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The Jose Gonzalez ShowThe Jose Gonzalez Show: 06-19-2023 Hour 3Guest: Julia Lopez, Sports Anchor for AZ Family Topics: D'backs and how this has been a very different season in a good way, How Was Bradly Beal trade felt in Phoenix and are they gearing up to make a run at the NBA Championship, Who will Julia be rooting for? Fresno State or Arizona State when they face each other during the NCAA season, Home Team Headlines, Giants sweep the Dodgers in convincing fashion, The Dodgers were out scored at home 29-8 at home during the entire series, The A's haven't won a game since they were on their 7-game...2023-06-1947 min
The Symbiosis Now Podcast#125 Broadening Our Geography, with Brad GonzalezBrad Gonzalez is a historian, a reader, a teacher, and a brilliant guy. Tyler brings up the fog of war and Brad helps elaborate on the very reality of American ignorance when it comes to conflicts around the world. We often claim to know what is happening in a region of the world yet most do not even know where the country in question is located, the surrounding geography of that region, or the ideologies/religions that historically affect the outcomes of these occurences. Thank goodness we have a historian on the show to help clear up some of...2022-11-111h 06
The Symbiosis Now Podcast#111 The Dark Forest, The Blending of Cultures, & Foreign Influence with Bradly GonzalezBrad Gonzalez joins us on The Symbiosis Now Podcast for a deep conversation, beginning with a summation of the book titled The Dark Forest by Liu Cixin. This book relates to humanity and its vulnerability to possible "alien" contact. Humanity is constantly in a fight to survive, and if we were found by some sort of outside civilization, Brad and the book suggest we would fight each other and remain hostile to any foreign influences, just as we have shown to do on Earth. As we enter the Second Space Race, we must recall how we viewed foreign influence...2022-07-291h 12
The Symbiosis Now Podcast#97 War Unites Us, with Bradly GonzalezBradly Gonzalez joins us for a great conversation and a banger of an episode! Bradly has a B.A. in history from Fresno State CSU, which makes him a valueable asset to many including The Symbiosis Now Podcast. Tyler asks questions while Bradly rants about different nation's beginnings, hardships, glories, and destructions. Towards the final half of the podcast Tyler & Bradly discuss the Russian/Ukraine conflict.
Find Bradly Gonzalez on Instagram @brad_tastic for those dank/spicy memes, on Twitter @BradG559 , and check out his podcast called Bradcast .
Find the many episodes of The Symbiosis...2022-04-151h 08
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 23 The Suicide Squad Movie Review (NO SPOILERS)Join Brad as he gives a spoiler free review of The Suicide Squad.2021-08-2127 min
Brad CastBrad Cast 1st Anniversary SpecialWelcome to the First Anniversary Special of the Brad Cast! Join Brad as he discusses the origins of the podcast among other things.2021-07-251h 00
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 22 NostalgiaIn this episode, Brad discusses Nostalgia and what makes us feel nostalgic. 2021-07-1040 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 21 The College Experience Part 4In the finale of The College Experience, Brad discusses the rest of his experiences at Fresno State. Hope you enjoyed this miniseries and stay frosty for new episodes.2021-06-121h 04
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 20 The College Experience Part 3In this episode, Brad discusses his experiences at Fresno State after graduating from Reedley College. Includes a special shout out to the Classes of 2020 and 2021!2021-05-1648 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 19 Zack Snyder's Justice League Review and Discussion feat. TobiasIn this episode, Brad is joined by his friend Tobias as they discuss and review Zack Snyder's Justice League aka the Snyder Cut. What do they think of the film? What did they like and didn't like? And they also go a bit off topic. SPOILER ALERT.2021-04-171h 44
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 18 The College Experience Part 2Continuing from Part 1, Brad goes into detail his experiences at Reedley College during his last two semesters before transferring to Fresno State.2021-03-2742 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 17 The College Experience Part 1In this episode, Brad discusses his thoughts and opinions on his experience on his first couple of semesters at community college. Part 2 will be about the final two semesters at community college while Part 3 will be about experiences at a University. 2021-02-2859 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 16 WandaVision Impressions Feat. Amanda RenaeIn this episode, Brad is joined by Amanda to discuss the first four episodes of Marvel's WandaVision on Disney+. There is a lot to unpack and theorize in the first four episodes alone. SPOILERS will be discussed so there will be a warning at some point.
Be sure to check out Amanda's upcoming film "Memories of the Mind and Soul" currently in development. 2021-01-2455 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 15 Looking Forward This Year and Going Off TopicIn this new episode, Brad talks about his expectations for 2021 and goes off topic at times. New ideas for future podcast episodes are discussed as well.2021-01-2325 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 14 Merry Christmas!Welcome to the Christmas episode of the Brad Cast! In this episode, Brad talks about why he loves Christmas and the many ways the merry holiday can be spent, especially in a year that feels different. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!2020-12-2442 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 13 Where I've Been and Some EncouragementIn this episode, Brad explains why he hasn't been making new episodes and offers some encouragement during tough times. The episode is actually more serious than usual. Stay tuned for more episodes in the coming weeks. 2020-11-2139 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 12 Halloween SpecialHappy Halloween folks! In this special Halloween episode, Brad talks about spooky things that may chill your bones and give you a good time. Prepare for some Surprises during the episode.
DISCLAIMER: The content in this episode may be a bit darker and spookier but hey its a Halloween special.2020-10-3155 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 11 Favorite Halloween Season ActivitiesIn this episode, Brad goes over some of his favorite things to do around and on Halloween, With parties and trick-or-treating in limbo because of the pandemic, hopefully this episode can give some inspiration or ideas for things to do.2020-10-1749 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 10 Life with Zeus the Puppy (First Few Weeks)In this episode, Brad talks about his St. Bernard puppy Zeus. He will cover how and why decided to get a new puppy along with the puppy's first few weeks at his new home. A follow up episode will come in a few weeks that will describe further developments.
Intro Music: Parody Catharsis (Instrumental) -Dance Gavin Dance2020-10-0342 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 9 Unpopular Opinions Part 1We all have opinions with many of them unpopular with some. But what are Brad's unpopular opinions? Find out here!
DISCLAIMER: Just because the host of this podcast may not like something you do or likes something that you don't, it does not mean anything. It is all opinion. Regardless of them, we should all respect each other. And there are NO politics or anything controversial featured.
Intro Music: Parody Catharsis (Instrumental)- Dance Gavin Dance2020-09-2654 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 8 What Lead Me to be a HistorianHow and why did Brad decide to become a historian? Find out in this lengthy and inspiring story. Many factors come into play in Brad's journey. Always pursue something that you are passionate about even when there are obstacles in your way.
Intro Music: Parody Catharsis (Instrumental)- Dance Gavin Dance 2020-09-191h 09
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 7 Expectations for the Rest of 2020It has been a nutty year and what does Brad expect for the rest of it? From Halloween, Elections, Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Christmas, Brad will tell you what he expects. Will the expectations come to fruition? Only time will tell.
Intro Music: Parody Catharsis (Instrumental)- Dance Gavin Dance 2020-09-0533 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 6 Books Read In 2020 So FarBrad discusses the books he has read and is currently reading this year. From fiction to non-fiction, Brad will touch upon them. Reading books is a great way to expand your mind. Also, RIP Chadwick Boseman.
Intro Music: Parody Catharsis (Instrumental)- Dance Gavin Dance2020-08-2956 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 5 Online Fall Semester 2020 First ImpressionsIn this episode, Brad gives his first impressions of his first week of his online Fall semester at Fresno State. This will also be his last semester before he finally graduates with a Bachelor's degree in History. How will this virtual semester turn out?
Intro music: Parody Catharsis (Instrumental)- Dance Gavin Dance2020-08-2249 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep 4. Life During The Pandemic (March-May)In this episode, Brad discusses his experience during the first few months of the COVID-19 pandemic. His activities, thoughts, and feelings are covered. It may be a little bit of a more "serious" episode due to an element of the subject matter but nothing dark or bleak like a Zack Snyder movie xD Intro music: Parody Catharis (Instrumental) -Dance Gavin Dance2020-08-1450 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep. 3 Marvel Cinematic Universe Retrospective and Thoughts feat. AmandaBrad is joined by his friend Amanda Collier as they discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. They go over every film and give their thoughts and feelings about them. Favorite moments and thoughts about the future of the franchise are also discussed. So grab some popcorn and some soda and enjoy! Episode was recorded through a Zoom meeting in order to maintain social distancing.2020-08-061h 24
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep 2. Movies of 2020 & ThoughtsBrad is back and he discusses the movies he saw in 2020 and offers what likes and dislikes of each one. Despite COVID-19 ravaging the film industry, movies that were destined for theatrical releases were able to become available through different means. The movies that will be covered include: Sonic the Hedgehog, I Still Believe, The Invisible Man, Onward, The Hunt, A Whisker Away, and Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge. Grab some popcorn, a drink, and take a listen!2020-08-0154 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Ep 1. The Oregon Wilderness AdventureIn this premiere episode, the host Brad discusses his recent camping trip to Oregon. From a refreshing lake, sleeping in the tent, and visiting the majestic Crater Lake among other things. Brad will take you on the trip with him. Some things were learned during the trip as well.2020-07-2542 min
Brad CastBrad Cast Introductory Episode (Episode 0)This brief podcast episode serves as an introduction to my podcast. I go over why I made this podcast and what people can expect from future episodes.2020-07-2309 min