el paso podcast

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local rock and roller - the prolific, terrific, decibel bustin' Melt Citizen! We mainy discuss his new 10 track album "Joylessness" while fending off mosquitoes at Thomas Manor Park - includes bonus horror movie chat towards the end! Enjoy boils and ghouls!

 Follow Melt Citizen on Instagram - @meltcitizen - and hit the link in the bio!

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Melt Citizen. Intro song: "Even When I Can't Think, I Think of You" Outro song clip: "Some Kind of Indifference" - both taken from Melt Citizen's "Joylessness" album. Cover photograph by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local race car driver Albert Seelig! He talks about his highly modified racer, the hot pink "Alcoholic," racing in regional competitions and the amount of passion and safety involved in the sport PLUS much more!

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro racing sounds by Albert's Alcoholic. Cover image courtesy of Albert S., edit by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features a return visit from local solo folk act Tale of Giants (Javier Martinez). His sincere songs are like syrup for the soul! Hear him discuss his new 5 track EP, "A Departure," touring, making videos and more! EP release party is THIS Saturday, December 4 at Moonlight Adobe Hall, 10180 Socorro Rd., starts at 7 pm.

  Follow Tale of Giants on instagram - @taleofgiants - and hit the link in the bio!

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Tale of Giants. Intro clip: preview of a new song, "Captain," from upcoming EP 'A Departure,' outro song "Winter." Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Alan Rodriguez, creator and lead developer of upcoming horror video game Black Noise! He's based in Juarez as well as his game - set in the near future, a meteor lands in the city and disrupts people's electronic implants which leads to mutations and chaos! Hear him discuss the game and how he became a passionate video game developer!

 Follow Black Noise on Instagram - @blacknoisethegame

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Alan Rodriguez, taken from music composed for Black Noise videogame. Cover image courtesy of Alan Rodriguez / Black Noise. RATED CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Viviana Rivera, host of underground hip hop radio program SpeakerBox X HipHop broadcasting every Sunday out of Tucson, Arizona's 99.1 FM Downtown Radio! Hear Viviana talk about her program's orgins and mission!

Follow SpeakerBox X HipHop on Instagram - @speakerboxxhiphop - and visit speakerboxxhiphop.com.

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by J. 'KnownPleasures' Castro, track 'Sequence-2' off the album 'Failed SuperState.' Cover image courtesy of SpeakerBox X HipHop. RATED CHLL

 This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Samuel and Blanca Marinelarena, former longtime owners of classic El Paso bar ELBO ROOM - the property (3011 Pershing Dr.) still generates good times - it is now bar/venue LOVE BUZZ -  hear the Marinelarenas talk about their famous burgers, pool tournaments, a few wild stories and much more! Many, many thanks to the folks at LOVE BUZZ for allowing us to record this interview onsite!

Elbo Room Burger revival/ one night food stand event happening Tuesday, September 28, 6 pm at Love Buzz! Hear this interview, start dreaming about those Elbo room burgers!

This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Worship.' Cover image courtesy of Elbo Room. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local wine connoisseur Will Vrisso! Recorded LIVE at El Velvet Elvis located inside the classic Pershing Inn! Vrisso discusses his wine biz ROSEWOOD WINE BOX and shares and explains a selection of wines with the audience! Fill your favorite wine glass and hit play!

 Follow Will on Instagram - @rosewood_wine_box  and visit www.rosewoodwinebox.com.

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by GAMBOLMUSIC (ANCIENT CURSES) from the track 'Worship.' Cover image courtesy of Rosewood Wine Box, image edit by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

The 100th episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Acid Wave Band! The local all girl band wants to soothe your soul! Features 2 FULL SONGS: "COTTAGE DREAM" AND "LOUD CHEW"

 Follow Acid Wave Band on Instagram - @acidwaveband - and visit the link tree in the bio! Find their music on ALL streaming platforms!

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Acid Wave Band. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local electronic artist and main brain of Patterns Audio Podcast Miguel "CHE" Perez III! He makes and curates sounds for you to get movin' or at least bobbin' your head just like the cat meme!

 Follow Miguel "CHE" Perez III on Instagram - @chepatternsaudio and @patternsaudiopodcast! Search Patterns Audio on SoundCloud AND visit patternsaudio.com!

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Miguel "CHE" Perez III. Cover photograph courtesy of Miguel "CHE" Perez III, image edit by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features BoOsty the musical mystic! We conjured a cool conversation and it waits for you - dive into the mind of BoOsty! Discover his music and join him on his journey! Features 2 FULL SONGS: "FACELESS" AND "VUELVE"

 Follow BoOsty on Instagram - @boostaaay - and visit his youtube channel BoOsty Productionz!

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Edited and Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by BoOsty. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local electronic artist LoProfile! He wants to make people dance with his hardcore techno!

 Follow LoProfile on Instagram - @loprofileloprofileloprofile - and tap the linktree in his bio!

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, G. Armendariz and R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Edited by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by LoProfile. Cover image courtesy of LoProfile, image edit by YouKnowWho. RATED CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Javier Martinez and Jorge Morales - co-owners of Cheezus - El Paso's house of exotic grilled cheese sandwiches! They talk about starting Cheezus and evolving the biz from a popular food truck and pop up to a cool spot in downtown on 210 N. Stanton. You'll have intense Cheezus cravings once this interview is over!

 Follow Cheezus on Instagram - @cheezus_915 -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover photograph is the Cheezus god mural found inside Cheezus! Rated CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist Apss'wan! He talks about his recent releases, upcoming music video and being on local record label Orison Recordings - plus much more! (Includes special secret guests!)
 
 Features TWO full songs: "IMPERIUM" and "THE BREAKDOWN."  Follow him on Instagram - @_apsswan_-
 
 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Apss'wan and company. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED NSFW

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Kenny Broomfield of local business Blue Collar Shaved Ice! Kenny talks about Blue Collar's many mouth watering shaved ice flavors and flavor combinations and menu items like the chicken and waffle dog, how he started his business and surviving the sudden impact of the pandemic!

Follow on Instagram - @bluecollarice -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover photograph courtesy of Blue Collar Shaved Ice. Rated CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local merchant of exotic sweets and snacks Isca Z. - Mexican Candy Lady!  She talks about her business' beginnings, shifting into more international items, the farthest she's sent a package and much more!

 Follow her on Instagram - @mexicancandylady -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover image courtesy of Mexican Candy Lady.  Rated CHLL.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist Tae Zu! The returning guest talks about his upcoming album and music videos - Tae Zu is transforming into something else, something beyond...hear all about it here and keep your eye on him!
 
 Features TWO full songs: "SINK" and "Doom Patrol."  Follow him on Instagram - @taezu_915 -
 
 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Tae Zu. Cover image courtesy of Tae Zu. RATED NSFW.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local skateboarder / photog / videographer / all around cool guy Claudio Tena! Claudio discusses his adventues in skateboarding, mentoring an up and coming local skateboarder and more!!!

 Follow him on Instagram - @claudiotena -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago, R. 'Sucio' Chacon and G. Armendariz. Hosted by R. 'Sucio' Chacon. Intro/outro music by J 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover photograph by YouKnowWho. RATED NSFW.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local hip hop artist Benny St. Claire! He talks about his recent release "Fiji Flowz Vol. 1," making music videos and crafting songs with local and out of town producers.

 Features TWO full songs: "STAND TALL (Feat. YOUNG DELUXE)" and "COULDA PLAYED 4 HOUSTON."  Follow him on Instagram - @bennystclaire -

 This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Benny St. Claire and associated producers. Cover image by YouKnowWho. RATED NSFW.

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features local singer-songwriter Javier Martinez. He talks about his upcoming music under the moniker Tale of Giants, his songwriting process and more! Features TWO full songs: "Ghost Stories" and "Only Us" Follow him on Instagram - @username.human -

This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/outro music by Tale of Giants. Cover photograph courtesy of Tale of Giants. Rated CHLL

This episode of THE Underground Source of El Paso, TX features Brandon Bloxdorf and Brandon Moncada of Apollo City Comics Podcast - a local comic book podcast! The Brandons - Bloxdorf is local and Moncada is based in San Francisco - talk about their podcast and passion for comic books, upcoming plans and their love of Swamp Thing! They even provide some comic book and movie recommendations! Follow them on Instagram - @apollocitycomicspodcast -

This episode produced by M. De Santiago and G. Armendariz. Hosted by M. De Santiago. Intro/ Outro music by J. 'DreamPill' Castro. Cover image courtesty of Apollo City Comics Podcast. Rated CHLL