Best Wosdee Podcast Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 41: Water Development & National Projects (w. Ted Jojola) 29:31

2M ago29:31

29:31

In this episode, I interviewed Ted Jojola about his 1984 article, "The Conflicting Role of National Governments in the Tribal Development Process". In this article (1984) he compares the colonialism of Native peoples in the United States & Philippines. In the article, he examines the case study of the two water projects; the Kinzua Dam in the North…

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Echo 1:09:15

10M ago1:09:15

1:09:15

Back again with a episode on Marvel's Echo. My friend Chris joins me to talk about Maya Lopez's journey back to her community in season 1 of Echo. We discuss why this is important for Native representation, specifically for women. I had a great time discussing how badass Alaqua Cox is as Maya and how much we are looking forward to another season. T…

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Episode 40: Shane [1953] Movie Review (w. Indians Watching Cowboys) 1:04:56

1+ y ago1:04:56

1:04:56

We review the movie Shane (1953). We talk about primitive accumulation, homesteading, agrarian capitalism, cattle industry, masculinity, and more. I've included time-stamps below and a link to 'Indian Watching Cowboys' podcast. We show our appreciation for the script between discussions of themes and the plot. CORRECTION: @ 21:14 I say 'Five millio…

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Joey Clift 1:10:47

2y ago1:10:47

1:10:47

I had a wonderful chat with Joey Clift. He is a writer on Spirit Rangers, which just got renewed for season 2! Woot woot! Joey has also created amazing short films like My First Native American Boyfriend and How To Cope With Your Team Changing Its Native American Mascot. We talk a bit about the Spirit Rangers premiere, in addition to how the show c…

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Rez Dogs Season 2 - Episode 1 & 2 41:41

2y ago41:41

41:41

Alrighty! We're back with the Rez Dogs takeover! Episodes 1 and 2 are essentially one long episode so I decided to combine them! We're back with Bear, Elora, Cheese, and Willie Jack as they try to reverse curses, make it back to town, get a job, and try to not be a shitass in life. They get second, sometimes third chances, because there is good in …

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Jon Proudstar (Leon on Reservation Dogs) 1:20:55

2y ago1:20:55

1:20:55

Jon is most recently known for his work on Reservation Dogs, playing Willie Jack's dad Leon. However Jon has been in the acting business for a while and has many stories to share! What Hollywood was like when he started acting compared to now on Reservation Dogs. Also we discuss where people get it wrong about Native people when it comes to science…

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Episode 39: Disability, Value Politics, & Indigenous Resistance (ft. Sandra Yellowhorse) 33:23

2y ago33:23

33:23

In this episode, I speak to Sandra Yellowhorse about her recent article, "Disability and Indigenous resistance: mapping value politics during the time of COVID-19" (2022). We discuss capitalist notions of productivity, value rubrics, and disability in a settler-colonial state. We think through these themes in the context of the pandemic in the Nava…

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Nathalie Standingcloud 1:01:18

2y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

We had an Auntie on the podcast! Nathalie Standingcloud who plays Natalie an Optometry Receptionist. Nathalie is a tatoo artist, stage actor, on-screen actor, and model. She has been in the spotlight recently in performance as one of the Aunties in Season 2 Episode 5 of Reservation Dogs, where a quartet of ladies journey to an IHS Conference. In my…

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Dark Winds w/ Majerle Lister (Host of Wósdéé Podcast) 1:55:04

2+ y ago1:55:04

1:55:04

Listen as I dive into season 1 of Dark Winds with my guest Majerle Lister, host of Wósdéé podcast and co-host of F*ckin Sick Podcast. We do deep dive of how this compares to the previous PBS Hillerman films and general reception of the Hillerman novels among Navajo people. Additionally we discuss the impact of having an all native writers room for …

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Prey w/ MacNez Podcast 1:03:53

2+ y ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Directed by Dan Trachenburg, this feature film is the #1 film premier in the first three days on Hulu. Receiving praise from Jesse Ventura, Joe Rogan, Bill Duke, and rocking a 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, this film has received positive acclaim. This film dives into the world of Naru as she is trying to find her foothold as a warrior while challenging t…

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Episode 38: A Cooperative Future (Ft. Bijiibah Ruth) 38:14

2+ y ago38:14

38:14

In this episode I talk to Bijiibah Ruth about the potential of cooperatives within the Navajo Nation. We briefly cover the cooperative history, social solidarity characteristic of cooperatives, and how they can exist in the Navajo Nation. We discuss the limits to cooperatives which are the same obstacles that small businesses have regarding bureauc…

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Episode 37: Navajo land and Economic Development 37:59

2+ y ago37:59

37:59

In this episode, I spoke to Ezra Rosser, a law professor, on Federal Indian law & poverty. We talked about Navajo corruption, land use, property, and economic development. We talk about cover economic development literature(dominated by neo-classical theory) and limitations in the Navajo context. Link to purchase book: https://www.cambridge.org/cor…

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Caleb Abrams (Cultural Consultant - Dexter New Blood) 1:09:17

3y ago1:09:17

1:09:17

I had a great chat with Caleb Abrams (Seneca) and discussed his work as a cultural consultant on Dexter New Blood. We also discuss the inclusion of MMIW in the show, his college educational experience, and what his community thought of Dexter New Blood. In addition, so much more. Caleb is many things but he is most a great asset to Indian Country, …

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Dexter New Blood 58:49

3y ago58:49

58:49

This Dexter reboot that takes place 10 years after the questionable ending of the original show. Far from Miami, Dexter finds himself under the alias, Jim Lindsay, and is no longer killing. On top of not satisfying his urges, he is dating the Chief of Police Angela Bishop who is Seneca. A crime takes place on tribal land we are taken on a wild ride…

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Grey's Anatomy S15E17 - Tradition 58:05

3y ago58:05

58:05

This unfortunately came out in a year where we were graced with superior Native representation in television, Rutherford Falls and Reservation Dogs. Fortunately for us we know better now because of those shows. Grey's Anatomy having Natives, at face value sounds amazing. The actual product though, left much to be desired. I felt like I was watching…

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Joe Yates (Writer on Molly of Denali) 1:13:44

3y ago1:13:44

1:13:44

Joe is the father I want to be, the creator I want to be, the role model I want to be...everything. Joe Yates runs Alaskan Films, his own video production and photography company. He also is a writer on Molly Of Denali, works on the upcoming show Life Below Zero: The First Alaskans, and is a Haida man trying his best to teach his kids the language.…

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Reservation Dogs Episode 8 56:02

3y ago56:02

56:02

Give that man an Ax! What a way to end the season, Elora is the only one that ends up leaving?! And she ends up leaving with Jackie?! From the sworn rival gang the NDN Mafia?! Definitely some curveballs in this season finale but it was a great way to leave us wanting more for season 2. I wrap up my miniseries on the Reservation Dogs season 1 and ho…

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Reservation Dogs Episode 7 46:51

3y ago46:51

46:51

What a great episode! Unfortunately this is what accurate Native representation looks like sometimes, suicide. While it dealt with an issue that we commonly see in our communities, it did it in a way that informs us of the circumstances that cultivate those high rates. Addiction, lack of opportunity, language loss, culture loss, poor access to adeq…

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Reservation Dogs Episode 6 47:36

3y ago47:36

47:36

This is the Willie Jack episode we've all been waiting for...it's not quite what we expected but over delivered in my opinion. Willie Jack and her dad set out to hunt the deer that has eluded them, Chunk. While out and about Leon shares with Willie Jack his encounter of Tallman and they discuss the circumstances around Daniel's death. This is a won…

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Halloween Roundtable 39:52

3y ago39:52

39:52

Reposted from soundcloud but only a few people heard it. This episode is from last year where a bunch of friends of mine come together to tell scary stories. Thanks to those who joined us. Background music: www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6hQy4elsyHhCOskZo0U5g

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Elias Gold 1:48:03

3y ago1:48:03

1:48:03

As seen on Natives React Rez Dogs episode! I had the pleasure of having Elias Gold come onto the show, he is the creator behind the YouTube channel Native Media Theory. This chat discussed Reservation Dogs, how we came to be enamored with Native representation and advocating for accurate representation, the state of Native representation in film & …

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Reservation Dogs Episode 5 56:56

3y ago56:56

56:56

This episode is my favorite of the season. It has Kiowa Gordon singing Midnight Rider, Big's origin story, learning more about Cheese, and Native suspense/horror like I've never seen it done before...so beautifully. Also Wes Studi is in this episode, man what a show! Deer Lady is right behind William Knifeman aka Spirit as my favorite character in …

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Reservation Dogs Episode 4 53:58

3y ago53:58

53:58

This episode was real...like very real and strange. Absent father, people who have a weird Native fetish, phallic beaded jewelry, and of course frybread at diabetes awareness fairs. I discuss the anti-black criticism surround this show, specifically targeted around this particular episode. I also talk about some of the great topics raised, like sex…

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Episode 36: Public Health & Ké in Navajo Nation 44:30

3y ago44:30

44:30

In this episode I talk to Dr. Teresa Montoya and Dr. Marc Emerson about their recent article, "Confronting Legacies of Structural Racism and Settler-colonialism to understand covid 19 impacts on the Navajo Nation". We discuss public health and critical expansion of the concept. Both articulate the limits of western epistemologies and the potential …

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Bobby Wilson 1:00:06

3y ago1:00:06

1:00:06

Writer, actor, artist, comedian...what can this guy not do?! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bobby to talk about his work on Rutherford Falls and Reservation Dogs. Keeping the spirit of making my show a mini-series about Reservation Dogs I thought it was fitting that we invite someone that writes for the show! We talked a lot about his care…

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Reservation Dogs Episode 3 55:36

3y ago55:36

55:36

Let's run away together and live off the land...let's get some Sonics! Episode 3 brought us talk about shapeshifters, bad medicine, Sonics, legendary knockout stories, and reconnecting with our kin. Listen as I discuss the show's subtle humor it brings, so hard. Also how I'm worried this is going to be stolen by other people who see how much attent…

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Reservation Dogs Episode 2 59:48

3y ago59:48

59:48

Hi there everybody! Episode 2 brings us to the IHS clinic, of all places. I discuss how this is something I didn't know I needed, real life interactions at the clinic. It's such a random place where you can meet elders, family members, and maybe find love. Reservation Dogs continue to set the bar on Native representation in TV and the hits keep com…

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Reservation Dogs Episode 1 1:07:01

3+ y ago1:07:01

1:07:01

Aho Young Warrior! I decided to do a mini season the show. The next eight episodes will be dedicated to the show. All other work feels like table scraps right now. I can't help but find myself only consuming this show and I want to talk about it. I love this show, the representation is so authentic it should have it's own enrollment card. I can't b…

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Reservation Dogs Reaction and News Update 52:02

3+ y ago52:02

52:02

Not a spoiler alert! I give a quick reaction to the first two episodes of Reservation Dogs being dropped on Hulu! It was so good, I discuss how next level it is and why I'm so excited for the rest of the season to air! Can't wait. I also bring up happenings with Spirit Rangers (Netflix), Dexter: New Blood, Rezball being produced by Lebron James, Av…

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Episode 35: Brian Young and 'Healer of the Water Monster' 37:16

3+ y ago37:16

37:16

In this episode, I talk to Brian Young about his new book, 'Healer of the Water Monster'. I've known Brian since our time at Diné Policy Institute. His new book was released in May of 2021. We talk about the story, themes, and his experience pitching the book to publishers. I highly recommend it. I've include a link for purchasing the book below: w…

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Angelique Midthunder 1:07:12

3+ y ago1:07:12

1:07:12

I had a wonderful chat with Angelique Midthunder and Stacey Rice, both of whom work for Midthunder Casting. A casting agency that has a particular eye for Native talent. A primary focus of their work is casting Native actors so naturally we talk about how hard it is to find Native talent, is it hard to spot a Pretendian, what is the outlook like fo…

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Basketball & Sports Representation 50:33

3+ y ago50:33

50:33

We don't see enough of ourselves in sports film and television. So I talk Basketball or Nothing (2019), Edge of America, Chiefs (2002), Off The Rez (Shoni Schimmel), and Smoke Signals. Also I discuss why sports are so important to us as Natives. In addition our history with sports and how it was introduced to use through boarding/residential school…

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Majerle Lister (Host of Wósdéé Podcast) 1:43:36

3+ y ago1:43:36

1:43:36

I had a great chat with Majerle Lister, host of Wósdéé podcast! I am a fan of his podcast and we had been kicking the can down the road for too long. We just linked up and did an episode! I'm so happy he came on because he brought thought provoking conversation. Accurate Native representation is important but why now? Why is it all seem to be happe…

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Allie Young 1:20:30

3+ y ago1:20:30

1:20:30

Allie is many things, an activist, actor, writer, founder, etc. She's a leader and most recently founded Protect the Sacred. An organization founded to combat COVID-19 on the Navajo Nation. With the many challenges that the Navajo Nation faced, we needed help and Allie saw a way to fill a void and just went for it. Time was not on our side with COV…

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Mark Tilsen 1:18:08

3+ y ago1:18:08

1:18:08

Mark is many things, he is an activist, educator, poet, and thought leader. He should also add badass to that list. Mark is an impressive individual who I look to for wisdom. While he is much younger than an elder, he brings the elder knowledge. I'm excited to bring you all this chat I had with him because I have been looking forward to having this…

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Episode 34: Navajo Organizing in Farmington 1974 23:54

3+ y ago23:54

23:54

In this episode I talk to Rodney Barker, the author of the Broken Circle. His book details the events during the summer of 1974 in Farmington, NM. In 1974, three Navajo men, Herman Dodge Benally, John Earl Harvey, and David Ignacio were murdered by white teens. From April to June, Navajo organizers strategized and implemented actions to oppose the …

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Ryker Sixkiller Interview 1:18:24

3+ y ago1:18:24

1:18:24

Ryker is one impressive guy. I have such respect for anyone who is willing to do anything to make themselves better. He is eager to learn, hungry for knowledge, and a Native stuntman/actor/cinematographer/writer/father/etc. Of all the great things he has done in his career, he's so humble and chill. I had a blast learning about Ryker's journey, wor…

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Hollywood Diversity Report 46:04

3+ y ago46:04

46:04

Well well well...the diversity report shoes what we already knew. Natives are not present in Film and Television. However, how much does this matter when we're talking about the most viewed and highest grossing film and TV? Should Natives represent a large market share of that segment? Does it make sense for us to grow? Is there a legitimate case t…

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Longmire Season 1 48:22

3+ y ago48:22

48:22

Hey everybody! This was my first crack at a tv show and I thought I would do more free form than my usual format. I did my research and discussed the positives, negatives, and gave some final thoughts. Also I recorded a new intro! Lou Diamond Phillips again!? Well I talk about it...and why it's tolerable but still not okay. Zahn McLarnon and Irene …

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Zombieland 44:50

3+ y ago44:50

44:50

Who expected to see a Native trading post destroyed in a post apocalyptic world? I sure didn't expect to see that when I saw this movie. That's why it's fun to talk about this native representation, because NO ONE is going to talk about this movie. I find that fascinating when it happens, because I'm positive every Native that saw this at the very …

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Episode 33: Tré Orona Interview 28:54

3+ y ago28:54

28:54

In this episode, I interview Tré Orona about his new album, Dead Renaissance, which is releasing May 7th, 2021. We discuss the inspirations, Marxism, books, common sense/hegemony, and political conditions that provided the groundwork for the album. I would like to thank Tré for joining me on the podcast. The album, 'Dead Renaissance' can be purchas…

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Magnificent Seven (2016) 1:02:56

3+ y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

This 2016 movie directed by Antoine Fuqua, better than most remakes. Frankly we're exhausted with remakes at this point. So it's refreshing to see one that comes out that's unique but also just a good stand alone movie. Thank god there isn't going to be a sequel too, can't stand it when remakes go and remake it but also extend the universe they cre…

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Interview w/ Pilar Agoyo 56:05

3+ y ago56:05

56:05

Pilar Agoyo...wow! I never gave a thought to the costume and wardrobe department. After meeting and getting to know Pilar, I am going to pay EXTRA attention to the costume design, artistry, and craftsmanship. She blew my mind, opened my eyes to appreciate a whole new side of film/TV shows. Started her career as a seamstress for Into the West in 200…

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Reel Injun w/ Twindigenous 1:39:12

3+ y ago1:39:12

1:39:12

Reel Injun is one of a kind. This documentary eloquently and concisely presents the history of Native American representation in film, from the start to now. Since the capability to record became available, Natives were on screen. There has been a fascination with Native people since colonization and this film delves into that fascination. Along th…

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The Quick and the Dead 56:37

4y ago56:37

56:37

The Quick and the Dead! How the hell did this movie manage to get this much star power!? Sharon Stone, Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, Gene Hackman, and Jonothon Gill (Spotted Horse)!? Native actor that arguably has the most suspenseful gun fight in the film! Combine a single elimination tournament with a spoof western, you get one of the best we…

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Indianz.com Co-Founder - Acee Agoyo 1:12:36

4y ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Can you believe it, episode 23! (Shoutout to Michael Jordan) I had to do the number justice and I feel like I did with this guest. Acee Agoyo is a co-founding member of Indianz.com and has been a journalist for the past 21 years. He is a Native man that saw a void in media coverage and jumped at the opportunity to fill it. I admire that tenacity an…

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Let's Talk Native Film News! 46:01

4y ago46:01

46:01

I go on a 20 minute rant about pretendians. If you're not about that, I don't recommend you listen to this one, skip it until next week. As a rez kid, it hits me different than someone not from a rez, or not brown, or not accepted by their community, or not enrolled because of government bullsh*t. Truth is, the Native experience is so broad that th…

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Anytime Minutes 1 19:17

4y ago19:17

19:17

I remember calling folks with a phone card with a limited amount of minutes but if I waited until 9pm I would have access to unlimited minutes. I'm feeling nostalgic for that so I dedicated a podcast episode to calling my friends asking about their stories based on various topics. In this episode, I asked artist friends of mine about their funniest…

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Wonder Woman 57:40

4y ago57:40

57:40

A Native is acknowledge in the same world as Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman! Not only acknowledged but freaking a demigod himself! Napi! Come listen as I go over the plot review, Eugene Brave Rock's casting, filmography, and discuss Native representation in this film. Wonder Woman is a fantastic film on its own and the Native represetnation is …

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Interview with Natalie Benally 1:04:50

4y ago1:04:50

1:04:50

Well well well...here we are episode 20! I had guest Natalie Benally on for this one and it was a fun chat! She is an actor/filmmaker/community advocate/dancer/choreographer and the list goes on. Most important she is all around wholesome person and advocate for accurate representation of Natives on screen. I enjoyed talking with her about why it's…

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