Industry Talks Hospitality Podcast

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He turned empty clubs into legendary nights and built Miami’s nightlife from nothing. Oscar G tells the untold story of how he and his childhood friend Ralph created a movement that changed music forever.

Oscar G is a globally respected DJ, producer, and the architect of Miami’s underground house scene. From pressing records in high school to marathon sets at Space, to launching Made in Miami and The Grape Ape, Oscar’s journey is about family, community, and finding your voice.

In this conversation, he shares:

– How he started DJing at 12 and risked everything for music.

– Why the first night at Space Miami was a complete disaster.

– The secret to lasting in nightlife without burning out.

– The real story behind Made in Miami and what’s next for club culture.

– Why nightlife needs more culture and less division.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:20 Starting DJing at 12 years old

04:05 Pressing records with Ralph in high school

07:30 The first disastrous night at Space Miami

10:45 Building a scene when Miami had none

14:00 Playing marathon sets & creating a movement

18:12 The story behind Made in Miami

21:50 Why nightlife needs more culture, less division

25:03 Predictions on the next sound in electronic music

29:15 Overcoming failures and empty rooms

33:00 The secret to longevity in nightlife

36:22 Launching The Grape Ape with family

40:05 On working with chef Giorgio Rapicavoli

44:20 Oscar’s favorite dishes at The Grape Ape

47:00 The real reason he grew his beard

49:10 Advice for young DJs today

52:00 What’s next for Oscar G

Connect with me on my instagram:

🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiguerra99/

Connect with Oscar G:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djoscarg305

Listen to my podcasts on:

🍎Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837

🍏Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv

Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:

🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/

🏨The Wharf Miami: https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/

🏨The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/

🏨PIER 5: https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/

🏨JohnMartin’s: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/

🏨Carousel Club: https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/

🏨Regatta Grove: https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/

🏨Riverside Wharf: https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/

Thank you for your support. If you aren’t already subscribed, do subscribe to the channel for our latest episodes. Cheers!

#OscarG #MiamiNightlife #HouseMusic #DJLife #MadeInMiami #MusicDocumentary #Nightlife #Podcast

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‭They lost $150,000 in 3 days. Faced real estate disasters. Built iconic brands like Rosa Sky. And still believe‬ hospitality is worth the chaos.‬ Alan Roth and Tim Petrillo are titans in hospitality. From unexpected partnerships to rooftop miracles, this is‬ the raw, untold story of nightlife, loss, reinvention — and what’s coming next for restaurants.‬

‭ They reveal:‬

●‭ Why one of their businesses collapsed in just 72 hours‬

● What it takes to make a hospitality partnership work‬

● How Rosa Sky was born out of a sunset (and a little weed)‬

● Why food ventures fail and real estate always wins‬

● How AI and robotics will change everything behind the scenes‬

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‭🔔 Full video chapters below:‬

‭ 00:00 – Introduction‬

‭ 00:10 – Alan and Tim on growing up in Miami and Fort Lauderdale‬

‭ 01:14 – First hospitality jobs at ages 12 and 13‬

‭ 02:31 – Stories from the Delano and serving Madonna‬

‭ 04:10 – Tim’s first restaurant job and falling in love with the industry‬

‭ 06:25 – Working at Houston’s and lessons learned‬

‭ 08:36 – Getting hired from a bar conversation‬

‭ 10:00 – “Going out is the job”

‭ 11:44 – Alan and Tim first meet – no ego, just respect‬

‭ 13:31 – Rosa Sky's origin: rooftop sunsets and inspiration‬

‭ 15:15 – Naming Rosa Sky after wine and weed‬

‭ 16:59 – The $1.5M Rumi project and nightlife war stories‬

‭ 18:10 – The sandwich shop disaster – lost $150K in 3 days‬

‭ 20:21 – Why location and real estate trump talent‬

‭ 22:42 – Recovering from failure emotionally and financially‬

‭ 24:52 – Hospitality culture today: what changed‬

‭ 26:15 – Tim's biggest pet peeve: fake hospitality‬

‭ 27:41 – Social media vs actual guest experience‬

‭ 29:59 – Kitchen automation, robotics, and the tech future‬

‭ 32:42 – Why front-of-house can’t be replaced by AI‬

‭ 34:50 – Feeding people vs giving experiences‬

‭ 35:55 – Key mentors: Belhaj, Tommy Pooch, and more‬

‭ 38:45 – Emotional control in business decisions‬

‭ 40:32 – Picking the right location for a concept‬

‭ 42:54 – Company culture: buzzword or business priority?‬

‭ 44:59 – Alan on building loyalty and knowing when to leave‬

‭ 47:10 – Tim on growing teams without losing soul‬

‭ 49:20 – Running multiple venues and what it teaches you‬

‭ 50:58 – Red flags when picking partners‬

‭ 52:47 – Why instinct still matters over data‬

‭ 54:36 – Gut feeling vs spreadsheets in business decisions‬

‭ 56:21 – Burnout in the nightlife industry‬

‭ 58:06 – What they’d do differently if starting today‬

‭ 59:48 – Future-proofing hospitality businesses‬

‭ 1:01:58 – Legacy, humility, and showing up every day‬

‭ 1:03:04 – Final thoughts and wrap-up‬

‭ Connect with me on my instagram:‬

‭ 🤳 Instagram:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/emiguerra99/‬

‭ Connect with Alan Roth:‬

‭ Instagram:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/alanroth.mia/‬

‭ Connect with Tim Petrillo’s The Restaurant People:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/therestaurantpeople/‬

‭ Listen to my podcasts on:‬

‭ 🍎 Apple Podcast:‬‭ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837‬

‭ 🍏 Spotify:‬‭ https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv‬

‭ Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:‬

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🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/‬

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🏨 The Wharf Miami:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/‬

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🏨 The Wharf Fort Lauderdale:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/‬

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🏨 PIER 5:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/‬

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🏨 JohnMartin’s:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/‬

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🏨 Carousel Club:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/‬

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🏨 Regatta Grove:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/‬

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🏨 Riverside Wharf:‬‭ https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/‬

‭ Thank you for your support. If you aren’t already subscribed, do subscribe to the channel for our latest‬

‭ episodes. Cheers!‬

‭ #HospitalityPodcast #NightlifeIndustry #RestaurantBusiness #MiamiRooftop #EntrepreneurStories‬

‭ #FoodAndBeverage #RosaSky #AlanRoth #TimPetrillo #BusinessLessons #PodcastIntervi

He didn’t just play the music — he built the room.

From handing out mixtapes on NYC sidewalks to headlining nights with over 5,000 people, DJ Boris built his name in the underground — not from fame, but from obsession, grit, and 22-hour sets that left clubs speechless.

In this intimate, never-before-heard conversation, Boris reveals the moment that changed his life at age 15, what it was like to beg for turntables, and how he eventually became the man they called to “save the club.”

We talk about:

The night he played from 3 AM to 3:30 PM

How the “Believe” movement started on a lighting ticker

Building legendary nights at crobar, Roxy, and Exit

Why New York’s golden age of nightlife can never be repeated

The real story behind “Baby, come save my club”

This is the story of a true underground icon — one who didn’t follow trends, but defined them.

🎧 Subscribe for more conversations with pioneers who shaped their industries.

🔔 Full video chapters below:

00:00 – Intro

00:15 – “I was 15 when I walked into The Tunnel”

02:36 – The track that changed everything: Paid in Full

04:50 – “Mom, can I have turntables for my birthday?”

06:58 – Making mixtapes & begging promoters for a chance

08:15 – “You can’t even get in — you’re only 18”

10:04 – Becoming the DJ who played every genre

12:02 – Living at home, playing clubs, still in high school

14:10 – Getting discovered in NYC’s legendary club circuit

16:40 – “Baby, come save my club” – the call that changed everything

18:55 – Building a 5200-person night at Crobar NYC

21:22 – 22-hour DJ set — from night to the next afternoon

23:18 – Creating the “Believe in Boris” movement

25:09 – New York vs. Miami club culture

28:02 – Pool parties, WMC, and building “Get Wet”

30:35 – The early days of Ultra Music Festival

33:12 – Losing the club... but never losing the crowd

35:00 – Reflecting on legacy, sound, and staying true

Connect with me on my instagram:

🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiguerra99/

Connect with DJ Boris:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boris.transmit/

Listen to my podcasts on:

🍎Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837

🍏Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv

Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:

🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/

🏨The Wharf Miami: https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/

🏨The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/

🏨PIER 5: https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/

🏨JohnMartin’s: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/

🏨Carousel Club: https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/

🏨Regatta Grove: https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/

🏨Riverside Wharf: https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/

Thank you for your support. If you aren’t already subscribed, do subscribe to the channel for our latest episodes. Cheers!

#DJBoris

#BelieveInBoris

#NYCNightlife

#90sClubCulture

#HouseMusicLegend

#EDMLegends

#CrowbarNYC

#UndergroundHouse

#MixtapeEra

#MusicConference

#GetWetParty

#DJLife

#ElectronicMusicHistory

#DiaryOfADJ

#FromTheDecks

He lost his scholarship, hid it from his parents, and risked it all — DJ Irie shares the untold story of how a Jamaican kid with a vinyl addiction became one of the most influential figures in entertainment.

DJ Irie is a world-renowned DJ, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the first official NBA DJ for the Miami Heat. But behind the spotlight was a path filled with hidden setbacks and defining moments.

He discusses:

How losing a scholarship changed his life.

Why he turned down the Miami Heat's first offer.

The truth behind deejaying in secret while still in school.

The mentors and celebrities who shaped his rise (Shaq, Jamie Foxx, Alonzo Mourning).

2014 World Cup Final performance in Brazil.

How Irie Weekend became a defining moment in sports culture.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

2:45 Discovering Vinyl & Skipping Lunch for Records

7:12 The High School Crush That Changed Everything

10:54 Lying to His Parents & Losing His Scholarship

16:20 How DJing Paid His Tuition

20:40 Becoming FIU’s VP & Student DJ Legend

24:11 First Break: Radio Station to On-Air DJ

29:30 Miami Club Scene & Mansion Residency

35:44 The Call from Miami Heat

38:55 Turning Down the Heat (At First)

41:20 Becoming the First NBA DJ

47:01 3 Championship Rings & Heat Culture

50:55 Building “Irie Weekend” & A Perfect Storm

56:40 Celebrity Support: Shaq, Jamie, Alonzo

1:02:15 From Club DJ to Brand Empire

Connect with me on my instagram:

🤳Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiguerra99/

Connect with DJ Irie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/irie/

Listen to my podcasts on:

🍎Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/industry-talks-hospitality-podcast/id1790526837

🍏Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Qqf1YkCmKKL0nEH9J5rAv

Check out my hospitality businesses on Instagram:

🏨 Breakwater Hospitality Group: https://www.instagram.com/breakwaterhg/

🏨The Wharf Miami: https://www.instagram.com/wharfmiami/

🏨The Wharf Fort Lauderdale: https://www.instagram.com/wharfftl/

🏨PIER 5: https://www.instagram.com/pier5bayside/

🏨JohnMartin’s: https://www.instagram.com/johnmartinsmiami/

🏨Carousel Club: https://www.instagram.com/carouselclb/

🏨Regatta Grove: https://www.instagram.com/regattagrove/

🏨Riverside Wharf: https://www.instagram.com/riversidewharf/

Thank you for your support. If you aren't already subscribed, do subscribe to the channel for our latest episodes. Cheers!

#podcast #emigurerra #djirie #hospitalitybusiness #hospitalitypodcast

Emi Guerra sits down with hospitality visionary Angel Febres to chart the past 25 years of Miami nightlife, tracing Angel’s rise from influential promoter to respected restaurateur. Hear his thoughtful reflections on industry evolution, personal growth, and the debut of Yaya—his elegant new waterfront restaurant on Biscayne Bay that marries elevated dining with a timeless coastal spirit.

Emi Guerra sits down with Coral Gables Mayor Vince Lago to explore his path into politics, the pivotal role of hospitality in building strong connections, and how the city’s award-winning restaurants and hotels flourish by engaging with the community. Tune in for leadership insights and a behind-the-scenes look at local business success.

Emi Guerra chats with Javi Zayas, CEO of Swarm Inc., about his path into the event industry, Wynwood’s cultural rise, working with Kanye West, and partnering with Miami’s best promoters. Tune in for a forward-looking conversation on evolving event trends and what’s next for Swarm.

Emi Guerra  and Frankie Ruiz dive into the Miami Marathon, health tourism, run clubs, and Miami Beach’s evolving identity as a fitness destination—while also highlighting the allure of the Everglades. Discover how hospitality and fitness naturally intersect in this inspiring conversation.