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Road Warrior Status

Road Warrior Status

By Arturo Martinez

Road Warrior Status is the creation of Arturo Martinez and Damian Bastar, two music veterans with lots of stories about the ins and outs of the entertaiment industry. Every week they are joined by a colorful guests to join in the conversation with tales that you never expected.

Join Arturo and Damian as they talk about music, sports, fashion and every day cultural events happenings from all walks of life. Immerse yourself in the ins and outs of a road that never ends. Road Warrior Status is your weekly dose of the unexpected.

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Stop 6: Cheo Pardo

Road Warrior StatusNov 19, 2020

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Stop 6: Cheo Pardo

Stop 6: Cheo Pardo

In this episode we catch up with Cheo Pardo, the renowned founder of the Venezuelan band Amigos Invisibles. Also known as DJ Afro, he is a singer song writer, producer and multi Grammy nominee/winner. We also chat about his youth, influence on pick up music, the current musical landscape, new Salsa as well as some of the “must listen to” bands in Latin America at this moment. Join us for the ride!

Nov 19, 202001:28:36
Stop 5: Flaco Navaja

Stop 5: Flaco Navaja

In this Stop we speak with a man of too many talents and a great friend of the show:
The standard bearer of artist and entertainer define Flaco Navaja in the following manner: “If Héctor Lavoe Boxed Rubén Blades and KRS-1 was the referee you'd get Flaco. A Nostalgic old sound with brand new spoken word.”
This multifacetd artist, stage and screen actor, poet, talks to us about his incredible journey, the dynamics of his creative process and insights into the various mediums that had defined his successful career.
Nov 03, 202001:49:26
Stop 4: Nklabe

Stop 4: Nklabe

This episode is one close to the guy’s hearts, here we have Salsa sensation Trio N’Klabe in an hour of great conversations, amazing rapport and friendship.
We chat it up about their first studio album in 12 years Nuestra Esquina, an album that was produced under the obstacles of the pandemic. The guys chat about their new single "Me Enamore Como Nunca" ft. Elysanji, and all their great collaborations.
Enjoy!
#nklabe #puertorico #salsa #newyork #latino @latinmusic #vibes #music #themusicindustry #laindustria #porlacultura #latins2020 #coronavirus #2020 #musicstories #podcasting #podcast #latinpodcasts #musicpodcasts #roadwarrior
Oct 21, 202001:27:14
Stop 3 - Tomas Cookman

Stop 3 - Tomas Cookman

In this episode we have a another great one for you. We chatted it it up native New Yorker and huge baseball fan Tomas Cookman as he takes us through his incredible journey, from the manager of the most legendary bands and artists in Latin alternative scene, his life long association with the legendary CBGC club in Manhattan, the founding of Nacional Records, the founding of LAMC ,the evolution if independent music and too many good stories for lovers of interesting conversations of all kinds! 


Oct 13, 202001:25:39
Stop 2 - Chente Ydrach

Stop 2 - Chente Ydrach

In the 2nd Stop of Leg 2 of the Road Warrior Status Podcast, we speak with Puerto Rican comedian, influencer and blogger Chente Ydrach. Born and raised in the Island of Puerto Rico, Chente is one of the most recognizable comedians in the island. We spoke with him about the current state of touring for comedians, his comedic influences, the most surprising moments during his tours and why Carrot Top may be one of the most underrated comics.

In the host segment we talk about Daddy Yankee's new deal with Universal Music Group, Joe Budden leaving Spotify after an extremely successful two year contract and Travis Scott's new partnership with McDonald among many other topics.


Enjoy! 

Sep 11, 202052:51
Stop 1 - Ruben Blades

Stop 1 - Ruben Blades

We welcome you back to the 2nd Leg of the show. On this stop we are joined by the one and only Ruben Blades.

Come along for the ride as we discuss Ruben's long career including his latest collaboration with Yandel and Snoop Dogg, as well as his latest projects. Ruben also brings to light his work with such luminaries as Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Hector Lavoe. 

Sit back and enjoy the ride as we touch on topics ranging from politics, sports and most importantly music: where it was, where it is and where it's headed. 

#RubenBlades #Yandel #SnoopDogg #FAMA #MichaelJackson #QuincyJones #HectorLaVoe #FearOfTheWalkingDead #FOTWD #MusicIndustry #MusicPodcasts #Panama 

Aug 06, 202001:35:13
 EP 12. SHAUN HOFFMAN - Tour Manager for Bruno Mars

EP 12. SHAUN HOFFMAN - Tour Manager for Bruno Mars

We’re Talking:

Months into the pandemic where do we stand as an industry
Cabin fever and it’s consequences
A review of sports, including baseball’s return
Covid and contact sports
Jeffrey Epstein Madam is arrested
We also discuss new changes for next seasons, including a new look, interesting guests and other surprises

Special Guest:

A little different perspective in our wide industry brings us this episode’s special guest. Shaun Hoffman is the current Tour Manager of Bruno Mars, he speaks about being on the road with large numbers of crews, his time Tour Managing Gwen Stefani, stories from road and many more awesome anecdotes.
Jul 08, 202001:14:12
EP 11. LA INDIA - "Dat's Gangsta..."
Jun 08, 202001:10:57
EP 10. JUAN TORO -"Lots of history here..."
May 23, 202002:03:11
EP 9. TITO NIEVES - "Brooklyn's in the house....."
May 15, 202002:19:40
EP 8. DRO GENAO - "Everyone was rockin...."
May 08, 202001:44:22
EP 7. NOAH ASSAD - "The Rhythm"
Apr 28, 202001:12:28
EP 6. RADEL ORTIZ - "Chico & The Man"
Apr 23, 202001:12:41
EP 5. TONY TOUCH - "Excuse me as I TOUCH the sky......"
Apr 18, 202001:00:50
Season 1. Ep 4: "All thr33 of you..... :)"
Apr 14, 202054:54
Season 1. Ep 3: "Still Teenin'" with Special Guests Lino Grumiro and Steven Oquendo
Apr 02, 202001:18:31
Season 1. Ep 2: "Back to basics..."
Mar 27, 202034:27
Season 1. Ep 1: "Impact 2020" with Special Guests "Rich Corsi, Simon Baptiste and Peter Abraham"
Mar 25, 202001:12:60