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Big Pep Presents Pep Talk

by Pepe Araujo

The official podcast of Big Pep

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Episodes

  1. ep.38 Keani Albanez / Head Varsity Coach of the Oaks Christian girls basketball

    Born and raised in Santa Barbara, Keani was born to become a basketball player . Her basketball career started taking off in high school, thanks to her father who trained her with his boys travel team 805, up until high school. She attended Buena high school in Ventura, California, was rated No.…

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  2. ep. 37 Brandon "Hollow" Harris Owner of 805 hottest barbershop THE RE-UP

    Brandon sit with Big Pep and walks us through his story as always being a pioneer in fashion, music and culture in Ventura County. Hearing his story you realize that his whole life he has always been ahead of the game . He's the owner of the most popular barbershop in Ventura County THE RE-UP.…

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  3. Ep 37. Introducing Eros Hernandez ( Juan's best friend )

    We are coming back stronger than ever ! We got tons of content and this week we are starting off with special guest Eros, who not only has been a long time friend of Juan, but is also a crazy movie fanatic like us ! We talk movies, his opinion on why movie theatres are still relevant and of…

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  4. David Figg, Owner of House of Gains Gym joins Pep Talk

    As a 19 year old, on a full ride academic scholarship, David always imagined himself to be a business owner . However, the notion of having to wait to graduate to start a business he did not agree with it one bit. This is a motivational interview where David at 19 decided to put all his eggs into...

  5. Ep. 35 Pep & Juan Talk TV show Last of Us, New business moves, New movies

    On this episode of Pep Talk , Pep & Juan Talk about episode 3 of HBO show Last of Us and how it effected us. We get into new business moves we are both making and of course, new movies. MERCH https://peptalkmerch.com/

  6. Ep.34 The wisdom of Alex Waites on Pep Talk

    Humble and wise are the first words that come to mind when introducing Alex Waites. We got the pleasure to have Alex as a guest on Pep Talk and was enlighten on his view on life and happiness. Alex tells us a story of how breaking his ankle as a young man led him on a path to being a well known...

  7. ep 33. Max Jacobs/ owner of Mad Max Fitness

    Max sat down on Pep Talk and opened up about his struggles and successes with his fitness journey! Max has come along way from being 100 pounds overweight to becoming one of the most sought personal trainers in Southern California. His story is very motivational and relatable . Can not wait for…

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  8. ep. 32 Dee Pinkard- AAU COACH/PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COACH/805 LEGEND

    An avid athlete and well known local basketball legend from Oxnard, California, Dee often spoke about wanting to pursue a career in sports. Here he talks about his upbringing and how playing sports has led him to the career he has now. Dee is now considered to be one of the most sought youth...

  9. ep.31 Jared Wilson- NBA TRAINER/ENTREPRENEUR/GIRL DAD

    Jared is a Ventura kid born and raised, a business owner, a NBA personal trainer to LA CLIPPERS Star John Wall, and most importantly a loving husband and a fantastic dad. Jared sat down with us on Pep Talk and gave us a conversation to remember. From a Ventura High School CIF champion to a...

  10. Ep.30 We're Back ! Halloween Special

    Its been a while! But seriously , it has been a bit since we have drop a new episode. We explain what we have been doing and of course talking about the halloween season, movies and life ! SPONSORS BIG DOG ONLY MERCH https://peptalkmerch.com/ PERSISTENCE CULTURE MEDIA...

  11. Ep. 29 Court Young, what an amazing story!

    For those who don't know who Court Young is , Court was a basketball phenom who is portrayed as one of the best female basketball players to ever come out of Ventura, Ca. But that is just the beginning of the story, Court sits with us on Pep Talk and opens up about not only her hoop life, but the...

  12. Ep.28 -The Rolex Boys aka - Nalu Timepieces join Pep Talk!

    Andrew Priest and Alec Torres of Nalu Timepieces sit on the couch and give us their story from best friends for over 15 years, these 26 year olds have changed what was a passion idea of collection watches into a lucrative Rolex business for them . Within less than a year they have generated close...

  13. ep. 27 "Diet Starts Tomorrow" w/ special gust Birria El Guero Food Truck

    This week we get the opportunity to have Ivan , the proud owner of Birria El Guerp food truck. He shares his story about choosing his families birria recipe and becoming an entrepreneur over working as a banker! His food is amazing and his story is even better ! If you are ever in the Ventura...

  14. ep 26- Appreciation Episode !

    We did a last minute podcast to thank everyone who has been supporting us this past year! Thank you to our main sponsor Persistence Culture Media, Thank you to Big Dogs Only Apparel and most importantly Thank you to the fans who have been listening, watching and subscribing this whole time ! This...

  15. EP-25 The Big Dogs take the couch Big Pep & Juan

    The big dogs take the couch Big Pep and Juan ! -Clothing line BIG DOGS ONLY -Subway sandwich debate -Can Pep be Jason Mamoa stunt double ? -Thoughts on the new Thor YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9jQkKQHT3Td4ZPZ9XdVkA BIG DOG ONLY MERCH https://peptalkmerch.com/ INSTAGRAM Big Pep-...

  16. Episode 24- Jordan "Bo" Harris is back on the couch!

    On this week episode, Jordan Harris sits with us for the second time on Pep Talk ! We catch up with him on his jiu-jitsu journey, cold showers, and how he is getting mentally ready for up coming events in his life ! YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9jQkKQHT3Td4ZPZ9XdVkA BIG DOG ONLY…

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  17. episode 24-Rapper Logic joins us on Pep Talk

    Logic sits with his head of security and art director on Pep Talk. This is his first music interview in three years. Now officially un-retired, he discusses his process to making his new album Vinyl Days which comes out June 17th! Logic dives into finally being off his record label Def Jam and...

  18. Episode 23- Nolan Smith, music manager, entrepreneur, global icon

    Nolan sits with Big Pep and Juan and takes us through how he got to be a music manager, entrepreneur and his love for sports ! By betting on himself early on and forgoing college , Nolan breaks down his path from touring at the age of 20, trying to pay rent in LA on skid row while working as a...

  19. episode 22- Victor Ortiz, Former WBC boxing Champion

    Victor Ortiz, former boxing champion and actor sat down with Big Pep and opened up about his career. Victor spoke about how he became a pro boxer while in high school, raising his little brother , his journey in the olympics and becoming an actor staring in movies with such legendary actors like...

  20. Episode 21- Juan & Big Pep talk upcoming Logic/Wiz Khalifa music tour, Youtube, Elon Musk, Johnny Depp and of course Marvel

    Happy Tuesday! In this episode we get to dive into the music tour that was just announced that we are both apart of ! Our youtube channel which will be showing behind the scenes letting up to tour We get into entertainment news like Elon Musk buying twitter & and the battle between Johnny Depp…

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  21. Episode 20-Growing up , touring around the world, living life with special guest Jesus Araujo (MY OLDER BROTHER)

    Super blessed to have my older brother Jesus Araujo on the Pep Talk couch! We get into our upbringing as brothers, his decision to drop out of school and believing in @SuperDuperKyle , us doing a worldwide tour together and more importantly his inspiring 80 pounds weight loss journey !…

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  22. episode 19- Forensic Specialist Gabrielle Wimer

    Get ready for some sick, disgusting and funny crime stories! Gabrielle Wimer is a Forensic Specialist working for the City of Ventura. Gabrielle has worked in Crime Scene Investigation for 12 years and has been a Latent Print Examiner for the past 5 years. She is an I.A.I Certified Crime Scene...

  23. episode 18- Juan & Pep! ART/DRAKE/COVID/BATMAN MOVIE

    On this episode Big Pep & Juan get together and talk Juan's experience at a crazy show which was never ending! They also dive into COVID...coincidence that it's over right when Super Bowl and music festivals are beginning?!?! Also, Juan's and Big Pep review the new Batman movie .. is Robert...

  24. Episode 17- The Champ Gabriel Arges

    We got the Jiu Jitsu 2x Black Belt World Champion Gabriel Arges joining us on PEP TALK! Gabriel Arges is the founder of Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks & Gracie Barra Ventura . In this episode, Professor Gabriel shares his jiu-jitsu journey the good times, the bad times, the insane training sessions...

  25. Episode 17- Gabriel Arges

    We got the Jiu Jitsu 2x Black Belt World Champion Gabriel Arges joining us on PEP TALK! Gabriel Arges is the founder of Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks & Gracie Barra Ventura . In this episode, Professor Gabriel shares his jiu-jitsu journey the good times, the bad times, the insane training sessions...

  26. Episode 17- Gabriel Arges

    We got the Jiu Jitsu 2x Black Belt World Champion Gabriel Arges joining us on PEP TALK! Gabriel Arges is the founder of Gracie Barra Thousand Oaks & Gracie Barra Ventura . In this episode, Professor Gabriel shares his jiu-jitsu journey the good times, the bad times, the insane training sessions...

  27. Episode 16- Big Pep got interviewed!

    I was so happy and honored to sit with some Local legends Mambo & Jason from Persistence Media! They got to ask me some questions about my creative side, my work side and what to expect this year for my brand PEP TALK while having some good laughs ! My favorite question was who would be my…

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  28. Episode 15- Ventura County Very Own- DJ Mambo

    Dj Mambo is a pioneer of radio in Southern California , but more importantly in Ventura County ! Mambo sits down with the Pep Talk team and talks about his story in radio ! From how he started, to the insane guests he's interviewed and the crazy topics he has discussed over the years! Instagram...

  29. Episode 14- Defying the odds w/Eliana Murillo

    Eliana is the founder and CEO of Eliment and Company, which includes an innovation venture lab, production studio and consulting firm. Her mission is to amplify and invest in diverse small businesses, startups and content creators. She also consults business and tech leaders on how to design...

  30. Episode 13- We discuss Tom Brady retiring, Is Disney the devil, are movie theaters soon to be a abominations.

    Happy Sunday Morning ! We got into some funny topics this episode, from Tom Brady's retirement all the way to movie theater traditions like bringing subway sandwiches and beer into a movie! Big Pep and Juan Follow PEPTALK PODCAST https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9jQkKQHT3Td4ZPZ9XdVkA INSTAGRAM...

  31. Episode 12 - Big Pep & Juan reunited after a month apart

    The boys are back together! Juan and Big Pep return to the podcast to discuss their recent travels, some new hobbies they both have picked up ...( Big Pep has gotten into taking freezing cold showers), some mental obstacles , showing lots of love to a huge fan who was reached out to us and more !

  32. Episode 11- Andrew Diaz- " The Stock Market Wolf"

    Andrew Diaz was 19 years old when he found himself unable to afford diapers for his newborn son. He shares that it was that moment that changed his life forever. In this episode, Andrew and I travel back and discuss how he always knew he would succeed in life no matter how bad life got. Today,...

  33. Episode 10- Justin Fleischer Aka the Basketball Gawd!!

    Justin entertains us this whole episode with his charisma and energy. Justin has several titles to him, he is the co-manager to Rapper Logic, General Manager of the recording label Bobby Boy records and a Producer/Director/ Editor to his own business CAN.DID Media. More importantly, he's someone...

  34. NEW YEARS EVE ! WE GOT MY WIFE ON FINALLY!

    Thank you everyone for such a great year and for supporting the PEP TALK movement! In this episode , my wife Kristen, Juan and myself recap some memorable moments of 2021 ! Enjoy and see you next year ! #PEPTALK

  35. Episode 8- "6ix" Arjun Ivatury Part 2

    Part II - Arjun Ivatury, better known around the world as 6ix, is a Multi- Platinum , Grammy nominated American record producer, mostly known for his work with the rapper Logic. He took some time to sit with us and talk about his life, answer some fun questions and gives great advice to the up…

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  36. Ep. 7 Holiday Episode With Big Pep & Juan

    Tis the season ! In this episode, Big Pep & Juan recap their interview with Grammy nominated producer 6ix. They talk about how their holiday season how its going and what has been the best parts so far ! They compare their favorite holiday songs and what they want for Christmas and how they want…

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  37. Episode 6- "6ix" Arjun Ivatury Part 1.

    Arjun Ivatury, better known around the world as 6ix, is a Multi- Platinum , Grammy nominated American record producer, mostly known for his work with the rapper Logic. He took some time to sit with us and talk about his life, where it's at and where it's going .

  38. NERDING OUT ON THE MARVEL UNIVERSE

    In today's episode Juan and I geek out on our love for the MARVEL UNIVERSE! We get into the movie Shang Chi and how much we both loved it ! Also, we talk about the new upcoming Spider Man and of course debate who has played the best spider man role!

  39. Episode 5- DJ HONEY

    Brianna, aka DJ Honey walks us through how she went from being a school teacher to turning her passion in music into a paycheck. As we all know, female DJ’s are RARE but they are powerful and inspirational in the music industry. With style and grace, she shares about her childhood and upbringing,...

  40. Episode 4- Dee Pinkard

    An avid athlete and well known local basketball legend from Oxnard, California, often spoke about wanting to pursue a career in sports. Here he talks about his upbringing and how being raised by a father who encouraged him to play in sports prevented him from falling into the wrong crowd. Dee…

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  41. Episode 3 - "Maui" Marc Chambers

    For Marc Chambers, photography wasn’t just a hobby, it was a daily opportunity to be imaginative and capture amazing moments! Growing up in Maui, Hawaii, an essential part of their culture is family, cultivating relationships with others and of course as we see it…surfing! When a huge opportunity...

  42. Episode 2- Jordan "BO" Harris

    Jordan has been working with me in the security business for more than 7 years and we finally sat down together to talk about his passions and how exactly this focused college basketball athlete from the southside of Oxnard, Ca ends up finding himself as a executive protection professional aka Bo...

  43. Episode 1- Juan Ramirez

    As an avid lover of art and animation, Juan Ramirez was lucky enough to grow up in Colorado with a family who recognized his creativity and artistic skills early on and continued to support his pursuit in finding his artistic voice and later obtain a successful career in art. However, prior to…

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    This episode is an introduction to Big Pep and his expansion into the world of podcasting! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The official podcast of Big Pep

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Pepe Araujo

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