Hollywood NDNz

Tim Ramos, Rainy Fields, Jim Ruel
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Hollywood NDNz is a weekly podcast that explores the trials and tribulations of the entertainment industry through the perspective of Native American entertainment professionals. The podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields (Muscogee (Creek)/Cherokee), Tim Ramos (Pomo), and Jim Ruel (Ojibwe).

  1. 09/14/2020

    2020 Episode 1 with Guest Joey Clift

    Joey Clift, comedian and writer, joins hosts Rainy Fields and Jim Ruel for a conversation about comedy and first nations people. He shares his perspectives as a comedy writer in Hollywood. You can check out more about Joey Clift on his website: joeyclift.com This episode was recorded in 2019, prior to the Covid-19 Epidemic. Opening Credits music by JJ Otero. Closing music by Carolina Hoyos.

    1h 5m

  2. 09/13/2018

    Episode 44: Efrain Colón - Lumbee Hollywood writer

    Efrain Colón, script writer and Lumbee Tribal member, got his start in Hollywood at National Lampoon. He recently co-wrote a spec pilot for Hulu and is currently a writer for TMI Hollywood. He also runsFirst Nations Screenwriters Group with Dawn Socha. FNSG is a writing collective for Native television/film writers and playwrights. FNSG partnered with Disney/ABC Television Group for a workshop held October 2018. This is part one of our conversation with Efrain. YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields and Jim Ruel.

    51 min

  3. 06/06/2018

    Ep 43. Sierra Teller Ornelas - writer, producer & weaver. Part 2

    Hollywood projects all start with a script. Hollywood NDNz is delighted to share this episode with guest Sierra Teller Ornelas. Part two of our conversation with Sierra. For some reason we talked a lot about Disneyland. I guess because we love Disneyland. This is part two of our conversation with Sierra. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1599337/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

    47 min

  4. 05/17/2018

    Ep 42. Sierra Teller Ornelas - writer, producer & weaver.

    Hollywood projects all start with a script. Hollywood NDNz is delighted to share this episode with guest Sierra Teller Ornelas. She is a member of the Writer's Guild of America. She has been a staff writer on multiple tv series. And now she is looking to take the next step - showrunner. We hope you enjoy her story.  This is part one of our conversation with Sierra. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1599337/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

    47 min

  5. 05/02/2018

    Ep 41. Jon Roberts, the Ojibwe Outlaw of Comedy part 2

    We were fortunate to catch Jon Roberts as he was in town to perform for FNX Comedy Experience TV series. This funny Redlaker shares his stories of how he got started in comedy, the challenges of having 7 foster kids all under that age of five! This is part 2 of our conversation. You can catch JonnyR Live, his podcast on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/94warriors Website: https://jonnyrcomedy.com/ Twitter: @thejonnyr https://fnx.org/comedy/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

    50 min

  6. 04/26/2018

    Ep 40. Jon Roberts, the Ojibwe Outlaw of Comedy part 1

    We were fortunate to catch Jon Roberts as he was in town to perform for FNX Comedy Experience TV series. This funny Redlaker shares his stories of how he got started in comedy, the challenges of having 7 foster kids all under that age of five!  You can catch JonnyR Live, his podcast on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/94warriors Website: https://jonnyrcomedy.com/ Twitter: @thejonnyr https://fnx.org/comedy/ YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

    46 min

  7. 04/18/2018

    Ep. 39. Joseph Quintana, Development Director, UAII

    In this episode we interview Joseph Quintana, Kewa Pueblo, who works at UAII as the Development Director. He shares his journey through college as a Division 1 athlete and gives his take on how to view and engage the urban Native community.  UAII depends on community support and this May 19th, the will be putting on 'To Native Beauty,' featuring a number of Native performers and artists.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/to-native-beauty-indigenous-music-dance-and-spoken-word-poetry-tickets-42241250718 uaii.org https://www.gofundme.com/UAIIYouthCamp YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

    1h 47m

  8. 04/04/2018

    Ep. 38. Votan, Mayan artist shares his work - part 2

    Votan is a Native American street artist known for mixing graphic design with politically charged indigenous messages and themes. His work can be seen in a mural in historic Indian Alley in Los Angeles. You can find his work online at NSRGENTS http://nsrgnts.com/ This episode is part two of our conversation. YUUUUGE thanks to musical contributions of JJ Otero and Carolina Hoyos for the intro and end credits music, and  Jason Grasl, the intro voice. mii gwech! http://carolinahoyos.com/ JJ Otero's Music https://www.reverbnation.com/SonOfHw%C3%A9eldi This episode of the Hollywood NDNz podcast was hosted by Rainy Fields, Tim Ramos, and Jim Ruel.

    1h 5m
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Hollywood NDNz is a weekly podcast that explores the trials and tribulations of the entertainment industry through the perspective of Native American entertainment professionals. The podcast is hosted by Rainy Fields (Muscogee (Creek)/Cherokee), Tim Ramos (Pomo), and Jim Ruel (Ojibwe).

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  • Creator
    Tim Ramos, Rainy Fields, Jim Ruel
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2020
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Show Website
    Hollywood NDNz