Welcome to Real Talk and What Not. A new podcast that I created that will take a deeper look into my interest, passions, friends, and of course the what not of it all. Throughout this podcast we will take a look at a variety of artist within the local community, as well as people who are passionate about what they do. I hope to gain a better understanding of the people within my community, as well as what drives them in their life. I am your host Micah Diele and this is my first podcast. The ...
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#75 Sister, Sister W/ Nicole & Samantha Diele (@missmamanicole @sdiel7)
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In this episode I am joined by my two sisters, Nicole and Samantha Diele. We go down memory lane talking about childhood memories, the old house we grew up in, and lots and lots of laughs. It was a great way to end Season 4 and I am so glad you can meet the family.By Micah Diele
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#74 DOPE AS USUAL W/ @DOPE.AS.YOLA (@DOPE_AS_USUAL_PODCAST)
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In this episode of Central Valley Podcast I am joined by Dope As Yola. Dope As Yola is a very talented individual and has been creating content on the internet since 2011. He is owner of a streetwear company "Push Trees" and co-hosts a podcast called "The Dope as Usual Podcast" with his talented friend Marty. He has had guests on like Tony Hawk, St…
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#73 The Three Amigos w/ Duffy & Lindsey (@duffymurphy @linnzard)
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In this episode I am joined by the two people who have helped me out the most during this podcast journey Lindsey & Duffy. We laugh, recap the season, and talk about the growth and future of the show.By Micah Diele
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#72 Analog Forever w/ Michael Behlen (@michaelbehlen)
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In this episode I am joined by Michael Behlen, the founder of Analog Forever Magazine. Born and raised in Fresno, CA Behlen conducts artist interviews and curates fine art photography for Analog Forever Magazine. In this episode we talk about how the magazine came to be, his future projects, and laughed a lot. The musical guest of the episode is Sl…
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#71 Lord, Have Mercy W/ Mercy (@__bymercy)
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In this episode I am joined by Mercedes Ramirez-Ruiz, a brow expert and makeup artist. Mercy was born without a hand and throughout this podcast we discuss her journey throughout the beauty industry, how she started embracing her "fuck it" attitude, and how she hopes to inspires others. I truly enjoyed this episode and I hope you do too!…
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#70 Stupid F*cking Hats w/ Rafa & Joaquin (@Viiiza @3kingkeen)
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In this episode I am joined by Rafa Verdin and Joaquin Rodriguez. They are both talented filmmakers, photographers, and entrepreneurs right here in the Central Valley. We talk about how we got into filmmaking, who inspires us, and what we can do in order to grow within this industry in the Central Valley. I truly enjoyed this conversation and I hop…
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#69 Extremely Explicit w/ The Sponsors
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In this podcast I am joined by 3 long time sponsors Marcus Rodriguez, Thore, and Scott Livesay. In this podcast we drink Blaker Beers, smoke cigars, and almost finish a bottle of whiskey. We laughed a lot, had great conversations, and cut out an hour and a half of non sense.By Micah Diele
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#68 High Times w/ Sisters of the Valley (@sistersofthevalley)
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In this episode I am joined by the Sisters of the Valley. Commonly known on the internet and by the media as the "weed nuns," they are a group of women are on a mission to heal the world through plant-based medicine. I sat down with them and discussed who they are, how the sisters came to be, as well as what new products they have coming out. It wa…
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#67 Still Here w/ Jose Cruz (@_stillherepodcast)
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In this episode I am joined by Jose Cruz. Jose has another podcast that's located right here in the Central Valley called Still Here Podcast. In this episode Jose and I catch up, talk about why he started his podcast, where he's taking it, and just bro out with some great conversation. My musical performance this week is a performance by a very tal…
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#66 Born to Run w/ Erik Koenig (@outlaw_ultraathlete91)
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In this podcast I sit down and talk to Erik Koenig. Erik is from Merced and is an ultra marathon runner. We talk about why he does it, the path he took, and advice for anyone that is interested ultra running. The musical guest on this podcast is Johni Boi Lopez where he performs his songs "Passion & Pleasure" and " Goin Down."…
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#65 The 7 Pillars w/ Trey Paster (@treypaster)
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In this episode I am joined by Trey Paster. Trey is a collegiate athlete that plays inside line backer for Cal Berkeley. Trey and I sit down and talk about what lead him to want to graduate early from high school, why he started playing football, and what drove him to give back to the community that helped raise him. The musical performance in this…
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#64 Teach Me How to Jerk w/ Austin LeMay (@mr.lemay_)
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SEASON 4 IS HERE!!! I am so happy to announce the first episode of season 4 with Fresno resident Austin LeMay. There will also be musical performance on most the episodes this season starting with IRONCHEFWEEZ. Austin is a Leadership teacher in Fresno, California. You may have seen him throughout the past year on Ellen, Ridiculousness, or on instag…
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#63 Droppin' Bombs w/ Lindsey & Micah Diele (@centralvalleypodcast @linnzard)
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In this episode Lindsey and I begin the podcast at Coronado Beach in San Diego and abruptly switch scenes to the studio. In this episode we answer questions and topics people gave us, discuss the end of Season 3, and reflect on where the podcast has come from.By Micah Diele
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#62 Mercedians w/ Sarah Boyle (@growmerced)
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In this episode I am joined by City Counsel Member Sarah Boyle. The podcast is in a new location. Thank you to Anthony Olvera, CEO of Out Source Plug for letting us use his location for the episode. In this podcast Sarah and I talk about growing up in the Merced, how we both were drawn back, and why she wanted to run for City Counsel.…
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#61 What's Cookin' w/ Quentin Garcia (qreecegarcia)
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In this episode I am joined by Quentin Garcia. Quentin is the Executive Chef at El Capitan, Mainzer, and Rainbird. He started cooking in a professional kitchen when he was 11 years old and has been doing so ever since. He has worked at multiple Michelin Star Restaurant and currently resides in the Central Valley of California where he highlights th…
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#60 Pop Star w/ Danny V (@thatsdannyv)
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In this episode I am joined by Danny V, an artist and producer from Watsonville, CA. In this episode Danny and I talk about how he started producing music in high school and how that transitioned into what he does now. We talked about the journey and progression of growing as an artist and where he wants to take it.…
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#59 Glowing Up with Ashley Madison (@_ashmadison)
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In this episode I am joined by Ashley Madison. Ashley is a personal trainer and fitness influencer who gained popularity from her amazing before and after pictures. In this episode we talk about how she got into fitness, what her goals are, and how she stays so open to everyone who follows her. It was a great conversation and I hope you enjoy it!…
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#58 Gettin' Faded with @tybarbersign
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In this episode I am joined by Tyler Dew. Tyler is a barber located in Sacramento, California. He has been cutting fades for about 13 years and in this episode we talk about how he got into it, when he first saw his social media really start to grow, as well as talk about what he enjoys outside of being a barber. I truly enjoyed this conversation a…
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#57 Cuttin' it up w/ Lili (@lilidoeshair @haventhesalon)
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In this episode I am joined by Lili, owner of Haven Salon located in the Bear Creek Shopping Center in Merced, CA. In this episode we talk about the process it takes to become a hair stylist, what made her want to open up her own salon, and what that process was like. We laugh a lot, celebrate her birthday, and talk about what it's like to go from …
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#56 Restore Merced with Matt St Pierre (@restoremerced)
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In this episode I am joined by Matt St Pierre, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Restore Merced. Restore Merced is a community development effort focused on creating opportunities for low-moderate income residents in Merced, CA to experience spiritual, social, and economic flourishing. Matt and I sat down and had a great conversation about who h…
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#55 Growing up in the Central Valley with Josh Rogina (@josh_rogina)
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In this episode I am joined by Josh Rogina. He is a really great dude who runs and operates entrepreneur, investor, & runs and operates multiple dispensaries within the Central Valley. I had a great conversation where we talked about what he does, the history of this beautiful area we call home, hidden gems in the valley, and finally end it with so…
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#54 Kilt Talk & Whatnot with Scott Patrick (@scottpatrickofficial)
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In this episode I am joined by Scott Patrick. Scott is a singer. songwriter, and musician from Mariposa, California. In this episode we talk about how het got into music, the trials and tribulations of his music career, and his various influences throughout his life. I truly enjoyed this conversation and how genuine of a person Scott is.…
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#53 The Mullet with Micah Diele (@centralvalleypodcast & @duffymurphy)
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In this episode I give an update on what's going on in the podcast, as well as give information about sponsor packages and the vendor fair we will be attending on March 27th. It is from 12-4pm and we will have over 35 vendors with live music, lawn games, drinks, and a lot more. The address is 3580 N Gardner Avenue in Merced. We hope to see you ther…
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#52 Yosemite Facelift with Ken Yager (@yageryca @yosemitefacelift)
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In this episode I am joined by Ken Yager. Ken is a very interesting dude who I ran into in Mariposa at the Yosemite Climbing Museum. Since seeing Yosemite for the first time in 1972, Ken has been drawn to the beautiful area and has definitely left an impact. He established the Yosemite Climbing association in 2003. He has collected decades' worth o…
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#51 Pop Pop with Lindsey Diele & Duffy Murphy (@linnzard @duffymurphy)
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In this episode I am joined by my sound guy Duffy Murphy and Wife Lindsey Diele. In this episode we go over the past 50 episodes and celebrate where we've com from. We talk about future ideas and goals for the podcast, as well as get more off topic than you could imagine. It was a great podcast and I truly enjoyed the ridiculous conversation.…
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#50 Liquor Store Stories with T (@liquorstorevideos2)
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In this episode I am joined by T, owner of the Bi Rite Liquor Store and most known for his instagram page Liquor Store Videos. In this episode we sit down and chat about how his page came too be, the cancel culture society we live in, what's going on in Yemen, and the most memorable store moments. I truly enjoyed this podcast and I hope you do too.…
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#49 Woodfire & Whiskey w/ Marco Sanchez (@woodfire_whiskey)
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In this episode I am joined by a really cool dude named Marco Sanchez. Marco is the founder of Woodfire & Whiskey and it's a cinematic adventure every time he cooks. Marco and I sat down and talked about how he got involved in filmmaking, cooking beautiful cuts of meat, and how his brand and company cam to be. I had a great conversation with Marco …
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#48 Diving amongst Great White Sharks with Dustin Burkhouse (@dus10photos)
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In this episode I am joined by a really cool dude named Dustin Burkhouse. Dustin is a travel/wildlife photographer, as well as a content creator. He is most known for his photos of Great White Sharks and that is exactly what we talk about on this podcast. We discuss how he got into it, where his love for the ocean came from, & what it's like being …
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#47 The Mayor with Matt Serratto (@mattserratto)
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In this episode I am joined by the Mayor of Merced Mathew Serratto. This was a great episode and a great conversation with a dude who truly cares about the community he lives in. We talked about how he came to Merced/Central Valley, the paths he took that led him to run for mayor, and a lot about what's going on in the community of Merced, Californ…
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#46 Against All Odds w/ Terrell Green (@terrell_green)
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In this episode I am joined by Social Media Comedian, Influencer, & Published Book Author Terrell Green. Terrell was born and raised in Fresno, CA and definitely has one of the funniest pages on Instagram! He started his career in 2015 after he dropped out of junior college due to the tragedy of seeing his best friend lose his life. Throughout his …
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#45 Just Be Nice with Manuel Stone (@_manuelstone)
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In this episode I am joined by my cousin from Portugal, Manuel Stone. He flew into town for my wedding and got the chance to come on the podcast, and to see what an American Thanksgiving looks like. In this episode we laugh a lot, talk about the differences between Portugal and America, we try to remember our families history, and we truly just hav…
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#44 Off the Top: Hip-Hop, Merced, & the Central Valley with GB (@gettoboy.official)
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In this episode I am joined by GB. GB, also known as Getto Boy, is a hip hop artist from Merced, California. In this episode we talk about how it all got started, his link up with Thizzler, what he stands for and represents, his take on the Central Valley movement, and much more. We dive into deep discussions about Merced, the growth of the city, a…
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#43 From Film to the Digital Era with Karel Womack (@karelwomack)
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In this episode I am joined by a life long friend of mine Karel Womack. Karel has been a photographer for 35 years and in this episode we discuss the changes in camera from film to the digital age. We discuss what photography was like when she first got into it, what we may have lost switching to digital, and a lot more in depth about the way camer…
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#42 Knockin' Doorz Down with Jason & Mikey (@jasontlachance @nawrocki1 @knockindoorzdown)
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In this episode I am joined by the hosts of the Knockin' Doorz Down Podcast, Jason and Mikey. In this episode we talk about how their podcast came to be, what inspired it, the various celebrities they've had on, and a lot about Merced, California. We discuss what Merced use to be like and the way we feel the community is growing. I truly enjoyed th…
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#41 The Realest of Talks with Micah Diele (micah.diele)
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In this episode it is a solo podcast with me, Micah Diele, you host. I discuss my upcoming wedding, my trip to Portugal, a look back on the podcast so far, as well as teach you the best song that has ever been created about America . I truly had more fun than I thought I would and hope I am as entertaining as I think I am.…
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#40 The Road Less Traveled with Ricky G. (@rickyg_tatoos)
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In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine, Ricky G. Ricky and I met when I was hired at the Starbucks on 5 Corners in Atwater. Since then we've been great friends who make each laugh non stop when we’re together. In this episode we discuss how he became a tattoo artist, what drives him, and reminisce on memory lane. I truly enjoyed this …
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#39 Local Legends with Daulton Jeffereries (@daultonjefferies_)
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In this episode I am joined by a childhood friend of mine, Daulton Jefferies. Daulton is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Oakland Athletics. He played college baseball for UC Berkeley and was selected by the Athletics with the 37th overall pick in the 2016 Major League Baseball draft. In this episode we talk about his journey to th…
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#38 Mulberry Dreams & Whatnot with Dallas Hoofard (@mulberrydreams.co)
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In this episode I am joined by Dallas Hoofard. Dallas and I met a few minutes before the podcast began, but that didn't stop us from laughing our asses off. We talked about his clothing brand, Mulberry Dreams, and how it came to be, how we both found our passion in life, and just had a great time cracking jokes and making each other laugh. I really…
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#37 THE UNDERDAWGS with R. SOL & IRONCHEFWEEZ (@r.solzilla & @ironchefweez)
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In this episode I am joined by two reoccuring guest, R. SOL & IRONCHEFWEEZ. We talk about a variety of subjects like the upcoming projects they have, our past work we've done together, as well as what they have in store for us. I reallyy enjoyed the conversation and hope you do too!By Micah Diele
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#36 Trail Talks & Whatnot: Hiking the PCT with Daniel Fields (@iamdanielfields)
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In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine, Daniel Fields. Daniel just finished the PCT, which if you don't know, is a hike that goes from the Mexican Border to the Canadian Border. It took him about 4 months to complete and on todays episode we talk about how the hikes was, what he learned on the trail, and what he gained from a once in …
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#35 Educating the Youth with Matt Davis (@mateodavis)
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In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine, Matt Davis. Matt and I met through one of the Church's he worked for, but truly became good friends when he became an English teacher at Golden Valley. It was there that I started to substitute for him and we got the chance to truly get to know one another. In this episode we talk about educatin…
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#34 The New Studio with James Busbea & Duffy Murphy (@jamesbusbea @duffymurphy)
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In this episode I am joined by two of my best friends Duffy Murphy and Jimmy Busbea. This is each their 3rd appearance on the show and I am so happy they could help break in the studio with this podcast. It has been a long journey moving over to the place and I am so happy with the conversation we had. We talked about the process to get to this poi…
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#33 The End of an Era with Lindsey Martinez (@linnzard)
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In this episode I am joined by my beautiful Fiancé. This is the last podcast in my original studio and we talk just about that. We discuss the changing of times, our hike to half dome, as well as our favorite gems in Merced. I enjoyed this podcast and hope you do too.By Micah Diele
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#32 Hola Mi Llamo Es with D_SHAUN (@D_SHAUNMUZIK)
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In this episode I am joined by a very talented artist named D_Shaun. D_Shaun is a rapper, R&B artist, rockstar, and a dude who won't let one genre define who he is. I had a great conversation talking with him about his career in music, how he invests in himself, and what he wants to achieve in his life. I had a great time talking to him and he perf…
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#31 A Stroll Down Memory Lane with Josh Samra
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In this episode I am joined by one of my best friends Josh Samra. Josh and I have been friends since high school and got the opportunity to catch up and talk about the many memories we had growing up with one another. We discussed the time I may or may not have been beat up by a girl, the start of our Youtube Chanel, and the good ol' times. I enjoy…
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#30 Naps & Episodes with Téa Noelle (@tea.noelle)
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In this episode I am joined by singer-songwriter, performer, and music producer from Modesto, California Téa Noelle. Téa is a very talented musician and you may have even seen her playing at various spots in the 209. We talked about how her journey with music began, what she thinks about the growing 209 music scene, and she performed two songs, "Ep…
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#29 Cancer & Whatnot with Brian Womack (@beewo5)
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In this episode I am joined by one of my best friends Brian Womack. Brian and I have been friends since we were children and in this episode discuss his battle with Testicular Cancer. We talk a lot about the whatnot, but also dig deep into the mentality he had when he was fighting cancer and the necessity for a strong support group. I had a great t…
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#28 Who are the 'Weed Nuns?' with The Sisters of the Valley (@sistersofthevalley)
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In this episode I am joined by the The Sister of the Valley, a group of self-styled "weed nuns," are putting their faith in the healing power of cannabis. I sat down with them and discussed who they are, what they do, as well as what their mission is. We answered the many fan questions that were sent in and laughed a whole lot. I enjoyed my time wi…
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#27 Cultivate Your Craft with Blaker Brewing (@blakerbrewing @blakertarmac)
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In this episode I am joined by Keaton and Raul from Blaker Brewing. We discuss how Blaker Brewing came to be, the upcoming event's that will be held at both of their locations, and their involvement within the community of the 209. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation I had with them and learned a lot about beer! I appreciate you and thanks for li…
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#26 Real Estate & Whatnot with Marcus Rodriguez (@markyy_markk)
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In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine Marcus Rodriguez. Marcus is a great guy and your friendly neighborhood real estate agent. In this episode we talked about his interesting journey into the field of real estate, as well as discuss a variety of topics like why he thinks the market is so hot, various real estate terminologies, and j…