That One Vato's Podcast

Isabella Beltri is a North Austin native who spent her college days in the 210. She's experienced a great deal of turmoil but makes the most of situations. She and I discussed her journey, which has landed her in Utah, her podcast "Afro Y Latina Podcast" and much more.  Her Twitter handle: @Issybellla Her IG handle: @issaybella

Episode 24 is with the homie and sports reporter Shaquira Martin. Shaquira talked about her days growing up in the 210, working in the live-music industry, working multiple jobs while getting her masters degree and being a Black woman in this white-male dominated industry. Her Twtitter: @Shereports Her IG: @Shereports_

Episode 23 — Jessica Reynolds and I met back in February when I did a tv story on her practice, Purple Couch Therapy. She's a Black woman in a field that's dominated by white folks, but she's found avenue that is refreshing and helps Black and brown folks in San Antonio. This episode was originally recorded back in September, but Jessica dropped so much wisdom that we can all benefit from.  Her IG handle: @PurpleCouchTherapy  My Twitter & IG: @SportsGuyJose

Episode 22 of That One Vato's Podcast features wrestler and fourth Kardashian sister, Madi Wrenkowski. We discussed her Texas State days, her start in wrestling and what it's like to be a Kardashian. You can find her on IG&Twitter @Madi_Wrenkowski

Episode 21 features the homie Vanessa Castellanos where we talked about music, Woodlawn area and wrestling!  Her Twitter&IG : @nessamazingg

Episode 20 features my homie Aaaron Martinez who is a beer aficionado, fantastic drummer and a Marbach hood rat. We discussed the time we met   at a journalism camp, his childhood, drumming and more.  You can find him on Twitter and IG: @aarondrums_ You can find me on Twitter and IG: @Sportsguyjose 

Episode 19 of That One Vato's Podcast features James Brown, a long-time mentor of Southside youth, father of former San Antonio Spur and NBA Champion, Devin Brown. We discussed his younger days growing up in Utah to the time he moved to San Antonio in the late ‘70s. It was a lot of fun speaking to this Southside legend. 

Episode 18 of That One Vato’s Podcast features my co-worker Bryan Boes. He’s the coolest white dude I know and we talked about comedy, his hustle as a journalist in a small town, and much more.

After a 7-month hiatus, the podcast is back. A lot has happened since episode 16, so my co-worker Mia Valdez and I will catch you up to speed. I discussed what it's like joining the incredible Spectrum News team, my favorite part of being a TV reporter and some of my favorite stories. Mia's IG: @miyonce_e My Twitter & IG: @SportsGuyJose

KENS 5 anchor and local food lover Marvin Hurst chopped it up with me about everything — his start in journalism,  being raised in the South and battling cancer. You can catch Hurst at your local hidden gem eating food or on tv telling compelling stories. You can find Hurst on Twitter: @MHurstKENS5 You can find me on Twitter&IG: @SportsGuyJose

In the Quinceañera episode, My homie John Michael and I stopped by my friend Shea Serrano's — 3 time NYT Best Selling Author and writer for The Ringer — office. We discussed Shea's recent book "Movies and Other Things," his upbringing on the Southside and his teaching days — and other cool shit.  My homie John Michael chimed in from the couch so he sounds like he's across the country, but it was still a fantastic conversation and I hope you hoodrats enjoy it.  You can find Shea on Twitter @SheaSerrano and on IG @Shea.Serrano  You can find me on Twitter&IG @SportsGuyJose  You can find John Michael on Twitter&IG @BigTexJohnny 

Alec Estrada, local DJ and fellow West Sider, and I chopped it up about music, the West Side and other dope shit. Alec is known for his kicks, trucker hat and diverse set while spinning — you can find him at Midnight Swim on Friday's and Sunday's and at Squeeze Box on Thursday's and Saturday's. You can find Alec on IG @AlecSoul & on Twitter @alecsoul__ You can find on Twitter & IG @SportsGuyJose

In this episode I — Jose Arredondo — get interviewed by my mentor and guest from episode 10, Vince Davis. I answered questions that my IG followers had as well as the questions posed by Vince. I discussed a lot from my journalism journey to the personal turmoil I dealt with growing up in the barrio. I hope this episode can give y'all a better understanding of myself, That One Vato.  You can find me on Twitter and IG: @SportsGuyJose

I chopped it up with Southside resident and Palo Alto student Brenda Pacheco. We discussed her upbringing, her journey as a single mother and current path as a communications student with over 100 credits. Pacheco is the mother of my good friend Kellie Alcozer , who is a communications assistant for Harlandale ISD. Pacheco does not have social media because she's an OG. You can find me on IG&Twitter @SportsGuyJose

RCA Records recording artist, wrestling nerd and San Antonio native Xavier Omär stopped by to chop it up with me. We discussed how San Antonio adopted him, his relationship with God, the obstacles he overcame and of course, wrestling! His upcoming album with Sango “Moments Spent Loving You” drops Oct. 25. You can find Omär on IG&Twitter: @XVROMAR You can find me on IG & Twitter: @SportsGuyJose

I chopped it up with Vincent Davis, Express-News features reporter and my mentor of 7 years. We discussed his days as a military brat, becoming a 20-year veteran and his interesting start in journalism. You can follow him on Twitter & IG @Vincentdavis You can follow me on Twitter & IG @SportsGuyJose

I chopped it up with Yaneth Flores who is an organizer at the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center. Flores and I talked about coming to Tejas from Mexico, acknowledging her privilege as an educated immigrant, and much more on the Latinx community.  You can follow Yaneth on Twitter & IG: @Yanerdth You can follow me on Twitter & IG: @SportsGuyJose 

Isaiah aka Mr. Lil Cut Off Jeans joined me at Southtown Art Gallery where we talked about Wrestling, video games and the future of wrestling.  Follow Isaiah on Twitter & IG @LilCutoffJeans  Follow me on Twitter & IG @SportsGuyJose 

San Antonio rapper AJ Bray stopped by Southtown Art Gallery to chop it with me about music, marketing, fashion and his new EP "Hello Beloved" which is dropping in a few weeks. Follow him on Twitter&IG @Theajbray Follow me on Twitter&IG @Sportsguyjose

Anthony Almanzar, comedian and 1/3 of the nationally syndicated Dana Cortez Show, stopped by to chop it up with me. We discussed music, comedy, his journey from New Mexico to San Antonio and much more. Warning, you are about to laugh your ass off. Find Anthony on Twitter&IG: @AnthonyA400 Find me on IG&Twitter @SportsGuyJose

Andrea "Vocab" Sanderson is a poet, singer, songwriter, activist and youth mentor. On Nov. 8 Vocab is releasing  an album titled "She tastes like music," and a book titled "She lives in music." We discussed how she uses her platform to assist marginalized communities, her approach to music and poetry, and much more.  Follow her on IG: @Vocabulous  Follow me on Twitter&IG @SportsGuyJose 

Krista Torralva is an award-wining journalist who covers education for the San Antonio Express-News. Torralva and I discussed a lot of journalism, and her days covering domestic violence and crimes in Corpus Christi, TX. Get to know my homie from the 361 in Episode 4. You can find her on social media: Twitter: @KMTorralva IG: @costalreporter You can find me on social media Twitter&IG: @SportsGuyJose

Manuela Gonzalez is an activist, writer, artist and immigrant and she stopped by Southtown Art Gallery, where we discussed everything from social issues to our favorite cartoons. Listeners can follow her on IG&Twitter @guavavenezolana Listeners can follow me on IG&Twitter @sportsguyjose

I chopped it up with San Antonio DJ and producer John Michael, better known as Xanaxfanclub or Big Tex Johnny. We discussed how we met, the local music scene, cancel culture and yes, Frank Ocean's Blond. Twitter&IG: @SportsGuyJose Twitter&IG: @Xanaxfanclub

That One Vato's Podcast is a platform for everyone in San Antonio to come chop it up with me, a reporter, about anything. Albert Gonzales is my first guest and we talk about public schools, art, music and how we met.