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RIP x Skull Crawlers Oct 29, 2024

Who's ready for Spooooky Halloween? We are!

Orrin Ponkilla and Cary Cody, Native scary story tellers, hosts of the Skull Crawlers Suspend Disbelief podcast, and prolific filmmakers, join us this week to discuss all types of horror films, creature features, and their own creepy experiences.

What is Jason Asenap? Oct 22, 2024

In this episode, we continue our "getting to know..." series, where we do 20 questions with our favorite host and hostesses with the mostesses. For this one, we chat it up with our special host, the OG of Reel Indigenous, the cat who made all this happen, the dope pope who has been there since day 1: Brother Jason Asenap.

Will this episode offer deep insights to how they examine media? Will it be a train wreck? Listen and find out!

The music is:

"Kanomi" by the Chahta vba isht Taloa cocophony orchestra consort

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Just don't give us a social disease.

And remember, whether your a critic, a storyteller, or just talking shit, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

We're Playing Rez Ball with the Big Boys Oct 08, 2024

Film Phenoms Sydney Freeland and Sterlin Harjo bring the game back to the rez with Netflix's Rez Ball. Celebrate this game-changing film with us as we take a deep dive into sports flix, and our favorite hot Navajo stars. The Reel Indigenous team takes the court to say, watch it today!

Deep Thoughts by RIP Hosts Oct 01, 2024

What makes a Native story a Native story? What makes Native actors Native actors? When will productions start shooting again (soon, we hope).

How do we describe this week's episode? We'll start by saying that some hosts were left without adult supervision, and then this happened.

Body Horror and Substance Sep 24, 2024

Demi Moore's newest film is a known as a Body Horror film, of which there are many in this genre, including works by Jeff Barnaby, stories of shape shifters and more.

Delve into this gross out niche group of films as we officially begin fall and the Spooky Season!

Sugarcane - Why Everyone should see this doc Sep 17, 2024

Sugarcane is the new doc from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie that will soon be streaming on NatGeo. An eloquent look at the painful lasting effects of the re-education schools in Canada, this is truly a must-see for all. Beautifully shot and paced, the film is a deeply personal look at the generations that have suffered at the hands of the Catholic Church.

Hey, Viktor! Native Comedy Goes Next Level Sep 10, 2024

Smoke Signals has reached cult status in NDN Country, and now there is a sequel (sorta).

Comic genius Cody Lightning, known as Young Victor, writes, directs and stars in this epic comedy about getting the cast of Smoke Signals together again to reclaim his status in the acting world.

Our hosts discuss if NDN Country is ready for this mockumentary/gross-out comedy.

Julianna Brannum talks Docs Sep 03, 2024

Bison, prisons, superfund sites, Palm Royale. Julianna Brannum knows about all of them and share that information with Angela on this week's episode.

What motivates this pioneer documentarian? She shares what her career has been like, going from film festivals to working with Ken Burns.

Don't Cancel Gen Z! Aug 27, 2024

Host Noetta forces her niece Lillian to actual sit down and talk to two Gen X Aunties this week. Tune in for a battle of slang, fashion, and of course, lots of loud Auntie laughs as we settle the score between Gen Z and Gen X.

RIP Rerun: Jana and Sierra Aug 20, 2024

This week in reruns, we go way back to our first season and two rock stars of television: Jana Schmieding and Sierra Teller Ornelas. We had tons of fun visiting with these two talented ladies. Enjoy!

RIP Rerun with Wes Studi Aug 15, 2024

Enjoy this 2023 episode of our favorite guest: Wes Studi, while you're heading to his favorite place: Santa Fe. Can't wait to see all the pics from Santa Fe Indian Market!

Cherokee Film and more from deadCenter Aug 06, 2024

We wrap up our deadCenter coverage with an interview from Cherokee Film's Brettlyn Bevenue. She shares how they are building Native filmmaking on their reservation through different training programs and production incentives. Maaman Rezaee talks about her short Evanescence, and we visit with filmmaker Robert Mendoza.

GHOSTS on PBS Short Film Fest! Jul 30, 2024

Join Jeffrey Palmer, Kiowa citizen and filmmaker, as he talks about his short film Ghosts, starring Lane Factor, Kaden Earwood, and Gus Palmer. Be sure to watch it online at the PBS Short Film Festival! Our Native Creatives just keep bringing the hits! Follow us on this podcast station, and leave your thoughts on our socials.

Emmys! It's a Good Day to be Indigenous! Jul 23, 2024

Noetta and Angela celebrate the recent Emmy nominations for Reservation Dogs, True Detective: Night Country, and Under the Bridge. Lulululu!

Who will win? We go thru the different categories and make our best predictions.

Author Lily H. Tuzroyluke Writes To Give Peace to her Characters Jul 16, 2024

Lily H Tuzroyluke (Inupiaq/L'ingit/Nisg'a) writes a real page-turner! Full of action, loss, insane whalers and more, her debut novel Sivulliq has been winning awards left and right. She joins Angela for a peek into her Arctic world and a mother's pursuit to save her daughter.

Check our LinkTree for more info on our weekly guests and let us know your favorite summer read on our socials.

Loren Waters and Cheyenne Scarborough at deadCenter Jul 09, 2024

Okie filmmakers Loren Waters and Cheyenne Scarborough are rising stars in the film industry. We get to hear about their projects at deadCenter Film Fest and learn more about what drives them.

Natives in AI: Amelia Winger-Bearskin Says Trust the Process Jul 01, 2024

New friend of the pod Amelia Winger-Bearskin gets personal about artificial intelligence and new technology to share the stories she grew up hearing at her grandmother's knee. A citizen of the Seneca-Cayuga Nation of Oklahoma, her installation I Would LIke to be Midnight/I Would Like to be Sky examines who owns the sky.

Mona Susan Power (with Guest star Dr. Lindsey Claire Smith of NYU fame) Jun 25, 2024

In this episode, we chat it up live during Litfest in Tulsa, OK. with the talented Mona Susan Power, Esq (Standing Rock Sioux). Her newest novel, "A Council of Dolls" has recently dropped and so we get blessed with her reading and discussing her writing, as well as giving us some to As to our Qs.

And this episodes guest star is Dr. Lindsey Claire Smith, the goddess of Litfest, who introduces Mona and joins in the conversation.

To purchase "A Council of Dolls", you can get it here or wherever all fine books are sold:

https://www.harpercollins.com/products/a-council-of-dolls-mona-susan-power?variant=40976837345314

You can find all things Reel Indigenous here:

https://linktr.ee/reelindigenous

The music is:

"Kanomi" by the Chahta vba isht Taloa cocophony orchestra consort

And remember, whether you're a doll or a living being, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Washington Football Team Changes Name, Fans React Jun 18, 2024

Donick Cary is a legacy fan of the Washington Football team. One day, son Otis asked him about the name. That conversation turned into the documentary Hail to the Breadsticks, winner of the Best Oklahoma Documentary at deadCenter Film Festival. Donick shares his journey through Indian Country as he discusses the name with some of our favs, including Graham Greene, Sterlin Harjo, Joey Clift, Steven Paul Judd, Tommy Orange, and many more. Check our LinkTree for more info on the initiative to change mascot names!

RIP Replay-Erica Tremblay at deadCenter 2023 Jun 11, 2024

Fancy Dance will be at a theater near you soon! To celebrate, and to recover after deadCenter 2024, we present our interview with writer/director Erica Tremblay in 2023.

The Brain in Monica's Head Jun 04, 2024

We continue our Host Interviews this week with Monica Brain, former journalist, current broadband advocate and raccoon enthusiast.

Our wide-ranging discussion covers the hands, morals and ethics of trash pandas, the Apes movies, Yoda, and the importance of digital equity across Indian Country.

deadCenter Film Fest Scoop with Paris Burris May 28, 2024

Paris Burris, shorts programmer for deadCenter Film Fest, gives Matt and Angela the scoop on films and parties coming up June 6-9 in Oklahoma City. This is a great chance to get your passes, or volunteer, to network with some of the industry's movers and shakers!

Stories from the Lords of the Plains--In Space! May 21, 2024

Author Weyodi OldBear joins us this week to talk about all of the writing projects she is working, including Coyote and Crow RPG, five novels, a graphic novel, and more. She talks about the intricacies of world-building for Natives in the future, and why we are so enthralled with apocalyptic stories.

Under the Bridge with Lily, not Anthony Kiedis May 14, 2024

Girl-on-girl violence, racism, great soundtrack, chokers...the Hulu series Under the Bridge has the 90s all over it. Our hosts discuss the first episodes of the series starring Lily Gladstone and Riley Keogh and how very Canadian it all seems.

Wrapping Up IPX 2024! May 07, 2024

We had a blast at IPX this year! Noetta got some fun interviews, and Angela moderated the Reservation Dogs panel. We all shopped and marveled at the Cosplayers, who get better every year!

Matt Barse gives us some Lowdown Entertainment Apr 30, 2024

In this episode, we turn the microphone on Matt "Lowdown" Barse as he talks about his new short film, "Distance" and his journey of how he got to becoming a filmmaker.

Check out his film, "Distance" on the film festival circuits. It will be playing:

Sunday May 4 at 6:45 PM at the Barebones Film Festival in Muscogee, OK.

Go check it out!

Catch Matt on the various socials:

@lowdownent

https://www.youtube.com/@MattBarse

The music is: "UcanDanz2it" by the Chahta vba isht Taloa cocophony orchestra consort

And whether you're close or keeping a distance, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Chris Cote and the Oscars Apr 16, 2024

Chris Cote, Osage language consultant for Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon, joins our hosts to talk Oscars!

Na Na Ping Joins Us to Talk IACA Apr 09, 2024

Na Na Ping joins guest host Adrienne Lalli Hills and Angela to discuss proposed changes to the Indian Arts and Crafts Act by the BIA. Reel Indigenous does not take policy positions. The views expressed are those of the individuals.

True Detective: NIGHT COUNTRY episodes 4-6 Apr 02, 2024

In this episode, we get to talking about the final 3 episodes of TRUE DETECTIVES: NIGHT COUNTRY, and how Aunties regulate.

Angela, Matt, Sunrise and tvli join in on the conversation.

Monica chopped the episode together

Whoever showed up, produced.

The music is "AAAAYYYY!!!!" by the Chahta vba isht Taloa cocophony orchestra consort

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So, whether you're in the night country, day country or just gone country, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Gettin' Ready for IPX! Mar 26, 2024

The Original Indigenous Comic Con is back in Oklahoma for 2024 and we have the deets! Get your fav cosplay ready, gather the family and join the Reservation Dogs, Eugene Brave Rock, the OKC Ghostbusters, Huncles Yancey Red Corn and Brent Greenwood, and more April 12-14.

Medicine Horse, with Nico Albert & Kyle Williams Mar 19, 2024

In this episode, we chat it up with Nico Albert and Kyle Williams, the dynamic duo of the metal group, Medicine Horse. They share their music and advice and all the great things that they do.

Thanks for listening. And after you listen, go out and buy their self-titled debut album, Medicine Horse and the Cherokee compilation album, Anvdvnelisgi.

Also, for those of you who are interested in Burning Cedar Sovereign Wellness, check it out here:

https://www.burningcedar.org/

You can jam out to their music here:

https://orcd.co/medicinehorse?fbclid=IwAR20pJbsZ9Mv6LJdp3TYfobCFIgBxjB6hIVRXMyHh6Q_lWgvw6tPcJyQTBo

check out there socials to catch them live in a town near you:

https://www.facebook.com/medicinehorse918/

https://www.instagram.com/medicinehorse918/

And don't forget to check us out on our socials, and don't be shy, feel free to slide into our DM's any time:

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Whether you're rocking out, banging your head, or just sitting back and enjoying easy listening music, make sure you don't just keep it real, you keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Sundance with wolves Mar 12, 2024

It took us a minute. Sunrise got sick, then was back on the festival circuit, but we finally got Matt and Sunrise to sit down for a bit and talk about the Sundance Film Festival and the few Indigenous movies they got to see.

They also talk about the short film, "Kicking the Clouds". A beautiful movie that you can watch here:

http://www.skyhopinka.com/kicking-the-clouds

also here is the link to the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative Investigative Report:

https://www.bia.gov/sites/default/files/dup/inline-files/bsi_investigative_report_may_2022_508.pdf

Also, here's a list of Indigenous film offerings at Sundance. If these movies play at a venue near you, please go see them:

https://festival.sundance.org/blogs/your-guide-to-the-indigenous-works-at-the-2024-sundance-film-festival/

The music, I guess, is canned music. Not sure where it came from, but it kinda jams, right?

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This episode was edited by Matt Barse

So, whether you sundance with wolves or do some dirty dancing with wolves, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

We Don't Predict the Oscars, but We Sure Talk A Lot About Them Mar 08, 2024

A bonus Oscars episode for your listening pleasure. Just four filmies discussing random categories of the upcoming awards ceremony and their thoughts on some of the nominees.

BTS of Marvel's Echo with Peshawn Bread Mar 05, 2024

All of that Choctaw spirit we saw and loved in Echo? We can trace it back to a podcast fav: Peshawn Bread. What can't they do? Direct, produce, model, they do it all and we are here for it!

Peshawn shares the lengths they went to during the shoot, specifically the stickball game and powwow, to make our Choctaw friends and family part of the now-canon origan of Maya Lopez in the Marvel MCU. Get your cup, because we are sipping the tea!

We Are All in the Night Country Now Feb 27, 2024

Guess how excited Angela is about Season 4 of True Detective! First Alaska Daily and now this? Inupiaq on the rise!

Be sure to hear Monica's dating profile masterpiece, lots of speculation on the plots, and the discussion of the true meaning of this series: the MMIW crises in Alaska and beyond. There is some discussion of assault, so please take care of yourself when listening.

Echo, Episode 5: Maya Lopez is Home Feb 20, 2024

Echo has made its mark on Tamaha, Oklahoma, as Maya comes home. How did our Creative Natives wrap up the first season of Choctaw Hero Maya?

Angela, Matt and tvli chat it up.

The music is

"Dangerous Banaha" by the Chahta vba isht Taloa cocophony orchestra consort

And remember kids, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Maya Lopez Gets Busy Feb 13, 2024

This week, our hosts examine the next two episodes of Marvel's Echo series: Tuklo and Taloa. She's facing the music of the actions she put in place, but what will that do to her family? We love the scenes with Graham Greene and Tantoo Cardinal and the action in the roller rink!

Echo - the Chahta Hero We've Been Waiting For Feb 06, 2024

In this episode, we talk Marvel's Echo episodes 1 and 2. Special guest Dewayne Hornbuckle joins us as we learn more about the world Maya Lopez lives and operates in. Set in Tahama, Oklahoma, Maya comes to town with an agenda: to take over Fiske's empire and make it her own.

We incorrectly said that Taskmaster was on "Captain America". It was actually in the "Black Widow" film. Sorry for the mistake.

Big ups and thanks to Dewayne Hornbuckle for throwing us some of that Chahta knowledge, and thank you for listening.

The music is

"Dangerous Banaha" by the Chahta vba isht Taloa cocophony orchestra consort

And remember kids, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Echo is here, and so are Choctaw Guests Jan 30, 2024

This week we welcome Dewayne Hornbuckle and Darnell Colbert, citizens of the Choctaw Nation and experts in stickball and language. Each contributed to the run-away series on Disney+, Echo!

Deqayne talks about being a Seminole leader during the game, and Darnell shares the work he's doing to release the episodes dubbed in Choctaw.

We brought pod fav Mark Williams in just 'cause he's cool.

Welcome to the MCU, Kahhori! Jan 23, 2024

The podcasters welcome MCU's newest hero, Kahhori, to their screens! A welcome addition, voiced by rising star (that we've loved since Mohawk Girls) Devery Jacobs. "What If?" has two episodes featuring the newest superhero.

Up first is our RIP News in partnership with Geek Girl Authority, featuring Noetta Harjo, then we celebrate one of the best additions to the universe ever.

Aquaman 2 - Was it Worth a Sequal? Jan 16, 2024

Does anyone remember the plot of the first Aquaman? Tune in and find out as our hosts try to piece together the plot. Then we discuss the merits of a second film. Does it do what it sets out to do? Is it just a collection of stolen action scenes? Will the CGI meet the gold standard of The Flash? Find out this week!

Check our LinkTree for a special scene from the 1994 film On Deadly Ground.

Jennifer Rader - A Woman of 1,000 Talents Jan 09, 2024

In this episode, we get to chat it up with the multi-talented genius, Jennifer Rader, AKA, Mistress Red. Dancer, actor, stunts, and more! What does she not do? Listen to her collaborations and insights about Ryan Red Corn, Rez Dogs, the Haus of Peshawn Bread and Killers of the Flower Moon!

Remember to sign up for our patreon and check us out on the socials!

The music is

"Kanohmi" by the Chahta vba isht Taloa cocophony orchestra consort

And remember, whether you livin' the dream, or just starting out on that journey, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Ryan Redcorn-A Man of 1,000 Talents Jan 02, 2024

Ryan Redcorn. That's it, that's the podcast. Ryan Friggin Recorn. Writer, photographer, actor, homebuilder, Wolfpack member, and so much more. Happy 2024, RIPpers.

2023 Wrap UP: what did we miss? Dec 26, 2023

The hosts look back on the year that was 2023. It was quite the year. Strikes and award noms; series ends and box office gold. We list our top three from 2023 and ask the question: will this momentum continue? What were your Top 3 moments in Indigenous media?

Christmas in the Clouds-A Native-ish Rom Com? Dec 19, 2023

Happy holidays from our crew to yours! We celebrate the season with a look at 2001's Christmas in the Clouds, featuring Graham Greene, Sheila Tousey and Wes Studi. It's a fun little Christmas mistaken-identity romp through a snow-less ski resort. Full of quirky characters and a vegan chef, Christmas in the Clouds has some problems, but overall is a fun watch.

Robbie Robertson-A Legacy of Music Dec 12, 2023

Our hosts discuss The Band, Robbie Robertson, Martin Scorsese and more. Which Woodstock was the muddy one? Which Robertson album is the best? Tune in as we pay tribute to this legend.

link to concert mentioned in episode:

https://youtu.be/B5reZbdkRto?si=BjXNy1Q6dAXXu8Ak

https://youtu.be/mKbX4q5IbR8?si=9SoCTtcBU5h5VQ8n

thanks for listening. And remember so t just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS

Where We Belong - On the Stage with Madeline Sayet Dec 05, 2023

Mohegan theater-maker Madeline Sayet joins us for an intimate visit about her one-person show traveling with the Folgers's Shakespeare, her pink hat, how she has no idea how to self-care, and what it's like to be the lone Native in the theater space, fighting to be heard. She even shares a scene from Where We Belong, the story of her travel to England, retracing her Mohegan ancestors visits there during the early days of colonialism.

Learn more about Yale Indigenous Performing Arts Program by visiting yipap.yale.edu.

Billy Luther Talks Frybread Face and Me Nov 28, 2023

We are so excited to welcome the director of the hottest film on Netflix right now: Frybread Face and Me. Billy Luther shares about his first feature film, how they found the actors, and how the Navajo crew was a total game-changer for creating this beautiful world.

Police Academy: This Ain't Your 80s Film, this is the Rez Nov 21, 2023

This week we talk about the HBO Documentary "Navajo Police: Class 57," that follows real-life Navajo recruits as they learn what it takes to be law enforcement on the largest reservation on the continent. Do you have what it takes to make it?

Echoooo Echoooo Echooo...Helloooo Helloooo Trailer! Nov 14, 2023

We're doing our thing and talking about the new trailer for the Marvel series Echo.

She's Choctaw, and she's a bad a, and she's a villain. And the Choctaw Nation is joining the world of Nation-specific media that is capturing the attention of the nation. Aho!

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Killers of the Flower Moon Review by Indigenous Voices Nov 07, 2023

Our resident Osage citizen Candice Byrd-Boney leads the group in a discussion of the feature film Killers of the Flower Moon, the epic directed by Martin Scorsese and filmed in Oklahoma with the Osage Nation as consultant.

We have thoughts.

Calling for a Blanket Dance with Oscar Hokeah Oct 31, 2023

Reel Indigie Book Talk Time with award-winning author Oscar Hokeah. His debut novel spans a lifetime and gives us one of the most Oklahoma NDN stories ever.

Oscar even treats us to a reading during this interview with Candice, Angela and Monica. Enjoy!

So Long, Rez Dogs Oct 24, 2023

Sunrise, Matt and Angela look at the final episodes of Reservation Dogs and discuss the impact this groundbreaking series will have on the future of Indigenous media. Our lives have forever been changed because if it.

Who Do We Think We Are? How to Analyze Films and Still Have Friends Oct 17, 2023

Opinions are like elbows, most everyone has them. We just happen to say them on a podcast and hope that people listen. But what does film criticism actually mean? We talk shop and the gang's all here, even our two New Mexico peeps!

Indigenous People's Day Special: Frances Danger Oct 09, 2023

For this Indigenous People's Day, we have a very good Indigenous person as a guest on our podcast. Freelance journalist, rights advocate, generally someone who's mad on the internet (and with Stitt as governor, who wouldn't be?) and big fan of "Reservation Dogs", we welcome Frances Danger.

In this episode, we give big love to all things "Reservation Dogs", and talk about the love of all things Indigenous.

Thanks for listening.

Especially for this Indigenous People's Day, you don't just keep it real, you keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Throw us some frybread dough, cause we on Patreon now! Oct 03, 2023

We love our Tribal Elders, Lovin' Uncles, Deadly Aunties, Warriors, Spirit Guides and White Saviors! Visit our Patreon to see what the heck that means, and throw us some frybread dough if you can.

See Our Shorts at FAM4IPD Oct 03, 2023

We're partnering with First Americans Museum to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, Oct. 9. Enjoy two blocks of shorts, one geared for our younger guests, and one for all ages in the Five Moons Theater.

Block One: Seeds, The Roof, Our Quiyo, Indigenous Resistance Now and Then. Block Two: Distance, Dues and Metal Belt.

Learn more about each film in this short and sweet episode!

Dark Winds Season 2 Sep 26, 2023

In this episode, we talk about how, for the cost of a cup of coffee, you can help little Sunrise get the internet he needs. More importantly, we talk about the wonderful AMC series, "Dark Winds", full of all kinds of Native creatives. We love how well it was done and send all the love for the Indigenous peeps who worked on it. Hurry up, Season 3. So, sit back, relax and enjoy this episode.

The music is:

"Dangerous Banaha" by the Chahta vba isht Taloa cocophony orchestra consort

Thank you for listening. And remember, no matter the shade of those winds that come your way, you ain't gonna just keep it real, you'll keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

MMIW: What We Can Do, featuring guest Sarah Adams Cornell Sep 19, 2023

CW: This week we discuss an epidemic in Indian Country: our missing and murdered family members. Special Guest Sarah Adams-Cornell, activist and citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, helps us navigate the multi-generational trauma that leads to MMIW, ways to spot it happening, and how to help.

How does the media fit into this narrative? Our hosts Monica, Angela and Candice join Sarah on this episode to discuss.

Special guest: Natives React's Patrick Willie Sep 12, 2023

We fan out over Patrick Willie joining us this week to talk Reservation Dogs and the wildly popular YouTube channel "Natives React," and his career as a World Champion Hoop Dancer!

There was a discussion of where to find Dark Winds. It was on AMC Network and AMC+. Season one of Dark Winds is on MAX, Formerly HBO MAX, but we understand that there was a divorce, and HBO was left with nothing and MAX got to have all streaming content. Unfortunately, MAX got in a toxic relationship with Discovery and we don't know how that's going to turn out, but we are praying for them.

Anyways, thanks for listening. And remember...

Don't just keep it real. Keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

NDN Fashion: Gearing up for NYFW with Teton Sep 05, 2023

The runway is full of Creative Native fashion and we are in the center of it all with interviews featuring Teton Trade Cloth by Lenape CEO Leslie Jerden, artist and model Casey Riggs @tomahawkcustoms, and designer Sage Mountainflower.

Reservation Dogs Season 3, Episodes 1-3 Aug 29, 2023

Them dogs is back. And they is howling!

In this episode we get to talking about all things Reservation Dogs. From getting out of California to Star People to deer woman getting her just deserts. But not necessarily talked about in that order. By the way, i just learned just deserts is spelled with 1 "s". I guess if you get just desserts, then that's a good thing. Anyways.

So, thanks for listening. Please feel free to check us out on the social, message us if you want to reach out and we hope you enjoy listening.

Don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Barbenheimer Part Tuklo Aug 22, 2023

Continuing on with the Barbenheimer experience, we will talk about a small independent movie called, "Oppenheimer", AKA, the "Ken" movie. Also, Angela didn't want to spend 3 hours at a movie theatre so she decided to stay home and watch a series called, "Manhattan" - and may have had a better experience. Once again, we talk about lack of (or in this case, no) Indigenous representation in a story that has a lot of Indigenous connections in relation to the atomic bomb and nuclear power.

We may have misconstrued our facts and knowledge so we will link some articles and stuff that was used in preparing for this episode.

There's a lot and we may not have listed all of them, but this has enough information for you to check out:

https://www.trinitydownwinders.com/

https://ahf.nuclearmuseum.org/ahf/profile/maria-montoya-martinez/

https://ahf.nuclearmuseum.org/ahf/history/native-americans-and-manhattan-project/

https://nuclearprinceton.princeton.edu/tribal-nations-and-communities

https://time.com/6296470/oppenheimer-navajo-uranium-mining-essay/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAnnC1SFOBY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDNLrOSCOf8

https://www.sciencehistory.org/stories/magazine/in-the-shadow-of-oppenheimer/

https://www.carnegiecouncil.org/media/series/ethics-on-film/ethics-on-film-discussion-of-oppenheimer

https://www.nti.org/atomic-pulse/downwind-of-trinity-remembering-the-first-victims-of-the-atomic-bomb/

https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/oppenheimer-story-behind-those-who-lost-their-land-lab-2023-07-28/

https://www.abqjournal.com/news/local/new-mexicans-harmed-by-world-s-first-nuclear-bomb-test-will-win-assistance-if-tina/article_7ab74d1d-2fef-54a8-a018-334a10dfa977.html

https://ahf.nuclearmuseum.org/ahf/history/los-alamos-world-war-ii/

https://www.visualcapitalist.com/which-countries-have-the-most-nuclear-weapons/

https://www.npr.org/2023/07/30/1191006283/people-exposed-to-fallout-from-1st-atomic-bomb-test-still-fighting-for-compensat

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/godzilla-was-metaphor-hiroshima-hollywood-whitewashed-it-n1236165

https://searchlightnm.org/deliverance-for-downwinders-as-the-clock-winds-down-on-federal-compensation-one-womans-mission-ramps-up/

The music is:

"Star Spangled Banner, AKA, the American Anthem" by The Chahta Vba Isht Taloa Cocophony Orchestra Consort

And remember when you're out there representing us, not only do you keep it real, you keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Lily Gladstone and Jhane Myers Inspire Us Aug 17, 2023

Tune in and get inspired by these Indigenous Powerhouses! Lily Gladstone and Jhane Myers visit with our hosts on this special Indian Market episode.

We were able to grab a few minutes at deadCenter Film Festival with the incomparable Lily Gladstone to discuss Quantum Cowboys and Fancy Dance.

For a nice chaser, we revisit our interview with Jhane Myers, who is, once again, nominated for an Emmy, this time for Prey.

Barbenheimer Part achvffa Aug 15, 2023

In this episode, 2 Barbies and 3 Kens talk about "Barbie". We discuss the controversial lack of Native representation in the Barbie world and the possibilities of offensive content. We also recognize the Indigenous representation of America Ferrera and Ariana Greenblatt and celebrate matriarchy and the need for more representation in media.

We also do a brief discussion on "Oppenheimer" and its total lack of Indigenous representation. But more on that next time.

So, all you Barbie Girls and those who are Kenough, put on your pink and join us as we talk about "Barbie".

LINKS TO THINGS WE DISCUSSED:

here’s the instagram of the native Barbie’s discussed. Get them in the next movie:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cvx897dM_4-/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

also, go see “Black Barbie” when it is released or finds its way near you:

https://www.blackbarbiefilm.com/

so even in a Barbie World, we don't just keep it real. We keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Zahn Appreciation Episode Aug 08, 2023

This week Candice, Sunrise and Angela appreciate Zahn McClarnon (Hunkpapa Lakota) in all his versatility during appearances on Sesame Street, Drunk History and History of the World Part 2. Then it turns into a Mel Brooks Retrospective and a search for the next Charlie Hill. If you love Dark Winds, you will love this.

Dark Winds are Blowin' in the Wind...Again Aug 01, 2023

**SPOILERS INSIDE** Dark Winds is back for season 2, and they tell us it's personal this time. Noetta leads in a look back at Season 1, and a peek into Season 2, Ep 1 with Sunrise and Angela.

Erica Tremblay - Reconnecting through Language Jul 25, 2023

Erica Tremblay (Seneca–Cayuga) spent years reconnecting with her people through a deep immersion of language, and brings that to her directorial debut Fancy Dance, starring Lily Gladstone and Isabel Deroy-Olson. Angela sits down with the 2023 deadCenter Film Icon to find out more about her journey into this intimate look at the MMIW crisis, shot here in Oklahoma.

Emmy Noms-Where the BIPOC at? Jul 18, 2023

There's a lot going on in LA right now, including the Emmy nominations. Did Rutherford Falls get a nom? Rez Dogs? Dark Winds? We cuss and discuss them all.

Live from deadCenter-Interviews Galore Jul 11, 2023

We join Michael R.L. Begay, Windy City Navajo Productions, and Erik Sanchez, Sanchez Creative, at deadCenter to talk their shorts "Dues" and "Frybread Jesus." Learn all about these up-and-coming artists!

Taylor Sheridan said what…!? Jul 06, 2023

In this episode, we talk about what Tyler Sheridan said -- his claim that his movie changed a law that relates to MMIW. We talk about what this statement means. We also talk about white saviours in media (and history).

For the article referenced:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/taylor-sheridan-yellowstone-interview-1235519261/

The other article referenced:

https://www.kxii.com/2023/01/26/choctaw-chief-presents-medallion-yellowstone-show-creator/

Thanks a lot for for listening.

Remember, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Mistress Red Joins RIP and We are Grateful Jun 27, 2023

Multi-talented Peshawn Bread joins the pod this week to talk about their short The Daily Life of Mistress Red, the Teton Trade Cloth Fashion Summit and so much more! Say it with us: Yes, Mistress!

In Defense of Death - a Vera Starbard, WGA, Memoir Jun 20, 2023

What is the WGA and why is it striking? How is it affecting your favorite shows? WGA Member Vera Starbard walks us through the Hollywood writers room, the strike, and her experiences working on Alaska Daily, Super Kitties, and Molly of Denali. And she likes to kill off a character or two. It may be the Tlingit in her...

Music by Chahta Vba Isht Taloa Cacophony Orchestra.

Crooked Arrows - chillin's edition Jun 13, 2023

In this episode, we are joined by honored guests, Nuseka Jacob and Rafael Parker. They chat it up about the film, "Crooked Arrows". They also talk a bit about the game of Lacrosse, levels of cringe, and the pros and cons of communism.

The music is:

"UCan Danz2It, Movement 5" by Chahta Vba Isht Taloa Cacophony Orchestra consort.

Thanks for listening. And remember, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Killers Trailer - Reel Indigenous Style Jun 06, 2023

It's a good day to be Indigenous when the Killers of the Flower Moon trailer drops. Our hosts have THOUGHTS, as does all the rest of the world. But ours is best, so you should listen. #KillersoftheFlowerMoon #MartinScorsese

Layli Longsoldier interview: Live at Circle Cinema during Tulsa Litfest May 30, 2023

In this episode we are invited by Tulsa Litfest to do an interview with the amazing poet, Layli Longsoldier. This interview is done live at Circle Cinema where we talk about her poetry she created for the film, "Lakota Vs. the United States", and other adventures.

Not only do we have one great guest, but we also got a great guest host, Lindsey Claire Smith who joins us in this enlightening conversation.

Thanks a lot to Circle Cinema and Tulsa Litfest for allowing us the opportunity for this great interview.

https://tulsa.okstate.edu/cpw/litfest

https://www.circlecinema.org/

Don't forget to watch "Lakota Vs. the United States". Release date: July 14, 2023 https://www.magpicturesinternational.com/lakota-nation

also go out and buy the book, "Whereas" by Layli Longsoldier. And look out for her new book, soon to be published, "We".

https://www.graywolfpress.org/books/whereas

Music is by

The Chahta Vba Isht Taloa Cocophony Orchestra and Broken Consort

And as always, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Teton Trade Cloth Fashion Summit - Stitch by Millie May 23, 2023

Featured artists Millie Bigler wraps a successful runway show at the Teton Trad Cloth Fashion Summit held at First Americans Museum in April, featuring our own Angela Startz as a model!

Hear what inspires her, how engineering and sewing match up in her brain, and enjoy a special performance by Blossom.

Shutter - is it a mystery, a ghost story, or just a really good book? May 16, 2023

Dine author Ramona Emerson is taking on the Navajo mystery series with her first installment of the Rita Todacheene trilogy. More accurate and more layered than that mystery series by that white guy, we visit with her about working with the dead, her documentaries and her passion for Law & Order. Duh Duh!

Bury My Heart with Marly Fixico May 09, 2023

Young Elder Marly Fixico leads the discussion about the 2007 HBO movie Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee and lights a fire under Angela and Sunrise to Protect our Children and to get #LandBack. How well did the book translate into a movie? Tune and and find out.

Native Journalism: Our Stories by Our Voices with ICT Editor May 02, 2023

Jourdan Bennett-Begaye (Navajo) is the editor of ICT. She is the first woman to be the chief news executive and top editor of the 40-year-old newspaper and website. She's also a Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) board member.

She joins Angela and new host Monica Braine (Assiniboine and Hunkpapa Lakota) to talk about Alaska Daily, the importance of journalism, her favorite films, and how she handles being the first Native woman to run the newsroom.

IPX Interviews by Candice: Arigon Starr, Jessica Harjo and Michael Sheyashe Apr 25, 2023

Candice interviews graphic novelist Arigon Staff, designer Jessica Harjo and writer Michael Sheyashe at this year's IndigiePopX. Hear all about Super Indian, Contenders, indigenous fashion, and Natives in comic books with our continuing coverage of IPX.

Natives on Broadway with Larissa FastHorse Apr 18, 2023

Larissa FastHorse is the first Native woman to have a play on Broadway and we get to catch up with her in this exclusive interview. Tune in and learn more about well-meaning white people and how autobiographical The Thanksgiving Play is.

Visit 2st.com for for tickets, and don't just keep it real, keep it REEL INDIGENOUS.

THE INDIGENOUS READING CIRCLE SPECIAL: "The Only Good Indians", a novel by Stephen Graham Jones Apr 11, 2023

In this episode, a bunch of good Indians talk about "The Only Good Indians", a novel by Stephen Graham Jones (not to be mistaken with the Wes Studi flick, "The Only Good Indian"). And joining us is a special guest (and great Indian): Erin Tripp, who stepped out of the library to bring the Indigenous Reading Circle to us (we are so honored) to share her thoughts on this great reads. And if you love Erin and her insights, follow her at:

https://linktr.ee/erins_library

and join her when she does her next Indigenous Reading Circle.

Thanks for listening, and enjoy.

And remember, whether you're a good Indian, bad Indian or somewhere in between (or maybe a little bit of each), don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

A Special Episode Apr 01, 2023

In this episode, we get really deep as we discuss a classic TV show. We tackle the themes of genocide, displacement, pride, resiliency, and white fragility. There is a lot to unpack in this episode and it gets very emotional. It may be emotional for you, dear listener, but we do hope that you can make it to the end. So, make sure you have your tissues and prepare yourself for this special episode.

The music is:

"Trickster", an original composition by Candice Byrd-Boney

And if you learn anything about this episode, we hope that you learn this: Zack Morris didn't just keep it real, he kept it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

CREDIT:

Of course, the credits are the same as every episode but because this episode was a real emotional one for us to record and was even more emotional to edit, we brought in a special editor to help us out. So, a big thank you to our guest editor, April Folsom.

Kaniehtiio Horn interview at IPX Mar 28, 2023

We met Deer Woman! Another report from the fantastic Indigipop X! This time, we sat down in the breakroom with actress, podcaster, filmmaker, cat and human mom: Kaniehtiio Horn. She talks about her experiences in the world, and how amazing being a mom is.

Please enjoy all of the interruptions from the breakroom. We know we did.

And remember, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

CBS Hit Show Ghost's Roman Zaragoza and Round 2 of Artist Interviews from IPX Mar 21, 2023

With his hit show Ghosts taking over the airwaves, Roman Zaragoza is a busy guy! We discuss his work at Native Voices at the Autry and the Oregon Shakespeare Company, along with his upcoming documentary on the Modoc War.

Also at IPX, Noetta and Lillian interview cosplayers Tahmoh Penikett, Shauna Baker, and artist Dezbah Rose. We learn more about the art of cosplay and the winners of the IPX contest!

IndigiPopX 2023 - Art-Artist-COMICON Pt 1 Mar 14, 2023

The Powwow for Geeks kicked off at First Americans Museum on March 10, and we grabbed a few interviews with some of the featured artists around the con. Featuring Absurdist Prod, Ēkvn-like, Ruby Finest, Hawden Designs, NoHeart Hokte, NDN Games and Comics, Nvya Creates/Roxanne Stopp, Michael Toya, Just Beaded Things, and Sticks Stones n Bonez. Check out our LinkTree for access to their awesome stuff! Our intrepid podcasters covered all three days of events. Be sure to peep the pics on our socials!

Encanto Mar 07, 2023

We know we're not supposed to talk about Bruno - no no, but in this episode, we do talk about the charming spell of a movie called, "Encanto". We talk about the wonderful music and the many layers of this Disney movie.

And remember, embrace your gifted relatives for who they are, and know that you, too, are gifted. Let’s all heal from our trauma, that way we don't just keep it real, we keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Indigenous Social Media Influencers Feb 28, 2023

In this episode, we get our socials on. We talk about Indigenous influencers in the social media-sphere. So, sign in, turn on, tune in, and drop out. Because we about to get socialized.

The music is:

"Like a Fool" by Kat Lock from "The Retrograde EP"

We talked about a lot of social media influencers, here's a link to a few and links to our own social media:

https://linktr.ee/reelindigenouspod

Thanks for listening. And when you're out there posting your better than mine life, or just overall socializing (media and otherwise), don't just keep it real...keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Nyla Innuksuk, Director of Slash/Back Feb 21, 2023

Please be patient with our audio issues, but great content, so please stick with us.

Today, we talk with Nyla Innuksuk, a producer of virtual reality, video games, and now, the amazing alien film, "Slash/Back". Nyla talks about making movies for nephews, shooting a sci-fi movie with Indigenous child actors in our communities, and shares with us a lot of great laughter.

Enjoy the podcast and then go watch the movie, "Slash/Back" on Shudder or rent it or buy it where all fine movies are sold.

https://www.shudder.com/movies/watch/slashback/01cf324e9568989c

The music is:

"Sila" ft. Tanya Tagaq by The Halluci Nation from their album, "We Are The Halluci Nation" and featured in the feature film, "Slash/Back"

Thanks for listening, and remember, even when there's an alien invasion (colonizer or other creature), you don't just keep it real, you keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Valentine's Day Crushes! Feb 14, 2023

Sending some love to our Indigenous Ladies in this episode. Noetta leads her Geek Girl Authority talk with Sunrise, tvli, Angela and Candice about some crushworthy Indigenous ladies played by Indigenous ladies. Push play and listen while you wine and dine with your special snag.

The music is:

"Never Felt Better" by Kat Lock from the "The Retrograde EP"

So, whether you're loving 'em, leaving 'em, or just crying, we here at Reel Indigenous will always have a crush on you, just as long as you don't just keep it real, you keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Sunrise on Sundance Film Festival Feb 07, 2023

Sundance 2023 is in the books and it was a doozy! Our Mocs on the Ground film critic Sunrise Tippeconnie shares his favs and recs with Tvli and Angela this week. Sunrise Recommends: Fancy Dance, Twice Colonized, Bad Press (Jury Awardee), Headdress, Sunflower Siege Engine.

Music is:

"I Like You, But" by Kat Lock from her "Retrograde EP"

And while you're hitting the film festival circuits, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Joey Clift, Part deux Jan 31, 2023

For those confused, this is not a French language podcast. But this podcast does kiss in french.

In this episode, recurring character, Joey Clift shows up to talk about his short film, "My First Native American Boyfriend". He also chats it up about "Molly of Denali", "Spirit Rangers" and the comedy central cartoon shorts.

For more of Joey Clift, check his website:

http://www.joeyclift.com/

And go here to watch his short film, "My First Native American Boyfriend":

https://vimeo.com/556922770?embedded=true&source=vimeo_logo&owner=1778071

The music is

"Dead Deer" by Kat Lock from "The Retrograde" EP.

Thanks for listening.

Remember, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Kat Lock, Cherokee singer-songwriter and astrologist Jan 24, 2023

In this episode, we chat it up with Kat Lock -- Cherokee singer-songwriter, master astrologist and music video producer. We talk about her new EP that has dropped, "THE RETROGRADE" and how a theatre kid becomes a rock star.

The music for this episode is appropriately from Kat lock. It is called:

"Reluctant" from her new EP called "THE RETROGRADE"

But don't be reluctant, and just get out there and buy this EP where all good music is sold.

To find out more about Kat, check her out at:

https://linktr.ee/katlockyall?fbclid=IwAR1h9Bdnm6VaXAWa2BXlwu2YRBAtQ_FYfj_QzluK_r1RSmBymA6EvKnmz0Q

For Tarot readings, go to:

https://www.yallstrology.com/

for the songwriting workshop register by February 17 at:

https://secure.touchnet.com/C20271_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=4192

and don't forget to check out our favorite music video/short film: FOREVER BOY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EUJphireJs

and

...u up?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-8bLc-hFw4

Look for her live soon!

EDITOR OF THIS EPISODE: Monica Braine

Whether things are in retrograde or direct, always remember, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Kholan Studi Jan 17, 2023

Continuing on this Studi trilogy (a studilogy) -- Actor extraordinaire Kholan Studi joins us as he talks about his work on the stage and in front of the camera. He also gets to chat up what it's like to have an Oscar worthy father. Listen up and enjoy. Thanks for listening.

And remember, Don't just keep it real. Keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS

(Wes) Studi Hall Jan 10, 2023

Since we're such studious students, we decided to break out our knowledge and spend some time in the Studi hall -- that's the Wes Studi hall. Still reeling from our interview with Wes Studi, we decide to have a discussion about all things Wes. Favorite performance, what we'd like to see him do and just a general fan worship of Wes Studi.

So, go Wes young persons and listen in as we fan out in the Studi hall.

And remember, whether you're in the Studi hall or anywhere else, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Kicking off 2023 with a Super Star: Wes Studi! Jan 03, 2023

We kick off 2023 with a movie legend: Oscar Award Winner Wes Studi!

In his first podcast appearance, he talks about his early work with Cherokee language preservation, the beginning of his acting career in the basement of The Church Studio in Tulsa, his favorite actors and genres, and more, including his reoccurring character on the ground-breaking series Reservation Dogs.

His early appearance mentioned in the podcast in The Flash is available on Tubi TV, and his work on The Trial of Standing Bear is on YouTube.

Special thanks to Melissa Bisangi and First Americans Museum for the assist with this exclusive interview.

2022 Year End Wrap Up Dec 27, 2022

Another year over and deeper in debt for most of us, but a great year for Indigenous Media content.

In this episode, we'll talk about things we loved about 2022 and some things we didn't.

We also talk about our hopes and things we look forward to in 2023.

And don't forget, FAM in Oklahoma City is having a screening of Slash/Back, a film fave of 2022. So, get your tickets here:

https://famok.org/film-screenings/

If you tell them Sunrise sent you, they might just send you home, so get the tickets online and enjoy this highly loved movie.

It's been a great year for Indigenous Media, let's hope to see more in 2023 -- the year of ECHO.

here is the link to Ryan Redcorn’s film “Bad Indian”:

https://youtu.be/3FUgDutdauQ

Remember, while you're out there ringing in the new year, and some sawed-off son of a bitch steps up to you and asks, "Are you keeping it real?"

You look them square in the eye and you tell them, "I don't just keep it real, I keep it

"REEL INDIGENOUS!"

Holiday Special part 2! POW WOW HIGHWAY Dec 20, 2022

'Tis the season of excess, so we excessively talk about "POWWOW HIGHWAY". Join us for the conclusion of our discussion.

In this episode, we pick up where Buddy and Philbert make a detour to the Black Hills and Philbert has just gotten his vision.

We hope that you enjoy our 2-part discussion and get to have a wonderful holiday season. Take care and have fun and remember there's someone out there who cares and is thinking about you.

We see you, we hear you, we acknowledge you, we love you.

Also, this is the season for giving. So, if you got any bread to pass around, maybe you can pinch a loaf to these lovely organizations:

National Indigenous Women's Resource Center: https://www.niwrc.org/donate

Sovereign Community School: https://www.sovereignschools.org/

and support Native artists! Here's a brief list. Don't forget to check your local artist and support the work they do:

http://www.beyondbuckskin.com/p/buy-native.html

Thank you very much for listening.

Remember, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

The Holiday Special! POWWOW HIGHWAY part 1 Dec 13, 2022

That's right folks, it's the holiday season. And it's time we celebrate the way it's intended to be celebrated. So, let's put the X back in Xmas. Also, it's a time to celebrate the greatest Christmas movie ever made -- POWWOW HIGHWAY. Join us as we chat about one of our favorite movies. We love this movie so much that it takes two episodes to talk about it.

Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you for round two next week.

Remember, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Live at Rodeo Cinema in Oklahoma City Dec 06, 2022

HEADS UP: There are audio issues. Apologies. But hope you enjoy what we talk about. We had fun.

Join us as we have a live discussion at Rodeo Cinema during Native Heritage month. We talked about the short films:

My First Native American Boyfriend (Joey Clift, 2022) | 5min

Marlon (Jason Asenap, 2022)

Kicking the Clouds (Sky Hopinka, 2022) | 15 min

Long Line of Ladies (Shaandiin Tome & Rayka Zehtabchi, 2022) | 22min

Headhunter’s Daughter (Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan) | 15 min

Tierra en Trance (Colectivo los ingrávidos, 2022) | 40 min

Thanks for listening.

Remember, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Mark WIlliams on Sports Docs, Ghosts and History Nov 29, 2022

Filmmaker Mark Williams (Choctaw) joins Noetta and Angela to discuss Mark's latest sports doc “The Journey of Tiak Hikiya Ohoyo”, which just screened at SkinsFest.

Mark's other works include Native American Paranormal Project, Violet, and Shiloh., his 2016 short doc available on Amazon Prime.

Music by On Holiday: Skyler FlyingOut, Chance Danner and Jon Jackson.

Jhane Myers (Comanche & Blackfeet), producer of "Prey", in this "Thanks-taking special" Nov 22, 2022

For this special Thanks-taking (aka "National Day of Mourning") episode, Jhane Myers shows up to talk about Indigenous filmmaking, her journey to becoming a bad ass producer and how she is doing the lords work by advocating for Indigenous filmmakers and storytellers.

The music is:

"Mars" by Kat Lock from her "Some Recurring Notes" album.

BTW, we're out of Kat Lock music for now. Hope you enjoyed it. We may drop a few tunes every once in a while just for fun, but support her music, and all good Indigenous music. When she releases more we'll play it here.

Hope the holiday season has been healing for you.

Remember, don't just keep it real -- keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Reservation Dogs, season 2, episodes 9 & 10 Nov 15, 2022

In this episode, we wrap up all things "Reservation Dogs", at least for Season 2. What will happen in Season 3? What do YOU want to see happen in Season 3? Tell us on our Facebook page! Oh, and one day we'll have our sign off in sync.

The Music is:

"Hard to Find" by Kat Lock, from her EP, "You Again"

Thanks for listening.

Remember, don't just keep it real, keep it

REEL INDIGENOUS!

Reservation Dogs, season 2, episodes 7 & 8 Nov 08, 2022

In this episode, we continue our discussion of Reservation Dogs season 2. We talk about episode 7, "Stay Gold Cheesy Boy" and all the good acting and how adorably cute Lane Factor is, and ask the question, should we take this episode seriously?

Next, we talk about episode 8, "This is Where the Plot Thickens" and we ask the question, does it really thicken?

The music is:

"Someone Else's Future" by Kat Lock from her EP, "You Again"

Check it out where all good music is sold.

REMEMBER TO GET OUT AND VOTE!

Also, remember...

Don't just keep it real...

Keep it REEL INDIGENOUS!

Hallow-SCREAM with us for Deer Woman Oct 30, 2022

Masters of Horror. Accurate or aspirational name? John Landis directs the DEER WOMAN episode of Masters of Horror. Be sure to FB Messenger your Deer Woman experience! Spoiler Alert: don't watch it until you hear guest Matt Barse, Lowdown Entertainment, Sunrise, Noetta and Angela review it.

Thunderheart Oct 25, 2022

Come with us as we hop on the way back machine and travel back in time to the movie of our elders. It's a movie our parents loved (and some grandparents). We gonna cuss and discuss Thunderheart. How did a James Bond director come to make a movie about the events surrounding Wounded Knee? Let's see!

The music is:

"Embarrassed" by Kat Lock, from her EP, "You Again"

Thank you for listening.

And remember, don't just keep it real...

keep it REEL INDIGENOUS!

Adam Piron (Kiowa and Mohawk Tribes), the Director of Sundance Institute's Indigenous Program Oct 18, 2022

In this episode we sit with Adam Piron, the new Sundance Kid who is the Director of Sundance Institute's Indigenous Program. We chat films, what's happening with Sundance, and all kinds of cool stuff.

This interview was recorded before Sacheen Littlefeather had walked on, and so it may be old news what we discussed, but we left it in since we do want to remember what she did.

Rest in Power.

The music is:

"Demetrius" by Kat Lock from her EP, "You Again"

Thanks a lot for listening.

Remember, don't just keep it real --

Keep it REEL INDIGENOUS!

Kimberly Guerrero & Karissa Valencia discuss "Spirit Rangers" for this Indigenous Peoples' Day special! Oct 10, 2022

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! It's a good day to be Indigenous!

In this special Indigenous Peoples' Day episode, we sit and chat with Kimberly Guerrero & Karissa Valencia from "Spirit Rangers". Kimberly plays the Mom and Karissa is the creator and showrunner of the series. And we have a good time talking about "Spirit Rangers", animation and the love of kids shows.

Don't forget to watch "Spirit Rangers" on Netflix, which should be dropped by now. Then you can leave it on repeat for the kiddos, because all children need a good Indigenous babysitter -- and "Spirit Rangers" is one of the best.

The music is:

"Hard to Find" by Kat Lock from the "You Again" EP

Thanks for listening. Then, go out and have fun, ruin a Columbus Day Celebration and just celebrate us, because every day is a good day to be Indigenous.

Thanks for listening.

And remember, don't just keep it real, keep it REEL INDIGENOUS!

Reservation Dogs, Season 2: Episodes 5. "Wide Net" and 6. "Decolonativization" Oct 04, 2022

All right all you young elders out there. In this episodes, we talk about episodes 5 and 6 of "Reservation Dogs" Season 2 -- two of our favorite episodes. It brings back memories of those conferences we attended (but no one admits to how many lanyards and badges they've acquired). We also talk about how when Amber Midthunder's not out kicking space monster ass, she's inspiring Native youth with the power of NARDS.

Also, maybe why we love these episodes more than the others is that we got Warren Queton in not one but both these episodes.

FYI, the audio is a bit more wonky than normal, so please forgive us.

The music you're enjoying in this episode is:

"Biggest Mistake" by Kat Lock from her "You Again" EP.

Now get out there and reclaim and decolonize.

And remember, don't just keep it real...

Keep it REEL INDIGENOUS!

Reservation Dogs, season 2: "Roofing" and "Mabel" Sep 27, 2022

This time we're talking about episodes 3 and 4 of season two of reservations dogs. We give praise to the creators and storytellers who really know how to tell a good yarn and just chat it up about how good it is. We also confuse Eddie and Michael Spears, so our apologies to these fine actors. Also, Director Danis Goulet is Metis. We apologize for the confusion.

Jason makes a cameo appearance to give us a synopsis run down until he has to leave for a better class of people. But, rest assured, he will be back.

The music for this episode is:

"I'd Rather Go Blind" by Kat Lock, from the album: "You Again"

Thanks for listening.

Remember, don't just be real, be REEL INDIGENOUS!

Yakoke!

PREY 2: Electric boogaloo (with a little "MOHAWK" talk on the side) Sep 20, 2022

No, they did not already make a sequel to "PREY", but we made a sequel to our "PREY" discussion. Jason & Sunrise, our resident Numunu, hop on to give us some deep cuts on the Comanche happenings in "PREY". Plus, Sunrise gives us some insight on what he did on the movie.

Then, Angela brings up a little gem of a movie called, 'MOHAWK" and asks the question, is "PREY" just a ripoff of "MOHAWK"? The quick answer: No. But it is a discussion that happened.

Anyways, sit back, relax, get some of that Predator Indian Taco and give us a listen.

Music is:

"Art" by Kat Lock. From her album, "You Again"

Enjoy and thanks for listening.

Remember, don't just keep it real

keep it REEL INDIGENOUS

Reservation Dogs Season 2, Episodes 1-2 (with a little "Jaws", "E.T." And food talk thrown in) Sep 13, 2022

In this episode, we get back to our roots and talk about "Reservation Dogs" season 2, episodes 1 & 2. We also go off topic and chat a bit about the problems with the Sonics regime change, how much we love taco mayo and Braums. No one mentions Mazzio’s but we also love Mazzio’s. We also talk about the "Jaws" and "E.T." re-release, and ask the immortal question: how does pan and scan work for IMAX films?

"Reservation Dogs" may not have jumped the shark, but we just may have.

Thank you very much for listening. Please rate and review.

And remember, don't just keep it real, keep it--

REEL INDIGENOUS!

"Night Raiders", not Night Rangers, featuring Marly "NoHeart" Fixico-Hardison Sep 06, 2022

In this episode, we talk about the masterful scifi epic, "Night Raiders", not to be mistaken with the 80s hair band, Night Rangers. Join us as we welcome special guest Marly "NoHeart" Fixico-Hardison as she discusses this movie, her art, her tiny home and all the creative stuff she does.

Check out her work at:

https://www.noheartdesigns.com/

The music is:

"Say It" by Kat Lock from her album, Some Recurring notes

Thank you for listening, we'll keep the lights on for you.

Please rate and review.

Remember, don't just keep it real -- keep it Reel Indigenous!

Keeper of the Ashes: The Oklahoma Girl Scout Murders Aug 30, 2022

TRIGGER WARNING:

This episode talks about a tragic event that happened in 1977. We discuss the heinous crime that happened and the events that followed. This is a true story that focuses on a crime committed on children. If it gets too unpleasant, please take a break and talk with someone.

Special thanks to Melissa Bisagni for researching and finding the archives and articles that were used in this discussion.

As for the alternative film that was discussed, "Someone Cry for the Children", It's a bit dated, formatted kind of funky and has some weird voice over, but it is very informative. It can be found on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyTqJFqwDSk&t=3921s

As for the website that has a lot of archival information, it can be found here:

http://www.girlscoutmurders.com/

Thank you for listening.

Interview with Sierra Teller Ornelas & Jana Schmieding from "Rutherford Falls" Aug 23, 2022

In this episode, we welcome Rutherford Falls finest citizens, Jana Schmieding & Sierra Teller Ornelas. They join us for a chat about the amazing series "Rutherford Falls". We chat a bit about working in comedy, being Indigenous in the entertainment world, and a even a little bit about an alleged Emmy steal from a show we never heard of.

Enjoy this lovely chat, and when you're done, go watch Rutherford Falls season 1 and 2 streaming on Peacock. And if you've seen it already -- watch it again, and then let the Peacock know that we need more seasons of this brilliant show.

https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/asset/tv/rutherford-falls/8330814257994338112?orig_ref=https://www.google.com/

The recurring music is:

"A Recurring Theme" by Kat Lock from the album "Some Recurring Notes"

Thanks a lot for listening, and we hope you keep recurring to come back and listen to this show, as well as supporting the other fine Indigenous content that is out there.

Remember, don't just keep it real...

keep it reel Indigenous!

16. eat, PREY, love - a Predator story, featuring representation from the Comanche (Numunu) Nation Aug 15, 2022

In this episode, we talk about the kickass movie, "PREY", starring Amber Midthunder and a bunch of Numunu representation. Also, in this episode, we have some very special guests. We have Joey Clift, comedian, TV writer, and enrolled Cowlitz Indian Tribal Member currently working as a staff writer on the Netflix kids animated fantasy adventure series "Spirit Rangers". We also have Sunrise Tippeconnie, filmmaker, film professor, all around genius, who is here to give us some insights on the deep cuts Comanche representation in this film.

If you haven't watched it, watch Prey on Hulu -- watch it in Comanche and English and watch it again.

When "Spirit Rangers" comes out on Netflix, make sure you catch that too.

The music is:

"Mars" by Kat Lock, from her album "Some Recurring Notes"

Thanks for listening, don't forget to rate and review.

Until next time.

Don't just keep it real...

...keep it REEL INDIGENOUS!

15. Tyler "Turtle" Randall from Skoden Cinema Podcast Aug 09, 2022

In this episode, we welcome podcast god Tyler "Turtle" Randall from the Skoden Cinema Podcast. He talks about his experience as a student of film, an animator and teacher of media. He also gives some insights on how he creates a podcast and a bit of history of Indigenous media and theories on where it's going.

We also discuss how Steven Seagal Aikidos a virus.

Check out Tyler at:

https://www.facebook.com/Skoden-Cinema-108144274388277/\

https://redcircle.com/shows/skoden-cinema

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczaYcXRK2fJufmSMgSkGVQ

The tune we're playing is:

"New Gospel" by Kat Lock from the album, "Some Recurring Notes".

As always, thanks for listening.

Don't just keep it real...keep it reel Indigenous!

14. Marvel Studios’ THOR: LOVE AND THUNDER Jul 20, 2022

NERD ALERT!!!!

We finally get to talk about a Marvel movie. It's a good life when we can talk about Indigenous content in the MCU. In this episode, Angela and tvli talk about Taika Waititi's "Thor: Lub & Thunder".

Warning, there's a lot of geeking out about the MCU, and all kinds of nerding out. Plus, we hop up on the pulpit and talk about the religious content in this film.

Tune in next Sunday when the sermon will be, "There's only one God, and we're pretty sure he doesn't dress like that".

The MUSIC is:

"Our Love is Not God" by Kat Lock, from the album, "Some Recurring Notes"

Thanks for listening. and remember:

Don't just be real. Be

REEL INDIGENOUS!

13. Adirondack...er, we mean Rutherford Falls S2 Jun 28, 2022

Look at us, we made it to lucky episode 13.

It feels like it was just last week that we were talking about how much we loved season 1 of Rutherford Falls. Well, it looks like we weren't just a snag. Rutherford Falls has come back to us for a second season, and we are still in love.

In this episode, Noetta Harjo is like a great sitcom character that we just can't get enough of. She's no longer a special guest, and is starting to become a regular, and we are happy for that. So, Noetta, Candice and Angela get together to chat it up about season 2 of Rutherford Falls and say some nice things about it -- especially that wild Halloween episode.

So, crank up the Poddy Cast machine, listen up and witness the greatest love story between a podcast and a TV show.

The music, once again, is:

"Room to Grow" by Kat Lock from her "Some Recurring Notes" album.

Dig it if you can.

Thanks for listening.

Don't just keep it real...keep it Reel Indigenous!

12. Rutherford Falls Season 1 Jun 21, 2022

No, this is not a show about the basketball legend, Randy Rutherford. Though there should be a show about him, and it would be called Rutherford Rises.

In this episode we hop a ride on the flashback machine and head back to the good ol' days of 2021, where we talk about another phenomenally badass Indigenous series that came out way back when called, "Rutherford Falls". We do an overall discussion of season 1 as season 2 streams from the Peacock right now.

Tvli talks about the show from a male point of view, and Candace and Angela have to keep him in check and explain lots of stuff to him.

But, overall, we just boast about how much we love this show.

So put on that "Free Britney" t-shirt, grab your Covid-19 vaccination card so you can remember whether you're team Pfizer or team Moderna, and maybe even Team johnson & Johnson. While you're there, you should fill up a tank of gas for less then $100 as we go back to 2021 when life was easier and "Rutherford Falls" was fresh and new. Then, come back to the present and watch season 2. Hopefully we'll chat about that fairly soon.

Thanks for listening.

The music is:

Why Are You Crying?" by Kat Lock from her "Some Recurring Notes" album.

Also, for fun, here's the "beading with the writer's room" on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewPm9KBX6OI

Remember, don't just keep it real..keep it Reel Indigenous!

11. Dark Winds (DUCK!) Jun 12, 2022

We're back, baby, with 8 lives to spare.

Why?

Because some people got to see the new cool as a fan TV series, "Dark Winds", and we got to inquire with these bonafide media critics about it. Y'all know we had to come back for this.

In this episode our baby boy has come back home to us. After a brief stint of doing some real movie stuff, Jason Asenap has returned.

And not just that -- we gots us a special guest. Another real life critic who hails from Geek Girl Authority and goes by the handle:

Noetta Harjo.

We are so lucky that she has decided to slum it with us lowly poddycast folks.

Since Jason and Noetta are real life critics, they got to watch the new AMC show "Dark Winds". And they come here to spill the beans about what they saw.

Then after our chat, our real life journalist, Angela Startz, puts on her journalistic hat and talks about the time she hung out at a virtual roundtable discussion with Jessica Matten, Zahn McClarnon, Kiowa Gordon, Chris Eyre and Graham Roland -- the acting people, creators and storytellers of "Dark Winds".

The discussion was sponsored by the great folks at the Native American Journalist Association (NAJA).

This is kind of a long episode so hope you enjoy it. Thanks for listening.

After you're done listening, don't forget to do some reading of Noetta Harjo's writings at:

https://www.geekgirlauthority.com/author/noetta/

and then maybe check out NAJA and see what all they offer:

https://najanewsroom.com/

The music is:

"Venus" by Kat Lock from her "Some Recurring Notes" album

And don't forget to watch the six episode series of "Dark Winds", dropping every Sunday, starting June 12, on AMC and on their streaming app: AMC+. Check local listings for showtimes and dates.

Remember, don't just keep it real. Keep it reel indigenous!

Okay, so, that was a short break... Jun 08, 2022

Guess we're not taking a break just yet. Indigenous content be showing up all over the place (and it's about damn time! - and we still need more). Also, guests kept showing up to the party and they were the cool kids so we kept inviting them in.

Looks like the light's ain't turned out, the party ain't over, and we just gonna dance the night away!

So, keep them ears up and keep on listening. We'll whisper sweet somethings in your ear.

Thanks for showing up. It's not really a party without you. You're one of the cool kids. And, as always, rate and review and all that good stuff.

A Brief Thank You for Listening... Jun 07, 2022

Thanks a lot for listening to our discussion of "Reservation Dogs". We're taking a break, but will be back in a few weeks. So subscribe, rate and review and let us know what kind of discussions you'd like to hear. Until then, don't just be real. Be reel Indigenous.

10. A non-Indigenous perspective of "Reservation Dogs" May 31, 2022

Welcome special guest, Maddi Williams! Maddi is an Aussie and a big fan of Reservation Dogs. We ask her the burning questions about how non-Indigenous viewers relate to the humor and stories of Rez Dogs, and about life in Australia.

MUSIC: "Don't Overthink Me" by Kat Lock from her "Some Recurring Notes" album

09. Reservation Dogs, "Satvrday" May 24, 2022

We finally make it to the end of the first season of reservation dogs. We kind of just talk all about the last episode, a brief recap of the series and our hopes for the future of "Reservation Dogs". On the screen and the actual reservation dogs on the rez. Also, a few of us get a little too giddy about naked Gary Farmer, and we can't prove anything, but I'm sure a few of y'all took some screen shots of his beautiful nakedness. Especially all you aunties out there. All right. enjoy. All the big podcasts ask people to rate and review so please rate and review. Don't know why but it seems like the thing the kids are doing these days. You review it we might read them in a future episode. Give us a 5 star review and we'll more likely read them -- yes, we are ego driven. All right, enjoy.

08. Reservation Dogs, "California Dreamin’" May 17, 2022

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses death by suicide.

This is the episode that deals directly with suicide, so, once again, we get a little serious as we discuss death by suicide.

If you or anyone you know are feeling thoughts of suicide, please call 800-273-8255 or text "hello" to 741-741.

For more information, go to this website: https://www.sprc.org/

Sometimes we feel the pain, sometimes we feel hopeless, but you are loved and you will be missed, and it really does get better.

07. Reservation Dogs, "Hunting" May 10, 2022

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses death by suicide.

In this episode we talk a little about tall man. We give our limited knowledge on this but if you go over to our kinfolk podcast - Skoden Cinema Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unsolved-reservation-mysteries-tall-man-bigfoot/id1523513153?i=1000553119301

They'll serve up some in-depth discussion. Just don't be listening to it at night while you're outside. This stuff gets scary.

We also get a little serious as we discuss death by suicide.

If you or anyone you know are feeling thoughts of suicide, please call 800-273-8255 or text "hello" to 741-741.

For more information, go to this website: https://www.sprc.org/

Sometimes we feel the pain, sometimes we feel hopeless, but you are loved and you will be missed, and it really does get better.

06. Reservation Dogs, "Come & Get Your Love" May 03, 2022

For the first half, Angela and Candice run the show. Then a dude comes along and ruins it all. This episode, we tell some Deer Lady stories. Maybe talk a bit about the show. Some of us get a little scared.

And when you're done here, head on over to Skoden Cinema Podcast for more discussion of Deer Lady, check out our kinfolk's podcast at:

https://redcircle.com/shows/skoden-cinema

They talk about a lot of cool stuff there, and there is an episode where they talk in-depth about Deer Lady.

So, listen up, try not to get scared and maybe share some of your own Deer Lady stories.

Enjoy. Thanks for listening.

And remember, Deer Lady only kills bad men, so be good, and you ain't got nothing to worry about.

05. Reservation Dogs, "What About Your Dad?" Apr 26, 2022

TRIGGER WARNING:

In this episode, the topic of intimate partner abuse comes up. If you or anyone you know is suffering from abuse, please visit: https://ncadv.org/. Please know there is a safe exit button on the page if you need to exit quickly.

If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

For anonymous, confidential help, 24/7, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).

In this episode, we have special guest Angela Startz talk about her experience on this episode as a featured dancer in the "Greasy Frybread" video. We also talk about relationships, parents, and kind of go all over the place talking about other movies and societal issues. Thank you for listening.

04. Reservation Dogs, "Uncle Brownie" Apr 19, 2022

In this episode we talk about the episode that has guest star and national treasure, Gary Farmer. We also talk about family and kinship and how that relates to us in our Indigenous cultures, and we also share our lack of knowledge of weed, but seem to talk exhaustively about it. So, grab your weed jar, snack on some back strap, and maybe kick some ass -- about 10 or 20 or 30, and listen to us chat it up.

Music for this episode is:

"Forever Boy" by Kat Lock - Karaoke/instrumental version

03. Reservation Dogs, "NdN Clinic" Apr 12, 2022

We talk about episode 2 of Reservation Dogs -- kinda. We meander a bit and talk about our own NDN clinic misadventures, as well as spoiling some old ass movies, and we devolve into the history, or lack thereof, of meatpies. Some of us hate being emotionally manipulated. **Adult language**

Films referenced in this episode: Good Night, Irene, Smoke, Cobra Kai, Barking Water, Drunktown’s Finest

The music for this episode: "...U Up?" by Kat Lock

from the album: "Some Recurring Notes"

Thanks for listening. Enjoy.

02. Reservation dogs, "F*ckin' Rez Dogs" Apr 05, 2022

In this episode, we chat it up about episode 1 of "Reservation Dogs", and seem pretty excited about what this series will bring.

01. Mike Bone Interview Mar 29, 2022

In this first season of REEL INDIGENOUS, we are gonna talk about the TV series, "Reservation Dogs". But first, in our inaugural episode, we talk about what this podcast is about, and discuss stuff with Mike Bone as they talk about their music, life, career and being a "Reservation Dog."

Featuring the music of Mike Bone:

"Comin Up"

"808 Drums"

from their new album, "Beat of the Drum".

For more stuff (merch, music and so on) from Mike Bone, check their website https://mikebonemedia.com/

geek out and shop around and, if you got the bread, buy something.

Thanks for listening. Enjoy.

NOTE: There are some audio difficulties so please be forgiving!

Welcome to Reel Indigenous Mar 12, 2022

The podcast where these Indigenous Peoples get real about what’s on our screens, movies, TV, and everything in between. Hosted by Candice Byrd, Jason Asenap, Angela Startz, and tvli

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