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.

  • 2 hours 40 minutes
    JB Ep200 Top Movies of 2024

    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


    11 March 2025, 7:08 pm
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    JB Ep199 FD 2024

    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

    3 February 2025, 9:04 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    JB Ep198 RR Naughty Prince

    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?



    You can follow these fabulous people on IG

    Nina @ninalizeth81

    Isaiah @1_c_l_kuya

    Chaz @chaz_from_finance


    If you have any questions or episode topics, email justbecausepod@gmail.com


    Rate and subscribe on Spotify. It'll make my low kicks stronger.

    16 January 2025, 4:46 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Episode 197 RR Robot Abuse

    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.


    Please rate and subscribe on Spotify.

    31 December 2024, 9:19 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Episode 196 RR No Candles Please

    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.

    20 December 2024, 4:04 pm
  • 54 minutes 50 seconds
    JB Ep195 FD Holiday Things

    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

    28 October 2024, 12:22 am
  • 59 minutes 40 seconds
    JB Ep194 Trivia Cities Are Real
    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 future episodes, feel free to email justbecausepod@gmail.com You can find these lovely people on IG Tre @insta.tr3 Dilcia @dilciayvonne Danny @eladin__
    10 October 2024, 11:53 pm
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    JB Ep193 RR The Pain of Existence
    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?
    2 October 2024, 7:05 pm
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    JB Ep192 RR The Net Will Appear
    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 What film, TV, play or book quote has always stuck with you? Updates on DACA Should we have age requirements for government positions? Musicians, reality stars, athletes crossing over into acting. You can find these fabulous people on IG Esther @estherbluedeavalos Sal @azlawtino
    23 July 2024, 9:38 pm
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    JB Ep191 RR Sudden Urges
    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/
    12 July 2024, 2:49 am
  • 2 hours 1 minute
    JB Ep190 Top Movies Of 2023
    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
    23 June 2024, 7:13 pm
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