MD PODCAST

NYC Native/San Diego resident Jackie Bryant talks about her life as a freelance writer, author, journalist, and an advocate for the canibus industry. She explains her journey in NY working for Wall Street to her transition in California. She has written for publications like Playboy, San Diego Tribune, San Diego Beat, Sierra Magazine, and more! She is also the founder of her weekly newsletter CANNBITCH.SUBSTACK.COM . She talks about her experience in being the host of her own podcast called Cannabitch Show! For more info follow @JACQBRY

Oxnard native/MC Dopamine Rush talks about his family roots in the 805, and the formation and the history of his group Tangent, all the way to his formation of Points of Ellipsis, The Foundry, and a rundown of his solo discography all the way to his newest release “The Matter” now available on all digital platforms! For more info follow @DOPAMINE_RUSH

NYC-bred/Bay Area resident Unlearn The World revisits his Dominican roots and life in New York City. He takes a trip down in memory lane with his experiences in the music industry including touring with the Lyricist Lounge Show , studio sessions with Big Pun, Big Daddy Kane and more to his move in the Bay Area in 2003. A member of Zulu Nation , podcast/radio host, and a talented MC with a devotion to using hip hop as a tool for positive change and youth empowerment working with the communities in Oakland and school districts in the Bay. He balances life as a father , educator and, an artist. For more info follow @UNLEARNTHEWORLD

Independent film-maker Ana Barredo talks about her journey from the Phillippines to the U.S, detailing her transition immigrating to the country, and finding her path way in film making. Offering Marlon D his first role in a full length film, Ana touches on the details in making her newest 2018 film The Year I Did Nothing and all the awards and recognition it has received in 2019 and 2020. She also looks back at her past work and filmography. She also touches on the things she has learned in the film industry, and her experiences as an employee for CBS. She has garnered awards for her other films like “Get A Real Job”, “The Table”, “The Plight of Angelinos” and many more.

Long Beach, CA native DJ Kriss Fader talks about his roots in the LBC. He also talks about his introduction into being a DJ and turntablism, his work in the Filipino community and his transition into becoming a barber. He discusses how the hair industry have adapted during this pandemic. He touches on spirituality, marriage and fatherhood, and balancing being a DJ and a barber. For more info follow @KRISSFADER and https://m.twitch.tv/djkrissfader

Oxnard native, and hip hop artist, 1/2 of legendary 805 group Nevamind, Mark Young talks about his roots in 805 county, his beginning and experiences in the hip hop industry, the formation of Black Collar and his journey to becoming an MMA fighter. All the way to his journey in winning the Regional 205 pound champion for MMA Events Inc. With an undefeated track record of 3-0. 2 And to becoming a business owner/trainer in establishing his own MMA training facility called Progressive Martial Arts in Ventura, Ca . Another MD Podcast Classic! For more info follow @PROGRESSIVEMARTIALARTSVENTURA

Filipino-American veteran actor Abe Pagtama talks about his childhood in Hawaii and the Philippines. He discusses his experience in the air force and the US Army. They go into memory lane about his path to pursuing acting in Hollywood during the 70’s. He talks about his work in theater, black exploitation films, Young & The Restless, Punky Brewester and General Hospital. He also talks about his movie Flipside being the first Filipino-American film in the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. He also talks about his Pepsi commercial during the 2006 Super Bowl, right before the Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake performance. He also talks about his other films, like his role in Constantine, Godzilla, Lumpia, and 2019’s The Year I Did Nothing. For more info. Follow Abe Pagtama on FB

Cal State Fullerton alumni, and licensed clinical social worker Veronica Diaz talks about her journey , from her childhood beginnings in the Riverside County all the way to completing her BA and Masters Program in Social Work in Cal State Fullerton. She talks about her experience in the foster care population, her own journey into healing , and transitioning into becoming a host for her own podcast Winging It and Winning.

Actor, Author, Screenplay writer and hip hop head Gabe Pagtama speaks on his experience and roots as a child actor, his experience in working in legendary hip hop radio station 92.3 The Beat, his work as a director/screenplay writer with his independent films like “Legend Of The Basketball Ghost” , his cameos in films like “Lumpia”,”The Debut”, and the sequel “Lumpia with A Vengeance”. Also speaks on his newest book “Watsonville Riots” , and plans for the 2021. For more information, follow @GABEPAGTAMA on IG

Oxnard, Ca recording artist/song writer Kris Simeon talks about his roots, influences, early days of jamming with Salty Peenutz, and the formation of his band Spartacus , all the way to his journey in becoming a solo artist and father hood. Also talks about his upcoming projects and plans for 2021!

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