Mike Baltierra Podcast

Michael Baltierra

Just a place for me to post my ramblings and random spoken thoughts.

  1. 01/30/2022

    Two Time Cancer Survivor, Artist, & Author Chelsey Gomez

    When I was reaching bone marrow transplants on YouTube, I came across Chelsey Gomez and her channel Oh You're So Tough.  She is also a two time Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, who also went through chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant in order to put cancer into remission. She has taken her cancer journey and some of the stereotypes that are associated with cancer treatments and turned them into art.  Additionally, she recently published a book titled "Cancer is an A*Hole" and a children's book "Stickers On A Bald Head". We talk about her diagnoses, her treatments, her family support and how she decided to create pieces of art and author books centered around her cancer battles.  How to Find Chelsey online https://linktr.ee/Ohyouresotough Web Site Youtube Instagram Tik Tok Cancer Is An A-Hole Stickers On A Bald Head How to find me online Thanks for listening

  2. 01/21/2022

    Interview with BJJ Purple Belt & Cancer Survivor Zachary Baltierra

    A quick interview with my son Zachary We talk about how he has been doing, since Dec 2021 was his three year anniversary of his bone marrow transplant. He gives an update on his health, him enrolling in a technical school, working out, bike riding, and getting promoted in Brazilian Jiu Jistu to the rank of purple belt. How to find me Web - mikebaltierra.com Instagram - instagram.com/mikebaltierraphoto Facebook - facebook.com/mikebaltierraphoto

  3. 01/17/2022

    Where Have I Been? Quick Update!

    A quick update on what's been going on and what I have been up to for the past eighteen months. A lot has been going on - job changes, health issues, and other set backs. Please enjoy this quick update! How to find me Web - mikebaltierra.com Instagram - instagram.com/mikebaltierraphoto Facebook - facebook.com/mikebaltierraphoto

  4. 06/08/2020

    Interview with Ben Gleason of the band Source

    In this interview, I speak with guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Ben Gleason of the band Source. I met Ben a few years ago when Source was on tour opening for Hell Yeah! and In Flames. Ben came through the photo pit, thanking the photographers for being at the show. I gave him my business card, and have been in contact with each other since. We discuss what is going with the band and how they are coping with the stay at home orders because of the Covid 19 pandemic. We also discuss the new band headquarters, the recording sessions, some details on their upcoming album, their planned marketing campaign for the new album and what its like now doing everything from pre-production, recording, mastering, and marketing as a independent band - meaning that they do not have the backing of a record label any longer.  Ben also talked about how the band plans to launch a crowdfunding campaign and also launching a "members" only page of the band's website which will have behind the scenes videos, merchandise, interviews, one on ones - whatever the band wants to share with the fans!  We talk about some tour highlights, personnel changes within the band, the favorite guitar he owns, and we also discuss some Brazilian Jiu Jitsu! Yes, Ben trains and is a Brown Belt under Amal Easton of Easton Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Make sure to visit their website - http://www.listentosource.com/ - sign up for their newsletter and get a free sticker! This was an awesome and fun interview. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Ben Gleason of the band Source! Web - http://www.listentosource.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/listentosource YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/sourceband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/listentosource/ You can watch the video interview over on Youtube

    Interview with Ben Gleason of the band Source

  5. 05/23/2020

    Interview with the Director of Liberty Events and Promotions, LLC - Jeff Bourgeois

    In this episode, I interview my long time friend Jeff Bourgeois. Jeff is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, a certified International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) referee, and the director of Liberty Events and Promotions, LLC (LEAP LLC).  We talk about family, running the Revolution, which is the largest jiu jitsu tournament in the Pacific Northwest, the importance of being a certified IBJJF referee and the privileges of being able to referee some of the largest tournaments around the globe, what it means to be a a long time student of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, James '300' Foster, and his thoughts on the growth of Jiu Jitsu and MMA. Jeff also spends a good amount of time teaching and training at Combat Sport and Fitness (CSF). CSF is a BJJ/ MMA school located in Enumclaw, WA which is owned and ran by head instructor and UFC Veteran, Jeff Houghland.  Finally, with the lock down and stay at home orders due to Covid-19 / Corona Virus, will the Revolution Tournament be postponed indefinitely or will it go on? How to find LEAP, LLC Web - https://www.leapllc.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/leapllc Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/libertyeventsllc/

    Interview with the Director of Liberty Events and Promotions, LLC - Jeff Bourgeois

  6. 05/15/2020

    Interview with New Orleans based photographer Jennifer Devereaux

    In this episode I speak with New Orleans, LA based concert & wedding photographer Jennifer Devereaux. I knew of Jennifer and her work after coming across her Instagram portfolio a few years ago which showcased her photography and I became a fan of work after listening to her interview on Matthias Hombauer's How To Become A Rockstar Photographer Podcast.  She had her awesome concert photos published in Rolling Stone, People Magazine, Variety, Billboard, and DIME Entertainment.  We discuss how she got into photography, what her early experiences were starting out, how she landed a gig as the in-house photographer for the Fillmore in New Orleans and what tips and tricks for up and coming photographers.  Find Jennifer Web - https://www.jenndphotography.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JennDPhotography Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenndphotograpy Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jenndphotography

    Interview with New Orleans based photographer Jennifer Devereaux

  7. 05/08/2020

    Interview with musician Justin Adams of the band Saint Diablo

    In this episode I speak with Justin Adams who is the guitarist for the band Saint Diablo We talk the band's early years, how they got discovered by Eclipse Records, what was the inspiration behind the band's latest video "Ancient Astronauts", musical influences and some of his favorite concerts and festivals he has attended or played at.  We also talk about what Justin does outside of the music world as well and what he does to occupy his time. How to find Justin Instagram - @jbonediablo How to find Saint Diablo http://saintdiablo.com/

    Interview with musician Justin Adams of the band Saint Diablo

  8. 05/01/2020

    Interview with artist, multi-instrumentalist, instructor and podcaster Adon Fanion

    In this episode I speak with artist, multi-instrumentalist, instructor and podcaster Adon Fanion. We talk about his musical background and influences, his inspirations musically and for his art work, how he got his start being the front man and vocalist for the musical groups he has been associated with, his favorite memories from being on tour and some of the high lights he has experienced while being a musician - from touring Europe to playing 70,000 Tons of Metal and ProgPower and what he's been doing to keep himself busy. Where you can find Adon Web - http://www.adonfanion.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AdonFanionMusic Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adonfanion/ You can find his Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts

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Just a place for me to post my ramblings and random spoken thoughts.

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  • Creator
    Michael Baltierra
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2022
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Michael Baltierra
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    Mike Baltierra Podcast