REL & Friends
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.
Episodes
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 photography.
In this conversation, REL and Sinematic talk about the sacrifices a photographer ...
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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 creative force behind "Hyphy House", a monthly party in Downtown Los Angeles.
In thi...
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May 8, 2024 • 68 mins
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 Jeff transitioned from making music to video production, his first project that ended u...
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April 15, 2024 • 35 mins
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.
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April 9, 2024 • 68 mins
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 this conversation, REL and Cliff talk about Cliff's long-winding creative journey, t...
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April 2, 2024 • 66 mins
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 recognized by Interior Design magazine as one of the industry's Top 100 Interior Design...
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March 25, 2024 • 52 mins
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 the days of Distortion 2 Static, the importance of finding joy in your craft, and the...
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March 19, 2024 • 64 mins
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 nuances of working on projects with friends, and how taking creative risks can unlock unfor...
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March 11, 2024 • 60 mins
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 91.7 FM and is can currently be seen in the San Francisco Magic Theatre's production of...
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March 4, 2024 • 61 mins
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 external roles of marketers in an organization, the importance of giving specific, con...
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February 26, 2024 • 55 mins
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 streaming platform All Day Play FM.
In this conversation, REL and Trackademicks talk ...
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February 5, 2024 • 36 mins
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.
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January 29, 2024 • 63 mins
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 *Jadakiss laugh*, Nic shares experiences from his time as a Thrasher Magazine intern th...
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January 22, 2024 • 67 mins
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 journalist.
In this conversation, REL and Racks talk about the importance of humbling...
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January 15, 2024 • 57 mins
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 video stories with the project DVD Couture, a platform celebrating the aesthetic of hi...
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January 8, 2024 • 45 mins
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 generalist, the reality behind working for "cool" brands, and how breaking up nightclub alt...
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January 1, 2024 • 61 mins
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 conversation, REL and Justin talk about the delicate art of balancing your profession an...
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December 25, 2023 • 44 mins
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.
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December 18, 2023 • 51 mins
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 reflect on their time working for *insert Jadakiss laugh here*, leaving the corporate worl...
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December 11, 2023 • 60 mins
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, directed and covered major global conferences.
In this conversation, REL and Jamie give tan...
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