The People's Cup: Recent Episodes
The People’s Cup Network
Talking about passionate things with friends who are passionate about those things.
To create a space of Creativity, Culture, and community.
By Raymond Garza
Episode 78: Guys Being Dudes (Traveling Abroad, USA, Craft Beer, The Art Of Friendship, etc)
This podcast was a great one. Got to sit down with these two fellas and talk about some great stuff! I’ve known Angelo and Joaquin for some time now! It was nice getting a chance to catch up. In this podcast we chat about:
-
Traveling Abroad
-
The Importance of Friendship
-
How USA is the GOAT
-
Craft Beer
-
Gambling Stories
And much more!
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including YOUTUBE! Subscribe and check it out
Drink of choice - Whiskey and Craft Beer
Guest - Angelo & Joaquin
Sound Engineer- David Diggs
Cheers!
Episode 77 : The Art Of The Grind Part 3 (Entrepreneur, Professional Soccer, The Paleta Bar, The Potato Corner, Faith, etc)
This podcast was fun man! Got to sit down with Diplo Alam and share an aqua Fresca from The Paleta Bar. Diplo is one of the owners of The Paleta Bar, which is located in 8 States. He is also a former professional soccer player, which he played in Europe, California, and Indonesia.
This podcast also includes
- Creation Of The Paleta Bar
- Moving To The United States
- Healthy Spiritual Care
- Entrepreneurship
- The Art Of Hard Work
And much more!
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including YOUTUBE! Subscribe and check it out
Drink of choice - Aqua Fresca From The Paleta Bar
Guest - Diplo Alam
Sound Engineer- David Diggs
Cheers!
Episode 76: Over A Glass (Playing Basketball Over Seas, Travel, Life Experiences, etc)
This podcast was fun man! Got to sit down with Christian Cunningham and share a glass of red wine. Christian went to Jacksonville State in Alabama where he played division one basketball. He led the Gamecocks in blocks with 54, ranking 83rd in the NCAA… finished his JSU career with 913 points and 864 rebound. Christian went on to play professional basketball in the UK, Israel, Japan, and Iceland.
This podcast also includes
- Playing professional basketball overseas
- The Art Of The Grind
- Healthy Self - Care
-Going Out To The Club
- Dealing with Knee Injuries
And much more!
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including YOUTUBE! Subscribe and check it out
Drink of choice - Gnarly Head Red Wine
Guest - Christian Cunningham
Sound Engineer- David Diggs
Cheers!
Episode 75: The Art Of The Grind Part 2 (Owning/Starting a Business, Self- Improvement, Travel, etc)
This podcast was fun man! Got to sit down with Dominic Maestas and chat about a bunch of stuff! Dominic comes from a family of successful entrepreneurs, he follows the footsteps of his mom and his dad. Dominic runs a successful Italian ice shop in the ABQ metro area. It’s called Pop Pops Italian Ice.
This podcast also includes
- Starting/Owning A Business
- The logistics of being successful
- Healthy Self - Care
-Travel
- Flipping Sports Cars
- The Art Of Hard Work
And much more!
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including YOUTUBE! Subscribe and check it out
Drink of choice - Pendleton Whiskey
Guest - Dominic Maestas
Sound Engineer- David Diggs
Cheers!
Episode 74: Inside The Mind Of A College Athlete (UNM track, Photography, Biology Degree, etc)
This podcast was cool man. Got to sit down with my old friend Leigh. Leigh is an aspiring doctor, former D1 athlete, photographer, and much more. In this podcast we chat about:
- The Daily Life Of A D1 Athlete
- Lab Experiments
- The Use of Psychedelics In The Medical Field
- The Crippling Health Care System
- Walk On Vs Scholarship Athletes
And much more
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including YOUTUBE! Subscribe and check it out
Drink of choice - Smoothie
Guest - Leigh James
Sound Engineer- David
Cheers!
Episode 73: The Becoming Of A Women
This podcast was fun! Got to sit down with Kelly Harrison and chat about a bunch of stuff! Kelly is a mother, wife, friend, YouTuber, and much more! In this podcast we chat about:
- Womanhood
-Motherhood
- Being A Wife
- How she met her husband
- The Bachelor
- The struggles of being a woman
And much more!
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including YOUTUBE! Subscribe and check it out
Drink of choice - Stella Wine
Guest - Kelly Harrison
Sound Engineer- David
Cheers!
Episode 72: How Can We Make America Healthy. (Robert F Kennedy Jr, College Football, Big Pharma, etc.)
Podcast was a fun one. My guest Sam Garcia is a former college football player, volunteer for the Robert F Kennedy Jr campaign, and a personal trainer. In this podcast we chat about
-
Robert F Kennedy Jr Campaign
-
Playing College Football
-
The American Dream
-
Taking care of yourself mentally, physically, and spiritually
-
and much more
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including YOUTUBE! Subscribe and check it out
Drink of choice - Tequilla, Cherry Tart, and Sparkling Water
Guest - Sam Garcia
Sound Engineer- David
Cheers!
Episode 71: Interview With Two Lead Singers
Podcast was awesome! Got to sit down with Leroy and Josie and chat about a bunch of stuff. Leroy is one of the lead singers for Slums Of Harvard and Josie is the lead singer for The Mango Cakes. Both are local bands out of Albuquerque, NM. In this podcast we talked about:
- How to tap into your creativity
- Leading and running a band
- Hope and dreams as musicians
- Performing live vs in the studio
And much more!
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including YOUTUBE! Subscribe and check it out
Drink of choice - Diet Coke & Coke
Guest - Leroy Sandoval & Josie Zepeda
Sound Engineer- David Diggs
Cheers!
Episode 70: You Deserve Your Flowers
Had a lot of fun on this podcast man. My good friend Larri Tan and I chatted about
-
Moving from the Philippines to Las Vegas, NV
-
Taste and Smell being altered from COVID-19
-
Top 5 Hot Sauces
-
Adapting to the US culture
-
Being a Make Up Artist
And much more!
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including YOUTUBE! Subscribe and check it out
Drink of choice - Mango Smoothies
Guest - Larri Tan
Sound Engineer- David Diggs
Cheers!
Episode 69: No Title Required
This is arguably my most absurd episode! Had a lot of fun man. We chatted about
-
Why Adam Sandler is a top 5 actor
-
Mike Posner? Making a comeback?
-
George Strait Vs Miley Cyrus
-
Woke America
-
Music Festivals, like ACL and hangout fest
And much more!
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including YOUTUBE! Subscribe and check it out
Drink of choice - Old Fashions
Guest - Jacob Martinez
Sound Engineer- David Diggs
Cheers!
Episode 68: Sour Drinks & Sweet Friends. During this episode we talked about a lot of stuff. We chatted about:- Emily & Richie working on TV/Movie Sets-Building up Brown Soul Brewing located in South Gate, California, which Richie is a part investor of- Why New Orleans is a lot of fun but kinda the worst. - A wedding night that went from amazing to a near death experience. And much more!The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including YOUTUBE! Subscribe and check it out Drink of choice - Whiskey Sours Guest - Emily & Richie! Sound Engineer- David DiggsCheers!
Episode 67: Being A Single Mom
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including YOUTUBE! Subscribe and check it out
Podcast was sweet! Got to sit down with my new friend Natalia and talk about a bunch of stuff. This podcast includes:
-
Being a single mom
-
Being adopted
-
Living with 9 kids in the foster home
-
Teaching your daughter how to be the best person she can be
-
Dealing with CYFD and why sometimes their the worst.
-
Why Natalia loves her daughter unconditionally
And so much more.
Hope you guys enjoy!
Drink of choice - Root Beer
Guest - Natalia Marquez Nemeth
Sound Engineer- David Diggs
Cheers!
Episode 66: Surviving Med School
Podcast was fun man! Got to see down with my old friend Cassie and talk about a bunch of stuff. Cassie is in med school and on her way to being a badass doctor. On this podcast we talked about:
-
How to survive med school
-
Balancing social life with medical school
-
The Pursuit of her speciality
-
What does the future of medicine look like?
-
AI in the healthcare field
-
The business aspect of medicine
And much more. Cassie is a joy to many. Always a fun time getting a chance to catch up. Even if it’s her coming after her shift and drinking Espresso Martinis with me!
Hope you guys enjoy!
Drink of choice - Espresso Martini
Guest - Cassie “Sandra” Shafike
Sound Engineer- David Diggs
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms (INCLUDING YOUTUBE) check it out and subscribe.
Cheers!
Episode 65: How To Build Your Wealth Journey
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms (INCLUDING YOUTUBE) check it out and subscribe.
Podcast was fun. Got to sit down with my good friend Jarret and chat about a bunch of things. This podcast talks about:
-
How to build wealth
-
Real Estate investing
-
Great Books to read
-
Developing strong habits
-
Travel
And much more. Hanging out with this dude is always fun. Always a pleasure.
Hope you guys enjoy!
Drink of choice - Dubai imported Tea
Guest - Jarret Tigges
Sound Engineer- David Diggs
Cheers!
Episode 64 New Year and Old Friends
The Peoples Cup Podcast. Available on all platforms! Including Youtube! Check it out
Podcast was a lot of fun man. Got to sit down and chat with Maddie & Greg, who are some of my dear friends. Greg is a structural engineer and Maddie is a nurse. We got to talk about:
-
How they met
-
Tips for marriage
-
Tips on wedding planning
-
Stories Abroad
-
Why old protein sitting in your car is a top 5 disgusting smell.
And so much more. This Podcast was sweet. Always a pleasure sitting down with good people and talking about life.
Guest- Maddie & Greg Seay
Drink of Choice- Corona
Hope you guys enjoy!
Cheers!
This podcast was a lot of fun. Got to sit down with my good friend Greg and have a stiff old fashion. Greg is a structural engineer, die hard 49ers fan, real estate investor, and overall a great dude. We chatted about
-
Hangout Fest in Florida Bama Shore
-
His love for the 49ers and classic stories with some loved ones.
-
Traveling The World
-
World Events
-
Superstitions
and much more.
The People's Cup is available on all streaming platforms, including YOUTUBE. Just look up The Peoples Cup Podcast!
Guest- Greg Seay
Drink of Choice- Old Fashions and some Wild Claws
Hope you guys enjoy!
Cheers!
This podcast was a lot of fun. Got to sit down with my good friend Toby and share a beer! Toby is an engineer, one of the lead guitarist for Slums of Harvard, my future brother-in-law, and overall a good dude. We chatted about
- Slums of Harvard (Available on all streaming platforms)
- Conspiracy Theories
- Favorite Movies
- World Events
- Toby’s near death experience
- And much more.
The People’s Cup is available on all streaming platforms, INCLUDING YOUTUBE. Just look up The People’s Cup.
Guest- Toby Gomez
Drink of choice- Michelob and Coors Banquet
Hope you guys enjoy!
Cheers!
LINK IN BIO
Whats up guys! New podcast in the new studio with the one and only Noah Vargas, also known as Only Kings Podcast. Check out this episode where we talk about comedy, podcasting, getting out of military, a little bit of conspiracy theories and much more. Hope you guys enjoy!
Drink of choice- Old Fashion
Cheer!
Hello Friends,
This podcast consisted of two very important men in my life. My Dad and my older cousin. In this podcast we talk about what it means to become a man and much more. Both of them come from an older generation and both of them have different stories.We chat about marriage, emotional cooping, family, becoming a Dad, the Garza name, and much more. This podcast gave me an insight into the older generation of manhood and how it's similar but yet different to todays age. This podcast was fun and I hope you guys enjoy.
Drink of choice- Michelada
Cheers!
Hello you beautiful people- This podcast was so much fun! I had the opportunity to sit down with Allie Swift who is a VFX Makeup Artist. For those who don't know what that means.... Its the cool makeup shit on peoples faces during TV and movies. We sat down and chatted about what goes on behind the effects for our favorite movies and TV shows. I also learned how long and difficult the process is. We also chatted how the film industry is booming in New Mexico. Allie has worked on countless shows, where they can be found on Netflix, HULU, and other platforms. Hope you guys enjoy!
Drink of choice- Pepsi Movie Theater Icee.
Cheers!
My good friends Neal and Mikaela came on the podcast to talk about their time in Europe. The past year- they have bounced around Europe while teaching English. We discussed how big of a culture shock it was moving over there, good experiences, good food, and more. We also compared America to Europe, which was interesting to say the least. Super fun podcast and I hope you guys enjoy
Drink of choice - Sandia Lavender Hard Cider
Episode 57- Interview with my friend Mariah Lujan. A few years back, my friend Mariah suffered a stroke, which got her admitted to the Neuro ICU. Flash forward to 2023, Mariah has finished multiple marathons and countless half-marathons. In this podcast we discuss how this stroke was a nightmare but turned into an event which caused her to change her life. She went from not being able to walk to running 26.3 Miles and continuing to be an inspiration to others. So all in all she's a bad ass. I hope you enjoy this podcast. Cheers!
Drink of choice- Teller Lemonade Vodka Cocktail
Episode 56 is with a good friend of mine (Letty), we chat about movies, TV shows, and much more. Letty works in the movie/tv industry and has been for the past few years. She has worked on many projects including the new hit Amazon TV show "Primo". Letty was born and raised in ABQ, NM and she decided to follow her dreams and make the move to LA to pursue her career in the movie/tv industry. This episode was great! It was awesome catching up with an old friend. Hope you guys enjoy!
Drink of choice- Coors Beer and Arnold Palmer.
Real estate has a lot of versions of itself, there is a lot you can do with it. In this podcast, my good friend Jarett and I discuss the side his involved in. We discuss wholesaling, flip and fixer uppers, and much more. We also dive into personal development, Jarett gives us his story on how he got started. We chat about his personal growth, his background in mechanical engineering, and much more. We also throw some great book recommendations in there. I'm excited for you guys to take a listen.
Cheers!
Drink of Choice- Swear Jar Whiskey.
Episode 54 is a great one!
One of my best friends (Richard Ayala) and I sat down and chatted about the process of home building. Richard is an award winning home builder along with his dad. They have a custom home building business called 'Prestigious Homes'. Over the years they have built beautiful, one of a kind, award winning homes. We talked about:
-
The Steps of building a house
-
How does one design a home
-
Where he wants to take the business
and much more.
Truly one of my favorite podcast, I learned a lot and I hope you guys too.
Drink of choice - Old Fashion Cocktail
Cheers!
Hope you guys enjoy
Hello everybody,
Episode 53- Lifestyle Through Lifting is a good one!
My friend Zay and I sat down and talked about lifestyle through lifting. Zay has participated and trained for multiple lifting competitions, showcasing his physique, and much more.
We discussed:
1- Why do you get tan for competition?
2- What does cutting and bulking look like?
3- How to deal with injury
4- Little side topics of death, conspiracies, and sports
and much more
Drink of choice - Monster Energy Drink
Cheers!
Hope you enjoy
Sharing stories over a beer is arguably one of my favorite things to do. My friends Nevin and Leroy, who are some of the coolest guys I know, sat down and talked about stories over a beer. We talked about hitchhiking in Australia to get to a music festival, playing a concert illegally on a rooftop, Yelling at a fake animal while drunk at our Air BNB, and much more. These guys are two members of a band called Slums Of Harvard, this band specializes in alternative rock and funk. You can find them on all streaming platforms. Check out their upcoming show at Inside Out on April 1st!
Drink of choice- Dos Equis
Hope you guys enjoy!
Cheers!!
Hannah Perry is a freelancer business owner. She specializers in multiple things but her main focus is marketing. I had the pleasure sitting down and chatting with Hannah Perry about self development. Throughout the past 5 years, both Hannah and I are grown in many ways, we started to focus on how we developed into the person we are today. We discussed on how events, trauma, relationships, and much more can shape who we are today. Both positive and negative events have such a greater impact on us than we realize. Hannah and I break all of this down. Hope you guys enjoy!
Drink of choice - Safe House Mariachis Margarita
Hope you guys enjoy!
Cheers
My good friend Riley Russill (who is a photographer and filmmaker specializing in lifestyle, documentary, & commercial work), sat down with me and we chatted about tapping into creativity. We focused on how we can all be creative in our own way and how to thrive in that. Riley has worked with countless organizations, including NM true, NM United, Oakland Roots, and many more. Excited to see his growth in the next coming years. Come and listen and see what it's all about. Hope you guys enjoy our podcast!
Drink of choice- Iced Coffee Latte.
Hope you guys enjoy
Cheers!
The process of becoming a man? It's not only a process but a craft, which Im still learning. This episode consist of my friend Eric and I talking about manhood, family, being a dad, processing emotions, and much more. Hope you guys enjoy!
Drink of Choice - Mass Ascension IPAs (which are fucking terrible lol)
Cheers!
My good friend Devin and I sit down and chat about multiple things, but the main one- How the fuck he was awake during brain surgery? Devin had a massive tumor inside his head, the only option to remove it was open brain surgery, which he was awake for. We talked about the pre-op process, the post-op process, the bad ass scar he has, whats next for him, and many more other things. Hope you guys enjoy!
Cheers!
Drink of choice- Makers Mark Whiskey
My good friend David Meyers and I sat take a deeper look into the life of being a fire fighter. David is also a head chaplain of the department and we sit down and talk about the logistics all of that. He shares his stories about basketball, being a firefighter, the hit show The Last of Us, having a family, and many more. Drink of choice Brothers Bond Bourbon Whiskey. Hope you guys enjoy
Cheers!
My good friend Miranda and I take a deeper look into the profession of nursing. We talk about different specialities, pros/cons of the profession, personal stories/experiences, medicine conspiracies, and much more. Hope you guys enjoy. Drink of Choice - Arizona Arnold Palmer Tea. Hope you guys enjoy!
Cheers!
My good friend Jamie and I sit down and take a deeper look into the cannabis game. We discuss the medical benefits, the process of opening and running a dispensary, and much more. Take a listen and hope you guys enjoy.
Fun facts about the podcast
-
Jamie is my old 6th grade language arts teacher
-
She and her business partners/friends runs and and owns La Tiendita de Motita, which is a dispensary in the valley of Albuquerque, NM
-
The drink of choice Warm SAKE
Hope you guys enjoy
Cheers!
My good friend Maddie and I take a deeper dive into the profession of nursing. We talk about the pros/cons, experiences/stories, future of nursing, and much more. Give it a listen! Drink of choice - Prickly Pear Margarita from Sadies Restaurant (Located in ABQ, NM). Hope you guys enjoy!
Cheers!
This episode my good friend Lorenzo and I take a deeper look into the life of a sheriff. We talk about the ins and outs of the career and much more. Hope you guys enjoy. Cheers!
Ever wonder it's like to play professional basketball overseas? How it is to play D1 basketball? Ever wonder what it's like living in 5 different countries in the matter of 5 years? Listen to my good friend Christian Cunningham describe all of that. He is an old friend of mine, loves basketball, loves cold brew, and is currently living his dream. Hope you guys enjoy this podcast
Cheers!
This podcast consist of me interviewing a local athletic/personal trainer. We talk about healthy lifestyle, working out, how to work out, staying in shape, and many more. Tune in and listen to my good friend Blair Manly explain his process and expertise of becoming a personal trainer. Hope you guys enjoy.
Cheers!
Episode 40 consists of me interviewing my good friend and one of my personal barbers Chris Rojas. Chris runs a success barbershop in New Mexico and is known as one of the best barbers in NM. This podcast talks about starting a business, passions, family, sacrifice, community, a health lifestyle, and many more.
Hope you guys enjoy
Cheers!
Ever wonder what young marriage is like? How to deal with life, a new life partner, new baby boy, and many other things? Come and find out and listen to me interview my dear friends from Atlanta, GA. Hope you guys
Ever wonder what it's like to be alive during:
-
Woodstock 1969
-
Assassination of John Lennon
-
Meeting Bob Dylan
-
Seeing Jimi Hendrix live
-
And many more?
Listen to my podcast with my wonderful friend Susan who has lived to see it all. Hope you enjoy.
Guest - Jacob Garza.
This episode we take a deep dive into the world of psychedelics. Part 1 and Part 2 both were based off of experiences and personal stories. Cheers friends, hope you guys enjoy.
Hello guys! Had to take some time off to focus on other parts of my life. But we are back on track. Thank you GUYS
Hope you guys ENJOY!!
Cheers to the people who actually like my podcast
Cheers to the people who don't.
I love YOU ALL
Enjoy this content with my friends Johnny & Ang,
Also Cheers to the new ENGAGED COUPLE. love u guys.
Enjoy this content with my friends Victoria Waymire & Stella Pacheco
2/3 for the Christmas Special.
Cheers Friends,
Enjoy this content with my friends Austin Dropinski & Sydney Wood
1/3 for the Christmas Special.
Cheers Friends,
The People - Serena Orpinel
Music - Helloween by Yung Koolade
Editor - Josh Perez
Hope you guys enjoy.
Introducing myself and what I'm trying to do. I hope you enjoy the rest of this channel. First episode dropping September 2nd!!!