Burn Sage Burn Bridges

Burn Sage Burn Bridges

Burn Sage Burn Bridges is a thought-provoking podcast hosted by Nicole, where humor and heart meet as she explores the complexities of modern Native life. In each episode, Nicole dives into untold stories that challenge stereotypes and shed light on the diverse and resilient cultures of Indigenous peoples. With a fresh perspective, she bridges cultural gaps, offering insight and conversation that invites listeners to reconsider their views and celebrate Native voices. Through engaging storytelling and authentic dialogue, Nicole creates a space where humor, emotion, and raw truth intersect—offering listeners a chance to learn, reflect, and connect with a perspective that’s often overlooked in mainstream media.

Episodes

October 29, 2025 48 mins

Burning bridges with Ramona Emerson, author of Shutter and Exposure, where we talk about her diverse career, from documentary filmmaker to forensic photographer and becoming an author, where she is speaking truths through fiction.

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A conversation with Native rockabilly band Now Or Never!, where we talk about storytelling through music, their commitment to their craft, and feature songs from their latest album, Fate’s Collide.

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October 15, 2025 40 mins

A conversation with Akilah Martinez, an XR innovator making waves through hackathons, collaborations with Snapchat, and building culturally disruptive digital ecosystems. Tech meets culture in the most unexpected ways. 

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October 13, 2025 18 mins

In this bonus episode, more time with Matthew Livingston, the Navajo Gaffer, as we nerd out on Native film and TV from the past to the present and into the future. 

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October 8, 2025 34 mins

A conversation with Matthew Livingston, a Navajo (Diné) Chief Lighting Technician lighting the way on major productions. He shares his journey in the film industry and what it’s like working behind the scenes.

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October 1, 2025 41 mins

A conversation with Marco Arviso, a contemporary Navajo jeweler who is preserving the traditions of Diné artistry while evolving the form. Marco shares how he's disrupting the dominant distribution of Native jewelry by creating Navajo-owned and operated retail spaces.

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September 24, 2025 37 mins

An exploration of Native fandom and careers in professional sports, featuring former rezballer Shawn Martinez, Director of Live Entertainment for the Phoenix Suns, and a passionate high school basketball fan whose story goes far beyond the game.

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September 17, 2025 41 mins

A conversation with the lifelong nerd behind the first Indigenous comic bookstore and Comic Con. Explore his work and hear how he’s uniting minds to create what’s next.

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September 10, 2025 31 mins

A conversation with the first Native Showrunner and a TV writer, where we find out it’s in her blood to tell stories and how she is leading the way for many other Native storytellers.

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August 28, 2025 1 min

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