Broke Boyz From Fresno

We share the real path behind Grizzly Talk: skipping the traditional route, learning sales, building a podcast with intention, and leaning on community and partners to grow. Mike opens up about burnout, boundaries, love, and the full-circle real estate deal that changed momentum.
• betting on sales over college and trusting commission income
• early big guest nerves and learning to pivot live
• burnout from nonstop session...

We host Modified Luxury Crew at a school-based, permission-first car show that raises funds, highlights local vendors, and proves a car crew can be family-safe, drama-free, and community-driven. Builder spotlights on a ghost-flamed Corvette, a balanced Genesis, and a forged-carbon widebody IS300 show how quality parts, patience, and character create lasting car culture.
• Why venue partnerships and permissions matter
• How ML...

We share a Thanksgiving reflection on gratitude, therapy, and protecting our peace while building a platform that lifts Fresno’s creatives. We talk about boundaries, legacy, and the gap between public success and private pain, and we offer support to anyone who needs to reach out.
• sponsor shoutout and holiday safety
• gratitude for Fresno, collaborators, and listeners
• advice for new creators to start and stay authentic...

A San Gabriel Valley alt punk band shares how a campus flyer became a touring lineup, why LA competition forces smarter booking, and how grit beats hype when crowds are thin. We rotate through Casey, Angel, Aiden, and Kiwi to hear origins, influences, and road stories.
• forming the band through community college flyers and local ties
• defining a sound across alternative punk, groove, and hardcore
• booking DIY tours with...

A Fresno-born producer assembled an artist born in every country to create a true World Album and gave each of them 100% ownership. From sleeping outside the Vatican to finding a North Korean-born artist, we trace the grit, the community, and the vision that turned a blueprint into living proof that music connects us all.
• origins in Fresno and the Amsterdam spark
• recruiting artists from 197 countries with A&R support<...

We are with Adrie on a Fresno rooftop to talk discipline, recovery, and how a busy mom and coach became a sponsored athlete by pitching the brands she already uses. The story moves from early struggles with running to 4 a.m. miles, HYROX pro prep, and a city’s growing health scene.
• balancing roles as mom, coach, and athlete through disciplined routines
• Fresno pride, moving gear around the city, and growing local support
• how emba...

We sit down with Ryan “the air up there” Hudgens to unpack a viral on-stage clash, the reality of creator access, and the deeper story of Fresno’s creative pride. What starts as a light setup chat becomes a study in respect, process, and full-circle moments.
• mobile kit versus full studio trade-offs
• turning a studio into a local arts hub
• Fresno talent pipeline and overlooked scenes
• car culture, father–child bondi...

We post up at MIA Nightclub with Nando and the crew for a raw talk on loss, legacy, and the drive that keeps their circle tight. From SoundCloud heat to stage control, we push on what Fresno sounds like when family and ambition lead.
• origins in Lil’ Yase influence and switching from writing to punching in
• first shows, SoundCloud growth and building confidence from crowds
• current projects, Lost Souls album and new EP plans
• Fresn...

We sit down at Lucy’s Lounge with Brandon “DJ Freezy” Freeman to trace a working music life across Fresno—multi‑instrumentalist roots, self‑taught production, and the power of showing up. Craft, community, and clean socials drive bookings while genre lines blur by design.
• Fresno upbringing and early school stories
• Choosing music without a degree
• Networking as the real ROI of education
• Open jams and rebuilding th...

We sit down with Fresno artist Harmonica at Lucy’s Lounge to talk fear, grief, and the slow work of finding a voice. From kitchen mics to a debut EP, we lean into collaboration, community, and owning your music without chasing clout.
• Fresno roots, early loss, and anger transmuted into art
• Stage fright in choir to first DIY recordings
• Creative partnership with her man and tight-knit team
• Collaboration over ego in...

A Fresno-born comic turns grief into craft and city pride into mission, tracing his path from Manchester memories to Warnor’s Theatre while breaking down the real work behind stand-up. We trade mall nostalgia, crowd work tactics, mental health truths, and a blueprint to grow local comedy.
• Fresno roots, Manchester Mall memories, Thrifty’s and local food spots
• From videography and loss to first open mic and early bombs
•...

We trace Fresno roots, gang life, prison politics, and the long road back to purpose as Cin Say tells a raw story of survival, grief, ingenuity, and faith. The talk moves from riot smoke and lost years to boundaries, music, and a simple mandate: get up and keep going.
• Fresno culture, underground scene, and early influences
• Belonging, gang pull, and the weekend that changed everything
• Parole math and how numbers can o...

Eddie, owner of MyGuy Market, shares his journey from working three restaurant jobs to creating Fresno's most talked-about sandwich shop. His business stands as a testament to authenticity, hard work, and the power of finding your unique identity in the food industry.
• MyGuy Market was founded in February 2022 after Eddie and his business partner researched authentic chopped cheese sandwiches in New York
• The viral &quo...

Denge from TKO Crew joins us to share his journey in graffiti art, from his early inspirations to becoming part of a worldwide crew with members across LA, New York, Mexico, and Canada.
• The origins of Denge's tag name and how he developed his signature style at age 13
• Understanding the difference between "bombers" and "style" artists in graffiti culture
• The unwritten rules and politics of graf...

Psychodelix shares his journey from bedroom DJ to festival performer, revealing how Dog Daze Music Festival transformed his life and career in electronic dance music.
• Started as DJ Vu in high school, learning to DJ to make friends
• Found inspiration in Marshmello's performance of "Alone" at Ultra Japan
• Emphasizes PLUR (Peace, Love, Unity, Respect) plus Responsibility as core values in rave culture
• E...

We're reporting live from Chukchansi Stadium for Art Hop! Pre Gaming the Dog Daze Festival, where the energy is electric and Fresno's creative community is coming together in an unprecedented way. The stadium has been transformed into a multi-stage venue that will host both national headliners and local talent over an incredible four-day weekend.
• Setting up our podcast equipment backstage gives us exclusive access to a...

Soulito shares his journey as a Spanish pop and R&B artist from Fresno, discussing his experience as a first-generation Mexican-American and how it shapes his music and identity. He opens up about transitioning from soccer dreams to music and the importance of representing Latino culture in Fresno's diverse music scene.
• First-generation experience: "You're not Mexican enough for Mexicans when in Mexico and not...

Nick Tesi, the creative force behind Fake Mango, joins us to share his journey creating a new genre called "mango pop" and his upcoming performance at Dog Daze Festival.
• Started playing guitar at age 9 despite early frustrations (including biting his guitar)
• Creating music for over four years as Fake Mango, blending acoustic foundations with electronic elements
• Recently released single "Babe, I'm a...

Blair the Captain joins us to discuss his upcoming performance at Dog Daze Festival and his musical journey from Fresno to building connections with established artists in the industry.
• Expressing concerns about school safety in Fresno and the changing youth culture
• The significance of Dog Daze Festival for Fresno's music scene and culture
• Blair's excitement about performing on the Hyphy Stage alongside major...