Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast
by Just Because: The Hu(e)man Experience Podcast
I talk about the colorful spectrum of the human experience with different people around me. It might be thoughtful, humorous, offensive, adorable. We have unbound conversations driven by simple curiosity. Maybe because we're bored. Maybe because we're pissed. Maybe because we love eating or appreciate a glass of wine. Or maybe it's just because.
Episodes
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JB Ep208: Top Movies 2025
1.04.2026 Episode 208 "Top Movies 2025" I was joined by my lovely wife Serena and my bRhother Tim! We shared our top 10 movies from 2025 If you have a thoughtful or silly question you'd like us to tackle, email [email protected] You can find these magnificent people on IG Tim…
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JB Ep207: Top Music Artists 2025
1.11.2026 Episode 207 "Top Music Artists 2025" I was joined by friends Monáe and Christina, and making his "Just Because" debut, Rick! We shared who our favorite music artists were who released music in 2025. If you have a thoughtful or silly question, you'd like us to tackle, email...
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Grad Lobo Ep1 Thoughts of a Sinner
3.14.26 Episode 1 "Grad Lobo: Thoughts of a Sinner" I started grad school! It's been almost two months of my brain being smashed and massaged. Here are some of my thoughts.
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JB Ep206 Friendships: How Much Did I Weigh
11.01.25 Episode 206 "Friendships: How Much Did I Weigh" I was joined by BRhother Ronald and my great friends Dilcia and Becca. We went through the ins and outs of friendships: 1) What makes someone a "friend" to you? 2) What's the oldest friendship you have going? 3) What's the most recent...
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JB Ep205 Friendships: Looking Good
10.18.25 Episode 205 "Friendships: Looking Good" I was joined by my friends Monae, Franc and making his Just Because debut, Devin! We went through the ins and outs of friendships: 1) What makes someone a "friend" to you? 2) What's the oldest friendship you have going? 3) What's the most recent...
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JB Ep204 Friendships: Strong Bubbles and Shovels
9.06.25 Episode 204 "Friendships: Strong Bubbles and Shovels" I was joined by my bRhother Ameer, and my friends Jess and Kiara! We went through the ins and outs of friendships: 1) What makes someone a "friend" to you? 2) What's the oldest friendship you have going? 3) What's the most recent...
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JB Ep203 RR Reclaim the Horror
8.03.25 Episode 203 "RR Reclaim the Horror" I was joined by my friends Lydia, Dominick and making his Just Because debut, Adrian! Topics: 1) What's something people usually misunderstand about you? 2) What is the scariest movie you've seen? 3) Regrettable experiences with internet purchases 4)…
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JB Ep202 RR Lube Mouthed
7.13.24 Episode 202 "RR Lube Mouthed" I was joined by my bRhother Gwyn, my fabulous friend Kelly and my kick-ass friend Robert! Topics: 1) What day should be a holiday? 2) Being thankful. 3) Connection between being in nature and mental health 4) Forms of storytelling You can follow these…
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JB Ep201 Top Shows of 2024
1.11.25 Episode 201 "Top Shows of 2024" I was joined by my bRhother Chris, my friend Michelle and, making her Just Because debut, Riley! We shared our top 5 shows from 2024. You can follow these awesome people on IG: Riley @rileyy_proctor Michelle @mingylingy Chris @youngyuan24
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JB Ep200 Top Movies of 2024
1.04.25 Episode 200 "Top Movies of 2024" I was joined by Serena, Monáe and making his Just Because debut, Gabriel! We rank our top 10 movies of 2024, share what movies disappointed us, what movies pleasantly surprised us and what movies we didn't get. You can follow these magnificent people on…
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JB Ep199 FD 2024
1.04.25 Episode 199 "FD 2024" I was joined by bRhothers Jeremiah, DJ and Chris. We fantasy-drafted the year 2024: 1 series, 1 movie, 1 music artist, 1 song, 1 news story. You can follow these beautiful people on IG: Jeremiah @babyboi73 DJ @prince_of_petty @officialblackdahlia Chris @youngyuan24
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JB Ep198 RR Naughty Prince
6.30.24 Episode 198 "RR Naughty Prince" I was joined by my bRhother Isaiah, my great friend Chaz and, making her Just Because debut, my friend Nina! Topics: 1) What would your life look like without social media? 2) Aging and disabilities 3) What value do you place on higher education? Is it...
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Episode 197 RR Robot Abuse
6.15.24 Episode 197 "RR Robot Abuse" I was joined by my friends Yvette, Jaena and my bRhother Frankie. Topics: 1. What is a book you'd recommend? 2. Reaching zen 3. Top 3 Pixar movies 4. What is one movie you absolutely despise? You can find these fantastic people on IG Yvette @yveemermaid Jaena...
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Episode 196 RR No Candles Please
6.01.24 Episode 196 "RR No Candles Please" I was joined by my bRhother Max and my friends Jessica and Hieyam. Email [email protected] if you have any suggestions for episodes! Please rate and subscribe on Spotify. I'll be nicer to my children if you do.
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JB Ep195 FD Holiday Things
12.17.23 Episode 195 "FD Holiday Things" This episode features my friends Jess and Ivan Z.! We fantasy-drafted holiday things; rituals, movies, yum-yums. If we enjoy it during a holiday, we talked about it. My kickball team is raising money for school-aged kiddos. Click on the link below to…
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JB Ep194 Trivia Cities Are Real
11.18.23 Episode 194 "Trivia Cities are Real" This episode features my bRhothers Tre and Danny and my good friend Dilcia! The links for the organizations these fine people chose are listed below. Planned Parenthood https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ Be a Leader Foundation https://bealeader.org/...
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JB Ep193 RR The Pain of Existence
10.21.23 Episode 193 "RR The Pain of Existence" This episode features Tapia, Monáe and Brandon. Topics: 1. Rising costs of streaming 2. What was a recent change/development that may have been difficult but you're thankful for? 3. Why does religion get used to commit mass genocides and still…
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JB Ep192 RR The Net Will Appear
9.30.23 Episode 192 "RR The Net Will Appear" This episode features my friends Esther, Franc and Sal! Watch George HW Bush & Ronald Reagan Debate Immigration In 1980 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeimAjYTyMA Los Tigres del Norte "Somos Mas Americanos" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdZ8kojLu8Q...
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JB Ep191 RR Sudden Urges
8.19.23 Episode 191 "RR Sudden Urges" This episode features my friends Michelle, Ernesto and my lil bRho Austin. What would be your contribution in a social movement? What's your guilty pleasure movie? Do you have any ghost stories? What science news is blowing your mind? You can find these cool...
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JB Ep190 Top Movies Of 2023
Episode 190 "Top Movies of 2023" I was joined by my partner, Serena, my bRhother Chris and, for her first episode, my friend Kiara! We list our top 10 movies of 2023. These episodes always go long because we go in-depth on what we loved about these movies as well as what movies disappointed us....
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JB Ep189 RR Trust Propaganda
7.30.23 Episode 189 "RR Trust Propaganda" This episode features my friends Xavi, Jaena and my sister-in-law Jessica L.! We talked about Mitch McConnell malfunctioning, trafficking, how much we trust strangers and drug commercials. You can find these magnificent people on IG Xavier...
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JB Ep188 FD 2023
Episode 188 "FD 2023" I was joined by my bRhother Mat and my grand lil Christina! We fantasy-draft the year that was 2023: 1 news story, a song, a music artist, a TV show and a movie. You can follow these cool people Mat @matnevarez Christina @r1der.15
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JB Ep187 RR Birthday Mind Control
7.22.23 Episode 187 "RR Birthday Mind Control" I was joined by my bRhother Jeremiah, my friend Lydia, and, for his 1st episode, my dear friend Dom! We talk about AI, Jonah Hill and therapy as well as superpowers. Intro featuring Kid Lobo. You can find these fabulous people on IG Lydia...
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JB Ep186 Top 5 Shows of 2023
1.13.24 Episode 186 I was joined by my friends Monáe and Michelle and making his Just Because debut, my brother PA! We each ranked our top 5 shows of 2023! You can follow these fabulous people on IG: Monáe @alleyezonmonae Michelle @mingylingy Just Because @justbecausepod You're able to review on...
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JB Ep185 RR Start a Fire
7.16.23 Episode 185 "Start a Fire" I was joined by my friends Ty T. and Jessica. We're adults and we are tired. Leave us alone. What’s a common experience for many people that you’ve never experienced? What did you Google last? What’s the most annoying noise? You can find these fantastic people…
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JB Ep184 RR Too Much Human Doing
7.02.23 Episode 184 "Too Much Human Doing" I was joined by my friend Yvette, my BRhother Isaiah and, making his Just Because debut, Robert! We get into school when we were kids vs school for kids now, what the hell the Supreme Court is up to as well as some random questions. What’s the scariest...
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JB Ep183 Trivia Sabotage
5.21.23 Episode 183 "Trivia Sabotage" I was joined by my friends Lydia and Esther and my bRhother Ameer for some trivia! They each chose an organization to play for and then answered a bunch of silly questions. I apologize for the singing. Intro featuring the little Lobos. Child Crisis AZ...
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JB Ep182 FD Songs In Movies
5.20.23 Episode 182 "FD Songs in Movies" I was joined by my wife Serena, my friend Michelle and my bRhother Max to fantasy-draft songs in movies! We had a lot of fun going into what these songs and movies meant to us. Intro featuring the Little Lobos! You can find these fantastic people on IG...
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JB Ep181 FD Music Collabs
4.21.23 Episode 181 "FD Music Collabs" I was joined by my bRhothers Ivan and Ajai and my friend Monáe. They joined me on this episode to fantasy-draft music collaborations. We picked some pretty amazing songs....so, you're welcome. You can find these magnificent people on IG Monáe @alleyezonmonae...
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JB Ep180 RR Not So Common Sense
4.02.23 Episode 180 "RR Not So Common Sense" I was joined by my BRhother Frankie and my great friends Kelly and Jaena! What about humans confuses you the most? What habit do you have now that you wish you started much earlier? 1gotta go: hanging out with friends, boo time, alone time, family game...
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JB Ep179 RR Born to Die
3.25.23 Episode 179 "RR Born to Die" I was joined by Serena and for his first episode, Tapia! We discuss what "mental health" means to us and what it seems to mean these days. As a child, what did you think would be awesome about being an adult, but isn’t as awesome as you thought it would be?…
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JB Ep178 RR I Second That
3.05.23 Episode 178 "RR I Second That" I was joined by my peeps Jesus, Jessica and Desiree! We discuss sometimes needing liquid courage, not knowing lyrics to songs, and what desserts we'd get rid of. What really needs to be modernized? How comfortable are you speaking in front of large groups of...
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JB Ep177 Across The Spiderverse Review
Episode 177 6.18.23 "Across the Spider-Verse Review" I was joined by Serena, Jaena, and Dilcia to talk about this amazing movie! You can find these fantastic people on IG Jaena @conjayne Dilcia @dilciayvonne
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JB Ep176 RR Sugar People
1.29.23 Episode 176 "RR Sugar People" I was joined by my peeps Chaz, Becca and Abraham. Which protagonist from a movie would make the worst roommate? If you could have an all-expenses paid trip to go anywhere, where would you choose? What’s your favorite game? You can find these amazing people on...
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JB Ep175 RR Dr Pepper Trees
1.28.23 Episode 175 "RR Dr. Pepper Trees" I was joined by my peeps Yvette, Sal and Ivan! Would you rather never get angry or never be envious? What do you wish grew on trees besides money? What do you have doubts about?
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JB Ep174 RR Disgusting or Worldly
1.22.23 Episode 174 "RR Disgusting or Worldly" I was joined by my friends Michelle and Hieyam and my lil BRho Danny. How do you feel about cancel culture? What word do you always misspell? How do you judge a person?
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JB Ep173 Trivia Control
1.08.23 Episode 173 "Trivia Control" I was joined by my Dean Marsail J. Ford, my bRhother Austin and two great friends of mine, Brandon and Christina! Below are the links for the organizations they played for. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/ Arizona Humane Society...
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JB Ep 172 FD 2022
12.18.22: Episode 172 "FD 2022" I was joined by my wife Serena and my bRhothers Jeremiah and Chris. We fantasy-draft the year that was 2022: 1 news story, a song, a music artist, a TV show and a movie. You can follow these fabulous people on IG: Jeremiah @babyboi73 Chris @youngyuan24 You're able…
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JB Ep171 Quantumania Review
2.25.23 Episode 171 I was joined by my bRhother Chris and my friends, Nat and Franc to review "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania." What did you all think of the movie? Also, if you have suggestions for movies or shows, you'd like us to review feel free to comment or send an email to...
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JB Ep170 Top Movies of 2022
12.17.22 Episode 170 "Top Movies of 2022" I was joined by my friends Xavi and Monáe and my bRhother Chris. We each rank our top 10 movies of 2022! You can follow these fabulous people on IG: Xavi @the_xavier_acosta Monáe @alleyezonmonae Chris @youngyuan24 You're able to review on Spotify now so...
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JB Ep169 Top 5 Songs of 2022
12.10.22 Episode 169 "Top 5 Songs of 2022" I was joined by Lydia and my BRhother Mat! We shared our top 5 favorite songs of 2022. These songs meant a lot to us this past year. You can find these awesome peeps on IG Mat @matnevarez Lydia @quinones.textiles *We don't own any rights to the songs you...
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JB Ep168 Parenting Pt2
11.27.22 Episode 168 "Parenting Pt. 2" I was joined by my BRhother Isaiah and my good friend Dilcia. We trade our stories about parenting and perspectives we've gained along the way. You can follow these awesome peeps on IG Dilcia @dilciayvonne Isaiah @1_c_l_kuya
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JB Ep167 Gregory Cadence Cook
11.19.22 Episode 167 I was joined by my BRhothers Tim, Jeremiah and Chris to remember our BRhother and friend, Gregory "Cadence" Cook. It was Greg's birthday so we decided to share stories and feelings about this beautiful person.
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JB Ep166 Parenting Pt. 1
11.05.22 Episode 166 "Parenting Pt. 1" I was joined by Ty T., Jaena and Desiree to discuss parenting. We share our experiences from the things we love about parenting to the things that frustrate us. You can follow these fabulous people on IG Ty @jt852 Jaena @conjayne Desiree @luvmigeek
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JB Ep165 Marsail J Ford Pt2
11.27.21 Episode 165 Marsail J Ford Pt2. My Dean returns and he shares more of his amazing life with me. This is a man I hold dear to my heart so I am honored that he chose to share so much with me. lobocreates.com @justbecausepod on IG
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JB Ep164 FD Items in a Horror Movie
10.30.21 Episode 164 "FD Items in a Horror Movie" I was joined by my wife Serena and my bRhother Greg. We fantasy-drafted items to have in a horror movie. Yesterday, on October 1, 2022, we found out that Greg had passed away. Below is a GoFundMe link to help his family out. I've known this...
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JB Ep163 Ms. Marvel Ep6 Review
7.16.22 Episode 163 "Ms. Marvel Ep6 Review" I was joined by my bRhothers Max, Jeremiah and Greg! We reviewed episode 6, the season finale of "Ms. Marvel!" Vice video explaining Partition and Britain's part in India and Pakistan www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_jGPf764d0 You can find these wonderful…
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JB Ep162 Ms Marvel Ep5 Review
7.10.22 Episode 162 "Ms. Marvel Ep5 Review" I was joined by my bRhothers Tim and Gwyn! We reviewed episode 5 of "Ms. Marvel." Vice video explaining Partition and Britain's part in India and Pakistan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_jGPf764d0 You can find more info on Tim and Karena's photography...
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JB Ep161 Ms. Marvel Ep4 Review
7.06.22 Episode 161 "Ms. Marvel Ep4 Review" I was joined by my wonderful wife Serena! We review episode 4 of "Ms. Marvel. If you have any suggestions for shows, movies, albums, songs....restaurants, you want me and some peeps to review, send an email to [email protected] Music by Aman...
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JB Ep160 Ms. Marvel Ep3 Review
6.26.22 Episode 160 "Ms. Marvel Ep3 Review" I was joined by my bRhother Greg and our friend Alejandra. We shared our thoughts on episode 3 "Ms. Marvel." You can find these fantastic people on IG Greg @greggyc Alejandra @ale_delcarmen Music by Aman @amanabdulalim
About this show
I talk about the colorful spectrum of the human experience with different people around me. It might be thoughtful, humorous, offensive, adorable. We have unbound conversations driven by simple curiosity. Maybe because we're bored. Maybe because we're pissed. Maybe because we love eating or appreciate a glass of wine. Or maybe it's just because.
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