In this episode, Mr. Abastilla interviews Pastor Jeff Adams who works in a prison as a chaplain. Jeff explains from a first person perspective the realities of dealing with incarcerated individuals along with the rewards and challenges that go with it.

In this episode, Mr. A. travels to Bend, Oregon where this is ONE MORE existing Blockbuster video rental store in the entire world!! No joke! There is literally ONLY ONE last Blockbuster video store that exists! Mr. Abastilla interviews Sandi Harding who is the general manager of the store, and shares her perspectives and stories of how Blockbuster is STILL kept alive to this day!

Mr. Abastilla interviews Bill and Tami Mead, who both work for the Yakima School District as Band, Orchestra, and Choir teachers for the Elementary and Middle School levels. Tami and Bill share their perspectives of being band teachers and the effects it has on their students.

In this episode, Mr. Abastilla interviews his best friend Dustin Johnson. This interviews focuses on his side gig of being a DJ to dances, parties, weddings, etc. On a side note for updates, subscribe to Mr A’s Instagram channel @conversationswithmra

In this episode, Mr. Abastilla interviews Commadant Chris Acuna from the Washington Youth Challenge Academy. Mr. Acuna talks about what the Washington Youth Challenge Academy is all about, his passion for working for the kids, and how it has impacted so many kids across Washington State! Also, for a cross reference, Episode 17 features graduated Senior student from Chimacum, Gerald Lindsey who just finished the residential phase this last June! Highly recommended to listen to this episode with Commandant Acuna, then go back to Episode 17!

In this episode, Mr. A. stops by Evergreen State College (the Tacoma branch) and interviews Emory Otso, Karen Varges, and Ajahnee Hudson from the Living Life Leadership organization which supports and builds communities for students and people of color. One of the biggest topics discussed in the episode is the issue of racism and their experiences with it.

Mr. Abastilla interviews Dr. Rupert Tomada who currently works at Silverdale Kaiser Permanente in Kitsap County Wa. Dr. Tomada explains his journey to becoming a doctor and gives advice to those who want to be in the medical field.

In this episode, Mr. A. interviews his friend Chris Barnes who currently works as truck driver delivering oxygen tanks to various businesses around the Puget Sound area. Chris goes into detail the life and the process of what a truck driver does.

Mr. Abastilla interviews the founder and director of Alta Vista Life Integrated Services Ashley Ruiz who talks about her upbringing, issues with mental health with youth, and how she founded Alta Vista

In this unique interview edition, Mr. Abastilla actually interviews his wife, Yolanda Abastilla asking her about life as a mother raising our two kids who are 8 and 10 years old respectively.