Otra X Favor welcomed Jonathan Horstmann, the lead vocalist of Austin, TX based Urban Heat.  

Urban Heat is a three-piece American post-punk band known for mixing rhythmic symphonies with vibrations & synthesizers in their repertoire. 

This episode highlights Jonathan’s life story, his craft & the creation of Urban Heat & sobriety. 

Thank you for watching and listening. Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Youtube, and Social Media!

Social media: @richiecon85 @shotswithrichie @urbanheat @jonathankhorstmann 

Intro (0:00)

Life of Jonathan (3:31)

Music & Influences (18:55)

That Gun in Your Hand (25:43)

Synthesizers & Vibrations (33:03)

Sobriety & Staying Grounded (43:08)

Links:

Golz TV

https://golz.tv/

OXF Contact Form

https://www.otraxfavor.com/contact-us

Urban Heat

https://www.urbanheatband.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@UrbanHeatband

Diego Fagundez returns to face Austin FC after his trade to LA Galaxy & Austin Supporters weathered the storm & three hour delay prior to kickoff.

Otra X Favor welcomed Austin, TX based Como Las Movies to celebrate the milestone of 100th episode.  

Como Las Movies is a quintet known for mixing contemporary sounds ranging from cumbias, norteño & electronic in their repertoire. 

This episode highlights the band’s origin, their craft, the music industry & mental health. 

Thank you for watching and listening. Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Youtube, and Social Media!

Social media: @richiecon85, @shotswithrichie, @comolasmovies, @chidomachine, @alexcamet_ 

Intro (0:00)

Childhood Shaping Your Present (6:30)

Mental Health & Music Industry (19:35)

Como Las Movies (25:35)

Regional Mexicano (36:33)

Creativity (46:12)

Latinos in Austin (53:55)

Links:

Golz TV

https://golz.tv/

OXF Contact Form

https://www.otraxfavor.com/contact-us

Como Las Movies NPR

https://livesessions.npr.org/artists/como-las-movies

Richie Contreras welcomed Trevor Blow (Pollo FC), Garrett Graham (ABW) & Todd Garner (Fighting Leslies Drinking Club) to discuss about their partnership, Fighting Pollo Pilz, a collaboration created to benefit the Mobile Loaves and Fishes Community First Village.

Prior to the friendly between Club America vs Tigres in 9/10/2023 at the Q2 Stadium, Richie Contreras welcomed Rigoberto Rodriguez Lira “Rigo” to talk about the passion for their respective teams. 

Thank you for watching and listening. Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Youtube, and Social Media!

Special thanks to our sponsor @stillatx

Social media: @richiecon85, @shotswithrichie & @rigorrdz

Intro, I am Groot TIFO (0:00)

Reason to Follow Tigres & Club América (10:55)

The Leaders, Flops, Departures & Underrated (34:15)

The Championships (55:41)

Club América & Tigres at Q2 Stadium (1:08:40)

CollecTIFO ATX Mosaic Mural (1:19:28)

Links:

Golz TV

https://golz.tv/

OXF Contact Form

https://www.otraxfavor.com/contact-us

Still Austin

https://stillaustin.com/booze/cask-strength-rye-whiskey/

https://youtube.com/shorts/waMF89XNMs0?si=IlN-BYgQpegZW4LI

Fiery TNT

Richie Contreras welcomed Ricardo Diaz, also famously known as “Quesadilla.” 

We highlighted Austin FC’s deteriorating form in the current season, Danna Paola’s XT4S1S Tour in the US & thriving in darkness on mental health discussion.

Thank you for watching and listening. Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Youtube, and Social Media!

Special thanks to our sponsor @stillatx

Social media: @richiecon85, @shotswithrichie & @oddquesadilla

Intro, Life of Quesa (0:00)

Austin FC (12:25)

Danna Paola, Mental Health in Darkness (42:16)

Faced Himself & His Demons (55:25)

Who Am I? (1:11:45)

It’s Ok to Not Be Ok, It’s Not Ok to Give-up (1:24:45)

Links:

Golz TV

https://golz.tv/

OXF Contact Form

https://www.otraxfavor.com/contact-us

https://stillaustin.com/booze/american-gin/

Tom Collins Recipe

Richie Contreras welcomed Alex Castillo to a new fan segment collaboration. 

This episode highlights the departure of Diego Fagundez to LA Galaxy after a surprise transfer from Austin FC and the questionable response of Yahritza Y Su Esencia during an interview in Mexico regarding the country’s environment & food.

Thank you for watching and listening. Don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Youtube, and Social Media!

Special thanks to our sponsor @stillatx

Social media: @richiecon85, @shotswithrichie & @alexcastledoes

Intro, Alex Castillo (0:00)

Diego Fagundez in Galaxy (7:54)

Yahritza Y Su Esencia (18:17)

Outro (25:25)

Links:

Golz TV

https://golz.tv/

OXF Contact Form

https://www.otraxfavor.com/contact-us

Still Austin

https://stillaustin.com/booze/the-artist-straight-rye-whiskey/

John Collins Recipe

Richie Contreras hosted Media Digital Creator & Marketing Consultant, Salwa Yordi Echtay. 

Salwa is from Lebanese descent, was born in Venezuela & migrated to the US in 2001. We talked about her upbringing, the decision to pursue a career in broadcasting at UTSA & the creation of her own platform Farandula Texas in 2013.

We talked about her upbringings, challenges, values & work she has done as a freelancer for over a decade for various organizations such as Latinitas.  

Thank you for watching or listening don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Youtube and Social Media!

Special thanks to our sponsor @stillatx

Social media: @richiecon85 & @farandulatexas

Intro (0:00)

Life of Salwa (8:59)

Act Like You Belong There! (21:26)

Reinventing & Criticism (35:48)

Personality Conquers (52:29)

Diego Fagundez (57:08)

Links:

Farandula Texas

https://www.farandulatexas.com/

Latinitas

https://latinitasonline.org/about/who-is-latinitas/

Golz TV

https://golz.tv/

Still Austin Whiskey Co.

https://stillaustin.com/

Brief analysis of the 2023 Leagues Cup match between Austin FC vs Mazatlan FC at the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.

Richie Contreras hosted the talented artist Chris Rogers to talk about his upbringings, his craft, the experiences he faced with recovery from alcoholism & the unconditional love he felt from his mother. 

Chris is from North Carolina, grew up playing soccer and hockey, then decided to pursue an art in college. His journey in life led him to relocate to Austin in 2012 and find himself surrounded by peers that had passions in life. He struggled with alcoholism, decided to find emotional treatment for sobriety and now works as a freelancer painting murals & live paintings for projects on various platforms.  

Thank you for watching or listening don’t forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe to our channel on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Youtube and Social Media!

Special thanks to our sponsor @stillatx

Social media: @richiecon85 & @chrisrogersart 

Intro (0:00)

Life of Chris & Art (2:44)

Giving a F*ck (18:32)

Unconditional Love (25:00)

Connections & Austin (44:03)

Values (54:32)

Sanity & Projects (1:09:33)

Links:

Chris Rogers Website

https://www.chrisrogersartist.com/

Still Austin - Day Tripper (Gin)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Tl9T_ZtcX8U

https://stillaustin.com/booze/american-gin/

OXF Contact Form

https://www.otraxfavor.com/contact-us