City Chapters

Austin Dannen is the Executive Director of Peak 7 Adventures, a faith-based 501(c)3 non-profit providing life-changing outdoor adventures to under-resourced young people across the Pacific Northwest. Peak 7 believes every young person should have experiences in the outdoors that help them to grow spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally, regardless of socio-economic standing. Where to fin...

Olivia Evans and James Pakootas come on to the podcast to talk about their upcoming festival titled "The Root Experience". The Root Experience   is a 2-night festival featuring BIPOC talent from various cultures and disciplines. The festival celebrates regional filmmakers, artists, culture bearers, musicians, and the stories they weave through their art. The goal is to uplift their narratives of c...

Cody Duncan is the owner, alongside his wife Maria, of AutoSkin Detail, and he is also a co-host on the Happy 2B Here podcast. AutoSkin Detail is a vehicle detail shop to caters to their clients specific needs. Offering different detail packages and ceramic coating applications. They also assist clients in making seamless private sales of their vehicles. Where to find out more about Cody Duncan an...

Iyzlow Matisse is a hip hop artist, part of a hip hop duo with ExZac Change, he is the editor of the Happy 2B Here Podcast, and a co-host also alongside ExZac Change for the Live From Somewhere show.  Iyzlow gives us a sneak peek at his unreleased single titled "Lows" on this podcast. Recent music projects include a single titled "Sunscreen" in collaboration with ExZac Change, and an album titled...

ExZac Change is a hip hop artist, part of a strong hip hop duo formed with Iyzlow Matisse, he is the host of the Happy 2B Here Podcast, and a co-host also alongside Iyzlow Matisse for the Live From Somewhere show.  Recent music projects include a single titled Get It Back, a single titled Life Changes, and an album in collaboration with Iyzlow Matisse titled Growth Spurt. Where to find out more ab...

Jon Totten is the Founder and Executive Director of Dogsmile Adventures. A non-profit sailing adventure organization based out of Sandpoint, ID.  Dogsmile Adventures is focused on veterans, local youth, and other under-served communities because they matter. Our veterans have sacrificed greatly for our safety and have been wildly unsupported when they return home. Our youth are our future. People...

T is a Full Time Lecturer at EWU, Quarterly Adjunct at SCC,  Freelance Writer for Out There Outdoor Magazine, and the Ghostface of Wild Cannons.  Where to find out more about T and Wild Cannons! IG Accounts:  ⁠⁠ @northwest_raised ⁠⁠  / @wildcannons Hosted by: Bobby J  (Creator of City Chapters)  IG Accounts:  ⁠⁠@thatsbobbyj⁠⁠  /  ⁠⁠@citychapters⁠⁠   Website:  ⁠⁠www.citychapters.com⁠⁠   Produced &a...

Alfred, originally from Sweden, is a pilot/mechanic and a pre-field missionary for a non-profit Christian organization called Mission Aviation Fellowship aka MAF. At this time he and his wife Jewel are in training for a MAF mission to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Alfred shares his backstory and his reasons for pursuing to become a MAF missionary pilot/mechanic in the DRC. Please consider...

Joel Barbour is the owner and founder of The Great PNW, a lifestyle brand that represents the Pacific Northwest. Landing collaborations with the Seattle Seahawks, Rainier Beer, Smokey The Bear, and many other great organizations/brands. During this conversation he shares a plethora of insights on how he handles life and business. Joel is a straight up go getter with many great accomplishments, inc...

Juan Jaramillo is the co-founder, alongside his wife Stacy, of Cornerstone Physical Therapy, located in the Garland District of Spokane, WA. Where to find out more about Cornerstone Physical Therapy!  IG Accounts: ⁠@cornerstonephysicaltherapy⁠   Website: ⁠ptcornerstone.com/our-team/⁠   Location: 623 W Garland Ave, Spokane, WA 99205 Hosted by: Bobby J  (Creator of City Chapters)  IG Accounts: ⁠@tha...

Bobby J Hodge is the founder and owner of City Chapters and Third Kind Design. Usually he hosts this podcast, but for this chapter he brings in his good friend T.S The Solution to interview him. Where to find out more about Bobby J, City Chapters, and Third Kind Design!  IG Accounts: ⁠@thatsbobbyj⁠ / ⁠@citychapters⁠ / @citychapterspodcast / ⁠@thirdkinddesign⁠ Website: ⁠www.citychapters.com⁠ / ⁠www...

Tyler Poole is an owner at Poole's Public House - South Hill Location & Poole's Clubhouse. An awesome sports bar connected to an indoor virtual golf center! Where to find out more about Poole's Public House!  IG Accounts: ⁠@poolespublichousesouthhill⁠ / @poolesclubhouse / ⁠@poolespublichouse_north⁠ Website: ⁠poolespublichouse.com⁠   South Hill Location: 5620 S Regal St #1, Spokane,...

Bobby Enslow is the Founder and Owner of Indaba Coffee. A now prominent coffee roasting house that started out of the West Central community of Spokane, Wa. Indaba's motto is "Love People. Love Coffee." Leading their business with loving people first, there is no wonder why so many people love them back!  Where to find out more about Bobby Enslow and Indaba Coffee.  IG Accounts: ⁠@bo...

John MF Ward is a multi-talented artist & entertainer. From creating original content for multiple music genres to studying numerous dance styles, this man is a testament of what it looks like to put in the work to achieve greatness! Where to find out more about John MF Ward!  IG Accounts: ⁠@johndavidward94⁠   Spotify: ⁠Artist Profile⁠   Websites: ⁠johnmfward.com Hosted by: Bobby J  (Creator o...

Ben is an owner at Durkin’s Liquor Bar and Madeleine’s Cafe & Patisserie alongside his mother Deb Green and his sister Megan VanStone. Both locations are located right next to each other on Main St in Downtown Spokane. They formerly were owners of Casper Fry as well in the South Perry District, before they sold the location to Adam Hegsted from the Eat Good Group. We talked about his early lif...

Analisa Martin is the CEO and Founder of The Glow Co. which specializes in holistic and modern approaches to skincare. As well as running this highly successful business, she also offers business mentorship programs to help skincare professionals & entrepreneurs take their businesses to lucrative levels!  Where to find out more about Analisa Martin and The Glow Co!  IG Accounts: ⁠@analisamarti...

Brennon Poynor is the owner of Spokast!, a podcast recording studio located in Spokane, WA. Brennon offers services focused on allowing others to start a podcast easily and professionally. He produces and sponsors our podcast. If you are interested in starting your own podcast, he is the man to contact! Where to find out more about Brennon Poynor and his businesses!  IG Accounts: ⁠ @spokast.brenno...

Antonio Holder is a Spokane based entrepreneur. He is an owner at Pro Mobile Auto Detail and Good Trouble, a party entertainment service. Where to find out more about Antonio Holder and his businesses!  IG Accounts: ⁠@antoniolholder⁠ /   ⁠@pro_mobile_auto_detail⁠ / @goodtrouble__ Websites: ⁠www.spokanepromobile.com⁠    Hosted by: Bobby J  (Creator of City Chapters)  IG Accounts: ⁠@thatsbobbyj⁠ / ⁠...

Shane Thompson is the owner and creator of Swell Coffee, with two locations in the Spokane Valley. They also own a sweet mobile coffee truck which they take to local farmers markets and recently they have been contracted with Live Nation to serve coffee behind the main stage to VIP guests at the Gorge Amphitheater! We talk about his upbringing, his time working for a youth focused non-profit, how...

Laquan Sanders aka LQ is the owner of Local Legendz Barbershop and the building it is located in. We speak about his upbringing in Tacoma, WA and the trials and tribulations he faced growing up in the rough conditions of poverty. He spent time in foster care at a very young age, but was eventually adopted by his aunt. The struggles of the environment he was raised in directed him to being involved...

Jade Warpenburg is a professional cinematographer currently in the process of co-creating an educational multi-media studio in Spokane, WA. Prior to this new venture he was a Co-Owner and Cinematographer at Kindnss , which is a cinematography ad agency. Jade graduated from Vancouver Film School and EWU. You can find him on imdb.com to view the projects he has been apart of. Including Z Nation, whe...

Grayson Ervin is the President of Bison Printing. He was born & raised in Spokane, WA and is a graduate of Mt Spokane High School. He holds a Bachelors in Media Arts from Eastern Oregon University. Bison Printing is a screen printing and branding merchandise business that has been a powerhouse since they came on the scene in Spokane. Where to find out more about Grayson and Bison Printing  IG...

James Pakootas aka Just Jamez is a storyteller using music, film, poetry, and spoken word as a medium. Born in Spokane, Wa, and raised in Nespelem, WA. He is a member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. ACTIVE ROLES  Owner of New Age Warriors, L.L.C. with T.S The Solution  Owner of Filmdigenous with Ben-Alex Dupri. Consulting producer with The Alliance For Media Arts + Culture Community engagemen...

Joseph Northcutt is the owner of The Bricks Conditioning Lab which offers 1 on 1 Training, Small Group Sessions, and Sports Performance Training.   Accreditations and Certifications: Master of Science in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania, Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Arizona State University, USAW Strength & Conditioning Coach Earning a Doctorate of Exer...

T.S The Solution is a hip hop artist, audio engineer, sound editor, producer, husband, and a father of twins. T.S was raised in the Greater Sea/Tac area and transitioned over to Spokane around 2014. We speak about his backstory, the meaning of his name, and his hip hop career! Where to find out more about T.S The Solution! IG Accounts: @ts_the_solution_ Hosted by: Bobby J (Creator of City Chapters...