Synopsis
Podcast by Sweet Jesus Radio
Episodes
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Ep. 116 - Solo Episode 2
26/04/2020On this solo episode I respond to Facebook friend questions and topics like the history of cheese, illpaso, condoms, minimum wage, 5G, invisible ships, spaces after a period and much more!
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Ep. 115 ”Little Wins” - Marcelo Perez (Qualified Mental Health Professional)
23/03/2020Qualified mental health professional, Marcelo Perez and I talk about how we met, mental health coping methods for stress and depression and starting his own podcast. We also talk about the work he did with the Parenting Resource Center, the time he ran for City Council and much more. You can reach Marcelo and/or his associates at elpasomentalhealth.org.
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Ep. 114 ”The Soul of Wit” - The Return of Random Cushing
01/03/2020Artist/battle rapper/adventurer, Random returns to the show and we do a lot of catching up. We talk “Poems for Strangers” and his travels to Mexico, New Orleans, Lafayette, Kansas City, Albuquerque, New York, Seattle and the San Juan Islands among other places. We also talk about his battle at an event called “Tourette’s Without Regrets” in Oakland, a battle in the Mexicali desert, the art of hitchhiking and much more!
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Ep. 113 ”The Joker” - Sammy ”El Wason” Santana (Lucha Global)
07/02/2020Pro-Wrestler and Lucha Global owner, Sammy “El Wason” Santana joins me to talk about growing up in Puerto Rico and Chicago. He also talks about starting his pro-wrestling career in Florida, getting shot in the head, the origin of his stage name “El Wason”, living in Mexico and moving to El Paso. We wrap-up by discussing the signing of veteran pro-wrestler, Big Daddy, for an upcoming Lucha Global event and even get Big Daddy on speakerphone to introduce himself to the listeners and promote the event.
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Ep. 112 ”Cassoulet” - David Benavidez
27/01/2020David is a badass chef. He sits down with me to talk about his upcoming Valentine’s Day pop-up. He also talks about cooking for celebrities in The Hamptons, his adventures in Austin and Pittsburgh and more. He even cooks up some amazing chicken cassoulet during the show, on the spot!
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Ep. 111 ”The Counselor and The Con” - Iggy Samaniego and Kam Nichols
11/01/2020Stand-up comic Iggy Samaniego and Attorney Kam Nichols join me to talk about Iggy's teenage gang life, how he got out of the gang, what inspired him to do comedy and his work with "at-risk" youth. We also discuss their new podcast and much more.
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Ep. 110 ”2019 Year In Review” - Childish Guapito & Brain
02/01/2020On this super drunk, year in review episode, Brain, Guapito and I talk about cool shit we did throughout the year and our favorite Sweet Jesus Radio episodes of 2019. We also get homie and former co-host, Dee, on the phone to say hi. Guapito airs grievances. We talk music, comedy, social media and much more!
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Ep. 109 ”Head Taco” - Zack & Broox
25/12/2019All the way from Las Cruces, Zack and Broox join me to talk about Zack’s musical background, working at Star City Studios in El Paso, Broox life growing up in Brooklyn, the Cruces Rap Battle League, Las Cruces life, unicorns and much more.
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Ep. 108 - Solo Episode
12/12/2019On my first ever solo episode I talk a lot of nonsense and answer multiple Facebook friends submitted questions and topics such as “top 3 Gang Starr tracks” and “favorite poem”. I also talk about the years that I was sober, many moons ago, losing my virginity, potatoes and more!
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Ep. 107 ”Naturally” - Stan Z and Idea1
06/12/2019Stan and Chris (aka Idea1) talk about their background, how they met, the origins of their band and Stan’s new album, “Naturally”. We also get to hear some crazy yet funny street fight stories, some dope a cappellas and much more!
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Ep. 106 ”No Pasa Nada” - Enks and World Peace
09/11/2019On this episode, Enks and Jorge (aka World Peace) talk about how they became friends, Enks growing up in Juarez, the first time Jorge got punched in the face and how it set the tone for the rest of his life and the origins of their nicknames. Jorge tells us about his recent travels to Cancun and Acapulco. Enks recounts the story of winning the popular reality show/body paint competition, Skin Wars and all the crazy things that ensued. We answer some Facebook friend questions and talk about much more!
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Ep. 105 ”Greasy” - Papa Joe and Mama Judy ft. Brain
05/10/2019Listen to Joe & Judy (El Paso’s cutest couple), Brain and I talk about Joe almost becoming a “cholo”, how he made Judy fall in love with him via Chicos Tacos and a movie, his epic beard, what inspired his photography, hot wings, Dallas Cowboys and much more!
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Mini-episode ”DJ Lives Matter” - Jason Craig Ft. Tito and Brain
18/09/2019 Duration: 24minThis episode starts in the middle of a conversation coz my dumb ass forgot to press record for the first several minutes. Jason, Tito, Brain and I talk about the upcoming DJ Jazzy Jeff and DJ Scratch show, his most memorable gigs, Whataburger vs In-N-Out, song request etiquette and more!
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Ep. 104 ”El Paso Strong” - Nick Tarin (One Stop Print Shop) ft. Tito
07/09/2019Brother Tito and I talk to Nick about the origins of the family business (One Stop Print Shop), his multiple travels and El Paso Strong. We discuss my shitty dog owner neighbor drama and Nick reveals that his head has been bitten by a pit bull before. Brother Tito drops knowledge. We also talk about the time Nick mooned the high school security guard and much, much more!
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Ep. 103 ”Shit Dominoes” - Ryan and Chris
20/07/2019One of my best friends, Ryan drops in from out of town along with the homie Chris to catch up and reminisce about old times. We talk about how we met in 1999, our old Hip Hop group (Thermoptix), recording a little ditty called illpaso and opening for Wu-Tang Clan at NMSU back in the day. We also talk about Chris’s art, my neighbor beef, shitty dog owners and shirtless hugs.
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Ep. 102 ”Hashtag Sadtimes” - Christin Apodaca
08/06/2019CHRISTIN and I talk about the inescapable mispronouncing of her name, Mother’s Day adventures and a bit of her general background. We discuss her internship at Disney World and Epcot Center, our disdain for Applebee’s and Carino’s, UTEP and UNM life and her work with El Paso Locomotive FC. We also talk about drawing giant dicks.
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Ep. 101 ”Synchronicity” - Lavell Jones and Verseatylle (Verse)
22/05/2019Lavell, Verseatylle (Verse) and I (with guest co-host, Tito) talk about what we’ve been up to since their first appearance on the show many moons ago. We discuss their past and upcoming performances at Neon Desert Music Festival, Lavell’s Memento album and NDMF 2019 in general. We’re also blessed with the most EPIC a cappellas from both of these bad-asses.
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Ep. 100 ”Glitter and Shit” - Groove, Gloria, Tito
02/05/2019On episode one-mothafuckin-hundred, Gloria, Groove, Tito and I talk about our recent adventures like my trip to Albuquerque to see Bryan Callen, The Marias show, Gloria’s trip to Austin and Groove’s poetry slam. We talk about some of our favorite episodes including the Anguelo Salgado, Zyme One, D.A., Ocho Sanchez, Krystal Poppin and Rezen Nation episodes. We give an illpaso and Bomb Beauty Products update. We discuss the Illmatic 25 year anniversary, the Guru deathiversary and more. Groove also tells us about the time he almost whooped famous rapper Twista’s ass.
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Ep. 99 ”Melvin” - Rico Velez (Dewey’s Corner Pub)
29/03/2019Rico, Tito and I talk about my recent and horrible customer service experience at a local Applebee’s and some of the good ol’ days of the El Paso Hip Hop scene. Rico tells us about growing up in New York and Puerto Rico, joining the United States Army and getting robbed at gunpoint while working at Taco Bell. We discuss Rico’s multiple business ventures including Ran-Pass Liquors, Dewey’s Corner Pub, Fight Inc. and more!
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Ep. 98 ”Whata-Bumble” - Italy, Damian, Dee
26/02/2019Italy, Damian and Dee join me to talk about our recent adventures including our (Dee and I) Palentine’s dinner at El Paso’s haunted restaurant, Monteleone’s, Italy and crew getting pulled over during Sunday fun day, the time Italy competed in a body building competition, Italy’s hilarious online dating experience, Valentine’s Day, butt tattoos and more!