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An unconventional show for an unconventional time featuring conversations with a diverse list of guests; exploring a multitude of topics including: society, politics, community, technology and more. All through the act of a not-so-serious conversation. S


    • Dec 31, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    EP76: The Show Must (and will) Go On... with Ricardo Perez-Pineda

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 130:36


    In this week's episode, Rick Perez - Pineda, a great friend and a professional who specializes in sustainable international development, joins me to discuss all things Los Angeles & dive deep into conversation about shifts in culture, the impact of policies in our communities (and the personal stories associated with it) and seeking a better understanding of our role in modern society. Remember to support and subscribe to the Social Primate Podcast and continue to support local music, art, businesses and most importantly, your community. ----- Music Spotlight: Putrescence - 4 Inches Deep (Intro / Outro Credits) Putrescence - Corruption from Within (Mid Credits) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP75: A Change Is Gonna Come...with Matt Sedillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 56:25


    In this week's episode Matt Sedillo, a Chicano poet, writer, creative director and author of “Mowing Leaves of Grass” and his upcoming book “City on the Second Floor” joins me to discuss the idea of critical race theory and the impact it has on society. Remember to support and subscribe to the Social Primate Podcast and continue to support local music, art, businesses and most importantly, your community. ---- Music Spotlight: Tombstones in Their Eyes - "I Can't See The Light" https://tombstonesswc.bandcamp.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP74: Too Tough To Die... with Daniel Beltran (Cruel Deathwear)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 68:14


    In this week's episode, Daniel Beltran, founder of Cruel Deathwear, joins me to discuss perseverance under pressure, overcoming self-imposed limitations, and pursuing projects that bring personal fulfillment. ----- Music Spotlight : Sexual Purity - Convulsion https://sexualpurity.bandcamp.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP73: Shape of Things to Come with Gloria Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 63:07


    In this week's episode, Gloria Martinez joins me to talk about her work as a poet and spoken word artist; what it takes to break out of our shell and how to embrace our fears (and use it as fuel for your passions). As a bonus! Tune in to a live and intimate recital of some of her poetry on the show! Remember to support and subscribe to the Social Primate Podcast and continue to support local music, art, businesses and most importantly, your community.  -----  Music Spotlight : The Honey Tones - Powder Blue https://thehoneytonesofficial.bandcamp.com/track/powder-blue --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP72: Revenge of the Nerds! with Jose Vasquez

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 63:46


    In this week's episode Jose Vasquez, comic book + pop culture aficionado and part of the Temple of Geek Toychest team, joins me as we delve into the what if's of the MCU multiverse, discuss some of the new Star Wars series and our expectations for upcoming DC and MCU superhero movies. Remember to support and subscribe to the Social Primate Podcast and continue to support local music, art, businesses and most importantly, your community. ----- Music Spotlight : Moon Visions - Evening Euphoria https://www.youtube.com/user/VontigreTV/about --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP71: C.R.E.A.M (Credit Rules Everything Around Me) with La Chicana Credit Boss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 70:38


    In this week's episode Rebekah Rodriguez (La Chicana Credit Boss) joins me to discuss the importance of building credit, maintaining a financial balance by finding ways of leveraging our wealth, all while educating our communities in the process. Remember to support and subscribe to the Social Primate Podcast and continue to support local music, art, businesses and most importantly, your community. ----- Music Spotlight: MiRage - So Golden ft. Viva Mescal --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP70: (Insert Preferred Earth-Shape) or Bust with Nanoski & David Weiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 106:20


    A discussion on the shape of the planet. Round earth, flat earth.  Revolving earth, stationary earth. One thing is for certain, do yourself a favor and research the f*ck out of it. Remember to support and subscribe to the Social Primate Podcast and continue to support local music, art, businesses and most importantly, your community. ----- Music Spotlight:  Earth Rebel - Lovers, They Scatter (End of the Fucking World) https://youtu.be/QNknfRSVmx8 ----  Find David Weiss (Flat Earth Podcast) on:  Website - https://www.theflatearthpodcast.com/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/thefepodcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theflatearthpodcast/ Facebook - https://facebook.com/theflatearthpodcast/ YouTube Channel: DITRH (Deep Inside The Rabbit Hole) https://www.youtube.com/c/DITRH/videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP69: Ain't No Mountain High Enough with Maria Rodriguez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 56:38


    Get ready for a blast from the past! In this week's episode Maria Rodriguez, a paleontologist out of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; a vast area of valuable geological history, joins me to talk about her journey into the field, the challenges and rewards of chasing your dreams, and getting the ins and outs on what a paleontologist does! ----- Music Spotlight : Samba de la Muerte - Fast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP68: Citizens of Tomorrow with Sam & Don (The Family Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 66:07


    In this week's episode Sam and Dom, hosts of The Family, a London based podcast, joins me to discuss and play with the idea of purpose and artificial intelligence: Does everyone or everything have purpose? Should A.I. be allowed equal rights as humans (if at some point they reached self awareness)?  Are you team human or robot?! Remember to support and subscribe to the Social Primate Podcast and continue to support local music, art, businesses and most importantly, your community. ----- Music Spotlight : Mexico City Heartbreak - Daylight https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDZ7prfMWQkU_bQ0gm0NMww --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP67: Going the Distance with Erik Valiente (Blacklist LA)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 43:10


    In this week's episode Erik Valiente, founder of Blacklist LA, an organization that aims to connect people through community, art and running, joins me to discuss the benefits of stepping out of our comfort zone & breaking through our physical thresholds, using running as a form of therapy, and allowing ourselves the opportunity of discovery within our community. Remember to support and subscribe to the Social Primate Podcast and continue to support local music, art, businesses and most importantly, your community. ----- Music Spotlight: The Olympus Mons - Cubensis Dream --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP66: Using What You Got... with Figgy Baby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 51:06


    In this week's episode Figgy Baby, international queer rapper, dancer and community builder, joins me to discuss chasing personal growth, challenging social constructs and wholesome advice on being an above average human being. Remember to support and subscribe to the Social Primate Podcast and continue to support local music, art, businesses and most importantly, your community. ----- Music Spotlight: Figgy Baby - Watermelon Earrings https://www.figgybaby.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP65: As It Is When It Was with Johnny Cisneros

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 64:52


    In this week's episode Johnny Cisneros, musician and creative artist, joins me to talk about the changes we faced during quarantine and the experiences that pushed creatives to adapt to what we know as our “new normal”. Remember to support and subscribe to the Social Primate Podcast and continue to support local music and businesses.  ---— Music Spotlight:  Johnny Cisneros - Let's Talk https://open.spotify.com/album/1lRE51WOOTmGG4HFZpvzeh --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP64: Fly Me To The Moon! with Eric Eztli (Alivio Open Mic)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2021 71:26


    In this week's episode Eric Eztli, founder of Alivio Open Mic, joins me to talk about the world of cryptocurrency; the importance of educating and investing in our future and learning how to make your money work for you. DISCLAIMER: We are not even CLOSE to being financial advisors, please educate yourself and consider any risks before investing. ---- Music Spotlight: Izzy Outerspace - Amazon --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP63:...And Is It Really So Strange? with Jose Ramos (Ranting with Ramos)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 99:05


    DISCLAIMER: If you are easily triggered, this episode may not be for you. In this week's episode, Jose Ramos, host of the Ranting with Ramos Podcast, joins me to discuss the importance of doing due diligence on the information we consume, whether we agree with it or not. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP62: So You Want To Be a Rock 'N' Roll Star? with Eddie Lopez (Electric Children)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 49:33


    In this week's episode, Ramblin Eddie Lopez, lead guitarist for Electric Children and founder of “In Fuzz We Trust Presents...” out of DTLA's Redwood Bar, joins me to discuss the way musicians and artists have adapted to the pandemic, the creativity that blossomed out of it and our thoughts on the future of live music events. Because we all miss them right? ----- Music Spotlight: Electric Children - Out of Time https://electricchildren.bandcamp.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP61: You Got a Minute For Your Son, Father? with Angel Cedeño (Atlascast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 59:58


    In this week's episode Angel Cedeño, host of Atlascast, joins me in conversation to talk about the joys, oddities and eye opening moments of fatherhood, dealing with intraracial prejudice within the raza, and moving past our own habitual attitudes. ----- Music Spotlight: Jabbermouth - Bored to Death --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP60: Can It All Be So Simple? with Hollow Visions

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 65:37


    In this week's episode, L.A based hip-hop artist Hollow Visions, joins me to talk about the inconsistencies and push-back individuals face while pursuing social justice, what it means to be socially aware, and understanding the positive and negative impact of today's cancel culture.  Music Spotlight: Hollow Visions - All At Sea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSwLD8sn1VA&ab_channel=HollowVisions-Topic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP59: The Lost Art of Conversation with Stephen (Megaman) Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 65:18


    In this week's episode, Stephen “Megaman” Martinez, host of The Megaman Podcast joins me in conversation to discuss a variety of topics so cool that if we told you, we'll spoil it. Tune in!  ----- Music Spotlight : Sodaboxx - Crypt https://linktr.ee/_sodaboxx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP58: Crazy Little Thing Called Art with Ms. Yellow

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 54:31


    In this week's episode Ms. Yellow, an L.A based muralist and painter, joins me to talk about her endeavors as an artist, the ups and downs associated with freelance and independent work and the importance of learning how to fearlessly take on opportunities presented to us.  ----- Music Spotlight: Band Aparte - Forms bandapartemusic.bandcamp.com/album/everyone-everywhere --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP57: Better, Faster, Stronger with Victor Belogub (Founder of The Coach: Men's Health App)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 59:14


    In this week's episode, the founder and CEO of The Coach: Men's Health App, Victor Belogub, joins me to talk about the goals the app sets out to do by providing a platform that allows men to streamline and optimize their lifestyle (Reproductive Health, Nutrition, Sleep, and Sport) by improving their physical and mental states through exercise and nutrition; while providing resources to educate yourself through an AI-based personalized program. Find the app here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-coach-mens-health-app/id1497286047 ----- Music Spotlight: The Behaviors - Pretty Girls https://thebehaviors.bandcamp.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP56: Through The Looking Glass with Leslie Lau (Finding Space)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 64:00


    In this week's episode Leslie Lau, founder of Finding Space; a platform that offers alternative and holistic mentorship and meditation programs, and co-host of The Hustle and Flow Podcast (Sydney, Australia) joins me to talk about learning to overcome our individual experiences & obstacles, and understanding what it means to “find space” within yourself. ----- Music Spotlight : Alexx Hermánn - Naked Skin https://www.alexxhermann.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP55: Leave Me in My Dream State with Destruct

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 63:07


    In this week's episode Destruct, hip-hop artist and emcee, joins me to talk about finding motivation & silver linings in our given circumstances, coming to terms with ourselves and what it means to be committed to your passions. Check out his new album “Dream State”, available now on all major platforms.  ----- Music Spotlight: Destruct (with Gajah) - Nightmares --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP54: Click, Clack, and Spray... with Ric'Diculous Artist

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 62:01


    In this week's episode L.A native and artist, Ric'Diculous, joins me to talk on the cycles of perseverance and commitment within your craft, learning how to establish yourself as a brand, and re-building our focus with each creative (or non-creative) venture. ----- Music Spotlight - MMUP CLAN (Monster Mash-Up Clan) - Double The Dutches --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP53: Nuthin But A (Coffee) Thang with Daniel Olivares / El Cielito Cafe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 68:33


    In this week's episode Daniel Olivares, owner of El Cielito Cafe in South Gate, CA, joins me to talk about his experiences as a small business owner; the trials & errors (and the excitement) of making the jump into business ownership, and the importance of humanizing business in the process. ----- Music Spotlight: Moody - Rocker Foo https://soundcloud.com/moodynineoh9 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP52: Living In The Real (Weird) World with Andy Anatomical

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 69:18


    In this week's episode Andy Anatomical, host of Profile Pod TV, joins me in conversation as we discuss the latest happenings in 2020; from aliens to vaccines and all things in between.  Trigger Warning: Don't say we didn't warn you. ----- Music Spotlight: Earth Rebel - Can't You See? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP51: Countdown to Extinction with Nanoski

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 70:43


    In this week's episode Nanoski, educator and environmentalist, joins me to talk and breakdown the most common climate change myths, what we can do as a species to mitigate and reduce our carbon footprint, and the importance of educating ourselves on the long term effects we have on the environment. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP50: The Sound of Fictional Decisions with REDCAT

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 72:43


    In this week's episode Redcat joins me to talk about the current state of U.S. politics, analyzing the mental & emotional states on subjective thought, misinformation and its association to conspiracy theories, and a trip down the rabbit hole of life cycles, awareness and spiritual growth.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP49: Color Me, America... with Fresh Two Deaf Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 82:04


    In this week's episode Terrence and Phil, hosts of the Fresh Two Deaf Podcast, join me this week to talk about our personal brown and black experiences, coming to terms and learning to appreciate cultural differences, and finding common ground and unity as humans. ---- Music Spotlight: Soul Providers ft. Innate - Cheers --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP48: First Impressions of Our Culture with Tori (Chicana Chisme)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 54:58


    In this week's episode Tori, host of Chicana Chisme and radio personality on 98.9 KLMO (San Antonio, Texas) joins me to talk about her career in the NAVY and the experiences that broadened and changed her perspectives on what it means to be a person of color in the U.S. ----- Music Spotlight: Tlatoani P - Art of Expression ----- Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of creators, musicians, or entities promoted on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP47: ...Excuse The Visual Dialectics with Alfonso Gomez-Rejon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 70:04


    In this week's episode, Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, director of The Current War (Director's Cut), Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, and The Town that Dreaded Sundown, joins me to talk about his experiences maneuvering through Hollywood, pursuing our interests and coming to terms with our humanity through film. ----- Music Spotlight: La Onda - Precious ----- Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of creators, musicians, or entities promoted on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP46: Master of (Your) Reality with Mere Mortals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2020 72:41


    In this week's episode, all the way from Australia; Kyrin and Juan, hosts of the Mere Mortals podcast, join me to talk and discuss our never-ending curiosity on consciousness and death, the concept of anti-fragility, and the inevitable integration with artificial intelligence. ---- Music Spotlight: ihateyouALX ----- Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of creators, musicians, or entities promoted on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP45: Journey to the Center of Yourself with Heidi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 64:49


    In this week's episode Heidi, former co-host of The Dusty & Heidi Show, joins me to talk about her psychedelic and spiritual experience on psilocybin mushrooms, learning to embrace and accept our past (or demons) in order to allow personal growth, dating in COVID times, and approaching (or removing yourself from) not-so-suitable relationships. ----- Music Spotlight: Feraz & Destruct - Focus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDJzXWev6fs ----- Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of creators, musicians, or entities promoted on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP44: (Mis)communication Breakdown with Stephen & Chris

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 136:52


    In this week's episode, Stephen (Megaman) host of the Megaman Podcast and Chris, co-host of The Kickback Podcast, joined me as we delved into a rabbit hole of topics; from uncomfortable truths to conspiracies and personal experiences. If you are easily triggered, pretend this episode doesn't exist. *magic fingers* ----- Music Spotlight: The Tracks - Holding On https://thetracks.bandcamp.com/ ----- Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of creators, musicians, or entities promoted on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP43: What Is & What Should Never Be...with Angel Salinas & Chris Carmona (The Us Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 72:50


    In this week's episode Angel Salinas & Chris Carmona, film/music creatives and hosts of The Us Podcast, join me to talk about the idea behind their podcast and forthcoming projects, the toxicity (and in serious cases; a necessity) behind cancel culture, and allowing room for mistakes and accountability in open discussion. ...Epstein didn't kill himself. ----- Music Spotlight: The Altons - I'll Be Around https://thealtons.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5AgZ9r9ZdWm7mD9t03KZZu Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of creators, musicians, or entities promoted on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP42: Do You Think It's Alright? with Sergio (Dude from L.A Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 30:14


    In this episode, Sergio, host of the Dude from L.A Podcast joins me for a short and sweet episode, on the topics of self-awareness, free thought, and finding a balance in the midst of political division. (This is Part 2, a continuation of the Dude from L.A Podcast, Ep 90) Check out part 1 here: http://www.dudefromla.com/dude-from-los-angeles-podcast/2020/7/29/dude-from-la-ep90-eddie-aguirre-the-social-primate ----- Music Spotlight: Pumpgatto (Feat. Demise) - S.E.L.A Drip --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP41: The Short & The Long of It with Richard Pluim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 62:51


    In this episode, Richard Pluim, an L.A based producer, joins me to talk about the experiences that led him to develop his own production company, Holly-do's and dont's, and the importance of adapting and learning how to re-tool the resources at our disposal, however limited they may be, and put them to work for you. ----- Music Spotlight: Mind Monogram - Kult Chair https://open.spotify.com/album/4UWFeYuHhUjuRYadrH3Jug?si=KU6h5tbtR_milDyBw-gCKg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27ucX3fNRD0 Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of creators, musicians, or entities promoted on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP40: Drop a Gem on Em' with Brandon McEachern

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 61:44


    In this week's episode, CEO and founder of the Broccoli City Music Festival Brandon McEachern, joins me to talk about the beauty of creating and building spaces in urban communities that can promote creativity, health and wellness, how we can be proactive and socially conscious with our passions and learning to love the struggles that shape our experiences. ----- Music Spotlight: Hollow Visions - Apnea (Produced by Pigeon Beats) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qE-5T8R09tg Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of creators, musicians, or entities promoted on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP39: Take The Long Way Home with Viva Padilla & Matt Sedillo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 72:39


    In this week's episode editor-in-chief of the literary journal Dryland, Viva Padilla and poet/author of “Mowing Leaves of Grass” Matt Sedillo join me to talk about their most recent experience in Cuba, their consistent work in poetry and writing, and how it can give a voice to those who are under or misrepresented in our communities. ------ Music: Virgin Spirit - Love Nectar https://virginspirit.bandcamp.com/ Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of creators, musicians, or entities promoted on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP38: Take What You Can Carry with Pura Cultura Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2020 84:22


    In this week's episode straight out of Minneapolis, Minnesota the hosts of Pura Cultura Podcast, Smiley & Lazy join me to talk about the current political climate, checking your privilege, and the importance of keeping it real with yourself and others by continuing to stay informed and open minded as we grow. ----- Music Spotlight: Murderdatt - Let It Be https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNOW0T0NnYGJsuXu3sI3xEA Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of creators, musicians, or entities promoted on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP37: Karma Police, Arrest This (Hu)man... with Cosmosis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 68:00


    Welcome to...Rapture. Just kidding. After 3 months of quarantine and surviving 2020...*drum-roll* The podcast is BACK! In this week's episode Cosmosis, an MC, spoken word artist and co-founder of Greenboro, an artist collective that supports & empowers the creative community, joins me to talk about modern society at large, the importance of learning to be understanding with each other and allowing yourself to grow by having the courage to look inwards into ourselves. ----- Music Spotlight: Silvandgold - Visionary Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guest. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of creators, musicians, or entities promoted on the show. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP36: Superberniecalifragicovidocious with Eddie (Host of Social Primate pt.1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2020 68:06


    It's the end of the modern world and we know it....Just kidding. This week's episode covers the current happenings in the U.S; from the mess with the Democratic primaries to the disruption of our social and economic normalcy and the struggles we are seeing as COVID-19 spreads across the country and a little about Pokemon. Yes, Pokemon. ---------- Music: Sanity Menon - Nobody's https://sanitymenon.bandcamp.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP35: I Fought the Law and the Law Won with Lily Gonzalez & Maria Martinez (Revolutionary Scholars)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2020 54:40


    In this week's episode Lily Gonzalez & Maria Martinez from Revolutionary Scholars, a program set up in CSUN to help create a pathway for formerly incarcerated and impacted individuals into higher education, join me to talk about their experiences post-incarceration, educating those affected by the prison system and the system that has failed them and millions of others. -----  Music: Wax Children - Colour Schemes https://waxchildren.bandcamp.com/album/wax-children --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP34: If You Build It, They Will Come with Eric Eztli

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 55:30


    In this week's episode Eric Eztli, organizer of Alivio Open Mic, an alternative space (and garage) in the city of Bell that celebrates spoken word, poetry and art of Southeast L.A., joins me to talk about the importance of creating spaces that fill the creative voids in our communities and the lack of the educational access in public schools on financial literacy and emotional intelligence and how we can take the initiative to better educate ourselves. ------ Music: The Rippertons - Back To Me https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv9lFF4iegGoF3MXYwGlytw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP33: Blood, Sweat and Beats With Silvandgold

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 57:34


    In this week's episode Silvandgold, hip-hop artist and musician, joins me to talk about the power of staying consistent and disciplined within your work and how important it is for us, as individuals, to continue to develop and push ourselves forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP32: Appetite for Creation with Nico Aviña

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 37:40


    In this week's episode Nico Aviña; artist, poet, and owner of Espacio 1839, joins me to talk about his work on “Lupita en Desalojo” a mural that depicts the Virgin Mary, a cultural staple of most Hispanic beliefs, holding an eviction notice, the struggle those and many other communities have faced against gentrification and displacement, the importance of supporting local art and businesses, educating ourselves and taking back the power. ----- Music: The Violet Mindfield - Downtown ( I Wanna Roll With You) https://thevioletmindfield.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/5hfq6MQrDjxZo7ELVkYNEZ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP31: Verbal Intercourse with Terrence & Phil (Fresh Two Deaf Podcast)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 57:10


    In this week's episode Terrence & Phil, hosts of the Fresh Two Deaf Podcast, join me to talk a little bit about fatherhood at a young age and its trials and errors, how podcasting has evolved over the last few years and why it is a medium that has helped bring relatable experiences and stories to the masses. -----  Fresh Two Deaf - https://open.spotify.com/show/0shwE4i188oAV24vyYMBG6 Music: Hollow Visions - Round Here (ft. Killa Teck & Viva Mescal) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61ZEtMrz8Io Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whereishollow/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP30: Into The Monomyth with Stephen Martinez “Megaman”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 66:16


    In this week's episode Stephen Martinez “Megaman”, host of The Megaman Podcast, joins me to talk about the personal experiences that define us as individuals, overcoming those struggles and learning to accept higher states of thought for our own self-growth. Among other topics, we touched base on current events involving the U.S & Iran, WWIII scares and the memes that followed. Check out The Megaman Podcast: https://anchor.fm/themegamanpodcast Music: Destruct - Bulletproof Thoughts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxbWcZCiwVw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP29: ...Warriors, Come Out and Play with Claudia Lara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2020 54:16


    In this week's episode Claudia Lara, community activist and instructor at the Warriors Community Self Defense in El Sereno, a community based program designed to empower marginalized communities by providing self-defense teachings, joins me to talk about the art of Jiu Jitsu, embracing our cultural roots, and the importance of creating spaces made for the people, by the people. ------ Website: http://www.warriorscsd.com/ Music: Murderdatt - Drippin' Gold https://soundcloud.com/murderdatt --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP28: A Journey To Recognition & Respect with Shneaky

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 75:25


    In this week's episode Shneaky; a hip-hop artist, community leader, activist, educator and event specialist, joins me to talk about his podcast “Recognition & Respect”, the process of creating a platform for independent artists in the South East LA area and a breakdown on issues that affect our communities from environmental racism to the responsibility we have to our communities by becoming involved in local politics, our thoughts on the use of mind altering substances and anti-blackness in Latinx/Hispanic communities. --------------- Music Spotlight: SHNEAKY - Stay True --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP27: (The Secret Sessions) Talking with Myself

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 47:17


    Things start to wind down for the holidays as the year comes to an end. In this week's episode a variety of topics were touched on; from Elon Musk's CyberTruck, Pepsi and their brief ownership of Soviet military equipment, the irresistible Baby Yoda, Facebook's new and questionable ad policies, and billionaire Michael Bloomberg's (also very questionable) presidential run.  ***** Music: SOLTERA - En El Club --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

    EP26: ...Once Upon A Time with Laura Rivas + Rukshan Thenuwara & Briza Covarrubias

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 69:07


    In this week's episode director / executive producer Laura Rivas, writer & producer Rukshan Thenuwara & lead actress Briza Covarrubias join me to talk about "Tiny Laughs" (www.tinylaughs.com) their new web series that tells a humorous and heartwarming story of a struggling Asian comic and a queer Latina architect, the idea behind their project and the ambition to represent people of color and their stories.  Music: X Ray Eyes - Chance (https://open.spotify.com/album/6XiSOq0bXnM5E0PQi2h1lQ) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/social-primate-podcast/support

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