No Credits Needed

What can I say, sometimes I get cheesy.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

I'm back from a one week vacation in Mexico. To hear what I've been doing the other three weeks I was gone, you're going to have to listen. It's a tale that includes DoorDash and horses. I've said too much.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

I finished my class! I update you on the inhumane hours at work and I let you in on my future goals.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Work-life balance is impossible... without my help. Listen to this episode and all your problems will be solved! I talk about my struggle with 12 hour work days and towards the end of my rant I realize I talk about myself too much. Enjoy!••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

What a week this has been! My car broke down. I lost footage from my short film. I got locked out of the office. I'm doing great hbu?••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

 An episode without a season. A host without a guest.  Join Josue as he rests his body and lets his mind wander free.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Alex Ramirez comes back on the show for the season finale! We talk about what has changed in his life since he was last on. This is a laid back conversation between two good friends. Sit back and relax with us!•Instagram: @alexramirezisok•Cheese Té: https://anchor.fm/cheeste••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Beto Leyva is a musician and part of the norteño band, Conjunto Recado! We discuss what it's like being in a successful band with his dad and how his first live performance at six years old (yes, six!) inspired him to become a musician. Enjoy!•Instagram: @conjuntorecado_oficial•Apple Music•Spotify•YouTube••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Kayden Phoenix is a writer and director. Her most recent work is a comic book series called A La Brava: Latina Superheroes! We discuss her background in film and how she got involved in graphic novels. Enjoy!•Instagram: @kaydenphoenix•A La Brava: Website•Phoenix Studios: Website••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Sal is a musician. He is the bassist for the band Cloud Tapes! He is also an academic advisor which gives him a unique perspective on life and creativity. We talk about how he got started in music and what the future holds for him and his band. Enjoy!•Instagram: @cloudtapes•Apple Music•Spotify ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Ben is an actor and comedian. We talk about his journey into acting and storytelling. We also exchange stories about open mics and "bringer" comedy shows. Ben is part of the incredible Sci Fi show ATROPA and  The Con Guy podcast (a podcast about fan conventions). Enjoy!Ben's links:• Instagram: @benkliewer• ATROPA: Episode 1• Short Film: Charles Jensen• The Con Guy: Website• Personal Website••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Melissa Da Silva is a poet! We talk about her three poetry books that she released over the span of six months. Her poetry books cover the topics of love, loss, and growth. We also discuss mental health and its effects on creativity. Enjoy!Melissa's Links:•Amazon Store•Website•Instagram: @mds.writes•TikTok: @mds.writes•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

László is a musician. His EP Popular Sci-Fi Concepts is a rock concept album all about Sci-Fi. Songs about robots, mad professors, time travel, you name it! We talk about the EP, his creative process, and how he find time in the day to do what he loves. Enjoy!Links to László's musicApple MusicSpotify László on Instagram@alltheroundobjects•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

Jacob White is a writer. His Cosmic Fantasy serial "A Many Tale" is chronicled from the perspective of a strangely intelligent mouseling: Opaline. It's a project that started as a writing exercise that later blossomed into a full blown project. We talk about that, DnD, and even hernias! • A Many Tale Website: https://www.amanytale.com• A Many Tale Instagram: @a_many_tale••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

CS Frank is an artist, educator, and curator. Her artwork falls under the category of Forensic Aesthetics. Don't know what that means? Give this episode a listen and let CS tell you all about it! We talk about art, happiness, social issues, and so much more.CS' Links!Website•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

Kevin is an Artist and Designer based in Los Angeles, CA. He's worked in the entertainment industry with companies like Disney for New IP Development and R&D. Currently, he has a YouTube channel where he's documenting his learning journey to become a better creative and helping others become better creatives as well! Enjoy our conversation!Check out Kevin's links!•Instagram•YouTube•Website•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

It's been a while! This short episode is an update on what's been going on with me the last few months. I explain what's changed in my life and what I want to accomplish over the next few months. Enjoy this update and stay tuned for the Season 4 premiere later this week!•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

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This week Tom Zayas is our guest! Believe it or not, Tom and I met playing video games! After a few months of online games, I found out he is a filmmaker. Tom is the writer and director of the incredible short film Charles Jensen. We talk about his process for making the film as well as some creative roadblocks along the way.Follow Tom to stay up to date on his current projects.•Watch Charles Jensen:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r82CQL8EEU4&t=1s•Check Tom out on Instagram:@CreatveDestroyr•Check Tom out on Twitter:@CreatveDestroyr•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

This week we have David Vasquez as our guest! He's been a medical professional, software engineer, archeologist, and podcaster. If that doesn't pique your interest, I don't know what will. Enjoy the episode!If you want to keep up with David and his work:•Check David out on Instagram:@davidontheair•Listen to VAMPRcast:https://vamprcast.fm•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

This week we have Alexis Salem as our guest! We talk about her job at CBS and how she began her career. Enjoy!Alexis is active on Instagram and is always posting funny content!•Check Alexis out on Instagram:@luv_lexicon•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

In today's episode, we have a filmmaker! His name is Sean Riley and he is the writer, director, and producer for the new film Royal Jelly. We talk about what it takes to get a feature film made and how the idea for the film developed over the years. Enjoy!Sean is not on social media but you can see Royal Jelly online!•Watch Royal Jelly trailer:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG0dMnCumJ8•Check Royal Jelly out on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/royaljellymovie•Watch Royal Jelly on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B09DLWGH4D/ref=atv_dl_rdr?tag=justus1ktp-20•Watch Royal Jelly on iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/royal-jelly/id1585461037?ign-mpt=uo%3D4•Watch Royal Jelly on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWSED_UB-08•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

This week we have author and musician, Lucky Wilder! We talk about his book Panopticon as well as his music. We also freak each other out with how many similar experiences we have. Enjoy the episode!Lucky is always creating! Follow everything he does!•Check out Lucky's awesome website:https://www.luckywilder.com•Follow Lucky out on Instagram:@luckythefool•Follow Lucky out on Twitter:https://twitter.com/LuckytheFool•Check Lucky out on Bandcamp:https://luckythefool.bandcamp.com•Check Lucky out on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/user-590760939•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

Kyle Anderson is our guest for the third episode of the season! He walks us through his creative career in oil painting as well as his incredibly interesting job in the sex industry. Kyle does commission work! •Check out Kyle's art on Instagram:@kyle.does.art•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

This week we have Martin Kearns as our guest! Martin is the author of the new novel Beneath the Veil. This is his first novel which he wrote while teaching high school and being a parent to two young kids! We talk about how the story came along and why it took 20 years for the concept to fully develop.Beneath the Veil goes on sale October 11th. Follow Martin to be updated on everything he does!•Check out Martin's Website:https://www.readkearns.com•Pre-Order Beneath the Veil:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beneath-Veil-Martin-Kearns/dp/173739961XBarnes and Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/beneath-the-veil-martin-kearns/1140074634•Follow Martin on Twitter:https://twitter.com/martinkearns20•Follow Martin on Instagram:@martinkearns20•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

Your ears do not deceive you. This is a new episode of No Credits Needed. Season 3 and we're starting off strong with Nadya as our guest! We talk about her podcast Expression Quest, and how starting a podcast during quarantine went. I also had the opportunity to learn about her paintings and her community work. Nadya is always doing amazing work online and she even hosts some classes if you are in her area. Go give her a follow!•Check Nadya out on Instagram:@nadya_goest•Nadya's monthly creative meetings in Greenport:@greenpoint_art_circle•Expression Quest:@expressionquest•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 

Today we have a comedian, writer, director, producer and actor. Her name is Kerstin Porter! She has two web series: Adult Buddy Finder  and Round Valley. You can find them and all her work on her website kerstinporter.com. In our conversation we get into what it's like to write and create a series as well as how different artists have influenced our own work. Enjoy!     Follow us on Instagram:Kerstin @kerstinporter   Josue @josuehernanezpics  Podcast @nocreditsneeded  Music by @marinesmx  Artwork by @itsthelalo 

Stand up comedian Holly Brown joins us today! We talk about why stand up comedy is her outlet of choice and how she's grown creatively during quarantine. She is currently performing  stand up online and even produces her own online comedy show called the Salty AF Show. And wait, there's more! She also co-hosts the Well Actually Podcast.  Enjoy!     Follow us on Instagram:Holly @hollybrowncomedy   Josue @josuehernanezpics  Podcast @nocreditsneeded  Music by @marinesmx  Artwork by @itsthelalo 

Today I'm excited to say we have Alexis on the podcast! She vlogs, does music covers and makes viral Tik Tok's (among other things). We dive deep into what are the effects of mental health on creativity and what it feels like to hit a creative wall. She also lets us in on how her turtle helped fuel her creativity!  Enjoy!   Follow Alexis:  Instagram @uhhhlexiz TikTok @uhhhlexiz  Youtube @noitsnotalexis  Follow us on Instagram:   Josue @josuehernanezpics  Podcast @nocreditsneeded  Music by @marinesmx  Artwork by @itsthelalo 

Alex Ramirez is back on the podcast for round THREE! Oh boy does this one go in some strange directions. We talk about logos for his family's meat market, old jokes we performed, and analyze greek names. Words cannot explain this episode, you're just gonna have to listen. Enjoy!   Follow us on Instagram:  Alex @alexramirezisok Josue @josuehernanezpics  Podcast @nocreditsneeded  Music by @marinesmx  Artwork by @itsthelalo 

Yes. We are back! We start Season 2 with Raymond Rivera-Bovo. He's an illustrator and designer for S.A.D. and Teen Hearts. I became familiar with his work after seeing a mural he designed for Rad Coffee. We talk about his journey through art school and his plans for getting his designs out in the world. We had a very candid conversation about life, art and creativity. Give it a listen!         Follow us on Instagram:   Raymond @rriverabovo_art   Josue @josuehernanezpics   Podcast @nocreditsneeded   Podcast Music by @marinesmx   Podcast Artwork by @itsthelalo

Maria Bruggere is a stand-up comedian! She also produces @chill.comedy, a stand-up comedy show that is live on Twitch every Wednesday night! We have been on a few shows together but never really had the chance to sit down and talk. I learn a lot about her life and her drive for comedy. We talk about politics, her run-ins with celebrities, and comedy. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: Maria @mariabruggere Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Podcast Music by @marinesmx Podcast Artwork by @itsthelalo

Breahna Upton is a comedy writer and stand-up comedian! We were supposed to be on a show together un March but due to COVID we never got to meet. We make up for it in this interview where we have an incredibly interesting conversation about comedy, art, and writing. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: Breahna @kawaiianhawaiian Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Podcast Music by @marinesmx Podcast Artwork by @itsthelalo

Carlos Escobar is a comedian. I have seen Carlos at open mics for well over four years but never introduced myself. In this interview, we rectify that and talk about comedy, photography, fitness, and a bit of politics. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: Carlos @carlos_escobar_comedy Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Podcast Music by @marinesmx Podcast Artwork by @itsthelalo

Rey Cabato is a comedian, photographer, and musician! The first time Rey and I met, he told me he had been doing comedy for a month but had already logged 100 open mics. That moment let me know that he is a very motivated creator and will always be improving his art. In this episode, we talk about his start in comedy, his transition from music to photography, and all the life events that have landed him here. Enjoy! Take a look at Rey's Photography: https://remcreate.com Follow us on Instagram: Rey @remcreate Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Podcast Music by @marinesmx Podcast Artwork by @itsthelalo

Zara Khan is a comedian and mental health advocate! Her journey in comedy began with a therapy session and evolved into using jokes to shed light on mental health in an effort to remove stigmas. She's a TEDx speaker and her recent Zoom mics have been featured in the LA Times. We talk about that and so much more! Give it a listen!Learn more about Zara Khan www.mentallymuslim.comSubscribe to Zara's YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/2XPJ2ZlFollow us on Instagram: Zara @mentallymuslim Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Podcast Music by @marinesmx Podcast Artwork by @itsthelalo

Matt Mulholland is a musician! I was introduced to Matt's work through his YouTube channel a few years ago and have been a fan since. He recently released his new album, After You Grow, and we get into the album-making process. There's also talk about personal growth, creative struggles, and spirituality. It's a great conversation if I do say so myself. Stop reading this and go listen! After You Grow https://spoti.fi/2Tlvmnm Follow us on Instagram: Matt @themulhollandparty Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Podcast Music by @marinesmx Podcast Artwork by @itsthelalo

Nick Pelais is a comedian! I've seen Nick around the local comedy scene for years now but never took the time to reach out and talk to him. In this episode, we get to know each other and we talk about life in comedy. We also brainstorm ideas on how we can make money on OnlyFans as comedians. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: Nick @pelais_comedy Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Podcast Music by @marinesmx Podcast Artwork by @itsthelalo

Stefanie Michele is a comedian! I was introduced to her work through her podcast Finding the Funny where she interviews comedians and find out what life experience led to a specific joke in their act. We talk about her start in comedy and how different life events (like being in the military, being a mom, and being a middle school teacher) have informed her art. Enjoy! Listen to Finding the Funny: http://findingthefunny.buzzsprout.com/523372 Follow us on Instagram: Stefanie @_stefmichele Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Podcast Music by @marinesmx Podcast Artwork by @itsthelalo

Angelica Garcia is a musician! I found her music video for Jícama on Reddit and immediately I was hooked. Her new album Cha Cha Palace explores many interesting topics surrounding Mexican American culture. In this episode, we dive into those topics and Angelica takes us through her journey to becoming the artist she is today. Enjoy! Buy Cha Cha Palace: https://angelicagarcia.bandcamp.com/album/cha-cha-palace Follow us on Instagram: Angelica @angelicagarcia Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Music by @marinesmx Artwork by @itsthelalo

Michael Cardoza is a stand-up comedian! In this episode, we dive into Michael's incredibly varied career, from being a rapper to becoming a stand-up comedian. He gives us a behind the scenes look into what it is like to write a script, produce a video and rap alongside hip-hop legends. Michael writes sketches with the Nerdy Locos and he also hosts a podcast, all linked below! Enjoy! Michael's Links: Youtube www.youtube.com/user/GlassworkMediaTV Nerdy Locos www.youtube.com/user/theAgentz The Fromunda Show www.anchor.fm/the-fromunda-show Follow us on Instagram: Michael @themichaelcardoza Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Music by @marinesmx Artwork by @itsthelalo

Alex Ramirez is back on the podcast for round two! We get into what life has been like without comedy and how Alex is dealing with being an essential worker. In this episode, Alex and I mainly catch up and express how much we miss the stage. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: Alex @alexramirezisok Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Music by @marinesmx Artwork by @itsthelalo

Daniel Zambrano is a comedian! In this episode, we get into how COVID-19 is affecting our lives and our comedy. We also talk about how Daniel got his start in comedy and what his goals are for his career. Daniel is the curator of the @orangecountystandup Instagram page which has had a significant effect in helping the stand-up scene in Orange County. In between those topics, Daniel also goes into detail on how to make vape juice and his recent obsession with Animal Crossing. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: Daniel @dani3lzambrano Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Music by @marinesmx Artwork by @itsthelalo

Paul Andrew is a photographer and musician! I met Paul at a coffee shop a few years ago and I've been following his work ever since. He's a very creative person with a lot to say. I've seen his creativity expressed through photographs and now I'm so pleased to experience his art through music. In this episode, we talk about his music, philosophy, and existentialism. His new musical project Metaphysical is out now! Find his music on Spotify, Apple Music, and Bandcamp. Enjoy! www.alifewithout.bandcamp.com Follow us on Instagram: Paul @paulxandrew Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Music by @marinesmx Artwork by @itsthelalo

KC Katalbas is a musician! She's a very talented singer and songwriter. I've been following her work for years now and it was a treat to finally get to have a conversation with her. We have a very interesting conversation about music, writing, and science! Follow her on Instagram and find her music on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music. Enjoy!www.kckatalbas.com Follow us on Instagram: KC @kckatalbas Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Music by @marinesmx Artwork by @itsthelalo

Dewayne Wallace is an aspiring comedian and English teacher. His comedy is on hold while he is in college, studying to get his English degree. Dewayne gives us his fresh perspective of stand-up comedy and tells us how he incorporates what he learns in school to comedy and vice versa. We also discuss political correctness in comedy while trying really hard to be politically correct. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: Dewayne @ramen_shaman69 Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Music by @marinesmx Artwork by @itsthelalo

Luis is an animator and illustrator! He's currently working on a series that is based on his life. We talk about how Mexican culture shapes his work and about the impact the culture has had on his life. He is from Aguascalientes, which is where my family is from and where I lived for a part of my life. We connect on that and many other topics! Luis is a very talented artist, so make sure to check out his work! Also, the artwork on this episode is made by him!Follow us on Instagram: Luis @luindimas Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Music by @marinesmx Artwork by @itsthelalo

Jessica Rosas is a comedian from Southern California and I am beyond excited to introduce her to listeners of the podcast. She has a very unique sense of humor and is an incredible joke writer. Jessica studied Theater in college and has been doing comedy for the past three years. We have a great conversation about comedy, art, and creative expression. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: Jessica @jrosas_comedyJosue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Music by @marinesmx Artwork by @itsthelalo

We have a musician today! Marco was the barista at my local coffee shop. Through our short conversations, I found out he is a musican in a hardcore band! I had always wanted to have a conversation with him about his life and how he got into the music scene, and that's what this episode is. Enjoy!Follow us on Instagram: Marco @proclubshirtJosue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Music by @marinesmx Artwork by @itsthelalo

Meet Paul Antonio! He is a stand-up comedian and podcast producer. We talk about how he got started in podcasts and how he branched out into stand-up comedy. Enjoy! Follow us on Instagram: Paul @thepaulantonio Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Music by @marinesmx Artwork by @itsthelalo

We're branching out in Episode 4. Daisy Gurrola is the first guest on the podcast that is not a comedian and I couldn't be more excited! We've been following each other on social media for years but never had any sort of conversation. Listen in on our first conversation and get to know her along with me. She is a music producer, poet, artist, and overall creative personality. Follow us on Instagram: Daisy @discodazee Josue @josuehernanezpics Podcast @nocreditsneeded Music by @marinesmx Artwork by @itsthelalo Follow Daisy on SoundCloud! https://soundcloud.com/daaazeee