Anthro For The Homies

John C. Ulloa holds two Master's Degrees in both History and Anthropology and currently is a professor of History and Cultural Anthropology at Skyline College. He is a drummer, author, photographer, low rider, car builder, and all around family man. In this episode John and I discuss fieldwork, how we got started doing fieldwork, different experiences we both have had, and overall lessons learned from doing fieldwork. Enjoy folks! Thank you for checking out Anthro For The Homies and please don't forget to hit subscribe and leave me a written review. 

This episode is a continuation from EP 006. Dr. Robert Weide is a Los Angeles Native who grew up in an area heavily influenced by racialized Sureno, Blood, and Crip gangs. Robert eventually obtained a Ph.D in Sociology from NYU and landed a teaching position at California State University, Los Angeles. In this episode, Robert discusses the California State Prison system, how the four main factions of racialized prison gangs created a peace treaty in maximum security prison, how the treaty extended to the streets, whats being done to undermine the treaty and much more. Thanks for tuning in and *****please***** don't forget to hit subscribe, leave me a review, and share this podcast with all of your homies! *****You can follow @anthroforthehomies and Instagram and Youtube.***** Peace homies! 

Dr. Robert Weide is a Los Angeles Native who grew up in an area heavily influenced by racialized Sureno, Blood, and Crip gangs. Robert eventually obtained a Ph.D in Sociology from NYU and landed a teaching position at California State University, Los Angeles. In this episode we discuss the race concept, its dependence on capitalism, and how gang violence in Los Angeles is a case study for how the race concept continues to divide and conquer labor populations. Thanks for tuning in and please don't forget to hit subscribe, leave me a review, and share this podcast with all of your homies!

Christina Iglesias is a Maya cave archaeologist, self proclaimed sci-fi nerd, and make-up enthusiast. Her research in the Maya region has led to digging in some amazing places like the awe-inspiring Chichen Itza. I had an absolute blast talking to my homie from grad school and I hope you will have just as much fun listening! Do you like what you heard? Please hit subscribe and be sure to share with all of your homies! 

Natalie Garnica is a fashion/costume designer, creator, and my long time home girl. She recently developed a new program called Sol Power where Nat helps women connect with the divine through various methods. In this episode we discuss her journey as a spiritual guide, we talk a little about Sol Power and the woke movement. Please don't forget to hit subscribe, share, and enjoy folks! 

John Ulloa is a bona fide lowrider and cultural anthropologist from Northern California. He studies lowriders worldwide in places like Japan and Brazil and is a college professor. In this episode we discuss lowriders, lowriders in pop culture, John's upcoming book on lowriding and much more. Enjoy folks!

This episode features Roxanne Mayoral, MA who is a forensic anthropology intern, former excavator at the La Brea Tar Pits, archaeologist, professional DJ, and model! Listen in as we chat about forensic anthropology, burials, cosmetic surgery, music, and much much more. Like what you hear? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and share with your homies!

Hey folks! In this premier episode I will introduce myself, talk a little about my road to becoming an anthropologist, and speak on what the podcast will be about! It's a solo episode and quick one. Enjoy!