12.17.23 Episode 195 "FD Holiday Things" This episode features my friends Jess and Ivan Z.! We fantasy-drafted holiday things; rituals, movies, yum-yums. If we enjoy it during a holiday, we talked about it. My kickball team is raising money for school-aged kiddos. Click on the link below to donate. Sneakers for Success: Student Shoe Drivehttps://go…

11.18.23 Episode 194 "Trivia Cities are Real" This episode features my bRhothers Tre and Danny and my good friend Dilcia!The links for the organizations these fine people chose are listed below.Planned Parenthoodhttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/Be a Leader Foundationhttps://bealeader.org/Human Rights Campaignhttps://www.hrc.org/If you have any sug…

10.21.23 Episode 193 "RR The Pain of Existence" This episode features Tapia, Monáe and Brandon.Topics:1. Rising costs of streaming2. What was a recent change/development that may have been difficult but you're thankful for?3. Why does religion get used to commit mass genocides and still viewed as building blocks in the world?4. Thoughts on Gaza 5. …

9.30.23 Episode 192 "RR The Net Will Appear" This episode features my friends Esther, Franc and Sal!Watch George HW Bush & Ronald Reagan Debate Immigration In 1980https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeimAjYTyMALos Tigres del Norte "Somos Mas Americanos"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdZ8kojLu8QTupac Shakur Murder Suspect Arraignmenthttps://www.cnn.com…

8.19.23 Episode 191 "RR Sudden Urges" This episode features my friends Michelle, Ernesto and my lil bRho Austin.What would be your contribution in a social movement?What's your guilty pleasure movie?Do you have any ghost stories?What science news is blowing your mind?You can find these cool people on IG Michelle @minglylingyErnesto @ernieortizAusti…

Episode 190 "Top Movies of 2023" I was joined by my partner, Serena, my bRhother Chris and, for her first episode, my friend Kiara! We list our top 10 movies of 2023. These episodes always go long because we go in-depth on what we loved about these movies as well as what movies disappointed us. Intro featuring the little Lobos…

7.30.23 Episode 189 "RR Trust Propaganda" This episode features my friends Xavi, Jaena and my sister-in-law Jessica L.!We talked about Mitch McConnell malfunctioning, trafficking, how much we trust strangers and drug commercials.You can find these magnificent people on IGXavier @the_xavier_acostaJessica L. @jezzmareeJaena @conjayne…

Episode 188 "FD 2023" I was joined by my bRhother Mat and my grand lil Christina! We fantasy-draft the year that was 2023: 1 news story, a song, a music artist, a TV show and a movie.You can follow these cool people Mat @matnevarezChristina @r1der.15By Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

7.22.23 Episode 187 "RR Birthday Mind Control" I was joined by my bRhother Jeremiah, my friend Lydia, and, for his 1st episode, my dear friend Dom! We talk about AI, Jonah Hill and therapy as well as superpowers.Intro featuring Kid Lobo.You can find these fabulous people on IGLydia @lilman_in_the_desertJeremiah @babyboi73Dom @that_dom_life…

1.13.24 Episode 186 I was joined by my friends Monáe and Michelle and making his Just Because debut, my brother PA! We each ranked our top 5 shows of 2023!You can follow these fabulous people on IG:Monáe @alleyezonmonaeMichelle @mingylingyJust Because @justbecausepodYou're able to review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so please go leave a review! My…

7.16.23 Episode 185 "Start a Fire" I was joined by my friends Ty T. and Jessica. We're adults and we are tired. Leave us alone.What’s a common experience for many people that you’ve never experienced?What did you Google last?What’s the most annoying noise?You can find these fantastic people on IGTy @jt852Jessica @jhaley_c and get some of her browni…

7.02.23 Episode 184 "Too Much Human Doing" I was joined by my friend Yvette, my BRhother Isaiah and, making his Just Because debut, Robert! We get into school when we were kids vs school for kids now, what the hell the Supreme Court is up to as well as some random questions.What’s the scariest non-horror movie? What scientific discovery would chang…

5.21.23 Episode 183 "Trivia Sabotage" I was joined by my friends Lydia and Esther and my bRhother Ameer for some trivia! They each chose an organization to play for and then answered a bunch of silly questions. I apologize for the singing.Intro featuring the little Lobos.Child Crisis AZhttps://childcrisisaz.org/Yaqui Animal Rescuehttps://www.yaquia…

5.20.23 Episode 182 "FD Songs in Movies" I was joined by my wife Serena, my friend Michelle and my bRhother Max to fantasy-draft songs in movies! We had a lot of fun going into what these songs and movies meant to us. Intro featuring the Little Lobos!You can find these fantastic people on IGMichelle @mingylingyMax @maxalecThe Greatest Showman | "Th…

4.21.23 Episode 181 "FD Music Collabs" I was joined by my bRhothers Ivan and Ajai and my friend Monáe. They joined me on this episode to fantasy-draft music collaborations. We picked some pretty amazing songs....so, you're welcome.You can find these magnificent people on IG Monáe @alleyezonmonaeIvan @ya_bazicAjai @flawless_starty…

4.02.23 Episode 180 "RR Not So Common Sense" I was joined by my BRhother Frankie and my great friends Kelly and Jaena!What about humans confuses you the most?What habit do you have now that you wish you started much earlier?1gotta go: hanging out with friends, boo time, alone time, family game nightWhat’s the most ridiculous animal on the planet?Yo…

3.25.23 Episode 179 "RR Born to Die" I was joined by Serena and for his first episode, Tapia! We discuss what "mental health" means to us and what it seems to mean these days.As a child, what did you think would be awesome about being an adult, but isn’t as awesome as you thought it would be?What superhero annoys you the most?What about humans conf…

3.05.23 Episode 178 "RR I Second That" I was joined by my peeps Jesus, Jessica and Desiree! We discuss sometimes needing liquid courage, not knowing lyrics to songs, and what desserts we'd get rid of.What really needs to be modernized?How comfortable are you speaking in front of large groups of people?What bit of trivia do you know that is very int…

Episode 177 6.18.23 "Across the Spider-Verse Review" I was joined by Serena, Jaena, and Dilcia to talk about this amazing movie!You can find these fantastic people on IGJaena @conjayneDilcia @dilciayvonneBy Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

1.29.23 Episode 176 "RR Sugar People" I was joined by my peeps Chaz, Becca and Abraham.Which protagonist from a movie would make the worst roommate?If you could have an all-expenses paid trip to go anywhere, where would you choose?What’s your favorite game?You can find these amazing people on IGChaz @chaz_from_financeBecca @unclebeccaAbraham @abrah…

1.28.23 Episode 175 "RR Dr. Pepper Trees" I was joined by my peeps Yvette, Sal and Ivan!Would you rather never get angry or never be envious?What do you wish grew on trees besides money?What do you have doubts about?By Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

1.22.23 Episode 174 "RR Disgusting or Worldly" I was joined by my friends Michelle and Hieyam and my lil BRho Danny.How do you feel about cancel culture?What word do you always misspell?How do you judge a person?By Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

1.08.23 Episode 173 "Trivia Control" I was joined by my Dean Marsail J. Ford, my bRhother Austin and two great friends of mine, Brandon and Christina! Below are the links for the organizations they played for.St. Jude Children's Research Hospitalhttps://www.stjude.org/Arizona Humane Societyhttps://www.azhumane.org/Apache Junction Paws and Clawshttp…

12.18.22: Episode 172 "FD 2022" I was joined by my wife Serena and my bRhothers Jeremiah and Chris. We fantasy-draft the year that was 2022: 1 news story, a song, a music artist, a TV show and a movie.You can follow these fabulous people on IG:Jeremiah @babyboi73Chris @youngyuan24You're able to review on Spotify so please go leave a review! My hear…

2.25.23 Episode 171 I was joined by my bRhother Chris and my friends, Nat and Franc to review "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania." What did you all think of the movie? Also, if you have suggestions for movies or shows, you'd like us to review feel free to comment or send an email to justbecausepod@gmail.com…

12.17.22 Episode 170 "Top Movies of 2022" I was joined by my friends Xavi and Monáe and my bRhother Chris. We each rank our top 10 movies of 2022!You can follow these fabulous people on IG:Xavi @the_xavier_acostaMonáe @alleyezonmonaeChris @youngyuan24 You're able to review on Spotify now so please go leave a review! My heart will explode and ooze l…

12.10.22 Episode 169 "Top 5 Songs of 2022" I was joined by Lydia and my BRhother Mat! We shared our top 5 favorite songs of 2022. These songs meant a lot to us this past year.You can find these awesome peeps on IGMat @matnevarezLydia @quinones.textiles*We don't own any rights to the songs you hear! We just love them.*…

11.27.22 Episode 168 "Parenting Pt. 2" I was joined by my BRhother Isaiah and my good friend Dilcia. We trade our stories about parenting and perspectives we've gained along the way.You can follow these awesome peeps on IGDilcia @dilciayvonneIsaiah @1_c_l_kuyaBy Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

11.19.22 Episode 167 I was joined by my BRhothers Tim, Jeremiah and Chris to remember our BRhother and friend, Gregory "Cadence" Cook. It was Greg's birthday so we decided to share stories and feelings about this beautiful person.By Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

11.05.22 Episode 166 "Parenting Pt. 1" I was joined by Ty T., Jaena and Desiree to discuss parenting. We share our experiences from the things we love about parenting to the things that frustrate us.You can follow these fabulous people on IGTy @jt852Jaena @conjayneDesiree @luvmigeekBy Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

11.27.21 Episode 165 Marsail J Ford Pt2. My Dean returns and he shares more of his amazing life with me. This is a man I hold dear to my heart so I am honored that he chose to share so much with me.lobocreates.com@justbecausepod on IGBy Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

10.30.21 Episode 164 "FD Items in a Horror Movie" I was joined by my wife Serena and my bRhother Greg. We fantasy-drafted items to have in a horror movie. Yesterday, on October 1, 2022, we found out that Greg had passed away. Below is a GoFundMe link to help his family out. I've known this beautiful man for many years and anything you can give to h…

7.16.22 Episode 163 "Ms. Marvel Ep6 Review" I was joined by my bRhothers Max, Jeremiah and Greg! We reviewed episode 6, the season finale of "Ms. Marvel!"Vice video explaining Partition and Britain's part in India and Pakistanwww.youtube.com/watch?v=x_jGPf764d0You can find these wonderful people on IGMax @maxalecJeremiah @babyboi73Greg @greggycMusi…

7.10.22 Episode 162 "Ms. Marvel Ep5 Review" I was joined by my bRhothers Tim and Gwyn! We reviewed episode 5 of "Ms. Marvel."Vice video explaining Partition and Britain's part in India and Pakistanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_jGPf764d0You can find more info on Tim and Karena's photography business and have them capture your soul:www.sunlightci…

7.06.22 Episode 161 "Ms. Marvel Ep4 Review" I was joined by my wonderful wife Serena! We review episode 4 of "Ms. Marvel. If you have any suggestions for shows, movies, albums, songs....restaurants, you want me and some peeps to review, send an email to justbecausepod@gmail.comMusic by Aman @amanabdulalim…

6.26.22 Episode 160 "Ms. Marvel Ep3 Review" I was joined by my bRhother Greg and our friend Alejandra. We shared our thoughts on episode 3 "Ms. Marvel."You can find these fantastic people on IGGreg @greggycAlejandra @ale_delcarmenMusic by Aman @amanabdulalimBy Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

6.19.22 Episode 159 "Ms. Marvel Ep2 Review" I was joined by Jess, Greg and Dilcia! We discussed our thoughts on episode 2 of "Ms. Marvel."You can find these fantastic people on IGJess @jessicalacieGreg @greggycDilcia @dilciayvonneMusic by Aman @amanabdulalimBy Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

6.18.22 Episode 158 "Trivia Spicy Water" I was joined by my BRhothers Jeremiah, DJ and Ameer for some trivia! Below are the links for the organizations they played for.No Kid Hungryhttps://www.nokidhungry.org/Phoenix Pridehttps://phoenixpride.org/Teach for Americahttps://www.teachforamerica.org/You can follow these fantastic people on IGJeremiah @b…

6.11.22 Episode 157 "Ms. Marvel Ep1 Review" I was joined by Chris and Jaena and we shared our thoughts on episode 1 of the new Disney Plus series "Ms. Marvel."By Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

6.01.22 Episode 156 I interviewed Mat Nevarez, who's running for Alhambra Elementary School Board in Phoenix, AZ. He shares what his goals are, why he's running and what it means to him.Donate to Mat Nevarezhttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/mat-nevarez-for-alhambra-elementary-school-district-board-1?fbclid=IwAR2FeYQdjSiMDBjtgW86qRIe-rBynEy1PEXWMSol…

9.12.21 Episode 155 "RR Carne Asada Situation" My guests were my BRhothers Chris, Austin and, making his debut episode, Isaiah!You can find these awesome peeps on IG Isaiah @1_c_I_kuyaChris @youngyuan24Austin @ajaustincWhat scene in a movie always gives you goosebumps every time you watch it?What are your goals for the next two years?What do you th…

9.11.21 Episode 154 "RR Authentic Self" My guests were Brandon, Becca and Alejandra. We share trying to become our authentic selves. What do you wish grew on trees besides money?What weird thing would you make socially acceptable if you could?What mythical/fictional creature do you wish actually existed?You can find these people on IG Brandon @shal…

8.08.21 Episode 153 "It's Murdaaaa" My guests were Desiree, Vivian and Xavi. We share our thoughts and feelings and then we giggle about some of them.What takes a lot of time but is totally worth it?What do you have doubts about?What cartoon/show world do you wish you could live in for a week?I don't own the rights to the music in this episode. Jus…

10.03.21 Episode 152 "Chaz N." My friend Chaz joins me to discuss his creative process and how awesome I am.If you want/are able to help the people in Ukraine, please consider donating to these causesVoices of Children https://voices.org.ua/en/UNICEF https://www.unicefusa.org/stories/unicef-children-crossfire-ukraine-crisis/39542?form=FUNKBHMZQDQIn…

8.07.21 Episode 151 "RR Perspectives" My guests were my Dean Marsail J. Ford and my lil bRho Tim! This conversation was really interesting to have and even more interesting listening to all these months later.You can find more info on Tim and Karena's photography business and have them capture your soul:https://www.sunlightcinematography.com/ and o…

12.23.21: Episode 150 "FD 2021" I was joined by my bRhothers Greg and Ivan and my friend Jessica (1st episode). We fantasy-draft the year that was 2021: 1 news story, a song, a music artist, a TV show and a movie.You can follow these fabulous people on IGIvan @ya_bazicGreg @greggycJessica @jhaley_cJessica's Mix N Memories @mix.nmemories and her web…

12.12.21: Episode 149 "Top Movies of 2021" I was joined by my partner Serena, and my bRhothers Jeremiah and Gwyn (referred to as Tristan in the episode). We each rank our top 10 movies of 2021! What movies made your top 10? What did we think was the best fight scene?Which actor was incredible this year?What movies were a disappointment and what wer…

11.22.21: Episode 148 "Eternals Review" features my bRhother Tristan (1st episode!), my friend East and my fellow podcaster Imogen (1st episode also!). We review "Eternals" and you already know we go into spoilers! This was such an incredible conversation so I'm very excited to throw it out into the world. If you have any questions or comments, fee…

6.26.21 Episode 147 "RR Building Character" I was joined by my bRhother Mat, my friend Jaena and, making her Just Because debut, Yvette! This made my face happy. I hope it does the same for you!If you died today, what regrets would you have about your life?Are you more productive at night or in the morning?What do you like most about your family?Yo…

10.02.21 Episode 146 My guest was Abraham Ntonya! I truly appreciated this conversation. We talked about his journey and experiences in acting. Give it a listen! Follow Abraham on IG @abrahamntonyahttps://www.lobocreates.com/By Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast