• 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.

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    Facebook- Maegan Pacheco , Euforia

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    Vlogs & Travel - @James-of-all

    Vehicles & Travel - @Toy-bB

    Her Nails, My Commentary - @sarahsnails

    EMAIL- OJESPodcast@gmail.com

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    Facebook - @JamesGraves-Brown

    Instagram - @ojespodcast

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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
  • Episode 43: Classic Rock, Mariachi, & the least likely teacher with Joshua Morales
    Feb 20 2026

    Today's guest in the studio is Joshua Morales who is another friend from high school. He and I were in the same guitar class, only his interest in music was a completely different vibe from what the typical high schooler our age was into. We discuss his family, his career choice and how it went places he never expected and many aspects of music. Sit back, relax and enjoy my conversation with Joshua, 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 Joshua:Facebook- Joshua Morales, JMo's Cadenza School of MusicInstagram- joshmorales_05, Jmo's Cadenza School of MusicTiktok- @jmocsom2021X-Bluesky-YouTube- @jmoscadenzaschoolofmusicof3078 Threads-LinkedIn-Email- jmorales@jmocsom.comPhone- (505)524-3554 (Music School)Business- JMo's Cadenza School of MusicWebsite- www.jmocsom.com/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 17 mins
  • OJES Podcast trailer 1
    Feb 14 2026

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    1 min
  • Episode 42: Guitar at my core with Shanahan Wood
    Feb 13 2026

    Old friends are always nice to catch up with so let's do that, today in the studio my old friend from high school Shanahan Wood joins me so we can have a catch up and discuss not only what it takes to become a touring musician but also a regularly gigging musician. Shanahan has become well known in the local circuits for his guitar skills and his singing and performing and he's also well known around the country and has performed with some amazing people which we discuss. Please sit back, grab some hint of lime tostitos and some salsa and enjoy my conversation with my old friend Shanahan Wood, 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 Shanahan:Facebook- Shanahan Guitar-PickerInstagram- zealousgrooves, or shanimal31Tiktok-X-Bluesky-YouTube- @zealousgrooves Email- Phone-Business- zealousgrooves.comWatch 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 40 mins
  • Mid-Season Update & Appreciation
    Feb 10 2026

    Just a brief update and gratitude! Don't forget to share and subscribe everywhere!And as always, like, comment, share, subscribe, rate, and review if you enjoy the content.Thank you all for watching and your continued support.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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    4 mins
  • Episode 41: Seeing it through, bricks, fields and phoropters with Drew Casey
    Feb 6 2026

    We have another eye Doctor in the studio today and this is not your typical New Mexican, as a matter of fact he's only a recent New Mexican. He is a graduate of Ohio State University and an Ohio native who has an interesting background and an insane amount of self-discipline. Please enjoy the story telling of Drew Casey, 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 Facebook- Drew CaseyInstagram- Drew.Casey_Tiktok-X-Bluesky-YouTube-Email-Phone-Business- 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 31 mins