Podcast Symbiosis

The Local Skeptic is back and he is twice as local & twice as skeptical this time around. Tyler brings up some of the California Problems we are amidst as we enter 2023 such as gnarly flooding, both geographically & economically, and the outlawing of products, specifically in the realm of nicotine. Most residents of the Golden State generally are n…

As the economy falls into deep recession, Alfredo feels the need to discuss the nuances of it all. Understanding the economic situation is often difficult enough, and forecasting economic conditions has become even more complicated due to the strategic & constant shifting of the goal posts. Tyler suggests that we are all in a state of delirium due …

The Wild Land Fire Hotshot Adam Rodriguez is back on the show and brought some wild stories along with him from his first season fighting wild land fire all over California & the surrounding states. Adam gives us the lowdown on what’s happening in our forests, what tools & techniques are used to suppress fire, and more of the inside scoop of what i…

Allison Colombero joins us for an exclusive discussion of the postpartum process of having a child. The most recent episode that she appeared in we discussed pregnancy and labor itself, so this episode essentially is a continuation of the story of Asher James. Through the wheelchair mandate, the nurses being amazing, through the drugs and the hormo…

We have the local legend Fred Paredes joining us on this episode of The Symbiosis Now Podcast to discuss his vastly successful photography & videography journey. Fred shoots quality film for amazing folks such as those out at The Wakehouse in Reedley and many of their events, as well as for The Valley Fight Series and their brutal MMA fights, along…

Tigre joins us for a reflection on the wild night that him & Tyler had last weekend at the Tin Foil Hat Comedy Show out in Fresno! Without intending to become too tin-foil-hatted out, Tyler asks Tigre about the deep state and whether he thinks our political sphere is ran by those "behind the scenes." Those that live in American society find themsel…

We got the infamous Roy OG on the phone for a lit interview exclusively on The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Tyler asks Roy what's up with the economy, despite Roy OG not necessarily being an economist, both him & Tyler are deep in the reality of our deflated currency situation. AS WE ALL ARE. Roy & Tyler discuss the amazing potentiality of TikTok and how…

Chef Monica Torres is a well-educated woman, a bad ass chef that currently creates at The Wakehouse in Reedley CA, and an all-around inspirational person. Chef shares her personal journey from wanting to be a doctor, to achieving her Bachelor's Degree, to becoming a chef. Tyler & Chef discuss why it is that we don't seem to enjoy the food that we c…

Tony Padilla is a business major badass, who has fought wildland fire, happens to be a solar panel salesman, and is an all around cool dude to have a LIT conversation with. Tony & Tyler discuss their journey through their local Ju.Co. Reedley College and how critical it is to go to school with a plan in mind, ready to actually retain what you learn…

Brad 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, t…

Allison Colombero joins us to talk about her pre-labor, labor, and postpartum experience from the baby boy that she just recently birthed. The journey to and through the hospital while in labor is a wild one as Allison & Tyler describe how they navigated through the medical realm. Getting on the same page with the nurses was critical to the deliver…

Cameron Quiring picks up the phone and voyages into the yonder of conversation with us on The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Cameron is an all around bad mofo with a tech background and an entrepreneurial spirit. Tyler & Cameron discuss how the narrative of WWIII being on the horizon may be yet another monetization within the attention economy and the mili…

Ana Tovar jumps on a phone call for this episode of The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Tyler & Ana discuss being parents, Ana being a single mother and having had her child during the pandemic, as well as their experiences with learning how to find out who is allowed to influence ones child -- and who is not. The conversation turns to mental health and how…

Derek Fleming drops in to chop it up on The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Derek writes for a wide variety of publishers on topics including rugby and other sports, cars, stereos and sound equipment, politics, gardening, and much more. Tyler asks Derek what writing for a living must be like. These dudes discuss being a freelance type of human in the modern…

Anthony Garcia joins us via phone call for the first phone call interview on The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Anthony works with stone fruit varieties and essentially breeds & pollinates world class cultivars for Zaiger's Genetics up in Modesto, California. He is here to talk about the economic climate we have found ourselves in. Tyler brings up the good…

Roy OG makes yet another guest appearance on The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Tyler & Roy have a tangential, yet wholesome, conversation about a wide range of topics. From spicy peppers and the state of the garden and our guts, insects and all of their strange attributes, to men's bathroom urinals and the piss therein -- from psychosis to psychedelics, t…

Nic Chagoya joins us for the discussion of the unknown on The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Tyler brings up space travel, which then elicits the topic of illusion and the world beyond our eyes. As we continue to unravel our societal trajectory, we all can admit that one thing is certain: information is widely available, yet poorly shared. Cheers to Nic Ch…

Ray Balladarez joins us on The Symbiosis Now Podcast for a hilarious and energetic conversation about his past, present, and future. Ray grew up in some sketchy ass areas in California's Central Valley and tells us some wild stories thereof on this episode. Ray & Tyler discuss a few ins-and-outs of business, such as how to start one, how to ruin on…

Allison Colombero joins us again on The Symbiosis Now Podcast to talk about how her pregnancy is going and what her and Tyler are looking forward to about having a baby boy coming in October. Allison & Tyler also look to the future these days, given their near parenthood. The future can seem technologically wild as we begin dabbling in virtual spac…

Alfredo Vargas joins us again exclusively on The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Alfredo is a bad ass insurance agent, a world traveler, and a man who understands the dynamic of power. Tyler, being in the bartending business, talks with Alfredo about alcohol and how it affects everyone differently, and yet the goal of drinking in The West usually pertains t…

The Local Skeptic just drops in to see what condition our condition is in on The Symbiosis Now Podcast. Tyler brings up the reality of our current economy and how supply and demand is a beautiful, yet tenuous, financial law. The Local Skeptic suggests that artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining control of our metaphysical world on it's rapid journ…

Vanessa Castillo joins us on The Symbiosis Now Podcast once again to tattoo Tyler while simultaneously having a great conversation! As Vanessa gives Tyler another pepper tattoo, the two discuss their personal encounters with UFO's, strange phenomena, and the paranormal. The conversation then turns to alcohol with an emphasis on what Vanessa enjoys …

Eric Arias joins us for a good ass conversation on The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Eric is a farmer, harvester, and seller of some of the best fruit and CBD in California's Central Valley. Tyler & Eric discuss the importance of farming, the questionable methods that are currently in place, and how vital it is to continue to establish connections where e…

Brad 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 th…

June joins us once again for another episode of The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Tyler & June discuss style and it's cultural prevalence, where everyone grew up in their own time, and everyone wore different styles clothes, listened to different genres of music, and read different literature. Tyler brings up how most every president and politician has aw…

Carlos Celaya joins us on The Symbiosis Now Podcast to talk about the meaning of symbiosis and the many examples thereof. Tyler & Carlos discuss mental health, and how we have friends & family that struggle--including ourselves at times. The conversation somehow leads to witchcraft and the dudes share their stories and encounters. Carlos talks abou…

Tony Padilla joins us for this episode of The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Tony is a contractor and entrepenuer, a student at Reedley College, used to fight wildfire, is full of good stories, and so much more. Tyler & Tony discuss and agree that women run the world by portraying such influential character, ruling societies in the background for centuries…

Allison Colombero returns to The Symbiosis Now Podcast to claim the epic title of The Returner of Lost Children. Tyler & Allison share some stories from their recent camping trip, one of which highlights Allison's influential character of returning lost children to their rightful owners, i.e. their parents or guardian. This prompts the conversation…

Liam Welford joins us for the ride on this episode of The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Liam is a bad ass mechanic, technician, welder, and a fun guy to know and talk with. Tyler asks Liam about his upbringing in private Catholic school as they compare it to public school. These two dudes discuss gas prices and how it makes people obsess over the fluctuat…

We are joined once again by The Local Skeptic! Times have been wild folks, and we gotta talk about it to figure out how to be and where to go from here. The Local Skeptic touches on how we all live within ecosystems; physical ecosystems, ecosystems of thought, ecosystems of disease, etc. Tyler brings up how in the West we seem to prefer hiding our …

Ryan Casteel joins us for the ride on this episode of The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Ryan is a pastor in training and is currently in recovery. Tyler asks Ryan many questions about his knowledge of the Bible and how it pertains to his world-view lense. These dudes also discuss how the world around us is damaged and how, at the societal level, our menta…

Daniel Chavez joins us for the ride on this episode of The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Daniel is a bad ass trucker, a TikTok'r with a growing following, and one hell of a guy. Tyler asks Daniel about the algorithm and how to manipulate it's elusive behavior while being a creator. The discussion turns to the cult-like world we live in, where some lead an…

Tyler drops this short episode without a guest. The message of this podcast is simple: we need each other. It is our job to be there for each other. When things get more wild than ever in our world, many choose to take their own lives to escape. Those who have ears to listen must tune in for this emotional, and hopefully inspirational, episode of T…

Roy OG joins us for another great conversation for Ep. 101! Tyler is going to become a father and Roy pesters him with questions. Of course, Tyler & Roy talk politics, how polarized they have become, and how the last two years have been the wildest political years yet in the US. Clearly, our representatives have hit cult-status and with that power …

Alfredo Vargas joins us for the 100th episode of The Symbiosis Now Podcast to celebrate and talk about the accomplishment of publishing 100 episodes. Alfredo brings up recurring themes from the show, which prompts Tyler to dive into discussing the evolution of the podcast. Tyler has been reading The 48 Laws of Power because Alfredo gifted it to him…

Allison Colombero joins us once again for a jam-packed conversation. The difference between this episode and all previous episodes where Allison has joined us is that she is now pregnant! Well, THEY are pregnant. Tyler describes how even though Allison is the one carrying the child, THEY are pregnant. Allison & Tyler discuss "sympathy pains" and ot…

Zach Alvarez joins us for a great conversation on this episode of The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Zach has a Plant & Soil Science degree from Fresno State CSU, is in the big-time farming game, played hockey nationwide for most of his younger life, and is one kick-ass dude to know and chat with. Tyler & Zach discuss agriculture and the detrimental practi…

Bradly 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 …

Daniel Chavez joins the conversation on The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Daniel takes the interview into his own hands and asks some pressing questions while Tyler tangentially responds. Tyler & Daniel discuss how management is everything, whether it's in business or throughout the ecosystem. Tune in for a good-ass episode packed with insight, hindsight,…

Wally Chavez joins us for another journey into the yonder of conversation. Tyler & Wally discuss mental and physical health, how our diet plays a huge role between both, and how working out is beneficial beyond the reason to just be looking good. The food system is discussed; some of Tyler's fears and concerns are overwhelmingy expressed on this to…

Ryan Stockwell joins us for the ride! Ryan & Tyler discuss recent sketchy neighborhood activity, sketchy drunken fools, sketchy cases of police brutality, and the sketchiness of Putin as we ramp up towards "World War III." Tyler suggests riding the bicycle again to conserve money during times such as these where oil companies decide to break the po…

Tony Padilla joins us as we venture into the yonder of conversation! Tyler & Tony discuss chickens for The Symbiotic Creature of the Episode. Tony talks Russia, which sets Tyler off on a tangent. These two dudes also voyage into the reality of social-engineering, multilevel marketing (aka pyramid schemes), and the complexities of society collaborat…

Adam Rodriguez joins us as we venture into the yonder of conversation! Adam is a hard working bad ass who is going into his first fire season as a hot shot fighting wildland fire. Within one year this young man has transformed into a leader. Tyler talks with Adam about the symbiotic relationship between dogs and humans, how it feels for Adam to be …

Ryan Casteel joins us for a voyage into the yonder of conversation! Ryan is a Army veteran, a communication specialist, a man of God, and a good friend of the show. Tyler & Ryan discuss Ryan's miltary experiences, problems with physical & mental health, and how the times we are in are quite strange and heavy. But nonetheless, the times we are in ar…

Allison Colombero joins us to talk about the serious issues surrounding Ukraine & Russia. The reality is war has been declared, and innocent people are losing everything in the country they call home, mostly because a power hungry leader wants to expand boundaries with no regard for human life. Tyler & Allison discuss this situation with empathy fr…

Chris G joins us for this episode of The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Chris G is a Central Valley legend, a cannabis enthusiast, and a badass fisherman. Tyler insists that storytelling is a foundational trait for humanity and the society's we create, and in that spirit Chris G shares some wild stories including a few encounters with dangerous drivers out…

We are joined by Vanessa Castillo for this one, and she brought her tattoo gun along with her! Tyler gets a cayenne pepper tattooed on his arm by Vanessa during the recording of this episode as they discuss tattoos and other cosmetic artforms, mental health and the healthcare system, and the seemingly authoritarian times we are living through. Than…

As we see humanity becoming increasingly disconnected while ironically being instantaneously connected virtually, we also see humanity taking understanding into their own hands and developing their own philosophies. As we journey further into the grand experience of being a human on the Earth, we must remind ourselves that the power does in fact re…

For the fourth time, we have Alfredo Vargas joining us on The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Alfredo comes bearing gifts of the storylike kind that will make you smile at the least. He also brings a PSA to the table involving the insurance world and how this news relates to the overall current state of the economy. Find Alfredo Vagras at Academy West Insur…

Special guest Eric Aburto rolls through for this episode of The Symbiosis Now Podcast! Eric is a gamer on Twitch where people watch him play various games and he is quite an entertaining guy! Tyler & Eric discuss how we are entering the normalization of the virtual world, how that affects us, and how quickly this virtual era has arrived. Find Eric …