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REL & Friends

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Video producer and content strategist Ariel Nunez (aka REL) sits down with his friends for meaningful conversation on navigating creative professional life. REL & Friends offers insight from industry veterans for anyone needing that battery to push them along their creative journey. REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides creative solutions for visual content. Hosted by REL and produced by Jon Reyes.
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In this episode of REL & Friends, Tyler the Creator has very strong opinions about new artists, Procreate CEO has very strong opinions about AI, PolarPro releases three new lenses to give you very strong control over light leaks...and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides crea…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, a legendary hip hop producer creates ringtones for Apple, Jeff Staple and the Staple Brand are celebrating 25 years in the game with a new NYC flagship store, and the new Ol Dirty Bastard documentary, A Tale of Two Dirtys, by Sam and Jason Pollard premieres...and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Stor…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Mitch Chang, a Bay Area-based digital media producer. His started at CNET/CBS Interactive as a freelance editor and eventually worked his way up to becoming Senior Producer. Today, he's the Digital Media Producer at St. Francis High School in Mountain View, CA. In this conversation, REL and Mitch…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, we listen to photographer Jeff Cobb talk about shooting the Olympics, Bay Area legend emcee Richie Rich pops out...his knee in LaRussell's backyard, why a 2017 MacBook does not cut it for video editing...and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provid…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Kyle Standiford, a Bay Area-based cinematographer, beatmaker and content specialist. He is currently the project manager and senior editor for Warriors Studio, the production arm of the Golden State Warriors, and has previously held roles at Lucasfilm, Luckyshot Digital, and the San Francisco Gia…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL tries out Suno and Udio for the first time, Canon announces new pro cameras including its new Canon EOS R1, NASA tries to communicate to aliens through Missy Elliot's 1997 classic, "Supa Dupa Fly" and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based production agency that provides …
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In this episode of REL & Friends, legendary NY DJ Cipha Sounds puts AI to good use by replacing Diddy on a classic hip hop anthem, Oakland wants to incentivize filmmakers for bringing film productions to The Town, Pusha T joins Louis Vutton as a brand ambassador and more! REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New York-based prod…
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Did Nike Bite the Jumpman Logo?, Paramount Shuts Down MTV News, A New AI Camera Debuts at Cannes In this episode of REL & Friends, REL explores whether or not Nike stole the idea of the Jumpman logo from a 1984 photoshoot Michael Jordan had with Co Rentmeester, REL reminices on his favorite MTV News moments after Paramount pulls its MTV News archiv…
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Kendrick Lamar Takes a Victory Lap and Creative Director Mike Carson & TD Switcher Damien Gravois Pop Out In this episode of REL & Friends, we're celebrating wins! REL gives some updates to the podcast, he revisits Kendrick Lamar's "Pop Out" and give roses to the production team, and REL chats with Kyle Standiford of the Golden State Warriors produ…
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Craze Calls Out Q-Bert, Vans Returns Back to its Skateboarding Roots, and YouTube Ollies Over Misinformation In this episode of REL & Friends, we're giving back to the next generation of creatives! REL shares some parenting anecdotes fresh off the holiday for papas. DJ Craze vs DJ Q-Bert is Hip Hop's latest beef, Vans is making a strategic return t…
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HUF x Air Max 1 Re-Release, Apple WWDC Updates, and Siri Gets an Open AI Boost In this episode of REL & Friends, in the wake of HUF re-releasing their iconic Air Max 1's, REL reflects on the brand's role in 2000s San Francisco. Also, REL walks through Apple's WWDC updates including its collaboration with Open AI. Darius Reilly hits us with another …
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Canva's Got Wack Bars, Spotify's AI DJ Speaks Spanish, & YouTube Creator Aesthetic is Evolving In this episode of REL & Friends, REL wraps up Q2 of 2024 with a solo episode. Canva's latest release provides some cringeworthy moments, Spotify updates their DJ feature to speak Spanish, and YouTubers are moving away from the metric thirsty aesthetic th…
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🚨Full Disclosure🚨: We were invited to Japan to check out the new Panasonic LUMIX S9. All expenses were paid. That includes flights, travel from airport to hotel, food, and a five-day hotel visit in Osaka. They also provided a tour of some Japanese landmarks for those who wanted to partake. We could also take home a loaner S9 camera and other access…
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ChatGPT has an update, DJI drops their LiDar Range Finder, and guest Sinematic drops a Gem about The Bigger Picture In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Sinematic!, a New York-based photographer. Specializing in documenting the New York City hip hop culture and music scene, he is best known for his dramatic black and white photograp…
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Apple drops it's M4 chips, Testing your AUX game, and guest Soosh! drops a Gem about the importance of Community on the Road to Success. In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Soosh!, a Los Angeles-based emcee, DJ, and host. Originally from Sacramento, Soosh! spent 7 years in commercial radio before moving to LA in 2020. He is now the…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Jeff "Silence" Arthur, Founder and Creative Director of Oakland-based Silent Victory Productions. He is also the Innovation Manager at The Clubhouse Network, an international community that provides low-income young people access to technology. In this conversation, REL and Jeff talk about how Je…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, the guys end Q1 of 2024 with a wrap up episode! Before going on much needed break, REL gives some AI updates, Big 3 hot takes and answers some listener voicemails. Leave us a voicemail at (646) 926-3885 or send a voice note to relandfriendspod@gmail.com. REL & Friends is brought to you by Art of Storytelling, a New…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Cliff Washington, a New York-based designer, brand strategist and creative consultant. His company Duke & Jo, is a strategic design consultancy to assist entrepreneurs and small companies scale their business. REL & Friends is proud to be a product of Duke & Jo's work with Art of Storytelling. In…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Ray Herrera, a New York-based architecture and design professional. In another life, he was the Art Director for the Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival and was the Creative Director for the blog-era staple The Couch Sessions. Today, he's a project manager at MKDA, corporate planning and interior design re…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Milan Hawthorne, aka Beats Me, a San Francisco-based DJ and visual artist. Previously a host on the legendary Bay Area hip hop television show Distortion 2 Static, he now produces nightlife events throughout San Francisco and the Bay Area. In this conversation, REL and Beats Me talk reminisce on …
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Jon Reyes a San Francisco-based DJ, music producer and podcast producer. He's also produces REL & Friends... and enjoys referring to himself in the third person when writing podcast show notes. In this conversation, REL and Jon talk about transitioning to being an independent creative, the nuance…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Wonway Posibul, a San Francisco-based artist whose mediums include DJing, emceeing, and stage. His work has included freestyle battle championships, DJ residencies in New York and Los Angeles, and even a GRAMMY nomination. Currently, he's the prime time weeknight DJ and music presenter at KALW 91…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Robin Park, a Bay Area-based marketing generalist. She's had over a decade in the marketing space, working with companies like Amazon, Lyft and is currently the Product Marketing Lead at the San Francisco software company, Parafin. In this conversation, REL and Robin talk about the internal and e…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Trackademicks, a Bay Area-based music producer and creative. With over 20+ years of music industry experience, he's worked with artists such as Kamaiyah, Phonte, and Kid Sister while also remixing the likes of Zero 7, Chromeo and Platinum Pied Pipers. Currently, he's co-owner of the online music …
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In this episode of REL & Friends, we get to go shopping with REL! REL walks us through a shopping session on B&H Photo (with the appropriate shopping soundtrack), shares how he got clowned at the new job, and answers the first 2 voicemails we got on the REL & Friends Hotline™. We're taking voicemails and giving away books - CALL 646-926-3885. REL &…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Nic Golden Henry, a Denver-based creative producer and video editor. With over 10+ years of content creation and visual storytelling under his belt, his client list includes CNBC, Kaiser Permanente and Epitaph Records. In this conversation, REL and Nic reflect on their time working together at *J…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with the charismatic Racks Hogan, a New York-based creative currently in Amsterdam. Most known for his work as on-air talent for Complex Media, he is a creative director/production manager/designer/fashion influencer/rug tufter...but the best description for Racks is his own: Racks Hogan is lifestyle …
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Kondor Blue and Tyler Stalman have made the world's first vertical iPhone 15 Pro Clamp and we talk all about it. Connor also switched to Sony, we do an iPhone 15 Pro 4 months later follow-up, and more shenanigans. Check out the clamp: https://kondorblue.com/products/stalman-clamp FOLLOW TYLER: https://www.youtube.com/@stalman TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Int…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Justin Fleischer, a Los Angeles-based talent manager and videographer. He's held many roles in the music industry but is currently known for his work with Logic - first documenting the rapper's early tours and now working as his manager. When he's not in a business capacity, he's still creating v…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Karis Chandler, aka NY Giant, a Brooklyn based design director and DJ. As a DJ, he's a New York nightlife staple and former Red Bull 3style contestant. Professionally, he's worked with brands like the NFL, Nike and Kiehl's. In this conversation, REL and Karis talk about the idea of being a genera…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Justin Herman, an animator, graphic designer and hip hop beatmaker. By day, Justin is a senior creative director at Paramount. By night, Justin fires up his ASR-10 and produces music under the moniker Unjust making music with the likes Tajai (as Rap Noir), Nappy Nina and Rome Streetz. In this con…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL and Jon reflect on the first few months of doing the podcast. In this conversation, REL goes into detail on why he started REL & Friends, he shares some of his favorite gems from friends, and reveals the secret playlist he uses to help him power through being a creative professional. REL & Friends is brought to…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Brian Tong a journalist, and host specializing in the technology space. An OG in the tech creator space, Brian has influenced notable content creators and garnered a significant following through his self-produced YouTube videos on tech and geek culture. In this conversation, REL and Brian reflec…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Jamie Lai a San Francisco-based director, producer and editor. Previously working with REL at *insert Jadakiss laugh*, her experience includes working with professional sports teams, athletes, celebrities and has covered major press events for leading tech companies and has field produced, direct…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Cheryll Del Rosario, a San Francisco-based marketing art director and visual designer. With over 15 years of experience in the gaming industry, she currently serves as the Director of Creative Direction at the mobile game company Pocket Gems. In this conversation, REL and Cheryll talk about their…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Darius Reily, a photographer and videographer from East Palo Alto, CA. Through the moniker HOUR VOYSES, Darius travels the world and tells stories through the lens of his camera - including a 2019 documentary Betón Je Krásny (Concrete is Beautiful) profiling the street skateboarding community in …
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Welcome back! David had a baby! Sony a9 III and DJI Osmo Pocket 3 are here. Connor has a new big YouTube video, and David's thumbnail adventures continue. Watch Connor's 1,000 miles video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHG6Fsre1ec&ab_channel=ConnorMcCaskill (00:00) Start(01:11) David’s New Baby!(02:58) Sony a9III(27:53) Osmo Pocket 3(40:44) Conno…
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In this episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with longtime collaborator Halline Overby, a Los Angeles-based multi-disciplinary creative (musician, DJ, graphic design, web design and photography) who is currently the production lead at Idea2Form. In this conversation, REL and Halline talk about identity and the history of his name, how having the…
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In the debut episode of REL & Friends, REL sits down with Tomás Alvarez III. Tomás is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Idea2Form, a BIPOC-led creative studio whose mission is to design solutions that connect, activate, and inspire people to build a more equitable world. In this conversation, REL and Tomás talk about Tomás origins as the founder…
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In this episode, we discuss our switch to audio-only episodes, review the new iPhone 15 Pro and Lumix G9 Mark II, critique Canon, speculate on Fuji and Panasonic cameras, and share thoughts on phone cases and camera rumors. David's iPhone 15 Pro SD Card Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSqgzddHooM Connor's iPhone 15 Pro camera vs. Real camera…
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Panasonic LUMIX G9 II, Fujifilm GFX100 II, and the Sony BURANO ALL released today (September 12, 2023).SHOW NOTESShot on iPhone 15 Pro: https://youtu.be/jELeFXNJUOEConnor's G9 II Video: https://youtu.be/-4VLV49w0rIDavid's G9 II Video: https://youtu.be/ZntFhJA8cU0FOLLOW UShttps://x.com/dvdaltizerhttps://instagram.com/connor_mcca…
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After learning more about the Apple Vision Pro, it turns out we were wrong about many things. In this episode, we discuss those topics and the response to the headset from people who got hands-on time with it. We also talk about whether or not you should own a small everyday carry camera like the Canon R50 over just your phone for photos and videos…
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