Burn The Wagon
Episodes
Episode 43: embracing our creativity w/ Ken Mayfield
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ken engages in a heartfelt conversation with artist Ken Mayfield, exploring his journey from sports to art, the importance of community and mentorship...
Episode 42: A Journey with Lady Shug
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lady Shug speaks with me about the intersections of indigenous culture, their journey as a drag performer, and how drag intersects with their activism...
Episode 41- Empowering Tribal Communities
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Burn the Wagon podcast, Priest Martinez discusses the importance of cultural heritage, financial literacy, and community engage...
Episode 40: learning from our elders
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
on this episode Auntie Mo leads a panel with Gramma Jo and Aunt Del talking about the rules they learned growing up, the paths they took and what it t...
Episode 39: The Power of Indigenous Voices with Steph Little Bird
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steph Little Bird speaks with me about the complexities of indigenous idesntity and gives us insights into their new childerens book they are writing ...
Episode 38: Alliance for Felix Cove with Theresa Harlan
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Theresa and I talk about or shared experiences of being adopted and why its important to tell our stories. She also explains her ongoing fight to get ...
Episode 37: Art & Culture with Eric Wilder
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We welcome back Eric for his second appearance on the podcast. He tells us stories of his journey as an artist and gives thanks to his friends and fam...
Episode 36: Celebrating Indigenous Life with Lee
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lee is a talented photographer/artist who speaks with me about his tribe's culture, community engagement, and his journey of photographing the pun...
Episode 35: Cultural Identity Through Food with Alex Suniga
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Suniga is a chef out of Santa Cruz. We talk about the value in sharing cultures with food and the ways in which food brings people together and c...
Episode 34: Hoopin' Over Seas with Duelle Gore
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest Duelle Gore grew up on the rez in Florida playing basketball and wrestling gators. He went on to play basketball professionally in places lik...
Episode 33: Peggy's Place
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I recently got the opportunity to go on our local radio, KGUA 88.3. There I spoke with Peggy Berryhill where we talked about the beginning of Burn the...
Episode 32:Simply of Service with Isaac a.k.a Z
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac comes to discuss growing up in major farming town like Watsonville, CA, the importance of going to places like Standing Rock and being on the fr...
Episode 31: History of our Rez with Sal Martinez
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our friend Sal is back to talk about the history of the Manchester and Point Arena Reservations, being a story teller, his earliest memories of playin...
Episode 30: Lessons on Legacy with Chunn & Shimma Carrillo
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we reflect on the importance of legacy with Chunn Carrillo and his sister Shimma. They talk about all the things they've learned from their fat...
Episode 29: Ras K’Dee - Finding Identity
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cousin Ras K’Dee comes on to speak about exploring his Afro-Indigenous identity. We talk about his journey into the music production world including...
Episode 28: Gathering with Loved Ones
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cousins Nans and Linda come to speak about their first memories gathering; whether its acorns, sea weed, kelp, or anything else. We talk about the pro...
Episode 27: Reflections from the Rez - Ceremony and Change
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, Juan Dominguez sits down with Linda Lawson and Elliott Aguayo to explore the power of connection, memory, and hope. Togethe...
Episode 26: Hay:u Music
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hay:u speaks about reconnecting with culture, being a sober hip hop artist, and how all of this has had a positive influence on him and his family.
Episode 25: LIVE at Unity Conference 2024
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to a special live episode from my time at the National Unity Conference in Portland, Oregon. We got to hear from a variety of inspiring natives...
Episode 24: Sarah Good Medicine
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah speaks with me about what it means to be a good auntie, creating spaces for our two-spirited relatives, and what its like being a two-spirited h...
Episode 23: Niko Otis
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Niko Otis talks to us about his work in land conservancy, pursuing his passion as a rapper, and the inspiration he draws from his father and grandfath...
Episode 22: LIVE Seeds of Resistance
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Seeds of Resistance Live panel featuring Shah Noor, Sheridan Noelani and Basma Rumman. Together, we discuss the struggles of our relatives across the ...
Episode 21: J.T. of Tha Hood Squad
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
J.T. is part of an art collective called Hood Squad based in Palo Alto, California. He speaks to us about what it takes to feed and clothe our communi...
Episode 20: OG Natal
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
OG Natal speaks about his time spent in the prison system, reconnecting to his culture, and his hip hop journey https://youtube.com/channel/UCLT_f...
Episode 19: Cliff Taylor
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cliff Taylor is an author and poet from the Ponca tribe of Nebraska. He talks to me about what inspires him in his art, how he dealt with the toxic ma...
Episode 18: Lizz Rivera
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liz talks with me about dealing with her sobriety, reconnecting with her culture, and creating Nink, the native magazine dedicated to amplifying nativ...
Episode 17: Poppy Gallegos-Zingarelli
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Poppy talks with me about changing the curriculum in youth camps, being an urban native in San Francisco, and the importance of finding native communi...
Episode 16: Hands Lopez
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hands talks about the importance of supporting native artists, getting into the fashion game, and his upcoming event called The Finest Feathers Fashio...
Episode 14: Live at the Oakland Museum of Art with Vic
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vic talks about what its like growing up native in the village of Lisjan also know as Oakland California and what its like seeing the gentrification t...
Episode 13: Klee Benally
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Klee talks about the importance of protecting our un-housed community, what Decolonize means to him and how the topic of Decolonization plays into the...
Episode 12: Stewie G
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stewie G talks to me about life in the Bay, HGS Savage Fam, and what its like being a native rapper.
Episode 11: Sheridan Noelani Enomoto
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sheridan and I talk about traditional Hawaiian values, the importance of our rivers and mountains, as well as stopping the commercialization of Hula a...
Episode 10: Tiśina Ta-till-ium Parker
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tiśina talks to me about the top knot classes she holds in Sonoma County, the importance control burning has to native culture, and what Decolonize m...
Episode 4: Eric Wilder
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Wilder is a local artist of the Kashia band of Pomo Indians. We discuss the spirituality within his tribe, his family, and how he implements thes...
Episode 9: Martina Morgan
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Martina is a skilled basket weaver from the Kashia band of Pomo Indians. She tells me about her work with the Pomo Basket Weaver's Society, her love f...
Episode 8: Morning Star
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Morning Star has been advocating for indigenous rights her entire life. She talks to me about growing up in the Oakland AIM house and how it raised cl...
Episode 7: Irene Juarez O’Connell
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Irene is an artist and activist in Santa Cruz, California. We talk about her work with uplifting migrant farmworkers, advocating for their rights, and...
Episode 6: Thairie Ritchie
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A special Black History Month episode with Thairie Ritchie. Thairie is a local organizer in Santa Cruz, California. We talk about the origin of Black ...
Episode 5: Rose Hammock
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rose is a gifted basket weaver and jewelry maker from Santa Rosa, California. We speak about the importance of learning from our elders, what Decoloni...
Episode 3: TJ Talamoni-Marks
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
T.J. talks about growing up in Lake County and getting in touch with his culture. We also talk with him about what its like traveling as a student ath...
Episode 2: Bernadette Smith
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bernadette talks with me about growing up on the Manchester Point Arena reservation, where her sister was tragically murdered. We discussed overcoming...
Episode 1: Sal Martinez
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I speak with Sal Martinez. Sal is a school board member and resident of the Manchester-Point Arena band of Pomo Indians. We discuss native activism, l...