Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

1.11.2026 Episode 207 "Top Music Artists 2025" I was joined by friends Monáe and Christina, and making his "Just Because" debut, Rick! We shared who our favorite music artists were who released music in 2025. If you have a thoughtful or silly question, you'd like us to tackle, email justbecausepod@gmail.com You can find these magnificent people on IG Rick @rhcomedy also mor...

3.14.26 Episode 1 "Grad Lobo: Thoughts of a Sinner" I started grad school! It's been almost two months of my brain being smashed and massaged. Here are some of my thoughts.

11.01.25 Episode 206 "Friendships: How Much Did I Weigh" I was joined by BRhother Ronald and my great friends Dilcia and Becca. We went through the ins and outs of friendships: 1) What makes someone a "friend" to you? 2) What's the oldest friendship you have going? 3) What's the most recent friendship you've made? 4) Have you ever broken up with a friend? 5) Have yo...

10.18.25 Episode 205 "Friendships: Looking Good" I was joined by my friends Monae, Franc and making his Just Because debut, Devin! We went through the ins and outs of friendships: 1) What makes someone a "friend" to you? 2) What's the oldest friendship you have going? 3) What's the most recent friendship you've made? 4) Have you ever broken up with a friend? 5) Have...

9.06.25 Episode 204 "Friendships: Strong Bubbles and Shovels" I was joined by my bRhother Ameer, and my friends Jess and Kiara! We went through the ins and outs of friendships: 1) What makes someone a "friend" to you? 2) What's the oldest friendship you have going? 3) What's the most recent friendship you've made? 4) Have you ever broken up with a friend? 5) Have yo...

8.03.25 Episode 203 "RR Reclaim the Horror" I was joined by my friends Lydia, Dominick and making his Just Because debut, Adrian! Topics: 1) What's something people usually misunderstand about you? 2) What is the scariest movie you've seen? 3) Regrettable experiences with internet purchases 4) What is something that you feel is important in self-growth? 5) What are you lying to yourself about? You...

7.13.24 Episode 202 "RR Lube Mouthed" I was joined by my bRhother Gwyn, my fabulous friend Kelly and my kick-ass friend Robert! Topics: 1) What day should be a holiday? 2) Being thankful. 3) Connection between being in nature and mental health 4) Forms of storytelling You can follow these fabulous people on IG Robert @beau_gosse Kelly @kellywithabigolk Gwyn @garstan_tricia If you have an...

1.11.25 Episode 201 "Top Shows of 2024" I was joined by my bRhother Chris, my friend Michelle and, making her Just Because debut, Riley! We shared our top 5 shows from 2024. You can follow these awesome people on IG: Riley @rileyy_proctor Michelle @mingylingy Chris @youngyuan24

1.04.25 Episode 200 "Top Movies of 2024" I was joined by Serena, Monáe and making his Just Because debut, Gabriel! We rank our top 10 movies of 2024, share what movies disappointed us, what movies pleasantly surprised us and what movies we didn't get. You can follow these magnificent people on IG: Monáe @alleyezonmonae Gabriel @gabuchogram Me, myself @justbecausepod

1.04.25 Episode 199 "FD 2024" I was joined by bRhothers Jeremiah, DJ and Chris. We fantasy-drafted the year 2024: 1 series, 1 movie, 1 music artist, 1 song, 1 news story. You can follow these beautiful people on IG: Jeremiah @babyboi73 DJ @prince_of_petty @officialblackdahlia Chris @youngyuan24

6.30.24 Episode 198 "RR Naughty Prince" I was joined by my bRhother Isaiah, my great friend Chaz and, making her Just Because debut, my friend Nina! Topics: 1) What would your life look like without social media? 2) Aging and disabilities 3) What value do you place on higher education? Is it necessary to be successful? 4) What compliment do you wish you got more often? What compliment is...

6.15.24 Episode 197 "RR Robot Abuse" I was joined by my friends Yvette, Jaena and my bRhother Frankie. Topics: 1. What is a book you'd recommend? 2. Reaching zen 3. Top 3 Pixar movies 4. What is one movie you absolutely despise? You can find these fantastic people on IG Yvette @yveemermaid Jaena @conjayne Frankie @freighnklin Email justbecausepod@gmail.com if you have suggestions for episodes or t...

6.01.24 Episode 196 "RR No Candles Please" I was joined by my bRhother Max and my friends Jessica and Hieyam. Email justbecausepod@gmail.com if you have any suggestions for episodes! Please rate and subscribe on Spotify. I'll be nicer to my children if you do.

12.17.23 Episode 195 "FD Holiday Things" This episode features my friends Jess and Ivan Z.! We fantasy-drafted holiday things; rituals, movies, yum-yums. If we enjoy it during a holiday, we talked about it. My kickball team is raising money for school-aged kiddos. Click on the link below to donate. Sneakers for Success: Student Shoe Drive https://gofund.me/76d76098

11.18.23 Episode 194 "Trivia Cities are Real" This episode features my bRhothers Tre and Danny and my good friend Dilcia! The links for the organizations these fine people chose are listed below. Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Be a Leader Foundation https://bealeader.org/ Human Rights Campaign https://www.hrc.org/ If you have any suggestions for topics for the next trivia ep...

10.21.23 Episode 193 "RR The Pain of Existence" This episode features Tapia, Monáe and Brandon. Topics: 1. Rising costs of streaming 2. What was a recent change/development that may have been difficult but you're thankful for? 3. Why does religion get used to commit mass genocides and still viewed as building blocks in the world? 4. Thoughts on Gaza 5. What was your favorite concert/album from the...

9.30.23 Episode 192 "RR The Net Will Appear" This episode features my friends Esther, Franc and Sal! Watch George HW Bush & Ronald Reagan Debate Immigration In 1980 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeimAjYTyMA Los Tigres del Norte "Somos Mas Americanos" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdZ8kojLu8Q Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect Arraignment https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-ar...

8.19.23 Episode 191 "RR Sudden Urges" This episode features my friends Michelle, Ernesto and my lil bRho Austin. What would be your contribution in a social movement? What's your guilty pleasure movie? Do you have any ghost stories? What science news is blowing your mind? You can find these cool people on IG Michelle @minglylingy Ernesto @ernieortiz Austin @ajaustinc Also, Ernesto's website! https...

Episode 190 "Top Movies of 2023" I was joined by my partner, Serena, my bRhother Chris and, for her first episode, my friend Kiara! We list our top 10 movies of 2023. These episodes always go long because we go in-depth on what we loved about these movies as well as what movies disappointed us. Intro featuring the little Lobos

7.30.23 Episode 189 "RR Trust Propaganda" This episode features my friends Xavi, Jaena and my sister-in-law Jessica L.! We talked about Mitch McConnell malfunctioning, trafficking, how much we trust strangers and drug commercials. You can find these magnificent people on IG Xavier @the_xavier_acosta Jessica L. @jezzmaree Jaena @conjayne

Episode 188 "FD 2023" I was joined by my bRhother Mat and my grand lil Christina! We fantasy-draft the year that was 2023: 1 news story, a song, a music artist, a TV show and a movie. You can follow these cool people Mat @matnevarez Christina @r1der.15

7.22.23 Episode 187 "RR Birthday Mind Control" I was joined by my bRhother Jeremiah, my friend Lydia, and, for his 1st episode, my dear friend Dom! We talk about AI, Jonah Hill and therapy as well as superpowers. Intro featuring Kid Lobo. You can find these fabulous people on IG Lydia @lilman_in_the_desert Jeremiah @babyboi73 Dom @that_dom_life

1.13.24 Episode 186 I was joined by my friends Monáe and Michelle and making his Just Because debut, my brother PA! We each ranked our top 5 shows of 2023! You can follow these fabulous people on IG: Monáe @alleyezonmonae Michelle @mingylingy Just Because @justbecausepod You're able to review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so please go leave a review! My heart will explode and ooze love if you do....

7.16.23 Episode 185 "Start a Fire" I was joined by my friends Ty T. and Jessica. We're adults and we are tired. Leave us alone. What’s a common experience for many people that you’ve never experienced? What did you Google last? What’s the most annoying noise? You can find these fantastic people on IG Ty @jt852 Jessica @jhaley_c and get some of her brownies @mix.nmemories

7.02.23 Episode 184 "Too Much Human Doing" I was joined by my friend Yvette, my BRhother Isaiah and, making his Just Because debut, Robert! We get into school when we were kids vs school for kids now, what the hell the Supreme Court is up to as well as some random questions. What’s the scariest non-horror movie? What scientific discovery would change the course of humanity overnight if it was disc...