Gifted Slackers Podcast
Gifted Slackers Podcast
Brandon Minaya
Hosted by Brandon Minaya, this podcast feed is a platform for average folks to share their stories, speak their mind, and learn from one another. Episode titles with prefixes indicate a recurring show series: 'The Pillowtalk Show' -Brandon and Drea, like most couples, have very different interests. Here they come together to share their pillowtalk about the different media they consume, the communities they are exposed to, and what's on their minds. 'Self-quare w/ Sam' -two friends/co-workers attempted to stay sane throughout the COVID-19 quarantine by manufacturing novelty, doing a new activity every day and podcasting about their experiences weeklyish. 'Interview' -highlighting an interesting individual, promoting their work and discussing their creative processes. All other episodes include guests from Brandon's close friends, professional network, fellow local comedians, and fledgling creatives of all sorts. ©Disfigured Media
Ep. 52 - Interview 3 - Simon Dalzell, Ivy Audio Founder
Our interview series returns with a familiar guest for OG Gifted Slackers listeners, Simon Dalzell of Ivy Audio. The very last time Brandon and Simon talked was on this very podcast feed several years ago after Simon quit college and set up shop in Paris. After a brief stop in Iceland and a few major world events, Simon's taken his talents to the next level in Tallinn and shares his experiences as a freelancer and founder on this episode. You can find Simon's publicly available sample libraries at ivyaudio.com
Oct 18, 2020
2 hr 7 min
Ep.51 - The Pillowtalk Show #2
It is our second dispatch of The Pillowtalk Show- this time recorded from a secret hideout - Brandon and Drea, like most couples, have very different interests. Here they come together to share their pillowtalk about the different media they consume, the communities they are exposed to, and what's on their minds. - Music by: Diet 75
Aug 18, 2020
47 min
Ep.50 - The Pillowtalk Show #1
It is our debut of the The Pillowtalk Show! Brandon and Drea, like most couples, have very different interests. Here they come together to share their pillowtalk about the different media they consume, the communities they are exposed to, and what's on their minds.
Jul 15, 2020
1 hr 2 min
Ep.49 - Self-quare w/ Sam _ entry 22 _ finito
In the bittersweet final episode of the regular 'Self-quare' series, Brandon and Sam reflect on their growth and progress along their quest for sanity and self-betterment throughout the past few months of relative isolation. Sam will return to the show in the future to discuss the long-term effects of our months-long experiment. Stay tuned for more Interview episodes in the near future as well as the beginning of a new Gifted Slackers series debuting soon, 'Pillowtalking' Music By: Diet 75
Jul 13, 2020
55 min
Ep.48 - Self-quare w/ Sam _ entry 21 _ skip if u h8 sports
back after the short holiday break, still making good on our promise to do something new each day of quarantine. That said, we mostly just went on rants about sports this episode. Also this *might* be the penultimate 'Self-quare' episode. Music by: Diet 75 Cover Art by Ryder Wilson
Jul 7, 2020
59 min
Ep.47 - Self-quare w/ Sam _ entry 20 _  Phase 3 approaches when?
for the 20th time, Brandon and Sam give updates on their experiences with trying a new activity for every day of quarantine- ALSO: we finally have an end of the 'Self-quare' segment in sight... kinda Music by Diet 75 Cover Art by Ryder Wilson
Jun 26, 2020
54 min
Ep. 46 - Interview 2 - Marcus Isiah, Hip-hop Artist
Round 2 of the Gifted Slackers Interview series, this time we had the opportunity to sit down with Marcus Isiah, another native Tucsonan who happens to rap and continues to break barriers professionally. In addition to talking hip-hop, we discuss self-growth, community development, and advice that we wish we had earlier. This episode contains clips of his new songs 'Disarray' and 'Booted'- You can check out his full discography on Spotify or Apple Music below: https://open.spotify.com/artist/51SQbhw7SlANi7C72nHwIp https://music.apple.com/us/artist/marcus-isiah/1435738167
Jun 22, 2020
1 hr 24 min
Ep. 45 - Interview 1 - Robert Johnson, Blax Friday App Developer
No better way to start the Gifted Slackers Interview series than to highlight a good friend's passion and commitment to a good cause. To learn more about Blax Friday, find Tucson local black-owned businesses, and/or get in touch with the team behind the movement, you can visit their website below: https://blaxfriday.com/ You can also download the Blax Friday iOS App to find Tucson area black-owned businesses by following the link below: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blax-friday/id1517153525 Music by Diet 75
Jun 20, 2020
24 min
Ep.44 - Self-quare w/ Sam _ entry 19 _ demand change
Brandon goes to Olympia, Sam goes to the CHAZ/CHOP and they lock-down days keep going on with no real end in sight... Even if you can't get outside for COVID reasons, you can still help the cause- here is a link to where you can simultaneously support 70+ organizations fighting to support racial justice and end police brutality: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd?refcode=cwg Music by Diet 75 Cover Art by Ryder Wilson
Jun 19, 2020
51 min
Ep.43 - Self-quare w/ Sam _ entry 18 _ stay calm, march on
Yet another week of self-quare rituals for Sam and Brandon as they try as hard as they can to stay sane. Brandon tries to bite his tongue for the duration of the episode, but it doesn't last long. This is too important. Do what you can to stay politically active and fight for justice for all. Black lives matter. Even if you can't get outside for COVID reasons, you can still help the cause- here is a link to where you can simultaneously support 70+ organizations fighting to support racial justice and end police brutality: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/bail_funds_george_floyd?refcode=cwg Learn more about the Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone (CHAZ) here: https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/06/10/43880223/the-capitol-hill-autonomous-zone-renames-expands-and-adds-film-programming Music by Diet 75 Cover art by Ryder Wilson
Jun 12, 2020
1 hr 6 min
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