Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast

I talk about the colorful spectrum of the human experience with different people around me. It might be thoughtful, humorous, offensive, adorable. We have unbound conversations driven by simple curiosity. Maybe because we're bored. Maybe because we're pissed. Maybe because we love eating or appreciate a glass of wine. Or maybe it's just because.

Episodes

May 14, 2025 70 mins

1.11.25 Episode 201 "Top Shows of 2024" I was joined by my bRhother Chris, my friend Michelle and, making her Just Because debut, Riley! We shared our top 5 shows from 2024.


You can follow these awesome people on IG:

Riley @rileyy_proctor

Michelle @mingylingy

Chris @youngyuan24


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1.04.25 Episode 200 "Top Movies of 2024" I was joined by Serena, Monáe and making his Just Because debut, Gabriel! We rank our top 10 movies of 2024, share what movies disappointed us, what movies pleasantly surprised us and what movies we didn't get.

You can follow these magnificent people on IG:

Monáe @alleyezonmonae

Gabriel @gabuchogram

Me, myself @justbecausepod


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February 3, 2025 93 mins

1.04.25 Episode 199 "FD 2024" I was joined by bRhothers Jeremiah, DJ and Chris. We fantasy-drafted the year 2024: 1 series, 1 movie, 1 music artist, 1 song, 1 news story.


You can follow these beautiful people on IG:

Jeremiah @babyboi73

DJ @prince_of_petty @officialblackdahlia

Chris @youngyuan24

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January 15, 2025 61 mins

6.30.24 Episode 198 "RR Naughty Prince" I was joined by my bRhother Isaiah, my great friend Chaz and, making her Just Because debut, my friend Nina!

Topics:

1) What would your life look like without social media?

2) Aging and disabilities

3) What value do you place on higher education? Is it necessary to be successful?

4) What compliment do you wish you got more often? What compliment isn't a big deal to you?


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December 31, 2024 73 mins

6.15.24 Episode 197 "RR Robot Abuse" I was joined by my friends Yvette, Jaena and my bRhother Frankie.


Topics:

1. What is a book you'd recommend?

2. Reaching zen

3. Top 3 Pixar movies

4. What is one movie you absolutely despise?


You can find these fantastic people on IG

Yvette @yveemermaid

Jaena @conjayne

Frankie @freighnklin


Email justbecausepod@gmail.com if you have suggestions for episodes or thoughts.


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December 20, 2024 66 mins

6.01.24 Episode 196 "RR No Candles Please" I was joined by my bRhother Max and my friends Jessica and Hieyam.


Email justbecausepod@gmail.com if you have any suggestions for episodes!


Please rate and subscribe on Spotify. I'll be nicer to my children if you do.

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October 27, 2024 54 mins

12.17.23 Episode 195 "FD Holiday Things" This episode features my friends Jess and Ivan Z.! We fantasy-drafted holiday things; rituals, movies, yum-yums. If we enjoy it during a holiday, we talked about it.


My kickball team is raising money for school-aged kiddos. Click on the link below to donate. Sneakers for Success: Student Shoe Drive https://gofund.me/76d76098

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October 10, 2024 59 mins
11.18.23 Episode 194 "Trivia Cities are Real" This episode features my bRhothers Tre and Danny and my good friend Dilcia! The links for the organizations these fine people chose are listed below. Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Be a Leader Foundation https://bealeader.org/ Human Rights Campaign https://www.hrc.org/ If you have any suggestions for topics for the next trivia episode or topics for any futur...
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October 2, 2024 99 mins
10.21.23 Episode 193 "RR The Pain of Existence" This episode features Tapia, Monáe and Brandon. Topics: 1. Rising costs of streaming 2. What was a recent change/development that may have been difficult but you're thankful for? 3. Why does religion get used to commit mass genocides and still viewed as building blocks in the world? 4. Thoughts on Gaza 5. What was your favorite concert/album from the past year?
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July 23, 2024 61 mins
9.30.23 Episode 192 "RR The Net Will Appear" This episode features my friends Esther, Franc and Sal! Watch George HW Bush & Ronald Reagan Debate Immigration In 1980 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeimAjYTyMA Los Tigres del Norte "Somos Mas Americanos" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdZ8kojLu8Q Tupac Shakur Murder Suspect Arraignment https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/tupac-shakur-murder-suspect-arraignment-10-04-23/index.html ...
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July 11, 2024 79 mins
8.19.23 Episode 191 "RR Sudden Urges" This episode features my friends Michelle, Ernesto and my lil bRho Austin. What would be your contribution in a social movement? What's your guilty pleasure movie? Do you have any ghost stories? What science news is blowing your mind? You can find these cool people on IG Michelle @minglylingy Ernesto @ernieortiz Austin @ajaustinc Also, Ernesto's website! https://www.ernieortiz.com/
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June 23, 2024 121 mins
Episode 190 "Top Movies of 2023" I was joined by my partner, Serena, my bRhother Chris and, for her first episode, my friend Kiara! We list our top 10 movies of 2023. These episodes always go long because we go in-depth on what we loved about these movies as well as what movies disappointed us. Intro featuring the little Lobos
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May 5, 2024 103 mins
7.30.23 Episode 189 "RR Trust Propaganda" This episode features my friends Xavi, Jaena and my sister-in-law Jessica L.! We talked about Mitch McConnell malfunctioning, trafficking, how much we trust strangers and drug commercials. You can find these magnificent people on IG Xavier @the_xavier_acosta Jessica L. @jezzmaree Jaena @conjayne
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April 27, 2024 62 mins
Episode 188 "FD 2023" I was joined by my bRhother Mat and my grand lil Christina! We fantasy-draft the year that was 2023: 1 news story, a song, a music artist, a TV show and a movie. You can follow these cool people Mat @matnevarez Christina @r1der.15
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April 20, 2024 82 mins
7.22.23 Episode 187 "RR Birthday Mind Control" I was joined by my bRhother Jeremiah, my friend Lydia, and, for his 1st episode, my dear friend Dom! We talk about AI, Jonah Hill and therapy as well as superpowers. Intro featuring Kid Lobo. You can find these fabulous people on IG Lydia @lilman_in_the_desert Jeremiah @babyboi73 Dom @that_dom_life
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January 26, 2024 64 mins
1.13.24 Episode 186 I was joined by my friends Monáe and Michelle and making his Just Because debut, my brother PA! We each ranked our top 5 shows of 2023! You can follow these fabulous people on IG: Monáe @alleyezonmonae Michelle @mingylingy Just Because @justbecausepod You're able to review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so please go leave a review! My heart will explode and ooze love if you do. Feel like sharing an idea for a ...
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January 18, 2024 66 mins
7.16.23 Episode 185 "Start a Fire" I was joined by my friends Ty T. and Jessica. We're adults and we are tired. Leave us alone. What’s a common experience for many people that you’ve never experienced? What did you Google last? What’s the most annoying noise? You can find these fantastic people on IG Ty @jt852 Jessica @jhaley_c and get some of her brownies @mix.nmemories
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January 12, 2024 87 mins
7.02.23 Episode 184 "Too Much Human Doing" I was joined by my friend Yvette, my BRhother Isaiah and, making his Just Because debut, Robert! We get into school when we were kids vs school for kids now, what the hell the Supreme Court is up to as well as some random questions. What’s the scariest non-horror movie? What scientific discovery would change the course of humanity overnight if it was discovered? Where are you not welcome...
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November 13, 2023 60 mins
5.21.23 Episode 183 "Trivia Sabotage" I was joined by my friends Lydia and Esther and my bRhother Ameer for some trivia! They each chose an organization to play for and then answered a bunch of silly questions. I apologize for the singing. Intro featuring the little Lobos. Child Crisis AZ https://childcrisisaz.org/ Yaqui Animal Rescue https://www.yaquianimalrescue.com/ One Tree Planted https://onetreeplanted.org/ You can find ...
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November 4, 2023 51 mins
5.20.23 Episode 182 "FD Songs in Movies" I was joined by my wife Serena, my friend Michelle and my bRhother Max to fantasy-draft songs in movies! We had a lot of fun going into what these songs and movies meant to us. Intro featuring the Little Lobos! You can find these fantastic people on IG Michelle @mingylingy Max @maxalec The Greatest Showman | "This Is Me" with Keala Settle | 20th Century FOX https://www.youtube.com/watch...
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