Hummingbird Cricket Hour

Hummingbird Cricket Hour

Trini and Luis Rodriguez, co-founders of Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural, embark on an ongoing dialogue. They discuss current events, new ideas, and old wisdom.

Episodes

November 24, 2023 38 mins

In this episode, Luis and Trini reflect on crisis, whether social or personal, as an invitation to drop old constraints and embrace transformative shifts.

Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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Luis and Trini revisit abundance. Defining currency as more than money, they explore the value of energy flow, relationships, ideas, character, art, and creativity. 

Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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April 24, 2023 33 mins

Luis and Trini take a closer look at abundance. What do we understand about what it is and how to work with it, versus the misguided "prosperity" narrative?

Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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January 23, 2023 31 mins

In this episode Luis and Trini touch on "change". What does it mean? Why can it be triggering? Is it a natural part of development and alignment?

Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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November 3, 2022 47 mins

Luis and Trini to interview Dr. Anthony Lee Sr., Diné medicine man, Vietnam veteran, and educator during their visit to Lukachukai, AZ on the Navajo Reservation. Dr. Lee expounds on education from an Indigenous lens and much more.

Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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August 26, 2022 34 mins

Luis and Trini grapple with the necessary challenge of attending to both the spiritual and the material aspects of being responsible change-makers in today's world.

Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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August 9, 2022 32 mins

Luis and Trini take the occasion of a naming ceremony to reflect on the value of knowing one's innate energies and developing them fully to best contribute to collective efforts. 

Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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May 23, 2022 36 mins

Luis and Trini explore reasons why people mistrust the electoral system, then discuss why it's important to elect trusted leaders to stretch and transform the possibilities of democracy.

Have feedback or questions? Email us at hummingbirdcrickethour@gmail.com Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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May 12, 2022 36 mins

In this podcast, Luis and Trini talk about Luis's run for CA governor. Expecting elected officials to address the root causes of interrelated basic issues, this campaign insists governance embrace the experience and leadership of the most impacted people to solve key problems for shared well-being.

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September 30, 2021 31 mins

Luis and Trini discuss the idea that the purpose of humanity, of individuals, is to create conditions that help us transcend and to evolve our specialized essence fully.

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Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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September 8, 2021 37 mins

Luis and Trini weigh in on the importance of a “front end” vs “back end” response to issues at all levels.

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Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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July 21, 2021 34 mins

Luis and Trini expand the concept of medicine and how to access it.

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Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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July 7, 2021 32 mins

Luis and Trini consider questions and understandings arising from the current pandemic. How can we honor what needs to be born?

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Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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June 23, 2021 32 mins

Luis and Trini share thoughts on the importance of reintegrating and advancing the precepts of beauty, truth and goodness in the world.

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Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat.

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June 16, 2021 32 mins

In this episode, Luis and Trini explore the importance of finding our centering in the midst of distress. The desire and ability to respond from a place of authentic strength for ourselves and our communities is critical in difficult moments and times.

Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

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Luis and Trini delve into the underpinnings of control and policing in this country. Describing crime as a reflection of poverty and social inequities, they amplify a growing call to deal with the systemic nature of injustice today by reimagining and creating the basis for healed, transformative, empowered communities.

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December 11, 2020 35 mins

In this episode Luis and Trini discuss the influence of cultural representation upon all of our mythology and history. How do the stories we tell shape the popular truth?

Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

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November 16, 2020 34 mins

In this episode Luis and Trini interrogate the history of human governance to imagine a new path toward abundance. What are nature’s laws, and what must people’s laws protect?


Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

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October 19, 2020 34 mins

In this episode Luis and Trini consult with nature and the four elements to find balance within. How might we achieve self-awareness and master our own energies?

Music is from “Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

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October 12, 2020 39 mins

In this episode Luis and Trini explore the struggle to shift a narrative in crisis. What is required of us, personally and socially, to move our story forward?

Music is from “”Civilization.” Poem written and read by Luis J. Rodriguez. Music by Italian Hip Hop artist Flycat from his CD “Una domanda alla risposta” (A Question to an Answer).

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