Before Zero: Recent Episodes
Danilo Ilarde
Detailing the stories and conversations that take us to "zero" - the establishment and beginning of value.
Myles Genido sits down to talk to us about why he left his respectable, secure job as an outstanding car salesman to pursue Day Trading in Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency. We discuss the current state of affairs of the world of crypto from the view of the uninitiated. It definitely isn't for everyone, but Myles talks about why it has worked for him, and why it would work for you.
FOLLOW MYLES
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mvrketmilli/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4YrC6M5ob8&feature=youtu.be
Lucia Li sits down to talk to us about her experience as a Twitch streamer. Lucia is a Twitch variety streamer, IG foodie, and Art Hobbyist. She describes her rise on twitch and the experiences that would eventually escalate to her now hiatus from the popular streaming platform. It's not all drama though. Rather, it is an important reflection on where boundaries should be set (especially online) and the importance of prioritizing yourself before your persona on social media.
FOLLOW LUCIA
https://www.instagram.com/camerafirstalways/
https://www.instagram.com/lulu_ririi/
https://www.twitch.tv/lulu_riri/
In the first multi guest episode, we sit down with the boys of Bridge and Hammer, a collective interested in cultivating and collaborating of artists from every walk of life. Earl Estorninos, Daniel Caneda, and Marc Talastas discuss the inception of their collective and why they represent an ideal borne out of resilience and passion.
FOLLOW BRIDGE AND HAMMER: https://www.instagram.com/bridgeandhammer/
EARL: https://www.instagram.com/evrlest/
MARC: https://www.instagram.com/_quinmarc/
DANIEL: https://www.instagram.com/kuyabeatz/
TIME WELL SPENT/ALWAYS LOVED: https://www.instagram.com/timewellspent.tws/
Darryl Palapuz aims to tell his stories through his mediums of cinematography, photography, and videography. He is a well known creative in the city of Winnipeg with deep ties to the Filipino and Filmmaker communities. Darryl recounts wild adventures from some of his various gigs and goes into what makes a good story? We also dive into the value of the modern creative and why you should choose to endeavour on a sometimes volatile, but self-rewarding career path.
FOLLOW DARRYL
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dp.the.dp/
IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7838715/
EIGHTRAYS STUDIO: https://www.youtube.com/c/EightRaysStudio
RECENT WORKS
PENT UP: https://vimeo.com/338563557
FIRST PERSON SHOOTER: https://tubitv.com/movies/641141/first-person-shooter
RANGE OF (E)MOTION (trailer): https://youtu.be/aeSSe7YlalQ
THE CROW - NIGHTWATCH: https://vimeo.com/379588785
Ken Manibo is a video creator who creates content made to entertain. HIs videos span from anime parodies, poking fun at filipino culture, and all manner of comedic skits designed to make you laugh. We speak with Ken on the process and creativity he employs to make videos that range from comedic, clever, and chaotic. Ken shares the inspirations behind his creations as well as how he was able to get his father in on all the fun. He is an entertainer through and through and that energy can be felt in this laugh-filled yet thought provoking episode.
FOLLOW AND WATCH KEN MANIBO
LINK HUB - https://beacons.ai/maneebs
Our first guest of season two is Daniel Caneda. Originally known as Envoy, he has reprised his role as an artist and creative under the new handle of KUYA. Entwined in music from an early age, KUYA has a rich rooted history in Winnipeg's hip hop scene. We discuss his journey from his early days in the Happy Unfortunate, to his most recent integration into the Bridge and Hammer collective. We also dive deep into his struggles with mental health and how he ultimately came to terms with his diagnosis to return to prominence as an artist.
FOLLOW DANIEL CANEDA
https://linktr.ee/Kuyadan
FOLLOW BRIDGE AND HAMMER
https://www.instagram.com/bridgeandhammer/
LISTEN TO KUYA'S LATEST PROJECT
https://open.spotify.com/album/0dpjwIXsJjuYhzjqSQOKJ8?si=rXnkw3v2TAKuIZwat8H4yA
Welcome back everyone! After a 8 month hiatus, Before Zero returns in full force with new energy. Your host, Danilo Ilarde takes the mic solo for this episode to give a small life update and a warm welcome to new and old listeners alike.
Chris Narciso joins the guest list on this week's episode. A man of many trades, projects, and ambitions. We zoom in on Chris' most recent endeavours. We discuss the vision behind the Junction, a platform dedicated to emerging artists. We look at the details in the fabric behind Chris' latest short film, the Process of Influence. And finally, we chat a bit about his decision to take his ambitions beyond Winnipeg's borders to test the waters in bigger ponds.
GET IN TOUCH WITH CRISWALKZ
https://linktr.ee/criswalkz
With today's social justice issues readily gaining awareness, traction, and platforms, it can be difficult to remain properly informed and emotionally available while striving to remain a part of the solution. We sit down with Joyce Jugo, BAH in Criminal Justice. A woman with many accolades with a passion for social justice issues. We discuss our responsibilities, should we wish to take part in them, that we have towards social justice issues and how we can navigate constant stream of inundating information at our fingertips. We also discuss matters through the lens of second generation Canadian-Filipinx immigrants and how our upbringing impacts the way we grew to view these issues.
FOLLOW JOYCE
IG: https://www.instagram.com/joycejugo_/
SINGING PAGE: https://www.instagram.com/joycesings_/
ORGANIZATIONS AND INITIATIVES MENTIONS IN THE PODCAST
KULTIVATION: https://www.instagram.com/kultivationfestival/
KUMARE: https://www.instagram.com/kumare.wpg/
BELTFEST: https://www.instagram.com/beltfestywg/
Today's episode features Aren Savangsengouthai - physiotherapist, avid running enthusiast, and creator of the running social group, Coffee Run. Aren discusses the inception of Coffee Run and how it was created to bring accessibility and community to people regardless of their background or running experience. As a physiotherapist, Aren also understands the accessibility barriers to running and the inherent culture surrounding it. A self described introvert, that mantle quickly cascades away as soon as Aren speaks on his passion for community and physical fitness.
Introducing Vince Blais: content creator, creative director, music producer, and visionary. Vince has played a large part in equipping me with the tools and mindset necessary to undertake his own podcast journey. This week’s episode I interview my former employer to discuss our experiences and challenges working with each other, the importance of healthy habit forming, the true costs of ambition, and reflect with Vince on the effects of the pandemic.
VINCE BLAIS
IG: https://www.instagram.com/viinceblais/
MUSIC: https://open.spotify.com/artist/10gKXDvHvRN9O9VjYbR1zu?si=bQ5CrPT8Sia_iJSyCxtpow&dl_branch=1
ADVENTURES WITHIN MEDIA
WEBSITE: https://www.adventureswithinmedia.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/adventureswithinmedia/
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMHj1-dBCV-HnhccTJchZQ
Meet Tayler Francisco: Social media manager, former teacher, vlogger, and host of the Tiny Moments Podcast. She has been an actual "day one" since we started our journeys as creatives and entrepreneurs virtually at the same time. We sit down with Tayler to talk about her journey to self employment, her own experiences starting a podcast, and her mantra when it comes to manifesting the life you were meant to live. This is as much a podcast as it is a typical phone conversation between two long time friends and creatives.
WORK WITH TAYLER
WEBSITE: https://www.taylerfrancisco.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/taylerfrancisco/
TINY MOMENTS PODCAST: https://open.spotify.com/show/5H8hSYfJ1KN53Rk04PISh7?si=nqAwAfSNQLGRRvmKIgDimg&dl_branch=1
TINY MOMENTS (IG): https://www.instagram.com/tinymomentspodcast/
We sit down for a deep dive with Rowult Aquino aka Ruth Nostalgia, an emerging rapper/singer/artist from Winnipeg, MB. Touted as somewhat of an enigma on social media, once we beginning asking questions, Ruth reveals he has a lot to say, and even more to ask. We delve into the dissonance once can experience when creating an artistic alter ego. We ponder the secrets and mysteries of the universe and reality. We talk about religion, spirituality, and the importance of mindfulness and being present. As lengthy of an episode as this is, it is every bit worth the ride.
CONNECT WITH RUTH NOSTALGIA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ruthnostalgia/
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OeK0WQ7imuqOvcmhAVZCb?p=150
SOUNDCLOUD: https://soundcloud.com/ruthnostalgia
Ryan Mendoza and I sit down to have a discussion and hangout producer to producer. Ryan himself is a Winnipeg based musician, singer, producer and beatmaker. We chat about what we love and find challenging about the craft, gush about our favourite artists and inspirations (special shoutout to our other local artists), and take a small dive into toxic masculinity in hip hop - both its realities and how the culture is progressively moving away from it. Ryan brings an enthusiasm and energy to this week's episode that hasn't been experienced yet on Before Zero. Be sure to give his versatile arsenal a look and a listen.
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryaanmendoza_/
BUY BEATS FROM RYAN: https://traktrain.com/440beaats
We sit down with Marc Ricafort, a man of many hats - ICU nurse, kickboxer, gamer, vlogger, thrifter, and most recently, a father. We discuss the pandemic unfolding through the perspective of a frontline healthcare provider stationed in the most crucial of settings. Mark also shares his experiences raising his daughter Leia in lockdown, and what he hopes to pass on to her for the future. We also chat about Mark's current hobbies as a youtube content creator, twitch streamer, and thrifter/collector of retro video games and the importance of having hobbies that a nurse can come home to unwind to.
Meet Alyssa, the creator and mind behind ExpressiveThoughtWpg, a project dedicated to archiving the extraordinary stories and experiences of ordinary people. Alyssa shares with us how her project came to fruition and divulges the challenges, joys, and lessons that the experience has presented her along the way. We discuss aligning yourself with your purpose and passion, the value of being emotionally and physically present as a listener, and the impressions that residents of Winnipeg have left on her heart and soul.
ExpressiveThoughtWpg: https://www.expressivethoughtwpg.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/expressivethought.wpg/
Aaron and I were best of friends in high school, but life does what it does - it pushes us apart and pulls us together. After 15+ years of separation, we have finally reunited and reconnected. We quickly learn a lot has changed since then, both in us and the world. Aaron shares his experiences immersing himself in his Cree and Ojibway heritage and how it has played a large role in his career, lifestyle, and family. Aaron also talks about his most recent newfound passion as a board game hobbyist and YouTuber.
For artists and creatives, the titles and identities we give ourselves determine many elements.
In the first episode of BEFORE ZERO, Danilo is joined by Jessie Cabrera, a singer-songwriter based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. As self identified artists, musicians, and creatives, Jessie and Danilo delve into the importance of ones own self given identities, the ones given to you by peers and friends, and the ones determined by your audience. We compare and contrast the creative versus the artist, the producer versus the beatmaker, singers versus singer-songwriters, and other identifications within the artistic and creative industries.
Jessie dives into his own struggles and triumphs forming his identity as an artist and how it has shaped his musical career.
JESSIE CABRERA
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jessiecabrera/
SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/artist/71l0MMapZOsZC2SvtMpeyT?si=wc1TkyvXSu-b6TDLldFR6Q
The creator and host of Before Zero makes his introduction and intentions known. Danilo shares a bit of his own history as a creative and what led him to the podcast's inception up until its creation. He delves into how his music, a trading card, and a video about made up words all came together inspire its name and concept. Welcome to Before Zero.
Rhystic's Studies' - "Magic's Best Worst Card" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_ndD-QmPJg&t=2s
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows - "Sonder: the Realization that Everyone has a Story" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkoML0_FiV4&t=5s
Infinityzan - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3pOyLyg5IRpUHICzaxCmRi?si=Z8Y94cJhTraI7Lktymeycg