Episodes

  • From childhood cheer to today’s joy: A Christmas Day conversation!
    Dec 23 2025

    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. 🎄

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    55 mins
  • Rez Kid Chronicles: Diné memories
    Dec 16 2025

    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 .

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Disability 101: breaking down barriers, building understanding.
    Dec 9 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Culture & Identity — Rez Life vs. City Life
    Dec 2 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Why We Still Watch: Childhood wrestling, live events & the WWE drama(Guest: Warren Yazzie)
    Nov 25 2025

    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!

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    47 mins
  • Button Mashers: from Nintendo 64 to Eishah’s gamer Grind
    Nov 18 2025

    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!

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    49 mins
  • The Rez-Tarts are back: Our new warrior Eishah joins the skoden squad!
    Nov 11 2025

    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!

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    39 mins
  • Warriors for All Nations: Disability, Law, and the Future of Tribal Advocacy
    Oct 21 2025

    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)

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    1 hr and 10 mins