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:

Episode 44: Efrain Colón - Lumbee Hollywood writer

Sep 13th, 2018 51m 1s

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 D

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

Jun 6th, 2018 47m 28s

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

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

May 17th, 2018 46m 52s

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

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

May 2nd, 2018 49m 35s

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!

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

Apr 26th, 2018 46m 19s

Ep. 39. Joseph Quintana, Development Director, UAII

Apr 18th, 2018 1h 46m

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. UA

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

Apr 4th, 2018 1h 4m

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

Ep. 37. Votan, Mayan artist shares his work - part 1

Mar 27th, 2018 49m 12s

Ep. 36. We interview Hypnotist Scott Ward - part 2

Feb 21st, 2018 48m 29s

Scott Wards is a First Nations Ojibwe/Metis Hypnotist hailing from Vancouver Island. We hit a variety of topics: seeing different parts of NDN country, finding an agent, Scott producing his own 24 minute special, and Scott performs mentalism on

Ep. 35. We interview Hypnotist Scott Ward - part 1

Feb 14th, 2018 46m 37s

Scott Wards is a First Nations Ojibwe/Metis Hypnotist hailing from Vancouver Island. How do you become a hypnotist? How do you survive on a gig based career? Scott has mastered both and shares his experiences with the Hollywood NDNz crew. This

Ep. 34. Dylan Jefferson talks life beyond Hollywood.

Feb 5th, 2018 1h 21m

Dylan Jefferson keeps talking and we stayed riveted. Hollywood gigs can mean long hours. What does that mean when you want to stay connected with your family and your people. What do you do then. Dylan talks about the choices he made and how th

Ep. 33. Dylan Jefferson: Iraw War vet and Hollywood producer

Jan 30th, 2018 1h 22m

Dylan Jefferson is without a doubt one of the best storytellers we've had on the podcast. In this first half of the episode, he shares his experience as a veteran (not for the faint of heart) and then moving on to the struggles of making it in

Graham Elwood talks First Nations Comedy Experience

Jan 24th, 2018 1h 31m

Graham Elwood, professional comedian/podcaster/actor/producer, has taken on the role of producing the first ever Native standup comedy series: First Nations Comedy Experience for the FNX Channel. In addition, he talks about running the LA Podca

The Darrell Dennis Interview

Aug 2nd, 2017 2h 1m

Darrell Dennis kept us transfixed for two hours and we are delighted to share the conversation in one long episode. He's successfully worn a number of hats: acting, comedy, writing, and producing. How does kid who grew up on a remote reserve en

Episode 30: Talking life lessons with Kalani Queypo and Elizabeth Frances

May 18th, 2017 1h 7m

Actors Kalani Queypo and Elizabeth Frances are guests this week. And they talk shop! Acting, surviving in LA, all that and then some. These are two highly motivated, success Native actors. You can catch Elizabeth on AMC's 'The Son.' Kalani was

Episode 29: Talking acting with Kalani Queypo and Elizabeth Frances

Apr 6th, 2017 1h 15m

Episode 28: Comedy and NDNz - the Airplane! episode.

Mar 30th, 2017 47m 37s

We are back. We took a couple weeks off as things got busy with plays, film shoots, comedy shows, and life stuff. But here we are with episode 28, our first Comedy and NDNz episode with Jason Grasl, where we take a look at iconic comedy films,

Episode 27: The Shishonia interview part 2

Mar 1st, 2017 1h

Shishonia, Navajo writer/actress/comedy delves into her work in part two of our conversation with her. She writes books, does standup and is developing a puppet show. https://twitter.com/shishonia https://www.facebook.com/ShishoniaLivingston/ h

Episode 26: Talkin' shop with Shishonia - Navajo actress, writer, comedian.

Feb 23rd, 2017 47m 25s

Shishonia, comedy partner in crime with Jim, talks about writing, comedy. She shares how her childhood helped shape the artist she is today and the psychology of a comedian. https://twitter.com/shishonia https://www.facebook.com/ShishoniaLivin

Episode 25: Playwright, singer, actor Shaun Taylor-Corbett shares a clip from Distant Thunder

Feb 16th, 2017 1h 9m

Broadway performer, actor, playwright Shaun Taylor-Corbett shares a clip from Distant Thunder - a musical he has been working for seven years. Jim shares his obsession with technology. http://www.shauntaylor-corbett.com/ YUUUUGE thanks to music

Episode 24: Playwright, singer, actor Shaun Taylor-Corbett talks Standing Rock

Feb 10th, 2017 40m 12s

Broadway performer, actor, playwright Shaun Taylor-Corbett talks about his time in Standing Rock and about his Native musical that is ten years in the righting. This is part one of our conversation. This episode was recorded in December of 2016

Episode 23: Jason Grasl conversation continues - acting, writing, and adoption.

Feb 2nd, 2017 1h 23m

Jason Grasl talks about adoption, the challenges of auditioning, shares 5 pieces of hard earned wisdom as it relates to entertainment careers, and his side career as a playwright. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2759625/mediaviewer/rm3679844096 Part

Jason Grasl talks acting and nerdiness part 1

Jan 26th, 2017 44m 2s

Jason Grasl joins resident nerd Jim Ruel is geeking out. He also talks about his roots in Michigan and the challenges an actor faces in Hollywood. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2759625/mediaviewer/rm3679844096 Part one of our conversation. YUUUUGE

Talking filmmaking with guest Belinda Stanley - part 2

Jan 19th, 2017 49m 21s

Talented writer/filmmaker Belinda Stanley stops in and talks about halloween costumes, her short film 'Chiang', and surviving with an entertainment career while being based in Louisville, Kentucky. Part two of our conversation with Belinda. Bel