Podcasts by Land of Enlightenment Podcast
Many people may not have access to the arts like some of us do so this podcast is an attempt change that by profiling interesting artists, musicians, entertainers, etc. Subscribe and enjoy!
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Episode 159: Fugitive Moods from 2021-10-22T22:18:30
Fugitive Moods (Collin Troy) comes on the show to discuss his new album. It consists of a genre-bending sound that favors layers of loops and organic instrumentation with heavy low-ends to accent a...
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Episode 158: Nicolette Garcia with Alzheimers Association NM from 2021-08-31T21:25:11
Nicolette Garcia comes on the show to discuss her journey to becoming the Director of Development for the Alzheimer's Association of New Mexico. We also explore the achievements, challenges and nee...
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Episode 157: Suzie Blake with Children's Grief Center from 2021-07-20T17:45:53
Suzie Blake comes on the show to discuss her work with the Children's Grief Center as well as the organizations mission, challenges, successes and current needs.
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Episode 156: Global Ties ABQ w/ Yuriria Morales from 2021-06-03T20:30:29
Yuriria Morales with Global Ties ABQ comes on the show to highlight some of the great things that she does with this non-profit to attract highly talented individuals to Albuquerque.
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Episode 154: Andrea Chavez from 2021-04-16T02:42:44
Andrea has been a friend of mine for over 20 years. She comes on the show to talk about her wholistic and intuitive process to healing and how she’s using it to guide others.
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Episode 153: Mia Mendoza Talks Grief from 2021-02-12T03:07:40
Mia comes back on the show to discuss grief and how it impacts adults and children differently but also on how we are silencing grief socially during the pandemic.
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Episode 152: Kristen Buckels from 2021-02-04T12:23:08
Kristen is a longtime friends that currently works as a producer on the HBO show Search Party. Join us as we catch up since her last visit and see what else she's up to.
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Episode 151: Jenna Elaine from 2021-01-15T19:43:25
Jenna is a long time friend that has become extremely successful as a Nurse and an Alternative model. She comes on to discuss her journey and how she's destigmatized being tattooed in a profession...
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Episode 150: Top 5 Westerns with Candolin Cook from 2021-01-07T12:32
Candolin comes on the show today to discuss her Top 5 Western Films and we explore the tropes and commentary of Westerns as well as just have a good old time talking film.
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Episode 149: Colin Charles Dale from 2020-12-28T23:00:44
Colin comes on the show to talk film and his upcoming feature film Magnolia Flowers, which he directs.
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Episode 148: Monyssha Trujillo from 2020-12-21T12:32:08
Monyssha comes on the show to hang out and tell us her story as a Native American woman in contemporary America.
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Episode 147: Emma Waters from 2020-12-14T12:32
Emma Waters comes on the show to discuss her projects ranging from a feature Indie film and her Tik Tok content. We also get to know Emma and who she is apart from her content.
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Episode 146: Emily Mathis from 2020-12-07T12:32:05
Emily comes on the show to discuss her process in writing, what time means and we dive into memory and a ton of other silly things.
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Episode 145: Carlos Condit from 2020-12-03T12:32:05
Carlos comes one to talk about all the part of him that don't revolve around being a professional fighter and what do you know? He's one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
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Episode 144: Somah Haaland from 2020-11-20T12:32:07
Native American Heritage is in November and it's about time we begin to highlight contemporary Native stories and experiences. Somah comes on the show to catch us up on her life and her experience...
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Episode 143: Ashley Ward from 2020-11-09T12:29:59
Ashley Ward came on the show to talk about her life as a down hill long boarder, actor and model.
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Episode 142: Melina Juarez Perez from 2020-10-22T22:50:03
Melina Juarez Perez comes on the show to discuss her life as an academic, politics, social issues and so much more. All of which is relevant at any point during the election cycle.
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Episode 141: Leila Lehnen from 2020-09-23T23:53:53
Leila Lehnen is one of the smartest people I've ever met and I had the pleasure of having her as a graduate advisor. She comes on the show to discuss her work, origins and mentorship.
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Episode 140: Afro-Latino, Colorism & Hair w/ Belkys & Allison from 2020-09-18T15:06:45
This special episode highlights Afro-Latino culture in the U.S. and abroad for Hispanic Heritage Month with guests Belkys Severino and Allison Richard.
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Episode 139: Lane Glover from 2020-09-14T11:00:13
Lane Glover comes on the show to discuss his annual event/alter-ego party called Mustashio Bashio. We discuss it's genesis and what he hopes for the event moving forward.
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Episode 138: Lyle Drescher from 2020-09-07T16:09:49
Lyle Drescher is more widely known as Therapy Gecko and he comes on the show to discuss his show and how he ended up doing what he’s doing now.
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Episode 137: Eliane Scardovelli from 2020-09-03T11:00:17
Eliane Scardovelli comes on the show to hang out and tell us about her growth as a journalist in São Paulo, Brazil. We also catch up on old times in college and you get some insight into our lives ...
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Episode 136: Amy Taylor from 2020-09-01T06:00:27
Amy Taylor comes on the show to hang out and tell us about her new found celebrity as a Tik Tok influencer and actor.
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Episode 135: Kris Collins from 2020-08-17T11:00:15
Kris comes on the show to hand out and discuss her new found success on Tik Tok and we get to know her on a personal level.
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Episode 134: Valeria Rodriguez from 2020-08-13T21:14:04
Valeria Rodriguez comes on to discuss her journey in to wellness and ends up helping me discover what I'm grateful for today.
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Episode 133: Kelly Baums from 2020-08-10T14:42:20
Kelly Baums hangs out and discusses her conscious decision to become Tik Tok famous, her music and her beliefs on peace and wellness.
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Episode 132: Sarah Parker from 2020-08-07T11:00:22
Sarah Parker comes on the show to enlighten us on all that she does for Cision and how she channels every part of her wonderful personality into her work.
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Episode 131: Cala Murry from 2020-08-05T11:04:06
Cala Murry comes on to hang out and talk about being an “internet comedia” and we discuss her new found fame on TikTok.
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Episode 130: Jamie Loftus from 2020-08-03T11:00:16
Emmy Nominated Writer, Jamie Loftus comes on to hang out and discuss her journey as a comedian, performer and writer. Plus we also have a good time discussing being anxious humans.
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Episode 129: Sierra Ludington from 2020-07-30T17:49:55
Sierra Ludington comes on to discuss human communication, empathy and how we can make the world a better place through connection.
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Episode 128: Ephraim Colbert from 2020-07-20T11:37
Ephraim Colbert comes on the show to discuss his career and path from Albuquerque to Oakland and how he's developed himself into a media producer.
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Episode 127: Sara Pedrosa from 2020-07-06T14:21:20
Sara Pedrosa comes on to tells her story as an Ultrarunner as the all around sweetest person ever.
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Episode 126: Carlos Simone from 2020-06-19T21:18:46
Carlos comes on to discuss music and a lot of the business behind being an artist that many people don't talk about.
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Episode 125: Felicia Gabaldon from 2020-06-15T15:17:44
Felicia Gabaldon comes on and discusses her life in Oakland as an artist that's originally from Santa Fe.
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Episode 125: Nikki Archuleta from 2020-06-04T11:00:27
Nikki Archuleta is the local organizer for the Black Lives Matter movement and comes back on the show to discuss what's happening with protests and people co-opting the movement for their own benefit.
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Episode 124: Valerie Lopez from 2020-06-03T11:00:27
Valerie Lopez is a close mentor and friend of mine and she comes on to discuss her experience growing up as a queer filipino woman in Indiana.
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Episode 123: Somáh Haaland from 2020-06-01T11:00:47
Somáh Haaland comes on the show to discuss her time working in film and in advocacy. We discuss what's happening in the Navajo Nation and detail how you can help.
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Episode 122: Candolin Cook from 2020-05-29T19:57:19
Candolin Cook comes on to discuss how she ended up in Albuquerque, how she fell into writing/editing at Edible New Mexico Magazine and a bit about her dissertation topic and her PhD Candidate level...
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Episode 121: Ryan Winfrey from 2020-05-27T16:50:12
Ryan Winfrey is a colleague of mine and he comes on to do our usual in office sports convo but we also get into all things Texas.
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Episode 120: Alyssa Rivera from 2020-05-25T11:00:13
Alyssa Rivera comes on to talk about her journey through life, travel and academia to turn out to be one of the smartest friends anyone could hope of having.
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Episode 119: Lindsay Ames from 2020-05-22T11:00:23
Lindsay Ames comes on to enlighten us about her process as a comedian, writer and overall content creator. Check out her Instagram (@makethatsandwich) & YouTube (lindsay ames) Channels to watch he...
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Episode 118: John Lahoff from 2020-05-21T18:00:03
John Lahoff comes on to discuss his life in Los Angeles as an actor before coming to Albuquerque and becoming an entrepreneur and starting a successful medical lab test facility.
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Episode 117: Timothy Green IV from 2020-05-20T11:00:13
Tim Green IV comes back on the show to discuss the current state of the world with me through the lens of politics, education, poverty, race, social justice & economics and many other things.
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Episode 116: Kat Malo from 2020-05-18T11:37:03
Kat comes on to discuss her life growing up in Philadelphia and how her creativity led her down the path to being an amazing photographer.
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Episode 115: Rene Palomares II from 2020-05-16T11:00:03
Rene Palomares II comes back on to discuss his experience teaching art virtually due to Covid-19 and how he is using his talents to helps small local organizations and businesses.
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Episode 114: Amber Bayer from 2020-05-14T11:00:13
Amber Bayer comes on to discuss her experience as a fitness & life coach, running her own business and caring for her two children. She's a great guest and wonderful example of what hard work can ...
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Episode 113: Hibaaq Abdillahi from 2020-05-12T11:30:03
Hibaaq Abdillahi lives in Chicago is a near and dear friend of mine. She comes on to discuss her experience as a Somali-American and how it's influenced who she's become as a person. She also wor...
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Episode 112: Mia Lilana Mendoza from 2020-05-08T11:30:04
Mia Mendoza comes on the show to discuss all she does as a social worker and how we each believe that self-work is one of the most important things you can do.
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Episode 111: Nicole Wasko from 2020-05-05T22:37:33
Nicole comes back on to hang out and discuss what she's been up to in the time of Corona. We talk, workouts, astrology & emotional growth.
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Episode 110: Tawny Early from 2020-05-02T11:00:18
Tawny Early comes on to discuss her path as an actress in New Mexico, Oregon and Los Angeles. We go way back and having her on is nothing more than a wonderful treat.
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Episode 109: Jarryd St. John from 2020-05-01T11:30:08
Jarryd St. John comes is a local teacher and enlightens us on his life as a remote teacher in the time of Corona and we discuss how capitalism ruins everything.
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Episode 108: Rachaelle Ceniceros from 2020-04-22T00:26:38
Rachaelle Ceniceros comes on to hang out and catch us up on her life and to simply just kick it with a homie.
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Episode 107: Lauren Poole from 2020-04-03T00:09:05
Lauren Poole joins us to discuss life in quarantine and we talk about what we're hoping to get out of this time on "house arrest".
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Episode 106: Ericka Hedlund from 2020-03-30T18:10:10
Ericka Hedlund comes on to discuss life in Sweden while working in marketing and raising two boys. She's crushing it as a parent and professional so take a listen and enjoy.
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Episode 105: Alyse Daunis from 2020-03-28T18:54
Alyse Daunis comes on the show to enlighten us on her adventure filled life as an entrepreneur in different parts of the world.
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Episode 104: Gabe Chavez from 2020-03-26T17:38:53
Gabriel Chavez comes on to catch up with me about what he's up to in New York City as a "film worker" having come from New Mexico and we discuss some of his influences as a film lover.
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Episode 103: KT Neely from 2020-03-24T18:36:59
KT Neely is my first guest via remote recording and she joins all the way from Portland, Oregon. Listen as she enlightens is on her journey through life as an artist and wonderful musician.
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Episode 102: Loriel Ryon from 2020-03-16T21:52:30
Loriel Ryon comes on the show to discuss her new book and her life as a Registered Nurse, Mother and now published author.
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Episode 101: Amelia Ampuero from 2020-02-15T12:00
Amelia Ampuero comes on to enlighten us on her mission to make the world a better place through art and theater. We also discuss her wonderful new show "This Is Modern Art" by Idris Goodwin and Ke...
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Episode 100: Madeleine Mozley from 2020-02-12T12:00:30
Madeleine Mozley comes on to promote her book, First Carrier. It is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi coming May 2020. We discuss story telling in general and we uncover what good writing means to us.
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Episode 099: Collin Troy from 2020-02-07T12:00:10
Collin Troy comes on the show to hang out and discuss his life as an artist and creative person in general. We dive in and try to define hard work, success & satisfaction.
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Episode 098: Kelly Nie from 2020-02-01T16:23:28
Kelly Nie happened to be in town from the Pacific Northwest and came on to catch up with an old friend and to enlighten us on all the amazing healing work she’s doing with and for people in Oregon.
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Episode 097: Elizabeth Dwyer from 2020-01-25T02:37
Elizabeth Dwyer has quickly become one of my favorite people so take a listen as she comes on to enlighten us on the happenings of a writer, actor, director and overall wonderful human being.
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Episode 096: The Bodega Cats (Ft. Pchs & Laureezy) from 2020-01-23T20:06:41
The host of The Bodega Cats Podcast (Ft. Ochs & Laureez) come on to have a good time and let me vent about my love life. No names were mentioned but details were divulged so be ready.
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Episode 095: Taya Fowler from 2020-01-17T23:36:14
Taya comes back on to hang out and grace us all with her infinite wisdom as updates on her new project, which she needs our help on!
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Episode 094: Hannah Sutter from 2019-12-06T01:08:39
Hannah Sutter comes on to discuss her life and experience living in different parts of the country while pursing her career in film and while finding love.
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Episodee 093: Sonai & Ruben(Hispanic & Latino Culture) from 2019-09-21T11:30:05
Sonai & Ruben join me to discuss Hispanic & Latino heritage as we take on educating the public on what it means to us as well to provide some context of what the topic means in the U.S.
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Episode 092: Amanda Banker from 2019-09-12T11:30:06
Amanda comes on to discuss her journey as an animator and eventually a successful artist in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
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Episode 091: Rose & Aaron from 2019-07-31T11:37:05
Rose and Aaron come on to discuss their dreams of contributing to the local coffee scene via their coffee shop, Plata Coffee. They also give us a quick Coffee 101 lesson.
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Episode 090: Rachaelle Tiara from 2019-07-23T11:37:04
Rachaelle Tiara comes on to enlightenment us about her new adventure as a business coach and life guide.
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Episode 089: Rachel Childs from 2019-07-01T11:36:59
Rachel Childs enlightens us on her experience as a nomad trying to find her own path as an editor, journalist & wonderful human-being.
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Episode 088: Ava Del Cielo from 2019-05-29T11:37:07
Ava Del Cielo comes on to enlighten us about her career as an actress and give us all some advice on how to follow our dreams.
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Episode 087: Micah Hood from 2019-05-15T11:37:09
Micah Hood comes on to enlighten us about his time learning about music and how it has lead him to be where he is today as a composer and trombone player in the ABQ band, Baracutanga.
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Episode 086: Gerardo Casas from 2019-05-07T11:37:09
Gerardo Casas comes on to enlighten us about his experience as a beneficiary of the DREAM Act and his path towards spirituality.
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Episode 085: Marisa C De Baca from 2019-04-19T00:18:15
Marisa comes on to hang out and enlightens us on her life as a traveler and how she found her craft of making jewelry.
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Episode 084: Emily Amarnick from 2019-04-16T19:27:54
Emily comes on to enlighten us on what it means to retrain oneself to eat well and to listen to our bodies and what we need to be better.
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Episode 083: Tara Hackel from 2019-04-12T11:37:04
Tara comes on to hang out and enlighten us on her life and pretty much how cool she is. She even does the old flip mode and starts interviewing me at one point.
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Episode 082: Mercedez Holtry from 2019-04-10T11:37:04
Mercedez Holtry comes on to enlighten us on her pursuit to be a poet and to tell her story through spoken word.
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Episode 081: Al Na'ir Lara from 2019-04-03T11:37:02
Al Na'ir Lara comes on to discuss his life as an artist, an educator and a farmer by enlightening us on his ties to the land and his process with his art.
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Episode 080: Erin Rice from 2019-03-27T11:37:09
Erin Rice is a local gymnastics coach and gym owner that comes on to enlighten us about what it's like to be an entrepreneur and to follow ones dreams.
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Episode 079: Johnny Nuanes from 2019-02-06T20:24:32
Johnny Nuanes comes on to enlighten us on his experience as a financial advisor and give us some tips to get on the path to good saving and spending.
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Episode 078: Rita Hillman from 2019-01-31T12:33:05
Rita Hillman comes on to enlighten us on what hypnotherapy as she is herself a hypnotherapist based in Albuquerque.
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Episode 077: Lauren Poole from 2019-01-23T12:37:03
Lauren Poole herself comes on and chats about her rad tunes and awesome experience being part of the band, Prisim Bitch.
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Episode 076: Rachaelle Tiara from 2019-01-16T12:37:05
Rachaelle comes on to enlighten us about yoga, her time as a youngin in Albuquerque and her new business endeavors.
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Episode 075: Justin De La Rosa from 2018-12-19T12:37:05
Justin De La Rosa is a cool as his name. Take a listen as he enlightens us on the world and life of the food columnist and critic.
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Episode 074: Erin Muffoletto from 2018-12-06T12:37:07
Erin Muffoletto comes on to have a good chat about our old days as professional extras and how she fell in love with giving back to the community.
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Episode 073: Josh Romero from 2018-11-19T12:37:08
Josh Romero is a local videographer and influencer/blogger. Take a listen as we discuss his projects as well as a couple of our favorite romcoms.
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Episode 072: Rudy Acosta from 2018-10-25T11:37:03
Rudy Acosta is a local entertainer, event coordinator, and personality. Take a listen as he lets us take a peak into the life of Burque Celebrity.
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Episode 071: Taya Fowler from 2018-10-09T11:37:08
Taya Herrera is a local Instagram Influencer and blogger that comes on to enlighten us about her life as a mother, business owner, and all around good person. Take a listen and feel inspired.
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Episode 070: Tim Green IV from 2018-10-03T11:37:08
Tim Green IV come back on to discuss the political state of the world as well as to catch us up on his life as a father, teacher, and student.
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Episode 069: Mark Wade from 2018-09-26T11:37:08
Mark Wade is a local business owner and photographer with dreams of traveling and documenting it for all of us to see. So, take a listen as he enlightens us on that and a bit more.
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Episode 068: Rene Palomares from 2018-09-19T11:37:06
Rene Paolomares is a local artist and art teacher that comes on to enlighten us about his process as well as to why he loves teaching.
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Episode 067: Cory Montoya Interviews Oscar Duran from 2018-09-12T11:37:06
Cory Montoya pitched the idea that I should be interviewed so here he is interviewing me. Take a listen as I enlighten you a bit on what it's like to be Oscar Duran.
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Episode 066: Marián Giráldez Elizo from 2018-08-29T11:37:06
Marián comes to us today to enlighten us on language and the beauty of words and the power that they hold. She's also here to plug Cine Magnifico, which opens on September 5th 2018.
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Episode 065: Lazarus Letcher from 2018-08-01T11:37:04
Laz Letcher comes on the show to enlighten us about their life as a non-binary person of color with the gift of music and intellect.
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Episode 064: Tara Rohrbaugh from 2018-07-11T11:37:04
Tara Rohrbaugh comes on and enlightens us about her path as a mother, model, and dancer in long term recovery.
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Episode 063: Peter Trevisani from 2018-06-28T11:47:04
Peter Trevisani is part Owner and President of Albuquerque's new professional soccer team. Listen as he enlightens us on his love for New Mexico and its sense of community.
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Episode 062: Nicole Wasko from 2018-05-30T11:13:02
Podcast Host, Nicole Wasko comes on and talks about Coffee & Other Magick, her podcast about all things occult.
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Episode 061: Amy Mann from 2018-05-22T11:07:02
Land of Enlightenment podcast hosts Amy Manns as she comes on and tells us about her time growing up in Albuquerque's North Valley, College Adventures, and the methods behind her art.
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Episode 060: Julian Dossett from 2018-05-04T12:00:16
Julian Dossett came on the Land of Enlightenment podcast to speak about his process but also to demonstrate his amazing abilities as a guitarist and blues vocalist.
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Episode 059: Deb Haaland from 2018-05-01T12:00:16
Deb Haaland is a candidate running for New Mexico's 1st Congressional District and if elected will be the first Native American Woman elected to the United States Congress. She comes on and tells ...
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Episode 058: Kendra Jean Brand from 2018-04-24T04:40:32
Kendra Jean Brand comes on and enlightens us on all the awesome projects she's part of that help make Albuquerque such an amazing and creative place.
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Episode 057: Chela Gurnee from 2018-04-17T10:00:13
Chela Gurnee is a a local artist and jeweler who not only has an interesting story but also has a special connection with how she makes each new piece. She is a perfect example of a first generati...
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Episode 056: Lisa Rossignol from 2018-04-10T10:00:10
Lisa Rossignol comes on and schools me as she always does on everything health policy while at the same time discussing how we can make the world a better place.
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Episode 055: Heather Berghmans from 2018-03-27T12:49:03
Heather Berghmans comes on the show to talk about going from growing up in small town New Mexico to living in major cities like Berlin, New York City, and Miami. We also get to hear about her aspi...
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Episode 054: Gerunding from 2018-03-12T12:48:36
Gerunding comes on this weeks episode to hang out for an evening of great conversation and just all around fun. Also, Ducks. We must never forget the ducks.
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Episode 053: Travis Kellerman from 2018-03-05T13:33:54
Travis Kellerman is a writer, entrepreneur, and great conversationalist. Take a listen as we explore what the future of humanity could be.
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Episode 052: Joseph Sullivan from 2018-02-27T14:47:14
Joseph Sullivan is an Attorney in Albuquerque with an expertise in Murals, Graffiti, and Disc Jockeying. Take a listen as he enlightens us on all of these and New Mexican dj and graffiti culture.
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Episode 051: Ana Watson from 2018-02-20T14:46:19
Ana Watson is a local musician and my long time friend. Take a listen as we talk, music, travel, share some old stories, and dive into life with a mental illness.
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Episode 050: Wae Fonkey from 2018-02-12T15:28:15
We've made it to 50 Episodes! Join us as Wae Fonkey, Kate, and I hang out and talk 90's fun facts, music, and a bunch of fun stuff. Thank you all for listening and making getting to fifty episode...
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Episode 049: Nicole Wasko from 2018-02-05T15:26:01
Nicole is a Yogini, a Barbell Enthusiast, an Occultist, and a self-proclaimed Technology Mystic. We discuss toxic masculinity, the occult, and her all around amazing personal human experience.
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Episode 048: Allison Pharmakis from 2018-01-29T15:22:09
Allison Pharmacies was born and raised by a family of artists + musicians in Massachusetts. She is a multi-disciplinary artist working in photography and mixed media. Her work, both photographical...
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Episode 047: Pilar Westell from 2018-01-16T16:41:34
Pilar Westell is a local entrepreneur who founded the popular cafe, Zendo, which is located right in Downtown Albuquerque. Today we talk about what brought her to where she is today and the ups an...
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Episode 046: Gina Naomi Dennis from 2018-01-08T16:47:05
Gina Naomi Dennis has an extensive professional record, having worked in Washington D.C. with the Clinton administration and has now set her eyes on making ABQ the place it deserves to be.
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Episode 045: Ivan Knudsen from 2018-01-05T03:20:02
Take a listen as Ivan Knudsen talk activism and communism and he plays us a song.
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Episode 044: Matt Blanchfield from 2017-12-11T15:12:15
Activist and Found of LiberalResistance.Net, Matt Blanchfield, comes on and discusses his and his organizations goals as a Leftist Resistance Organization.
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Episode 043: Kristen Buckles from 2017-12-04T15:29:49
Kristen and I went to high school together a while back and have managed to get together to reminisce but mostly to talk about her amazing career as a comedian and producer in New York City and Los...
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Episode 042: Nicole Storey from 2017-11-21T16:31:36
Take a trip with Nicole and I as we journey down a road of drug use, sobriety, and spiritual growth through mind expanding substances.
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Episode 041: Amanda Powers from 2017-11-13T15:08:15
Amanda landed up in Albuquerque and fell for the place. Join us as we hang out and talk about how she believes the wellness revolution will start and the part that local business owners have in ma...
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Episode 040: Mag Kim from 2017-11-06T15:02:34
Tune in as Mag (from the local band Gerunding) and I , chat about his music, growing up in Gallup, and other fun stuff.
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Episode 039: Gus Pedrotty from 2017-10-30T14:12:59
Former mayoral candidate, 22 year old Gus Pedrotty comes on and enlightens us about his experience on the campaign trail and we talk about real solutions for ABQ's problems.
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Episode 038: Nicole Storey from 2017-10-16T15:59:41
Nicole makes her way back to hang out and talk about politics of all things. Maybe next time we'll talk about religion?!
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Episode 037: Jeremy Lehnen from 2017-10-09T14:03:17
Jeremy is an associate professor in Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American Studies at the University of New Mexico. We get to talking about Seattle in the 90's, gender studies, and all things Por...
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Episode 036: Marina Todeschini from 2017-09-18T14:21:33
Tag along while Marina and I discuss the difficulties of grad school, citizenship, and Albuquerque's Rapid Transport project.
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Episode 035: Marian Elizo from 2017-09-11T14:02:57
Marian comes on to enlighten us about the “¡Cine Magnifico! Latin Film Festival” as well as tell us about what she does in town and what brought her to the Land of Enchantment.
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Episode 034: Robert Miranda from 2017-08-28T17:46:19
Rob Miranda comes on to tell us about his new project "La llorona" and how his music has evolved as a result of his personal life experience.
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Episode 033: Nikki Archuleta from 2017-08-21T13:25:48
Nikki comes on to speak to us about her personal experience with race in New Mexico, the Black Lives Matter Movement in Albuquerque, and the recent events at Charlottesville.
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Episode 032: Sara Niedbalski from 2017-08-06T23:15:46
Sara has been a long time friend and one of the most interesting and entertaining people I've ever met. From academia to adventures in dating, she keeps us on the edge of our seats and leaves us w...
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Episode 032: Sara N. from 2017-08-06T23:15:46
Sara has been a long time friend and one of the most interesting and entertaining people I've ever met. From academia to adventures in dating, she keeps us on the edge of our seats and leaves us w...
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Episode 031: Tim Green IV from 2017-07-31T15:18:16
Tim has a knowledge of politics that will impress anyone yet has a way of explaining complex ideas and theories so that anyone can understand. Listen in as we discuss his work and research in "Tran...
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Episode 030: Nicole Storey from 2017-07-17T15:30:24
Nicole has become my first repeat guest and for good reason. Take a listen as we speak about feminism, capitalism, and how it all comes through in her music.
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Episode 029: Ty & Courtney from 2017-06-30T23:10:11
Ty Bannerman and Courtney FitzGerald are the hosts of the Albuquerque based podcast Anytown, USA. During this episode we speak of their podcast, how they came to live in ABQ, and what it's like to...
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Episode 028: Kate Rusk from 2017-06-19T15:37:14
Kate wears many hats and during this episode we get to talk about how she landed up in ABQ, academia, and her new found passion of media productions. Look out for cool things coming from this inte...
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Episode 027: Shaelin Jornigan from 2017-05-22T23:50
Shaelin Ashleen Jernigan is an ABQ Painter, Musician, Dancer & good at pretty much anything creative you ask her to do. Her interview is the product of a listener request and it is my pleasure to ...
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Episode 026: Wae Fonky from 2017-05-07T23:48:52
Wae Fonkey is a local DJ that I have personally been a fan of for years and finally getting to interview. He’s one of the best in ABQ in my opinion and will never let you down with his smooth soun...
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Episode 025: Cee Mo from 2017-04-24T22:36:09
Cee Mo is a long time close friend that just happens to be a musician and photographer. Take a listen to her telling the story of when we first met and other fun times.
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Episode 024: David Snow from 2017-04-10T02:25:34
Local Artist, David Snow enlightens us with is ideas about art, society, and the world. His wonderful personality and charismatic personality will have you craving to go see his art on the first F...
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Episode 023: Nick Starr from 2017-03-27T03:32:23
Nick Starr is a local comedian who puts on open mic and rocks the mic at events on a weekly basis. He’s a great person and a giving human-being. I highly recommend you listen to the clip of his s...
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Episode 022: Taya Fowler from 2017-03-06T15:41:44
Taya is a local Instagram Blogger who has a love for everything vintage. She is one of the kindest most genuine people I've had the pleasure to interview as we talk about thrifting, her inspirati...
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Episode 021: Seth Woods from 2017-02-20T03:11:04
Literally one of the nicest people I've ever met, Seth Woods aka The Whiskey Priest is also an talented musician. His music penetrates your soul and his acoustic sound will bring you back down to ...
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Episode 008: Tanya B. from 2017-02-08T00:16:42
Tanya is a wonderful individual and her story is one of a woman who has gone through a lot in life and in recovery. She has multiple years of recovery. I hope you enjoy this episode.
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Episode 020: Lauren Poole from 2017-02-06T07:39:26
Lauren Poole may be most commonly known at Lynette from the YouTube famous S**t Burqueños say" videos. She has also had roles in other local productions including the film Frank with Michael Fassb...
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Episode 019: Deanna Archuleta from 2017-01-23T06:29:38
Deanna Archuleta is one of the most approachable, kind, and caring individuals I've ever met. Lucky for ABQ, she's running for mayor. Take a listen and get to know her yourself! RATE & SUBSCRIBE
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Episode 018: Mario & Chuy from 2017-01-09T05:59:59
Mario and Chuy are two musicians who moved to Albuquerque from Cd. Juarez as teenagers and found that their identities transcended borders and culture. Music is what helped them make friends and w...
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Episode 017: Shavone Otero from 2016-12-12T16:25:42
The hardest reppin Burqueña I know, Shavone Otero joins me on the podcast this week. She's currently living in Austin as she works on her a dual Master's degree. You may recognize her as a former...
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Episode 016: Marshal Armijo from 2016-11-28T16:50:10
Punk rock musician, Marshal Armijo says he likes to suffer for his art. I can relate and I'm sure many creative souls out the in world can relate as well. He performs two acoustic versions of his...
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Episode 015: Victor Magallanes from 2016-11-21T16:50:23
In this episode Victor, a local musician, and I talk about life after marriage, spirituality, and breaking stigmas. Take a listen and enjoy!
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Episode 014: Jason Smith from 2016-10-31T18:51:19
Tattoo artist and Co-Owner of Kings Tattoo Shop, Jason Smith is one of the coolest people I know. We get into his life as a heavy drinker to his life in sobriety and as an artist. Make sure to sh...
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Episode 013: Alex "The KYD" Chavez from 2016-10-17T17:26:22
THEKYD aka Alejandro Chavez aka CHAVO (songwriter/producer/Vinyl DJ) is a veteran of the Abq Hip Hop Community and 1 half of the hard-core Duke City HipHop duo "Government Cheese." THEKYD is the g...
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Episode 012: Alia "Ali Rae" Lucero from 2016-10-03T16:13:56
Local musician, Alia Lucero grew up around musicians here in Albuquerque and she graced us with her presence in this weeks episode. Alia and her guitarist played us a couple of songs at the end of...
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Episode 011: Megan Teeters from 2016-09-19T14:29:53
Megan Teeters is an amazing local artist, feminist, and activist. Originally from Michigan, she's decided to call New Mexico home and has been here for just over three years. She's wickedly talen...
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Episode 010: Jodie Herrera from 2016-09-09T03:49:54
Welcome to the Land of Enlightenment Podcast w/ Oscar Durán. Special Episode with Local Artist Jodie Herrera. A wonderful interview with a long time friend, amazing imaginist, and all around good...
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Episode 009: June Storey from 2016-09-05T21:50:56
Welcome to Land of Enlightenment Podcast, with Host Oscar Durán. This weeks guest is June Storey, a musical duo from Albuquerque. They have great stories about growing up here but also about thei...
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Episode 007: Lisa S. from 2016-06-11T01:40:02
Every time I speak to Lisa I can't help but feel better and more at peace than when the conversation first started. Take a listen to the NEW episode of Land of Enlightenment with you host Oscar Du...
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Episode 006: Mick Burke from 2016-05-26T23:49:43
Nothing but love for this weeks guest. Mick is an amazing influence in my life and recovery and have nothing but praise for the man. I hope you guys enjoy the episode as much as I enjoyed listeni...
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Episode 005: Tylina Hardy from 2016-05-20T04:31:10
Woe! Special guest this episode is Tylina! She's an awesome long time friend of mine who has had experience as a family member of an alcoholic while struggling with alcohol and addiction issues he...
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Episode 004: Chelsie McGuire from 2016-04-07T03:24:13
Chelsie M. is a widely known individual in recovery here in Albuquerque and New Mexico. She is owner of ViewPoint Rehabilitation Center and also in recovery herself. I am honored to have her on ...
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Episode 003: Sam G. from 2016-03-04T05:41:38
Got to interview on of my best friends in recovery for this episode. Sam is another great example of what good can come from working a solid recovery program. We had the company of his infant dau...
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Episode 002: Ayse Rico from 2015-12-18T16:14:50
One of the last people I though would be in recovery when I was still in my use, ended up getting sober and did so in a non twelve step fashion. Ayse is an amazing driven individual who is a great...
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Episode 001: Nick Star from 2015-11-13T04:33:46
Non-twelve step recovery is a possibilty for many. Nick Starr is someone I've known for several years now and he is someone who got sober and has created a great life for himself in recovery. Mak...
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