Podcast appearances and mentions of michael ramos

Starting off the month of June HOT with our guest Kimmy Charms. Kimmy was a big "Hell ya!" to agree to be on our 6/1/2025 show and this gal has a LOT of energy. We see if we can tame her down a bit for the YouTube portion of the show and you'll have to watch to see if we did! Kimmy is a wild card and can't wait to see what she has in store down the road! Along with Kimmy, we welcomed Jiggy Jaguar, Michael Ramos, Lorenzo, Darby Dee and Richard Pacheco!

In this episode of Resilient and Rowdy, host Jess brings back special guest Michael Ramos to celebrate the one-year anniversary of his book, 'The After.' Michael shares insights on the impact of his book, reader feedback, and how writing has been a therapeutic journey. The conversation delves into the personal and emotional aspects of military service and transitioning to civilian life, highlighting the importance of vulnerability, community, and the power of creativity in healing. Michael also shares a reading from his book and discusses his upcoming projects. Tune in for an engaging and heartfelt discussion that sheds light on the veteran experience and the journey of personal growth. The After is available on Amazon, Kindle, and UNC Press. Follow Michael on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpbeelz_writes/Buy his book here: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469678078/the-after/Let us know what you think of the episode and send memes to Jess@resilientandrowdy.comwww.instagram.com/resilientandrowdywww.youtube.com/@resilientandrowdywww.tiktok.com/resilientandrowdywww.resilientandrowdy.com

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Happy New Year!!!! I wish you all the best for 2025. Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, producer Leti Garza returns to the show for episode 1458! Her latest album, Canciones Sobre La Vida Y La Muerte, telling the story of life and death is available now on all streaming services and vinyl. Go to letigarza.com for music, vinyl, show dates and more. We have a great conversation about making Canciones Sobre La Vida Y La Muerte, with producer Michael Ramos for over a year and selecting songs written over a 15 year period, songwriting, lyrics, loving weird, avant-garde music, touring, life and death, getting inspiration, and much more. I had a great time catching up with Leti. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

There was only one person I wanted to have as a guest to wrap up our 2024 season with and that was Evan Stone. Evan was gracious enough make time for us on our 12/29/2024 show and talk about his career and what his future plans will be. Always entertaining, the "King of Cinemax" was fun to chat with and always a blast with his fans. Years after the movie came out, Evan talks about the Pirates movie like it came out last week and of course, everyone loves his parody work. Don't miss a few big things coming out involving Evan, which will feature a new "white label" liquor that will promote him, as well as other news. Evan also says that we'll see him back at Exxxotica in 2025! Along with Evan, we included the one and only Seka, Richard Pacheco, Lorenzo, and Michael Ramos from ASN Entertainment. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jizztalking/support

Hello friends! Singer-songwriter Lisa Morales returns to the show for episode 1455! She's just released her fourth album, the gorgeous Sonora, available everywhere now. The album is a nod to her musical childhood growing up in Tucson. Go to lisamoralesmusic.com for music, tour dates, and more. We have a great conversation about the great collaborations on Sonora with musicians songwriters like Tish Hinojosa, Jojo Garza (Los Lonely Boys), Kelsey Wilson (Sir Woman), David Pulkingham, Michael Longoria, and others, working with great producers like Michael Ramos, Davíd Garza and others including herself, being inspired by her childhood memories, working through the grief of losing her sister through music, and much more. I had a great time catching up with Lisa. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!   If you're struggling this holiday season, help is available. Speak to someone today. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Call or Text 988 Or click HERE for help.   Check out "How Did I Get Here?" in The Austin Chronicle Luv Doc's Top Ten Locally Produced Podcasts HERE   Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Navigating the Journey of Fatherhood Fatherhood is a complex and rewarding journey that demands a unique balance of strength, empathy, and patience. For fathers of daughters, the stakes can feel particularly high. In a recent episode of the Dads with Daughters podcast, hosts Dr. Christopher Lewis, Michael Ramos, and Steven Manchester delve into the nuances of raising daughters, from the initial trepidation to the ongoing quest to raise strong, independent women. Embracing the Journey Together Dr. Christopher Lewis opens the episode by emphasizing the importance of community and learning from one another's experiences. "All of our journeys is a little bit different," he notes, "we can learn from each other... as long as you're willing to open yourself up to learning." This sentiment sets the stage for an enlightening conversation with guests who have both navigated this journey and sought to share their wisdom with others. The Initial Fear and Responsibility When asked about their first reactions to learning they were going to be fathers to daughters, both Steven Manchester and Michael Ramos admit to feelings of terror. Such an emotional response is not uncommon; many fathers experience fear when anticipating the responsibilities of raising a daughter. Manchester explains, "I needed to do it the right way... kids don't necessarily listen, but they do watch." Ramos, reflecting on his own experience, highlights the ongoing nature of parenthood: "I just had a little baby girl and I brought her home from the hospital... I was going to learn every single day and never stop learning." Addressing the Biggest Fears Lewis probes deeper, asking about their biggest fears. Here, Manchester articulates the weight of setting a high standard, "I want me to be the example of what she should expect." For Ramos, the sentiment is similar. He emphasizes the importance of modeling respectful behavior to set high expectations for how his daughters should be treated by others, and also how his sons should treat others. Overcoming Challenges Every parent faces challenges, but raising daughters comes with its own unique set of difficulties. Manchester likens raising boys to "playing checkers" and raising daughters to "playing chess." The complexity, he notes, requires a deeper level of empathy and understanding. Ramos concurs, describing the intricate personalities of his daughters and the importance of adapting his approach to meet each of their unique needs. Building Strong, Unique Relationships Fostering strong relationships with daughters involves more than just being present; it requires emotional vulnerability and genuine connection. Ramos shares that learning to be nurturing, sensitive, and empathetic was crucial for forging these bonds. Manchester underscores the importance of having individual relationships with each child, independent of the rest of the family. The Genesis of "The Dad Bag" The conversation then shifts to the inspiration behind The Dad Bag, a book co-authored by Manchester and Ramos. From the anxious moments of early fatherhood to the realization that parenting lacks an instruction manual, Ramos recounts his journey towards writing a guide that offered practical, heartfelt advice for new fathers. Manchester, an accomplished author, saw an opportunity to create something impactful, noting, "This book has the potential to have more of a positive impact than most of the stuff that I've written." Lessons from The Dad Bag The Dad Bag uses the metaphor of a "dad bag" filled with symbolic items to represent life lessons. These items serve as visual aids to reinforce critical messages, making the lessons accessible and memorable for both the father and child. The book aims to break through stereotypes and offer a new model of fatherhood defined by empathy, vulnerability, and engagement. Be There and Don't Give Up As the podcast concludes, Dr. Lewis asks for their final piece of advice to fathers. Manchester succinctly states, "Be there," while Ramos elaborates, “Don't give up. You got this." Their words resonate as a reminder that fatherhood is a journey filled with highs and lows, but with presence and perseverance, every dad can make a profound impact on their daughters' lives. For more insights and to get your copy of *The Dad Bag*, visit [Amazon](https://www.amazon.com). Fatherhood is a journey best taken together, learning and growing every step of the way. Here's to raising strong, independent women, one day at a time.   TRANSCRIPT Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:01]: Welcome back to the dads with daughters podcast, where we bring you guys to be active participants in your daughter's lives, raising them to be strong, independent women, Really excited to have you back again this week. As always every week, I love being on this journey with you, an opportunity to be able to welcome alongside you as you're working to raise those strong independent women that you want to grow up in society today. And all of our journeys is a little bit different. We're all on a unique journey, but we can learn from each other. We have an opportunity to learn from each other. And every day that we walk on this journey, there's something new that we can learn from the person next door, from the person on the other side of the earphones. It doesn't matter as long as you're willing to open yourself up to learning. And that's what's important. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:50]: And every week I work to be able to help you to meet new people, fathers or others with resources, people that can help you to be able to see fatherhood in a little bit different way. Every father fathers in a little bit different way. And there's a lot of resources that are out there as well. Today, we've got 2 great dads with us. Steven Manchester and Michael Ramos is with us today. They both are fathers of 4. We're gonna be talking about their journey as fathers, but also authors. We're gonna be talking about a book that they put out just recently called The Dad Bag, and we're gonna be talking about that as well. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:01:27]: So I'm really excited to have them here today and have you learn from their journeys. Steven, Michael, thanks so much for being here today. Steven Manchester [00:01:33]: Thanks for having us, Chris. Michael Ramos [00:01:34]: Thank you very much, Chris. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:01:35]: It is my pleasure having you here today. And first and foremost, I wanna turn the clock back in time because I have that power and I love to be able to have our dads do some self reflection here. And I wanna go back to that first moment that you found out that you were gonna be a father to a daughter. What was going through your heads? Steven Manchester [00:01:52]: Tara. Absolutely, Tara. I think for me, Chris, it was a lot of weight. Right? Because I needed to do it the right way. And we've, you know, as you know, and Mike knows clearly, kids don't necessarily listen, but they do watch. So from the moment we had our daughter, Isabella, I can honestly say she's made me a better person, a better man. And I've been really conscious of what I've done and the things I've said because of wanting to be that dad to her. Michael Ramos [00:02:13]: I think Steve probably echoed my exact sentiments with Tara, uncertainty. I know I figured it out. I I knew I'd figure it out eventually, and some things would be innate, but there were so many questions that I didn't have. And I think the answer is that I didn't have to questions. And I won't tell you where the dad bag came from yet, but it does directly connect to the moment that I realized, like, I just had a little baby girl and I brought her home from the the hospital. But I think I learned within the first few months that this was a journey and not a destination being a dad, specifically to girls, that I was going to learn every single day and never stop learning because things would always change. And that's exactly what has happened and continues to happen, even with the oldest one being 19. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:02:58]: Now, both of you said that your first reactions were terror. And that being said, I hear that from a lot of dads, especially dads with daughters, that there is fear, the fear going along with raising daughters. Talk to me about your biggest fear in raising a daughter. Steven Manchester [00:03:12]: It's my true belief that our job is to to raise them, right? Not keep them. So even from the time that they're young, again, it's all about setting that example, but whoever she ends up with or whoever she has contact with as far as boys or men, I want me to be the example of what she should expect, right? Like the bar should be raised very high. So for me, the tarot really comes from the weight of responsibility, right? Of getting it right. You know what I mean? And it's never gonna be perfect, we all know that. God knows I've made my fair share of mistakes, but the intentions of being conscious of the fact that listen, I need to do the best I can do so that she understands what, you know, what she deserves. Right? Michael Ramos [00:03:56]: And I think for me, it was very much the same. It's funny because I tell the story and it it applies to both my boys my boy and my girls. But, as far as Steve said, setting the bar. I always wanted my girls to know what the expectation was from the boys that would they would come in contact with. And then I wanted to be the same example for my son so he would know how to treat all of the people, and lead by example in that way. And and somebody had once shared a story, and that's where I learned this from. They shared a story once with me and they said, I want if my daughter goes out on her 1st date at whatever age it is and somebody treats her disrespectfully, I want it to be a red flag. I don't want it to be something that feels normal or feels like she's seen or experienced at home. Michael Ramos [00:04:48]: So although I think that's who I am anyways, is to be very respectful at all times. It especially made me conscious of the fact that I need to be respectful at all times in my treatment of all women, whether it was a partner, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, because that's the example that I was setting for them. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:05:04]: And raising kids is never easy. There is definitely high points, but there is challenges, there's hard parts. Talk to me about the hardest part in raising a daughter. Steven Manchester [00:05:14]: Well, I can tell you from experience, you know, I've raised a couple sons and that was like playing checkers. And then along comes my girl and now I'm playing chess at an advanced level. So it's amazing. I mean, you almost have to become an empath in a sense where it's not just the way that you think, it's the way that you feel and trying to understand how they feel and and providing what they need. So for me, the hard part was, I guess, getting out of my way and not trying to fix everything for her. Just being able to listen and just be there for her. Michael Ramos [00:05:40]: Again, similar. It was being able to determine when I needed to listen and when I needed to solve the problem because they're very different and there will never be any instruction given. There's almost an expectation that and I said because I've had hundreds of conversations with my 2 teenage daughters where sometimes I got it right and sometimes I was listening when I should have been solving and sometimes I was solving when I should have been listening. And I think to answer the question more specifically, what's been the most difficult part for me, I think has has been learning their personalities because I feel like they're a little more deeper and complex than my boy, and I can only draw from that example. But my 3 daughters are all very different from each other. And there's an expression in psychology that they use where you peel the layers of the onion back to get what's inside, to get to what, you know, the deep root of what's inside is. And one daughter wants me to peel the onion very, very slowly over the course of 45 minutes to get to that. The other daughter wants me to smash the onion, which is more my style. Michael Ramos [00:06:45]: Get what's inside. And then the other one wants me to peel it, like, ever so slowly, then start smashing the load, then go back to peeling. You know, so I think that's been the most difficult part is trying to understand how complex and beautiful their personalities are, how unique they are, and then how I need to then respond differently, learn and grow and do things that don't feel natural to me because my personality tells me to handle everything one way, but they are very different human beings and need me to handle things differently. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:07:11]: Now you talk about the fact that every child is unique, and that's definitely the case. You can have 2 kids that you come from the same parents, and they can be completely different individuals, and we always see that. So talk to me about with your kids, especially your daughters, how have you been able to build those strong, unique relationships with each of your daughters? And what's your favorite thing that you do and share with your daughters? Michael Ramos [00:07:42]: So important to me. I think learning that it was okay to be nurturing, learning that it was okay to be sensitive, learning that it was okay to cry. And I'm not saying breakdown crying every 15 minutes throughout the day, but learning that it was okay for me to have emotions because society has dictated to me that I can only be tough, that men don't cry and that men don't have emotions and reactions like that. So I was able to connect with my daughters because I was able to be vulnerable. I was able to connect with my daughters because I knew empathy, because if I didn't know empathy, how could I understand them and be compassionate and be empathetic if I couldn't be that myself? So through a 13 week curriculum that I became a nurturing father's facilitator and worked with a lot of dads and some incarcerated dads. I learned a lot of things that later on in life where I was I was able to, to apply. But I think those things were so critical in order for me to be able to connect with them at the level that that I do where they're so comfortable. They'll talk to me about literally anything. Steven Manchester [00:08:42]: That's not gonna be easy to follow, Chris. That was fantastic. But I will just add to that and say that for me and Bella, it was just 1st and foremost just being there, making sure that she knows that I'm a vet. I don't care what it is like I'm there. And secondly, I think it's so important to have relationships with each of your kids that are independent of everybody else in the family. So there are times the whole family is doing things, and then there's times where I just go out to to lunch with my daughter. And then we talk about and it's a a relationship that I've established just between her and I, and I think that's where the trust is born and it's kind of built on. I don't ever want her to play, you know, need to feel like she used to play favorites, but it's, it's also, it's very, very important to me if you're feeling down, you'll just need to go to your mother. Steven Manchester [00:09:23]: You can come to me as well. And to Mike's point, being aware of the fact that I need to have that empathy, I need to show that empathy, and And I may not have all the answers. And even if I do, she probably doesn't wanna hear them anyway. So again, it's just being available and and, making sure she knows that I have her back, which is an odd way to put it. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:09:42]: But Now I mentioned at the beginning that the 2 of you came together to write a newer book called dad bag or the dad bag. And, I guess I wanna go back before I ask you some questions about the book itself. Let's go back to the genesis of this because I know, Steve, you've been an author for many years, your style of writing is a bit different than what this is. So so talk to me about how the 2 of you came together and why you decided to come up with this concept and put it onto paper. Michael Ramos [00:10:12]: So, let me just stop by saying I just need to give a little kudos to the amazing human being, father, and friend that Steve is because Steve Manchester, I've known as an author and I've known as a friend. I don't consider myself to be an author. This was something very important to me, and he's done presentations for me and in front of dad's groups and for private agency and also some state agencies. So I knew that he would be the perfect person. Where it came from was early, you asked, the terror feeling of knowing that I was having a little girl, but also just like a child, period. I remember bringing my daughter home from the hospital and putting her on the floor in the car seat. And I was sitting in the living room by myself, and I looked down at her in the car seat, sitting there between my legs. And I said, geez, what do I do now? And I went, well, I guess I should take her out. Michael Ramos [00:10:58]: That's a stop. Let me take her out of the car seat. And I mean, I kinda knew what to do, but, like, I also didn't. So I figured it out, stumbled along over the next, like, you know, week or 2, and then the remote control broke for the TV. So I went to RadioShack for anybody under 40 who's listening. That's, an electronics saw that once was in business. But I went to RadioShack and I bought a new new remote control for the TV. I brought it home and I opened it up. Michael Ramos [00:11:27]: It was like $6.99, and it had 12 pages of instructions in 5 different languages. And I said, this remote control comes with that many pages of instructions in so many different languages. And I just brought a beautiful little human being home from the hospital with, like, no directions whatsoever, with no instruction, with no anything. And I said, gee, someone should write a book, not only just for parents to come home from, like, you know, the the hospital with, but especially dads. And that's where the dad bag came from. Steve and I had already worked together doing some fatherhood work, him mostly doing some presentations. And I was already doing nurturing fathers and also some a lot of presentations nationally. And I reached out to him and just just like that, he said, love it. Michael Ramos [00:12:14]: Love the idea. Let's do it. And I know that fatherhood is so important to him. I knew it just would be a great marriage to, get the book written. Steven Manchester [00:12:22]: I gotta tell you, it was a no brainer for me because first and foremost, I really admire Mike. The things that he's done in the community, for the state, the impact that he's had on people, how can you not get your wagon to that? So some of the themes that I've had in my writing over the last 30 years really has a lot to do with fatherhood. Mike and I are really big on there's a big difference between being a father and being a dad, and it's like kinda hammering that stuff home. I also have a background in the prison system. I worked for the Department of Correction for 10 years. So I saw guys that were leaving without a clue on how to father their children. And you think, what a tragedy, right? Because generationally, that's, you know, that's potentially, you know, absolutely awful, right? So, it made perfect sense. And when we got together Mike's concepts, we were able to flesh them out. Steven Manchester [00:13:04]: It took some time. We had to find the right illustrator in Stephanie Grassi, who's just a wonderful person as well. So this hasn't been any work at all. For me, it's been a joy. And I really think, I mean, I normally write adult novels, write 90,000 words. This book, I don't know what even it came in at, but I think this book has the potential to have more of a positive impact than most of the stuff that I've written. And I I'm grateful to Mike for that opportunity to be able to be a part of Michael Ramos [00:13:29]: it. Ironic. I'm more grateful to you. So that's really nice. Steven Manchester [00:13:33]: And I I do mean that sincerely, right, for the people that are listening. I think, you know, Michael will get into this a little bit too, but it's not a bad bag, but it's really I think it's for the family. I think it's for the entire family. I think it's for the dad kind of being able to help mom out or step up and and, you know, do what he's supposed to do. But in a way that what I love about this is it's really almost an instruction guide that's disguised as a children's book. So if dad's reading that to to, you know, his child and dad's also learning as well. Right? And I'm a firm believer we're all in the same boat. Right? It's just you gotta pick up a paddle and start rowing, and I think that's what this book's about. Michael Ramos [00:14:08]: There's so much data and statistics out there that prove that mom's health is increased significantly when dads are engaged. There's factors and indicators for breastfeeding that more moms breastfeed and are likely to breastfeed if they have dads engaged. And it makes sense why. And it makes sense that there's moms that are under less stress when dads are involved because dads are helping out. And we know parenting for mom or dad, because both are critically important, is very difficult if you're doing it alone. I mean, I think that's also one the things that we like to drive home is that dads really need to be engaged and involved. And the difference between being a dad and being a father is exactly that. It's not just buying a ball for your kid and saying, oh, here, I bought this ball for you. Michael Ramos [00:14:49]: And then going in the house, it's stopping to teach the rules, to play the game, to, you know, to teach kids how to self regulate. It's all of those things. And while you're doing that, mom gets a break too and vice versa. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:15:02]: Now in the book, one of the things that I noticed was that the father in the story talks about the importance of effective communication. How do you think his approach to communication differs from the conventional methods and why do you think it's effective? Michael Ramos [00:15:18]: I think it's because mostly what I was saying before about empathy and compassion and being able to look at the communication from a different perspective and not from the more conventional model. And although I I think there's been a lot of movement more recently with lots of men in this country and lots of dads. I still think there's a lot of dads that still believe that they are the disciplinary, that they shouldn't cry, that they shouldn't have emotion, that they are supposed to be strong and tough. And you can be those things too, but you can also have compassion, be empathetic, and be an engaged dad. It'd be nurturing. And I think that's the difference in the approach. That's the difference in the patience. That's probably a keyword there. Michael Ramos [00:16:02]: The patience that it takes to develop those relationships and understand that with 3 daughters, the dad in the book was specifically just the boy and the girl, but the dad in the book's ability to understand and that that's what it took in order to connect with the children and was that a level of patience to really understand them and be able to see that empathy and that compassion. Steven Manchester [00:16:24]: For me, like the communication, this book in many respects is, I think we're trying to break through some stereotypes. And when you look at a generation just prior to us, my father and his brothers and my grandparents, and it went from you to be seen and not heard to my father would listen, but empathy, I'm not sure, was at the top of the list. He was putting food on the table, shoes on your feet, and if you cry, then he didn't care for it. So for me, and I'm gonna just switch real quickly right to my sons. If my sons fell down and scraped their knee, I don't I don't want anybody crying. Right? We we talked about that. But if there's something that really hurt them and it hurt their soul, I'll sit and cry with them. And it was so, so important, like, when my parents passed, I watched my kids watching me and I didn't hold back. Steven Manchester [00:17:05]: And I also talked about it. So Mike brought up the word earlier, vulnerable, and I think that's the key here. I believe some men see things as weakness, right, when they show their feelings. For me, that's true strength. I mean, that's strength to be able to show your children, I also have feelings, I also mourn and grieve and, you know, I'm happy and I'm sad. By sharing that with your children, you also give them permission to do the same. And I think it just bonds you closer. Right? My kids are more apt to come to me because I'm not going to judge them based on their emotional reaction. Steven Manchester [00:17:33]: And I think that's one of the things I really love about this book. And Mike's concepts, even, you know, very early on from boys playing with a doll or girls asking questions, like, for me, it was like kinda let's let's just break through that and be honest. Just be vulnerable and honest. And and I think that's where the magic is in this book. Michael Ramos [00:17:49]: You know, to expand a little bit on what Steve said with a slightly different concept, it also makes me feel strong to be able to care for my my children. So, yeah, it's a it's a sign of strength, like like Steve said, to be able to be vulnerable and to be able to give your children permission to feel those feelings too. But it also makes me feel strong to change a diaper and to be able to cook food and to be able to care for my children and nurture my children because culturally and also generationally, historically in my family, that's not something that men do. Men don't change diapers. Men don't wash clothes, do laundry. They don't do any of those things. I've always seen that as a sign of weakness. It makes me feel strong to know that I can take care of myself and my children at all times if I need to. Michael Ramos [00:18:31]: It feels completely opposite to me if I have to rely on someone else to do those things because I I'm just not or I don't know how. So also, I think that's to answer your question too a little bit, that's probably a less conventional approach, but I think that's changing and I'm very happy that that's changing. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:18:46]: I noticed also in the book that the book is called The Dad Bag. The father uses various items from his dad bag as symbolic representations of life lessons. Can you discuss the significance of the metaphor that you're using here and how it adds depth to the narrative? Steven Manchester [00:19:03]: I think this is very intentional, right, right from the beginning that we were gonna use a backpack called the dad bag, much like a mom would have a diaper bag. The dad has the because this book was written really for for families and and children from, you know, because this book was written really for families and children from 5, you know, 5 years old on. So to look at visuals and then hear the narrative that goes along with it, I think it helps the dad or the protagonist within the story, as well as the dad who's reading the book, you know, to to his child, right? Whether it be a boy or a girl. For me, it's just again, I think kids are very visual and I think it helps to carry those lessons. It's easy to remind a kid, if you're talking to them about a certain lesson in years and a prop, later on, all you have to do is pull up the prop, and the message has been received again. Michael Ramos [00:19:50]: I love the representation of each item, and I feel like there could be a 1,000 things in every dad bag because of all the the life lessons, but that's where the onion peeling, that's a very personal family specific story with one of my daughters. We've we've talked about this. She'll actually reference it and say, papa, I need you to peel the onion. So we use that. It's a metaphor and it's something that, you know, you way of addressing and and introducing something in the book, but it it comes from draws from a an an actual experience that's really helped with communication that's been used a number of times where one daughter will say, you could just bust the onion because, like like, I'm going out tonight. Like, my friends are picking up in 10 minutes. You know what I mean? Or they'll say, I'm a you could just bust that onion open. So with that, everybody that ends up buying, I'm gonna send onions to everyone. Michael Ramos [00:20:39]: No. Nobody's getting onions. I'm just I'm just kidding. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:20:42]: Now I'm not gonna give up the end of the book, but I will say that the father at the end does share a heart felt letter that he wrote to his kids before they're born. How do you think this letter really encapsulated or encapsulates the father's hopes and aspirations for his children's future? Steven Manchester [00:20:59]: I think it's a representation of the responsibility that he feels. I think the important piece here, Chris, is that he wrote it before that child was born. So to Mike's earlier point, it's so important to learn each of their personalities and to be able to almost retrofit how you father, right, or how you parent. What I like about that piece of the book is that he wrote it from his heart before this child was born, right? So these are his aspirations, his dreams, and also the responsibility he feels, right, to be the right dad for this kid. And in Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:21:25]: the end, as people are reading this book, as they are reading it to their own kids, what are you hoping that the fathers that are reading this are gaining from it personally? And what are you hoping that their families gain from it? Michael Ramos [00:21:39]: I'm hoping that at the very, very least, just a sliver, if the dad learns or a light turns on that there is more than one way and that there's a possibility to think outside of the box and it helps him have less fear, not have that terrified feeling. And that's why the goal for me is to have this this book literally in every single hospital in the country. Because for me, it doesn't make sense that any dad should ever leave the maternity ward of a hospital with a human being without having this book in their hand because it exists. And because it's an instructional manual, it just makes sense to me because then dads don't have to be afraid. Dads won't buy remote control that have more instructions than their child's will have that they will have brought their child to him from the hospital and it'll help with that fear. And that's what I hope the dad gets from it. And if the dad gets that, the family gets everything. So I don't even need to say what the family will get from it because if the dad, they all win. Steven Manchester [00:22:31]: That's a great answer. For me, I get, you know, I I've read this book 7000 times. Right? So you get to the end of it. It's almost like a sub, like a subtle contract, right, between the father and his child, where it's like, I'm setting some expectations for you, but really what's happening is he's setting expectations for himself. He's kinda laying it out there for his daughter or his son. So I love that piece of it. We don't use a sledgehammer to, you know, slam people over the head with it, but dad legitimately sits down and reads this to his daughter, then there are some expectations that are there. And so to to Mike's point, right, some of the fear hopefully gets dispelled and and this dad understands stands. Steven Manchester [00:23:05]: He's not the only one in the boat. We got a lot of people in the boat, so stop rowing. Mike's tying. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:23:09]: And now we always finish our interviews with what I like to call our fatherhood 5, where I ask you 5 more questions to delve deeper into you as dads. So I'm gonna ask you both. So first and foremost, in one word, what is fatherhood? Love. Steven Manchester [00:23:21]: I'm gonna say commitment because you use love. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:23:24]: Now when was the time that you felt that you finally succeeded at being a father to a daughter? Steven Manchester [00:23:31]: Never. I'll say the same. I can't use one word, but it still hasn't happened. And I'm not sure it will until I draw my last breath. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:23:37]: Now, if I was to talk to your kids, how would they describe you as a dad? Michael Ramos [00:23:41]: I would say loving. It depends on the kids. I hear cool a lot, but that's I sing in a rock band, and I have lots of tattoos. So, like, to daughters, I'm like a really cool dad. There's a lot of words, but I do hear cool a lot. Like, I'm a cool dad. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:23:55]: Now who inspires you to be a better dad? Steven Manchester [00:23:57]: I would say the kids. I would say each one of my children because I owe that to them. Michael Ramos [00:24:01]: Everything that was missing in my life from a father. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:24:05]: Now you've both given a lot of pieces of advice today, things that you shared in the book, but also things that you've learned in your own journeys. As we finish up today, what's one piece of advice you'd want to give to every dad? Steven Manchester [00:24:18]: For me, it's 2 words, be there. Above all things, just be there. Michael Ramos [00:24:22]: I'd add on to it. Don't give up. You got this because I think that's what I've learned from working with so many dads over the past 15 years or so is that a lot of dads just give up or they don't feel like they're good enough. And if they can't be perfect, then they don't wanna let their kids down. So that's why they check out and that's why they're not engaged. And they're not there, like Steve's saying, to be there. Don't give up on yourself. You got this. Michael Ramos [00:24:44]: And, yes, be there. It'll all come. And make the mistakes. It's okay to make the mistakes. We all do. That's called being human. It has nothing to do with being a father. It has to do with being you. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:24:53]: Now if people wanna find out more about the book or about either of you, where should they go? Steven Manchester [00:24:57]: First and foremost, amazon.com would be the first place that they can go to. So the book's available as an ebook. So we you have the electronic version and it's also print. It's done in print as well. And we have some I don't think it's something we'll talk about today, but we have some big plans for this book to introduce to the masses. And the hope is, again, to Mike's point, whether it be hospitals, prisons, to get this book out in mass where we can make as much impact as possible. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:25:27]: A stories, your journey today. I truly appreciate you being here, for sharing your voice, and I wish you both the best. Steven Manchester [00:25:34]: Thanks, Chris. We appreciate you. Michael Ramos [00:25:35]: Yeah. Yeah. Absolutely, Chris. And thank you for being such an amazing host and making such a comfortable interview. Steven Manchester [00:25:39]: And thank you for everything you're doing for the dads out there, Chris. We appreciate that. We really do.

She may be petite, but Alexis James has a big heart, has a big attitude and has LOTS of big plans! We were happy to have her on our 8/25/2024 show. She talked about how she got into the business and what her plans are for the years ahead. We also acknowledged the passing of Annette Heinz and a brief recap of the ASN Lifestyle Magazine Event from the past weekend. Joining us in our conversation with Alexis were Sean Elliot, Lorenzo, Michael Ramos, Micky Lynn, Victoria Peaks, Richard Pacheco and Mr. & Mrs. Foxxxy Darlin. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jizztalking/support

A nice weekend in the Poconos in Pennsylvania has been devastated by bad weather, so instead of cancelling the event, the ASN Awards Weekend has been moved to Port Deposit, Maryland. Our 8/18/2024 show is dedicated to getting out the facts of the weekend and also talking to some of the stars who will be there! To help us navigate the weekend (Aug 22nd-25th, 2024) and also tossing in other tidbits were Michael Ramos, Casey Carter, Lorenzo, Richard Pacheco, Micky Lynn, Darby Dee, Victoria Peaks, Beth McKenna and MANY others who will be in attendance. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jizztalking/support

In this episode Jess interviews Michael, a veteran turned creative writing professor, about his journey from military life to academia. They explore Michael's transition from the Navy, the role of education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in his career shift, and his discovery of creative writing as a therapeutic and fulfilling path. Michael's story underscores the adaptability of military skills in civilian life and the healing power of the arts. Michael Ramos is an Iraq war veteran, a writer, teacher, book designer, editor, and the art director for Ecotone magazine. His work focuses on dispelling myths about war, warriors, and veterans, and bringing military and civilian communities together through the power of art. You can find his work in Fourth Genre, Slice, PANK Daily, and other places. His essay collection The After: A Veteran's Notes on Coming Home (UNC Press 2024) received a starred Kirkus review and is available now from UNC Press Follow Michael on Instagram: @RPBeelz_Writes  Follow Resilient & Rowdy: @Resilient.Rowdy  Please like, share, and subscribe!

Featured on WGN Radio's Home Sweet Home Chicago on 07/06/24: Noah System’s Michael Ramos joins the show to introduce his company and explain how they can help provide you with safe, lead free water. To learn more about Noah System and their services, visit noahsystem.co or call 773-556-5266.

We started off this week's show by chatting with Rae Kaplan of the Kaplan Law Firm about the student loan SAVE Plan. Then, Noah System’s Michael Ramos shares how his company can help provide you with safe, lead free drinking water. After this, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins the chow to highlight everything you […]

Managing Director of Innovation DuPage, Dan Facchini, joins Jon Hansen on Your Money Matters to talk about how their programs are helping businesses and organizations grow. He is joined by Michael Ramos and Isidro Hurtado of Noah System to talk about their automatic flushing system to remove lead from drinking water. There are still lead pipes in the city […]

Programas producidos por Cine en línea y retransmitidos en homenaje a la memoria de El Testigo. Redes sociales: facebook.com/bajolascapuchas

A nice crowd was on hand for our 2/18/2024 Zoom Show that featured ASN Lifestyle Magazine and it's publisher Michael Ramos along with a couple of staff members. A great discussion was held on the history of the digital only magazine and where we will see it in the future. Beks Pineapple and Foxxy Darlin are currently two people who are also helping to promote and propel the magazine in the future. Guests and former "cover models" were with us as well including Sean Elliot, Micky Lynn, Lorenzo, Richard Pacheco and Victoria Peaks. A fun night was had by all and a lot of concepts for future editions of the magazine were discussed. If you get the chance, check out their publication! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jizztalking/support

9-1-23 - Michael Ramos from the Jim Irsay Band and formerly of the BoDeans by Hosted by the voices of WYRZ

Programas producidos por Cine en linea y retransmitidos en homenaje a la memoria de El Testigo. Redes sociales: facebook.com/bajolascapuchas

Programas producidos por Cine en linea y retransmitidos en homenaje a la memoria de El Testigo. Redes sociales: facebook.com/bajolascapuchas

Hello friends! We have a double-header today. First up, I talk to Austin-based, singer-songwriter, Justin Stewart! His new album, Call Me JT, produced by Michael Ramos dropped today and is available on all the streaming services as well as on vinyl and CD. Go to justinstewartmusic.com for show dates, vinyl, CD's and more. Justin and I have a great conversation about making Call Me JT and the all-star line-up that played on it, being a new dad, what inspires him, he reads some poetry and much more. Great convo. Next up, I talk to Irish, rock and roll singer-songwriter, Mark Daly! His new EP, "Nothing To Lose" is available now wherever you stream or download your music. We spoke while he was home on a break from from tour opening for Geoff Tate (Queensryche). Go to markdalyoffical.com for music, tour dates, merch and more. We have a great conversation about playing the Monsters of Rock Cruise with Alice Cooper, Buck Cherry and more, his #1 Autism Awareness charity single, "Your World" inspired by his son, writing with Geoff Tate, Cruising with rockstars and much more. I had a great time getting to know both of these great artists. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Empire Strykers kick off the MASL season with a dud as they fall to the Tacoma Stars 5-7 at Toyota Arena. Jamael Cox leads the Tacoma attack netting 3 goals and an assist, backed up by stellar performances from Michael Ramos and Nick Perera. Justin Stinson found the back of the net three times to record the first hat trick in Strykers MASL history. Join Filly, Panda and the Doc as they break down the game on this week's episode. We also touch on the re-signing of Adrien Perez and look forward to back-to-back games against San Diego! 

In this episode, Former District Attorney of San Bernardino County Michael Ramos talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the Supreme Court going into the upcoming elections. About Michael Ramos: Michael A. Ramos was elected as San Bernardino County's District Attorney in 2003 and served in the position until 2019. He currently serves as one of the External Relations Directors for the Robert Presley Center of Crime and Justice Studies at the UCR School of Public Policy. Learn more about Michael Ramos via https://presleycenter.ucr.edu/about/people#external_relations_directors Podcast Highlights: “It will be interesting to me to see if that same energy after the decision on Roe v. Wade comes out in the ballot box. If it does, then that tells you that the decision by the United States Supreme Court lit a fire under the public.” - Michael Ramos on the topic of Roe v. Wade and the response by the American public. “My concern, and I think the public's concern, is judicial activism-the judges crossing the line to the political world, the legislative world.” - Michael Ramos on the topic of justices potentially crossing the line and involving politics in their decisions. “You may think your vote doesn't count, but it does. Every vote from a local school board race to the United States president is key to our society continuing to be what we are in the world.” - Michael Ramos on the importance of voting. Guest: Michael Ramos (External Relations Director for the Center of Crime and Justice Studies) Interviewers: Kevin Karami (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Chief Ambassador) Jeanine Nassar (Associate Students of UCR Vice President of Internal Affairs) Music by: C Codaine https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Minimal_1625 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Phase Commercial Links: https://spp.ucr.edu/mpp This is a production of the UCR School of Public Policy: https://spp.ucr.edu/ Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about the series and other episodes via https://spp.ucr.edu/podcast.

 Spooked by your losses? You're not alone! The shop sits down to talk about capital gains, wash sales, and the 13 Scariest Days in Stock Market History before diving into Real Estate Investment Trusts and the Trading Rules of Larry Hite. In this video for educational purposes only, Danny Stewart, Don Vandenbord, Michael Ramos, […] The post The Scariest Days in the Stock Market | Your Money Podcast – Episode 424 appeared first on Revere Asset Management.

14-10-22 El cine experimental llega con el Festival Ultra cinema, hablamos con su director Michael Ramos

Bruce F., host of Adult Site Broker Talk and CEO of Adult Site Broker, the leading adult website broker, who is known as the company to sell adult sites, is pleased to welcome Michael Ramos of ASN Entertainment. Michael started ASN Lifestyle Magazine in 2011, which was the first of its kind in the lifestyle. They started with a vision and one website and have since grown ASN Entertainment into a successful and versatile company. Adult Site Broker is the most experienced company to broker adult sites. They've sold and helped people buy more xxx sites than any other broker. Adult Site Broker is the leading company to sell porn sites and buy porn sites. They help their clients work out equitable deals. Check out their brand-new website at www.adultsitebroker.com, the leading destination to broker porn sites. Adult Site Broker also has an affiliate program, ASB Cash, at https://asbcash.com, where you can earn up to 20% referring people to buy adult sites and sell adult sites to Adult Site Broker, the porn website broker. And they are now offering a FREE marketplace for sellers with properties valued at less than their minimum listing amount of $50,000, www.asbmarketplace.com. For more information, please visit us at www.adultsitebroker.com to help you broker adult sites. Listen to Michael Ramos on Adult Site Broker Talk, starting today at www.adultsitebrokertalk.com

NSFW - This episode contains language not suitable for minors. We were very excited to produce this sensual thriller - Mob Boss's Harem - in collaboration with Michael Ramos from ASN Lifestyle Magazine and Kyle's co-author Wayne Clingman. The audio version is available and has received rave reviews for content and delivery by the narrator - Lilly Canon. The audible version and kindle edition can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Mob-Bosss-Harem-Kyle-Canon-ebook/dp/B09RHX332W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ZRB7TZ7984I1&keywords=Mob+Boss%27s+Harem&qid=1659876263&sprefix=mob+boss%27s+harem%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kyle-canon/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kyle-canon/support

 The guys wish Revere Analyst and show darling Hunter Mozingo a warm farewell and introduce new shop member Michael Ramos to the podcast before diving into Jay Powell's new recession definition, the new target inflation rate, and the stocks you need to keep an eye on when the boat starts to rock. In this […] The post The Big Announcement | Your Money Podcast – Episode 411 appeared first on Revere Asset Management.

Michael Ramos, CEO ASN Entertainment. Michael is a self-made entrepreneur, he started ASN Entertainment, LLC a lifestyle Media company in 2011 and a first of its kind in the lifestyle. Michael now have a Radio network with more than 3.6 million monthly listeners and a Lifestyle TV Network with some of the hottest content produced for the lifestyle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/high-profile-podcast/support

Hawthorn Circus Tigers John Cuneo I sent this to the USDA and FWC:   I've been asked by John Cuneo's personal care givers to take his last 9 tigers.  They say he is willing to cancel his USDA and any state licenses, in exchange for me taking them off his hands immediately.  There seems to be quite a bit of urgency on his part, so I want to be sure I am not interfering with anything you guys may be planning.   I also want to ask for your direction on HOW to legally transfer them from him to us.  His caregivers don't seem to understand, or know anything about the FWC requirements for possession or transfer.  They say they will contact their HQ in IL on Monday to see if they have anything that will satisfy our/your requirement that the cats be transferred to Big Cat Rescue by someone who is legally permitted to have them in FL.   Do you know what kind of permit they have, or we need, in order to move the cats here Monday afternoon?   Below is my correspondence w/ the caregivers:   Dear Chris and Suzanne, on behalf of John Cuneo; I got your inventory list, so I can create the USDA transfer form if this info is correct:   THE HAWTHORN CORPORATION    23675 W CHARDON ROAD    LAKE    GRAYS LAKE  IL  60030   33-C-0053   The part I don't know and would need before I can take them is the Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) permit info.  It is a state permit in addition to the federal USDA permit.   In the state of Florida, in order for me (or anyone in FL) to legally accept a tiger from someone, they have to either be brought in via an Florida Wildlife Commission (FWC) import permit OR the owner of the tiger has to have a Florida Wildlife Commission permit to house them in the state.   I'm guessing that if the cats came in, just to do some shows, then they had to have an import / travel permit from the Florida Wildlife Commission (myfwc.com) but that may not be what is needed to actually transfer them to a Florida licensee permanently.   I am not aware of Michael Ramos having an FWC permit to possess tigers, but he might. I just don't know how that works when cats are expected to just be here for a while and then go back.   Unless the tigers are possessed by someone who has an FWC possession permit, I might not be able to take them, unless I can get the FWC to allow us to take them based on their existing travel permit.  The FWC won't be open until Monday for me to confirm that though.   Can you text or email me what you can find so we can see if we have what we need to make this happen?   Please advise.   For the cats,   Carole Baskin, CEO of Big Cat Rescue   The FWC asked for me to gather all the info I could on where the cats were, which I could only presume were with Ramos, and then followed up with:   Happy to help in any way I can.  If you can't find the tigers, I am willing to try and force the issue of my inspection of them, which you will be invited to attend of course. :-)   We have 9 empty tiger enclosures open and waiting for the cats, so if you seize them, we are prepared to take all of them, and hold them if there is any litigation, but my sense of the matter is that John Cuneo is ready to let them go.   According to news reports dating back to 2003, John Cuneo has been trying to unload his tigers and elephants for a decade, with no takers. He tried to pay me $1000 per cat to take his cats from him years ago.   In 2015 he asked me to take his last 28 tigers, via Glenn L. Hamilton who is the Vice President of Real Estate at Bank of America, Private Wealth Management (US Trust) in downtown Chicago.  It's my understanding he is John Cuneo's money manager.  At that time Glenn was fearful Cuneo may sell them into a worse life than they have.  Mr. Cuneo's family started Bank of America and his vast amount of wealth (or what's left of it) is still held under Trust at Bank of America.  Some say he started the white tiger trade in the United States.   Our goal is to end it.  Cuneo's driver told us they already placed 7 tigers who were in IL and that these are the last 9.  As you know any tigers coming to us will be spayed, neutered or housed separately to prevent adding to the big cat crisis in America.  To that end, I ask that you keep our correspondence anonymous, so that the lawbreaking dealers and usual suspects do not obtain this email thread and move Cuneo's cats into situations where they will perpetuate the abuse.   Once the cats are safely in our possession, we will be happy to go public in any lawsuit the state may bring against John Cuneo and Hawthorn Corporation.   Later note:  These cats ended up at a different sanctuary that agreed to Cuneo's terms.   Hi, I'm Carole Baskin and I've been writing my story since I was able to write, but when the media goes to share it, they only choose the parts that fit their idea of what will generate views.  If I'm going to share my story, it should be the whole story.  The titles are the dates things happened. If you have any interest in who I really am please start at the beginning of this playlist: http://savethecats.org/   I know there will be people who take things out of context and try to use them to validate their own misconception, but you have access to the whole story.  My hope is that others will recognize themselves in my words and have the strength to do what is right for themselves and our shared planet.     You can help feed the cats at no cost to you using Amazon Smile! Visit BigCatRescue.org/Amazon-smile   You can see photos, videos and more, updated daily at BigCatRescue.org   Check out our main channel at YouTube.com/BigCatRescue   Music (if any) from Epidemic Sound (http://www.epidemicsound.com) This video is for entertainment purposes only and is my opinion.  Closing graphic with permission from https://youtu.be/F_AtgWMfwrk  

Now back in the USA, Joel Gerberich shares his eventful missions experience in South Sudan with our host Michael Ramos. Through African Inland Mission, Joel and his friend Dan traveled halfway across the world to spread the Gospel, disciple leaders, and plant churches. But, when COVID hit early in their time there, Joel and Dan were forced to step up, lead well and be flexible. And, through their humble response to COVID, God used these men to create an impact that will last even after they are gone. To learn more about AIM, please visit aimint.org.

Our host Michael Ramos sits down with Jake Hannon, the Buffalo Director of FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes). Jake shares part of his grace story, updates us on current FCA events, and encourages listeners to take advantage of what FCA has to offer. Join us as we learn more about how God is using FCA to reach student athletes specifically in the Buffalo area! To learn more about FCA, visit: buffalofca.org.

Episode four will wrap up this Kingdom Come podcast series with the Church Planting Initiative. Today we rejoin Chad Rieselman and Jim Murphy along with your host, Michael Ramos.

Michael Ramos serves as the Executive Director of the Church Council of Greater Seattle.The Religica Theolab is now at home at The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle UniversityMore from The Religica Theolab at https://religica.orgMore from The Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement at Seattle University at https://www.seattleu.edu/thecenter/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Religica.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/religicaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPuwufds6gAu2u6xmm8SBuwSoundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-religicaSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3CZwIO4uGP1voqiVpYdMas?si=0k2-TSmwTkuTQC2rgdGObQApple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/religica/id1448005061?mt=2The Religica Theolab is a comprehensive online platform at the axis of religion and society that provides non-sectarian, coherent, integrated and accessible awareness about the role of religion in society, with a focus on strengthening local communities.

In our second episode, Michael Ramos introduces you to two Church Planting Initiative grant recipients.

In this first episode, we invite you to join Michael Ramos and Scott Lackey for an update on New Story Church. Scott and his wife, Kim, were on staff at The Chapel when they sensed God calling them into church planting.

In this episode, Former District Attorney of San Bernardino County Michael Ramos talks with a student from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Crime Prevention. About Michael Ramos: Michael A. Ramos was elected as San Bernardino County's District Attorney in 2003 and served in the position until 2019. He currently serves as one of the External Relations Directors for the Robert Presley Center of Crime and Justice Studies at the UCR School of Public Policy. Learn more about Michael Ramos via https://presleycenter.ucr.edu/about/people#external_relations_directors Podcast Highlights: “Not every family has that, and so when they get to that point where they start their education, they're already behind.” - Michael Ramos on the impact education has on kids who miss pre-school. “I think that's where our communities need to step up....it really comes down to our local communities, mayors, cities councils...” - Michael Ramos on the importance of local communities in helping kids beyond school. “I think that people are curious about people's backgrounds and are more open to learning about one another.” - Michael Ramos on the societal and cultural changes that are creating new ideas. Guest: Michael Ramos (Former District Attorney) Interviewer: Kevin Karami (UCR Public Policy Major, Dean's Chief Ambassador) Music by: C Codaine https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Minimal_1625 https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Xylo-Ziko/Phase Upbeat Emotive by Fretbound https://www.fretbound.com/ Video Link: https://youtu.be/F_8EMeRnd40 Commercial Links: https://spp.ucr.edu/ba-mpp https://spp.ucr.edu/mpp Commercial Credits: Eboni Odior, Johanna Arias This is a production of the UCR School of Public Policy: https://spp.ucr.edu/ Subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss an episode. Learn more about the series and other episodes via https://spp.ucr.edu/podcast.

Launching October 27, 2021, “We Imagine...Us,” is a groundbreaking podcast and multimedia project that aims to inspire communities to envision how they can work together to create a world that is truly equitable for all. The “We Imagine...Us” project consists of two interlocking series that will explore and reflect on themes of racial solidarity and equity. “The Long Way Around,” Futuro Media's first-ever audio fiction series, stars Emmy Award-winning actress Karrueche Tran and a diverse voice cast and was written by two-time Emmy and Peabody Award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and playwright Trey Ellis (The Tuskegee Airmen). A companion series, “Re-Imagination Nation with Maria Hinojosa,” will delve more deeply into the issues raised in the fiction series and will feature interviews with thought leaders, artists, and activists. “The Long Way Around,” a multi-part fiction podcast tells the story of a Black American father and his Black Vietnamese American daughter who set out across the United States in hope of rebuilding their lives. From the impact of incarceration on parents and children to issues of immigration, environmental racism, and the fight for fair wages, this audio drama offers a moving and clear-eyed look at our contemporary struggles and how, through solidarity, we can make a change. With a focus on representation and centering voices of color, this series presents an expansive multicultural cast and creative team, including Emmy Award-winners actress Karrueche Tran and screenwriter Trey Ellis, Latin Grammy Award-winning composer Michael Ramos, award-winning fiction podcast producer Paula Gammon Wilson, and Heartland Emmy-nominated sound designer Leslie Gaston-Bird. “Re-Imagination Nation with Maria Hinojosa” features inspiring interviews with global change leaders. Hosted by Maria Hinojosa each episode features thinkers, artists, activists, or community builders who are members of the Solidarity Council on Racial Equity (SCoRE). Including author Michelle Alexander, musician-activist John Legend, filmmaker Ava DuVernay, author-activist Saru Jayaraman, activist Linda Sarsour, political strategist Heather McGhee, author Jerry Tello, and many more. In addition, an animated shorts series titled “We Imagine…Us” will feature characters from “The Long Way Around” podcast will release in December 2020. The powerful visual works were  directed and written by Trey Ellis and created with The Animation Lounge. Support for “We Imagine...Us” is provided by a grant from The W.K. Kellogg Foundation: A partner with communities where children come first.

Michael Ramos came to the Pacific Northwest 37 years ago as a Jesuit Volunteer to work with people on the streets at a day drop-in center in Tacoma. He proceeded to work with housed and un-housed Central American refugees in Seattle. He has continued bringing a faith lens to working alongside people and communities experiencing marginalization for most of the last three decades, and was involved in the formation of the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity. He currently serves as Executive Director of the Church Council of Greater Seattle. In this capacity, he has been engaged in direct service, education, advocacy, and organizing efforts for living wages, with people experiencing homelessness and alongside recent immigrants.

Hablamos con el Maestro Antonio Bunt hablando sobre su proceso creativo, sus locuras geniales y ocurrencias fílmicas. Conoce más de él a travez de este capítulo. Conductorxs: Karla Treviño, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte de Erika Benítez. Introducción: Milton Muratalla, Erika Benitez, Daniela Gar, Nayashell Ramírez y Erika Magaña.

Platicamos con Oscar Pico director del BOGOTA EXPERIMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL y nos cuenta todo sobre esta edición que se celebra en Colombia durante este mes de agosto. Conductorxs: Karla Treviño, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte de Erika Benítez. Introducción: Milton Muratalla, Erika Benitez, Daniela Gar, Nayashell Ramírez y Erika Magaña.

Iniciamos con grandes invitadxs: Gisella Guzman, Pablo Romo y Antonio Arango, quienes nos comparten su participación en MEXICAN EROTICA, una película de ULTRAcinema. Conductorxs: Karla Treviño, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte de Erika Benítez. Introducción: Milton Muratalla, Erika Benitez, Daniela Gar, Nayashell Ramírez y Erika Magaña.

Hello friends! Austin-based, Americana/pop supergroup, Nobody's Girl, featuring songwriters, Rebecca Loebe, BettySoo and Grace Pettis are my guests for episode 1061! Their self-titled  album drops on July 30th, but you check our the first singles from the album and their debut EP, "Waterline" wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to wearenobodysgirl.com for music, tour dates, videos and more. We have a great conversation about how they unknowingly started a band by just going on a road trip, their plans after not touring for over a year, writing together for the band, working with producer Michael Ramos and his Rolodex of talent, heading out on the road and much more! I had a great time chatting with these amazing talents. Enjoy! Let's get down! Get set up or repair on your guitars with J. Scott Lutherie! Rehearse loudly AND safely at Space Rehearsal And Recording spaceatx.com If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie      

Hoy hablamos con Marcela Cuevas, artista multidisiplinaria y gestora cultura, con la que platicamos sobre su procesos creativos. NADA ES ORIGINAL El podcast más pirata de las redes. Conductorxs: Yadira Gutierrez, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte:"Purpura" de Erika Benítez. Introducción: Erika Magaña, Daniela Gar y Nayashell Ramírez.

Coleccionista apasionado de películas caseras, arqueólogo fílmico y cineasta titulado y toda la cosa! Ezequiel Reyes in dahaus... NADA ES ORIGINAL El podcast más pirata de las redes. Conductorxs: Yadira Gutierrez, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte:"Compañia" de Erika Benítez. Introducción: Erika Magaña, Daniela Gar y Nayashell Ramírez.

Platicamos con María Paula Díaz, cineasta experimental, documentalista y psicoanalista chilena NADA ES ORIGINAL el podcast más pirata de las redes. Conductorxs: Yadira Gutierrez, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte:"Mal de Ojo" de Erika Benítez. Introducción: Erika Magaña, Daniela Gar y Nayashell Ramírez.

El maltrato animal es una realidad que hay que afrontar todos los días. Salvador Guerrero nos explica cómo el Consejo acompaña y asesora a los ciudadanos en sus denuncias. El Dr. Alexis Montes, oftalmólogo, nos habla de ceguera, tratamientos. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charla con Pablo Martínez Zárate, Artista transmedia y profesor nos comparte su experiencia académica y la producción artística. NADA ES ORIGINAL el podcast más pirata de las redes. Conductorxs: Yadira Gutierrez, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte:"NEOespecial" de Erika Benítez. Introducción: Erika Magaña, Daniela Gar y Nayashell Ramírez.

Gisela Guzmán, directora de “Llegue Bien” y creadora de arte digital nos platica de su proceso creativo y su producción más reciente. NADA ES ORIGINAL el podcast más pirata de las redes. Conductorxs: Yadira Gutierrez, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte:"Viaje" de Erika Benítez. Introducción: Erika Magaña, Daniela Gar y Nayashell Ramírez.

El fascinante artista y curador boliviano Mauricio Alfredo Ovando nos visita para platicarnos sobre su quehacer artístico y su opera prima documental Algo quema. NADA ES ORIGINAL el podcast más pirata de las redes. Conductorxs: Yadira Gutierrez, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte:"Algo quema 2" de Erika Benítez. Introducción: Erika Magaña, Daniela Gar y Nayashell Ramírez.

Cine incierto: de esto hablamos con Jael Jacobo arquitecta y artista visual Mexicana y Nicolás Testoni realizador audiovisual Argentino, y juntos nos adelantan un poco de lo que se verá en el próximo Laboratorio de Cine Inquieto. NADA ES ORIGINAL el podcast más pirata de las redes. Conductorxs: Yadira Gutierrez, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte:"Last Song" de Erika Benítez. Introducción: Erika Magaña, Daniela Gar y Nayashell Ramírez.

Valeria Vicente Video Artista Mexicana y Roberto Collío cineasta Chileno quienes nos platican y nos adelantan un poco de lo que se verá en el próximo Laboratorio de Cine Inquieto. NADA ES ORIGINAL el podcast más pirata de las redes. Conductorxs: Yadira Gutierrez, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte:"Garden" de Erika Benítez. Introducción: Erika Magaña, Daniela Gar y Nayashell Ramírez.

Tenemos como invitado a nuestro amigo Antonio Arango, artista audiovisual y curador de ULTRAcinema. NADA ES ORIGINAL el podcast más pirata de las redes. Conductorxs: Yadira Gutierrez, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte:Erika Benítez. Introducción: Erika Magaña, Daniela Gar y Nayashell Ramírez.

Conversamos con Daniela Lillo, directora de Procesos de Error, festival de cine experimental de Chile NADA ES ORIGINAL el podcast más pirata de las redes. Conductorxs: Yadira Gutierrez, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Arte:Erika Benítez. Introducción: Erika Magaña, Daniela Gar y Nayashell Ramírez.

In this episode, Tyler and I sit down with Michael Ramos (Invasion Guy). Michael shares his experiences leading up to the Invasion of Iraq in 2003, the standby, push, and inevitable return home. Michael also shares his experiences in pursuing a BA and MFA from the Creative Department at UNC Wilmington. Michael has written some of the most beautiful, raw, relevant literature for the veteran and operational community. Disclaimer: This episode traverses mental health. If you are in crises please contact the Veterans Crises Line at 1-800-273-8255 or Text 838255 About: Michael Ramos is the Assistant Director of the Publishing Lab at UNC Wilmington. He also teaches creative writing. His work focuses on dispelling the myths about war, warriors, and veterans and bringing military and civilian communities together through the power of art. His work has been published at OAF and in the Sun, Fourth Genre, Slice, Press Pause Press, Pank Daily, 0 Dark Thirty, and In Love…and War: The Anthology of Poet Warriors. You can find his work here: https://uncw.edu/writers/faculty/ramo...​ because he is too lazy to start his own page.

Hablamos con Pablo Romo quien nos cuenta un poco de la historia de Oftálmica Cine y su octava edición en este abril 2021. NADA ES ORIGINAL El podcast más pirata de las redes. Conductores: Yadira Gutierrez, Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt. Producción: Daniela Gar. Introducción: Erika Magaña, Daniela Gar y Nayashell Ramírez. Arte:Erika Benítez

This week on True Crime Daily The Podcast, we take a deep dive into the case Debra BlackCrow and how the California Innocence Project attempted to free her murderer from jail. Debra's daughter Shantal Haynes, former district attorney Michael Ramos and private investigator Luis Bolaños join host Ana Garcia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton threatened a lawsuit against Austin if city officials didn't back down on their local masking mandate by 6pm Wednesday - which they didn't. As of Monday, every Texan over 50 is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination. Round Rock's Dell Diamond becomes our latest vaccine super-site starting Friday. An APD officer is charged with murder for his role in the police shooting of Michael Ramos last spring. Tragedy strikes the Westlake community with the death in a car accident of a celebrated Chaparrals state champion football player. The debut of the Austin FC soccer team is on the books - and will happen in California. Ladies hoops at Cedar Park High School brings home the State title. And the Austin Chronicle has all you need to know about the virtual SXSW 2021.

R.D.C - Mensagens dos nossos jovens para impactar a sua vida. Igreja do Evangelho Quadrangular do Jardim Industrial, endereço: R. Viriato Luzitano, 89 - Jardim Industrial, Contagem - MG, 32215-280. Culto todas as quartas as 08:00 e as 20:00 e domingo as 08:00 e as 19:00.

Les damos la bienvenida a este podcast NADA ES ORIGINAL, El podcast más pirata de las redes, un podcast dedicado al cine experimental y sus derivas. Una iniciativa de ULTRAcinema MX. Anfitriones: Michael Ramos y Antonio Bunt Intro: Erika Magaña, Daniela Gar, Nayashell Ramírez y Erika Benítez Producción: Daniela Gar Arte: Yola Reyes

Dr.Michael Ramos- Urologista- Novembro Azul

The police shooting of Michael Ramos has returned to the spotlight after the Austin Police Department finally released bodycam and dashboard camera footage of the incident that resulted in Ramos' killing. In this episode, I will discuss the encounter between APD officers and Michael Ramos, and give you my theory as to what really caused this incident. You won't hear this theory anywhere else! Here is a link to the APD's video footage of the incident: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9NPp... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9NPpWePa7Q) If you're interested in statement analysis, here's a link to more information and examples of the practice: http://statement-analysis.blogspot.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fstatement-analysis.blogspot.com%2F&event=video_description&v=SSjrefWJZo8&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazNfZFJkelp0dDNDSUJBU0IxT3JoRXhjZ0ZKQXxBQ3Jtc0tsSnRRaGh4WFRFTGRMd2tGSV94Rjc4WHB1RWNQV2x3d1NJeEJqdzJnVjl1bHlJeVhoVnAzeFdLSHcxcE1nejVIUjI0WTluSzVFakx1RTFRblAtYWxjX09QT2xHMFB6bWZWYTlZdmc4SUpPTUxNdWJ4cw%3D%3D) Please SUBSCRIBE and share! Follow me on Twitter: @JeffOnTheRight Check out my work: https://www.redstate.com/jeffc/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redstate.com%2Fjeffc%2F&event=video_description&v=SSjrefWJZo8&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbC1SY1dWaU1OYjloQzBZaU9UZGs4YnhsTGF5Z3xBQ3Jtc0ttQi1fWm1CSkxvelBuT1JRUmVJMVIwQUxKb1lSb3VHbDcxYVFESzFHXzhJUGpHYU1fNDl2aXZFNktKWmdoUzZTQS1SNXI4eGtKNlRKdjJJSDA0Z0UzTGJBNW94U0k0LVlVQ1J2LWFTdkNOM3pRZnpYWQ%3D%3D) https://www.libertynation.com/author/... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.libertynation.com%2Fauthor%2Fjeff-charles%2F&event=video_description&v=SSjrefWJZo8&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblgtLVlHTy02d3ZIN0JTa1dUTWJIUXFJS3ZXQXxBQ3Jtc0trZ2xLS2pRNmp3ZkNkYjNTZ1RVNFVRTEJ6ZXQzVE9vdXN6U0lMOThWa3JuVFMtZVUybXdEWEFRZWo0QlA5OWRpMlY0RmhkR2QzV0sxb19hakpYVGVtUEZ5TW52V0t4WHUtUnN4T1R0MFdTVl9zYjhhcw%3D%3D) www.breakingconservatarian.com Let me know what you think in the comments below! SHOW LESS

A new round of stimulus checks are to be voted on today, dash cam footage due to be released in the case of the shooting death of Michael Ramos, and Trudy’s finds a new owner.

Sergeant Michael Ramos is Jungle Instructeur bij 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade. Kapitein Maarten Grendel interviewt hem over het optreden in de zwaaste omgeving ter wereld. "Als je de basis skills niet op orde hebt, straft de jungle je keihard af."

Matther 7:15-23John Ellington and guest Michael Ramos speak of the scripture relating to wolves in sheep's clothing within the church and how they mislead and turn people away from Christ. You can always identify if something is of God by the fruit it produces. We must listen to all, and compare with the truth, which is the Bible.

Lamentations 3:19-26. John Ellington with guest Michael Ramos discuss the scripture as it relates to reflections of the past, the mercy and compassion of Jesus, and the need for patience.

Welcome to episode 2 of Soft Pass! This month we talk to Sandy Ficca, the longtime drummer for Firefall, and Michael Ramos, who has played with such greats as; John Mellencamp, Patty Griffin, Paul Simon, Kris Kristofferson, BoDeans, Charlie Sexton, Robert Plant, David Grissom, The Rembrandts, Violent Femmes, Los Lonely Boys, Ani DiFranco and many more. We talk about life on the road, and what we’ve found on VHS tapes left on the bus. Michael talks about his time working with Robert Plant, and Sandy tells us about the time he played with Jaco and some stories surrounding him. Michael relates a classic story about something John Mellencamp made him do on tour, as well as his time recording at Paisley Park. Sandy counters with his Ginger Baker experience and talks about Slim Jim Phantom and Skunk Baxter at a classic rock fest in Mexico. Sit back and hear some great stories from a couple of road scholars this month on Soft Pass!

Barajas, Héctor: U.S. Army. Sabal, Roman: U.S. Marine Corps. Bailey, Howard: U.S. Navy. What do all of these people have in common? They've all veterans who've been deported. But not just them -- it's estimated that the true number of deported veterans is in the thousands. Michael Ramos, chair of the Democrats Abroad Hispanic Caucus, and Michael Lee, chair of the Democrats Abroad Veterans and Military Families Caucus, co-hosted this episode with a special guest located only steps away from the U.S.-Mexico border who's been fighting on behalf of America's deported veterans. While most veterans are just as patriotic as you and I, because they don't have a birth certificate that says the were born on U.S. soil they've been under relentless attack and deported to countries most of them have no knowledge of, no fluency with the language, and no known safe-haven connections. With seemingly no compassion for U.S. veterans despite many of them having shed blood and served in combat missions, they are still taken by the federal government to the border as a final "thank you for your service" goodbye message. Working tirelessly on repatriating our nation's veterans is Robert Vivar, co-director of the Unified U.S. Deported Veterans Resource Center based in Tijuana, México. Robert is a true activist who's been doing whatever it takes to get our nation's men and women who previously served in the military to allow them back into the United States to reunite with their families and loved ones, in addition to securing them a legal immigration status. Robert has organized petitions, communicated with members of Congress, partnered alongside other organizations, tracks the latest in court cases involving veterans and citizenship -- and still somehow manages to be a first point of contact for U.S. veterans shoved through the doors to Tijuana and provide them with needed resources and support. The bottom line is that deporting veterans is not in the best interest of our country. Thankfully, there are several take-action initiatives Americans abroad can take such as registering to vote, voting from abroad, contacting legislators, signing petitions -- and encouraging other Americans to do the same. Have a listen to this emotional episode and remember these former service-members not just on Veterans' Day, but every day until our government makes the needed reforms to provide our veterans with the legal status, VA benefits, and care that they deserve. Participants in this episode: Michael Lee (Germany), Thomas López (Australia), and Michael Ramos (Australia). Podcast music provided by Carlos Colao (Spain).

We had a great time talking (and just listening) to Michael Ramos, who is a Navy veteran of Iraq. After leaving the Navy, Michael went back to school for Creative Writing and now teaches a new course at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, called “Reading and Writing the War.” In this episode, we discuss the course as well as his background and aspirations in writing.

Will Prescott and Michael Ramos of the Democrats Abroad Hispanic Caucus caught up with San Francisco-based, pro-gun safety activist Alex Navarro with Moms Demand Action (https://momsdemandaction.org/). As a former member of Democrats Abroad Netherlands, Alex has significant experience living abroad and has since advocated tirelessly for common-sense gun reforms to her California lawmakers. Have a listen to learn more about what Alex has been doing since returning back to the U.S. and why she is a clear leader in the ongoing fight again the gun lobby. "At Moms Demand Action, we know that everyday in America there are about a hundred people who are shot and killed with a gun, and for every person there are two others who are injured. It's our responsibility to vote for politicians who care about us, who care about our safety, and who will do more than just send us 'thoughts and prayers' when we're injured. We need action." -- Alex Navarro *Podcast music credit: Carlos Colao, musician and member of Democrats Abroad Spain and Democrats Abroad Hispanic Caucus.

Jose Robles shares about his sanctuary experience so far, why he's afraid to return to Mexico, and what possibilities remain for him to gain legal citizenship. Plus, Gethsemane Pastors Joanne and Kari share about what it's been like accompanying a family whos father is under a deportation order. Special Guests: Jose Robles, Michael Ramos, Pastor Joanne Engquist, and Pastor Kari Lipke.

On this introductory episode, we meet some of the critical voices we’ll continue to hear from on this podcast about Jose Robles. Plus, we get a little background on the overall concept of Sanctuary and why a church would be willing to put themselves at risk to help someone they don’t yet know. This Episode Features Joanne Engquist, the Pastor of Jose’s host church (Gethsemane Lutheran). Michael Ramos, the Executive Director of the organization organizing the sanctuary network (The Church Council of Greater Seattle). Brenda, Yuritzy, and Natalie – Jose’s Daughters. Sanctuary in Downtown Seattle is hosted by Jonathan McClung from Seekers. Seekers is a community focused non-profit that hopes to build understanding through storytelling. You can learn more at www.SeekersNW.com. Special Guests: Michael Ramos and Pastor Joanne Engquist.

Comedians Max Weinstein and Michael Ramos lead a hilarious tour of the San Diego Museum of Man. They hear about the history of beer, see some cannibals, and get thrown out of the museum. 

Welcome back to another episode of Power Comedy with Michael Ramos and Nik Dorion. We have coming back for a third visit Joel Baiz. He is now the current champ and holder of the most times on the pod, and this episode was not short of hilarious. Don't forget to stop by our sponsor WarFareincClothing.com and use code "summer" at check out to get 40% off your entire purchase! Rate and subscribe to us on Itunes under PowerComedy and instagram you can find Michael @MichaelARamos and Nik @Nikthehulkdorio Joel @Wreck_itjoel and @warfareinc

Here's Ep 1 of our new podcast Power Comedy With Nik Dorion and Michael Ramos. Nik and Michael talk about nicknames, fitness, gym life, and the ultimate topic...Denny's or Ihop. Enjoy

Yo!!! Welcome back to another episode of #MindEraseMediaCast featuring your hosts Ray Hom (rayhom.com), Ever Heredia (facebook.com/banky56) and Willis Lai (projectWproduction.com). Joining them for this special two-parter are Minh Do (MinhDo.com), Derrick Wong (facebook.com/drealitythefilm), Sam Lin (SamNLin.com), Michael Ramos (vimeo.com/michaelramos), and Matt Mori (youtube.com/killerb00tsman). Topics include becoming a millionaire in another country, television shows aimed at those damn millennials, and something something hairy something. Visit us at MindEraseMedia.com, and take a shot with Ray, Ever, and Willis. Let em know you love them!!! or hate them...whatever. Enjoy the episode, mackafrackas!

Yo!!! Welcome back to another episode of #MindEraseMediaCast featuring your hosts Ray Hom (rayhom.com), Ever Heredia (facebook.com/banky56) and Willis Lai (projectWproduction.com). Joining them for this special two-parter are Minh Do (MinhDo.com), Derrick Wong (facebook.com/drealitythefilm), Sam Lin (SamNLin.com), Michael Ramos (vimeo.com/michaelramos), and Matt Mori (youtube.com/killerb00tsman). Finally, in our second hour, the main topic of discussion is pornstars and how Minh Do virtually created Kina Kai. Visit us at MindEraseMedia.com, and take a shot with Ray, Ever, and Willis. Let em know you love them!!! or hate them...whatever. Conclude the episode!!!!!

Twin Shadow explores the magic of "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands," and Michael Ramos explains how Green Onions connects him to the people he loves.

Twin Shadow explores the magic of "Sad Eyed Lady of the Lowlands," and Michael Ramos explains how Green Onions connects him to the people he loves.

It's Thursday everyone!!!!! Welcome to another session inside Justin's Apartment, it's number 16 (even though inside the podcast we refer to this as 15 but this is 16....so yeah). This week we sit down with Michael Ramos (facebook.com/michael.ramos1 & youtube.com/user/socialvermin23), an up-and-coming indie filmmaker from the Bay. We discuss Mike's ability to ride bikes (thus the name of the episode), his pessimism/romanticism, and how everyone seems to be a film director, especially around attractive women. Be sure to send some love Justin (@justin_mallari on Twitter & @justinmallari on IG) and Anthony (@MurseAnt on errrrrrrythaang) by visiting the new and improved JustinsApartment.com or by emailing them at justinsAPTpodcast@gmail.com. Also, don't forget to rate, comment, subscribe on iTunes or any podcatcher app you may be using. This week's intro music is called "Bad Days" by Jahzzar (betterwithmusic.com), and as always, our main theme is "A Lil Sumthin Sumthin" by The Good Lawdz (facebook.com/theGoodLawdz). Enjoy this episode Justin's Roommates. .... The link to donate for Isabella's bike - "http://friendshipcircle.org/bikes/2015/02/isabella-w"