personality to every episode and to everyone around him. More than a podcast host, he was a friend, a teammate, a family man, and a true lover of the floral industry.
In this memorial episode, we share just a few of our favorite Fern moments and celebrate the laughter, passion, and heart he brought to 2 Fat Guys Talking Flowers and to so many lives.
We send our deepest condolences and love to Barbie, Mia, Logan, the Ortega family, friends, and everyone whose lives Fern touched.
His memories, his passion, and his legacy will live on forever.
Rest in Peace, Fern. 💚 Love, your JF Family