Faded Truth Podcast

Faded Truth Podcast

By Angela MartinezComedyBusinessEntrepreneurshipEducationSelf-ImprovementComedy Interviews
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Faded Truth Podcast episodes

  • Bellator MMA Middleweight Ty 'SAVAGE' Gwerder Keeps It Real On How To Be A Pro Fighter

    Kaneohe native Jered “Ty” Gwerder is a "Savage" in the Bellator MMA cage. The 25 year old middleweight (4-0) signed a multi-fight deal with the mixed martial arts organization and made his Bellator debut in Dec 2019. Training out of Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, Nevada, Gwerder is a longtime training partner of current UFC middleweight Brad Tavares, and has quickly earned a reputation of being a knockout artists after starting his career with four consecutive victories all via TKO/KO. A standout at linebacker in 2011-12 at Damien, Gwerder played under head coach Eddie Klaneski and even wore Klaneski’s jersey number 21 in his playing days in Kalihi.Gwerder made his debut in October of 2018 under the SoCa Fights banner with a first-round knockout of Tyler Smith. Following that fight it was three straight bouts in the LFA between February and September, with his most recent win coming via body kick against Mike Jones. The fight was called 2:22 into the opening round marking as the longest fight of his career. Look for Gwerder's future fights in the upcoming 2020 season.

    @ty.savage_mma

    @faded_truth

    34 min
  • Recording Artist 'Sober Junkie' Uses Cannabis To OVERCOME Drug Addiction

    Sober Junkie, a Native from California, is a singer, songwriter, and performer who uses music as medicine for his soul. He grew up splitting time between living with his single hard-working mother in Los Banos and his two dads in West Hollywood and San Francisco, where Sober Junkie got his love for music and entertainment.

    Addiction molded much of Sober Junkies’ (SJ) life and took him to rock bottom. Cannabis and music were the two escapes that helped SJ overcome his drug addiction and with his raspy, yet soulful voice you can hear a variety of music from SJ. Like his distinctive style, there is no way to categorize his music into one genre. This lends to his diverse tracks and the ability to have a song for everyone!

    His hard work, love, and support have transformed SJ into his current position. Today, eight years clean, SJ is taking his music and changing the world with it! "Teach people about people, so people can love people."

    @thesoberjunkieofficial

    @faded_truth

    41 min
  • Artist 'JTruthPA' Gets RAW On The Struggles Of Street Performing To Becoming A Grammy Contender!
    Jonathan Rodriguez, known professionally as JTruthPA, is a 26-year-old Philadelphia native who has been turning heads and spreading positive messages since the age of 13. Growing up in a community plagued with violence, he aspired to use his musical gifts to speak his truth and draw attention to the bright side of the negative situations that many can relate to.
    Busking became a profession for him to survive, starting as a kid in NYC and traveling over to Vegas after an opportunity arose from a video that went viral on WorldStarHipHop. As he continued to gain attention, he used his busking as a self-made platform to speak his truth and connect with all who listened in hopes of being a beacon of inspiration and change in the world.
    His lyricism, energetic flow, passionate melodies, infectious positivity, and commanding voice give him a unique, soulful sound that vibrates with the capacity to shake the world. As a bilingual artist of Latino descent, JTruthPA believes that in order to change the world, we must first change ourselves. Dedicated to the mantra, “live your truth,” JTruthPA offers his experience as service to others as a mentor with the Hope for Prisoners program, which provides guidance and assistance to the formerly incarcerated to help them reclaim their lives. He is fully committed to the idea that if we embrace the colors that make us who we are, we can create a more colorful, vibrant world.
    The daddy of two was a 2020 Grammys contender for his song "Sunflower" and headlined his own show in January, "Light, Love, & Positive Vibes Experience", at the Aliante casino in Las Vegas. Speaking from a place of passion, learning more every day to become a light in the darkest of places, and using his vulnerability as his strength, JTruthPA strives to be a voice for every soul who faces the daily battle of finding balance and purpose.
    @jtruthpa
    @faded_truth
    49 min
  • Hottest YouTube Mom, Model & Mental Health Advocate 'Miss KMendez' Keeps It REAL
    Kathy Mendez is a Puerto Rican public figure hailing from the East Coast Tri-State. Showing transparency into her traumatic life allows Miss K Mendez to heal emotionally, physically & spiritually. Her audio podcast, "Kathy Speaks", focuses on self reflection, self check ins, and positive growth as an individual. Follow the unorthodox mother/son duo on their Youtube channel to see how she nurtures her child into being a "healed adult'. KMendez is also a successful model and makeup artist, specializing in SFX creations. Her bright energy and charismatic personality make her an excellent addition to your mental health and self care routine.
    @misskmendez
    @kathy_speaks
    @faded_truth
    36 min
  • NFL Star David Irving Goes IN On Quitting The League For Cannabis Beliefs!
    David Ja Rodd Irving is a former American football defensive tackle who played for the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He played college football at Iowa State University. On March 1, 2019, Irving was indefinitely suspended by the NFL for again violating the league's policy on substances of abuse.
    A few days later, he announced live on social media that he was quitting football because he was opposed to the NFL’s drug policy, specifically with regards to marijuana. Following this incident Irving became an activist for cannabis.
    He opened a cannabis business with a focus on CBD-related products. Irving co-founded his own cannabis advocacy magazine called Cannabis Passport. He is now reinstated and playing for the Las Vegas Raiders.
    @david_irving95
    @faded_truth
    1 hr 5 min

About Faded Truth Podcast

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Faded Truth Podcast was created by Angela Martinez during the 2020 Pandemic when her busy life was shut down abruptly. A true Jersey girl, intuitive & outspoken, Angela decided to create a platform where she could dig deep into the minds of creatives, all while educating herself and viewers on the mental and physical health benefits of cannabis. Fast forward to now reaching over 1.5 million listeners with celebrity interviews in hip-hop culture, plant medicine, adult industry, food and creativity spaces.