Straight Shooting with Matt: Recent Episodes
Matt Vazquez
Everyone has a story to tell and by asking the right questions you can learn a lot more about an individual than you think. Listen as I interview my friends on their interests and passions that make them the people they are today.
In this episode Ralph and I finally get a chance to speak in depth on bodybuilding and what it means to him. We also dive deep into the realities of bodybuilding and the expectations that derive from it. Hope you enjoy!
Ralph: (IG)
https://www.instagram.com/ralphgenix/
Matt: (IG)
https://www.instagram.com/straightshootingwmatt/
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In this episode I am joined by my cohost Ben, and our guest Victor Ruiz. He is a pro boxer with a 6-0 record. Vic explains his goal to win a belt and become a champion in the coming years as we go in depth on the training and mindset of arguably the worlds hardest sport.
Socials (IG):
Victor
https://www.instagram.com/vicjiruiz/
Ben
https://www.instagram.com/theofficialbambam/
Matt
https://www.instagram.com/mostdope.matt/
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In this episode, I get another round with the guys at TAKECOVER and we talk about an exciting event that will be here in the near future. We also cover the recent news on Kanye West and our opinions about that. I hope you all enjoy :)
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The boys over at TAKE OVER invited me over to see how they make their clothes and I got a chance to interview the crew. It was a fun experience filled with their plans, their successes, and their personal opinions of what it means to be an individual. I found their views on fashion to be refreshing and reinventive on fashion, with that said I hope you enjoy! :)
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I always enjoy getting a chance to sit down with a creative and talk about passion projects and their inspirations. Pop Fields is an artist in many ways but primarily peruses clothing and takes us on his journey of how he started and how ideas come to him. Enjoy!
Pop Fields: https://www.instagram.com/pop_fields/
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This is a three part podcast that has been condensed to be one full episode. I invite my friends Jacob and Lucy to talk about the many movies they've seen and then rate them on a scale of 1-10. We give our passionate answers, hot takes, and shared interests! I hope you enjoy listening :)
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I get a chance to speak with an old friend and study abroad student, Koby Hobbs. He recently just got back from his travels in Asia and more specifically Vietnam. We talk about his experiences there, as well as the culture shock that comes with it. Then we dive into his experience as a study abroad student living in Italy and find lots to compare about Europe and America. I hope you enjoy!
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YE Drops
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Want more podcasts? Here's my YouTube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAHpLf9q87Ewhc79Sx3LAQ
Intro & Outro song:
Campfire - Midnight Daydream
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I catch up with Chris Amador and the two of us explore the perspectives of experience vs knowledge, the winning mindset, and what we think happens after death.
Socials: (IG)
Chris Amador:
https://www.instagram.com/chrisamadorr/
Matthew Vazquez
https://www.instagram.com/mostdope.matt/
Intro and outro song:
by Matthew Vazquez :)
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In this episode I chat with PV POD's Host Piero Moral, as well as Jacob and Vanessa. We talk about about the big name influences in music that have shaped fashion, along with personal influences on our styles, and lastly talk about our favorite thrifting spots to get the best pieces for less.
Socials: (Instagram)
Piero:
https://www.instagram.com/piero_moral/
Jacob:
https://www.instagram.com/cactusjackjacob/
Vanessa:
https://www.instagram.com/champagnenessa/
Matt:
https://www.instagram.com/mostdope.matt/
Intro & Outro song:
Reel Life - Midnight Blueprint
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In this episode I sit down with Piero Moral, Host of PV Pod alongside our friend Emerson Evans. We speak our minds on gun control and how we felt about the recent shooting in Uvalde.
YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgAHpLf9q87Ewhc79Sx3LAQ
PV POD:
https://open.spotify.com/show/1LL4fvOba5YrcM7zjfNu44?si=e8610dd5bdec4e47
Socials: (Instagram)
Piero Moral
https://www.instagram.com/piero_moral/
https://www.instagram.com/pnvpod/
Emerson Evans
https://www.instagram.com/emersonnevans/
Matthew Vazquez
https://www.instagram.com/matthew.vazquez10/
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In this episode I sit down with Kyra Horton, an artist of many forms. She has released her first book of poetry titled Cries of a Butterfly and then released a spoken word album The Silencer. Kyra grew up in Chicago, and is very involved in her community and loves to give back to others. She also currently attends USC and is going to school for a political science degree. I hope you all enjoy how personal this podcast is to both Kyra and I.
Cries of a Butterfly:
https://www.amazon.com/Cries-Butterfly-Kyra-Horton/dp/B08XZM97PV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DV4LWR82HRBJ&keywords=cries+of+a+butterfly&qid=1652811211&s=books&sprefix=cries+of+a+butterfly%2Cstripbooks%2C126&sr=1-1
The Silencer:
https://open.spotify.com/album/0ZaqtEsnEkJwRnPCmHaUWF?si=pZs15ZuhSNyknD86izjwPg
Socials: (instagram
Kyra Horton:
@kyrathecreator
Matthew Vazquez:
@matthew.vazquez10
intro & outro song:
Green Shield - Sam Barsh
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In this episode I sit down with Piero Moral, the Co-Host of the podcast PVPOD. Piero is a new friend and helpful guide whos been kind enough to show me how to start podcasting early on. We cover a wide range of topics including his interesting childhood growing up in Peru, how he was introduced to podcasting, and his goals of his future career.
Piero Moral:
PV POD Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbouNOAC4EkhZo9UHRV2qew
IG: @pnvpod @piero_moral
Matthew Vazquez:
IG: @matthew.vazquez10 @mindbodyandmatt
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In this episode I sit down with Kailoha De Martino, a fun and outgoing individual, who is best known for her wedding planning events. We look into her career, some of her hobbies, and a little bit about her Hawaiian traditions.
Kailoha De Martino:
IG: @kailohacoevents @kailoha_
https://www.kailohacoevents.com/
Matthew Vazquez:
IG: @matthew.vazquez10 @mindbodyandmatt
Intro & Outro Song: Firefly - Alessandro Gugel
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In this installment I talk to Josiah Jackson, a very close friend of mine, about some of his opinions about relationships, personal life, and even extraterrestrial life. Along with that we get into some of my favorite conspiracy theories such as the Illuminati, The Simpsons and their future predictions, and also the Flat Earth theory. All of the links about these topics can be found below. :)
"All Tomorrows: the future of humanity"
https://youtu.be/imNtSPM3-r4
"The video the Illuminati doesn’t want you to see"
https://youtu.be/EHrrjQ-zVO0
"15 Times The Simpsons Predicted The Future"
https://youtu.be/-10vg90ZIy8
"Ancient Aliens: The Hollow Earth Theory (Season 10) | History"
https://youtu.be/M7vt5paORIc
"1940’s "LIVING HISTORY" BIOGRAPHY OF ADMIRAL RICHARD E. BYRD ARCTIC & ANTARCTIC RESEARCH 26954"
https://youtu.be/5KO6mWHvVks
"Flat Earthers vs Scientists: Can We Trust Science? | Middle Ground"
https://youtu.be/Q7yvvq-9ytE
IG:
Josiah Jackson: @Josiah_Jackson
Matthew Vazquez: @Matthew.vazquez10 @mindbodyandmatt
Intro & Outro Song: Brooklyn Sunrise - Ghost Beatz
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I sit down with Codee Ceballos who has many creative talents including videography, photography, and both digital and traditional art. We touch on aspects of entertainment such as some of our favorite movies, the growing popularity of the show "Euphoria", and how childhood cartoons are still just as enjoyable today as adults.
IG:
Codee Ceballos: @lilcoden @codeecaptures
Matthew Vazquez: @matthew.vazquez10 @mindbodyandmatt
Intro & Outro Song: Uptown - Nu Alkemi$t
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In this episode I have a group discussion with PV POD, hosted by Piero Moral and Vivian Huynh, along with special guests Donovan Greathouse and Jovani Rivera. We cover topics such as our college experiences, whether professional athletes should be paid more/less, and even get personal and talk about our red flags in relationships.
IG:
PV POD: @PNVPOD @piero_Moral @vivianvohuynh
Donovan Greathouse: @prettyflacko.dono
Jovani Rivera: @jovani_rivera32
Matthew Vazquez: @mindbodyandmatt @matthew.vazquez10
Intro & Outro Song: His Hoodie - Warren Williams
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I sit down with Savanna Altamirano, a bodybuilder who has medaled in the women's bikini division and is currently preparing for the wellness division show. She speaks about her aspiration to one day compete at the Olympia, along with giving insight to her workouts and dieting. She also talks about tips for beginners in the gym, as well as a little bit about what she does when she's not lifting.
IG:
Savanna Altamirano: @savsgains @savsabrat
Matthew Vazquez: @mindbodyandmatt @matthew.vazquez10
Intro & Outro song: Rocky the Boat - Sam Barsh
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In this Interview I sit down with Haudarie Andrew's who is making his way for his own business. He answers many of my questions, along with questions brought by our surprise co-host Josiah Jackson. The three of us dive deep into topics such as investing, stock picks, and even business opportunities.
IG:
Matthew Vazquez: @mindbodyandmatt , @matthew.vazquez10
Haudarie Andrews: @haudariie
Josiah Jackson: @josiah_jackson
Intro & Outro song: Our Bar - Sam Barsh
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On this episode I am joined by my friend Jacob Mendoza. He is a big fan of music and fashion and takes the time to tell me about these passions of his. He covers topics such such as how the world of music and fashion coexist, gives background to some of his favorite artists and albums, and even talks about his dream to one day work in the music industry.
IG:
Matthew Vazquez:@mindbodyandmatt , @matthew.vazquez10
Jacob Mendoza: @cactusjackjacob
Intro & Outro song: Red Note - Dallas $tyles
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