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Ordinary Joes Extraordinary Stories

Ordinary Joes Extraordinary Stories

By: James Graves-Brown
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This is a conversation style podcast where my guests and I share unbelievable and interesting stories, vulnerability, and chat or vent. Here on OJES, you don't have to be a celebrity, an influencer, be wealthy or famous, this is a place for All of us. Join us every other Wednesday to hear a new conversation with another ordinary Joe. Follow us everywhere you get your podcasts and on Youtube, and leave us a review whether good or bad so others can give us a listen. Thanks for joining us.James Graves-Brown Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Episode 46: Mariachi March! Beating breast cancer, a passion for life with Maegan Pacheco
    Mar 13 2026

    Welcome back Joes, I've got another emotional roller coaster for you today as my guest and long time friend Maegan Pacheco is here to tell her story of her journey through life as a beginner and then a professional Mariachi. We also have a conversation about her breast cancer from diagnosis to beating the odds and coming out stronger on the other side. You may need something stronger for this one, so grab a Modelo and some mixed nuts and enjoy my conversation with my friend Maegan, and as always, like, comment, share, subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoy the content.


    Thank you all for watching and your continued support.

    Where to reach/follow Maegan:

    Facebook- Maegan Pacheco , Euforia

    Instagram- @pachecomaegan

    Tiktok-

    X-

    Bluesky-

    YouTube- @megs772005 , @maeganpacheco6530 Threads-

    LinkedIn-

    Email-

    Phone-

    Business- EuforiaWebsite-

    Linktree-


    Watch my other videos on my other channels:

    Vlogs & Travel - @James-of-all

    Vehicles & Travel - @Toy-bB

    Her Nails, My Commentary - @sarahsnails

    EMAIL- OJESPodcast@gmail.com

    My Socials:

    Facebook - @JamesGraves-Brown

    Instagram - @ojespodcast

    Follow the podcast on Spotify, Google pods, Amazon music, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • Episode 45: Mariachi March! Violin, teaching, & family trauma with Gabe Tafoya
    Mar 6 2026

    My guest in the studio today is an accomplished musician, an accomplished educator, and a very strong person, Gabe Tafoya. During our conversation today Gabe opens up and speaks vulnerably about the struggles he dealt with coming out to his family, mental health battles, and his successes in his personal relationships, his career as a music teacher and his music career. There are many eye opening and shocking surprises in this one and you don't want to miss a moment. So sit back, grab some chocolates and a glass of cocoa, and enjoy my conversation with Gabe Tafoya, and as always, like, comment, share, subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoy the content.Thank you all for watching and your continued support.Where to reach/follow Gabe:Facebook- Gabe TafoyaInstagram- @gabetafoyamusicTiktok-X-Bluesky-YouTube- @gabetafoya3936 Threads- gabetafoyamusicLinkedIn- Gabe TafoyaEmail-Phone-Business-Website-Linktree-Watch my other videos on my other channels:Vlogs & Travel - @James-of-all Vehicles & Travel - @Toy-bB Her Nails, My Commentary - @sarahsnails EMAIL- OJESPodcast@gmail.comMy Socials:Facebook - @JamesGraves-BrownInstagram - @ojespodcastFollow the podcast on Spotify, Google pods, Amazon music, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Episode 44: Fast cars, friends to family, and life as a New Mexican with Phil Lucero
    Feb 27 2026

    Today I'm joined remotely by my younger brother's best friend as we discuss his family's history in Santa Fe, how he became a part of my family due to his closeness to my brother, and his journey building a 10 second mustang. If you're into cars, or life long friendships this is the episode for you. So grab a drink and some pretzels and enjoy my conversation with Phil Lucero, and as always, like, comment, share, subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoy the content.Thank you all for watching and your continued support.Where to reach/follow Phil:Facebook- Instagram- @turbosvtTiktok-X-Bluesky-YouTube- @AngelsTurbo Threads-LinkedIn-Email-Phone-Business-Website-Linktree-Watch my other videos on my other channels:Vlogs & Travel - @James-of-all Vehicles & Travel - @Toy-bB Her Nails, My Commentary - @sarahsnails EMAIL- OJESPodcast@gmail.comMy Socials:Facebook - @JamesGraves-BrownInstagram - @ojespodcastFollow the podcast on Spotify, Google pods, Amazon music, or anywhere else you get your podcasts.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
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