Sort of like, what happens when you get overpowered by the Nevada Sun—while listening to Nuthin’ but a G Thang (on repeat)—and at the same time, listening to a heavily tattoo'd guy from HV1, intelligently-and-existentially deconstruct (and reconstruct) strange meanings of life. All from a tribal perspective. Yeah, it’s kind of like that…
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It’s been a while. Brian ruminates on post-pandemic change in Indian Country, in the world, and in himself. ------- Coffee with an Indian is a provocative conversation from Indian Country, for Indian Country, and for our relatives around the globe. Hosted by Brian “BB” Melendez from the Tribal Minds Studio in Reno, NV. If you enjoy Coffee with an I…
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Episode 2: Redrum MC Great Basin Chapter
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Waylon Marvin of Redrum MC’s Great Basin chapter stops in to talk about Nevada’s tribal culture, being away from home, and the vast and varied world of the motorcycle club scene. ------- Coffee with an Indian is a provocative conversation from Indian Country, for Indian Country, and for our relatives around the globe. Hosted by Brian “BB” Melendez …
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Episode 21: For the Greater [Indian] Good
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The things we do for the Greater Indian Good. Have you ever wondered about the power of meditation? Ever consider how spiritual wellness and finding balance impacts your life? What about learning how significant our individual choices can be, in relation to the rest of the world? If you’ve been following this story, listen right now, to hear the fi…
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Do you understand how valuable real estate is in the United States? Have you ever wondered about the mechanisms and trends of modern spirituality? Listen today, to hear a version of American history, told from a tribal perspective, that is seldom ever heard. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to …
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Ever wondered how powerful it is to be connected to the land of your Ancestors? Learn a diverse tribal perspective on morality and strength, as it pertains to humanity. Listen right now, and discover, how to find empowerment in any situation. So, put on your ruby slippers, because we got some walking to do… Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, p…
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Have you ever wondered just how powerful dancing in the Sun can be for humanity? Are you ready to learn about creating sacred space? Listen right now, to learn a unique history, and probable future—about American Indians—all from a tribal perspective. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascending order from Episode 1 to Episode…
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Episode 17: Coloring Outside The Lines
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Have you ever had to start all over again in life; and the quickest way to a new beginning, was simply taking the unorthodox path? Has there ever been a moment, when you knew you just had to keep on walking? Listen today, to learn about the intricacies of co-parenting, institutional thinking, and recreating new spaces through love: all from a triba…
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Episode 16: A Tale of Two Cities
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Have you ever wanted to learn about intricate details of modern tribal leadership? Learn about the ever-changing paradigm shifts that impact Indigenous cultures and belief systems. Listen right now, to experience a raw human side of life and family, in a way that is rarely disclosed. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen in ascendin…
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Have you ever found yourself in circumstances that never seemed to make any sense? Have you ever had a dream so prolific, that by just holding onto the thought of it changed your life? Listen right now, to learn about life as non-traditional tribal student, a struggling father, and an emerging young leader! Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, p…
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Have you ever learned something so special that you knew that it was going to change your life? Ever wondered what inspired the tribal people of the past, to carve divine messages on high rock walls? Listen right now, to hear how tenets of faith; are created and destroyed, all at the same time. Season 1 is a serial style podcast. So, please listen …
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Episode 13: The Day Before All Lives Mattered
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Have you ever made decisions in your life, that you knew were going to change your path forever? Have you ever been in love with life and at the same time pulled by the arm towards death? This is a tribal perspective on modern chaos, community heartache, and the social phenomenon of gun violence? If you want to learn something mind shattering…liste…
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Have you ever wanted to know the fragile insides of modern tribal spirituality? Have you ever had to do something that you knew had to be done, but found opposing forces at every turn trying to stop you? Have you ever been so confused in lust, excitement, and fear, that you lose your breath? If you haven’t…get ready, because here it is. Season 1 is…
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Have you ever found yourself on a spiritual journey; one that you never thought you’d ever be on? While trying to move forward in life, have you ever felt inadequate and not good enough? There’s something special about learning new things, making new relationships, and witnessing sacred moments that heals old wounds. Listen today, to learn about ho…
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Have you ever allowed yourself to be lost in the moment? Have you ever had to forgive yourself for choices that you've made? Have you ever had an experience we're your life changed in an unexpected turn—a moment that so beautiful—that it made you believe in God? Listen today, to hear a story of ritual, customs, and tradition: a story of suffering f…
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Have you ever struggled with addictions, mourned the loss of a loved one, or isolate yourself from you family in the grieving process? Ever think to yourself, “what am I doing here?” or “why is this my life?” and not find any immediate answers. Have you ever simply just let go and allowed others to take care of you? Listen today to hear a story of …
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Have you ever experienced death in a way that changes every part of your soul? Have you ever witnessed a gang funeral? Ever think about the impact, that just one life, has on a community. This is a story of great loss, tragedy, heartbreak and sadness. Listen today, to hear about just how fragile and unforgiving life can be. Season 1 is a serial sty…
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Have your ever wondered about the structural complications of Indian Education? Ever think about how parenting impacts the capabilities of children? Have you ever thought about the tenets of institutional thinking? Listen today, to hear how so many of our tribal youth struggle through the educational system and how our families and communities are …
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Have you ever wondered about the intricacies of early 90’s gang culture and the criminality that took the lives of many young people and left others incarcerated? Ever want to know what it’s like to attend a gang funeral? Have you ever wanted to know about how to prevent juvenile delinquency? Listen today, to learn about a rampant sub-culture that …
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Have you ever thought about what it must be like to grow up on an American Indian Reservation in the 90’s? Have you ever wondered about the impacts that a broken home, alcohol abuse and drug addictions, and domestic violence has on a child’s worldview? Ever think about how important your own unique role is in a community setting? Listen today, to h…
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Have you ever wondered how American Indian family’s transition after a suicide? What do you think life is like, for a child born with serious childhood disabilities? Or consider how difficult it must be to provide a struggling child with comfort? Learn why an Indian boy, would leave the only caregivers he would ever know, to live with his biologica…
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Episode 3: The Green Side of the Mountain
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Do you want to know what was life was like, as an Indian child, in Reno during the late 80’s? Do you understand how violence and trauma can shape a young mind? Have you ever wondered how common another person’s depression can impact other people’s paths forever? If you’re prepared to find out, listen right now… Season 1 is a serial style podcast. S…
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Why is it crucial to know the history of where your family comes from? Have you ever thought to yourself, just how impactful your parent’s life experiences have been in your own story? Listen now to learn about the secrets and tricks of little Indian Boys. First and foremost, I compose these podcasts from my heart and memory. After you give this ep…
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Welcome to Coffee with an Indian, I’m BB, your Host and Resident-Indian. You are now about to listen to a brilliantly composed tribal narrative, in a way that has never been done before on any podcast. Have you ever wondered what it’s like living on a modern Indian Reservation? Have you ever had to make something out of nothing? Are you ready for a…
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