THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST

Aniekanabasi White blesses the studio with his presence. Amner & Basi deep dive everything behind the origins of his characters, to the social complexities that mirror our own reality and how everything down to the last detail has a meaning. Pan African Story Telling As Iowa's first black comic production company, Sensiil Studios aspires to bring representation to the science fiction and f...

Samantha Mesa, WE ARE IOWA Channel 5 News Television Anchor/Reporter shares her experiences of delivering devastating news, how it can have an effect on the anchor and how to deal with it. She also takes us on a behind-the-scenes look and shares her perspective that viewers don't always get to see on television. #experience   #television   #Emotionsincheck   #professionalism   #Composure   #Ne...

An in-depth Diversity, Equity and Inclusion conversation with West Des Moines DEI Director, Audrey Kennis. THE AMNER MARTINEZ Podcast sits down with Audrey as she talks about various topics regarding inclusion and community. #Local   #WestDSM   #podcast   #community   #DEI   #Diversity   #iowa   #DSM   #Amplified   #Reel   #AmnerMartinezPodcast   #power   #Inclusion   #Representation   #honestappr...

We sat down to talk to Walter Juarez, a young entrepreneur from Perry, Iowa. The son of Guatemalan immigrants now has an entire coffee business grown in Guatemala and imported into the States. Walter shares with us his unique idea to use coffee to raise money to support humanitarian causes, and also to help other small businesses build their brand. Take a listen to this great episode of the Amner...

guest Shihan Tetsuo Murayama; currently the interim director of Shito-Kai Murayama, an international organization that focuses on continuing the traditional aspects of Karate while looking to the future of this discipline as a competitive sport. Shihan Murayama shared with us the origins of his life-long career and some of his successes as an elite competitor. Find Shihan Murayama on Instagram @ a...

Politicking with Ed Fallon, Ed is an American activist, politician, talk show host, and author. He is an American politician from the State of Iowa. He was previously a Democratic candidate for Governor of Iowa and the U.S. Congress, and served as a member of the Iowa General Assembly from 1993 to 2006. Politicking with Ed Fallon By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Commo...

Bill Raine an entrepreneur a philanthropist a non-profit organizer, a cheesecake maker and now a van driver! Bill Raine is a fan favorite of the Staffing Industry but beyond that, Bill is a visionary and where there is a need, his creativity kicks in and he finds a solutions. On his latest venture, Bill is helping people get to work with “job Rides” a non for profit organization that is helping th...

Angela Jackson is part of a groundbreaking project called The Athene Black & Brown Entrepreneur Summit taking place this April 21st and 22nd . Our host Amner was part of the the Pitch competition last year “man, my business changed dramatically just by attending, I learned a lot about my business and where my business stood as an organization” sign up to the competition ASAP. the deadline is M...

We sat down to talk to Diego Angel Zuñiga. Local pro boxer, husband, father, and all-around cool dude. We’re getting hyped over his next fight which is slated to happen this weekend 02/19/2022 at the Horizons Event Center. We already have our tickets here in the studio. To support Diego, contact him directly at his cell 5157830279. You can text him and he will deliver your tickets personally! Here...

We sat down with Fernando Aveiga and Ryan Mullin from Parranderos Latin Combo and talked about all kinds of cool sh*t like their origin story, and also how the songs on the new album came about. Don’t miss this great episode. We learned so much about the music scene right here in Des Moines, IOWA. You can watch on youtube or listen on Spotify, Soundcloud, TuneIn, or wherever you get your podcasts....

We hung out with DJ Dacey on her most recent visit to good ol' Des Moines for the holidays. She shares her journey and current adventures! Follow DJ Dacey at: www.instagram.com/djdaceyofficial/ We're back and hanging out with female DJ, DJ Dacey. S4 E1 By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Commons License .

Amner sits down with 2 of the organizers of the very First Des Moines Latino Film Festival. Manny Toribio and Luis T. Leon. The guys share what inspired them and the organizers to put this together. Definitely, not something you see in Des Moines everyday. AMP S3 E8 The DSM Latino Film Festival By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Commons License .

Amner talks to DJ Raj co-owner of 515 Alive Music Festival and local night scene legend in Des Moines. The Amner Martinez Podcast S3 E7 Guest DJ Raj By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Commons License .

Amner sits down with Zet Gold. For more information about Zet Gold, check out her instagram @ zetgold AMP S3 E6 Zet Gold By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Commons License .

In this episode Amner talks to the hosts of the MidAmericana Podcast; Brian Campbell and Joshua Doležal. This show focuses in the ever-changing state of Iowa and beyond. Be sure to check out their website for more information about their podcast. The website is  www.midamericana.com AMP Season 3 Episode 5 MidAmericana Podcast Hosts By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Com...

Amner sits with Dr. Daniel Zinnel to talk about the awesome but very hard work that farmers do in America. We try to raise awareness of the challenges they face, in this episode. We really hope you enjoy this! farmworkerweek AMP Season 3 Episode 4: Dr. Daniel Zinnel By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Commons License .

In this episode, Amner talks to Joe Henry about the current state of affairs in the Latino community in Des Moines and Iowa. Politics latinos AMP Season 3 Episode 3- LULAC Of IA Joe Henry By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Commons License .

Des Moines native and UFC fighter Jeremy Stephens opens up about growing up in the UFC, what is it like seconds before a fight and what his present is like as he looks into the future. photo credit @ nbdysbaby_ AMP with UFC's Jeremy Stephens By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Commons License .

Do we live in two Americas? what is white fear? and is everything about racism? we tackle this and many pressing questions with Civil & Rights Director, Joshua V Barr Esq. Read his powerful Article "A Better Way" and Emmy award winning documentary "Breaking Bread" in the links below. medium.com/equality-includes-y…munity-edc5a8b63b13 youtu.be/RgpLfR1anQU Joshua Barr, Direct...

Black Liberation Movement organizer Matt Bruce, in his own words. AMP with Matt Bruce and the Black Liberation Movement in Des Moines, IA By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Commons License .

Des Moines Register's Columnist and Author Rekha Basu gives perspective to the issues of today. She reflects on the interviews she has had with figures like: Michelle Obama, Kamala Harris, Joe Biden and more. Her book Finding Her Voice is a collection of columns of women's struggles and triumphs in the midwest. Alternately inspiring and infuriating, they offer a glimpse into real women’s l...

in part one, Des Moines Register Rekha Basu kicks off Season 2 of The Amner Martinez Podcast. Rekha Basu has worked as a reporter, editorial writer and columnist at newspapers in New York, Florida and Iowa. Her commentaries appear twice weekly on the opinion pages of The Des Moines Register (USA Today Network) and are distributed weekly by Tribune Content Agency. She has made guest appearances on...

An intimate look at multi-talented, local artist, Rae Davis Fehring. From her theater work to her music and the project that broke her creativity. 515 dsm iowa musician actor desmoinesgirlsrock AMP w/Artist - Rae Davis Fehring - Episode 27 By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Commons License .

Iowan with coronavirus brings us the hope and courage we all need right now. Courage hope desmoines iowa 515 coronavirus covid19 a Special AMP wih Siobhan Spain By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Commons License .

With all the quarantine time you have at home.. give this Corana Virus special a try. COVID19 Coronavirus outbreak AMP AMP w/ Corona Virus AKA COVID-19 Special Episode By  THE AMNER MARTINEZ PODCAST  is licensed under a   Creative Commons License .