Young Warriors Podcast

One year. Two co-hosts. Infinite vibes. We’re celebrating our first birthday by looking back at 2025—the big wins, the real life, and the 4-year bond that keeps us going. Plus, a special anniversary shout-out from Allison! Grab your cake and join the party.

In this special Christmas Day episode of the Young Warriors Podcast, Preston and Zack are joined by Martina Joe, Alicia Encinas & Leona Dougi for a heartfelt conversation filled with nostalgia and joy. Together, they reflect on cherished Christmas memories from years past, discuss how their traditions have evolved and share what they’re looking forward to this Christmas Day. It’s a warm, festive episode centered on connection, reflection and the spirit of the season. 🎄

Get ready for some serious nostalgia! The Young Warriors are joined by their friends, Vicktoria Ceipi and Warren Yazzie , who are all from the Navajo Nation (Diné) , for a hilarious trip back in time to their childhoods growing up on the Rez . We're trading serious topics for timeless memories, exchanging authentic stories about family, adventures, and the resilient spirit of growing up as a Diné kid. Tune in for unforgettable tales of home, food, games, chores, and the unique experience of life on the Rez .

This is one of our most important conversations ever! The Young Warriors are joined by the Northern Arizona Tribal Disability Coalition to talk about Disability Awareness and Accessibility. We break down what these concepts really mean, why they matter to the community, and how everyone can help create a more accessible world. This extended episode is dedicated to education, personal stories, and breaking down the daily barriers we face.

A real conversation about how growing up on the Rez versus in the city shapes who you are — your values, your sense of community, and your connection to traditions.

Ready to dive into the drama? This week, the Young Warriors welcome our special friend Warren Yazzie to talk about one thing: WWE! We share our personal stories about when we started watching wrestling and why we never let anyone call it fake. We also talk about the crazy fun of going to a live show! Plus, we touch on the biggest upcoming event, Survivor Series: WarGames, and guess who the legendary John Cena might fight in his last match. Get ready for action and fun!

Get ready for a trip down memory lane! The Young Warriors crew dives deep into the world of video games. Zack and Preston share their hilarious and nostalgic memories of the classic consoles and games they used to dominate back in the day (middle school and high school). Then, Eishah, a current gamer herself, talks about the games and systems keeping her busy now. This episode is packed with old-school favorites and modern gaming hype!

Welcome back! After our live recording in Tuba City, the Young Warriors Podcast returns to tell some stories and share insights. We are launching Season 3 with a brand new logo and a major upgrade to the hosting team! Listeners will meet Eishah, our newest Warrior, who joins us from Portland, Oregon. She will share her background and discuss her important work as a community activist. We will also give hints about future episode topics, including the excitement of WWE Wrestling and a planned discussion on Disability Awareness. Press play and meet the newest member of the crew!

We are coming to you LIVE from the Western Navajo Fair in Tuba City! Your hosts, Zach, Preston and Troy, are sitting down with the leaders of the Northern Arizona Tribal Disability Coalition (NATDC). Our special guests are President Elton Yazzie, Vice President Heather Joe and expert Hoskie Benally Jr. We will talk about how the NATDC started and how they help all of our tribal nations. We're going to have an important chat about disability rights, the law, and building a better future together. Listen to the full story today! We are also joined by Reginald Laister, Nate Allison, Natalia Allison & Grandma Sarah(the first Navajo ventriloquist)

Your Navajo Warriors, Zack and Preston, are back with the official announcement: we're going LIVE at the Western Navajo Fair on Thursday, October 16th ! We give you the scoop on our historic event with the Northern Arizona Tribal Disability Coalition (NATDC) , focusing on their mission, history, and future advocacy. Zack shares his excitement for the fair, while Preston talks about balancing community events with his annual traditional hunting trip. Tune in to get all the details and energy for next week's big episode!

Just in time for spooky season, we're turning down the lights for "Things That Go Bump on the Rez." Our friends from Oregon and Canada join the show to share a series of bone-chilling stories you have to hear to believe. They lead the way with firsthand accounts of the supernatural and unexplained that had us all on edge. Get ready for some goosebumps, because these stories are truly spooky.

Hoka! In this special episode, it’s just the fellas—Preston, Zack, and Troy—and you're in for a treat because this one is a deep dive into Troy's mind. We're talking all things superheroes, from classics like Batman and Superman to our nostalgic favorites, the Power Rangers. Troy, our resident super-nerd, leads the charge with an hour-long geek-out session that you won't want to miss. We even get into some of our own Diné superhero ideas and talk about who would play our Navajo Twin Warriors in a movie. Get ready for some serious hero chatter and a whole lot of laughs!Music Suggestions:Intro Music: * Artist: Background Music Lab * Song: "Heroic"

Greetings, everyone. This week, the crew is discussing AI and other uses of technology and digital software in their daily lives ,and their views on them.

HELLLLLOOOOO Everyone! The crew is back with some funny, cringe, and embarrassing moments about ourselves, for we are only human, and we need to have a sense of humor with ourselves. Everyone has these moments in their lives, so we are sharing ours with you all!

Everyone, get your forks and set your plates! The group is back this week, sharing a meal with you all, having dinner, and recording to share some of their favorite foods and flavors! So kick back and enjoy but have a snack on hand for you might get hungry!

Back again with another episode of season 2. The group is talking about Fairs! Since Fair season is coming up on the Navajo Nation. They will share some of their favorite memories and parts of the fairs, and what makes them the place to be in the Fall.

The Young Warriors crew is back and ready with some laughs! Catching up on our daily lives and plans, even with some crazy twists and turns in the conversations. Thank you to all those who have supported us and look forward to reaching more people this season!

Hello to all those young and old warriors out there! Aho! The crew is back after much procrastination from our editor and producer...*cough*...T-Roy...Haha but this week's episode we were not able to attend the GON so we just spent it going to the movie theaters and wanted to share some of our Indigenous movie choices. As well next episode will be our 10th episode so the end of season one of the Young Warriors Podcast! We will be having a few new changes and an improved opening theme that will better fit the crew. And we will be having more guests to better expand our range of topics. Thank you for our loyal fans that put up with us haha.

Good morning...good evening...good day...good night everyone! After an unexpected break from the Young Warriors they are excited to bring a part two to one of their previous episodes...with special guest educator Carol Begay Green creator of the Navajo Braille code and instructor for the Blind and Deaf.

The spirits have blessed the podcast as the whole crew is back together to have some laughs and talk about life. In this episode Maya is the focus of the jokes for being absent and will from now on be here for all of you the people Aho!

Welcome back! This week's episode Preston and Zack share some of their personal lives along with their struggles and achievements. They are joined with some new friends hope it is a great educational experience for everyone!

Just the crew this week kicking back drinking coffee and tea talking about movies, actors, close encounters and much more.

Just the guys this week as they talk about future plans this Pow Wow season and sharing memories

This week the group has invited a couple of friends to share their meanings of song and their stories!

The group this week is recapping the struggles and changes of 2024 while looking forward to the new 2025 year!

An introduction to our podcast with Zach, Troy and Preston…