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(SEASON 4 EPISODE 2) “FROM EL PASO TO NYC: YADIRA DE LA RIVA INTERVIEW”

August 27, 2021 20:28 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

New York City based actress Yadira De La Riva talks about her roots in El Paso, Texas and her experience in her education in University Of Santa Cruz and her Masters Degree in Artivism: Performance as Cultural Resistance in New York University Gallatin School. She discusses her experience as a touring theatre actress performing her thesis that she produced and wrote called “One Energy: Stitching Stories Across the American Border and more! For more info follow @YADIRADLR195

(SEASON 4 EPISODE 1) “THE LBC CONNECT: DJ KODAK INTERVIEW”

August 21, 2021 18:52 - 1 hour - 88 MB

Long Beach, Ca native and long time Marlon D tour DJ , DJ Kodak, talks about his roots and childhood in Long Beach, all the way to his journey in arriving to Cal State Fullerton, his days in organizing for the Filipino community, tour memories on the road with Marlon D, and his new role as a husband and father! For more info follow @djkodak137

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 21) “THE EVOLUTION OF THE HUSTLE WITH BISHOP”

August 13, 2021 21:09 - 1 hour - 82.7 MB

Cutthroat Clothing Line founder/owner, and Colorado native Nick “Bishop” Schwindt talks about his roots in Colorado and Michigan all the way to his journey in Southern California. Talks about his history in hip hop as an MC, DJ, and evolving into artist management, tour merchandise, tour/road manager, and many more hats in the music industry! Also giving tips to the upcoming artists and all those who want to get in the music business! For more info follow @DROPJEWELZ and @CUTTHROAT.LA

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 20) “NYC TO LONDON WITH QUAN YOUNG OF THE SOURCE MAGAZINE”

August 06, 2021 06:18 - 1 hour - 75.7 MB

Writer and free-lance hip hop journalist Quan Young talks about his roots and childhood in New York City all the way to his journey in being hired as a free lance journalist for publications like Rap Pages and The Source Magazine. He talks about his experience in The Source and his interview/album review with MF Doom’s for his debut album Operation Doomsday and more!

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 19) “THE JOURNEY TO SOUND HEALING WITH JOHN ORTIZ”

July 30, 2021 18:40 - 1 hour - 87.5 MB

Brooklyn, NY native/ sound healer/ hip hop artist John Ortiz talks about his roots in NY and how hip hop has helped with him with his speech development as an adolescent. All the way to his journey in becoming a sound healer in San Diego, Ca ! For more info follow @JOHN.VICTORIOUS

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 18) “CITY BOY GHOST EXCLUSIVE”

July 22, 2021 17:40 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

Recording artist/ audio engineer City Boy Ghost talks about his roots and childhood growing up in Oceanside, Ca all the way to his transition to moving to Las Vegas. He touches on his transition from becoming a hip hop artist to becoming an audio engineer , talks about past and future projects and more! For more info follow @CITYBOYGHOST

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 17) “THE ROAD TO ALIGNMENT WITH Alexis Loevenich Lee”

July 16, 2021 22:42 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Bay Area native/ founder of Allignment Co. Alexis Loevenich Lee talks about her journey in becoming a life coach, and also touches on her work as a fitness trainer in Google, her work as a Pilates instructor, and her inspiration in becoming an entrepreneur, and a holistic practitioner! For more info follow @alexisloev

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 16) “CHI TOWN VIBES WITH SELINA DAWN”

July 10, 2021 03:40 - 1 hour - 60.7 MB

Chicago native, Life Coach, and marketing expert Selina Dawn talks about her roots in Chicago, and her transition from being in the service industry to becoming a life coach, touching on topics like unlearning colonization and Filipino culture. For more info follow @_selinadawn [TW: mental health] “Please be advised that this episode has been labeled with a trigger warning for mental health, childhood trauma, and ptsd.”

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 15) “UTILIZING MUSIC FOR HEALING AND UNITY WITH NINA GRAE”

July 02, 2021 06:05 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

Recording artist/ vocal coach Nina Grae talks about her roots in the Bay Area, Bakersfield, and her journey on how she made her way to Los Angeles, Ca. She also talks about her inspiration in pursuing a music career after leaving a career and back ground in business and marketing. She goes into detail about her inspiration and the process in making her debut album in 2018 titled “The Remedy” , and how her music is meant to uplift and unite people , and more! For more info follow @NINAGRAEXO

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 14) “FROM LA TO WEST VIRGINIA WITH CARMEN ABREU”

June 24, 2021 03:04 - 2 hours - 138 MB

Social worker and Cal State Fullerton/West Virginia University alumni Carmen Abreu talks about her roots and beginnings in East Los Angeles , all the way to her experience in getting her Bachelors Degree in Cal State Fullerton as a Human Services Major , all the way to her double Master Degrees in Social Work and Public Administration, and goes into her work with the the youth and women in West Virginia and how public administration can be used to advocate for our rights as citizens

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 13) “THE ROAD TO ELYSIAN LANE WITH MELISSA FE MENDOZA”

June 11, 2021 05:40 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MB

Melissa Fe Mendoza discusses her roots in Oxnard, Ca and her career in human resources, and how her journey in self discovery and self healing started. Through grief and working on her inner child, and owning her traumas, She also talks about her transition in starting her independent business Elysian Lane, where she creates her own jewelry line from stones and crystals, candles, massage oil and other holistic products. She is also incorporating her HR skills in offering services in career co...

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 12) “THE PROFILE POD TV EPISODE WITH ANDRES ZALDIVAR”

June 05, 2021 00:08 - 2 hours - 117 MB

Profile Pod TV host Andres Zaldivar talks about his roots in Rancho Cucamonga , to his time in serving to the country with his time spent in Navy , to his journey in becoming a school counselor, to creating and hosting his own platform Profile Pod TV. He also talks about his experience as a father and his thoughts on the future of podcasting . For more info follow @PROFILEPODTV_

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 11) “QUANTAL LANGFORD: THE CREATIVE BREW SESSION”

May 28, 2021 17:51 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

Quantal Langford traces his roots from Tennessee all the way to his journey in California. From his beginnings as a college athlete, graphic designer, physical fitness training, and his road to becoming the host of The Creative Brew TV! For more info follow @QUANTALLANGFORD

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 10) “JANA LYNN UMIPIG INTERVIEW”

May 20, 2021 19:31 - 1 hour - 90.9 MB

Jana Lynn Umipig is a multi disciplinary artist currently residing in Bronx, New York. A Pinay who has worked with different community organizations developing curriculum and programs that integrate theater and visual arts with activism, leadership development, and holistic upliftment of body, mind and spirit. She talks about her journeys in the Bay Area, Philippines and how decolonization has affected our generations and how it can trickle down to the next. She talks about her experience in ...

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 9) “SEAN BIGGS EXCLUSIVE”

May 12, 2021 21:23 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

Oxnard, Ca native and Universal Records recording artist Sean Biggs takes a trip down in memory lane in his beginnings as an MC in the 805 scene , with his affiliations with Kali Wild, CDP, Stones Throw Records, all the way to his record deal with Universal Records, to his legendary song with Akon and Fight Night video game. His growth to venturing into real estate to ghostwriting , to his tips in marketing music in 2021 is laid out in this classic interview! For more info pls follow @casino_...

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 8) “TONE SALINAS AND CULPA EXCLUSIVE”

May 08, 2021 12:07 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Oxnard, Ca native and member of punk rock band Culpa (drummer and vocalist) Tone Salinas talks about his roots in the 805 and touches on the history of punk rock, and how the industry works. With their projects, EP’s , and splits with other bands, he explains how punk rock bands work with each other and experience in merchandise. He touches on his influence, and discusses similarities of the punk and hip hop culture. He also talks about other ways in which the 805 community can take care of o...

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 7) “CHARIS MELINA BROWN INTERVIEW”

May 01, 2021 04:37 - 1 hour - 76.7 MB

Charisma Melina Brown sits down with MD Podcast and talks about her journey into becoming a holistic health educator, Reiki Master , spirit guide and author. From her experience in getting her Masters in University Of Florida, to leaving the school and following her path and intuition. With more than 17 years of experience in reiki, she also touches on topics like healing and trauma. For more info visit , CHARISMELINA.COM

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 6) “FITNESS AND HEALTH WITH MARGARITA DEL TORRE”

April 28, 2021 19:59 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Margarita Del Torre sits down with MD Podcast and talks about her roots growing up in Compton, Ca and her transition in become a hair stylist, and her path way to becoming a fitness trainer. She also talks about her experience and dedication in becoming a fitness model for competitions, the dedication it requires, and the diet habits she must follow. For more info follow @MARGARITADE1

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 5) “THOUGHT PROVOKAH INTERVIEW”

April 23, 2021 13:05 - 2 hours - 111 MB

NYC, Queens born and raised MC Thought Provokah discusses his roots in New York City and the struggles of the independent artist in 2021. He discusses his influences, and how artists need to stay relevant during the post pandemic era of the music business. From starting his own podcast Smokin Reggies to dropping his album “Can I Rap For You”, he talks about the inspiration and themes of the project and all the things coming in store for the future!

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 4) “FROM MANILA TO HOLLYWOOD WITH RHANDY TORRES”

April 22, 2021 19:39 - 1 hour - 94.6 MB

Rhandy Torres sits down with MD Podcast and takes a trip back to memory lane in his beginnings in the Phillippines, balancing careers as a respiratory therapist and a working actor. He also touches on his experiences in acting in films and projects such as Lifetime Movie Network’s Mistress Hunter, indie films such as South Central Love, and his role in The Year I Did Nothing, his experiences in starring in commercials and more!

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 3) “DROPPING GEMS WITH JOHN ZAVALA”

April 17, 2021 07:11 - 1 hour - 74.8 MB

Santa Paula, Ca/ 805 County native John Zavala takes us back to his roots and family dynamics. He also talks about his journey in becoming a fitness trainer, and how it led to other opportunities like working for the company Prium. Balancing fatherhood, being a nutritionist, and educating people about the holistic approach of healing, structured water, chem trails, and the dangers of chemo-therapy. He also talks about his love for hip hop and song writing. For more info follow @SHELTEREDABUND...

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 2) “RUFINO ROMERO”: “FROM THE HOOD TO HOLLYWOOD”

April 16, 2021 05:19 - 1 hour - 97.4 MB

Hollywood, Ca native and thriving SAG actor Rufino Romero sits down with MD Podcast and explores his early beginnings and family dynamics growing up in Hollywood, Ca all the way to his journey to attending UC Berkeley. He describes his beginning in discovering his passion for acting and taking classes at the Actors Workout Studio and The New Collective Group. He describes his challenges and experiences as a Hispanic in the film industry. From his legendary role in theatre play “Always Running...

(SEASON 3 EPISODE 1) “CHRISTINA JOGOLEFF INTERVIEW”

April 12, 2021 17:43 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Inner Healing Coach, Community Activist, Business Consultant, and author Christina Jogoleff sits down with MD and explores her roots in San Diego and early family dynamics and how it influenced her calling and passion. She talks about her journey into receiving her Magna Cum Laude in UCSC and BA in Feminist Studies and Political Science, her community work advocating for the incarcerated and prison reform. Her inspiring work with the local non profits and business of color has been notable. F...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 21) “THE LOVING GUIDE WITH JESSICA FERRONE”

April 11, 2021 22:57 - 1 hour - 84.4 MB

Shamanic reiki healer Jessica Ferrone talks about her roots in South Florida, and her journey in becoming an art teacher to transitioning into reiki healing. She is known as The Loving Guide. She also talks about her thoughts on energy mastery, trauma, healing, forgiveness, and also breaks down the difference between holistic and energy healing and psychotherapy. For more info follow @THE.LOVING.GUIDE and LOVINGGUIDE.AS.ME to book a session.

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 20) “THE ROAD TO LONGEVITY WITH KRAZY RACE”

April 01, 2021 17:10 - 2 hours - 122 MB

Whittier, Ca based MC Krazy Race talks about his roots in Los Angeles, Ca. He dives into his journey as an MC all the way to his internship in So So Def Records, all the way to the beginnings of his memorable solo career. From dropping classic solo albums all the way to his Greatest Hits Album, stories about touring Japan and Europe, rocking festivals with M.O.P. , The Beatnuts to sharing stages with artists like Ice Cube, Psycho Realm and many more! He also talks about his experiences in run...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 19) “XP THE MARXMAN MARKS THE SPOT”

April 01, 2021 05:25 - 2 hours - 114 MB

818 San Fernando Valley’s very own XP The Marxman dives into his roots and history as a Southern Cali native and veteran MC. From his days with his group Rhyme Addicts all the way to his thriving solo career. Dropping classic solo albums and doing work with legendary MC’s like Big Twin, Roc Marciano, Termanology and more , life on the road performing in Europe, and also he gives insight on the ups and downs of the music industry, and his own line of cannibus strain called XP Salamander OG. Fo...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 18) “FROM ACTING TO HEALING WITH GIOVANNA MAIMONE”

March 30, 2021 22:13 - 1 hour - 92 MB

Author, actress, producer, screen play writer, and Reiki healer Giovanna Maimone talks about her roots in New Jersey all the way to her journey into the Hollywood in the acting industry. She also touches on the dos and donts of the film industry, and her path into teaching sketch improv with her Monday night improv group “Sketchy People”. She also breaks down the inspiration and content of her book “Let Me Break It Down For You” For more info, visit www.RealSpiritualist.com or follow @REALSPI...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 17) “THE ART OF PUBLIC RELATIONS WITH PALOMA CONCORDIA”

March 28, 2021 03:52 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB

San Francisco and Daly City native Paloma Concordia dives into her roots in the Bay Area and her journey into forming her own Public Relations company Papalodown Agency. She also touches on her experiences in the fashion industry in New York City , her work with the youth in Oakland , and her experiences doing public relation work for the music industry. She also specializes in amplifying the voices of business owned by black, indigenous people of color, field of arts, entertainment, restaura...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 16) “HEATHER PARKER INTERVIEW”

March 27, 2021 03:05 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

Reiki healer and founder of Soul Knowing Energy, Heather Parker talks about her roots and her journey in becoming a Reiki healer. She is also an author of her book titled “LOVING A LIONESS POETRY OF LOVE LIFE, and EROS”, She also shares her thoughts on ACTIVATING THE HEART CHAKRAS, love reading, love coaching , and her Manifest Your Man Course. For more info visit SKEH.ORG or follow @SOULKNOWINGENERGYHEALING

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 15) “COOKING UP WITH FAMILIA DE ESPANOL”

March 26, 2021 16:43 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

Rigoberto Enciso, a San Diego based chef, founder and owner of Hispanic cuisine catering business “La Familia De Espanol” talks about his roots in SD and his passion for the culinary arts. He also talks about his journey in finding his pathway to follow his dreams of becoming an independent chef and talks about his wonderful menu , and the inspiration, secrets to running a food catering business. He also discusses the rich influence and history of his recipes from other Latin countries For mo...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 14) “KICKING IT WITH THE KICK IT PODCAST CREW!”

March 22, 2021 18:42 - 1 hour - 72.8 MB

MD sits down with the hosts/crew of Oceanside, Ca based podcast “Kick It Podcast” and explores their roots in Oceanside, Ca and the ups and downs of the podcast game, and being a Hispanic in the entertainment industry. They talk hip hop , politics, and more! For more info follow @THEKICKITPODCAST

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 13) “JACKIE BRYANT INTERVIEW”

March 14, 2021 23:49 - 54 minutes - 50.6 MB

NYC Native/San Diego resident Jackie Bryant talks about her life as a freelance writer, author, journalist, and an advocate for the canibus industry. She explains her journey in NY working for Wall Street to her transition in California. She has written for publications like Playboy, San Diego Tribune, San Diego Beat, Sierra Magazine, and more! She is also the founder of her weekly newsletter CANNBITCH.SUBSTACK.COM . She talks about her experience in being the host of her own podcast called C...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 12) “DOPAMINE RUSH INTERVIEW”

March 10, 2021 20:42 - 1 hour - 73.4 MB

Oxnard native/MC Dopamine Rush talks about his family roots in the 805, and the formation and the history of his group Tangent, all the way to his formation of Points of Ellipsis, The Foundry, and a rundown of his solo discography all the way to his newest release “The Matter” now available on all digital platforms! For more info follow @DOPAMINE_RUSH

SEASON 2 (EPISODE 11) “UNLEARN THE WORLD INTERVIEW”

March 04, 2021 18:25 - 2 hours - 118 MB

NYC-bred/Bay Area resident Unlearn The World revisits his Dominican roots and life in New York City. He takes a trip down in memory lane with his experiences in the music industry including touring with the Lyricist Lounge Show , studio sessions with Big Pun, Big Daddy Kane and more to his move in the Bay Area in 2003. A member of Zulu Nation , podcast/radio host, and a talented MC with a devotion to using hip hop as a tool for positive change and youth empowerment working with the communitie...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 11) “UNLEARN THE WORLD INTERVIEW”

March 04, 2021 18:25 - 2 hours - 118 MB

NYC-bred/Bay Area resident Unlearn The World revisits his Dominican roots and life in New York City. He takes a trip down in memory lane with his experiences in the music industry including touring with the Lyricist Lounge Show , studio sessions with Big Pun, Big Daddy Kane and more to his move in the Bay Area in 2003. A member of Zulu Nation , podcast/radio host, and a talented MC with a devotion to using hip hop as a tool for positive change and youth empowerment working with the communitie...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 10) “FILMMAKING WITH ANA BARREDO”

February 22, 2021 04:51 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Independent film-maker Ana Barredo talks about her journey from the Phillippines to the U.S, detailing her transition immigrating to the country, and finding her path way in film making. Offering Marlon D his first role in a full length film, Ana touches on the details in making her newest 2018 film The Year I Did Nothing and all the awards and recognition it has received in 2019 and 2020. She also looks back at her past work and filmography. She also touches on the things she has learned in ...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 9) “DJ KRISSFADER ON THE CUTS”

February 15, 2021 22:18 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Long Beach, CA native DJ Kriss Fader talks about his roots in the LBC. He also talks about his introduction into being a DJ and turntablism, his work in the Filipino community and his transition into becoming a barber. He discusses how the hair industry have adapted during this pandemic. He touches on spirituality, marriage and fatherhood, and balancing being a DJ and a barber. For more info follow @KRISSFADER and https://m.twitch.tv/djkrissfader

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 7) “FROM HIP HOP TO MMA: THE JOURNEY OF MARK YOUNG

February 07, 2021 06:30 - 2 hours - 140 MB

Oxnard native, and hip hop artist, 1/2 of legendary 805 group Nevamind, Mark Young talks about his roots in 805 county, his beginning and experiences in the hip hop industry, the formation of Black Collar and his journey to becoming an MMA fighter. All the way to his journey in winning the Regional 205 pound champion for MMA Events Inc. With an undefeated track record of 3-0. 2 And to becoming a business owner/trainer in establishing his own MMA training facility called Progressive Martial Ar...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 6) “THE LIFE OF A LEGEND. THE STORY OF ABE PAGTAMA”

February 06, 2021 05:46 - 1 hour - 69.5 MB

Filipino-American veteran actor Abe Pagtama talks about his childhood in Hawaii and the Philippines. He discusses his experience in the air force and the US Army. They go into memory lane about his path to pursuing acting in Hollywood during the 70’s. He talks about his work in theater, black exploitation films, Young & The Restless, Punky Brewester and General Hospital. He also talks about his movie Flipside being the first Filipino-American film in the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. He also ...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 5) “WINGING IT AND WINNING WITH VERONICA DIAZ”

January 29, 2021 16:10 - 57 minutes - 53.6 MB

Cal State Fullerton alumni, and licensed clinical social worker Veronica Diaz talks about her journey , from her childhood beginnings in the Riverside County all the way to completing her BA and Masters Program in Social Work in Cal State Fullerton. She talks about her experience in the foster care population, her own journey into healing , and transitioning into becoming a host for her own podcast Winging It and Winning.

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 4) “CHOPPING IT UP WITH GABE PAGTAMA”

January 18, 2021 21:32 - 1 hour - 97.7 MB

Actor, Author, Screenplay writer and hip hop head Gabe Pagtama speaks on his experience and roots as a child actor, his experience in working in legendary hip hop radio station 92.3 The Beat, his work as a director/screenplay writer with his independent films like “Legend Of The Basketball Ghost” , his cameos in films like “Lumpia”,”The Debut”, and the sequel “Lumpia with A Vengeance”. Also speaks on his newest book “Watsonville Riots” , and plans for the 2021. For more information, follow @G...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 3) “KRIS SIMEON: SPARTACUS TO SOLOIST”

January 10, 2021 03:32 - 1 hour - 63.1 MB

Oxnard, Ca recording artist/song writer Kris Simeon talks about his roots, influences, early days of jamming with Salty Peenutz, and the formation of his band Spartacus , all the way to his journey in becoming a solo artist and father hood. Also talks about his upcoming projects and plans for 2021! https://krissimeon.com/ https://www.youtube.com/krissimeon https://soundcloud.com/krissimeon https://soundcloud.com/spartacusmusic

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 2) “JENNIFER BENITEZ: HEALING, STYLE, AND MORE”

January 09, 2021 03:38 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Jennifer Benitez traces her roots back in Oxnard, Ca and the importance of the Filipino culture in her upbringing. Sharing her experiences in the fashion design industry in New York to her transition in being a business owner of her own company Foreign Unity Jewelry, touching on the importance of her work and advocacy in preserving the Filipino-American culture and arts with the PNAYSPHERE Scholarship Program , and helping other grassroots organizations in the homeland. Also touching on the i...

(SEASON 2 EPISODE 1) “THE ROAD TO BUDDHISM WITH KONFIDENT”

January 05, 2021 04:05 - 4 hours - 231 MB

818/San Fernando Valley based MC KONFIDENT talks about his roots in Maryland, introduction to hip hop as a fan, legendary stories about MC Shan, Doug E Fresh, his work with legendary MCS like Buckshot, Oh No, Sean Price, J-Ro, his catalog of albums, his road to healing , the ups and downs of the music industry,Buddhism, and being a teacher in Florida, and his role as a father . Also talks about his new projects coming . Also recapping 2020 and plans for 2021. For more info follow @konfident_818

EPISODE 21 WITH “Character and Conflict with DR Stuart Bloom” (2020 Check In)

December 15, 2020 23:38 - 1 hour - 98.9 MB

Chicago native, Cal State Fullerton Professor, Marriage and Family Therapist , Dr Stuart Bloom talks about his roots in Chicago, his career in sales and grassroots activism, work in the community, and his journey to becoming a psychotherapist with his own private practice. From Chicago to LA to Orange County, he talks about his contributions to the Human Services Program in Cal State Fullerton for over 30 years with his class “Character and Conflict”. A true friend and mentor to Marlon D’s pa...

EPISODE 20 “SHAO-SOSA EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW”

December 08, 2020 04:10 - 1 hour - 81.4 MB

Tacoma, Washington based veteran/legendary MC and indie artist Shao Sosa describes life growing up in Tri Cities Washington, how hip hop has shaped his formative years, and his role as a father. With an impressive catalog of albums, and his projects with his son Nobi, who is also an MC, he describes his process of working wit his son as a duo called Lone Wolf and Kub, his transition to his new media company Razor Tongue is his newest chapter in his career. Also stories in his life as an indie...

EPISODE 19 “UNPOPULAR OPINION WITH CEZALEO”

December 03, 2020 22:36 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

Real-estate agent/hip hop artist/upcoming podcast host Ceasar Garza sits down with MD on his life and times growing up in Inglewood, Ca, life in Cal State NORTHRIDGE, his journey to become a real estate agent , his hip hop group La Suprema, fatherhood, thoughts about the LA community, Chicano Studies and more! Touching on his new weekly IG show “Unpopular Opinion with CEZALEO” for more info follow: @czaleo123

EPISODE 18 WITH CHARLES COLLYER “A B-BOY IN THE EMMY’s”

November 23, 2020 04:55 - 1 hour - 62.4 MB

Star Trek Discovery Lead visual effects artist Charles Collyer talks about his journey in break dancing all the way to nomination for 2019 Creative Arts Emmy’s. Working for the Star Trek show Season 1,2,3 recalling his early days growing up in the 818 San Fernando Valley to his breakdancing/dance experience with Sick Step, competing for America’s Got Talent Season 3 in2008. Also talks about his experience doing visual effects for shows like Sleepy Hollow, X Files, Hunger Games, Fantastic 4, G...

EPISODE 17 “SENSORY OVERLOAD WITH BENITO BAUTISTA”

November 16, 2020 20:26 - 3 hours - 192 MB

Award winning film maker , director, producer, and screen play writer Benito Bautista takes it back to his journey from the Philippines to the Bay Area, exploring his roots and influences in film making, his journey in settling in San Diego, Ca. Founder of Wanderlust Film and non profit org San Diego Filipino Cinema talks about his experiences in making films in countries like India, Philippines, Japan, and France. Also touches on his process in filmmaking, and his newest projects coming in 2...

EPISODE 16 “ALVIN LAXAMANA HOST OF ALL THINGS FRESH PODCAST”

November 04, 2020 20:31 - 1 hour - 88.2 MB

Marlon D sits down with friend Alvin Laxmana about his roots in Hayward, and his journey to Southern California, Arizona , and his new chapter in life , All Things Fresh Podcast!” Follow him on IG @alvinlax @atftthepodcast