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Micah Thunder - stay wavy

Saddle up! On this episode Micah Thunder (@micah.thunder), the Korean Cowboy, joins the Bad Ass Cult (don’t worry, there are puppets and zero emotional support). Expect tales of songwriting sobriety, family sock theatrics and the art of building beds and ballads at the same time. Micah’s journey through healing, puppet gifting and rodeo clown wisdom proves that sometimes all you need is a red nose and a checklist with only two items: ‘Don’t break anything, including yourself.’ Featuring harp-hauling heroes, impending Swiftie domination and the world’s most heartfelt sock puppet. Yeehaw!

Hannah Joy - throwing ass

Comedian Hannah Joy (@hannahjoycomedy) joins the Badass Cult podcast to talk duck lips, throwing ass on stage and why her DMs are open unless you have ponytail secrets or adult braces. Hear how a theater kid from Dallas conquered Albuquerque’s comedy scene, analyzes every laugh and is looking for love everywhere but dating apps. Also birthday twin excitement, Hello Kitty noodles and why you don’t mess with a woman in leather pants!

Marion Carrillo - no one wants to fight a naked man with a sword

In this episode Marion Carrillo (@themore_themarion) shares the wild and weird realities of life on the road as a touring musician from sleeping nude in a van with a cavalry saber for self-defense (safety tip - no one wants to fight a naked man with a sword) to accidentally making the most popular song on his new album NOT the single. The crew debates the Albuquerque music scene’s lone-ranger mentality, reflects on capitalism, tuberculosis and why having a beanie might save your next tour. Marion also dishes on the best places for potluck gigs, why pre-show cake is essential and plots future collabs and new album experimentation. Come for the indie music insights, stay for the naked sword talk and shout-outs to loyal fans (looking at you, DeLynn!).

Michael Moxey - warm beer and pop tarts

Musician, artist, and ex-radio host Michael Moxey (@secret.eagles.music) joins the Badass Cult Podcast, declaring this moment the "pinnacle" of his career (eat your heart out, SiriusXM). Between chips, beer, and stories about meeting rock legends and getting fired right after winning "Best Morning Show," Michael details the highs and lows of a creative life in Albuquerque plus how he once ended up partying in a basement with Lisa Marie Presley and The Strokes (spoiler: don't look at Lisa Marie). Topics include: oversized TVs, failed monkhood, the mysteries of the DJ "ramp," marketing pranks, legendary band drama, local art, puppetry, and the existential crisis of making music nobody listens to on purpose. If you like oddball New Mexico legends, secret eagles, and fart jokes, this episode is for you.

Abel Zapien - I’m just throwing stuff at the wall

Abel Zapien..,foodie, guitarist, and custom amp builder, joins the Bad Ass Cult Podcast to talk shop on Albuquerque's best sandwiches, the craft of guitar amps, and his journey from blues jams to country music with the Waylon Bailey Band and Levi Dean & the Mesa Rats. Abel shares how building community starts with good food and music, reveals the learning curve from blues to country guitar, and explains why he'd rather be the band’s sound architect than its leader. The episode covers his Mexican-American roots, obsession with classic gear, and how he relaxes with video games after a gig