(Improvised) Intelligence from Noah Vargas

In this episode of Improvised Intelligence, host Noah Vargas sits down with Alexander M. M. Uballez, former U.S. Attorney and candidate for Mayor of Albuquerque in the 2025 election.

Find Alex on Instagram @alexanderuballez and on his website alexforalbuquerque.comUballez shares his vision for the city’s future — tackling public safety, housing affordability, homelessness, and immigrant protections — while reflecting on his time in federal service and how it shaped his approach to leadership.

Together, we explore:

• Why Alexander Uballez is running for mayor of Albuquerque in 2025

• How he plans to make Albuquerque safer and fairer for everyone

• His ideas for addressing homelessness and mental health

• What transparency, accountability, and inclusion mean for city government

• How residents can stay engaged and make their voices heard this election season

Whether you live in Albuquerque or care about the power of local leadership to create real change, this conversation offers thoughtful insight into what’s at stake for the city’s future.

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This week on Improvised Intelligence, Noah Vargas sits down with Johnny Magna — a professional wrestler and Power Slap competitor who’s redefining what it means to be an entertainer and an athlete.

Johnny shares stories from the world of pro wrestling, opens up about the mental and physical toll of Power Slap, and breaks down how he’s built resilience both inside and outside the ring.

They talk training, mindset, pain tolerance, showmanship, and the crossover between comedy, competition, and pure adrenaline. Whether you’re a fan of combat sports, wrestling, or just love hearing wild stories from people who go all-in, this one’s packed with energy and honesty.

🎙️ In this episode:

• The journey from wrestling to Power Slap

• What it takes to perform under pressure

• Behind-the-scenes of combat sports entertainment

• Building mental toughness and physical discipline

• The funniest and wildest moments from Johnny’s career

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Find Johnny on Instagram @thejohnnymagnaFollow us here!Instagram: @improvisedintelligencepod🎙️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46eFKCrHGNkWejeT8XpcjTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Produced by Royal Tier Productions LLCIntro/Outro Theme written by Toby GomezSupport the podcast here!https://www.patreon.com/c/improvisedintelligencehttps://choppedchileco.com/#JohnnyMagna #PowerSlap #ProWrestling #CombatSports #ImprovisedIntelligence #NoahVargas #Podcast #SportsPodcast #AthleteInterview #WrestlingLife

Special guest, stand-up comedian Anthony A joins the podcast for a special edition of Saturday's live episode with AJ DeLeon guest producing as well.Find Anthony on Instagram @anthonyacomedyFind AJ on Instagram @ajdeleoncomedyFollow us here! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46eFKCrHGNkWejeT8XpcjTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/improvisedintelligencepodProduced by Royal Tier Productions LLCIntro/Outro Theme written by Toby GomezSupport the podcast here!https://choppedchileco.com/https://organicpricedbooks.com/ Promo Code: NOAH

Discussing the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk, Jimmy Kimmel's firing, and the lynching in Mississippi.Follow us here! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46eFKCrHGNkWejeT8XpcjTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/improvisedintelligencepodProduced by Royal Tier Productions LLCIntro/Outro Theme written by Toby GomezSupport the podcast here!https://choppedchileco.com/https://organicpricedbooks.com/ Promo Code: NOAH

🎙️ Comedian Jared Ostrom joins us to talk about the art of stand-up and sketch comedy writing — from building punchlines to creating sketches that land. We dive into his process, inspirations, and funniest on-stage stories, with plenty of laughs along the way. A must-listen for fans of stand-up, sketch comedy, and anyone curious about how comedians write.

Find Jared on Instagram @jaredostromcomedy and on YouTube  @thosewhoopposecomedy  Follow us here!Instagram: @improvisedintelligencepod🎙️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46eFKCrHGNkWejeT8XpcjTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Produced by Royal Tier Productions LLCIntro/Outro Theme written by Toby GomezSupport the podcast here!https://www.patreon.com/c/improvisedintelligencehttps://choppedchileco.com/#StandUpComedy #SketchComedy #ComedyPodcast #JaredOstrom #ComedyWriting #ComedianInterview #StandUpLife #ComedySketch #BehindTheLaughs #FunnyPodcast

Discussing the assassination of Charlie Kirk, what we know, internet discourse surrounding it, and how we must move forward. Noah is joined in studio by Nico Garcia.Follow us here! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46eFKCrHGNkWejeT8XpcjTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/improvisedintelligencepodProduced by Royal Tier Productions LLCIntro/Outro Theme written by Toby GomezSupport the podcast here!https://choppedchileco.com/https://organicpricedbooks.com/ Promo Code: NOAH

Discussing First Amendment issues in the United States and the State of Israel's continued lies about the genocide in Gaza.Follow us here! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46eFKCrHGNkWejeT8XpcjTInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/improvisedintelligencepodProduced by Royal Tier Productions LLCIntro/Outro Theme written by Toby GomezSupport the podcast here!https://choppedchileco.com/https://organicpricedbooks.com/ Promo Code: NOAH

Sports radio host Fred Slow joins the Improvised Intelligence Podcast to talk about the world of professional wrestling, stand-up comedy, and entertainment in the Southwest. As the co-founder of Duke City Championship Wrestling, Fred shares how the promotion is growing in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and why wrestling fans are more passionate than ever.

We also dig into Fred’s background in sports radio, his perspective on local comedy scenes, and what it takes to bring live events to the Southwest. This episode is perfect for professional wrestling fans, comedians, sports enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the unique culture of New Mexico entertainment.

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Find Fred Slow on Instagram @talkabq and @nwanewmexico @dukechampionshipwrestling and on YouTube  @talkabq  Find Duke City Championship Wrestling on their website https://www.dukecitychampionshipwrestling.com/ next event is on September 18th at the Historic El Rey Theater in Albuquerque, NMFollow us here!Instagram: @improvisedintelligencepod🎙️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46eFKCrHGNkWejeT8XpcjTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/improvisedintelligencepod/Produced by Royal Tier Productions LLCIntro/Outro Theme written by Toby GomezSupport the podcast here!https://www.patreon.com/c/improvisedintelligencehttps://choppedchileco.com/#FredSlow #ProfessionalWrestling #StandUpComedy #DukeCityWrestling #SportsRadio #ComedyPodcast #SouthwestUSA #NewMexicoComedy #AlbuquerqueWrestling

In this episode, we chat with T-Baby, a photographer and videographer from Albuquerque, about the art of self-promotion, collaborating with comedians, and capturing performances on and off stage.

Expect laughs, creative advice, and stories from the world of comedy and videography—all with T-Baby’s unique perspective as a creative and LGBTQ+ artist. Perfect for comedians, photographers, and anyone building their personal brand.

Find T-Baby on Instagram @tbabybabyyy and @adariusblakemedia

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This week on Improvised Intelligence Podcast, comedians Tyler Lovely and Jake Otero join us for a hilarious deep dive into the Albuquerque comedy scene, the weirdest new trends (yes, cell phone vapes are real), and their takes on movies, comedy life, and everything in between.

🎙️ In this episode:

• Life in the Albuquerque stand-up scene

• Comedy road stories & behind-the-scenes laughs

• Movies that inspire comedians

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Find Tyler and Jake on Instagram @tylermflovely and @jakeoterocomedy

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