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Say Less Podcast

Jose Arrellano
Homeboy Industries
Los Angeles, United States
Military
Recovery
Indigenous Cultures and Spirituality
UCLA
Artificial Intelligence
Prison System
Gang Life
Gangs and Street Culture
Addictions and Recovery
Mike Del Rocha
Chicano Movement
Orange County
Special Forces
Emilio Rivera
Acting
Addiction Recovery
Substance Abuse
Lancaster, United States

Hosted by Jose Arellano

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes16Founded4 months ago
Number of ListenersCategories
PhilosophyEducationSociety & CultureSelf-Improvement

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00:00 - Intro

01:50-The Gift of Noticing

07:00-Leaving Home

14:55-A life changing injury

20:00-Club sce... more

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00:00 - Intro

12:08-Why some people lack empathy

19:25-Working with Samuel L. Jackson

29:37-Knowing Wher... more

Follow us on Instagram: @thasaylesspodcast

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Follow Jose Arellano: @josearellanoofficial

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00:00 - Intro

02:45 - Growing up in Nebraska

09:00 - Joining the military

17:00 - Finding love before De... more

Follow us on Instagram: @thasaylesspodcast

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Follow Jose Arellano: @josearellanoofficial

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00:00 - Intro

2:40 - Rejecting Homeboy Industries

8:05 - A rough childhood

13:20 - Initiation into Gang ... more

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Anthony Chyrus
Former gang member, ex-convict, advocate for rehabilitation
Homeboy Industries
Episode: EP 13 : Beginning To Reform
Emilio Rivera
Actor and former gang member sharing his healing journey
Episode: EP 12 : Journey to Acting ft. Emilio Rivera
Angel Cortez
Former gang member who became a military veteran and special operations candidate
Episode: EP 9 : Realization about the World Around You
Mike Del Rocha
Guest, author and community leader
Beetle Coffee (entrepreneurial venture)
Episode: EP 8 : Helping Community
Fabian de Vora
Guest on Say Less Podcast; community advocate and artist
Episode: EP 7 : Internal Battles
Robert Brimz
Cousin of the host; former gang member; trained at Homeboy Industries; now a supervisor/navigator
Homeboy Industries LearningWorks
Episode: EP 6 : Turning to the Streets
Adam Malka
Grateful believer in miracles; CEO/creator of Signature Tracks; involved in Ashwood community
Signature Tracks / Ashwood
Episode: EP 3 : Healing Through Service

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Jose Arellano
Host of Say Less Podcast

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EP 8 : Helping Community
Q: What role did mentorship play in shaping his path after UCLA?
Mentors like Tim Nubany and Luis Rodriguez provided guidance, challenged assumptions, and helped translate passion into practical work, including cultural exchange projects and community campaigns that scaled impact beyond campus.
EP 8 : Helping Community
Q: Where did that fire come from, the drive to represent and serve the community?
The fire was fostered by a lineage of educators and activists, the immigrant experience, and witnessing systemic disparities, which together created a lifelong commitment to organizing and expanding access to education and resources for communities of color.
EP 3 : Healing Through Service
Q: How did the loss of your mother shape your life and recovery?
Her passing acted as a crucible that reoriented his life toward service, mentoring, and building Ashwood as a space for healing and collective growth.
EP 3 : Healing Through Service
Q: What was your upbringing like?
Adam describes a multicultural, faith-infused upbringing with a deep appreciation for music, family, and the sense that God directed his path, which later fed into his career and community work.
EP 11 : Embodying Change
Q: And at what point after the military did you know your next play, getting out and pursuing a career?
He explains that after leaving the military, he experimented with several roles before settling into civil service and then discovering dog training, which merged his desire for independence with a meaningful way to help others, especially youth.

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This show centers on lives transformed through mentorship, community support, and personal accountability. Across episodes, guests share intensely personal journeys—from cycles of violence and incarceration to recovery, service, and leadership in social-justice and community-building efforts. The conversations frequently thread through trauma, resilience, and the power of mentorship, with episodes highlighting pathways out of hardship via education, work, and purposeful artistry. A standout throughline is turning difficult experiences into positive impact—whether mentoring youth, advocating for rehabilitation, or innovating within social enterprises—making the program a compelling fit for listeners who seek real-world stories of redemption,... more

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2. Emilio Rivera
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4. Mike Del Rocha
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7. Adam Malka

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