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A secret field that summons lightning. A massive spiral that disappears into a salt lake. A celestial observatory carved into a volcano. Meet the wild—and sometimes explosive—world of land art, where artists craft masterpieces with dynamite and bulldozers. In our Season 2 premiere, guest Dylan Thuras, cofounder of Atlas Obscura, takes us off road and into the minds of the artists who literally reshaped parts of the Southwest. These works aren’t meant to be easy to reach—or to explain—but they just might change how you see the world. Land art you’ll visit in this episode: - Double Negative and City by Michael Heizer (Garden Valley, Nevada) - Spiral Jetty by Robert Smithson (Great Salt Lake, Utah) - Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt (Great Basin Desert, Utah) - Lightning Field by Walter De Maria (Catron County, New Mexico) - Roden Crater by James Turrell (Painted Desert, Arizona) Via Podcast is a production of AAA Mountain West Group.…

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A down to earth podcast aimed to communicate with small communities about inequality issues within America and the history that formed it. Interviewing Homegrown Heroes about their experiences within society today and discuss how we can form a more equal future.

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EP 23 - Patrick Gnerlich 1:15:43

2 years ago1:15:43

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Introducing the one and only Patrick Gnerlich! WARNING: This episode was previously recorded and discusses mental health fairly in depth so listening discretion is advised. We get really deep into how men in America today need to be able to be self aware and assist themselves in getting mental health assistance where needed. Whether that lies in getting diagnosed, going to therapy, checking yourself in for drug use or suicide, it's always worth getting help wherever you may find it. Even if that assistance is found in friendships and relationships that are close by. We discuss how in those relationships in moments of weakness, that we need to be comfortable about talking about mental health from male to male in this society. Discussing how people have so many hurdles in American health care systems and work places, with not only one's self, but also their children when it is needed. Understanding that having the access to resources for mental health should be more easily accessible in this country. Talking about mental health and keeping your head in a good space is something that is a life long journey, and not a cure or destination. Have a reflective time listening to the personal instances that happen to both Patrick and Jonathan and how they deal with their day to day in their own mental health when it comes to family, coping mechanisms, depression, ADHD, work places, therapy sessions, cheating, and even suicide. This episode will feels like a cold bath, a little shocking at first, but feels good to the body in the end. Get some of that Homegrown in ya!…

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Ep 22 - Annette Alatorre 1:31:39

2 years ago1:31:39

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This episode is heavier than a Led Zeppelin... I may have wanted to start it out light, cause we get deep with Annette Alatorre about her personal experiences with suicide and mental health as well as the overall stigma surrounding the topic. From calling the police to help her sister whom she watched down an entire bottle of sleeping pills, to checking herself in to the hospital for her own well being as recent as 2020 during Covid. Her encounters with great people whom she's lost as friends to their own suicides and how she's coped with those as best as she can. The brain and mental health is a funny human organ and we feel it doesn't get the attention it deserves here at Homegrown Podcast, so we urge you to listen to this in depth discussion from two people who are pursuing getting into the mental health field based on their own personal, what some might say traumatic, experiences. This episode will make your entire body feel heavy, but in a relatable, taking vitamins type of way. Get some fo that Homegrown in ya!…

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Ep 21 - Adam Gharib - Part Deux 1:10:00

2 years ago1:10:00

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This is our second time with good friend Adam Gharib on the podcast. This time we wanted to take a specific look into working too hard and burning out, setting up boundaries for yourself and the wellbeing of the people around you and general mental health. Whether it's bosses asking more out of you than they are willing to communicate, to not getting paid after doing the work you agreed to. Remembering as a free lance artist that last minute bookings don't necessarily mean it's a good opportunity as they usually don't have the time to properly prepare. So listen in to get some of the details Adam has suggested has given him a clearer head, more time, and better mental health. Enjoy the episode. This episode will give you motivation while making things clearer in your head. HomeGrown Podcast, come get some!…

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Episode 20 - Michael Medall 1:29:16

2 years ago1:29:16

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Episode 20 is with our great friend, professional skateboarder, hip hop artist, and Wave Gods entrepreneur Michael Medall. We go into the details of growing up in Monona Wisconsin by his Swedish Mother and Father who came from Los Angeles. To his roots starting in hip hop by being introduced to sing some lyrics while the guys were banging on the lunch table. He found himself skateboarding professionally at a young age and leading up to his Live and Direct album drop. Fighting through addiction struggles, and moving to Los Angeles, and finishing the last 7 years sober and his start to Wave Gods. There's a lot packed in this one so please be sure to give it it's proper due. This episode will give you a rise in life, while making you reevaluate everything you stand for. It's deep.…

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Episode 19 - Adam Gharib 1:27:30

3 years ago1:27:30

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This episode we dive deep in with our good friend and colleague Adam Gharib. Chicago born and Belvidere raised in Illinois, Adam is from Palestinian background and has done Camera, DP, and video work for the likes of Sugar Shane Mosley, Wiz Khalifa, Nelly & Florida Georgia Line, and has even had meetings with the one and only Kanye (he doesn't like to brag, so we'll do it for him) With a great love story he tells how his parents came to America and instilled great work ethic into him. Inspired by music videos by Michael Jackson and Dre, Adam has done countless Music Videos but also has a great eye for narrative work and can collab on anything that has videography in the works. We discuss growing up in a predominantly white town and what that was like growing up for him and some of the issues he ran into there as well. Followed by some other little nuggets that are all wrapped up with our Quick Hitter questions! This episode will give you the munchies and keep your thoughts moving. Homegrown Podcast, get some in ya!…

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Ep 18 - Rachel Blau 1:36:46

3 years ago1:36:46

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This episode we get deep into it with fellow colleague of Jonathan Schaub at Adler University in Rachel Blau. We go through her story of coming up in Lake Zurich Illinois with a big family and how she got into studying mental health. From having a marriage that ended due to 3 major deaths in both families within 14 months of each other, to finally realizing she may need some mental help and her path to discovering it. We go over things such as how to acquire good therapy, what therapy means to different people, how mental health has been stigmatized in our society, how it's being used in correlation with gun regulations, or lack thereof. Dive into the deep end, you're gonna have a good time. This episode will make you wanna be honest with yourself about life, and hopefully a bit relaxed.... Get some Homegrown in ya!…

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Ep 17 - Anthony Jaramillo 1:29:09

3 years ago1:29:09

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This Episode we introduce a great friend to the show in Anthony Jaramillo. We discuss his coming up in The San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles County, from being bullied for being a small kid, finding a love in playing hockey, to being blamed for his block's mischief as a child due to the color of his skin once they moved out to Lancaster, CA (still in LA County). How he's handled running his own business as a graphic designer, to how he's handled being a step dad to the children he married into and explaining his views to them whilst gaining trust from them. We think you'll enjoy the ride that we have with this episode's discussions and conversations. This episode will give you uplifting outlooks, deep thoughts, and an overall calming affect. Enjoy and get some of that Homegrown in ya!…

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Ep 16 - Asime Ibraimi 1:32:31

3 years ago1:32:31

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This episode is all about the story of Asime Ibraimi. From migrating from her birthplace in the country of Macedonia to Ripon, Wisconsin, to dealing with being Albanian and Muslim within a mostly White and Christian town of Lodi Wisconsin where her parents settled and she went through public schooling. There's a lot of great stories in this episode that gave us a new perspective, and we hope it does for you as well. Have a great time, and share amongst friends! Thanks for listening!…

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Episode 15 - Melody 1:48:10

3 years ago1:48:10

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This episode we are very happy to introduce Melody! We discuss with her the culture shock of growing up in Madison, and then being in an interracial marriage and moving to Lodi Wisconsin to raise her own children. Discussions of the intricacies that come with her moving to a small town only a half hour away from one of the most diverse cities in Wisconsin ensue. Get ready for some though provoking conversations and stories. Finished out with the usual "hated stereotypes", and "message to the people" fast hitting questions. This episode give you a feeling of focus and a relaxing energy.…

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Ep 14 - JR Weise 1:35:13

3 years ago1:35:13

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This episode we enjoy the company of our good friend and amazing artist in JR Weise. We cut up everything from where he came up in Deforest Wisconsin, to how he made it out to Los Angeles. Coming up a mixed race person in today's society, how he had to deal with multiple displays of racism. The burden of racism in this country as well as being a person who is part of the LGBTQ community. CRT, bringing communities together, history of America, and much much more discussed. This episode will give you tranquility with a bit of a body tingle. Homegrown Podcast coming at ya!…

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Ep 13 - David Reiling 1:28:30

4 years ago1:28:30

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Homegrown Podcast has a great guest this episode in David Reiling! Expert Photographer, game designer, and friend. As usual we get into David's upbringing and how that's molded him into the man he is today. How success tastes just as sweet at 45 as it would have at 25. Realizing friends can help find your identity and his story of coming up in Rockford Illinois. Also standing up for what you believe in after you do find that identity and the importance of having your voice heard in order to change society for the better. It gets deep in this one, so be sure to bring your waiters. This episode will give you a head change while boosting creative mindsets. Homegrown Podcast coming at ya! #HomegrownPodcast #theHomeGrownPodcast #DavidReiling #conversation #endracism #protests #upbringing #JonathanSchaub #RandallStewart #Soundstew #JuggernautProductions #podcast #Discussion #success #photography #MadisonMediaInstitute #history #brothers…

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Ep 12 - Craig "Sincere Life" Smith 1:33:40

4 years ago1:33:40

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We dive in with our good friend and great person all around in Craig "Sincere Life" Smith. Everything from his top 5 and the state of Hip Hop today, to how he came up in Hip Hop as an artist and has taken a pivotal turn into comedy. Where that inspiration came from to go that route and start a podcast on top of it. Mixed in with a good amount of fun banter and great story about our previous guest in Corey Whitmore and Tech Nine that you have to get your ears on. This episode will make you giggle til your eyes start watering. Homegrown Podcast - Get some!…

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Ep 11 - Faith Hatch 50:01

4 years ago50:01

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Amazing conversation and great insight from our guest Faith Hatch. We discuss everything from growing up mostly in Lodi Wisconsin, to her newfound research on her ancestors history in America, and representation in predominantly white towns for people of color, and much much more. Including but not limited to her other projects and getting back into music. A great quote to come out of this one - "You don't have to be where you came from" This episode will surf across your brain waves while giving a feeling of comfort. Homegrown Podcast - Coming at ya!…

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Ep 10 - Corey Whitmore 1:52:46

4 years ago1:52:46

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This episode we have our colleague and "Pick Up The Mic Podcast" Creator, Producer, and Host - Corey Whitmore. - We go over how he grew up in many places, code switching, his love of helping teens in his community and starting his podcast. -Discussing how courageous teens are these days, how social media makes a difference in their lives today, and the importance of the teacher to student relationships. -How he's keeping his own family and children aware of the situations of society and the racial tensions that happen in the world. -The difference between bullying and racism within schools and how they should be taught separately. - What similarities there are within cultures and races that need to be understood to create unity. - As always, the Quick Hitters! This episode will give you an experience of enlightenment, focus, and keeping you a woke. Pick Up The Mic - https://pod.co/pickupthemicpodcast Pick Up The Mic Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/pickupthemicpodcast Spotify Link - https://open.spotify.com/show/1RSHpgG0VZU6yXa1l566Bn?si=rjw0MjAAQGy_BRcJu_mFJQ&dl_branch=1…

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Ep 9 - Audrey Martinovich 1:51:17

4 years ago1:51:17

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We gladly welcome back Audrey Martinovich during Pride Month to give us some history lessons on how Pride started, her own struggles recently in her own neighborhood and if that's linked to being Bisexual herself, how she dealt with finding her own identity, how social media seems to help people of different backgrounds unite and have representation, Transgender issues withins sports, the politics of being part of the LGBTQ+ community, and a bunch more sprinkled in. This episode will make you radiate the aura of a rainbow, with a bit of a heady experience. Get some of that HomeGrown in ya.…

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Ep 8 - Elizabeth Kahn 2:32:30

4 years ago2:32:30

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This week we have the amazing Elizabeth Kahn joining us. A consultant by day and actor / producer / creator by night, Elizabeth has a full life between her Minnesota roots and her Los Angeles home. Like our host Jonathan, Elizabeth is a Korean adoptee who was brought up in Mahtomedi, outside of St Paul Minnesota. We have a great discussion today about: Her upbringing in Minnesota and the multiple cultures she celebrated being in a diverse family and how that's given her an empathetic perspective on life. The trip to meet her biological & foster family from Korea. How Asian American representation in media effected her and leaned her into her decision to becoming an actor and representing the race herself. Asian American history not being taught in public education and how that effects how the rest of America interacts with Asian Americans. Her view as an Asian American and the Atlanta shootings. Give it a listen and enjoy some of that HomeGrown.…

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Ep 7 - Christopher Wright 2:03:13

4 years ago2:03:13

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An amazingly insightful podcast and one of our best yet! This week we introduce our friend Christopher Wright to the podcast. A teacher and student simultaneously who teaches Elementary school level children and is going for his Master's Degree. Chris grew up in Los Angeles but was brought up in mostly predominantly white schools in his early childhood, so we discuss how that's molded him and his outlook on life. There's some deep discussion about the concept of "School to Prison Pipelines" and how education in America is systematically divided by race and ethnicity and how it effects the Prison system in turn. The idea that if you're fighting for any human rights, that you should be fighting for all human rights, and the concept of "picking and choosing" is irresponsible and false cries for change. Conversation about the recent Red Table Talk about Asian and African American unity and how that would be beneficial to America. The idea that pinning minorities against each other as being the "bread and butter" that White America has thrived on since it's founding fathers formed this country. Asking the question of why White people tend to defend and get angry when discussing that history and systematic oppression, or even start to cry, rather than have a conversation about American History and what we can do to change the system? Also as to how and why White American's think it's logical to tell people of color to "go back home" when getting in arguments? Indigenous people are the only ones that didn't immigrate.... There's some discussion about Blacksploitation and Kung Fu films and while they were great representation in the media for people of color who had no representation at the time, it also set them up for stereotypes that White Americans cling to and still don't understand. Also about the Colorism (Racism within your own race) that happens and how it's detrimental to equal rights everywhere. Give it a listen as there's a lot of great conversation happening!!…

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Ep 6 - Ray Moore 1:51:09

4 years ago1:51:09

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This week we invite our friend and colleague from Madison Media Institute (Rest in Power) in Ray Moore. We discuss his upbringing in the Philippines while being an American Citizen and a Military brat who moved around every couple years on average and how that affected his outlook on life and race. How he moved to America 3 years after his mother at nineteen years old right in before Katrina hit in 2005 and took away everything they had. As tradition in his family he shortly after entered the military where he met his wife and had to introduce her to the Filipino family for acceptance. We hit the conversation of the Atlanta shootings and how he discussed that with his children and explained it. As always we have the quick hitters at the end. Thanks again to everyone for listening!…

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Ep 5 - Josh Keh 1:58:54

4 years ago1:58:54

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This episode, we invite our good friend Josh Keh to the podcast to discuss the recent events and his upbringing. Josh is a theatre tech guru and also a theatre tech teacher in Culver City, CA. We discuss his growing up outside the United States and what kind of perspective that gives him and how he looks at America of today. Sit down, get some popcorn, and let Josh and Jon's discussion give you a different perspective on American Life.…

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Ep 4 - Audrey Martinovich 2:17:16

4 years ago2:17:16

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In this episode we talk to our good friend, colleague, and owner of Audio for the Arts in Madison Wisconsin, Audrey Martinovich. We discuss her upbringing in Mt Horeb Wi, and how she helped her high school recognize LGBTQ students and giving them representation. How she makes it in a male dominated business that she kills it in. Her moving to Castle Gray Skull in Blanchardville WI and her run in with the locals from the Homecoming parade in 2019. Reactions to Jacob Blake, and the Kenosha shooter, and how it's affected the Madison Police force. Plus the most little nuggets of fun that we don't have time to type out. Enjoy and thanks for listening!…

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Ep 3 - Interview with Sol 1:28:25

4 years ago1:28:25

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This week we invite in Sol to our podcast to discuss her upbringing and how she got to where he is today. From discussing race at an early age in her family to being intimidated in within the last few years by Trump followers. We talk about her interracial marriage to a white man and what experiences have come from that. A great conversation of our feelings on the election results and how we feel America can move forward. Last but not least, our quick hitter questions to finish it off. Sit down and enjoy yourself, it's gonna be fun.…

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Ep 2 - Champ Robinson 1:41:55

5 years ago1:41:55

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In this episode with sit with our friend, colleague, and brother in Champ Robinson. The discussion ranges from coming up in Milwaukee as a child to adult, compared to living out here in Los Angeles nowadays. How he's raising his kids in this day and age and what he's teaching them to be better people. From everything to the legacy and passing of Chadwick Boseman to education and representation as a black person in America. Check out Champ's production work at his channel - https://www.youtube.com/user/ImaginationUpgraded and his new series Noodles on redgrade.tv…

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Ep 1 - Interview with Farrin 1:12:27

5 years ago1:12:27