Hello Existence: A Podcast

Sans or Sands? Catholic School,I loved New York I love New York, not practical being where I'm being,Then COVID happened, having no friends in your hometown, smoking weed in the garage, stealing my parents' Bud Light, stealing Grey Goose from my parents, tweeting that you're drunk, I had an adderall prescription, girls getting Porches for their sixteenth birthday, make sure the first shot doesn't kill you, oh yeah adderall, raining bullets on NYE, making good use of your mattress, the way a joint hits after a beer, coffee, my old age of twenty-four, stress dreams,ALPALCALIP, music adjacent, writing and theatre, it was crusty a little bit, joke-punk, black berry latte, bye besties

The brilliance of theory and fiction, there's no wrong or right way, joke philosophy, BARBECUE SAUCE, Hyperstition, Losing the concept of everything, The internet is the underground, the death of the Avant-garde, being the sitcom, easy is good, it's always about attitude, The Bitch Gave Me Jew Balls, colors don't mean anything (but they do something), assonauts, Alex's new Black Metal track, switching stuff up. Had a good ol' time. Follow Alex on instagram @wholesomecreativeguy

Dillon Warnek is a singer songwriter originally from Seattle, WA now based in Nashville, TN. Dillon and CJ discuss carnival healthcare plans, shark/bear attacks, and an idea being greater than your ability as a songwriter. You can find Dillon on instagram @dillonwarnek as well as his website at dillonwarnek.com/ Please make sure to check out his new album 'Now That It's All Over' available now.

Singer songwriter Hayden Miles sits down to cut the cheese with CJ. Make sure to keep up with Hayden and his show dates on his website (haydenmiles.hearnow.com) and instagram (hay_miles).

Michael Ricks is a singer songwriter who lives in Nashville, TN. In this episode Michael tells Cesar about his upbringing in a religious household, artistic roots, his journey to Nashville, and plays a few songs for us live. Keep up with Michael on twitter and instagram @themichaelricks

Creator and madman Matthew Daniel Siskin aka Gambles, speaks on the internet's redundant chaos, what he loves about New York City, as well as how he got into making things for people in the first place. You can follow Matthew on the internet via instagram, twitter, and website. Instagram: @hello_gambles @work.pile @vicious_circle_pod @praisehole Twitter: @designedmemory Website: designedmemory.com Music: Intro - Blossom by Hello Existence Outro - Animal by Gambles

Justin Tapia tells CJ about living in Japan, being waited on in Poland, and how he literally had to fight for his job. Follow him on instagram @justin.tapia Music: Turning Japanese - The Vapors Blossom - Hello Existence

Danny Castro is a San Diego guitarist and music teacher. CJ and Danny talk about, you guessed it, guitars. They also discuss influences, as well as when and why they started playing. A fun episode, especially if you're a guitarist or interested in playing. You can follow Danny on instagram @listentodaniel to see what he's up to these days.

CJ sits down to have a conversation with fire spinner and psychedelic nomad, Pixie Peiskos. During the first half of the podcast Pixie tells us about her fire spinning or "burn community" tour through the United States and how she got into fire spinning in the first place. CJ and Pixie then exchange stories on psychedelic experiences. There was also wine. A fun one indeed. Make sure to follow Pixie on instagram @pixie_peiskos to stay up to date on upcoming performances and anything else she's up to.

CJ sits down with Saxophonist and frontman of Luxury Hotline, Sean Lambert. From thoughts on Kanye West to Trump vs Biden, media influence and the waning flame of critical thought, as well as Great White Shark vs Grizzly Bear attacks. Follow Sean on instagram @thebruhsean Music: "Stay Irie" by Luxury Hotline "Vibe (If I Back it Up) by Cookiee Kawaii "Caller 99" by Luxury Hotline

CJ and Vintz talk about why they're leaving California, what they'll miss most and what they're looking forward to regarding their cross country moves. Music: Intro - "California Love" by 2pac and Dr. Dre Outro - "So Alive" by Ryan Adams

I talk to singer songwriter Vintz Desert about drinking, love, and his new EP "Through the Smoke a Liar" available wherever you listen to music. Keep up Vintz on social media via instagram @vintzdesertmusic Outro Music: Colorado by Vintz Desert

I, your host, CJ, yes, me--Answers your questions.

I got on Zoom to speak with poet and author Marya Layth. We talked about our mutual love for cats and the 90's, her new ebook release titled, Driftwood, and even dive into relationships and love along with so much more. I really enjoyed our conversation. You can find Marya on Twitter and Instagram @maryalayth Her new ebook, Driftwood, is available on amazon. Thanks so much for listening. Much love as always. Cesar Music: Art is Hard by Cursive

Me and my childhood friend Ka'ila get on Zoom to discuss our personal relationships with Christianity and the church. Neither one of us is a Christian anymore, so we reflect on our new found ideas of faith, go over the guilt ridden dating culture in the church, and even covered a little regarding monkeys and penis size. To keep up with Ka'ila's photography and see whatever else she's up to follow her on instagram: @kailarojales Music: Nietzsche by The Dandy Warhols

I got on Zoom to speak with my friend and frontman of the band Bundy, Nani Serna. He's a great guy and funny as fuck. We talked a little bit about how things have changed since COVID19, his recent tour with his band Bundy, and Joe Biden's likeness to Senator Palpatine. I really enjoyed catching up with Nani! You can check him out and keep up with what he's doing on instagram @bundylbc Hope you're doing okay during quarantine, love ya! Cesar Intro: 0:00-14:28 Cesar and Nani: 14:29- 1:25:04 Outro Song ("Enough to Know" by Bundy): 1:25:05- 1:29:05

Thoughts on Disneyland, whether or not the world will ever go back to normal, and of course the one and only Tiger King. You can follow me on instagram @helloexistence

I sat down with me, myself, and I to hash out what we can do to prepare ourselves for when shit hits the fan. I'm not an expert, just a guy who's starting to really get bored with this lockdown.

I sat down with my friend and roommate Nate. We talked about all the craziness surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic over some blunts and beers. It was a really fun episode and Nate is hilarious (he also gets pretty blasted on this episode) Happy quarantine!

My friend and producer Zach Smith came over to my house on a Sunday morning to tell us about his beginnings as a musician, his journey to California, and what he truly enjoys about the creative process. I had a lot of fun catching up with him and definitely plan to have him on again in the future. Follow him on instagram @6stringedzach You can purchase his EP here: https://thebardobees.bandcamp.com/

I sit down with my friend and photographer Paul Cooper. We talked about photography, college, and dissecting piglets. You can follow him on instagram @paulmichaelcoop.

I drove up to Encinitas to meet with my friends Jack Robie and Eliza Rose Vera aka Swimming in Circles. Jack and Eliza recap their epic 2019 which consisted of recording and releasing a brand new single, opening up for one of their favorite bands in LA, as well as going on their first tour. We also discuss their personal relationship and how a falling out revived their passion for music. You can catch them at the Blind Lady Ale House in San Diego, CA Saturday, February 8th. Also make sure to follow them on instagram @swimmingincirclesband Their latest single "Lucy's" is available wherever you listen to music.

Shelbi Bennett is a singer songwriter based out of San Diego, CA. She is mostly known for being the front woman of bands The Midnight Pine and The Havnauts. Shelbi and i discussed touring, band dynamics, and her theory on seasonal creativity. You can keep up with her and see what she's up to on her socials! Instagram: @buffalobisonbuffalo, @thehavnauts, @the_midnight_pine, @babybushka twitter: @thehavnauts, @themidnightpine