Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:43:07 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/1806400 en-us © 2026 Z5 yes 0b22a58a-1fc8-5c27-8acc-a4c3c297b535 Mekko episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Mekko https://storage.buzzsprout.com/f3o6tt4e6lmv0faiapuh754a2fo0?.jpg https://www.buzzsprout.com/1806400 Summer session With everything going in the world. Where do we find our place within it all as indigenous people. What is the right way to do these things. Why are we chained down by social media? Please tune in and take a journey with us.

]]> With everything going in the world. Where do we find our place within it all as indigenous people. What is the right way to do these things. Why are we chained down by social media? Please tune in and take a journey with us.

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-15098356 Sun, 19 May 2024 21:00:00 -0500 2692 3 4 full true Indigenous Directions Join us for a great conversation with guest Cameron Antoine!

]]> Join us for a great conversation with guest Cameron Antoine!

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-14536962 Tue, 20 Feb 2024 02:00:00 -0600 5682 3 2 full false "Welcome to the Show" Starting the new year talking about fashion, media, purpose and future ideas for the podcast.

]]> Starting the new year talking about fashion, media, purpose and future ideas for the podcast.

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-14390355 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0600 3266 3 1 full false Live Laugh Rez Back and catching up with yall!. Its been a while!

]]> Back and catching up with yall!. Its been a while!

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-13653585 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 22:00:00 -0500 4269 3 1 full false Being an NDN man Mekko Buzzsprout-12521168 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0500 3379 2 12 full false Chill Vibez Chill episode where we catch up. Talk about Avatar 2 a bit. We two guests as well: Rob and Matte! Tune in peeps

]]> Chill episode where we catch up. Talk about Avatar 2 a bit. We two guests as well: Rob and Matte! Tune in peeps

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-11929406 Sun, 25 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600 3887 2 12 full false False Prophit In this episode we discuss an impersonator of Lakota culture and the death of Queen Elizabeth. 

]]> In this episode we discuss an impersonator of Lakota culture and the death of Queen Elizabeth. 

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-11398193 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:00:00 -0500 4097 2 11 full false Who is your favorite NDN? In this episode Z5 discusses Prey and Reservation Dogs. BEWARE: there may be spoilers. This is your warning haha

]]> In this episode Z5 discusses Prey and Reservation Dogs. BEWARE: there may be spoilers. This is your warning haha

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-11290752 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:00:00 -0500 4710 2 10 full false Modern Day Colonization In this episode we talk about some recent events on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the Popes visit to Canada. 

]]> In this episode we talk about some recent events on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation and the Popes visit to Canada. 

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-11158614 Thu, 18 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3648 2 9 full false Finding Our Voice Checking back in and catching up on what we been doing 

]]> Checking back in and catching up on what we been doing 

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-11049477 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 14:00:00 -0500 3407 2 8 full false Whose the Most Humble? Z5 back with another episode. Catching up on recent events that have been going on. 

]]> Z5 back with another episode. Catching up on recent events that have been going on. 

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-10664016 Sun, 22 May 2022 23:00:00 -0500 4238 2 7 full false NDN Signals (Reconnecting Talk) In this episode we talk about reconnecting natives.

]]> In this episode we talk about reconnecting natives.

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-10337163 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3889 2 6 full false Bullshit & Foods In this episode Franky and Matt Wilson talk about some of the work they are doing with Indigenous food. 

]]> In this episode Franky and Matt Wilson talk about some of the work they are doing with Indigenous food. 

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-10149840 Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0600 4560 2 5 full false Indigenous Spaces in Media: Kimberly Guerrero In this episode we interviewed Kimberly Guerrero, a Native American actress and teacher. You may know her from her role as "Aunty B" in Reservation Dogs. We have some in depth conversations about Indigenous representation in media and Kimberly's career as an actress and teacher.

]]> In this episode we interviewed Kimberly Guerrero, a Native American actress and teacher. You may know her from her role as "Aunty B" in Reservation Dogs. We have some in depth conversations about Indigenous representation in media and Kimberly's career as an actress and teacher.

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-10017760 Sat, 05 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0600 4878 2 4 full false Food Sovereignty with Foster Foster Cournoyer Hogan talks about his educational journey and the work he is doing now back home. 

]]> Foster Cournoyer Hogan talks about his educational journey and the work he is doing now back home. 

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-9862495 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:00:00 -0600 4037 2 2 full true Rezalizations The Return Bringing in the new year and talking about various topics. LNI, Covid, culture vultures etc. 

]]> Bringing in the new year and talking about various topics. LNI, Covid, culture vultures etc. 

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-9839098 Wed, 05 Jan 2022 21:00:00 -0600 4716 2 1 full true Episode 10: Halloween, Indian costumes, and Scary Stories In this episode Z5 talks about Halloween and how Indians have to always be prepared for the issues that arise. This connected to the recent issue of Candice Reed at John W North School in Riverside, California. Theres a couple of spooky stories we tell too. 

]]> In this episode Z5 talks about Halloween and how Indians have to always be prepared for the issues that arise. This connected to the recent issue of Candice Reed at John W North School in Riverside, California. Theres a couple of spooky stories we tell too. 

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-9472877 Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0500 4635 full false Episode 9: California Indian lifestyle with Emily Clarke In this episode we interview Emily Clarke, a member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians. She talks about growing up in on her traditional lands, college life, and what it means to be Cahuilla. 

]]> In this episode we interview Emily Clarke, a member of the Cahuilla Band of Indians. She talks about growing up in on her traditional lands, college life, and what it means to be Cahuilla. 

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-9386503 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 02:00:00 -0500 3984 full false Episode 8: We Were Here First In this episode Mekko, Franky, and Josh explore what Indigenous Peoples Day Means to them and how it is connected to so many experiences of Indigenous people. 

]]> In this episode Mekko, Franky, and Josh explore what Indigenous Peoples Day Means to them and how it is connected to so many experiences of Indigenous people. 

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-9346672 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 01:00:00 -0500 4874 full false Episode 7: Indian, Horse & Dog Rule (Where does the blood go?) This week we discussed blood quantum and the many problems it creates for Native peoples.

]]> This week we discussed blood quantum and the many problems it creates for Native peoples.

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-9313343 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0500 5195 full false Episode 6: Can you decolonize a colonial mindset? Mekko Buzzsprout-9261901 Sun, 26 Sep 2021 12:00:00 -0500 7228 full false Episode 5: Rez dogs anti-blackness? Vs Real life…Rezlife In this episode we talk about how a lot critics have a lot to say about the missing recognition of the African America community (Hip-Hop) and appropriating Black Culture. For many years when I was growing up the only Indians I’ve seen was either seeing the arrest list on the local TV or seeing a cuz in’ playing “Indian #2” in a Kevin Costner movie. We reflect on what it means to have more indigenous people on the big screen of HULU. We will talk about on how our lives fit into Rez dogs! 

PS: I am on Rez wifi so we have so,e tech difficulties during this episode. 

]]> In this episode we talk about how a lot critics have a lot to say about the missing recognition of the African America community (Hip-Hop) and appropriating Black Culture. For many years when I was growing up the only Indians I’ve seen was either seeing the arrest list on the local TV or seeing a cuz in’ playing “Indian #2” in a Kevin Costner movie. We reflect on what it means to have more indigenous people on the big screen of HULU. We will talk about on how our lives fit into Rez dogs! 

PS: I am on Rez wifi so we have so,e tech difficulties during this episode. 

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-9223922 Sun, 19 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0500 4125 1 0 full true Episode 4: I am Josh Little Josh Thunder Little introduces himself, discusses pandemic events, and journey through life so far

]]> Josh Thunder Little introduces himself, discusses pandemic events, and journey through life so far

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-9205198 Thu, 16 Sep 2021 02:00:00 -0500 954 1 4 full false Episode 3: life’s a journey I have started a brand in my name called Zuya, now there is many ways to look at this word but in the eyes of the late great Albert white hat. He defines the word as a journey because in our language there’s many words to say journey in my language. Orginally or how white people describe it, Zuya was define as “war party” or “war path” according to a white translator. The word described in Alberts book, is that this life we live is the journey to figure ourselves. Thats his definition of - “Zuya A life‘s journey.” Check out his book and check out this podcast.

]]> I have started a brand in my name called Zuya, now there is many ways to look at this word but in the eyes of the late great Albert white hat. He defines the word as a journey because in our language there’s many words to say journey in my language. Orginally or how white people describe it, Zuya was define as “war party” or “war path” according to a white translator. The word described in Alberts book, is that this life we live is the journey to figure ourselves. Thats his definition of - “Zuya A life‘s journey.” Check out his book and check out this podcast.

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-9149336 Mon, 06 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0500 817 1 3 full true Episode 2:Conversation and questions In this episode I am covering  a few questions some of the TikTok family asked me, one was “weightroom life” and the positives of that. Another was “spiritual guidance” and what that looks like. How I got there was no easy journey, when you’re born indigenous. When you are born and living that Rez life you have to be ready for everything no matter the obstacle. Tune in and hear my story, as always I love you. 

]]> In this episode I am covering  a few questions some of the TikTok family asked me, one was “weightroom life” and the positives of that. Another was “spiritual guidance” and what that looks like. How I got there was no easy journey, when you’re born indigenous. When you are born and living that Rez life you have to be ready for everything no matter the obstacle. Tune in and hear my story, as always I love you. 

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-8992527 Sun, 08 Aug 2021 01:00:00 -0500 1339 1 2 full true Episode 1:Pandemic…etc Basically opening myself up more to my audience and showing my POV as an indigenous person going through an pandemic. Going through how I survive depression and mental health issues we was never taught to handle. This is my story and I hope people can relate. I want to be able to be more than just be a TikTok creator. This is me manifesting new doors, and opening some new areas in my life as a leader/speaker. I’m a brother, I’m a mentor, I’m Mekko Bearkiller. I did stumble on my words, but I left it uncut because we are relearning things that was taken away from us during the pandemic. One of the main things that was taken away is being a relative. Being a human.

]]> Basically opening myself up more to my audience and showing my POV as an indigenous person going through an pandemic. Going through how I survive depression and mental health issues we was never taught to handle. This is my story and I hope people can relate. I want to be able to be more than just be a TikTok creator. This is me manifesting new doors, and opening some new areas in my life as a leader/speaker. I’m a brother, I’m a mentor, I’m Mekko Bearkiller. I did stumble on my words, but I left it uncut because we are relearning things that was taken away from us during the pandemic. One of the main things that was taken away is being a relative. Being a human.

]]> Mekko Buzzsprout-8929032 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1364 1 1 full true