The Hocicona Hour is a biweekly podcast following one of 4 layouts: interviews, platicás(convos), film/tv recap or historical recap. Hosted by your favorite hocicona. Tune in every tother Monday for insightful, engaging, and always entertaining conversations.

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Welcome back to the Hocicona hour. For this week I have three segments. I give some context to my interview with Mike Martinez. He’s a retired stunt double who is a wealth of knowledge regarding all things stunts. It’s quite an interesting story how the interview even came to be. Next I go into a little bit about my latest episodes recapping my interview with Sarah de Gaudemar, stop motion animator, and Drago Nesa, aerialist acrobat. Finally I wrap up by giving an update on my creative small business, Pico Pixie. Thanks for watching and let me know who you think I should interview next! Learn how to do stunts @ Action Artshttps://www.instagram.com/actionartsgym/?hl=en Interview w/ Mike Martinez I Stunt Double https://youtu.be/EXPRW6qGXyI Interview w/ Sarah de Gaudemar I Stop Motion Animatorhttps://youtu.be/g5ciS3gofD8 Sarah’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarah_de_gaudemar/?hl=en Interview w/ Drago Nesa I Aerialist Acrobat, Aerial Instructorhttps://youtu.be/Jd4Ws-2AB4A Drago Nesa’s Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/drago.nesa/?hl=en---

the update you didn't ask for

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In this episode of the Hocicona Hour we explore the marvelous and vast career of extreme aerilist acrobatist, Drago Nesa. The episode starts with intimate discussion about how they began as a natural born gymnast then through their post-college years, when they first fell in love with performance. Since then they have explored a myriad of aerial acts some of which few performers have dared to explore. Their career has taken them to some of the country&#39;s largest stages, from performing on Coachella’s main stage to extraordinary events like the Vampire Ball. Drago has transformed their love of movement and mind-body connection into a career that spans performance, production, and entrepreneurship. And you don’t have to take my word for it—catch Drago live at their seasonal variety show,. Details below. --------Next Dark Events Show 10/31<a href="https://www.instagram.com/darkeventssf/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/darkeventssf/?hl=en</a>All things Drago Nesa<a href="https://www.instagram.com/drago.nesa/..." rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/drago.nesa/...</a>Sky High Odditorium I Aerial School<a href="https://www.instagram.com/skyhighodditorium/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/skyhighoddi...</a>The Dragonettes I Performance troupe<a href="https://www.instagram.com/the.dragonettes/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/the.dragonettes/?hl=en</a>Odditorium Entertainment I Booking company<a href="https://www.instagram.com/odditorium.entertainment/?hl=en" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/odditorium.entertainment/?hl=en</a>--------

They Made the Impossible their Career | Drago Nesa

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In this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing stunt legend Mike Martinez. We dive deep into his career, from how he got his start performing small stunts as a cowboy in a stunt show at an amusement park called Frontier Village to doubling the clowns in the cult classic Killer Klowns from Outer Space—and so much more.Mike is a Bay Area native, and many of the films he either doubled for or helped coordinate were shot throughout the Bay Area.It was truly such a blessing to learn from and hear stories from someone who has made such an impact in the film and TV world. Oh, and did I mention his favorite stunt to perform is being lit on fire? Learn about all this and more in this episode of the Hocicona Hour.A big thank-you to Andrew Neis at Action Arts in Richmond, California, for letting me use his space to record. Action Arts is a professional gym designed for parkour, gymnastics, and tricking classes. Keep an eye out for my upcoming interview with Andrew, where we’ll dive deeper into his career and all the work he does at Action Arts.

From Stunt Double to Retirement: Mike Martinez's Story

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In this episode of the Hocicona Hour, I sit down with stop motion artist Sarah de Gaudemar for a full look at her creative career, from how she first got started on Celebrity Deathmatch to her first feature film. Coraline. In our coversation, she walks me through the realities of building a career in animation, what it take to keep going in such a detailed and demanding art form, and what she hope comes next. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at a career most people never get to see up close: one built through a precision and a deep love for detail.

Sets, Scenes, and Stop Motion with Sarah de Gaudemar

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In this much awaited episode of the Hocicona Hour we recap the past month, give the knight of the seven kingdoms another chance, and so much more. Can&#39;t wait to hear what you think <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f399_fe0f/72.png"> Podcast <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f517/72.png"> All my stuff:<a href="https://linktr.ee/hoci." rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/hoci.</a>.. <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3a7/72.png"> Send a voicemail &amp; be featured on the show:<a href="https://www.speakpipe./" rel="nofollow">https://www.speakpipe.</a>... <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4f8/72.png"> Instagram: @HociconaHour<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3b5/72.png"> TikTok: @HociconaHour<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f41a/72.png"> Business inquiries: <a href="mailto:hociconahour@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">hociconahour@gmail.com</a>-------<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f48c/72.png">Pico PixieLetters, poems, postcards, zines, magazines &amp; so much more! <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4ec/72.png"> Subscribe to the Mail Club:<a href="https://ko-fi.com/pico." rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/pico.</a>.. <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f6cd_fe0f/72.png"> Magazine &amp; shop:<a href="https://ko-fi.com/pico." rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/pico.</a>.. Thanks for being here<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f5a4/72.png">

Bingo, Banter and Backwords I EP 23

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In this much anticipated episode we recap winter activities, latest media and general life update. Short, sweet and to the point.

This is super late I Platica Ep 22

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This week&#39;s episode I have some exciting news that I&#39;ve been dying to share all week. Also have you heard of that new show on HBO. Unlike what I&#39;ve seen come out of HBO. Can&#39;t wait to hear your thoughts on both my announcement and this new show. <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f399_fe0f/72.png"> Podcast <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f517/72.png"> All my stuff:<a href="https://linktr.ee/hoci." rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/hoci.</a>.. <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3a7/72.png"> Send a voicemail &amp; be featured on the show:<a href="https://www.speakpipe./" rel="nofollow">https://www.speakpipe.</a>... <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4f8/72.png"> Instagram: @HociconaHour<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3b5/72.png"> TikTok: @HociconaHour<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f41a/72.png"> Business inquiries: <a href="mailto:hociconahour@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">hociconahour@gmail.com</a>-------<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f48c/72.png">Pico PixieLetters, poems, postcards, zines, magazines &amp; so much more! <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4ec/72.png"> Subscribe to the Mail Club:<a href="https://ko-fi.com/pico." rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/pico.</a>.. <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f6cd_fe0f/72.png"> Magazine &amp; shop:<a href="https://ko-fi.com/pico." rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/pico.</a>.. Thanks for being here<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f5a4/72.png">

Jobs, Jest, and January I Platica (convo)

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Welcome back to the Hocicona Hour do excuse our tardiness we had some minor technical difficulties but we are so back and now should be rolling out on time every week. Mostly... anyway, this week Alejandra and Donna meet up after a long time apart and dive deep into the latest and hottest topics in pop culture. Some of them being Ikea dinners. Primate, the battelion de San Patricio Bautista and so so much more. Don&#39;t forget to check out the latest issue of the magazine and leave a voicemail if you&#39;d like! Byee!!! <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f399_fe0f/72.png"> Podcast <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f517/72.png"> All my stuff:<a href="https://linktr.ee/hoci." rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/hoci.</a>.. <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3a7/72.png"> Send a voicemail &amp; be featured on the show:<a href="https://www.speakpipe./" rel="nofollow">https://www.speakpipe.</a>... <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4f8/72.png"> Instagram: @HociconaHour<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3b5/72.png"> TikTok: @HociconaHour<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f41a/72.png"> Business inquiries: <a href="mailto:hociconahour@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">hociconahour@gmail.com</a>-------<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f48c/72.png">Pico PixieLetters, poems, postcards, zines, magazines &amp; so much more! <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4ec/72.png"> Subscribe to the Mail Club:<a href="https://ko-fi.com/pico." rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/pico.</a>.. <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f6cd_fe0f/72.png"> Magazine &amp; shop:<a href="https://ko-fi.com/pico." rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/pico.</a>.. Thanks for being here<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f5a4/72.png">

Monkeys, Meatballs, and Magazines I Platica EP 20

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The first episode of the new year brings back a classic guest. Could you guess? Join us for a relaxed, and fun discussion wrapping up the new year and ringing it in with excited stories that will surely keep you entertained. <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f399_fe0f/72.png"> Podcast <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f517/72.png"> All my stuff:<a href="https://linktr.ee/hoci." rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/hoci.</a>.. <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3a7/72.png"> Send a voicemail &amp; be featured on the show:<a href="https://www.speakpipe./" rel="nofollow">https://www.speakpipe.</a>... <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4f8/72.png"> Instagram: @HociconaHour<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f3b5/72.png"> TikTok: @HociconaHour<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f41a/72.png"> Business inquiries: <a href="mailto:hociconahour@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">hociconahour@gmail.com</a>-------<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f48c/72.png">Pico PixieLetters, poems, postcards, zines, magazines &amp; so much more! <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4ec/72.png"> Subscribe to the Mail Club:<a href="https://ko-fi.com/pico." rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/pico.</a>.. <img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f6cd_fe0f/72.png"> Magazine &amp; shop:<a href="https://ko-fi.com/pico." rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/pico.</a>.. Thanks for being here<img src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f5a4/72.png">

Mushrooms, Movies and Mischief I Platica EP 19

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Solo episode this week. I’m doing a quick recap of the past week, continuing the Pluribus conversation, and closing out with a local spotlight. Short, reflective, and fun as always!------🎙️ Podcast 🔗 All my stuff:https://linktr.ee/hociconahour 🎧 Send a voicemail &amp; be featured on the show:https://www.speakpipe.com/TheHociconaHour 📸 Instagram: @HociconaHour🎵 TikTok: @HociconaHour🐚 Business inquiries: hociconahour@gmail.com-------💌Pico PixieLetters, poems, postcards, zines, magazines &amp; so much more! 📬 Subscribe to the Mail Club:https://ko-fi.com/picopixiemailclub/tiers 🛍️ Magazine &amp; shop:https://ko-fi.com/picopixiemailclub/shop Thanks for being here🖤

Solo Dolo I Pluribus, Platicas and More Ep 18

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Solo episode to get things rolling again. No guests this week — just me running through four segments:• Week Recap • Media Spotlight • Local Spotlight • Listener StoryBack to posting. Look out for the Pico Pixie Mag — you can find it on the site: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/picopixiemailclub" rel="nofollow">https://ko-fi.com/picopixiemailclub</a>﻿

Solo Dolo I Platica Ep. 17

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In this episode, Donna and I dive straight into peak 2000s nostalgia as we review and recap Jammin’ in Jamaica, the iconic MyScene movie that shaped a whole generation of girls. We talk drama, betrayal, soundtrack, and all the chaotic energy that only My Scene girlies can deliver. Grab a snack, get cozy, and relive this with us.

Jammin' in Jamaica I Review and Recap

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In this episode, we dive deep with longtime friend Donna — covering everything from financial advice to formative media and much, much more. So whether you’re relaxing, cleaning the house, or getting ready for a night out, let this episode be the perfect background for activity of the day.

The Donna Episode I Platica

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If only Halloween could get any scarier! Oh wait, it can. On this week&#39;s episode we dive in to the most diabolical, most frightening and most excruciating horror stories that have ever and will ever cross your path. Listen if you dare!

Happy Halloween I Platica

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Sometimes the universe just lines things up perfectly. Daria showed up at my door selling solar panels, and somehow we ended up talking for two hours straight. A few days later, she was sitting in front of a mic. In this episode, we dive into everything—from sales stories to halloween costumes. And to think this episode almost never came to air.

Solar Connection I Platica

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James returns for a laid-back catch-up full of laughs, tangents, and real talk. No script, no structure—just two friends talking about everything and nothing all at once.

Old Friends, New Chisme I Platica

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In this episode of Hocicona Hour, I dive into Strangers: Chapter 2 and share my thoughts on the tension, the twists, and whether it lived up to the hype. I also chat about a few other recent films I’ve watched—what worked, what flopped, and what surprised me. Think of this as a movie night debrief with a friend who has strong opinions, snacks in hand, and no spoilers spared.

Strangers Chapeter 2 I Recap and Review

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In this episode, I catch up with Billy and we cover everything from new movies and plays to what’s going on at work. The conversation drifts into all kinds of topics—whatever comes to mind—making it a fun, relaxed chat you can drop in on.

Chismiando con Billy I Platica

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In this episode, I sit down with Lena, the owner of Buck Lucky, to catch up and just have a good old-fashioned chit chat. We talk about life, creativity, and everything that popped into our brains. It’s easygoing, full of laughs, and a peek into behind the scenes.

Chit Chats & Buck Lucky I Platica

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This week on Hocicona Hour, it’s just me—solo dolo—taking a deep dive into Weapons. I break down the film through summary and critique, unpacking its story, pacing, and standout moments while giving my honest takes on what worked and what didn’t. Think of it as part recap, part review, and part plática about cinema’s hits and misses. Whether you’ve seen Weapons already or are curious if it’s worth the watch, I’ve got you covered.

Weapons- Film Review

*The Hocicona Hour* is a biweekly podcast following one of 4 layouts: interviews, platicás(convos), film/tv recap or historical recap. Hosted by your favorite hocicona. Tune in every tother Monday for insightful, engaging, and always entertaining conversations.