Interviews with People Pursuing Greatness
Interviews with People Pursuing Greatness
Morgan Christian
I interview People Pursuing Greatness, each guest is doing something great, something more than most, something that is inspirational and hopefully moves your needle - and possibly your ass off the couch. We all could do more, we all could be more, these are just some of the people and their stories making waves in the world.
53 - Jordan Miles - Hip$ta New Mexico Musician, rapper and entrepreneur
53 - Hip$ta is the epitome of a New Mexican and at that a New Mexican musician. A dyed in the wool rapper, which I personally have seen this man onstage spitting that bar saavy goodness, at parties battle rapping and also his recorded works which are lengthy and lyrically deep. Jordan raps from his heart and from his passion about his life and his upbringing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. We delve into all things music, we play the debut of Hip$ta’s banger Red Zia Symbol in the podcast. Catch Jordans DOUBLE album with over 30+ songs releasing May 28 2021 on all major music streaming platforms.    https://www.instagram.com/versace_mustache/   04:00 Action B. is the way.   06:00 Jay-Z and Kanye West Cell phone gospel.   10:00 RIP Mac Miller.   15:00 Shoutout to Achspire.   20:00 Imposter syndrome on the microphone.   28:00 Hip$ta Double album.   35:00 Leaving what you love and returning twice as strong… with a cool mustache.   44:00 Manifesting pain into music.   53:00 Becky with the good hair.   01:00:00 The cypher that brought out Hip$ta and the double album.   01:13:00 Red Zia Symbol DEBUT!!!!   01:19:00 Polymath and remixes.   01:23:00 Hip$ta Freestyle on the hot mic!   01:30:00 Passion and heart in an album.   01:33:00 Decisions on Emotions   01:40:00 The Riddims and other ABQ artists doing it.   01:44:00 Like ships on the sea we rise together.
May 27, 2021
1 hr 57 min
52 - Sam McIntosh Music Promoter Marketing Saboteur Veteran and podcaster at The Loud Spot with Sebastian
52 - Sam McIntosh with Diamond Noise Agency, music promoter, manager, tour manager marketing genius, truck driver, Former Ranger, Iraq Veteran this man is a phenom. The Anchor, Cannibal Kids, Animal Sun are just some of his bands he manages and promotes. This guy is in the sticky gooey center of the music industry, we talk about how music has changed over the years, Covid and its fallout for live music and many more musical topics. The scene is alive and well and if you think you got something for my Sam to hear hit him up at the Diamondnoiseagency.com. What an interesting podcast and a look at the underside of one of my favorite parts of life music baby!   Listen, like, and share this podcast help me grow the show! Oh and we on that YouTube to if you want that visual stimulation instead: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMsAAVgczbjWwPPktzb4CtA   Make sure to check out Sam's podcast at theloudspot.net!   6:00 Metal, Hardcore. Metal rock, and pop and where it sells. 9:00 Brand and market building. 11:00 Human Heart Records. 15:00 What makes a good booking agent. 20:00 Shitty band behavior. 27:00 Motley Crew lifestyle. 37:00 Covid and the music business 44:00 The Loud Spot with Sebastian Podcast www.theloudspot.net 01:00:00 Sam the veteran and the mobile truck studio. 01:03:00 The Happy Fits a pop band with a Cello Bass have amazing live streams. www.thehappyfits.com 01:06:00 Sam produces PPG Podcast a bit =). 01:07:00 Diamondnoiseagency.com if you wanna get in contact with Sam. 01:14:00 Bad ideas and alternate personas. 01:17:00 How the big name bands make money at scale. 01:23:00 360 deals. 01:35:00 tracking and mastering proper advice for amateurs.01:38:00 Glad handing the rich dudes…. 01:41:00 www.theloudspot.net
May 18, 2021
1 hr 47 min
51- Skye Avalon model, author and artist on sex spirituality and growing through exploring both
Skye Avalon is an amazing human being an author, lifetime student, artist, businesswoman, Shibatsu rope bondage hobbyist, everyday mystic, model the list goes on and on. I loved talking to Skye. She is such a genuine person. She has an amazing body of work from her Shibatsu rope tying bondage, her photography and her paintings. Shes works with clients to create sacred contracts identifying their archetype and in the process helping people grow for themselves and for their partners. We get deep in the weeds with sex, Feminism, masturbation debunking myths about the female body I mean this cast was amazing. We also touch on cultural perspectives of sexuality, religion, art and growing through education, experience and ultimately love. You guys and gals are in for a treat. Please check out her site and social media presence to support her ongoing work listed below in the show notes. And always share and subscribe, I need your help growing the show! 5:00 An artist and a businesswoman. 9:00 What is a Mystic? 14:00 Outgrowing your tribe. 17:00 Growing through vulnerability Masculine and Feminin 23:00 Skye’s amazing art and what it means and represents. 27:00 Quantum Dynamics and the third eye. 31:00 Being authentic to yourself. 36:00 Breaking the norm with the love of her life. 38:00 LAT Living Apart Together. 43:00 fetlife.com and starting the journey toward sexual freedom. 54:00 Archetypes and patterns of humans. 01:00:00 Being a role model for sensuality and sexuality. 01:10:00 Pushing through the stereotypes especially as a woman. 01:12:00 How to start exploring your sexuality with your partner. 01:17:00 Does exploring your kink get you off better? 01:22:00 Women and mens libido’s. 01:26:00 Ways woman climax, erogenous zones. 01:34:00 The language of sex and growing together sexually. 01:40:00 Coolidge effect 01:49:00 Talk about sex, unlock the beast. 01:54:00 The other sides to #metoo Her website → Skyeavalon.com & sacredcontractreading.com Her book → Affirmations for the everyday goddess deck on Amazon. Subscribes, shares and reviews on Apple Podcasts are the best way to grow PPG Podcast, love you all!
May 5, 2021
2 hr 5 min
50 - Massage Therapy adds to your health with Andrew Nez and Patrick Ryan II
Andrew Nez is a licensed Massage Therapist in Albuquerque New Mexico. He joins Patrick Ryan II and I to talk about his practice at Aurora Sky Massage. We talk about his path to becoming a massage therapist and business owner. We talk about the philosophy of exercise and recovery while getting nothing but honest truths these two gentlemen drop on commonly held fitness advice. Patrick can be found at Aware.training, hit him up to start working towards your health goals. Andrew is the man you see to move forward your recovery from injury and release that tension from living your life and its many physical demands. You can Google Andrew and his business Aurora Sky Massage or visit him and schedule an appointment today at https://www.auroraskymassage.com. - 6:00 Knowledge gaps between Medical care and Massage Therapy. - 8:00 Reframing massage therapy. - 13:00 Cost of care, - 16:50 Creating a holistic approach to staying in shape. - 19:00 Real world criticism makes a humble man. - 23:00 Movement Patterns and form. - 28:00 Traditional workouts, traditional outcomes - 30:00 Moving for the future. - 35:00 Experience is the best teacher. - 40:00 Using massage as a preventative injury tool. - 42:00 Letting your ego go. - 45:00 Powerful therapy, real therapy makes a difference, not big box fluff. - 47:00 Touching people, touching lives. - 51:00 Spiritual and physical care. - 55:00 Throwing out bad habits for the client and sorting through misinformation - 01:00:00 Creating a path for total care. - 01:03:00 Learning and growing your reasons for working hard in the gym. - 01:07:00 Crying and feeling are a part of all of us. - 01:10:00 Feeling the stress, feeling the feels. - 01:13:00 What is a knot? - 01:18:00 Twisting the spiderweb - 01:23:00 How to recognize a legitimate massage parlor. - 01:25:00 Contacting Andrew - www.auroraskymassage.com 505-355-8907 - 01:27:00 Find Pat at Aware.training
Mar 1, 2021
1 hr 31 min
49 - Pat. Ryan II and Christian Gonzalez Taking Care of Yourself
49 - Pat. Ryan II and Christian Gonzalez Taking Care of Yourself        Today Patrick and I are joined by Christian Gonzalez soon to be a bonafide clinical Registered Physical Therapist. We talk about all things movement and aging better both mentally and physically with some tasty snacks and deep discussions on the levels of health.    Follow us on our journey:  Christian → actaware.net → IG: @act_aware → Soundcloud @Spooky Actuon   Patrick→ aware.training aware_lifeabq   Podcast → ppgpodcast.com   Scott Maron → IG: @scottmichaelphotos   1:30 Snack Time!! 8:00 Teaching humans to move more efficiently. 12:00 “Yes pro’s”. 17:00 Breaking the cycle of aging painfully. 20:00 The makings of a friendship for life. 30:30 The body as, a car. 38:00 Breaking the big box mentality. 45:00 Purple disturbance. 49:00 Foam Rollers and recovery. 52:00 Death Practice and rest. 55:00 Levels to and long term relief. 01:01:00 Bonking 01:10:00 Bringing presence to your life 01:12:00 Music 01:17:00 Spooky Action
Feb 2, 2021
1 hr 26 min
48 - Patrick Ryan II Holidays and Tradition
Hope you all had a great holiday! Another month another Podcast with Patrick Ryan my favorite health guru to bring on the show. We talk holidays, food, snake oil (fad diets) and trying to out-train your diet. Listen in as we hash out the finer details of food and its relationship to our health.  8:20 Slow down your eating 14:00 Being in the moment 20:00 Doing it right 27:00 Options 31:00 Taking responsibility        44:00 Music man! 54:00 Confidence 01:00:00 Doing things to move life forward 01:04:00 Keep it moving
Jan 5, 2021
1 hr 12 min
47 - Patrick Ryan II Accountability and Balance
Our monthly series continues with my brother and Jedi master in the athletic arts Patrick Ryan II of Aware Life ABQ online training. We talk about the continuing effect of the ever present pandemic and what it takes to keep moving and healthy at home while we ride the wave of quarantine orders.    9:40 Radical self reliance 14:00 Pizza monsters and Macgyver 23:25 Sidelining is inevitable be realistic 34:00 Accountability 40:00 Invest in yourself 49:30 Habits maketh the man 53:00 Recovering and trauma 1:00:00 Quitting and its alternatives 1:09:00 Racing and competing 1:14:00 How to keep moving   @aware_lifeabq Instagram @ppgpodcast
Dec 15, 2020
1 hr 23 min
46 - Pat Ryan II The Mental Health Episode
The man the myth the legend Patrick Ryan II is back and dropping some of that Jedi knowledge in health and wellness. We focused on Mental health funny enough on Mental health day along with other shiny gold nuggets of wisdom to help us all in this unprecedented time. We talk about exercise at home, Covid and its many ripples we feel in all of our lives and its widespread affect on our mental health and actionable tools to put in your medicine cabinet. This one is a great one to listen to if you need a pick me up or maybe just some ideas to get you thinking about your own mental health more honestly. Make sure to check out Aware Training Online Pat’s amazing program which is basically to make a better version of yourself for yourself. I hope you guys enjoyed this one, stay tuned as I’ve always got more episodes coming fam, stay safe out there and happy halloween! Instagram → @aware_lifeabq Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/patrick.ryanii Website → http://aware.training/online-training
Oct 26, 2020
1 hr 55 min
45 - Vicente Griego - New Mexico Flamenco Artist & Cultural Juggernaut
Episode #45 - Vicente Griego is a New Mexico Flamenco vocalist and artist that has an amazing and otherworldly sound that comes from the heart of his heritage. He’s a stellar human being with a deep understanding of the world and culture around him. We chat on his childhood and his experiences in New Mexico, touring and his current work with kids teaching and developing their musical skills. The man is a living legend, hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Go out and support Vicente and ReVoZo his band links below.   Vicente's site--> http://www.vicentegriego.com/index.php/en/   Vicente and ReVoZo YouTube Channel→ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FH7ywbtxC84   Show Notes:   08:00 Handling differences 14:00 “New Englanders” 24:00 Imposter Syndrome 31:00 What is ReVoZo? 36:00 Roots of Flamenco 41:00 Privilege in the arts and the resistance of ‘Burque’ 48:00 Jazz in Tokyo 55:00 Standards 1:00:00 Your Alive! 1:08:00 Remembering your legacy 1:12:00 Zoot-suit riots and the birth of low-riders 1:20:00 Transcend the human condition 1:36:00 Working with the greats  1:40:00 Working with New Mexico's future musicians 1:44:00 Voices and microphones 1:48:00 Alex Krebs Quartet Vicente Griego Link → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8OtyXR2qGQ 1:51:00 “You are rich for what you give not what you have”
Aug 24, 2020
1 hr 59 min
44 - Dr. Mike Coltrin Scientist - Author - Explorer
Dr. Mike Coltrin is an inspiration in what an individual can do when hard work meets hard fun. A chemist, scientist and author by trade we talk about his hobby that led to the de facto guide he wrote for hiking the Sandia Mountains here in Albuquerque New Mexico (Links in the show notes). A trained and accomplished scientist with a doctorate in chemistry, multiple academic paper writer and patent holder. This dude is an example of what doing more and pursuing greatness means. This was a fun and interesting conversation and I hope you all enjoy it! 01:00 Sandia Mountain Hiking Guide and how it came to be  02:00 UNM Press link to Mikes book → unmpress.com 03:30 Friends of the Sandias → friendsofthesandias.org 05:00 How long does it take to hike every trail on the Sandias? 08:00 How do you say Kairn properly? 12:10 Contingency  22:00 The dark side of the mountain… 24:30 Mike's favorite trail is… 29:00 Geocaching in the Sandias → geocaching.com  32:30 Mount Kilimanjaro, Hostels and traveling the world 37:30 Sleeping at 18,000 Feet 42:30 La Luz Trail and running  47:00 Don’t hike alone  54:00 Doctorate in Chemistry with a focus in modeling and simulation 57:00 How to write a textbook  58:00 Semiconductor growth 01:00:00 Path to theoretical chemistry  01:08:30 Health and habits to keep the high output machine rolling smooth 01:11:00 Some of the best trails to hike in the Sandias 01:19:00 Mountain stewardship  01:27:00 Quotes to live life by  01:31:00 If you liked the episode please subscribe and share, if you really wanna show us love feel free to review us on iTunes, thank you!
Feb 10, 2020
1 hr 36 min
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