In this episode I am joined by one of my best friends Duffy Murphy. You may have heard me shout out my sound guy on almost every episode and today get to talk about his journey with music. In this episode we talk about how he started getting involved with music, his musical style, and well of course a good amount of whatnot. He performs 2 songs at the beginning and end of the podcast and I truly enjoyed this conversation. Once again I appreciate you for listening!
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In this episode I am joined by Jesse Espinosa who is a Trustee for the Merced City School District. We discussed a variety of topics relating to the City of Merced, as well as what he is trying to accomplish. We talked about the challenges the education system faced this year, what actions were put in place, and the future development of Merced. We are both happy to see Merced growing and talked about that quite a Bit in this episode. I really enjoyed this conversation and I think you will too!...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine that goes by the name of IRONCHEFWEEZ. He's not only a rapper, but a dope ass producer as well. In this episode we talk about his journey with music, what we can do to ensure a Central Valley movement, and where he draws his inspiration from. I really enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too!
May 20, 2021•57 min
In this episode I am joined by a Canadian wildlife photographer that goes by the name of Seth Macey. In this episode we talk about how we both got into photography, the effects social media has on the human mind, what wildlife photography can teach you in life, and the ways in which you can find your passion. We talked about a vast variety of other topics, but these are the few that stood out to me. Seth is also the host of one of my favorite podcast called The Photographer's Mindset and it is s...
May 13, 2021•1 hr 32 min
In this episode I am joined with the first reoccurring guest James Busbea. Jimmy is one of my best friends and business partners. In this episode we take a look back at the past 20 episodes and reflect. We also talk about the future of the podcast and discuss not only aliens, but also what we could do to try and help out the homeless crisis. We also ended the podcast with a live commentary of our short film, A Picture Perfect Death in the Wild West. I hope you enjoy!
May 10, 2021•58 min
In this podcast I am joined by one of the most talented young artists coming out the 209, Deja Montoya. Deja is an amazing artist who can not only sing, but rap bars around you. I had a great conversation with her about who she is as an artist, what her goals are, and what we can do to bring the 209 together. I hope you enjoy our conversation and her two amazing songs!
Apr 30, 2021•59 min
In this episode I am joined by my parents Greg and Bernadine Diele. In this conversation you really get to know the dynamic relationship I have with my parents. We talk a lot about past memories and I ask them for advice on a variety of topics. I hope you enjoy these wild stories about our family while growing up.
Apr 23, 2021•58 min
In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine that goes by the name Money Boy Vicious. He represents a group Sky Born Global and was joined by a fellow member Miles Deep. In this podcast we discuss his career as an artist, the motivation behind his music, some facts about Alaska, as well as our favorite local spots to hang out at in the area. I truly enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too! Once again, I appreciate you!
Apr 14, 2021•53 min
In this episode I am joined by one of my best friends Ben Douglas. I have known Ben since I was 4 years old and it was a pleasure to catch up with him on the podcast. In this episode we talk about a vast variety of subjects that range from his 6 month long mission trip that he went on to the hype that has been around NFTs. The NFT talk starts around 30 minutes and we go into detail explaining what we know about them to help inform you. I truly enjoyed this conversation and I hope you do too! I a...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In this episode I am joined by a friend of mine Megan Trindad. She’s a destination photographer that specializes in in Elopements, weddings, and portraits. In this episode we talk about her journey with photography and how she became the successful photographer she is today. We also talk about various photographers that inspire us, the development that is coming to Merced, and geeked out on photography talk. Once again, I appreciate you for listening.
Mar 31, 2021•59 min
In this episode I am joined by two spectacular individuals who are not only husband and wife, but also business partners as well. In this episode we discuss the process of how they came to open up their own gym in Merced (Olympus Athletics), common myths about health and diets, as well as the people they draw motivation from. I enjoyed this episode and learned a ton, I hope you enjoy it too! Once again I appreciate you!
Mar 23, 2021•51 min
This episode is my very first solo podcast. In the episode I talk about how it's been as a host, what I have thought about the last 12 episodes, and where I think the podcast is headed. I hope you enjoy it and I appreciate you.
Mar 19, 2021•11 min
In this episode I am joined by a good friend of mine that goes by the name of Michael Todd. He's a very talented musician and has even appeared on The Bachelors: Listen to Your Heart. In this episode we dive deep and discover how Michael fell in love with music, the crazy story that jump started his music career, and what it's like to deal with the current music industry. He performed two songs in this episode, his hit single "Hot Touch" and another unreleased song titled " See You Around." I th...
Mar 12, 2021•1 hr 42 min
In this episode I am joined by a friend of mine that goes by the name of Thore. He is a very talented tattoo artist who lives in Merced, CA. In this episode we discussed how he got into tattooing through various art forms like graffiti tagging, who and what inspires him, as well as how he dealt with the pandemic when it first hit. I enjoyed sitting and talking with him and learning more about why he is so passionate about his career. I hope you enjoy and I appreciate you.
Mar 10, 2021•50 min
In this episode I am joined by one of my best friends Chaim Beardsley. In this episode we talk about the various ways math applies to the real world, our past teachers, and the vastly different approaches we take to running. I enjoyed this conversation very much and I hope you learn a thing or two while listening. I appreciate you watching and hope you enjoy!
Mar 03, 2021•55 min
In this episode I am joined by my 12 year old nephew Hayden. I decided to do this because I have never seen a podcast with a kid, let alone a 12 year old. In this podcast we talk about a variety of subjects including embarrassing mom stories, our love life, why he gets perms, and of course what he's passionate about. I hope you enjoy what is inside the mind of a 12 year old and the conversation we had. Once again I appreciate you!
Feb 23, 2021•26 min
In this episode I am joined by one the hardest working artist/director that I personally know in the 209. He's a talented individual that goes by the name of R. SOL (@rsolzilla). He is the founder of 2 collaborative groups @the.underdawgs and @thewavy.guys. This dude puts in more work on a daily basis than anyone I know. I cannot thank him enough for stopping by and joining me on Real Talk & Whatnot. Before the podcast begins and ends he blessed us with two of his songs. Enjoy!
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this episode I am joined by one of my best friends Philip Vasquez. Philip and I get down to the bottom of it and discuss why he calls me his partner, as well as our graduation trip to ASU. We discuss a variety of subjects like our time working at Starbucks, how students have been adapting with online school, and Philips passion of teaching. Philip came out hot in the beginning of this podcast and it was a great start for a great episode. I hope you enjoy!
Feb 10, 2021•53 min
In this episode I am joined by my Fiancé's best friend Feli Rodriguez. Feli and I discuss a variety of topics including her experience in the Marines, how she broke her pelvis, and her coming out story as well. I truly enjoyed the conversation, insights, and the point of view that she has on this world around her. To make it even better, she sang a beautiful cover of "All I Want" by Kodaline. Please Enjoy
Feb 04, 2021•50 min
