What's Up ABQ

You know that old saying, 'A picture is worth a thousand words'?

Got questions now? Awesome, so do we!

Pull up a chair as we record at Burque's Remedy Coffee off Lomas. Hear our conversation with Ian Beckley, as he talks all things photography and how his own professional journey has taken him so far, from New Mexico to all over. From passion to career, what really goes into pursuing your dreams right off the bat?

Need a pro photographer with a fresh take?

To learn more about Ian and his pics, check out his website HERE (https://www.bklystudios.com/)

As always, if you or someone you know is a local... ya know... we'd love to consider them for an interview! Just drop us a line on our IG HERE (https://www.instagram.com/abqwhatsup/)

Also, if you want your creative whatever to get more local exposure, consider becoming a podcast sponsor! Send us a message HERE (https://www.whatsupabq.com/contact) to get started.

Thanks for listening!

Ok, so if there's one thing we all might admit to loving more than coffee or chile, it's a cold one.

Now settling comfortably into their second location, the people at Hops Brewing clearly know what they're about. It's great beer, it's great food, but it's also great community - something every Burqueno is all about.

So go on over to Hops, grab a pint or two, and enjoy this one.

To learn more about what Jim Shull and Hops Brewing is up to, check out their website HERE (https://www.hopsbrewery.com/) or pop into either of their excellent Albuquerque locations.

Thanks so much for continuing to help us spread the word about our show! If you or someone you know has a local business or is a creative or entrepreneur here in Albuquerque, we'd love to consider you for an interview (we promise, we don't bite! Well, Lindsey might...). Just reach out to us on our Instagram HERE (https://www.instagram.com/abqwhatsup/)

Last, you can always help support What's Up ABQ directly right here too (https://anchor.fm/whats-up-abq/support)

Living in ABQ means actually... you know... living here!

Whether that means you're in EDO or South Valley, the Heights or Barelas (or wherever else you hang your hat) it probably means you've had to buy or sell your home at one point or another. Moving is a fact of life for nearly every Burqueno. Mark & Robert know this better than most since they've been helping locals with the ins and outs of selling and buying property for years now.

How has the realty market here in town changed? What is it like right now? And, of course, where is it going in the future? What's really happening behind closed doors and open houses alike on our very own neighborhood streets?

Get your shiny front door keys ready - this episode's interview with this father-son realty team helps unlock some answers!

To learn more about the Rickert Property Group, you can check out their website HERE (https://rickertpropertygroup.com/).

Also! Ryan and Linds would love to hear from local bands & musicians about using their music in the show's intro-outros.

Thanks!!

The ultimate in-town experience is something we're all hunting for - whether it's abroad or right here in Burque. What's better than to not only have great service with a killer aesthetic but to have it done locally. We're talking historic locale, local craft brews... even local ghosts. Gone are the days where we could only pick from a handful of chain hotels. Where we had our choice of complimentary(!) powdered eggs and generic coffee in the morning and an entirely forgettable motel room.

In this episode, we dive into what makes bed & brews the preferred choice for visitors and locals, as well as what makes Jesse's Painted Lady Bed & Brew more than just another one-night stay.

To learn more about Painted Lady Bed & Brew or to book your own reservation, you can click HERE (https://www.breakfastisoverrated.com/).

We'd also like to give a big THANK YOU to long-time listener and now What's Up ABQ's own post-production guru Paul Nixon!

Need an audio pro? Go check out his site HERE (http://paulnixonvo.com/).

Also, we'd love to get some locally-sourced music for our show's transitions and theme! If you or someone you know is in a local band, send 'em our way. Just message us on our IG HERE (https://www.instagram.com/abqwhatsup/).

Thanks for the listen :)

The only thing true Burquenos love more than their green chiles is their beer (and coffee). That's why we're always on the hunt for a great neighborhood brewery that also dabbles in caffeine. Throw in an art gallery and a killer outdoor patio and it's perfect. Enter the folks at Thirsty Eye Brewing. They're your quintessential EDO place to be.

In this one, we talk beer, Burque, and what's happening in our local brewing and art scene - plus why Albuquerque is the perfect storm when it comes to fostering unique creative and cultural jive.

PS, remember that time we were on the news? Yeah, it's that interview!!

To learn more about Thirsty Eye, you can click here (https://www.thirstyeyebrew.com/) - or just head on down to their spot off Broadway and Silver!

Cheers!

Sooner or later it's gonna happen.

No, we're not talking about getting stuck in traffic on the Big-I, either.

In this special bonus Halloween episode, we talk with certified thanatologist Gail Rubin about what end of life looks like for New Mexicans, as well as her on-going efforts to help locals ready themselves for the end in highly practical ways. Enter: the Before I Die NM Festival - an annual multi-regional event which includes talks with local funeral home directors, visits to cemeteries and crematoria and a TON more.

Let's face it, it's going to happen, there's no getting out of this one. But with planning and an open mind, the minutia of the big day can be thoroughly figured out (hopefully) far in advance.

To learn more about the Before I Die NM Festival, visit their website HERE (https://beforeidienm.com/).

If you or someone you know is a local Burqueno creative, entrepreneur, or small business owner Linds & Ryan would love to consider an interview. It's your continual tips and leads which help us discover what's up around town! Seriously!

Thanks for listening and helping us spread the word,

Ciao

What was that?

Have you seen it? Did you hear it?

No, it's not your imagination. Our special extra long, extra spooky Halloween episode is here! This time, Linds & Ryan talk real history and real ghosts with Old Town expert and paranormal hunter Julie Brown. While we've all been to old town, most of us haven't been to old town after dark, when the shadows grow thick and the cats, like familiars, appear down there. What's really happened in our city, beyond the bright neon lights and postcard marketing? Better yet, what's still lingering each night right in the heart of our own fair city?

Stick around as our own special specter and fellow ABQ podcaster, Gio, of Brian & Gio Made a Podcast (http://brianandgiopodcast.com/) joins us later to talk real New Mexican ghost stories in the dark. Have your own local chilling tale of the supernatural? Leave us a voice message on Anchor or record and send in your story - we just might feature it in the future!

Grab your candy, don your costume, and gather 'round the speaker for this one. Don't look behind you... this one's gonna get you.

To learn more about Old Town Julie Brown and Abq Tours, creep up on their website HERE (https://www.abqtours.fun/).

If you or someone you know haunts the local ABQ creative scene, guide them our way HERE.

Keep it spooky ABQ

We're coffee people.

You know it. I know it. The whole town knows it.

This one's all about what Albuquerque's preferred morning beverage, good business sense, and a delicious scone or three mean for the everyday burqueno. Ever wondered what it's really like for a mobile coffee truck here in town?

To learn more about Uptown's own Stan's Coffee & Scones check out their Instagram HERE.

We'd also like to thank Bosque Heating Cooling & Plumbing (https://www.hvacalbuquerquenm.com/) & Red Rock Roasters (https://www.redrockroasters.com/) for their continued support of Albuquerque's podcast! If you're a fan of the show, show them some love, would you?

- If you'd like to talk becoming a show sponsor, give us a DM on our Instagram! (https://www.instagram.com/abqwhatsup/)

On a personal note, Linds and Ryan just want to say THANK YOU to you, you wonderful listener, you! We've just hit our first 1,000 downloads, including national and international listeners. We love hearing from you - leave us a message or a review. Each one we recieve literally makes our week. Albuquerque is awesome, and apparently we're all in this for a little well-earned bragging. Go out and enjoy the local spots in your own neighborhoods! We really do have something special here.  :)

Raise of hands, who LOVES writing cover letters?

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Resumes?

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How about going in for job interviews?

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Whether it's any of the above, marketing, or strategic business planning, Ivan and Derrick have you covered. They're not just here to be another start-up... they're here to level up New Mexico one person and business at a time. On this episode Linds & Ryan talk with the dynamic duo of Lvl Up NM on what it really takes to present yourself well professionally, as well as how this can happen even across generational lines throughout our city.

To learn more about LVL UP NM click HERE.

We'd like to thank Bose Brothers for kindly allowing us to record out in their patio.

Finally, we'd like to thank Bosque Heating Cooling & Plumbing for sponsoring this episode. You can learn more about all their awesome services HERE, or just call them at 444-7200.

Linds and Ryan are always looking for our next interview. If you or someone you know is a local entrepreneur, creative, or small business owner in Albuquerque, we'd love to consider an interview! Just message us on our IG HERE.

Last, if you'd like to sponsor episodes or help support the show, shoot us a message on our website (We also accept beers over at Sidetrack ;) )