MD PODCAST

NYC Native/San Diego resident Jackie Bryant talks about her life as a freelance writer, author, journalist, and an advocate for the canibus industry. She explains her journey in NY working for Wall Street to her transition in California. She has written for publications like Playboy, San Diego Tribune, San Diego Beat, Sierra Magazine, and more! She is also the founder of her weekly newsletter CANN...

Oxnard native/MC Dopamine Rush talks about his family roots in the 805, and the formation and the history of his group Tangent, all the way to his formation of Points of Ellipsis, The Foundry, and a rundown of his solo discography all the way to his newest release “The Matter” now available on all digital platforms! For more info follow @DOPAMINE_RUSH

NYC-bred/Bay Area resident Unlearn The World revisits his Dominican roots and life in New York City. He takes a trip down in memory lane with his experiences in the music industry including touring with the Lyricist Lounge Show , studio sessions with Big Pun, Big Daddy Kane and more to his move in the Bay Area in 2003. A member of Zulu Nation , podcast/radio host, and a talented MC with a devotion...

Independent film-maker Ana Barredo talks about her journey from the Phillippines to the U.S, detailing her transition immigrating to the country, and finding her path way in film making. Offering Marlon D his first role in a full length film, Ana touches on the details in making her newest 2018 film The Year I Did Nothing and all the awards and recognition it has received in 2019 and 2020. She als...

Long Beach, CA native DJ Kriss Fader talks about his roots in the LBC. He also talks about his introduction into being a DJ and turntablism, his work in the Filipino community and his transition into becoming a barber. He discusses how the hair industry have adapted during this pandemic. He touches on spirituality, marriage and fatherhood, and balancing being a DJ and a barber. For more info follo...

Oxnard native, and hip hop artist, 1/2 of legendary 805 group Nevamind, Mark Young talks about his roots in 805 county, his beginning and experiences in the hip hop industry, the formation of Black Collar and his journey to becoming an MMA fighter. All the way to his journey in winning the Regional 205 pound champion for MMA Events Inc. With an undefeated track record of 3-0. 2 And to becoming a b...

Filipino-American veteran actor Abe Pagtama talks about his childhood in Hawaii and the Philippines. He discusses his experience in the air force and the US Army. They go into memory lane about his path to pursuing acting in Hollywood during the 70’s. He talks about his work in theater, black exploitation films, Young & The Restless, Punky Brewester and General Hospital. He also talks about his mo...

Cal State Fullerton alumni, and licensed clinical social worker Veronica Diaz talks about her journey , from her childhood beginnings in the Riverside County all the way to completing her BA and Masters Program in Social Work in Cal State Fullerton. She talks about her experience in the foster care population, her own journey into healing , and transitioning into becoming a host for her own podcas...

Actor, Author, Screenplay writer and hip hop head Gabe Pagtama speaks on his experience and roots as a child actor, his experience in working in legendary hip hop radio station 92.3 The Beat, his work as a director/screenplay writer with his independent films like “Legend Of The Basketball Ghost” , his cameos in films like “Lumpia”,”The Debut”, and the sequel “Lumpia with A Vengeance”. Also speaks...

Oxnard, Ca recording artist/song writer Kris Simeon talks about his roots, influences, early days of jamming with Salty Peenutz, and the formation of his band Spartacus , all the way to his journey in becoming a solo artist and father hood. Also talks about his upcoming projects and plans for 2021! https://krissimeon.com/ https://www.youtube.com/krissimeon https://soundcloud.com/krissimeon https:/...

Jennifer Benitez traces her roots back in Oxnard, Ca and the importance of the Filipino culture in her upbringing. Sharing her experiences in the fashion design industry in New York to her transition in being a business owner of her own company Foreign Unity Jewelry, touching on the importance of her work and advocacy in preserving the Filipino-American culture and arts with the PNAYSPHERE Scholar...

818/San Fernando Valley based MC KONFIDENT talks about his roots in Maryland, introduction to hip hop as a fan, legendary stories about MC Shan, Doug E Fresh, his work with legendary MCS like Buckshot, Oh No, Sean Price, J-Ro, his catalog of albums, his road to healing , the ups and downs of the music industry,Buddhism, and being a teacher in Florida, and his role as a father . Also talks about hi...

Chicago native, Cal State Fullerton Professor, Marriage and Family Therapist , Dr Stuart Bloom talks about his roots in Chicago, his career in sales and grassroots activism, work in the community, and his journey to becoming a psychotherapist with his own private practice. From Chicago to LA to Orange County, he talks about his contributions to the Human Services Program in Cal State Fullerton for...

Tacoma, Washington based veteran/legendary MC and indie artist Shao Sosa describes life growing up in Tri Cities Washington, how hip hop has shaped his formative years, and his role as a father. With an impressive catalog of albums, and his projects with his son Nobi, who is also an MC, he describes his process of working wit his son as a duo called Lone Wolf and Kub, his transition to his new med...

Real-estate agent/hip hop artist/upcoming podcast host Ceasar Garza sits down with MD on his life and times growing up in Inglewood, Ca, life in Cal State NORTHRIDGE, his journey to become a real estate agent , his hip hop group La Suprema, fatherhood, thoughts about the LA community, Chicano Studies and more! Touching on his new weekly IG show “Unpopular Opinion with CEZALEO” for more info follow...

Star Trek Discovery Lead visual effects artist Charles Collyer talks about his journey in break dancing all the way to nomination for 2019 Creative Arts Emmy’s. Working for the Star Trek show Season 1,2,3 recalling his early days growing up in the 818 San Fernando Valley to his breakdancing/dance experience with Sick Step, competing for America’s Got Talent Season 3 in2008. Also talks about his ex...

Award winning film maker , director, producer, and screen play writer Benito Bautista takes it back to his journey from the Philippines to the Bay Area, exploring his roots and influences in film making, his journey in settling in San Diego, Ca. Founder of Wanderlust Film and non profit org San Diego Filipino Cinema talks about his experiences in making films in countries like India, Philippines,...

Marlon D sits down with friend Alvin Laxmana about his roots in Hayward, and his journey to Southern California, Arizona , and his new chapter in life , All Things Fresh Podcast!” Follow him on IG @alvinlax @atftthepodcast

Author, non-profit community work organizer and founder of HIPHOPHELP.ORG Dexter Nunnery talks about his Mississippi roots, community building in Oxnard, Ca , and how we can use hip hop as a positive tool, transitioning from corporate world project management to event planning, and artists consultation. owning our power, thoughts on 2020, police reform and more!

Legendary MC/Oxnard native Rone from the classic group Nevamind and Black Collar talks about history of hip hop in 805 County, stories in the music industry, balancing fatherhood, new writing projects, and the inspiration behind his blog “Get Off My Lawn”

Oxnard native/founder of DJ Crew Unique Styles and Belle 1 Communications, Daryl D also known as DJ Daryl D talks about his roots in Oxnard , history of Oxnard turntablism scene,and forming his DJ crew Unique Styles. And talks about life as a teacher in audio engineering for the youth for the school district. Another MD PODCAST CLASSIC! For more info follow https://m.twitch.tv/djuniquestyle/ or @k...

Upcoming actor on the rise Kyle Casto talks about his journey from the Navy to acting , moving from Florida to travelling the world, outlook on life on his new spiritual journey, and his passion and joy for acting , and passing down dos and donts for upcoming actors in the entertainment business, and the struggles of an actor living in Los Angeles

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu world tournament champion/instructor/business owner of food truck “Acai Truck”Mylene Engle talks about the good old days in Oxnard, Ca in early 90’s, the road to reaching business goals , balancing different roles in owning two businesses, becoming a jiu-jitsu competitor and lessons in motherhood. For more info! Follow @CHRISENGLEBJJ @MY.ACAI @ROWDYROLLERS

Oxnard native/LVN Eric David explains the daily challenges being a nurse, loving his profession with a passion , and also explores his family roots in the Philippines and Oxnard, life in Channel Islands High School in the late 80’s. The effect of the pandemic on the nursing field and more!

UCLA and San Diego State Alumni/Social worker Emilia Villagrana talks about her roots in San Diego, her journey in social work, the pros and cons working with a non profit, her dedication and passion working with the disadvantaged youth, issues facing the youth in San Diego community, and her role as a lead case manager in Assist. For more info , follow ASSIST2JOBS.ORG