The BWOMS Podcast

The BWOMS Podcast

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The BWOMS Podcast episodes

  • Ep. 54: Zelene Suchilt
    On this episode we welcome Zelene Pineda Suchilt, Mexican born award-winning multidisciplinary poet and filmmaker living in New York City. We discuss her debut collection "Music for Butterflies / Musica para Mariposas," (2022) which explores themes of immigration, Native American cosmology, Chicana tradition, mental health and feminism. We talk about her Tumbleweed Book Tour, her time spent in El Paso, and much much more!
    You can support and connect with Zelene online:
    https://rebelene.com/
    https://linktr.ee/rebelene
    The BWOMS Podcast is hosted and produced by Richie D. Marrufo, project director of the Barbed Wire Open Mic Series. Follow him online:
    www.instagram.com/deadwallreveries/
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    Power at the Pass productions
    El Paso, TX
    2023
    57 min
  • Ep. 53: Cassie Holguin-Pettinato
    On this episode we welcome El Paso poet, artist, and theremin player Cassie Holguin-Pettinato. We discuss her debut chapbook "The Lamb's Tail." speak on identity, family, trauma and healing, and much more!
    You can support and connect with Cassie online:
    https://www.cassiehp.com/#/
    https://bottlecap.press/products/lamb
    https://www.flowersongpress.com/new-page-4
    The BWOMS Podcast is hosted and produced by Richie D. Marrufo, project director of the Barbed Wire Open Mic Series. Follow him online:
    www.instagram.com/deadwallreveries/
    The interview portion was edited by Fernando A. Montejano
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    Power at the Pass productions
    El Paso, TX
    2023
    44 min
  • Ep. 52: Richie Castro
    On this episode we welcome Richie Castro who is a performing creative, traveling the world with music and storytelling. We were able to catch up, talk about some of his travels, and listen in to his songs "Tucson Coyote" and "The Train of Lola."
    You can support and connect with Richie online:
    https://richcastro.net/​
    https://m.facebook.com/richie.castro​
    You can also send a donation to Richie through Venmo, @Richie-Castro-5
    The BWOMS Podcast is hosted and produced by Richie D. Marrufo, project director of the Barbed Wire Open Mic Series. Follow him online:
    www.instagram.com/deadwallreveries/
    Intro/Outro by Gambol Music
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    Power at the Pass productions
    El Paso, TX
    2020
    58 min
  • Ep. 51: El Paso Creatives (Isaac Hernandez)
    On this episode we get to chat with Isaac Hernandez, Founder and CEO of El Paso Creatives. This group has had quite the year of growth with the mission of supporting artists in the El Paso region. From the early days of meetups to the inception of new shows, Isaac and his team have been working hard to create a movement. Check it out!
    Follow El Paso Creatives online:
    https://elpcreatives.com/
    https://www.instagram.com/elpaso_creatives/
    https://anchor.fm/elpasocreatives
    The BWOMS Podcast is hosted and produced by Richie D. Marrufo, project director of the Barbed Wire Open Mic Series. Follow him online:
    https://www.instagram.com/deadwallreveries/
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    Power at the Pass productions
    El Paso, TX
    2020
    29 min
  • Ep. 50: Metafisix
    Welcome back! On this episode, we're happy to sit down and have a chat with rapper, Metafisix. We cover quite a few topics including his decision to step away from rapping, fulfilling life goals, past music projects and collaborations, the role emotion plays in the process of creation, finding one's style, mental health, and his decision to come out of retirement with a teaser of upcoming projects. Check it all out!
    Hosted by Richie David Marrufo, project director of The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series.
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    A Power at the Pass Production
    El Paso, TX
    2020
    55 min
  • Ep. 49: Deana Lee Ortega
    Welcome back! On this episode, we welcome Deana Lee Ortega. wearer of many crowns. We dive into the world of Roller Derby and its significance within her life as written in her newest book, "My Derby Romance." Through the lens of her two books, roller derby life, entering triathlons, and creating art, Ortega is able to espouse her life philosophy regarding her "desire to inspire." Check it.
    Hosted by Richie David Marrufo, project director of The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series.
    Intro: Deana Lee Ortega reads the prologue of My Derby Romance.
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    A Power at the Pass Production
    El Paso, TX
    2020
    34 min
  • Spacious Solidarity Open Mic Edition #1
    The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series: Spacious Solidarity, Edition # 1
    Hosted by Richie David Marrufo, project director of The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series.
    Performers on this episode:
    1 - Celia Aguilar - "Better Days"(poetry)
    2 - Calista - "Tuesday"(music)
    3 - Melissa B Austin - "Love Buzz" (poetry)
    4 - Rebel Agnostic - "Acapella"(poetry)
    5 - Valentin Sandoval - "Shrub" (poetry)
    6 - Sara Yinling "Little Sparrow / Clandestino"(music)
    7 - Nicko Kim - "To Be A Writer"(poetry)
    8 - Boosty - "Oti"(music)
    9 - Nancy Lechuga - "Remedies" (poetry)
    10 - Luis Camberos - "Futile Devices"(music)
    11 - Lefty & The Cronies - "Lefty & The Cronivirus"(music)
    12 - Anna Maria Rosales - "Summer Storm" (music)
    13 - Andi Lora Castillo "Emily Dickinson or Steve Spiros"(poetry)
    14 - Anima "NotMeUs" (music + Bernie)
    To submit content for future episodes, email us: [email protected]
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    Power at the Pass production
    El Paso, Texas
    2020
    52 min
  • Ep. 48: Jose Montoya
    On this episode, we welcome artist Jose Montoya and guest host, Valentin Sandoval. We discuss Jose's recent show at Power at the Pass, "Chicano Existentialisms: This River is of Love," plus his art, photography, education, activism, and answer some fan questions.
    Hosted by Richie David Marrufo, project director of The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series
    Follow Jose Montoya online:
    https://artedemontoya.blog/
    Ig - el_hedonista
    fb - Jose Montoya Art
    Opening / Closing Track: "Cascade" by Christopher J. Serrano
    Power at the Pass
    El Paso, TX
    2019
    1 hr 9 min
  • Ep. 47: Skye Jackson and Ben Aleshire
    On this episode, we welcome New Orleans poets, Skye Jackson and Ben Aleshire. It was great having the chance to discuss each of their publications, Aleshire’s “Currency” (Honeybee Press, 2nd Ed, 2018), and Jackson’s “A Faster Grave” (Antenna Press, 2019), Winner of the 2018/2019 Paper Machine Chapbook Open Call. We also discuss traveling, reading tips, busking, “poet voice,” and get to hear them read a poem each.
    Follow Sky Jackson: IG (https://instagram.com/skyeinthecity) / https://www.antenna.works/product/a-faster-grave/
    Follow Ben Aleshire: IG (https://instagram.com/benjamin_aleshire) / https://www.poetforhire.org/
    Hosted by Richie David Marrufo, project director of The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series. Intro/Outro Track: “Cascade” produced by Christopher J. Serrano
    Presented by Power at the Pass
    El Paso, TX
    2019
    28 min
  • Ep. 46: Ali Dipp (El Paso Youth Collaboration of the Arts)
    On this episode, we welcome Ali Dipp, co-founder of the El Paso Youth Collaboration of the Arts. We discuss her play “Texas Triptytch” which was part of the Community Foundation's Jewel Box Series at The Philanthropy Theatre. Learn more about the production and the EP YCA.
    Follow the El Paso Youth Collaboration of the Arts: http://elpasoyca.org/
    Hosted by Richie David Marrufo, project director of The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series
    Presented by Power at the Pass
    El Paso, TX
    2019
    7 min

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