EP Culture Beat Podcast: Music, Art & You

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Javier Martinez and Jorge Morales - co-owners of Cheezus - El Paso's house of exotic grilled cheese sandwiches! They talk about starting Cheezus and evolving the biz from a popular food truck and pop up to a cool spot in downtown on 210 N. Stanton. You'll have intense Cheezus cravings once this interview is over!

 Follow Cheezus on Instagram - @cheezus_915 -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover photograph is the Cheezus god mural found inside Cheezus! Rated CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist Apss'wan! He talks about his recent releases, upcoming music video and being on local record label Orison Recordings - plus much more! (Includes special secret guests!)
 
 Features TWO full songs: "IMPERIUM" and "THE BREAKDOWN."  Follow him on Instagram - @_apsswan_-
 
 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Apss'wan and company. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED NSFW

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Kenny Broomfield of local business Blue Collar Shaved Ice! Kenny talks about Blue Collar's many mouth watering shaved ice flavors and flavor combinations and menu items like the chicken and waffle dog, how he started his business and surviving the sudden impact of the pandemic!

Follow on Instagram - @bluecollarice -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover photograph courtesy of Blue Collar Shaved Ice. Rated CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local merchant of exotic sweets and snacks Isca Z. - Mexican Candy Lady!  She talks about her business' beginnings, shifting into more international items, the farthest she's sent a package and much more!

 Follow her on Instagram - @mexicancandylady -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover image courtesy of Mexican Candy Lady.  Rated CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist Tae Zu! The returning guest talks about his upcoming album and music videos - Tae Zu is transforming into something else, something beyond...hear all about it here and keep your eye on him!
 
 Features TWO full songs: "SINK" and "Doom Patrol."  Follow him on Instagram - @taezu_915 -
 
 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Tae Zu. Cover image courtesy of Tae Zu. RATED NSFW.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local skateboarder / photog / videographer / all around cool guy Claudio Tena! Claudio discusses his adventues in skateboarding, mentoring an up and coming local skateboarder and more!!!

 Follow him on Instagram - @claudiotena -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/outro music by J 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover photograph by YouKnowWho. RATED NSFW.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist Benny St. Claire! He talks about his recent release "Fiji Flowz Vol. 1," making music videos and crafting songs with local and out of town producers.

 Features TWO full songs: "STAND TALL (Feat. YOUNG DELUXE)" and "COULDA PLAYED 4 HOUSTON."  Follow him on Instagram - @bennystclaire -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Benny St. Claire and associated producers. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED NSFW.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local singer-songwriter Javier Martinez. He talks about his upcoming music under the moniker Tale of Giants, his songwriting process and more! Features TWO full songs: "Ghost Stories" and "Only Us" Follow him on Instagram - @username.human -

This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Tale of Giants. Cover photograph courtesy of Tale of Giants. Rated CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Brandon Bloxdorf and Brandon Moncada of Apollo City Comics Podcast - a local comic book podcast! The Brandons - Bloxdorf is local and Moncada is based in San Francisco - talk about their podcast and passion for comic books, upcoming plans and their love of Swamp Thing! They even provide some comic book and movie recommendations! Follow them on Instagram - @apollocitycomicspodcast -

This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover image courtesty of Apollo City Comics Podcast. Rated CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist Crazy Lil'G 915 del Chuco! He talks about making music - hip hop cut with samples of oldies and classic latin songs - upcoming plans, his appearance on 'Live PD' and more!!! Features TWO full songs: "100% Mexicano" and "Mi Corazon Es Sincero (FT. Mr. Tekken)" Follow him on Instagram - @crazylilg915delchuco -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/outro music by Crazy Lil'G 915 del Chuco. Cover photograph courtesy of Crazy Lil'G 915 del Chuco. RATED NSFW.