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Your Neighbor Is

Your Neighbor Is

By Gabe Rojas & Brian Thorn

On Your Neighbor Is, we aim to bring you the stories of everyday people and their creative pursuits and passions. We pass by so many people in our daily cycles, and don’t always get to know the ones who are around us. So on our podcast, we want to highlight some of these people, people that could even live on your same block, as we push our slogan, get to know your neighbors.
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Your Neighbor Is: Eyeconic

Your Neighbor IsApr 08, 2023

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Your Neighbor Is: Eyeconic

Your Neighbor Is: Eyeconic

On the 34th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Eyeconic about discovering new music genres as a kid through playing GTA, his positive perspective going into his next project, and everything that went into releasing his latest single, “New Bop”.
Apr 08, 202301:20:55
Your Neighbor Is: Cheek The Profit

Your Neighbor Is: Cheek The Profit

On the 33rd episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with the Cheek The Profit about starting his music career at 14 years old, the Star Wars inspiration behind his album, "The Profit Strikes Back", and how his father inspired him to create his clothing brand.

Mar 08, 202301:05:31
Your Neighbor Is: 1000 Grams

Your Neighbor Is: 1000 Grams

On the 32nd episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with the co-owners of 1000 Grams soap company about their first experiences with entrepreneurship, how their community has been an integral part of improving their product, and everything that went into creating their "Out The Trunk" short film series.

Feb 22, 202359:58
Your Neighbor Is: Carbon Kid

Your Neighbor Is: Carbon Kid

On the 31st episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Carbon Kid about his first exposure to the music scene at a local venue, how his creative process has changed over time, and the upcoming release of his debut single.

Nov 19, 202201:36:00
Your Neighbor Is: Michael Thornburg

Your Neighbor Is: Michael Thornburg

On the 30th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Michael about how he got into photography through teaching, the short film ideas he has in the works, and how he's expanded his talents by saying yes to any new project/challenge.

Sep 07, 202201:10:56
Neighborhood Check In

Neighborhood Check In

On the 29th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian check in with each other and discuss the work/life balance of being creatives and the impact it has on mental health.

Jun 01, 202258:12
Your Neighbor Is: Michel Flores Tavizón

Your Neighbor Is: Michel Flores Tavizón

On the 28th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Michel about her struggle with her two identities and the effect it has on her art, how she fell in love with the art of printmaking, and how she plans to continue to empower and bring together the artists in her community.

Jan 21, 202201:15:10
Your Neighbor Is: Dolla$ignDunn

Your Neighbor Is: Dolla$ignDunn

On the 27th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Dolla$ignDunn about writing his first song after being fired from his job, what inspired him to create his project, One Bad Day, and the importance he places on the visual components of his music.

Nov 13, 202101:02:06
Your Neighbor Is: Shay Lucas

Your Neighbor Is: Shay Lucas

On the 26th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Shay about starting an arts education at a young age, the stage acting skills that he brings to his film and TV roles, and how diverting from the script can make for a better performance.

Oct 30, 202159:22
Your Neighbor Is: Los Vincis

Your Neighbor Is: Los Vincis

On the 25th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Los Vincis about how they first got together and formed their band, not putting any boundaries on their sound or how they make it, and wanting their live shows to be an experience beyond just playing their songs.

Aug 18, 202101:03:33
Your Neighbor Is: Atziri Peña

Your Neighbor Is: Atziri Peña

On the 24th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Atziri about how she got her start in business by selling band shirts, making designs on her phone while riding the bus, and the importance of giving back to the community that supports her brand.

Jul 29, 202145:11
Your Neighbor Is: Jake Gatsby

Your Neighbor Is: Jake Gatsby

On the 23rd episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Jake about how the music his family listened to during his childhood influenced his own songs, the catharsis from writing about his life experiences, and the concept for his upcoming album, Heartbreak Jake.

Jun 09, 202148:22
Your Neighbor Is: Biz

Your Neighbor Is: Biz

On the 22nd episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Biz about how he first got into vintage fashion, designing his store to look like his ideal high school bedroom, and creating a collection of custom pieces of clothing.

May 23, 202154:41
Your Neighbor Is: Shannon Levin

Your Neighbor Is: Shannon Levin

On the 21st episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Shannon about designing the yearbook covers for her school as a kid, organizing a public art project based around text installations, and why she encourages artists to not stress about defining their style.

Apr 11, 202148:16
Your Neighbor Is: Kory Burrell

Your Neighbor Is: Kory Burrell

On the 20th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Kory about the role that music played in his small town experience growing up, creating songs that surprise the listener, and how the aspect of community is a key component of Dogwood Last.

Mar 13, 202101:00:48
Your Neighbor Is: Brittney Briggs

Your Neighbor Is: Brittney Briggs

On the 19th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Brittney about how she first got into filmmaking, starting her own production company with her friends, and her plans to eventually direct full feature films.

Feb 14, 202142:49
Your Neighbor Is: Dan Thorn

Your Neighbor Is: Dan Thorn

On the 18th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Dan about his first experiences with recording music in his college's forgotten studio, the process of building a whole recording studio from scratch, and how he approaches working with artists from all different genres.

Feb 01, 202101:10:13
Your Neighbor Is: Lorenzo Mitil

Your Neighbor Is: Lorenzo Mitil

On the 17th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Lorenzo about how one commercial changed his entire career path, the subjects he likes to capture in his film photography, and what got him started with curating a photography page based around coffee shops.

Jan 09, 202140:19
Your Neighbor Is: Spec Kay

Your Neighbor Is: Spec Kay

On the 16th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Spec Kay about how growing up around different cultures influenced his music, learning to embrace the setbacks on his journey as an artist, and his upcoming album, Overdub.

Jan 01, 202101:17:58
Your Neighbor Is: Miserable chillers

Your Neighbor Is: Miserable chillers

On the 15th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Miserable chillers about labeling his music as "adult contemporary", his fascination with the medieval times, and addressing the current climate crisis on his album.

Dec 19, 202050:18
Your Neighbor Is: Will Doughty

Your Neighbor Is: Will Doughty

On the 14th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Will about transitioning from music to graphic design, his passion for working on community projects, and launching his very own art studio.
Dec 11, 202001:07:53
Your Neighbor Is: Proud Father

Your Neighbor Is: Proud Father

On the 13th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Proud Father about growing up in a small town in Illinois, how his dream career at NASA impacted his life and music, and the 5 years he's spent working on his upcoming album.

Dec 02, 202001:15:22
Your Neighbor Is: Fysics

Your Neighbor Is: Fysics

On the 12th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Fysics about being drawn to music at a very young age, working three jobs so he could buy the gear to record himself, and the blend of styles he incorporated into his EP. 

Nov 18, 202047:07
Your Neighbor Is: Nabil Miftahi

Your Neighbor Is: Nabil Miftahi

On the 11th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Nabil about picking up photography and shooting for brands, selling out of his apparel in seconds, and how being a multifaceted person impacts his creation process.

Nov 11, 202051:04
Your Neighbor Is: Shani Pleasants

Your Neighbor Is: Shani Pleasants

On the 10th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Shani about how she discovered graphic design in high school, the human element she incorporates into her artwork, and how she navigates choosing the right colors to evoke certain emotions.

Oct 28, 202044:13
Your Neighbor Is: Cody LaPlant

Your Neighbor Is: Cody LaPlant

On the 9th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Cody about getting into filming through rollerblading, his DIY roots in filmmaking, and how he likes to incorporate a visual narrative into most of his work.

Oct 21, 202001:04:27
Your Neighbor Is: MCNR

Your Neighbor Is: MCNR

On the 8th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with MCNR about growing up surrounded by music, how she transitioned from video production to music production, and her first recording being on a karaoke machine.

Oct 14, 202057:41
Your Neighbor Is: Savannah Muñoz

Your Neighbor Is: Savannah Muñoz

On the 7th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Savannah about growing up with a mix of cultures, expressing herself through various forms of art, and how she felt destined for the arts, especially graphic design, at a young age.

Oct 07, 202001:01:58
Your Neighbor Is: Josh Romero

Your Neighbor Is: Josh Romero

On the 6th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Josh about how he first got started with photography, the differences between shooting digital and film, and his love for drawing and reworking logos.

Sep 30, 202042:12
Your Neighbor Is: Ben Mather

Your Neighbor Is: Ben Mather

On the 5th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with Ben about what got him into music and painting, how he balances his medical career and creating, and the powerful messages he puts into his art.

Sep 23, 202001:01:46
Your Neighbor Is: The GoldenChild

Your Neighbor Is: The GoldenChild

On the 4th episode of Your Neighbor Is, Gabe and Brian talk with The GoldenChild about growing up in Teaneck and The Bronx, what inspired him to start making music, and the latest project he's been working on.

Sep 16, 202044:31
Catching Up with YNI

Catching Up with YNI

On the 3rd episode of Your Neighbor Is, the hosts catch up with one another on the current times and the long break since the 1st two episodes.

Sep 03, 202033:32
Your Neighbor Is: Goods Perdido

Your Neighbor Is: Goods Perdido

This is the second episode of Your Neighbor Is. In the first two episodes, the hosts interview each other on their lives growing up and their creative passions. The first two episodes were recorded a while back, so you will notice some audio quality differences starting on the third episode.

Sep 03, 202039:20
Your Neighbor Is: Brian Thorn

Your Neighbor Is: Brian Thorn

This is the very first episode of Your Neighbor Is.  In the first two episodes, the hosts interview each other on their lives growing up and their creative passions. The first two episodes were recorded a while back, so you will notice some audio quality differences starting on the third episode.

Sep 03, 202035:31