Panhandle Primate Podcast

Shannon and Dexter wrap up the Panhandle Primate podcast and set the stage for the upcoming debut of Their new show The D_Program.

In this ramble I give a “brief” explanation of what I have been up to and the lack of episodes. The first segment of this episode asked the question of what a political middle road might look like. I also have a PSA reminding everyone to take care of themselves in this coming year.Featured music: Ugly Chulo, Mt Ivy (Vampling), and Bardobill&losMuchachoesAs always check out our friends at Critical Mass Bomb City ShakeHands Amarillo (TTC) and The Press On Foundation

In this episode Dexter is joined by Shannon and sound guy Trent to discuss the pop culture phenomenon of the Max Headroom Incident from 1987 where the regular programming was interrupted by a pirate signal. This bizarre incident is still relevant today as we question our own reliance on our own “feeds”. Is the Medium the message? Is there anything that can shake our reliance on national narratives? Join along as we attempt to Hack the Feed.

This is only my second show of 2020 and during the span of time that has elapsed, it seems like the whole world has changed. In this episode, guests Austin, Shannon and I discuss snow-piled trampolines, some of the positive sides of quarantine, and the postulation that we might all be cultural refugees. My intent is to develop my consistency in releasing episodes in the coming months as well as improve the production and conceptual quality of this little endeavor. I am really enjoying this process and realize that the more I improve the more likely listeners will tune in. I know that attention is a very valuable thing, so I’m appreciative of yours. Get involved in the dicussion on Reddit, Facebook, Instagram, or follow me on Spotify. Featured music by Black Caskets

After a bit of a break to deliver Callahan Wayne Cearley into the world, the Panhandle Primate Podcast returns with a bit of birth of its own. We are experimenting with a few format changes that we hope will make the show more dynamic and engaging. The first addition comes with the addition of my wife, Shannon the Nerd, to the team. Shannon will sit in on the podcasts to interject her “Dexter edits,” run Google searches, and host a couple segments. The second addition comes in the form of “The Regular.” This episode’s regular is Mojito Mike. Mike is a hilarious guy and will be a dynamic addition to the conversations. We introduced the segment Mojito Mike’s Movie Moment and also get to know a little about his background. As always ,we at the Panhandle Primate Podcast value our listeners feed back, hop over to our facebook page or follow me on Instagram to let us know what you think about the new direction. Enjoy!Featured music by Mac Miller

Rachael Edwards is a second time guest on the podcast. This time, she promotes her Back Alley Gallery which will take place June 29, in a back ally at 1st and Taylor St. in downtown Amarillo. Rachael merges the street art scene with the format of a tradition formal art show. In this episode, we mostly talk about Artificial Intelligence and question what it means to be human. This was a fun conversation, and I encourage everyone to check out Rachael’s Instagram and follow on Facebook for more details.Featured music by: Vamping, Smooth Taste, Ugly Chulo, and David Bowie

Defining celebrity in Amarillo is tricky, but in my opinion Malcolm Byers is rapidly gaining notoriety. Malcolm is a street artist whose works can be seen all over the state. He recently did a large mural for the Pedigo run for city council which can still be seen at 6th and Adams in Amarillo, TX. I encourage every one of my listeners to check out his instagram @malcolm_byers to see some of the beauty he is spraying. Malcolm stands as a testament that boredom is often the pathway to greatness. I enjoyed this interview and am looking forward to seeing what he creates in the future.Featured music by: My Morning Jacket and Vince StaplesSupport: T-shits and hats, Patreon

Luis Garcia returns to the Panhandle Primate podcast to promote our collaboration booth at the upcoming Bad Magik Music Festival happening Saturday May 25, 2019 . Luis is the organizer of the Critical Mass Bomb City bike ride which takes place the last Friday of each month to promote bike culture in the city. We talk about a lot of stuff in this episode but focus mostly on Bad Magik. We will have shirts and hats for sell, so stop by and say hi. Looking forward to seeing you!Featured music by: Ugly Chulo and Duncan Dhu

Blake Rogers is a guitarist based out of Amarillo. He is best known as the guitarist for Smooth Taste but has recently made some waves as a solo artist with his debut release Find Friends. In this episode, we talk about his development as a musician, forming a band, and some of his plans for the future. I am excited to hear what Blake does in the future. He is one of many amazing musicians contributing to Amarillo’s ever growing music scene, Enjoy!

Forest Sun is a traveling troubadour based out of California. He stopped by for a quick podcast while in Amarillo. This was more conversation than interview, we got into some rabbit holes as we talked about creating, touring and the music business in a digital age. Check out Forest’s music and enjoy this conversation!Featured music: Ryley Walker and Forest SunIf you would like to support the podcast you can buy a hat on my Website or you can subscribe to my Patreon account

Lance Vinson is a member of the Amarillo Fire Department and organizer of Bubbapalooza Music festival, an event which raises money for the Brian Hunton Scholarship Fund. In this episode we talk about organizing and running a large music event as well as some of the insider operations of the first responder community. Lance is a long time friend, and this conversation was a lot of fun and be sure to check out Bubbapalooza June 22, 2019. Enjoy!Featured music by N.W.A and Randall KingPatreon: Panhandle Primate Podcast

Jared Sanchez is involved in several different aspects of Amarillo. He’s a cook at Six Car Brewery with a passion for film photography and skateboarding. In this episode, we talk about shooting portraits of political candidates, musicians, and athletes. And, as always, there are plenty of tangent ridden rabbit holes for your listening pleasure.Featured music by: Ugly Chulo and NxworriesPatreon: Panhandle Primate Pondcast

Matt Villegas is an Amarillo Stand-up comedian and one of the organizers of Yellow City Comedy. In this episode we talk about getting up on stage, organizing communities, and some of the advantages of living in at a cross roads. Really enjoyed this interview.Featured music by: Ryley Walker and Leon BridgesPatreon: Panhandle Primate Podcast

When I first met Jonah Gray, he was a youngster crushing climbs at Amarillo’s climbing gym. Now, he is traveling the world and filling his noggin full of psychology knowledge. In this interview, we cover his early life working for the family business, we talk about rock climbing, and we touch a little on slow motion multi tasking.Featured music by: Matt Costa and The SiegeSponsors for this show are: Liberty Steam Cleaning and AMTX BuildersPatreon: Panhandle Primate Podcast

In this ramble, I throw out the concepts of stumbling forward, even when you feel like an idiot, and Pre-Loaded Algorithmic Philosophies. Strap in because it is a bumpy ride!Featured Music: Frances and The Lights, Vamping, Ryley WalkerSponsors: Liberty Steam Cleaning and AMTX BuildersPatreon: Panhandle Primate Podcast

Andrew Michael Akins is a musician based out of Amarillo, Tx. Although his roots are in song writing and performing, he also has a passion for producing music. In this episode, we talk about his new album, the creative process, and some of the benefits and hurdles of being an artist in Amarillo.Featured music by : GreenSky Bluegrass and A release off of Andrew’s new Album “Grown up”This Episode was Sponsored by Liberty Steam CleaningPatreon: Panhandle Primate Podcast

Cole Holloway recently moved to LA to pursue his career in animation. In this episode, we talk about his intro onto the digital world, his move to LA from Amarillo, and a bit about Jordan B Peterson. Cole is an insightful dude, and I look forward to sitting down with him again.Featured music: Muse and The killersPatreon: Panhandle Primate Podcast

50 episodes down, hopefully many more to come. In this ramble I cover how the podcast is doing, the complexities and simplistic nature of life, and I digress about the importance of understanding the difference of knowledge vs. the ability to learn.Featured music: Ryley Walker, Ab-Soul, The Arcade Fire

Hayden Pedigo is an ever-increasingly recognizable name because of his recent eccentric take on campaign videos which went viral and have garnered national attention. Since Hayden’s last appearance on the podcast, he has expanded his music career into creating film scores and has collaborated with Amarillo art legends. In this episode, we discuss his campaign, making music, and he drops a list of his top 5 rappers.Featured music by: Glass Animals and John MausPatreon: Patreon.com/PanhandlePrimatePodcast

SHAKEHHANDS Amarillo TTC (table tennis club) started with a few friends in a garage, but Jeff Wyrick saw its larger potential. He became the Ping-Pong Pusher of Amarillo. With help from “The Brain Trust,” SHAKEHANDS has become a monthly tournament attracting players from all over the panhandle. In this episode, we talk about Amarillo, Ping-pong/Table tennis, Social media, and Jeff drops his top 10 list of favorite rappers.Featured music: Mick Jenkins and James BrownPatreon: Panhandle Primate Podcast