Gustavo Arellano (Writer & Author) | E130

This week we sat down with our New Old Friend’s Alex Arabian. Alex is a film and tv journalist as well as a screenwriter. In this episode, we cover the Armenian Genocide, becoming a collector of film and television trinkets, running marathons, and makings films that truly depict his culture and heritage. We also touch on his parents, his upbringing, favorite movies, having a chef brother, how he became a journalist, interviewing A-list celebrities and so much more. We hope you enjoy this episode and we’ll catch you all next week. Follow Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeoflupo Learn more and donate to those affected by the Armenian Genocide. Armeniafund.org Featured musical artist: Fvmeless - “Drop the Roof” This episode is brought to you by: Mission Bar: https://www.instagram.com/missionbarsa Tacos El Gringo: https://www.instagram.com/tacos_el_gringo Follow New Old Friends: https://www.instagram.com/newoldfriendspodcast Follow Joseph & Mike: https://www.instagram.com/josephpadillaofficial https://www.instagram.com/mike_izl Please write, subscribe, and follow! Thank you for listening, Cheers!

Once again, this week we decided to mix things up and have Mike interview, Joseph. In this episode, we touched on Joseph becoming a father, how he ended up switching to being a film major, meeting Bianca, going to school in Monterey, and growing up in Modesto. We also touched on his favorite childhood memories, some of the random jobs he’s had, and the advice he has for anyone looking to get into the film industry. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Joseph on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josephpadillaofficial Featured musical artist: Joseph Padilla - Other Side Official Instrumental Soundtrack - “TAT” https://www.instagram.com/josephpadillaofficial This episode is brought to you by: Mission Bar https://www.instagram.com/missionbarsa Tacos El Gringo https://www.instagram.com/tacos_el_gringo Follow New Old Friends: https://www.instagram.com/newoldfriendspodcast Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/josephpadillaofficial Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mike_izl Please write, subscribe, and follow! Thank you for listening and see you next week. Cheers!

This week we decided to mix things up and have Joseph interview Mike. This was something that was requested by a lot of our listeners and we thought it would be the perfect time to do it since Joseph is in quarantine due patiently waiting for his baby boy to enter the New Old Friends family. In this episode, we touched on Mike's life up until now. We give our audience a closer look into how Mike became the person he is today and where he plans to be in the future. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Mike & Santos Pizza on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mike_izl https://www.instagram.com/santospizzaoc Featured musical artist: The Delta Bombers - “The Wolf” https://www.instagram.com/thedeltabombers This episode is brought to you by: Mission Bar https://www.instagram.com/missionbarsa Tacos El Gringo https://www.instagram.com/tacos_el_gringo Follow New Old Friends: https://www.instagram.com/newoldfriendspodcast Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/josephpadillaofficial Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mike_izl Please write, subscribe, and follow! Thank you for listening and see you next week. Cheers!

This week we sat down with our New Old Friend Kimberly Duran known as “SHMI”. In this episode, we touched on how she became a visual artist and muralist, “Nacho Libre”, her first mural, and finding her partner in crime in art. It was awesome hearing how a teacher helped her believe in her art, how she grew up fast at a young age, working on her personal art collection after hours, and why she thinks art school is not for everyone. We also touched on becoming religious, growing up in Santa Ana, moving a lot as a child and who inspires her art. Make sure to check out SHMI on social media and support her by sharing her work and any photos you take of her walls. We hope you enjoy this episode! Follow Kimberly “SHMI” on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5hmi Featured musical artist: Nate Rose - “Curious George” https://www.instagram.com/naterosemusic This episode is brought to you by: Mission Bar https://www.instagram.com/missionbarsa Tacos El Gringo https://www.instagram.com/tacos_el_gringo Follow New Old Friends: https://www.instagram.com/newoldfriendspodcast Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/josephpadillaofficial Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mike_izl Please write, subscribe, and follow! Thank you for listening and see you next week. Cheers!

This week we sat down with our New Old Friend Gustavo Arellano. The man, the myth, the legend came on the podcast to school us on food history, journalism, how to be successful in life and in your business, and some dope stops to check out if coming to Santa Ana. It was awesome to hear about Gustavo’s experience at the OC Weekly, writing for the LA Times, his favorite food, and Alta Baja Market, his wife’s store inside the 4th Street Market located in Santa Ana, CA. We also touched on him being part of Netflix’s “Taco Chronicles” docuseries, growing up in Anacrime (Anaheim, CA), and how he became a foodie after being thrown into a food critic role. How badass is Gustavo? Make sure to check out Gustavo on social media and on his weekly Instagram show called, “Grítale a Guti”. Follow Gustavo: https://www.instagram.com/gustavo_arellano https://www.gustavoarellano.org https://www.twitter.com/gustavoarellano https://www.instagram.com/altabajamarket Featured musical artist: 3LH - “No Sympathy” https://www.instagram.com/3lh_official This episode is brought to you by: Mission Bar https://www.instagram.com/missionbarsa Tacos El Gringo https://www.instagram.com/tacos_el_gringo Follow New Old Friends: https://www.instagram.com/newoldfriendspodcast Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/josephpadillaofficial Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mike_izl Please write, subscribe, and follow! Thank you for listening and see you next week. Cheers!

This week we sat down with our New Old Friend Lizzy Polanco. Lizzy is a professional makeup artist based in the greater Los Angeles area. In this episode we discuss how she got into makeup, growing up in the San Fernando Valley, and the importance of a proper skin regimen. We also covered how she got into the entertainment industry, being a spiritual person, going from working in a library to enrolling in Cinema Makeup School at night, tattoos, the misconception of sex work, and which “Golden Girl” she would be. Beyond grateful that Lizzy came to sit down for an awesome conversation with us.  Follow Lizzy on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/lizzy_lawless Featured musical artist: Labelled Dead - “The Chav” This episode is brought to you by: Mission Bar  https://www.instagram.com/missionbarsa Tacos El Gringo https://www.instagram.com/tacos_el_gringo Follow New Old Friends: https://www.instagram.com/newoldfriendspodcast Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/josephpadillaofficial Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mike_izl Please write, subscribe, and follow!⁠ Thank you for listening and see you next week.⁠ Cheers!

This week we sat down with our New Old Friend Big Sandy. He is a singer-songwriter based in Orange County, CA. He is one of the pioneers in the rockabilly culture and an overall awesome guy. In this episode we went over how the name Big Sandy came to be, how he got into music, touring around the world, and opening for Morrissey. Sandy also talks about adapting with the times and creating something new and exciting during the Covid-19 pandemic. Mikey and I are still in shock that Big Sandy took the time out of his day to come and talk to us. It just shows how incredible he is and we wish him all the best on his projects. We can’t wait to see him on stage in the near future. Follow Big Sandy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrbigsandy Featured musical artist: Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys - “Chalk It Up to the Blues” https://www.instagram.com/mrbigsandy https://www.bigsandy.net https://www.facebook.com/bigsandyandhisflyriteboys https://open.spotify.com/artist/2LOf1HpUxBqvz3WIdNPdBv?autoplay=true https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC010WEwrnCjPy-av0TFiXSw https://www.iheart.com/artist/big-sandy-his-fly-rite-boys-243378/?autoplay=true https://www.pandora.com/station/play/4624755745797411706 This episode is brought to you by: Mission Bar https://www.instagram.com/missionbarsa Tacos El Gringo https://www.instagram.com/tacos_el_gringo Follow New Old Friends: https://www.instagram.com/newoldfriendspodcast Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/josephpadillaofficial Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mike_izl Please write, subscribe, and follow! Thank you for listening and see you next week. Cheers!

This week we sat down with our New Old Friend Maria “The Hot Tortilla”. Maria is a community builder, marketing strategist, networking specialist⁣, creative and overall badass! In this episode we touched on her upbringing, some of the dope jobs she’s had, Disney movies, being a foodie, haunted house tours, and what her big plans are for the future. It was an absolute pleasure to have her on the podcast and we are excited to keep the friendship going! Follow Maria on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehottortilla Featured musical artist: Chapis - “Here and Now” https://www.instagram.com/chapisdude/ This episode is brought to you by: Mission Bar https://www.instagram.com/missionbarsa Tacos El Gringo https://www.instagram.com/tacos_el_gringo Follow New Old Friends: https://www.instagram.com/newoldfriendspodcast Joseph: https://www.instagram.com/josephpadillaofficial Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mike_izl Please write, subscribe, and follow! Thank you for listening and see you next week. Cheers!

This week we sat down with our New Old Friend’s John and Garrett from Navigo Racing. We cover how John and Garrett got into racing, becoming their own boss, and what it takes for someone to do the same. We also talked about competing in dirt bike competitions, off-road racing forums, racing in Mexico for the 50th Anniversary of the Baja 1000, and all the amazing things that come with that. We hope you enjoy this episode and we’ll catch you all next week. Follow John & Navigo Racing on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/navigoracing https://www.instagram.com/jtg1255 Featured musical artist: Eddie & Thee Scorpions - “Craving Your Loving” https://www.instagram.com/eddie_and_thee_scorpions This episode is brought to you by: Mission Bar: https://www.instagram.com/missionbarsa Tacos El Gringo: https://www.instagram.com/tacos_el_gringo Follow New Old Friends: https://www.instagram.com/newoldfriendspodcast Follow Joseph & Mike: https://www.instagram.com/josephpadillaofficial https://www.instagram.com/mike_izl Please write, subscribe, and follow! Thank you for listening, Cheers!

This week we sat down with our New Old Friend Bobbo who is a musician based out of San Diego, California. In this episode we touch on Bobbo’s musical inspirations, cancel culture, VR, his passion for video games, building PC's, ASMR, and playing at the House of Blues in San Diego opening for P.O.D., Alien Ant Farm, and Powerflo. Also in this episode, we spoke about his struggles with mental health, awkward encounters with his idol Jack Johnson, starting his solo career, and being invited to jam with Carlos Santana. We hope you enjoy this episode and learn a little more about Bobbo’s incredible back story. Check out Bobbo’s music on Apple Music, Spotify, and everywhere else you listen to music. Enjoy! Follow Bobbo on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbobeingcool Featured musical artist: Bobbo - “I Hope” https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bobbo/315544439 https://open.spotify.com/artist/1FMqY26Eff64enhognKMxm This episode is brought to you by: Mission Bar: https://www.instagram.com/missionbarsa Tacos El Gringo: https://www.instagram.com/tacos_el_gringo Follow New Old Friends: https://www.instagram.com/newoldfriendspodcast Follow Joseph & Mike: https://www.instagram.com/josephpadillaofficial https://www.instagram.com/mike_izl Please write, subscribe, and follow! Thank you for listening and see you next week. Cheers!