Tribal Research Specialist: The Podcast
by Shandin Pete, Aaron Brien
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#72 - Indigenous Patriotism as Contradiction: What Are We Standing for Anyway?
Jul 20, 2026
1h 13m 44s
#71 - Seven Generations Later: ChatGPT Arrives on Turtle Island and Asks, “Where’s the Red Road?”
May 11, 2026
1h 45m 47s
#70 - Don’t Be an Analyst, Be an Indian: Cultural Revitalization, Armchair Expertise, and the Problem of Not Doing Anything - Guest: Jakob Knudson
Mar 26, 2026
2h 08m 43s
#69 - Rent‑to‑Own Indigenous Traditions On & Off the Rez: High‑Interest Responsibility for Communities, Easy Credit for Scholars
Feb 20, 2026
1h 44m 58s
#68 - Memoirs of an Indigenous Knowledge Dojo Dropout and the Vin Diesel School of Indigenous Philosophy
Feb 3, 2026
1h 18m 36s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20/26 | Indigenous patriotismNative enlistment+4 | — | SeattleGermany | — | Indigenous patriotismNative enlistment+6 | — | 1h 13m 44s | ||
| 5/11/26 | Indigenous culturemusic+4 | — | Medicine Wheel | Turtle Island | Turtle IslandBlack Elk+5 | — | 1h 45m 47s | ||
| 3/26/26 | cultural revitalizationcritical thinking+4 | Jakob Knudson | — | — | cultural revitalizationcritical thinking+4 | — | 2h 08m 43s | ||
| 2/20/26 | Indigenous TraditionsCultural Knowledge+3 | — | Weather Channel | Rez | IndigenousCultural Knowledge+5 | — | 1h 44m 58s | ||
| 2/3/26 | Indigenous knowledgespirituality+4 | — | — | — | Indigenous knowledgeVin Diesel+5 | — | 1h 18m 36s | ||
| 12/5/25 | educationcultural transmission+4 | — | — | — | reservation fashioncultural standards+5 | — | 1h 32m 40s | ||
| 10/11/25 | ceremonysacredness+5 | — | — | — | ceremonysacredness+5 | — | 1h 09m 44s | ||
| 8/27/25 | Native gatheringsCultural traditions+5 | — | — | ApsáalookeSalish+1 | Native American culturehand game+5 | — | 1h 09m 32s | ||
| 7/21/25 | Black BearsColonial Influence+4 | Terry Brockie | — | — | good and badcolonial influence+5 | — | 1h 29m 13s | ||
| 6/20/25 | Cultural PreservationPhilosophy of Reciprocity+4 | Terry Brockie | — | — | reciprocitycultural preservation+5 | — | 1h 30m 27s | ||
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| 5/21/25 | Indigenous KnowledgeAcademic Engagement+4 | — | ThanksgivingColumbus Day+1 | — | Indigenous WisdomIntellectual Tourism+3 | — | 1h 31m 40s | ||
| 3/18/25 |  #61 - From Trauma to Teasing: The Epigenetics of Indigenous Humor - Guest: Kasey Nicholson | Send us Fan Mail Code-Switching & Cultural Banter 0:00:00 Trauma, Humor, and Healing 0:15:00 Counselor to Comedian 0:35:00 Joke Anatomy 101 0:55:00 Academic Comedy Fails 1:15:00 The Art of Native Teasing 1:35:00 Generational Laughs 1:55:00 Breaking Stereotypes 2:15:00 Guest: Kasey Nicholson (A’aa’niii’nin) https://www.rezzalicious.com/ Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Salisha Old Bull (Salish/Apsáalooke), (Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné). How to cite this episode (apa) Pete, S. H.,... | 1h 52m 37s | ||||||
| 1/25/25 |  #60 - Deossifying Myths at the Crossroad of Modern Tribal Boundaries | Send us Fan Mail Introductions 0:00 Discussion on Leftovers and Turkey 3:00 Cultural Dependence on Buffalo 9:28 Cultural Politics and Narrative Dominance 14:16 Intermixing of Cultures and Cultural Preservation 32:08 Challenges in Cultural Preservation and Future Directions 45:41 Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Salisha Old Bull (Salish/Apsáalooke), (Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) How to cite this episode (apa) Pete, S. H., Brien, A. & Old Bull, S. A. (Hosts). (2025, January 25). #60 - Deossi... | 46m 20s | ||||||
| 12/13/24 |  #59 - Crushing Myths, Prophesying Futures: Indigenous Perspectives on Life and Extinction | Send us Fan Mail 0:00 - Casual Conversation About Daily Life 8:29 - Philosophy of Extinction and Survival 23:08 - Navigating Cultural Learning and Extinction 27:32 - Exploring Morality and Cultural Prophecy 43:53 - Exploring Cultural Beliefs and Mortality 58:16 - Cultural Wisdom and Language Shorthand 1:13:05 - Podcast Topic Creation and Cultural Reflections Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Salisha Old Bull (Salish/Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) How to cite this episode (apa) Pete,... | 1h 15m 41s | ||||||
| 11/15/24 |  #58 - Raising a Wisdom Baby: Indigenous Knowledge That Won't Let You Sleep - Guest: Miranda Rowland | Send us Fan Mail 0:00 Language and Cultural Heritage 6:27 Indigenous Music and Academic Research 21:00 Navigating Native Scholars' Experiences 30:12 Critiquing Research and Academic Mentorship 39:50 Native Research and Epiphanies 45:56 Challenges in Indigenous Knowledge Transmission 58:34 Academic Integrity in Indigenous Research 1:08:21 Realizations in Indigenous Research 1:22:45 Unity Among Native Scholars 1:29:55 Sincerity and Truth in Academia Guest: Miranda Rowland (Apsáalooke) Hosts: Aa... | 1h 32m 52s | ||||||
| 9/20/24 |  #57 - Conversation on Traditions: Walking Belly First with Indigenous Practitioners and Scholars | Send us Fan Mail 00:01 Indigenous vs. Tribal Archaeology 11:21 Discussion on Singing Protocol 18:51 Unspoken Hierarchy in PowWow Culture 28:53 Social Dynamics in Native Gatherings 34:07 Struggles With Traditional and Academic Knowledge 43:20 Navigating Indigenous Knowledge and Protocol 56:40 Practitioners vs. Scholars in Traditions 01:01:24 Reinterpreting Traditional Ecological Knowledge 01:13:34 Personal Dental Care Preferences Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) H... | 1h 16m 26s | ||||||
| 7/31/24 |  #56 - Native Cousin Chronicles: "She's my Mom's, Dad's, Sister-in-Law's, Daughter's Grandson" | Send us Fan Mail 0:00 Dream Guests on My Podcast 7:33 Musical Reflections on Seven Generations 26:05 Complexities of Kinship Rules 33:51 Crow Kinship Structure Clarified 42:03 Crow Kinship Structure and Roles 52:33 Navigating Crow Kinship and Social Rules 1:07:25 Preserving Salish Kinship and Language 1:11:38 Salish Social Organization and Kinship 1:24:00 Cultural Preservation and Social Organization 1:35:10 Secret Crow Function Culture Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/D... | 1h 37m 42s | ||||||
| 5/28/24 |  #55 - O.G. Powwow Boy Band: Evolution of a Contemporary Powwow Singing Group - Guest: James "Bud" Day | Send us Fan Mail Powwow Music Evolution and Stories - 00:12:03 Discussion on Traditional Singing Fundamentals - 00:21:48 Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing Styles - 00:27:51 More on the Evolution of Contemporary Powwow Singing - 00:36:09 TBZ Evolution - 00:52:04 Powwow Singing Critique and Memories - 01:02:43 Music & Culture - 01:09:19 Influential Singers and Song Making - 01:15:40 Songwriting and Musical Influence - 01:25:54 Song Origins and Influences - 01:30:19 Memorable Song... | 2h 13m 41s | ||||||
| 4/17/24 |  #54 - Fencepost Philosophy: Familial Boundaries Delineating Logic, Tradition and Belief. | Send us Fan Mail Missing VHS tape and a burial board. 0:00 Slang phrases and their origins. 4:38 Cultural preservation, imposition, and ethnocentrism. 11:56 Conflicts within families due to differing beliefs and values. 20:35 Family dynamics and cultural preservation among Native American siblings. 26:01 Cultural loss and its impact on family dynamics and identity. 34:27 Cultural practices, family dynamics, and language revitalization. 42:17 Language and logic in indigenous communities. 49:22... | 1h 05m 56s | ||||||
| 3/8/24 |  #53 - A Smudge Too Far: Perils of Pretendigenous Smudging | Send us Fan Mail Police encounters. 0:24 Colonialism, language, and smudging. 4:48 Smudging practice and techniques. 11:25 The origin and usage of the word "smudge" in Native American contexts. 16:58 Smudging practices and Timing. 23:08 Smudging practices and cultural context. 30:53 Cultural knowledge and tradition invention. 38:27 Smudging and its significance. 43:13 Smudging and gang fights. 49:51 Indigenous representation and responsibility. 56:57 Music, dance, and smudging. 1:03:38 Cultur... | 1h 14m 56s | ||||||
| 2/18/24 |  #52 - Authenticity Under Surveillance: A Native’s Guide to Being Yourself…Everywhere! | Send us Fan Mail Archive music and recording techniques. 0:00 Native American music styles and cultural influences. 5:37 Tribal engagement and cultural resource management. 13:59 Tribal consultation and engagement in BLM meetings. 20:16 Identity and cultural expression. 28:12 Identity and spirituality. 33:02 Cultural preservation and learning. 37:50 Indigenous identity and research methods. 45:44 Positionality and self-location in indigenous con... | 1h 20m 28s | ||||||
| 12/19/23 |  #51 - Anti-Un-De-Colonial Indigenization Potluck: A cornucopia of gripes and thoughts | Send us Fan Mail Traditions Unveiled: Navigating the True Meaning of Thanksgiving. 0:00 Feast or Fiesta: Exploring Food Choices Beyond Thanksgiving. 6:21 Reclaiming Histories: Indigenous Research Challenges and Opportunities. 12:52 From Podcasts to Papers: Academic Writing Adventures. 20:29 Success, Legitimacy, and Indigenous Research Methodologies. 28:41 Ownership and Equality: Indigenous Knowledge and Research Perspectives. 35:28 Unmasking Misconceptions: Tribal Culture, Animals, and Academ... | 1h 13m 39s | ||||||
| 11/24/23 |  #50 - Drama at Club NCAI: Native Identity Scuffles for Federal Scraps - Guest: Salisha Old Bull | Send us Fan Mail Native American identity and organization. 0:00 Federal recognition for Native American tribes. 7:07 Native American identity and federal recognition. 19:25 Tribal recognition and federal government responsibilities. 21:58 Tribal recognition and identity. 27:21 Cultural identity and authenticity. 34:22 Native American policy and advocacy. 42:26 Tribal sovereignty and cultural preservation. 47:19 Guest: Salisha OldBull (Salish/Crow) Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pet... | 1h 00m 08s | ||||||
| 11/17/23 |  #49 - Nakoa HeavyRunner Unplugged: The Life and Times of a Round Dance Alchemist | Send us Fan Mail Pain, suffering, and aging. 0:00 Changes in powwow music and culture. 9:43 The evolution of music and its impact on artists. 16:07 Music evolution and nostalgia. 17:52 Round dance music and production. 26:56 Music recording techniques and cringe-worthy old songs. 35:17 Audio engineering and preserving cultural heritage. 39:30 Preserving cultural heritage through storytelling. 45:00 Singing and Songwriting Challenge. 51:04 Music and emotions. 1:01:04 Music recording and releas... | 1h 34m 23s | ||||||
| 11/10/23 |  #48 - Drums, Dreams and Cultural Schemes: A Beatdown on Indigenous Conferences. | Send us Fan Mail Traditional songs and their cultural significance. 0:04 Indigenous singing and morality. 22:28 Indigenous land acknowledgments and cultural appropriation. 34:43 Conference planning and land acknowledgments. 41:45 Incorporating traditional ceremonies into a conference. 55:45 Indigenous Research Methodologies and Identity. 1:12:21 Organizing a conference for indigenous researchers. 1:18:52 Hosts: Aaron Brien (Apsáalooke), Shandin Pete (Salish/Diné) Podcast Website: tribalrese... | 1h 32m 49s | ||||||
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