EP Culture Beat Podcast: Music, Art & You

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Moonsi of Moonsi Cafe - located inside The Living Room on 2310 N. Piedras. The vegan cook talks about his Chuco Style Food For Vegans, his award winning vegan menudo and using jackfruit as a meat alternative. Follow Moonsi Cafe on Instagram - @moonsicafe -   This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Ar...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Clay Baron of Dave's A Pawn Shop - home of Pancho Villa's finger, oddities and just about any thing you can think of! This episode is filled to the brim with fun facts! Follow Dave's A Pawn Shop on Instagram - @daves.a.pawn.shop -   This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. H...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features artist Manuel Urueta of Xingaderas Cartoneria. He talks about his paper-mache creatures, the power of imagination and art as therapy, plus how he got started and current projects. Find him on Instagram - @xingaderas -   This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro music by KnownPleas...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Andre Gutierrez of Myers Mushrooms. He explains the inner workings of his mushroom farm, how he got started in the mushroom biz and shares some easy mushroom recipes! Follow Myers Mushrooms on Instagram - @myersmushrooms_eptx - This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro music by Dr...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Neto Cabral, owner of El Paso record store Montecillo Records! He talks about record collecting and the importance of local and regional vintage records! Follow Montecillo Records on Instagram - @montecillo_records - This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' C...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features rapper Indica $weta. She talks about her recently released mixtape "Don't Take It Personal," her music making methods and upcoming plans. Features TWO full songs: "What They Want" and "Vogue X Pose" Follow her on Instagram - @indicasweta - This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hos...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Amanda Godina and Tessa Bianchet of Fossil Face Farms. They talk about tending to the veggie farm, how it started and its mission and provide a lot of tips for beginner growers! Follow Fossil Face Farms on Instagram - @fossilfacefarms - This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro mu...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local brewer Johnathan Gaytan of Borderline Brewers. He talks about making beer, the events he hosts through Borderline Brewers and how he's faring during the virus crisis. You can find him on Instagram - @thatsjono and @borderline_brewers_eptx - This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendari...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX is an eclectic, atmospheric quarantine mix by DJ LC FLOWERS! Find him on Instagram: @lcflowersmusic  TRACK LIST: 1. Daedalus - By A Thread -  2. Nathan Fake - North Brink -  3. Boards of Canada - Chromakey Dreamcoate -  4. Shlohmo - Same Time -  5. Barker - Hedonic Treadmill -  6. Skee Mask - Vli -  7. Adeus Senhor F. - Like a Glove (Song for M...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Louie Castorena, owner of Madre Nostra Kombucha. He talks about the process of making kombucha, how he started in the 'bucha biz, how the pandemic has affected operations and upcoming plans. You can find Madre Nostra Kombucha (and order it) on Instagram: @madrenostra  This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Host...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX is a reggaeton quarantine mix by DJ Papito Maldito! TRACK LIST: 1. Mina - Boing feat. Nane 2. Bea Pelea- Culona feat. Ms Nina 3. Elettra Lamborghini - Pem Pem 4. Randy y Arcangel - Soy Una Gargola 5. Yung Beef - Infierno 6. C. Tangana - Mala Mujer 7. Tomasa Del Real - Pache Pache 8. Bad Gyal - Fiebre 9. Ms. Nina & Talisto - Noche de Verano...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features David 'Fuji' Vargas, owner of barbershop product company and irl barbershop Chuco Barbas. He shares how his business is doing during the pandemic crisis, details on new products, upcoming plans - even some beard care tips! Find him on instagram - @chucobarbas - This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Cha...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features a mix of ambient electronica for your quarantine chill out by DREAMPILL. Press play, relax, focus and immerse yourself in the strange textures found within. Follow DREAMPILL on Instagram - @dreampilll - This episode produced by M. De Santiago, DREAMPILL and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Cover image by DREAMPILL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features recording artist Matt U Johnson. He talks about his upcoming EP, his journey in the entertainment biz and his approach to writing pop music that fuses dancehall, reggae, hip hop and electronic elements. Features TWO full songs: "Want You" and "Get Up." Follow him on Instagram - @mattujmusic -   This episode produced...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features artist Jessie Gandarilla. He talks about his 'pretty chaos' aesthetic, prolific work ethic (He attempts to produce one painting a day!), how he got started and current projects. Find him on instagram -  @jessiegandarilla - This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro music...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features artist Dracula's Flute. Happy cloud people are his signature creations and they just wanna chill! He talks about the origins and upcoming projects of his happy cloud people and his general approach to producing art. Find him on instagram - @draculasflute - This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Mark Martinez and Erick Aguirre, co-owners of Desert People Clothing Company. They talk about the history and philosophy behind their brand, upcoming plans and their approach to designing clothes you'll want to hold on to. This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro music by J....

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Gustavo and Brisa Delgado, co-owners of Old Sheepdog Brewery nestled in South Central El Paso on 3900 Rosa Ave. They talk about their unique location, how their home brewing hobby blossomed into a brewery and how Mexican culture and food influences the taste of their beer. This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Host...

This episode, first in a new sub series, focuses on reading and how your freedom of reading is in danger. Your hosts, Jessica and Miguel talk about how algorithms keep your mind and tastes in an ad specific box, other sneaky modern ways of censorship - we're looking at you Missouri - and how access to public libraries is crucial to communities. They also mention the recent controversy surroun...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local jack of all trades Larry Overstreet! This guy screen prints shirts, makes bad ass egg rolls, plays bass and tours internationally in local grindcore group Lord Piggy and is a reggae DJ known as Saiko Dub. We had a chat with Larry at a local kabob house, tap play and find out more about his many ventures and upcoming projects. Fea...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist Tae Zu. He talks about his recent EP "Respiratory" and his plans for 2020. Features TWO full songs: "Repeat" (intro song) and "Liquor and a Blunt" (outro song) This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Tae Zu. Cover photog...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Jacob Carrasco, third generation owner of local cheeseburger joint Rosco's Burger Inn. He talks about the restaurant's multi-generational popularity, the logistics of maintaining it and how striving to stay consistent leads to a burger that keeps customers happy and coming back. Part 2 Available Now! This episode produced by...

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Jacob Carrasco, third generation owner of local cheeseburger joint Rosco's Burger Inn. We continue our talk about the restaurant's multi-generational popularity, delve deeper into its history and some of the pros and cons of the daily cheeseburger makin' grind. This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. H...

Throughout December (and before we venture into a new decade) we will release "lost interviews." These interviews simply got lost in the shuffle and some were literally lost in a memory card. Most of these "lost interviews" are from our first year as an ongoing podcast. This "lost interview" from 2018 features El Paso hip hop collective The Desert Gods! This incarnati...

Throughout December (and before we venture into a new decade) we will release "lost interviews." These interviews simply got lost in the shuffle and some were literally lost in a memory card. Most of these "lost interviews" are from our first year as an ongoing podcast. This "lost interview" from 2017 features local DJ Ray Mendoza. He talks about El Paso electronic mu...