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Hollywood NDNz is a weekly podcast that explores the trials and tribulations of the entertainment industry through the perspective of Native American entertainment professionals. The podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields (Muscogee (Creek)/Cherokee), Tim Ramos (Pomo), and Jim Ruel (Ojibwe).

Tim Ramos, Rainy Fields, Jim Ruel

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2020 Episode 1 with Guest Joey Clift

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 64:38


Joey Clift, comedian and writer, joins hosts Rainy Fields and Jim Ruel for a conversation about comedy and first nations people. He shares his perspectives as a comedy writer in Hollywood. You can check out more about Joey Clift on his website: joeyclift.com This episode was recorded in 2019, prior to the Covid-19 Epidemic. Opening Credits music by JJ Otero. Closing music by Carolina Hoyos.

Episode 44: Efrain Colón - Lumbee Hollywood writer

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2018 51:01


  Efrain Colón, script writer and Lumbee Tribal member, got his start in Hollywood at National Lampoon. He recently co-wrote a spec pilot for Hulu and is currently a writer for TMI Hollywood. He also runsFirst Nations Screenwriters Group with Dawn Socha. FNSG is a writing collective for Native television/film writers and playwrights. FNSG partnered with Disney/ABC Television Group for a workshop held October 2018. This is part one of our conversation with Efrain. YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields and Jim Ruel.  

Ep 43. Sierra Teller Ornelas - writer, producer & weaver. Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 47:28


Hollywood projects all start with a script. Hollywood NDNz is delighted to share this episode with guest Sierra Teller Ornelas. Part two of our conversation with Sierra. For some reason we talked a lot about Disneyland. I guess because we love Disneyland. This is part two of our conversation with Sierra. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1599337/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Ep 42. Sierra Teller Ornelas - writer, producer & weaver.

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2018 46:52


Hollywood projects all start with a script. Hollywood NDNz is delighted to share this episode with guest Sierra Teller Ornelas. She is a member of the Writer's Guild of America. She has been a staff writer on multiple tv series. And now she is looking to take the next step - showrunner. We hope you enjoy her story.  This is part one of our conversation with Sierra. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1599337/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Ep 41. Jon Roberts, the Ojibwe Outlaw of Comedy part 2

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2018 49:35


We were fortunate to catch Jon Roberts as he was in town to perform for FNX Comedy Experience TV series. This funny Redlaker shares his stories of how he got started in comedy, the challenges of having 7 foster kids all under that age of five! This is part 2 of our conversation. You can catch JonnyR Live, his podcast on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/94warriors Website: https://jonnyrcomedy.com/ Twitter: @thejonnyr https://fnx.org/comedy/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Ep 40. Jon Roberts, the Ojibwe Outlaw of Comedy part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2018 46:19


We were fortunate to catch Jon Roberts as he was in town to perform for FNX Comedy Experience TV series. This funny Redlaker shares his stories of how he got started in comedy, the challenges of having 7 foster kids all under that age of five!  You can catch JonnyR Live, his podcast on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/94warriors Website: https://jonnyrcomedy.com/ Twitter: @thejonnyr https://fnx.org/comedy/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Ep. 39. Joseph Quintana, Development Director, UAII

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2018 106:59


In this episode we interview Joseph Quintana, Kewa Pueblo, who works at UAII as the Development Director. He shares his journey through college as a Division 1 athlete and gives his take on how to view and engage the urban Native community.  UAII depends on community support and this May 19th, the will be putting on 'To Native Beauty,' featuring a number of Native performers and artists.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/to-native-beauty-indigenous-music-dance-and-spoken-word-poetry-tickets-42241250718 uaii.org https://www.gofundme.com/UAIIYouthCamp YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Ep. 38. Votan, Mayan artist shares his work - part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 64:38


Votan is a Native American street artist known for mixing graphic design with politically charged indigenous messages and themes. His work can be seen in a mural in historic Indian Alley in Los Angeles. You can find his work online at NSRGENTS http://nsrgnts.com/ This episode is part two of our conversation. YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Ep. 37. Votan, Mayan artist shares his work - part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2018 49:12


Votan is a Native American street artist known for mixing graphic design with politically charged indigenous messages and themes. His work can be seen in a mural in historic Indian Alley in Los Angeles. You can find his work online at NSRGENTS http://nsrgnts.com/ This episode is part one of our conversation. YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Ep. 36. We interview Hypnotist Scott Ward - part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2018 48:29


Scott Wards is a First Nations Ojibwe/Metis Hypnotist hailing from Vancouver Island. We hit a variety of topics: seeing different parts of NDN country, finding an agent, Scott producing his own 24 minute special, and Scott performs mentalism on Jim and Rainy.  This episode is part two of our conversation. http://www.scottward.net/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields and Jim Ruel.

Ep. 35. We interview Hypnotist Scott Ward - part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2018 46:37


Scott Wards is a First Nations Ojibwe/Metis Hypnotist hailing from Vancouver Island. How do you become a hypnotist? How do you survive on a gig based career? Scott has mastered both and shares his experiences with the Hollywood NDNz crew.  This episode is part one of our conversation. http://www.scottward.net/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields and Jim Ruel. Although, we are now both Michael Jackson and we're gonna quit smoking.   

Ep. 34. Dylan Jefferson talks life beyond Hollywood.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 81:08


Dylan Jefferson keeps talking and we stayed riveted. Hollywood gigs can mean long hours. What does that mean when you want to stay connected with your family and your people. What do you do then. Dylan talks about the choices he made and how things are going now that he has moved beyond Nickelodeon. Thankful that he took the time to come on our podcast! http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5368045/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! Special thanks to Jenny Marlowe who filled in for the travelling Tim Ramos on this one. This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Jim Ruel, and Jenny Marlowe.

Ep. 33. Dylan Jefferson: Iraw War vet and Hollywood producer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2018 82:03


Dylan Jefferson is without a doubt one of the best storytellers we've had on the podcast. In this first half of the episode, he shares his experience as a veteran (not for the faint of heart) and then moving on to the struggles of making it in Hollywood. We almost cut this into 3 parts because this was a 3 hour convo!  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5368045/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! Special thanks to Jenny Marlowe who filled in for the travelling Tim Ramos on this one. This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Jim Ruel, and Jenny Marlowe.      

Ep. 32. Graham Elwood talks First Nations Comedy Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2018 91:43


Graham Elwood, professional comedian/podcaster/actor/producer, has taken on the role of producing the first ever Native standup comedy series: First Nations Comedy Experience for the FNX Channel. In addition, he talks about running the LA Podcast Festival, building up a successful social media channel (he produced over 500 videos for Youtube - in one calendar year!). So listen in as Hollywood NDNZ rings in 2018. https://fnx.org/comedy/ http://www.grahamelwood.com/ Twitter: @grahamelwood https://allthingscomedy.com/podcast/comedy-film-nerds YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.  

Episode 31: Darrell Dennis - Actor, Writer, Comedian, Producer tells his story.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2017 121:52


Darrell Dennis kept us transfixed for two hours and we are delighted to share the conversation in one long episode. He's successfully worn a number of hats: acting, comedy, writing, and producing. How does kid who grew up on a remote reserve end up as a regular on multiple APTN tv series to laying the ground work for a takeover of Hollywood? This is his story.  https://www.darrelldennis.com/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Episode 30: Talking life lessons with Kalani Queypo and Elizabeth Frances

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2017 67:11


Actors Kalani Queypo and Elizabeth Frances are guests this week. And they talk shop! Acting, surviving in LA, all that and then some. These are two highly motivated, success Native actors. You can catch Elizabeth on AMC's 'The Son.' Kalani was featured in 'Hawaii Five-O', 'Jamestown', and many other shows. Check out their imdb pages for more info: Kalani Queypo http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0703398/ Elizabeth Frances http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3522439/   YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Episode 29: Talking acting with Kalani Queypo and Elizabeth Frances

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2017 75:22


Actors Kalani Queypo and Elizabeth Frances are guests this week. And they talk shop! Acting, surviving in LA, all that and then some. These are two highly motivated, success Native actors. You can catch Elizabeth on AMC's 'The Son.' Kalani was featured in 'Hawaii Five-O', 'Jamestown', and many other shows. Check out their imdb pages for more info: Kalani Queypo http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0703398/ Elizabeth Frances http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3522439/   YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Episode 28: Comedy and NDNz - the Airplane! episode.

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2017 47:37


We are back. We took a couple weeks off as things got busy with plays, film shoots, comedy shows, and life stuff. But here we are with episode 28, our first Comedy and NDNz episode with Jason Grasl, where we take a look at iconic comedy films, in this case, Airplane! This is a bit experimental and indulgent and frankly we had a blast recording this. So if you do like it, we promise there will be more of these sprinkled into the Hollywood NDNz mix. And if you don't like it, we're sorry, but we had too much fun not to do this again. YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Jason Grasl, Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2759625/mediaviewer/rm3679844096  

Episode 27: The Shishonia interview part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2017 60:33


Shishonia, Navajo writer/actress/comedy delves into her work in part two of our conversation with her. She writes books, does standup and is developing a puppet show. https://twitter.com/shishonia https://www.facebook.com/ShishoniaLivingston/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3170538/ This episode is part two of our conversation. YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Episode 26: Talkin' shop with Shishonia - Navajo actress, writer, comedian.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2017 47:25


Shishonia, comedy partner in crime with Jim, talks about writing, comedy. She shares how her childhood helped shape the artist she is today and the psychology of a comedian.  https://twitter.com/shishonia https://www.facebook.com/ShishoniaLivingston/ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3170538/ This episode is part one of our conversation. YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Episode 25: Playwright, singer, actor Shaun Taylor-Corbett shares a clip from Distant Thunder

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2017 69:54


Broadway performer, actor, playwright Shaun Taylor-Corbett shares a clip from Distant Thunder - a musical he has been working for seven years. Jim shares his obsession with technology. http://www.shauntaylor-corbett.com/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Episode 24: Playwright, singer, actor Shaun Taylor-Corbett talks Standing Rock

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 40:12


Broadway performer, actor, playwright Shaun Taylor-Corbett talks about his time in Standing Rock and about his Native musical that is ten years in the righting. This is part one of our conversation. This episode was recorded in December of 2016. Please keep that in mind in our speculations about Trump. Sigh. http://www.shauntaylor-corbett.com/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Episode 23: Jason Grasl conversation continues - acting, writing, and adoption.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017 83:21


Jason Grasl talks about adoption, the challenges of auditioning, shares 5 pieces of hard earned wisdom as it relates to entertainment careers, and his side career as a playwright. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2759625/mediaviewer/rm3679844096 Part two of our conversation. YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Jason Grasl talks acting and nerdiness part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2017 44:02


Jason Grasl joins resident nerd Jim Ruel is geeking out. He also talks about his roots in Michigan and the challenges an actor faces in Hollywood. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2759625/mediaviewer/rm3679844096 Part one of our conversation. YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Talking filmmaking with guest Belinda Stanley - part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2017 49:21


Talented writer/filmmaker Belinda Stanley stops in and talks about halloween costumes, her short film 'Chiang', and surviving with an entertainment career while being based in Louisville, Kentucky. Part two of our conversation with Belinda. Belinda's IMDB page http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1479830/ Trailer for her short 'Chiang' http://www.brasiliaproductions.com/now-playing YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Talking film school and shooting reality tv with guest Belinda Stanley

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2017 46:12


Talented writer/filmmaker Belinda Stanley stops in to tell stories from the world of reality tv production, film school, and surviving with an entertainment career while being based in Louisville, Kentucky. Part one of our conversation. Belinda's IMDB page http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1479830/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Episode 19: Native Filmmaking with Nanobah Becker - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2017 46:58


We continue our conversation with Navajo filmmaker and writer Nanobah Becker. We cover various topics from casting to being role models for the next generation of Native filmmakers. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1913551/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Episode 18: Nanobah Becker - Navajo writer/director

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2016 43:10


This week we talk shop with Nanobah Becker about the challenges of surviving as a filmmaker in both New York and Los Angeles while Tim Ramos packs for his trip to North Dakota (yeah we are releasing some of these episodes out of order).  http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1913551/ This is part one of our interview with Nanobah. YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Guests Ian Skorodin and Patty Gomes of LA Skinsfest - part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2016 44:31


We are excited to share our guests with y'all this week - Ian Skorodin and Patty Gomes, the dynamic duo behind the LA Skinsfest. Strap yourselves in folks, there's more edits and bleeps on this episode than all the other ones combined. Yet they have so much to share - this is a must listen interview. Part 2 of this conversation. laskinsfest.com skinsplex.com YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

Episode 16: Guests Ian Skorodin and Patty Gomes of LA Skinsfest

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2016 57:15


We are excited to share our guests with y'all this week - Ian Skorodin and Patty Gomes, the dynamic duo behind the LA Skinsfest. Strap yourselves in folks, there's more edits and bleeps on this episode than all the other ones combined. Yet they have so much to share - this is a must listen interview. laskinsfest.com skinsplex.com YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, Jason Grasl, the intro voice, and finally SCIC for the use of their offices to record the episode. Chi mii gwech! The Hollywood NDNz podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.  

Harold Freeland - artist, graphic designer - part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2016 66:18


Harold Freeland, LA based artist discusses his work and his related work as a graphic artist. As a longtime LA resident he shared some great stories about the history of the Native American community here in Los Angeles. He currently does graphic design work at the United American Indian Involvement. This is part 2 of our conversation.  Thanks to the Southern California Indian Center, Inc where this episode was recorded.  Thanks to Jason Grasl, the man behind the intro voice. Thanks to JJ Otero and Saving Damsels for the opening music. Thanks to Carolina Hoyos for the closing music. Hollywood NDNz is hosted by Tim Ramos, Rainy Fields, and Jim Ruel

Harold Freeland - artist, graphic designer - part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2016 52:13


Harold Freeland, LA based artist discusses his work and his related work as a graphic artist. As a longtime LA resident he shared some great stories about the history of the Native American community here in Los Angeles. He currently does graphic design work at the United American Indian Involvement. This is part 1 of our conversation.   Thanks to the Southern California Indian Center, Inc where this episode was recorded.  Thanks to Jason Grasl, the man behind the intro voice. Thanks to JJ Otero and Saving Damsels for the opening music. Thanks to Carolina Hoyos for the closing music. Hollywood NDNz is hosted by Tim Ramos, Rainy Fields, and Jim Ruel.

Part two with Jenny Marlowe - actor, writer, activist

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2016 62:40


This is a continued conversation with our good friend Jenny Marlowe - chatting about her experiences in London and her various other film and theater projects. And Tim closes things out by sharing some Pomo truth. http://www.jenny-marlowe.com/ Thanks to the Southern California Indian Center, Inc where this episode was recorded.  Thanks to Jason Grasl, the man behind the intro voice. Thanks to JJ Otero and Saving Damsels for the opening music. Thanks to Carolina Hoyos for the closing music. Hollywood NDNz is hosted by Tim Ramos, Rainy Fields, and Jim Ruel.

This week's guest: Jenny Marlowe - actor, writer, activist.

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2016 45:31


Our good friend Jenny Marlowe stops by SCIC to share her world travels and various film projects. Between Jenny and Jim, things get a bit nerdy in this one. We hope that's a good thing.  http://www.jenny-marlowe.com/ Thanks to the Southern California Indian Center, Inc where this episode was recorded.  Thanks to Jason Grasl, the man behind the intro voice. Thanks to JJ Otero and Saving Damsels for the opening music. Thanks to Carolina Hoyos for the closing music. Hollywood NDNz is hosted by Tim Ramos, Rainy Fields, and Jim Ruel.

Neeko April - professional colorist & silversmith part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2016 71:24


Join us for our conversation with multitalented artist Neeko April. Learn about what her work as a professional colorist entails and then switch gears as she talks about carrying on her family legacy as a silversmith. You can check out her work here: http://byneekodesigns.com/ Once again, special thanks to the Southern California Indian Center where this episode was recorded. Thanks to JJ Otero and Saving Damsels for our intro music. Thanks to Jason Grasl, the intro voice. Thanks to Carolina Hoyos for our outtro music.  

Neeko April - professional colorist & silversmith part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2016 57:28


Join us for our conversation with multitalented artist Neeko April. Learn about what her work as a professional colorist entails and then switch gears as she talks about carrying on her family legacy as a silversmith. You can check out her work here: http://byneekodesigns.com/ Once again, special thanks to the Southern California Indian Center where this episode was recorded. Thanks to JJ Otero and Saving Damsels for our intro music. Thanks to Jason Grasl, the intro voice. Thanks to Carolina Hoyos for our outtro music.    

Carolina Hoyos part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2016 53:56


Multi-talented artist Carolina Hoyos shares a song from her most recent album and stories from her diverse career. She also contributed the end credits music to the end of each of our podcasts.  Check out more from Carolina here: http://carolinahoyos.com/ https://twitter.com/agirliknowmusic?lang=en https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-lost-tapes-ep/id1102508163 Episode 9 is part of two of this conversation

Carolina Hoyos - dancer/musician/actress

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2016 45:39


Multi-talented artist Carolina Hoyos shares a song from her most recent album and stories from her diverse career. She also contributed the end credits music to the end of each of our podcasts.  Check out more from Carolina here: http://carolinahoyos.com/ https://twitter.com/agirliknowmusic?lang=en https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-lost-tapes-ep/id1102508163 Episode 8 is part one of this conversation.

Sheri Foster, Actress part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2016 64:16


Sheri Foster who plays 'Fern' on 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt', a Netflix Original comedy series is our guest this week. She discusses her love of acting with the Hollywood NDNz crew and shares what it's like to be under consideration for an Emmy Award.  This is part two of the 90 minute discussion. Hollywood NDNz hosts for this episode are Rainy Fields, Jim Ruel, and Tim Ramos. Special thanks to Saving Damsels and Carolina Hoyos for the intro/outro music.

Sheri Foster, actress. part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2016 39:41


Sheri Foster who plays 'Fern' on 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt', a Netflix Original comedy series is our guest this week. She discusses her love of acting with the Hollywood NDNz crew and shares what it's like to be under consideration for an Emmy Award.  This is part one of the 90 minute discussion. Hollywood NDNz hosts for this episode are Rainy Fields, Jim Ruel, and Tim Ramos. Special thanks to Saving Damsels and Carolina Hoyos for the intro/outro music.

Tim's Standing Rock Trip & Guest Dr Andrea Garcia

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2016 100:19


Tim Ramos leads the discussion on the fight to protect the water in Standing Rock #NoDAPL. Our guest this week is Dr. Andrea Garcia, our first 'civilian' guest who discusses current issues in health in our urban NDN communities. And finally Jim rolls out our first segment called 'Fern Gully, Avatar or Pocahontas'.

Brian Vallie and Janae Collins part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2016 61:12


The Hollywood NDNz crew continue to chat things up with their guests Brian and Janae. Brian Vallie, filmmaker/writer, and Janae Collins, actress, discuss their careers, their lives, and some larger issues in NDN country. These two creative natives live in Los Angeles, coming here from Albuquerque though they both originate from Montana. This lively conversation lasted nearly 2 hour which split that into two episodes. Here is the first part.  Tim Ramos was not available for this recording but will return in episode 5.  Brian Vallie http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4345193/ Janae Collins http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5208352/

Brian Vallie and Janae Collins part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2016 56:19


Brian Vallie, filmmaker/writer, and Janae Collins, actress, join the Hollywood NDNz crew to discuss their careers, their lives, and some larger issues in NDN country. These two creative natives live in Los Angeles, coming here from Albquerque though they both originate from Montana. This lively conversation lasted nearly 2 hour which split that into two episodes. Here is the first part.  Tim Ramos was not available for this recording but will return in episode 5.  Brian Vallie http://www.imdb.com/name/nm4345193/ Janae Collins http://www.imdb.com/name/nm5208352/

Part two of the Hollywood NDNs crew introducing themselves.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2016 42:04


In the second episodes the podcast hosts, Jim Ruel, Tim Ramos, & Rainy fields continue to babble on about themselves and the hopes and dreams in show business.

Welcome to the Hollywood NDNz Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2016 38:09


In this first episode the hosts, Jim, Rainy, & Tim, introduce themselves and discuss their respective entertainment careers. The conversation to be continued in Episode Two A huge thanks to our music providers. Intro music: 'Reservation Boy' by Saving Damsels Closing music 'Pretty Little Venus' by Carolina Hoyos And a special thanks to the Southern California Indian Center, Inc.

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