Panhandle Primate Podcast

We recently started a new instagram account following our family’s move to the farm and quickly realized how little we knew about growing an account. We googled and clicked and learned about the vast world of instagramming. Our biggest takeaway was that we needed “pillars.” In the instagram world, what is it that we will be posting? As we’ve thought about this question, it became an interesting ch...

The emergence of the “Meta Verse” represents a new stage of the internet, dubbed “Web 3”. This new platform presents a new level of virtual existence, which just so happens to feel eerily similar to many dystopian novel plots. With virtual reality at our doorstep, Shannon and I felt intrigued to look into simulations and how they relate to society and to humanity as a whole. In this episode, we in...

Left vs. Right. Pro-choice vs. Pro-Life. Pro-vaccine vs. Anti-vaccine. I always get a little weary when complex issues become reduced to binaries, as if those are the only two choices. Most of the time, binaries exist when there is a limitation of options or when your options stand to be limited. Because we are inundated with binaries in our lives, it’s important to know how these narratives shape...

This is the first episode in our book club series. Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk was published in 1999 and has proven to be very prophetic. In this episode Shannon and Dexter are joined by Brad VanVokinberg to discuss this controversial and stimulating novel. If you haven’t read the book and only seen the movie, first shame on you, second the movie and the book are close enough to follow along wit...

In this episode, we cover our recent life style change from living in the middle of Amarillo, Texas to a rural family farm near Stephenville, Texas. We sum up the exciting changes over the past couple months as well as go over some of the thought processes that led us towards this decision. Part of the reason the podcast went through the recent rebranding was in preparation for this move, even tho...

This is part 2 of 3 in our crypto series. I have really enjoyed editing this series. With each listen back, I catch something new and often find my mind wondering the possible ways this new technology will be implemented. In this hour, only Kishore and I are talking as Shannon was trying to keep the kids quiet, which created a slightly different feel to this part. Listen carefully and try to begin...

This is part 1 of a 3 part story exploring the topic of crypto currency and DeFi. This was a barn burner of a recording at over 3 hours, which sets a record as our longest interview, and I honestly felt like the conversation could have kept going, the topics were far from exhausted. Our guest, Kishore Yalamanchili , is a pulmonologist by trade and gained a large Facebook following as he gave updat...

We recorded this episode on a beautiful afternoon in Abilene, Texas. When I contacted Erin Elise Holland about being on the show, she thought it would be fun to interview us. Erin asked us questions about how Shannon and I met and what lead us to get married. The conversation also flowed around some future plans and how having kids changes everything. Shout outs: Jeff Wyrick for the cover art, Hay...

The mindless mass, as a trope, is always present, and the natural inclination is to imagine that you are one of the few survivors. But why are we, as a society, so infatuated with zombies and apocalypses? In this episode, we explore the deeper side of this seemingly “silly” horror sub genre. If you enjoy this episode, please like, share, and subscribe. If you feel like you have something to say, h...

This is the pilot episode. I, Dexter , am joined by my cohost and wife, Shannon , and special guest Milky Mike . We cover what we hope this podcast will be, what is prompting us to do this show, and some of the social context which will influence and impact our conversations going forward. This was the first time we recorded with all our new gear, and as can be expected with Murphy’s Law, some thi...

Shannon and Dexter wrap up the Panhandle Primate podcast and set the stage for the upcoming debut of Their new show The D_Program.

This is only my second show of 2020 and during the span of time that has elapsed, it seems like the whole world has changed. In this episode, guests Austin, Shannon and I discuss snow-piled trampolines, some of the positive sides of quarantine, and the postulation that we might all be cultural refugees. My intent is to develop my consistency in releasing episodes in the coming months as well as im...

In this ramble I give a “brief” explanation of what I have been up to and the lack of episodes. The first segment of this episode asked the question of what a political middle road might look like. I also have a PSA reminding everyone to take care of themselves in this coming year. Featured music: Ugly Chulo , Mt Ivy ( Vampling ), and Bardobill&losMuchachoes As always check out our friends at...

After a bit of a break to deliver Callahan Wayne Cearley into the world, the Panhandle Primate Podcast returns with a bit of birth of its own. We are experimenting with a few format changes that we hope will make the show more dynamic and engaging. The first addition comes with the addition of my wife, Shannon the Nerd , to the team. Shannon will sit in on the podcasts to interject her “Dexter edi...

Rachael Edwards is a second time guest on the podcast. This time, she promotes her Back Alley Gallery which will take place June 29, in a back ally at 1st and Taylor St. in downtown Amarillo. Rachael merges the street art scene with the format of a tradition formal art show. In this episode, we mostly talk about Artificial Intelligence and question what it means to be human. This was a fun convers...

Defining celebrity in Amarillo is tricky, but in my opinion Malcolm Byers is rapidly gaining notoriety. Malcolm is a street artist whose works can be seen all over the state. He recently did a large mural for the Pedigo run for city council which can still be seen at 6th and Adams in Amarillo, TX. I encourage every one of my listeners to check out his instagram @malcolm_byers to see some of the be...

Luis Garcia returns to the Panhandle Primate podcast to promote our collaboration booth at the upcoming Bad Magik Music Festival happening Saturday May 25, 2019 . Luis is the organizer of the Critical Mass Bomb City bike ride which takes place the last Friday of each month to promote bike culture in the city. We talk about a lot of stuff in this episode but focus mostly on Bad Magik. We will have...

Blake Rogers is a guitarist based out of Amarillo. He is best known as the guitarist for Smooth Taste but has recently made some waves as a solo artist with his debut release Find Friends . In this episode, we talk about his development as a musician, forming a band, and some of his plans for the future. I am excited to hear what Blake does in the future. He is one of many amazing musicians contri...

Forest Sun is a traveling troubadour based out of California. He stopped by for a quick podcast while in Amarillo. This was more conversation than interview, we got into some rabbit holes as we talked about creating, touring and the music business in a digital age. Check out Forest’s music and enjoy this conversation! Featured music: Ryley Walker and Forest Sun If you would like to support the pod...

Lance Vinson is a member of the Amarillo Fire Department and organizer of Bubbapalooza Music festival , an event which raises money for the Brian Hunton Scholarship Fund. In this episode we talk about organizing and running a large music event as well as some of the insider operations of the first responder community. Lance is a long time friend, and this conversation was a lot of fun and be sure...

Jared Sanchez is involved in several different aspects of Amarillo. He’s a cook at Six Car Brewery with a passion for film photography and skateboarding. In this episode, we talk about shooting portraits of political candidates, musicians, and athletes. And, as always, there are plenty of tangent ridden rabbit holes for your listening pleasure. Featured music by: Ugly Chulo and Nxworries Patreon:...

Matt Villegas is an Amarillo Stand-up comedian and one of the organizers of Yellow City Comedy . In this episode we talk about getting up on stage, organizing communities, and some of the advantages of living in at a cross roads. Really enjoyed this interview. Featured music by: Ryley Walker and Leon Bridges Patreon: Panhandle Primate Podcast

When I first met Jonah Gray , he was a youngster crushing climbs at Amarillo’s climbing gym. Now, he is traveling the world and filling his noggin full of psychology knowledge. In this interview, we cover his early life working for the family business, we talk about rock climbing, and we touch a little on slow motion multi tasking. Featured music by: Matt Costa and The Siege Sponsors for this show...

In this ramble, I throw out the concepts of stumbling forward, even when you feel like an idiot, and Pre-Loaded Algorithmic Philosophies. Strap in because it is a bumpy ride! Featured Music : Frances and The Lights , Vamping , Ryley Walker Sponsors: Liberty Steam Cleaning and AMTX Builders Patreon: Panhandle Primate Podcast

Andrew Michael Akins is a musician based out of Amarillo, Tx. Although his roots are in song writing and performing, he also has a passion for producing music. In this episode, we talk about his new album, the creative process, and some of the benefits and hurdles of being an artist in Amarillo. Featured music by : GreenSky Bluegrass and A release off of Andrew’s new Album “ Grown up ” This Episod...