Ruben Estrada

Fickle Future

History EN ↓ 34 episodes

In Season Two of Fickle Future, explore the history of the commodification of psychoactive substances worldwide before diving into the current state of the War on Drugs in the United States, and where it may be heading. Episodes realeased every Thursday. 

Author

Ruben Estrada

Category

History

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Mar 21, 2025

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Episodes

RU's Q's #4: Charly Avell on the Path to Professional Wrestling 27.05.2021

CHECK CHARLY OUT HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD-ojDuZd0o&t=1928s (His intro @ 13:52) This one's a quick zoom chat with my cousin Charly while he was down training in Georgia with none other than world famous wrestler Cody Rhodes at the Nightmare Factory. He's been working towards his goal of becoming a professional wrestler since as far back as I can remember, it's a fun one--enjoy!

RU's Q's #3: Elsa on Starting High School in a Pandemic 26.05.2021

Last Ru's Q's we heard from my family friend Christa, and her experiences teaching during quarantine times. In this one we flip the script and I'm talking with her daughter Elsa about starting high school during a pandemic. Enjoy!

Episode 4: A Look Into the Modern Crystal Industry 20.05.2021

Humans have long been fascinated with crystals, but there's no denying we're experiencing a boom in the modern industry. This episode takes a look into our ancient history with crystals and the current usages driving the present day explosion of interest.

Episode 3: A History of Women's Soccer Part 2 07.05.2021

A continuation on my look into the history of women's soccer. Part 2 explores recent history, including both the highs and lows the U.S. squad has been through in recent times.

RU's Q's #2: Christa on Teaching in a Pandemic 03.05.2021

A talk with Christa Weiler, an elementary school teacher and one of my favorite people! She talks about teaching in the pandemic and the challenges involved. Enjoy!

Episode 2: A History of Women's Soccer Part 1 22.04.2021

The history of women's soccer is filled with ups and downs. Part one will explore the early years of women's soccer, as well as the forgotten women's world championships of the early seventies.

RU's Q's #1: Tío Henry on Growing Up in Cuba and Coming to America 15.04.2021

The first episode of Ru's Q's, the bonus content I'll be releasing on Fickle Future's off weeks. In this one, I'm talking to my Tío Henry about his experiences of growing up in Cuba in the eighties, and how he eventually got to the United States. Hope you enjoy!

Episode 1: Magic Mushrooms & Maria Sabina, The World's Most Famous Shaman 08.04.2021

While Maria Sabina's life has been somewhat well documented, her impact on the history of modern psychedelia has been largely forgotten, misconstrued, or a bit a both. This is the story of her role in introducing modern westerners to psychoactive mushrooms and where its usage has gone since her lifetime.

Fickle Future Official Trailer 01.04.2021

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